Saint Dunstan Catholic Church Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14th, 2008 - Bulletin
		Christ Jesus . . . emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness.
		— Philippians 2:7

	“Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim / Till all the world adore his sacred name.” This popular hymn beautifully expresses our sentiments as we celebrate today the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The hymn can be found in our Music Issue, hymn #724. In this weekend’s gospel we listen in on the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. Nicodemus has come by night to try to figure out Jesus and Jesus in turn tries to lead him into the way of the spirit, not the flesh. Nicodemus wants facts, logic, and clarity. Jesus speaks to him on the level of faith. Knowing that Nicodemus is familiar with Scripture, Jesus recalls Moses’ lifting up the bronze serpent in the desert. Using this historical event, Jesus reveals that he also will be lifted up so that those who look, in faith, upon him will receive eternal life. Jesus will be lifted up on the cross. Crucifixion was vicious and horrible death and a reminder to onlookers of what to expect if they threatened Roman authority. It was reserved for the worst of criminals, and a means of showing extreme contempt for the condemned. The suffering and humiliation of a Roman crucifixion were unequaled. It was a horrific way to die. Today the sign of the cross has become a universal Christian symbol. It is not just a piece of decorative wood or metal jewelry. It is a symbolic summary of the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ by which we have been redeemed. The Cross is a symbol of our faith in the crucified and risen one, our Lord Jesus Christ. He paid the price of our redemption with his life. “He came to pay a debt He didn't owe because we owed a debt we couldn't pay”. He proclaims his love for us from the cross.
	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 Sunday, September 14th ICF Ravioli Dinner Monday, September 15th Men’s Club meets in the Parish Center at 6:30 pm Baptism Preparation Class in the convent at 7:30 pm Tuesday, September 16th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass School Advisory Board meets at 7 pm in the school math room SVDP Meets at 7:30 pm in the convent Thursday, September 18th Bible Study at 10 am in the Convent Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Saturday, September 20th Retrouvaille meets in the convent RCIA 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 All men of the parish are invited to the September Men’s Club meeting on Monday, September 15 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. $15 for dinner. Please contact Paul Lacampagne at 589-4009 for information and reservations. The St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold its monthly meeting in the Convent on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 PM. All members of the parish are welcome to attend. 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. St. Dunstan Parish California Dreamin’ FALL FESTIVAL 2008 WE NEED YOUR HELP! The parish fall festival is set for October 17th, 18th, & 19th. The festival committee has put together a Wish List of items that will help defray some expenses. Whatever you can donate will be greatly appreciated. If you can donate any of these items, please drop them off at the rectory by October 16th. THANK YOU!! 500 - 2 liter bottles of soft drink (name brand) 2,000 Name brand 12 oz cans of soda 2,000 12 oz bottles of water 5,000 white paper plates Dessert plates 5,000 white paper compartment plates 1,000 heavy duty plastic forks, knives & spoons 5,000 paper bowls Clear plastic cups Styrofoam coffee cups Condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayo) Canola Oil – 10 half gallon bottles Napkins & Paper towels One Gallon zip lock bags (1 case) Reynolds wrap (aluminum foil) Dry coffee creamer White rice 30 cases Merlot Wine 30 cases Chardonnay Wine Boneless chicken thighs (300 lbs) Romaine lettuce, Caesar salad dressing Penne Pasta Tomato Sauce Tortilla Chips Cheese Sauce for Nachos We are also in need of Silent Auction items such as gift certificates, gift baskets, etc. QUESTIONS? Call Ann Woolen @ 697-4730. 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. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $7, 929.50 This weekend’s Second Collection is for the Parish Maintenance & Development Fund. Next weekend’s second collection will be for the Priest’s Retirement Fund. Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Monday: Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Our Lady of Sorrows Tuesday: Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian Wednesday: St. Robert Bellarmine Friday: St. Januarius Saturday: Ss. Andrew Kim Taegan and Paul Chang Hasang and their companions to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, September 13th 5 PM Lector: L. Clothakis Eucharistic Ministers: J Clothakis, J Ryan, C Orfino, R&C Fry, F Axiaq Altar Servers: Jose, Solano, Sosa, Salameh Sunday, September 14th 7 AM Lector: H. Connolly Eucharistic Ministers: S Nussbaum, B Albright, B Penner Altar Servers: Totah, Totah, Salinda, Salem 8:30 AM Lector: D. Capodanno Eucharistic Ministers: D Magsaysay, P Lucero, S Capodanno, L Bates, M Anderegg, M Leland Altar Servers: Tabaloc, Valdez, Wilkom, Yee 10 AM Lector: J. Sigona Eucharistic Ministers: F Sigona, K Whitfield, R Garrison, L Borromeo, K Burns, N Reyes Altar Servers: Burns, Burns, Whitfield, Whitfield 11:30 AM Lector: L. Opalenik Eucharistic Ministers: R Barrera, C Cannizzaro, K Begin, T Dizon, B& C Martin Altar Servers: Barrera, Restrivera, Yip, Abello 5 PM Lector: P. McLaughlin Eucharistic Ministers: M McLaughlin, D Sammut, S Pallari, J Costa, C Cappel, H Santana Altar Servers: Alaraj, Capitolo, Chan, Ching Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week September 13 thru September 20, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Giuseppe & Anita Pasquinelli 10:00 am Pepino & Teresa DeLeon 11:30 am Bertu “Bart” Chetcuti 5:00 pm Sister Eleanor O.P Monday 6:30 am Helen Blagdon Hix 8:00 am Lorna Dankwerth 5:10 pm Giuseppe V. Pasquinelli Tuesday 6:30 am Angelo Chetcuti 8:00 am Stu Soukup 5:10 pm Angie Cavilia Wednesday 6:30 am David Pape 8:00 am Lewis & Edward Golob 5:10 pm Eni Mariotti Thursday 6:30 am Matkus Maravillas (living) 8:00 am Franov/Budesa Family 5:10 pm Monica & Marco Mendoza (living) Friday 6:30 am 8:00 am Elias Ballarena 5:10 pm Pauline Spiteri Saturday 8:00 am Visitacion Gabriel 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, 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, Stanley Disher, 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 & Donald Clancy We pray for the deceased members of our parish family: Fr. Finnbarr Horrigan, C.S.Sp & David Pape