Saint Dunstan Catholic Church 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2007
		Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
		— 1 Timothy 6:11

	The readings this week continue the subject matter of last week - wealth and its consequences. Both Amos and Luke tell us of rich people and how they enjoy lives of luxury, of eating and drinking the best. However they are out of touch with the existence of people on the fringes of society whose lives are bounded by poverty. There is a cruel irony in Luke’s gospel. The poor man has a name; the rich person is a man with no name. He has no identity except his wealth. Sometimes he is called “Dives” which is a Latin word for a ‘rich man’. The rich man did nothing harmful, nothing wrong, nothing against the law, he was not cruel to Lazarus, and he did not beat him. The rich man’s sin was his insensitivity, his blindness to the plight of another person. He was unaware of the condition of Lazarus. Lazarus was a non-person. Luke gives us a vivid scene of Lazarus at the door of the rich man. He was probably dirty and smelly and frightening to look at; not somebody we would greet spontaneously. Moreover there was no person willing to wash and clean his sores. Did the licking of the dogs bring him some relief? It is interesting to note that in John’s gospel, the Eucharistic narrative is not focused on the bread and cup but on the washing of the feet. Spending oneself in service to the authentic needs of others is truly eucharistic. There is an intimate connection between liturgy/sacrament and mission/justice. We cannot afford to forget what we celebrate in the rich house of God. We cannot afford to leave it to groups like St Vincent de Paul to see Lazarus. We are all members of God’s household. OCTOBER IS PRO LIFE MONTH: On Sat, Oct 6th there will be a rosary prayed to end abortion. Join us at 9 am in front of Planned Parenthood, 2211 Palm Ave San Mateo. On Sun, Oct 7 at 2:30 pm there will be a Life Chain by United for Life on Geary & Clement Sts in SF. Call 415-752-4922. Friday, October 5 is the First Friday of the month. There will be a Holy Hour in the church from 4-5 PM followed by Mass at 5:10 PM. Saturday, October 6 is the First Saturday of the month. There will be a Holy Hour of Reparation from 7 to 8 AM in the church followed by Mass at 8 AM. Angels Explained by Children “I only know the names of two angels; Hark & Harold” -Gregory, 5 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ST. DUNSTAN PARISH Monday, October 1 Men’s Club meets at 6:30pm in the Parish Center (festival set up) Tuesday, October 2 Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass CCD Classes at 3:45pm Thursday, October 4 Prayer Group meets at Greenhills at 7:30pm Women’s Club decorating night in the Parish Center at 6pm Friday, October 5 St. Dunstan Friendship Club meets at the Millbrae Community Center at 10:30am First Friday Holy Hour in the church at 4 pm Festival begins at 5pm Saturday, October 6 First Saturday Holy Hour at 7am in the church Baptism Preparation Class in the convent at 10:30am Monday thru Saturday Morning Prayer in the church at 7:15 am Monday thru Friday Rosary recited in the church at 7:40 am The St. Dunstan Friendship Club will meet on October 5 at the Millbrae Community Center at 10:30 am. We will be having a KFC luncheon. Price will be $8.50. For more information call Rena @ 6974917. Non members welcome. Please remember to bring canned goods for the St. Vincent de Paul to distribute to the needy. ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION St. Dunstan’s Branch of the Italian Catholic Federation invites all parishioners, their families and friends to join them on Sunday, October 14 in the Parish Center for a delicious Polenta Dinner. No host cocktails at 4 pm, dinner of salad, polenta, chicken, sausage, bread, butter, coffee or tea, dessert and wine at 5pm. Cost is $18. For reservations call Kay Lucio at 697-7460. Deadline for reservations is Monday, October 8. No ticket sales at the door. FESTIVAL DECORATING NIGHT THURS, OCT 4 at 6PM The St. Dunstan Women’s Club would like to welcome anyone who would like to help decorate for the Fall Festival. Please bring scissors and a staple gun with you. We will serve pizza and drinks to all volunteers. Any decorating donations are welcomed and appreciated. Service hours will be given to school families. For more information contact Lynne at 872-3109. St. Dunstan Parish Hollywood Nights FALL FESTIVAL 2007 WE NEED YOUR HELP! The parish fall festival is set for October 5th, 6th, & 7th. The festival committee has put together a Wish List of items that will help defray some expenses. Whatever you can donate will be greatly appreciated. If you can donate any of these items, please drop them off at the rectory by October 4th. THANK YOU!! 500 - 2 liter bottles of soft drink (name brand) 2,000 Name brand 12 oz cans of soda 2,000 12 oz bottles of water 5,000 white paper plates Dessert plates 5,000 white compartment plate 5,000 heavy duty plastic forks, knives & spoons 5,000 Styrofoam bowls Styrofoam coffee cups Condiments Canola Oil – 10 half gallon bottles Napkins & Paper towels One Gallon zip lock bags (1 case) Reynolds wrap (aluminum foil) Dry coffee creamer Sugar packets, Sweet & Low packets, Coffee stirrers White rice 30 cases Merlot Wine 30 cases Chardonnay Wine Boneless chicken thighs (300 lbs) Romaine lettuce, Caesar salad dressing Penne Pasta Tomato Sauce Hollywood memorabilia Big League Chew Bubble Gum Gummi Bears/Worms Lollipops Candy Bars Apples We are also in need of Silent Auction items such as gift certificates, gift baskets, etc. QUESTIONS? Call Ann Woolen @ 697-4730. STRIDES FOR LIFE COLON CANCER FOUNDATION Presents GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR 5K Run or Walk @ Lake Merced, San Francisco, Sunday, October 14 $35 registration includes Tech Shirt, Drawstring Sportpack, and BBQ meal. Register on-line as an individual or form a team at www.stridesforlife.org or call 650-588-6390. ST. DUNSTAN MEN’S CLUB MEETING Festival booth set-up. Dinner will be served. Come and help the Men’s Club set up the booths for our Hollywood Nights festival, Monday, October 1 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. Dinner: $10 per person. Call Paul at 589-4009 for reservations. If you have hand tools please bring them. You are invited to a pilgrimage with Mary and parishioners throughout the Archdiocese. Come be a part of the Marian celebration at St. Mary’s Cathedral on October 11 at 7 pm. A Candlelight Evening Pilgrimage of song, procession, and rosary will celebrate the shrines of Mary, the Disciple. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $7,287.00 Last Weekend’s Priest’s Retirement Fund Collection: $5,098.00 Today, members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be at the doors of the church for their 5th Sunday collection Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Tuesday: The Guardian Angels Thursday: St. Francis of Assisi Simhat Torah (Jewish observance) begins at sunset Friday: First Friday Saturday: St. Bruno Blessed Marie -Rose Durocher Blessed Virgin Mary First Saturday Many thanks to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, September 29 5 PM Lector: L. Clothakis Eucharistic Ministers: J Clothakis, R&C Fry, B&G Borba, R Attard Altar Servers: Garcia, Ghanaim, Gordillo, Casella Sunday, September 30 7 AM Lector: B. Penner Eucharistic Ministers: B Albright, P Livingston, M Hutchings Altar Servers: Jajeh, DeGuzman, Ching, Conway 8:30 AM Lector: D. Capodanno Eucharistic Ministers: S Capodanno, J Lilles, P Lucero, M Leland, E Linak, R Pezo Altar Servers: McLaughlin, Panopio, Sevilla, Crossman 10 AM Lector: G. Yip Eucharistic Ministers: K Whitfield, K Burns, J&F Sigona, L Borromeo, M Quilici T Herbeck Altar Servers: Yip, Borromeo, Whitfield, Burns 11:30 AM Lector: P. Hain Eucharistic Ministers: J Costa, M Rogers, E Maloney, B Santos, J Roensch, T Dizon Altar Servers: Capitolo, Ramos, Lorenzo, Hain 5 PM Lector: G. Ledbetter Eucharistic Ministers: J Ledbetter, J Franco, K Phelps, P&M McLaughlin, H Santana Altar Servers: Sheker, Rossi, Murphy, Ronquillo Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week September 30 thru October 6, 2007 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Tito Caputo 10:00 am Tim Herbeck & Louis Marini 11:30 am Michael & Nazzarino Tonna 5:00 pm SVDP Benefactors Monday 6:30 am Marcella Mahoney (living) 8:00 am Anna Delucchi 5:10 pm Alvin Beale Tuesday 6:30 am Persefane Liao 8:00 am Paul Ebejer & Vicky Grech 5:10 pm Rosina Alioto (living) Wednesday 6:30 am Persefane Liao 8:00 am Anita & Giuseppe Pasquinelli 5:10 pm Remedios Borlat Thursday 6:30 am Persefane Liao 8:00 am Vicente Salgado 5:10 pm Christopher Taylor Friday 6:30 am Persefane Liao 8:00 am Robert Schlosser 5:10 pm Rosellini-Opalenik Family Saturday 8:00 am Joseph Caimotto 5:00 pm The John Mezzetta Family  We pray for the sick members of our parish family and for those who care for them: Geraldine Witt, Madison Kitz, William Dill, Ted & Eileen Damian, Pat Saracini, Bill Barca, Ann Del Carlo, Helen & Vicky Noceti, Irene Thommen, Kyong Cruz, Ciera Whipple, Dorothy Rives, Elsie Noceti, Steve Bacho, Mario & Eva Caprini, Mary Farr, Barbara Modica, Karen Shirley, Anthony Betti, Sr, Jose Conrado Vasquez, Henry & Lucy Garcia, Frances Snyder, Jack & Rene Sagrafena, Michael Cozzolino, Bob Treseler, Mrs. Larry Duggins, Antoinette Ramos, Joe Hamilton, Pauline & Joseph Burgio, Judy Mark, Noralee Gelhaar, Geraldine Feehan, Martin Hidalgo, Norman Roos, Lyle Dibbs, Gloria Giannini, Maxine Coutts, Anna Mae Stewart, Jonathan Cerezo, Nick Cannuli, Kathy Montiel, Gloria Pasco, The Yakaitis Family, Carol Starrh Kroecker, William Kinnealy, Frank Agius, Susan Silvera-Dunn, George Rodriguez, Jr , Nafal Jweinat, James Boccaleoni, Melba Sweeney, Marge Todd, Michael Coffaro, Diedra Bradshaw, Irma Sweeny Lori Mazzoni, Dr. Vincent Marinkovich, Charlene Spediacci, Beverly Buhs, Paul Swanson, Sr, Esther Lilton, David Newsom, Jan Diamond, Viola Burdick, Sebastian Curuchet, Ronald Reyes, Josephine Muscat, William & Patricia O’Neill We pray for the deceased members of our parish family: Juan Saucedo & Betty Lehmkuhl