Next week we will begin the collection for the Annual Appeal of the Archbishop. It enables the Archbishop to provide ministries, programs and services that benefit every parish.

This year, the AAA 2000 assessment is $4.6 million. However, nearly $6 million will be allocated for ministries and services that benefit Catholics in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin. Over half these funds will be provided by the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. The remainder of the budget is funded from bequests, rents investment, and special gifts. Ministers, programs and services provided by the Archdiocese include:

Every parish and mission is assessed a share of the total $4.6 million goal. The Archbishop’s Stewardship council, based upon the parish assessment formula approved by the Council of Priests and individual circumstances, determines these assessments. Pastors are advised of their parish's assessment in a letter from the archbishop. It is the responsiblity of the parish to remit the entire assessment by December 31, 2000. Our assessment for 2000 is $79,000.00.

JUBILEE BLESSINGS THIS WEEK TO:
THE SICK, THEIR CARETAKERS, AND ALL HEALTH-CARE WORKERS

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45

IN THE HOUSE OF GOD
"Congratulations!"

Last week I received a phone call from Rev. Steven Brown, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene here in San Bruno. He called to say how pleased he was to have received the big card from St. Robert’s that we had all signed two weeks ago at the beginning of Christian Unity Week. We had a very warm conversation, and I want to extend his gratitude and prayers to all of you. Congratulations to the parish for signing all those cards. It was a great act of love! Special thanks to MaryAnn Saisi and Mark, Hilda, Paul, and Eric Barradas for preparing and delivering the cards. The work and prayer for Christian unity is all a part of what we call it "the ecumenical movement." Ecumenism will be a big part of our RENEW 2000 faith-sharing discussions beginning the week of March 5th. Sign-up today! - Pat Kelly

*We pray for the ill: Tony Coogan, Koret Koelman, Terry McLeod, Adela Florez, Ana Cosgaya, Peter Capodonicco, Rosemary McHale, Arthur Candia, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Muriel Krause, Sister Cabrini, Don Vickery, Jeanne McHugh, Catherine Cook, Ann Burns, Imelda Daly, Margarita Velez, Marky, Marlyn Arancibia, Marcia Bourne, Sandra Dill, Millie Blazina, Randall Guerro, Denise Hawald & Cyndy Smerdel.

*We pray for the repose of the souls of: Joseph Bonetti and Bob, Ileana & Emily Ost.

Wisdom to live by:

I’ve learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I’ve learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I’ve learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I’ve learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I’ve learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I’ve learned that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

I’ve learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I’ve learned that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

I’ve learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

I’ve learned that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I’ve learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I’ve learned that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.

I’ve learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don’t even know you .

I’ve learned that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I’ve learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I’ve learned that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

Mens Club Dinner/Meeting.....Tomorrow night, Feb. 7th we will have our Men’s Club dinner/meeting. Please come join us. Make your reservations by calling Dan Uroz and reserve your spot! Dinner is $13.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
6:30-10PM, Men’s Club..... Hall

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
6:30-8PM, Legion of Mary.....Library
6:45-8PM, Religious Education .....Hall

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
9:15AM, Aid’s Lunch.....Children’s Chapel
9-9:30AM, Grief Group.....Chapel
6-9PM, Renew.....Hall

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
7-9PM, RCIA.....Chapel
7:30-9PM, Fil/Am.....Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
6:30PM, In-Betweener’s Crab Dinner.....Hall