Saint Dunstan Catholic Church Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16th, 2008 - Bulletin
		Blessed are you who fear the LORD.
		— Psalm 128:1a

	A mathematician, an accountant, and an economist apply for the same job. The interviewer calls in the mathematician and asks, “What does two plus two equal?” The mathematician replies, “Four.” The interviewer asks, “Four exactly?” The mathematician looks at the interviewer incredulously and says, “Yes, four exactly.” Then the interviewer calls in the accountant and asks the same question: “What does two plus two equal?” The accountant says, “On average, four – give or take 10 percent – but on average, four.” Then the interviewer calls in the economist and poses the same question: “What does two plus two equal?” The economist gets up, locks the door, closes the shade, sits down next to the interviewer, and says, “What do you want it to equal?” In the Gospel this weekend we hear the story of the “Talents”. The man in the story called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. It appears to be a very loose arrangement, considering the sums of money involved. He gives each a different sum of money, each according to his ability. He puts his trust in them. The first two servants return a profit and share in the Master’s joy. The third servant lived in fear of the Master. He justifies his inactivity by blaming the Master. The fault is not his. The servant accuses him of being a bully, who instills fear into people. He lived in dread of the Master. If we see God as someone who is a bully, demanding and instilling fear in us, then we will always fail to flourish. We will blame others, God, the environment. The Lord sees wonderful gifts and talents in each of us. He believes we can do great things. He has faith in us. He has given us the talents; what do we make of them?
	The Knights of Columbus would like to thank all the parishioners who donated to our Tootsie Roll Drive to benefit the mentally disabled. We raised over $1000 to be donated to area programs committed to assist the mentally disabled. We appreciate your generosity. We will continue to pray for you. “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 17th Men’s Club meets in the Parish Center at 6:30 pm TERESA Committee meeting in the school library at 7 pm Baptism Preparation Class in the convent at 7:30 pm Tuesday, November 18th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass CCD classes at 3:45 pm SVdP meets in the convent at 7:30 pm Thursday, November 20th Bible Study at 10 am in the Convent Prayer Group meets at Green Hills at 7:30 pm Saturday, November 22nd 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 rees! 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 ift, 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 The St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold its monthly meeting in the Convent on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30 PM. All members of the parish are welcome to attend. To commemorate the dedication of the Basilicas of St Peter and St Paul in Rome and as a special celebration of the jubilee year honoring the 2000th anniversary of the birth of St Paul, all are invited to join Archbishop Neiderauer for Evening Prayer on Tue., Nov 18th, 7pm at Sts Peter & Paul Church, 666 Filbert St, SF. Call 415-614-5586 for info. 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. Contact Paul @ 589-4009 or lacampagne@aol.com. 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. Our Youth Ministry would like to thank everyone who supported their bake sale last weekend. It was a great success. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $7,170.00 This weekend’s Second Collection is for the Parish Maintenance & Development Fund. Next weekend’s second collection will be for the Campaign for Human Development Thank you for all your support! SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary Tuesday: The Dedication of the Basilicas of the Apostles Peter and Paul in Rome St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Friday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday: St. Cecilia to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, November 15th 5 PM Lector: J Ryan Eucharistic Ministers: J&L Clothakis, C Orfino, R&C Fry, R Attard Altar Servers: Fusaro, Jones, Jones, Ghanaim Sunday, November 16th 7 AM Lector: H. Connolly Eucharistic Ministers: R Flahavan, B Albright, M Hutchings Altar Servers: Fernando, Lim, McLaughlin, Mendoza 8:30 AM Lector: E. Linak Eucharistic Ministers: S & D Capodanno, D Magsaysay, R Pezo, M Anderegg, P Lucero Altar Servers: Miller, Panopio, Puzon, Pidlaoan 10 AM Lector: J. Sigona Eucharistic Ministers: F Sigona, G Maldonado, L Raquel, L Borromeo, K Burns, N Reyes, T Herbeck Altar Servers: Burns, Burns, Peralta, Peralta 11:30 AM Lector: L. Opalenik Eucharistic Ministers: Y Kaialoa, C Cannizaro, K Begin, T Dizon, B Santos, J Roensch Altar Servers: Reyes, Ronquillo, Rossi, Pramono 5 PM Lector: J. Costa Eucharistic Ministers: P &M McLaughlin, K Phelps, B Cappel, H Santana Altar Servers: Pucci, Salem, Salinda, Salameh Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week November 16 thru November 22, 2008 Sunday 7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Benito Mazzarello 10:00 am Ignacio Madriaga 11:30 am Bertu “Bart” Chetcuti 5:00 pm Sebastien Curutchet Monday 6:30 am Cresencia Inciong 8:00 am Edmundo T. Makapugay 5:10 pm Margie Matone Tuesday 6:30 am Bruni Family (liv/dec) 8:00 am David Joseph Pape 5:10 pm Leonie Gastenaga Wednesday 6:30 am Catalina Porganan 8:00 am Vincenzo & Sara Pellegrini 5:10 pm Dylan Cappel Thursday 6:30 am Tom Tregenza, Sr. 8:00 am Albina Caimotto 5:10 pm Jean Arretch Friday 6:30 am Tom Akin 8:00 am Frank Agius 5:10 pm Pauline Spiteri Saturday 8:00 am Max & Susan Montevirgin 5:00 pm Lorna Dankwerth 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.