Fr. Rufino Gepiga. ext Cathy Scharetg. Confirmation Director. ext. 211

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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 michael@barts.org, ext. 222 cathy@barts.org, ext. 211 Pattie Tangney Veronica McCusker frrufino@barts.org, ext. 224 Confirmation Director Michael Wright Music Director 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 JULY 29, 2018 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY Joanie Bronzini IN Bulletin Editor bartsbulletin@gmail.com ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)

2 IN OUR PARISH SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A re the demands of family, friends, and work more than you can bear at times? Do you ever feel small in the face of the many needs of the world? We all have those moments when we feel that "there just isn't enough of me to go around." We can think about these moments as we hear Elijah's servant and Philip wonder how many people can be fed with such a meager amount of food. Yet both found the bounty of God's goodness, as those small gifts were multiplied to feed a multitude. It is true that there isn't enough of each of us to go around. But with God's grace, together as members of Christ's body, we are sure to find that there is something each of us can bring so that the love of God may be known. QUESTION OF THE WEEK When has a generous gift from someone offered me hope? STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK The hand of the Lord feeds us, says the psalmist; he answers all our needs. Both Elisha s servant in the first reading and the disciples in the Gospel story who witnessed the feeding of the five thousand saw this happen and knew it to be true. READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1ST READING Exodus 16:2-4, PSALM Psalm 78 2ND READING Ephesians 4:17, GOSPEL John 6:24-35 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 online. As the Lord said to Peter the night before his Crucifixion: Could you not watch with me one hour? (Matthew 26:40) THE PROPHET S PROFIT It's no coincidence that the first reading shows the prophet Elisha feeding a crowd of people like Jesus in the gospel. If you want to compare miracles, Elisha did his first, but Jesus did it better. Elisha had a hundred people to feed with twenty barley loaves and a handful of fresh grain. Jesus had five thousand people and only five loaves and a couple fish. So was Jesus trying to show up Elisha? Neither Jesus nor Elisha ever did a miracle for their own benefit. The very next story in 2 Kings about Elisha is the one where he cured Naaman, the king's servant, of leprosy. (2 Kgs 5:1:19) When Naaman realized he was cured, he came back to Elisha and offered him a gift in thanksgiving. Elisha refused the gift, because it would imply that Elisha did the miracle, while the prophet knew that God had cured him. Jesus also refused to benefit from feeding the crowds. They came to take him away and make him king, but he went up to his place of prayer on the mountain. Jesus' miracle of feeding the five thousand was not done just for the crowd. He was using it to teach the disciples something important. He knew there would be times when they felt they were not holy enough or good enough preachers, to spread the gospel over the world. So he showed them what God can do with our meager abilities. There are millions of people hungry for the good news that Jesus brings to the world. Remember the miracle of the loaves when you only have a few dollars to give to the missions, when you're not sure you know enough to teach someone about Jesus, when you don't know how to invite someone to come back to church. And remember that you do those things, not to make you look holy, but to let God show his loving power. 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 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

3 IN OUR PARISH SUBSCRIPTION TO FORMED.ORG St. Bartholomew s has a three-month subscription to Formed.org until August 31 st. This website portal gives your computer, tablet, or smart-phone 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): KTFP3D 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. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION ST. BARTS SOCIAL JUSTICE Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. - Francis of Assisi Please join the St. Bart s Social Justice group as we organize to take action in our community. Our next meeting is Monday, September 10 th at 7 p.m. in the Deacon John Room of the Parish center. For more information, please contact Ross Weir at rossweir51@gmail.com. THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 8:00 a.m. Misa pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Catherine Chow 11:15 a.m. Sharon Torrano 5:30 p.m. Lillian Laney Monday 8:00 a.m. Lorenz Kao Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Intentions of the Parish Wednesday 8:00 a.m. P. C. Chen Thursday 8:00 a.m. Intentions of the Parish Friday 8:00 a.m. Intentions of the Parish Saturday 5:00 p.m. William Y. Bautista

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/ week. 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. Please contact Michael Wright at michael@barts.org, or at(650) , ext. 222 for more information. Soli Deo Gloria!

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 RETROUVAILLE is an intense Catholic program designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving floundering marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated and divorced. Please contact Gus and Edda Rivera at (510) or go to retrouvaille.org for more information. ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is one of the approved marriage preparation programs available to couples being married in the Catholic Church. Engaged Encounter is an investment in the future--a weekend experience in which an atmosphere is created that enables each couple to concentrate exclusively on one another while free of the pressures and interruptions of daily life. For more information please catholicsfee@gmail.com. SAINT MATTHEW S CATHOLIC SCHOOL GROUP TOURS School Tours will be on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. starting September 6 th, 2018 through April 11 th, Join our Admissions Director for small group tours of St. Matthew Catholic School. No appointment necessary. Tours are designed for parents and guardians of prospective students. Upon your arrival, please check-in at the school office. Please note, there will be no tours on the following Thursdays: November 1 st, November 22 nd, December 20 th, December 27 th, January 3 rd. If you have any further questions, contact our Admissions Director, Kerry Ann Ruff, at karuff@stmatthewcath.org. SISTER SUZANNE S GIFT Mercy Sister Suzanne Toolan will direct a Cantata she wrote 56 years ago, Mercy Chapel, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, July 28, 7:30 p.m. The performance will be a celebration of Sister Suzanne s music and of Sister Suzanne herself, the Mercy Sisters said. Admission is free. STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY Monthly support group for people with life threatening illness, St Mary s Cathedral, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, July 3 rd, at 10 a.m.-noon. Msgr. Bowe room at parking lot level. Sessions offer spiritual support through word, sacrament and community as well as guidance on Catholic teaching and the preparation of Health Care Directives for medical care. No charge. Deacon Christoph Sandoval, facilitates, Sister Elaine Stahl, (415) , ext. 218; estahl@stmarycathedralsf.org. VOCATIONS The Office of Vocations of the archdiocese has announced meetings for men who may be hearing a call to the priesthood, August 2 nd, 6:15-8:30 p.m., St. Cecilia Church, th Ave., San Francisco. Father Patrick Summerhays, vocation director (415) ; summerhays.patrick@sfarch.org. Refreshments provided. Contact Father Summerhays for information or to RSVP. THREE DAY RUMAGE SALE St. Anthony of Padua Church, Novato, annual rummage sale, August 3 rd 5 th, offering thousands of items for family, home, yard, business, auto, recreation, and more at great bargain prices. Pre-sale Thursday afternoon. St. Anthony's Church, 1000 Cambridge St., Novato. For hours and direction, (415)

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