NOVEMBER 10, 2019 — THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

SAINT 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

John Calandra Ministry Scheduling

sbministryschedule@gmail.com

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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NOVEMBER 10, 2019 — THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

W hat happens after we die? Most religions and philosophies provide some notion of this, but we are confounded by the mystery of it all.

Today’s readings give us a glimpse through the faith of martyrs and in the words of Jesus. In the Old Testament reading, the Maccabee brothers assert with total confidence that the God who gave them life would also raise them to eternal life. This was not universally accepted in ancient Israel. The Sadducees, who denied any resurrection of the dead, try to trap Jesus with a hypothetical riddle. Jesus, known for turning such things around, dismisses their unbelief, noting that even Moses knew that all are alive in God. Saint Paul tells the Thessalonians that we live in everlasting encouragement and hope, and Psalm 17 echoes this with words of faith that we will see God’s face, waking in God’s loving presence.

STEWARDSHIP BY THE BOOK

In today’s second reading, St. Paul prays that the Thessalonians may be strengthened “in every good deed and word.” May we, too, be strengthened and empowered to use our time and talents for the good of others.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

“When bad things happen, how do you deal with them?”

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)”

“SPREAD THE WORD”

I used to take Jesus’ saying at the end of today’s Gospel (Luke 20:38) as a proof that God was just as present to me in the twenty-first century as the LORD was to Abraham thousands of years before the time of Christ. But people in Jesus’ era had no conception of time as a dimension. The phrase “God of the living” means that the dead are alive again in the Resurrection. Why was it easier for the Sadducees to imagine the impossible--a woman wondering who her spouse is in heaven--than to imagine the Resurrection?

Even today, some people find it easier to imagine a romantic vampire than to believe in someone rising from the dead. Think about how much money and effort go into advertising one of those vampire movies. Do we see many people put that kind of enthusiasm into their faith?

Let’s take a hint from advertising. I get very annoyed with ads that go on and on about how good their product is and how you can get two for $10 (plus $15 postage and handling). I’m more likely to buy a product a friend shows me that will do something useful. Why not spread the word like that? Be “useful” for God. Offer to help someone carry in their groceries or fill out their income tax forms. Be generous with your time. And if anyone asks why, you can tell them you are just grateful for what God has done for you. People aren’t looking to be bored by another commercial. They are looking for signs of God’s love that will lead them to faith.

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

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

—— Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ——First Reading Malachi 3:19-20a

Psalm Psalm 98 Second Reading 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Gospel Luke 21:5-19

NOVEMBER 10, 2019 — THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

Christmas Luncheon. Please email Vivianne Ratinoff at vratinoff@sbcglobal.net for further details. 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.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace

in its various forms.”

~1 Peter 4:10

Please join the St. Bart’s Social Justice group. Our next meeting is on November 25th at 7:00 PM in the Deacon John Room of the parish center. For more information, please contact Ross Weir at rossweir51@gmail.com. ST. BART’S BOOK CLUB

The Book Club will be holding its next meeting on Thursday, November 14th at 10:30 a.m. in the Media Center, for a discussion of “The Rent Collector” by Camron Wright. Please join us—we welcome new members! For more information, please call Alba Toboni at

(650) 922-2237. BLUE BOOK/SOS VOLUNTEER EVENT

The Blue Book/SOS volunteer event scheduled for the week of November 15th and 16th is postponed. It will be rescheduled for a later date. FOLLOW THE STAR

Follow the Star and Christmas Concert preparations have begun! It is time to share your beautiful Creches to be displayed at the parish auditorium and to bring joy and true Christmas spirit to our Parish! There will be a preview of FTS for those attending Women’s Guild

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Gloris Almeida † 9:30 a.m. Giosanna Santana † 11:15 a.m. Jim & Patricia Crooks † 5:30 p.m. Frances Murphy † Monday 8:00 a.m. Thomas Higginbottom † Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Nicholas Peters † Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Annie Wong † Thursday 8:00 a.m. Michael Socash † Friday 8:00 a.m. Martin Esteves † Saturday 5:00 p.m. Robert Sayle †

— THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS —

NOVEMBER 10, 2019 — THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION CHILDREN’S LITURGY

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, and we welcome any child of elementary/middle school age to join in the Advent Concert. Rehearsals have started on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3:30–4:15 p.m. in the Music Room of the parish building. You can join us just for the concert or for year-round music-making! Please contact Maria Shao at maria@barts.org if interested.

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! FROM THE MASS OF THE REMEMBERED... SANDWICH SUNDAYS

Join others in making lunches for the needy! Every first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the parish center, we will be making peanut and jelly sandwiches, bagging snacks, and assembling a total of 400 lunches. We welcome new individuals and families who can volunteer their time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2019 — THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)

SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S PARISH

COMMUNICATION AVENUES FOR ST. BART’S

As a service to our parishioners and community, St. Bart’s offers multiple ways to communicate and stay in touch with you for news, easy donations, and inquiries—all from the convenience of the internet. You can reach us through the following avenues:

• Official website: www.barts.org • Webmaster: saint.bartswebsite@gmail.com • WeShare™ (for online giving, donations,

and parish pay): go to www.barts.org, find and click on the WeShare logo

• Bulletin publisher: bartsbulletin@gmail.com • Facebook/Instagram: search for “stbartsparish”

CORK MAN OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Father Michael Healy on being chosen as this year’s “Cork Man of the Year!”

Celebrations will take place on Saturday, December 7th at the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco. If you would like to celebrate with Fr. Mike, please call the UICC at (415) 661-2700 for reservations.

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 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