Saint Dunstan Catholic Church 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 13th, 2008 Bulletin
		You have crowned the year with your bounty, and your paths overflow with a rich harvest.
		— Psalm 65:12

	There was a woman who dreamed one night that she walked into a brand new shop and, much to her surprise, found God working behind the counter. So she asked God, “What do you sell here?” “Everything your heart desires,” God replied. It was incredible: She was talking face to face with God, and God just told her she could have anything she desired. “I want peace of mind and love and happiness and wisdom and freedom from fear,” she said. And almost as an afterthought she added, “not just for me, but for everyone.” God smiled and said, “I think you’ve misunderstood, my dear. We don’t sell fruits here. We only sell seeds.” The Word of God has been planted in each of us. This Word is not a thing or an object but the gift of the presence of God. He has told us he is willing to come and abide with us. At baptism the delicate and demanding word of God is first planted in our hearts. We have received the Word and the seeds are meant to sprout and grow into the fruits of the Spirit. God has given us all a lifetime supply of gifts for every part and every time of life. Our task is to help one another to see those gifts and develop them and put them into action. Most of us never recognize most of the gifts that God has planted within us. We don’t see them so we can’t help them grow. Name His gifts, inside and around you – all of them. Help them grow. We are, after all, not buying anything from God in his brand new shop, we are His children receiving gifts from his generosity.
	FALL RETREAT IN CHINESE If you want to experience how to “Let Your Life Speak” (Parker Palmer) and why “Your light must shine before others...that they may give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matt. 5:16), then don’t miss this retreat. Saturday, September 27 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Fee is $25 and includes lunch. The Retreat facilitator is Sr. Janet Chau, RSM, who just completed the extensive program in Spiritual Direction at Mercy Center, Burlingame. Call 650-340-7454 for more info. Parishioners, as a courtesy to others, please silence your cell phones during all Masses. Your cooperation is appreciated. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ST. DUNSTAN PARISH Sunday, July 13th Interfaith Hospitality Program begins Tuesday, July 15th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass SVdP meets in the convent at 7:30 pm Thursday, July 17th Bible Study group meets in the convent at 10 am Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Saturday, July 19th 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. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold its monthly meeting in the Convent on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 PM. All members of the parish are welcome to attend. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is in need of brown paper grocery bags with handles. If you have some bags that you would like to donate, please bring them to the rectory during regular business hours, 9 am to 4 pm. Thank you for helping us help the needy. EWTN TO AIR “WORLD YOUTH DAY” EWTN’s live and encore telecasts of World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia will include: Opening Mass with Cardinal Pell, July 14 at 11 pm, July 15 at 6 pm; Arrival of Pope Benedict XVI, July 16 at 9:30 pm, July 17 at 7am & 6:30 pm; Stations of the Cross, July 17 at 9:30 pm, July 18 at 6 pm; Evening Vigil, July 19 at 11 am; Closing Mass, July 19 at 4 pm and 9 pm, July 20 at 9am. All times are Pacific. EWTN is carried on Comcasy Ch 229, Astound Ch 80, San Bruno Cable Ch 143, DISH Satellite Ch 261, and DirecTV Ch 370. TRANSFORMING GRIEF is a day of spiritual retreat for those grieving the death of a loved one. It is being offered by Barbara Elordi, Ministry of Consolation Coordinator for the Archdiocese, on Saturday, July 26 at St. Gabriel’s Parish in San Francisco, from 9:30 am—2:30 pm. Contact Barbara to register @ 415-614-5506 or email her at ElordiB@sfarchdiocese.org. From the Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry We are looking for volunteers to join our team of catechists in the rewarding ministry of working with the children in our parish. If you have been thinking of becoming more involved in a church ministry--please consider volunteering in our Religious Education Program. Catechists are needed for the following grade levels--Kindergarten, First and Second. Our classes are held on Tuesday afternoon's from 3:45-5:00 p.m. and will begin in September. Training sessions are available as well as materials that explain the textbooks as well as lesson plans. The St. Dunstan School of Religious Education is an important part of the St. Dunstan Parish community. We are dedicated in providing our students with a desire to share in the adventure of faith, learning, liturgy and life. Our programs provide faith formation for children to grow in love, knowledge, appreciation and desire to become active members of the Catholic Church. It is our hope that you will give consideration to the idea of becoming one of our volunteers and share with us your time, talent and your prayers. For more information, please contact the Director of Religious Education--Sheree Leone at (650) 697-7451 or stdunstanccd@att.net. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $8,201.50 Next weekend’s Second Collection will be for the Parish Maintenance & Development Fund. Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Tuesday: St. Bonaventure Wednesday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Friday: St. Camillus de Lellis Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, July 12th 5 PM Lector: L. Clothakis Eucharistic Ministers: J Clothakis, J Ryan, R&C Fry, E Danli, N Holober Altar Servers: Solano, Sosa, Tabaloc, Valdez Sunday, July 13th 7 AM Lector: H. Connolly Eucharistic Ministers: M Wyman, S Bosso, B Penner Altar Servers: Totah, Totah, Wilkom, Yee 8:30 AM Lector: E. Linak Eucharistic Ministers: D Magsaysay, P Lucero, M Ocafrain, S Jajeh, M Anderegg, M Leland Altar Servers: Jajeh, Ronquillo, Alaraj, Bertin 10 AM Lector: J. Sigona Eucharistic Ministers: F Sigona, K Whitfield, L Raquel, L Borromeo, K Burns, N Reyes Altar Servers: Burns, Burns, Whitfield, Whitfield 11:30 AM Lector: Y. Kaialoa Eucharistic Ministers: R Barrera, C Cannizzaro, K Begin, L,B &C Martin Altar Servers: Abello, Barrera, Restrivera, Cabarse 5 PM Lector: J. Ledbetter Eucharistic Ministers: G Ledbetter, P&M McLAughlin, J Costa, B Cappel, H Santana Altar Servers: Casella, Casella, Chan, Colarusso Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week July 13 thru July 19, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Joseph Borg 10:00 am Kenneth Koch 11:30 am Tony DeGuara 5:00 pm Martina Sepaher Monday 6:30 am Fred Dehlinger 8:00 am Mary & Sam Skalko 5:10 pm Luciano Pellegrini Tuesday 6:30 am Bruni Family (liv/dec) 8:00 am Lazaro & Maria Molinari 5:10 pm Michael Monteroso Wednesday 6:30 am Giuseppe V. Pasquinelli 8:00 am Alex Cownan 5:10 pm Dolores Corr Thursday 6:30 am Mildred Wilson 8:00 am Tom Kraskiewicz 5:10 pm Monica Agius Friday 6:30 am Alejandra Mariano 8:00 am Vincenzo Marinaro 5:10 pm William Dunn Saturday 8:00 am William Strambi 5:00 pm Enrico Zucconi  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, Marcella Mahoney, Judy Marks, Rita Bartolo, Michael Hovan & Gerda Altherr We pray for the deceased members of our parish family.