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APRIL 15, 2018 — THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (CYCLE B)

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Saturdays 5:00 p.m. Vigil

Sundays 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. with Children’s Liturgy

11:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Daily Mass Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

First Friday Eucharist Adoration 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (in the Chapel)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment

Saint Bartholomew Parish is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic Community of Faith.

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we commit ourselves to sharing our Christian faith as well as our time, talents, and resources for the welfare

of all God’s people.

Corner of Alameda and Crystal Springs Road in San Mateo

Parish Community Office: 600 Columbia Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402 Phone (650) 347-0701 Fax (650) 347-2429 www.Barts.org

Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Fr. Mike Healy

Pastor Marriage and Baptism Preparation

[email protected], ext. 213

Rachael Smit Director of Religious Education

First Eucharist Preparation [email protected], ext. 215

Ingrid Pera

RCIA Coordinator Returning Catholics


Pat O’Brien Faith Formation Associate

Liturgical Scheduling [email protected], ext. 221

Fr. Rufino Gepiga Associate Pastor

Marriage and Baptism Preparation Filipino Ministry, Liturgy Committee

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers [email protected], ext. 224

Cathy Scharetg

Confirmation Director [email protected], ext. 211

Andrea Rodriguez

St. Barts Communications [email protected]

Luis Marcello

Maintenance/Facilities ext. 223

Mary Rock

Operations Manager Funeral Arrangements


Michael Wright Music Director


Pattie Tangney Veronica McCusker

Receptionists [email protected], ext. 210

Joanie Bronzini

Faith Formation Assistant [email protected], ext. 219

Jeff Dimagmaliw

Bulletin Editor [email protected]


IN OUR PARISH

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

T he grand and dramatic story of God comes into focus in today's readings. The passages from Acts and from the Gospel of Luke describe how

Jesus' disciples began to understand how Jesus fits into the larger narrative of God, Israel, humanity, and all of creation. In the Gospel, Jesus interprets the scriptures for his followers. He shows how his seemingly shameful death was actually the fulfillment of God's promises. Jesus shows how his life, death, and resurrection are the surprising turning point of the scripture story. We, the Church today, find ourselves in the middle of this story. We first look back, to recall God's overflowing and steadfast love, beginning from Creation, through Christ, until today. We then look forward to the fulfillment, already launched by Jesus, of the Reign of God. With this perspective, we play our part in the drama, joining God to bring God's work to completion.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What questions about Jesus still arise?

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK Today’s readings are about being chosen and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the twelve. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. For what have I been chosen? To whom have I been sent?

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

1ST READING Acts 4:8-12 PSALM Psalm 118 2ND READING 1 John 3:1-2 GOSPEL John 10:11-18

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION All are invited to contemplate, to adore, and to pray to Jesus Christ before the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday of the month. Hours of exposition are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of Jesus Christ who is fully present to us in the consecrated host. Please sign-up on-line. As the Lord said to Peter the night before his Crucifixion: “Could you not watch with me one hour?” (Matthew 26:40)

FAULT OR FATE?

Peter seems to be pretty tough with his listeners in the first reading. He says they handed Jesus over, denied him before Pilate, asked for a murderer to be released in his place, and put Jesus to death. They must have thought they were doomed. Suddenly, he tells them they were just ignorant. And that God had planned all this long ago. So is he saying Jesus' death is their fault, or just fate? The answer of course is that it's everyone's fault. Our sins are the reason for Jesus' death. We deny Jesus when we choose to be selfish instead of loving. We hand him over when we tell ourselves we are too busy to take time to pray. We ask for Barabbas to be freed instead of Jesus when we insist on doing things our own way rather than God's way. We crucify Jesus when we follow the crowd instead of following the Lord. It is only "fate" in the sense that our sins needed to be forgiven and God plan's for salvation was through Jesus' death and resurrection. Does that mean our sins cause something in the past to happen? There were sinners long before Jesus' time and God knew there would be sinners after that. God also planned to forgive anyone who repented their sins. In one sense, Jesus died for those who deserved to be punished for sin, and also for those who would deserve punishment in the future. He rose from the dead to show that God's forgiveness raises us up from guilt to a new life. Peter wasn't laying a guilt trip on the listeners. After all, this is good news. God planned all this to show how much he loved us. Our response should be one of joy that we are forgiven because of that love. All we have to do is tell God we are sorry, mean it, and start living our response of love. Sins may be our fault, but Love is our fate.

Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. PLEASE PRAY FOR...

OUR MILITARY Zack Baesler, Elizabeth Constantino, Sean McGinnis, Alaina Mariano, Frank Verducci III, Reece Zunino, and Michael Henry Tauskey

OUR PARISHIONERS Cathy Briand, Jane Thompson, Anna Scandalios, Rita Mughannam, Lyla Shin, Tommy Pitino, Susie Bishop, Denise Briand, Peggy Crisci, Bob Pfeffer, Christina Picazo, Nathaniel Lighty, Anne Lintner, Benny Long, Helen Maurana, Rick Meyers, Joan Morabito, Juan Carlos Munoz, John O’Brien, Santino Olives, Joan & Bill Pizoli, Joel Rivera, Anne Soeitek, Roy Taboada, Jack Anthony Sunseri, Bob Zuehlke, Mary Ann Jones, and Don Farbstein


HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY

Peace and Blessings for a fresh year to respond to the whisper of the Holy Spirit to open your heart to service. The Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound welcomes your participation to visit the sick both short term and long term. We respond to requests for Communion service and give you a parishioner request closest to your residence. You set a mutually convenient time to bring Communion. The recipient would be most grateful for your service. For more information on how to give Communion to our parishioners in need of the Eucharist at their homes, please contact our Homebound Eucharistic Ministry Coordinator, Theresa Chenlouie, at (415) 205-2394. ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Are you someone who just wants to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you thinking of becoming Catholic or do you know someone who might be interested in the Catholic faith? Come, journey with us through St. Bartholomew’s RCIA program! RCIA is for: • Have never been baptized • Were baptized in another denomination and wish to

unite with the Catholic faith • Were baptized Catholic but have not yet celebrated

the Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation

• Or for those who want to further their knowledge of the Catholic faith

Through RCIA, interested adults grow in faith and knowledge of Catholic tradition before becoming full members of the Catholic Church. Enter the journey with St. Bartholomew and RCIA! If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Ingrid Pera by phone at (650) 347-0701, x214.

THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

The First Holy Communion Masses will be at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on April 29th and May 6th. The next Children’s Liturgy of the Word is on April 15th and April 22nd. Faith Formation classes will resume this coming week, April 17th and 18th.

A big Thank You to all students and parents for a successful Faith Formation Outreach Project. There were four large boxes filled with “Easter Basket” bags of toiletries for homeless guests at St. Anthony Padua’s Dining Room. In addition, three large bags of layette items were donated to them. Twenty parishioners who had lost a loved one this year received an Easter Lily donated by Faith Formation families with a hand written card from our 4th and 5th grade students. Thank you to parents who delivered the Lily and showed us how to deliver love to those in need. PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Please mark your calendars and join us for a pancake breakfast to be held downstairs in the parish hall on Sunday, April 22nd following the 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Masses. Those attending 11:15 a.m. Mass, please consider joining us before Mass. Delicious pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served.

Those wishing to volunteer, please contact Tony DaRoza or Jim Platz at [email protected] or (415) 999-3949. COME AND JOIN OUR MINISTRIES!

Would you like to join any of our ministries, become a minister, a layman, a choir member? Using the directory on the following page, please contact the individuals aligned to the ministries you are interested in.

♦ If you would like to be a Lay Eucharistic Minister and administer the blessed sacrament of the Holy Communion to the congregation, please contact Father Rufino at [email protected].

♦ If you would like to be a member of our choir and share your beautiful voice, please contact Michael Wright at [email protected].

♦ If you would like to be an usher, please contact Joe Pert at [email protected].

IN OUR PARISH

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Missa pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Rich Bona 11:15 a.m. Ed McCusker 5:30 p.m. John Finley Monday 8:00 a.m. Bill Spremich Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Jeanne Haag Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Thomas Washington Thursday 8:00 a.m. Bill Spremich Friday 8:00 a.m. Graziella Galioto Saturday 5:00 p.m. George Lunardi

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ST. BARTS MOVIE NIGHT

The next St. Barts Movie Night will be on April 27th at 6 p.m. “A United Kingdom” (2016) — After WWII, the black King of Bechuanaland finishes his law degree in London and marries a white woman against the opposition of his family, and the British and South African governments. But he believed his marriage was nobody's business and fought the interference. A great love story, very well told.

ST. BARTS BOOK CLUB

The St. Bart’s Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 12th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Media Center. Our book for discussion is Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Anyone who would like to join us is more than welcome. Call Ann Regan at (650) 347-4680 for further information. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The St. Barts Bereavement Ministry Support Group is meeting at the Spiritual Room on April 26 at 6:30 pm.

IN OUR PARISH

MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE PARISH Altar Servers Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]

Angels with Wheels—Offering rides to Mass Patrick Dewey (415) 793-7771 [email protected]

Art and Environment—Floral arrangements in church Letitia Ferrari (650) 345-2371 [email protected] Joan Joiner (650) 349-5404 [email protected]

Baptism Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) 347-0701, x13 [email protected] Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]

Bridge for Fun (and Bridge Lessons) Joan Shaughnessy (650) 573-9244 [email protected] Building and Grounds Committee Bob Fitzgerald (650) 574 8644 [email protected]

Circle of Concern—Funeral Receptions Ursula Esteves (650) 341-0717 [email protected] Trudie Huygen (650) 341-5969 [email protected]

Eucharistic Adoration Mary Jo Anstey (650) 348 3571 [email protected] Eucharistic Ministers Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) 205-2394 [email protected] Faith Formation (Religious Education) Rachael Smit (516) 480-0095 [email protected]

Filipino Ministry Brenda Foster (650) 346-2329 [email protected] Finance Council William Regan (650) 347-4680 [email protected] Friendship Club Betty Jue Tan (650) 571-0430 [email protected]

Funeral Arrangements Mary Rock (650) 347-0701 [email protected] Grief Support Ministry Liliane Cools (650) 343-7751 [email protected]

Hospitality Coffee & Donuts Lois Pileri (650) 341-4991 [email protected] Hospitality Ushers Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 [email protected]

Lectors and Liturgy Committee Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]

Marriage Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) 347-0701, x13 [email protected] Fr. Rufino Gepiga (813) 679 7914 [email protected]

Men’s Club Tony DaRoza (415) 298-2788 [email protected] Men’s Prayer Group Jack Baumgarten (650) 218-2225 [email protected]

Music Ministry Michael Wright (650) 347-0701, x222 [email protected] Pastoral Council Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 [email protected]

Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) 347-4680 [email protected] Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Ingrid Pera (650) 347-0701 [email protected]

Respect Life Patrick Deway (415) 793-7771 [email protected] Saint Vincent de Paul, (650) 343-4403 Randi Randle (650) 573-0619 [email protected]

Samaritan House Brenda Sell (650) 349-7698 [email protected]

Sandwich Sunday Christine McGinty (650) 343-4369 [email protected] Francine Dickson (650) 346-9455 [email protected] Gary Bergero (650) 372-0576

Saturday Morning Fitness Class Jack Galatolo (650) 345-7531 Second Harvest Mary Jo Anstey (650) 740-0347 [email protected]

Spiritual Direction Barbara Sequeira (650) 364-4572 [email protected] Social Justice Ross Weir (650) 678-0480 [email protected]

Women’s Guild Kathy Messinger (650) 544-9023 [email protected] Women’s Prayer Group Jan Ferrera (650) 340-8014 [email protected]

Youth Ministry Janis Moore (650) 218-3584 [email protected]


BRIDGE, ANYONE?

The 8th Annual Queen of Hearts Tournament, a benefit for St. Francis Center in Redwood City, is being held on Friday, the 13th of April. This year's bridge luncheon will be held at St. Denis Parish Center, 2250 Avy at the corner of Monte Rosa, in Menlo Park. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Come join us and give a hand to a special cause! Registration closes April 3rd. To register for bridge and lunch, please mail your check for $60 to Clare Thorpe, 1980 Palm Avenue, Redwood City CA 94061. For further information contact Ellen Jones at (650) 322-9073 or e-mail: [email protected]. MARRIAGE HELP

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue ...or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the April program beginning with a weekend on April 13-15, call (415) 893-1005 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at HelpOurMarriage.com. FOR YOUR MARRIAGE

RETROUVAILLE is an intense Catholic program designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving floundering marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated and divorced. Please contact Gus and Edda Rivera at (510) 709-6063 or go to retrouvaille.org for more information. ENGAGED ENCOUNTER is one of the approved marriage preparation programs available to couples being married in the Catholic Church. Engaged Encounter is an investment in the future--a weekend experience in which an atmosphere is created that enables each couple to concentrate exclusively on one another while free of the pressures and interruptions of daily life. For more information please email [email protected]

JANUA CAELI RETREAT DAY

Saturday, April 21st, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Corpus Christi Monastery 215 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, CA, 94025

Janua Caeli are days of retreat for single Catholic women between the ages of 18-38 who are not actively discerning a vocation, but desiring to learn more about and grow as Catholic women in today’s culture. The day of retreat will include talks, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass and the Divine Office prayed with the Dominican nuns, and more! The theme for our April 2018 Janua Caeli Retreat Day is “Fullness of Grace: How to Receive an Overabundance of God’s Gifts.” Our retreat master is Rev. Quan Tran, priest for the Diocese of Orange in California and founder of Fullness of Grace, a ministry aimed at helping Catholics and other Christians grow in their spiritual life by better understanding supernatural grace, and how to gain an abundance of God's gifts by imitating the qualities of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To learn more about Father Tran and the Fullness of Grace ministry, visit fullnessofgrace.org. CATHOLIC DIVORCE MINISTRY

The Archdiocese of San Francisco has a special ministry for those men and women who have experienced the pain of separation and divorce. We believe that the Church has a rich treasury of people, Holy Scripture, tradition, and pastoral ministry on which it can draw to serve its members whose marriages end in divorce. We strive to lay open this wealth and make known Christ's abundant healing love so that all who suffer from separation and divorce might experience healing, reconciliation, and new life. We also recognize that separated and divorced people, through their vulnerability, suffering, courage, faithfulness, and patient endurance bear witness to Christ and his redeeming grace in the world. They are not mere recipients of the Church's compassion; they are as well, ministers of that compassion. The Archdiocese has several support groups that meet on a regular basis. As a member of National Catholic Divorce Ministry, I would welcome the involvement of your parish in this important ministry. For more information, please contact Ed Hopfner, (415) 614-5547, Director of Family Life of the Archdiocese. May God Bless You! Father Al Grosskopf, S.J.

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