OCTOBER 7, 2018 — TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (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.

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

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

Fr. Rufino Gepiga

Associate Pastor Marriage and Baptism Preparation Filipino Ministry, Liturgy Committee

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers frrufino@barts.org, ext. 224

Cathy Scharetg

Confirmation Director cathy@barts.org, ext. 211

Pattie Tangney

Veronica McCusker Receptionists

receptionist@barts.org, ext. 210

Luis Marcello Maintenance/Facilities

ext. 223

Mary Rock Operations Manager

Funeral Arrangements mary@barts.org, ext. 225

Jacob Tolentino

Youth Minister jacob@barts.org, ext. 218

Andrea Rodriguez

Communications saint.bartswebsite@gmail.com

Joanie Bronzini

Faith Formation Assistant joanie@barts.org, ext. 219

Jeff Dimagmaliw

Bulletin Editor bartsbulletin@gmail.com

@StBartsParish

OCTOBER 7, 2018 — TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

A dog is a man's best friend. Yes, well, maybe not. While we get quite attached to our pets and other animal friends, it is other persons who are our

real friends. "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh." The best marriages, according to studies, are ones in which the husband and wife view each other as equals and share equally in the running of the home and the family. Tasks and decisions are shared, and there is agreement on the raising of children and they always have each other's back when the little ones like to push their buttons. "If Daddy says no ask Mommy." Oh no! You don't get away with that trick, little one! Couples who have been married many years, have seen their children grow up and have seen their grandchildren and even great-grandchildren, are often seen happily conversing and holding hands in their nursing homes or other residences. It's that lifelong respect for the other that keeps a marriage happy, despite the occasional disagreement. Respect is key. If this respect is missing, especially from the beginning, perhaps a true marriage did not exist. This is a mystery we deal with in sincere prayer.

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK

The phrase in today’s psalm, “May you see your children’s children,” is really a prayer for a long life. The good steward knows that everyday is a gift from God, to be lived with joy and thanksgiving. “May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives!”

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1ST READING Wisdom 7:7-11 PSALM Psalm 90 2ND READING Hebrews 4:12-13 GOSPEL Mark 10:17-30

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.

THE WAY TO THE KINGDOM

The disciples were trying to be helpful. They knew that children never approached the Rabbis. To show their respect for Jesus, they tried to turn the children away. But Jesus saw this as a chance to teach the disciples about the kingdom. As they tried to send the children back to their parents, Jesus changes the rules. He invites the kids to come to him and even makes an example of them: "accept the kingdom of God like children" or you won't get in at all. So what do we learn from this? Children don't make themselves look important. They haven't learned to brag about their accomplishments, or how to offer a bribe to get what they want. They simply accept what is given to them. In a culture where we are expected to make a good impression, where we compete to get scholarships and jobs, we may be more like the disciples than we think. We cannot make ourselves look important to God; we can't bribe Him with good works or change His mind with promises to avoid sin. We can be sorry for our sins, and tell Him we love Him, and ask for help with our weaknesses. Children also have great faith. . If we can keep that faith in God's goodness, while developing a deeper faith that is not discouraged by sin and evil, we are on the way to the Kingdom?

Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What keeps me from embracing the Kingdom of God? PLEASE PRAY FOR...

OUR MILITARY Dan Lagomarsino, Zack Baesler, Elizabeth Constantino, Sean McGinnis, Alaina Mariano, Frank Verducci III, Reece Zunino, and Michael Henry Tauskey

OUR PARISHIONERS Jack Sunseri, Penny Bloching, Kelly Smircich, Sharon Jean Rottiers, Julie Ann Rottiers, 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, Santino Olives, Joan & Bill Pizoli, Joel Rivera, Anne Soeitek, Roy Taboada, Jack Anthony Sunseri, and Bob Zuehlke

IN OUR PARISH

OCTOBER 7, 2018 — TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)

ST. BARTS SOCIAL JUSTICE

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase."

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please join the St. Bart’s Social Justice group as we attempt to take the first steps necessary to support social justice. Our next meeting will be on Monday, October 8th (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. Sue Gallagher 11:15 a.m. Salvacion Pagsisihan 5:30 p.m. Amado Ramos Monday 8:00 a.m. Robert Sayle Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Amy Yumang Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Romano Cavallaro Thursday 8:00 a.m. Don Farbstein Friday 8:00 a.m. Mariet Agra Brulle Saturday 5:00 p.m. Aparicion Tan Yap

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IN OUR PARISH

OCTOBER 7, 2018 — TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)

any questions, please call Alba Toboni at (650) 922-2237. YOUNG ADULTS GROUP

The first 2018 St. Barts Young Adults Group will meet on Thursday, October 25th, 7 p.m., at Grape & Grain, 227 South San Mateo Dr., San Mateo. For more information, please contact Jacob Tolentino at jacob@barts.org, or (650) 347-0701, ext. 218.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The Bereavement Support Group is meeting in the Spiritual Center on Thursday, October 18th, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Liliane Cools at (650) 343-7751 or coolsliliane@gmail.com. ST. BARTS BOOK CLUB

Please join us on Thursday, October 11th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Media Center. We will be discussing "The Ninth Hour" by Alice McDermott, a story of sacrifice, love, and redemption. We welcome new members. If you have

MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PARISH Altar Servers Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 frrufino@barts.org

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 Joan Joiner (650) 349-5404 jwrdjoiner@aol.com

Baptism Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) 347-0701, x13 frmike@barts.org Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 frrufino@barts.org

Bridge for Fun (and Bridge Lessons) Joan Shaughnessy (650) 573-9244 sbjshag@aol.com Building and Grounds Committee Bob Fitzgerald (650) 574 8644 rmafitz@sbcglobal.net

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

Eucharistic Adoration Mary Jo Anstey (650) 348 3571 mjansty@yahoo.com Eucharistic Ministers Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 frrufino@barts.org

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) 205-2394 tchenlui@comcast.net Faith Formation (Religious Education) Rachael Smit (650) 347-0701, x215 rachael@barts.org

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

Funeral Arrangements Mary Rock (650) 347-0701 mary@barts.org 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

Lectors and Liturgy Committee Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 frrufino@barts.org

Marriage Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) 347-0701, x13 frmike@barts.org Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 frrufino@barts.org

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

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

Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) 347-4680 awregan@sbcglobal.net Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ingrid Pera (650) 347-0701 ingrid@barts.org

Respect Life Patrick Deway (415) 793-7771 patdeway@aol.com Saint Vincent de Paul, (650) 343-4403 Randi Randle (650) 573-0619 randirandle@gmail.com

Samaritan House Brenda Sell (650) 483-3765 brendaleesell@gmail.com

Sandwich Sunday Christine McGinty (650) 343-4369 chrismcginty24@gmail.com Francine Dickson (650) 346-9455 francinesd@comcast.net Gary Bergero (650) 372-0576

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

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

Women’s Guild Kathy Messinger (650) 544-9023 kathy_messinger@outlook.com Women’s Prayer Group Karen Lautsch (650) 342-9827 kblautsch@aol.com

Youth Ministry Jacob Tolentino (650) 347-0701, x218 jacob@barts.org

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OCTOBER 7, 2018 — TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (CYCLE B)

RIORDAN GOLF TOURNAMENT

October 12: Alumni and friends of Riordan High School are invited for a fun day of golf at TPC Harding Park to support Riordan's athletic facilities. Individual golfers: $250, foursomes: $900. Sponsorships available! More information: www.riordanhs.org or call Paul Cronin, (415) 586-8200, ext. 357. 3-DAY FESTIVAL

“Fiesta Forever,” St. Dunstan Parish, 1150 Magnolia Ave., Millbrae, Oct. 12, 5-10 p.m.; Oct. 13, 1-10 p.m.; Oct. 14, noon-6 p.m., rides, carnival games, food, cash-b a r , b i n g o a n d s i l e n t a u c t i o n . gabrielleoneil@gmail.com; (650) 697-8119. VIOLENCE PREVENTION

October 12: Free from violence presentation and resource provider fair, 5:30-7 p.m., Colma Community Center, 1520 Hillside Blvd., Colma, free and open to the public. Nellie Hizon, (415) 699-7927, visit www.allicekumares.com. DOROTHY DAY

October 13: Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Center for Education & Spirituality, “Dorothy Day – The Word Will be Saved by Beauty,” with Kate Hennessy, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., $20, Register at http://bit.ly/2018Kate_Hennessy or (510) 633-6360. ROSARY WALK

October 13, 12 p.m.: Rosary walk, St. Catherine of Siena Church, Bayswater at El Camino Real, Burlingame, noon. Judy Miller, (650) 342-1988. END OF LIFE

October 14: Vicki Evans, Respect Life Coordinator for the archdiocese, and Thomas Cavanaugh, professor of philosophy at the University of San Francisco, have “A Catholic Conversation on Death and Dying” with host J.A. Gray, Mosaic, 5:30 a.m., KPIX Channel 5. Catholic teaching and practice regarding “end of life” care and preparation for a good death will be discussed. sfarch.org/mosaic-tv.

REUNION

October 14: Immaculate Conception Academy, Class of 1968, 11:30 a.m., Olympic Club Lakeside, buffet brunch $55, Noelle Clark Bianchi (415) 225-3299; bianchik@aol.com. AFTERNOON FOR WOMEN AND MEN

October 14: “Leading and Living with Hope in Difficult Times,” Sister Edith Prendergast, a religious Sister of Charity, and former director of religious education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, leads an afternoon of prayer and reflection for women and men, Presentation Sisters Convent, 2340 Turk Blvd, San Francisco, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Called to see anew and trust in the wideness of God’s love, we take courage and stretch out to be hope for a world in need. The session will weave reflection, sharing, poetry, stories and more. Please send your name and name of anyone attending with you to Presentation Sister Rosina Conrotto, conrottor@sfarch.org. BRAIN TALK

October 20: A look at what St. Thomas Aquinas would say about today’s brain with Justin Gable, 9:30 a.m., Dominican School of Theology and Philosophy, 2301 Vine St. in Berkeley, information and RSVP dspt.edu/aquinas-brain. SAINT MATTHEW’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL GROUP TOURS

School Tours will be on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. all through April 11th, 2019. 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 1st, November 22nd, December 20th, December 27th, January 3rd. If you have any further questions, contact our Admissions Director, Kerry Ann Ruff, at karuff@stmatthewcath.org.

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.

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