St. Robert's Catholic Church Bulletin, June 8, 2003

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
June 8, 2003
Pentecost Sunday

Dear Parishioners:

Pentecost!

The fiftieth day after Easter - the gift of the Spirit we celebrate, and more than that, we embrace! We are, after all, a people born of FIRE and WATER! - a people born of the Spirit!

Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart,
     I will pray.
Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart,
     I will pray
Upon the mountain my Lord spoke
     Out of his mouth came fire and smoke.
Jordan river, chilly and cold,
     Chills the body, but not the soul.
                                            (African-American Spiritual)

It is the Spirit of the Living God who gathers us,
It is the Spirit who bids us to pray with love and trust.
It is the Spirit with whom we are anointed, and by whom we are sent.

This is the Spirit who comforts.
This is the Spirit of Wisdom and Truth.
This is the Spirit who is everywhere present,
     who fills all creation,
     who overshadowed the Virgin,
     who is poured out upon the Church.

The wonder of Pentecost is not so much that the Spirit comes - but that the Spirit SENDS, the Spirit comes that we might be sent in the name of Christ! THE MISSION ENTRUSTED TO JESUS THE CHRIST IS THE MISSION NOW ENTRUSTED TO THE CHURCH! It is in the power of the Spirit that we are anointed and sent - to proclaim in the name and in the person of Jesus the Christ the Reign of God.

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful - kindle in us the fire of your love!

Amen and Amen!
Father Tom

ATTENTION SUMMER TRAVELERS!!!

Will you be going to a far away island this summer or a country thousands and thousands of miles away?

WELL THEN,

you could be in the running for a prize for the church bulletin that is furthest away. Just drop it/them by the rectory on your return. Winner will be announced at the end of summer.

Monday - June 9 Readings: 2 Cor 1:1-7 Mt 5:1-12
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	Celia Meehan † Peter Tonegato †
St. Vincent de Paul Women's Guild Board Mtg.	7:30p 7:30p	Library Hall
Tuesday - June 10 Readings: 2 Cor 1:18-22 Mt 5:13-16
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	Kathleen Corby † Don Andrew Alchera †
Legion of Mary Sports Board Mtg. Choir Practice Youth Group	6:30p 6:30p 7:30p 8:00p	Library 6th Gr. Classroom Church Kitchen
Wednesday - June 11 Readings: Acts 11:21b-26 Mt 5:17-19
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	Tom Hamilton Frank O'Keeffe
Choir Rehearsal	7:30p	Church
Thursday - June 12 Readings: 2 Cor 3:15--4 Mt 5:20-26
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	Tom & Mary Wall † Charles Agius †
School Mass Kindergarten Graduation Fil/Am	8:30a 9:15a 7:30p	Church Hall Hall
Friday - June 13 Readings: 2 Cor 4:7-15 Mt 5:27-32
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	Raoul Kahn † Garth Klingensmith †
InBetweener's	6:00p	Hall
Saturday - June 14 Readings: 2 Cor 5:14-21 Mt 5:33-37
Mass Intention	8:30 4:30	Paul & Rosina Vella † All Fathers
Sunday - June 15 Readings: Dt 4:32-34,39-40 Rom 8:14-17 Mt 28:16-20
Mass Intention	7:30 9:30 11:30 5:00	All Fathers All Fathers All Fathers All Fathers
Fil/Am Choir Practice Youth Group	10:00a 3:00p	Library Mahoney Room

As a Parish Community, We Pray...for the victims of violence, terrirism, oppression, hatred and war. May the Spirit of God replace hostility with understanding, justice and his peace.

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: Sharon Aiello, Marilyn Arancibia, Robert Bacci, Genaro Badiable, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Marcia Bourne, Ann Burns, Maricris Candelaria, Arthur Candia, Josie Clarke, Nan Connolly, Zenaida Cortez, Ana Cosgaya, Anna DeLucchi, Walton & June Dickhoff, Sandra & William Dill, Carl Edwards, Joey Ferguson, Joyce Flax, Adela Florez, Henry Fosson, Jesse Grube, Denise Hawald, Dominique Hauscarriague,Jr, Joanne Johnson, Koret Koelman, Muriel Krause, Sisilia Langi, Shirley Latham, Josephine Lavoie, Greg Lille, Marky, Daniel McHale, Rosemary McHale, Terry McLeod, Joseph Mifsud, James Morrisey, Thomas O'Brien, Louis Ricardo, Bill Reilly, Doris Ross, Mary Shick, Pauline Speranza, Mafi Tukumoatu, Gene VanSlett, Don Vickery, Jennifer Westbrook & Frank Wright.

Our sincere sympathy to the families of
Caesar Concio,
Frances Elizabeth Garrett,
John Cook and
Marlyn Hawkins
who died recently.

YOUR EMERGENCY PRAYER NETWORK IS HERE

The "Emergency Prayer Network" will pray for your specific intentions whenever some crisis arises in your life. If you call, our group will pray fervently for three days for you and your special intention. Call Michele Pipinich. Let us know how things turn out so that we can praise God for His faithfulness.

FATHER'S DAY - JUNE 15TH
SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS

As a spiritual gift to your father, you will find cards in the vestibule of the Church to have him remembered in the Holy Sacrament of the Mass offered at St. Robert's in observance of Father's Day, June 15th.

AIDS LUNCH - JULY 9TH

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 July 9th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items can be donated.

We appreciate all your help.

CONGRATULATIONS
Bill Flanagan and Steve Belluomini

They were awarded the Tony Modica award for service to the Parish by the Men's Club. Congratulations to these two outstanding parishioners.

THANK YOU!

Thank you from Sister Ita to all who came to her Retirement Reception and also to those who sent her good wishes.

God Bless you all!

Meals on Wheels-Needs volunteers. Any one interested in volunteering in San Mateo County is encouraged to call the Catholic Chairites office at (650) 295-2172.

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY NEEDED

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.

Consider sharing your gifts as a youth minister
it could change your life!

Filipino American Group-monthly meeting June 12th at Hennessy Hall 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. New parishiners encouraged to join. For more information call Esperanza Halili.