name Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.

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1 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2013 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. Psalm 90:14 name Holy Name of Jesus Parish Serving the Outer Sunset since 1925

2 TODAY S READINGS First Reading You sent your holy spirit from on high and thus were the paths of those on earth made straight (Wisdom 9:13-18b). Psalm In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge (Psalm 90). Second Reading Paul asks Philemon to accept back his slave Onesimus as a brother (Philemon 9-10, 12-17). Gospel Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? (Luke 14:25-33). 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: Col 1:24 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Grandparents Day Monday: St. Peter Claver Wednesday: Patriot Day Thursday: The Most Holy Name of Mary Friday: St. John Chrysostom Saturday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Weekly Offering 09/01/13 09/02/12 CASH , CHECKS 3, , COINS Total Collection 4, , # of Envelopes Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2013 MASS INTENTIONS WEEK of September 8, 2013 Sun 08 7:30 AM Mass for the People 9:30 AM Mani Glanz 11:30 AM Concepcion Capule Mon 09 7:30 AM Shea, Breen & Scully Families 9:00 AM Alice & Jack Creighton Tue 10 7:30 AM Durkin, Costello & Perotti Families 9:00 AM Walter Emmons Wed 11 7:30 AM Special Intentions of John Michael Reyes 9:00 AM Kerry Cooper Thu 12 7:30 AM Roger Pendenza Family (L/D) 9:00 AM Special Intentions of Margaret Costello Fri 13 7:30 AM Elena Agustin 9:00 AM Special Intentions of Diodel Carbonel Sat 14 7:30 AM Special Intentions of Diodel Rose Carbonel 9:00 AM Kun Chat Chiang & Wai Chun Lau 5:00 PM Sean Conefrey We pray for the Sick...that they may experience God s Love and Healing. Dalmacio Briones Jr., Deogracias Cusi, Evangeline Agbunag, Janice Di Martini, Mary Medina, Clara Lee, Amy McNally, Arturo Martin, Aurora Urmeneta, Alice Fiumara, Philip Nordstrom, Inge Nordstrom, Rosa Maria Alonso, Laura Andrade, Leny Lopez, Mee Yee, Juan Aguirre, Dory Constantino, Fr. Tom Seagrave, Max Kirkham, Joan Boike, Soledad Rico, Anne Hannan, Leny Aguirre, Ann Murphy, Ann Rourk, Kathy Ignacio, Daniel Da Luz, Amelia Lippi, Anna Goodwin, Theresa Ick, Dorothy Lao, Narcisa Sunga, Lee Kennedy, Monica Briones, Anthony Cresci, Isabel Dominguez, Erik Hanway, Luz Neri Vives, Dodie Teague, Julianne Beach, Flory Magat, Clete Wellihnganz, Nick Aguila, Genoveva Guevarra, Juan Aguirre, Valerie Toy, Noreen Murphy, Connor Gavney, Richard Kreps, Jim Kreps, Tim Galvin, Neil O Sullivan For those who have Died.that they may be granted eternal rest...milagros Ferrer, Aquilina Yumul & Joseph Miles

3 HOLY NAME LADIES AID COLLECTION Today, members of the Holy Name Ladies Aid will be collecting for the needy in the Parish, your generosity is always appreciated. Boxes will be by the exits. PRIESTS RETIREMENT FUND Next week end s (Sept. 14/15) Priests Retirement Fund ensures and provides for the adequate care and support of the retired priests of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. With the increasing cost of health care and other basic necessities, a priest s pension covers daily living expenses but not much else. The Priests Retirement Fund supports those in need of supplementary assistance by paying for expense such as non-insured medical costs, a portion of extended care costs and housing costs associated with independent living. As the priests of the Archdiocese have served us for over 150 years, this collection allows us to serve them by providing for their needs after active ministry. Your generous gift to the Priests Retirement Fund is a tremendous blessing shared to the priests and gives great comfort to them. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Religious Education Program from Kindergarten to Grade 8 Sacramental Preparation Rites of Christian Initiation for Children of Catechetical Age from 6 17 years old who have not been baptized or have been baptized but uncatechized and/or have not received the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. First Reconciliation and Eucharist Grade 2 Confirmation Grade 9 and above REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/21/2013 Parents Orientation: 9/21/2013 at 11 AM Classes start on September 21, 2013 from 10:00 am 12:00 noon. Please don t let your children miss their Christian formation. Register ASAP. Please contact Sr. Necy at (415) or via at nguan@holynamesf.org VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Is Jesus calling you to share your Time and Talents? Are we willing and ready to respond to His invitation to share our part in building up a more vibrant faithcommunity? If you are there are lots opportunities our parish offers. For details, please pick up the phone and call the Parish Office. God loves a cheerful giver! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sr. Necy at or to: nguan@holynamesf.org CHILDREN S LITURGY Children s Liturgy of the Word is offered on Sundays during the 9:30 a.m. mass. All children from preschool age through third grade are welcome to participate. We are in need of two volunteers. If you are interested in helping with this worthwhile ministry or would like additional information, please contact Roberta Beach at (evenings) or robertarbeach@hotmail.com. FIL-AM CLUB CASINO TRIP TO THUNDER VALLEY Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Departing 9:00 AM Sharp $36.00 per person For more information contact: Madeline Morten at (415) or Benny Capuyan at (415) What: Holy Name Youth Group Luau party Who: All Youth 7th grade and up When: Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 2:30-4:30 PM Where: Flanagan Center Join us for music, great food, drinks, games and making new friends! Please RSVP by September 15 by ing HNOJYouthGroup@gmail.com YOUTH GROUP MEETING Every 1 st and 3 rd Sunday after 9:30 AM Mass All youth from 7 th grade and up are welcome Connect with your peers and get to Know God in your own way. This is your place to be yourself and make lifelong friends! HOLY NAME CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Founded in 2006, the Holy Name Conservatory of Music offers private lessons in piano, guitar, violin and voice to Holy Name School students, its alumni and parishioners. Our teachers tailor private lessons to address the learning style and goals of each student, from the beginner to the advanced student aspiring a career in music. Equal emphasis is placed on developing technical proficiency, interpretative skills, individual creativity, and self confidence. Our students are encouraged to participate in the Fall & Spring Recitals every year Fall Semester Registrations ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. The Fall Semester runs from September to December. Classes began last Tuesday, September 3, For more information or to register for classes IN PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR OR VIOLIN, PLEASE CALL JACKIE AT (415) , or her at jalcaraz@holynamesf.org. Registration information and form are as well as faculty bios are also available on our website: LIVER WELLNESS PROGRAM From the desk of the Parish Nurse: All are invited to the Liver Wellness Program to be presented Tuesday September 10, 2013 at 1 PM in the Flanagan Center. An important message for everyone, concerning liver health and disease. Plan to attend this vital program. Light refreshments will be served. Carol, R.N. (415) HOMEBOUND MASS You are invited to attend the next Mass. DATE: Saturday, September 14, 2013 TIME: 1:30 PM Please be there by 1:15 PM WHERE: Flanagan Center (located underneath the Church, enter through the schoolyard) If you are attending please call: Susan Logan (415) Sue Yee: (415) Come celebrate the presence of Jesus with us Refreshments will be served after Mass. HOLY NAME SCHOOL Class of th Reunion The Holy Name School Class of 1963 is going to have a reunion on November 9, If YOU belong to this class, please contact Terry Tarantino Giorgetti at tgetti@aol.com

4 FAZtor s Notes by Fr. Arnold Zamora After the summer break and as September starts, parish activities and events also have resurfaced. This week alone was a week full of activities: meetings here and there; our Wednesday after mass fellowship (breakfast) resumed; Back to School night on Thursday; S.I. s (St. Ignatius Prep School) spirit mass on Friday and the School Auction event package Dinner with Fr. Arnold; then Saturday s big wedding. I also spent a day touring the hospitals - visiting our sick parishioners. We are now back to business and to busyness! The big news and special historical event this week, however, was the opening of the new Bay Bridge, the Bay Area s newest landmark. It looks very attractive and elegant. I can t wait to cross the new bridge, although I know if I want to enjoy its beauty and relish its magnificence, I should just be seated as a passenger and not the driver. Regardless, it will still be historical for me to cross this bridge for the first time. This weekend we are looking at other bridges. This Saturday, we have the Thank You and Retirement reception for Sr. Stella and at the same time a Welcome for Sr. Necy. In a way Sr. Stella bridges us to Sr. Necy, who is continuing Sr. Stella s ministry here at Holy Name. This Sunday, September 8th is dedicated to celebrate the feast of the Birth of Mary, but since it falls on a Sunday its feast is superseded by the Sunday liturgy. But still we can do our personal devotion and honor to our Mother Mary on this day. Perhaps you have seen this Latin phrase Ad Iesum per Mariam to Jesus through Mary. Through Mary we are led to Jesus, we are connected to Jesus. In a way, Mary is our bridge to Jesus. We need to avail the bridges in our lives. Sometimes, we don t make connections because we don t use these bridges. It reminds me of a story about three men who were trapped on an island. They found a genie s lamp and agreed they would each get a wish. The first man wished he was 25% smarter, and then he swam off the island. The second man wished he was 50% smarter, and then he cut down the tree, made a boat, and rowed off the island. The third man wished he was 100% smarter, and then he walked across the bridge. Jesus is our way, our bridge to heaven. Walk with him, enter through him. A bridge is always important. And if you lost a tooth, a bridge could certainly be a remedy! 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: Should liturgical services, including the Mass, place emphasis on the individual or the Church s larger body? Answer from Sacrosanctum Concilium: Liturgical services are not private functions, but are celebrations of the Church, which is the "sacrament of unity," namely, the holy people united and ordered under their bishops. Therefore liturgical services pertain to the whole body of the Church; they manifest it and have effects upon it; but they concern the individual members of the Church in different ways, according to their differing rank, office, and actual participation. It is to be stressed that whenever rites, according to their specific nature, make provision for communal celebration involving the presence and active participation of the faithful, this way of celebrating them is to be preferred, so far as possible, to a celebration that is individual and quasi-private. This applies with especial force to the celebration of Mass and the administration of the sacraments, even though every Mass has of itself a public and social nature. Question: When exercising liturgical functions, in what manner should the lay faithful carry out their roles? Answer from Sacrosanctum Concilium: In liturgical celebrations each person, minister or layman, who has an office to perform, should do all of, but only, those parts which pertain to his office by the nature of the rite and the principles of liturgy. Servers, lectors commentators, and members of the choir also exercise a genuine liturgical function. They ought, therefore, to discharge their office with the sincere piety and decorum demanded by so exalted a ministry and rightly expected of them by God's people. Consequently they must all be deeply imbued with the spirit of the liturgy, each in his own measure, and they must be trained to perform their functions in a correct and orderly manner. Editor s Note: Sacrosanctum Concilium (the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy) has as its central aim a focus on greater participation of the laity in the liturgy. In the coming weeks we will be reviewing the constitution s third chapter, The Reform of the Sacred Liturgy. ATTITUDE CHANGE Today s readings ask us to re-think our attitudes and ways. The passage from the book of Wisdom reminds us that, when it comes to understanding, even the wisest person barely scrapes the surface of things. In Paul s provocative little letter to Philemon, the apostle praises Philemon for his understanding of the social order which included slavery and for his good treatment of Onesimus. Then Paul goes on to drop his bombshell. He tells Philemon that Onesimus is now a Christian and should be treated as such as a brother, an equal. What was Philemon to think? Today s Gospel tells us that if we are to follow Jesus, we must do some serious planning. Then, once all our planning is complete, we have to be willing to accept the fact that our plans are never enough. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. REMEMBERING Let us come together for the 12th anniversary of 9/11 to honor, remember and reunite.

5 Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Luke 14: Unless you give up everything... Theme: Faith: Gift and Call to Discipleship The people of the town of Tiberias had turned out in record numbers. There were so many that Jesus was forced to climb up onto a little lookout platform by the fishing harbor. With the lake as his dramatic backdrop, Jesus could be seen and heard by everyone. He shouted to them, his clear words punching the ideas into place: If anyone comes to me without turning his back on his father and mother, his wife and his children, his brothers and sisters, indeed his very self, he cannot be my follower. The harsh words were met by the troubled faces of those trying to understand. Just beyond the crowd a group of six armed men marched up in pairs. They were soldiers of Herod Antipas, the Tetrarch of Galilee. The brisk cadence of their footfalls made Jesus stop for a moment to look down on them. They clattered to a halt and side-stepped into position, observing Jesus and the crowd. Their presence made it clear that people in high places were becoming concerned about the charisma and leadership of this Jesus. The stone ledge platform upon which Jesus was standing was only five steps high. It looked like the beginning of a tower that had never been finished. To make his point, Jesus paced around the platform, then throwing his arms out in invitation, he asked the crowd: If one of you decides to build a tower, will he not first sit down and calculate the outlay to see if he has enough money to complete the project? He gave them a smile and then glanced down at the stones of his stubby little tower. The crowd roared with laughter and even the six soldiers lost their stern faces. Jesus lifted his eyes, looking over the heads of the crowd to fix on the six soldiers at the back. Recalling Herod s recent military defeat at the hands of a rival king, he challenged: Or if a king is about to march on another king to do battle with him, will he not sit down first and consider whether, with ten thousand men, he can withstand an enemy coming against him with twenty thousand? If he cannot, he will send a delegation while the enemy is still at a distance, asking for terms of peace. In the same way, none of you can be my disciple if he does not renounce all his possessions. These were serious and disturbing words. They echoed in the minds of the crowd standing in respectful silence. Jesus decided it was enough preaching for today and slowly made his way down the platform s five steps. As he waded through the crowd Jesus felt their hands fall like a loving rain upon his back. > Counting the cost is part of every decision. The cost of building towers and waging war are illustrations of the cost of following Jesus. The price of discipleship is not just our families but even ourselves. We must all consider the cost of discipleship and be willing to pay the price in full. What greater or better gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth? - Cicero Happy Grandparents Day! TICKETS for the luncheon are $ PER PERSON You may also sponsor a Retired priest for $ each Deadline to reserve your tickets with the Parish office is October 2, 2013 Please call Jackie (415) for more information. HOLY NAME parish ministers day of recollection You are invited to pray, reflect, and socialize with other Ministers as we start a New Pastoral Year. This is also an ending activity for the Year of Faith in our parish. DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2013 TIME: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Registration starts at 9:15 AM. WHERE: Flanagan Center If you are attending please call the Parish Office at or to: nguan@holynamesf.org no later than September 20,

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, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of San Francisco, In Residence Sr. Necy Guan, FdCC, Pastoral Associate Sr. Esther Ling, FdCC, Spiritual Director Chinese Ministry/D.R.E., Holy Name School Jeffery Abbott, Director of Music Ministries/ Website & Technology Coordinator Jackie C. Alcaraz, Parish Manager Director/Holy Name Conservatory of Music Colleen A. Durkin, Parish Secretary Holy Name School Alumni Coordinator Carol Elliott Maloof 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 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 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 Every 1st Saturday of the month in the Pastoral Center - 2 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. Necy at 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.) 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 Thursday at 7:00 PM Welcome New Parishioners! Please complete and return form to the Pastoral Center ( th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122), 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