Saint Bartholomew Parish Community Corner of Alameda and Crystal Springs Road, San Mateo, CA 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 9:30 a.m. with Children s Liturgy 11:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Daily Mass Monday through Friday Holy Days 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) 7:00 p.m. First Friday Eucharist Adoration 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 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B)
IN OUR PARISH SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT T oday is the Second Sunday of Lent. This week is about beloved sons, Isaac and Jesus. In the first reading from Genesis, Abraham is told to sacrifice his only son. He prepares to do just that. The reading from Romans reminds us that God's only Son was sacrificed for us. In the passage from Mark's Gospel, the disciples are shown that Jesus is God's beloved Son. In each of these readings a beloved son is brought to the brink of death. Abraham's obedience and trust in God is tested. Jesus is not tested but revealed to his disciples, who do not understand what they are seeing. Abraham and the disciples are told to listen. By listening they are brought beyond death into life. Our Lenten preparation is about listening for the word of God even when, like Abraham and the disciples, we are asked to do what we think we cannot do. QUESTION OF THE WEEK How deeply do I believe that God is for me, and no one can destroy me? STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK St. Paul tells the Corinthians that they are living letters, known and read by all. What does the letter of my life reveal to those who read it? Can they tell by the way I live that I belong to Christ and that all I am and have is His? READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 1ST READING Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17] PSALM Psalm 19 2ND READING 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 GOSPEL John 2:13-25 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 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) THIS IS A TEST I used to wonder how God could lie to Abraham about sacrificing his son Isaac. But the story begins by telling us God put Abraham to the test. Abraham himself seems to know it's a test--in verses left out or our reading, he tells the servants that he and Isaac will return after the sacrifice; he also tells Isaac that God will provide the offering. Apparently, I'm the only one fooled by God. I don't know if I would have passed the test. I would have at least argued with God about it, begging him to spare my son. Yet in our second reading, St. Paul reminds us that God did not spare his own son. (Rom 8:32) He passed his own test. Jesus was sacrificed so that God could show us how much he loved us: By dying, Jesus showed us the promise of resurrection, which shows us that we can also have new life by the forgiveness of our sins. If God loves us so much that he gives his Son to die for us, why would he not forgive us? Or as Paul says, if He is on our side, who can hurt us? What does that tell us about life? You may have noticed that things don't always go your way. We sometimes suffer for no apparent reason. We may lose someone we love through death. We may be tempted to lose faith when we see wars, killer tornados, terrorist attacks--if "God is for us," why does he allow these things? Because he is still testing us. And not necessarily testing the victims of these troubles. If I get angry at God because I hear about someone's death, I haven't passed the test. Does that mean those tragedies are our fault? No, God gives everyone free will and some people choose to do wrong. And some accidents are just accidental; no one is necessarily at fault. God intervenes sometimes and lives are saved. Other times, God intervenes by saving us after death with our resurrection. But as long as people doubt God's love, there will be tests. That's why it is so important to proclaim the Kingdom: so that someday all people will know God's love and not need to be tested. PLEASE PRAY FOR... Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. OUR MILITARY Zack Baesler, Elizabeth Constantino, Sean McGinnis, Alaina Mariano, Frank Verducci III, Reece Zunino, and Michael Henry Tauskey THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF Stella Leahy and Bill Spremich OUR PARISHIONERS Jane Thompson, Anna Scandalios, Rita Mughannam, Lyla Shin, Tommy Pitino, Susie Bishop, Denise Briand, Peggy Crisci, Bob Pfeffer, Christina Gpicazo FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B)
IN OUR 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) 3470701, ext. 225 or mary@barts.org for more information or if you need assistance. PARISH SOCIAL JUSTICE Without a struggle and action, there is no progress. -Frederick Douglass 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. Please join the St. Bart s Social Justice group as we organize to take action in our community. Our next meeting will be on Monday, March 12, in the Deacon John room of the Parish Community Office from 7:008:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Ross Weir at rossweir51@gmail.com. 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 email Patrick Dewey at (415) 793-7771 or pdewey09@gmail.com for information. 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. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD The next dates for the Children s Liturgy of the Word is on March 4 and March 18 at 9:30 a.m. The celebration of the Sacrament of First Reconciliation is on March 10th, Saturday, at 10 a.m. in the Church. The next Family Mass with CLOW is on Palm Sunday, March 25th at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The confirmation students with their sponsor will be on a retreat, Living a life of virtue in Vallombrosa Center on March 4th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please pray for them. WINTER FLU SEASON ADVISORY To protect the health of our parish community, we continue to suspend offering the Blood of Christ from the communal chalice. 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. REGISTER WITH THE PARISH 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: www.barts.org/parish-registration. FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY Visit us at www.barts.org Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stbartsparish Or find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/stbartsparish OF LENT (CYCLE B)
IN OUR PARISH MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES For many weeks now, we have been praying the Stewardship Prayer. Are you a talented individual in the area of music or technology? Maybe during the season of Lent you might consider putting this prayer into action by sharing your time and talent in the area of music ministry. We are recruiting singers and or instrumentalists to join one of our music groups, primarily at our 9:30 a.m. group, 11:15 a.m. SATB choir, or our 5:30 p.m. group. You may also just want to consider joining us on a seasonal basis for our Triduum celebrations, or Easter Sunday. We are also in need of people to help operate our audio/visual system. Please contact Michael Wright at michael@barts.org, or (650) 347-0701, ext. 222 for more information. Soi Deo Gloria! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth. Psalm 98:1 ST. PATRICKS DAY DINNER DANCE A reminder that the St. Barts Parish Annual St. Patrick s Day Dinner Dance is on Friday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP by March 1st. For more information, please see the back of this bulletin or contact the parish office. ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL Once again, we are called upon the support this vital program of the Archdiocese. Letters regarding this appeal should appear in your mailbox soon and we will be speaking to our parishioners regarding this during Masses on the weekend of March 3-4. THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sunday 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF Missa pro populo Craig Sullivan Sarkis Hovsepian John Scherer Vincent Chan Ernest Goldau Vincent Chan ~~~ Ellen Stalos David Fontenot George Lunardi LENT (CYCLE B)
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: www.missiondoctors.org/lmu. 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) 368-1875. Elise Frederick, Executive Director Mission Doctors Association A Mission of Healing. A Partnership of Hope. 3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1940 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 368-1875 (213) 368-1871 Fax www.missiondoctors.org MARRIAGE HELP Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about or to register for our April program beginning with a weekend on April 13-15, call (415) 893-1005 or email: SF@RetroCA.com or visit the web site at www.helpourmarriage.com. 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) 972-1297, volunteer@catholiccharitiessf.org. Visit their website at CatholicCharitiesSF.org/allopportunities. Donate at CatholicCharitiesSF.org/ donate. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL JOB OPENING Looking for a meaningful career? Turn your compassion into action! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County is currently hiring for the Director of Development position. SVdP s Director of Development will be responsible for managing activities related to fundraising and mission advancement. We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and joyful individual to join our team. We offer competitive pay with excellent benefits! All applications should be submitted electronically, to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County, Attention: Executive Director, at info@svdpsm.org and should include a letter of application, resume, writing sample and contact information for 3 professional references. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. SVdP is an equal opportunity employer. FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B)
St. Bartholomew Parish Annual St. Patrick s Day Dinner Dance Benefiting the Faith Formation Program St. Bartholomew s Auditorium Friday, March 16, 2018 6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Seating 8:00 p.m. Irish Dancing $50.00 per person Please make checks payable to St. Bartholomew Church and mail to: 600 Columbia Drive San Mateo, CA. 94402 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First come first serve please RSVP by 3/1/2018 No more than ten per table Name: Please seat us with: