Saint Dunstan Catholic Church The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome November 9th, 2008 - Bulletin
		The LORD of hosts is with us; our stronghold is the God of Jacob.
		— Psalm 46:8

	St. John Lateran is the Cathedral of Rome, the mother of all churches in Rome and in the world. In the early centuries Christianity was outlawed in Rome and many Christians in Rome suffered martyrdom. The Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and the famous Edict of Milan in 313 AD allowed Christians to practice their religion in public. This church given by Constantine, during the time of Pope Sylvester. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. The current church dates from the 17th century. It is, if you like, the Pope’s home church. One might think St. Peter’s is the head of all the churches but in fact it is the Church of St. John Lateran. Every bishop has a cathedral and the Pope’s cathedral is the Church of St. John Lateran not the Basilica of St. Peter. We celebrate today the Dedication of the Church of St. John Lateran in Rome because it is the head and mother church of all churches in the world. On the façade of the basilica there is an inscription in Latin which reads, “the mother and mistress of all churches of Rome and the world.” On this anniversary of the dedication of the church, we join our hearts and prayers with those of our chief Shepherd, the bishop of Rome, Pope Benedict. The Church of Jesus Christ does not consist of buildings made of stone, or any other material, but of people. The church building as such has no special sanctity of its own but is holy because it is there that the people of God, the body of Christ, meet and worship. The church is designed as a space for the celebration of the liturgy, and it is from it that the people of God must go out into the whole world to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
	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. “LOVE IS A CHOICE” HONORS ST. GIANNA EWTN special programming includes a documentary about St. Gianna Molla, an Italian physician who in 1962 sacrificed her own life for the life of her unborn child. It airs Nov 22 at 5 pm & 11 pm and Nov 27 at 10 am. Another special “Eldest Daughter of the Church” focuses on the history of Catholicism in France and airs Nov 29 at 5 pm & 11 pm. All times are Pacific. EWTN is carried on Comcast Ch 229, Astound Ch 80, DISH Satellite Ch 261, DirecTV Ch 370, and San Bruno Cable Ch 143. 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 Monday, November 10th School & rectory closed for Veteran’s Day Tuesday, November 11th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass NO CCD classes today Thursday, November 13th Bible Study at 10 am in the Convent Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Friday, November 14th Youth Ministry Meet & Greet Social at 6pm Saturday, November 15th 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 St. Dunstan Women's Club T.E.R.E.S.A. Committee is busy planning their Christmas Giving Trees! Each tree will have ornaments labeled with gift donations. This year the gifts will be for St Vincent de Paul clients residing within our own Parish and other charitable organizations. The "ornaments" listing a specific gift or gift card will be available starting Saturday November 29. Plan to pick an ornament or two, buy the specific gift, return it on December 6-7, 13-14 and help a struggling neighbor receive a Christmas gift! For more information contact Michelle Jackson @ 303-4874 or DeDee Sammut @ 589-2436. Knights of Columbus St. Dunstan Council #11041 Larry Bianchi Memorial Crab Cioppino Dinner Saturday, December 6, 2008 St. Dunstan Parish Center No Host Cocktails 6:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM, Dancing following dinner Featuring Johnny Midnight $40 per person (Chicken dinner available instead of crab) For tickets and info call Sam: 652/692-0471 Al: 650/697-0855 A Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be at Mater Dolorosa Church November 9th—17th. Masses during these days will be at 8 am and 7:30 pm. Rosary at 6:45 pm. The church will be open during these hours for all day Eucharistic Adoration. Please sign up for adoration by using the sheet in the vestibule of the church, or call the rectory office at 650-583-4131. Please join us for prayer during this holy event! The Knights of Columbus are seeking items to be used at our Crab Cioppino Silent and Live auction on 12-6-2008. In the past we have put out such items as vacation locations, wine, liquor, gift baskets, special items, household wares, etc. Please call Dan Capodanno at 650/588-0324 for pick-up. St. Dunstan Men’s Club Meeting, Monday, November 17 @ 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. Enjoy dinner, football and friends and get your square in the Super bowl pool! Dinner is $15 per person. For reservations contact Paul Lacampagne @ 589-4009 or lacampagne@aol.com. Bake Sale Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 after Mass Meet & Greet Social Friday, November 14, 6pm to 8 pm in the Parish Center. Active With God Basketball, Sunday, November 16 at 2 pm in the Parish Center Any high school students who have been Confirmed in the Catholic Church who are interested in helping plan events should apply to join our Youth Core Team. Applications are available in the Youth Ministry Office. For more information contact Aly Garcia at 692-4872 or stdunstanyouth@att.net. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $9,128.00 Next weekend’s Second Collection will be for the Parish Maintenance & Development Fund. Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Monday: Thirty-second week in Ordinary Time St. Leo the Great Tuesday: St. Martin of Tours Veterans Day Wednesday: St. Josaphat Thursday: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Saturday: St. Albert the Great Blessed Virgin Mary St. Dunstan School and rectory will be closed on Monday, November 10 in observance of Veteran’s Day. to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, November 8th 5 PM Lector: L. Clothakis Eucharistic Ministers: J Clothakis, J Ryan, R Attard, R & C Fry, N Holober Altar Servers: Sosa, Wilkom, Yip, Yee Sunday, November 9th 7 AM Lector: R. Flahavan Eucharistic Ministers: M Wyman, B Albright, B Penner Altar Servers: Alaraj, Antunez, Jackson, Bertin 8:30 AM Lector: D. Capodanno Eucharistic Ministers: S Capodanno, L Bates, J Lilles, D Lawson, S Jajeh, M Leland Altar Servers: Jajeh, Valdez, Cabarse, Fernando 10 AM Lector: F. Sigona Eucharistic Ministers: J Sigona, R Garrison, K Whitfield, P Maloney A&D Vogj, T Herbeck Altar Servers: Chan, Garrison, Whitfield, Whitfield 11:30 AM Lector: Y Kaialoa Eucharistic Ministers: R Barrera, B Tiamson, C Caimotto, T Dizon, B&C Martin Altar Servers: Barrera, Restrivera, Doyle, DeGuzman 5 PM Lector: P. McLaughlin Eucharistic Ministers: M McLaughlin, Gutierrez, K Phelps, H Santana, S Pallari, J Costa Altar Servers: Gracia, Casella, Casella, Solano Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week November 9 thru November 15, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Tito Caputo 10:00 am Salvatore & Anthony Alioto 11:30 am Peter John Barulich 5:00 pm Ignacio Madriaga Monday 6:30 am Fred Dehlinger 8:00 am William Strambi 5:10 pm Ramon G. Halili Tuesday 6:30 am Norman Disher 8:00 am Tony DeGuara 5:10 pm Agostino & Eni Mariotti Wednesday 6:30 am Ruperto Inciong 8:00 am Paul Ebejer & Vicky Grech 5:10 pm Jeanne Dan Thursday 6:30 am Aldo Marchi 8:00 am Franov & Budesa Family 5:10 pm Georgiana Morgan Friday 6:30 am Tom Treganza, Sr 8:00 am Rev. Jospeh Grech & Mary Grech 5:10 pm Marian DeLaCruz & Daniel Mendoza (living) Saturday 8:00 am Mario & Frank Vella 5:00 pm Mary Lou Pilling 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, The Yakaitis Family, Susan Silvera-Dunn, George Rodriguez Jr, Nafal Jweinat, 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, Richard Castro, Donald Clancy, Dan Bray, Rene Tiamson, Dondon Pasco, Dotty Mardiloff, Robert Weldon, Doug Baldwin, Joseph Conrad Rodriguez, Raymond Reudy, Mona Pasco, Rick Trecartin & Doris Spiteri We pray for the deceased members of our parish family