There was a quietness for one week from June 12^th until June 16^th in the school building since we were between the regular school year and summer school. As I reflected on the previous school year, a connection arose between this week’s gospel reading and the experiences of the year.

Throughout the year, children and families experience different crisis in their lives, such as, illness, death, difficulties within a marriage or interpersonal relationships. It is during this time that we sometimes ask, “Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” In the gospel Jesus reminds us that his presence can bring peace to our hearts even in the storms of life if we trust him at all times and in all circumstances. I remember a saying that my grandmother told me when I was young, “If God brings you to something, He is always there to lead you through it.”

I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.

We continue to ask each week that parishioners pray for the chronically ill of our parish. If you have a friend or loved one in need of our parish prayers please call the Rectory at 589-2800.

Everyone is invited to this year’s Reno Get-Away. Mark your calendar-July 8th and 9th and enjoy the scenic drive going to Thunder Valley Casino, Carson City and Tahoe. One night stay at Silver Club Hotel and Casino in Sparks. Cost per person is $65 double occupancy $75 single occupancy. The Reno Bus will be leaving from St. Robert’s Rectory on Saturday, July 8th at 7 a.m.

Our group is open to anyone with little ones. Please come by so we can meet you! This summer TIPPS will be having playgroups at Commodore Park. It is located on the corner of Cherry Ave. and Commodore Drive in San Bruno.

    
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My Weekend Reflection
Having spent most of the weekend in bed with a cold, I remembered anew how difficult it is to do anything when you don’t feel well. I had every intention of praying some and catching up with my reading, but did neither. It made me feel for those who are chronically ill or who have disabilities which leave them with no energy for anything.

Saturday morning, Sr. Patricia, Barbara Rudometkin and I met with a wonderful group of people who came together to talk about their experience of caregiving. As our population ages with better nutrition and better health care available for those of us who can afford it, more and more of us will have the experience either of being cared for or of caring for someone close to us. The support of others in the same boat is essential. The next gathering of this group is scheduled for Saturday, September 30 from 8:30 am to 1 pm in the convent chapel. Everyone is welcome. In preparing for Saturday’s gathering, I came across a great resource from San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services. The TIES line, 1-800-675-TIES is staffed 24 hours a day with a social worker ready to provide information, advice and 24 hour emergency response. You can also access all the county services for the aging at www.smhealth.org/aas.

This past week, California lawmakers have been debating a “death with dignity” bill legalizing assisted suicide, modeled on the one in effect in Oregon. Months ago, our bishops came out against this bill, AB651, but it is finally making its way through the legislative process. Unfortunately, there seems to be general approval of the concept of allowing terminally ill people to receive a lethal prescription to hasten their deaths. The bill, authored by members of the Assembly, is actually being considered in the Senate and may be voted upon Tuesday. You could contact State Senator Jackie Speier at www.sen.ca.gov/speier or by calling her at her Capitol office at 916-651-4008 or by fax at 916-327-2186.

Let us pray for one another during these lovely summer weeks.