St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
MARCH 29, 1998
Fifth Sunday of Lent
    

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Dear Parishioners,

The Fashion Show, sponsored by the Women’s Guild, was a hugh success with well over 400 people attending. Thank you to the Committee that worked so hard to make it a great time for all. It was so good to see parents and children from the school and from the Religious Education Program all working together for the welfare of the Parish. Sometimes people forget that the Women’s Guild and Men’s Club are Parish organizatins and are open to all parishioners. Thank you to all.

A long standing tradition in the Catholic Church is to pray for people (living or deceased) at Mass. Since a priest can accept only one stipended intention for a Mass, there have been times when it was difficult to schedule a Mass for a special intention. This is no longer so. There are many Masses in the coming weeks that have no stipended intention. The recommended stipend set by the Archbishop is ten dollars but one should give only what they can. There are Mass cards for living or deceased available from the Parish secretary.

As we enter the fifth week of Lent, we meditate upon another gift of the Holy Spirit - the gift of REVERENCE (piety).

Reverence is a versatile gift; it serves many different functions. For example, we expect children to reverence and respect their parents. Reverence does not mean that the child must always be solemn and silent; there are times for children to laugh and shout. But reverence demands that the child remember who is who—who is the child and who is the parent. When this perspective is forgotten and the child becomes demanding, insisting on its own way, reverence is lost.

As Lent comes to a close, our journey through this holy season brings us to Jesus’ death on the cross. Reverence places us at the foot of that cross, looking up to the face of Jesus. This perspective lets us see our relationship to God: the saved and the Savior. The Gift of Reverence enables us to act in the light of this reality and to show our gratitude by our piety and devotion. It is the Holy Spirit who enables us to pray, "Our Father...." We are God’s children.

Idea: This week I will be aware of the crucifix at Mass and worship before a crucifix in private.

Prayer: God of Reverence, you are always in loving relationship with your creation. May your Holy Spirit of Reverence place us confidently in your loving embrace.

Sincerely,
Fr. Ring
    

WELCOME, DEACON BRIAN COSTELLO

Brian was asked to write a brief introduction of himself to the Parish which was to go into the Easter edition of Across the Parish newsletter. However, we’ve decided to put it into the bulletin:

"My name is Brian Costello. I was born and raised in San Francisco and was a member of the Sacred Heart Community for 15 years. During 10 of those 15 years, I taught in 3 different Catholic High Schools in the Los Angeles area. In 1989 I was ordained a deacon at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. I am presently a third year theology student studying at St. Patrick’s Seminary for the Archdiocese. I am looking forward to working at St. Robert’s for the next couple of years. Thank you for having me!
    

GOOD FRIDAY WALK - APRIL 10, 1998

Join the members of 6:30 AM daily Mass on their 5th annual silent walk up to the top of Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno. Meet at 6:30 AM sharp in the south paring lot of St. Robert’s Wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes. All ages are welcome. Last year our youngest walker was 12 years old and the oldest, 85. Our approximate time of return to the parking lot is 8:15 AM. Hope you can join us for this beautiful walk.
    

CHILDREN'S GOOD FRIDAY PROGRAM

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.
    

ARCHBISHOP'S ANNUAL APPEAL

If you have misplaced or never received an envelope for the AAA, you can pick up another in the vestibule of the church and either drop it in the collection basket, drop it through the mail slot in the door of the Parish office or mail it to the office.
   

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Monday 6:30 Intention Open
8:30 Susan Galvin †
Tuesday 6:30 George Birkholm †
8:30 Charles Agius †
Wednesday 6:30 Intention: Open
8:30 Carlo Barbieri †
Thursday 6:30 Intention: Open
8:30 Diane Pasquet †
Friday 6:30 Intention: Open
8:30 Frank Fanti †
Saturday 8:30 Andrew Bacigalupi †
4:30 Nancy Olcese †
Sunday 7:30 Diane Martinez †
9:00 Marie Tonegato †
10:30 Spadaro-Aliotti Families †
12:00 John Gallegos †
5:30 People of St. Robert's
    

AS A PARISH COMMUNITY

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

We pray for the repose of the souls of Rita Vidulich, Armida Moniri, mother of Adrianna Klingensmith, Mercedes Preusse, mother of Walt Preusse, Ronald Landrum, and Ann McKenna, mother of Rosemary O’Kane and offer our sympathy to their families.

We pray that the Holy Spirit of Reverence will help us remain forcused on Christ as we run toward Him, Who is our prize.
    

FR. BONSOR TO SPEAK TO PARENTS

A reminder: Fr. Bonsor will be at Hennessy Hall Tuesday, March 31st at 7 PM to talk to the parents of children preparing to receive First Communion. All parisioners are invited to attend.
    

EASTER LILLIES FOR THE CHURCH

As at Christmas, we will put out special offering envelopes at Easter time so that you might contribute to the purchase of the lillies to decorate the church while at the same time make a memorial to a loved one. On Easter there will be a list in the bulletin of the donors and those people to whom a memorial has been made.
    

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND SOUP SUPPERS

Just a reminder...Stations of the Cross are celebrated at 5:30 PM each Friday (except on Good Friday) in the Church. Our sacrificial Lenten Soup supper (a light, but delicious meal) follows at 6:00 PM in Hennessy Hall. All are invited to pray together and break bread together. Hosting this weeks Soup Supper are RCIA, Parish Council, and Men’s Club.
    

YOUTH MINISTRY TEEN CORNER

Just recently thirty youths from Bob’s Club and the Teen Club went to USF Campus to see a production of West Side Story.

A collaboration of Bob’s Club and the Teen Club are rehearsing for our third annual Easter Passion Play, to be performed at 7:30 PM on Good Friday in the church. We thank you and ask for your continued support.
    

A BEGINNING EXPERIENCE

The Beginning Experience is a weekend program designed to help widowed, divorced and separated persons and those who have suffered a significant loss of a loved one to make a new beginning in life. It is designed to be a time of closure on the past and a new beginning in the present. The weekend is for persons who no longer want to be burdened with loneliness, bitterness, grief and guilt, but who wish to see themselves as loveable and acceptable. Call Carol Fanucchi.
    

COMING SOON..."THE IN-BETWEENERS"

Now that your children can take care of themselves and your grandchildren don’t take all of your time—"Get a Life" and join our new Parish club—The In-Betweeners. More details to follow.
    

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIORS!

Mark your calendars now for the Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner at Hennessy Hall on May 16. Watch the bulletin for more information.
    

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MONDAY, MARCH 30
Grownups...7:00 PM, Library

TUESDAY, MARCH 31
Legion of Mary...6:30 PM, Library
First Eucharist Parent Meeting...7:00 PM, Hall

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Choir Practice...7:30 PM, Church

THURSDAY, APRIL 2
R.C.I.A....7:00 PM, Convent Chapel
Bob’s Club...7:00 PM, Hall
Life & Growth...7:00 PM, Library

FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Children’s Choir Practice...2:50, Church
Stations of the Cross...5:30 PM, Church
Soup Supper...6:00 PM, Hall

SUNDAY, APRIL 5
FilAm Choir Practice...10:00 AM, Hall
Confirmation, Phase II (10th gr.)...3:45 PM, Hall
    

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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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