Saint Robert's Catholic Church
PARISH GROUPS
Revised:
Oct. 28, 2021



 

CAREGIVERS' SUPPORT

Saturday quarterly gatherings are offered for those caring for an elderly or infirm spouse, family member or neighbor.

For information, telephone the Parish Office at (650) 589-2800



FILIPINO-AMERICAN GROUP

The Fil-Am Group of St. Roberts is open to ALL Fil-Am members of the parish and ALL their friends. Meetings are held every few months, depending on scheduled festivities/celebrations.

Fil-Am is involved with social as well as religious and spiritual activities to meet the needs of our members and of our parish. There are three major devotional practices/festivities that the year:

1)

Flores de Mayo is celebrated to honor and commemorate our Blessed Mother during the month of May. A flower offering by the children of the parish takes place during a special 11:30 mass during the entrance procession, and the statue of our Blessed Mother is crowned with flowers. A reception/fellowship follows after the mass at the entrance of the church. All are welcomed.

2)

San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint, is honored with a nine-day novena held at various members’ homes, culminating with a special 11:30 mass on the Sunday closest to his feast day of September 28th. The mass is followed with a reception/fellowship. Food is served and shared among friends and the St. Roberts community.

3)

Simbang Gabi is a nine-day schedule of novena masses before Christmas. It is traditionally held December 15th thru the 23rd. This is a beautiful tradition that expresses the culture and religious heritage of the Filipinos. It is a joyous way to prepare for the birth of Christ and prepare for the Christmas Holidays. A reception/fellowship follows after each mass, and a Christmas party is held on the last day (23rd) at Henessey Hall. Food is contributed by Fil-Am members and shared among all friends and the community of St. Roberts.


Another important activity that FilAm members are involved in is our "famous" lumpia booth during the St. Robert's Festival. This is an important activity for the school for which FilAm members cook and sell lumpia and other Filipino dishes to help with fund raising for the school.

Also, FilAm members have a very active choir that sings during the 11:30am Mass on Sundays.

FilAm is a very active and committed group of parishioners, and we definitely welcome new members dedicated to our common fellowship for St. Robert's parish.

Current Officers:

President - Albert Reyes
Vice-President - Roy Blanco
Recording Secretary - N/A
Corresponding Secretary - Rose Benavente
Treasurer - Veronica Realuyo
Public Relations Officer - N/A

Committee Chairs:

Finance Committee - Veronica Realuyo
Membership Committee - N/A
Ways and Means Committee - Thelma Tannis

You may call Albert Reyes, (650) 871-5706 (
arichreyes@aol.com), or contact any of the other officers and committee chairs mentioned above. 

For the current contact:


GROWNUPS

St. Robert's Grownups is a group of parishioners who are over the age of fifty. A steering committee to act as the leaders, planning all the events for each calendar year. There are social activities that include excursions and Communion brunches. They also hold a Christmas Luncheon to celebrate the Christmas season.

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IN-BETWEENERS

We are a parish organization open to all members of St. Roberts Parish. Our goals include rekindling old friendships and making new ones. Our membership consist of adults of any age, married, single, widowed, male or female. The In-Betweeners is a group of adults that considers themselves between those of the Men's Club/Women's Guild and the Grownups, but sometimes younger and older show up and are welcome too! We also plan activities in and around the Bay Area.

Meeting are on Friday nights, usually about 6 per year in Hennessey Hall. Meetings include dinner and cocktails.

For the current contact:



LEGION OF MARY

A group of dedicated parishioners, under the example and patronage of Mary, who undertake parish visitation and a special ministry of prayer on behalf of the parish.

Legion of Mary - meets Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Rectory.

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MARY'S WIDOWS

Mary's Widows is a group of ladies who have lost their husbands either recently or many years ago. We come together on the fourth Wednesday of each month at various local restaurants to enjoy lunch and cheerful conversation. All widows are welcome.

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MEN'S CLUB

Open to all men of the parish and sponsoring varied social and service activities for the entire parish generating financial support for our parish and school. Some of the major events sponsored are the Car Show in October and the Annual Golf Tournament in November.

Meets the 1st Monday of each month
(unless there is a holiday) at Hennessy Hall - During the evening there is a delicious meal, refreshments and sporting event on the TV - Doors open at 6:00pm.

We are always looking for men who can assist in tasks around the parish and school who have construction / trades backgrounds or physically able to lend a hand.

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WOMEN'S GUILD

Open to all women of the parish, this organization sponsors numerous and varied social and service activities for the entire parish generating financial support for our parish school. The Guild sponsors the annual Dinner Dance/Auction among other functions.

Meets 2nd Monday of each month (unless there is a holiday) at Hennessy Hall - 6:30pm

For the current contact:

Women's Guild WEB Site