Saint Dunstan Catholic Church 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 20th, 2008 Bulletin
		Those who are just must be kind.
		— Wisdom 12:19

	This man buys a pet parrot and brings him home. But the parrot starts cursing him and using terrible language, so finally the man picks up the parrot and throws him into the freezer to teach him a lesson. He hears the parrot cursing and squawking in there for a while, and then all of a sudden the parrot is quiet. The man opens the door, and the parrot walks out, looks up at him, and says, “I apologize for offending you, and I humbly ask for your forgiveness.” The man says, “Well, thank you, I forgive you.” And the parrot says, “If you don’t mind my asking, what did the chickens do?” The gospel this weekend gives us an insight into the life of God. Without Jesus we would have a difficult time seeing the forgiving side of God. Our God is always concerned with the conversion of people and never with their destruction. No one is ever written off or considered beyond redemption. As Mother Teresa said, “God does not make rubbish”. Jesus is not the one to throw the first stone or point an accusing finger. He cares for everybody, but especially those chocked by sin. He is the one who will leave the ninetynine and go after the one that has gone astray. The Pharisees were highly critical of Jesus choosing to break bread and share the company of people of questionable character. Yet he always sought them out and delighted in their company. The weeds grow not only in our neighbor’s garden for all of us to see, they grow in our back yard. The good news is that it is never too late to do some weeding in our own garden. Weeds can never become wheat, but by the power of God a sinner can become a saint. Let us all be thankful that on the last day we will be judged by a compassionate God and not by one another.
	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 Monday, July 21st Baptism Preparation Class in the convent at 7:30 pm Tuesday, July 22nd Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass Thursday, July 24th Bible Study group meets in the convent at 10 am Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Saturday, July 26th 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 The members of Millbrae Helping Hands wish to thank all the people who have contributed yarn for our projects. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 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. 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. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is in need of 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 3:45-5:00p.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: $9,137.00 This weekend’s Second Collection is for the Parish Maintenance & Development Fund. Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi Tuesday: St. Mary Magdalene Wednesday: St. Bridget of Sweden Thursday: St. Sharbel Makhluf Friday: St. James Saturday: Ss. Joachim and Anne to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, July 19th 5 PM Lector: J. Ryan Eucharistic Ministers: J&L Clothakis, F Axiaq, C Orfino, R&C Fry Altar Servers: Celio, Chavez, Chavez, Ching Sunday, July 20th 7 AM Lector: B. Penner Eucharistic Ministers: M Hutchings, M Wyman, R Flahavan Altar Servers: Doyle, Capitolo, Crossman, Gracia 8:30 AM Lector: D. Capodanno Eucharistic Ministers: S Capodanno, M Leland, D Lawson, D Magsaysay, L Bates, R Pezo Altar Servers: DeGuzman, Eckmann, Fernando, Jackson 10 AM Lector: F. Sigona Eucharistic Ministers: J Sigona, M&L Kelly, P Maloney, A&D Vogl Altar Servers: Hain, Hain, McLaughlin, Ghanaim 11:30 AM Lector: L.Opalenik Eucharistic Ministers: Y Kaialoa, B Santos, K Begin, J Roensch, C Cannizzaro, T Dizon Altar Servers: Janiczek, Koehler, Peralta, Peralta 5 PM Lector: G. Ledbetter Eucharistic Ministers: JLedbetter, J Costa, S Pallari, K Phelps, J Franco, H Santana Altar Servers: Lim, McLaughlin, Mendoza, Pidlaoan Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week July 20 thru July 26, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Frank Agius 10:00 am Salvatore Alioto 11:30 am Ed Ebejer 5:00 pm Dylan Cappel Monday 6:30 am Eufemia Revadavia 8:00 am Norman Chock 5:10 pm Giovanni Quilici Tuesday 6:30 am Stanley Mohr 8:00 am Frank Vella 5:10 pm Jerold Kennedy Wednesday 6:30 am Estela C. Teotico 8:00 am Zenon Sison 5:10 pm Miguel Angel Pina (living) Thursday 6:30 am Deceased Relatives of Al Jacinto 8:00 am Benna Ormrod 5:10 pm Albertina Lorenzono Pieroni Friday 6:30 am Deceased Friends of Al Jacinto 8:00 am Michael Cozzolino 5:10 pm Pauline Spiteri Saturday 8:00 am Laura Fletcher 5:00 pm Anna Manzone  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, 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: Edmund Garcia