St. Robert's Church Bulletin, May 2, 1999

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
MAY 2, 1999
Fifth Sunday of Easter

Dear Parishioners:

This week it is my turn again to write a message in the Sunday bulletin. So here goes. This time around I’m going to write about some important happenings that will take place here at St. Robert’s this Fall.

Coming up in September, is the 50th Anniversary of St. Robert’s School. School opened on September 4, 1949. Through the years, over 1500 children have passed through the doors on their way to high school. A one-day celebration is planned for Saturday, September 11th. Many activities are on the drawing board, but we need each of you to pull out your family scrapbooks, class lists, old school and sports uniforms, and gather any other memorabilia that you might find. Please give the rectory a call and volunteer. We have jobs, both big and small. Most of all, we could use your help...many hands make work easier. And it’s fun, too.

Every September we have our annual Parish Festival. This year the theme will be "The Greatest Show on Earth". Sound like fun? You bet. But it will be a better experience for you if you get involved. Join in and volunteer. This is your Parish, your festival and we all benefit, both financially and socially.

Another fall activity dear to my heart is RENEW. Each season of Renew focuses on something different and the 3rd Season, starting in October, focuses on Ecumenism and the welcoming back of Catholics. Start praying now for the strength and knowledge to help "Welcome Back" our friends. You will hear more about this later on.

And the list of activities goes on. They happen, but not without your involvement. Get involved....You will be glad you did. Folks sometimes ask me why do I stay involved here at St. Robert’s? So I answer, why not? St. Robert’s is my Parish; my spiritual support, my community. Do I need to say more!

St. Robert’s is alive and well. God Bless.

Virginia Yanke, Parish Planning Committee

THIS WEEK IN THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR

FEAST OF PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES - Mon., 5/3

READINGS FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21

MASS MUSINGS

"Communion from the Cup"

To drink from the Cup during Communion is riskier than to eat the Host. To share a cup is an intimiate act which makes us vulnerable in some ways. Is this not how we share in the Death and Rising of Jesus? - Pat Kelly

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Monday	6:30	Marie L. Samish †
	8:30	Charles Agius †
Tuesday	6:30	Ted Connell †
	8:30	Teofilo Gonzalez †
Wednesday	6:30	No Intention
	8:30	James Bonnardel †
Thursday	6:30	No Intention
	8:30	Andrew Teeley †
Friday	6:30	No Intention
	8:30	Marie Tonegato †
Saturday	8:30	Adalin Lagomarsino †
	4:30	All Mothers
Sunday	7:30	All Mothers
	9:00	All Mothers
	10:30	All Mothers
	12:00	All Mothers
	5:30	All Mothers

**We welcome into the family of God Simon Robles, Edric Morrow, Christopher Marquez and Brhea D’Mello, who were baptized in Christ.
**We pray for the ill Blake Interdonato, Tony Coogan, Koret Koelman, Terry McLeod, Adela Florez, Ana Cosgaya, Peter Capodonicco, Rosemary McHale, Arthur Candia, Sandra Dill, Jane Lambert, Enese Parenti, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Muriel Krause, Sister Cabrini, Brittany Boisson, Vince Valdes, Robert Creely, Don Vickery, Jeanne McHugh, Catherine Cook, Ann Burns, Inelda Daly, Gene Martin & Father Ring.
**Pray for the repose of the souls of: Dave Orloff, Andrew Teeley, Margaret Testa and Jane Nichols.

As a Parish Community, We Pray

For all who are suffering from illness and pain. May God’s mercy be upon them as they place their trust in Him.

There must be a thorough catechesis on the Gospel of Life at all levels of the Catholic community...The call to conversion must ring out in your homes, in your parishes and in your schools, with complete confidence that the Church’s teaching about the inviolability of life is deeply in tune with both right reason and the deepest longings of the human heart.

-Message from Pope John Paul II to Cardinal William Keeler, presented at beginning of "In God’s Image" a pro-life leadership convocation, March 3-5, 1999.

CELEBRATION OF FIRST EUCHARIST

As a parish community you are invited to pray for our Second Graders of St. Robert’s School and Parish Religious Education who will be receiving the Eucharist for the first time on the following dates:

Sat., May 8th - St. Roberts School and Wed. evening students.
Sat., May 15th - Religious Education students (Tue. & Thurs.)

Pictures of 1st Communicants are posted on the north wall of the church

AN INVITATION FROM THE FIL-AM GROUP

We invite all parishioners of St. Robert’s to attend FLORES DE MAYO on May 16th at the Noon Mass, procession, floral offering and crowning of the Virgin Mary. Potluck lunch reception and entertainment will follow at Hennessy Hall. All Children are encouraged to attend. For information call Gabby Diaz or Manny Ortiz.

PARISH COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATIONS

The Parish Council and the School Board will be holding elections to serve in these respective bodies. This is an opportunity to serve and participate in providing input for the Council and to the School Board. Any one interested in serving in either the Council or the Board are requested to fill out a candidate form (available in the back of the church), and sumbit to the rectory or to the school office. Elections will be held on the weekends of :

May 15/16 and May 22/23, 1999 for the Parish Council
May 22/23rd and for the School Board

ST. ROBERTS IN-BETWEENERS PRESENTS
"IN THE MOOD"
Dance and Dine to the big band sounds
SWING MUSIC!

Young and Older Adults!! Get a group of friends together and join us on Sat., May 22nd, in Hennessy Hall at 7:00 p.m. to Midnight: Deli Buffet and no host bar. Swing Dance instructors. All members of a St. Robert’s Organization - $10 per person. Non-Members -$15 per person Contact Barbara Baxter for reservations.

THE MEN'S CLUB

The Men’s Club will hold its dinner/meeting on tomorrow evening, Monday, May 3rd. All men of the parish are invited to our monthly dinner meetings. The Men’s Club is a great place to meet new people and to get involved with our parish. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at approximately 7:30 p.m. We really need to know if you are coming to the dinner so please make your reservations . This will allow enough time for John to shop for the dinner. The price for dinner is $13. Please call Dan Uroz for your reservation.

THE WOMEN'S GUILD

Womens Guild, Installation Dinner Monday, May 10th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations are a must - contact Susan Cordes by May 7th. Chairperson, Candie Whooley says: "YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!!!"

You're invited to a Community Celebration at the Church of Saint Raphael for :

The 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of
Fr. Paul J. Rossi, Sat. May 22nd

at St. Raphael’s Church, 1104 5th Ave. San Rafael. Eucharist - 4:00 p.m.
Reception immediately following Eucharist.

SPIRITUALITY OF AGING RETREAT

Saturday, May 8th, 9AM-3:15PM, St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 473 Eucalyptus Dr., SF. Sponsored by the School of Pastoral Leadership. Call Joni at 415-242-9087 if you have any questions.

MERCY HIGH - "EVENING OF FINE ARTS"

Wednesday, May 19th, featuring presentations by art, dance, drama and advanced choral students. Student art & ceramics will be displayed throughout the mansion. Some student works will be available for purchase. The event will take place between 5:30-9PM on May 19th - 2750 Adeline Dr., Burlingame.

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MONDAY, MAY 3rd
7-10PM, Men’s Club.....Hall

TUESDAY, MAY 4th
6:30-8PM, Legion of Mary....Library
7PM, First Euch. Practice....Hall & Church

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5th
7-9PM, Bob’s Club.....Hall

THURSDAY, MAY 6th
7-9PM, RCIA....Chapel
7-9PM, Parish Planning Com.....Library
7PM, First Euch. Practice.....Hall & Church

FRIDAY, MAY 7th
3-10PM, Bob’s Club.....Hall

SATURDAY, May 8th
10AM, First Communion.....Hall & Church

SUNDAY, May 9th
MOTHER’S DAY
10-11:30 Fil/Am...Hall