Dear Parishioners

Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday nationwide. It is the occasion when we as Church publicly honor our parishioners involved in teaching Religious Education classes, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Baptismal Preparation and RCIA. The theme for this years Catechetical Sunday-Sowers of God's Peace-is a timely one. We live in a time where war is not uncommon and terrorism threatens the lives of people around the world. The image of sowing the seeds of God's peace and love offers us both a sense of comfort and hope.

Today at the 9:30 a.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. Liturgy we will call forth the men and women who generously give of their time to teach in the various Catechetical Ministries in our parish. We are very grateful for the gift they bring to our parish life. Hopefully you are present at one of the two Masses to join with the celebrant in Commissioning Ritual prepared for this occasion.

WINE AND CHEESE  OPEN HOUSE

To thank you for your generosity to the St. Robert's "Building for a New Century" campaign, you are cordially invited to a wine and cheese open house to view the new Presentation Education Center and the renovated Religious Education Office and the Teacher's Lounge.

Saturday, October 4, 2003
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

VALLOMBROSA CENTER
250 Oak Grove Ave.
Menlo Park, Ca 94025-3218
(650) 325-5614
www.vallombrosa.org

Widowed Separated Divorced Weekend - Oct. 24-26

EL RETIRO
300 Manresa Way
Los Altos, Ca 94022-4646
(650) 948-4491
www.elretiro.org

In Search of the Living God - Oct.3-5
Silent Retreat for Men
Fr. Joseph J. Fice, S.J.

The Cup of Life - Oct. 10-12
Retreat for Women
Judy Zolezzi

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

Franciscan Spiritualty - Oct. 3-5
Love and the Entire Universe
Emery Tang, OFM

Day of Dialogue - Oct 19/1-5 p.m.
Josef Prochnow, OFM

Looking Forward in Hope - Nov 14-16
Mens Retreat
Gavin Griffith, OFM

MARRIED COUPLES

Give your marriage a well deserved vacation. Plan to go on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of energy! Call Dean and Claire Simonich at (650) 348-8957. Upcoming dates: Oct. 17-19 in Burlingame.

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is currently celebrating being 150 years young and it wouldn't be a proper celebration without the youth of our archdiocese. So, how are we going to celebrate? The Archdiocese is presenting its very own Youth Day: Faith Factor! Held at Saint Mary's Cathedral on October 25th. This special day for high school students will include awesome music and teen-inspired work shops (including a Spanish track) with a whole lot of fun thrown in to make it a memorable celebration. Sign up with some friends and your Youth Ministry and join in the celebration. For more information and a brochure, contact (415) 614-5651 or www.sforeym.org.

SNACK BAR
Sunday, September 28th to Sunday, October 12th

We Join the Filipino American Group
Special Celebration Mass of the
Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila

FESTIVAL RAFFLE NEWS!

There is only one week to go before we draw the really BIG money! So get your tickets in today! Call Wayne Gomes if you need a book of tickets.

There are still some High Roller tickets available. If you have not bought one you still have time to do so call Wayne Gomes for your ticket.

Congratulations to last week's "Early Bird: raffle winner, Patricia Michel who takes home $200.00.

FESTIVAL HELP WANTED

As the festival draws closer we are still in need of some help. If you would like to volunteer some time at our rides or "Kiddieland" please call Lisa Kreysa. Thanks in Advance.

As always the Barbecue and Food Booths are in need of your help. Several people are needed to work in these two very popular booths and everyone from the parish is welcome to help. Most shifts are for two hours, or you can work for as many hours as you would like and on all three days if you wish.

This years menu will include those all time favorites—delicious barbecued tri-tip steak sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, polish sausages, Domino's Pizza, nachos, soft drinks, candy and much more.

Our Sept. book is "Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in our Busy Lives" By Wayne Muller. This book has been described as, "One of the best spiritual books of the year." Plus, can't we all use a book that helps us to create a special time of rest, and renewal in our busy lives?

Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is in need of canned fruit and vegetables and all non-perishables. Please place these items in the baskets in church.

Dear Parishioners,

Thank you to all who brought home bulletins from your travels here in The United States and in foreign lands-23 different States and seven foreign countries! Because he was the youngest (Seventh grade) and went almost as far as others (e.g. Japan, Greece, Hungary and New Zealand). I declare John Cuddy the winner of a pound of See's candy. He had a wonderful visit with family in Switzerland. From the bulletins, I learned how vibrant parishes are especially in the South and in the Southwest. By the way, the largest collection listed was from Littleton, Colorado-$41,121 in the middle of July, I'm jealous. Keep the bulletins coming.

Singers!!! and Instrumentalists!!!

We are preparing to begin a new era of youth ministry here at St. Robert's—beginning with the 5:00 p.m. liturgy on Sunday, October 19th, we will celebrate an evening liturgy on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. This Mass will be `geared' in a special way to the culture and needs of our high school aged teens.

If you are interested in singing or playing at these special youth liturgies, the rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. Please contact Greiselda MacDonald at (415) 564-8509. It promises to be a lot of fun!