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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: stbarts@barts.org

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: frsenic@barts.org ext.213

Fr. Jose Shaji, Associate Pastor

Contact: frjose@barts.org 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 ddonovan1938@gmail.com

Building and Grounds Committee Bob Fitzgerald (650) 574 8644 rmafitz@sbcglobal.net

Circle of Concern—Funeral

Receptions

Ursula Esteves (650) 341-0717 mrs.ursulaesteves@gmail.com

Trudie Huygen (650) 341-5969 truhuywat@att.net

Eucharistic Adoration Mary Jo Anstey (650) 348 3571 mj072613@gmail.com

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) 205-2394 tchenlui@comcast.net

Filipino Ministry Brenda Foster (650) 346-2327 mom.bfoster@gmail.com

Finance Council Bob Bunje (650) 341-7671 rbunje@me.com

Friendship Club Betty Jue Tan (650) 571-0430 bwjue@yahoo.com

Grief Support Ministry Gwyn Luong (650) 773-9314 vuuyen@yahoo.com

Hospitality Ushers Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 jleop52@aol.com Men’s Club Tony DaRoza (415) 298-2788 stbartsmensclub@gmail.com

Men’s Prayer Group Jack Baumgarten (650) 218-2225 jackbaumgarten@sbcglobal.net

Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) 347-4680 awregan@sbcglobal.net

Pentateuch Prayer Group Eleanor Britter (415) 378-6789 estjohn7@gmail.com

Saint Vincent de Paul Randi Randle (650) 573-0619 randirandle@gmail.com

Samaritan House Brenda Sell (650) 483-3765 brendaleesell@gmail.com

Sandwich Sunday Francine Dickson (650) 346-9455 francinesd@comcast.net

Gary Bergero (650) 372-0576

Saturday Morning Fitness Class Jack Galatolo (650) 345-7531

Second Harvest Mary Jo Anstey (650) 740-0347 mj072613@gmail.com

Spiritual Direction Barbara Sequeira (650) 364-4572 deac2bab@sbcglobal.net

Social Justice Ross Weir (650) 678-0480 rossweir51@gmail.com

Women’s Guild Kathy Messinger (650) 544-9023 kathy_messinger@outlook.com

Women’s Prayer Group Karen Lautsch (650) 342-9827 kblautsch@aol.com

PARISH STAFF

Mary Rock

Operations Manager,

mary@barts.org, ext. 225

Pattie Tangney

Receptionist

receptionist@barts.org, ext. 210

Rachael Smit

Director of Religious Education,

First Eucharist Preparation

rachael@barts.org, ext. 215

Maria Shao

Music Director

maria@barts.org, ext. 222

Jacob Tolentino

Youth Minister

Confirmation Coordinator

jacob@barts.org, ext. 218

Joanie Bronzini

Bulletin Editor

bartsbulletin@gmail.com

Faith Formation Assistant

joanie@barts.org, ext. 219

Andrea Rodriguez

Communications

Webmaster

saint.bartswebsite@gmal.com

Luis Marcello

Maintenance/Facilities

Ext. 223

Ministry Scheduling

sbministryschedule@gmail.com

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

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 maria@barts.org 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 maria@barts.org 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 maria@barts.org 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 maria@barts.org for log-in details

SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUP: Mon., Jan. 25 @ 7 p.m. via Zoom If you are interested, please contact Ross Weir at rossweir51@gmail.com. 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.

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: Jacob@barts.org.

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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