What's Going On at St. Andrew's?
Mass Schedule
Daily Masses9:00 am (Chapel)
Saturdays
4:45 pm
Sundays
8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm
Holy Days
9:00 am, 12:15 pm, 6:00 pm
Special Services
Sacrament of ReconciliationSaturdays from 4:00 to 4:30 pm
Baptisms
Baptism schedule for December will on the 6th, 20th and 28th. If you are planning a baptism for January 1998, you must attend the December class which is the 13th, 20th and 27th of December. Godparents are required to attend the classes.
CCD
CCD Classes will resume December 3. Enjoy your holidays!!!
Youth Mass
A Youth Mass sponsored by the St. Andrew Youth Ministry is celebrated at the 12:30 mass on the last Sunday of each mass.
From The Pastors Desk...
We are talking about prayer. I have mentioned that prayer is not the manipulation of God, but rather a personal surrender in faith and trust that changes me and makes me available to God's work of justice, the kingdom and the building of the Church.There is a paper called QUEEN OF PEACE which takes our greatest prayer the Eucharist, and makes a travesty of the Mass as a prayer. It's Summer 1997 Edition is all about the Eucharist, but as an expectation of miracles-it focuses on every event historically from the middle Ages to now where it can allege people tasting blood or the host bleeding, etc.
The Eucharist is beyond this misguided attempt to define the real presence of Jesus . It is only by faith that we know that Jesus is really present, not by alleged miracles of the real presence.
The Eucharist nurtures a miracle, but not the cheap and tawdry ones alleged in this paper. The miracle is the miracle of love, the change of heart, mind and lifestyle.
I do not look for "bloody" or "fleshly" manifestations to know the Eucharist we celebrate is authentic; I look for people who change and become servants of the rest, who do the corporal and spiritual works of mercy; who gather the stranger, support the poor and share their talents and resources with others. Those who are always running after miracles develop a very self-centered life and distort the meaning of prayer and the Eucharist. To pray for such miracles as are described in that summer Edition of the paper to make prayer a guarantee of God's presence as a manifestation of the unusual and bizarre. The real presence of Jesus is available for all who came in faith so that God can make us all more present to each other.
Happy new Year!!
With the first Sunday of Advent we begin another Church year, and so we say Happy New Year. The Church Year" and "liturgical year" is a very ancient phrase. We begin these four weeks in anticipation of the Birth of Jesus. The first two Sundays of Advent focus chiefly on the second coming of Christ; an attitude of vigilance and expectation. The third Sunday will be joyful knowing the coming is soon. The fourth Sunday is very clear - it is a preparation for "The Incarnation of the Word."We also begin a new cycle - we call it Cycle C. This year we will walk our Journey of Faith with the Gospel writer - Luke. From this Sunday until November of '98 Luke the Gospel writer will walk us step by step, week by week through the life of Jesus. (More to come on Luke the Gospel writer).
Go to the Gospel Reflections Page
Announcements
SCRIP Program
You Asked For It---We've Got It!!!!!!Macy's and Costco SCRIP are here!!! You may also pre-order SCRIP from other stores such as See's candies. Pls. check the office if you need more info!!!!
Parents
If you are a parent/caregiver who is concerned regarding the physical, mental, or emotional development of your child, you may contact our office at 415-756-3223. We might be of assistance in terms of referring you to the proper agencies who can give you help and support. A Special Education specialist is available at our parish every Saturdays between the hours of 9:30 till 10:30 (by appointment) to provide information and resources within the San Mateo County.Attention Incoming High School Students...
Local Catholic High Schools are holding their Annual Open House for prospective students. Flyers and Schedules are available in the office.Prayer For Priests Calendar
The San Mateo County Council of Catholic women invites you to Join them daily in praying for the priest of the day and for priestly vocations.
Rev. Kevin Longworth Rev. Richard Lopes, O.F.M. CAP Rev. William Lowery Rev. Francis Mulloy Rev. Stephen Lundgren Seminarians of the Archdiocese Rev. James MacDonald
Advent Wreath
The Advent wreath is a popular aid to living the spirit of Advent during the four weeks before Christmas. It can be used effectively in the home, at school, or in church. A simple circle of greens with four candles, it symbolizes the truths of God we wish our children to be aware of as Christmas approaches. The circle has always been a symbol of God: no beginning, no end, everlasting. The greens of pine, balsam, holly or boxwood symbolize God's ever-presence, as well as being the Church's color of hope and new life. Four candles symbolize the centuries of waiting for the Savior experienced by God's chosen people.
Share Food Program
The Share Food Program is a nonprofit program open to everyone. To participate pay $14 and 2 hours of volunteer work per month and pick up $30 worth of food on a given date. The cutoff date for purchasing for December is Dec. 8 at 12:00noon. For more info please call 756-3223.St. Andrew Conference SVDP
Your generosity has allowed St. Vincent de Paul to feed 44 families, 165+ people , 90 of which are children, this Thanksgiving. We thank all who contributed and encourage all efforts to replenish our depleted food supplies. We are now especially in need of pasta's and canned fruit. Thank You For Your Support!!!!!!Second Collection
This weekend will be the fifth Sunday of the month and the second collection will be donated to the St. Andrew Conference, SVDP. Please remember us. Let us pray that God will bless our endeavors to help each other."The St. Vincent de Paul Society is seeking towels, blankets, razors, shaving cream, toothpaste, etc., for the homeless during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season. We expect more people to be on the streets this winter due to limitations imposed on the number of beds available in the emergency shelters set up in the local National Guard Armories, so there will be a critical need for these articles. You can either hand deliver your donations to our office located at 50 North "B" Street, San Mateo, or call us at 343-4405 and we will arrange pick up at your residence".
The Tree Of Life For Advent
We invite you to take an Angel from our Advent Tree of Life. We are so blessed with our gifts of God that we ask you to take an angel and buy a gift for the person indicated on your angel. Please bring the gift unwrapped by the fourth Sunday of Advent (December 21). If you are buying a toy, please be sure that it is a non violent toy - not guns or violent "people".
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