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St. Robert's Catholic Church |
1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066 |
Tel: (650) 589-2800 |
PARISH BULLETIN |
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John had a calling in life. He had been destined by God to be the herald of Christ. He fulfilled this call. But how did he recognize God’s purpose for him or know what gifts he had to accomplish this mission? There had to be a period of uncertainty, of not knowing what he was to do. Listening to the story of John we might think his life was a straight line, never deviating, never off course. Like the rest of us, however, he probably had some false starts, occasionally going off in the wrong direction. But propelled by a basic fidelity to God, he left the security of his family and community to live in the desert eating locusts and honey. Through this austerity he was able to focus on and listen to the call of God. We too are called. We, too, have a purpose. We are challenged to identify God’s plan for us. Again and again, we need to find our quiet place and reflect on God’s will for us and how we can be faithful to that call. More than likely this will not be a desert experience. But probably we need to find ways to simplify our lives and shed our concerns with so many things pressing in on us. In the midst of our busy and noisy world, we need to find a place and make some time where we experience the peace of Christ and better understand our gifts. Making the effort to recognize Christ’s challenge is the first step to understanding God’s will for our lives. When we embrace God’s invitation, like John did, we may discover that we have not always embarked on an easy road or the carefree way. By walking this road faithfully, however, we will have surrendered to God and been true to our deepest selves. Father Bruce |
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Rectory and Summer School will be closed on the 4th |
Monday - June 25 |
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| Mass Intention |
6:30am 8:30am |
Felipe Mercado † Holy Souls † |
Tuesday - June 26 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30am 8:30am |
James Lee † Katarina Kaloucava † |
| Legion of Mary | 6:30pm | Library |
Wednesday - June 27 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30am 8:30am |
Brian Meek Tevita Toga † |
| 9:30 Mass Choir Practice | 7:00pm | Church |
Thursday - June 28 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30am 8:30am |
Robert George Alcorn † Margo Meierbactol † |
Friday - June 29 |
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| Mass Intention | 6:30am 8:30am |
Ana Horta † Mary Kelly † |
Saturday - June 30 |
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| Mass Intention | 8:30am 4:30pm |
Fr. Michael Cruickshank † Joseph DeBattista † |
| AA Meeting | 9:30am | Mahoney Room |
Sunday - July 1 |
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| Mass Intention | 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:00pm |
Mildred Covell † Edward Canning † People of St. Robert's Donald Owen Thomas † |
| Fil/Am Choir | 10:00am | Hall |
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As a Parish Community we pray …That all who have been baptized respond to God’s call to spread the good news of His love to all the world. |
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 Kay Marshall |
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Our sincere sympathy to the families of |
SAINT ROBERTS CHURCH LIBRARY |
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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 |
| LOOKING FOR A MASS WHILE YOU ARE AWAY
THIS SUMMER? Check www.masstimes.org for Mass schedules in other cities. |
SUMMER HOME RETREAT |
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Mercy Center is offering a Summer Home Retreat for women and men who are seeking a deeper relationship with God, but whose obligations keep them from going away for a weekend retreat. It is offered from Monday, July 16, to Friday, July 20. You live at home in your usual setting and go through your normal routine – working out an appropriate daily pattern for prayer and reflection and coming to Mercy Center for one hour each day for spiritual direction. The spiritual director helps you to listen to what God is saying in the experiences of your daily life. call Colleen Soracco at 650 340-7495 for registration and information. There is no charge for the retreat; donations only. |
BOTTLED WATER |
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The Union of Concerned Scientists has some information for us. 1.5 million gallons of oil – enough to run 100,000 cars for a year – are used to make the plastic water bottles, while transporting them burns thousands more gallons of oil. In addition to the millions of gallons of water used in the plastic-making process, two gallons of water are wasted in the purification process for every gallon that goes into the bottles. Only about 10% of water bottles are recycled, which means the rest sit in landfills where it takes thousands of years for the plastic to decompose. Tap water is more strictly regulated, so it is actually better for you. If you’ll be traveling, use a glass bottle or a refillable travel bottle. Many plastic bottles actually advise you not to refill them; the plastic leeches harmful chemicals each time the temperature changes. |
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“The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life.” Jane Addams |
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John the Baptist John’s name means “Yahweh has shown favor,” especially apt since Elizabeth is well past her child-bearing years. We may remember the strange things John did: eating locusts and wild honey and living in the desert clothed like a wild man. But the most important aspect about John is that he was a man radically dedicated to announcing Jesus’ mission no matter what the cost. He was human like we are; when he was imprisoned and facing death, for telling the truth to Herod, John his disciples to Jesus to ask: “Are you the one who is to come or have we to wait for someone else?” (7.20-21) After the disciples convey to him what Jesus has been doing, we can suppose that John died a peaceful, though violent death. What about us? What are we being called to? How do our lives announce the presence of God even in times of war and tragedy like our own? Now, in these difficult times, people need hope more than ever and a sense that people’s suffering is not in vain. Our own faith in God’s promises can sustain us and those who trust us with their problems. It is not an easy faith, but one which relies on the community for support and wisdom, on the Holy Spirit for guidance in prayer, and on our own memories of past experiences when we knew God was with us. Peace, S. Sheral |
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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. |
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* Times are approximate and might vary somewhat. Dress Code: Black full length slacks (no jeans, spandex, sweat pants or capris), white shirt with collar and comfortable closed toe and heel shoes. We will carpool from the rectory.For those who work in San Frtancisco, you can meet us at AT&T Park. Name:_________________________________Home Phone:___________________ Cell Phone:_______________Email:_______________________________________ |
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June 30th and July 1st |
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Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Fr. O'Dell |
| Eucharistic Ministers | T. Dachauer (C), R. Larsen, B. Larsen, M. Murphy, C. Holland, J. Waldvogel, J. Quinn, J. Finnegan, B. Castro-Leon |
| Lectors | J. Cronin and C. Clarke |
| Altar Servers | M. Lara and D. Lara |
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Fr. Marini |
| Eucharistic Ministers | E. Ruggiero (C), J. Jackson, R. Jardin, T. Montross, R. Vassalo |
| Lectors | S. Heaney and J. Moresco |
| Altar Servers | M. Kelly and N. Nussbaum |
| Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Mass | |
| Presider | Msgr. Dreier |
| Eucharistic Ministers | R. Valdez (C), V. Yanke, J. Yanke, J. Valdez, M. Zamattia, M. Blumenthal, M. Bourne, L. Cesca, G. Sinks |
| Lectors | L. Kaloucava and J. Bendick |
| Altar Servers | C. Buencamino, J. Prieto and J. Chase |
| Little Church | Little Church: Michael Middle Church: Ben |
| Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Mass | |
| Presider | Fr. Healy |
| Eucharistic Ministers | C. Pacas (C), E. Sanchez, B. Chester, M. Giusti, H. Mantler, L. Sing, B. Pacas, L. Juvero, H. Madayag, J. Abellana |
| Lectors | G. May and M. Benavente |
| Altar Servers | F. Nuti and F. Abellana |
Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Mass |
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| Presider | Msgr. Dreier |
| Eucharistic Ministers | G. Landholt (C), P. Landholt, C. Browne, M. Elmore, M. Santiago |
| Lectors | H. Lowood and L. Avila |
| Altar Servers | D. Lavezzo and J. Lavezzo |
