Monday Evening, November 30th, 2020:
Dear St. Charles Family:
In this first week of Advent, I would again like to thank everyone for your generous support of our community, and for utilizing tithe.ly to manage your online giving!
This evening, the St. Charles Finance Council and I are providing a new video presentation (below) in order to address any concerns you may have about the health and wellbeing of our Church.
The information is also provided to assure you that your financial offering and contributions are being judiciously managed to help our parish accomplish the work of Christ, even during these times of pandemic.
After viewing the video, I would appreciate receiving any feedback, comments, or questions you may have. Thank you very much!
Blessings,
Fr. Kwame
Notes for the Week:
- Communion After Weekday Mass: 9:30 am - 10:00 am
(Tuesdays - Fridays) - Concern America's Virtual Craft Sale has begun:
Go to: marketplace.concernamerica.org. - Evening Zoom Sessions Resume This Week: "Q&A on Catholic Faith", WINGS, "Come and See", Adult Bible Study, and Walking With Faith.
- First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
December 4th from 9:30 am to 6:45 pm - Sign up Here
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ADORATION of the BLESSED SACRAMENT - Sign up Here
Friday, December 4th from 9:30 am to 6:45 pm
Saturday, December 5th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
SATURDAY In-Person 4:00 pm VIGIL Mass - Sign up Here
Saturday, December 5th in the Keeley Center courtyard.
SUNDAY Morning 9:30 am Mass - On-site viewing discontinued during winter.
First, watch Sunday's Mass video at home. Afterward, come to the Church for Communion between 10:45 am and 11:30 am.
Saturday, December 5th in the Keeley Center courtyard.
SUNDAY Morning 9:30 am Mass - On-site viewing discontinued during winter.
First, watch Sunday's Mass video at home. Afterward, come to the Church for Communion between 10:45 am and 11:30 am.
Be sure to watch Brian O'Reilly's video below,
which introduces this year's virtual fair trade craft sale...
which introduces this year's virtual fair trade craft sale...
CONCERN AMERICA VIRTUAL FAIR TRADE CRAFT SALE!
For two consecutive weeks between Sunday, November 29th & Sunday, December 13th, St. Charles Borromeo Church will be hosting a Concern America Virtual Fair Trade Craft Sale at marketplace.concernamerica.org.
The sale features unique and quality handcrafts that provide us with the opportunity to “buy gifts with a purpose.” We have long welcomed Concern America in person to sell their beautiful and life-transforming handcrafts. This year, for the first time, we will host their sale virtually.
Take advantage of Free Shipping when you spend $75 or more by using coupon code # SCBC2020 at checkout.
Also please add the name of your church (St. Charles Borromeo) to the note section of checkout.
This year there are many new handcrafted textiles, ceramics, and wood products from Bangladesh, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Mozambique. These beautifully made, fair trade items were selected to be reminders that when a Concern America product is purchased, we are providing a source of income to materially poor families while supporting community development, protecting the environment, and ensuring fair working conditions and fair prices earned for their work.
Concern America is an international development organization based in Santa Ana, CA that builds capacity in health care, clean water, education, and economic opportunities.
You may learn more about their work, donate directly to them, and view the selection of their crafts on their web site: www.concernamerica.org
Dec
1
Fr. Kwame's Q&A on Catholic Faith
TUESDAY Evening at 7:00 pm on Zoom
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Fr. Kwame's Q&A on Catholic Faith
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2020, at 7:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 812 0918 9881
Passcode: iQx15f
Telephones Can Dial:
+1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 812 0918 9881
Passcode: 97651
Dec
1
Tuesday Evening: "Come and See"
7:00 PM on Zoom
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Adult Faith Formation Zoom Meeting
"COME AND SEE"
We welcome all who are interested in walking with Jesus
Tuesday 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”.
For more information, contact Daniel Goodman at gotfordtires@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dec
3
WINGS on Zoom - Mary Fair's Advent Reflection
Thursday Morning at 9:45 am
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Join Mary Fair for a Morning Reflection
to Begin the Season of Advent!
Advent is a time of joyful hope, anticipation, and faith that can bring harmony to our lives if we are alert and watch for the Lord. Through Scripture, prayer, faith sharing, and music, we will focus our attention on Christ – coming in history, in the present, and in the glory at the end of time.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 831 6922 0913
Passcode: 865597
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+1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 831 6922 0913
Passcode: 865597
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 831 6922 0913
Passcode: 865597
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 831 6922 0913
Passcode: 865597
Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or
Cindy Kline 925-724-7636
Dec
3
Adult Bible Study Program
Thursday Evening at 7:00 pm on Zoom
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Fr. Kwame's Adult Bible Study Program
Thursday, Dec 3, 2020, at 7:00 PM
Topic:
The Gospels, Pt. Five
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Meeting ID: 859 0854 7980
Passcode: TQ51Ei
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+1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 859 0854 7980
Passcode: 576720
Dec
4
First Friday Days of Recollection
Presented by Margaret Riley & Jesse Manibusan
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Dec
6
Coping with Grief during the Holidays
Sunday at 1:00 PM on Zoom
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Coping with Grief During the Holidays
The celebration of holidays can bring much joy and happiness to us. Those who have suffered the death of a loved one recently or in the past, however, may dread facing the festivities and wonder how they will get through the days and weeks ahead.
The Grief Support Ministry of St. Charles and St. Michael are sponsoring a meeting led by Michele Shimamura, MFT, and Jamie Schellenberg, MFT. They will provide information and lead discussions on this sensitive topic.
The Grief Support Ministry of St. Charles and St. Michael are sponsoring a meeting led by Michele Shimamura, MFT, and Jamie Schellenberg, MFT. They will provide information and lead discussions on this sensitive topic.
The meeting will take place on Zoom at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 6th. To receive your Zoom invitation, be sure to contact Claire La Scola at clairelascola@gmail.com or (925) 447-9800.
Dec
7
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
Questions? Contact:
Angela Layton
602-799-6648
wwpstcharleslivermore@gmail.com
Please contact Mary Fair, Giving Tree Coordinator, at 925-454-9919 or Mary Hengl in the office at 447-4549 x101 if you have lost a tag or were unable to return your gift card or gift.
Otherwise, Mary Fair will be shopping for missing gift cards on Sunday, December 6. Thank you for your support. Your generosity will bring smiles and Christmas joy to 31 families and the 292 individuals in our other four Giving Tree recipient groups.
All Giving Tree Gift Cards
Are Due This Weekend - December 5th & 6th
Gift cards and their activation receipts are to be returned in an envelope or ziplock bag so the tag can be clearly seen. Gift cards are being delivered to Catholic Charities East Bay and Tri-Valley Haven on Monday, December 7.
Wrapped gifts with gift receipts and the tag attached so the label can be read and verified are due no later than next Sunday, December 13!
Wrapped gifts may be delivered to the rectory Monday-Thursday during normal business hours or during Giving Tree drive-thru gift drop-off times that continue this Sunday, December 6 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Monday, December 7 from 10:00 – 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 9 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
The last two drive-thru drop-off dates are next Saturday, December 12 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm or Sunday, December 13 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – when all wrapped gifts with visible tags attached are due!
Visit our website: stcharleslivermore.org/giving-tree for more details.
In Case You Missed Sunday's Mass...
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community
1315 Lomitas Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
