St. Robert's Church Bulletin, August 5, 2001

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
August 5, 2001
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    

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Dear Parishioners,

The message of today’s gospel is clear and to the point-

You can’t take it with you!

Intellectually we know and acknowledge this truth but we also know that possessions exercise a strong hold on the human heart. The parable starts with a question to Jesus about inheritance. Jesus wisely refuses to get involved in a family dispute, instead he focuses on the cause of the dispute-greed for possessions. The Gospel is part of a longer section which deals with the difficulties that possessions can cause for all of us who profess to be disciples of Jesus. It might be helpful during this week to read again this gospel story in our Bible, Luke Chapter 12-the entire chapter. It poses many questions for thought and reflection-questions that may help all of us to get our priorities in tune with what the gospel asks of us. I have found the following reflection helpful. Hope you will also.

REFLECTION
While out for an evening walk
I emerged from an area
where the streets were lit by bright lamps,
and came into an open, dark area.
It was only then I discovered that
the sky was full of stars.
And I thought to myself:
how easily and how effectively the earthly lights
extinguish the heavenly ones.
Lord, help us to seek the things that make us
rich in your sight,
and grant that the glitter of this world
may not dim our hopes of heavenly glory.

Sincerely,
Sister Mary

    

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The Sacrament of Eucharist

In June, the U.S. Bishops approved a basic teaching resource entitled "The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic Questions and Answers." The entire text is available at

http://www.nccbuscc.org/dpp/realpresence.htm

or by calling 1-800-235-8722. For the next few weeks, we’ll offer a few excerpts from this document. Here’s one from the introduction:

Jesus said: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. . . . For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink" (Jn 6:51-55). The whole Christ is truly present body, blood, soul, and divinity, under the appearances of bread and wine—the glorified Christ who rose from the dead after dying for our sins. This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist. This presence of Christ in the Eucharist is called "real" not to exclude other types of his presence as if they could not be understood as real (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1374). The risen Christ is present to his Church in many ways, but most especially through the sacrament of his Body and Blood.

What a tremendous gift. Thanks be to God! - Pat Kelly

    

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WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

8/06 Monday 6:30
8:30
Tommy Punzal †
Pasquale & Maria Aloise †
8/07 Tuesday 6:30
8:30
Adolph Fambrini †
Frank & Ann Cericola †
8/08 Wednesday 6:30
8:30
In Thanksgiving
Jim Presta †
8/09 Thursday 6:30
8:30
Antonio Pecache †
Dorothy Madden †
8/10 Friday 6:30
8:30
Emilia Sarmiento †
Arturo Alverez †
8/11 Saturday 8:30
4:30
Edgar Teblanta (L)
Eugene J. Martin †
8/12 Sunday 7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00
5:30
Mocelin & Emilio Families †
Mary Rose Vouvalikes †
People of St. Robert's
Fidel & Elisea Teodora †
Timothy Baptista †
   

ALTAR SERVERS

08/11 Saturday 4:30 Jessica Nuti & Patrick West
08/12 Sunday 7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00
5:30
Eric Barradas & Bailey Rodriguez
Chris Harders & Tracy Timko
Tracy Cosgriff & Danielle Donohue
Nathan Pisani & Brittany Presta
Bernadette Abellana & Danielle Chun
    

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY

Wisdom 18:6-9 Hebrews 11:1-19 Luke 12: 32-48

    

WEEKLY INTENTION

As a parish Community we pray....

for the people of God...may we discover the joy of life centered in Jesus Christ. May we use our earthly goods in ways that best serve Him and others.

    

WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

John Laurence Lucas

    

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY MARRIED

Eric Easley & Michelle Voreyer
Richard Faulhaber & Anastasia Giovannoni

    

SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

We pray for the ill: Sharon Aiello, Marilyn Arancibia, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Marcia Bourne, Ann Burns, Arthur Candia, Josie Clarke, Nan Connolly, Ana Cosgaya, Imelda Daly, Adela Florez, Elsie Grech, Randall Guerro, Denise Hawald, Joanne Johnson, Koret Koelman, Muriel Krause, Josephine Lavoie, Marky, Rosemary McHale, Jeanne McHugh, Terry McLeod, Catherine Okulove, Mary Shick, Cyndy Smerdel, Kari Stellino, Don Vickery, Walton and June Dickhoff, Gordon Sinks, Daniel McHale, Ilaria Belluomini, Lee Shick, Joseph Calleja, Sandra and William Dill, Joshua Anchick Leo Pieretti & Bernie Voight.

    

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A retreat for women at St. Clare’s Retreat facility in Soquel (near Santa Cruz), will be held Sept. 7-9, and will be led by Father Ignatius Hinkle, OFM Conv. The theme is "Continuing the New Millennium." For more details and reservations, contact Veronica Walters at 359-6230.

A retreat for Families of Individuals with Disabilities, led by Fr. Miles Riley, will be held, Sunday Sept. 23rd from 1 pm to 4 pm at St. Mark’s Church, 325 Marine View, Belmont. There is no cost for this event. Call Lynn Zupan at (415) 614-5655 for more information.

    

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADS - CLASS OF 2001

All recent high school graduates and their families, especially those from the Class of 2001, are invited to attend the 5:30pm Mass on Sunday, August 12, as a final get-together before many of us leave for school. We’ll celebrate Eucharist, receive a special blessing, and have a light reception outside church immediately following Mass.

    

EVENTS

Y.L.I. Bingo Lunch, Tuesday, Aug. 14th at 12 Noon at St. Bruno’s Church Hall. Call Peg at 588-7888.

SERRA CLUB of San Mateo which actively supports vocations for the religious and ordained life, invites you to hear Father Gerry O’Rourke Archdiocesan Director for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs at its Wed. Aug. 8th luncheon Noon,

St. Matterw’s 9th Ave. and El Camino, San Mateo
RSVP: D. Pettinelli (650) 341-5050 x130.

    

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KINDERGARTEN FRIENDS

If your child is starting Kindergarten this fall join us Sundays after 9:00 a.m. Mass in San Bruno park, (large play structure). We’ll meet for about an hour each week and let the children get to know each other before school starts. For more information call Maureen Mitchell.

    

SCRIP NEWS!!

Office Depot is having their Back-to-School program again this year! Starting July 22nd-Sept. 30th you can make purchases toward school and office supplies and St. Roberts will receive a percentage of your sale. It’s easy! just say to the cashier put this purchase toward St. Roberts School. There is no limit on how many times you can shop. We are grateful to office Depot for having this program and thank you for supporting our school.

    

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MEN'S CLUB SUMMER BBQ

Monday August 13th at 6:30 p.m. Call Dan Uroz for reservations

    

AIDS LUNCH - AUGUST 8TH

We are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of each month. If you can prepare a favorite cookie, snack or lunch item for 10 to 12 people, please drop it off at the Children’s Chapel, in the back of Church, by 9:00 am on August 8th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items can be donated. We appreciate all your help.

    

ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC

Our annual Parish Picnic will be held on Sat., August 18th. Registration for the picnic will be after all the Masses today and next weekend, Aug.11th & 12th.

    

THE FESTIVAL IS COMING!!!

Plans are being made for this year’s annual parish festival "Tropical Nights", which will be Sept. 28th - 30th. The Barbecue and Food Booths are in need of your help. Most shifts are for two hours, but you can work for as many hours as you would like and on all three days if you wish.

If you can help in any way, please contact Louise and Ray Downs.

    

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TUESDAY, August 7th
6:30 - 8 pm, Legion of Mary.....Library
7:30 - 9 pm, Youth Group.....Kitchen

WEDNESDAY, August 8th
9 am, Aids Lunch.....Children’s Chapel
9 -9:30 am, Grief Group.....Mary’s Chapel

SUNDAY, August 12th
10 -11:30 am, Fil/Am Choir......Hall

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