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.

Also, please remember our Emergency prayer network that prays for specific intentions that require a concerted effort due to their critical nature. To facilitate the network, please call Michele Pipinich. The network people then pray frequently for the next 72 hours. We would appreciate a return call with the outcome so we can praise God for His faithfulness. 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.

This week we pray for:
Christopher Soto

CONSOLATION MINISTRY

Saint Robert’s Grief Support Group in the Convent Chapel from 3-4:15 p.m. (before the 4:30 p.m. Mass). Anyone who is suffering from the loss of a loved one-spouse, sibling, child, parent, friend or relative is invited to come and pray, share, comfort and be comforted. You are invited to bring a companion for support and strength. God bless and comfort you in your sorrow. Call Sister Patricia 589-0104 or any of the Consolation Ministry Committee.

Spiritual Reading will be available at St. Robert’s after the Masses on Sundays. Please take a few minutes either before or after Mass and check out a book or two that interest you. You may keep the books until you have them read. We have some books on the Library cart but we have many more in the Library/Reconciliation room.

Enjoy Reading

If you're new to St. Robert's, we ask that you complete a registration form found in the vestibule of the church. Drop it either in the collection basket, the mail, or at the parish office. We will send you a New Parishioner Packet with information about the parish, its organizations and groups. If you chose, you can register online at: www.saintroberts.org.

AIDS LUNCH
January 10th

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 a.m. on January 10th Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items are ok!

Thanks to all who contributed their time and energy.

THANKS

Thanks go out to the 28 volunteers who delivered three bags of food, cider, presents and Albertsons’ gift cards to 50 families Saturday morning, December 23rd. Thank you also to the many parishioners that made it all come together by their generous donations to the Adopt a Family program and the annual In-Betweener’s Christmas party. Those presents, along with the foods left in the basket for SVdP to distribute and enough cider donated by the ABX Logistics Inc.(three bottles per family—“thanks to Lynn Xaiver”), were responsible for bringing a little joy and happiness to 93 adults and 96 children. Special thanks to Nancy McMahon, Francis Gilfillan and Joan King for the many hours spent organizing the presents for pick up by the teams of Vincentians. Thank you Margaret & Mary Shypertt for the use of your garage. There are way too many of you good people to continue to name, so if you participated in any way or thought of participating but were unable, take a bow, pat yourself on the back and thank the Lord for giving you the means to share. God continue to be with you,
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

Thank you! Thank you! St. Robert’s Parish community. Your generosity is overwhelming. We were able to distribute hundreds of toys, gifts of clothing and gift certificates to children and young adults who otherwise would not have much of a Christmas. The gifts were delivered to St. Anthony of Padua dining room in Menlo Park, North Peninsula Neighborhood Services of South San Francisco, and San Bruno Catholic Worker Hospitality House.
The Children’s Liturgy Team

All men and women of the parish are invited to this meeting.

ANNIVERSARY MASS

All married couples in the San Francisco Bay Area are invited to join Bishop John Wester on Saturday, February 10th, at 10 a.m. for the annual Anniversary Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. This Mass is to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage, to renew your vows, and to show your support and encouragement for all married couples.

Go to www.sfcatholic.com/cfm or email info@sfcatholic.com

REMEMBERING THEM WITH FLOWERS

Allison Ahern from Ahern Family;
Lucille & William Alexander from Derrill Alexander;
Joe Arsenault from The Arsenault Family;
Jim Diggins & Pat Forbush from Rob & Cathy Aveson;
Al & Inez Dollosso, Roseann Dollosso & Dorothy Enomoto from Joyce Barza;
Ed Bizal, Florence Marty Dore & Mom, Dad & Sister from Lillian Bizal;
Emmanuel Borg & Azzopardi’s & Borg’s from Vicky Borg;
Philip Calhoun from Evelyn Calhoun;
Sal Canjura, Jr., Robert Flores & Jesus & Froylan Martinez from Maria Canjura;
Argonti & Mary Cima and Amedeo & Mary Pariani from Don & Donna Cima;
Feruccio & Helen Tonegato and Ralphael & Marie DeMartini from the DeMartini Family;
Dora & Robert Morris from Maryanne & Dave Dornlas;
Esteban Aquino, Rey Esperanza, Feliciano & Francisca Cabair from Marie Esperanza;
Galea & Agius Families from Mary Galea & Family;
Jacques Louhoo & Renee Louhoo and Charlot & Yvonne Giuseponi from the Giuseponi Family;
Donna Glass from Julio & Josie Borruso;
Ernest Gomes & Beverly Ryan from the Gomes Family;
Marie Gonzales from the Gonzales Family;
Florence Lawson & Mary Jane Stobener from Vera Hannon;
Hart, Galuzzo & Haas from Evelyn Hart;
Albert Jackson & Albert James Wait from June Jackson;
Isabelle Cardinale, Donna Glass & Gloria Kenison from the Kitchin Family;
Grandma Cookie Dollosso from Jennifer Klich-Ovalle & Alison Klich-Bell;
Timothy P. Leahy from Betty Leahy & Family;
Noelle Lille & Patrice van Velthuysen from Albert & Rita Lille;
Bonifacia de la Cruz from Jenny & Jesse Lopez;
John Lucanic from Suzie Lucanic;
Diana Martinez from Florence Martinez;
Tom & Kathleen McCann from the McCann Family;
Theodore John McCann from Marlene McCann Lodge;
Katee & Minnie from Jerry & Kathy Moller;
Alexander Moniz from Bunny Moniz;
Mr. & Mrs. W.G. Monroe & Virginia Monroe from Mary Helen Monroe;
Martin Moynihan from Dolores Moynihan;
James J. Murphy from Eleanor & Susan;
Phil Murphy from Diane Murphy;
Parents of Carlo & Marie Noce from The Noce’s;
Joseph & James Phipps from Helen Phipps;
Agnes M. Dempsey from Alfred & Josephine Romine;
Ernest Ronzani from Elvira Ronzani & Family;
Bob Ruggiero from Paul, Linda & Michael Ruggiero;
Alice Alongi & Nora Alongi from Lorayne Salvo;
Joseph Sammut from Margaret Sammut;
Elio Sarti from Carolina Sarti;
Marie & David Dunn, Joanne Dunn Labbe & Eileen & Timothy Scannell from Paul & Judy Scannell;
Mauro Sciacqua from Loretta Sciacqua;
Frances & Stanley Friedman & Mario & Therese Spinetti from Marie Spinetti;
Bill Strehl & Bertha Berge from Rita Strehl;
George & Alice Tuhacek and Ernest & James Pruckner from The Tuhacek Family;
Adolph & Rita Fambrini from Bob & Jean Waldvogel;
Joe Riccomi, Gene Watt & Michelle Mazzei from Judy & Ron Watt;
Jim Whooley from Candie, Owen & Michael Whooley;
Bill Wilson from Sharon Wilson;
Edward & Rose Bowler, Ednard & Marie McTaggart,
Patrick & Judy Bowler & Family & Msgr. Ed McTaggart from Patrick & Judy Bowler.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Thank you for your generous donation of $4,723.31
to our St. Vincent de Paul Society.

    
SIGN UP FOR E-CONTRIBUTIONS

Go to www.saintroberts.org and click on the e-contributions button. The first page explains the details. There is a button to take you to the e-paluch registration page. You can register online using either your checking account or credit card.

There is no cost to you for this service.

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
formerly known as El Retiro
300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA 94022-4659
(650) 948-4491
Website: www.elretiro.org

Feb. 2-4
Strength for Our Journey

Feb. 9-11
On Pilgrimage with Ignatius

San Damiano Retreat Center
P.O. Box 767, Danville, Ca 94526
(925) 837-9141
Website: www.sandamiano.org

Feb. 9-11
Mens Retreat

Feb. 26th
Lenten day of Renewal
Living with God in the Church of 2007
Bishop John Cummins