Padre's Portion

Mir from Medjugorje!

Mir is a Slavic word meaning Peace. That is really at the heart of the message of Medjugorje – peace. I arrived here yesterday and I am filled with excitement at this place which is inundated by heaven! It’s just so Catholic and peaceful and loving and good here because God reigns here and Mother Mary points the way!

I told you I would tell you the beautiful story about Matteo and Giuliana and also what I plan to do here for the month of October. Hang on, that will be next week! In the meantime, I wanted to share a fun and beautiful comic strip I was given by our own wonderful and very creative parishioner, Carol Inacio. Thank you, Carol, for being so prayerful and affirming and loving and creatively expressing that love, including through your most unique and uplifting cards, including this comic!

You are loved!

+Fr John Amsberry

Armando's Article

Hi everyone,

I’m Armando — I serve at St. Charles Borromeo as the Youth Ministry & Young Adult Coordinator. I get to serve alongside Tess, Char, Aly, and Father John in this wonderful community. Before coming here I served with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), a missionary organization that evangelizes on college campuses, and prior to that I worked as a civil engineer.

Over the last few weeks I’ve been reflecting a lot about friendships and community, and about the huge impact faithful friends have had on my life. In the book of Sirach it says:

“Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one has found a treasure. Faithful friends are beyond price; no amount can balance their worth. Faithful friends are life-saving medicine, and those who fear the Lord will find them.”

I love how clearly Scripture praises faithful friendships.

A quick story: three years ago, in October 2022, I interviewed with FOCUS and they asked: “What has been the most formative experience, book, or podcast for you this past year?” I answered: my friends. They taught me that I was worth loving and they continually point me back to Jesus. Christ-centered community and faithful friendships have shaped me into the person I am today. I still fall short and fail sometimes, but my friends never give up on me. They hold space for grace and mercy when all I can see is muck and ugliness. They model the gentleness and care that Christ wants me to experience, and I’m so grateful for that.

My hope and prayer for whoever’s reading this is that Jesus blesses you with faithful friends, and that He draws you into a deeper friendship with Him. If you’re reading this and you’re part of St. Charles — this is a place overflowing with faithful people. If you’re new and looking for friends, say hi to someone — we’d love to be your friend.

God bless,

Armando

All Soul's Day Event November 1, 4:30pm mass followed by 6pm Dinner & Celebration REGISTER

Parish Retreat with Immaculee December 12-13 REGISTER

Men's Retreat February 27-March 1 at Whispering Winds

REGISTER

Medjugorje Pilgrimage with

FJ May 3-11 REGISTER

Upcoming Events:

October 7 - Grief Ministry Meeting 6pm in the Borromeo Room EMAIL

October 8th - i2WE Mental Health Ministry Spiritual Support Group, 6:30-8:00 PM in the Window Room: EMAIL WEBSITE

October 12 - KofC Pancake breakfast after the 8am and 10am masses

October 14 - Altar Guild Meeting 1pm in the Window Room

October 18 - Creation Care Pilgrimage SIGN-UP

October 23 - Just For Fun Senior Lunch 11:30am-2pm in the Parish Hall

Bring a dish: Salad or Side Dish A - K  Dessert  L - Q   Main Dish  R - Z  & a favorite game if you choose, appetite for fun and good conversation.

November 1 - All Soul's Day Event; 4:30pm mass followed by 6pm Dinner & Celebration

December 12-13 - Parish Retreat with Immaculee REGISTER

February 27- March 1 - Men's Retreat at Whispering Winds $240 per person - REGISTER

Courtesy Announcements:

October 4 - Blessing of the Pets 10am at Saint Agnes Church Parking Lot

October 10-12 - Healing Weekend for divorced, widowed, & separated men & women that focuses on healing & moving beyond grief at the Prince of Peace Abbey REGISTER

October 19 - Caps Walk for Life REGISTER

November 2 - Saint Augustine High School Open House 11am-2pm, no RSVP necessary

November 7-9 - Post Abortive Healing Retreat by Rachel's Hope in Escondido $150, To register call or text Andrea: 619-244-5021

Corner

Does Mary, the Mother of God have a grave site we can visit?

Reconciliation

Email Father Peter Bosque to schedule confession: EMAIL

Saint Charles Borromeo Academy

Fraudulent Emails & GoFundMe's

Fraudulent emails and GoFundMe pages are bring set up for many diocesan parishes and schools. The pages look authentic, but are not authorized by the diocese, nor our parish. Please do not contribute to any of these GoFundMe's as well as beware for fake emails going around impersonating Father John.

Grief Support Ministry

We are launching a new Grief Support Group at Saint Charles Borromeo beginning Tuesday, October 7.  Sessions will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Borromeo Room. 

This group offers a compassionate space for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether your loss is recent or from years past, you are welcome. Together we will listen, share, and support one another through prayer, Scripture and community. 

If you or someone you know in the parish is seeking comfort and support during a time of grief, we invite you to join us.  

For more information or to sign up, please contact Esperanza Martinez at espemartinez456@gmail.com or 619-726-7778

Faith Formation SEPTEMBER 

Our aim is simple, to help your child grow in relationship with Jesus and His Church.

Back to School time is here – don’t forget to learn about your FAITH! It’s time to sign up for Faith Formation this year! Classes for children K-6 as well as a 2 year first communion program are starting in September. Sign up today!

Sign up link: HERE

If you would like to volunteer for Faith Formation, please email Cheryl Codd at cheryl@saintcharlespl.com. We need volunteer teachers, volunteers to coordinate prayer partners, and volunteers to lead a parent small group during class.

Confirmation & High School Youth Ministry Events

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Weekly High School Youth Group every Monday 7pm-8:30pm in the Parish Hall

Confirmation every other Monday from 6pm-7pm

Armando Santos Ponce Youth Coordinator: EMAIL WEBSITE

Charmagne Marsala Confirmation Coordinator: EMAIL WEBSITE

Photos from our recent youth kickoffs!

Upcoming YAM events:

October 10-12 (Fri.-Sun.) - YAM Retreat in Julian

October 16 (Thurs.) - Holy Hour & Dinner

6pm-7pm Adoration at SCB chapel followed by dinner at Liberty Public Market

October 23 (Thurs.) - Small groups start

6:30pm-8pm (sign-up in advance to join a small group)

October 26 (Sun.) - Home Cooked Harvest Gathering - by the women for the men

5:30pm at Armando's House

October 30 (Thurs.) - Small groups

6:30pm-8pm

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Photos from our YAM Summer Social Collab with Saint Brigid's & So-Cal Catholic Dance & Coastline Country:

Creation Care Ministry

SIGN-UP for the creation care pilgrimage on October 18

The Season of Creation is upon us! Please take a moment to see how you can join in and make a difference Read More

Daily Mass Intentions for this Week:

Sunday, October 5, 8:00 -  Fernando & Tommy Ferrer†

Sunday, October 5, 10:00 - People of the Parish

Tuesday, October 7 - Joe Ghio†

Wednesday, October 8 - Sean Phelan†

Thursday, October 9 - Bill Rice Jr†

Friday, October 10 - Delfin Labao

Giving Update

Plate 1,884.00 Envelopes 1,300.00 Online 9,892.00

Total: 13,076.00

Thank You

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office@saintcharlespl.com

2802 Cadiz Street, SD, CA 92110

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