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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 Rachael Smit Director of Religious Education First Eucharist Preparation rachael@barts.org, ext. 215 Ingrid Pera RCIA Coordinator Returning Catholics ingrid@barts.org, ext. 214 Pat O Brien Faith Formation Associate Liturgical Scheduling pat@barts.org, ext. 221 Mary Rock Fr. Rufino Gepiga Operations Manager Funeral Arrangements Associate Pastor Marriage and Baptism Preparation Filipino Ministry, Liturgy Committee Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers mary@barts.org, ext. 225 Cathy Scharetg jacob@barts.org, ext. 217 cathy@barts.org, ext. 211 Pattie Tangney Veronica McCusker frrufino@barts.org, ext. 224 Confirmation Director Jacob Tolentino Youth Minister Receptionists Andrea Rodriguez St. Barts Communications receptionist@barts.org, ext. 210 Luis Marcello Faith Formation Assistant saint.bartswebsite@gmail.com joanie@barts.org, ext. 219 Maintenance/Facilities ext. 223 Jeff AUGUST 19, 2018 TWENTIETH SUNDAY Joanie Bronzini IN Bulletin Editor bartsbulletin@gmail.com ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)

2 IN OUR PARISH TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME W isdom is a quality that appears to be sorely lacking in our society today. Sometimes it seems that our leaders are promoting action after action that is the exact opposite of wise or good. How can our faith survive when so much around us seems to be pulling in the opposite direction? Our readings today encourage us to seek wisdom and learn how to apply it in our own lives and in the world around us. Wisdom (in the first reading) says, "Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding." Our second reading urges that we "do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord." Jesus teaches that "the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." For the sake of the life of our world, we must be willing to grow into wisdom." QUESTION OF THE WEEK Does the promise of eternal life affect the way I live today?? STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK The crowd in today s Gospel demanded a sign from Jesus. May our faithful stewardship be a sign to others that we, like the Ephesians in the second reading, have laid aside our former way of life and acquired a fresh, spiritual way of thinking in Christ. READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1ST READING Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b PSALM Psalm 34 2ND READING Ephesians 5:21-32 GOSPEL John 6:60-69 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) WISE FOOLS When we were in high school, we learned that the word sophomore came from Greek words meaning "wise fools." The idea was that the second year student thinks he knows it all now, but still has a lot to learn. The first two readings invite us to a banquet of wisdom. Jesus says he himself is the way to understanding God's will; he gives himself as food and drink for eternal life. So how will we accept these invitations to partake of the Wisdom of God? One way is to read the scriptures every day, taking time to think and pray about what you read. Don't do all the talking; let God have his chance to be heard. The gospels are especially good "food" because of all the examples Jesus gave in his sermons and parables. Listen to the readings and homily at Mass. The Pastor may have some insights that make you think. Receive communion often to be fed with the living Bread. The Church has always taught that we are fed with both the word and the Eucharist. If we want to grow in God's wisdom, we have to exercise our faith. If you have a friend or relative who is a good example of faith, talk with that person about how you experience God or your lack of experiences. You could offer to be a sponsor for someone in the RCIA, and help someone else's faith to grow. Your parish or diocese may also have on-line resources or discussions. God never forces himself on anyone. To grow in his Wisdom, we have to accept it. Ask him for real food and you won't be disappointed. But be patient, God only gives what we are ready to receive. 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 SOUL OF Carolyn Gaul OUR PARISHIONERS Barbara Carmody, Connie Leahy, Idalee Pitino, Cathy Briand, Jane Thompson, Anna Scandalios, Rita Mughannam, Lyla Shin, Tommy Pitino, Susie Bishop, Denise Briand, Peggy Crisci, Bob Pfeffer, Christina Picazo, 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, Roy Taboada, Jack Anthony Sunseri, Bob Zuehlke, Mary Ann Jones, and Don Farbstein

3 IN OUR PARISH YOUTH MINISTRY St. Bartholomew Parish welcomes Jacob Tolentino, our new Youth Minister! Jacob resides in Daly City and has extensive experience with Youth Ministry in a number of Parishes in the Bay Area. We are excited and delighted to have Jacob on board and look forward to a dynamic Youth Group at St. Bartholomew Parish. Contact Jacob via at jacob@barts.org or phone at (650) , ext CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION SUBSCRIPTION TO FORMED.ORG St. Bartholomew s Parish has an on-going subscription to Formed.org until August 31 st. This website portal gives your computer, tablet, or smartphone access to inspiring and faith-filled videos, lessons, podcasts and e- books; and it is our gift to each parishioner for the summer! Just go to Formed.org and type in our parish code (in all caps): Go to the "Community" page to see some of the parish staff picks Symbolon: Living the Faith, The Wild Goose: Discovering a Deeper Relationship with the Holy Spirit, Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist, and Forty Weeks: An Ignatian Path to Christ. BOOK CLUB KTFP3D The Book Club will be taking a vacation for the month of August. We will meet again on Thursday, September 13 th. If you have any questions, please call Alba Toboni at (650) THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 8:00 a.m. Misa pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Giuseppe & Giuseppa Blandino 11:15 a.m. Sophie O Connor 5:30 p.m. Davor Pesusic Monday 8:00 a.m. Dorothy & Bert Wharton Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Jerrold Edward Sullivan Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Francoise Linskey Thursday 8:00 a.m. The Chan Family Intentions Friday 8:00 a.m. Brian Finerty Saturday 5:00 p.m. John Chan COLLEGE SEND-OFF MASS THANK YOU Thank you so much to all who helped make the College Send Off Mass last Sunday at 9.30 a.m. such a huge success! Thank you, Msgr. Harriman, Mary Lou & James Harris, Becky Selna, Annette DeBastiani, Rachel Smit, Veronica McCusker, Susan Brenner, and the many others who helped make it such a memorable occasion!

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 (516) 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 Michael Wright (650) , x222 michael@barts.org 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 Jan Ferrera (650) jferr37@gmail.com Youth Ministry Janis Moore (650) janiskmoore@gmail.com HELP WANTED Needed: 2 Samaritan House Volunteers. 2 hours, 2x a month. Please contact Brenda Sell at (650) or brendaleesell@gmail.com. MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to have a Mass dedicated for someone, there are still some weekdays open in August. Please drop by or call the office at (650) to set up a Mass intention. MUSIC MINISTER OPPORTUNITIES We are looking for singers and/or instrumentalists to join one of our music groups, primarily at our 9:30 a.m. group, 11:15 SATB choir, or our 5:30 p.m. group. We are also in need of people to help operate our audio/visual system. Contact Mary Rock at (650) , ext If you are not registered with St. Bartholomew s Parish and wish to do so, please pick up a registration form at the church vestibule or go online at:

5 AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR YOUR MARRIAGE The St. John Paul II Foundation is excited to announce our third Together in Holiness marriage conference in San Francisco! On Saturday, September 29 th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., we will once again return to the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Belmont, CA. This year s Together in Holiness features Fr. Joseph Illo, national speakers Dr. John and Mrs. Claire Grabowski, and Chris Stravitsch, D. Min, co-founder of the St. John Paul II Foundation. All of this, plus Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone, availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and inexpensive, on-site childcare. It is a marvelous day for married and engaged couples a chance to take time for themselves and start talking about what matters most. For more information on the day, and to register, just visit this link: ForLifeandFamily.org/events/th18-sfca TOGETHER IN HOLINESS Saturday, September 29, 9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. A day for married couples at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1040 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont. The day includes talks from experts in Catholic marriage and family life plus Mass with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, eucharistic adoration, and reconciliation, $59 a couple, or $35 individual, $49/$29 until Aug. 20; childcare (2 to 12 years) available, space limited. Speakers include Father Joseph Illo, pastor of Star of the Sea Parish in San Francisco who has studied at the Angelicum in Rome and at Oxford, Dr. John Grabowski, a highly renowned professor at Catholic University and an expert in the magisterium of St. John Paul II, and Dr. Chris Stravitsch, co-founder of the St. John Paul II Foundation where a large part of the focus is on Catholic marriage. Ed Hopfner (415) Learn more about the day in an interview with Dr. Stravitsch on Page 4 of this issue of CSF. Visit forlifeandfamily.org/events/th18-sfca. MISAL ROMANO TERCERA EDICION Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Misal Romano Tercera Edicion, the new Spanish language missal for the United States will be previewed and discussed Sept. 4, Mission Dolores Basilica, San Francisco; Sept. 6, St. Raphael Church, San Rafael; Sept. 11, St. Matthew Church, San Mateo; Sept. 13, Corpus Christi Church, San Francisco. All sessions are 10:30 a.m.-noon and admission is free. The Office of Worship invites all priests, deacons, parish musicians and diocesan leaders who lead or participate in Masses in Spanish to attend. Areas of discussion will include what is new in the missal and what has stayed the same, the book s layout, the Proper of Saints and new Masses as well as music notation and chant. Registration is requested by ing your name and session you will attend to director of worship, Laura Bertone, bertonel@sfarch.org, or leaving a message (415) PRO LIFE MEETING Calling Parish Respect Life Representatives coming to pick up parish packets. San Mateo Pro Life will meet on Wednesday, September 5 th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at St.Gregory s Worner Center, th Ave. San Mateo (corner Hacienda). October Respect Life parish packets are to be distributed to representatives. Contents to be discussed in preparation for October. Mustard Seed & Legislative updates reviewed. Everyone is welcome - both reps & others. For further info, please call Jessica at (650) PADRE PIO RELICS Come and venerate the relics of St. Padre Pio of Pietralicina commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death Sept. 23, 1968, St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 180 Harrison Ave, Sausalito, Saturday, September 8, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with Mass at 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 9, 8 a.m.-noon with Mass at 7:30 and 9 a.m. Church parking will be limited to handicap only, visit for transportation and direction details to the event. Make reservation at padre-pio-relics -sausalito.eventbrite.com. PRIESTS RETIREMENT LUNCH Reserve now for the Priests Retirement Luncheon, Friday, October 26, 11:30 a.m., St. Mary's Cathedral, Patrons Hall, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco. The annual St. John Vianney Luncheon benefits the Priests Retirement Fund, which covers medical expenses, assisted living, and nursing care for retired priests of the archdiocese. Since 2011, more than $1.8 million has been raised, providing invaluable financial assistance to retired priests. The luncheon also provides an opportunity to come together with our priests and show our gratitude to these men for their life's work and their unyielding devotion. Visit sfarchdiocese.org/prflunch for more info.

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