are you talking to me? - st. charles parish
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SAINT CHARLES PARISH COMMUNITY 880 TAMARACK AVENUE • SAN CARLOS • CALIFORNIA • 94070
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Are You Talking to Me?
In today's Gospel Jesus talks about being prepared, using the parable of the servants waiting for their master's return from a wedding. Parables usually have a surprise twist and this one is no exception. Jesus pictures the master coming back at a late hour and finding the servants ready for him. The master is so pleased that he begins to wait on the servants - he serves them a meal. (I can almost hear the disciples saying, "No way!")
Perhaps Peter was thinking, "Surely we will be prepared when Jesus comes again. He must be talking about the rest of the people." To answer Peter's question, Jesus warns that the servant who knew his duties would be punished more than one who was ignorant of those expectations. Peter and the disciples should have seen themselves as the servants who knew what was expected.
That warning is one for us to hear also. We may look down on non-Christians or wonder if they will get to heaven. But the Lord doesn't expect as much from those who don't know God. Instead of judging them, we would be better off looking at ourselves. Am I serious about my faith, serious enough to show it in my actions? Has my good example ever brought a non-believer to the Church?
There are examples of this even in your own parish. If you have been in the parish for many years, you could be expected to notice a newcomer more readily. How do you welcome them? "So how much does Jesus expect of me?" The answer could be in how well you know Jesus.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co —————————————————————-
Something to think about: Other than Jesus, which of the ancestors of Christian faith has served as the greatest example to you? Why?
ST. CHARLES CHURCH AUGUST 11, 2019
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK August 12 ~ August 18
Mon. 8:30am Dan & Maureen Rice
Tues. 8:30am Ramona Hogan
Wed. 8:30am Robert Colaizzi
Thurs. 6:30am Andrew de los Reyes & Geronimo de los Reyes III
8:30am Ramona Hogan 7:00pm Arthur Cutler
Fri. 6:30am Carmen Yulo 8:30am Mary & James Canavese
Sat. 8:30am Preethi Ganeshan (L) (In Thanksgiving)
5:00m Camilla Aiello
Sun. 5:00pm Gedeon Lim
Rest in Peace Judy Boler
Stewardship by the Book: Today’s Gospel urges us to give generously and thus build up treasure in heaven. For “wherever your treasure lies, there your heart will be.”
Please pray for the people in our parish community who are sick, awaiting surgery, recovering or homebound, especially: Bill Eppler, Sherrie Bayer, Patricia Snowden, Al-ma Brennan, Laurette Hollywood, Bob McCormick, George & Grace Wasmer, Peggy Saunders, Carmen Esquivel, and their caregivers.
Religious Ed K-4, Edge & Confirmation
We are looking forward to seeing everyone in September!! Registration forms and information are posted on the relevant webpages at
www.stcharlesparish.org for 2019-2020.
Please email any questions to
[email protected]. (Alison Spong, Coordinator for K-4)
or [email protected]. (Tami Palladino, Edge/Confirmation)
Preschool Pray and Play Starts Again in September
All families with preschoolers are invited to be a part of Preschool Pray and Play. We gather dur-ing the 8:30am Mass on Sundays to share Bible stories, and then we pray and play!
If you interested please contact Alison at [email protected]
for the participation guidelines and dates.
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA This Weekend’s Special Collection
This week St. Charles will take up a collection to benefit the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), a triennial collection approved by the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Established by Saint John Paul II in 1985, the AMS is the only U.S. Diocese responsible for providing pastoral care to men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. To learn more about the AMS, go to www.milarch.org/nationalcollection.
Fr. Francois Pellissier of the Glenmary Home Missioners wishes to extend his thanks to the parish family of St. Charles Church who generously contributed to the home missions. He assures us of his prayers and requests that we pray for Glenmary, all those served by Glenmary in the home missions, and for an increase in vocations to missionary priesthood and brotherhood.
Keeping Kids Catholic!
Gathering for Parents and Religious Ed Teachers Saturday, August 24, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
St. Denis Church, 2250 Avy Ave., Menlo Park
We are gathering parents from all our local parishes to share and learn more about ways to keep our children Catholic! Here is a day to learn how.
Discussions will include: “Four Things that Parents Can Do
to Keep Kids Catholic” “Ten Ways to Help Children Participate in Mass”
This workshop offer credits for Basic and Master Cate-chetical Certificates for volunteer catechists. Lunch is included. The event is free; but RSVP by August 1 to Lucy Soltau at [email protected]. For more information contact Alison Spong 591-7349 ext. 407 or email [email protected].
Thursday, August 15th is the Feast of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mother. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Masses will be at 6:30am, 8:30am & 7:00pm
ST. CHARLES CHURCH AUGUST 11, 2019
Closing Hymn Paul Turner
Just after the deacon or priest tells us that Mass is over, the musicians often have another idea. We usually close Mass with a hymn.
Actually, the order of the Mass never mentions the recessional song. It is optional. By contrast, the opening hymn and communion song are so necessary to the Mass that the liturgy provides recited texts for the undesirable circumstance when they are not sung. Their purpose is to draw the community together to begin common prayer or to symbolize the sacrament of our union. But the ritual shows complete disinterest about the closing hymn. If it’s omitted, it’s no big deal.
Mass need not end with a congregational hymn. A choir piece, an instrumental, or silence may close the cel-ebration. The closing song is optional precisely because of the dismissal. Leaving the church is an action with a pur-pose. The dismissal sends the united community out, car-rying the Gospel to the world. Just like the instruction to offer the sign of peace, the dismissal invites the assembly to do something. No hymn needs to intervene. “Go” does not simply announce that Mass is over; it commands that witness has begun.
However, most assemblies like the final hymn be-cause it seems to round off the celebration. Before we end our time together, we sing one last song. It provides a more boffo finish than the terse “Thanks be to God” that responds to the dismissal. Since we begin Mass with a song, a closing hymn places a psychological bookend on the other side of our prayer. Still, because its function is so different - part of our sending as opposed to our gathering - the closing hymn remains optional. With thanks to God upon our lips we may direct our steps without delay to the work of the week.
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Is God calling YOU to be an Altar Server at St. Charles?
If you are a girl or boy in grade 4 or above and have been baptized Catholic and received First Commun-ion and would like to serve the Church as an altar server, we’d love to have you!! It’s an important minis-try and a great way to serve others while involving yourself more deeply in the Mass! To fill out an appli-cation simply go to our parish website at www.stcharlesparish.org...then go to the Minis-tries...then Altar Servers...there you will find the Altar Server application. Once the application is received, further information will be forwarded to you. Any ques-tions, contact the parish office.
St. Charles Women’s Club Invites All Women to a Mini Retreat
Saturday September 7th 9am - 3pm in Borromeo Hall
“Hearing the Prophetic Voice of Our Biblical Sisters”
Presented by: Mary Romo, PhD.
Advance registration of $25 required and includes continental breakfast and box lunch.
Flyer/Registration form coming soon!
Outreach to Our Sister Parish Next weekend we will continue our outreach to St. Francis of Assisi, our sister parish. We’ll be collecting donations of non-perishable food, paper products, diapers, and toiletries after the
Sunday morning Masses. Thank you for your continuing support of our East Palo Alto neighbors.
Men’s Club Community Service Opportunity, September 14th
The St. Charles Men’s Club is committed to four 2nd Saturdays a year helping to serve the needy of our community at St. Anthony’s Dining Hall. Hours are from 8:30am to 11:00am and duties include meal prep and sorting of food for distribution. We have commit-ted 8-10 people per date and high school age teens are also welcome to help and receive service hours. Our next service opportunity is September 14, 2019 at St. Anthony’s.
Please contact: Paul Carroll at [email protected] or 650-704-3458.
St. Charles Men’s Club September 21, 2019,6:00-10:00pm
Saint Charles Men’s Club Presents… LOBSTER BOIL
In the Grotto $60 per person • Seating Limited
Send reservations to [email protected]
No Host Bar Featuring Mr. Philpott’s Famous “Lobsterhattans”...Bring your own Wine to
Share ...Live music included!!
The Bible Timeline at Our Lady of Angels 1721 Hillside Drive, Burlingame
Please join us for The Bible Timeline, a study that will take you on a fascinating journey through the entire Bible, focusing on the different periods of salvation history and the amazing story that is woven through-out all of Scripture. Classes meet once a week on either Monday or Tuesday beginning September 9, 2019, and run through March 24, 2020. Sign ups end August 19, 2019. We hope you will join us! Cost for the Study Guide is $40. Please contact Albert Chen at [email protected] or Kathy Flynn at [email protected] or (650) 888-5994 with any questions. *Registration forms are at the entrances of the church.
St. Charles Church
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday evening vigil, 5:00pm
Sunday 8:30 & 11:00am, 5:00pm
WEEKDAY MASSES
Friday 6:30am, Monday - Friday, 8:30am Saturday, 8:30am
St Matthias Church 1685 Cordilleras Road, Redwood City
SUNDAY MASSES Saturday evening vigil, 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am
WEEKDAY MASSES
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm —————————— Fr. Dave Ghiorso, Pastor
Fr. Samuel Musiimenta, Parochial Vicar [email protected]
Deacon Ernie von Emster [email protected]
Megan Armando, School Principal [email protected]
—————————— Alison Spong
Coordinator Faith Formation, Kindergarten - 4th Grade 591-7349 ext. 407
Tami Palladino, Coordinator of Youth Ministry The Edge, Middle School Ministry
Charlie’s Angels, High School Youth Group Confirmation (grades 9-12)
591-7349 ext. 405 [email protected]
Kathy Fagliano, Ministry to Sick and Elderly 591-7349 ext. 402
Sara Murphy, Director of Music Ministry 591-7349 ext. 412
[email protected] ——————————
Kathy Cox, Administrative Assistant 591-7349 ext. 416
Cathy Mattei, Parish Secretary 591-7349 ext. 404
Sandi Trembley, Bookkeeper 591-7349 ext. 408
Joe Raccanello, Facilities Manager 591-7349 ext. 427
St. Charles School -593-1629
St. Charles’ Parish Office 591-7349 Office Hours Mon - Fri., 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday Parish Office, Rectory 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 3:30 - 4:00pm, or anytime by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration First Friday, 9:00am - 9:00pm