St. Robert's Church Bulletin, May 9, 1999

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
MAY 9, 1999
Sixth Sunday of Easter

Dear Parishioners,

The time since my operation has gone by quickly. I still have to learn to slow down, lose weight and do more exercise than walking a golf course. I want to express my thanks to Fr. John Glogowski for the sacrifice he made in being willing to leave his previous assignment and come to St. Robert’s to take my place. My thanks also to Fr. Morris, Fr. Marini and all the staff for their extra efforts. During my time away, many important events occured - Baptisms and Confirmation, weddings and funerals, fund raisers and social events...Thank you to all who made all these things possible. I look forward to the weeks and months ahead. Peace.

Fr. Ring

THIS WEEK IN THE LITURGICAL CALENDAR

FEAST OF ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE - Fri., 5/14

REMINDER!
THE FEAST OF THE ASCENSION IS CELEBRATED NEXT SUNDAY, NOT ON THURSDAY. THIS IS EFFECTIVE IN ALL OF THE DIOCESES OF THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.

READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20

MASS MUSINGS

"Communion From the Cup"

When we see Eucharist as some thing or person, as Jesus Christ present to us under the appearance of bread and wine, we must remember that Jesus is present "Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity" under both the bread and the wine. If we eat the Host but do not drink from the Cup, we have still received the Body and Blood of Christ. So why drink from the Cup? Because Eucharist is an act done by Christ. Full participation in this Sacrament involves doing what he did. He asks us, "Can you drink from the cup I shall drink?" (Mark 10:38). - Pat Kelly

SPIRITUAL BOUQUET FOR MOTHER'S DAY

As a Spiritual Gift to your mother, you will find cards in the vestibule and pews of the Church to have her rememberd in the Holy Sacrifce of the Mass throughout the week here at St. Robert’s in honor of Mother’s Day.

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Monday	6:30	All Mothers
	8:30	Lena Lippi †
Tuesday	6:30	All Mothers
	8:30	Manuel Falzon †
Wednesday	6:30	All Mothers
	8:30	Joseph Emilio †
Thursday	6:30	All Mothers
	8:30	Irene Mocelin †
Friday	6:30	All Mothers
	8:30	Pasquale & Maria Teresa Aloisa †
Saturday	8:30	All Mothers
	4:30	Frank Fenech †
Sunday	7:30	Adalin Lagomarsino †
	9:00	People of St. Robert's
	10:30	Ana Kovacevic †
	12:00	All Mothers
	5:30	Angbelo Mezzetta †

**We welcome into the family of God Vincent Asaro who was 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, Jane Lambert, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Muriel Krause, Sister Cabrini, Brittany Boisson, Vince Valdes, Robert Creely, Don Vickery, Jeanne McHugh, Catherine Cook, Ann Burns, Inelda Daly, Gene Martin & Marcia Bourne.

**Pray for the repose of the souls of: Joe Nocieto & Maria Spencer

As a Parish Community, We Pray

That our mothers, grandmothers, godmothers and all women who nurture and love us will enjoy dignity, respect and love, on this Mother’s Day and every day.

Dear Friends:

On this Mother’s Day, we remember that Jesus has given us His Mother. Two Millennium ago, Our Father said to her: "Mary, I need you." She answered "Yes" and God’s Light came to live within her.

At His birth, Jesus looked at Mary and cried: "Mama, I need you." She answered: "Here I am; I love you." She nourished Him and held Him close to her heart. At the wedding feast at Cana, the groom came to Mary, saying: "Mary, I need you." She brought his need to Jesus. For love of her, Jesus changed water into finest wine. As He carried that heavy cross up the hill to Calvary, Jesus looked into Mary’s eyes and wordlessly cried out: "Mama I need you." Mary followed Jesus and stood beneath His cross till the very end, sighing: "I am here; I love you." At the moment of Mary’s death, Jesus came to her, smiling: "I am here; I love you; Mama, come home." As she was always there for Jesus, so she is always here for us. All we need do is cry out: "Mama, I need you." Mary will say to each of us: "I am here; I love you." She will bring our needs to Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Happy Mother’s Day

Gene & Anna May May

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:

Sat., May 15th-St.Roberts School & Wed evening students.

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

AIDS LUNCH TIME AGAIN

It’s our pleasure to again assist the San Mateo County Aids Clinic with their lunch program. 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 May 12th. 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 provided. Please contact Deacon Duffey with questions. Once again thanks for all your help, it’s very much appreciated.

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

The following is a letter received from the Presentation Sisters:

Dear Rev. Father Ring,

This note is a small testimony of our gratitude to you and your parishioners for the donation of $3,317 toward the needs of our retired Sisters. It was a very kind and glorious gesture on your part. Be assured that your intentions, and those of your wonderful parishioners will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.

On behalf of our retired and infirm Sisters who have labored so unselfishly in the past, I say "Thank you, and may God’s blessings be upon you, and your families." Each or any donation that you give, goes before the very throne of God, in the lives, prayers, and sacrifices of our Sisters. In Jesus’ own words, "A glass of water given in His name will not go unrewarded". Again, the Scriptures continually remind us that some day all of us have our own appointment with our loving God and that "our good deeds follow us". (Revelation)

Yours very sincerely in Christ,
Sister Angela Callanan-Developement Director
Developement Director

The following is a note received from San Bruno Catholic Worker House

Dear Father Ring,

I want to thank you and all the parishioners of St. Robert’s church for your continued support of Catholic Worker Hospitality House. With the county’s wet weather shelter having closed, we are getting more and more requests for housing. Please pray for those we are unable to accomodate.

Peace
Catholic Worker House

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.

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.

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.

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MONDAY, MAY 10TH
6:30-11PM, Women’s Guild.....Hall
7:30-8:30PM, St. Vincent de Paul.....Library

TUESDAY, MAY 11TH
6:30-8PM, Legion of Mary....Library
7PM, First Euch. Practice....Hall & Church

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12TH
9-9:30AM, Grieve.....Chapel
9AM, Aids Food.....Little Church

THURSDAY, MAY 13TH
7-9PM, RCIA....Chapel
7PM, First Euch. Practice.....Hall & Church

SATURDAY, May 15TH
10AM, First Communion.....Hall & Church

SUNDAY, May 16TH
10-11:30 Fil/Am...Hall