Saint Dunstan Catholic Church 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7th, 2008 - Bulletin
		“If two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.”
		— Matthew 18:19

	The doorbell rang, and the lady of the house discovered a workman, complete with tool chest, on the front porch. “Madam,” he announced, “I’m the piano tuner.” The lady exclaimed, “Why, I didn’t send for a piano tuner.” The man replied, “I know, but your neighbors did.” It would appear that the whole neighborhood had to come together and tell the woman in a not too subtle way that she and her piano were off key. This past weekend the weather service was giving advice about the approaching hurricane “Gustav”. Federal and local emergency plans were put into action for the havoc that would ensure from the rain the winds and the expected floods. People were evacuated, homes and businesses were boarded up, shelters were created, and the National Guard was put on alert. People were warned in advance of the coming danger. And they prayed the levies would hold. Officials from the weather service gave warning and told people to take appropriate action. Sometimes there is a storm brewing in a person’s life and they might not be aware of it. But others are. Did you ever have the occasion to say or hear someone say about a friend who was in trouble, “Oh, I’m not surprised. I could see it coming.” And why wasn’t something said or done about it? It is never easy to warn others that they might trip and fall but we have a responsibility to them. For example, people of all ages slip away from Church. They become irregular in going to mass. Soon they go only at Christmas and Easter, and then not at all. Can it be that there is no one to gently invite them to stay with the Church? Is there no one to encourage them to continue in the practice of their faith? If we don’t feel a loss at their leaving maybe our faith needs a tune-up.
	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. 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, September 9th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass Thursday, September 11th Bible Study at 10 am in the Convent Back to School Night at 6 pm Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Friday, September 12th Parish Retreat begins at the Jesuit Retreat Center Saturday, September 13th Retrouvaille meets in the convent RCIA begins at 9 am in the rectory Monday thru Saturday Morning Prayer in the church at 7:15 am Monday thru Friday Rosary recited in the church at 7:40 am 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 on Saturday, September 13 at 9 am in the rectory. The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society wish to thank all of you who contributed to last weekend’s 5th Sunday Collection. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. St. Dunstan’s Branch 403 of the Italian Catholic Federation invites parishioners, their families and friends to join them in the Parish Center on Sunday, September 14 for a delicious Ravioli Dinner. No host cocktails at 4 pm, dinner of antipasto, salad, ravioli, bread & butter, dessert, coffee or tea, and wine at 5 pm. Cost is $15. For reservations call Kay Lucio at 697-7460. Deadline for reservations is September 7, 2008. 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. St. Dunstan Council #11041, Knights of Columbus, is chartered by the Supreme Council of the Knight of Columbus which is the world’s most foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. Our Council is very active in the area of fellowship, fundraising, family-oriented activities and gift-giving. We meet once a month on the last Wednesday for our business meeting, always followed by a social. Any practicing Catholic gentleman may join the Knights. To learn more about who we are and what we do, be our guest at a barbecue on September 24, at 6:00 PM at the convent patio. Please contact our Grand Knight, Roy Fry, at 650/697-9357 if you are interested. SAN MATEO PRO LIFE The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 pm at St. Gregory’s Worner Center, 138 28th Avenue, San Mateo (corner of Hacienda). Topics include: November elections, October Life Chain and September Rummage Sale. All are welcome! Call Jessica @ 572-1468. TELECASTS OF POPE’S VISIT TO FRANCE EWTN telecasts of Pope Benedict XVI’s Sept 12-15 visit to France will include the Pope presiding at Vespers in Notre Dame cathedral in paris and later meeting with young people gathered outside that historic church. At Lourdes the Pope will celebrate a Mass for the 150th anniversary of Mary’s apparitions to St. Bernadette and a Mass for the sick. For dates and times of telecasts from France, viewers may access ewtn.com and the select Television, Program Schedules and September Specials. 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. Parishioners, save this date, September 12-14, for the annual St. Dunstan Silent Retreat for Men and Women of the parish. This year’s theme is “Try to Remember…” The retreat will be held at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos. Call 650-948-4491 or email reatreat@jrclosaltos.org for information. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $9,520.50 Next weekend’s Second Collection will be for the Parish Maintenance & Development Fund. Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Grandparents Day Monday: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Tuesday: St. Peter Claver Thursday: National Day of Mourning and Remembrance Friday: The Most Holy Name of Mary Saturday: St. John Chrysostom to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, September 6th 5 PM Lector: J. Ryan Eucharistic Ministers: J&L Clothakis, B&G Borba, N Holober, R Attard Altar Servers: Crossman, Fusaro, Ghanaim, Doyle Sunday, September 7th 7 AM Lector: R. Flahavan Eucharistic Ministers: M Hutchings, B Albright, S Bosso Altar Servers: Gracia, Janiczek, Lim, Jackson 8:30 AM Lector: D. Capodanno Eucharistic Ministers: S Capodanno, M Anderegg, J Lilles, D Lawson, S Jajeh, M Ocafrain Altar Servers: Jajeh, McLaughlin, Mendoza, Miller 10 AM Lector: P. Begin Eucharistic Ministers: K Begin, J&F Sigona, P Maloney, A&D Vogl Altar Servers: Panopio, Peralta, Peralta, Pidlaoan 11:30 AM Lector: Y. Kaialoa Eucharistic Ministers: R Barrera, T Dizon, C Caimotto, J Roensch, M Rogers, B Santos Altar Servers: Barrera, Restrivera, Pramono, Rossi 5 PM Lector: S. Santana Eucharistic Ministers: W Borba, K Babasa, P Borromeo, H Santana, D Cappel, S Pallari Altar Servers: Ronquillo, Sheker, Sheker, Puzon Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week September 6 thru September 13, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish Monday 6:30 am Fred Dehlinger 8:00 am Vincenzo Marinaro 5:10 pm Dr. George Steiner Tuesday 6:30 am Deceased Friends of Al Jacinto 8:00 am Norma & Gloria Cuaresma 5:10 pm Sebastien Curutchet Wednesday 6:30 am 8:00 am Ann Del Carlo 5:10 pm Benna Ormrod Thursday 6:30 am 8:00 am Don Patrick Creighton 5:10 pm Salvatore Alioto Friday 6:30 am 8:00 am Larry Bianchi 5:10 pm Maria Caridad Ricardo (dec) & Esperanza Ricardo (living) Saturday 8:00 am Mary Lou Spiteri-Cuda 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, 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, Dora Mae Cappel, Wayne Devora, Debra Farwell, Sheila Donovan, Beverly Buhs, Rita Gilmore, Marisa Hosea, Marcella Mahoney, Judy Marks, Rita Bartolo, Michael Hovan, Gerda Altherr, Stephen Petinak, Ann Newell, Peter Guaraglia & Kathleen Castro We pray for the deceased members of our parish family: Lillian Zucchelli