Hours & Informa on Rectory:………….Mon-Thurs 9AM-5PM Parish Phone………..…..925/447-4549 To Reach a Priest a er hours for Medical or Pastoral Emergency : 447-4549 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 June 25, 2017. Register by June 21st.

Bulle n Ar cles: Email to Janie@stcharlesborromeo.org. Info for deadlines is found on page 6.

Parish Website: www.stcharleslivermore.org

St. Charles’ 9:30AM Sunday Mass is now live-streamed for view-ing at home live or during the week. Visit our website for the link.

St. Charles Borromeo 1315 Lomitas Avenue - Livermore, CA 94550-6441

“Not a Place Where...But a People Who…”

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 Janie@stcharlesborromeo.org

Parish Bookkeeper Meredith Gatzman x 104 Meredith@stcharlesborromeo.org

Administra ve Assistant Carmela Chy x 115 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 447-4549 x105 for appointment

“Together we share faith in Jesus, live the Gospel and care for others.”

St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Bulletin Published Weekly Page 2

Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 7, 2017

Next week’s readings: May 14, 2017

First Reading:

Acts 6: 1-7 Second Reading:

1 Peter 2: 4-9 Gospel:

John 14: 1-12

Today’s readings: May 7, 2017

First Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 Second Reading: 1 Peter 2: 20b-25 Gospel: John 10: 1-10

A message from Fr. Mark: As pastor there are several advisory bodies I rely on to help me in my ministry, top among them is our Pastoral Council. The Pastoral Council is unique. Unlike most other ministries, the Pastoral Council does not sponsor events or par cular programs, have training sessions, or provide any kind of regular hands-on ministry in the parish. How-ever, the Council is perhaps one of the most important ministries in the parish. The twelve members who make up the Council act as a type of think-tank for the parish; helping to set vision and direc on as well as evalua ng what is currently happening in our community. The Pastoral Council meets once a month, September through June (ten

mes a year) – usually on the last Tuesday evening of the month from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

I bring this to your a en on because two of our Pastoral Council Members, Karim Massoud and Tim Gomes, have reached the end of their terms and will be leaving the Council next month. I am very grateful to them, and all the members of the Council, for their wisdom, honesty and crea vity in helping our parish become the place it is.

With their departure, there are two posi ons on the Pastoral Council available. As of today, the Council is accep ng Self-nomina ons to join the Council. If being a member of the Pastoral Council is something you might be interest-ed in, I invite you to self-nominate.

Self-nomina on forms are available in the ves bule of the church. All self-nomina ons must be returned by Sun-day, May 21, 2017. Then, on Wednesday, May 23, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. the current Council will hold a Discernment Evening for all those who have self-nominated. During this evening all self-nominees will have the op-portunity to meet with current Pastoral Council members, ask ques ons, and learn more about what the Council does and how it operates. At the end of the Discernment Evening, self-nominees may decide the Pastoral Council is not a good fit for them, or they may decide they s ll wish to be considered as a new member for the Council.

The Council will meet the following week to make a final decision. By Pentecost (June 4, 2017) two of the self-nominees will be invited to join the Pastoral Council as new members, each with three year terms.

Just to recap: Important dates in the selec on of two new Pastoral Council members:

May 6/7, 2017 – Self-nomina on forms are available in the ves bule of the church May 21, 2017 – All S

elf-nomina on forms due back May 23, 2017 – Discernment evening from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Borromeo Hall June 4, 2017 – New members are invited by this date to join the Pastoral Council.

If you have any ques ons about this process, or the Pastoral Council, please feel free to ask me or contact the PC chairman, Geoff Rodgers at Geoffrey_Rodgers@yahoo.com. In the mean me, I ask you to prayerfully consider

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, Colleen & Doug Fernandez, Tom Ramos, Beverly Bull, Joe Troiano, Molly Fish-er, Yvonne Crawford, Joe Lennon, Joseph Andre, Veronica Bens, Ray Devany, Lindsay Freeman, Deacon Dave Cloyne, Rose Marie Litz, Eileen Hannigan, Patricia Po s, Larain Di-Mercurio, Jerry Hanlon, Manny Dooli le, Rose Daley, Mari-anne Lang, Bob Lee, Fr. Dennis Steik, Jean & Kath Ferreira,

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• For Medical or Pastoral emergencies, call the parish num-ber and choose op on 9 (emergency phone message). Leave a clear message and call-back number!

• Several staff members will be taking days off this week, so

best to check if you need to see one. • FYI—The Monday 5:30PM Medita on group will move

over to the St. Igna us Room rather than mee ng in the church star ng May 1st.

• Livermore’s annual Wine Country Downtown Street Fest

will be May 6 from 11AM-5PM and May 7 11AM-4PM. It will be in Historic Downtown Livermore impac ng traffic with street closures from Maple to P Street on First Street, and from K Street to N Street on Second Street. Please plan alternate routes and extra travel me for ge ng to Mass on Saturday and Sunday!

• Church Humor ...God the Creator… A li le girl was si ng on her grandfather’s lap as he read her a bed me story. From me to me, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up, “Grandpa, did God make you?” “Yes, sweetheart”, he answered, “God made me a long me ago.” “Oh,” she paused, “Grandpa, did God make me, too?” “Yes, indeed, honey,” he said, “God made you just a li le while ago.” Feeling their respec ve faces again, she observed, “God’s ge ng be er at it, isn’t he?!”

Sunday 05/07/17

4th Sunday of Easter Preschool 9:30AM CLW 9:30 / 11:30AM

Pancake Breakfast 8-11:30AM Confirma on 1 Class 9:30AM

Private Bap sm 1PM

Monday 05/08/17

Mass 9:00AM Jan Brown Funeral Mass & recep on 11AM

Medita on 5:30 & 7PM Lec o 7PM High School YM 7PM

“What Makes Us Catholic?” Series 7PM

Tuesday 05/09/17

Mass 9:00AM Prayer Group 10AM

Perpetual Help Devo on 7PM

Wednesday 05/10/17

Mass 9:00AM K-5 Faith Forma on & Middle School YM Year End Closing Mass & Social 5:30PM

Choir 7PM

Thursday 05/11/17

Mass 9:00AM WINGS Year End Brunch 9:45AM

Friday 05/12/17

Communion Service 9:00AM Hispanic Prayer 7PM

Saturday 05/13/17

James Cooper Funeral Mass & recep on 10AM Individual Reconcilia on 4:00-4:30PM

Vigil Mass 5:00PM “Date Night” meal & presenta on 6PM

Sunday 05/14/17

Fi h Sunday of Easter Happy Mothers’ Day!!!!!

Preschool (last un l Fall) 9:30AM Children Liturgy of Word 9:30/11:30AM

We honor those who have annual requests first. We would appreciate pre-payment on all Mass requests in 2017. If you have a Mass that you do not wish to con nue in 2017, please let Janie know. Thank you.

Sunday 05/07 Jean Sarran 7:30AM Sunday 05/07 St. Charles Parish Members 9:30AM Sunday 05/07 Judy Gerrie 11:30AM Monday 05/08 Mary Frances Davis 9:00AM Tuesday 05/09 Ramon V. Gomez 9:00AM Wednesday 05/10 Lillian Se rini 9:00AM Thursday 05/11 Louise Pavlish 9:00AM Friday 05/12 Communion Service 9:00AM Saturday 05/13 Larry Eason 5:00PM Sunday 05/14 Idella Peck & Margaret Hackel 7:30AM Sunday 05/14 Martha Codiroli 11:30AM

Rest in Peace

All the Faithful Departed

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This Week With WINGS Thursday, May 11, 2017 WINGS celebrates the conclusion of another wonderful season with a Spring Party/Brunch at 9:45AM in Borromeo Hall. Have a great summer and we hope you will join us on October 5, 2017 for the next exci ng new season of WINGS!

Ques ons? Phyllis 925-337-4299 or Donna 925-443-6815

First Communion Class of 2017 We rejoice this Easter season with the addi on of 43 young children who will now join us at the Table of the Lord. Thank you for your prayers for them these past few weeks as they completed their two years of prepara on. We are grateful to Margaret Riley and her team of dedicated volunteers who have guided them on their Sacramental journey.

Erin Abarquez Kyla Krauss Katarina Schade Anika Abarquez Jude Malson Megan Silva Audrey Blanchard Maryn Malson Micaella Szymanski Jack Bleier Shamus Mc Grail Carly Thinfen Kacelyn Clavo Derek Mendez Sylas Twiss Taylor Conover Kevin Moreno Iliana Valverde Reagan Crinklaw Adriel Munoz Ava Vargas Travis Dare Anna Munzar Angelina Vasquez Carsen Dare John Owle Nicholas Vigil Emily Divin Tristan Pareja John Walker Caroline Dubiel Mikaela Pedraja Jackson Weber Dylan Godfrey Evangelina Pirylis Amelia Woodstock Allacyn Halfon Gianni Rine Henry Woodstock Eva Hites Abigail Robinson Jaxson Horne Gisella Rodriguez

It’s that me once again!! Pancake Breakfast!! Sunday, May 7th The St. Charles Men's’ Club will be here from 8AM —11:30AM to provide a delicious pancake break-fast for the parish community. Food is great and very plen ful— Price is reasonable— Fellowship is priceless!! Can you help with set-up or serving? Call Bill McDonald 925-437-5016 or 443-2917

Grief Support Group

The Monthly Grief Support Group facilitated by Claire La Scola will meet Saturday, May 20th in the St. Igna us Room of the Keeley

Center from 10:00-11:30AM. This group is a safe place to share your grief experi-ence with others who understand. If you have not a ended before, please contact Claire at clairelascola@gmail.com or call 925-447-9800 to register.

100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fa ma

The Catholic Voice invites you to enjoy an incredible journey! October 11-20, 2017 10 days

$3699 from San Francisco Spiritual guides: Fr. Mark Wiesner & Fr. William Rosario

St. Charles will host an informa onal mee ng with people from Unitours to answer your ques ons on Sunday, May 20,

from 12:30-2:00PM in Borromeo Hall.

Currently, one bus has been filled, and there is a wait list for part of a second bus. If enough people sign up, then they will

add the second bus. The trip will visit Fa ma, Lourdes, Madrid, Guadalupe and Zaragoza.

To receive a mailed brochure contact Camille Tompkins at the Catholic Voice at ctompkins@oakdiocese.org

( Sorry, St. Charles office has no detailed info!! )

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2nd Collec on Info: Catholic Chari es of East Bay (May 20/21) & Catholic Communica ons Campaign (May 27/28)

Catholic Chari es of the East Bay helps families in need rise above poverty and live self-sufficient lives. The Catholic Church is the largest provider of social services throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Coun es, and Catholic Chari es is the visible face of the diocese in that work. Dedicated to the pursuit of safety and jus ce, they are agents of change for the marginalized, and move families from crisis to stability and prosperity. They can assist with Immigra on Services, Mental Health Services, and Family-to-Family Services. They also coordinate the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Catholic Relief Service.

Your gi s to the Catholic Communica ons Campaign (CCC) bring the message of the Gospel to people from all walks of life all around the world. 50% of all funds collected remains in Oakland Diocese to fund local communica ons projects. The other half helps to fund na onal and interna onal programs that use the media to evangelize. Thousands of Catholics are engaged daily through their social media channels.

Please specify on your white the envelopes which group (or half to each); those with EFT or Credit Card dona ons to 2nd Col-lec ons will be split between the two unless you let us know otherwise (ext. 101). Thank you for your generosity!

A en on Graduates !!!!!

Gradua on me is upon us once again, and we would like to recognize all high school and college gradu-ates in the June 11 and 18 bulle ns. If you are gradua ng, or have a family member (including grandchildren) who is, please cut this sec on out and return it to the rectory office ASAP (via mail or collec on basket). You can also send an e-mail to Janie (Janie@stcharlesborromeo.org with the info. Please have it to Janie by May 31st. Name:__________________________________ Gradua ng from:______________________________________________ Degree or Future Plans:_______________________________________________ Submi ed by:____________________________(rela onship)_______________________ Day me phone or email (in case of ques ons)____________________________________

St. Charles & St. Michael Sponsor “Date Night”

Saturday, May 13th 6:15—9:00PM Borromeo Hall & Childcare

Married and engaged couples are invited to an evening of food and conversa on. In addi on to dinner provided by the team, the evening will include a presenta on and discussion on the topic of Conflict and Communica on.

Children are welcome for dinner, a er which childcare will be provided during the presenta on and discussion. The parish hopes to con nue these evenings. Come enjoy adult fellow-ship and nurture your marriage.

This is a joint effort between St. Charles and St. Michael parish-ioners. RSVP by email with St. Charles member Dave Hipple at David.hipple.live@gmail.com.

Feedback Request !! The Lay Presiders would like to thank all of you who a ended any of the 6:30AM Lent Communion Services! We could not do our ministry without your presence and par cipa on. It is a joy to see all of your faces and to share our reflec ons with you. We hope that we have developed a wonderful bond with all of you. We need you to give us feedback on a new thought about doing an 6:30AM Communion Service during the week-days of Advent. Would you a end? Is it something you want? Please email Julie at upcatholic@aol.com with your thoughts and comments. We will let you know what becomes of this idea once we gather enough informa on. Thanks!

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Thank you to all of the men and women serving our country!!

We pray for the safety of all extended family mem-bers 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) ** 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)

May 14 was due May 4 May 21 is due May 9 (new) May 28 is due May 16

Mass of Remembrance at St. Michael’s Wednesday, May 10th 7:00PM We gather to remember departed loved ones at 7:00PM. Our bilingual Mass helps us honor the memory of our passed loved ones by celebra ng Mass in their honor. You are encouraged to bring a small framed photo of your loved ones to place before the altar during Mass. A Ritual of Remembrance gives us the chance to come forward with a rose, light a candle, and speak about the people we are re-membering, if we wish. Roses and candles are provided. This quarterly Mass is offered by the Grief Support Ministry of St. Michael and St. Charles. All are welcome.

Ques ons? Contact Deborah Buckholtz 925-980-5672.

“Half-Life” Meet-Up Wednesday, May 17th at 6PM

Are you a mid-aged single adult searching to heighten your sense of belonging in life? Perhaps you’re at a halfway point where you need to get “unstuck” emo onally, gain hope, joy and purpose for the second half of your life, or just meet someone new. Join us for an informal social meet up at Pax ’s Pizza downtown Livermore on Wednesday, May 17th for fel-lowship and pizza (no host dinner). Add something or someone new to your life. A sense of belonging ALWAYS BEGINS WITH STRONG FRIENDSHIPS. What be er place is there to find good friends than with members of St. Charles! Call or email Karen Miller (bulle n cover for info) to let us know you are coming by May 16th, also, with ques ons or sugges ons.

You’re Invited! Interfaith Interconnect Religion Chat Wednesday May 10, 2017, 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Liv.

Topic: “Choose a holiday, holy day, feast, or other celebra on that you observe in your faith. What is its significance and how do you celebrate it?” We’ll hear a speaker from the Hindu and Baha’i faiths speak about an important celebra on in their religions. All are welcome to a end. Religion Chat is an inter-faith forum held the second Wednesday each month at one of Interfaith Interconnect's eighteen par cipa ng congrega ons in Livermore and Pleasanton. The group's mission statement is, "To enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and others about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our Valley." In order to accomplish its mission, a variety of events are held each year. For more informa on, call Marcia Elchesen 925-321-0730 or email Interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com .