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St. Robert's Catholic Church |
1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 |
Tel: (650) 589-2800 |
PARISH BULLETIN |
| Dear St. Roberts Parishioners; My name is Sister Consilio. I am a Presentation Sister and I live in Long Beach, MS where Hurricane Katrina devastated and destroyed this whole area. Even though we stayed here during the hurricane, our house, thank God, suffered only minor damages compared to others who lost everything. In this way we were able to give shelter to ten people at one time who lost their homes. I want to thank you most sincerely for the generous donation of $9,000 from your parish which was sent to me today by your wonderful parishioner Rob Aveson. As you know, he spent a week here helping to remodel a skating rink into classrooms and an area to gather for church. We lost everything to Katrina; church, school, parish life center and rectory. In fact the whole neighborhood is gone and people are living in tents and trailers. It will take years to rebuild. Thanks to the great people who responded so generously. The gift cards that Rob sent will be divided between St. John’s parish in Gulfport and St. Thomas parish here in Long Beach. We will use these cards wisely to help those who are most in need. May God bless you and all at St. Roberts Parish. When I visit with Sister Mary and the Sisters there in San Bruno I hope to meet you and thank you personally. Peace and Blessings, |
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Monday
- November 28 |
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| Mass Intention |
6:30a 8:30a |
Mary O'Brien † All Souls † |
| Grownups Steering Mtg. | 7:30p | Mahoney Room |
| Tuesday
- November 29 Readings: Is 11:1-10 Lk 10:21-24 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30a 8:30a |
All Souls † Lloyd Lagomarsino † |
| Scripture Study Religious Education Sr. Legion of Mary |
9:15a 3:30p 6:30p |
Mary's Chapel Hall & Church Library |
| Wednesday
- November 30 Readings: 10_9-18 Mt 4:18-22 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30a 8:30a |
Paulo & Victoria Langi & Malia, Jr. † All Souls † |
| 7th Grade Cheerleading Choir Practice SR Band Choir Practice Scripture Class |
3:00p 3:00p 6:00p 7:00p 7:30p |
Hall Church Hall Church Convent Chapel |
Thursday
- December 1 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30a 8:30a |
Ken Brown † Frank Vidulich † |
| Craf Feed Set-up Religious Education RCIA |
3:00p 3:00p 7:00p |
Hall Hall & Church Convent Chapel |
Friday
- December 2 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30a 8:30a |
Carmen Berrios † Mary Mallon † |
| Cheerleading Practice Men's Club Crab Feed |
3:00p 6:00p |
Hall Hall |
Saturday
- December 3 |
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| Mass Intention | 8:30a 4:30p |
Gary Cross † Nat Russo † |
| Eucharistic Adoration AA Meeting 2nd Grade Reconciliation Grownups Christmas Party |
9:00a 10:00a 10:00a 1:00p |
Church Mahoney Room Church & Hall Hall |
Sunday
- December 4 |
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| Mass Intention | 7:30a 9:30a 11:30a 5:00p |
Mocelin & Emilio Families † Sebastiano Sollecito † All Souls of Purgatory † People of St. Robert's |
| Fil/Am Choir Jr. Legion of Mary Confirmation Class |
10:00a 12:30p 3:00p |
Hall Mahoney Room Hall |
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GROWNUPS'
CHRISTMAS PARTY |
Come celebrate the holiday season at the Grownups’ Christmas Party on December 3rd, in Hennessy Hall. Enjoy a catered dinner featuring pork tenderloin, music, door prizes, and a raffle for table decorations. Proceeds of this event go to Sister Ita’s special Christmas charities. No host cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Deadline for reservations is November 28th. For reservations, call Dolores Johnson or Dolores Moynihan Tickets will be available after all the Masses except 5 p.m. this weekend. |
Weekly Parish Events Sunday Tuesday Thursday Saturday |
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CENTERPLATE UPDATE |
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CENTERPLATE
NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS |
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As of 11-20-2005 we have
raised $34,857.99 and |
E-CONTRIBUTIONS IS HERE |
J.S. Paluch, our partner with our weekly bulletin, is now offering our parishioners the opportunity to contribute to our parish online. No checks to write. We introduced the idea to our parish finance council and school board during these past two weeks. Already three families have registered. For full information go to www.saintroberts.org and click on the e-contributions line. The first page explains the details. There is a button to take you to the e-paluch registration page. You can register online using either your checking account or credit card. There is no cost to you for this service. |
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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. If you chose, you can register online at: www.saintroberts.org. |
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GIFTS FOR THE HOMEBOUND |
As we have done for many years, we ask that each of us remember with love those members of our Parish family who are confined to their homes or to nursing homes because of illness or advanced years. We can open our hearts to them by bringing an unwrapped Christmas gift to the baskets placed on our altar steps. Some suggestions are: lap blanket, robes, slippers, dusters, sweaters, nightgowns and pajamas, knee socks or a note telling them that we pray for them and love them. |
CHRISTMAS GIFTS |
In a society as competitive as ours, we want to be sure our children and grandchildren learn to play for the fun of it. If you haven’t bought your Christmas gifts yet, you might want to think about getting gifts which encourage group work and creativity. As we realize, small children need only an empty box or a piece of paper to create a fantasy world. Children a bit older can discover abilities they don’t know they have if we give them presents which stretch their imaginations. Anything which actively engages them – crafts, fascinating books, puzzles, a science set, sports equipment – is an encouragement for further learning and growth. |
GIVING TREE |
During the season of Advent we will be having our Christmas “GIVING TREE.” Please help yourself to one of the paper ornaments with a gift suggestion. After you purchase the item, return it unwrapped and place it in the box next to the tree. Please turn in all gifts before Dec. 18th so that we can deliver them in time for Christmas. Once again thank you for your generosity and for taking the time to help those who would otherwise not have much of a Christmas. The Children’s Liturgy Team |
ADOPT-A-FAMILY |
Once again this Christmas Season, we as a parish family will have an ADOPT-A-FAMILY GIVING TREE. There are many people in San Mateo County who don’t have the means to celebrate Christmas as they might like. Additionally this year, we will have some ornaments designated for families affected by Hurricane Katrina from our Adopted Parishes in Gulfport, Mississippi. At the same time, many in our parish can celebrate with their families and share with those in need. An ADOPT-A-FAMILY program is a way to do this. On the weekends of November “26th -27th” we will have a “Giving Tree” set up in front of church after all the Masses. This tree will be “decorated” with paper ornaments containing a profile of a family you might be able to help. If you have the means to share your Christmas spirit, stop by and pick an ornament. Gifts or Scrip will be collected after masses the weekend of December 10th 11th and Dec. 17th 18th. If you have any questions, please call: Rob and Cathy Aveson or John and Eileen Grealish Thank you |
THANK YOU FROM ST. VINCENT DE PAUL |
Our Conferences, St. Robert’s and St. Bruno’s of St. Vincent de Paul want to thank all parishioners, as well as all our students at St. Roberts School that donated so much food. It was delivered on Saturday, November 19th, to over 60 families in San Bruno. I cannot thank enough, Bruce Chester of St. Robert’s and Mary Pleas of St. Bruno’s for all their preparation of “stacking” cans and cans of food and making bags for all the families on our Thanksgiving Lists. Thank you to Gene and Fran Wheeler for the never ending supply of bags. We had even more volunteers than expected, with Bunny Moniz, John and Ruby Valdez as well as Barbara Tursi and Candi Whooley volunteering to help the teams. We want to thank Bill Root and Frances Gilfillan, Carlo and Marie Noce with Elisa Alverez and Pat Davini, Nancy McMahon and Liz Cesca, Tim and Joan King with Maria Canjuru, Mary Pleas and Zenalda Brion, Josephina Palafax and Lourdes and Matatquin and Gerry and Carmen Huddleston. After the 8:30 a.m. Mass, and after enjoying our morning coffee, furnished by Carlo and Mare Noce, as well as on-fattening doughnuts and doughnut holes, in the priests rectory kitchen, 150 bags of canned food was distributed in all San Bruno within 2 hours. The number of people served were 139! We will now take a deep breath...restack our food closet ...and with gift certificates, as well as many Christmas gifts furnished again by parishioners and our “In-Betweeners Group” will get set for our Christmas delivery on Saturday, December 17th. Thanks to all, |
While out of town during
the holidays |
As a Parish Community We pray.....We pray for the people of God. During this season of Advent, may we watch and wait in joyful expectation for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. |
WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED |
Caitlyn Charito Manahan, |
Our sincere sympathy to the families
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| Dear Parishioners We continue to ask each week that parishioners pray for the chronically ill of our parish. If you have a friend or loved one in need of our parish prayers please call the Rectory at 589-2800. This week we ask you to pray for Also, please remember our Emergency prayer network that prays for specific intentions that require a concerted effort due to their critical nature. To facilitate the network, please call Michele Pipinich. The network people then pray frequently for the next 72 hours. We would appreciate a return call with the outcome so we can praise God for His faithfulness. |
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION |
As we do on the 1st Saturday of each month, we will celebrate Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, on Saturday, December 3rd, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Adoration will conclude with Benedictin at 10 :00 a.m. This is a golden opportunity to watch and wait with Jesus as we experience His peace, joy and love. |
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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 item for 10 to 12 people, please drop it off at the Children's Chapel, in the back of Church, by 9 a.m. on December 14th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items are ok! |
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY |
Mike and Barbara Corzonkoff Last week the wrong name was listed. Please accept our apology. |
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Advent Wreath Prayer Saturday night or Sunday, light two purple candles (going in clockwise direction) on your Advent wreath and pray: Dear Lord, |
ADVENT MEDITATION WALK WITH MARY TOWARD CHRISTMAS |
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I would like to invite anyone interested to a small faith-sharing group as we walk with Mary toward Christmas. We will focus on the following meditations:
The meetings will be held in the Convent Chapel, the side entrance at 349 Oak Ave, beginning at 7pm. We would love to have you join us for one or all of the sessions. Please call Deacon Rusty Duffey, 589-2800, if you have any questions. |
Saint Roberts Church Library Spiritual Reading will be available at St. Robert’s after the Masses on Sundays. Please, take a few minutes either before or after Mass and check out a book or two that interest you. You may keep the books until you have them read. We have some books on the Library cart but we have many more in the Library/Reconciliation room. Enjoy Reading |
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December 3rd and 4th |
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4:30 p.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Msgr. Dreier |
| Eucharistic Ministers | R. Hanley (C), J. Quinn, Doug Hageman, Di Hageman, J. Hageman, J. Finnegan, C. Holland, C. Carter, R. Aveson |
| Lectors | J. Cronin |
| Altar Servers | P. Cantane and J. Frank |
7:30 a.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Msgr. Dreier |
| Eucharistic Ministers | E. Ruggiero (C), Y. Giuseponi, A. Buelow, T. Montross, R. Lahoz |
| Lector | A. Reyes and J. Scanlan |
| Altar Servers | C. Murray and R. Rolfes |
| 9:30 a.m. Mass | |
| Presider | Fr. Hung/Deacon Meyer |
| Eucharistic Ministers | L. Cesca (C), C. Zolezzi, G. Tolentino, K. Semenza, M. Blumenthal, C. Fitzpatrick, M. Lopez, J. Kelly, M. Bologna |
| Lectors | M. Compton and D. Wilson |
| Altar Servers | L. Mosqueda and R. Simpson |
| 11:30 a.m. Mass | |
| Presider | Fr. Marini |
| Eucharistic Ministers | C. Pacas (C), C. Ortiz, L. Juvera, J. Yee, F. Firpo, B. Pacas, M. Giusti, A. Maron, V/L Piccinini |
| Lectors | T. Tannis and H. Valle |
| Altar Servers | T. Pisani and B. Alvergue |
5:00 p.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Fr. Healy |
| Eucharistic Ministers | Van. Hawkins (C), D. Katches, C. Hawkins, J. Landholt, P. Landholt, J. Arellano, V. Munich, B. Rodriguez, I. Reyes |
| Lector | Confirmation Lectors |
| Altar Servers | A. Beauvoir and J. Beauvoir |
