Saint Dunstan Catholic Church Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 10th, 2008 - Bulletin
		Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven.
		— Psalm 85:12

	Johnny, who was only five years old, was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn't want to go in alone. "It's dark in there and I'm scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she said, "It's OK - Jesus will be in there with you." Johnny walked hesitantly to the door and slowly opened it. He peeked inside, saw it was dark, and started to leave when all at once an idea came, and he said: "Jesus, if you're in there, would you hand me that can of tomato soup?" Peter was doing okay till he thought of what he was doing and where he was. As long as he kept his eyes on Jesus all was well. When he lost focus and thought of how he was doing and what he was doing he began to go under and sink. Peter couldn’t save himself and did not want to be abandoned by Jesus. Do we ever think we can be separated from Jesus by the places we go? Do we feel that Jesus abandons us in our time of crisis? Do we ever feel that we have permanently separated ourselves from Jesus by the storms of sin or confusion with which we have surrounded ourselves? During these times, Jesus walks out to us in our storm, tells us to take courage, and calms the wind of our fears. We can be buffeted by winds of temptation, winds of despair, winds of sadness, winds of anger, winds of jealousy but Jesus beckons us to come and not be afraid. Let our simple response to the saving help of Jesus be that of Peter -- Lord, save me! Jesus comes to our need when we are blown about in our own boat of life. “Jesus I know you are there, help me.”
	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 12th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass Thursday, August 14th Bible Study group meets in the convent at 10 am Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Feast of the Assumption Vigil Mass at 5:10 pm Friday, August 15th Feast of the Assumption Masses at 6:30, 8 & 11 am, 5:10 & 7 pm Saturday, August 16th 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 15th is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Thursday evening at 5:10 pm (vigil), Friday at 6:30 am, 8 am, 11 am, 5:10 pm & 7 pm. 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. NOURISH YOUR SOUL BY VOLUNTEERING OR WORKING FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES CYO MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM Make a difference in our community and volunteer one day a week to deliver meals to homebound frail elderly and disabled adults. Paid driver positions are also available to deliver meals from Belmont to Daly City. Call Catholic Charities CYO Meals on Wheels program at 650-295-2177 for more information. CCD Registration Packages for the 2008-2009 school year are available. To request a package, please call the Office of Religious Education at (650) 697-7451 or visit our website at saintdunstanchurch.org and click n the Religious Education/CCD link to download registration materials and to read about our program. Classes will begin Tuesday, September 16th at 3:45 pm for grades K through 6. 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 win 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: $7,589.50 Next Weekend’s Second Collection will be for the Parish Maintenance & Development Fund. Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Clare Wednesday: Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus Thursday: St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe Friday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Saturday: St. Stephen of Hungary Blessed Virgin Mary to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, August 9th 5 PM Lector: J. Ryan Eucharistic Ministers: R&C Fry, E Danli, R Attard, C Orfino, N Holober Altar Servers: Jose, McLaughlin, Mendoza, Panopio Sunday, August 10th 7 AM Lector: B. Penner Eucharistic Ministers: B Rogers, S Bosso, P Livingston Altar Servers: Peralta, Peralta, Puzon, Pidlaoan 8:30 AM Lector: D. Capodanno Eucharistic Ministers: S Capodanno, P Lucero, M Leland, S Jajeh, J Lilles, D Lawson Altar Servers: Pramono, Rossi, Salameh, Jajeh 10 AM Lector: M. Kelly Eucharistic Ministers: L Kelly, L Raquel, K Burns, P Maloney, L Borromeo, K Whitfield Altar Servers: Burns, Burns, Whitfield, Whitfield 11:30 AM Lector: Y. Kaialoa Eucharistic Ministers: T Dizon, M Rogers, K Begin, B Santos, J Roensch, C Caimotto Altar Servers: Jones, Jones, Totah, Totah 5 PM Lector: P. McLaughlin Eucharistic Ministers: M McLaughlin, J&G Ledbetter, H Santana, J Costa, D Sammut Altar Servers: Sosa, Yip, Ronquillo, Salem Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week August 10 thru August 16, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Frank Vella 10:00 am Fenech Family 11:30 am Bertu “Bart” Chetcuti 5:00 pm Marie Gagliardo & Tim Mendoza (living) Monday 6:30 am Fred Dehlinger 8:00 am Frank Farrell 5:10 pm Emma Muzzi Tuesday 6:30 am Pearl Conway 8:00 am Mass of Thanksgiving 5:10 pm Cardona & Ghiarra Families Wednesday 6:30 am Mass for the Holy Spirit 8:00 am Rico Bertini 5:10 pm Josephine Care Thursday 6:30 am Lewis Giovannini 8:00 am Karen Skalko Johnston 5:10 pm Salvatore Care Friday 6:30 am Danilo Revadavia 8:00 am Frank Agius 11:00 am Mike Franov (living) 5:10 pm Dylan Cappel 7:00 pm Pauline Spiteri Saturday 8:00 am Ray Maffei 5:00 pm The John & Lena Mezzetta Family  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.