St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
JANUARY 17, 1999
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

    
    

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Dear Friends, People of God:

This is not Fr. Ring. Don’t be disappointed. While he is recuperating, his weekly column will be written by various staff members. You are stuck with me this week. I am so happy to write because I want to thank you for your wonderful outreach to the needy, the elderly, and those in Convalescent Hospitals over the Christmas Season. We have received many letters of appreciation from the recipients of your generosity. They were truly grateful.

Do you feel a little nostalgic now that the trees, lights and decorations are put away? Oak Ave., where I live, was like Fairyland for a few weeks. It was so beautiful. Now I miss the tinsel and glitter. This brings my mind back to the Christmas message. The Crib, stark in its simplicity, had its own little cozy feeling. It was so peaceful. As I knelt there, I felt that all was right with the world. Our God, a little babe, was with us and welcomed everyone. Peace on earth! The Gospel tells us that the Magi, after adoring the Infant Jesus, went back ANOTHER WAY to their own country. You and I have also adored Him and now we are back to our everyday routine. Have we come back the same way or have we come ANOTHER WAY, a way of more love, patience, forgiveness. Think about it.

Sincerely, Sister Ita

    

THIS WEEK IN THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR

Memorial of St. Agnes, virgin, martyr - Thu., 1/21

Readings for next
SUNDAY, 3RD OF THE YEAR
Isaiah 8:23-9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; Matthew 4:12-23

    

MASS MUSINGS

"Full, Conscious, & Active Pariticipation"

Last week we introduced "full, conscious, and active participation" as a vision for how we must celebrate liturgy. I put that phrase in quotation marks because it’s not mine. It’s from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, written in 1963 during the Second Vatican Council. In paragraph #14 it says this:

The Church earnestly desires that all the faithful be led to that full, conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations called for by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people" (1 Pt 2:9; see 2:4-5) is their right and duty by reason of their baptism.

. . . This full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be considered before all else. For it is the primary and indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian spirit.

 

   

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Monday 6:30 HOLIDAY - NO MASS
8:30 Bernice McIsaac †
Tuesday 6:30 Manuel Falzon †
8:30 John Budesa †
Wednesday 6:30 No Intention
8:30 Loretta Stanker †
Thursday 6:30 Angelo Mezzetta †
8:30 Pasquale & Maria Teresa Aloise †
Friday 6:30 Frank O'Brien †
8:30 Arthur Monini †
Saturday 8:30 Mo Model †
4:30 Anna & James Nedved †
Sunday 7:30 Bill Carpenter †
9:00 Robert Sage †
10:30 People of St. Robert's
12:00 Veronica Schaukowitch †
5:30 Claire Galletta †
    

WORSHIP

We welcome into the family of God: Anthony Kenihan, Matthew Mendoza & Gregory Dellanini who were baptized in Christ.

We are pleased to have married: Ryan Imboden and Mercedes Borba. Congratulations!

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 Patrick Cook, Vincent Vistintin and Marie Steinhart.

As a Parish Community,We Pray for our Church. May the Holy Spirit sanctify its life; renew its worship; empower its witness; heal its divisions and unite all Christians in one body.

    

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
January 18-25

The week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins tomorrow, Jan. 18th until Monday, Jan. 25th. Ecumenical Sunday is celebrated on January 24th. Our challenge at the close of this second millenium is to recommit ourselves to the unity of all Christians. We pray that our hearts be opened to Jesus’ own prayer that all might be one. We must work together for, as we experience one another, the barriers of prejudice, race, gender, denomination will be seen as descriptive of who we are, not divisive nor destructive to the goal of who we might be. Please set aside this week to prayer for Christian Unity. The Prayer Guides will be available after Masses this weekend.

    

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JOHN

Dear Parishioners,

Just a short note to say thank you for the warm welcome I received over last week and weekend. I know that serving the community here will be a joy and easy with your support and the great staff here at St. Robert’s. My special thanks to Fr. Morris for making sure that I am known and aware of the many activities that the community undertakes. I will be happy to do what I can to "administer" the parish in Fr. Ring’s absence and turn the helm back to him in running order on May 1st. Thank you again.

Sincerely,Father John

    

JOIN RENEW 2000 IN FEBRUARY

Renew 2000 starts in Feb. and will focus on the Lenten theme of "conversion". Conversion means hearing anew the Gospel message which calls us to die a little more to self and live a little more like Jesus. Sunday after Sunday the liturgy invites us to see ways in which we encounter Jesus in the ordinariness of life. Renew 2000 provides a wonderful way to participate in faith sharing.

Renew sign up Sunday is Jan. 31st after all the Masses.

    

REMINDERS TO PARENTS OF 2ND GRADERS

First Eucharist Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 21st
7:00PM - Hennessy Hall

This is an important meeting, so please plan that at least one parent is in attendance.

    

NATIONAL COLLECTION FOR BLACK AND INDIAN MISSIONS

This weekend the church is asking your gift in support for our Home Missions. Please be as generous as possible for the sake of the missionaries and the needy people they serve. The need is great. Last year only a part of what was needed was received. Thank you for whatever you can give.

    

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Tomorrow...Monday, Jan. 18th

The School and Parish Office will be closed and there will be no 6:30 a.m. Mass.

    

WANTED!!!
Desktop Publishers/Graphic Artists/Designers/Cut & Paste Layout Specialists

Help wanted for the production of our Easter Triduum worship aids. If you have skills with Publisher, Page Maker, or another desktop publishing software and could help with this project, please call Pat Kelly at 589-2800.

    

NEWCOMERS WELCOMING BREAKFAST

Sunday, Jan. 31st, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in Hennessy Hall

    

UPCOMING EVENTS

Interfaith Memorial Service for Life: All are invited to the 12th annual memorial service at St. Brendan Catholic Church, Rockaway at Laguna Honda, SF, on Fri. Jan 22nd at 7:30-9 pm. The theme this year is "Celebrating God’s Gift of Life". Clergy and laity from many churches will provide reflection and lead prayer and song as we share our values and deep concerns for the sanctity of life. Please attend to give mutual support and affirmation to persons in all faiths committed to life. For additional information, call (415) 565-3672. Parking is available.

    

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MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
School and Parish Office Closed
Grown-Ups, 7-10PM.....Library

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH
Legion of Mary, 6:30-8:30 PM.....Library
Religious Ed, Jr. Hi, 6:45-8PM...Hall

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH
Teens, 7PM.....Hall
Lector’s Mtg., 7-9PM.....Chapel

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21ST
Religious Ed. (Parent Mtg), 7PM.....Hall
RCIA, 7-9PM.....Chapel
Parish Council, 7-9PM.....Library

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD
Lector’s Mtg., 10-12 Noon.....Chapel

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH
Fil/Am, 10-11:30AM.....Hall
Grown-Ups Mystery Dinner

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