For more information
on any of these activities, please contact the parish office
at 347-0701.
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February
17, 2008
February
24, 2008
Separated and
Divorced Catholics Group
Newly separated? In the middle of divorce proceedings? Just stuck
moving on? Join other Catholics making this journey, on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Spiritual
Center at the Parish Offices (600 Columbia Drive.) We’ll
pray, talk, and work out a plan for ongoing support. For questions
or to arrange for childcare, please call Joanne at 347-0701,
ext. 15.
Grief Support Group
Grief Ministry will be held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each
month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Center in the
Parish Office Building (600 Columbia Drive.) This will be a safe
place to share your grieving because you will be surrounded by
people who share your issues. For more information, please contact
Carol Schick at 342-7156.
Sandwich Sunday
The first Sunday of the month is Sandwich Sunday. We invite you
all to meet in the Parish Center after the 9:30 a.m. Mass and
join with others in making sandwiches for the needy.
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo
Please join us every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for fun
and games. Bring your lunch—12:00-2:30 p.m.
First Friday
Eucharist Adoration
All are invited to contemplate, to adore and to pray to Jesus
Christ before the Blessed Sacrament on the First Friday of each
month, in the chapel. Hours of exposition are from 8:30 a.m.
Friday to 8:00 a.m. Saturday, followed by Mass.
An Evening of Sung
Prayer
Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m., join the musicians of Saint
Bartholomew in the Church for an evening of Sung Prayer emphasizing
the Lenten themes of Reconciliation, Forgiveness and Compassion.
This evening will be preceded by a simple Soup Supper, beginning
at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
Doers 'n'
Goers
Our friendly group of senior singles will meet in the Parish
Center on Monday, March 10th at 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are
always welcome. After a short business meeting, St. Bart’s
own Joe Marchi will entertain us with a musical theme on St.
Patrick’s Day. Lets all remember to wear a touch of “the
green.”
Our “Go” for March is a trip up to the Sonoma Wine
Country on Thursday, March 27th. The bus leaves St. Bart’s
at 10:00 a.m. We shall have a tour of Kleine’s Winery. Cost
of bus and tour is $40. Lunch will be on your own. If you have
not signed up, do treat yourself to a fun filled day. This will
be a popular trip, so check with Marge at 341-3273 and get your
check in early. See you there!
Lenten Food Drive
The Women’s Guild is sponsoring a food drive from February
23rd to March 16th. Bring non-perishable food items and place
them in the vestibule. St. Vincent de Paul Society will distribute
them to families in San Mateo going through difficult times.
Please call the parish office at 347-0701 with any questions.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
St. Bart’s
3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Party
Tis time once again for a wee bit o’blarney, corned beef
and cabbage and a high step or two. Join us Saturday, March 15th
for a little libation starting at 6:30 p.m. Irish Dancers at
8:00 p.m. followed by Shades o’Green for your listening
and dancing pleasure. Cost $65 per person. Make checks payable
to St. Bartholomew’s Women’s Guild and send to Terri
DiNardo, 1545 Lakeview Drive, Hillsborough, CA 94010. Please
say who you would like to be seated with. Ye all are welcomed
and bring a friend.
St. Bart’s
Book Group
Please join us for a cup of coffee and a relaxed, friendly discussion
of a variety of books—from fiction to biography—once
a month in the Spiritual Center. The next meeting will be held
on Thursday, March 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon to chat
about Embracing Our Blessings: Faces of the Beatitudes (by Kathleen
Chesto), a perfect read for the Lenten season (available in the
Parish Offices.) Please call Joanne at 347-0701, ext. 15, if
you have questions.
Local Organizing Committe
for Social Justice
Are you concerned about the lack of affordable housing in our
area? Want to make your voice heard? St. Bart's LOC (Local Organizing
Committee) for Social Justice invites you to be part of a simple
letter-writing campaign. We’ll provide the info if you can
write a letter or two urging our local officials to offer more
low-income housing. For more information, please call 347-0701,
ext. 17.
Late Nite Catechism
The St. Bartholomew’s Men’s Club is proud to sponsor
the return of Late Nite Catechism. Five years ago, one of the
very special nights here at St. Bart’s was celebrated at
Serra High School. Now we present the sequel, “Late Nite
Catechism 2.” Yes, sister is back telling us “sometimes
we feel guilty because we are guilty.” It will be held Saturday,
April 12th at Serra High School. We are offering generous
hord’eouvres and all varieties of beverages and deserts
all for one price which includes the ticket to the show. This
is a professional show out of New York and we will be the Bay
Area Premiere. You can reserve your tickets by calling the office
or after mass from a member of the committee. Don’t miss
this and invite any old grammar school classmates to join you.
This will be a great evening!
Craft Night
Join us Monday, February 18th
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Drop-in anytime,
craft night is open to everyone. Meets on the 3rd Monday of each
month to give you space and time to work on your favorite craft
projects. Share your expertise or learn something new - bring
your own materials to work with. For more information, call the
parish office at 347-0701.
Rosary Makers
Join other Rosary Makers at the Parish Office (600 Columbia Drive)
on Monday nights from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (On the third
Monday of the month, we join the Craft Group for our Rosary making
time.) For more information, call Barry Lockwood at 341-6994.
Welcoming Catholics
Home
If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church, this
invitation is for YOU! No matter how long you have been away
and for whatever reason, we invite you to consider renewing your
relationship with the Catholic Church. "Welcome Home"
is a safe harbor for returning Catholics to explore and share
their faith with others. For more information please contact
Donna Salinas, ext. 14 or donna@barts.org.
Saint Bartholomew
Bible Class
Would you like a more personal experience of Jesus Christ? Join
the Scripture Class, meeting on Thursday evenings at 7:30
p.m. in Meeting Room B in the Parish Office, 600 Columbia
Drive. St. Jerome said ignorance of scripture is ignorance of
Jesus Christ. For more details, call Barney Ritter at 921-0188.
Jesus,
Mary and Joseph Prayer Group
Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. Mass
is celebrated each week. If you need spiritual, physical, emotional
or financial healing, come and be blessed. The Mass is God’s
greatest gift to mankind. For information, call Barney Ritter
at 921-0188.
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