Monday Evening Flocknote - August 3rd, 2020
At a recent First Eucharist celebration,
Gianna Miller and I found a new way to shake hands...
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August 9th, 9:30 AM SUNDAY MASS - Outdoor Seating Only
Arrive no later than 9:15 am
Sunday 9:30 am Mass
ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT - Friday, August 7th, 2020
9:30 am - 10:30 am ADORATION
10:30 am - 11:30 am ADORATION
11:30 am - 12:30 pm ADORATION
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm ADORATION
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ADORATION
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ADORATION
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ADORATION
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm ADORATION
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm ADORATION
6:30 pm - 6:45 pm BENEDICTION
Heaven's Angels' First Ride...
Last Saturday, a fun and memorable motorcycle ride with Fr. Kwame to Mission San Jose was the very first outing for the "Heaven's Angels" of St. Charles. At the moment, we are planning future rides from Livermore to sites of religious significance.
If you are interested to join our group, please contact:
Sunil Assao
(408) 472-4938
For those of you who prefer to hike or ride a bicycle, we've got you covered too! Simply scroll down the page to find the Men of Faith events planned for August 10th and August 15th!
Aug
4
TUESDAY Evening Q&A w/Fr. Kwame
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Tuesday's Q&A w/Fr. Kwame
Topic:
ADORATION OF THE EUCHARIST
August 4th, 2020, at 7:00 PM
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Aug
5
WEDNESDAY Evening: "Come and See"
Adult Faith Formation Zoom Meeting
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Adult Faith Formation Zoom Meeting
"COME AND SEE"
We welcome all who are interested in walking with Jesus
Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 PM
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.
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Meeting ID: 321 832 6812
Password: Jesus2020
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Questions? Contact Daniel Goodman at gotfordtires@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Aug
6
Thursday Evening Adult Bible Study
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Fr. Kwame's Adult Bible Study Program
Topic:
STORIES IN THE ACTS OF APOSTLES
AND LETTERS OF ST. PAUL
Thursday Evening, August 6, 2020, at 7:00 PM
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Aug
10
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
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Meeting ID: 821 4834 5945
Password: WWP2020
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+1 669 900 9128
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Password: 6033117
In Case You Missed Sunday's Video...
Bulletin Message From
Sunday, August 2, 2020
ALL-DAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: COME, WATCH, AND PRAY
Every First Friday of the Month
What is Adoration of the Eucharist or the Blessed Sacrament? Why do Catholics adore the Eucharist?
Adoration itself is one of the highest forms of prayer because, in this prayer, a believer uses his or her whole body, mind, and soul to praise God alone as the only source of everything that exists (see Encyclopedia of Catholicism).
Catholics adore the Eucharist because we believe that Jesus Christ is “true God from true God” and is of the same substance with the Creator (see the Nicene Creed). Hence in the Eucharistic bread, which is the body of Christ (see Mark 14:22), our God is truly and really present. If adoration belongs to God alone, then adoration belongs to the Eucharist.
The practice of Eucharistic Adoration began in the Church from the twelfth century, and it involved reverently gazing on “the exposed or elevated Eucharistic bread or wine” at Mass. We believe that fixing our eyes on the consecrated bread brings to our memory the love and sacrifice of Christ; and that meditation may result in contemplation – bringing the adorer and the adored together in a mystical union.
Thus, if you make time to practice adoration of the Eucharist, you will experience Jesus in a way that is different from the ways you already know. However, note that Adoration of the Eucharist should not be used to replace the reception of the Eucharist in communion at Mass: Jesus’ primary goal for being in the Eucharist is that we might eat together as a sign of our bond of peace and love. Adoration is an added advantage and helps to deepen the grace and blessings of the Eucharistic presence.
On every first Friday of the Month, immediately after the 9:00 am morning Mass, the presiding priest will expose the Eucharist in a vessel - called a “Monstrance” - on the altar. Hourly adoration begins at 9:30 am and continues throughout the day. At 6:30 pm one of our deacons will preside over a 15-minute ceremony called “Benediction” in which he will bless those present with the Eucharist in the Monstrance, and then repose the Eucharist back to the Tabernacle in the chapel. Our Young Adults Ministry is considering organizing a monthly gathering at the benediction. However, you are invited to sign up here for this 6:30 pm service.
Specifically, what does a person do during adoration? How does one spend this time? Remember - adoration is giving all of yourself to focusing on God alone; prayers to saints or making petitions are highly discouraged because God is fully accessible and knows all your deepest needs. Suggested profitable activities at adoration include scripture reading, way of the cross, meditation, journaling, reviewing one’s life, centering prayer, praying the psalms, and resting in God. Before you leave home, be sure to prepare, so you will know how to spend your hour at adoration.
Therefore, you are invited to make Adoration of the Eucharist part of the many ways you practice your faith and diversify your prayer life. Here at St. Charles, we provide you with the opportunity to come with a family member or on your own, on every first Friday of the month to practice this rewarding, faith-strengthening, and spiritually soothing experience of God.
I pray and hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to intimate your relationship with God in prayer, and to help your family, friends, and others with this uniquely Catholic experience.
Come, let us adore Christ:
O Sacrament most holy
O Sacrament divine
All praise and all thanksgiving
Be every moment yours
Amen!
-- Father Kwame
Aug
10
Men of Faith - Evening Hike in Sycamore Grove
Monday, August 10th, at 6:30 pm
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At 6:30 pm on Monday evening, August 10th, St. Charles' Men of Faith Ministry invites you to join them for a short hike along Sycamore Grove's Winery Trail, and over to the Wagon Road Loop trail with a stop at Cattail Pond.
This moderate 3.5 hike includes some hills and should take no longer than 90 minutes. Remember to bring a face mask, which is required to enter the park, and a bottle of drinking water.
At 6:30 pm, we will gather at the restroom area near the Wetmore entrance to Sycamore Grove Park.
For further information, contact:
Steve Campbell
(925)-858-3833
Aug
15
Men of Faith: Saturday 20 Mile Bike Ride
Meet at 835 Berryessa Court at 8:00 am
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The Men of Faith Ministry at St. Charles invites you for a 20-mile bicycle ride on Saturday, August 15th.
We will be riding our bicycles through the old country roads of Livermore, as you can see on the route map below. The ride should take 90 minutes or so, depending on the pace of the participants.
At 8:00 am on August 15th, we will meet at 865 Berryessa Court in Livermore. Make sure that your tires are inflated and to bring a snack and water bottle.
For further information, call or text:
Gabe Andersen
925-518-2973
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVED
On July 21st, 2020, the City of Livermore's Planning Commission unanimously approved our modified Conditional Use Permit for possible future expansion of our Church, Keeley Center and parking lot.
Currently, there are no immediate or short-term plans for construction at St Charles, especially during this time of Covid-19. However, for the past five years, St. Charles has been in the process of modifying the 1999 permit that allows for a Church to operate in an area zoned as Residential.
As part of the process, we were required to inform the City of Livermore about any future plans that St. Charles may have for the property - including the possible expansion of the buildings and parking lot.
On July 9th, a public hearing was held to determine whether the architecture is of historic value and whether a Certificate of Appropriateness would be issued.
In the distant future, before any expansion plans are finalized, parishioners - just as before - will be invited to a series of open meetings in order to provide their input.
For now, let us thank God that the City has approved our Conditional Use Permit.
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