Pastor s Column. October 15, 2017 The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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2 October 15, 2017 The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 GOD REVEALED TO THE NATIONS What wonderful images we have today of the reign of God! Isaiah speaks to us of a great feast a heavenly feast a feast of abundance with rich foods and choice wines. It is the Lord s own affair, Isaiah explains, when God will unite all nations, dry every tear, and destroy death forever. Then, too, will the entire earth rejoice in the Lord and bask in God s saving grace. Jesus speaks of heaven in terms of a feast as well. Here, the kingdom of heaven is likened to a king s wedding feast given for his son. This is a feast of abundance also, with the fattened cattle prepared just so. But many of the people invited don t want to come, so the king invites anyone who would honor his son by their presence there. And Paul tells us that whether we live abundantly or in humble circumstances, we can do all things in the Lord who strengthens us. Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. Immaculate Conception Academy, an all-girls College Prep Catholic High School located in the Mission District in San Francisco has implemented a work-study program and is looking for organizations to sponsor their students. Currently, just to cite a few, the girls are working at companies such as GAP, Bank of the West, UCSF, Jones Day Law Firm, Heffernan Insurance Brokers, etc. Nationwide this program is already succeeding in 30 other cities coast to coast. A team of 4 students works at an organization to cover one full-time position, rotating work days. The organization receives an entry-level, clerical staff position filled without the hassle of hiring, benefits and other HR concerns. The students are employees of the ICA Corporate Work Study Program. The organization s sponsorship helps lower the tuition cost of their college preparatory education, making it affordable for more working class families. Operating as essentially a small, outsourcing staff agency, ICA enables the organization to fill needed clerical or entry-level positions. The students are on site 36 weeks a year, 40 hours a week adding diversity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and succeed. For more information please contact Sister Lilly at (415) ext 28 and/or visit ICA s website at Sister Lilly will be speaking this Sunday at the 9am and 10:30am Masses. Pastor s Column Consecration of the Archdiocese - On Saturday, October 7, 2017, the Archbishop consecrated the Archdiocese of San Francisco to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. That day, the Cathedral was full with standing room only, filled with the faithful from throughout the Archdiocese. Together we prayed the Rosary on the feast day of the Most Holy Rosary that recalled Our Lady's assistance in leading Christian forces to victory. With her assistance, we are asking for her protection and victory against sin and the devil. At the mass that followed, Archbishop Salvatore recalled that at the apparition of Our Lady at Fatima, the children who were privileged to see her were given a glimpse of hell. And she asked them to convey to the world to pray the rosary and to do reparation for the salvation of souls. So at the mass, the Archbishop called on the Catholic faithful of the Archdiocese: to pray the rosary daily and for families to pray, at least once a week, together. He added that our prayers can change the course of our families as well as the course of humanity. to do penance. He reminded us that Fridays are still days of penance in remembrance of Christ's suffering for us on the cross. Although we can choose a different penance such as abstaining from food or drink, we should at least abstain from meat. And he encouraged the faithful to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once a month. to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in gratitude for God's love for us and to renew our love for the Lord. He encouraged us that if we're not able to adore before the Blessed Sacrament during the week, then to do so on Sundays before or after mass. and lastly, to celebrate First Saturdays Devotion. In reparation of sin, to stand with Mary after her Son was crucified and killed, the Archbishop calls upon us to celebrate 5 consecutive First Saturdays Devotion at least once a year. As part of the devotion, we are to receive communion, confess our sins, pray 5 decades of the rosary and spend 15 minutes meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary. While some people may be able to rise to this level of prayer and devotion instantly, some of us may take a little time to rise to that level. St. Francis would teach, In the beginning, do what needs to be done, then do what you can, and soon, you'll find yourself doing the "impossible", or what you thought was "impossible" when you first began. Olympic athletes also had to learn to walk before they could run. The Archbishop in consecrating the Archdiocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is calling upon us to make a prayerful difference in the life of the local Church and in our 3 counties. And he added that as we heed the requests of our Mother Mary, in the end her Immaculate Heart will triumph. - Fr. Dan

October 15 21, 2017 Sunday, October 15 Presider 7:30 Parishioners of St. Anne Bishop Walsh 9:00 Joseph Tsoy (D) Fr. Nascimento 10:30 thanksgiving, Joe & Aning Laguda Fr.

Zhai, SVD Tuesday, October 17 6:30 Terrence Hanley (D) Bishop Walsh 8:45 Mrs. Patricia Cavagnero (D) Fr.

3 October 15 21, 2017 Sunday, October 15 Presider 7:30 Parishioners of St. Anne Bishop Walsh 9:00 Joseph Tsoy (D) Fr. Nascimento 10:30 thanksgiving, Joe & Aning Laguda Fr. Nascimento Noon Parishioners of St. Anne Fr. Zhai, SVD Monday, October 16 6:30 Sylvia Navarro (D) Bishop Walsh 8:45 John & Marian Fox (D) Fr. Zhai, SVD Tuesday, October 17 6:30 Terrence Hanley (D) Bishop Walsh 8:45 Mrs. Patricia Cavagnero (D) Fr. Nascimento Wednesday, October 18 6:30 Ronald Mirkovich (D) Bishop Walsh 8:45 Constante Macabeo (D) Fr. Nascimento Thursday, October 19 6:30 Lourdes Ambrosia (D) Fr. Nascimento 8:45 Sadie O Keefe (D) Fr. Asue Friday, October 20 6:30 Ludy Ambrosia (D) Fr. Asue 8:45 Pacencia Encarnacion (D) Fr. Zhai, SVD Saturday, October 21 8:45 Confraternity of Saint Anne Fr. Nascimento 5 p.m. Vincent Flynn (D) Fr. Nascimento The San Francisco Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women's Fall Conference will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at St. Brendan Parish Hall, 29 Rockaway Ave., San Francisco. 9:00 am registration & coffee; 10:00 am - 12:30 pm program; followed by Mass and lunch. Speakers include Sister Fran Tobin RSCJ and Sister Rita Jovick PBVM, members of the Northern California Sisters against Human Trafficking; Jean Ann Hostetter Ramirez about her volunteer work at St. Quentin State Prison and restorative justice; and Barbara McGuigan of EWTN Global Radio Catholic Network, host of Open Line and The Good Fight, who will speak on Our Lady of Fatima and how her message applies today, especially to young people. Cost is $25 per person, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Contact Cathy Mibach, or at dcmibach@aol.com Register for Santa Clara Faith Formation Conference: Friday- Saturday, November 3-4, 2017, Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great Pkwy, Santa Clara Registration is open to Catechists, youth leaders, adult faith formation leaders and all who want to learn more about their faith. There will be noted speakers, workshops and sessions (in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese) and many exhibitors. Make connections, deepen your faith and strengthen your skills in passing on the faith to the next generation. For complete information, call (415) or visit oreym@sfarchdiocese.org SAGES (St. Anne Growing, Exploring Seniors) is sponsoring a Docent Tour on Monday, October 23 rd, at 10:30 AM, this time at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church on Commonwealth Way in the Laurel Village area. In 301 AD, Armenians adopted Christianity as their official state religion. Thus, Armenia became the first Christian nation in the world. In 2001, in celebration of the 1700 th anniversary of this historic event, and in commemoration of the 35 th anniversary of the consecration of the beautiful Church on Commonwealth Way, two benefactors and sculptor Gasper Gharibyan dedicated the one-of-a kind Khachkar Monument (a cross of stone.) This cross, seen through a window, has guided the Armenians through the obstacles of their tragic history. The Church itself has many magnificent religious artifacts. You will learn and see much more at the Docent Tour. Last chance to register is this Monday, October 16 th! Please make a check of $5 payable to St. Gregory Armenian Church (cash ok too), memo SAGES, attn. Sr. Esther, and leave in the Rectory mailbox. HURRY HURRY HURRY. Time is running out to register for the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Let a cozy weekend for just the two of you keep you warm on these long winter nights. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 10-12, 2017 San Jose. For more information visit our wesite: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or Retrouvaille Marriage Renewal Weekend The Four Stages of Marriage have been identified as (1) Romance, (2) Disillusionment, (3) Misery, and (4) Awakening. Many marriages experience the first three, but marriages that end in divorce never make it to the fourth stage of Awakening. Don t give up without learning how to get there. If your marriage suffers from disillusionment or misery, please contact Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i). This program has helped thousands of couples experiencing difficulties. For confidential information about it, or to register for the November program beginning with a weekend in San Francisco on November 3-5, phone or , SF@RetroCA.com or visit the website HelpOurMarriage.com Last Week s Collections 1st Collection, October 7, 8 $4, Building & Maintenance Fund $1, Second Collection This Week Property and Insurance Fund For on-line giving, visit: Archbishop s Annual Appeal Assessment $60,219 Total Payments Received, 10/02/17 $49,585

4 ST. ANNE STAFF Pastoral Staff: Fr. Daniel Nascimento, Pastor x 24 Fr. Daniel Asue, Parochial Vicar frasue@stanne-sf.org x34 Sr. Esther McEgan, Adult Ministries emcegan@mercywmw.org x 26 Rachel Gee, Coordinator of Religious Educa on Rachel.Gee@stanne-sf.org x 38 Katrina Dilag, Junior High School Youth Minister Katrina.Dilag@stanne-sf.org x 22 Jun Alvar, Parish Music Coordinator JunAlvar@stanne-sf.org x 22 In Residence: Bishop Daniel Walsh, Bishop Emeritus of Santa Rosa Fr. Peter Zhai, SVD, Chinese Ministries ZhaiP@sfarch.org x 36 Office Staff: Ken Del Ponte, Parish Manager kdelponte@stanne-sf.org x 21 Mie Mie Kwong, Athle c Director athle cdept@stanne-sf.org x 22 Rachel Abaqueta Leluc, Pastoral Coordinator raleluc@stanne-sf.org x 23 Annie Sri Handajani, Bookkeeper bookkeeper@stanne-sf.org x 21 Tessie Evelyn Velicaria, Secretary tessievelicaria@stanne-sf.org x 22 Parish Emergency Number School Staff: Tom White, Principal, Elementary School white@stanne.com Judy Glaeser, Director, Preschool stanneps@gmail.com Eva Wong, Director, Chinese School evawong467@gmail.com ST. ANNE REGULAR SCHEDULE Sunday Mass Sat., 5pm; Sun: 7:30, 9, 10:30am & 12pm (Chinese) Daily Mass Mon - Fri: 6:30am & 8:45am Sat: 8:45am (Devo on to St. Anne) Holy Days of Obliga on 6:30am, 8:45am, 12 noon & 6pm Exposi on of Blessed Sacrament 1st Friday following 8:45am Mass un l 10am Reconcilia on: Sat., 4-4:55pm or by appointment Bap sm: 2nd 12:30pm Prepara on Class: 3rd 10am in Rectory Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4:30pm

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