On behalf of the Priests, the Deacon, the Sisters of the Presentation, and the staff of St. Robert’s, I wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy Christmas.

God has blessed our Parish for over forty years. The blessings have come in a very special way from the families and individuals who have worshipped here and have given of their time, talent and treasure to make this Parish very special. In a recent study of the Parish, the overall consensus was that we are a community that is welcoming, active and committed. After ten years as your Pastor, I totally agree.

The central focus of our Parish is the Liturgy of the Mass. I pray that every family will participate every Sunday in this remembrance of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. As a Parish, we live out the Mass by a commitment to Catholic education in our Parish school and our Religious Education program. Over 800 young people are learning how to be faithful to their Baptismal promises to love God and love neighbor. Mass is not complete unless we go forth and "do good". St. Robert’s is outstanding in its commitment to the needy of our world and our community. Let us pray that this commitment might continue.

St. Robert’s is truly a Catholic family. However, as with any living organism, we must grow and deepen our Faith. In the coming few months, we will face crucial decisions in regard to the present and future needs of our Parish. I ask all parishioners to please pray that we make the right decision in regard to our proposed building project. We also need to find more ways to reach out to teenagers, to young adults, and to add to our adult education programs.

This Christmas weekend I welcome all who are visiting our Parish for the first time and those from our community who join us on special Feast days. May the peace of Jesus be with you and your family. Please join us again.

An At-Home Prayer

Blessing of a Manger or Nativity Scene

The Sign of the Cross

Gospel Reading - Luke 2:1-8

Blessing:

As a Parish Community, We Pray...

For all women who have been called to be mothers. For those who await the birth of their child. May they be filled with the radiant faith and hope of Mary.

We Welcome the Newly Baptized: Andrianna DeSanto and Karl Flores.

We Congratulate the Newly Married: David Mendel & Jacqueline O’Dowd.

Archbishop William J. Levada and the Office of Marriage and Family Life invite all those married couples who will celebrate their 25th, 50th, or 50+ Wedding Anniversary during the year 2001 to a Solemn Mass in their honor Saturday, February 10, 2001 St. Mary’s Cathedral, 10:00a.m. A reception will follow the Mass.

Kindergarten Application:
Applications for St. Robert School Kindergarten for the 2001/2002 school year will be accepted in the School Office Monday Friday, January 8th through the 12th, between 9 AM - 3 PM. The screening fee for each applicant is $25.00. Please bring copies of your child’s birth and baptismal records, a recent family photograph and your child’s social security number. Screening dates will be assigned on completion of the application.

Requirements for School Registration:
Family must be registered and participating members of St. Robert’s Parish. This means that the family is involved in Parish life and the financial support of the Parish. Applications will be accepted for children who are 5 years of age by September 1, 2001. All acceptances will be based on student screenings and parent interviews.

Non-Discrimination Policy:
St. Robert School, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. St. Robert School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color and national and/or ethnic origin in adminstration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

   
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th
CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Vigil Masses.....4:30 pm, 8 pm and Midnight

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25th
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Masses....7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am and 12 Noon
NO 5:30 PM MASS on CHRISTMAS DAY

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26th
6:30 - 8 pm, Legion of Mary.....Library

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27th
7:30 - 9 pm, Bible Study.....Convent

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28th
7 - 9 pm, RCIA.....Chapel

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31st
10 - 11:30 am, Fil/Am Choir.....Hall
New Year’s Eve Party.....Hall