St. Robert's Catholic Church |
1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 |
Tel: (650) 589-2800 |
PARISH BULLETIN |
Dear Parishioners, Christmas Thank you Once again the people of St. Roberts have been extremely generous. We received more this year than ever before. You donated over six hundred toys and articles of clothing and there was in excess of $500 in gift certificates. Some of the gifts were given to ACRA in San Mateo. That is an organization which helps children and adults infected or affected by aids. Adult clothing and all the gift certificates were donated to San Bruno Catholic Worker House to distribute to the needy families and homeless people that they minister to in San Bruno. We usually stay within San Mateo County but this year we received an urgent call from Operation Dignity, an organization in Oakland ministering to homeless families. We were able to fill their needs. As you can see your overwhelming generosity brought joy to many this Christmas. Thank you. Special thanks to Ben Baldonado and Bob Baker. Bob picked up the gifts from church daily and stored them in his house. They sorted and counted all the items and Ben delivered the items to all who needed them. Believe me that is quite a job. Again, special thanks to all who contributed to the Giving Tree. MaryAnn SaisiChilderns Liturgy coordinator |
This weekend we begin our three-week process of adopting new norms for our celebration of the Eucharist. Please look for bright green flyers in the pews which will give more details about each topic. Pat Vallez-Kelly SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTING NEW LITURGICAL NORMS Week of Jan 19 Keys to Good Communal Prayer and Celebration
Week of Jan. 26 Posture, Reverence, and Praying the Eucharist
Week of Feb. 2 Bowing and the Dignity of the Communion Rite
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Monday
- January 20 |
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Mass Intention | 8:30 | Javier Juarez |
8th Gr. Practice | 1:00p | Hall |
Martin
Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parish Office Closed |
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Tuesday
- January 21 Readings: Heb 6:10-20 Mk 2:23-28 |
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Mass Intention | 6:30 8:30 |
Pat Forbush Karl Stellino |
Religious Education Legion of Mary Choir Practice |
3:30p 6:30p 7:30p |
Hall & Church Library Church |
Wednesday
- January 22 Readings: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17 Mk 3:1-6 |
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Mass Intention | 6:30 8:30 |
Oscar Moniri Manuel Falzon |
Cheerleading Practice 8th Gr. Dinner Dance Pr. Bible Study Choir Practice |
3:00p 7:00p 7:30p 7:30p |
Hall Hall Convent Chapel Church |
Thursday
- January 23 |
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Mass Intention | 6:30 8:30 |
George Mitchell special Intention |
Religious Education RCIA Liturgy Committee Mtg. |
3:30p 7:00p 7:30p |
Hall & Church Convent Chapel Mary's Chapel |
Friday
- January 24 |
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Mass Intention | 6:30 8:30 |
Michelina M. Meier Nat Russo |
Cheerleading Practice | 3:00p | Hall |
Saturday
- January 25 |
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Mass Intention | 8:30 4:30 |
Paul & Rosina Vella Helen O'Neil |
Parish Convocation Mtg. Commissioning Mass |
8:00a 4:30p |
Hall Hall/Church |
Sunday
- January 26 |
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Mass Intention | 7:30 9:30 11:30 5:00 |
Tom & MaryAnne Begley Ann Franceschi Nana & Grandaddy H. Cook People of St. Robert's |
Fil/Am Choir | 10:00a | Hall |
As a Parish Community, We Pray...For all who have been called to be mothers. For those who are now pregnant to whom God has entrusted the image of himself. May they cherish and protect their child. |
WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED |
Nina Martine Sanchez & |
SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS |
Dear Parishioners,Please notify the priesthouse (589-2800) if a loved one is in the hospital. We pray for the ill: Regina Aiello, Marilyn Arancibia, Robert Bacci, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Marcia Bourne, Ann Burns, Maricris Candelaria, Arthur Candia, Josie Clarke, Nan Connolly, Zenaida Cortez, Ana Cosgaya, Imelda Daly, Walton & June Dickhoff, Sandra & William Dill, Carl Edwards, Joyce Flax, Adela Florez, Henry Fosson, Fred Gaedeke, Jesse Grube, Gladys Haff, Denise Hawald, Joanne Johnson, Koret Koelman, Muriel Krause, Abelardo Landin, Shirley Latham, Josephine Lavoie, Greg Lille, Marky, Daniel McHale, Rosemary McHale, Terry McLeod, Sal Milizio, Thomas OBrien, Jim Olmo, Louis Ricardo, Bill Reilly, Doris Ross, Pauline Speranza, Don Vickery, Jennifer Westbrook & Frank Wright. |
Our sincere sympathy to the
families of |
"Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and
rest awhile." Mark 6:31 The RCIA group and team leaders will be on retreat together this weekend at Mercy Center. We ask our St. Roberts community for your prayers as our candidates and catechumens deepen their relationship with our Lord in preparation to receive the Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist. Consider "retreating" for a moment or two yourself this weekend.
All opportunities to listen to God and feel His warmth. We thank you for your continued prayers. |
THE PARISH OFFICE AND SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, JANUARY 20TH, IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY |
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION |
for Baptized Catholic Adults 18
years or Older Classes start in February Contact Deacon Rusty Duffey at the Parish Office 589-2800. |
EVENING OF APPRECIATION FOR LAY LITURGICAL MINISTERS |
All are invited to Mass and a special Commissioning ceremony for our lay liturgical ministers on Saturday, January 25th at 4:30pm. Dozens of our brothers and sisters give their time and talent each week to serve the hundreds who worship here through the week. They will all be recognized. |
PARISH COOKBOOK |
Thank you to all of you who have contributed to the Parish Cookbook. However, we still could use recipes in the he following categories: Soups & Salads, Side Dishes, Beverages and Bread and Rolls. Recipes can be sent via email to nancymarty@earthlink.net or can be dropped off in the church vestibule. Recipes must be submitted by Sunday, February 2nd in order to be included in this cookbook. Please be sure to include your name and phone number. |
ANNUAL
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY |
This week helps parishes to understand the importance and the need for a spirit of unity, a spirit of harmony, a spirit of cooperation. Ecumenism aims to create peace and harmony among all Christians. We should also be doing that within the Catholic Church. We should speak well of one another - show that we are catholic, universal, be inclusive within the whole Christian family. Daily prayers for the week are available at www.geii.org. One suggested prayer is:
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RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS |
Please cut off the front of each card and bring them to the rectory. Your thoughfullness will help children in need. If you would rather send them direct to St. Jude Ranchs, the address is: 100 St. Jude Street, Boulder City, Nevada 89005. |
CONGRATULATIONS |
Judy DeMartini |
MERCY
CENTER Centering Prayer Days - Feb. 8th & April 5th Meditation Intensive Weekend - Feb. 14-16 EL RETIRO In Search of the Living God - Jan. 24-26 Marriage the Journey - Feb. 7-9 "When Did We See You Hungry or Homeless or Oppressed - Feb.
14-16 HOW TO PRAY: Petition, Thanksgiving, Praise-Service - March 21-23 SAN DAMIANO Responding to the Spirit in our Lives - Feb. 7-9 Married Couples Retreat - Feb. 14-16 Day of Dialogue - Feb. 16 |
THE
OFFICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE |
cordially extends an invitation to all married couples of the Archdiocese of San Francisco who celebrate their 25th or 50th (or more) Wedding Anniversary during the years 2002-2003 to a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration in their honor on Saturday, February 8, 2003, at St. Marys Cathedral - 10:00 a.m. Please RSVP by January 31 by contacting Father Tom, at the Rectory 589-2800 or calling the Office of Marriage and Family Life (415) 614-5680 |
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT |
This year, in a very special way, we invite couples who have been married 0-10 years to this beautiful celebration of commitment in order to reaffirm the commitment you made to each other and for the church to affirm the immense value of your marriage commitment in the year 2003! |
RESPECT LIFE |
Pregnant and need help? Medical and counseling help is available at FIRST RESORT, Redwood City, (650) 261-9115; San Francisco, (415) 409-8255. The Catholic community and their friends are invited to a special Mass observing the thirtieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade at St. Mary Cathedral, Wednesday, January 22nd, at 12:00 noon. The liturgy will be celebrated to petition that the nation embrace all human life. It will be offered especially for all children, pregnant women, and those hurting from abortion. The Mass is arranged by the Respect Life program of the Archdiocesan Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns. For further information, please call (415) 614-5572. |
VELLA DANKWERTH CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP |
The Maltese Cross Foundation is proud to announce its eighth annual Vella-Dankwerth Cultural Scholarship for students of Maltese descent in the San Francisco Bay Area. High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply. Completed applications are due by March 17, 2003. For more information, please contact Janet Dankwerth-Plack (707) 591-8878 or Jennifer Dankwerth-Strunk (650) 273-1356. |
The Archdiocese announces The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Ignatius. C. Wang on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Marys Cathedral. The Archdiocese encourages car pooling or public transportation. |
ST. CATHERINE'S 20s-40s ADULT COMMUNITY EVENTS |
Are you in your 20s-early 40s single, married, or single again and looking for community? Join us! Let us know if childcare is needed. Questions? Contact Elaine Yastishock, coordinator, at (650) 344-6884 evasta@juno.com. SAVE THE DATES! |
Open House St. Robert School will hold its annual Open House on Monday, February 3, 2003. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Church followed by classroom visitations. All are welcome. Albertson Community Card. If you shop there and need a card please call Linda Cuddy. EScrip...If you havent signed up yet, please do so. Our group number is 137045398. Check it out on line - www.escrip.com. |