St. Robert's Parish Bulletin - December 23, 2007

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
December 23, 2007
Fourth Sunday of Advent

1958		2008

Rev. Msgr. Bruce A. Dreier, Pastor
Father Paul O'Dell, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Rusty Duffey, Pastoral Associate
Deacon John Meyer, Pastoral Associate

Sister Patricia O'Sullivan, PBVM, 589-0104
Pastoral Associate for Sick and Homebound
Sister Sheral Marshall, OSF, 589-2800
Pastoral Associate for Liturgy

In Residence 583-2544
   Sister Ita Cleary, PBVM
   Sister Antonio Heaphy, PBVM
   Sister Vianney Buckley, PBVM

Rectory Office: 1380 Crystal Springs Rd.
San Bruno, CA 94066
            Phone: (650)589-2800
            Fax:      (650)588-9628
           Web Site:    www.saintroberts.org

Mrs. Kathy Hanley, Parish Secretary, 589-2800
Mrs. Judy DeMartini, Parish Receptionist, 589-2800
PARISH SCHOOL - 583-5065
   Ms. Yvonne Olcomendy, Principal
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (CCD) - 588-0477
   Ms. Joanne Bartolotti, Director
   Mrs. Leslie Fong, Secretary
PARISH MUSIC MINISTRY - 589-2800
   Mr. Kevin Imbimbo

PARISH CELEBRATIONS

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
There is a period of preparation for the celebration of this Sacrament. Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal class. Please contact the rectory in advance to make arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST
Saturdays: Vigil Mass 4:30 pm
Sundays: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 5:00 pm
Holy Days: Please consult weekly bulletin.

Weekdays: Masses are on Tuesday and Friday at 6:30am and Monday-Saturday at 8:30am. Communion Services are held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30am

Our Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring the Eucharist to the sick or homebound. Please contact the Rectory.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday: 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
Anytime by appointment

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
There is a six month period of preparation for the celebration of this Sacrament. Please contact the rectory to make arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call the rectory in case of serious illness and before surgery and hospital care.

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
High school students call the Religious Education Office. Adult Confirmation is available on an individual basis.

Dear St. Robert’s Family,

Once again we are called upon to prepare the Lord's way. Throughout this Advent season we have been reading from the prophet Isaiah. We move from the establishment of the Lord's house to visions of peace where lion and lamb lie together to the desert blooming, finally arriving with the great passage of Midnight Mass.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Upon those who dwell in the land of gloom a light has shone… For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulder… You have smashed... For a child is born to us… Isaiah 9:1-5

There is so much hype about the Christmas season. Some stores began with Christmas decorations before costumes were taken from the box for Halloween: the emphasis on buy early and buy a lot. Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) enticed buyers to come out at midnight or 4:00 a.m. for spectacular sales. Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving) was one of the busiest days for on-line shopping with enticements like free shipping, etc.

Is Christ still part of Christmas? One might begin to wonder. We make the difference in our lives and the lives of our families. Christ remains in Christmas when we take the time to prepare the Lord's way in Advent with some family time of prayer, reading or activity. Christ remains in Christmas as we support the efforts of our Adopt-A-Family and Giving Tree programs. Christ remains in Christmas when we volunteer some time with St. Vincent de Paul or Catholic Worker House.

Most importantly Christ remains in Christmas when we gather as a family on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning to celebrate the meal which He left us to remember Him.

We invite you and your family to keep Christ in Christmas this year. Celebrate our Christmas liturgies with us.

May God continue to bless you with his grace and peace.

Father Bruce

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Monday - December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE Readings: 2 Sm 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16 Lk 1:67-79
Mass Intention	6:30am 8:30am 4:30pm 8:00pmj Midnight	Communion Service Deacon Jack Bourne † People of St. Robert's People of St. Robert's People of St. Robert's
Tuesday - December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Readings: Is 52:7-10 Heb 1:1-6 Jn 1:1-18
Mass Intention	7:30am 9:30am 11:30am	People of St. Robert's People of St. Robert's People of St. Robert's
Wednesday - December 26 Readings: Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59 Mt 10:17-22
Mass Intention	6:30am 8:30am	Communion Service Clara Fanella †
SR Band 9:30am Choir Practice Scripture Study	6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm	Hall Church Convent Chapel
Thursday - December 27 Readings: 1 Jn 1:1-4 Jn 20:1a,2-8
Mass Intention	6:30am 8:30am	Communion Service Bill Lanahan †
5:00pm Choir Practice	7:30pm	Church
Friday - December 28 Readings: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2 Mt 2:13-18
Mass Intention	6:30am 8:30am	Joseph Tonna † Mary Valls †
Saturday - December 29 Readings: 1 Jn 2:3-11 Lk 2:22-35
Mass Intention	8:30am 4:30pm	Carmen Borg † Carmen Borg †
AA Meeting	10:00am	Mahoney Room
Sunday - December 30 Readings: Sir 3:2-7,12-14 Col 3:12-21 Mt 2:13-15,19-23
Mass Intention	7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 5:00pm	Claudine Barbero † John Dickson † Marie Giusti † People of St. Robert's

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH,
IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS

As a Parish Community we pray…for expectant parents, single parents, children and families, especially those who face an uncertain future.

WE CONGRATULATE THE NEWLY BAPTIZED

Brianna Marie Storek, Evan Craig Storek,
Matthew Patriciio Chang, Troy Lee Dawson, Jr.
and Vincent Lee Scott

Our sincere sympathy to the family of
Ruth Lindsey
who died recently.

LOOKING FOR A MASS
While you are away this Holiday Season?

Check www.masstimes.org for Mass schedules in other cities.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY TEAM ANNUAL GIVING TREE

Today is the last day to turn in your gift collections. Blessings upon all of you who have generously donated

ST. ROBERT’S PARISH
CHRISTMAS 2007
CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve,
Monday, December 24th
4:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m.,
and Midnight Mass

Christmas Day,
Tuesday, December 25th
7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
NO EVENING MASS

New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31st
6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

NEW YEAR’S DAY
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
MASS AT 8:30 a.m. ONLY

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
Tuesday, December 25th
Tuesday, January 1st

KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION

Applications for Kindergarten for the 2008/2009 school year will take place in the school office January 28th through February 1st from 9-3 p.m. Child must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2008. You will need copies of your child’s birth and baptismal certifications and social security card.

OPEN HOUSE
January 31st

St. Roberts School will hold its annual Open House on Thursday evening, January 31st at 7 p.m.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

St. Robert School, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school. St. Robert School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color and national and/or ethnic origin in administration of education policies, admissions polices, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school administered programs.

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SUNDAY COLLECTION

July 1st to Dec. 16th (goal) July 1st to Dec. 16th (actual)	$261,300.00 $260,321.35
7/1/07-6/30/08 Weekly Goal Collection (actual 12/16)	$10,050.00 $9,470.72

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.

GRAND TOTAL (as of 11/18/07)
$88,737.63

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December 29th and 30th
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Mass
Presider	Msgr. Dreier
Eucharistic Ministers	J. Scannell (C), K. Hornung, B. Moniz, J. Finnegan, J. Beltrano, J. Quinn, M. Murphy, T. Dachauer, M. Elmore
Lectors	B. Rudometkin and M. Dachauer
Altar Servers	R. Balestieri and J. Jauregui
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass
Presider	Fr. O'Dell
Eucharistic Ministers	E. Ruggiero (C), C. Noce, M. Noce, L. Quintana, M. Ortiz
Lectors	S. Heaney and A. Reyes
Altar Servers	A. Clifford and N. Nussbaum
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Mass
Presider	Msgr. Dreier
Eucharistic Ministers	L. Rodriguez (C), M. Quillici, M. Bologna, M. Zamattia, S. Murray, M. Lopez, T. Jones, G. Sinks, L. Cesca
Lectors	M. Parasdas and L. Marty
Altar Servers	A. Ayllon, R. Simpson & J. McLaughlin
Children's Liturgy	Family Mass
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Mass
Presider	Fr. O'Dell
Eucharistic Ministers	B. Chester (C), M. Giusti, C. Morgan, G. May, J. Yee, V. Valle, L. Welch, E. Sanchez, H. Mantler, D. Murphy
Lectors	C. Pisani and H. Valle
Altar Servers	V. Abellana and K. Reidy
Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Mass
Presider	Msgr. Dreier
Eucharistic Ministers	M. Salvato (C), M. Santiago, C. Innes, T. Thompson, M. Maran, F. Maran, M. Dowden, M. Aberouette, C. Browne
Lectors	L. Avila and J. Bartolotti
Altar Servers	J. Heffernan and K. Tangeh