St. Robert's Church Bulletin, April 2, 2000

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
April 2, 2000
Fourth Sunday of Lent

Dear Parishioners,

Scrutinies Celebrated???

Last Saturday at the 4:30 Mass, this Sunday at the Noon Mass, and next Sunday at the 5:30 Mass, we will be celebrating the Scrutinies. The reason for the varied Mass schedule is so that more parishioners may have the opportunity to meet our elect.

Scrutinies are special rites of preparation for those adults preparing for their Easter Sacraments. These adults, called elect, are expected to self-search and repent for whatever is weak, defective, or sinful in their hearts. Through prayer and self-sacrifice they are expected to bring out and strengthen all that is upright, strong and good.

Celebration of the Scrutinies is meant to be a community event and a reminder to all of us that even though we may have already received our sacraments, we too are expected to self-search and repent during this Lenten Season. Our elect include:

Brian Barba, Chris Barnes, Emi Caruso, John Compton,
Harold Goff, Joy Goodwin, Louis Loh, Nancy Marty,
Sylvina Olvera, Gina Pasquinelli, Jacqui Quilici, Judi & Rick Rolfes,
Lisa Romero, Dave Slotnick, Cheri Sekulich and Gus Sinks.

Please continue to pray with and for our elect as we all journey together through Lent toward Easter.

Deacon Duffey

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

for all your prayers and support for Richard these last 2 weeks. God Bless you all!

Lilo & Family

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. Robert’s, Lilies Fund) towards their purchase in memory of a loved one, please fill out the form below and return it to the Parish Office by April 17th. A memorial/honor list will be published in the bulletin.

My gift is in memory of:

My gift is in honor of:

Given by:

Monday	6:30	Maria L. Samish †
	8:30	Ferruccio Fanti †
Tuesday	6:30	Manuel Silva †
	8:30	Marion Rodriguez †
Wednesday	6:30	Inez Silva †
	8:30	Dorothy Turner †
Thursday	6:30	Robert Silva †
	8:30	Amelia Bartolozzi †
Friday	6:30	Carie Fortener †
	8:30	Antonio Bascaran †
Saturday	8:30	Paul & Rosina Vella †
	4:30	Joseph Busuttil †
Sunday	7:30	Emilio & Mocelin Families †
	9:00	Bill Wilson †
	10:30	Ann & Frank Cericola †
	12:00	Brook Lynn Jeppesen †
	5:30	People of St. Robert's

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY,
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
(Optional Year A readings for use with the RCIA)
Ezekiel 37:12-14; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45

IN THE HOUSE OF GOD
"The Eucharistic Prayer"

At our family celebrations, we tell stories and remember events from our past to help us to know who we are as a family and from where we’ve come. In the eucharistic prayer, we tell a story about Jesus and his disciples sharing a last meal before his passion and death. When we now hear, "Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you," and "Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant," the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, once crucified and now risen, is present to us here and now in the remembering and sharing of a sacred meal. Give great thanks for this mystery. - P. K.

*We welcome into the family of god: Jenna Joyce, Mark Bickle, Katherine Loughran, Briana Cabrera, Jacob & Emma Steenvoorde & Brandon Tate, who were baptized in Christ.

*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, Randall Guerro, Denise Hawald, Cyndy Smerdel, Theresa Cook, Marina Buhain, Father Ring, Perry Gonis, Richard Quintana & Rita Gomez.

As a Parish Community, We Pray
For sight for the blind, hearing for the deaf and recovery for the injured.

Our sincere sympathy to the families of
Charles J. Zelnik, Sr. and Lido Stereli
who recently passed away.

AMERICAN BISHOP'S OVERSEAS APPEAL - NEXT SUNDAY

The 2nd collection next weekend-The American Bishops’ Overseas Appeal—helps fund the work of Catholic Relief Services, the Holy Father’s Relief Fund and the U.S. Bishop’s Migration and Refugee Services and international peace and justice programs. Your gift will help give hope to numerous people in despair and in need around the world and help welcome newcomers to our shores. Please be generous.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND LENTEN SUPPERS

Each Friday during Lent, you are invited to join our Parish Family and participate in the three Lenten disciplines: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving. We PRAY together in the Church at 6PM. Then we FAST, in Hennessy Hall, as we share a light meal. Our ALMSGIVING is to put in the basket for the hungry the amount we would have spent for this Friday dinner. St. Vincent de Paul will use our gift to feed our hungry sisters and brothers. This is a great way to get to know members of our Parish Family.

PRAYER - FASTING - ALMSGIVING

Let us come together for:
"Prayer"—Stations of the Cross .
"Fasting and Abstinence"—-a light meal following Stations;
"Almsgiving"—-a donation to St. Vincent de Paul Society

LENTEN ANOINTING MASS

At the Noon Mass on Sunday, April 9th, the Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated. All who are seriously ill in body, mind or spirit & all who are experiencing the affects of the aging process are invited to come before the priest as he lays hands on them. The congregation will pray silently for their recovery, as the priest anoints each with oil. The grace from this Sacrament brings us faith, trust and hope.

COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE

We find forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we hear the Word of God as He speaks to us of His forgiveness. The only requirement is sorrow for our sins. We admit our failings to the priest. Then, we receive, through him, the Father’s pardon and peace. Please come to this service on Wednesday, April 19th at 7:30 PM.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK
Saint Robert's Church
Wednesday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m.

You are invited to a spectacular and dramatic presentation of scripture, light, and movement when Michael Reardon and Patrick Lane bring THE GOSPEL OF MARK to our community. This is a profoundly moving and totally captivating work of faith, making the Scripture come alive in a new way.

Michael and Patrick have traveled around the world with this powerful ministry of proclamation.

GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN'S LITURGY

The Children’s Liturgy Team will again be holding a Good Friday Liturgy for the children ages four and above. Kindly preregister your child by calling 589-2800 and leaving your name, child’s name and age, and your home phone number. Doors open at 1:15 PM and children should be picked up immediately after church services end at 3:00 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY WALK - April 21st

Join the members of 6:30 a.m. daily Mass on their 7th annual silent-prayer and slow-paced walk up to the top of Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno. Meet at 6:30 a.m. sharp in the parking lot of St. Robert’s (near Crystal Springs Road). Wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes. All ages are welcome. Last year our youngest walker was 5 years old and the eldest, 87. Our approximate time of return to the St. Robert’s parking lot is 8:15 a.m. Hope you can join us for this beautiful prayer walk with your friends and relatives.

MEN’S CLUB....On April 3rd we will have our Men’s Club dinner/meeting. Please come join us. Make your reservations by calling Dan Uroz. The price is $13.00.

ST ROBERT’S-FASHION SHOW AND DINNER DANCE....Pack your bags and climb aboard "The Love Boat" on Saturday evening, April 8th, 2000, when St. Robert’s Women’s Guild sets sail for an elegant evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City. Join us for dinner, dancing, fashions, entertainment, raffle prizes and a special drawing to win a cruise! Special round trip senior’s shuttle leaving from St. Robert’s. For more information call 589-2800.

MONDAY, APRIL 3RD
6:30-11PM, Men’s Club.....Hall
7:30-9PM, Passion Play Rehearsal.....Church

TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH
6:30-8PM, Legion of Mary.....Library
6:45-8PM, Religious Education .....Hall

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH
7:30-9PM, Passion Play Rehearsal.....Church

THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH
7-9PM, RCIA.....Chapel
7-9PM, Bob’s Club.....Hall
7-9PM, Parish Planning Commttee.....Library

FRIDAY, APRIL 7TH
6:00 PM, Stations.....Church
6:30-7PM, Lenten Supper.....Hall
7-9PM, Passion Play Rehearsal.....Church

SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH
Women’s Guild Fashion Show

SUNDAY, April 9TH
10-11:30AM, Fil/AM Choir.....Hall
12 Noon, Healing Mass.....Church
12-5PM, Passion Play Rehearsal.....Hall
3-4:30PM, Passion Play Rehearsal.....Church