Saint Dunstan Catholic Church 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21st, 2008 - Bulletin
		Turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving.
		— Isaiah 55:7b

	A socialist once came to see an enormously wealthy man and soon was railing against the injustice of one person having so much money. In his view, wealth was meant to be divided equally. The wealthy man asked his secretary for an assessment of everything he owned and at the same time looked up the figures on world population. He did a little arithmetic on a pad and then said to his secretary. "Give this gentleman l6 cents. That's his share of my wealth." "My thoughts are not your thoughts, my ways are not your ways – it is the Lord who speaks." This is from the first reading at today's Mass and could be a summary of the gospel. The parable is provocative and questions our openhandedness. The men who had worked all day received a normal day's wages: one denarius. But they believed that the men who had worked less than they would receive less, particularly those who had worked only one hour. But they received the same amount! They complained bitterly, but the employer replied, "Are you envious because I am generous?" In today’s world any business that practiced this economic policy would go to the wall very quickly. It is an unfair and anger-provoking parable! God is not playing fair! Everybody is treated the same. But we have to remember this is a parable, not about money, or “labor relations” but God’s inclusive love. It shows the extraordinary generosity and compassion of God. In Jesus' times laborers had to wait each day in the marketplace until someone hired them for a day's job. No work that day usually meant no food on the family table. Our God calls us everyday but we don’t always hear or heed his call. If somebody responds at the last moment who are we to complain? We should rejoice and be glad. Our God gives only gifts and not what we deserve.
	BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS: Those who wish to attend the Baptism Preparation Class should call the rectory well in advance to register. Classes are held on the 1st Saturday of the month at 10:30 am and the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the convent, 1111 Magnolia Avenue. ST. DUNSTAN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP – NOW IN ITS 4th 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 23rd Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass CCD classes at 3:45 pm Wednesday, September 24th Women’s Club meeting at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center Knights of Columbus BBQ at the convent at 6 pm Thursday, September 25th Bible Study at 10 am in the Convent Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Saturday, September 27th 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 THE WOMEN’S CLUB will hold their “Welcome Back” meeting on Wednesday September 24 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. All women of the parish are invited. For reservations and information call Laura at 952-8007. STRIDES FOR LIFE COLON CANCER FOUNDATION Presents GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR 5K Run or Walk @Lake Merced, San Francisco - Sunday, October 5 $35 Registration includes Tech Shirt, Drawstring Sportpack, Water Bottle and Post Race meal. Register on-line as an individual or form a team at www.stridesforlife.org or call (650) 588-6390. 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 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 Tonic Water 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, 221.00 Last weekend’s Parish Maintenance & Development Fund Collection: $5,052.00 This weekend’s second collection is for the Priest’s Retirement Fund Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechetical Sunday Monday: Autumn begins Tuesday: St. Pio of Pietrelcina Friday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Saturday: St. Vincent de Paul to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, September 20th 5 PM Lector: A. Colarusso Eucharistic Ministers: R&C Fry, C Orfino, E Danli, F Axiaq, N Holober Altar Servers: Colarusso, Chavez, Chavez, Bertin Sunday, September 21st 7 AM Lector: B. Penner Eucharistic Ministers: M Hutchings, M Wyman, R Flahavan Altar Servers: Cabarse, Doyle, Celio, Crossman 8:30 AM Lector: D. Capodanno Eucharistic Ministers: S. Capodanno, S Jajeh, D Lawson, D Magsaysay, J Lilles, R Pezo Altar Servers: jajeh, Casella, Casella, DeGuzman 10 AM Lector: G. Yip Eucharistic Ministers: L Raquel, M&L Kelly, P Maloney, A&D Vogl, T Herbeck Altar Servers: Yip, Fernando, Fusaro, Garrison 11:30 AM Lector: P. Hain Eucharistic Ministers: Y Kaialoa, B Santos, K Begin, J Roensch, M Rogers, T Dizon Altar Servers: Gracia, Hain, Hain, Ghanaim 5 PM Lector: J. Costa Eucharistic Ministers: G & J Ledbetter, S Pallari, K Phelps, P&M MCLaughlin Altar Servers: Jackson, Janiczek, Jones, Jones Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week September 21 thru September 27, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Frank Agius 10:00 am Giuseppe & Anita Pasquinelli 11:30 am Tony DeGuara 5:00 pm Patrick Newell & Mary Cardone Monday 6:30 am Hazel Lamb 8:00 am Joyce Skalko Howard 5:10 pm Cely & Jun Timbol (living) Tuesday 6:30 am Preciosa Ocampo Valencia 8:00 am Tomaso & Antonia Caputo 5:10 pm Dylan Cappel Wednesday 6:30 am Michael Monteroso 8:00 am Elias Ballarena 5:10 pm Felicidad Jose Thursday 6:30 am Louis Marini 8:00 am Rudy Soukup 5:10 pm Laurence Irwin Starrh Friday 6:30 am Laura Fletcher 8:00 am The Kocjan Family 5:10 pm Colleen Batac & Joshua Mendoza (living) Saturday 8:00 am Mass of Thanksgiving 5:00 pm Mass of Thanksgiving 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, 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, Dan Bray, Rene Tiamson, Mona Pasco & Charles Shaw We pray for the deceased members of our parish family.