St. Robert's Church Bulletin, December 26, 1999

St. Robert's Catholic Church

1380 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno, CA 94066

Tel: (650) 589-2800

PARISH BULLETIN
December 26, 1999
The Holy Family

    

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Dear Parish Family,

On behalf of the priests, our deacon and sisters and the Parish staff, I want to promise you our prayers this Christmas Season and in the first months of the new millenium. I would also ask you to remember us in your prayers.

This past year God has blessed our Parish community in many ways. There were: 114 baptisms, 113 first communicants, 72 confirmations, 13 adults received into the Church, 20 marriages, 61 parishioners were called home by God and are now part of our heavenly parish praying for all of us.

It was also a wonderful year as hundreds of parishioners gave of their time and talents to parish events and parish charities - from the festival to making lunches for those with AIDS, from visiting the sick to teaching our Faith to the young. The list could go on and on.

It was also a year of generosity, not only to the collections of the Parish but to the Annual Appeal for the Archdiocese, the special appeal for Tuition Assistance for children going to Catholic Schools and the special collections and gifts for the poor to list just a few. I tell other priests with real pride that our Parish gives well over 10% of its income to the needs of others.

Thank you for making our Parish very special.

Father Ring

    

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When I was a kid growing up in Minnesota, my brothers and I would get into a seemingly eternal game of Monopoly on Christmas Eve to pass the time. We would do anything (even shovel snow!) to make the waiting pass by more quickly. When you’re young, the hours seem to drag ... on ... so ... slowly. The older and busier I get, the quickerlifepassesmeby (or is it vice-versa?).

This Jubilee Year, couldn’t adults and youth do each other a big favor by spending time together? When adults enter the world of younger people, they do them the favor not of merely passing time, but of affirming them and showing them that they are deserving of our time. When younger people enter the world of older folks, they can re-teach them the finer points of hanging out, being enthusiastic, taking a fresh perspective, having fun, being serious, asking questions, and living life in the moment. God’s Wisdom is revealed not only in the singular Person of Jesus, but also in nurturing groups like the Holy Family and Chosen People. From the very young to the very, very old, we need each other, thanks be to God! Merry Christmas, everyone. - P.K.

   

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Monday 6:30 Bernie O'Neill †
8:30 George McLoughlin †
Tuesday 6:30 Theresa Munich
8:30 Dennis Travins †
Wednesday 6:30 James & Carmela Borg †
8:30 Robert Cooper †
Thursday 6:30 Marko Radman Family †
8:30 Daniel Bolanos †
Friday 8:30 Teresina Dito †
Saturday 8:30 Victor & Marie Tonegato †
4:30 Robert Samuelsen †
Sunday 7:30 People of St. Robert's
9:00 Joseph Schembri †
10:30 Reilly Family
12:00 Sunta Cristiani †
5:30 Angelo Mezzetta †
    

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JUBILEE BLESSINGS THIS WEEK TO:
THE SISTERS OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND ALL IN CONSECRATED LIFE


READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY
Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-6; Matthew 2:1-12


IN THE HOUSE OF GOD

This Christmas, please give your thanks to the many, many people who have prepared our liturgies: Don Thompson, our organist; our cantors and choirs; our church environment committee; our ushers and greeters, lectors, eucharistic ministers, sacristans, and altar servers; and last, but not least, our priests. What beautiful service all have given! - Pat Kelly


*We pray for the ill: Tony Coogan, Koret Koelman, Terry McLeod, Adela Florez, Ana Cosgaya, Peter Capodonicco, Rosemary McHale, Arthur Candia, Bastiaan Blumenthal, Muriel Krause, Sister Cabrini, Don Vickery, Jeanne McHugh, Catherine Cook, Ann Burns, Imelda Daly, Margarita Velez, Marky, Marlyn Arancibia, Marcia Bourne, Sandra Dill, & Randall Guerro.

*We pray for the repose of the soul of: Noelle Lille

As a Parish Community, We Pray

For parents, may they be steadfast in their love for one another and for their children. For single-parent families, may our parish family give them the suport, encouragement and love they need.

    

CALENDARS FOR THE YEAR 2000
are available at all doors of the Church.

    

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Saturday, January 1st, is the Soemnity of Mary, Mother of God, as well as the first Saturday of the month. Mass will be at 9:00 a.m., followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacarment, for one hour. What a wonderful way to begin our Jubilee Year, the theme of which is "Open Wide the Doors to Christ". Attending Mass; listening to the Word of God; and receiving the Body and Blood of Christ; spending time with Him will certainly open the doors of our hearts to our Lord. He is knocking—-will we open ourselves to Him?
    

EMERGENCY PRAYER NETWORK

The Emergency Prayer Network continues to pray for specific problems that require a concerted effort due to their critical nature. To facilitate the network, please call Michele Pipinich at 589-4963. The network then prays frequently for the next 72 hours. We would appreicate a return call with the outcome so we can praise God for His faithfulness.

    

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Veronica Chaydez
Marian DeLaTorre
Jacques & Christiana Chiramberro & family
Nancy & Neal Sessa
Jose & Imelda Eyzaquirre & family
Valerino Wijaya
Brad & Maria Forcier
Jason& Alisha Boyle & family
Justin & Bridget Houde
James & Elizabeth Perez & family
Luis & Valenina Reyes & family
Paul & Maureen Bonitz & family
Sandra & Jesus Diaz & family
Nora Ceciliano & family
Adrianus & Verawati Salem & family
Felipe & Maru Zulueta & family
Robert & Geralyn Bodeker & family
Laurence & Michelle Heath

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.

    

PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 1ST

    

HELP WANTED

The Parish office is looking for 2 "retirees" to job share a receptionist job on Saturdays. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 589-2800 to apply.

    

SCRIP order forms are available in the vestibule, rectory or school office. Support our school!
Developing funds for Developing minds.

Cash for Class

If shopping at Tanforan, save your receipts get your receipts stamped at the information booth on the 2nd floor. Our school has a chance of winning $2,000. You can also turn in your receipts to the school or rectory office.

    

A MESSAGE FROM DEACON BRIAN

Dear Parishioners,

I just got word from the Archbishop that my ordination to the priesthood will be on Saturday, June 10, 2000, at SainT Mary’s Cathedral. Please make a note of this in your new millennium calendars. It would be a great honor for me to have as many people from St. Robert’s there as possible. At Christmas, I will remember you in my prayers.

Sincerely,
Deacon Brian Costello

    

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28TH
6:30-8PM, Legion of Mary.....Library

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 TH
7-8:30PM, Liturgy Committee.....Chapel

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30TH
7-9PM, RCIA.....Chapel

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
All Day, Inbetweener’s New Year’s Eve Party.....Hall

SATURDAY, JANUARY 1ST
9-10AM, Eucharistic Adoration.....Church

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2ND
10-11:30AM, Fil/Am Choir.....Hall

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