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 October Month of the Holy Rosary THE FEAST OF THE HOLY ROSARY October 7 is the Feast of the Holy Rosary October is traditionally dedicated as the month of the Rosary The word Rosary means "crown of roses" or garland of roses in Medieval Latin, and each prayer in the rosary is considered a flower presented to Mary. In the opening pages of his spiritual classic, The Secret of the Rosary, St. Louis Marie de Montfort describes the rosary as "a veritable school of Christian life" because of its beauty, power and value. It is a humble, a practical and a powerful means of contemplation, and a great source of blessing for those who pray and for the whole world. It is called the Breviary of the common people and the Psalms of the illiterate. The prayers we repeat are biblical and hence inspired and the mysteries we meditate upon are taken from the lives of Jesus and Mary. As we are saying the Rosary, we are, in fact, in contact with two of the most basic prayers in our Christian tradition: the Lord s Prayer (the Our Father), and the Angelic Salutation (the Hail Mary). The first is fully rooted in the Scriptures, taught by Jesus Himself. The second is largely rooted in the Scriptures, its first half echoing the words of the Archangel Gabriel and of Elizabeth as each addressed Mary. The third prayer the Glory be to the Father ancient in its wording surely reflects the unceasing prayer of adoration and praise found in the Book of Revelation. The rosary is described as a compendium of the life of Jesus and Mary and a summary of the liturgical year. During the recitation of the rosary, we meditate on the saving mysteries of our Lord's life and the faithful witness of our Blessed Mother. Journeying through the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the rosary, we bring to mind our Lord's incarnation, His public ministry, His passion and death, and His resurrection from the dead. The various events in the lives of Jesus and Mary on which we meditate during the rosary are expressions of the one basic and foundational mystery of the Christian faith: the Paschal Mystery, that is, the death and resurrection of Jesus in which Mary shared. Hence, by praying the Rosary, we come to live out the Paschal Mystery in our lives, thereby becoming authentic disciples of Jesus, people who really follow in His footsteps, dying with Him so as to rise with Him. We also ask for the prayers of our Blessed Mother, the exemplar of faith, who leads all believers to her Son. Hence, we as modern-day Catholic Christians need to pray the Rosary and live the Rosary. History: Prayer using rosary beads is as old as mankind. The Hindus in India used to recite the thousand names of their gods and goddesses and their "mantra prayers using multi-beaded rosaries, and their sages wear such beads around their necks, constantly rolling the beads in prayer. The Jews used beads to repeat the psalms, the Laws of Moses and the memorized sayings of the prophets. The Muslims use rosaries with a hundred beads for their prayer. In the ninth century, the Christian monks who recited the 150 psalms instructed the illiterate common people to recite the Our Father 150 times using beads. These strings of beads became known as Paternosters, the Latin for "Our Father." It was in the eleventh century that the Europeans added Hail Mary to Our Father. According to legend, in 1214, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Dominic Guzman and instructed him to pray the rosary in a new form as an effective antidote against the Albigensian heresy. At least a dozen popes have mentioned St. Dominic's connection with the rosary in various papal pronouncements, sanctioning his role as at least a "pious belief." But in 1922, Dom Louis Gougaud stated, "The various elements which enter into the composition of that Catholic devotion commonly called the rosary are the product of a long and gradual development which began before St. Dominic's time, which continued without his having any share in it, and which only attained its final shape several centuries after his death." Historians agree that St. Dominic preached its use to convert sinners and those who had strayed from the Faith. Dominic of Prussia, a Carthusian monk, in 1409 popularized the practice setting 50 phrases about the lives of Jesus and Mary with 50 Hail Marys. Henry Kalkar (d. 1408), another Carthusian monk, divided the 150 Hail Marys into groups of 10, with each group marked by an Our Father. (continued)

3 The structure of the five decade rosary based on the three sets of mysteries joyful, sorrowful and glorious - was later introduced. rosary devotion had attained its present form by AD 1500 and gotten its name the rosarium ("rose garden"). An additional boost to the rosary devotion was given in 1917, when our Blessed Mother in her sixth apparition to the three children at Fatima, on the thirteenth of May, demanded, "Say the Rosary every day Pray, pray a lot and offer sacrifices for sinners... I'm Our Lady of the Rosary. She advised them to say the rosary rightly, daily and devoutly for holier life and world peace. The Fatima prayer "O, my Jesus" was added in the twentieth century. Pope John Paul II enriched the rosary by adding the Luminous Mysteries in Fr. Roche and Fr. Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. (died in 1992), were mainly responsible for the widespread practice of this devotion in modern times. Devotion encouraged by the Popes: Pope Pius V instituted the Feast of the Queen of the Rosary in the sixteenth century in thanksgiving for the Lepanto victory. Pope Leo XIII in 1891 declared October as the month of the Rosary. For Pope Pius VII the rosary was an antidote against the evils of the day. It is the sure means of God s blessings to families (Pius XII). Recite the rosary devoutly; you will have peace in your families (Pius X). In his Mirabilis Cultus Pope Paul VI reminded us that we are praying Bible-based prayers in the rosary. Pope John Paul II described the rosary as looking into the mysteries of Christ s life through the eyes of Mary. In his apostolic letter on the rosary, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope John Paul II emphasized that this prayer is meant to focus our attention on Jesus Christ: Although the repeated Hail Mary is addressed directly to Mary, it is to Jesus that the act of love is ultimately directed (RVM 26). A favorite prayer of eminent Catholics: Blessed Mother Teresa was always seen reciting the rosary. Daniel O Connor, the Father of the Nation of Ireland recited the rosary in his private room before each session of the parliament and it is no wonder that Ireland is called The Land of the Rosary. The famous proponent of the rosary, Fr. Peyton, challenges us: Set apart ten minutes for rosary at home, you will make your home a heaven of peace. The great scientist William Ampere in his old age inspired and converted Frederick Osanam (the founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society), by his daily recital of the rosary at a grotto. The last words of Louis Pasteur to his nurse before his death far away from his home were: Tell my wife that I died reciting the rosary. What about repetitions of Hail Marys? Is it not this kind of repetitious prayer Jesus condemned a superficial, mechanical way of praying to God, characteristic of pagans -while true prayer is talking to God and listening to Him? The answer is no. Jesus taught a prayer: Our Father and he intended that we repeat it. In the garden of Gethsemane, he said the same prayer three times (Matt. 26:44). In the Old Testament, parts of Psalm 118 are structured around the repeated phrase "His steadfast love endures forever," and the book of Daniel presents the three men in the fiery furnace constantly repeating the phrase "Sing praise to him and highly exalt him forever" (Dan. 3:52 88). In the New Testament, the book of Revelation describes how the very worship of God in heaven includes words of holy praise that are repeated without end. The four living creatures, gathered around God s throne, "never cease to sing, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! " (Rev. 4:8). Although trying to manipulate God by vain repetition is always wrong, proper repetitious prayer is very biblical and pleasing to God. How to pray the rosary: The ideal is to have the whole family recite at least five decades of the rosary daily. We need to say the Rosary slowly enough to make its recitation devout and reverent. We are to reflect for a minute on the mystery and then concentrate on the meaning of the prayers as we say them to avoid distractions. Besides saying the rosary with others in the family before bedtime, let us make a habit of reciting the rosary during our journey to the workplace and during our exercises. If we do so, we shall experience for ourselves the truth of these words: "Meditating on the mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may we imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise." Amen. Father Tony

4 Our Liturgical Week Monday, Oct. 9 8:00 a.m Henry Caruso (By: Anonymous) Tuesday, Oct. 10 8:00 a.m. Ellen Rossi (By: Anonymous) Wednesday, Oct. 11 8:00 a.m. Xavier Echon Sp. Int. (By: Mercy Mateo) V Thursday, Oct. 12 8:00 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13 8:00 a.m. Marygrace Dunn (By: Richard Dunn) Saturday, Oct. 14 8:00 a.m. Michael Murray (By: St. Stephen Women s Guild 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation 4:30 p.m. Denis O Connor (By: Rose O Connor) Sunday, Oct. 15 8:00 a.m. Stephen Chansin (By: Adele Caunan) 9:30 a.m. Helen & Vincent Greely (By: Dan & Joan Leehane) 11:30 a.m. Julia Fitzgerald (By: Saint Stephen Women s Guild) 6:45 p.m. Bold Indicates Mass Intentions Please remember: Julia Fitzgerald Who recently died in the peace of Christ. Our sick and homebound are in continual need of our prayers, please remember them daily. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The vineyard of the LORD is the house of Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7). Psalm The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (Psalm 80). Second Reading God s peace will guard your hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6-9). Gospel The kingdom of God will be given to those who will produce its fruit (Matthew 21:33-43) Second Collections Next Weekend A second collection will be taken October 14 & 15 for: Archbishop s Annual Appeal St Stephen Events Calendar Monday Columbus Day Parish Office & School Closed Tuesday 12:00 p.m. School Lunch/Hall 3:00 p.m. School Play Auditions/Hall 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice/Church Wednesday 12:00 p.m. School Lunch/Hall 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent De Paul Conf./Rectory Thursday 12:00 p.m. School Lunch/Hall Friday 7:00 p.m. GA Closed Meeting/EC Saturday 9:00 a.m. Book Club Sunday 7:00 p.m. Adult Volleyball/Gym Our online website includes a community events calendar. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Denis and Companions; St. John Leonardi; Columbus Day; Canadian Thanksgiving Day Wednesday: Saint John XXIII Saturday: St. Callistus I; Blessed Virgin Mary 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. Larry Barbiere, Edileide Jose Barbosa, Maureen Conley, Ed Cummings, Carol Dominguez, Eden Finn, Emma Lew, Al Gragnani, Maria Matthews, Juan Pablo Grover-Paez, Nenita Sangalang, Anna Macalino Thompson, Betty Rodriguez, Jovita & Richard Thompson. Bulletin Announcements Send your St. Stephen bulletin announcements via to the following address: e.prete@saintstephensf.org.

5 Stewardship: A Way of Life Sunday Collection: 10/01/17 $7,880 2nd Collection: Maintenance $2,015 We thank our parishioners who return their Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 8, 2017 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jon 1:1 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28 LITURGY AND LIFE When have you found excuses not to seek the Lord while he was near? When faced with a perplexing situation, have you pondered how God s ways differ from your ways? How does St. Stephens parish help the community understand that justice is an issue for the Kingdom of God in our midst? HOSPITALITY MINISTERS for our 9:30 a.m. Mass Today, Oct St. Vincent de Paul Sunday, Oct Gonzalez Family Sunday, Oct Mistica Family Please note! Coffee and donuts will not be served until the completion of mass. KINDERGARTEN APPLICATIONS ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL is accepting applications for next August s Kindergarten class. Please call the school (415) , if you are interested in obtaining an application. Children must be five years old by September 1, 2018 and be currently enrolled in a five day Pre-K or Kindergarten Program. Kindergarten screenings will be held on Saturday, January 6, Kindergarten Applications for siblings are due by October 13,, St. Stephen School, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at this school. St. Stephen School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. On Tuesday, November 7 th and Wednesday, November 8 th, we will be hosting our Kindergarten Tours. If you would like to sign-up for one of the Kindergarten Tours from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., please contact Mrs. O Callaghan in the school office at (415) St. Stephen Parish Choir Welcomes YOU Join Our Choir! THOSE WHO SING PRAY TWICE!!! 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

6 Seventh Annual Filipino Ministry Dinner-Dance Gala Fundraiser Sunday, October 15, 5:00 pm St. Mary's Cathedral Patrons Hall, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco (text) "Heal the World through Music" is the theme of the Filipino Ministry Annual Dinner-Dance Fundraiser, October 15. This year s gathering will focus on Music Ministry and the spiritual power music has to bring people together, transcending boundaries. Music can open the door for people to treat one another with loving kindness, generosity, compassion, and respect. The Filipino Ministry is reaching out to build a strong youth and young adult music ministry, through which youth can become effective evangelizers to reach out to their peer groups. The Gala evening will feature the Filipino Ministry Youth and Young Adult Choral Group, directed by Leon Palad. Ticket price: $60 per person or $600 per table. For tickets and information, or text, above. STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY MINISTRY - SPIRITUAL CARE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH LIFE THREATENING ILLNESSES. Fridays, 1:00-2:30 p.m. This is a free spiritual care drop-in support group for people suffering from diseases such as Heart disease Cancer Chronic lower respiratory diseases Major unintentional injuries Alzheimer's disease Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases) It is being held on the First Friday each month in the Msgr. Bowe Room, on the west side of the parking lot level of the Cathedral. For further details and registration please contact Sister Elaine Stahl at (415) ext. 218 or esahl@stmarycathedralsf.org A CHURCH ACCESSIBLE! Saint Stephen Church is now left open Monday through Saturday from after the morning Mass until 4:00 p.m. This gives you the opportunity to stop by and make a person/private visit with the Blessed Sacrament and to offer your prayers in a quiet, warm and comfortable atmosphere. So, when you are out for an afternoon walk or returning home from shopping or work -- feel free to stop by. INFIRMED, ELDERLY, HOMEBOUND The Sacrament of Communion is available to those unable to worship with us in church. Please let us know if you would like a visit from one of our Extraordinary Ministers of Communion or the Pastor to make a visit to your home. Also, one should seek the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, if one finds themselves physically, emotionally or advanced in years. Also, if you find yourself in the hospital, either planned or not, please let the parish office know so that an appropriate visitation can be arranged. by the pastor. Our Altar Server s Schedule This Weekend The Remarkable Salesman Christopher Columbus was the world s most remarkable salesman. He started out not knowing where he was going. When he arrived, he didn t know where he was. And when he returned, he didn t know where he had been. And he did it all on a big cash advance and he received a repeat order. Saturday, Oct. 7 8:00 a.m. John Brooks 4:30 p. m. Michael McDonough, Josh Pashby, Alex Flores, Sunday, Oct. 8 8:00 a.m. Caroline Wong, Alex Flores, Benjamin Corvi 9:30 p.m. Patrick Schmitt, Evan O Driscoll 11:30 a.m. Cooper Andersen, Mikel Villamayor 6:45p.m. Patrick Linehan Our special thanks to our student Altar Servers who faithfully continue to volunteer their time and talent to our parish. Many TV Masses For Homebound! EWTN airs tv masses throughout the day at the following times: 5:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. In addition, Monday thru Friday, EWTN airs a TV Mass at 4:00 p.m. EWTN is carried on Comcast ch. 229, AT&T ch. 562, Dish Satellite ch 261 and Direct TV ch 370.

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8 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Tony P. LaTorre Pastor, ext.25 Mrs. Sharon McCarthy Allen School Principal Carol Cagalingan Parish Manager, ext.23 Rev. Mr. Olet Abad Rev. Mr. Rory Desmond Permanent Deacons Mary Molly Mullaney Faith Formation Coordinator, ext.27 Rhonda Smith Coordinator of Music & Liturgy, ext. 32 Shay Ingelfinger Event Center Coordinator, ext.33 Jan Almeida Bookkeeper, ext.29 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 Veronica Wong 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 Holy Communion Ministers to the Homebound Lector/Holy Communion Ministers Music/Choir