St. Robert's Catholic Church |
1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 |
Tel: (650) 589-2800 |
PARISH BULLETIN |
Dear Parishioners, The power of the spoken word. We all know how important it is to speak wisely, prudently, justly, lovingly. We have known the exhilaration, the joy the spoken word can bring...to tell another "I love you..." somehow makes real what has been perceived intangibly. The word spoken can also have the power to inflict hurt or cause division, we have all known this power of the spoken word as well. In the Passion narrative of this Palm Sunday weekend, the disciples of Jesus openly speak in acknowledgment of their belief in him. They do this in the presence and hearing of the enemies of Jesus. When some of the Pharisees protest to Jesus he replies: "...If they kept silent, the very stones would cry out." It is comparatively easy to bear witness to Jesus here in church - we are among our own, speaking a word of faith here is like "...preaching to the choir." But our world, the world beyond the doors of St. Robert's, often needs to hear a word of hope - and yes, a word of loving challenge. Father Flor McCarthy puts it this way:
It is often difficult to speak in faith, to profess with the word of our lips a truth which may be opposed. Like the disciples who in the Gospel today acclaim him in the streets - we acclaim him here and now in the community of the church - let us be careful not deny him in the marketplaces of our lives. May the Savior and Lord strengthen us when we are inclined to be timid or weak, give us grace to bear witness to the Gospel with our very lives, and make our words faithful and true all the days of our days. To Christ be glory and honor in the Church today and always! AMEN. Father Tom |
CHILDREN'S LITURGY |
Children's Liturgy will be holding Good Friday services for children 4 years and older. Doors will open in the auditorium at 1:15 p.m. We ask that you pick up your child immediately after the church services end. If you would like to pre-register your child, kindly call 589-2800 and leave your name, your child's name, age and phone number. Drop-ins at the door will be accepted. |
Monday
- April 5 |
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Mass Intention |
6:30 8:30 |
Arron Howard Tom & MaryAnne Begley |
Men's Club Meeting | 6:00p | Hall |
Tuesday
- April 6 Readings: Is 49:1-6 Jn 13:21-33,36-38 |
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Mass Intention | 6:30 8:30 |
Steve Tonegato Anton Boncic |
Legion of Mary Choir |
6:30p 7:00p |
Library Hall |
Wednesday
- April 7 Readings: Is 50:4-9a Mt 26:14-25 |
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Mass Intention | 6:30 8:30 |
Joseph Busuttil Fran Presta |
Grief Group 8th Gr. Cheerleaders Passion Play Rehearsal Choir Practice Lenten Comm. Penance Svc. |
9:00a 3:00p 7:00p 7:00p 7:30p |
Mary's Chapel Hall Hall Church Church |
Thursday
- April 8 |
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Mass of the Lord's Supper | 7:30p | Church |
Friday
- April 9 |
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Little/Middle Church Stations of the Cross Veneration of the Cross & Holy Communion Passion Play |
1:15p 12:00p 1:30-3p 7:30p |
Hall Church Church Church |
Saturday
- April 10 |
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Mass Intention | 8:00p | People of St. Robert's |
Sunday
- April 8 |
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Mass Intention | 7:30 9:00 10:30 12:00 |
People of St. Robert's People of St. Robert's People of St. Robert's People of St. Robert's |
As a Parish Community, We Pray...for leaders of all nations. May their minds and hearts be opened to our sovereign God. May they seek justice and peace for all the world. |
WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED |
Ryan Martin Olson, |
SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS |
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We pray for the ill: Sharon Aiello, Gloria Alchera, Marilyn Arancibia, Gabrielle Ausiello, Brady Avery, Robert Bacci, Genaro Badiable, Lito Badiable, Marcia Bourne, Ann Burns, Maricris Candelaria, Arthur Candia, Carmen Capella, Josie Clarke, Nan Connolly, Cindy Corona, Ana Cosgaya, Walton & June Dickhoff, William & Sandra Dill, Carl Edwards, 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, Austin Lehman, Marky, Michael Martinez, Kathryn McCann, Daniel McHale, Rosemary McHale, Terry McLeod, Josie Mercado, Thomas O'Brien, Lara Pinten, Jason Pimentel, James Piazza, Bill Reilly, Mary Shick, Pauline Speranza, Ron Stern, Justo Tan, Mafi Tukumoatu, Gene VanSlett, Kristi Varni, Don Vickery, Diana Walter, Jennifer Westbrook & Frank Wright. |
Our sincere sympathy to the family
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PLEASE
NOTE BELOW Holy Saturday (April 10) Easter Sunday (April 11) |
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Today's readings present Jesus' passion in a way we can relate to. He is the suffering servant, in the line of many prophets of Jewish history who were listened to by the few, persecuted by the many and ultimately, either killed or exiled. He is a human being, found threatening to others, especially those in power. He has grown into his identity as we all do, gradually, but his identity is as Son of God as well as son of Mary (and Joseph, in most people's eyes). He has spent all his adult life preaching about the reign of God, his Father's vision for the world wherein the poor would be blessed, the sorrowing comforted, the sick in body or spirit, healed. He has reminded his followers of the birds of the air and the lilies of the field and the care God shows for the (seemingly) most insignificant of his creatures. He has preached a day when all will have enough to eat at the banquet table of the Lord, where Pharisee and publican, Samaritan and Jew, woman and man are equal. He has known his Father's unbounded love and the faithful love of Mary and Joseph. His constant giving of himself, his healing of the sick, his telling the truth to those who hypocritically kept their religious duties, his amazing patience to the slow-learning disciples his whole life has prepared him for this final, total laying down of his life. How could he refuse the ultimate sacrifice which his Father is asking of him? "Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will, but yours be done." Most of us turn away from suffering, avoid it at any cost. In our sympathy for him, we might think, "If I'd been there, I would have helped him in some way." If we are sincere, let us see Him suffering still in so many members of his Body. Let us help him there + + + + If you found the Little Black Book helpful to your spiritual development during Lent, perhaps you'd like to continue the daily reflections throughout the 50 days of the Easter Season. I have ordered 200 of these booklets and will gladly give you one for a $1 donation. Hopefully, I'll have them by Easter Sunday; please check with me then. Sister Sheral |
St. Robert's Teen Ministry Presents St. Robert's Passion Play You are cordially invited |
GOOD FRIDAY From the end of the first century, Christians have observed Fridays, and later the 40 days of Lent, as fast days in commemoration of the Passion of Jesus. Catholics share the great tradition of fasting along with all the worlds great religious traditions, Jewish, Muslim and the religions of the Far East. Fasting also reminds us also of our spiritual poverty and of the material poverty of most of the human race. It reminds us what it is like to be hungry and of our need to share what we have. This Lent let the symbolic gesture of fast and abstinence be a way for you to follow in the footsteps of Christ. ABSTINENCE Everyone fourteen years of age and older is bound to abstain GOOD FRIDAY. FAST Everyone eighteen years of age and older but under the age of sixty is also bound to fast on GOOD FRIDAY. The law of fast allows one full meal a day, but does not prohibit taking some food during the day, so long as this does not constitute another full meal. Drinking liquids during the day is permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast or abstinence, a priest assigned to pastoral ministry or confessor should be consulted. In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not lightly excuse themselves from this obligation. |
HOLY
THURSDAY TRADITION |
We are looking for some people who would like to participate in the Holy Thursday liturgy by having their feet washed. We ask that you show up in the Church at 7 p.m. on Holy Thursday for a quick rehearsal. If you have never participated before, consider this your special invitation. Please call Deacon Duffey at the rectory (589-2800) and leave your name and phone number. |
GOOD
FRIDAY WALK |
Join the members of 6:30 a.m. daily Mass on their 11th annual silent walk up to the top of Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno (weather permitting). Meet at 6:30 a.m. sharp in the south parking lot of St. Robert's. Wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes. All ages are welcome. Our approximate time of return to the parking lot is 8:30 a.m. Hope you can join us for this beautiful walk. |
We welcome into our Parish: Maribel Romero & Family 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. |
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL |
St. Robert's St.
Vincent de Paul Chapter We will be giving out CANNED HAMS for Easter. Listed are a few of the food stuffs that we are running low on: jams and jellies, canned vegetables, cereal and oatmeal, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce, juices, packaged cookies, condiments, canned meats and tuna. We are also collecting Scrip for MOLLYSTONE, ALBERTSON'S, LUNARDI'S, & SAFEWAY. You may make out certificates to Saint Vincent de Paul and either mail them or drop them in the rectory mailbox. As always, we thank you for your continued generosity and support. |
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LUNCH |
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 April 14th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items can be donated. We appreicate your help! |
ARCHBISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL |
A NOTE FROM FATHER RING The annual budget for the services and programs of the Archdiocese is over $10 million. Over half of this amount comes from the Archbishop's Annual Appeal. Each parish is assessed a fair share based upon the income and number of parishioners. The goal for St. Robert's Parish is $79,700. The services and programs provided by the Archdiocese are extremely helpful to our Parish. They range from legal advice to the training of future priests, deacons, and lay ministers. I ask you to please help us in reaching the goal. Whether you can donate a small amount or a large, it will show that you are committed to St. Robert's and to the Church of the San Francisco Archdiocese. Join the 289 families who have already given $63,150. Your help is needed! |
MEN'S CLUB |
Steak & Lobster April fools! Sorry I couldn't resist. but I did get your attention. Come join us at our April 5th meeting. Nominations for 2004-2005 officers will be entertained. Please RSVP to Jim Brown. |
WOMEN'S GUILD |
IT'S TIME TO GET OUT THE VOTE... Join us at the next St. Robert's Women's Guild meeting on Monday, April 19th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious dinner and cast your vote for Women's Guild 2004-2005 offices. Please R.S.V.P. to Teresa Nussbaum or email bnussbaum@earthlink.net. |
ST.
ROBERT'S |
This event will be held on Saturday, May 1st. The tournament is one of the primary ways in which the Men's Club of St. Robert's raises money to support the athletic and extra curricular activities for the boys and girls of our school. This fundraiser continues to be a success due to the generosity of individuals and businesses in our community. For more information, please call Vico Piccinini. We are in need of Hole Sponsors at $100 per hole. |
LIBRARY NEWS |
Saint Robert's Church Library is now open every weekend. If you should desire to check out one of our 570 books at a different time, please make arrangements with Sister Patricia at 589-0104. We greatly appreciate the generosity of all who have donated their books. |
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!!!! Teen Club fundraiser Giants vs Dodgers Call Juan Santos at 255-0791 to buy your ticket |