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St. Robert's Catholic Church |
1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 |
Tel: (650) 589-2800 |
PARISH BULLETIN |
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THE MUSIC IN LENT There is a great tradition of Lenten music from the major composers in music history. The most obvious examples are the St. John and St. Matthew Passions of J. S. Bach. These oratorios are based the Gospel accounts of the death and resurrection of Jesus. There is a wealth of music from these works alone, not to mention the many hymns and choral works that have been written about the Passion. It is obvious that the importance of these events is not lost on our major composers. There can be no resurrection without the crucifixion. The liturgies in Lent will have a reflective mood, and this includes the music. The hymns that we sing will not be as upbeat and joyous sounding as those of other seasons. It is hard to write a song about the suffering of Christ, our own experience of dying and rising and make it sound happy. Even the opening of Mass is meant to set the mood with the ringing chime and our chanted litany. Music that is more sedate can allow for this spirit of reflection, whether it is organ music, choral music or hymns. The hymns we have chosen reflect the themes of Lent, dealing with repentance, renewal and change of heart. “Rend your hearts, turn back your lives to Me,” from the hymn “Led by the Spirit” and the “Change Our Hearts” hymn itself are examples of this. The lyrics of “Beyond the Days” sum up the sentiment of Lent: “Beyond the days of hope and mystery we see a light of faith renewed, and in our longing we thirst for guidance to walk with you day by day.” Let us look for the light of renewed faith, thirst for guidance and walk with God day by day. With this in mind, I would like to invite you to a Lenten Tenebrae Service. This is literally a service of darkness. The music is powerful and most beautiful, and chronicles, through readings and music, Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem through his crucifixion. St. Robert’s, along with several other churches, will present this service on Palm Sunday, April 1st at 3 p.m. I urge you to come and invite others who may not be regular attendees. This service, as well as the liturgies of Holy Week, is a powerful expression of our faith. Kevin Imbimbo |
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION On Saturday, March 3rd, as on every First Saturday of each month following the 8:30 am Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in our Church. A satisfying way to journey through Lent is to spend some time before Jesus in the Eucharist. We can share our thoughts, feelings, hope and dreams with Him. If we listen closely, He will speak to our hearts. Adoration closes with Benediction at 10:00 am. |
Monday - February 26 |
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| Mass Intention |
6:30am 8:30am |
Rebecca Pena † Helen Uniack † |
| 7/8 Grade Cheerleading Passion Play Grownups |
1:45pm 7:00pm 7:15pm |
Hall Church Mahoney Room |
Tuesday - February 27 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30am 8:30am |
Mary Debono † Rita Menzie † |
| Church/Modern World Religious Education/Gr 1-5 Legion of Mary Religious Education/Gr 6-8 5pm Mass Choir Practice |
9:15am 3:30pm 6:30pm 6:45pm 7:30pm |
Mary's Chapel Church/Hall Library Hall Church |
Wednesday - February 28 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30am 8:30am |
Evelyn Johnson † Amida Moniri † |
| Children's Choir 8th Grade Cheerleading 9:30am Mass Choir Scripture Study |
3:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm |
Church Hall Church Convent Chapel |
Thursday - March 1 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30am 8:30am |
Hilda Martin † Attilio Segali † |
| RCIA St. Vincent de Paul |
7:00pm 7:00pm |
Church Hall |
Friday - March 2 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30am 8:30am |
Karen Callicotte Agatha Duffey † |
| 8th Grade Cheerleading Stations of the Cross Soup Supper |
3:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm |
Hall Church Hall |
Saturday - March 3 |
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| Mass Intention | 8:30am 4:30pm |
Mary J. Stobenen † Giarth Klingensmith † |
| Eucharistic Adoration Computer Class AA Meeting |
9:00am 9:00am 10:00am |
Church Computer Room Mahoney Room |
Sunday - March 4 |
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| Mass Intention | 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:00pm |
Tom & Maryanne Begley † Larry Nizuk † People of St. Robert's Sandy Seymour † |
| Fil/Am Choir Passion Play Practice |
10:00am 7:00pm |
Library Church |
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As a Parish Community we pray …....that God will hear the cry of those who suffer from violence, oppression and war. For those who wander the earth without a home and for the strangers who live among us. |
WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED |
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Ava Nikelle Garcia |
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Our sincere sympathy to the families of |
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ST. ROBERT'S WOMEN'S GUILD |
GROWNUPS' ANNUAL SOUP SUPPER
AND GENERAL MEETING |
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Paul O’Dell. Tickets may be purchased for $8 after the 4:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses on the weekends of March 3/4 and 10/11. The last day for ticket purchase is Monday, March 12th. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Vera Hannon. |
"BUILDING HEALTHIER FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS" |
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An educational and resource sharing event for the Filipino community to be held on March 17th at St. Augustine Parish, 3700 Callan Blvd., South San Francisco. Come learn how to have healthier family relationships, healthy family communication, parenting skills, and learn about immigration issues related to survivors of domestic violence. The Archbishop George Niederauer will be one of the many speakers at this event. Pre-registration required. Please call the rectory at 589-2800 for more information. |
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FESTIVAL NEWS This year's festival
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND SOUP SUPPERS All are invited to the Church for Stations at 6:00 pm each Friday during Lent. After this time of reflection and prayer, we will go to Hennessy Hall to share a sacrificial meal of soup. salad, bread and fruit. We ask that you give what you would have spent on your Friday dinner to our St. Vincent de Paul Society. They will use it to provide food to our sisters and brothers in need. There will be a basket for your donation on the serving table. We come together for: Prayer—Stations of the Cross On Friday, March 2nd, Sister Sheral’s group will lead the Stations and the Grownups will host the supper. |
LENT |
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The Children’s Liturgy Team is kindly requesting donations of non-perishable food items for San Bruno Catholic Worker House during the season of Lent. Baskets will be placed in both Little and Middle Church and any donations you and your child would like to make may be placed there. Children may also bring them to Little and Middle Church on Sundays as part of our Lenten season of giving. We thank you most sincerely for helping us to remember those who are truly in need our help. |
A LENTEN TENEBRAE SERVICE |
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The Journey to the Cross Join us for a service of darkness that takes us from Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem to his crucifixion. This service of word and music sets the mood for the most significant week for the Liturgical Year, and helps to prepare us for the Easter celebration ahead. A reception will follow in the vestibule. |
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Lent Is Here! Regular prayer – even 15 minutes a day – will stop us in our tracks and help us realize that our very life is God’s gift. The readings for each day’s Mass are wonderful and are printed in the bulletin for you to look up in your own bible. You can find an online Lenten retreat at www.goodgroundpress.com or just Google Lenten online retreats for 7 pages worth! Fasting from food is very minimal according to the Archdiocesan directives. Fasting is meant to help us feel in our stomachs the hunger for God which we may have quieted by the many things which surround us or the hectic pace of life we have gotten used to; it can also be an act of solidarity with the starving. We can also fast from criticism or from prejudice towards a certain group or from the arrogance of an attitude which assumes that my way is always the best way. Almsgiving means sharing of our substance, not just our excess. The Vatican II document, “The Church in the Modern World” refers to the early Fathers of the Church who command us, “Feed the person dying of hunger, because if you have not fed him, you have killed him.” Can we deprive ourselves (or our families with their consent) of something we are used to, so that we can give the savings to Catholic Worker or Bread for the World or the Catholic Relief Service collection March 17 and 18? May the Holy Spirit inspire us with practices that will change our hearts and help to change our world! Peace, |
SUNDAY COLLECTION |
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Go to www.saintroberts.org and click on the e-contributions button. 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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ANNUAL APPEAL |
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| Dear Parishioners: I would like to thank you for your most generous response to our ministry Cross International Catholic Outreach when I was there on the weekend of November 11-12, 2006. Your parish donated more than $8,630 that will have a direct impact in the lives of the poorest of the poor. May the Lord continue to bless all of you for your love an support. Sincerely, |
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2007 CENTERPLATE SIGN UP |
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Dress Code: Black full length slacks (no jeans, spandex, sweat pants or capris), white shirt with collar and comfortable closed toe and heel shoes. We will carpool from the rectory.For those who work in San Frtancisco, you can meet us at AT&T Park. Name:_________________________________Home Phone:___________________ Cell Phone:_______________Email:_______________________________________ |
March 3rd and 4th |
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Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Fr. Healy |
| Eucharistic Ministers | R. Larsen (C), C. Browne, J. Scannell, b. Larsen, M. Murphy, J. Waldvogel, C. Holland, M. Noce |
| Lectors | P. Scannell and J. Cronin |
| Altar Servers | T. Taylor and C. Green |
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Msgr. Dreier |
| Eucharistic Ministers | E. Ruggiero (C), L. Quintana, B. Albright, M. Nunnery, F. Reyes |
| Lectors | S. Heaney and J. Moresco |
| Altar Servers | J. Landholt and A. McAlindon |
| Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Mass | |
| Presider | Msgr. Dreier |
| Eucharistic Ministers | R. Valdez (C), C. Zolezzi, J. Kelly, M. Bourne, M. Quilici, L. Cesca, M. Bologna, S. Murray, A. Solis |
| Lectors | M. Compton and M. Parasdas |
| Altar Servers | C. Beuncamino, J. Malatesta & M. O'Reilly |
| Little Church | Little Church: Mark & Hilda Middle Church: Bob & Karen |
| Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Mass | |
| Presider | Fr. Marini |
| Eucharistic Ministers | F. Firpo (C), L. Sing, L. Welch, G. May, R. Benavente, E. Sanchez, S. Stefaniuk, L. Juvero, H. Mantler, H. Madayag |
| Lectors | T. Tannis and H. Valle |
| Altar Servers | C. Maron and B. Alvergue |
Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Fr. O'Dell/Deacon Meyer |
| Eucharistic Ministers | G. Landholt (C), M. Koski, M. Santiago, E. Donnelly, V. Hawkins, C. Hawkins, L. Cuddy, P. Landholt, B. Rodriguez |
| Lectors | H. Lowood and B. Valiao |
| Altar Servers | D. Lavezzo and J. Lavezzo |
