Prepare for Sunday Mass
Offertory Generosity
Sunday Collection:
Sunday, Sept. 11th — $9,687.00
Sunday, Sept. 4th — $4,745.00
2nd Collection Military Service USA — $1,461.00
We are now able to include our WeShare contributions on a weekly basis. This week and moving forward, they will be added to the Sunday cash/check collection numbers below.
To donate online for either the daily collection or for the Archdiocese Annual Appeal, click on WeShare at St. Bart’s web site: www.barts.org or simply
scan the QR code.
Upcoming Events/Parish Activities
Men’s prayer group: Wednesdays @ 7:45 – 9 a.m. — Hybrid Approach: in person and via zoom. Join us for fellowship, prayer and meaningful discussions. Zoom login: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7275379340 ; Meeting ID:727 537 9340. Contact Jack Baumgarten at jackbaumgarten@sbcglobal.net.
Women’s Prayer group: Fridays @ 8:30 a.m. (40 min.) — Contact Karent Lautsch at kblautsch@aol.com for log-in details. We meet weekly to read and discuss topics of faith from the Word of God in the Gospels and the Psalms as well as passages from contemporary Christian writers.
Renew Our Understanding of the Mass
Sept. 18 & Sept. 25 @ 9 a.m. Mass
Join us for an informative 2-part series to help us understand why we do the things we do. Part 1 will focus on The Introductory Rites and Liturgy of the Word and Part 2 will focus on the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
SAVE THE DATE:
St. Bart’s International Festival Returns!
Saturday, November 12 @ 6 p.m. (after 5 p.m Mass)
We’ll celebrate our multiple heritages with food, entertainment and fellowship! More information to come…
Monthly Activities
Social Justice Ministry:
Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center
Please consider joining us as we ponder what we should do to create a more just society. If you have questions about the group contact Ross Weir at: rossweir51@gmail.com.
“The ultimate sense of security will be when we come to recognize that we are all part of one human race.” — Mohamed EiBaredei, diplomat, Nobel Laureate
Blessing of the Animals
Saturday, Oct. 8th @ 10 a.m. Upper Parking Lot
All pets and pet owners are welcome to join us for our annual St. Francis Day-inspired Blessing of the Pet’s.
Faith Formation
Registration for 2022-23 Faith Formation School Year is NOW OPEN!
Elementary Faith Formation (EFF), Grades 1-5
Tuesday: 4 - 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday*: 4 - 5:15 p.m.
*Please note that Wednesday classes may be moved to Tuesday if not enough kids enroll OR we are short on catechists. Parents will be notified at the beginning of Sept.
Middle School Faith Formation (MFF), Grades 6-7Tuesday: 4 - 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday:7- 8:15 p.m. (dependent on # of kids enrolled; may only have Tues. class)
Register & pay online at: https://newsite.barts.org/registration
Confirmation 1st Year, Grades 7*/8th*7th graders must be pre-approved
First 3 Wednesdays of the month: 7—8:15 p.m.+ 5 Service Sundays on the 4th Sunday of month (see schedule online for exact dates) + Weekend retreat
Confirmation 2nd Year, Grades 8*/9th*8th graders must be pre-approved
Every 2nd Sunday of Month: 3—4:30 p.m.4 Service Opportunities on the 4th Sunday of the month (see schedule online for exact dates.) + Weekend retreat.
Register & pay online at: https://newsite.barts.org/confirmation
Opportunities to serve our children
Catechists are the backbone of our faith formation program!
All that is needed is a willingness to share you love of God, your faith and you time with the children of St. Bart’s.
You are invited:
¨Volunteer to be a catechist or catechist assistant with our elementary, middle or confirmation students.
¨Lead Children’s Liturgy (CLOW) during Mass on Sundays
¨Help in the Faith Formation program for special events, retreats, family gatherings. Etc.
If you'd like to learn more about ways to get involved, please call/email Joanie Bronzini at: Joanie@barts.org or 650-347-0701.
Recruitment for new Youth Leaders
We are looking for new Youth Leaders from St. Bart’s to help with Retreat Planning, Teacher’s Aid and Organizing Parish Events. Training will take place in September. This is a great way to earn service hours! For more information please contact Jacob Tolentino at Jacob@barts.org.
