Together we share faith in Jesus, live the Gospel, and care for others. Staff Pastor. Business Manager. Parish Secretary.

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1 St. Charles Borromeo 1315 Lomitas Avenue - Livermore, CA Not a Place Where...But a People Who Together we share faith in Jesus, live the Gospel, and care for others. Staff Pastor Father Mark Wiesner x 105 FrMark@stcharlesborromeo.org Deacons Deacon Gil Pesqueira DeaconGil@stcharlesborromeo.org Deacon Dave Cloyne DeaconDave@stcharlesborromeo.org Pastoral Associate, RCIA & Adult Forma on Karen Miller x 113 Karen@stcharlesborromeo.org Business Manager Bob Lindberg x 103 Bob@stcharlesborromeo.org Parish Secretary Janie Wright x 101 Parish Bookkeeper Meredith Gatzman x 104 Administra ve Assistant Carmela Chy x 115 Janie@stcharlesborromeo.org Meredith@stcharlesborromeo.org Carmela@stcharlesborromeo.org Faith Forma on: Preschool &Grades K-5 Margaret Riley x 116 Margaret@stcharlesborromeo.org Youth Ministry: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Antony Ta x 117 Tony@stcharlesborromeo.org Music Director Hannah Newell x 114 Hannah@stcharlesborromeo.org Weekend Mass Times Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 7:30AM, 9:30AM & 11:30 AM Weekdays - Chapel Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM Friday- Communion Service 9:00 AM Holy Days 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconcilia on Saturdays, 4:00-4:30PM Anoin ng of the Sick For Individual (non-emergency) Anoin ng call the rectory x105 for appointment Hours & Informa on Rectory:.Mon-Thurs 9AM-5PM Parish Phone / To Reach a Priest a er hours for Medical or Pastoral Emergency : press op on 9 Leave a clear message & phone number to call back. Sacrament of Marriage: Discuss with Pastor 6 months prior. Infant Bap sm: Call rectory office for info x101. Pre-Bap sm Class required for parents & Godparents. Next class date will be Fall Exact date to be announced. Bulle n Ar cles: to Janie@stcharlesborromeo.org. Info for deadlines is found on page 6. Parish Website: St. Charles 9:30AM Sunday Mass is now live-streamed for viewing at home live or during the week. Visit our website for the link.

2 St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bulletin Published Weekly Page 2 Today s readings: July 23, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Next week s readings: July 30, 2017 First Reading: Wisdom 12:13, Second Reading: Romans 8: Gospel: Ma hew 13: July 23, 2017 First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Second Reading: Romans 8: Gospel: Ma hew 13: A Note from Janie Wright: It s summer me, and life is a bit more relaxed in the parish. It looked like an opportunity to become the author of this page for a week, instead of just the editor, adding commas and spell-checking other staff members! As Fr. Richard always taught me, a good le er covers three points, so here goes: Monthly white thing envelopes: We really appreciate that many parish families have chosen to donate to us electronically, either by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) direct from your checking account, or by Credit Card (miles for your next vaca on trip). So why do we con nue to send you the white thing envelope each month?? The simple answer is that because we use bulk rate mail with the post office, every piece of mail must be iden cal! Also, there are certain mes during the year that you might wish to contribute in addi on to your normal the, i.e. CISSP Backpacks, Lent Collec ons, Religious Re rement or other special requests, and so you would have an envelope handy at home. Just a reminder, it is really helpful to our collec on counters if you write your family name on the inside of your envelope! Our thing envelopes are very convenient, as you only ever need to write one check for mul ple dona ons just mark on the envelope what amount goes to which source, and we will see that it is divided correctly. ALL checks put into the white thing envelopes MUST be payable to St. Charles Church, not to individual chari es, ministries or events; otherwise, we can t process them. Mass Inten ons: It is a lovely remembrance to have a Mass offered for a deceased family member. Here at St. Charles, we have always honored yearly requests, and do so out of respect for our long- me parish members. We are unique within the Trivalley area, as we only have one priest assigned to our parish, and we are not allowed to have an inten on for any of the days we provide well-prepared Lay-Presided Communion Services. Canon Law states that one Mass each weekend must be for the people, and this is the 9:30AM Mass each Sunday here at St. Charles. Canon Law also states that there can be only one inten- on per Mass, and so that is why we are not allowed to double book a Mass, other than two members of the same family as you some mes see in the bulle n. So doing the math, we have about 370 Masses offered each year, and we have 280 annual requests. Then we subtract any mes that Fr. Mark is away on vaca on, retreat, special assignments or jury duty, and that leaves us with only 2-3 open available Mass Inten on requests each month! I can only schedule one month of Mass inten ons at a me, once Fr. Mark knows when he might be away the following month. San Damiano Retreat in Danville will accept your request for a Mass, but I m not certain that they tell you which day it will be said. Likewise, the Jesuit, Dominican, Franciscan and other religious orders, might be able to help you with a par cular Mass request. Prayer Circle: Did you know that each week I send out an to 130+ members of our Prayer Circle Ministry? I am given prayer requests by phone call, and in person, asking for the prayers of our members, and this is the way it works...first and foremost, we respect the privacy of the people, and so we must have the permission of the person or family that could use our prayers (think HIPPA). It is a way to report the death of a parish member or close rela ve, to ask for healing prayers of those who are ill or hospitalized or having medical tes ng done to see what an issue might be. It is helpful for the pray-ers to know the name of the person and to have a clear idea of the need, but I can be as specific or vague as necessary. I add my own ideas for local, na onal or global needs, without ever trying to be poli cal. It is also a way to be reminded of events and happenings here in the Livermore area, as well as at St. Charles. In order to balance the tone from very serious (which it could become), it also contains Happy News each week, when I add special birthdays, anniversaries (permission is needed and that takes extra me, so that s why there are fewer than I would like to include), and I fill in with news about my weekend or family events. All you have to do is include these people in your normal prayer me, thinking about them, and asking for God s special blessing for them. Many of the members have moved from Livermore, and this is a great way for them to feel connected to St. Charles. We don t always get the answer we would like, but I o en hear that the person/family feels a peace and strength knowing that their St. Charles family is holding them in prayer. If you think you would like to join Prayer Circle, send me an and I will add you to the Ministry. Prayer Circle comes out most Thursdays in late a ernoon, and includes special blessings to those who receive it...

3 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 23, 2017 Page 3 Sunday 07/23/17 Monday 07/24/17 Tuesday 07/25/17 Wednesday 07/26/17 Thursday 07/27/17 Friday 07/28/17 Saturday 07/29/17 Sunday 07/30/17 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time CISSP Backpack Project Children Liturgy of Word 9:30/11:30 Health Ministry Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30-9:15AM and 10:30-11:15AM out on Plaza Medita on 5:30 Lec o 7PM RCIA 7PM High School YM Hangout 7PM Kindred Care Center Mass 11AM Bible Study 7PM Perpetual Help Devo on 7PM Music Ministry Alive >30th YM LOAF Evening 7PM Facili es & Finance Council Mtg. 7PM Communion Service 9:00AM Hispanic Prayer 7PM Steubenville Nor Cal Event >30th Individual Reconcilia on 4:00-4:30PM Vigil Mass 5:00PM 2017 Mission Co-Op Weekend (2nd Collec on) CISSP Backpack Sales /Dona ons 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time CISSP Backpack Project 2017 Mission Co-op Visit (2nd Collec on) Children s Liturgy of Word 9:30 & 11:30 For Medical or Pastoral emergencies, call the parish number and choose op on 9 (emergency phone message). Leave a clear message and call-back number! Normal voice mails for Fr. Mark should be le on his business ext Several staff members have planned me off this week. It s always good to check and make sure that they will be available if you need to see them. Any registra on forms for our Children/Youth Programs should be turned in to the Faith Forma on Office. This includes Pre-School, K-5 Faith Forma on and Sacraments, Middle and High School Youth Ministry and Youth Confirma on. To be certain of ge ng the class me you prefer, it is best not to delay! Church Humor... Groaners Buy one Oprah, get Winfrey. Cremators make their money the old-fashioned way; they urn it. Why is it a dad-bod and not a father figure? My obsession with building townhouses is going to give me a complex one of these days. I once dated an apostrophe. Too possessive. Contor onists are the worst anger management counselors because they get bent out of shape so easily. Rest in Peace All the Faithful Departed We honor those who have annual requests first. We would appreciate pre-payment on all Mass requests in If you have a Mass that you do not wish to con nue in 2017, please let Janie know. Thank you. Pa y Wiesner, Dino Ciarlo, Mike Feit, Rose & Bob Lyons, Jeff Perry, Norm Klino, Bob & Claude e Klein, Diane Bozzini, Vaughn Brugman, Bob Shobar, Richard Flores, Bill Adams, Barbara Halco, Don & Alice Lynch, Lee Colvin, Tom Ramos, Beverly Bull, Joe Troiano, Molly Fisher, Yvonne Crawford, Joe Lennon, Veronica Bens, Ray Devany, Lindsay Freeman, Rose Marie Litz, Eileen Hannigan, Patricia Po s, Larain DiMercurio, Jerry Hanlon, Rose Daley, Bob Lee, Fr. Dennis Steik, Jean & Kath Ferreira, Vince Foudy Sunday 07/23 Martha Codiroli 7:30AM Sunday 07/23 St. Charles Parish Members 9:30AM Sunday 07/23 Rita Herman 11:30AM Monday 07/24 Dorothy Dayton 9:00AM Tuesday 07/25 Salud Mar nez 9:00AM Wednesday 07/26 James & Mary Davis Ramos 9:00AM Thursday 07/27 John Cerrato 9:00AM Friday 07/28 Communion Service 9:00AM Saturday 07/29 Rose & James Andrade 5:00PM Sunday 07/30 Joe Casareto 7:30AM Sunday 07/30 Joseph & Mary Wander 11:30AM

4 The 16th Presentation Sunday in Ordinary of the Lord Time February 2, July , 2017 Page 4 What Makes Us Catholic? Monday Evenings at 7:00PM in Pope Room This ongoing mee ng is for non-catholics, Catholics who wish to prepare for Confirma on, and Catholics who just want to deepen their experience of their faith. In July we will explore Scripture and prayer in Catholic Life. 7/24: The Importance of Prayer-Connec ng worship and personal prayer What is prayer? Why is personal daily prayer important? 7/31: What happens in our parish? Ministry in the life of Christ We are called to discover and use our talents to bring Christ to others. How does the parish help us use those gi s? 8/07: Catholics all (Liturgical) year-we travel this road together. Catholics celebrate our commitment to living as disciples of Jesus in different ways through the seasons of the year. Each season reflects a different aspect of being a Chris- an through colors, symbols, rituals and spiritual prac ces. Fr. Richard Memorial Scholarship Applica ons due August 11, 2017 The Fr. Richard Honorary Scholarship was established in 2010 in celebra on of Fr. Richard McCafferty s 85th Birthday and his devoted and long- me service to the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Community. Following his death in March 2013, the scholarship became the Fr. Richard Memorial Scholarship. To honor Fr. Richard s ordina on in the Jesuit order, the scholarship is awarded annually to a student a ending one of the West Coast Jesuit universi es. Applicants must be a staff member or registered parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo. The 2017 Fr. Richard Memorial Scholarship applica on is available in the parish rectory and on the parish website. Applica ons are due into the parish office no later than Friday, August 11, Contribu ons to the fund are welcome and will ensure that Fr. Richard is memorialized annually through the awarding of this scholarship. To contribute to the fund, simply write Fr. Richard Scholarship Fund on your check or thing envelope. Final Days to help!!! Feed the Valley Food Drive Three of our local food providers, Interfaith Sharing, Open Heart Kitchen, and The Haven Food Pantry have come Together to conduct a summer food drive from Monday, July 10th through Sunday, July 23rd. During that period we will have a container outside the church to collect your dona ons. We have about 60 St. Charles parishioners who volunteer with these food providers. Most o en we read about food drives around the Christmas Holiday period. Unfortunately, hunger does not take a holiday It is with us all year round! Recommended Food Items: Canned fruit & vegetables Salad dressing Canned chicken/tuna 4oz. juice boxes Canned soup Coffee/tea Canned beans Cooking oil Salad Dressing Peanut Bu er Individually wrapped granola bars Sugar Grocery gi cards are also welcome. If you would like to donate a grocery gi card or have any ques ons, please call Brian O Reilly (925) Thanks! Health Ministry News We have had great success with our blood pressure clinics this past year, so we decided to conduct them on a monthly basis for each Mass. We will also con nue having our Hands-Only CPR demonstra ons at these events where you can prac ce CPR on our mini-annie, and obtain informa on on how CPR saves lives. These BP Clinics will be held outside in the Plaza due to use of the Keeley Center by other groups those days. Saturday, July 22, 4:15pm to 4:45pm (before 5pm mass) Sunday, July 23, 8:30am to 9:15am (a er 7:30am/before 9:30am Masses) 10:30am to 11:15am (a er 9:30am/before 11:30am Masses) We always welcome new volunteers who can help with our BP clinics. If you have a health care background or educa on, and know how to take blood pressures, please stop by our clinics and introduce yourself if you d like to help. Or you can contact Maria Gamulo-Owen at mgo2462@me.com.

5 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 23, 2017 Page 5 CISSP Backpack Project Dona ons and backpack sales for the 2017 CISSP Backpack Project con nue this weekend before and a er all Masses. All purchased backpacks must be returned by 11:30AM Mass on August 6th. Also, volunteer help is needed: 1. Friday, August 11th, 9:30AM at the Keeley Center to fill backpacks with supplies. 2. Friday, August 11th, 5:00PM at the Church of La er Day Saints, 1501 Hillcrest Avenue, to fill backpacks with shoe gi cards and tag for distribu on. 3. Saturday, August 12th, 9:00AM, meet at the Church of La er Day Saints, 1501 Hillcrest Avenue, to Distribute backpacks to recipients homes; must be 18 or older to distribute. Please call Sue Putnam at or Sue at m2csputnam@comcast.net if you have ques ons, or know of a family who could use this assistance. Thank you and God bless you for your con nued generosity and support of this project. The Social Concerns Commi ee 2017 Missionary Co-op Visit July 29 & 30, 2017 Our church is a missionary church. From the beginning, it has obeyed Christ s command to go out and preach the gospel to everyone in the world. This missionary work involves recrui ng missionaries, training and equipping them for their task, and support the new, young churches un l they are established. The Society for the Propaga on of the Faith is established in every diocese to organize support for the missions. Each year, it appeals for funds on Mission Sunday (10/22/17). Also, every year, it brings to each parish, one of the groups working in the missions to speak about their par cular work. This year, the St. Patrick Fathers, who work in Africa, Brazil and Grenada, have been assigned to speak to St. Charles. We will have a second collec on taken up at all Masses that weekend to support their work. Funds are pooled by Propaga on of the Faith and distributed by them to the individual mission groups. Any dona ons you wish to give by check should be payable to St. Charles. Announcing the St. Charles Fall Dinner Dance When: November 17, 2017 Where: The Palm Event Center Time: 6PM 11PM Life Transi ons for Aging Adults (LTAA) Come join this new community to explore and learn about different aspects of the aging process. We share experiences, insights, and coping strategies, and we support each other as we navigate the changes and transi ons of our lives. Tuesday, August 1, at 1:00PM, Karen Miller will be presen ng Spirituality and Ageing. Please visit the new LTAA website to see The Senior Resource Guide Book, a very user-friendly 122-page book of services, ac vi es, volunteer opportuni es, and more for seniors. h ps://docs.google.com/document/d/1wupdxkmxz7q-7n7m_krwl9fk4kzm9bv9m1-k4mtvgck/edit

6 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 23, 2017 Page 6 St. Michael/St. Charles (SMSC) CYO Basketball Season is star ng in late October Registra on is open and YOU MUST SIGN UP NOW! In recent years we have had to limit our teams which forced us to turn kids away. We never want to turn away kids. SMSC CYO Basketball is a ministry to our youth. Register now by visi ng All boys and girls in 1 st through 8th grades are welcome to register. Cost for 1st & 2nd Grades is $250 Cost for 3rd 8th Grades is $300 *** SMSC offers a 3 month installment plan that is visible during registra on *** A late fee of $25 applies a er 9/1/2017. Have ques ons? Many of your ques ons can be answered on their website in the FAQ sec on. If you cannot find answers on their website, please send ques ons to smsc.cyo.reg@gmail.com We are going to have a great year! Hope to see you on the courts. Thanks!! SMSC CYO Basketball Board Tri-Valley Catholic Young Adult Ministry There are several events coming up in July and August for this age group. Mass and brunch following, First Friday Holy Happy Hour, Rosary and Movie Nights are some of the offerings. trivalleyyam@gmail.com for more detailed info. Suicide Preven on & Awareness Workshops Tuesday, August 1st, :30-9:00PM St. Augus ne Church (Adults) & Hall (Teens) All are welcome to this workshop for teens from middle through high school age and their parents, guardians or adult loved ones. They will have 2 workshops running simultaneously. In St. Augus ne Church will be the workshop for adults on Suicide Preven on and Awareness. In St. Augus ne Hall is a workshop for teens who are incoming middle through high school age. All are welcome from the community of Pleasanton and surrounding areas. The goal of having this workshop is to equip all of us with the tools we need to help someone at risk of dying by suicide. The program is being presented by Crisis Support Services of Alameda County and hosted by the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. Thank you to all of the men and women serving our country!! We pray for the safety of all extended family members of St. Charles who are serving in the military. Jared Boyd (US Marine Corps), William Bliss (US Army) Lisa Northway (US Army) Roy Eckroth (US Navy) Chris Johnson (US Air Force) Daniel Rowland (US Air Force) Chris ne Neuman (US Army) Joshua Leibovich (US Navy) Theresa Lewis (US Navy) Linda Havens (US Navy) Chris Woo er (US Air Force) Greg Felver (US Army) Carlos Santos III (US Army) Gregory Churlik (US Air Force) Cameron Lennier (US Navy) Jacob McKenzie Kirby (US Navy) Sco S ehr (USAF) Weylin Leavi (USAF) Garre Northway (US Army) Christopher D Ambra (US Navy) Sean Carano (US Marine Corps) Dominique Carey (US Navy) Adam P. Liby II (US Air Force) Tyler Marciel (US Marine Corps) Carson L. Fisher (US Air Force) Kyle Suggs (US Marine Corps) Timothy DeMar ni (US Marine Corps) Cameron Kellogg (US Marine Corps) Manuel Smith (US Air Force) Jacob Metcalfe (US Navy) Thomas N. Tiemeyer (US Navy) Sarah Turner (US Air Force) Michael S ehr (Air Na onal Guard) Paul S ehr (US Army) Zach Dolan (US Marine Corps) Collin Hennegan (US Navy) Jaclyn Hennegan (US Navy) Donnie Buchanan (US Army) Trevor Lynch (US Army) Philip Tadena (US Marine Corps) Joshua Noem (US Army) ** If you have someone in your family to add to this list, send the name and branch of armed forces in which they serve to Janie@stcharlesborromeo.org. Bulle n Deadlines for 2017 Bulle n Date / Deadline (all 4PM) July 30 was due July 20 August 6 is due July 26 August 13 is due July 27