Monday Afternoon, July 6, 2020:
Dear St. Charles Family:
During Mass and Communion this weekend, it was very nice to see several of your faces once again (minus the mask area)! Approximately 24 attended Saturday's 5:00 PM Vigil Mass, while 57 attended Sunday's 9:30 AM Mass.
To be truthful, I am impressed that the attendance was low, as it indicates that everyone else is keeping themselves as safe as they possibly can. (I would much prefer that everyone in our St. Charles family survive this pandemic instead of succumbing to it!)
Fortunately, from what we know so far, COVID-19 can not be spread to the 1,700+ viewers of yesterday's live-stream Mass video.
Going back to the topic of safety in the Church, please be advised that our protocol for in-person Mass attendance is subject to change at any time, so please stay tuned to our forthcoming flocknotes.
Going back to the topic of safety in the Church, please be advised that our protocol for in-person Mass attendance is subject to change at any time, so please stay tuned to our forthcoming flocknotes.
For example, at the direction of Bishop Barber, we parishes in the Oakland Diocese will no longer include any kind of singing in our Churches. This restriction even applies to ME (I'm certain this news will disappoint many of you), as priests are also no longer allowed to sing.
Going forward, our 9:30 AM Sunday Mass will include instrumental music. However, for example, we will be speaking the Gloria and other Mass parts, rather than singing them. While those of you who view at home are free to sing at your heart's content, be advised that doing so could be to the detriment of relationships with your family members.
In any event, those of you who are brave may sign up below to attend Mass next weekend, and make an appointment for reconciliation on Friday morning.
In any event, those of you who are brave may sign up below to attend Mass next weekend, and make an appointment for reconciliation on Friday morning.
Also included below are links to this week's Zoom sessions, and my bulletin message for Sunday, in which the results of your generous giving is highlighted. Thank you so much for keeping our community alive!
Blessings, everyone!
-- Fr. Kwame
Make Your Reservations by
Clicking on the Appropriate "Sign-Up" Button
At Least 24 Hours in Advance
July 10th Friday Reconciliation (Ten Minute Appointments)
Friday Individual Reconciliation - Lawn Area
10:00 - 10:10 AM Reconciliation Appointment
10:10 - 10:20 AM Reconciliation Appointment
10:20 - 10:30 AM Reconciliation Appointment
10:50 - 11:00 AM Reconciliation Appointment
10:30 - 10:40 AM Reconciliation Appointment
10:40 - 10:50 AM Reconciliation Appointment
July 11th - SATURDAY 5:00 PM Vigil Mass
Arrive no later than 4:45 pm.
5:00 pm Saturday Mass
July 12th - SUNDAY 9:30 AM Morning Mass
Arrive no later than 9:15 am
Sunday 9:30 am Mass
Jul
6
MONDAY Evening - Walking with Purpose
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Angela Layton's Zoom Invitation:
Walking with Purpose
Bible Study Program
Monday Evenings at 7:00 PM < New Time!
To Join Zoom Meeting, Click HERE
Meeting ID: 821 4834 5945
Password: WWP2020
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+1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 821 4834 5945
Password: 6033117
Jul
7
TUESDAY Evening Q&A w/Fr. Kwame
Fr. Kwame's Q&A Zoom Meeting
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Jul
8
WEDNESDAY Evening: "Come and See"
Adult Faith Formation Zoom Meeting
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"COME AND SEE"
Adult Faith Formation Zoom Meeting
We welcome all who are interested in walking with Jesus
Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM
These meetings will be held every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. You don’t have to go to one to be able to go to another. Each meeting will last about 40 minutes and includes a brief discussion on a topic basic to the Catholic faith. The meeting format will accommodate discussion, so please bring your questions.
If you have a friend or family member who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith we invite you all to “come and see”-Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM...
To Join Zoom Meeting, Click HERE
Meeting ID: 321 832 6812
Password: Jesus2020
Password: Jesus2020
Questions? Contact Daniel Goodman at gotfordtires@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Jul
9
THURSDAY Morning WINGS on Zoom
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WINGS - Women In God's Spirit - Presents:
The Summer Sessions
Guest Speaker:
Fr. Mark Wiesner
Pastor of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton
Former Pastor of St. Charles
Thursday, July 9th at 10:30 AM
To Join Zoom Meeting, Click HERE
Meeting ID: 847 4615 8607
Password: 442942
Regular Phones Dial:
+1 669 900 9128
Meeting ID: 847 4615 8607
Password: 442942
Jul
9
Thursday Evening Adult Bible Study
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Life Transitions for Aging Adults
Virtual Community (LTAAVC)
Providing ONLINE resources for
physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support
Informative Emails are Sent Daily
Keep informed, connected, and engaged with:
• Information on Covid-19 and Resources
• Topics on Aging
• Exploration of Racial Injustice
• Promotion of Health and Wellbeing
• Online Entertainment Suggestions
For information or to register contact:
Molly Fisher
925-449-8849
In Case You Missed Sunday's Video...
Bulletin Message From
Sunday, July 5th, 2020
Your Generous Giving Keeps St. Charles Open!
Jesus says in today’s gospel reading, “come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest...” Matthew 11: 28. If we are the body of Christ, the Church, then I think Jesus means that each one of us must find healing and security during pandemics, calm in times of social disturbance, and solutions to our problems.
In March, as we were about to be sheltered-in-place and close our Church buildings for worship, I came to you - the people of God - and sounded the alarm regarding our financial down-trend. We had entered the quarantine period with a huge annual budget deficit.
In March, as we were about to be sheltered-in-place and close our Church buildings for worship, I came to you - the people of God - and sounded the alarm regarding our financial down-trend. We had entered the quarantine period with a huge annual budget deficit.
Due to unemployment suffered by our parishioners, we tabled our stewardship plan for suggesting an increase in the giving of time, talent, and treasure. At that point, we faced the inability to make payroll through May 2020. We faced the moral obligation to do right by our dedicated pastoral staff while living within the means of our projected income for the period of April through June 2020.
This led to our adjustment to staff through lay-offs, pay-reductions and trimming of hours for the shelter-in-place period. Those were real burdens, tribulations, and challenges which, I believe, afflicted not only our Church's staff members but also their families, who were grappled within the midst of an attempt to keep healthy and faith-filled.
As we re-open for in-person worship, I acknowledge to you, our St. Charles community that we - the “people who” are the body of Christ – were, fortunately, able to keep our own Church alive so that it could actually open.
As we re-open for in-person worship, I acknowledge to you, our St. Charles community that we - the “people who” are the body of Christ – were, fortunately, able to keep our own Church alive so that it could actually open.
You responded to the call by giving generously to give “rest” to our financial soul. I am not saying that we are financially out of the woods yet: the pandemic persists and many are still out of work or facing serious economic, social, and psychological problems induced by it.
Therefore, we are thankful to inform you that St. Charles Borromeo is financially "making it" through this pandemic so far. Our “thanks” giving of treasure has increased because many of our parishioners increased the amount of their weekly or monthly giving.
Here’s a representation of how you kept our Church open from April through June: In short, we now have a year-to-date net income of $12,737 instead of the $29,585 deficit we budgeted. This provided us with $42,322 above our previously planned performance.
As we open, we have many needs ahead of us - including new hiring for our liturgy and learning (faith formation) ministries. For those who cannot give now due to constraining situations in life, we pray for you and pray that you consider the giving of your talents and time – as a volunteer in ministry and leadership teams.
I encourage all others within our St. Charles family to use
Tithe.ly to make it even easier to thank God by giving and thereby keeping St. Charles open.
Again, THANK YOU for thanking God in your giving to St. Charles!
-- Fr. Kwame
Special Instructions for Attending Mass
MOST IMPORTANT NOTE
The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Masses continues until further notice. You will still be blessed if you follow our Livestream Mass at 9:30 AM on Sundays and or not come for communion after Mass at 11:00 AM. If you are at high risk (elderly or with underlying health conditions) please continue to stay home praying with us online.
WHEN ARRIVING AT MASS
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass. Doors will open 20-minutes before Mass begins.
- Doors will be propped open to avoid the risk of touching door handles.
- Parishioners are to enter through the front main entrance only.
- Temperatures will be checked at each entrance door using temporal scanners that do not touch a person’s face or forehead. If your temperature is above 100.2, you will be asked to return home.
- Hospitality Ministers will verify the ticket/message to the list of reservations to maintain a 100 person seating capacity and allow for reverse contact tracing should someone who attended Mass report ill with COVID-19.
- Parishioners will provide and wear their own face masks and are encouraged to bring their own personal hand sanitizers. Sanitizers will be available if needed.
- Seating will be in pews only and Hospitality Ministers will seat each person or household according to social distancing guidelines. No one will be allowed to seat themselves. (parishioners may be sharing a pew with others, but social distancing will be required).
- Households will not be seated until everyone in their household is present and they will be asked to wait outside the church in a socially spaced area.
- Non-registered persons will be asked to wait outside the church in a socially spaced area in case of a no-show. If there are any no-shows, a parishioner or family will be seated up to the 100-person capacity limit.
DURING MASS
- Keep your mask on; there will be no congregational singing
- The Precious Blood (Cup) will not be offered to the Deacon(s), Extraordinary Ministers or congregation.
- The distribution of Holy Communion will take place immediately after the conclusion of Mass, after the dismissal, with communion and recessional song by cantor only.
- Communicants will be directed to follow two marked and designated Communion lines made on the floor starting in the vestibule and through the church to the Communion station and to the exits.
HOW TO RECEIVE COMMUNION: Follow Hospitality Minister's Directions
- With your mask on, step up to a marked spot next to a round small table and stand at arm’s length from the Priest, Deacon or Eucharistic Minister.
- Minister says, “The Body of Christ”; you answer, “Amen”, bow slightly, remove your mask and stretch your hands with one open-palm on top of the other.
- Minister gently drops the host on your palm without touching your hand.
- Take the host with the bottom hand and consume the Eucharist; put your mask back on and exit as directed by the line on the floor to the rear east or west exits of the church.
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
