Saint Dunstan Catholic Church Fourth Sunday of Lent March 22nd, 2009 - Bulletin
		God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
		— John 3:17

	The Constitution on the Liturgy states: “The Lenten season….recalls baptism or prepares for it.” With this in mind I’d like to reflect of the Gospel of Year A (page 86 in the missal). Last Sunday’s Gospel (Year A) focused on the symbolism of water, this weekend the focus is on light. I do this because we have one person who will receive the Sacraments of Initiation this Easter. The light that emanates from the sun or that is produced by electricity puts nothing new into our lives. Light makes it possible to see what is there. If we walk into a room without light we are liable to crash into the furniture. When we turn on the light switch the room is flooded with light and we can see where we are going; we see the chairs, table and so on. The light does not produce the furnishings in the room but allows us to see them. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” He did not claim to create or change the reality of what exists. He makes possible for eyes that are blind to see what is already in existence. The man in the gospel was healed and able to see things around him. His cure was not just so he could distinguish tables and chairs or to see people and the countryside. He was able to see Jesus as the Messiah. The once blind man, now miraculously healed, saw a new reality. After meting Jesus he said, “I do believe Lord.” As our Elect (Shih Lan Li) approaches the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter, we pray the Lord open her eyes to His presence in her life and our world. We pray the Second Scrutiny this Sunday that she may see and know our Savior. “Awake O sleeper, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”
	Parishioners Save the Date! St. Dunstan Catholic School will be hosting its 7th annual International Food Festival on Saturday, April 25th from 5 pm to 9 pm at the Parish Center.. Adults: $35, seniors: $20, children $15, children 4 and under FREE. Enjoy foods from all over the world while enjoying entertainment and music and lots of activities for the children. A raffle will be held. The First Prize is $1,500. Raffle tickets can be purchased after Mass outside the church. All proceeds will benefit St. Dunstan School. For more information and reservations call 650/697-8119. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT ST. DUNSTAN PARISH Monday, March 23rd School holiday TERESA Committee meets at 7 pm in the school library Tuesday, March 24th Novena in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8am Mass CCD at 3:45 pm Thursday, March 26th Bible Study at 10 am in the Convent Prayer group meets at Mary mount Green Hills at 7:30 pm Friday, March 27th Stations of the Cross at 2:15 & 7 pm in the church Saturday, March 28th Retrouvaille meets in the convent RCIA at 9 am in the rectory First Communion Retreat 9 am to 5pm in the Parish Center Monday thru Saturday Morning Prayer in the church at 7:15 am Monday thru Friday Rosary recited in the church at 7:40 am St. Dunstan T.E.R.E.S.A. Committee Lenten Project A Friendly Place ~ Day Center for Homeless Women Collection Dates: All Masses on March 21st and 22nd St. Dunstan T.E.R.E.S.A. Committee requests all Parishioners and school families to, during Lent, consider donating to an organization called “A Friendly Place”. A Friendly Place is a day center located in Oakland for homeless women run by two Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The shelter receives no government funding and survives on private donations only. Because of these difficult times, A Friendly Place desperately needs donations to keep it operating. Just recently, vendors who provided coffee to it for years have discontinued doing so.At all Masses on March 21st and 22nd, the St. Dunstan T.E.R.E.S.A. Committee will be collecting the following much needed items: Paperback Books, Snacks, Magazines, Washcloths, Napkins, Paper Towels, Coffee, Tea, Toilet Paper Travel Sized Items: shampoo, soap, gel, toothpaste. Donations may also be dropped off at St. Dunstan School, 1150 Magnolia Ave during school hours: Mon-Fri from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM from February 25th (Ash Wednesday) to Friday, April 6th. In April, Catholic Charities CYO San Carlos Services is offering a Family Caregiver Mini-Sabbatical. This 4 part series is for family members helping an older spouse, parent or sibling, especially someone with increasing memory loss or confusion. It is an opportunity to get some respite and relaxation while refreshing care-giving skills. Topics will include creating/preserving a support system for the caregiver, stress reduction techniques, communicating more effectively, improving care giving skills and handling more challenging behaviors. Sessions will be offered in San Carlos on Thursday afternoons in April from 3 –4:30 pm. $25 registration fee. Call Michael Vargas at 592-9325 or email mvargas@cccyo.org. Thanks to all who participated in praying outside of Planned Parenthood to end abortion on March 11th. Volunteers are still needed as this will be ongoing through April 5th. The poster in the vestibule of the church has the website where you can sign up. This weekend’s Second Collection is for Catholic Relief Services. When you donate to this collection you give hope to Jesus in Disguise, who reminds us that Christ is present in those who suffer, and those who respond compassionately to their needs. Please give generously. TV FOCUS ON TEENS, JOHN PAUL II “Theology of the Body for Teens”, a new series staring in March, features candid discussions about God’s plan for love and life as a young person, and airs Thursdays at 8:30 pm and 11:30 pm. (30 minutes) “The Young John Paul II: Witness to Evil” spotlights the future Pope’s World War II experiences. It airs March 28 at 5 pm and 11 pm and April 2 at 10 am. (1 hr) All times are Pacific. EWTN is carried on Comcast Ch. 229, Astound Ch 80, San Bruno Cable Ch. 143, DISH Satellite Ch 261, and DirecTV Ch 370. LENTEN REGULATIONS Everyone 14 years of age and older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Everyone 18 years of age and older but under the age of 60 is also bound to fast Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On these two days , the law of fast allows only one full meal a day, but does not prohibit taking some food during the day, so long as this does not constitute another full meal. Drinking liquids during the day is permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast or abstinence, a priest assigned to pastoral ministry or confessor should be consulted. In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not lightly excuse themselves from this obligation. Parishioners are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent, and to attend Morning Prayer at 7:15 am, and one of the three daily Masses at 6:30 am, 8:00 am and 5:10 pm. Stations of the Cross are held Fridays at 2:15 pm & 7 pm. Last weekend’s Regular Collection: $7,918.00 Last weekend’s Parish Maintenance & Development Fund Collection: $7,864.00 This Weekend’s Second Collection is for Catholic Relief Services Thank you for all your support! Next weekend members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be stationed at the doors of the church after each Mass, taking up their 5th Sunday Collection. Please give generously. Your donations will help those in need in our parish area. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Lent Second Scrutiny Monday: St. Toribio de Mogrovejo Wednesday: The Annunciation of the Lord Friday: Abstinence to those who served as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers this weekend: Saturday, March 21st 5 PM Lector: L. Clothakis Eucharistic Ministers: J Clothakis, J Ryan, B&G Borba, C Orfino, F Axiaq Altar Servers: Chavez, Chavez, Pucci, Puzon Sunday, March 22nd 7 AM Lector: B. Penner Eucharistic Ministers: B Albright, R Flahavan, S Nussbaum Altar Servers: Salem, Salinda, Sheker, Sheker 8:30 AM Lector: E. Antonio Eucharistic Ministers: D&S Capodanno, L Bates, S Jajeh, D Magsaysay, D Lawson Altar Servers: Totah, Totah, Solano, Sosa 10 AM Lector: J. Sigona Eucharistic Ministers: F Sigona, K Whitfield, K Burns, A&D Vogl, N Reyes, T Herbeck Altar Servers: Whitfield, Whitfield, Burns, Burns 11:30 AM Lector: T. Dizon Eucharistic Ministers: C Cannizzaro, B&C Martin, C Caimotto, M Rogers, B Santos Altar Servers: Uchi-Tabaloc, Valdez, Wolkom, Yee 5 PM Lector: P. McLaughlin Eucharistic Ministers: M McLaughlin, K Phelps, H Santana, B Cappel, J&G Ledbetter Altar Servers: Alaraj, Capitolo, Abello, Antunez Special thanks to all of our ushers for their dedicated service at our weekend Masses. Mass Intentions for the Week March 22nd thru March 28th, 2008 Sunday  7:00 am For Parish 8:30 am Mrs Otillia Scoles 10:00 am Tim Herbeck & Louis Marini 11:30 am Elvira Martinez 5:00 pm Melvin J. Anthony Monday 6:30 am Pietro Gioria 8:00 am Cecilia B. Sherr (living) 5:10 pm Joseph Caruso Tuesday 6:30 am George Daoud 8:00 am Tony DeGuara 5:10 pm Bertu “Bart” Chetcuti Wednesday 6:30 am Nancy Kelly 8:00 am Antoinette D’Ascoli 5:10 pm Albert Markland Thursday 6:30 am Manuel Deogracia Segado 8:00 am Gabriel E. Sherr (living) 5:10 pm Sara & Jim Carrabino Friday 6:30 am Michael Monteroso 8:00 am Very Rev. Robert Kearns, SSJ 5:10 pm Mr & Mrs E. Shoop Saturday 8:00 am Joan Bernal 5:00 pm John DeBono 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, 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, Michael Wisherop, Helen Maternia, Elsie Clark, Bernice Malloy, Wayne Devora, Beverly Buhs, Rita Gilmore, Marisa Hosea, Judy Marks, Rita Bartolo, 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, Mike Casella, Fr. Bruce Dreier, John Costa, Margaret Bellingham, Gene, Rita & Roberta Berry, Joe Ransom, Sr. Theresa Antoinette, Rachel Sanchez & Emily Marshall We pray for the deceased members of our parish family: John Metzcus