St. Robert's Catholic Church |
1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 |
Tel: (650) 589-2800 |
PARISH BULLETIN |
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| Dear friends, This Sunday—this Lord’s Day—finds us in the middle of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25). I offer you this meditation from Pope John Paul II’s letter on ecumenism "That All May Be One":
Later in his letter he writes,
There’s no denying that there is much to be done in building relationships and unity with other Christian churches and communities. But let us never give up prayer. There is immeasurable power in that alone. - Pat Kelly |
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away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile." The RCIA group and team leaders are experiencing a retreat together this weekend at Mercy Center. We ask you, our St. Robert’s community, for prayers as our candidates and catechumens deepen their relationship with our Lord in preparation to receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. Consider "retreating" for a moment or two yourself this weekend. A deep breath, a moment of silence, a look at the sky, a quiet walk. All opportunities to listen to God and feel His warmth. We thank you for your continued prayers. Prayers, notes of encouragement and/or words of welcoming can be sent to the parish office, attention RCIA (Lisa, Monica, Tina, Heidi, Elena and Maryann.) We would enjoy receiving them! St. Robert’s RCIA Team |
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READINGS for NEXT SUNDAY As a Parish Community, We Pray..... For the Body of Christ...All Christians...That the Holy Spirit will heal factions that divide us and make us one. We Welcome the Newly Baptized: Paige Smith & Lucas Aragon We Pray for the Ill : Marilyn Arancibia, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Marcia Bourne, Ann Burns, Sister Cabrini, Arthur Candia, Ana Cosgaya, Imelda Daly, William & Sandra Dill, Adela Florez, Elsie Grech, Randall Guerro, Denise Hawald, Koret Koelman, Muriel Krause, Josephine Lavoie, Marky, Rosemary McHale, Jeanne McHugh, Terry McLeod, Richard Quintana, Mary Shick, Cyndy Smerdel, Kari Stellino, Don Vickery, Sharon Aiello, Catherine Okulove, Nan Connolly, Joanne Johnson, Josie Clarke, Rich Crispi, Sister Nancy Reynolds & Bernie Voight. |
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"Sacred Silence" Last week, I encouraged all of us to take a little "time out" to rest, to discern the movement of the Spirit of God in our lives and community, and to listen for the voice speaking in the depths of our hearts—that voice which is God’s. To do "heart work" like this we all need to enter into some silence. It’s essential. It can also be very difficult and uncomfortable. In silence we hear all of the stuff we usually drown out with the radio, TV, or talking. In liturgy, at Mass, there are designated times for sacred silence: when the priest says, "Let us pray;" before and after each reading; after the homily; and after holy Communion. It is sacred silence, not awkward silence nor unexpected silence. It is quiet which we deliberately intend, set aside, and dedicate to God. - Pat Kelly |
INFORMATION EVENING FOR THE PERMANENT DIACONATE |
The Office of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate is sponsoring an Informational Evening for men considering the possibility of serving the Church as Permanent Deacons. If you have ever considered the possibility of a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate, you and your wife are invited to attend this meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 7:30 to 9:00pm, in the lower level of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Questions may be directed to the Formation Office at St. Patrick’s Seminary, 320 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3563 phone (650) 323-1703. |
Archbishop William J. Levada RSVP to our parish office at 589-2800 by January 31 so that we can give the Cathedral your information and let them know how many of your family members will be in attendance. |
2000 YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The 2000 year-end statement will be mailed upon All requests must be in by January 31st. NAME__________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________ ENVELOPE NUMBER_____________________ |
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RALLY FOR LIFE |
Wed. Jan. 24th a RALLY FOR LIFE in rememberance of the 28th anniversary of Roe v. Wade (which legalized abortion) will be held at the State Capitol, Sacramento. Prayer breakfast, 8:00 a.m.; Mass, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 10:30 a.m.; Rally on West steps of Capitol, Noon; General Session of CA Pro-Life Council, 1:30 p.m. For car-pooling information call: (650)345-9076. |
VELLA-DANKWERTH CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP |
The Maltese Cross Foundation is proud to announce its fifth annual Scholarship for students of Maltese descent in the San Francisco Bay Area. High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply. Completed applications are due by March 20th. For more info, contact Janel Dankwerth-Plack (650-952-7280) or Jennifer Dankwerth (650-261-9884). |
Available to Parishioners are St. Vincent de Paul Memorial Sympathy Cards that include a picture of St. Vincent holding a child. They are available from our Secretary, Sandy Mangold, or from our Rectory Office on Crystal Springs Road. |
EMERGENCY PRAYER NETWORK |
The Emergency Prayer Network continues to pray for specific intentions that require a concerted effort due to their critical nature. To facilitate the network, please call Michele Pipinich. The network then prays frequently for the next 72 hours. We would appreciate a return call with the outcome so we can praise God for His faithfulness. |
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Cash for Class....Turn in your Tanforan receipts NOW!!!......Call Linda Cuddy. |
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TUESDAY, January 23rd WEDNESDAY, January 24th THURSDAY, January 25th SUNDAY, January 28th |
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