St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
September 2, 2007
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Welcome back from summer vacation. As we begin a new school year we are also starting a new session of RCIA.

RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. This invitation is for anyone over 18 who have not been fully initiated in the Catholic Church to receive their sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and/or First Eucharist. We also welcome those who were baptized in another faith and would like to join or find out more information about the Catholic Church. Please pass on this invitation to anyone you know who might like to join us.

A special invitation is also extended to parents of our school or CCD program. If your children are preparing to receive their sacraments and you have not received yours, please consider joining us.

We will be having an Open House on Thursday, September 13th, at 7pm in the Convent Chapel. Please use the side entrance at 349 Oak Ave so as not disturb the sisters. Please come with family or friend to meet the team and some alumni from prior years.

If you are unable to attend and are still interested in our program, please call and make an appointment to meet with me. Maybe an alternative plan can be worked out.

Anticipating another great year,
-- Deacon Rusty Duffey

IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
ST. ROBERTS SCHOOL AND RECTORY
WILL BE CLOSED, TOMORROW,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD

As a Parish Community we pray …For those who travel on this holiday weekend. May they return home safely and be renewed in spirit.

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

Noah Michael Villanueva, Elena Grace Kim,
Paul Matthew Meza, Sophia Lynn Cacianti,
Kodi Aaron Chin, Mark Anthony Daly,
Emma Therese Daly & Ozari Zamora Tolentino

Our sincere sympathy to the families of
Michael Casey, Sr.,
Clavelina Rivera
Margaret Shypertt,
Amanda Rivera and
John McIntyre
who died recently

     
Men's Club will be holding the first meeting of the year on "Wednesday" September 5th in Hennessey Hall, doors open at 6:15 p.m. All men of the parish are invited to attend.

Wednesday night Scripture Study Class will resume on September 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the Convent Chapel. We will study “Women in the Old Testament” All are welcome to attend. Please contact Sister Ita at 583-2544.

Grownups-The first general meeting for the coming year will be held on Wednesday, September 12th at 7 pm in Hennessy Hall. Our guest speaker will be detective Dan Wright of the South San Francisco Police Dept. He will speak about identity theft, trends of today and answer any questions. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting.

Women's GuildSeptember Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 13th. All women of the parish are welcome to attend, festivities begin at 6:30 in Hennessey Hall.

Fil/Am Group/SAN LORENZO RUIZ DE MANILA FEAST -Everyone is cordially invited to the celebration of this feast on Sunday, September 16th at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. A reception will follow immediately at the Hennessy Hall. All are welcome!

The Islamic Faith- The Tuesday morning class on Islam will begin Sept. 18 at 9:15 a.m. in Mary’s Chapel. We’re a pretty casual group, so even if you can’t commit to every Tuesday, you’re most welcome. If there are 4 or 5 of you who cannot come during the day, but would be available for evening sessions, please call me or e-mail ssheral@saintroberts.org, and I’ll be happy to set up a weekly evening class.

AIDS LUNCH

AIDS LUNCH-September 12-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 September 12th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items are ok!

Thanks to everyone who contributes!

1958◄▬►2008
"JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS"
September 21st, 22nd and 23rd

Bring your friends and family to enjoy the festival entertainment all weekend long. Rides and games for the kids, an ice cream social on Friday night, delicious food, including a sit down dinner on Saturday night in Hennessy Hall, raffle and bingo on Sunday afternoon.

It all begins on Friday at 6p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday from 12 noon-11pm and Sunday from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

HIGH ROLLER RAFFLE
Sept. 23rd
Only 200 tickets to be sold.
Call Steve Belluomini. Get your ticket today!

EARLY BIRD RAFFLE
Sept. 9th
Get your tickets in NOW!!

BOTTLE SUNDAY IS BACK!
September 9th and 16th

Bring any unopened bottles of Wine or Liquor to the vestibule of the church as a donation for the Liquor and Wine & Cheese booths. DO NOT DROP OFF AT SCHOOL OR RECTORY.

BBQ AND FOOD BOOTH

BBQ and Food Booth needs your help. Please call the Downs Family at (650) 588-1927 or email them at: noniepapadowns@aol.com. Time is getting closer and your help is urgently needed.

BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED

BOOK DONATIONS WANTED St. Robert’s will be collecting books, videos (VHS or DVD ) and age appropriate video games. These items will be sold at our first ever Book Booth during the Parish Festival. All donated items should be in good condition. Movies should be in good playing condition and rated G or PG. Please no unlicensed copies. Computer games should be age appropriate (no M or AO ratings). Donations can be dropped off in the Church vestibule, only. DO NOT DROP OFF AT SCHOOL OR RECTORY! If you have questions or to make arrangements to drop off a donation please call Michael Salazar.

FESTIVAL AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS

Festival and 50th Anniversary T-shirts will be on sale after ALL SUNDAY MASSES until the festival begins.

FESTIVAL SPONSORS

St. Robert's Church
1380 Crystal Springs Road
San Bruno, CA 94066-4794
Phone: 650.589-2800 Fax: 650.589.9628

Become a Festival Sponsor at this year's "Journey Through the Years" Festival on September 21-23, 2007. Promote your business and any new product or service by becoming a Game Booth and Lounge Sponsor. Here are your options:

1) Game Booth or Lounge Sponsorship:

a) Platinum $325 - Tax deductible gift, your business name displayed within our Lounge and Game Booths on a 2 x 6 sign provided by St. Robert's Church

b) Gold $200 - Tax deductible gift, your business name will be displayed in our Lounge and Game Booths

c) Silver $100 - Tax deductible gift, your business name will be displayed in our game booths

2) Donate Merchandise or Service

a) Item will be used as a raffle or door prize throughout our Festival Weekend. Your business name will be displayed at our Fri. Night Ice Cream Social, Sat. Night Dinner and at the Raffle Sale Ticket Booth

3) Make a Monetary Donation - All donations are tax deductible

Complete the bottom portion and return to the Rectory A.S.A.P.

Yes, I/we want to help!!!! Here is my/our donation of:

___$100      ___$200     __$325        _____Other $___      ___Product/Service
       Silver            Gold          Platinum

Name:_________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________

___My check is enclosed (please make checks payable to St. Robert's Church)

___My employer will match my gift (please enclose your employers matching gift form)

Employer:____________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________

Your business name and key contact information will be displayed and announced throughout the festival weekend.

Gifts are tax deductible!!
Your donation is greatly appreciated - Tax ID# 94-1437729

SUNDAY COLLECTION

ANNUAL APPEAL

As of 8-29-2007 350 parishioners have donated $83,537.80

    
SIGN UP FOR E-CONTRIBUTIONS

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.

SCRIP

Now through September 4th—Register your Safeway Cards at www.escrip.com and St. Robert’s will get 10% of your purchase price. If you are not registered, send your Safeway receipts to St. Robert’s school or church when shopping between 9/10—10/6! Thank you for your continued support.

49er Game on Monday Evening, September 10th

We were asked to increase our numbers for this game because there is also a Giants game that evening. Groups that increase numbers by Monday 9/3 will receive 12% instead of 7%.

2007 CENTERPLATE SIGN UP

     
49er Game on Monday Evening, September 10th

We were asked to increase our numbers for this game because there is also a Giants game that evening. Groups that increase numbers by Monday 9/3 will receive 12% instead of 7%.
     

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Mass

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass

Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Mass