Corner of Alameda and Crystal Springs Road in San Mateo Parish Community Office: 600 Columbia Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402 Phone (650) 347-0701 Fax (650) 347-2429 www.barts.org 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. 218 cathy@barts.org, ext. 211 Pattie Tangney Veronica McCusker frrufino@barts.org, ext. 224 Confirmation Director Jacob Tolentino Youth Minister Receptionists Andrea Rodriguez 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 Dimagmaliw @StBartsParish SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY Joanie Bronzini IN Bulletin Editor bartsbulletin@gmail.com ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)
IN OUR PARISH TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME O ften when we read the Prophets or the Psalms, we place ourselves in the first person narrative. It is easy to pray a psalm that speaks to something we ourselves are suffering or experiencing. But today's prophecy from Isaiah cannot mean anything but a prophecy of Jesus and his suffering. The Psalm as well could apply to our suffering, but applies better as a prophecy of Jesus' suffering and death. In the letter of James, we are chided to accompany our faith with works. "So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead." We are urged to reach out from our faith, the gift of God, to go further into good works to those who suffer. If we reach out to those who need our help, we are truly fulfilling our faith in Christ. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Why should faith always lead to good works? STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK In the second reading today, St. James has harsh words for those who do not put their faith into action. May we be such good stewards of God s gifts to us that we can never be accused of having faith that does nothing in practice. READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1ST READING Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 PSALM Psalm 54 2ND READING James 3:16 4:3 GOSPEL Mark 9:30-37 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) FAITH OR WORKS? Sometimes we think the argument of faith vs. works started with the Reformation. But the second reading shows that it was already being debated in New Testament times. The simplified version of the debate has the Reformers saying that faith alone is all we need to be saved, while the Catholic side says we have to do good to be saved. Actually, they are both right. The idea of works being necessary for salvation probably goes back to the Old Covenant emphasis on the law and the commandments. The Jews believed that keeping the law showed their holiness. They avoided anything or anyone that was unclean. They believed that their religious practices set them apart from the pagans around them. Then Jesus came to show that only God is Holy. Our holiness comes from loving God and loving others. Because Jesus is the Son of God, he is the best way to know God. So believing in Jesus is not just believing that he exists, (like those who believe in Santa Claus or UFO's.) It means we believe in Love, the love Jesus showed by his life and death. We believe in a Person who loves us and showed us that God is not our boss or judge; he is our Father. He gives us life and protects us; he supports us and also lets us learn from our mistakes. Then he forgives us, showing that he loves us even when we turn away from him. So if we truly believe in Jesus we believe in what he said and did. We follow his commandment of love, not because we want to avoid evil, but because we love him so much we want to be just like him. We help others, not to make us look good, but to show them how good God is. So you cannot truly believe in Jesus without wanting to help others to know and love him too. Jesus' way of saying that in today's gospel was to take up our cross and follow him. That is truly a work of faith) 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 Veronica Dean, Noel Lemos, Barbara Carmody, Connie Leahy, Idalee Pitino, Cathy Briand, Jane Thompson, Anna Scandalios, 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 SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)
IN OUR PARISH MUSIC DIRECTOR JOB OPENING St Bartholomew Parish is seeking a full-time Director of Parish Music. The St. Bartholomew Music Ministry is designed to contribute to and enhance the prayerful worship of the parish community as it assembles to offer praise and thanks to the living God. Music Ministry shares in the overall parish mission to provide for the spiritual and human welfare of God s people. Please contact the Parish Office or Mary Rock at (650) 347-0701, ext. 225 for more information or to apply. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Classes start this week Sept. 18 or Sept. 19, 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Auditorium and 7:00 p.m. for Grades 6 th,7 th, 8 th /Confirmation I Wednesday class. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Children s Liturgy of he Word is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade when children are invited to go in the chapel and listen to the Word of God during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. It usually lasts for 15-20 minutes at the beginning of the first reading up to Profession of Faith. Mark your calendars: Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, and 21. ST. BARTS SOCIAL JUSTICE "If you join a fight for social justice, you may win or lose, but just by being a part of the struggle, you win, and your life will be better for it." ~ Howard Zinn Please join the St. Bart s Social Justice group as we organize and take action in our community. Our next meeting will be on Monday, October 8 th (Columbus Day), at 7-8:30 p.m. in the Deacon John Room of the Parish center. For more information, please contact Ross Weir at (650) 678-0480 or at rossweir51@gmail.com. THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 8:00 a.m. Misa pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Mat Matel 11:15 a.m. Madeline Lundin 5:30 p.m. Ching Lo Monday 8:00 a.m. Betty Chan Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Larry Lu Wednesday 8:00 a.m. David O Connor Thursday 8:00 a.m. Carol Fitzgerald Friday 8:00 a.m. Mildred Bona Saturday 5:00 p.m. Brian Finerty SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)
IN OUR PARISH The New St. Bartholomew Youth Ministry us on our First Youth Group Meeting on September 23, 2018 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Youth J oin Center. All 6-12 graders are invited to come and learn more about our Faith. The topic will be on th th Youth Ministry and what that means at St. Barts. Our Youth Minister, Jacob Tolentino, will be leading the meeting. Come for ice breakers, faith sharing, fun activities, and hanging out with our community! BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP The Bereavement Support Group is meeting in the Spiritual Center on Thursday, September 20th at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Liliane Cools at (650) 343-7751 or coolsliliane@gmail.com. FLU SHOTS Flu shots will be available next Sunday, Sept. 23rd, starting at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God? Would you like to grow in your prayer life? Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? The RCIA Inquiry Series is still accepting new participants all through September. Please contact Ingrid Pera at ingrid@barts.org or (650) 347-0701, ext. 214, for more information. G THE STEWARDSHIP PRAYER racious God, we thank you for the gift of life, for our health, our families and friends, and all the blessings you grant us. You have called us to live as followers of your Son, Jesus, and to take the message of your love to all. We know that everything we have comes from you. Help us to use our gifts wisely, to be good stewards of our time, talent, and treasure, sharing them with others. Give us the strength and wisdom to respond to your call. Let us be a model of Christian stewardship so that others will know you through our actions. We ask this through Christ our Lord....Amen. SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE DIVORCE MINISTRY Are you or someone you love dealing with separation or divorce? The Archdiocese strives to make known Christ's healing love, so that all who suffer from separation and divorce might experience new life, reconciliation and restoration, meet people in a similar position and find help to rebuild their own lives. We also recognize that separated and divorced people are not mere recipients of the Church's compassion; they are as well ministers of that compassion. Through their vulnerability, suffering, courage, faithfulness, and patient endurance they bear witness to Christ and his redeeming grace in the world. Beginning Sept 19, New Beginnings: a Catholic Divorce Ministry will offer a support group in San Francisco, meeting the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Center, St. Brendan Church (29 Rockaway Avenue, San Francisco). Please go to www.newbeginningsf.info or contact Diana (415-929-0999/dianamwild@gmail.com) or Martin at (650) 739-6446 for more information. A group in Marin (St Hilary parish) meets the 2 nd Friday of the month (6:30 p.m.) contact Karen (415) 250-2597. A Spanishspeaking group meets at Our Lady of Loreto/Novato the 3 rd Friday (7:00 p.m.). Contact Victoria (702) 460-3116. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT CONFERENCE Saturday, September 29 th, 2018 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Belmont, CA LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! The St. John Paul II Foundation presents the 3 rd annual Together in Holiness conference, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Marriage & Family Life. This one-day event includes dynamic presentations, Mass celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Speakers include Dr. John & Mrs. Claire Grabowski, Rev. Joseph Illo, and Dr. Chris Stravitsch. On-site childcare is available (5-12yrs), preregistration required. Cost: $59/couple or $35/individual. Scholarships are also available. For more information, please visit togetherinholiness.org or email conference coordinator, Susie Lopez, at susie@forlifeandfamily.org. SAINT MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL GROUP TOURS 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, and January 3 rd. Applications for 2019-20 are now available online. Visit www.stmatthewcath.org or email Kerry Ann Ruff at karuff@stmatthewcath.org. ST. PIUS GRIEF MINISTRY Monday, September 17 th, 2018, 7:00 p.m. St. Pius Grief Ministry, 8-session First Step Grief Support Group. If you are in the early stages of your loss, or have not previously attended a grief support group, this program may benefit you. All meetings will be held at the St. Pius Parish Center, 7 p.m. To register, or for more information, please call (650) 361-0655 or email griefministry@pius.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Group takes new entrants through Sept. 24. CHARISMATIC RENEWAL CONFERENCE Saturday, September 22 nd, 2018, 8:00 a.m. Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal 21 st Holy Spirit Conference, St. Mary s Cathedral, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco. Registration is $20, Dynamic speakers. English track: Father Mike Barry, Father Levi Hartle; Spanish track: Padre Rafael Chavez, Padre Jorge Arias. Conference includes Healing Service and an evening Mass, 7 p.m. Mass is open to the public. Online and mail in registration is found at SFSpirit.com or register onsite. ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL REUNION Saturday, September 22 nd, 2018, 5:00 p.m. St. Matthew School, San Mateo, grand reunion, 5 p.m. alumni Mass, followed by tours, cocktails, dinner at 6 p.m. RSVP and tickets, Stmatthewcath.org/alumni; msharrison@stmatthewcath.org. (650) 343-1373, main office. All St. Matt s more than 5,000 former students, principals, pastors, faculty, staff are invited to attend. SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)
This weekend, parishes across the country will honor those who share in the evangelization and teaching mission of the Church through a special rite of commissioning and blessing. Here at Saint Bartholomew Parish, the following catechists and teachers will be commissioned to share the faith of the Church with the adults, families, youth, and children of the parish: Catechists and Assistants Children s Liturgy of the Word Marsha Aliamus Toni Bones Eleanor Britter Martha Chen Stephen Connelly Annette DeBastiani Elizabeth Elwood MaryAnn Fitzgerald Julie Funkhauser Chelsea Galvin Julia Garcia Michelle Garcia Annette Gracia Doreen James Dani Magilligan Christina Natoli Pat O Brien Marie O Rourke Margaret Pawlick Victoria Pisingan Barby Regan Andrea Rodriguez Cathy Scharetg Betty Jue Tan Jacob Tolentino Christina Wu Helen Chen Julie Kaprelian Sarah Kaprelian Suzanne Kennedy Margaret Pawlick I THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO, BUT ESPECIALLY BECAUSE YOU WALK WITH THE PEOPLE OF GOD. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO BE JOYFUL MESSENGERS, CUSTODIANS OF THE GOOD AND OF THE BEAUTY WHICH SHINES THROUGH THE FAITHFUL LIFE OF THE MISSIONARY DISCIPLE. MAY JESUS BLESS YOU AND MAY THE HOLY VIRGIN, TRUE EDUCATOR OF THE FAITH, TAKE CARE OF YOU. ~ POPE FRANCIS, JULY 2017, CATECHETICAL SYMPOSIUM.