January 23, 2022
3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Cycle C
Saint Charles Borromeo
Church and Academy
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THE SYNOD
I want to visit the three-year movement of the Church led by Pope Francis on "synodality." It's coming, and it's really exciting. The word “synod” may be new to many Catholics, but the reality described by it has been part of the life of the Church since Apostolic times. “Synod” comes from two Greek words meaning, “walking together.” A synod is a church-wide gathering with the goal of discerning what the Holy Spirit is asking of the Church at the time. It seeks to discern together where the Holy Spirit is leading us right now. If that sounds to you like the Church just being the Church, that’s because it is!
Here's another way to understand the upcoming synod this Spring. One of the leaders of a women's religious order wrote: "The purpose of the Synod is consultative. It is to plant dreams, draw forth prophecies and visions, to allow hope, inspire trust, bind up wounds and weave together relationships." A female perspective always is so good to have.
We will take part here at St. Charles Borromeo by having small listening groups and recording our thoughts on various aspects of our Catholic Faith. Where are we? Where do we want to head? What are the major issues? We will have some guidance from the hierarchy, but also shape our own through our individual leaders. All our information will be compiled with ideas from our neighboring parishes and eventually, everything will be assembled on a Diocesan level. More information on this to come.
EVANGELICAL CATHOLIC
Frequently people from all over San Diego tell me how they have heard about the JOY and vitality of our community. People are drawn in and will drive many miles to live the deepest calling of their hearts at St. Charles. That is the way it was with Jesus when he walked the earth and that is the way it is anytime where Jesus is celebrated and lived. So, Be Loved, kudos! How we are connecting, involving, growing, and becoming more like Jesus is affecting so many people in big ways. I know that God wants us gathered together as one in the JOY of His love and that is happening left and right in our blessed community. At the same time, we know we are just beginning and God has dreams for us that are so much greater than we can ask or imagine. God-expansion is exciting!
In an effort to fully hearken and live God’s infinitely good plans for our community, we are asking Evangelic Catholic to partner with us (about 15 other parishes in the San Diego diocese have already done so). Evangelical Catholic (EC) was founded in 1998 in Madison, Wisconsin to help the Catholic Church in her mission to share Christ and fulfill Jesus’ call at the close of Matthew’s Gospel to make disciples of all the nations to the ends of the earth. Boiled down, the purpose of our lives is to invite others to live the life of Christ and EC will help form us in relational ministry and discipleship to fulfill our purpose. Thus, we are excited to enter into a ministry partnership with EC to that end. I will be talking and writing on this more in the future but if you’d like to dig in just go to the Evangelical Catholic website by clicking HERE.
TEAM TIERNAN
Patrick, Kimberley, Kourtney, Cade, Josh, Lauren, and Brooke Tiernan are jumping the pond and off to Rome, Italy January 24th. Thankfully they will only be gone from our community for six months. Patrick is blessed to attend the NATO College there and the family is taking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live and grow in the Eternal City for ½ year! Can you say, BBTB? I just want to thank Team Tiernan, as I know you do too, for all their love, joy, generosity, and service for St. Charles Borromeo Church and Academy. They serve left and right and give and give and give. Hours upon hours every week. I/we are so enriched by the life of Christ in them! How can you not be drawn to the bright light of Jesus that radiates from their hearts? They have offered to take your prayer requests or you can write letters to them at: PSC 802 Box 286; FPO AE 89608. Just use an American stamp and that will work! Also, we will be blessing them at the end of 10 AM Mass this Sunday, January, 23 so please join us for this special send-off. Team Tiernan, we are always praying for you and will have our arms open wide upon your return at the end of July. You are loved by us!
Let Peace be with you,
+Fr. John
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Senior Fellowship Potluck
Just4Fun
DATE: Thursday, January 27th
TIME: From 11:00am - 2:00pm
PLACE: The Parish Center
A-H Main Dish
I-R Dessert
S-Z Salads
Beverages will be provided. Bring a friend and expect to have fun! Contact Sandy Findling for any questions 858-204-9844.
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St Charles Partners with Evangelical Catholic
Saint Charles has recently hired Evangelical Catholic to help guide our parish through a world of declining church attendance and shrinking congregations. Relational ministry is changing the way pastors, staff, and parishioners envision the goals of Church life. For over 20 years, The Evangelical Catholic has served parishes, university ministries, and thousands of individual leaders across the nation to launch evangelizing movements in their communities.
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Adoration Chapel
We recently registered new weekly adorers who have joined an army of prayer warriors for our blessed Chapel. Recently added flowers by our Liturgical Environment ministry have greatly added to the atmosphere and serenity of this sacred space. Feel free to contact us and join the many who have discovered this amazing, grace-filled sanctuary for our parish.
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Bishop calls us to a Synod:
In the upcoming weeks, Father will be sharing this unique opportunity for the parish to participate in a synod. The methodology invites parishioners and others to participate in small group circle discussions. These conversations will focus on three basic questions reflecting on the individual’s experience of sorrow, joy, and hope within the Church. Similar small group discussions will also be held for those who are marginalized, along with affinity groups that have been identified throughout the diocese. See Father's reflections above.
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Thank you for your donations
All the diapers, socks, onies, sleepers, blankets and monetary donations were much appreciated. The expecting mothers will be so excited to receive the new layettes that will be made for the little babies.
You are Loved
The Christ Child Society of San Diego
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Upcoming Classes:
Jan 16 children’s mass at 10 am
Monthly Childrens Liturgy Sign up to Serve:
We are searching for Teens and Children to assist us in filling positions of service during our monthly Children's Mass! In particular we need children and teen lectors. Please contact Elisa for more information.
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Young Adults
All Young Adults are welcomed! Ages 18-39. We are currently meeting Thursday evenings from 630-800 PM in the Borromeo Room. Food and drinks for all.
Register to join us for the Religious Ed Congress March 18-20. Space is limited. Click the RSVP button below if you are interested. More info soon
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High School and Jr. High News
HIGH SCHOOL:
Registration for our Spring Retreat (March 18-20) is now open We encourage any and all high school-aged students to join us! Please check the Youth Ministry website for details and to register.
High School: No meeting this Monday, January 17th - MLK Holiday.
Jr High: Next meeting is on the 25th of January. All 7th & 8th graders welcomed (so are your friends).
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MASS INTENTIONS, GIVING, AND MORE... |
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Daily Mass Intentions for this week
Jan 23: 8:00 † Carol Holman
..........10:00.People of the Parish
Jan 25 † Niel Nielsen
Jan 26 † Charlotte Nielsen
Jan 27 † Florence Ullman
Jan 28 † Conching Quinto
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Finance Council:
Timothy Lane (Chair), Deacon Lane Litke, Kimberly Tiernan,
Rebecca Murphy, Frank Veccione,
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SNAP SHOT OF
ONLINE GIVING
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Weekly Giving
Online: $6,222.50
Plate: $1,000.00
Envelopes: $551.00
Total: $7,773.50
Thank You!
Register to give online HERE
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Blood Drive
Help save lives by participating in Saint Charles Borromeo Academy's Blood Drive on February 1, 2022! There is no substitute for blood and no substitute for your generosity.
Schedule your appointment today by clicking HERE
There is a face behind every blood donation.
Braden Prater, a student at SCBA, was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on January 31, 2021. Braden has been aggressively treated for the last year, enduring countless blood and platelet transfusions, spinal taps, steroids, grueling chemo treatments, among other things. Due to his courage and determination, he has managed to keep his spirits up, match the pace of his peers in school and face his illness and treatment head-on. Braden has been back on campus at SCBA at different times throughout the year this year. His smile is infectious and his spirit is strong!
Your blood donation can help save people like Braden.
All the information you need is below:
Saint Charles Borromeo Academy
2808 Cadiz Street
San Diego, CA 92110
School Parking Lot
02/01/2022
07:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Please read all COVID-19 blood donation restrictions related to travel outside the U.S., symptoms, exposure, and vaccinations HERE.
All donors must show picture identification.
Appointments are strongly encouraged.
Debra Cota
Principal, Saint Charles Borromeo Academy
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Special Thank You, Patrick Tiernan
As I write to you today, I want to take the time to say a very special thank you - once again - to Patrick Tiernan, our PTG President for the past two years. Patrick has been an incredible support to me in his time as PTG President - working faithfully to support our school community. Whether he was organizing work parties, volunteering in classrooms, or bringing people together to make a difference on campus through the Spaghetti Dinner, APEX Jog-A-thon, or Fiesta, Patrick has given above and beyond during his time in this role. I have been truly blessed and inspired by Patrick's fundraising goals for our community and by your response over the past two years. Most importantly, I am grateful for the Tiernan family's example of faith and service to our school and parish community. We will miss you while you are gone for the remainder of this year and look forward to welcoming you back with open arms in 2022-2023. We will be praying for you as you make your way to Italy and we look forward to hearing about your many adventures. Tiernan family, you are loved!
A very special welcome to Matt Acanfora who has graciously agreed to step in as PTG President for the remainder of this year. I look forward to working with you in this capacity and I am truly grateful for your time and care for our SCBA community.
Praying for our parish family…
Debra Cota
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A close up of our Monstrance inside the adoration chapel revealed 'angels' being projected from the stained glass windows. |
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Another glorious sign appeared when the reflection of another window of Mary actually appeared to be an image of Jesus on the wall. |
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