St. Robert's Catholic Church Bulletin, September 26, 2004

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
September 26, 2004
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    

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Dear Parishioners,

“He, Yahweh, is merciful, tenderhearted,
Slow to anger, very loving,
And universally kind: Yahweh’s tenderness
Embraces all his creatures. Ps. 147

As we start a new season, Autumn or Fall, we should keep in mind that though the seasons change, our God-Yahweh never changes. He remains tenderhearted, kind, loving and forgiving to all of us, His children. This psalm is an invitation to us to put God first in our lives and to communicate with Him daily through prayer and good deeds.

Prayer is powerful and we should never neglect or underestimate its power . Most of you probably remember from your school days how our prayer should spell out the word ALTAR. A=Adoration, L=Love, T=Thanksgiving, A=Asking, R=Reparation. Our prayer should not always be a “give-me” type of prayer, though Our Lord Jesus did encourage to ask His Heavenly Father for all our wants and for the needs of our fellow brothers and sisters.

Right now we have many sick and homebound in our parish who are in dire need of your prayers. Should you know of a neighbor or a relative who is sick or homebound and can not come to Mass, we ask you to inscribe their names in the Prayer Book in the church (near Mary’s Chapel) or ask that one of us to take Holy Communion to them. This way we can bring their pain and suffering to the Lord. Miracles still happen but only through Prayers. Let’ start this Fall season by renewing our efforts to pray daily for those among us who are still suffering.

Sister Patricia

    

The sin of the rich man in today’s parable was not that he was rich, but that he failed to share his wealth with the beggar at his gate.

He knew Lazarus, perhaps walked by him every time he came in or out, but did nothing to relieve his suffering. Is there a Lazarus in my life? What am I doing to help?

    

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Monday - September 2
Readings: Job 1:6-22     Lk 9:46-50

Mass Intention
   
6:30
8:30
Dolores Giovannoni †
Michael Moncus †
Grownups 7:30p Library
Tuesday - September 3
Readings: Jobs 3:1-3,11-17,20-23     Lk 9:51-56
Mass Intention 6:30
8:30
Joanne Curran †
Giarth Klingensmith †
Scripture Reading
Religious Education
Legion of Mary
Parish Planning Committee
9:15a
3:30p
6:30p
7:30p
Mary's Chapel
Church/Hall
Library
Mahoney Room
Wednesday - September 4
Readings: Dn 7:9-10,13-14     Jn 1:47-51
Mass Intention 6:30
8:30
Special Intention
Vinko Pulisic †
Bible Study
Choir Practice
7:30p
7:00p
Convent Chapel
Church

Thursday - September 5
Readings: Job 19:21-27     Lk 10:1-12

Mass Intention 6:30
8:30
Anne Pistorio †
Giampaoli Family
Religious Education
RCIA
Fil/Am Meeting
3:30p
7:00p
7:30p
Church/Hall
Convent Chapel
Hall

Friday - September 6
Readings: Job 38:1,12-21    Lk 10:13-16

Mass Intention 6:30
8:30
Patrick Quirke †
Mary Brighi †
8th Gr. Cheerleading 3:00p Hall

Saturday - September 7
Readings: Job 42:1-3,5-6,12-17     Lk 10:17-24

Mass Intention 8:30
4:30
Asaro Family
Tom & Marilyn Dachauer
Eucharistic Adoration
Computer Class
YLI
Blessing of the Animals
9:00a
9:00a
11:00a
Noon
Church
Computer Classroom
Hall
Upper Yard

Sunday - September 8
Readings: Hab 1:2-3,2:2-4     2 Tim 1:6-8,13-14      Lk 17:5-10

Mass Intention 7:30
9:30
11:30
5:00
James Whooley †
Stanley Freidt †
People of St. Robert's
Michael Mahoney †
Fil/Am Choir
Confirmation Class
Youth Mass
10:00a
3:00p
5:00p
Hall
Hall
Church/Hall
    

The Church Is Open

St. Robert's Church is open before the 6:30am Mass until 5pm. As you're going to or from work or school or are on your way to the park, why not come in and thank the Lord for the gift of life and the beauty of these days?

God's peace will refresh you.

    

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As a Parish Community...We pray for the people of God. May we be constantly aware of the suffering of our sisters and brothers who are in need of food, shelter and clothing. May we reach out and help them.

    

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY MARRIED

Amanda Murphy & David Pedroso

    

SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

We pray for the ill: Olga Aiello, Sharon Aiello, Marilyn Arancibia, Alejandro Ayllon, Robert Bacci, Genaro Badiable, Lito Badiable, Patrick Burke, Maricris Candelaria, Arthur Candia, Carmen Capella, Josie Clarke, Nan Connolly, Salvador Canjura, Cindy Corona, Ana Cosgaya, Walton Dickhoff, William & Sandra Dill, Carl Edwards, Adela Florez, Jesse Grube, Claire Hamilton, Denise Hawald, Dominique Hauscarriague,Jr, Viko Ivancich, Joanne Johnson, Koret Koelman, Muriel Krause, Sisilia Langi, Shirley Latham, Josephine Lavoie, Austin Lehman, Lena Lucarotti, Marky, Michael Martinez, Daniel McHale, Rosemary McHale, Terry McLeod, Josie Mercado, Mary Novickas, Thomas O'Brien, David Papageorgiou, Lara Pinten, Jason Pimentel, James Piazza, Helen Restani, Mamo Scanlan, Mary Shick, Pauline Speranza, Justo Tan, Mafi Tukumoatu, Kristi Varni, Don Vickery, Diana Walter & Jennifer Westbrook.

    

Our sincere sympathy to the families of
Gloria Ballew,
Dolores Chua and
June Dickhoff

who died recently.

    

RESPECT LIFE

“We have to a great extent rationalized abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, the death penalty and suicide. We have worked hard on the vocabulary of rationalization, calling abortion — the ‘termination of pregnancy’; infanticide — ‘the only humane choice’; euthanasia — ‘mercy killing’; suicide — ‘creative deliverance’. But deep within us we know that each of these euphemisms conceal a lie, a rationalization. Deep in our hearts we know that life is God’s precious gift to us .”

(Father John Powell, S.J.)

    

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Mother Teresa tells us that we all need to find God and that He cannot be found in noise and restlessness. “God is the Friend of silence”. In the silence of our hearts, He will speak to us, if we stop talking and give Him a chance, if we listen, if we are quiet. David in his Psalms sings: “Be still and know that I am God”. (Life in the Spirit by Mother Teresa.)

We have an opportunity on Saturday, October 2nd, and on every First Saturday of each month, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass and continuing till Benediction at 10:00 a.m, to sit before Jesus in His Blessed Sacrament quietly listening as He speaks to our hearts. In silence we will find new energy and true unity with our God. Let us adore Jesus in the Eucharistic silence!

    

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by Sister Sheral

The sacraments have always been important to us as Catholics. When the Second Vatican Council was announced by Pope John XXIII on January 25, 1959, a three year process of preparation began, culminating in the opening of the Council on October 11, 1962. Part of that preparation included careful historical research going way back to the very earliest evidence of the Christian community gatherings. From that research and the conversations of the Council Fathers - bishops and cardinals from throughout the world -came renewed understanding of the heart of the sacraments. Though the centuries, the manner in which they were celebrated had “suffered injury through accidents of history” as the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, #50 expressed it. The simple meal Jesus celebrated at the Last Supper, for example, had become a highly formalized ritual in a language no one understood and in actions no one could see. The Council Fathers, after much debate, let go of the preference for the Latin language and allowed the sacraments to be celebrated in the vernacular- the language of the people- and with the celebrant facing the congregation. They stated that “All the faithful should be led to that full, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people’ (1 Peter 2.9, cf.2.4-5), is their right and duty by reason of their baptism.” (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, #14)

Prior to Vatican II, most of us had been taught that the main parts of the Mass, those you needed to be present for to fulfill your obligation, were the Offertory, the Consecration and the Communion. One of the fruits of the Council was the realization that hearing the Word of God, was equally important; thus, the description of the Mass now as the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Since we have the joyful challenge of having fuller Masses now that everyone is back from vacation, we noticed that Communion was taking an inordinate amount of time, somewhat out of balance with the other important parts of the Mass. So last weekend at all the Masses except the 7:30 am, we added another Communion station in the very back with the hosts by the center doors and the cups by the side aisles. On those Sundays when we are very full, those standing and those coming down from the choir loft should receive Communion first, followed by the last rows, the second to the last rows, etc. The people in the last rows to receive can then join whichever line they choose. We have no intention of rushing people; rather our hope is that by distributing Communion in a reasonable time, all of us can stay focused on the Body and Blood of the Lord whom we have just received. May we more and more become His presence to our world, so in need of his mercy and love.

Women’s Retreat Day

Our retreat day for the women of the parish is scheduled for Mercy Center on Saturday, November 13. If you came last year, you’ll remember what an uplifting day it was. If you were not able to participate, please talk to someone who did and then put it on your calendar. We’ll meet from 8:30 to 3 pm with lunch included. More information will be forthcoming.

    

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SITERS OF THE PRESENTATION - 150 YEARS

The Sisters of the Presentation will be celebrating 150 years of service in the Archdiocese of San Francisco starting on November 13th. To launch a year of celebrations, the Sisters are presenting for benefactors, and friends a theatrical interpretation of their history.

Dancers, singers, and actors are being sought for roles in this production. A variety of ages and talents are needed for these open and non-paid roles. If you are interested in participating, please come to an audition on Thursday, Sept. 9th, at 7:30 p.m at 281 Masonic Ave. 3rd floor, S.F.,

For more information call Sister Stephanie Still at (415) 422-5020 or e-mail at sstill@pbvmsf.org.

    

MARRIED COUPLES

Celebrate your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Upcoming dates: October 22-24 in Burlingame.

It’s a positive, simple, common sense, private experience between husband and wife that revitalizes marriage. A weekend renews the romance and excitement you experienced during your dating days. For more information go to http://sanfrancisco.ca.wwme.org or call Dean and ClaireSimonich at (650) 348-8957.

    

SAN BRUNO CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE

Need work done in your home or office? Our Daily Bread Worker Center had many responsible and hard working women and men, who are looking for work for one day, part time or full time. Our workers have an assortment of job skills, such as: housekeeping, office work, moving assistance, painting, yard work, plumbing, heavy labor, and all kinds of odd jobs. The Worker Center also has a small pickup truck, which can be used for moving furniture or hauling away yard waste. We can provide a work crew for these types of large jobs. The suggested rate per worker is $10 to $15 per hour. There is an additional fee if the job necessitates the use of the truck. If you are interested in hiring a worker or a work crew, please call Melissa Hansel at (650) 291-2400.

    

DIVORCE RECOVERY COURSE

Offered by the Separated and Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of San Francisco provides a chance to understand the emotional journey begun with the loss of a marriage. It will be held Sunday evenings October 10 through November 21st and will meet at St. Stephens Church, O’Reilly Parish Center, 451 Eucalyptus, San Francisco from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost of $45 includes materials. To register or for more information, call Vonnie at (650) 873-4236 or Jerry at (415) 810-1603.

    

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT PRESENTATION SISTERS

Join friends of the Sisters of the Presentation at their 36th Annual Golf Tournament at Crystal Springs Golf Course on Thursday, October 7th. For more information or to reserve spaces for players, please call Helen Harwood at (415) 422-5015.

    

PARISH FESTIVAL
THIS WEEKEND
COME JOIN US!!!!

    

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We welcome into our parish:

James Jenkins
Doug & Cathy Saunders & Family
Matthew & Michelle Dunlap & 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.

    

Quotes on Issues from
The Challenge of Faithful Citizenship

We strongly urge all parishioners to register, to become informed on key issues, and to vote. The Church does not support or oppose any candidate but seeks to focus attention on the moral and human dimensions of issues. We do not authorize the distribution of partisan political materials on parish property. For information on Catholic teaching about citizenship and public issues, please go to www.usccb.org/faithfulcitzenship.

-USCCB Administrative Committee, Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility, p. 30

    

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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

In honor of the feast of St. Francis

(two choice times)
Monday, October 2nd at Noon or
Monday, October 4th at 7:40a.m. before school

Join us in the Upper School Yard, 347 Oak Avenue

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE
ALL PETS must be taken home IMMEDIATELY after the blessing.
NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOL

    

COMPUTER CLASSES
October 2-November 20, 9:15a.m. to 10:30a.m.

Saint Robert’s will be offering Computer Classes starting on Saturday. Classes will be held on 8 Saturday mornings. To tailor the instructions to the needs of the class we are asking you to register by calling the rectory at 589-2800. You will be asked to fill in a very short questionnaire to help the instructors with the planning. The classes will cover: Computer Basics, Internet, Email, Outlook Express and hopefully other topics you request.

Sister Patricia

    

CONSOLATION MINISTRY

Saint Robert’s Grief Support Group will hold their next meeting on October 9th in the Convent Chapel from 3-4:15p.m. (before the 4:30 p.m. Mass). Anyone who is suffering from the loss of a loved one—spouse, sibling, child, parent friend or relative is invited to come and pray, share, comfort and be comforted. You are invited to bring a companion as for support and strength. God Bless you in your sorrow.

Sister Patricia-589-0104.

    

A NEW PARISH DIRECTORY COMING OUR WAY

A NEW
Parish Directory is about to happen!!!!

SIGN UP THIS WEEKEND
at the Festival Change Booth
or
NEXT WEEKEND, OCTOBER 2ND AND 3RD
after all the Masses
FOR YOUR PHOTO TIMES

Photos will be taken in the Mahoney Room

PHOTO DATES ARE:
October 12, 13, and 14 from 3-9 p.m.
October 29th from 3-9:30 p.m.
October 30th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 2, 3 and 4th from 3-9 p.m.
November 19th from 1-9:30 p.m.
November 20th from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Pick your date and sign up this weekend or next weekend

    

TIPPS

Toddlers, Infants, Preschool Parents Social.
Next meeting is Friday, October 8th, 6:30 pm

Volunteer baby sitters needed!

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