In the Gospel this weekend we hear that the disciples recognized Jesus in the breaking of the Bread. While reading this passage my mind started thinking about bread and then about yeast. I remember a story my cousin recently told me about yeast.

My cousin had her two granddaughters staying for the weekend. For breakfast she decided to make pancakes from scratch. As she was showing the children what she was doing she mentioned that the yeast had been handed down in her family for over 150 years. Well, when the pancakes were ready the children were afraid to eat them - being that they were 150 years old, they couldn't possibly be fresh or taste any good.

I remember when I was a kid and I first witnessed the effect of yeast on dough. It seemed like magic, almost scary. The growing blob of dough expanded before my eyes as if it were alive. And of course, there was plenty of life in it. I read in a recent publication that, "Faith in our lives is like yeast in the dough".

Faith is like magic, almost scary. The growing of faith expands before our eyes as if it is alive. And of course, there is plenty of life in it. Christ is the Bread of Life. Our faith is the yeast. We pray that we too may recognize Jesus in the breaking of the Bread. May others also recognize our faith by what they see in us. Like yeast, may we go forth and amaze someone.

An Important Need

You'll notice today that we have returned to using the Music Issue songbooks from Oregon Catholic Press. Our trial process of making songbooks "in house" has ended. It proved to be a more difficult and expensive process than we had bargained for. Thank you for your patience through our many music transitions over the past six months!

As I prepare to step away from liturgical and administrative duties at St. Robert's, one of my goals is to find a new chairperson for the Liturgy Committee. I will certainly be making personal invitations to specific individuals to consider serving as chairperson for two years, but I also want to make our need known to all. Like our parishioners who chair the Parish Council and School Board, the person to chair the Liturgy Committe would need to have a commitment to good liturgy at St. Robert's and some organizational / leadership skills. Beyond that, an expertise in liturgy is not required. We have parish staff members on the committee who can provide important liturgical counsel.

Dear Parishioners, Please notify the priesthouse (589-2800) if a loved one is in the hospital.

Been away from the Church for a while? Need some guidance back? Married in a Civil Ceremony? Interested in the Sacrament of Marriage? Divorced? Want to know your status within the Church?

Albertson Community Card. If you shop there and need a card please call Linda  Cuddy.

VALLOMBROSA CENTER
250 Oak Grove Ave.
Menlo Park, Ca 94025-3218
(650) 325-5614

The Garden as Sacred Space - May 24
Carol Kaplan 9:30-3:30

Learning from the East - June 8, 2-4
Praying with the music of Vietnamese Catholics

SAN DAMIANO
P.O. Box 767
Danville, Ca 94526
(925) 837-9141

Mothers Time: Nurturing Your Spirit - May 9
Denise Roy

Grief Retreat: Healing the Heart - May 30-June 1
Carol Kaplan, MFT

Chrisitan Medictation - June 14, 10:00-4:00
Come and See
Barbara Hazzard, OSB

Married Couples Retreat - June 20-22
CarolKaplan, MFT & Barry Brunsman, OFM

Single Adults Retreat - June 27-29
Embody Life!
Brarry Brunsman, OFM & Michelle L'Allier, OSF

SANTA SABINA CENTER
25 Magnolia Ave.
San Rafael, Ca 94901
(415) 457-7727

Dialogues with Silence - May 16-18
Jonathan Montaldo

In July the Archdiocese of San Francisco will be celebrating it's 150th Anniversary. Hopefully, you've taken the opportunity to read the wonderful historical articles in the San Francisco Catholic. For our part, There were several articles in "Across the Parish". Please notice the beautiful banner and posters in the back of Church.

As we pray during Lent to "Renew us in the Light of Faith", we ask you also to join the Archdiocese as we pray,

"Renew us in Christ, and transform us into Your family".

A Catholic Site for Seekers: A new internet ministry from the Franciscans (sponsors of St. Anthony Messenger Press) seeks to help inactive Catholics reconnect with a local Catholic faith community. This site, www.oncecatholic.org, offers a special place where inactive Catholics can ask questions, interact with on-line companions, find resources and reconnect with a local parish. This website may also be beneficial for those of you who are practicing Catholics.

Website for Catholic Youth: Disciples Now is an innovative and faith-filled web-based ministry for Catholic teens. It has been developed by youth ministers, campus ministers, catechetical leaders, and diocesan staff members in partnership with publishers and other youth-serving agencies. It includes a "Since you asked" feature with responses to teen questions of faith and life by Fr. Gary Bagley, Director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Buffalo, New York as well as a variety of interactive catechetical and fun features. Nearly 3500 teens visit the site each day. Feel free to check it out on the web at www.DisciplesNow.com.

homefaith.com-Spiritual help for families.

Congratulations!!!!!
to the following Dinner Dance Raffle Prize Winners:

GRAND PRIZE: $1,500 or Baja Cruise -Krissy Wright
1ST PRIZE: Weekend for two at Konocti Harbor Resort- Ellie Rodriquez
2ND PRIZE: Napa Valley Getaway for Two - Mark Ciraulo
3RD PRIZE: North Beach "Night on the Town" - Mrs. Sharon Wilson
4TH PRIZE: Mollie Stones $150 Shopping Spree - Mrs. Jean Weiner

Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is in need of canned fruit and vegetables and all non-perishables. Please place these items in the baskets in church.

We are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of each month. If you can prepare a favorite cookie, snack or lunch items for 10 to 12 people, please drop it off at the Children's Chapel, in the back of Church, by 9 a.m. on May 14th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items can be donated.