HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH

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1 visit our websites: holyname-sf.org Oct. 14, 2007 holynamesf.com Let the children come to me...matthew 19:14 Phone: (415) Pastoral Center: th Avenue, San Francisco, CA HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH

2 HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH th Ave. San Francisco, California Phone: (415) Fax: (415) Rev. Donald S. D Angelo PASTOR Rev. Angel Quitalig, SSP PAROCHIAL VICAR Most Rev. Ignatius Wang, JCD Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco IN RESIDENCE Deacon Michael Doherty PAROCHIAL ASSOCIATE Sr. Stella Negri, FdCC PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Sr. Connie Martinez, FdCC PASTORAL OUTREACH MINISTRY COORDINATOR Sr. Esther Ling, FdCC SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR CHINESE MINISTRY D.R.E., HOLY NAME SCHOOL Juan Lopez SEMINARIAN Mr. Tony Eiras MUSIC DIRECTOR Colleen A. Durkin PARISH SECRETARY Jackie C. Alcaraz OFFICE MANAGER HOLY NAME SCHOOL th Ave. SF, CA (415) Dr. Ann Meyers Manchester Principal PARISH NURSE PROGRAM Carol, R.N. (415) ext. 109 SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Family Mass), 11:30 AM, 5:15 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 or by appointment 4:30-5:00 PM Saturday Perpetual Help Devotions Friday following the 9:00 AM Mass Baptisms Baptisms by appointment Baptismal Preparation Fourth Thursday of the month in the Pastoral Center - 7:30 PM Marriages Contact Rectory 6 months in advance. Religious Education (C.C.D.) Kindergarten to 9th Saturday 10 AM 12 Noon (alternative choice) Tuesday 5:15-6:30 PM RCIA for youth Tuesday 5:15-6:30 PM Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Every Wednesday Pastoral Center 7:30 PM Every Sunday Flanagan Center 10:30 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Wednesday 9:30 AM 7:30 PM VISIT OUR WEBSITES: HOLY NAME CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Private lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar and violin. For more information or to register, please contact Jackie at (415) ext 114. MAGDALEN OF CANOSSA CONVENT: th Ave. San Francisco, CA (415) RECTORY 3240 Lawton St. San Francisco, CA (415) FLANAGAN CENTER (415)

3 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14, 2007 If we have died with [Christ Jesus] we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him. 2 Timothy 2:11-12a C.L.A.S. COLLECTION Today, members of the Catholic Ladies Aid Society will be collecting for the needy in the Parish. Boxes will be at the exits. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel (2 Kings 5:14-17). Psalm The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 298). Second Reading If we have died with Christ we shall also live with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13). Gospel The Samaritan, realizing he had been healed, glorified God in a loud voice (Luke 17:11-19). MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF October 14, 2007 Sun 14 7:30 AM Jim Shea 9:30 AM Mass for the People 11:30 AM Daniel Domingo Mon 15 7:30 AM Faley & Tidd Families 9:30 AM Special Intentions of Amelia Juanito Tue 16 7:30 AM Bill Lehey 9:00 AM Eduardo & Olga da Luz Wed 17 7:30 AM Special Intentions of Troy Joseph Carbonel 9:00 AM Patricia Andaya Thu 18 7:30 AM Elodia Martin 9:00 AM Anne Spinetta Fri 19 7:30 AM Ward & Quiroz Families 9:00 AM Conefrey & Deane Families Sat 20 7:30 AM Ernesto Fontanilla 9:00 AM Al Demee, Jr. 5:00 PM Ann Xavier WORLD MISSION SUNDAY In 1926, Pope Pius XI established an annual collection for the missionary work of the Church worldwide called World Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday, organized by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church's missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. It is celebrated on the next-to-last Sunday each October. This year, World Mission Sunday will take place on Sunday, October 21, As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is "an important day in the life of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions of the world What Happens To Your World Mission Sunday Gift? Your contributions to the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday and throughout the year help support pastoral and evangelizing programs, catechists and catechetical work, the building of churches and chapels, the work of religious communities in health care and education, and communication and transportation needs. Gifts provided on World Mission Sunday or at other times to the Propagation of the Faith help to ensure that the poor of the missions receive help and the hope that comes from knowing the love of Jesus Christ. The dayto-day service of the Catholic Church in the developing world depends on such financial help. How Does Your Mission Sunday Gift Help? Buys Bibles for catechists in Sierra Leone. Provides for a small parish in India. Helps Sisters in Sudan care for orphans. Buys a bicycle for a priest in Thailand so that he can travel from village to village to celebrate Mass. Brings the Good News of Jesus and his message of peace, hope, and salvation. Your generosity is always appreciated by our less fortunate brothers and sisters throughout the world. VOCATIONS CROSS Receiving the Vocations Cross at the 3 PM Chinese Mass is Margaret Ma. Thank you for continuing to pray for Vocations.

4 WELCOME TO HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Page 4 VOCATION CORNER Please read: Luke 5:1-11 Jesus called out come and follow me This is where faith comes in. By faith I do not mean believe in particular theological ideas or creed, but rather an attitude characterized by willingness to follow a calling simply because we believe it is worth the risk, that certain dreams are worth pursuing regardless of how things turn out. The amazing ways in which God seems to provide for people who commit themselves to the risky venture of following their callings. Then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise respond. Whatever you can do or dream you can begin it now. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Take courage and trust in the Lord. R.C.I.A. Would you like to know about the Catholic Faith, join the RCIA Program. Meetings are held on Wednesdays, from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the Pastoral Center Event Rm. YOUTH ACTIVITIES Please watch the bulletin for youth meetings and activities. NEW LECTOR TRAINING On the 2nd Sunday after the 9:30 AM Mass and on the 4th Sunday after 11:30 AM Mass. If interested, please meet with Sr. Stella at the entrance to the Church after Mass. PARISH RETREAT PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! December 1, 2007 for the Parish Retreat. The retreat will start with the 9:00 AM Mass and conclude at 2:00 PM. All are welcome. All who are in ministry and different associations need to attend. Holy Name Parish & Lay Canossians Bake Sale Raising Funds for Africa AFTER ALL MASSES THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Lay Canossians Garage Sale RAISING FUNDS FOR AFRICA October 20 & 21 After all Masses in the Flanagan Center. Items in good condition are welcome. Please call Sr. Stella or eve. Or Angela Testani Items may be dropped off at the Flanagan Center OCTOBER MONTHLY ENVELOPES Because of an unfortunate computer problem at the church office, some of you may not receive your monthly envelopes. Kindly use a plain envelope for your donations and mark it with your name, address & envelope number if you know it. CELEBRANTS FOR NEXT WEEK-END Saturday, October 20 3:00 PM Chinese Fr. Daniel Nascimento Saturday, Oct. 20 5:00 PM Vigil Fr. Don D Angelo Sunday, Oct. 21 7:30 AM Bishop Ignatius Wang 9:30 AM Fr. Charles Puthota 11:30 AM Fr. Don D Angelo 5:15 PM Vietnamese Fr. Te Van Nguyen HOLY NAME OF JESUS CHURCH CHINESE MINISTRY 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Date: October 27, 2007 (Saturday) Time: 3 PM Thanksgiving Mass presided by Most Reverend Ignatius Wang Special Blessing on couples celebrating their 25th or 25+ Wedding Anniversary 4:30 PM Entertainment and Lucky Draw 5:30 PM Dinner ($10 per person, children under 5 free) Place: Flanagan Center ALL PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME For more information, please contact: Valerie Toy (415) or Maria Lee (415) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOLY NAME SCHOOL CLASS of 1957 Last Saturday, October 6th, the Holy Name School Class of 1957 had their very successful 50th Class Reunion. For alumni interested in reunions, check out their website at: SUNDAY OFFERTORY COLLECTION 10/07/2007 Sunday Collection Goal: $ 6, Last Sunday s Collection: $ 4, School Parents: $ 2, Surplus/(Shortfall) $ Many ask How much should I give every week? How about an hour s wage? If you work 40 hours/wk. keep 39 hours wage for yourself, and give 1 hour s wage to God. If you think of it this way, isn t this a reasonable sacrifice?

5 WELCOME TO HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Page 5 An excerpt from the Bishops Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People Since 2002, the Church in the United States has experienced a crisis without precedent in our times. The sexual abuse of children and young people by some deacons, priests, and bishops, and the ways in which these crimes and sins were addressed, have caused enormous pain, anger, and confusion. As bishops, we have acknowledged our mistakes and our roles in that suffering, and we apologize and take responsibility again for too often failing victims and the Catholic people in the past. From the depths of our hearts, we bishops express great sorrow and profound regret for what the Catholic people have endured. With this revision of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, we re-affirm our deep commitment to creating a safe environment within the Church for children and youth. We have listened to the profound pain and suffering of those victimized by sexual abuse and will continue to respond to their cries. We have agonized over the sinfulness, the criminality, and the breach of trust perpetrated by some members of the clergy. We have determined as best we can the extent of the problem of this abuse of minors by clergy in our country, and we await the results of a study of the causes and context of this problem. We continue to have a special care for and a commitment to reaching out to the victims of sexual abuse and their families. The damage caused by sexual abuse of minors is devastating and long-lasting. We apologize to them for the grave harm that has been inflicted on them, and we offer our help for the future. The loss of trust that is often the consequence of such abuse becomes even more tragic when it leads to a loss of the faith that we have a sacred duty to foster. We make our own the words of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II: that the sexual abuse of young people is by every standard wrong and rightly considered a crime by society; it is also an appalling sin in the eyes of God (Address to the Cardinals of the United States and Conference Officers, April 23, 2002). Along with the victims and their families, the entire Catholic community in this country has suffered because of this scandal. In the last three years, the intense public scrutiny of the minority of the ordained who have betrayed their calling has caused the vast majority of faithful priests and deacons to experience enormous vulnerability to being misunderstood in their ministry and even to the possibility of false accusations. We share with them a firm commitment to renewing the image of the vocation to Holy Orders so that it will continue to be perceived as a life of service to others after the example of Christ our Lord. We, who have been given the responsibility of shepherding God s people, will, with his help and in full collaboration with all the faithful, continue to work to restore the bonds of trust that unite us. Words alone cannot accomplish this goal. It will begin with the actions we take in our General Assembly and at home in our dioceses and eparchies. Continued next column... In this spirit, over the last three years, the principles and procedures of the Charter have been integrated into church life. The Office for Child and Youth Protection provides the focus for a consistent, ongoing, and comprehensive approach to creating a secure environment for young people throughout the Church in the United States. The Office also provides the means for us to be accountable for achieving the goals of the Charter, as demonstrated by its two reports on the implementation of the Charter based on independent compliance audits. The National Review Board is carrying on its responsibility to assist in the assessment of diocesan compliance with the Charter and to commission studies on the sexual abuse of minors, and it has issued its own Report on the Crisis in the Catholic Church in the United States. The descriptive study of the nature and scope of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy in the United States, commissioned by the National Review Board, has been completed. The resulting study, examining the historical period , by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice provides us with a powerful tool not only to examine our past but also to secure our future against such misconduct. Victims assistance coordinators are in place throughout our nation to assist dioceses in responding to the pastoral needs of those who have been injured by abuse. Diocesan/eparchial bishops in every diocese are advised and greatly assisted by diocesan review boards as the bishops make the decisions needed to fulfill the Charter. Safe environment programs are in place to assist parents and children and those who work with children in preventing harm to young people. Through these steps and many others, we remain committed to the safety of our children and young people. While it seems that the scope of this disturbing problem of sexual abuse of minors by clergy has been reduced over the last decade, the harmful effects of this abuse continue to be experienced both by victims and dioceses. Thus it is with a vivid sense of the effort which is still needed to confront the effects of this crisis fully and with the wisdom gained by the experience of the last three years that we have reviewed and revised the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. We now re-affirm that we will assist in the healing of those who have been injured, will do all in our power to protect children and young people, and will work with our clergy, religious, and laity to restore trust and harmony in our faith communities, as we pray for God s kingdom to come, here on earth, as it is in heaven.

6 WELCOME TO HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Page 6 WELCOME BACK ~~ FALL TOGETHER HIGH TEA AT HOLY NAME Our Holy Name parent and resident professional chef, Loriann Raji, will delight our taste buds with savory and sweet treats. Experience this lovely tradition with friends and family for a day that you will remember fondly. Sunday, October 21, 1:30 p.m. Holy Name Pastoral Center Dining Room (entrance on 39th Ave) Reservations Required by Wednesday, October 10, 2007 $20/person # Tickets $20 x = $ Names Phone# (you can form your own group table) Submit form and money to Holy Name School Office or Holy Name Church Office. Confirmation ticket/s will be sent home. [cash or checks made out to Holy Name School]. A BENEFIT for the Holy Name students for HANDS - ON - SCIENCE PROGRAM We pray for the Sick...that they may experience God s Love and Healing. Mary Ruth Beach Gertrude Cruz Ellen Larkin Nancy Day Lina & Mario Fontanilla Grace Hanson Bob Homrig Mary Leung Dominga Lowther Lowel Lu Priscilla Lumba Pierre Begorre Ricky Martinez Sheri Martinez Carmel Sharpe We pray for those Who Have Died Emma Bautista Week 3 5:00 PM Terry Flaherty Sr. Connie Martinez 7:30 AM Mary Martin Connie Mertes 9:30 AM Kelly & Shannon Johnston 11:30 AM Benny Capuyan Gregory Tang READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday Tuesday: St. John of Capistrano Wednesday: St. Anthony Mary Claret Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary ACHIEVING SANCTITY Our Lord has created persons for all states in life, and in all of them we see people who have achieved sanctity by fulfilling their obligations well. St. Anthony Mary Claret