Dear Friends,

A friend recently e-mailed me with this reflection:

"Did you ever stop to think about how ordinary things can take on so much value and meaning when they are placed in the right hands? . . .

A golf club in Tiger Woods’ hands . . . worth millions!
A microphone in Oprah’s hands . . . she’s made a fortune.
A phone in the hand of a friend calling to say "Hello" . . . priceless.
Ordinary nails in the hands of Christ . . . .

Think about how much meaning and value your life has when you place it in the hands of Christ."

This Labor Day weekend, consider the great labor of love God is working in this world, in our community, and in your life. So much of it happens through our hands, our hearts, our minds, our voices. And yet we labor nearly in vain if we are not attuned to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. We accomplish so little if we never rest.

This week we celebrate the Jubilee Day for Workers, Crafters, Builders, and Trades People. May God bless the work of your hands and keep you safe from harm.

The Archdiocesan Jubilee Mass is at Pac Bell Park on Saturday, October 28. Admission is by ticket only, but the tickets are free! Be sure to sign up as soon as possible so that we can request tickets for each of you. We are planning to take the Caltrain, but we also have a limited number (97) of seats available on buses for those who would have difficulty taking the train. Each parish will order T-shirts of differing colors and bring a special banner. (Our color is Kelly Green.) The cost of the T-shirt is $5. We need to turn in our count soon, so order yours right away! St. Robert’s parishioners will be seated in the section behind home plate. Doors open at 12 Noon, a Pre-Liturgy Celebration will begin at 1:30, and the Mass will begin at 3:00pm. (This Mass will fulfill your Sunday obligation.)

The Ballpark will be crowded with thousands of Catholics from every corner of our archdiocese, sisters, brothers, priests, bishops, and two cardinals.

READINGS for NEXT SUNDAY, 23rd SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
Isaiah 35:4-7a; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37

We welcome into the family of God: Jamie Delatorre, Jordan Hanks, Jessica Vigil & Travis Herriott , who were baptized in christ.

Pray for the ill: Marlyn Arancibia, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Marcia Bourne, Ann Burns, Sister Cabrini, Arthur Candia, Ana Cosgaya, Imelda Daly, William & Sandra Dill, Adela Florez, Elsie Grech, Randall Guerro, Denise Hawald, Koret Koelman, Muriel Krause, Marky, Rosemary McHale, Jeanne McHugh, Terry McLeod, Richard Quintana, Cyndy Smerdel, Bill Strehl, Margarita Velez, Josephine Lavoie, Mary Shick & Don Vickery.

As a Parish Community, We Pray

Back to School Night for parents will be held on Tuesday evening, September 5th, at 7 p.m. in Hennessy Hall

Cash for Class....urn in your Tanforan receipts NOW!!!......Call Linda Cuddy.

MENS CLUB....First dinner meeting of the school year is Sept. 11th in the hall. Call Dan Uroz for reservations.

PARISH FESTIVAL - HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS....Plans are being made for this year’s annual parish festival, "Hollywood Nights", which will be on :

September 22 (6-11PM)
September 23 (1-11PM)
September 24 (1-7PM)

and as always, the Barbecue and Food Booths are in need of your help. Most shifts are for 2 hours, but you can work as many as you like, and on all 3 days. The menu includes: delicious BBQ tri-tip steak sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, polish sausages, Domino’s Pizza, nachos, soft drinks, candy, & much more. If you can help in any way, please contact Louise & Ray Downs. Thank you.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
6:30-8:00PM, Legion of Mary.....Library
7PM - Back to School Night.....Hall

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
7-9PM, Bible Study....Convent

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
7-9PM, RCIA.....Chapel
7-9PM, Parish Planning Committee.....Library
7:30-9PM, Teen Club.....Hall

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH
6-11PM, In-Betweener’s.....Hall