St. Robert's Catholic Church |
1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 |
Tel: (650) 589-2800 |
PARISH BULLETIN |
Dear Parishioners: Lent is a time of reconciliation and reflection, and for strengthening our relationship with God. The best way to strengthen any relationship is through communication, and prayer is our way of communicating with God. In many ways, prayer is like the air we breathe. We can try to explain it, but to truly grasp how vital it is to us, we have to experience it. We pray for many reasons: to praise God, to petition, to give thanks, or to ask for forgiveness, counsel, and guidance. We also pray in different ways: privately, as a community at Mass, or in song. The essential component is that we are opening our hearts to God and, no matter what form of prayer we use, or for what reason, God always listens. St. Therese of Lisieux wrote that prayer is a "surge of the heart. It is a simple look turned toward heaven; it is a cry of recognition and love." As we continue our Lenten journey, let us remember the words of St. Therese and make prayer an important part of our lives. For prayer is our relationship with God. It is our reponse of faith and love to Gods love and, like the air we breathe, it is a vital part of life. Heavenly Father, help us to know that Sincerely, |
THIS WEEK IN THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR |
SOLEMNITY OF ST. PATRICK,
BISHOP, MISSIONARY, CO-PATRON OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO - Wed., 3/17 READINGS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT |
MASS MUSINGS |
The Liturgy of the Word - "We believe!" Last Sundays Gospel about Jesus meeting the woman at the well and todays Gospel about Jesus healing the man born blind are perfect examples of what we hope for in the Liturgy of the Word. When the woman, the Samaritans, and the man in the Gospel encounter Jesus, the Word, they believe in Him. The Samaritans say, "We have heard for ourselves, and we know that this really is the Savior of the world." The man born blind says, "I do believe, Lord." So it is for us. We encounter Jesus, the Word of God, in the proclamation of the Scriptures and in the homily. Then we respond by professing our faith, "We believe in one God . . ." - Pat Kelly |
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As a Parish Community, We Pray For those preparing for the Easter Sacraments. May they be truly born anew and follow the Light of Christ in word and in deed. |
STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND SOUP SUPPER |
On Friday, March 19th, the Feast of St. Joseph, Stations of the Cross will take place at 6 PM in the Church. A priest will be available for Confession during Stations. Following this time of prayer, a Lenten Soup Supper, hosted by the Parish Council and RCIA group, will be served in Hennessy Hall. Your donation of whatever amount you would have spent on your Friday evening meal will be used by our St. Vincent de Paul Society to help our sisters and brothers in need. All are invited. |
CHILDREN'S LITURGY |
The Childrens Liturgy team will again be having Good Friday Services in the parish hall for ages 4 and up from 1:15-3:00 p.m. Kindly preregister your child by calling 589-2800 and leave your name, your childs name and age, and your home phone number. |
GOOD
FRIDAY WALK |
Join the members of 6:30 a.m. Daily Mass on their 6th annual silent walk up to the top of Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno. Meet at 6:30 a.m. sharp in the St. Roberts church parking lot near Crystal Springs Road. All ages are welcome. Last year our youngest walker was 12 and the oldest 80. We will return back to the parking lot around 8:15 a.m. Hope you can join us for this beautiful walk. |
SIGN UP FOR RENEW 2000 |
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Please take a look at the flyer in the Bulletin |
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS We welcome into our Parish
Family We welcome you into St.Roberts 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. PLEASE NOTE!!! San Francisco Catholic is now being sent to all registered parishioners only. If you are not registered please pick up a registration form at the back of the Church and drop it off at the Rectory or the collection basket. |
ST.
PATRICK'S DAY DINNER DANCE |
$20 per person. Live music and corned beef dinner. Call Kevin Carey or Mike Salvato. |
MEMORIAL EASTER LILLIES |
Easter Lillies will decorate the church during the Easter Season. If you would care to make a donation of $10 (please make check our to St. Roberts, Lillie Fund) towards their purchase in memory of a loved one, please fill out the form in the bulletin and return it to the Parish Office by March 29th. A memorial list will be published in the bulletin. |
SOCIABLES |
The Sociables Dinner for the month of April will be held at Arriverderci Restaurant in Redwood City on April 18th at 5 p.m. More information to follow. |
WOMEN'S
GUILD" |
This years fashion show and luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 17th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City with a no host bar at 11 AM and lunch at 12 Noon. Tickets are $37 for adults and $32 for seniors and children under 12. Don't nwait; reserve your tickets now because quantities are limited! This is the last fashion show of the 1900s, so come take a stroll with us down memory lane and see fashions from the 20th century, as well as the hottest fashions of today! Call 589-2800 for more information. |
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17TH THURSDAY, MARCH 18TH FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH SUNDAY, MARCH 21ST |