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MARCH 4, 2018 — THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B)

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.

Saint Bartholomew Parish Community 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.

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

MARCH 4, 2018 — THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B)

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

T oday is the third Sunday of our Lenten preparation. Today's readings begin with a listing of the simple, straightforward rules in Exodus.

However, in First Corinthians, we see that our faith is anything but simple rules. Our faith is in the spirit of a crucified Christ, a God whose foolishness is wiser than our wisdom, whose weakness is stronger than our strength. John's Gospel does nothing to help reconcile these seemingly irreconcilable expressions of faith. Jesus sees people conducting business outside the temple and reacts violently. Jesus' anger at the disrespect shown by following the letter but not the spirit of the Law is palpable. Jesus is the Spirit of the Law. It is Jesus, the Crucified, to whom we look for our faith.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

When has the message of the Cross not made any sense to me? When has it?

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK Today’s first reading is a powerful reminder that time is also a gift of God for which we must be accountable. Six days to work, says the Scripture, and a seventh for the Lord. What share of my time do I devote to the Lord? READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 1ST READING 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 PSALM Psalm 137 2ND READING Ephesians 2:4-10 GOSPEL John 3:14-21

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)

As we are now well into Lent, we can take a look at what it means to turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. A good place to start would be the Ten Commandments. The reading from Exodus presents us with one of the first listings of the Commandments. In this passage, God explains some of the laws to show how serious they are. For the first one, God includes making images to be used for worship. In the days of Moses, people of other cultures made images of their gods and declared that the image was the god, and so should be worshipped. The LORD wanted his people to remember that God cannot be limited to an image or idea. That is still true today. Our images and statues are meant to help us pray to God, not to that work of art. On the other hand, some people give a superstitious meaning to religious articles. Burying a statue to help sell your house could be one example. If you want to ask for a favor from God, just ask Him. God is much more likely to listen to a sincere prayer than a superstitious action. God also emphasizes some commands by duplicating them. He tells us not to steal from others, and also not to plan to steal from our neighbor. The same with adultery: Planning it is just as bad as doing it. Jesus simplified all these commands when he reminds us to love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Let's remember that as we turn away from sin to serving God better during Lent.

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 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 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

IN OUR PARISH

MARCH 4, 2018 — THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B)

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) 347-0701, ext. 225 or mary@barts.org 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. LENTEN SERIES 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 email Patrick Dewey at (415) 793-7771 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 March 11th and 18th at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. 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, March 4th , 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please pray for them. ST. BARTS BEREAVEMENT GROUP

St. Bart's Bereavement Support Group will be meeting in the Spiritual Room on Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

“Most people spend more time and energy going

around problems than trying to solve them.”

-Henry Ford

Please join the St. Bart’s Social Justice group as we attempt to solve some problems in our community. Our next meeting will be on Monday, March 12, 2018 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. FAITH FORMATION

FAITH FORMATION PRESENTS: Taming Technology: Adult Conversations

“To connect our faith to the way we live our lives.”

We invite all adults from our parish community and especially parents/guardians/grandparents to join the adult conversations during regular EFF/MFF class times in the Parish Auditorium.

Tuesday or Wednesday: 4:15 – 5:15 p.m. or Wednesday night: 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

March 6/7 – HOW ARE WE USING SCREENS? Our faith tradition teaches that material objects and possessions aren’t bad or evil in and of themselves; it is how they are used that matters. March 13/14 - THE MODERN TIME CRUNCH Our lives are hectic and incredibly busy, as a result we can feel frantic and rushed. Our children learn that this is the norm and share these feelings. March 20/21 – SETTING HEALTHY LIMITS How can we best help our children and ourselves navigate the challenges of technology and make time for building a relationship with God and others? STUDENTS OF FAITH FORMATION ARE COLLECTING soap, shampoo, and other personal care items in small quantities and also newborn layettes for St. Anthony De Padua of Menlo Park. Grades 3, 4, and 5 students will create Easter baskets for the homeless who they serve 52 weeks per year. Please support this Lent project by bringing items to the Faith Formation office or the vestibule of the Church. For more information on St. Anthony’s ministry, please visit their website at PaduaDiningRoom.com.

IN OUR PARISH

MARCH 4, 2018 — THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B)

discussion will be The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. Anyone interested is welcome to join us. Questions, please contact Ann Regan at (650) 347-4680. CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE

The Catholic Men’s Conference is on Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is at 8:00 to 8:55 a.m. Admission is $45 (lunch included). Fathers, bring your teens under age 20 for $20. To register, go online at www.SFBayMen.info or contact Ed Hopfner at HopfnerE@SFArch.org or Betty at (415) 614-6580. THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Missa pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Giosanna Santana 11:15 a.m. Kevin Costello 5:30 p.m. Joseph & Giuseppa Blandino Monday 8:00 a.m. Maria de Gregorio Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Arthur Yee Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Josephine & Earl Ercole Thursday 8:00 a.m. Carl Louis Pileri Friday 8:00 a.m. Ellen Stalos Saturday 5:00 p.m. Malania Chichioco

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MUSIC MINISTRY

CONTEMPORARY-STYLE MUSIC AT LAST SUNDAY’S 5:30 PM MASS

Last Sunday, our 5:30 p.m. group had its second contemporary-style music Mass. A big thank you to those additional musicians who joined us, especially Paul from St. Nicholas Church in Los Altos, Zach from Serra High School and Andrea, one of our wonderful parishioners. Also, three of our weekly and dedicated volunteers were there (and not sick, praise the Lord!), Anne, Etienne, and Edgar. Our next contemporary-style Mass will be on March 25, Palm Sunday. We need a Bass player, and possibly a guitar player. So if you know of anyone, please let Michael Wright know. Michael’s contact info is in front of this bulletin and on the parish’s website. ST. BARTS BOOK CLUB

The St. Bart’s Book Club will meet Thursday morning, March 8, in the Media Room at 10:30 a.m. Our book for

IN OUR PARISH

MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE PARISH Angels with Wheels—Offering rides to Mass Patrick Dewey (415) 793-7771 patdewey@aol.com

Art and Environment—Floral arrangements in church Letitia Ferrari (650) 345-2371 tishaferrari@yahoo.com Bridge for Fun (and Bridge Lessons) Bill Shaughnessy (650) 573-9244 sbjshag@aol.com

Circle of Concern—Funeral Receptions Ursula Esteves (650) 341-0717 mrs.ursulaesteves@gmail.com Circle of Concern—Funeral Receptions Trudie Huygen (650) 341-5969 truhuywat@att.net

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) 205-2394 tchenlui@comcast.net Filipino Ministry Brenda Foster (650) 346-2329 mom.bfoster@gmail.com Finance Council William Regan (650) 347-4680 wvregan@sbcglobal.net Friendship Club Betty Jue Tan (650) 571-0430 bwjue@yahoo.com

Grief Support Ministry Liliane Cools (650) 343-7751 coolsliliane@gmail.com Hospitality Coffee & Donuts Lois Pileri (650) 341-4991 cmpileri@sbcglobal.net

Hospitality Ushers Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 jpert@baf.com Job Support Network Bill Tauskey (650) 340-9254 btauskey@myastound.net

Men’s Club Tony DaRoza (415) 298-2788 stbartsmensclub@gmail.com Men’s Prayer Group Jack Baumgarten (650) 218-2225 jackbaumgarten@sbcglobal.net

Pastoral Council Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 jpert@baf.com

Samaritan House Brenda Sell (650) 349-7698 brendaleesell@gmail.com Sandwich Sunday—Preparing bag lunches for the needy Christine McGinty (650) 343-4369 chrismcginty24@gmail.com

Saturday Morning Fitness Class Jack Galatolo (650) 345-7531 Second Harvest—Delivering groceries to shut-ins Mary Jo Anstey (650) 740-0347 mjanstey_2006@yahoo.com

Spiritual Direction Barbara Sequeira (650) 364-4572 deac2bab@sbcglobal.net Social Justice (Local Organizing Committee) Ross Weir (650) 678-0480 rossweir51@gmail.com

Saint Vincent de Paul (343-4403) Randi Randle (650) 573-0619 randirandle@gmail.com Women’s Guild Shelli Keck Johns (650) 483-4437 shellijohns@mac.com

Women’s Prayer Group Jan Ferrera (650) 340-8014 jferr37@gmail.com

Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) 347-4680 awregan@sbcglobal.net

Youth Ministry Janis Moore (650) 218-3584 janiskmoore@gmail.com

MARCH 4, 2018 — THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (CYCLE B)

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/all-opportunities. 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.

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