Saint Dunstan Catholic Church 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 27th, 2008 Bulletin
		All things work for good for those who love God.
		— Romans 8:28a

	Two old buddies were having a beer, and one of them was looking very poorly. “I’ve got domestic troubles,” he groaned. His friend was surprised. “I thought you said your wife was a pearl.” “Yes she is. It’s the mother of pearl that’s the problem.” Not the pearl the man was looking for in the Gospel. How do you find something you’re not looking for? You don’t. The man in today’s Gospel found the treasure because he was looking for it. The merchant found the fine pearl because he was looking for it. Both men found something they were looking for and did what they had to do to buy it. Today we might think of an antique buff that knows Victorian furniture. He looks for original pieces every time he stops at an antique store. One day he sees a chair that he recognizes as an original. He asks the price and when informed the buyer knows that it is more valuable than the storekeeper is asking for it. He hurries to his bank to get the money he needs, races back and seals the deal before anyone can make a better offer. He knows that he is getting a good deal for the price he is paying. The intention of this gospel is to speak of the kingdom of God as the supreme value to be preferred above all else. A person would even cheat (by hiding the treasure) in order to acquire some treasure trove of the owner’s field in which it was found. The kingdom of God is such great value that the most drastic action is worth taking to gain it. One of the encouraging aspects of this gospel story is that such treasure can be found in ordinary places. God is constantly speaking to us in the simplicity of our lives. What we have got to do is open our eyes to his presence and search for him in the bits and pieces of everyday happenings. Do we recognize a good deal when we see it?
	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 Tuesday, July 29th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass Thursday, July 21st Bible Study group meets in the convent at 10am Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30pm Friday, August 1st First Friday Holy Hour at 4 pm in the church Saturday, August 2nd First Saturday Holy Hour at 7am in the church Baptism Preparation Class at 10:30am in the convent 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 Friday, August 1 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, August 2 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. PRO LIFE ROSARY – Save a baby! Next Saturday, August 2nd, is the First Saturday of the month. On every First Saturday we pray a rosary to end abortion. We meet at 9 am in front of Planned Parenthood, 2211 Palm Avenue, San Mateo. Come and join us. Call Jessica at 572-1468 for information. 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 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 Comcast Ch 229, Astound Ch 80, San Bruno Cable Ch 143, DISH Satellite Ch 261, and DirecTV Ch 370. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Do you have a few hours to spare helping our neighbors in need? Join St. Vincent de Paul volunteers helping serve the homeless in San Mateo and South San Francisco. Assistance is also needed to answer the helpline and assist with general office duties. Basic computer skills are required. Learn more about the work of the Society in your community. The next Volunteer Orientation will be Tuesday, August 5th, 1:30 pm at the SVdP District Office, 50 N. “B” Street, San Mateo. Call 650-373-0623 to register. 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: $6,566.00 Last weekend’s Parish Maintenance & Development Fund Collection: $4,705.00 Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Martha Wednesday: St. Peter Chrysologus Thursday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Friday: St. Alphonsus Liguori First Friday Saturday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli St. Peter Julian Eymard Blessed Virgin Mary First Saturday to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, July 19th 5 PM Lector: A. Colarusso Eucharistic Ministers: J&L Clothakis, E Danli, B&G Borba, N Holober Altar Servers: Panopio, Puzon, Pramono, Colarusso Sunday, July 20th 7 AM Lector: R. Flahavan Eucharistic Ministers: B Albright, S Bosso, B Penner Altar Servers: Reyes, Ronquillo, Salem, Salinda 8:30 AM Lector: E. Linak Eucharistic Ministers: P Lucero, M Leland, M Anderegg, S Jajeh, J Lilles, D Lawson Altar Servers: Salameh, Totah, Totah, Jajeh 10 AM Lector: G. Yip Eucharistic Ministers: L Borromeo, K Whitfield, L Raquel, J&F Sigona, N Reyes Altar Servers: Yip, Whitfield, Whitfield, Sosa 11:30 AM Lector: T. Dizon Eucharistic Ministers: M Rogers, C Cannizzaro, Y Kaialoa, L, B&C Martin Altar Servers: Tabaloc, Yee, Alaraj, Abello 5 PM Lector: J. Costa Eucharistic Ministers: P&M McLaughlin, H Santana, J&G Ledbetter, S Pallari Altar Servers: Bertin, Cabarse, Capitolo, Celio Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week July 27 thru August 2, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Frank Vella 10:00 am Tim Herbeck & Louis Marini 11:30 am Bertu “Bart” Chetcuti 5:00 pm Andy Raffanti Monday 6:30 am Vitsi Tanjuakio (living) 8:00 am Karen Skalko Johnston 5:10 pm Annunziata Quilici Tuesday 6:30 am Dermot Sheehan 8:00 am Tito Caputo 5:10 pm Cory Giordano Wednesday 6:30 am Mildred Simonds 8:00 am Rico Bertini 5:10 pm Sean O’Donnell Thursday 6:30 am Diane Micheli (living) & Deceased Family Members 8:00 am James Woolen 5:10 pm The Gulli Family (liv/dec) Friday 6:30 am Florentino Borlat 8:00 am Cesar Mendozza & Imelda Joven (living) 5:10 pm Rosellini Opalenik Family Saturday 8:00 am Vincenzo Marinaro 5:00 pm The Murphy Family & Friends (liv/dec)  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: Tony Perrone