Saint Dunstan Catholic Church Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 1st, 2008 Bulletin
		“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.”
		— Matthew 7:24

	It is said that words are cheap. They are easy to say but to live in accord with them is another matter. The first reading of this weekend tells us to “Take these words of mine into your heart and soul…let them be a pendant on your forehead” We are called to put the words into practice and not just an outward show, not said for the occasion but a lived reality. When young couples come for marriage preparation I always tell them that the ceremony in church is very brief. I remind them that with all the excitement leading up to the day and their nervousness on the day that everything appears to happen very fast. I explain to them that their exchange of vows is over in a matter of seconds: “I take you for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health till death.” The challenging part of course is to live the words they have spoken, to live the sacrament. The words, spoken in an instant, require a lifetime of fidelity. We wear Christian symbols – scapulars, medals, and crosses as signs of devotion. Wearing them does not make us Christian. The Cross does not possess magic; the Miraculous Medal does not possess supernatural power. We wear them close to our heart as a reminder that our religion is not a matter of merely saying words but a matter of the heart. “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven,” a frightening prospect. The outward trappings don’t count for much. What the Lord wants is more than mouthing words as surely as the couple who exchange vows need to put into action the words spoken to each other. Talk isn’t cheap when our words match our actions.
	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 PRO-LIFE ROSARY Next Saturday, June 7th is the First Saturday of the month. On every First Saturday we pray a rosary to end abortion. We meet at 9am in front of Planned Parenthood, 2211 Palm Ave, San Mateo. Come and join us! For more information contact Jessica at 572-1468. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ST. DUNSTAN PARISH Tuesday, June 3 Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass School Advisory Board meeting at 7 pm in the school math room ICF Dinner Meeting in the Parish Center Thursday, June 5 Bible Study group meets in the convent at 10 am School Athletic Board meeting at 7pm in the school math room Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Friday, June 6 Eighth Grade Graduation Saturday, June 7 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 PRAYER-DISCUSSION GROUP Would you like to try a faith-sharing group that includes a blend of praise, song, scripture, petitions, talk, etc.? This group meets on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9 pm .at Marymount Green Hills Retirement Center. Call Fran or Joe Sigona at 692-2466. ST. DUNSTAN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – NOW IN ITS 3rd SUCCESSFUL YEAR 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. Friday, June 6 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, June 7 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. Congratulations to the 2008 Graduating Class of St. Dunstan School. May God bless you and watch over as you go on to high school. Daniel Bagley, Jackson Barnes, Zenia Batshon, Martin Borromeo, Gia Cabarse, Pablo Carballedo, William Carolan, Jemi Marc Chavez, Megan Ching, Chloe Collart-Musselman, Jorge Contreras, Stephen Cooke, David Demartini, Margie Fahri, Charmaine Garzon, Gourgen Gasparian, Alexis Gomez, Gabriella Gordillo, Sarina Ho, Luigi Lorenzo, Matthew Matias, Jonathan Murphy, Jennifer Ngow, Alexandra Palma, Daniel Peterson, Raquel Raygoza, Nadia Rizvi, Vincent Salgado, Angela Tanjuakio, Nathaniel Welch, Michael Wolf, Michael Yabut 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 “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. HELP RECYCLE: The St. Vincent de Paul Society has started a program to recycle small appliances; stereos, speakers, computers, monitors, printers, TV’s DVD’s VCR’s, microwaves, small kitchen appliances, etc., whether they are working or not. Do something good for the environment and save yourself the cost of paying dumping fees. Items can be brought to stores conveniently located in Daly City, SSF, San Mateo, Redwood City, or call 871-6844 for pick-up. All proceeds from the recycling program benefit the needy in San Mateo County. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $9,006.00 Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter Tuesday: St. Charles Lwanga and companions Thursday: St. Boniface Friday: St. Norbert First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary First Saturday 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. to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, May 31 5 PM Lector: A. Colarusso Eucharistic Ministers: J Ryan, B&G Borba, J&L Clothakis, F Axiaq Altar Servers: Colarusso, Eckmann, Hain, Lim Sunday, June 1 7 AM Lector: H. Connolly Eucharistic Ministers: S Bosso, M Wyman, B Rogers Altar Servers: Crossman, Fahri, Hidalgo, Lorenzo 8:30 AM Lector: E. Linak Eucharistic Ministers: D Magsaysay, R Pezo, M Ocafrain, S Jajeh, J Lilles, M Anderegg Altar Servers: Ching, Ching, Jajeh, McLaughlin 10 AM Lector: P. Begin Eucharistic Ministers: K Begin, J&F Sigona, P Maloney, B Murphy, A&D Vogl Altar Servers: Demartini, Fernando, Janiczek, Mendoza 11:30 AM Lector: J. Roensch Eucharistic Ministers: J Costa, T Dizon, T DelRosario, B Santos, M Rogers, Y Kaialoa Altar Servers: DeGuzman, Fusaro, Jones, Miller 5 PM Lector: D. Salinda Eucharistic Ministers: W Borba, K Babasa, P Borromeo, H Santana, P&M McLaughlin Altar Servers: Celio, Ghanaim, Koehler, Borromeo Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week June 1 thru June 7, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish Monday 6:30 am Buselli Family (liv/dec) 8:00 am Manuel & Georgia Ebejer 5:10 pm Anita & Vincent Caviglia Tuesday 6:30 am Kathleen Keane 8:00 am John H. Ryan, Sr 5:10 pm Crispulo Bantug Wednesday 6:30 am Rosario Querol 8:00 am Vincent Salgado 5:10 pm Michael Cozzolino Thursday 6:30 am Joseph James Cappel, Sr 8:00 am Aaron Borlat & Sancho Mendoza (living) 5:10 pm Joseph Caimotto Friday 6:30 am Tony Santora 8:00 am Lida & Michael Opalenik (living) 5:10 pm Dorothy S. Moulton Saturday 8:00 am Frank Vella 5:00 pm Anthony & Theresa Borg  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, 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 & Ray Rozmus We pray for the deceased members of our parish family: Renzo Del Corso & Joseph Fernandez