Saint Dunstan Catholic Church 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 28th, 2008 - Bulletin
		Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus.
		— Philippians 2:5

	An associate pastor, new to the parish, sees the need to start a Bible study group where people could learn to read the word of God and deepen their faith. After service one morning, he presents the idea to the people and receives a unanimous and enthusiastic feedback. “It is a wonderful idea,” they all say. Then the young associate pastor goes and tells the pastor that the people are happy with the idea of starting a Bible class. The older and more experienced pastor tells the associate to rephrase the question and consult the people again. The following day the young priest asks the same congregation, “Who would like to sign up for the Bible study group? Only four hands go up. Then it dawns on the young man that saying yes to an idea is one thing and doing what is required is another. There are echoes of the story of the Prodigal Son in this parable. Again we have two sons, one of whom seems to be the good and dutiful son. But like the one who stayed at home in the parable of the Prodigal Son, and this son who promised to do what his fathers told him, there is something lacking in both of them. The heart plays false. In the story of the Prodigal Son the “dutiful son” who stayed at home could not forgive his brother; in this story the “dutiful son” made false promises and deceived his father. Jesus makes his point clear: Good intentions are not enough. And promises don't count unless they are performed. God wants to change our hearts so that we will show by our speech and by our actions that we respect his will and we are ready to do what he commands. Christianity is not simply an intellectual assent to a series of doctrines but the living in our lives the faith we profess. The follow through on our promise is always the hard part.
	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. The Separated and Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of San Francisco invite you to our annual Dinner Gala on Saturday, October 18 at the Lakeside Café, 2529 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco (between 19th Ave & Junipero Serra Blvd). No host social at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:30 pm. Cost is $40 per person. Free parking. For reservations and info call Jack Breslin at 415-566-4230. 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 30th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass CCD classes at 3:45 pm Thursday, October 2nd Bible Study at 10 am in the Convent Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm School Athletic Board meets at 7 pm in the school math room Friday, October 3rd First Friday Holy Hour at 4 pm in the church Saturday, October 4th First Saturday Holy Hour at 7am in the church 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 What is Marriage? Marriage, as instituted by God, is a faithful, exclusive, lifelong union of a man and a woman joined in an intimate community of life and love. They commit themselves completely to each other and to the wondrous responsibility of bringing children into the world and caring for them. The call to marriage is woven deeply into the human spirit. Man and woman are equal. However, as created, they are different from but made for each other. This complementarity draws them together in a mutually loving union that should be always open to the procreation of children. These truths about marriage are present in the order of nature and can be perceived by the light of human reason. They have been confirmed by Divine Revelation and in Sacred Scripture. 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. 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. Friday, October 3 is the First Friday of the month. There will be a Holy Hour in the church from 4-5 PM followed by Mass at 5:10 PM. Saturday, October 4 is the First Saturday of the month. There will be a Holy Hour of Reparation from 7 to 8 AM in the church followed by Mass at 8 AM. PRO LIFE ROSARY– Save a baby Next Saturday October 4th is the first Saturday of the month. On every first Saturday we pray a rosary to end abortion. We meet at 9am in front of Planned Parenthood, 2211 Palm Ave, San Mateo. Recently a baby was saved from an abortion during our prayer there! Come and join us! For more information phone Jessica @ 572-1468 Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $7,180.00 Last weekend’s Priest’s Retirement Fund Collection: $4,504.00 Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year 5769) begins at sunset Tuesday: St. Jerome Wednesday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Thursday: The Guardian Angels Friday: First Friday Saturday: St. Francis of Assisi; First Saturday to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, September 27th 5 PM Lector: J. Ryan Eucharistic Ministers: B&G Borba, C Orfino, R Attard, J&L Clothakis Altar Servers: Lim, McLaughlin, Peralta, Peralta Sunday, September 28th 7 AM Lector: R. Flahavan Eucharistic Ministers: S Bosso, S Nussbaum, B Rogers Altar Servers: Mendoza, Miller, Panopio, Pidlaoan 8:30 AM Lector: E. Linak Eucharistic Ministers: P Lucero, M Leland, M Anderegg, L Bates, M Ocafrain, D Lawson Altar Servers: Pramono, Jose, Rossi, Puzon 10 AM Lector: P. Maloney Eucharistic Ministers: L Borromeo, K Whitfield, N Reyes, J&F Sigona, R Garrison, T Herbeck Altar Servers: Garrison, Whitfield, Whitfield, Reyes 11:30 AM Lector: T. Dizon Eucharistic Ministers: M Rogers, C Cannizzaro, Y Kaialoa, K Begin, B&C Martin Altar Servers: Ronquillo, Salem, Sheker, Sheker 5 PM Lector: J. Ledbetter Eucharistic Ministers: G Ledbetter, S Pallari, K Phelps, B Cappel, J Costa Altar Servers: Salinda, Salameh, Totah, Totah Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week September 28 thru October 4, 2008 Sunday  7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Tito Caputo 10:00 am Tim Herbeck & Louis Marini 11:30 am Joseph Tonna 5:00 pm Virginia & Orlando Pessagno Monday 6:30 am Stanley Disher 8:00 am Nancy Cushere 5:10 pm Mass of Thanksgiving to God the Father Tuesday 6:30 am Carol Fink (living) 8:00 am Natividad A. Espiritu 5:10 pm The Gulli Family (liv/dec) Wednesday 6:30 am Fr. Finnbarr Horrigan, C.S.Sp 8:00 am Sam & Mary Skalko 5:10 pm Manny Thursday 6:30 am Ann Newell (living) 8:00 am Ralph & Carmine Caputo 5:10 pm Remedios Borlat Friday 6:30 am 8:00 am Rosellini Opalenik Family 5:10 pm Rosina Alioto (living) Saturday 8:00 am Vicente Salgado 5:00 pm Christopher Taylor 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, Wayne Devora, Beverly Buhs, Rita Gilmore, Marisa Hosea, Marcella Mahoney, Judy Marks, Rita Bartolo, Michael Hovan, Gerda Altherr, Stephen Petinak, Ann Newell, Kathleen Castro, Donald Clancy, Dan Bray, Rene Tiamson, Dondon Pasco, Dotty Mardiloff & Robert Weldon We pray for the deceased members of our parish family: Peter Guaraglia & Charles Shaw