Saint Bartholomew Parish Community

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1 Saint Bartholomew Parish Community Corner of Alameda and Crystal Springs Road, San Mateo, CA 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 frrufino@barts.org, ext. 224 Mary Rock Operations Manager Funeral Arrangements mary@barts.org, ext. 225 Rachael Smit Director of Religious Education First Eucharist Preparation rachael@barts.org, ext. 215 Cathy Scharetg Confirmation Director cathy@barts.org, ext. 211 Michael Wright Music Director michael@barts.org, ext. 222 Ingrid Pera RCIA Coordinator Returning Catholics ingrid@barts.org, ext. 214 Pat O Brien Faith Formation Associate Liturgical Scheduling pat@barts.org, ext. 221 Pattie Tangney Receptionist receptionist@barts.org, ext. 210 Veronica McCusker Receptionist receptionist@barts.org, ext. 210 Luis Marcello Maintenance/Facilities ext. 223 Joanie Bronzini Faith Formation Assistant joanie@barts.org, ext. 219 FEBRUARY 11, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)

2 IN OUR PARISH SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME I magine waking up one day to find a sore or scab and knowing that your life could be forever changed! From the time of Moses, those who were found with persistent skin diseases (known at the time as leprosy) were separated from the community, isolated from family and friends, judged by others and kept apart. What faith the man in today's Gospel must have had to approach Jesus! He not only put his physical life in Jesus' hands, he trusted that the Lord would look at him with mercy rather than judgment, that Jesus would see him rather than his disease. Jesus looks on us with mercy as well, and waits for us to cry out, "If you wish, you can make me clean." The man is a model of faith, and of the witness of one who cannot help but declare the power of God. He acted as Saint Paul urged the community in Corinth to do, giving glory to God through his actions. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Would you have the courage to tell others to do as you do in order to be Christian? STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK In today s second reading, St. Paul urges the Corinthians to do all for the glory of God. If we follow that advice in everything we do, we cannot help but be good stewards! READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 1ST READING Genesis 9:8-15 PSALM Psalm 25 2ND READING 1 Peter 3:18-22 GOSPEL Mark 1:12-15 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. Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of Jesus Christ who is fully present to us in the consecrated host. Please sign -up on-line. As the Lord said to Peter the night before his Crucifixion: Could you not watch with me one hour? (Matthew 26:40) PAUL THE PEOPLE PLEASER? Last week we heard St. Paul saying that he was all things to all people. This week, we hear that he tried to please everyone. To modern ears, that sounds more like a used car salesman, who has just the right deal for any buyer. But that wasn't what Paul meant. The key to Paul's way of life is the last line of the second reading: "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ." (1 Cor 11:1) Remember when Paul was still Saul, the Jew who persecuted Christians? When he was struck by lightning he heard, not thunder, but the voice of Jesus, who asked why Saul was persecuting him. Paul later began to understand that all Christians make up the body of Christ. As members of that body, we can show others what Jesus is like, by our example. That seems to be a two part process. First, to show Christ, we have to know Christ. We can do that by reading the scriptures and praying with them. We can receive the sacraments regularly, especially Reconciliation, where we experience his forgiveness and love, and the Eucharist, where Jesus unites himself with us, so that we can become more like him. The second part is acting like Jesus. If we want people to see Christ in us, we don't dress like him, or grow a beard. We have to do things as Jesus would: Forgive people who hurt us, care for the sick, the dying, the poor. Don't be afraid to tell people what God has done for you; encourage others to be grateful for what God has done for them. Pray with people who have difficulty talking to God. Paul obviously didn't please everyone, or he wouldn't have ended his life in prison. He was more interested in pleasing God by spreading the Good News of Jesus' resurrection. If we can imitate Paul in that way, we can't go wrong. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. PLEASE PRAY FOR... OUR MILITARY Zack Baesler, Elizabeth Constantino, Sean McGinnis, Alaina Mariano, Frank Verducci III, Reece Zunino, and Michael Henry Tauskey THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF Jay Pausner OUR PARISHIONERS Jane Thompson, Anna Scandalios, Rita Mughannam, Lyla Shin, Thomas Pitino, Susie Bishop, Denise Briand, Peggy Crisci, Bob Pfeffer, Christina Gpicazo, Nathaniel Lighty, Anne Lintner, Benny Long, Helen Maurana, Rick Meyers, Joan Morabito, Juan Carlos Munoz, John O Brien, Santino Olives, Joan & Bill Pizoli, Joel Rivera, Anne Soeitek

3 IN OUR PARISH GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION PARISH ONLINE GIVING PROGRAM Have you thought about signing up for electronic monthly giving? Please go to weshareonline.org to or contact Mary Rock in the Parish Office at (650) , ext. 225 or for more information or if you need assistance. PARISH LENTEN CAMPAIGN The St. Bartholomew Parish Lenten Campaign will be CRS Rice Bowls under the umbrella of Catholic Relief Services. Your generosity is as always greatly appreciated. Our Lenten Series this year is Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues by Bishop Robert Barron starting on Thursday, February 15, at 7.00 p.m. and ends on Thursday, March 22, in the Media Center. Our Leader will be our very own Rev. Rufino Gepiga. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Please join 40 Days for Life a prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood during Lent, from Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday. Fifty-eight million innocents have had their lives taken by the holocaust of abortion since Roe v. Wade. Babies have been saved and PP sites closed by 40 Days for Life. Call or Patrick Dewey at (415) or pdewey09@gmail.com for information. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD The next dates for the Children s Liturgy of the Word is on February 28 and 25. The next Family Mass is on Feb. 11 at the 11:15 a.m. Mass. SOCIAL JUSTICE A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. -Nelson Mandela Please join the St. Bart s Social Justice group as we organize to improve conversation in our community. Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 12 in the Deacon John Room of the Parish Community Office from 7:00-8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Ross Weir at rossweir51@gmail.com. WINTER FLU SEASON ADVISORY To protect the health of our parish community, for the time being we will suspend offering the Blood of Christ from the communal chalice. If you are feeling ill or think you may have been exposed to a virus, you should refrain from offering your hand to others at the sign of peace. Likewise if you are not comfortable sharing the sign of peace, you should feel no pressure to do so. All of us must expect that some will refrain from the sign of peace out of care for our wellbeing and not out of unkindness or a lack of piety. Please be aware that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply to those who are ill, especially those who suffer from contagious disease. It is a sign of consideration for others that those with flu-like symptoms remain at home. For the convenience of those who are homebound, or unable to attend Mass because of illness or infirmity, Mass is broadcast each Sunday morning at 6:00 a.m. on Channels 8, 20 (Comcast), and KTSF 26. ST. BARTS GRIEF SUPPORT The next Grief Support meeting will be in the Spiritual Center on February 22 at 6:30 p.m. SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS Did you know that St. Barts has presence on social media? Keep up-to-date and stay connected with the latest news and events around St. Barts through our social media outlets: Follow us on Facebook at MOVIE NIGHT Or on Instagram at St. Barts Movie Night will show in the Media Center on Friday, February 23rd, at 6 p.m. The Last Word (2017) Starting Shirley MacLaine as an overbearing retired career woman who knows how to find joy and how to guide a young woman to find adventure in her life. A very satisfying view of how wisdom can move across generations and plant and grow new seeds. Feel free to bring something to eat while you watch.

4 IN OUR PARISH MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE PARISH Angels with Wheels Offering rides to Mass Patrick Dewey (415) Art and Environment Floral arrangements in church Letitia Ferrari (650) Bridge for Fun (and Bridge Lessons) Bill Shaughnessy (650) Circle of Concern Funeral Receptions Ursula Esteves (650) Circle of Concern Funeral Receptions Trudie Huygen (650) Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) Filipino Ministry Brenda Foster (650) Finance Council William Regan (650) Friendship Club Betty Jue Tan (650) Grief Support Ministry Liliane Cools (650) Hospitality Coffee & Donuts Lois Pileri (650) Hospitality Ushers Joe Pert (650) Job Support Network Bill Tauskey (650) Men s Club Tony DaRoza (415) stbartsmensclub@gmail.com Men s Prayer Group Jack Baumgarten (650) jackbaumgarten@sbcglobal.net Pastoral Council Joe Pert (650) jpert@baf.com Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) awregan@sbcglobal.net Samaritan House Brenda Sell (650) brendaleesell@gmail.com Sandwich Sunday Preparing bag lunches for the needy Christine McGinty (650) chrismcginty24@gmail.com Saturday Morning Fitness Class Jack Galatolo (650) Second Harvest Delivering groceries to shut-ins Mary Jo Anstey (650) mjanstey_2006@yahoo.com Spiritual Direction Barbara Sequeira (650) deac2bab@sbcglobal.net Social Justice (Local Organizing Committee) Ross Weir (650) rossweir51@gmail.com Saint Vincent de Paul ( ) Randi Randle (650) randirandle@gmail.com Women s Guild Shelli Keck Johns (650) shellijohns@mac.com Women s Prayer Group Jan Ferrera (650) jferr37@gmail.com MUSIC MINISTRY RECRUITMENT Are you looking for a New Year s resolution that can be easily obtainable? Maybe you d like to be involved in a group activity that is good for your health and wellbeing? Singing with others has been shown to be good for one s health and is an excellent way to meet some wonderful people. We are looking for all voice types and instrumentalists to join our 9:30 a.m. group, 11:15 a.m. choir, and 5:30 p.m. group. Music reading skills are not required, as long as you can match pitch (carry a tune). Please contact Michael Wright at michael@barts.org or call at (650) , x222 for more information and/or to set up an audition. ST. BARTHOLOMEW WOMEN S GUILD Mardi Gras Lunch and Movie -- Tuesday, February 13th at 11:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. Enjoy a lovely buffet lunch in the auditorium followed by the movie, Hereafter, starring Matt Damon, Cecile de France, and Frankie & George McLaren. Three people, a blue collar American, a French journalist, and a London school boy come together as they question the hereafter. Bring a friend and join us, please RSVP by February 6th, $20 per person. If you wish, you may bring canned food to be donated to our Second Harvest Food Bank pantry. Checks payable to St. Bartholomew Women s Guild can be mailed to Kathy Messinger, 449 Winsom Ave., San Mateo, 94401, or call Kathy at (650) , or drop-off at the parish office. FASTING/ABSTINENCE ASH WEDNESDAY Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. The norms on fasting are from age 18 to 65. Suggestions for Lent, show compassion by: serving the poor and vulnerable, tutoring, serving food to the poor, and donating to those in need. THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 8:00 a.m. Missa pro populo 9:30 a.m. Peggy Levikow 11:15 a.m. Kevin Costello 5:30 p.m. Patricia Scherer Monday 8:00 a.m. Francesco Cavallaro Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Evaneline Macariola Gonzalez Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Joseph Haung Thursday 8:00 a.m. Badie Girgis Friday 8:00 a.m. Romana Cavallaro Saturday 5:00 p.m. John Scherer

5 AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE CATHOLIC DOCTORS NEEDED From March 9-11, Mission Doctors Association will hold a weekend Retreat / Seminar at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles for Catholic MD, DDS, PA, NP who have considered serving for one month at Catholic Missions in Africa and Latin America. Visit the web site to learn more: Since 1959, Mission Doctors Association has trained, sent and supported Catholic doctors and their families who come from across the United States to serve people of all faiths in some of the most under-served areas of the world. This mission of healing provides direct patient care and training for local professionals striving toward the goal of sustainable health care. Please help us spread the word about our Spring Retreat! We are offering a Retreat/Seminar at Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, March 9-11 for Catholic Doctors, Dentists, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners - and their spouses - who have considered this service option. The weekend provides the opportunity to reflect on the call to serve in light of faith, hear about the specific locations currently seeking medical professionals, hear from doctors and their spouses who have served at these locations, and includes presentations on the Theology of Mission, common medical issues faced, and the practical aspects of service related to visas and licensing. Those interested are invited to visit our web site to learn more, complete an application, and register for the weekend. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at efrederick@missiondoctors.org or (213) Elise Frederick, Executive Director Mission Doctors Association A Mission of Healing. A Partnership of Hope Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1940 Los Angeles, CA (213) (213) Fax GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP ST. PIUS PARISH As a result of events being held at the St. Pius Parish, we have had to make changes to our Grief Support Group schedule. Please note that new members will be accepted to this session through our meeting scheduled for Monday, March 5. If you have questions please call our hotline or at griefminsitry@pius.org. ASH WEDNESDAY DAY OF RETREAT February 14 At our Ash Wednesday Day of Retreat, we will come together intentionally and prayerfully to celebrate the beginning of Lent. Lent can be viewed as a spiritual spring cleaning: a time for taking a spiritual inventory and then reflecting on what may hinder our relationship with Jesus Christ and our service to Him. The day retreat will include a continental breakfast, lunch, three presentations, Mass and distribution of ashes. Registration and Continental Breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will conclude after Mass at 4:00 p.m. "I left having encountered Christ, deepened my faith and renewed my soul." -Sarah Dornbos "I experienced the grace to experience Christ's infinite love for me. A beautiful setting far from the bustle of everyday life. The peace and tranquility are gifts in themselves." -Lisa Freese The fee for the day is $80. Please register at jrc.retreatportal.com for more details about this retreat or call (650) CATHOLIC CHARITIES LENTEN TOURS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES During Lent, Catholic Charities invites you to practice compassion by: Touring one of our programs serving the poor and vulnerable Share your time by volunteering, tutoring, serving food, or leading activities Donating to those in need To sign-up for a program tour in San Francisco, Marin, or San Mateo, or for more information on volunteering, please contact Regina O Connor, Volunteer Manager, (415) , volunteer@catholiccharitiessf.org. Visit their website at CatholicCharitiesSF.org/all-opportunities. Donate at CatholicCharitiesSF.org/donate.

6 St. Bart s Faith Formation Presents: SCREENAGERS Lent is the season where we focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting to grow closer to God. We do this by removing the things that easily distract us and returning our lives toward Jesus Join us for a screening of this award-winning documentary that explores the effects of electronic devices on kids and families. Parents of children of all ages should come and watch this informative film about how technology is affecting the minds and mental health of our developing children. The trailer can be found at: Date: Wednesday, February 28 th Time: 6:45 p.m. in Parish Auditorium Contact: Joanie Bronzini x219 or joanie@barts.org More details to follow BOOK FAIR with the DAUGHTERS OF ST PAUL The Daughters of St. Paul, religious women who communicate Christ using all forms of media, will be present at our Parish after all the Masses on the weekend of February 10-11, 2018 The Sisters have a wide variety of Bibles, books, movies, music, rosaries and other gifts, for both children and adults. They have something for the whole family! Let this be the opportunity to grow in your faith and nourish yourself with good reading and viewing. Credit Cards accepted.