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APRIL 1, 2018 — EASTER SUNDAY (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.
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Fr. Mike Healy
Pastor Marriage and Baptism Preparation
[email protected], ext. 213
Rachael Smit Director of Religious Education
First Eucharist Preparation [email protected], ext. 215
Ingrid Pera
RCIA Coordinator Returning Catholics
[email protected], ext. 214
Andrea Rodriguez St. Barts Communications
Fr. Rufino Gepiga Associate Pastor
Marriage and Baptism Preparation Filipino Ministry, Liturgy Committee
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers [email protected], ext. 224
Cathy Scharetg
Confirmation Director [email protected], ext. 211
Pat O’Brien
Faith Formation Associate Liturgical Scheduling
[email protected], ext. 221
Luis Marcello Maintenance/Facilities
ext. 223
Mary Rock Operations Manager
Funeral Arrangements [email protected], ext. 225
Michael Wright Music Director
[email protected], ext. 222
Pattie Tangney Veronica McCusker
Receptionists [email protected], ext. 210
Joanie Bronzini
Faith Formation Assistant [email protected], ext. 219
Jeff Dimagmaliw
Bulletin Editor [email protected]
APRIL 1, 2018 — EASTER SUNDAY (CYCLE B)
EASTER SUNDAY
A t Easter, the Church resumes singing Alleluia at Mass. Our Alleluia celebrates the central events of the Christian faith, and the central turning
point of human history. The resurrection of Jesus first revealed the victory of Jesus on the cross. Jesus fulfilled God's promises to rescue Israel and all of humanity from the effects of sin and death. Easter reveals that God's new creation has now been launched, with Jesus' resurrected body as its first demonstration. This new creation will be completed upon Jesus' return, when heaven and earth are fully joined. Right now, in this new Reign of God in Jesus, the Holy Spirit empowers us to join God's project, to renew all of God's beloved creation. And Easter reminds us that wherever we are in life, in whatever difficulties or messes we find ourselves, God offers us a new beginning. Alleluia indeed!
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Why do I believe that I will live with Christ for all eternity?
STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK Today’s reading from St. Paul explains the “divine economy” of stewardship—“The relief of others ought not to impoverish you; there should be a certain equality. Your plenty at the present time should supply their need so that their surplus may in turn one day supply your need.” READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 1ST READING Acts 4:32-35 PSALM Psalm 118 2ND READING 1 John 5:1-6 GOSPEL John 20:19-31
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)
A GOOD DAY TO DIE
Do you remember your own baptism? I wish I could; I was baptized as an infant, just a few days old. I envy the adults I have seen baptized at the Easter Vigil. Hopefully, they experience what St. Paul says in the epistle we hear at the Vigil. For Paul, Baptism is a sign of dying and rising to new life. Sounds like Easter to me. So when Jesus died, he rose from the dead. Is Paul telling us that we will rise from the dead, too? Yes, but that is not his main point. If all we think about is our physical death, and hope we go to heaven afterwards, we're missing the point. The new life starts with our baptism, not just our physical death. That's why Paul says things like, "our old self was crucified" or "sinful body done away with" (Rom 6:6). Baptism gives us a new life NOW. The water is both cleansing and a sign of dying (symbolic drowning) that help us see we are free from sin. We are dead to sin when we begin to live in Christ. The fictional Klingons have a saying "today is a good day to die" to express courage in battle. But real Christians might say that Easter is a good day to die: we have died to sin and begun a new life in Christ. How do we experience this dying to sin? First, we identify the sinful areas of our life. Do I watch movies, video games, or TV shows that encourage promiscuity, lying, revenge, hatred or selfishness? What sins do I confess repeatedly and what can I do to avoid them? Next we look for ways to act differently: Can I spend more time with friends/relatives who are examples of love? Can I spend less time entertaining myself and more time in prayer? Instead of complaining about what is wrong with the world, can I find ways to make it better? (If not the world, then my community or family.) These are a few of the ways we begin our new in Christ.
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 Paolo Blandino and Albert Norcross
OUR PARISHIONERS 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
IN OUR PARISH
APRIL 1, 2018 — EASTER SUNDAY (CYCLE B)
HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY
Peace and Blessings for a fresh year to respond to the whisper of the Holy Spirit to open your heart to service. The Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound welcomes your participation to visit the sick both short term and long term. We respond to requests for Communion service and give you a parishioner request closest to your residence. You set a mutually convenient time to bring Communion. The recipient would be most grateful for your service. For more information on how to give Communion to our parishioners in need of the Eucharist at their homes, please contact our Homebound Eucharistic Ministry Coordinator, Theresa Chenlouie, at (415) 205-2394. ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Are you someone who just wants to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you thinking of becoming Catholic or do you know someone who might be interested in the Catholic faith? Come, journey with us through St. Bartholomew’s RCIA program! RCIA is for those who: • Have never been baptized • Were baptized in another denomination and wish to
unite with the Catholic faith • Were baptized Catholic but have not yet celebrated
the Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation
• Or for those who want to further their knowledge of the Catholic faith
Through RCIA, interested adults grow in faith and knowledge of Catholic tradition before becoming full members of the Catholic Church. Enter the journey with St. Bartholomew and RCIA! If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Ingrid Pera by phone at (650) 347-0701, x214.
THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS
SOCIAL JUSTICE
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do
not care who gets the credit.”
-Harry Truman
Please join the St. Bart’s Social Justice group as we attempt to accomplish some important things in our community. Our next meeting will be on Monday, April 9, 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 [email protected]. CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
The First Holy Communion Masses will be at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on April 29th and May 6th. The next Children’s Liturgy of the Word is on April 15th and April 22nd.
Faith Formation will not have any events or activities for the next two weeks until the dates mentioned above. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR OLDER CHILDREN — If you have a child in Grade 3 or older who needs to prepare for the sacraments of Baptism and/or First Eucharist, we have a special class within our Faith Formation program to accommodate them. If you are interested and would like to find out more information about this sacramental preparation option for children over the age of seven (RCIA adapted for children), please contact Rachael Smit at (650) 347-0701, ext. 215, or [email protected]. OFFERTORY WITH THE BLOOD OF CHRIST
At the beginning of the Easter Triduum, the Blood of Christ will resume being offered at Mass.
If you are feeling ill or think you may have been exposed to any pathogen, you should still refrain from offering your hand to others during the Sign of Peace and refrain from receiving the Blood of Christ until you have fully recovered.
Please be aware that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply to those who are ill, especially those who suffer from any contagious disease.
IN OUR PARISH
Sunday 8:00 a.m. (no intentions)
9:30 a.m. (no intentions)
11:15 a.m. (no intentions)
5:30 p.m. (no intentions)
Monday 8:00 a.m. Frank Kwok Tuesday 8:00 a.m. James Costello Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Larry Chen Thursday 8:00 a.m. Alfonso Cavallaro Friday 8:00 a.m. Kevin Redrico Saturday 5:00 p.m. Anton Huygen
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APRIL 1, 2018 — EASTER SUNDAY (CYCLE B)
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 [email protected] for more information or if you need assistance.
IN OUR PARISH
MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE PARISH Altar Servers Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected] Altar Society Mary Ann Pietro (650) 340-1320
Angels with Wheels—Offering rides to Mass Patrick Dewey (415) 793-7771 [email protected]
Art and Environment—Floral arrangements in church Letitia Ferrari (650) 345-2371 [email protected] Joan Joiner (650) 349-5404 [email protected]
Baptism Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) 347-0701, x13 [email protected] Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]
Bridge for Fun (and Bridge Lessons) Joan & Bill Shaughnessy (650) 573-9244 [email protected] Building and Grounds Committee Bob Fitzgerald (650) 574 8644 [email protected]
Circle of Concern—Funeral Receptions Ursula Esteves (650) 341-0717 [email protected] Trudie Huygen (650) 341-5969 [email protected] Louise Molinelli (650) 574-8356 [email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration Mary Jo Anstey (650) 348 3571 [email protected] Eucharistic Ministers Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) 205-2394 [email protected] Faith Formation (Religious Education) Rachael Smit (516) 480-0095 [email protected]
Filipino Ministry Brenda Foster (650) 346-2329 [email protected] Finance Council William Regan (650) 347-4680 [email protected] Friendship Club Betty Jue Tan (650) 571-0430 [email protected]
Funeral Arrangements Mary Rock (650) 347-0701 [email protected] Grief Support Ministry Liliane Cools (650) 343-7751 [email protected]
Hospitality Coffee & Donuts Lois Pileri (650) 341-4991 [email protected] Hospitality Ushers Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 [email protected]
Job Support Network Bill Tauskey (650) 340-9254 [email protected] Lectors and Liturgy Committee Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]
Marriage Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) 347-0701, x13 [email protected] Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]
Men’s Club Tony DaRoza (415) 298-2788 [email protected] Men’s Prayer Group Jack Baumgarten (650) 218-2225 [email protected]
Music Ministry Michael Wright (408) 998-1575 [email protected] Pastoral Council Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 [email protected]
Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) 347-4680 [email protected] Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ingrid Pera (650) 347-0701 [email protected]
Respect Life Patrick Deway (415) 793-7771 [email protected] Saint Vincent de Paul, (650) 343-4403 Randi Randle (650) 573-0619 [email protected]
Samaritan House Brenda Sell (650) 349-7698 [email protected] Christine McGinty (650) 343-4369 [email protected] Francine Dickson (650) 346-9455 [email protected] Gary Bergero (650) 372-0576
Saturday Morning Fitness Class Jack Galatolo (650) 345-7531 Second Harvest Mary Jo Anstey (650) 740-0347 [email protected]
Spiritual Direction Barbara Sequeira (650) 364-4572 [email protected] Social Justice Ross Weir (650) 678-0480 [email protected]
Women’s Guild Shelli Keck Johns (650) 483-4437 [email protected] Women’s Prayer Group Jan Ferrera (650) 340-8014 [email protected]
Youth Ministry Janis Moore (650) 218-3584 [email protected]
Sandwich Sunday
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APRIL 1, 2018 — EASTER SUNDAY (CYCLE B)
BRIDGE, ANYONE?
The 8th Annual Queen of Hearts Tournament, a benefit for St. Francis Center in Redwood City, is being held on Friday, the 13th of April. This year's bridge luncheon will be held at St. Denis Parish Center, 2250 Avy at the corner of Monte Rosa, in Menlo Park. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Come join us and give a hand to a special cause! Registration closes April 3rd. To register for bridge and lunch, please mail your check for $60 to Clare Thorpe, 1980 Palm Avenue, Redwood City CA 94061. For further information contact Ellen Jones at (650) 322-9073 or e-mail: [email protected]. MARRIAGE HELP
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue ...or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the April program beginning with a weekend on April 13-15, call (415) 893-1005 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at HelpOurMarriage.com. 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 [email protected] 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.
TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Is someone you love unable to join us at church during this holy time of Lent and Easter? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Nation Sunday TV Mass brings spiritual comfort and the blessings of joy-filled hope in our Risen Savior. Please invite anyone you know who cannot get out to church to tune in Catholic Mass on TV or watch online:
PALM SUNDAY AND
EASTER TV MASS KBCW ch. 44 (CW) at 6:30 a.m.
and KOFY-TV ch. 20 at 8:30 a.m.
ONLINE VIDEO www.HeartoftheNation.org
For those who can get to church, the TV or online liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation. CATHOLIC DIVORCE MINISTRY
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has a special ministry for those men and women who have experienced the pain of separation and divorce. We believe that the Church has a rich treasury of people, Holy Scripture, tradition, and pastoral ministry on which it can draw to serve its members whose marriages end in divorce. We strive to lay open this wealth and make known Christ's abundant healing love so that all who suffer from separation and divorce might experience healing, reconciliation, and new life. We also recognize that separated and divorced people, through their vulnerability, suffering, courage, faithfulness, and patient endurance bear witness to Christ and his redeeming grace in the world. They are not mere recipients of the Church's compassion; they are as well, ministers of that compassion. The Archdiocese has several support groups that meet on a regular basis. As a member of National Catholic Divorce Ministry, I would welcome the involvement of your parish in this important ministry. For more information, please contact Ed Hopfner, (415) 614-5547, Director of Family Life of the Archdiocese. May God Bless You! Father Al Grosskopf, S.J.
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
