SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 — TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

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.

Mass Times

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 Saturdays, 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment

Fr. Mike Healy Pastor

Marriage and Baptism Preparation frmike@barts.org, ext. 213

Rachael Smit

Director of Religious Education, First Eucharist Preparation rachael@barts.org, ext. 215

Pattie Tangney

Veronica McCusker Receptionists

receptionist@barts.org, ext. 210

Jeff Dimagmaliw Bulletin Editor

bartsbulletin@gmail.com

Fr. Teddy Magpayo Associate Pastor

Marriage and Baptism Preparation, Filipino Ministry, Liturgy Committee, Lectors,

Eucharistic Ministers, Alter Servers, RCIA frteddy@barts.org, ext. 226

Joanie Bronzini

Faith Formation Assistant joanie@barts.org, ext. 219

Cathy Scharetg

Confirmation Director cathy@barts.org, ext. 211

Andrea Rodriguez

Communications Webmaster

saint.bartswebsite@gmail.com

Mary Rock Operations Manager, Funeral Arrangements

mary@barts.org, ext. 225

Jacob Tolentino Youth Minister

jacob@barts.org, ext. 218

Maria Shao Music Director

maria@barts.org, ext. 222

Luis Marcello Maintenance/Facilities, ext. 223

—— Corner of Alameda de las Pulgas & Crystal Springs Road ——

Parish Community Office: 600 Columbia Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402

Phone (650) 347-0701 Fax (650) 347-2429 www.Barts.org Mon–Thu, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. | Fri, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Sat, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 — TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

M ake a choice. God or money, material things, earthly pleasure. This is what Jesus asks us to do in today’s Gospel. The Pharisees and scribes,

and many people, want it both ways. God and wealth. But Jesus knows that “no servant can serve two masters.” It is not that wealth is inherently bad, but the pursuit of it to the exclusion of what is good and righteous is. Our faith is meant to guide and shape the way we live. If we are followers of Jesus Christ, we will treat others, especially the poor and vulnerable, fairly and justly. We will live with devotion to God and let our lives speak the truth of God’s love for all. We will put first things first, or more precisely, put God and God’s ways first, assured that when we do, everything else will fall into place.

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK

The dishonest manager in today’s parable knew how to manipulate money to his own advantage. But the Gospel warns that no one can serve both God and money. Which do I serve? Is my stewardship such that anyone can tell?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

“Can cheating and deception ever be justified?”

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. Please sign-up on-line. Adoration is a sign of devotion to and worship of Jesus Christ who is fully present to us in the Consecrated Host.

As the Lord said to Peter the night before His Crucifixion, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? (Matthew 26:40)”

“THE CLEVER CROOK”

The parable in today’s the Gospel has a crooked steward who is commended by his master for being prudent, or clever, trying to protect himself. Jesus wanted us to be just as clever in serving the Lord. Let’s look at the first two readings and how they challenge us to do more. The reading from Amos talks about those “who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor” (Amos 8:4). The challenge here is to ask yourself, “What do I do for the poor?” Most parishes have organizations to help the needy and are happy to get volunteers. Do you ever think of praying for the poor?

Speaking of prayer, our second reading also challenges us to do more. Paul recommends prayers for “kings and for all in authority” (1 Timothy 2:2). It’s easy to pray for friends and family; how much time do we give to prayers for government leaders and executives? Paul reminds us that God wants everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:4), sinners as well as saints, terrorists and embezzlers, atheists and agnostics. I’ll bet you don’t spend much time praying for the “bad guys.” Yet Jesus said, “Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you” (Matthew 5:44). I can’t say I’ve ever heard anyone say that was their favorite Bible passage. But if Jesus expects more from those who love him, who are we to let him down?

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

PLEASE PRAY FOR ...

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

THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF Joan Conway, Marilyn Pappas, and Annie Salonga

OUR PARISHIONERS Ramon Ongpin, Suzy Bishop, Mary Helen McMahon, Margaret Chan, Yolanda Meffert, Les Carscadden, Jack Sunseri, Penny Bloching, Kelly Smircich, Sharon Jean Rottiers, Julie Ann Rottiers, Veronica Dean, Barbara Carmody, Connie Leahy, Idalee Pitino, Jane Thompson, Anna Scandalios, Lyla Shin, Tommy Pitino, Susie Bishop, Denise Briand, Peggy Crisci, Bob Pfeffer, Christina Picazo, Nathaniel Lighty, Benny Long, Helen Maurana, Rick Meyers, Joan Morabito, Juan Carlos Munoz, Santino Olives, Joan & Bill Pizoli, Joel Rivera, Anne Soeitek, Roy Taboada, and Bob Zuehlke

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK —— Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ——

First Reading Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Psalm Psalm 146

Second Reading 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Gospel Luke 16:19-31

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 — TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

There is an option to receive a gluten-free Host. If you are interested, please contact Janis Moore at (650) 218-3584 for more details. WELCOME MASS FOR NEW PARISHIONERS

A Welcome Mass for all new parishioners will be on Sunday, October 13th at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. We hope you can join us. Come join us for a blessing and some fellowship and donuts after Mass.

Please join in, even if you have been a member of the parish for many years!

SEEKING NEW CHOIR MEMBERS

Come join us! St. Bartholomew is seeking new choir members for all Masses, especially at the Saturday, 5 p.m. Mass. Previous choral experience and ability to read music are assets but not required.

We are also looking for percussionists along with instrumentalists to serve in the Music Ministry. Both youth and adults are welcome! Contact Maria Shao at maria@barts.org if interested.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”

~Benjamin Franklin

Please join the St. Bart’s Social Justice group as we try to do something wonderful to make our community more just. Our next meeting is scheduled on September 23rd from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Deacon John room. For more information, please contact Ross Weir at rossweir51@gmail.com or (650) 678-0480. ST. BART’S BOOK CLUB

The Book Club will be holding its next meeting on Thursday, October 10th at 10:30 a.m. in the Media Center, for a discussion of “The Universal Christ” by Richard Rohr. On November 14th, we will discuss “The Rent Collector” by Camron Wright. Please join us—we welcome new members! For more information, please call Alba Toboni at (650) 922-2237. WOMEN’S GUILD

The Women’s Guild Annual Tea is on September 24th from 1-3 p.m. Remember to renew your $25 annual membership dues. Please see the back of the bulletin for details. GLUTEN-FREE

Do you or someone you know have a gluten intolerance that limits them from receiving the Body of Christ?

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Missa pro Populo 9:30 a.m. Romy & Erik Valsino † 11:15 a.m. Brian Finerty † 5:30 p.m. Patrick Finigan † Monday 8:00 a.m. Maria Eugenia L. Diaz † Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Carolyn Gerst † Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Katie Jordan Thursday 8:00 a.m. Maria Eugenia L. Diaz † Friday 8:00 a.m. Rosenda Navarro † Saturday 5:00 p.m. The Esteva Family

— THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS —

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 — TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

NOTICE FOR RETURNING CATHOLICS

Returning Catholics, please contact Fr. Mike or the office for more information. Those who have not been Baptized or who have not been Confirmed, please email the parish office for an appointment or call (650) 347-0701.

PRAYER REQUESTS

How can we pray for you? As a community, we need to keep each other’s deepest needs and yearnings of our hearts in prayer. With this in mind, we’d like to invite our Parish members to make known those friends and loved ones for whom we should pray. You can submit your prayer request by visiting our website at www.Barts.org. The form to submit a prayer will be under the “Monthly Newsletter” section or go to tiny.cc/stbartsprayers. RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE MINISTRY

You Can Help Your Marriage — 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? Retrovaille (pronounced Retro - Vi with a long “i”) helps couples though difficult times in their marriage. This program has helped 10’s or 1,000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage.

For confidential information about or to register for the October 2019 program beginning with a weekend on October 25th to 27th, please call (415) 893-1005 or email SF@RetroCA.com or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. ADVENT CONCERT NOTICE

Mark your calendars! Please join us for our Advent Concert on Sunday, December 8th, at 2:00 p.m. in the church. The theme of the concert is “Day of Peace.” It will be filled with music to lift our hearts as we anticipate the birth of Christ. We are always looking for singers. You can join us just for the concert or for year-round music-making! Please contact Maria Shao at maria@barts.org.

We are also raising money for the concert and for all the masses during the Christmas season. Help us to make our Christmas celebrations as joyful and beautiful as we can. Please make your donation to St. Bartholomew, with the memo, “Christmas Music.” Thank you for your generosity!

If you are not registered with St. Bartholomew’s Parish and wish to do so, please pick up a registration form at the

church vestibule or go online at: www.barts.org/parish-registration.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 — TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

SUPPORT GROUP TRAINING

The Archdiocese is encouraging parishes to participate in their Divorce and Separated support group trainings. If you or anyone you may know would like to find out more information about participating in and/or leading a support group please contact Fr. Teddy at frteddy@barts.org or (650) 347-0701, ext. 226. ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God? Would you like to grow in your prayer life? Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? The RCIA Inquiry Series is accepting new participants. Please contact Fr.

Teddy at frteddy@barts.org or (650) 347-0701, ext. 226, for more information. SANDWICH SUNDAYS

Join others in making lunches for the needy! Every first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m., we will be making peanut and jelly sandwiches, bagging snacks, and assembling a total of 400 lunches. We will also need 4 drivers to deliver lunches to the Samaritan House near 42nd Avenue and El Camino. Children welcome with adult supervision. Please bring community service forms with you. If you are we ill, we hope you can attend when you are better.

MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH Altar Servers Fr. Teddy Magpayo (650) 347-0701, x226 frteddy@barts.org

Art and Environment (floral arrangements in church)

Letitia Ferrari (650) 345-2371 tishaferrari@yahoo.com Joan Joiner (650) 349-5404 jwrdjoiner@aol.com

Baptism Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) 347-0701, x13 frmike@barts.org Fr. Teddy Magpayo (650) 347-0701, x226 frteddy@barts.org 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 Fr. Teddy Magpayo (650) 347-0701, x226 frteddy@barts.org

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Theresa Chenlouie (415) 205-2394 tchenlui@comcast.net Faith Formation (Religious Education) Rachael Smit (650) 347-0701, x215 rachael@barts.org

Filipino Ministry Brenda Foster (650) 346-2327 mom.bfoster@gmail.com Finance Council Bob Bunje (650) 341-7671 rbunje@msn.com Friendship Club Betty Jue Tan (650) 571-0430 bwjue@yahoo.com

Funeral Arrangements Mary Rock (650) 347-0701 mary@barts.org Grief Support Ministry Gwyn Luong (650) 773-9314 vuuyen@yahoo.com

Hospitality Coffee & Donuts Lois Pileri (650) 341-4991 cmpileri@sbcglobal.net Hospitality Ushers Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 joepert0@gmail.com

Lectors and Liturgy Committee Fr. Teddy Magpayo (650) 347-0701, x226 frteddy@barts.org

Marriage Preparation Fr. Mike Healy (650) 347-0701, x13 frmike@barts.org Fr. Teddy Magpayo (650) 347-0701, x226 frteddy@barts.org Men’s Club Tony DaRoza (415) 298-2788 stbartsmensclub@gmail.com

Men’s Prayer Group Jack Baumgarten (650) 218-2225 jackbaumgarten@sbcglobal.net Music Ministry Maria Shao (650) 347-0701, x222 maria@barts.org

Pastoral Council Joe Pert (650) 341-6152 joepert0@gmail.com Parish Book Club Ann Regan (650) 347-4680 awregan@sbcglobal.net

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Fr. Teddy Magpayo (650) 347-0701, x226 frteddy@barts.org Saint Vincent de Paul, (650) 343-4403 Randi Randle (650) 573-0619 randirandle@gmail.com

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

Sandwich Sunday Christine McGinty (650) 343-4369 chrismcginty24@gmail.com 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

Youth Ministry Jacob Tolentino (650) 347-0701, x218 jacob@barts.org

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