Saint Dunstan Catholic Church The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ May 25th, 2008 Bulletin
		Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the LORD.
		— Deuteronomy 8:3b

	This Monday, we celebrate Memorial Day. As a nation we are invited to recall all the women and men who have died in protection of our nation’s freedom. This Sunday in our church we also have the memorial celebration in which we recall the death and resurrection of Christ. We believe he is truly present in the Eucharist. The Body of Christ lives among us as a Real Presence of the Eternal Love of God. Among the many aspects of the Eucharist is that of "memorial", which is related to a biblical theme of primary importance. In the Bible, the remembrance of God and the remembrance of people are interwoven and form a fundamental element in the life of God's People. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, " it is not merely the recollection of past events, but the proclamation of the mighty works wrought by God for men. In the liturgical celebration of these events, they become in a certain way present and real" (CCC 1363). In the Old Testament, the "memorial" par excellence of God's works in history was the Passover liturgy of the Exodus "This day shall be for you a memorial day, and you shall keep it as a feast to the Lord.... It shall be to you as a sign on your hand and as a memorial between your eyes, that the law of the Lord may be in your mouth; for with a strong hand the Lord has brought you out of Egypt" (Ex 12:14; 13:9). The Eucharist is our Passover; Christ is our Passover. “In the New Testament, the memorial takes on new meaning. When the Church celebrates the Eucharist, she commemorates Christ’s Passover, and it is made present: the sacrifice Christ offered once for all on the cross remains present.” (CCC 1364)
	16th San Francisco International Marian Conference July 4 –6 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel conference Center of Foster City, 1221 Chess Dr. Foster City, CA 94404 Theme: “Mary Queen of Apostles” 6 International Speakers, Marian, Eucharistic & Charismatic Devotions, Youth & Children’s Programs, Healing Service For information and registration call 800-456-4197 www.sraphael.com or www.straphaelministries.org Congradtuitions Doris & Gino Bava celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 16th! WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ST. DUNSTAN PARISH Monday, May 26 Memorial Day holiday; school and rectory closed Tuesday, May 27 Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass Thursday, May 29 Bible Study group meets in the convent at 10 am Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Saturday, May 31 Retrouvaille meets in the convent Monday thru Saturday Morning Prayer in the church at 7:15 am Monday thru Friday Rosary recited in the church at 7:40 am Attention prayerful single women! The Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus in La Mesa, California are hosting a free Live in Experience vocations retreat May 30 –June 1st. Pray and work with the community and hear the informative vocational talks. These retreats are very popular so make your reservations soon. There is no cost but space is limited. If you take a bus or plane to the nearest major city they will pick you up. Call 1-800-221-1807 for info. 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. St Robert’s Parish 50th Anniversary On June 8th at the 11:30 am Mass, St. Robert’s Parish in San Bruno will celebrate its Golden Anniversary (1958-2008) with Archbishop George Niederauer. A barbeque reception will follow. We would like to invite all former parishioners from 1958 to present to attend. Did you help build this church? For info call 589-2800 or visit www.saintroberts.org. St. Dunstan School and rectory will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. MEMORIAL DAY MASS The Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of San Francisco invite you to share Memorial Day Mass on Monday, May 26 at 11 am. Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma by Archbishop George Niederauer in Holy Cross Mausoleum. A shuttle will be available from the front gate from 10 am until 1 pm. Rev William Myers will celebrate an outdoor Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Menlo Park. An outdoor Mass at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in San Rafael celebrated by Rev. Louis Robello will be followed by the dedication of the new Chapel Garden Niches. You are invited to spend time this Memorial Day at your Catholic Cemeteries and join in remembrance and prayer for all who are buried in these sacred grounds. For more information call 650-756-2060. JOIN ST. DUNSTAN’S MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION TRAINING for MINISTERS to the BEREAVED WHEN: Friday & Saturday, June 13 & 14 (must attend both) TIME: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm PLACE: St. Gabriel’s Parish 2559 40th Ave SF COST: $55 per participant TRAINER: Barbara Elordi Call Carol Hensley at 692-1488 for complete details SAVE BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION FOR ST. DUNSTAN SCHOOL Please clip Box Tops for Education off General Mills cereal products, Yoplait Yogurt, Pillsbury Products and more, to earn 10 cents per Box Top for St. Dunstan Parish School. The Box Tops may be dropped off at the school office or rectory. These little Box Tops add up quickly. Please support St. Dunstan Parish School in this simple fundraiser. “SUMMER MAGIC” benefit for ST. FRANCIS CENTER, Sunday, June 8 at The Burns Estate, Atherton. The Center meets the basic needs of struggling families including food, clothing, and housing. Come at 4:00 for entertainment, dinner, and auction. Reservations $100. For more information contact Gerri Beasley at 650-854-1262 or Joan Sullivan at 650-851-9858. DID YOU HEAR THE GOOD NEWS TODAY? Thank you for your support of last week’s collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). The CCC spreads the Gospel message by producing Catholic videos, TV and radio programming as well as Internet and print materials. The CCC uses the reach and power of communications media to illustrate the richness of our Catholic tradition and provide opportunities for individuals to enrich their faith lives. Visit www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org to see how your gifs will be used. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $19,679.00 Last Weekend’s Catholic Communications Campaign: $2,274.00 Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: Eighth Week in Ordinary Time St. Philip Neri Memorial Day Tuesday: St. Augustine of Canterbury Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, May 24 5 PM Lector: J. Ryan Eucharistic Ministers: F Axiaq, R Attard, E Danli, C Orfino, R&C Fry Altar Servers: Peralta, Seide, Wilkom, Barnes Sunday, May 25 7 AM Lector: R. Flahavan Eucharistic Ministers: M Hutchings, S Nussbaum, B Penner Altar Servers: Puzon, Sheker, Wojdyla, Cabarse 8:30 AM Lector: E. Antonio Eucharistic Ministers: P Lucero, M Leland, M Anderegg, E Linak, M Ocafrain, D Lawson Altar Servers: Reyes, Tanjuakio, Yee, Capitolo 10 AM Lector: M. Kelly Eucharistic Ministers: L Kelly, K Whitfield, A&D Vogl, K Burns, N Reyes, T Herbeck Altar Servers: Ronquillo, Totah, Burns, Whitfield 11:30 AM Lector: T. Dizon Eucharistic Ministers: M Rogers, C Cannizzaro, Y Kaialoa, C Caimotto, J Roensch, J Costa Altar Servers: Rossi, Tabaloc, Alaraj, Chavez 5 PM Lector: P. McLaughlin Eucharistic Ministers: M McLaughlin, H Santana, B Cappel, K Phelps, S Pallari, J Franco Altar Servers: Salameh, Welch, Bagley, Cooke Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week May 25 thru June 1, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Frank Agius 10:00 am Tim Herbeck & Louis Marini 11:30 am The Vetter Family 5:00 pm Julius Bartholomew Monday 6:30 am Laura Fletcher 8:00 am Tim Herbeck 5:10 pm Sherman Williams Tuesday 6:30 am Kathleen Crean 8:00 am John Somers 5:10 pm Soukup Family Wednesday 6:30 am Jack McCormick 8:00 am Joseph Spiteri 5:10 pm William O’Connor Thursday 6:30 am Frank Moiole 8:00 am Tito Caputo 5:10 pm Horta Schaffler Friday 6:30 am Robert Martin 8:00 am Frank Vella 5:10 pm Lillian & Mario Guterres Saturday 8:00 am The Gulli Family (liv/dec) 5:00 pm Kelli Raffanti  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, 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: Alicia Duran