We are nearing the end of the Easter Season. Soon we will be back to Ordinary Time. This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. In the Gospel we hear Jesus tell his disciples to go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. You and I are his disciples. How are we proclaiming the Gospel?

This is something that each one of us has to decide for ourselves. We do so through the ordinary, everyday events of our daily lives. As Ordinary Time begins again let's make our every action something special-a real proclamation of the Gospel.

I wish you all a very happy summer. By the way, I do not intend to leave St. Robert's. I'll be around as usual when I retire.

The blessing of the new PRESENTATION EDUCATION CENTER was a great success. We were honored by the presence of Bishop Ignatius Wang, the Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco, Sister Joan O'Sullivan, PBVM, the Provincial of the Presentation Sisters and Maureen Huntington, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese. Thank you to Jim Ruane who served as Master of Ceremonies. Jim was also present in two other capacities, one as Councilman representing the City of San Bruno and the other as a member of Building Committee of the Parish. Thank you also to Pat Vallez-Kelly who prepared the Blessing ceremony and the Liturgy that followed. The presence of the children's choir made the event very special. Hospitality was provided by the Women's Guild and the Men's Club. Over three hundred parishioners were present and had the opportunity to see the new Kindergarten room named in honor of John and Connie Voreyer, the science and art room named in memory of Marion Mahoney and, of course, the computer room which will be used by the children and, we hope in the near future, by adults of the Parish. Thank you to six hundred plus families who donated or pledged over $1,600,000 to make this new Center possible, as well as the renovation of the old kindergarten room. I hope that we can have another "open house" at the end of summer so all parishioners will have an opportunity to see what your generosity has brought about.

"See You in Our House"

Five years ago, in May of 1998, after I had agreed to Fr. Ring to come to work at St. Robert's, I came to a Sunday morning Mass to get acquainted with St. Robert's as a worshiping community. At the end of mass, a curly red haired lady who had been seated with her husband in front of me turned around toward me and asked me if I'd join their choir. I told her I'd probably get involved!

In so many ways, and by so many people, I have been invited to be involved in people's lives at St. Robert's. I feel very blessed to have been welcomed so warmly into St. Robert's community and to have worked and celebrated with many of you. Thank you for supporting me, for challenging me, for being patient with my shortcomings and for forgiving my sins. Thanks especially to my close coworkers on the Parish Staff and Liturgy Committee. Too often I have received credit for the work of many people!

Young Widow/Widower Grief Support Group - Summer 2003

St. Gregory's Parish, 140-28th Avenue, San Mateo. The group will run on 7 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8pm, June 10, 17, 24, and July 1, 8, 15, 22. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please call for registration: Barbara Elordi (Catholic Charities), 415-564-7882.

HELP LINES - FOR VICTIMS OF CLERGY/CHURCH EMPLOYEE SEXUAL ABUSE

(415) 614-5506: answerd by Ms. Barbara Elordi, Pastoral Assistance coordinator.

(415) 614-5503: answered by victims of clergy/Church employee sexual abuse.

If you are seeking assistance in coping with this tragic situation please call one of the above numbers.

St. Robert's is seeking the services of a part-time director of youth ministry. The position is 18 hours weekly and to begin on Sept. 1st. Candidates must demonstrate good leadership skills with teens and adult volunteers.

The director of youth ministry will be involved in the formation/development of a renewed youth ministry program.

Qualifications: Certification and/or experience in youth ministry desired, salary is contingent on qualifications.

Please send resume and references to DYM search committee at St. Robert Church. Job description available on request. Call 589-2800 FAX: 588-9628 or email FRTOM@saintroberts.org.

THANK YOU AND GOOD BYE, Pat

Pat Vallez-Kelly will be leaving us as Pastoral Associate for Liturgy. He will still be a member of our parish family.

TOMORROW, Monday, June 2nd, to honor the Tony Modica award recipient for 2003.

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 June 11th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items can be donated.

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

Suzette Gomez (5 years)
Lisa Kirkland (5 years)
Brijit Lopez (5 years)
Diana Landin (10 years)

Archbishop William J. Levada will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for

The Confirmation will take place during the 11 am Mass on June 8th at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco. Congratulations to all our Confirmed. Thank you to all the sponsors and teachers for your dedication and devotion. Your work and example are greatly appreciated.

The following students will graduate from St. Robert's School on Friday, June 6th. We wish them much continued success in high school.

The following CCD students will be graduating from 8th grade in June. We wish them much continued success in high school.

A Traveler's Prayer

Good and gracious God, on the day of my Baptism
I began the journey of my life of faith to the joy of your everlasting reign.

Help me to see all of life a journey to your heart,
heart filled with hope, joy, compassion and peace.

In my travels, may I find refreshment and renewal,
the expanding of my mind and my spirit,
that I may find new expressions of your goodness
and new experience of your continuing presence on earth.

In my time of rest, may I find your peace,
and through my quiet prayer,
hear afresh your Word of truth
that guides my life's journey.

When I return home,
may I be rededicated to the mission you have given me,
to build a family modeled on your own,
the holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
united in trust, openness and care.

May each step of my travels and every road of my journey,
whether easy or challenging, bring me ever closer to you.
My living Lord, walk with me now, and lead me to your glory
until my journey is complete and I can live with you for ever and ever.