Well, the new year is off and running! Whether or not we have children in school, things seem to revolve around a school schedule, don’t they? It’s great to hear the sound of young voices filling the air, to see the new batch of kindergarteners, and to marvel at the inches everyone else has grown over the summer! The festival is just around the corner and, with it, the beginning of our 50^th anniversary year as a parish. Who knows what blessings God has in mind for us this year?

On Tuesday of this week, we mark the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. No doubt, the media will be filled with photos and commentary. If your schedule allows, you might want to come to the 6:30 am or 8:30 am Mass that day. Or you might want to spend some time with your household or alone praying for all who died that day. We might include the people in so many countries who live with the daily fear of death from terrorism, war or famine. Lest we become disheartened by sadness, we need to pray also for the thousands of people who are working to bring compassion through religious groups like Catholic Relief Services and Bread for the World and humanitarian groups like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam. God has not forgotten us and the Spirit is still at work through many good and generous people.

If you have a bit of time this week, you can help bring our Christian values to two pieces of pending legislation. 7.7% of children were without health insurance in 2004; 8.7% were without it in 2006. SCHIP, the State Children’s Health Insurance program will cover all eligible children for $50 billion over the next five years. The Religious Working Group, which includes the Catholic Rural Life Conference, recommends that the 2007 Farm Bill be changed to ensure all Americans an adequate, nutritious diet through school lunches and a better funded food stamps program; to strengthen rural communities by support for small farmers instead of corporations; to improve international food aid in ways that encourage local production of crops instead of “dumping” our surplus which impoverishes local farmers. You can contact our legislators through www.networklobby.org

Peace and every blessing as we begin this new year of faithful service to the Lord, each other and our world-wide neighbors.

S. Sheral

As a Parish Community we pray …for an increase of vocations to the priesthood, religious life and permanent diaconate. May many young people have the courage to reject the materialism of this world and joyfully dedicate themselves to a life of loving service.

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

Robert Joseph Hulsmann
Declan James Mendel

Our sincere sympathy to the families of
Karen Callicotte &
Helen Larson
who died recently

   
▬► Wednesday Night Scripture Study Class will resume on September 12th at 7:30 p.m. in the Convent Chapel. We will study “Women in the Old Testament” All are welcome to attend. Please contact Sister Ita at 583-2544.

▬► Grownups - The first general meeting for the coming year will be held on Wednesday, September 12th at 7 pm in Hennessy Hall. Our guest speaker will be detective Dan Wright of the South San Francisco Police Dept. He will speak about identity theft, trends of today and answer any questions. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the meeting.

▬► Women's Guild - September Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 13th. All women of the parish are welcome to attend, festivities begin at 6:30 in Hennessy Hall.

▬► Biennial Memorial Mass for families who have lost babies before, during, or shortly after birth from any cause will be held on Saturday, September 15th at 11 am at the Rachel Shirne near the Old Mausoleum in Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. All are invited to this healing Mass which enables parents and families to mourn their chidren, to reflect on their eternal happiness and to experience spiritual comfort and solace. Complete information is on the flyers in the vestibule of the church.

▬► Fil/Am Group/SAN LORENZO RUIZ DE MANILA FEAST - Everyone is cordially invited to the celebration of this feast on Sunday, September 16th at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. A reception will follow immediately at the Hennessy Hall. All are welcome!

▬► The Islamic Faith - The Tuesday morning class on Islam will begin Sept. 18 at 9:15 a.m. in Mary’s Chapel. We’re a pretty casual group, so even if you can’t commit to every Tuesday, you’re most welcome. If there are 4 or 5 of you who cannot come during the day, but would be available for evening sessions, please call me or emailssheral@saintroberts.org, and I’ll be happy to set up a weekly evening class.

▬► RCIA OPEN HOUSE - Thursday, Sept. 10th, 7pm in the Convent Chapel, side entrance. The RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of adults, is the preparation program for adults over 18, to become fully imitated Catholics. Adults wishing to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and/or First Communion and those baptized in other faiths and wish to find out more information about the Catholic Church are invited to attend. Families and friends also invited.

AIDS LUNCH
September 12

AIDS LUNCH-September 12-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 September 12th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items are ok!

Thanks to everyone who contributes!

If you are 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.

1958◄▬►2008
"JOURNEY THROUGH THE YEARS"
September 21st, 22nd and 23rd

Bring your friends and family to enjoy the festival entertainment all weekend long. Rides and games for the kids, an ice cream social on Friday night, delicious food, including a sit down dinner on Saturday night in Hennessy Hall, raffle and bingo on Sunday afternoon.

It all begins on Friday at 6p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday from 12 noon-11pm and Sunday from 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

HIGH ROLLER RAFFLE
Sept. 23rd
Only 200 tickets to be sold.
ACT NOW
Call Steve Belluomini. Get your ticket today!

FRANK AND FRIENDS DINNER SHOW
Saturday, Sept. 22nd
2 seatings
5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Only 150 tickets per show

THIS IS A POPULAR SHOW-A GUARANTEED SELL OUT-Get your tickets now!!!

Tickets will be sold after all Masses THIS WEEKEND and next weekend the 15th and 16th-only while they last. Adults-$17, Seniors and Children (12 and under)-$15

Price includes Mexican dinner, desert and show
Call Joanne Pino for information and tickets.

BOTTLE SUNDAY IS BACK!
September 9th and 16th

Bring any unopened bottles of Wine or Liquor to the vestibule of the church as a donation for the Liquor and Wine & Cheese booths. DO NOT DROP OFF AT SCHOOL OR RECTORY.

BBQ AND FOOD BOOTH

BBQ and Food Booth needs your help. Please call the Downs Family at (650) 588-1927 or email them at: noniepapadowns@aol.com. Time is getting closer and your help is urgently needed.

BOOK DONATIONS NEEDED

BOOK DONATIONS WANTED St. Robert’s will be collecting books, videos (VHS or DVD ) and age appropriate video games. These items will be sold at our first ever Book Booth during the Parish Festival. All donated items should be in good condition. Movies should be in good playing condition and rated G or PG. Please no unlicensed copies. Computer games should be age appropriate (no M or AO ratings). Donations can be dropped off in the Church vestibule, only. DO NOT DROP OFF AT SCHOOL OR RECTORY! If you have questions or to make arrangements to drop off a donation please call Michael Salazar.

FESTIVAL AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS

Festival and 50th Anniversary T-shirts will be on sale after ALL SUNDAY MASSES until the festival begins.

FESTIVAL SPONSORS

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Thank you for your generous donation of $2,624.57
to our School, CCD and Confirmation Programs

ANNUAL APPEAL

As of 9-5-2007 350 parishioners have donated $83,862.80

    
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.

49er Game on Monday Evening, September 10th

We were asked to increase our numbers for this game because there is also a Giants game that evening. Groups that increase numbers by Monday 9/3 will receive 12% instead of 7%.

2007 CENTERPLATE SIGN UP

     
49er Game on Monday Evening, September 10th

We were asked to increase our numbers for this game because there is also a Giants game that evening. Groups that increase numbers by Monday 9/3 will receive 12% instead of 7%.
     

Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Mass

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass

Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Mass