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1 Holy Name of Jesus Church name Serving the Outer Sunset since 1925 First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2013 Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert

2 First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2013 The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. Romans 10:8 TODAY S READINGS First Reading God brought us into this land flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 26:4-10). Psalm Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble (Psalm 91). Second Reading The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (Romans 10:8-13). Gospel Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led into the desert for forty days (Luke 4:1-13). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17 4:1 [3:20 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election; Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion; Rite of Sending Monday: Presidents Day Thursday: St. Peter Damian Friday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Abstinence; Washington s Birthday Saturday: St. Polycarp; Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sunset PRESIDENT S DAY HOLIDAY Monday, January 18, 2013, in observance of President s Day, the school and Parish offices will be closed. Mass will be at 9 :00 AM in the Church. HOLY NAME LADIES AID COLLECTION Today, members of the Holy Name Ladies Aid Society will be collecting for the needy in the Parish. Boxes will be by the exits. Thank you for your generous support. PARISH BUILDING & MAINTENANCE FUND Next Sunday, the Second collection will be for the Parish Building and Maintenance Fund. Your generosity allows us to take care of the repair needs of our Parish plant. MASS INTENTIONS WEEK of February 17, 2013 Sun 17 7:30 AM Louis Sacha 9:30 AM Mass for the People 11:30 AM Romeo G. Palarca Mon 18 Martin Luther King Holiday 9:00 AM Deacon Dennis Rivera Tue 19 7:30 AM Don Harrington 9:00 AM Helen & Joe Creighton Wed 20 7:30 AM Catherine Mullane 9:00 AM Anne Young Thu 21 7:30 AM Emmons, Ward & Quiroz Families 9:00 AM Robert Povarello Fri 22 7:30 AM Nisha & Sheetal Tandel 9:00 AM Deane & Conefrey Families Sat 23 7:30 AM Charlotte Muzio 9:00 AM Florencio G. Mangrobang 5:00 PM Special Intention of Matias I. Orque We pray for the Sick...that they may experience God s Love and Healing. Dalmacio Briones Jr., Deogracias Cusi, Evangeline Agbunag, Mani Glanz, Janice Di Martini, Mary Medina, Clara Lee, Amy McNally, Arturo Martin, Alexis Rivera, Aurora Urmeneta, Alice Fiumara, Kam Oi Mah, Philip Nordstrom, Inge Nordstrom, Rosa Maria Alonso, Marilou L. Dullano, Laura Andrade, Poy Wong, Leny Lopez, Mee Yee, Juan Aguirre, Kevin Lu, Dory Constantino, Margaret O Brien, Fr. Tom Seagrave, Max Kirkham, Joan Boike, Kevin Maguire, Soledad Rico, Anne Hannan, Leny Aguirre, William Lippi, Ann Murphy, Marina McKenzie, Ann Rourk, Kathy Ignacio, Daniel Da Luz, Amelia Lippi, Arlene V. Rivera, Anna Goodwin, Theresa Ick, Dorothy Lao, Narcisa Sunga, Lee Kennedy, Lorenzo Aguirre Those who have Died: Leticia Castro Weekly Offering 2/10/13 2/12/12 MOVIE NIGHT Feb 28, 7 PM, Flanagan Center We will choose St. Joseph Benedict The amazing and inspiring life of St. Benedict Cottolengo ( ) OR The Story of St. Bakhita From Slave to Saint. The story of Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of Sudan. CASH 1, , CHECKS 3, , Total Collection 4, , # of Envelopes

3 FAZtor s Notes By Fr. Arnold Zamora Hello to the holy season of Lent. We started our forty day Lenten journey on Ash Wednesday, which was February 13 th. Upon hearing February 13 th, someone commented, so, Ash Wednesday falls on the 13 th this year; I m glad it s not Friday the 13 th. Huh? It s like asking what day is Ash Wednesday. Love comes after Ash Wednesday with the celebration of Valentines Day. And the celebration of Chinese New 2013 Year of the Snake continues with the Chinese New Year s Potluck at the Gym this weekend. Many events happened this week, but the biggest news was the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI due to his age and deteriorating health. By next month we should have a new pope. We are all asked to pray during this time of papal transition as we unite our prayers in support of the Cardinals as they select our new Vicar for Christ. There were two Catholic boys, Timothy Murphy and Antonio Secola, whose lives parallel each other in amazing ways. In the same year Timothy was born in Ireland, Secola was born in Italy. Faithfully they attended parochial school from kindergarten through their senior year in high school. They took their vows to enter the priesthood early in college, and upon graduation, became priests. Their careers had come to amaze the world, but it was generally acknowledged that Secola was just a cut above Timothy in all respects. Their rise through the ranks of Bishop, Archbishop and Cardinal was amazing. The Catholic world knew that when the present Pope died, it would be one of the two who would become the next Pope. In time the Pope did die, and the College of Cardinals went to work. In less time than anyone had expected, white smoke rose from the chimney and the world waited to see whom they had chosen. The world, Catholic, Protestant and secular were surprised to learn that Timothy Murphy had been elected Pope! Antonio Secola was beyond surprise. He was devastated, because even with all of Timothy s gifts, Antonio knew he was the better qualified. With gall that shocked the Cardinals, Antonio Secola asked for a private session with them in which he candidly asked, Why Timothy? After a long silence, an old Cardinal took pity on the bewildered man and rose to reply. We knew you were the better of the two, but we could not bear the thought of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church being called Pope Secola. Don t Forget! The Youth Group meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday after the 9:30 AM Mass. The Second Vatican Council: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective By the twenty-first Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church, October 11, 1962-December 8, 1965; Edited by Jerry Back Question: How can the call to holiness affect marriage and parenthood? Answer from Lumen Gentium: Furthermore, married couples and Christian parents should follow their own proper path (to holiness) by faithful love. They should sustain one another in grace throughout the entire length of their lives. They should embue their offspring, lovingly welcomed as God's gift, with Christian doctrine and the evangelical virtues. In this manner, they offer all men the example of unwearying and generous love; in this way they build up the brotherhood of charity; in so doing, they stand as the witnesses and cooperators in the fruitfulness of Holy Mother Church; by such lives, they are a sign and a participation in that very love, with which Christ loved His Bride and for which He delivered Himself up for her. Question: What gift is deemed first and necessary when answering the call to holiness? Answer from Lumen Gentium: "God is love, and he who abides in love, abides in God and God in Him". But, God pours out his love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, Who has been given to us; thus the first and most necessary gift is love, by which we love God above all things and our neighbor because of God. Question: How can the call to holiness affect our daily work? Answer from Lumen Gentium: Finally, those who engage in labor and frequently it is of a heavy nature should better themselves by their human labors. They should be of aid to their fellow citizens. They should raise all of society, and even creation itself, to a better mode of existence. Indeed, they should imitate by their lively charity, in their joyous hope and by their voluntary sharing of each others' burdens, the very Christ who plied His hands with carpenter's tools and Who in union with His Father, is continually working for the salvation of all men. In this, then, their daily work they should climb to the heights of holiness and apostolic activity. Editor s Note: It certainly has been a big news week with regards to the Church. Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has made a historical decision to resign from the papal office. The Pope said he made his decision after having repeatedly examined my conscience before God. This revelation further reminds me that prayer is of the utmost value before making the big decisions in life. And prayer before even the minor decisions should be encouraged, as well! We often find ourselves drawn to dig deeper into our Catholic faith. You are encouraged to explore more at: At the Vatican s website, you ll find a wealth of free and complete Catholic resources including the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Code of Canon law and the entirety of the Second Vatican Council.

4 Holy Name Parish Saint Patrick's Dinner Come and Enjoy the best Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner in town! Start your St. Patrick s Day festivities at Holy Name! Visit with other parents, parishioners, alumni and friends of Holy Name. Experience the San Francisco Pipers Band. Saturday, March 2nd Holy Name Parish Hall Support Our Holy Name Sports Program Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Irish Pipers Band Corned Beef Dinner starting at 7:00 p.m. Irish Step Dancing Raffle Holy Name Parish St. Patrick's Dinner Reservation Form Please reserve adult tickets at $20.00 each children s tickets at $10.00 each (Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.) Enclosed is my check for $ Please make checks payable to Holy Name Parish Name: Phone Number: Come and Join us on First Saturday March 2, 2013 as Holy Name of Jesus Church hosts the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage for Peace in the World and to give Special Honor to Our Blessed Mother Mary beginning at 9:00 AM in the church. We will have Holy Mass, Marian Hymns, Rosary Procession, Knight of Columbus color Guard, pilgrim Virgin Statue Blessed at Fatima by Pope Paul VI, Brown Scapular Enrollment, Prayers for Personal Peti- Our Lenten Journey 2013 Save the Dates Mark your Calendars Grow in Faith!! OUR LENTEN DEVOTION Wednesdays 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 Stations of the Cross 6:00 pm CHURCH Soup Supper 6:30pm, following the Stations of the Cross - Flanagan Center Scripture Reading - before Soup Supper begins Benediction 7:15pm, after Soup Supper Chapel GROWING TOGETHER Mini-Mission with Fr. Noel Sanvicente March 14 (Thursday), 15 (Friday) - 7:30pm to 9:00pm March 16 (Saturday) 9:00am mass to 1:00pm GOOD FRIDAY 3/29 12 Noon 3 PM Bishop McElroy will lead us in the liturgical celebration of the Seven Last Words of Jesus and continue on with the Liturgy. JOIN US FOR OUR EASTER TRIDUUM Holy Thursday (3/28) 7:30 PM Good Friday (3/29)12 Noon 3 PM Holy Saturday (3/30) Easter Vigil, 8 PM Other SOLEMN EVENTS in the Parish Join our Parish catechumens as they prepare for the Sacrament of Initiation. We are celebrating on Sundays at the 9:30am Mass Feb. 17 March 1 March 10 March 17 March 30 The Rite of Sending First Scrutiny Second Scrutiny Third Scrutiny The Sacrament of Initiation 40 Days of Life Christians throughout San Francisco are invited to take part in the international 40 Days for Life effort from February 13 through March 24. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, please consider volunteering to pray at Planned Parenthood at 1650 Valencia Street in San Francisco during the 40 days, and spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort. To get more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact: Ron Konopaski, (415) or (360) (cell) konopaski@yahoo.com You can make this the perfect Lenten observance this year. All are welcome! REMINDER: THE NEXT BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, FEB 20TH.

5 HOLY NAME SCHOOL Dear Holy Name Families, A huge thank you to Miss Anna Rivieccio and Mrs. Rita Nolan for organizing this year s wonderful Caritas Creek. It really does take months of preparation to be sure that everything is in place for a week of outdoor education. Many parents went this year as chaperones and had a wonderful time. I heard through the grapevine that the camp directors thought our parents were the absolute best. Thank you Mrs. Bronia Leung (Elise Ng 7A), Mr. Erik Rapoport (Ty 7B), Mr. Charles Lau (Gabby 7B), Mr. Robert Hui (Jennifer 7B), Mrs. Ana Rosario (Tifany 7B), Mrs. Tina Siu (Tianna 7B) and Miss Kathy Johnson (aunt of Angelika 7A) for giving up your time and being totally involved with the students while at camp. Our 7 th grade students had a great time, too. They enthusiastically joined in the many activities provided for them, were kind to each other and enjoyed being with Miss Rivieccio, Mrs. Nolan and their parents. It was an outstanding week because of each of them. Thank you to our Librarian, Mrs. Kristine Choy, for bringing S.S. Taylor, author of The Expeditioners, to our school. Students in grades 3-6 met with Ms. Taylor and some are already reading her adventure novel. God bless you. Sincerely, Mrs. Judy Cosmos LIBRARY CORNER Thank you to Megan Yau in Kindergarten for donating a book to Holy Name's Birthday Book Club! Happy Birthday, Megan! TICKETS NOW ON SALE! HOLY NAME SCHOOL S 4TH ANNUAL LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 23, Holy Name School s 4th Annual Live and Silent Auc on will celebrate the islands of Hawaii. Come enjoy specialty cocktails and appe zers while you compete in friendly bidding for exci ng Silent Auc on items. Then enjoy a family-style sit down dinner created by the award winning Slanted Door Restaurant. The fun kicks in as the Live Auc on and entertainment complete the evening. PLEASE JOIN US: $50 INDIVIDUAL - $95 COUPLE NAME: PHONE #: NAME: PHONE #: AMOUNT DUE: Please return this form with payment to the School or Pastoral Center. Addi onal order forms are available at both loca ons. Your purchase confirma on will be ed to you. All proceeds benefit our school. Dona ons for our Auc on will gladly be accepted at the school. Please contact Liz Sharpe at or elizabethsharpe@sbcglobal.net with any ques ons. Mahalo! You are invited to The Holy Name Altar Servers and Orchestra Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 17, 2013 Flanagan Center After the 7:30 and 9:30 AM Masses $10 ADULTS $5 CHILDREN 10 yrs. and under Proceeds benefit the Altar Server activities throughout the year There will be entertainment for the first seating. Full performance at the second seating Cut here TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY SENDING THIS SLIP AND PAYMENT TO THE PARISH OFFICE. YOUR TICKET WILL BE HELD AT THE DOOR. NAME: PHONE:: # OF ADULTS: # OF CHILDREN: CHECK ENCLOSED AMOUNT (Payable to Holy Name Church) CASH ENCLOSED AMOUNT

6 Holy Name Parish Business Office: est th Ave. San Francisco, CA Phone: (415) Fax: (415) Rev. Arnold E. Zamora, Pastor Rev. Toan X. Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Most Rev. Ignatius C. Wang, Bishop Emeritus of San Francisco, In Residence Sr. Stella Negri, FdCC, Pastoral Associate Sr. Esther Ling, FdCC, Spiritual Director Chinese Ministry/D.R.E., Holy Name School Jackie C. Alcaraz, Parish Manager Director/Holy Name Conservatory of Music Colleen A. Durkin, Parish Secretary Holy Name School Alumni Coordinator Carol Elliott, RN, Parish Nurse HOLY NAME SCHOOL: (415) Website: Judy Cosmos, Principal th Ave. San Francisco, CA HOLY NAME PRESCHOOL: (415) Alice Ho Seher, Preschool Director Website: & click on Preschool Holy Name CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Private lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar and violin. To register or more information please contact Jackie at (415) HOLY NAME SPORTS PROGRAM: Rodil Hidalgo, Boys Athletic Director Vince De Lucca, Girls Athletic Director RECTORY: 3240 Lawton St. San Francisco, CA (415) FLANAGAN CENTER: (415) PARISH NURSE PROGRAM: Carol, R.N. (415) ext. 109 CANOSSIAN SISTERS: (415) th Ave. San Francisco, CA Benny Capuyan, Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson Jim Regan, Parish Finance Council Chairperson Pls. contact the Parish office if you would like to contact members of the Pastoral or Finance Councils. SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Family Mass), 11:30 AM, 3:15 PM (Vietnamese) Saturday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM (Chinese), 5:00 PM (Vigil) Weekdays 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM Holy Days 7:30 AM, 9:00AM, and 7:30 PM Thanksgiving Day: 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM Confessions: 15 minutes before 9:30 and 11:30 AM Masses on Sunday & 4:30-5:00 PM Saturday or by appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Wednesday 9:30 AM 7:30 PM Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotions: Friday after 9:00 AM Mass Perpetual Help Devotions: Saturday after 9:00 AM Mass First Saturday Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary begins at 8:30 AM with the Rosary, then Mass & Benediction Baptisms by appointment Baptismal Preparation Fourth Thursday of the month in the Pastoral Center - 7:30 PM Marriages Contact Pastoral Center 6 months in advance. Religious Education (for Children): Kindergarten to 9th, Saturday 10 AM 12 Noon RCIA for youth Monday 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 PM in the Pastoral Center R.C.I.A. (Chinese): Every Saturday Pastoral Center 10:00 AM Religious Education (for Adults) : Please call Sr. Stella Bible Class every Tuesday@10-11 AM (Flanagan Center) Bible Study Group (Chinese): Every Wednesday 7:30 PM Flanagan Center Parish Pastoral Council: contact Fr. Arnold Zamora St. Vincent de Paul Society meeting every Monday at 7:30 PM (Pastoral Center) Legion of Mary: Contact Rose Symkowick (415) Blood Pressure Screening: every 2nd Wednesday from after the 7:30 AM Mass until Noon (Pastoral Center) except JULY & AUGUST Holy Name Ladies Aid: every 1st Wednesday of the Month at 11:45 AM (Flanagan Center) Senior Club: every Thursday at 11:00 AM (Flanagan Ctr.) Monday Night Yoga: every Monday at 6:15 PM (Assembly Room); Please contact Jackie at (415) FIL-AM Club: Every 3rd Friday of the month, 6:45 pm (except Oct. and Nov. at 7:30 pm) at the Flanagan Center. HOLY NAME Choir Practice: every Tuesday at 7:00 PM Welcome New Parishioners! Please complete and return form to the Pastoral Center ( th Ave.), or simply drop it in the collection basket. Kindly print all information. Name(s) Address City & Zip Phone Send me envelopes: Send me info on auto-donations