St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
JANUARY 10, 1999
Baptism of Our Lord
    
    

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Dear Parishioners,

I am happy to announce that during my period of recovery from surgery, Father John Glogowski will take my place. He has been appointed by the Archbishop as the Parish Administrator until my return on May 1st. Father John was ordained in 1971. He has served in several parishes in the Archdiocese including several years as Pastor of St. Cecilia’s in Lagunitas. For the past few years, he has been assigned to Our Lady of Mercy in Daly City. Since September, he has attended a program of studies in Rome. Father has many talents and I know that you will continue to work with him, Father Morris and the other members of the Parish staff in the coming months. I am most grateful to the Archbishop, Bishop Westor and the Priest’s Personnel Board for sending Father to us. Let us pray for each other.

Sincerely,
Father Ring
    

THIS WEEK IN THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR

Ordinary Time begins Monday, January 11th

Readings for next
SUNDAY, 2ND OF THE YEAR
Isaiah 49:3,5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34
    

MASS MUSINGS

I’ve been at St. Robert’s for six months, and until now I have resisted the urge to trumpet the liturgist’s rallying cry, "FULL, CONSCIOUS, AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION!" (Boy, that felt good.) Since I’ve now got that out of my system, it’s time to explain what it means as a vision for the way we are called to participate in every liturgy—especially our Sunday Eucharist. For the next five weeks I will write about "full, conscious, and active participation." We all may or may not share in the vision after these five weeks, but at least you’ll be able to join me in the cry, "FULL, CONSCIOUS, AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION!" Or, for those of you who are into acronyms, "FULCON & ACTPAR! FULCON & ACTPAR!" See? Doesn’t that feel good? "FULL, CONSCIOUS, AND ACTIVE PARTICI. . .
   

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Monday 6:30 Geraldine Perata †
8:30 Charles Agius †
Tuesday 6:30 Edmond Giovanoni †
8:30 Giarth Klingensmith †
Wednesday 6:30 No Intention
8:30 Sr. Pat Lucie, BVM
Thursday 6:30 No Intention
8:30 Ben Giuliani †
Friday 6:30 James Bonnardel †
8:30 Ethel Hannon †
Saturday 8:30 Paul & Rosina Vella †
4:30 Thomas & Margaret Clark †
Sunday 7:30 Hugh O'Boyle †
9:00 People of St. Robert's
10:30 Marie O'Neil †
12:00 Jack Nochols †
5:30 John Budesa †
    

WORSHIP

We pray for the ill Blake Interdonato, Don Landers, Tony Coogan, Koret Koelman, Terry McLeod, Adela Florez, Ana Cosgaya, Peter Capodonicco, Rosemary McHale, Arthur Candia, Sandra Dill, Jane Lambert, Enese Parenti, Bill Curtis and Muriel Krause.

We pray for the repose of the souls of Michael Larson, Anthony Governale and Albert Masio

As a Parish Community, We Pray
For a surge of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. May the Holy Spirit descend upon men and women enabling them to dedicate their lives to the glory of God.

    

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
January 18-25

God will dwell with them...they will be God’s people" (Rev 21:1-7) is the theme for the 1999 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25). Begun in 1908, these days have been set aside each year so that Christians the world over may share the prayer of Jesus: "that all may be one...that the world may believe" (John 17:21). A Daily Scripture and Prayer Guide for the week will be available after Masses this weekend and the next.
    

MARRIAGE BLESSING

Couples civilly married who are interested in having their marriage blessed, please plan to attend an information meeting on Tuesday, January 12th, in the Convent Chapel at 7:30 PM. If you can/cannot attend or have any questions, please contact Deacon Duffey at 588-6577.
    

THANK YOU!

On behalf of the Children's Liturgy Team I wish to thank every one who participated in the Giving Tree. Because of your overwhelming generosity we were able to share the Christmas Spirit with many children in San Mateo County. The gifts from the Giving Tree went to Samaritan House, Catholic Charities, San Bruno Catholic Worker, HIV Aids Food Services and a needy family in San Bruno.

I wish to convey my personal thanks to Ben Baldonado, Bob Baker and their families for storing, sorting and delivering all the gifts to the different organizations. You are the best helpers Santa ever had. As always the people of St. Roberts are a wonderful example of a caring Christian community.

MaryAnn Saisi

ALSO

Thank you so much for the parish’s donation of $5,588.11 which we received from you for the Notre Dame India Mission. Sister Mary Sharan and all the Sisters in India join me in thanking you for this generosity.

Sincerely in Christ
Sister Valerie Sweeney, SND
Mission Director
    

AIDS LUNCHES BEGIN AGAIN!

The new San Mateo County Aids Clinic is open and is requesting the help of St. Robert’s in preparing snack and lunches for their clients. We are scheduled for the 2nd Wed. 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 the Church by 9:15 a.m. on Jan. 13th. Please pack the items in a non-returnable container. Frozen items can be donated; they will be saved for a day when no other food is produced. Please contact Deacon Duffey 588-6577 with questions. Once again thanks for all your help, its very much appreciated.
    

PARISH DIRECTORIES

The new Parish Directories are available after all the Sunday Masses. They are also available at the rectory office during the week.
    

SUPPORT BLACK AND INDIAN MISSIONS

The appeal is very important. As God’s children we must share in the Lord’s Sacrifice because all of us are called upon to be part of the Church’s mission of evangelization.

The Church’s National Collection for Black and Indian Missions in the United States will be taken at all Masses next weekend. Last year, over seven million dollars were contributed to the national total and - 98 cents of every dollar was distributed. The support went to some of the neediest people of the United States; from the inner cities of the rural South, from the deserts of the Southwest to Alaska’s cold wilderness — 130 Dioceses received assistance from the collection. Through your gifts, you will join your sacrifice to Christ’s by helping those who sacrifice daily to lead others to Christ.

Please be Generous.
    

MEN'S CLUB - WOMEN'S GUILD

Joint Women’s/Men’s Club meeting and Dinner Tomorrow, Jan. 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the hall. Dinner prepared by John Franzella. $10.00 per person and open bar. Call Michelle Compton to reserve your spot.
    

THIS SUNDAY

Pancake Breakfast sponsored by 6th grade outdoor education this Sunday after the 9 and 10:30 Masses in the Hall.
    

UPCOMING EVENTS

A reminder! Registration for "Rain Down Your Love on Your People", this year's Religious Education Institute, to be held on Jan. 29-30th, need to be turned in to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to hear a concert by David Haas, experience a wide variety of speakers, attend liturgy, and visit over thirty exhibits.
    

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MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH
St. Vincent de Paul. 7:30-8:30PM.....Library
Mens Club & Women’s Guild, 6:30-10P.M....Hall

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH
Legion of Mary, 6:30-8:30 PM.....Library
Religious Ed, Jr. Hi, 6:45-8PM...Hall
Marriage Blessing, 7:30PM.....Convent

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH
Grieve, 9-9:30AM.....Chapel
Food for Aids, 9AM.....Little Church
Renew Coord. Mtg., 7PM.....Chapel
Bob’s Club, 7:30-9PM.....Halll

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH
Fil/Am, 7-9:30PM.....Hall
RCIA, 7-9PM.....Chapell

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH
In-Betweeners, 7-10PM.....Hall

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17TH
Fil/Am Choir, 10-11:30AM...Hall

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