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July 5, 2020

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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–Thu, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Fri, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Sat, closed

Mass Times

The Church is open for Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.

and 9:30 a.m. plus daily Mass at 8 a.m.

Reservations are required for SUNDAY Masses as

only 100 people are allowed to attend. Sign-up’s will

be accepted each week until 12 p.m. on Friday for

the upcoming Sunday. To reserve a spot either call

the parish office or go online to St. Bart’s web site

and click on “Mass Times.”

The Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass will continue to be

livestreamed via St. Bart’s Facebook page: https://

Welcome to our new Pastor and

Associate Pastor:

Fr. Arsenio “Senic” Cirera, Pastor

Contact: frsenic@barts.org ext.213

Fr. Jose Shaji, Associate Pastor

Contact: frjose@barts.org ext. 226

@ StBartsParish

SHARE THE BURDEN

“Come to me, all you who labor and are bur-dened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). These words of our Savior seem to be in stark con-trast to the previous chapter from the same Gospel, when we were told that if we do not take up our crosses, we are not worthy of Christ. Connecting these two messages might help us on our faith journeys.

Being a follower of Christ surely means that we must embrace the cross, in its mystery of both suf-fering and triumph. This is something that we need not do alone, for the burden is often too heavy for us to carry by ourselves. Who, then, do we turn to? We can turn to the Body of Christ—the community of disciples gathered for worship. When we find the burden too heavy, let us remember that we can share that burden with our Christian sisters and brothers, who can help bring us rest.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

July 5, 2020

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 joepert0@gmail.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,

Funeral Arrangements

mary@barts.org, ext. 225

Pattie Tangney

Veronica McCusker

Receptionists

receptionist@barts.org, ext. 210

Rachael Smit

Director of Religious Education,

First Eucharist Preparation

rachael@barts.org, ext. 215

Cathy Scharetg

Confirmation Director

cathy@barts.org, ext. 211

Maria Shao

Music Director

maria@barts.org, ext. 222

Jacob Tolentino

Youth Minister

jacob@barts.org, ext. 218

Joanie Bronzini

Bulletin Editor

bartsbulletin@gmail.com

Andrea Rodriguez

Communications

Webmaster

saint.bartswebsite@gmal.com

Luis Marcello

Maintenance/Facilities

Ext. 223

Ministry Scheduling

sbministryschedule@gmail.com

Joanie Bronzini

Faith Formation Assistant

joanie@barts.org, ext. 219

PLEASE PRAY FOR ...

OUR MILITARY: Dan Lagomarsino, Elizabeth Constantino, Sean McGinnis,

Alaina Mariano, Reece Zunino, and Michael Henry Tauskey

REPOSE OF THE SOUL: Bernice Baumgarten

OUR PARISHIONERS: John Margaroni, 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, Na-

thaniel Lighty, Benny Long, Helen Maurana, Rick Meyers, Joan Morabito,

Juan Carlos Munoz, Santino Olives, Joan & Bill Pizoli, Joel Rivera, Anne

Soeitek, Roy Taboada, Bob Zuehlke, and Michael Henry Tauskey.

READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK ——: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time :——

First Reading Isaiah 55: 10-11

Psalm Psalms 65: 10, 11, 12-13, 14

Second Reading Romans 8: 18-23

Gospel Matthew 13: 1—23

July 5, 2020

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

— THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS —

Sunday 8:00 a.m. Pro Populo

9:30 a.m. Frank Kwok †

11:15 a.m. Sophie O’Connor †

5:30 p.m. Robert Sayle †

Monday 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday 8:00 a.m.

Thursday 8:00 a.m. Circle of Concern Intentions

Friday 8:00 a.m. Aurora Linak †

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Tom Washington †

—Saints and Special Observances —

Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday: St. Maria Goretti

Thursday: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions

Saturday: St. Benedict

—HELLO— FROM FR. SENIC

Dear Parishioners,

My name is Arsenio! But I prefer to be called SENIC. I’ve been in Saint Bartholomew’s many times as visitor. It’s a beautiful church. I had heard a lot of good things about it and I have a good feeling myself about coming. I’ve been ordained for 30 years. Being a priest in parish ministry is a faith-filled life. It’s one where-in grace received from God makes for prudence, generosity, lots of patience and the humility of realizing always that in the end, it is only God who could touch hearts and that we are mere in-struments in the task of forming the Christian community. I was born and grew up in Manila. I started to be active in church activities as a Boy Scout in 1974. I decided to enter the San Carlos Seminary in 1980 after High School. I stayed in San Carlos for my entire priestly formation. I was originally or-dained and served as a priest of the Archdiocese of Manila and the Diocese of Novaliches for 17 years until 2006.

At that time, I applied to minister in the Archdio-cese of San Francisco. I served in six parishes in-cluding: All Souls Church, SSF; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Belmont; Sacred Heart Church, Olema, CA; St. Gregory Church, San Mateo; St. Patrick Church, SF; and most recently at St. Timothy’s in San Mateo. I was incardinated in 2015. I have been actively involved in the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) and the Boy Scout of America (BSA). I'm one of the adult leader of BSA Troop 44- San Mateo at Elks Lodge (20th Ave.) I'm a registered Boy Scout Chaplain. In my spare time I like to go mountain biking and backpacking. Concerning plans that I have for Saint Bart’s, I can only say that I follow what the Church ex-pects. I listen to where God’s Spirit leads me. I just want to meet the people first and discern with them as to what direction to take. Yours in Christ,

Father Senic

July 5, 2020

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRAYER

ST. BART’S MUSIC MINISTRY

All parishioners are welcome to join for the following: Prayer for Racial Healing Friday, June 26th @ 10 a.m. via zoom Friday, June 3rd @ 10 a.m. via zoom Join us for a special morning prayer service to pray for racial healing using the brief liturgy for “Prayer for Racial Healing” from Catholic Charities.

Morning Prayer: weekdays @ 10—10:15 a.m. — Join us to pray for ra-cial healing and justice during this unprecedented and challenging time. The world needs our prayers!. Lectio Divina: Tuesdays @ 7 p.m. (45min) — Join us for reading and reflection on the Sunday Gospel. Join Zoom Meetings: https://zoom.us/j/4344916800?pwd=UTk3a2ZkNVZzSUdNbGY4M1RaeHYxQT09

Meeting ID: 434 491 6800 Password: 136031

MEN’S PRAYER GROUP

Wednesdays from 7—8 a.m. via Zoom Join us for an hour of prayer and faith sharing. Contact Charlie Maguire for log-in details at: toyocha341@gmail.com. The coffee is always on!

SECOND HARVEST

First and Fourth Tuesdays of the month We deliver food to elderly shut Ins. If you are interested in driving and can help out with the distribution. Please call Mary Jo Anstey or email mj072613@gmail.com.

CHURCH COMMUNITY

TECH VOLUNTEERS

In order to live-stream Daily & Sunday Mass, we are looking for volunteers to help record the masses Mass times: Monday—Friday at 8 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. *You don’t need to commit to all 5 days, you can choose 1 day a week. No previous experience necessary! We will provide training and equip-ment. If interested, please contact Andrea Rodriguez at saint.bartswebsite@gmail.com or Mary Rock at mary@barts.org.

TOGETHER IN HOLINESS MARRIAGE CONFERENCE Save the date: Sept. 12th, 2020 at IHM, Belmont or Online For more information visit: togetherinholiness.org

July 5, 2020

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

YOUTH IN THE PARISH

FAITH FORMATION Registration is now open for the 2020-21 year

Go to St. Bart’s web site: https://2883.sites.ecatholic.com/registration. In addition to the online registration, please print the Checklist/Waiver form and mail with payment to the Parish Office .

St. Bart's is preparing to open classes in compliance of Archdiocese of San Francisco and San Mateo County guidelines to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students and teachers. Below, we outline three possible scenarios for Fall 2020.

PLAN A: Social Distancing/Business as Usual Weekly in-person classes using social distancing measure which include: kids in desks 6 ft apart and chairs set apart and smaller class sizes. PLAN B: Mix of Social Distancing and Distance Learning Weekly in-person classes for LEVELS 1/2 ONLY - kids spread out in sev-eral classrooms at desks 6 ft apart. Distance learning implemented for Grades 3 - 7th. PLAN C: Majority Distance Learning Weekly classes for all levels via distance learning platform with help from parents. In-person classes held monthly following strict social distancing protocols.

First Communion & Confirmation II

We will let our families know when dates are confirmed.

YOUTH GROUP— Check out our Instagram account for updates and information on events: https://www.instagram.com/saintbartsyouthgroup/

Tuesdays: Youth Group Mtg. @ 4—5 p.m. via Zoom

St. Bart’s Youth Ministry will transition to meeting only on Tuesdays. The

Youth Leaders will be leading the meetings during the summer. We are

always looking for new Youth Leaders! If your child is interested, please

contact Youth Minister, Jacob at jacob@barts.org, for more information.

Registration

2020-21

PARISH SUPPORT Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!

We want to give a HUGE thank you to those who have continued to support our Sunday Collection via WeShare, and especially during last Sunday’s live masses. We encourage you to continue to contribute what you can, either through WeShare (found at St. Bart’s website) or through Sunday envelopes. Thank you for your generosity.