Confirmation Director. Andrea Rodriguez Ingrid Pera. Pattie Tangney Veronica McCusker. Receptionists. ext. 210.

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1 Corner of Alameda and Crystal Springs Road in San Mateo Parish Community Office: 600 Columbia Drive, San Mateo, CA Phone (650) Fax (650) Office Hours: Monday Thursday, 9 a.m. 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Mass Times Saturdays 5:00 p.m. Vigil Sundays 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. with Children s Liturgy 11:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Daily Mass Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. Holy Days 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. First Friday Eucharist Adoration 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (in the Chapel) Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment Saint Bartholomew Parish is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic Community of Faith. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we commit ourselves to sharing our Christian faith as well as our time, talents, and resources for the welfare of all God s people. Fr. Mike Healy Pastor Marriage and Baptism Preparation frmike@barts.org, ext. 213 Fr. Rufino Gepiga Associate Pastor Marriage and Baptism Preparation Filipino Ministry, Liturgy Committee Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers Mary Rock Operations Manager Funeral Arrangements mary@barts.org, ext. 225 frrufino@barts.org, ext. 224 Jacob Tolentino Cathy Scharetg jacob@barts.org, ext. 218 cathy@barts.org, ext. 211 Andrea Rodriguez Ingrid Pera Pattie Tangney Veronica McCusker saint.bartswebsite@gmail.com ingrid@barts.org, ext. 214 receptionist@barts.org, ext. 210 Faith Formation Assistant Pat O Brien Luis Marcello Rachael Smit Director of Religious Education First Eucharist Preparation rachael@barts.org, ext. 215 RCIA Coordinator Returning Catholics Faith Formation Associate Liturgical Scheduling pat@barts.org, ext. 221 Confirmation Director Communications Joanie Bronzini Receptionists joanie@barts.org, ext. 219 Jeff Dimagmaliw Maintenance/Facilities Bulletin Editor ext. OCTOBER 14, 2018 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY Youth Minister IN bartsbulletin@gmail.com ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)

2 IN OUR PARISH T oday is the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It begins a period of reflection on the meaning of "riches" for individuals and communities. We read a love song to the spirit of wisdom. The Psalm and Hebrews both continue this meditation on wisdom and the Word of God. Mark personalizes these reflections by the story of a good man who wants only to move closer to eternal life but finds his way blocked by his own success. He walks away sadly from Jesus. The choice could not be clearer but even a good man, recognized as such by Jesus, finds it impossible to uproot himself from his possessions. The lesson is both about the treasure that is Wisdom, that is eternal life, that is Jesus, and the power of our attachment to things that are not eternal. We must choose again and again which path we will make our own. QUESTION OF THE WEEK How can worldly comforts be barriers to my relationship with God? STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK In today s Gospel, Jesus asks the rich young man to give away all that he has in order to have treasure in heaven. But he is unable to free himself from his possessions, and so he goes sadly away. Does what I own keep me from following Jesus? READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1ST READING Isaiah 53:10-11 PSALM Psalm 33 2ND READING Hebrews 4:14-16 GOSPEL Mark 10:35-45 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION All are invited to contemplate, to adore, and to pray to Jesus Christ before the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday of the month. Hours of exposition are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please sign-up on-line. Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of Jesus Christ who is fully present to us in the Consecrated Host. As the Lord said to Peter the night before his Crucifixion: Could you not watch with me one hour? (Matthew 26:40) THE WAY TO THE KINGDOM The first reading is supposed to remind us of Solomon, who, when God promised to give him whatever he asked, chose wisdom over wealth or power. Now our modern view of wisdom is usually pictured as the knowledge and experience of an older person. In the scriptures it is God's Wisdom that is desired. More than just the wise sayings of a Benjamin Franklin or Yoda, scriptural wisdom means doing God's will in all things. As Jesus tried to tell the man in the gospel, knowing and doing God's will is more precious than wealth, or even family! So if wisdom is that good, why do so few seek it? Most of us have no problem doing God's will, as long as it is the same as ours. Or we do God's will if it is painless and convenient. I once donated money to a charity by sending a text message. I don't know if I would have done it if I had to write a check and mail it. Sometimes we are like that man in the gospel, desiring wisdom but not willing to pay for it. Maybe our problem is that we don't trust God enough. The first reading, after praising wisdom more than health, wealth, and beauty, ends with a promise of "countless riches" while Jesus promises that the one who gives up everything will receive "a hundred times more." Because the rich man left in sorrow, he missed the punch line. I can think of two ways to interpret that promise. One is that the more we give up for love of the Lord, the more we get back. When someone gives up selfishness and begins to love, he then becomes capable of receiving love. Which leads to the second meaning of the promise: When we let God change us by giving up our worldly attachments, we find that we are happier because we experience God's love for us more deeply. So Wisdom is the way to happiness: We outgrow our desire for things that make us feel good and appreciate the joy of accepting God's love and sharing it with others? PLEASE PRAY FOR... Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. OUR MILITARY Dan Lagomarsino, Zack Baesler, Elizabeth Constantino, Sean McGinnis, Alaina Mariano, Frank Verducci III, Reece Zunino, and Michael Henry Tauskey THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF Louis Campodonico and Richard Thompson OUR PARISHIONERS Jack Sunseri, Penny Bloching, Kelly Smircich, Sharon Jean Rottiers, Julie Ann Rottiers, Veronica Dean, Noel Lemos, Barbara Carmody, Connie Leahy

3 IN OUR PARISH ST. BARTS SOCIAL JUSTICE CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION "When we identify where our privilege intersects with someone else's oppression, we'll find our opportunities to make real change." Ijeoma Oluo Please join the St. Bart s Social Justice group as we attempt to take the first steps necessary to support social justice. Our next meeting will be on Monday, November 12 th, at 7-8:30 p.m. in the Deacon John Room of the parish center. For more information, please contact Ross Weir at (650) or at rossweir51@gmail.com. THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 8:00 a.m. Misa pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Daniel Foster 11:15 a.m. Diane Lunny 5:30 p.m. Mr. Perinelli Monday 8:00 a.m. Victoria Rafaelle Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Cynthia McGovern Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Victoria Rafaelle Thursday 8:00 a.m. Francoise Linskey Friday 8:00 a.m. Joe Masetti Saturday 5:00 p.m. John Chen FLU SEASON ADVISORY To protect the health of our parish community, the Holy Water font in the vestibule will remain empty until further notice. We will still offer the Blood of Christ during Communion. If you are feeling ill or think you may have been exposed to a virus, please refrain from offering your hand to others during the Sign of Peace. Likewise, if you are not comfortable sharing the Sign of Peace, you should feel no pressure to do so. We encourage our parishioners who are sick to please stay home and recover.

4 IN OUR PARISH MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PARISH Altar Servers Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) Angels with Wheels Offering rides to Mass Patrick Dewey (415) Art and Environment Floral arrangements in church Letitia Ferrari (650) Joan Joiner (650) Baptism Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) , x13 Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) Bridge for Fun (and Bridge Lessons) Joan Shaughnessy (650) Building and Grounds Committee Bob Fitzgerald (650) Circle of Concern Funeral Receptions Ursula Esteves (650) Trudie Huygen (650) Eucharistic Adoration Mary Jo Anstey (650) Eucharistic Ministers Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) Faith Formation (Religious Education) Rachael Smit (650) , x215 Filipino Ministry Brenda Foster (650) Finance Council William Regan (650) Friendship Club Betty Jue Tan (650) Funeral Arrangements Mary Rock (650) Grief Support Ministry Liliane Cools (650) Hospitality Coffee & Donuts Lois Pileri (650) Hospitality Ushers Joe Pert (650) Lectors and Liturgy Committee Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) Marriage Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) , x13 Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) Men s Club Tony DaRoza (415) stbartsmensclub@gmail.com Men s Prayer Group Jack Baumgarten (650) jackbaumgarten@sbcglobal.net Music Ministry Pastoral Council Joe Pert (650) jpert@baf.com Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) awregan@sbcglobal.net Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ingrid Pera (650) ingrid@barts.org Respect Life Patrick Deway (415) patdeway@aol.com Saint Vincent de Paul, (650) Randi Randle (650) randirandle@gmail.com Samaritan House Brenda Sell (650) brendaleesell@gmail.com Christine McGinty (650) chrismcginty24@gmail.com Sandwich Sunday Francine Dickson (650) francinesd@comcast.net Gary Bergero (650) Saturday Morning Fitness Class Jack Galatolo (650) Second Harvest Mary Jo Anstey (650) mjanstey_2006@yahoo.com Spiritual Direction Barbara Sequeira (650) deac2bab@sbcglobal.net Social Justice Ross Weir (650) rossweir51@gmail.com Women s Guild Kathy Messinger (650) kathy_messinger@outlook.com Women s Prayer Group Karen Lautsch (650) kblautsch@aol.com Youth Ministry Jacob Tolentino (650) , x218 jacob@barts.org BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP The Bereavement Support Group is meeting in the Spiritual Center on Thursday, October 18 th, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Liliane Cools at (650) or coolsliliane@gmail.com. ALL SAINTS DAY MASSES Vigil on Wednesday, October 31 st at 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, November 1 st at 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ALL SOULS DAY MASS Mass of Remembrance Friday, November 2 nd at 7:00 p.m. YOUNG ADULTS GROUP The first 2018 St. Barts Young Adults Group will meet on Thursday, October 25 th, 7 p.m., at Grape & Grain, 227 South San Mateo Dr., San Mateo. For more information, please contact Jacob Tolentino at jacob@barts.org, or (650) , ext. 218.

5 AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE GRIEF SUPPORT October 19: Monthly Grief Support Program, St. Mary s Cathedral, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Msgr. Bowe room. Sessions provide information on the grief process, and tips on coping with the loss of a loved one. No charge. Facilitator: Deacon Christoph Sandoval. For further details, call Sister Elaine at (415) , ext BRAIN TALK October 20: A look at what St. Thomas Aquinas would say about today s brain with Justin Gable, 9:30 a.m., Dominican School of Theology and Philosophy, 2301 Vine St. in Berkeley, information and RSVP dspt.edu/ aquinas-brain. GOSPELS AND INTERIOR LIFE October 25: Father Vincent Pizzuto, assistant theology professor, USF, will talk about the implications of the incarnation for the modern world, Gather at Grand, Dominican Sisters Center, 1520 Grand Ave., San Rafael, 7 p.m. RSVP CommunityRelations@sanrafaelop.org; (415) ; Light refreshments and time for your questions. CARING FOR THE SICK AND DYING OKTOBERFEST October 20: St. Dominic Parish, 3040s group, announces an evening of brats, spaetzle, pretzels and beer in the outdoor biergarten, 2390 Bush St. at Steiner, San Francisco, 6:30 p.m., adult pre-sale tickets $17, $20 at door includes 20 tokens for use at event for food and beverages, 20 tokens will provide an entrée and beverage, children 12 and under $10, receive 10 tokens enough for a child entrée and drink. Additional tokens are available for purchase during the event; ministries/3040s. LEAN ON GOD October 24: For those touched by suicide and honoring those who have taken their lives, St. Charles Church, chapel in the parish center, 880 Tamarack Ave., San Carlos, 6:30 p.m., free to persons of all ages. Mercy Sister Toni Lynn Gallagher facilitates, a time for prayer, a time for listening and a time for reflection. RSVP is appreciated, Kathy Fagliano, (650) , ext. 402; Kfagliano@stcharlesparish.org. HEALING THE FAMILY TREE October 25: Picpus Father Michael Barry, a noted speaker and retreat director at the Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, (650) ; Born and raised in Ireland, Father Barry graduated from The Catholic University of America and was ordained in June 14, 1964, as a member of the congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.

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