Saint Dunstan Catholic Church Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 3rd, 2008 - Bulletin
		All you who are thirsty, come to the water!
		— Isaiah 55:1a

	A little boy called at the house of a retired gentleman and offered some picture postcards for sale at 10 cents each. “What are you going to do with the money?” he asked the boy. “I’m raising one million dollars for the earthquake relief,” he answered gravely. The child was so tiny and the sum of money so large that the gentleman laughed. “One million dollars’? He said. “Do you expect to raise it all by yourself?” “No, sir” he replied solemnly. “There’s another little boy helping me.” The words in today’s gospel remind us of the words for the consecration of the Eucharistic bread and wine: He took bread, looked up to heaven, blessed, broke and gave it to them. The Eucharist, as the mystery, provides the setting and attitude for responding to God in our trials and temptations, in our thirst and hunger. In the Eucharist we are not alone but united with the entire church. In the Eucharist we ask for forgiveness and we forgive others their offenses against us. Most of all, in the Eucharist we confess our faith that it is the Lord Jesus who cares for us each moment of our daily life. The Eucharist does not absolve us for doing nothing. Jesus, in this episode told them “give them some food yourselves.’ The Eucharist generates responsibility for others. We are family when we celebrate and not the private individuals gathered in the same church building. We are family and caregivers, comforters and challengers of the world we live in. When one member is hurting all are hurting. Blood poured out is not just for me alone it is blood poured out for all. I have to put in my 10cents worth and together with all the others we can make a tremendous difference.
	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, August 5th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass Wednesday, August 6th Ministers to the Sick meet at 10 am in the convent Thursday, August 7th Bible Study group meets in the convent at 10 am Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 9th 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 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. Visitors to the Homebound: Are you taking the Sacrament to either the homebound nursing homes? Would you like to be a part of this important ministry? Do you know of someone who is homebound and would like to receive the Sacrament regularly? Please plan to attend a meeting on Wednesday, August 6 at 10 am in the convent. The St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks all of our parishioners for their generous response to our requests for paper grocery bags for our food distributions. We now have a great supply of bags! Thank you for helping us help the needy. Are you interested in learning more about the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church? Are you baptized but never received First Communion? Never were Confirmed? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, our RCIA process can be of help to you. RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation Adults. It is a process designed to meet the needs of adults who are considering joining the Church or who wish to receive the sacraments of Initiation ( Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation). For more information regarding our Inquiry Sessions, call the rectory at 697-4730. Classes begin in September. 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 So 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: $8,827.00 Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. John Mary Vianney Tuesday: The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Wednesday: The Transfiguration of the Lord Hiroshima Memorial Day Thursday: St. Sixtus and companions St. Cajetan Friday: St. Dominic Saturday: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Blessed Virgin Mary Nagasaki Memorial Day to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, August 2nd 5 PM Lector: L. Clothakis Eucharistic Ministers: J Clothakis, F Axiaq, J Ryan, C Orfino, R Attard, N Holober Altar Servers: Chavez, Chavez, Rossi, Ching Sunday, August 3rd 7 AM Lector: H. Connolly Eucharistic Ministers: R Flahavan, M Wyman, B Albright Altar Servers: Chan, Crossman, DeGuzman, Eckmann 8:30 AM Lector: E. Antonio Eucharistic Ministers: D Magsaysay, R Pezo, L Bates, E Linak, J Lilles, M Anderegg Altar Servers: Doyle, Fernando, Gracia, Fusaro 10 AM Lector: P. Begin Eucharistic Ministers: K Begin, J&F Sigona, P Maloney, A&D Vogl Altar Servers: Solano, Ghanaim, Hain, Hain 11:30 AM Lector: J. Roensch Eucharistic Ministers: C Caimotto, T Dizon, R Barrera, B Santos, M Rogers, Y Kaialoa Altar Servers: Jackson, Janiczek, Barrera, Restrivera 5 PM Lector: S. Santana Eucharistic Ministers: W Borba, K Babasa, P Borromeo, H Santana, J Costa, K Phelps Altar Servers: Casella, Casella, Koehler, Lim Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week August 3 thru August 9, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish Monday 6:30 am Fe Tan 8:00 am Lilliana Grenno 5:10 pm Vicente Salgado Tuesday 6:30 am Mario & Lillian Guterres 8:00 am Joseph & Domenica Vassallo 5:10 pm Dylan Cappel Wednesday 6:30 am Thomas McDonagh 8:00 am Cayetana Serrano 5:10 pm Joseph Caimotto Thursday 6:30 am Laura Fletcher 8:00 am Louise Wahlgren 5:10 pm Monica Agius Friday 6:30 am Joe Teehan 8:00 am Carlos Tapia 5:10 pm Silvia Solari Saturday 8:00 am Paul Tsih 5:00 pm Frangisk & Giuseppa Camilleri  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: Janine Loesch & Grace Facciano