St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
MARCH 15, 1998
Third Sunday of Lent
    

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Dear Parishioners,

Congratulations to the fourth grade children of our Parish who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) for the first formal time last Saturday. Thank you to Sister Mary and the teachers who helped prepare the children for this great Sacrament of God’s love.

Our Season of Lent continues with daily Mass at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Make an effort to come one weekday a week or perhaps join us for the Stations of the Cross at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays

Our theme for Lent is the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Try to put the gift of courage (fortitude) into practice during this coming week.

This week’s Gift of the Holy Spirit: COURAGE

We come to the heart of lent. the word courage is derived from the Latin word corm "heart". Courage is the gift that enables us to face danger and overcome fear with confidence. In the Gospels, before performing a cure Jesus often says, "Take courage....Take heart....Be confident...."

Sometimes we are afraid in the face of danger or illness because we are depending on our own resources, our own strength. The Gift of Courage enables us to see where our real strength lies: God is our strength. "God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the Lord" (Isaiah 12:2). How much of our planning is based on our own strength and resources?

Idea: This week I will bring my difficulties before God in prayer.

Prayer: God of Courage, your strength enables us to over come any difficulty. May your Holy Spirit of Courage give us bold hearts to proclaim your love always.

Sincerely,
Fr. Ring
    

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK

On Sunday, March 22nd, at the noon Mass, St. Robert’s will celebrate the Sacrament of the Sick. All who are ill or experiencing the affects of aging are invited to receive this sacrament. From it we derive strength, peace and courage. We unite our suffering with the Passion of Jesus and prepare for our final journey to eternal life.
    

A NEW PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

Family photographs will be taken for the new 1998 edition of the St. Robert’s Church Parish Directory. Photo dates will be May 17, 18, 22, 23, & 24 and June 6 & 7. Please mark your calendars. More details to follow. If you would like to volunteer to work on the Directory, please call the Parish Office at 589-2800.
    

FATHER BONSOR RETURNING!

At 7:00 PM in Hennessy Hall on Tuesday, March 31st, Fr. Bonsor will be giving a talk to parents of students preparing to receive First Eucharist. We know that many of you would want to hear Fr.’s talk so we are extending an invitation to parishioners at large to attend Fr’s talk.
    

CHILDREN'S GOOD FRIDAY PROGRAM

Children’s Liturgy will again be offering a Good Friday program for chldren ages 4 and up in Hennessy Hall beginning at 1:15 PM until immediately after services are completed in church. Kindly pre-register your child by calling 589-2800 between the hours of 8 AM-3 PM and leave your child’s name, age, and your home phone number.
    

A CHANCE TO SERVE

The Parish Council advises Fr. ring in the long range planning for our Parish. If you would like to have an impact on the future direction of St. Robert’s, consider running for the Parish Council. Three seats will be available for the three-year term starting this fall and one seat for a two-year term. Elections are planned for the weekend of May 2-3. Applications are available in the vestibule of the church, from any Parish council member, or at the Parish Office. If you have any questions, please call Gary DeMartini.
    

LENT REGULATIONS

ABSTINENCE: Everyone fourteen years of age and older is bound to abstain from meat on ASH WEDNESDAY, the FRIDAYS of Lent and GOOD FRIDAY.

FAST: Everyone eighteen years of age and older but under the age of sixty is also bound to fast on ASH WEDNESDAY and GOOD FRIDAY.

On these two days, the law of fast allows only 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 abstinece, 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.
   

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Monday 6:30 Intention: Open
8:30 Daniel Leyza †
Tuesday 6:30 Intention: Open
8:30 Marie Tonegato †
Wednesday 6:30 Intention: Open
8:30 Vittoria Fanti †
Thursday 6:30 Intention: Open
8:30 Paula Corona †
Friday 6:30 John Bates †
8:30 Ida Barbieri †
Saturday 8:30 Patricia Healy
4:30 Gemma Ferrario †
Sunday 7:30 Anastacia & Panfilo Mahayag †
9:00 Daniel Leyza †
10:30 Bill & Emmy Michelini
12:00 Thomas Daly †
5:30 Anne Robinson †
    

AS A PARISH COMMUNITY

We welcome into the family of God, Jeffrey James Lakers who was baptized in Christ.

We pray for the ill: Tony Coogan, Vic Schaukowitch, Koret Koelman, Terry McLeod, Helen Miller, Adela Florez, Ana Cosgaya, Peter Capodonicco, Rosemary McHale, Arthur Candia, Margarita Velez, Terri Imboden, and Sandra Dill.

We pray for the repose of the souls of Giacomo Pesce, father of Joe Pesce and Marion Mahoney and offer our sympathy to their families.

We pray: God of Courage, Your strength enables us to overcome any difficulty. May Your Holy Spirit of Courage give us bold hearts to proclaim Your love always.
    

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND SOUP SUPPERS

Each Friday during Lent, you are invited to join our St. Robert’s family and participate in the three Lenten disciplines: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. Let us PRAY together, in the Church, at 5:30 PM, Stations of the Cross. Then we will FAST, in Hennessy Hall, as we share a light meal. Our ALMSGIVING is to put in our basket for the hungry the amount we would have spent for this Friday dinner. St. Vincent de Paul will use this to feed our hungry sisters and brothers. This is a great way to get to know members of our Parish family. Our hosts for the soup supper this week are the FilAm Group and the Legion of Mary.
    

EVENING RETREAT AT ST. ROBERT'S FOR PARENTS OF GAY AND LESBIAN CHILDREN

Rev. Steve Meriwether from the Office of the Tribunal and Carmen Neafsey from the Family Life Office will offer an evening of prayer and reflection on the U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral, Always our Children on Thursday evening, March 19. This evening is for parents who would like a safe place to begin to reflect on their role as parents of gay and lesbian children. The evening will be an opportunity for pastoral help, spiritual guidance and prayer. We will begin at 7:30 PM and end at 9:30 PM in Mary’s Chapel in the church. If you would like more information about the evening, please call: (415) 565-3688.
    

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MONDAY, MARCH 16
Scouts...1:30 PM, Hall
8th Grade Fashion Show Practice...7:30 PM, Hall
Youth Passion Play Practice...7:00 PM, Church

TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Legion of Mary...6:30 PM, Library
Fashion Show Practice...7:00 PM, Hall

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
Cheerleading...3:15 PM, Hall
Teen Club...7:00 PM, Hall

THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Cheerleading...3:15 PM, Hall
R.C.I.A....7:00 PM, Convent Chapel
Fashion Show Practice...7:00, Hall
Parish Council...7:00 PM, Library
Parent’s Retreat...7:00 PM, Mary’s Chapel
Youth Pasion Play Practice...7:00 PM, Church
Bob’s Club Night of Reflection...7:30 PM, Kindergarten Classroom

FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Children’s Choir Practice...2:50, Church
Stations of the Cross...5:30 PM, Church
Soup Supper...6:00 PM, Hall
Fashion Show Practice...8:00 PM, Hall

SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Teen Club Cookie Bake...10:00 AM, Hall
Fashion Show...11:00 AM, Airport Hilton

SUNDAY, MARCH 22
Health Faire...8:00 AM, Hall
Teen Club Cookie Sales...after all Masses
    

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We welcome you into St. Robert’s Family and ask that you complete a registration form (found in the vestibule of the church). Drop it either in the collection basket, in the mail, or at the Parish office. We will mail a New Parishioner Packet with information about the Parish, its organizations and groups.

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