Prepare for Sunday Mass
Offertory Generosity
Sunday Collection:
Sunday, Nov. 20th — pending
Sunday, Nov. 13th — $5,743.00
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.
Witnesses of God’s Love
Archdiocese Annual Appeal (AAA)
As many of you may know, as of Oct. 24th, we are $33,469 short of our goal of $104, 417.
Please consider contributing to this fund before the end of the year (Dec. 31st). Any amount collected in excess of our goal stays at St. Bartholomew parish. Your gift helps provide ministries, programs and services that benefit the people and parishes of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Upcoming Events/Parish Activities
Save the Date:
Christmas Pageant & Choir Carols
Sunday, December 4 @ 12:15 p.m. (after 11 a.m. Mass)
St. Bart’s Faith Formation and Music Ministry present an afternoon of celebrating the nativity and traditional Christmas carols in our annual Christmas pageant.
On this 2nd weekend of Advent, join us to get in the Holiday Spirit! Refreshments to follow.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Wed., Dec. 7th Vigil Mass at 6 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 8th Mass at 8 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Parish Reconciliation Service
Monday, Dec. 12th at 7 p.m.
The Samaritan House Ministry
Chair of St. Bart’s Samaritan House Ministry
Samaritan House needs you, your energy and your contacts! Please trust that Brenda Sell, 650/483-3765, the former Chair, is most willing to guide and train you through the transition. Help is also needed to deliver meals to those in need. Contact Samaritan House’s volunteer coordinator, Jenny Saba at (650) 785-3116 for more information.
Social Justice Ministry
Monday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center
Please join us! For into contact Ross Weir at: rossweir51@gmail.com.
“But in times of crisis, the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers.” - King T’Challa, Black Panther (2018)
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.
Advent Night Masses
Dec. 15—Dec. 23rd at 6:30 p.m. weekdays; 5 p.m. on Sat./Sun.
Saturday, Dec. 17th at 5 p.m. we will celebrate Deanery 10’s Simbang Gabi Mass. Join us on the last day, Dec. 23rd, for a Parish Christmas Party after the Mass. More info to come!
Youth in the Parish
Faith Formation
We look forward to our last few weeks of classes before our Christmas Holiday break.
Classes resume on Nov. 29/30th.
Upcoming Events:
Christmas Pageant — Sunday, Dec. 4th @ 12:15 p.m.
Pageant rehearsal—Thursday, Dec. 1st @ 5:30 p.m. in the church
We still have room for more angels and shepherds! To Sign-up email Joanie at joanie@barts.org.
Advent Night Masses—Tuesday, Dec. 20th @ 6:30 p.m.—Join us for a Faith Formation night!
2nd Year First Holy Communion Students:
Dec. 4 @ 11 a.m. Mass—Blessing of the Families
*Attendance is required for all 2nd year students
Confirmation 2nd Year,
Sunday, Nov. 13 — Class #2
3-4:30 p.m. in the Youth Center; class is followed by 5 p.m. Mass
Youth Group
GIVING TREE — Support our Brother and sisters in Need
All of the donations go to Our Lady of Pillar Church in Half Moon Bay. Thank you in advance for your support!
Next Youth Mass
Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 5 p.m.
Prepare for Advent
