January 16, 2022
2nd Sunday Ordinary Time
Cycle C
Saint Charles Borromeo
Church and Academy
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Be Loved!
A few days after my brother Mike (retired veterinarian only 20 months older than me), George (who has been a Dominican priest for the last 28+ years), and I graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville, we flew to backpack through Europe for seven weeks. That summer of 1986 was an amazing time of growth and revelation. I was 21 years old and didn’t know too much about anything, especially myself! This is also when I caught the travel bug that is still with me today.
As you know, I have written a lot of prayer journals and I want to share an entry from June 2, 1986, when I was in Assisi, Italy. Assisi, by the way, is my favorite spiritual place on earth. I love St. Francis and St. Clare. Here is what I wrote:
"Here I sit on the steps in a piazza. There are many pedestrians are walking by. Many people are sitting and talking at outdoor café tables. Europeans take time just to sit and talk with one another. America is missing this. People just stop and take time to be with other people. In America, we are too busy with what we call more “important” things to do. I would definitely have to go with the Europeans and how they express what is valuable to them - other people. Other people are of primary importance and we must take the time to care, share and love. My goal in life is to get involved with people; not things.”
Yes, Be Loved, people not things! Through all the years and tears and joys God, in the wonderful light of His Mercy, has shown me who I am and what I am supposed to do. I am humbled and grateful and recognize I am always in need of Him to light my soul and path. Thank you, Jesus, for letting me be involved with so many wonderful people! And that means you who are reading this!
Thank you for your goodness and love! Your outpouring of loving cards, masses, prayers, and gifts this Christmas was like a tsunami of grace in my life. You are such a vital strength in what God is calling me to do. So, know I am grateful to you!
Next week I’ll be talking about 1) The 3 year Synod Pope Francis wants the Church to do and 2) Our Partnership with Evangelical Catholic to spread the Good News.
Let Peace be with you!
+Fr. John
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We Need Your Help:
This Sunday a Bassinet will be placed by Mary's Altar to collect items for the layettes we make for pregnant mothers in need.. Last year during our outside Masses, the parish was so generous that we were able to make 50 layettes with the help of the pro-life students at USD!
NEEDED FOR DONATIONS:
0 to 3mos sleepers, onesies, diapers, socks, bottles pacifiers also monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Donations are used to purchase materials to create the baby quilts that are included in the layettes.
PS - Donations may also be dropped off at the office anytime. Checks made payable to: "Christ Child Society of San Diego"
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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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Join the Online Community of Donors
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Men's Ministry Breakfast
January 15th
Please join us for our parish wide men’s breakfast on the 15th. Our guest speaker will be Joe Gilbreath, founder and director of Rise Up Industries Following Fr Greg Boyle, author of “Tattoos on the Heart”and the model of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles. Rise Up Industries’ Reentry Program opened in Santee in March 2016 to assist previously incarcerated and former gang members to successfully reenter society. We will also hear from a former inmate about his own experience and how he was impacted by the Catholic faith.
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Feeling Anxious? Stressed? Isolated? Depressed? Come see about and join the Mental Health Ministry ‘i2WE’ Spiritual Support Group.
It is not therapy but a support ministry in which members seek to help each other and to grow spiritually in their relationship with God. All discussions are held in confidence and are not shared or discussed outside of the group.
The next Spiritual Support Group Session will meet on Wed, Feb 9th, in the Window Room (to the right of the main entrance to the church) from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
We also offer Individual Support Sessions. For further information or if you would like to schedule an Individual Support session please contact us.
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Bishop calls us to a Synod:
In the upcoming weeks Father will be announcing 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
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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 16: 8:00 People of the Parish
..........10:00.† Isaac Masteller
Jan 18 † Carol Holman
Jan 19 † Chris Schaefer
Jan 20 † John Nebes
Jan 21 † 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: $6,924.50
Plate: $1,959.00
Envelopes: $1,037.00
Total: $9,920.50
Thank You!
Register to give online HERE
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Families and Friends of the Academy,
Please keep your eyes peeled for information coming soon regarding our Fiesta Fund Raiser coming soon. Have a blessed day.
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