Ashes will be distributed during the Masses
at 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 am and 6:00 pm.

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:
Sue Hoeing and Dylan Mayo

CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is offering special classes for adults over 18 who would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Classes will be held in March and May with Confirmation celebrated on Pentecost Sunday, May 27^th, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. Registration must be made through your local parish. If anyone is interested please contact Deacon Rusty Duffey at (650) 589-2800.

CONSOLATION MINISTRY
February 24th

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.

ST. ROBERT'S WOMEN'S GUILD
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE
AFTER ALL MASSES ON SUNDAY!!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Signed:
Ginny Warnes, Volunteer Coordinator.

FESTIVAL NEWS

This year's festival dates are
September 21st, 22nd and 23rd

When health or ability to work would be serious affected, the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast or abstinence, a priest assigned to pastoral ministry or confessor should be consulted. In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not lightly excuse themselves from this obligation.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND SOUP SUPPERS

All are invited to the Church for Stations at 6:00 pm each Friday during Lent. After this time of reflection and prayer, we will go to Hennessy Hall to share a sacrificial meal of soup. salad, bread and fruit. We ask that you give what you would have spent on your Friday dinner to our St. Vincent de Paul Society. They will use it to provide food to our sisters and brothers in need. There will be a basket for your donation on the serving table. We come together for:

The Stations on Friday, February 23rd “Through the Eyes of Mary”, will be led by Gene and Anna May. The Men’s Club will host this supper.

LENT
The Season of Giving

The Children’s Liturgy Team is kindly requesting donations of non-perishable food items for San Bruno Catholic Worker House during the season of Lent. Baskets will be placed in both Little and Middle Church and any donations you and your child would like to make may be placed there. Children may also bring them to Little and Middle Church on Sundays as part of our Lenten season of giving. We thank you most sincerely for helping us to remember those who are truly in need our help.

ON ASH WEDNESDAY

There will be fliers in the pews with information about the Mass schedule, preparation for the sacraments and other services the parish offers, aimed at those who come to Mass occasionally. If you are a “regular,” please take one of the fliers and give it to a neighbor or co-worker who might find it helpful. Thank you.

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.

The readings today speak of radical forgiveness, not a topic we hear much about these days. In the reading from Samuel, we hear of David sparing Saul’s life which, out of context, doesn’t seem unusual. Except that Saul was insanely jealous of David’s military prowess and popularity among the people and had been trying to kill him. And the reason why David spares his life is clear: in spite of Saul’s violence towards him, David believes that Saul is “the Lord’s anointed” and, therefore, that he must not harm him.

In the gospel, we hear more of the Sermon on the Plain and Jesus again, challenges his listeners and ourselves: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you...Love your enemies and do good to them…Be merciful just as your Father is merciful…Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.”

Are you holding a grudge against someone? Here is your invitation. Have you given someone else reason to be upset with you? Here is a chance to apologize. I had an experience last month when we were out to dinner celebrating the birthday of one of the sisters I live with. She made an impatient comment as I was figuring out the tip, to which I responded angrily, embarrassing her. And she was the birthday person! I made a half-hearted apology out of a sense of obligation when we arrived home. Then while I was thinking about our interchange, I realized how resistant I was to really apologize. Granted, it was a small thing and she is surely not my “enemy” in any sense of the word. Is it the humility required that makes it so easy to NOT apologize when we’ve said or done something thoughtless or stupid? Do we excuse ourselves saying “It wasn’t that big a deal”? Pondering the wonderful quality of our relationship and not wanting to harm that, I apologized sincerely the next morning.

May we look towards Lent, practicing the forgiveness we seek from the Lord!

Peace, S. Sheral

LABELS FOR EDUCATION

St. Robert’s School is now collecting Labels for Education. Please help by asking family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to collect the UPC code or proof of purchase labels from participating Campbell, Pepperidge Farm, Swanson, and Franco-American products. Also lids from Prego sauces and V8 beverages will be collected. A collection box will be in the entrance to the church on the third Sunday of each month. Questions should be sent to Christine Peterson. Thank you.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

    
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.

ANNUAL APPEAL

CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

Let's support the social services agency of the Catholic Church by donating generously next week on Catholic Charities CYO Sunday. 86 cents of every dollar we contribute goes directly into programs that provide relief to homeless families, ailing seniors, immigrants, the working poor, troubled teens, and many other clients in need in San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin counties. Our Donations will change someone's life.

YOUR CATHOLIC CHARITIES COLLECTION ENVELOPES

Due to an error made by the envelope company we ask that you please use your Catholic Charities envelopes that are dated for Sunday, March 4th, NEXT SUNDAY, February 25th

CENTERPLATE SCHEDULE - 2007

MERCY CENTER
2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame, Ca 94010
(650) 340-7474
mc@mercyburl.org

Feb. 20
Conscious Evolution

Feb. 23-25
Meditation Intensive

March 4th
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop Series Begins

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. 21st
Reflection on Reflection: An Examen for Lent

MARRIED COUPLES

One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is two parents very much in love with each other. Renew your love at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. You deserve the best and your children need to see you reaching for it. Call Paul and Yvonne at 650-366-7093 or go www.sf.lovemoredeeply.org.

Next SF-WWME Weekend
April 20-22 in Burlingame.

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Mass

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass

Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Mass