St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
FEBRUARY 21, 1999
First Sunday of Lent
    
    

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(During Fr. Ring’s recovery, the members of the parish staff will be writing the pastoral letter. Today’s letter is from Sister Mary)

Dear Parishioners:

As we begin the Lenten Season, let us take a little more time daily to pray, make the necessary changes in our lives, and grow stronger in our faith. This is what the church invites us to do each Lent. It is what Jesus did. We read in today’s gospel that Jesus left His family and friends, went out to the desert where He prayed and fasted for 40 days. We all live busy lives, so now is the time during Lent to slow down a little. The Scripture Readings provide many thoughtful messages to help us observe Lent more prayerfully. On the Fridays of Lent, our parish will be offering the Stations of the Cross in church at 6PM, followed by Soup Supper in Hennessy Hall. You are invited and welcome. Regular attendance at daily Mass is encouraged, as well as some fasting and sharing what we have with others are all good ways for all of us to be in touch with God this Lent. If we adults stay in constant touch with God, especially through prayer, very likely the young people whose lives we touch and influence will do likewise. Jesus assured His followers that His power came from God. Sometimes we attempt to make the journey on our own. We forget to tap into that power that comes to us from God. The Lenten Season reminds us to do just that. Blessings and thank you.

Sincerely,
Sister Mary O’Donnell
Director of Religious Education
    

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER RING

Thanks for your prayers. I have overcome a few setbacks eg. infection, etc. Keep the prayers coming so recovery will be complete. Hope to see you soon. Father Ring
    

THIS WEEK IN THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR

FEAST OF THE CHAIR OF PETER - Mon., 2/22

Readings for
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
Genesis 12:1-4a; 2 Timothy 1:8-10; Matthew 17:1-9
    

MASS MUSINGS

"Be An Active Listener"

Look up. No, not at the ceiling. Look up above this article at the Scripture references (Book, Chapter #:verses) for the next Sunday’s readings. Even with the best proclamation of God’s Word on Sundays, it can be difficult to get something from the readings because they are read just once and then we move on. Take a look at the readings before Mass, ask the Holy Spirit to help you listen well during Mass, and then open your ears and heart to Christ during the Liturgy of the Word. Even when you know what to listen for, you may be surprised by what you hear! - Pat Kelly
   

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Monday 6:30 Sister Theodora Lopez †
8:30 Lourdes Alarca
Tuesday 6:30 Ilija Dzolan †
8:30 Florence Malatesta †
Wednesday 6:30 Geraldine Perata †
8:30 Oscar Moniri †
Thursday 6:30 George Junea †
8:30 Marija Dzolan †
Friday 6:30 No Intention
8:30 Sister Cabrini
Saturday 8:30 Joseph Kuczka †
4:30 Anthony Rinaldi †
Sunday 7:30 Noah Aragon †
9:00 Armida Moniri †
10:30 Vern Parker †
12:00 People of St. Robert's
5:30 Bill Carpenter †
    

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  • We welcome into the family of God: Ryan Savage, Sean Russell, Dylan Thompson, and Ashley Tolentino, who were baptized in Christ.

  • 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, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Muriel Krause, Sister Cabrini, Brittany Boisson and Father Ring.

As a Parish Community,We Pray

For our sisters and brothers whose decision it is to be washed in the Sacramental Waters of Baptism. May they experience the support and love of our Parish family.
    

RENEW FOCUS
"DECISION"

We pray that our political leaders will decide for Life. As the National Council of Catholic Bishops have stated in "Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics": "No Appeal to policy, procedure, majority will or pluralism ever excuses a public official from defending life to the greatest extent."
    

ANOINTING MASS
"Heal the Sick!"

Jesus has charged His Church to take care of the sick by accompanying them with Her prayer of intercession in His Name. St. Robert’s celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick will take place on Sunday , Feb. 28th at Noon Mass. All who are experiencing the affects of aging and all who are ill are invited to receive this sacrament.

    

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

On each Friday during Lent (except for Good Friday), Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church at 6:00 p.m. A priest will be available for Confession during Stations. A Lenten Soup Supper will follow in Hennessy Hall. This is a light, sacrificial meal and an opportunity for members of our Parish family to get to know one another. Please put into the basket what you would have spent on your usual Friday dinner. Your donation will allow our St. Vincent de Paul Society to feed our sisters and brothers in need.
    
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SIGN UP FOR RENEW 2000

Please take a look at the flyer in the Bulletin
    

RITE OF ELECTION THIS WEEKEND

The Rite of Election is the celebration in which the Archbishop welcomes and accepts those adults preparing for the Easter Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Eucharist. During today’s 10:30 Mass the Catechumens and Candidates of our RCIA program will sign their names to the Book of Elect. They will then be blessed and sent on their way to meet the Archbishop in San Francisco. At 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral, all the people preparing for the Easter Sacraments from Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties, will gather with Archbishop William Levada. The Archbishop will than sign the Book of Elect from each parish. All parishioners are invited to attend and witness this celebration with our participants.

This year our Catechumens and Candidates include:
Maria Bologna, Bobbie Cadiente, Laura Davis, Laurie Dellanini, George Flores, Rosie Gose, George Horton, Kelly Horton, Wendy Lane, Irene Loncaric, Barb Murray, Jason Parrish, Brenda Paton, Sharon Pedro, Betty Tello, Anthony Torres, and Donna Wilczynski.

Please, continue to pray for each of them as they prepare in a special way for Easter.

    

CONFIRMATION

Our retreat was this Sat. Feb. 20th. Please continue to pray for our 1999 Confirmation Candidates.
    

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NEW PARISHIONERS
We welcome into our Parish Family the following people:

Elizabeth Castelo and Cristian; George and Frances Fresquez and Family; Salvatore, Amy and Matteo Russo; Mark, Karen, Christa, Matthew, and Katie Toman; Carolyn and Kendra Kelly; Louis, Leticia, Monica, Lucia and Manuel Moreno; Michael, Virginia, Matthew and Benjamin Godfrey; Shawn, Rosario, Dylan and Skifar Thompson.

We welcome you into St.Robert’s Family

and ask that you complete a registration form (found in the vestibule of the church). Drop it either in the collection basket, in the mail, or at the Parish office. We will mail a New Parishioner Packet with information about the Parish, its organizations and groups.
    

SAN FRANCISCO CATHOLIC

PLEASE NOTE!!! San Francisco Catholic is now being sent to all registered parishioners only. If you are not registered please pick up a registration form at the back of the Church and drop it off at the Rectory or the collection basket.
    

ST. PATRICK's Dinner Dance
Saturday, March 20th

More details to follow.
Call Kevin Carey at 589-2800. Proceeds to benefit our Presentation Sisters.
    

THE GROWNUPS' ANNUAL SOUP SUPPER AND GENERAL MEETING

will be held in Hennessy Hall on Wed. March 3rd at 6 p.m. We are honored to have Father John Glogowski as our guest speaker. Tickets for the Soup Supper may be purchased for $5 each. They will be sold after Masses on Feb. 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st. Tickets may also be purchased by calling Dorothy Branch, Lil Fazio, or Dolores Moynihan. Cutoff date for purchasing tickets will be Feb. 24th.
    

THE SOCIABLES MID-WINTER GET-TOGETHER

Our Mid-Winter Get-Together will be held on Feb. 28th at El Torito Restaurant at 1590 Old Bayshore Road, Burlingame. It will be a continental buffet for $13.75 per person. For reservations, please call Bunny Moniz thru Feb. 25th.
    

WOMEN'S GUILD FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

St. Robert’s Women’s Guild presents "SIGNS OF THE TIMES", a Fashion Show and Luncheon on Sat., April 17th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City with a no-host bar at 11 AM and lunch at 12 PM. Ticket sales start on Mon., March 8th, at the Women’s Guild meeting at 6:30 PM in Hennessy Hall. Tickets are $37 for adults and $32 for seniors and children under 12. This is the last Fashion Show of the 1900’s, so come take a stroll with us down memory lane and see fashions from the 20th century as well as the hottest fashions of today! Call 589-2800 for more information.
    

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
Grown-Ups, 7-10PM.....Library
Women’s Spirit, 7PM.....Chapel

FEBRUARY 23RD
Legion of Mary, 6:30-8:30 PM.....Library
Religious Ed, 6:45-8PM...Hall

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH
Liturgy Com., 7-8:30PM.....Library
Bob’s Club, 6PM.....Hall

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH
RCIA, 7-9PM.....Chapel
School Board,7-9PM.....Library

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH
Stations of the Cross, 6PM.....Church
Soup Supper, 6:30PM.....Hall
In-Betweener’s, 8PM.....Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
In-Betweener’s Crab Dinner, 6PM.....Hall

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
Fil/Am, 10-11:30AM.....Hall

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