St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
May 13, 2007
Sixth Sunday of Easter

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

The month of May is traditionally dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God, in many cultures. Those of us raised from childhood in the Catholic Church have beautiful memories of Marian customs of our youth, the May Crowning, the May Altars, the May processions etc. Practically, each custom includes the offering of flowers to Our Blessed Mother. This practice goes way back in history to the earliest of times. Actually we could say that we adopted it from the Greeks and Romans and then tailored it to suit our Christian devotions. The month of May was considered the season of new life and growth. Both, the Greek and Roman cultures celebrated by offering the fresh blossoms to their goddesses asking that winter would be expelled and new life would prevail. We, today, offer flowers to Mary the Mother of God, asking her to dispel evil and sorrow from our world and asking her to bless us with new growth in peace and love in our families and communities. Mary, throughout history becomes the role model for the Mothers of each generation. She became in prayerful language “our live, our sweetness and our hope.” Mary taught each generation of mothers the importance of having God-centered priorities-a sound relationship with God, a sound relationship with family and a sound relationship with oneself. We should strive to imitate Our Divine Savior in showing care and concern for our mothers. While dying in pain and agony on the cross Jesus’ last thoughts were for Mary, His Mother. Seeing Mary at the food of the cross he said, “Mother, behold your son”, and to his disciple he said “Behold, your mother.” (John 19:27). Let’s pray for all mothers today and every day.

God Bless you,
Sister Patricia

As a spiritual gift to your mother, you will find cards in the vestibule of the Church to have her remembered in the Holy Sacrament of the Mass offered at St. Robert’s in observance of Mother's Day.

No donation is required.

Monday - May 14
Readings: Acts 16:11-15     Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday - May 15
Readings: Acts 16:22-34     Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday - May 16
Readings: Acts 17:15,22—18:1     Jn 16:12-15

Thursday - May 17
Readings: Acts 18:1-8     Jn 16:16-20

Friday - May 18
Readings: Acts 18:9-18     Jn 16:20-23

Saturday - May 19
Readings: Acts 18:23-28     Jn 16:23b-28

Sunday - May 20
Readings: Acts 7:55-60     Rv 22:12-14,16-17,20     Jn 17:20-26

As a Parish Community we pray …....that the Holy Spirit will grant to every mother the grace she needs to live out this most Holy calling. For the Mothers whose sons or daughters are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. May Jesus bring them home safely.

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

Carson Joseph Fellion,
Julian Thomas Barnett and
Eric Thomas Young

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY MARRIED

Jamie DeSantis & Javier Hernandez

Our sincere sympathy to the family of
Robert Collins
who died recently.

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
Sister M. Adelaidessj

CAREGIVERS' WORKSHOP

Sr. Patricia and Sr. Sheral will be offering a Caregivers’ Workshop in the convent chapel Saturday, May 18 from 8:30 am to 1 pm. Anyone caring for a parent, special needs child, relative or friend is welcome! We’ll have time for prayer, sharing, practical suggestions and lunch together. Please call Sr. Patricia at 589-0104 or Sr. Sheral 589-2800 or pick up a flier at the church entrance.

GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT

Please help Us and the Lions club Recycle for Sight. pull those old prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses out of your drawers and closets and drop them in the Lions Club Box in in the Church Foyer. Old Hearing Aids are welcome too!! For Questions please contact Jessica or Madeline Sinks.

MARRIED COUPLES WEEKEND
June 8-10

Why not give yourselves a weekend away. Time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. A chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you. If that sounds good to you, sign up now for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For more information, call Paul and Yvonne at 366-7093 or go to www.sf.lovemoredeeply.org. The weekend is in Burlingame.

THE EUCHARIST AND OUR LIVES

Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 10:30 am, we’re looking at the Eucharist in Luke’s gospel and its meaning for our lives today. You’re most welcome to come to Mary’s Chapel even if you can’t commit to every week. Please call S. Sheral if you have questions.

FIL-AM FLORES DE MAYO
May 20th

Flores de May or Flowers in May is here again. We are inviting everyone especially the children to participate in the procession of flower offering and the coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 20th at the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

A reception will follow immediately in the Hennessy Hall. Come and join with us.

GRADUATING SENIORS!

We’d like to give you a special blessing next Sunday, May 20th at the 5 pm Mass. as you enter this new phase of your lives. Please come and let us rejoice with you and pray for you.

TIPPS PLAY GROUP
May 20th

Please join us on Sunday, May 20^th from 1 to 2pm at Commodore Park, located on Cherry Ave underneath Interstate 380. Feel free to invite new TIPPSters. For more information, please contact Ana and Andrew Kimoto or visit our website at www.tipps.kimoto.us. Please plan to attend.

THANK YOU BLOOD DONORS

Thank you to all who donated Blood last weekend. 20 pints of blood were received. The staff from of the Blood Centers of the Pacific was very grateful and they look forward to visiting St. Robert’s again.

If you were unable to donate last weekend, please remember that the blood bank has returned to Millbrae at 111 Rollins Rd., near In-Out Burger. Please call (415) 749-6643 to make an appointment or just drop in.

 Happy Mother’s Day!
Though today is not a liturgical feast, the readings actually deal with some issues which Moms, with some help from the rest of us - Dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers and coaches – need to keep in mind as they interact with children. The first reading raises the question of a traditional practice, circumcision, and whether it is needed for salvation. There is much disagreement and controversy erupts. Does this remind you of what happens when your child’s friend’s parents’ have a different set of household rules than you do? In our modern day, we might ask ourselves, what are the practices which are needed for peaceful daily life in our home? What qualities are absolutely essential in rearing good, sensitive, generous young people? In the gospel, Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to be with us, to teach us everything we need to know. That same Spirit, dwelling within us, will grant us the peace that nothing else can bring us. Do we let our children know that no matter what, God loves them and will help and guide them? When we are disciplining them, can we be sure to make the distinction between what they did which was wrong and who they are which is beloved by us and by God?

Though mothers and grandmothers tend to be the ones who pass on the faith, mightn’t it be time for the rest of us to share in that wonderful responsibility? Do the children see all of us pray before we eat? Does Dad ever ask for prayers for a difficult situation at work? Do the children experience us as adults praying and singing during Mass or do we seem inattentive and bored? Do we say prayers with the children before they go to bed or are we too busy? Do we bless them on the forehead (as the Eucharistic ministers do) praying for a good night’s sleep, free from scary thoughts? Some of our grandmothers and mothers are in heaven already. Have we told the children that they’re still with us, watching over us and asking God to continue to bless us?

I pray constantly for you who are parents since your task is not an easy one! I hope that you can feel those prayers as you try to make life-giving decisions for your children. Place your children in God’s hands since God loves them even more than you do. Ask Mary (and Joseph) to intercede for you. They must also have had times, as ordinary human beings, when they weren’t sure what to say or do in rearing Jesus!

Peace, S. Sheral

     
St. Robert’s School is collecting Box Tops for Education coupons and Labels for Education UPC codes. Send your collection to the school or rectory. Visit the websites below for product information. Any questions please call Christine Peterson.

www.boxtops4educaiton.com
www.labelsforeducation.com

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

2007 CENTERPLATE SIGN UP

More people are needed for the following games:
May 21st, May 23rd, and May 25th
Please sign up today!!!

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Mass

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass

Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Mass