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December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Parish Community SAINT BARTHOLOMEW
Parish Office: 600 Columbia Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone (650) 347-0701 | Web: www.barts.org | Email: [email protected]
Mon.— Fri., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Sat., closed
Mass Times
INDOOR MASSES—None Allowed due to San Mateo County in purple-tier restrictions
OUTDOOR MASSES*
SATURDAY @ 4 p.m. SUNDAYS @ 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 p.m. *Subject to cancellation due to extreme weather.
LIVESTREAM ONLY MASSES
DAILY 8 a.m. & SUNDAY MASS @ 8 a.m.
CONFESSION SATURDAYS (outside) 3:15—3:45 p.m.
Fr. Arsenio “Senic” Cirera, Pastor
Contact: [email protected] ext.213
Fr. Jose Shaji, Associate Pastor
Contact: [email protected] ext. 226
FUNERALS & BAPTISMS — please call the
Parish office to schedule.
@ StBartsParish
THE ETERNAL GOD
King David wished that the ark of God might have a more permanent home. David may have envi-sioned something like the cedar palace where he re-sided. God had in mind something more: a throne where David’s descendants would rule for ever, a kingdom where Jews and Gentiles alike would be welcome.
Mary’s prayerful nature led to an even more dis-turbing message. She would conceive and bear a Son though she was not yet married. “How can this come about?” Mary wondered. “The Holy Spirit will come upon you,” she was told (Luke 1:35).
Mary’s acceptance of this difficult challenge ush-ered in this, the final age of God’s reign. What was once a secret known only by chosen people like King David and his descendants must now be made clear to all so that, as Saint Paul wrote to the Romans, we can be brought to the “obedience of faith” “according to the command of the eternal God” (Romans 16:26).
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“The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” —Luke 1:35
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December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Advent
MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN
ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH Bridge for Fun (and Bridge Lessons) Drew Donovan (650) 341-0896 [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 to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) 205-2394 [email protected]
Filipino Ministry Brenda Foster (650) 346-2327 [email protected]
Finance Council Bob Bunje (650) 341-7671 [email protected]
Friendship Club Betty Jue Tan (650) 571-0430 [email protected]
Grief Support Ministry Gwyn Luong (650) 773-9314 [email protected]
Hospitality Ushers Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 [email protected] Men’s Club Tony DaRoza (415) 298-2788 [email protected]
Men’s Prayer Group Jack Baumgarten (650) 218-2225 [email protected]
Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) 347-4680 [email protected]
Pentateuch Prayer Group Eleanor Britter (415) 378-6789 [email protected]
Saint Vincent de Paul Randi Randle (650) 573-0619 [email protected]
Samaritan House Brenda Sell (650) 483-3765 [email protected]
Sandwich Sunday 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 Karen Lautsch (650) 342-9827 [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Mary Rock
Operations Manager,
[email protected], ext. 225
Pattie Tangney
Receptionist
[email protected], ext. 210
Rachael Smit
Director of Religious Education,
First Eucharist Preparation
[email protected], ext. 215
Maria Shao
Music Director
[email protected], ext. 222
Jacob Tolentino
Youth Minister
Confirmation Coordinator
[email protected], ext. 218
Joanie Bronzini
Bulletin Editor
Faith Formation Assistant
[email protected], ext. 219
Andrea Rodriguez
Communications
Webmaster
Luis Marcello
Maintenance/Facilities
Ext. 223
Ministry Scheduling
PLEASE PRAY FOR ...
OUR MILITARY: Dan Lagomarsino, Elizabeth Constantino, Sean McGinnis, Alaina Mariano, Reece Zunino, and Michael Henry Tauskey
OUR PARISHIONERS: Lucille Mazzeo, Christine Langley, Doreen Finerty, Francisco Ramon Nava, Ramon Ongpin, Mary Helen McMahon, Margaret
Chan, Yolanda Meffert, Les Carscadden, Jack Sunseri, Penny Bloching, Shelli
Keck, Kelly Smircich, Sharon Jean Rottiers, Julie Ann Rottiers, Veronica
Dean, Barbara Carmody, Connie Leahy, Jane Thompson, Lyla Shin, Denise
Briand, Peggy Crisci, Bob Pfeffer, Christina Picazo, Nathaniel Lighty, Benny
Long, Helen Maurana, Rick Meyers, Joan Morabito, Juan Carlos Munoz, San-
tino Olives, Joan & Bill Pizoli, Joel Rivera, Anne Soeitek, Roy Taboada, Bob
Zuehlke, Michael Morales and Michael Henry Tauskey.
READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK ——: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph :——
First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14
Psalm Psalms 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5
Second Reading Colossians 3: 12-21
Gospel Luke 2: 22—40
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December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Advent
— St. Bart’s SCOOP —
Congratulations to the families of our two recent baptisms at St. Bart’s:
Dominic Stevan Balian Emelia Maria Kalkbrenner Zatarain
— THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS —
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Eduardo Navarro †
9:30 a.m. Alfred & Lily Chen †
11:15 a.m. Mary Ai †
5:30 p.m.
Monday 8:00 a.m. Rodolfo Villasin (birthday)
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Jose Garcia †
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Blessilda Navarro †
Thursday 8:00 a.m. Christmas Eve
Friday 8:00 a.m. Christmas Day
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Radovan Pesusic †
—Saints and Special Observances —
Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Monday: Winter begins
Wednesday: St. John of Kanty
Thursday: The Vigil of Christmas
Friday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Saturday: St. Stephen; First Day of Kwanzaa
— OFFERATORY GENEROSITY —
Sunday Collection:
Week of Dec. 6th, 2020 — $3,354.00
Holy Day of Immaculate Conception — $851.00
— A NOTE FROM FR. SENIC —
Rejoice Always!
My Brother and Sisters in Christ,
Even with Covid-19, Christmas is already in the air. However, within us we sigh, how will Christmas be this year? It will surely not be the same as the previ-ous years. During Christmas season, the world cele-bration of this feast has its joys and stresses that can distract us from the awesome fact that God has come to be with us.
Let us not just take the Advent and Christmas sea-sons as they come. Let us make them happen, yes in a different but also in a more meaningful way. Per-haps the limitations that the pandemic impose on us can make us celebrate these seasons in a truer way.
Let us remember that our St. Bartholomew parish community ministers to all of us providing healing sacraments, faith formation and an out-pouring of love and support to all in need. During this time when we can rely on our Community to provide us with the opportunity to focus on Faith; grow in our appreciation and awareness of the incredible miracle of Christmas.
Father Jose, our parish leaders, staff and I, welcome you to celebrate with us this Christmas Season. Those who cannot yet come out to join in our Churches can participate in our livestream Mass.
We also encourage you, in this season of giving, to generously support our parish ministries through the Christmas collection. We appeal for your generosity.
Let not Covid-19 lock down our Christmas joy and family togetherness. God has come down to be with us. Let us be creative this year in celebrating God’s presence among us. We do not allow Covid-19 to deprive us of Christmas joy. God is with us!
May you and your family have a Christmas full of love and joy.
Father Senic Cirera
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December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Advent
PRAYER
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES OUTDOORS: 3 P.M. & 4:30 P.M. *bring flashlights/electric candles
LIVESTREAM: 6 P.M.
CHRISTMAS DAY MASES OUTDOORS: 9:30 A.M. & 11:15 A.M.
LIVESTREAM*: 8 A.M. *Join our livestream mass via Facebook and YouTube.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel via search: “St Barts parish videos.”
SIMBANG GABI Hosted by St. Catherine’s, this years celebration will be livestream only. Remaining Days/Times: Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. — Our Lady of Angels Monday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. — St. Mark Church Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. — St. Gregory Church Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. — St. Catherine Church
INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Do you have friends you would like to introduce to the Catholic faith? Do you have questions of your own? Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) sessions will start in January 2021 via Zoom. Anyone is welcome, no matter if you are new to the church, or a returning member or a long-time parishioner. Contact Maria Shao at [email protected] to learn more and sign-up.
PARISH ZOOM ACTIVITES
MORNING PRAYER: Mon.—Thurs. @ 10 a.m. (15 min) - Join us for Song, Scripture & Prayers in the morning as we pray for the needs of our world. Contact [email protected] for log-in details
BREAK OPEN THE WORD: Tuesdays @ 7p.m. (45 min) — Join us for discussion and sharing on the themes in the upcoming Sunday Gospel. We will explore what our faith means in today’s world and how we can keep applying God’s word in our lives. Contact [email protected] for log-in details
SONG & PRAYER: Wednesdays @ 7 p.m. (30 min) — (Except Dec. 9th) Listen in or sing along to the beloved hymns we miss in our Liturgies dur-ing COVID-19. Contact [email protected] for log-in details
SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP: Mon., Jan. 25 @ 7 p.m. via Zoom If you are interested, please contact Ross Weir at [email protected]. The Social Justice Ministry wishes each of you, our fellow parishioners, a most Merry and Blessed Christmas! “Cowardice asks the questions, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, ‘Is it political?’ And Vani-ty comes along and asks the question, ‘Is it popular?.’ But Conscience ask the question, ‘Is it right?’ And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor political, nor popu-lar, but one must do it because Conscience says it is right.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
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December 20, 2020
Fourth Sunday in Advent
YOUTH IN THE PARISH
FAITH FORMATION During the season of Advent our students learned the true meaning of the Season of Waiting for Jesus’ birth. From interactive zoom lessons to at-tending St. Bart’s Parish Taize Prayer Service, some quite and calm has been bestowed on our students. We wish all of our parish families a Christmas Season full of wonder and joy dur-ing this COVID– year. Let’s count the blessings that we do have and pray for all affected by this global pandemic. May God bless you in the new year.
Key Dates:
Faith Formation Classes will resume the week of Jan. 12/13.
YOUTH GROUP Check out our Instagram account for updates and information on events: https://www.instagram.com/saintbartsyouthgroup/ No Youth Group meetings from Dec. 24—Jan7th. Next meeting is Jan. 14th @ 4—5 p.m. via Zoom Email Youth Minister, Jacob, if you have any questions: [email protected].
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our families!
COMMUNITY
MLK DAY OF SERVICE: REIMAGINED Save the Date: Mon., Jan. 18, 2021 Projects are being developed that participants can prepare at home, in ad-dition to those that can be safely done in person. Watch for more infor-mation. Sponsored by the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition.
LOCAL OUTREACH: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Help Save a Life this Winter: Stay Warm Appeal To donate, visit svdpsm.org . Tax ID# 94-1375833
PARISH COMMUNICATIONS
ST. BART’S: FLOCKNOTE Keep Up-To-Date on Mass Times, Ministry Updates,& More
Simply text BARTS TO 84576
OR Sign up online at: BARTS.FLOCKNOTE.COM
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