Hours & Informa on Rectory:………….Mon-Thurs 9AM-5PM Parish Phone………..…..925/447-4549 To Reach a Priest a er hours for Medical or Pastoral Emer-gency : 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 Sunday, January 7, 2018. Registra on must be made by Jan. 3rd.

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 viewing 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 The Na vity of the Lord

December 25, 2017

Next week’s readings: December 31, 2017

First Reading:

Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 Second Reading:

Hebrews 11: 8, 11-12, 17-19 Gospel:

Luke 2: 22-40

Today’s readings: December 25, 2017

First Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-6 Second Reading: Titus 2: 11-14 Gospel: Luke 2: 1-14

A Note from Fr. Mark:

A joyful, holy, peaceful and Merry Christmas to you! On behalf of the staff, I extend a very warm welcome to each of you this joyful day. Welcome to all parishioners, visitors and friends. Welcome whether you are present in church weekly, come just a few mes each year, or this is your first visit. We are profoundly grateful you are here with us this day as we celebrate the great Solemnity of Christmas.

It does not take much reflec on to realize that 2017 has been a very hard year in the world. Even now wildfires rage out of control in Southern California, and we have known the same disaster here in Northern California. Interna on-al tensions run high, especially with North Korea. The poli cal conversa on is our country is difficult at best. Every-day there are new stories of sexual harassment, and worse. Teen suicide has become an increasingly prominent problem, touching more lives with tragedy. Personal struggles, losses, illness, suffering, and a general sense of anxi-ety, stress and fear fill the lives of many regardless of age or place. The prophet Isaiah could have been wri ng to us when he prophesied “For behold, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples... (Isaiah 60:2) ” It can certainly feel that way!

However, Isaiah concluded that statement announcing joyfully, “…but the LORD will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you.” As a people of faith, this is the truth we celebrate in the season of Christmas. Despite the dark-ness and what we may perceive, the truth is that God is present with us; standing by us in every moment of every day offering His guidance, strength, support and mercy. He is “Emmanuel”; a tle which means “God is with us.” And what a gi that is. If the presence of a friend or loved when can help us through difficul es, imagine what the recognized presence of God can do.

By bearing in mind that “God is with us” and acknowledging His presence, we can find ourselves being more pa ent, more loving, more caring, more considerate, stronger, braver, moral and more at peace then we thought! We find loving, wise and compassionate ways of handling what life throws us. As Chris ans we do not escape the challenges of life, but by our presence as faith filled people we change how situa ons are handled and understood. We strive to make them opportuni es where care and reconcilia on, peace and affirma on are found.

The one whose birth we celebrate, Jesus, is our role model in this. No one would ever claim his life was easy or without challenges. He lived in a land occupied by a foreign army. He was opposed by the poli cal and religious leaders of his me. The popularity he briefly enjoyed turned against him vehemently, and most of his closest friends fled when he needed them desperately. One of his inner circle betrayed him, and another repeatedly denied know-ing him. He was publically humiliated and brutally executed. As he hung upon the cross “darkness fell over the whole land” (Mark 15:33) literally.

Yet through it all he did not react as we might. He con nued to care about others more than himself, offering for-giveness, mercy, hope and compassion. His faith that God was present enabled him to deal with all that life threw at him from a place of love, not fear, worry or anger. And when it all was resolved, to paraphrase Isaiah above, the LORD rose in glory.

So we gather to rejoice today not only in the birth of a child over two thousand years ago, but in the reality that God is s ll Emmanuel, God is s ll with us. That is a truth that can make a difference every day as we seek to let His glory shine upon us, banishing darkness forever more.

Pa y Wiesner, Dino Ciarlo, Mike Feit, Rose & Bob Lyons, Jeff Perry, Norm Klino, Bob & Claude e Klein, 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, Lindsay Freeman, Rose Marie Litz, Eileen Hannigan, Patricia Po s, Larain DiMercurio, Fr. Dennis Steik, Jean & Kath Ferreira, Vince Foudy, Zig & Gretchen Pisco y, Dianne Stultz, Jim Leavi , Gary & Susan Devine, Kim Swinkels, David Clarke, Anne Les

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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. For non-emergency calls, please use Fr. Mark’s office x 105.

Sunday 12/24/17

The Na vity of the Lord Christmas Eve Masses

Family Mass 4PM (Overflow Livestream in Hall) Christmas Eve Mass 8PM

Midnight Mass 12AM Music begins at 11:15PM

Monday 12/25/17

Mass 10:30AM

Christmas Day Mass 10:30AM

Tuesday 12/26/17

Mass 9:00AM Parish Office Closed

Vineyard Care Center Mass 11AM

Wednesday 12/27/17 Mass 9:00AM

Thursday 12/28/17 Mass 9:00AM

Friday 12/29/17 Communion Service 9AM

Saturday 12/30/17

Happy Birthday, Father Mark!! Individual Reconcilia on 4:00-4:30PM

Vigil Mass 5:00PM

Sunday 12/31/17

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph Children’s Liturgy of Word 9:30/11:30

We honor those who have annual requests first. We would appreciate pre-payment on all Mass requests in 2018. If you have a Mass that you do not wish to con nue in 2018, please let Janie know. Thank you.

Sunday 12/24 St.. Charles Parish Members 9:30AM Sunday 12/24 St. Charles Parish Members 4:00PM Sunday 12/24 Frank Penna 8:00PM Sunday 12/24 Jim Willis Midnight

Monday 12/25 Norman Orient 10:30AM Tuesday 12/26 Salud Mar nez 9:00AM Wednesday 12/27 Byron McDonald 9:00AM Thursday 12/28 Kevin Dayton 9:00AM Friday 12/29 Communion Service 9:00AM Saturday 12/30 Bill Peters 5:00PM Sunday 12/31 Raymond M. Gomez 7:30AM 12/31 Kevin Ryan 11:30AM

Upcoming Reduced Parish Office Hours

Tuesday, December 26, Office Closed

Wed., December 27 & Thurs., Dec. 28 Open 9AM—5PM

December 29—January 1: Office closed

Welcome to St. Charles Borromeo Parish We warmly welcome all who have come today

to celebrate this glorious feast. We welcome the stranger, the traveler and guest!

We welcome our students home from college! We welcome parishioners who moved far away

but join us today as old friends! We welcome all who have not been active

of late in their Catholic faith, and hope you will find new hope and inspiration this Christmas

to come back again and again! We welcome our faithful parishioners, loyal and true;

may the Lord bless all of you! Welcome to all! May our gathering this day

gladden our hearts and deepen our bonds. We are after all, one People of God—redeemed by the Light.

May we walk by the Light and live by the Light— together in love.

Christmas Blessings!

Rest in Peace Keith McMonigal, father-in-law of Barbara Ann Foudy McMonigal

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Christmas Memorial Flowers

The beautiful holiday flowers, wreaths, trees and plants that decorate our church for the Christmas celebrations are gifts provided by parishioners who wish to remember a special loved one. Honoring: Remembered by:

Louis Massoud and Irmgard Eschenweck Karim & Jutta Massoud Barbara Foudy and Foudy & Kinavey Families Vince Foudy Steve Vasey Monika Vasey Marina Johnson and Edward Melchin Kelly Karney Fred Bens and Fred Bens, Sr. Carol, Veronica & Colleen Bens Joe & Rosa Gonsalves and Leanor Costa Norm & Betty Klino and Family Agnes Stevenson and Josephine Pep Dom Saccullo Family Jeff Brandt and Gas Ronda Gary & Anita Brandt Cdr. Robert Saracco, USN (retired) The Saracco Family Richard Herz and Eleanor Knight Beverley Herz Tony Giannotti Irma Giannotti Family Phyllis & Gino Di Fazio and Rose & Edward Pasch Ron & Anita Pasch Norman Orient and James Orient Jacqueline Orient Adrienne Wood and John & Elizabeth Vochecowicz Beatrice Wood Greg Lennon Joe & Doris Lennon Bill Peters and Lee Wujek Kitty Peters Phil & Rose Eibelsheuser, Madeline Kiernan, Candura Family Sandy Sladek Shirley Leavitt Jim Leavitt Ciarlo & Rieger Families, Marie & Bernie Kraemer Dino & Barbara Ciarlo Bernice & Earl Martin and Jules Ruggles Mark & Bernadette Ruggles Mt Daddy, Clyde Cournale, my godparents Auntie Ginger & Uncle Bob, Auntie Sonia, and Cousin Bonnie Rasmussen Caren Tuers Evelyn Bayan and Ryan-James Bayan Aezon, Zavion, and Elise Bob Herrick, Lil & Dutch Thompson Betty Herrick & Family Nancy Meinken Scott & Barbara Miller Iris and Pat Leonard The Hofmann Family Dean & Karen Howes, Eusebia Susaeta, & Greg Liles Rich & Jo Howes Willard & Dolores Condreva, John & Josephine Fuchs, George Borden, Judy Gerrie, Debra Fuess The Condreva Family Joe & Emma Soares, Dick & lu Lucia, Leo Martha & George Atwood, William R. Howard, Sr., Phran Turner Niles and Lee Niles, Iris & Jack Hacker, William R. Howard, Jr. and Hazel I. Howard, Eathel & Christopher Smith, Edward L. and Ruby Howard, Monte W. Howard and Charley Newman, Billie Yates and Delma Kline, Eva Bull and Jim Ambler, Matt Mattingly and Celia Valdespino, William R. and Rhoda Robinson Beverly & Gordon Bull Lorenzo, Mela & Lorenzo Baca, Jr., Jose Armijo, Frank Sanchez Margaret Hogan Edward Perry The Perry Family

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Christmas Memorial Flowers

Honoring: Remembered by:

Beth, Ed and Mark Iverson Mary Fair Dario Cunial Mary Ann, Julie, Steven & Dena Thomas Allison The Allison Family Charles & Helen Valente, Carl, Victoria & Michelle Paoni, and Fred & Kay Wagner Buzz & Linda Valente Leo Giuliacci Giuliacci Family Mary Anne McFarlane Linda McFarlane Osso Romero Family Maria T. Jespersen Edward A. Greenwood Sally Greenwood Armando & Olga Toschi and Felix & Lillian Clovis David & Paula Clovis Fred & Flora Hintz Malinda & Art Michael E. Pimentel & Francisco Sequeira Carlos & Mary Pimentel Isabella Herndon John & Donna Herndon The Flynn, Ghilotti and Moore Families Bridget & Chris Moore Rose & Walter Partridge, Sr., Walter Partridge, Jr., Grace & Michael Seccareccia, Sr., Felix & Anna Mros, Daniel F. Mros, Carol Rushing, Paula & Frank Corio, John Lenihan Ruth A. Mros The Jacob Balling Family and Alexys Garcia The William J. Lindke Family Rudy D’Ambra Lucy D’Ambra Bill Bozzini Diane Bozzini Madeline & Oliver Tonda and Bernel & Joe Helfrich Kathy & Joe Helfrich Walt & Michael Aylward Barbara Aylward Pat Benoit Mary Ann Benoit Elizabeth Ellis, Clayton Clarke, Delphenio & Luisa Ulibarri Larry & Gwen Ulibarri Anabel Madsen Cecilia Sadler Irvin Heald, Girolamo & Carolina Favero, and Mary Chiodo Evelyn Heald Ken Dolan, Pat & Bob Riley, Carolyn & Marge Joyce Dolan John & Catherine Milosic and Geneva Young Tim & Mary Young The Micheli & Minoggio Families Diane Micheli The Gomez & Dutre Families Don & Marybelle Aguiar Warren Sommers, Mary Riedy and Gertrude Riedy Martin Merry Sommers John J. Delapena Delapena Family Mary Delia Linhart Jim, Daniel, Megan & Ryan Thelma, Justo, Olga, Enrico, Loretta, Donald, Monica, Mary, Gen, Chuck, Eleanor, Karen, Jim and Jim, Jr. Vickie Drake Dan Lee Leota Lee Rabada and Cuddy Families John & Patty Rabada Norman Marciel Marciel Family Rudy D’Angelo Joyce D’Angelo Anna & John Kansa Ed & Kristine Kansa Dan Sheldon Barbara Sheldon Schulman & Montano Families Rudy & Pauline Montano Mary & Nicholas Panaro and Dana Bradley Michelle & Scott Bradley Alex & Jean Sarran Scott & Kathleen Greenberg Ralph & Grace Maciel Your Family

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Infant Pre-Bap sm Class for Parents & Godparents

The next Pre-Bap sm Class for parents and godpar-ents will be on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 1PM in the church.

If you have a child from infant to age six that you wish to have bap zed here at St. Charles, this is the first step in the process. If your chosen godparents live in the Bay Area we ask that they a end also.

You should be a registered member of the parish for a minimum of 90 days, and worshipping with us on a regular basis. Please contact the office at 925-447-4549 x101 to regis-ter for the class. Deadline to register is January 3rd.

If you are planning to be a godparent for a friend or family member’s child, be sure to check and see if a class is required by that parish, and if so, then you can register to a end, also. Our next class a er this one will likely not be un l Spring 2018.

Bulle n Deadlines for 2017 Bulle n Date / Deadline (all 4PM) December 31 was due December 14 January 7 is due December 27 January 14 is due January 4

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) Kyle Roy (US Navy) Tyler Jus n Godbey (US Navy) Michael D. Smith (US Air Force) ** 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.

Senior Singles Get-Together! The Senior Singles group will be mee ng the first Friday evening of the month for dinner. Any single person, sixty years of age or older, may join the group. For further details, call Karen Adams at 925-417-0880.

New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk Sunday, December 31, 2017 7:30PM to 10:00PM

First Presbyterian Church, Livermore, CA Located at 4th & L Street

Dress warmly and join us in walking

our Chartres-style, courtyard labyrinth.

Let go of the past year and begin the New Year with peace and inten on.

Everyone is welcome!

This Week with WINGS Thursday, December 28, 2017

NO MEETING due to Christmas Break Our Winter Season begins on Jan 4, 2018 with our special

guest, Chris an Historical Fic on author, Sarah Sundin. Merry Christmas!

Ques ons: Phyllis 925-337-4299 or Janet 925-373-9346