St. Robert's Church Bulletin, March 28, 1999

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
MARCH 28, 1999
Passion (Palm) Sunday

Dear Parishioners,

Today begins Holy Week. I offer these daily reflections as a guide to all of us as we walk the Holy Week journey with Jesus. I hope that you find them helpful. I hope I do too.

Passion Sunday: As we read or listen to the Passion story let us ask ourselves what role best fits us in the drama of Jesus’ Passion? Would we be Jesus, or Pilate or Peter or Judas or someone else? Let us spend time in prayer with Jesus’ Passion as the story of our life.

Monday: "Here is my servant...he will bring Justice." Is 42: Today we will be grateful for the opportunity to proclaim Jesus’ message for the challenge to live what we proclaim.

Tuesday: "One of you is going to betray me". John 13:21. What enemies from within and without do we face today. Let us tell our story to God.

Wednesday: " My hour has come". Matt 26:18. Jesus wanted to be near his friends because he was lonely and in great distress needing the support of his disciples. He needed time with them so that they might understand the significance of what he was about to do. Let us take time to imagine that we are there with Jesus in the quiet of the night.

Holy Thursday: "As I have done you must do." John 13. This evening we gather at the table of the Lord to remember Jesus’ gift of himself to us in the Eucharist and Jesus example of loving service in foot washing. It is also an evening for unity in the body of Christ as we all gather at one Liturgy. Do we need to be reconciled with someone before celebrating our unity this evening.

Good Friday. "Who is it you are looking for?" "Jesus, they answered." John 18:4-5. Today we will find Jesus and experience wholeness by participating in the liturgy of Good Friday. Let us invite a friend or neighbor to accompany us to Good Friday services.

Holy Saturday: "In the beginning." Gen 1:1. These words open the vigil celebration. Tonight in our parish celebration of the Easter mysteries let us listen attentively to the story of salvation. We will rejoice, celebrate and welcome the newly baptised members of our parish and unite with them as we wait in love and hope to greet the risen Jesus.

Peace,
Sister Mary

THIS WEEK IN THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR

THE EASTER TRIDUUM
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER - Thu., 4/1
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION - Fri., 4/2
THE EASTER VIGIL - Sat., 4/3

MASS MUSINGS

Please read our bulletin insert today on the signs and symbols of the Easter Triduum. First among those signs is that of our own gathering. I hope you will come to celebrate and worship during the Three Days. They are to our spiritual life what the Festival is to the social life of the parish — not to be missed! - Pat Kelly

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Monday	6:30	Lee-Roy Provin †
	8:30	Veronica Schaukowitch †
Tuesday	6:30	Isabelle Cardinale †
	8:30	Feruccio Fanti †
Wednesday	6:30	George Birkholm †
	8:30	Charles Agius †
Saturday	8:00PM	People of St. Robert's
Sunday	7:30	People of St. Robert's
	9:00	People of St. Robert's
	10:30	People of St. Robert's
	12:00	People of St. Robert's
NO 5:30 P.M. MASS EASTER SUNDAY

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Chrism Mass (March 30)
5:30 p.m.Tuesday, at the Cathedral

Holy Thursday (April 1)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:00 p.m.

Good Friday (April 2)
Silent Prayer Walk, 6:30a.m., (weather permitting, meet in the lot off Crystal Springs Road)
Devotions, 12:00 p.m. Celebration of the Passion, 1:30-3 p.m.
Children’s Liturgy , 1:15-3 p.m., in the Hall.
Teen CLub Passion Play, 7:30 p.m., Church

Parish Office Closed at 12:00 Noon

Holy Saturday (April 3) No 4:30 p.m. Mass
Easter Vigil, 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday (April 4)
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & Noon. No 5:30 p.m. Mass

We pray for the ill Blake Interdonato, Tony Coogan, Koret Koelman, Terry McLeod, Adela Florez, Ana Cosgaya, Peter Capodonicco, Rosemary McHale, Arthur Candia, Sandra Dill, Jane Lambert, Enese Parenti, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Muriel Krause, Sister Cabrini, Brittany Boisson, Colleen Bendick Daniel, Vince Valdes, Robert Creely, Don Vickery, Jeanne McHugh, Catherine Cook, and Father Ring.
We pray for the repose of the souls of: Dr. Martin Joseph Curley & Robert Dentoni.

As a Parish Community, We Pray

That the Elect on their way to Easter Baptism and the Candidates for full communion may be deeply blessed in this week of fasting and prayer.

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE

We are all sinners, imperfect people in an imperfect world. Sin keeps us from knowing, loving and serving our God and affects our relationship with those we love. We say to our Father:

Though so often I have rejected You, You have never turned from me. "Come back to Me with all your heart" has been Your constant plea...Now, at last, I return to Your arms open wide. In Your Sacrament of Forgiveness, my sins to You I confide..."Father, forgive me", sorrowfully I pray. "Your sins are forgotten; Jesus washed them away!"

Come, experience the joy of forgiveness at our Communcal Penance Service (Confession) on Monday, March 29th, at 7:30PM.

JUST A REMINDER

Next weekend, Easter Sunday, daylight-saving time begins. Set your clocks forward one hour before bedtime on Saturday night.

GOOD FRIDAY INFORMATION

Good Friday Walk, April 2nd

Join the community of the 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. Robert’s 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.

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 the rectory at 589-2800 leave your name, your child’s name and age, and your home phone number.

THANK YOU!

The Presentation Sisters wish to thank, very sincerely, all who organized and attended the St. Patrick’s Benefit Dinner Dance. May you be blessed for your generosity.

YOUTH NEWS

We welcome you to the annual presentation of the Passion Play performed by members of Bob’s Club and Teen Club. The first performance will be on Thursday, April 1st, at 10:00 a.m. in the Church. The main performance will be on Good Friday, April 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. Come join the celebration with the youth.

SOCIABLES

The Sociables Dinner for the month has been changed to a luncheon at Cucina Cucina in San Mateo on April 18th at 12 Noon. For more information call Maria Bernardo.

MEMORIAL EASTER LILIES

Easter Lilies will decorate the church during the Easter Season. If you would care to make a donation of $10 (please make check out to St. Roberts, Lily 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 TOMORROW, March 29th. A memorial list will be published in the bulletin.

ATTENTION ALL MEM

The Men’s Club will hold it’s dinner/meeting on Monday April 5th. All men of the parish are invited to our monthly dinner meetings. The Men’s Club is a great place to meet new people and to get involved with our parish. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at approximately 7:30 p.m. We really need to know if you are coming to the dinner. Please make your reservations by April 1st. This will allow enough time for John to shop for the dinner. Prices will be $10 for reservations made by April 1st. After April 1st the price will be $13. So please call Dan Uroz for your early reservation.

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN
"SIGNS OF THE TIMES"
This Year's Fashion Show Tickets Make a Great Gift

What’s a great gift you can buy for your spouse, mother, mother-in-law, daughter, sister, secretary, co-worker, neighbor, special friend, or yourself for Easter? "Signs of the Times" fashion show and luncheon tickets! Come and join us on April 17th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City. No host cocktails begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Tickets are $37 for adults and $32 for seniors and children under 12. This is the last fashion show of the 1900’s, 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. Reserve your tickets now before Easter vacation begins! Call the rectory at 589-2800 for reservations.

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MONDAY, MARCH 29th
Grown-Ups, 7-10PM...Library
Penance Service, 7:30PM.....Church

TUESDAY, MARCH 30th
Legion of Mary, 6:30-8:00 PM.....Library

THURSDAY, APRIL 1st
HOLY THURSDAY

FRIDAY, APRIL 2nd
GOOD FRIDAY

SATURDAY, APRIL 3rd
HOLY STURDAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 4th
EASTER