Saint Dunstan Catholic Church Seventh Sunday of Easter May 4th, 2008 Bulletin
		“They have kept your word.”
		— John 17:6b

	Saying good-bye can often be very difficult, and yet it is a part of life from which we cannot escape. People constantly come into and go out of our lives. They often leave gaps that are seemingly impossible to fill. When a loved one dies we are usually filled with sadness and a deep loneliness. Even if we know that departure/death of a loved one is imminent we are never fully prepared. Going away always comes with sadness. The Ascension seemed to come as a surprise to the Apostles. Our reading from the Acts of the Apostles recalls how the disciples, having witnessed the Ascension, stood looking at the sky. They did not comprehend what had happened. In recent weeks they had been ‘put through the ringer’. They had shared the happiness of their Master’s teaching and preaching on His journey to Jerusalem; they experienced the sorrow of His condemnation, the shame of His betrayal, the horror of His execution and the bliss of His Easter presence. Now he was taking leave of them, just as he said he would and they looked up to the sky in sadness and bewilderment. They would remain, bewildered, confused and frightened for some time. The events that they witnessed – the life death and resurrection of Jesus did not make sense. They had gone through a lot together, some good times and some bad, but the best was yet to come. They were told not to leave Jerusalem but wait “for the promise of the Father”. The gift of the Holy Spirit is what makes sense of the life of Jesus. Without the Spirit, Jesus was a delusional character, the resurrection never occurred and the apostles remain forever befuddled by Jesus. The Spirit gives life and understanding. The strange thing is that although he departed he remains, although he died he is alive and his Word goes out through the earth. His good-bye was “I will be with you always.”
	As part of our Archdiocesan Missionary Cooperation Plan, at our May 4 weekend Masses, Sr. Irene Cullen, RSCJ, will speak on behalf of her Sisters in Uganda. The Religious of the Sacred Heart serve as God’s people in 44 countries around the world. In Uganda they work as social workers, nurses, counselors, parish ministers, and especially as Catholic educators in elementary, high school, and colleges. Special envelopes will be provided and you are invited to support their missionary effort as you feel inspired. Our contribution will make a big difference in this corner of God’s precious but struggling world and will help orphaned and vulnerable children go to school. Thank you. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ST. DUNSTAN PARISH Sunday, May 4 Shower in the Parish Center Monday, May 5 School closed today Tuesday, May 6 Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass CCD Classes at 3:45 pm ICF meets in the Parish Center Thursday, May 8 Bible Study group meets in the convent at 10 am. School Athletic Board meets at 7 pm in the school math room. Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm. Saturday, May 10 Retrouvaille meets in the conven Monday thru Saturday Morning Prayer in the church at 7:15 am Monday thru Friday Rosary recited in the church at 7:40 am St. Dunstan’s Branch 403 of the Italian Catholic Federation invites all parishioners, their families and rish Center for a delicious Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner. No friends to join them on Sunday, May 18 in the Pahost cocktails at 4 pm; dinner of salad, spaghetti and meatballs, bread and butter, coffee or tea, dessert and wine at 5 pm. Cost is $16. For reservations call Kay Lucio at 697-7460. Deadline for reservations is May 11. ST. DUNSTAN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP If you or someone you know is struggling with the loss of a loved one, please join the St. Dunstan Grief Support Group for ongoing sessions to help process your grief and loss issues. For more information please call Barbara Cappel, L.C.S.W. at 692-7543 or Carol Hensley at 692-1488. Congradtuitions Sylvia & Art Pignati will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 10! St. Dunstan Women’s Club and T.E.R.E.S.A. Committee invites all Parishioners and School Families to a Baby Shower for Project Warmhug *and the UCSF NeoNatal Unit (Intensive Care Nursery) ** Sunday, May 4, 2008 after 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Parish Center. Refreshments will be served. Bring one of the following unwrapped items to the Baby Shower: Size 0-12 months: onesies, sweaters, sleepers, jackets, pants, socks, receiving blankets, hand-knitted crochet booties, blankets, hats, diapers (newborn), and cans of formula. All items must be new. Please no toys, furniture, or bottles. Only the above listed items can be donated. If you are unable to attend the Baby Shower, your gift can be dropped off at St. Dunstan Catholic School’s main office between 8 am and 4 pm by Friday, May 2. join your fellow parishioners in helping others as well as enjoying a little social time together. We welcome to the Eucharist table the following students who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 3. May the Lord feed them with bread from heaven, fill them with his Spirit, and make them one in peace and love. Bianca Antonio, Jillian Antunez, Anna Axiaq, Dominic Ballestrasse, Joseph Bonavia, Austin Brown, Ethan Cabase, Kathleen Carolan, Alexander Casella, Juliana Castro, Izabella Celebertti, Theresa Chan, Gavin Coleman, Evan Cosentino, Ryan Crossman, Andrianna Desanto, Ann Marie Deuyour, Gianna Disco, Nicole Eftimiou, Christian Eidson, Idalia Farina-Hidalgo, Carmen Fricker, Ricardo Gomez, Alexandra Guerrero, Riley Hughes, Julianna Jajeh, Jared Johnson, Andrew Killagrew, Ethan Labson, Maxwell Lainez, Kiana Loo, Michael Lopez, Carolyn Lum, Roy Mendoza, Alyssa Mercado, Robert Munoz, Tara O’Neill, Tyler Okunski, Cristiana Padilla, Katherine Palu, Christopher Pucci, Samantha Pucci, Alyssa Reil, Jeena Seide, Moira Simpao, Paige Smith, Diego Solano, Max Stines, Jonathan Tablante, Natalie Totah, Ani Uikilifi, Nathan Villanueva, Gino Villeggiante, Hannah Warfield, Erika Woolen, Jeremy Yee Need a copy of the Sunday bulletin or of a particular schedule, church and parish information? Please visit the St. Dunstan Parish website at www.saintdunstanchurch.org. SAN MATEO PRO LIFE Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 pm at St. Gregory Worner Center, 138 –28th Avenue, San Mateo. Come and join us and help further the Pro Life movement during this month that honors mothers! All are welcome. For more information contact Jessica at 650-572-1468. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $10,080.00 Last Weekend’s Catholic Home Missions Collection: $2,801.00 Next Weekend’s Second Collection will be for the Parish Maintenance & Development Fund. Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventh Sunday of Easter Monday: Cinco de Mayo Saturday: Vigil of Pentecost Blessed Damien Joseph de Veuster of Moloka’i to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, May 3 5 PM Lector: J. Ryan Eucharistic Ministers: J&L Clothakis, E Danli, C Orfino, B&G Borba Altar Servers: Hidalgo, Fernando, Peralta, Salameh Sunday, May 4 7 AM Lector: R. Flahavan Eucharistic Ministers: B Penner, B Albright, B Rogers Altar Servers: Janiczek, Miller, Puzon, Seide 8:30 AM Lector: E. Linak Eucharistic Ministers: P Lucero, D Magsaysay, J Lilles, D Lawson, R Pezo, S Jajeh Altar Servers: Jones, Mendoza, Reyes, Jajeh 10 AM Lector: J. Sigona Eucharistic Ministers: F Sigona, P&K Begin, B Murphy, P Maloney, A&D Vogl Altar Servers: Koehler, Murphy, Ronquillo, Tanjuakio 11:30 AM Lector: P. Hain Eucharistic Ministers: C Cannizzaro, T Dizon, C Caimotto, J Roensch, J Costa, B Santos Altar Servers: Hain, Palma, Barrera, Restrivera 5 PM Lector: S. Santana Eucharistic Ministers: W. Borba, K Babasa, P Borromeo, H Santana, P&M McLaughlin Altar Servers: Lorenzo, Panopio, Rossi, Totah Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week May 4 thru May 10, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish Monday 6:30 am Frances Synder (living) 8:00 am Vicente Salgado 5:10 pm Dora Mae Cappel (living) Tuesday 6:30 am Manuel Deogracia Segado 8:00 am Frank Agius 5:10 pm Joseph Caimotto Wednesday 6:30 am Cecilia O’Grady 8:00 am Frank Vella 5:10 pm Bridget Dickson –Wild Thursday 6:30 am Catalino Montinola Valderrana 8:00 am Cadona & Ghiarra Families 5:10 pm Dilio Pieroni Friday 6:30 am Angie Romero 8:00 am Charles & Phyllis Spiteri 5:10 pm Dilio Pieroni Saturday 8:00 am Dylan Cappel 5:00 pm Monica Agius & Carmen Bonavia We pray for the sick members of our parish family and for those who care for them: 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, Jose Conrado Vasquez, Henry & Lucy Garcia, Frances Snyder, Jack & Rene Sagrafena, Mrs. Larry Duggins, Antoinette Ramos, Joe Hamilton, Pauline & Joseph Burgio, 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, Susan Silvera-Dunn, George Rodriguez Jr, Nafal Jweinat, Melba Sweeney, Marge Todd, Michael Coffaro, Diedra Bradshaw, Irma Sweeny, Charlene Spediacci, Esther Litton, Jan Diamond, Viola Burdick, Ronald Reyes, Josephine Muscat, Patricia O’Neill, Virginia Ryan Rogers, Martha Costa, Michael Wisherop, Helen Maternia, Lou Grech, Elsie Clark, Bernice Malloy, Marlene Martin, Nancy Starrh, Wayne Devora, Debra Farwell, Sheila Donovan, Beverly Buhs, Rita Gilmore, Marisa Hosea, Lucy Abdilla, Marcella Mahoney, William Kinnealy, Judy Marks & Rita Bartolo We pray for the deceased members of our parish family.