St. Robert's Catholic Church Bulletin, January 19, 2003

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
January 19, 2003
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

Christmas Thank you

Once again the people of St. Roberts have been extremely generous. We received more this year than ever before. You donated over six hundred toys and articles of clothing and there was in excess of $500 in gift certificates.

Some of the gifts were given to ACRA in San Mateo. That is an organization which helps children and adults infected or affected by aids. Adult clothing and all the gift certificates were donated to San Bruno Catholic Worker House to distribute to the needy families and homeless people that they minister to in San Bruno.

We usually stay within San Mateo County but this year we received an urgent call from Operation Dignity, an organization in Oakland ministering to homeless families. We were able to fill their needs. As you can see your overwhelming generosity brought joy to many this Christmas. Thank you.

Special thanks to Ben Baldonado and Bob Baker. Bob picked up the gifts from church daily and stored them in his house. They sorted and counted all the items and Ben delivered the items to all who needed them. Believe me that is quite a job. Again, special thanks to all who contributed to the “Giving Tree”.

MaryAnn Saisi
Childern’s Liturgy coordinator

This weekend we begin our three-week process of adopting new norms for our celebration of the Eucharist. Please look for bright green flyers in the pews which will give more details about each topic. Pat Vallez-Kelly

SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTING NEW LITURGICAL NORMS

Week of Jan 19 Keys to Good Communal Prayer and Celebration

Our prayer is intended help us offer appropriate thanks to God through Jesus Christ and to transform us as Church and individuals into better Christians. Our full participation is key.
Observing silence at the appropriate times helps us to hear God’s voice in our hearts.

Week of Jan. 26 Posture, Reverence, and Praying the Eucharist

All kneel during the Eucharistic Prayer (after the "Holy, Holy" until the end of the "Amen.")
All kneel after the "Lamb of God" until the Communion procession begins.

Week of Feb. 2 Bowing and the Dignity of the Communion Rite

Each person makes a simple bow of the head toward the Blessed Sacrament and the Communion minister before receiving Holy Communion.

Monday - January 20 Readings: Heb 5:1-10 Mk 2:18-22
Mass Intention	8:30	Javier Juarez †
8th Gr. Practice	1:00p	Hall
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parish Office Closed
Tuesday - January 21 Readings: Heb 6:10-20 Mk 2:23-28
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	Pat Forbush † Karl Stellino †
Religious Education Legion of Mary Choir Practice	3:30p 6:30p 7:30p	Hall & Church Library Church
Wednesday - January 22 Readings: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17 Mk 3:1-6
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	Oscar Moniri † Manuel Falzon †
Cheerleading Practice 8th Gr. Dinner Dance Pr. Bible Study Choir Practice	3:00p 7:00p 7:30p 7:30p	Hall Hall Convent Chapel Church
Thursday - January 23 Readings: Heb 7:25--8,6 Mk 3:7-12
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	George Mitchell † special Intention
Religious Education RCIA Liturgy Committee Mtg.	3:30p 7:00p 7:30p	Hall & Church Convent Chapel Mary's Chapel
Friday - January 24 Readings: Heb 8:6-13 Mk 3:13-19
Mass Intention	6:30 8:30	Michelina M. Meier † Nat Russo †
Cheerleading Practice	3:00p	Hall
Saturday - January 25 Readings: Acts 22:3-16 Mt 16:15-18
Mass Intention	8:30 4:30	Paul & Rosina Vella † Helen O'Neil †
Parish Convocation Mtg. Commissioning Mass	8:00a 4:30p	Hall Hall/Church
Sunday - January 26 Readings: Jon 3:1-5, 10 1 Cor 7:29-31 Mk 1:14-20
Mass Intention	7:30 9:30 11:30 5:00	Tom & MaryAnne Begley † Ann Franceschi † Nana & Grandaddy H. Cook † People of St. Robert's
Fil/Am Choir	10:00a	Hall

As a Parish Community, We Pray...For all who have been called to be mothers. For those who are now pregnant to whom God has entrusted the image of himself. May they cherish and protect their child.

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

Nina Martine Sanchez &
Juliana Augustina Thompson

SICK RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

Dear Parishioners,Please notify the priesthouse (589-2800) if a loved one is in the hospital.

We pray for the ill: Regina Aiello, Marilyn Arancibia, Robert Bacci, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Marcia Bourne, Ann Burns, Maricris Candelaria, Arthur Candia, Josie Clarke, Nan Connolly, Zenaida Cortez, Ana Cosgaya, Imelda Daly, Walton & June Dickhoff, Sandra & William Dill, Carl Edwards, Joyce Flax, Adela Florez, Henry Fosson, Fred Gaedeke, Jesse Grube, Gladys Haff, Denise Hawald, Joanne Johnson, Koret Koelman, Muriel Krause, Abelardo Landin, Shirley Latham, Josephine Lavoie, Greg Lille, Marky, Daniel McHale, Rosemary McHale, Terry McLeod, Sal Milizio, Thomas O’Brien, Jim Olmo, Louis Ricardo, Bill Reilly, Doris Ross, Pauline Speranza, Don Vickery, Jennifer Westbrook & Frank Wright.

Our sincere sympathy to the families of
Ada Loeffler & Mark Loughran
who died recently.

"Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile." Mark 6:31

The RCIA group and team leaders will be on retreat together this weekend at Mercy Center. We ask our St. Robert’s community for your 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.

THE PARISH OFFICE AND SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, JANUARY 20TH, IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY

CONFIRMATION PREPARATION

for Baptized Catholic Adults 18 years or Older
Who have received First Communion

Classes start in February

Contact Deacon Rusty Duffey at the Parish Office 589-2800.

EVENING OF APPRECIATION FOR LAY LITURGICAL MINISTERS

All are invited to Mass and a special Commissioning ceremony for our lay liturgical ministers on Saturday, January 25th at 4:30pm. Dozens of our brothers and sisters give their time and talent each week to serve the hundreds who worship here through the week. They will all be recognized.

PARISH COOKBOOK

Thank you to all of you who have contributed to the Parish Cookbook. However, we still could use recipes in the he following categories: Soups & Salads, Side Dishes, Beverages and Bread and Rolls.

Recipes can be sent via email to nancymarty@earthlink.net or can be dropped off in the church vestibule. Recipes must be submitted by Sunday, February 2nd in order to be included in this cookbook. Please be sure to include your name and phone number.

ANNUAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
CELEBRATED FROM JANUARY 18TH-25TH

This week helps parishes to understand the importance and the need for a spirit of unity, a spirit of harmony, a spirit of cooperation. Ecumenism aims to create peace and harmony among all Christians. We should also be doing that within the Catholic Church. We should speak well of one another - show that we are ‘catholic,’ universal, be inclusive within the whole Christian family. Daily prayers for the week are available at www.geii.org. One suggested prayer is:

O God, holy and eternal Trinity,
we pray for your church in the world.
Sanctify its life;
renew its worship;
empower its witness;
heal its divisions;
make visible its unity.

Lead us, with our brothers and sisters
towards communion in faith,
life and witness so that,
united in one body by the one Spirit,
we may together witness to the |
perfect unity of your love.

Amen

RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS CARDS

Please cut off the front of each card and bring them to the rectory. Your thoughfullness will help children in need. If you would rather send them direct to St. Jude Ranch’s, the address is: 100 St. Jude Street, Boulder City, Nevada 89005.

CONGRATULATIONS

Judy DeMartini
in receiving the
WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
from St. Robert’s Women’s Guild.

MERCY CENTER
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010-5599
(650) 340-7474

Centering Prayer Days - Feb. 8th & April 5th
Vicky Bolts

Meditation Intensive Weekend - Feb. 14-16
Thomas Hand, S.J.

EL RETIRO
300 Manresa Way
Los Altos 94022
(650) 948-4491

In Search of the Living God - Jan. 24-26
Silent Retreat
Joseph Fice, S.J.

Marriage the Journey - Feb. 7-9
Pete & Sue Fullerton
James Hanley, S.J.

"When Did We See You Hungry or Homeless or Oppressed - Feb. 14-16
Retreat for social justice
Bernard J. Bush, S.J.

HOW TO PRAY: Petition, Thanksgiving, Praise-Service - March 21-23
Retreat on Prayer
Jerry MCourt, S.J. and William J. Rewak, S.J.

SAN DAMIANO
P.O. Box 767
Danville, Ca 94526
(925) 837-9141

Responding to the Spirit in our Lives - Feb. 7-9
Miriam Therese Winter, MMS

Married Couples Retreat - Feb. 14-16
Carol Kaplan, MFT
Barry Brunsman, OFM

Day of Dialogue - Feb. 16
Victoria S. MacDonald, MA

THE OFFICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE
OF THE ARCHDIOCESE

cordially extends an invitation to all married couples of the Archdiocese of San Francisco who celebrate their 25th or 50th (or more) Wedding Anniversary during the years 2002-2003 to a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration in their honor on

Saturday, February 8, 2003,

at St. Mary’s Cathedral - 10:00 a.m.
Reception immediately following Eucharist.

Please RSVP by January 31 by contacting Father Tom, at the Rectory 589-2800 or calling the Office of Marriage and Family Life (415) 614-5680

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

This year, in a very special way, we invite couples who have been married 0-10 years to this beautiful celebration of commitment in order to reaffirm the commitment you made to each other and for the church to affirm the immense value of your marriage commitment in the year 2003!

RESPECT LIFE

Pregnant and need help? Medical and counseling help is available at FIRST RESORT, Redwood City, (650) 261-9115; San Francisco, (415) 409-8255.

The Catholic community and their friends are invited to a special Mass observing the thirtieth anniversary of Roe v. Wade at St. Mary Cathedral, Wednesday, January 22nd, at 12:00 noon. The liturgy will be celebrated to petition that the nation embrace all human life. It will be offered especially for all children, pregnant women, and those hurting from abortion. The Mass is arranged by the Respect Life program of the Archdiocesan Office of Public Policy and Social Concerns. For further information, please call (415) 614-5572.

VELLA DANKWERTH CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Maltese Cross Foundation is proud to announce its eighth annual Vella-Dankwerth Cultural 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 17, 2003. For more information, please contact Janet Dankwerth-Plack (707) 591-8878 or Jennifer Dankwerth-Strunk (650) 273-1356.

The Archdiocese announces

The Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Ignatius. C. Wang

on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral.

The Archdiocese encourages car pooling or public transportation.

ST. CATHERINE'S 20s-40s ADULT COMMUNITY EVENTS

Are you in your 20’s-early 40’s single, married, or single again and looking for community? Join us! Let us know if childcare is needed. Questions? Contact Elaine Yastishock, coordinator, at (650) 344-6884 evasta@juno.com.

SAVE THE DATES!
Jan. 24th wine and cheese party.
Feb 8th-Love and Responsibility Leadership Seminar for high school, college students and young adults with dynamic, nationally recognized speakers David Sloan and Ellen Marie at St. Luke Parish in Foster City. From 9:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m. - includes lunch and Mass. Registration $20 by Jan. 31st; discounts for students and groups. Contact Kasig Ostrowski at (408) 396-2893.

Open House

St. Robert School will hold its annual Open House on Monday, February 3, 2003. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Church followed by classroom visitations. All are welcome.

Albertson Community Card. If you shop there and need a card please call Linda Cuddy.

EScrip...If you haven’t signed up yet, please do so. Our group number is 137045398. Check it out on line - www.escrip.com.