St. Robert's Catholic Church Bulletin, August 3, 2003

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
August 3, 2003
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    

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Dear Parishioners:

ENCYCLICAL LETTER OF POPE JOHN PAUL II
CHURCH OF THE EUCHARIST
(continued from previous week)

The eucharist, as Christ's saving presence in the community of the faithful and its spiritual food, is the most precious possession which the church can have in her journey through history. This explains the lively concern which she has always shown for the eucharistic mystery, a concern which finds authoritative expression in the work of the councils and the popes. How can we not admire the doctrinal expositions of the decrees on the most holy eucharist and on the holy sacrifice of the Mass promulgated by the council of Trent? For centuries those decrees guided theology and catechesis, and they are still a dogmatic reference point for the continual renewal and growth of God's people in faith and in love for the eucharist. In times closer to our own, three encyclical letters should be mentioned: the encyclical Mirae Caritatis of Leo XIII (May 28, 1902), the encyclical Mediator Dei of Pius XII (Nov. 20, 1947) and the encyclical Mysterium Fidei fo Paul VI (Setp. 3, 1965).

The Second Vatican Council, while not issuing a specific document on the eucharistic mystery, considered its various aspects throughout its documents, especially the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium and the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Sacrosanctum Concilium.

I myself, in the first years of my apostolic ministry in the chair of Peter, wrote the apostolic letter Dominicae Cenae (Feb. 24, 1980), in which I disussed some aspects of the eucharistic mystery and its importance for the life of those who are its ministers. Today, I take up anew the thread of that argument with even greater emotion and gratitude in my heart, echoing as it were the word of the psalmist: "What shall I render to the Lord for all his bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord" (Ps. 116:12-13).

The magisterium's commitment to proclaiming the eucharistic mystery has been matched by interior growth within the Christian community. Certainly the liturgical reform inaugurated by the council has greatly contributed to a more conscious, active and fruitful participation in the holy sacrifice of the altar on the part of the faithful. In many places adoration of the blessed sacrament is also an important daily practice and becomes an inexhaustible source of holiness. The devout participation of the faithful in the eucharistic procession on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ is a grace from the Lord which yearly brings joy to those who take part in it.

    

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We welcome you into our Parish!

Steve & Mariela Teani & Family
Guillermo & Lisa Alcaraz & Family
George & Jennifer Nguyen
Jesse Saldajeno
Chris Smith
Dennis & Eleanor Pascual & Family
Matthew & Kathleen Butler

If you're new to St. Robert's, we ask that you complete a registration form (found in the vestibule of the church). Drop it either in the collection basket, the mail, or at the parish office. We will send you a New Parishioner Packet with information about the parish, its organizations and groups.

    

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Monday - Aug 4
Readings: Nm 11:4-15     Mt 14:13-21

Mass Intention
   
6:30
8:30
Teburcio Espenido †
Fe Tan †
Tuesday - Aug 5
Readings: Nm 12:1-13     Mt 13:22-36
Mass Intention 6:30
8:30
Charles Rocco †
Kathleen Sullivan †
Legion of Mary 6:30p Library
Wednesday - Aug 6
Readings: Dn 7:9-10,13-14     2 Pt 1:16-19      Mt 9:2-10
Mass Intention 6:30
8:30
Thomas Dunne †
Theodore Gossier †

Thursday - Aug 7
Readings: Nm 20:1-13     Mt 16:13-23

Mass Intention 6:30
8:30
Mr. Realuyo †
Adolph Fambrini †

Friday - Aug 8
Readings: Dt 4:32-40     Mt 16:24-28

Mass Intention 6:30
8:30
Mario Matiasic †
Kathleen Corby †

Saturday - Aug 9
Readings: Dt 6:4-13     Mt 17:14-24

Mass Intention 8:30
4:30
Paolo Bonandrini †
Bill Wilson †

Sunday - Aug 10
Readings: 1 Kgs 19:4-8     Eph 4:30--5,2     Jn 6:41-51

Mass Intention 7:30
9:30
11:30
5:00
Mocelin & Emilio Families †
Helen Gould †
Ronald Fontana †
People of St. Robert's
Fil/Am Choir Practice 10:00a Hall
    

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

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.

    

CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE

Catholic Worker House in San Bruno is in need of socks, pasta, cooking oil, and laundry volunteers (once a week or once a month-call 827-0706). Please bring items to the Rectory.

    

MEALS ON WHEELS

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers. Anyone interested in volunteering in San Mateo County is encouraged to call the Catholic Charities office at (650) 295-2172.

    

HELP LINES FOR VICTIMS OF CLERGY/CHURCH EMPLOYEE SEXUAL ABUSE

415-614-5506 - Ms. Barbara Elordi, Pastoral Assistance Coordinator or 415-614-5503 - answered by victims of clergy/Church employee sexual abuse.

    

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As a Parish Community, We Pray...for our church. May the Holy Spirit enlighten us to seek and find Jesus...come to Him and believe in Him...that He may feed the deepest hungers of our hearts.

    

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

Tatyana Jeanette Baca,
Gloria Pauline D'Amato,
Emma Maria Dasig Aguada &
Madeline Hana Ishimoto

    

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY MARRIED

Brenda Psaila & Jason Widrin
Carmen Rogers & Daniel Sosa

    

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, Gabrielle Ausiello, Marilyn Arancibia, Robert Bacci, Genaro Badiable, Lito Badiable, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Marcia Bourne, Ann Burns, Maricris Candelaria, Arthur Candia, Josie Clarke, Nan Connolly, Zenaida Cortez, Ana Cosgaya, Walton & June Dickhoff, Sandra & William Dill, Carl Edwards, Joey Ferguson, Joyce Flax, Adela Florez, Henry Fosson, Jesse Grube, Denise Hawald, Dominique Hauscarriague,Jr, Viko Ivancich, Joanne Johnson, Koret Koelman, Muriel Krause, Sisilia Langi, Shirley Latham, Josephine Lavoie, Greg Lille, Marky, Michael Martinez, Daniel McHale, Rosemary McHale, Terry McLeod, Joseph Mifsud, James Morrisey, Thomas O'Brien, Jason Pimentel, 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
Frances Friedman,
Leroy Fontenot,
Walter Moniz &
Brian Olcemendy

who died recently.

    

AIDS LUNCH
August 13th

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 August 13th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items can be donated.

We appreciate all your help.

    

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Tuesday, August 12th: St. Robert's Readers reflect on Henri Nouwen's "Jesus - A Gospel" - 7 pm - Convent Chapel. The book is available at most bookstores.

Saturday, August 23rd: Adult Sacrament Information Day - 10 am to 3 pm - Presentation Center. Different presentations throughout the day to answer questions about Adult Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage.

    

COMING IN SEPTEMBER!!!!

Tuesday, September 2nd: First day of school.

Bible Study resumes. Meets every Wednesday - 7:30 pm - Convent Chapel.

Thursday, September 11th: RCIA Open House for adults needing Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation. Classes meet every Thursday - 7 pm - Convent Chapel.

Saturday, September 20th: First Adult Computer Class. Classes meet each Saturday until the end of October (9:15 - 10:30 am) - Computer Room. Please call the Rectory to register - 589-2800.

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, September 26 - 28: Parish Festival.

    

SCHOOL OF PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

Classes will be held at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm starting September 16th:

Introduction to Lay Ministry - 12 weeks
Old Testament Survey - 24 weeks
New Testament Survey - 24 weeks
Catholic Evangelization - begins
October 28th for 12 weeks

Other classes are offered in San Francisco and Marin Counties. To register or for additional information, please call (415) 614-5564 or www.splsf.org.

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