Weekday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appt. Vigil Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. & 6:45 p.m.

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1 St. Stephen Parish SaintStephenSF.org 451 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco CA Church SaintStephenSchoolSF.org 401 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco School Weekday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appt. Vigil Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday Mass 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. & 6:45 p.m.

2 The Third Sunday of Lent The Temple and its surrounding complex on Jerusalem s Temple Mount was a very holy site to the Jews of antiquity. From the time of Solomon, this location had been a place of prayer, pilgrimage and sacrifice. It had undergone multiple attacks, desecrations, destructions and reconstructions. At the time of Jesus, Jews would have been gathering in the second Temple built by Herod, and eventually destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D. It was here that Mary and Joseph had presented their Son to the Lord and were greeted by Simeon and Anna. It was here that Mary and Joseph found their twelve-year-old Son. It was here that Jesus preached and prayed. Since many pilgrims came to this holy site to fulfill prescriptions of the law and to offer sacrifice, local merchants thought it an ideal location for doing business changing money and selling sheep, oxen and birds for ritual sacrifices. On this occasion, near Passover, Jesus again returns to Jerusalem and becomes rightfully angry at the sight of such commerce and chaos in his Father s house. He drives out the merchants and animals, spills the money and overturns tables. It must have been quite a sight! How had such a holy place been turned into a marketplace? All those merchants and Jewish pilgrims would have been familiar with the Ten Commandments which we heard in today s first reading. The first three go into great detail about respect for God the Father that there be no other gods, that God s name not be taken in vain, and that the Sabbath be kept holy as a sacred day of rest. They would have known that love and care for one s neighbor would have mattered equally. Yet, the commandments were rejected, the Temple was defiled, the poor were ignored and the Messiah in their midst was condemned to death. We, too, live in a world in which commandments are broken and the sacred is profaned. Right and wrong seem to be blurred at times. In this Lenten season, let s think about some ways in which we can draw deep within ourselves and resolve to turn over some tables. When should we speak out against injustice? Where can we identify idolatry? And in the privacy of our thoughts, how can we cast out the trivial and make room for the sacred? Let us resolve to begin with prayer asking for Christ-like wisdom instead of human wisdom. May you have a blessed, safe and healthy week as you continue your Lenten journey and thanks for joining us today in prayer. Father Tony SCRIPTURE REFLECTION How have I experienced the Commandments as a road to happiness? When in my own life have I experienced God particularly intervening or guiding me? Have I ever expected a sign from God before I could believe it? If so, what happened? If not, what give me the faith to trust God without seeing? The first Commandment is pretty straight forward. Put God first. How do I put God first in my life? How does the culture make keeping this Commandment difficult for me? How do I feel when I reflect on the truth that God is a jealous God who is passionately committed to me? What is my response to this loving jealous God? Is there a particular commandment that I find difficult to keep? Share? Is there a particular Commandment that helps me to live a peaceful, joyful life for God and others?

3 Monday, Mar. 5 8:00 a.m. Evelyn Silvia (By: Ed Silvia) Tuesday, Mar. 6 8:00 a.m. Kieran Dunne (By: Sean & Mary Dunne) Wednesday, Mar. 7 8:00 a.m. Martin Wassmer (By: Davey Family) Thursday, Mar. 8 8:00 a.m. Christie Linehan (By: Rose Linehan) Friday, Mar. 9 8:00 a.m. Primitiva SaleraVeloso (By: Parini Family) Saturday, Mar. 10 8:00 a.m. Leeann Elizabeth Viera (By: Gloria Daffner) 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation 4:30 p.m. Michael Gragnani (By: Gragnani Family) Sunday, Mar. 11 8:00 a.m Alfred Barzoloski (By: Maria Barzoloski) 9:30 a.m. Christo Sarantakis Sp. Int. (By: Gloria Daffner) 11:30 a.m. Celestina Milch (By: Marilu Illenberger) 6:45 p.m. Toni Aguilar (By: Maria Brooks) Third Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018 I, the LORD, am your God... You shall not have other gods besides me. Exodus 20:2a, 3 Bold Indicates Mass Intentions SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Lent; First Scrutiny Wednesday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity Thursday: St. John of God Friday: St. Frances of Rome; Abstinence Monday, Mar. 5 3:30 p.m. Faith Formation/Church & Office 7:00 p.m. Liturgy Mtg./Rectory Tuesday, Mar. 6 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice/Church Wednesday, Mar. 7 8:30 a.m. School Board/Community Room 6:00 p.m. Lenten Soup Supper/Hall 7:30 p.m. On Eagle s Wings/EC Thursday, Mar. 8 Friday, Mar. 9 9:00 a.m. School Walk/Gym 7:00 p.m. GA Meeting/EC Saturday, Mar. 10 9:00 a.m. Book Club 5:30 p.m. St. Patrick Day Dinner/Hall Sunday, Mar. 11 8:30 a.m. 2 nd Chance Basketball/Hall 7:00 p.m. Adult Volleyball/Gym LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR Saint Anne s Home We welcome today the Little Sisters of the Poor who operate Saint Anne s Home here in San Francisco and many homes throughout the world. Their ministry is to care for the aged and those who need special assistance. They join us today to share with us their work at the home and also ask us for help to assist with their ministry. lease pray for the sick P and homebound of our community and for all those written in our book of the sick. May they know the healing touch of Jesus. Elena Amaya, Edileide Jose Barbosa, Larry Barbiere, Maureen Conley, Ed Cummings, Carol Dominguez, Kenneth Fambrini, Eden Finn, Emma Lew, Al Gragnani, Marc Gutierres, Juan Pablo Grover-Paez, Maria Matthews, Nenita Sangalang, Anna Macalino Thompson, Betty Rodriguez, Joel Rivera, Jovita & Richard Thompson. Our Mission Statement We are a Catholic Community that is called by God to follow Jesus Christ. We believe that we are called to worship God together, to lead God's people along the path of hope laid down by Jesus, to share his message through preaching, through the education and formation of our people, young and old, and through caring service and sensitive outreach to those in need Rev. Tony P. LaTorre, Pastor

4 St. Stephen Church Lenten Series 2017 Wednesday Evenings During Lent Soup Supper 6:30 pm, Presentation 7-8 pm Donworth Hall February 28 - Fumi Tosu Contemplation and Action in a Time of Crisis: A Lenten Reflection on Social Justice March 7 - Zahra Biloo Building Partnerships That Promote Justice And Mutual Understanding March 14 - Jilma Meneses Love and Family Please sign up to bring a soup or bread to share! Sign-up sheets are located on the table in the vestibule. TODAY S READINGS First Reading God gives the law through Moses (Exodus 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]) or Exodus 17:3-7. Psalm Lord, you have the words of everlasting life (Psalm 19) or Psalm 95. Second Reading We proclaim Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 1:22-25) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. Gospel Many began to believe in Jesus name when they saw the signs he was doing (John 2:13-25) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]. TRANSPORTATION NEEDED One of our parishioners is in need of transportation to Sunday Mass. He is not particular at which morning Mass he attends. He lives by Aptos Junior high. If every week is not possible, he would be most grateful for whatever accommodations can be made. Please contact Father Tony ( ) at the parish center if you need more information. Stewardship: A Way of Life Sunday Collection: 02/25/18 $5,840 We thank our parishioners who return their gifts with a loving and generous increase to God Second Collections Next Weekend A second collection will be taken March 10 & 11 for: Building Loan Payment HOSPITALITY MINISTERS for our 9:30 a.m. Mass Today, Mar Gonzalez Family Sunday, Mar Zaida Ysip Sunday, Mar St. Vincent de Paul When I feel that the world is caving in and my tears of hopelessness are just about to fall, I look down at my hands. I stretch my fingers and I start to count... my blessings. I say to myself, I have 10 fingers I can move all of them. My skin is clear. I can see. I can hear. I can talk. I can walk. I have a family. I have a home. I have friends. I have a job. Not everyone has these. I am a very lucky person. I am whole and I can cope with this minor setback.

5 PRAYER FOR LENT Lord, Holy Father, show us what kind of man it is who is hanging for our sakes on the cross, whose suffering causes the rocks themselves to crack and crumble with compassion, whose death brings the dead back to life. Let my heart crack and crumble at the sight of him. Let my soul break apart with compassion for his suffering. Let it be shattered with grief at my sins for which he dies. And finally let it be softened with devoted love for him. (Amen). (St. Bonaventure).OPERATION RICE BOWL We invite you to participate in Operation Rice Bowl Join our faith community and nearly 14,000 Catholic Communities across the United States, including our own school children of Saint Stephens, in a life changing Lenten journey of encounter with Catholic Relief Services. A $ a day for 40 days of Lent helps provide: 1 month of food for a family 2 years of seed for a farmer 1 emergency kit for refugees Pick up your Rice Bowl in the front lobby. Rice Bowls should be returned at the end of Lent. Bless you for your participations and generosity (Fr. Tony). This Week s Altar Server Schedule Mon. 3/5: Bianca Hallinan, Gina Zevallos Tues. 3/6: Barry Cahalane, Gino Andrini Wed. 3/7: Olyvia Bankovitch, Claire Curry Thurs. 3/8: Mericel Tao, Marissa Onken Fri. 3/9: Kevin Hernandez, Daniela Cerrri Saturday, Mar. 10 8:00 a.m. Santino Franco 4:30 p.m. Gina Zevallos, Olivia Schot, Tessa Bankovitch Sunday, Mar. 11 8:00 a.m. Bryn Scheg, Niamh Concannon, Claire Patankar 9:30 a.m. Ava Boilard, Lauren Boilard, Dory Miller 11:30 a.m Mikel Villamayor, Christopher Bautista 6:45p.m. Claire Curry, Alexa O Callaghan Our special thanks to our student Altar Servers who faithfully volunteer their time and talent to our parish. ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL With the Archbishop s Annual Appeal in progress, we ask you to continue to pray over what you can do to contribute to this project. Remember, we don t ask you to give more than your means, but we do ask each household to participate. If you have not yet had the opportunity to make a pledge or give a contribution to the Appeal, please take time to do so this week. We invite everyone to share a portion of God s blessings with others by supporting the Annual Appeal. No gift is too small (or too big). Please give from the heart. We hope for 100 percent participation of our parish this year. If you did not receive the giving brochure in the mail, they are available in the pew rack or on the table in the vestibule or you may call the parish office and one will be mailed to you). Thank you for your support of our archdiocesan ministries and services. (Fr. Tony). Our thanks to those households who have already made their pledge/donation to the Appeal. (Please note that the donor list from the Archdiocese is usually a week to ten days after receiving the donation). Ms. Phyllis Abad Mr. & Mrs. Dale Allen, Jr. Mrs. Nancy Buckley Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Cajilig, Jr. Mr. Graziano Cerchiai Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cleary Ms. Patricia Cloonan Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Guzman Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Hayes Mr. & Mrs. Brian Jarnutowski Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Kilroy Rev. Tony LaTorre Mr. & Mrs. Damian Madden Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Mapson Mr. & Mrs. Albert Marinai Mr. Daniel McGarry Mrs. Courtney Cassinelli Mrs. Arlene Meyers Dr. & Mrs. Charles Miller Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Morello Mr. & Mrs. Donald Onken Mrs. Olive Raffaelli Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Rinaldi Ms. Louise Stagnaro Mrs. Jane Storseter Mr. & Mrs. Reynaldo Ysip

6 St. Stephen Men s Club Presents St. Patrick s Day Celebration & Corned Beef Dinner Saturday, March 10, 2018 Donworth Hall, 5:30pm Come for an evening of fun, music and friends, as we discover the Irish in all of us! Please RSVP to the St. Stephen School office by WEDNESDAY, March 7 th Checks should be made payable to: St. Stephen Men s Club Family Name: # Adults x $25/ea = $ # Children x $10/ea = $ Total = $ Go raibh maith agaibh! Thank you! Save the Date - Saturday, April 14 th The Spring Fashion Show is just around the corner! Save the date for this tres chic event. We hope to see you there. Questions - ss2018fashion@gmail.com Event Chairs Rose O Driscoll & Millo Pasquini

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8 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Tony P. LaTorre Pastor, ext.1 Mrs. Sharon McCarthy Allen School Principal Carol P Cagalingan Parish Manager, ext. 3 carol@saintstephensf.org Rev. Mr. Olet Abad Rev. Mr. Rory Desmond Permanent Deacons Mary Molly Mullaney Faith Formation Coordinator, ext. 4 faithformation@saintstepehnsf.org Shay Ingelfinger Event Center Coordinator, ext.7 donworthevents@saintstephensf.org Rhonda Smith Coordinator of Music & Liturgy, ext. 8 music@saintstepehnsf.org Teresa Devincenzi Bookkeeper, ext.5 Ed Prete Bulletin Editor, ext. 6 e.prete@saintstepehnsf.org ST STEPHEN PARISH ORGANIZATION/MINISTRY CONTACT PERSON Altar Servers Giovanna Hrvatin Altar Society Joan Leehane Bridge Group Helen Perlite Caritas Nellie Hizon Church Hospitality Mary Molly Mullaney Communion Ministers Rhonda Smith Faith Formation Mary Molly Mullaney Fifty Plus Club Helga D Arcy Finance Council Laura Birsinger Grief Support Clergy Lectors Rhonda Smith Liturgy Committee Fr. Tony Marriage Preparation Clergy Men s Club Andrew Hazard Music Rhonda Smith Parish Council Vicky Francisco RCIA Mary Molly Mullaney St. Stephen Book Club Mary Molly Mullaney St. Vincent de Paul Julie O Callaghan Ushers Bob Anthony Women s Guild Lydia Flocchini Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us. You can sign up or update your information by completing this form & placing it in the collection basket, by mailing it to the Parish Office, by phone at or online at Name Address City/Zip Phone Our parishioners receive the Archdiocese weekly newspaper Catholic San Francisco. I am interested in assisting with the Parish in the following way(s): Acolyte/Altar Service Altar Society Children s Liturgy of the Word Choir Greeter/Usher Hospitality after Mass/Special Events Holy Communion Ministers to the Homebound Lector/Holy Communion Ministers Music/Choir Please send me Sunday Envelopes (encircle): Yes No