Monday Evening, November 9th, 2020:
“A word to the wise is enough,” a popular saying goes. This wise saying is inspired by God’s wisdom in the Bible, from Proverbs 17:27. So today, let me leave with you this little insight from the Gospel reading.
Sunday's scripture drew our attention to God’s wisdom, rather than the wisdom of this world, and what it means for our lives as Christians.
To be wise is to stay with the bride. Why? Because the bridegroom is coming not for you, but for the bride.
The Gospel reading unveils this to us with the story of the ten wise virgins. They were wise because they made provisions and preparations in order to always be close to the bride. That bride is the community of Christians: God’s people, the household of God, the family and body of Christ – the Church.
Our elections are over, and now this gospel inspires us to live beyond the elections. We are called to stay close to the Christian community. Let us continue to embrace our fellow brothers and sisters in the faith - gather together while learning and discussing more and more. Worship together, and engage in corporal and spiritual works of mercy and justice.
By staying close to the bride and living the family bond we forge in our community, we will survive as individuals and as families. That is not my promise but the promise of Christ in the Gospel.
Fr. Kwame
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Nov
10
Tuesday Evening "Q&A on Christian Faith"
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10
Men of Faith at 7:00 PM
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Fr. Kwame's Q & A on Christian Faith
Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 7:00 PM
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Interfaith Interconnect Virtual Religion Chat!
Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 5:00–6:15 p.m.
Topic: How does your congregation help to bridge
the different political or social justice views within it?"
Speakers: Imam Dawood Yasin, Muslim; and Gaurav Rastogi, Hindu.
Zoom host: Muslim Community Center, Pleasanton.
Online via Zoom: http://mcceastbay.org/chat
The meeting room opens at 4:45. The program begins at 5:00.
We hope to see you on Zoom on November 11th!
BTW, if you missed the October program on this topic, the recording is available here.
Nov
11
Wednesday Evening: "Come and See"
Adult Faith Formation Zoom Session
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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
Each meeting lasts about 40 minutes and includes a brief discussion on a topic basic to the Catholic faith. You don't have to go to one meeting to be able to go to another. The meeting format will accommodate discussion, so please bring your questions.
"Come and See" sessions are provided for everyone who is interested, including the following:
"Come and See" sessions are provided for everyone who is interested, including the following:
- Catholics who feel their spiritual formation has stopped and are not sure how to get it growing again
- Non-Catholics who are curious about our faith
- The first step for those who wish to explore becoming Catholic
- Those Catholics who wish to complete the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation.
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”.
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Nov
12
Thursday Morning WINGS
9:45 am on Zoom
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Our theme: Faith, Hope, and Harmony
This Week's Guest Speaker:
Sarah Jane Bradley
Sarah is a writer, artist, activist, and organizer. She is the Director of Community Education at Nuns and Nones.
Nuns and Nones is an alliance of Catholic sisters, spiritually diverse seekers, and other religious elders whose mission is to “create communities of care and contemplation that incite courageous action”.
Sarah is also a Co-Founder of the Open Master’s, a community of self-directed learners exploring social transformation through grassroots organizing and (DIY) Do it Yourself education.
Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 9:45 AM:
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WINGS, a faith enriching ministry for women of all ages and life stages meets Thursday mornings on Zoom. Enjoy engaging speaker presentations and small groups sharing with women in your faith community.
Questions may be directed to Janet Schott at 925-373-9346, or to Cindy Kline at 925-724-7636 (for Zoom help).
Nov
12
Fr. Kwame's Adult Bible Study Session
Thursday Evening at 7:00 pm on Zoom
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ADULT BIBLE STUDY - NEW SERIES
Our topic for October 2020 through June 2021:
“The Gospels: What Would Jesus Do?"
“The Gospels: What Would Jesus Do?"
This series begins with the promise of Jesus’ birth and ends in June 2021 with his last words and ascension.
Please note that the best bible version suitable for an adult bible study are: New Revised Standard Version (Revised Standard Version); New American Bible or the Catholic Study Bible.
Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 7:00 PM
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Nov
16
Monday Evening - WALKING WITH PURPOSE on Zoom
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Walking with Purpose
Bible Study Program
Opening Your Heart
by Lisa Brenninkmeyer
Monday Evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
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Angela Layton
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Seeking Parishioners
to Join the St. Charles Pastoral Council
We are looking for six new members to join three current members on the St. Charles Pastoral Council. The pastoral council (PC) is a group of parishioners of various backgrounds, Mass times, ethnicities, and ages who meet with the pastor in an advisory capacity to offer him the wisdom of the community, seeing the bigger picture of the parish. The pastoral council develops a long-range vision and pastoral plan.
We hope you will prayerfully consider nominating yourself or encouraging someone to self-nominate who you would like to see serve on the pastoral council. A flyer with information and a self-nomination form was included in the November parish mailing or is available here.
If you would like to nominate yourself to be on the pastoral council, please complete the form by November 20, 2020, and return it either to the parish office ATTN: PC Team or by emailing the form to Mary Fair at hottertootsie@gmail.com. A mandatory Zoom discernment meeting to complete the process is calendared for Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 PM.
Here are the qualities of an effective Pastoral Council member:
- Registered and participating member of the parish
- Working knowledge of parish life
- Vatican II vision of the Church
- Enthusiasm for the future of the parish
- The desire for spiritual growth for self and parish
- Availability of time and energy
- Ability to listen to the needs of the parishioners
- Flexibility and openness with people and ideas
- Recognizing and accepting the insights of others
- The capacity to listen outweighs the need to speak
- Integrity in articulating what one has heard and what one believes
- Ease in working with groups
- Openness toward study and reflection
- Patience and tenacity to stay with a topic for a long time if necessary
- Courage to work toward consensus decision-making
- Eagerness to develop and support the parish mission and pastoral plan
If you have questions or would like to have an e-copy of the form emailed to you, please contact Mary Fair at 925-454-9919, Julie Gallagher at 925-373-6441, or Tim Gomes at 925-997-3417
Click HERE for the flyer and Giving Tree calendar.
There are a variety of gifts or gift cards to donate for all ages. Not comfortable getting a tag and purchasing a gift? We will gratefully accept donations by check or online to purchase gifts for tags not taken or returned.
Interested in volunteering to help collect drive-thru dropped off gifts?
Please contact Mary Fair, Giving Tree Coordinator, at 925-454-9919. Also contact Mary Fair or Mary Hengl in the office at 447-4549 x101 with any questions.
Your Social Concerns Committee thanks you for your generosity and commitment to this important annual outreach project!
The St. Charles annual Giving Tree continues this weekend! Giving Tree category boards are set up in Borromeo Hall for social distancing to ensure everyone’s safety. We ask everyone to wear a mask, maintain social distancing, step-up to a board one person or family at a time, and only touch a tag when you take it.
You may pick-up tags on Saturday, November 14 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 15 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Monday, November 16 from 10:00 – 11:00 am (for seniors), and Wednesday, November 18 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
The last 3 tag pick-up dates will be: Saturday, November 21 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 22 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and Thursday, November 26 from 10:00 – 11:00 am (after the Thanksgiving Day Mass).
For more information – check the flyer and calendar in the November parish mailing or go to the Giving Tree link on our website: stcharleslivermore.org/giving-tree.
Visible labels are on each tag and include a recipient ID code (AN, CCEB, TVH, SOM, VCARE), first name, age, gender, gift description and final due-by date.
PLEASE READ THE TAG CAREFULLY, purchase the item(s) listed on the tag, follow the instructions for how the gift card or wrapped gift is to be returned and by what date
Do not misplace ornament tags. This is the only way to guarantee that gifts are given to the correct recipients. Either shop on-line or take a picture of the tag on your phone to go shopping so you can leave the tag at home in a safe place. Gifts may be delivered to the rectory Monday-Thursday during normal business hours or drive-thru gift drop-offs start on Sunday, November 29 (check the calendar or website for details).
Enter names in our
Virtual Book of Remembrance
VIRTUAL BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
At St. Charles every November, we have three cherished traditions to remember our beloved dead. We read the names of those who have died in the past year during the Prayers of the Faithful, parishioners write the names of their deceased loved ones in our Book of Remembrance and bring pictures to place on our altarcitos.
Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we are not able to allow anyone to personally inscribe the names of their deceased loved ones in our Book of Remembrance or bring pictures to the church.
We know how important this is to our parish family and have created an electronic way for you to enter the names of your beloved dead in our Virtual Book of Remembrance. We will pray for all our deceased loved ones and remember those whose names you have entered in our Virtual Book of Remembrance during the month of November.
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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
