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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 3, 2017 MOST REVEREND SALVATORE J. CORDILEONE Archbishop of San Francisco REVEREND ARTURO L. ALBANO Pastor MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 am; 12:10 pm SATURDAY 8:00 am 5:30 pm (Vigil Mass) Cantor & Organ SUNDAY 7:30 am Cantor & Organ 9:00 am (Gregorian Chant) Schola Cantorum 11:00 am Cathedral Choir 1:00 pm (Español) Coro Hispano BAPTISM INFANTS English Preparation: First Saturdays at 10:00 am English Baptisms: Second Sundays at 2:15 pm Contact Deacon Chris Sandoval (415) 567-2020x203 BAUTIZO EN ESPAÑOL: Primer Domingo a las 2:15 pm Informes con Sofia Aguilar (415) 236-1557 ADULTS OR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: Contact Doug Benbow (415) 567-2020x220 FIRST COMMUNION Cathedral Parishioners, contact our Office (415) 567-2020 x 200 Primera Comunión en Español: Informes con Rosario Morales (415) 509-7533 o Maria Sandoval (415) 867-5676 CONFIRMATION Cathedral Parishioners Contact Doug Benbow (415) 567-2020x220 En español: informes con Rosario Morales (415) 509-7533 MARRIAGE Please contact Mimi Ruiz (415) 567-2020x254 at least 6 months prior to ceremony. RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-12:00p.m.; Saturday, 4:00-5:00 pm or by appointment MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND Contact Sr. Elaine Stahl (415) 567-2020x218 ANOINTING OF THE SICK Cathedral Parishioners, please call Parish Office to speak to one of the priests. FUNERALS Contact Doug Benbow for Funeral/Memorial arrangements (415) 567-2020x220 BEREAVEMENT Contact Sr. Elaine Stahl (415) 567-2020x218 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Fridays: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm ORGAN RECITALS Sundays at 4:00 pm; exceptions noted in previous bulletin issue

First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 Welcome! If you are a visitor to the Cathedral, we want you to know how welcome you are whether you come from another part of the country, from across the world, or from another parish here in the Archdiocese. Thanks, in part, to the generosity of visitors like you, we are able to celebrate the liturgy in a fitting and beautiful way, and are able to give spiritual and emotional support through a variety of services to the community. Your gift is greatly appreciated; our parish family is small and we rely on the generosity of you, our visitors, to help sustain this magnificent Cathedral church for future gener- CATHEDRAL OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION Telephone: (415) 567-2020 Website: www.stmarycathedralsf.org PASTORAL STAFF AND CLERGY Rev. Arturo L. Albano, Pastor ext.209 Rev. Sebastine Bula, VC, Parochial Vicar ext.208 Rev. Mr. R. Christoph Sandoval, Deacon ext.203 Rev. Mr. Alejandro Madero, Deacon Sr. Elaine Stahl, RSM, Pastoral Minister ext.218 CATHEDRAL LITURGY/SPECIAL EVENTS For Cathedral Special Events, Persons Baptized in another Christian tradition and interested in becoming Catholic please contact: Director of Liturgy: Doug Benbow ext.220 Sacristan: Antonios Stefanos ext.212 Cathedral Welcome Desk: Patricia Hernandez Weddings, Anniversaries and Quinceañeras: Mimi Ruiz ext.254 CATHEDRAL MUSIC Director of Music: Christoph Tietze ext.213 Music Office Assistant: Stephen Walsh ext.233 Spanish Choir: Grace Renaud Cantors: Stephen Walsh, Mimi Ruiz, Claudia Landivar CATHEDRAL OFFICE Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, Secretary: Janet Carrillo Receptionist: Michael McKeon Cathedral Finances, Controller: Alisa B. Weber Development Department: Jolie Velazquez Weekend Receptionist: Marie Fernandez CATHEDRAL TOURS Director of Docents: Doug Benbow CATHEDRAL EVENT CENTER Director: Diane Luporini Event Center Supervisor: Bobby Johnson GIFT SHOP Cathedral Office Hours ext.215 ext.200 ext.202 ext.228 ext.200 ext.207 ext.201 ext.221 Manager: Linda Harwood Tel: (415) 567-4040 Clerk: Antonia Velasco Manager: Jeff McReynolds FACILITIES ext.230 Mon. Fri: 8:30 am- 5 pm (Closed for lunch 12p.m.-1p.m.) Sat: 9:30 am-5:30 pm (Closed for lunch 12p.m.-1p.m.) Sun: 10:00 am-4:00 pm 2 The Suggested Stipend/Offering For Mass is $10.00 Saturday December 2-(See Sunday readings next page) 5:30 pm Intentions of Zinnia Hendrata Sunday December 3-(See Sunday readings next page) 7:30 am Intentions of Junona Jonas 9:00 am + Frank P. Primicias 11:00 am Intentions of All Cathedral Parishioners 1:00 pm + Florencio Fuentez, Eulalia Lopez, Luz Olivares Monday December 4-Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 7:30 am Intentions of Frank Gallagher 12:10 pm + Angel S. and Guadalupe D. Aguirre Tuesday December 5-Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 7:30 am Intentions (Health) of Alec Tran 12:10 pm + Frank Anthony Alioto Wednesday December 6-Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 7:30 am Intentions (Health) of Rudy Relucio 12:10 pm Intentions of John and Mary Liu and Family Thursday December 7-Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 7:30 am Intentions (Health) of Cora Bonifacio 12:10 pm Intentions (50th Wedding Anniv) of Gary and Janet Heikel 6:30 pm Intentions of Paquita P. Reyes Friday December 8-Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 7:30 am + David P. Spingola; Holy Souls in Purgatory 12:10 pm + Josefina Manalo Saturday December 9-Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 8:00 am Intentions of Sr. Conception of Our Lady of the Rosary, OCD GIFT SHOP HOURS Tuesday-Friday 9 am-4:30 pm (Closed for lunch 1:15-2:00 pm) Saturday 11 am-5:30 pm (Closed for lunch 1:15-2:00 pm) Sunday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Closed for lunch 1:15-2:00 pm) Telephone: (415) 567-4040 Please drop by the Gift Shop for a look at our selection!

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First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 CRUZADA GUADALUPANA SÁBADO, 9 5:00 a.m. 5:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. DE DICIEMBRE Reunión de peregrinos en la Iglesia de All Souls, SSF Bendición de Peregrinos Salida Misa en la Catedral de Santa Maria con Arzobispo Nota: La Iglesia de All Souls es ubicada a 315 Walnut Ave en South San Francisco. Habrá transportación entre la Catedral y All Souls de 4-6am y después de la misa. Para mas información, llamar a Pedro y Marta al (415) 333-4868 BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL Los padres y padrinos deben asistir una plática de preparación bautismal. Los padrinos deben ser bautizados y uno de los padrinos tiene que ser bautizado y confirmado. Si los padrinos son de afuera, tendrán que atender la clase en su parroquia local. Informes: Sofía Aguilar (415) 236-1557. DÍA DE LIMPIEZA EN CATEDRAL LA FECHA: SÁBADO, 16 DE DICIEMBRE ANOTEN En preparación del Adviento, la temporada de Navidad y los miles de visitantes quienes vendrán a nuestra Iglesia durante este tiempo queremos hacer un día de limpieza. Por favor inscribirse en la lista disponible en la sacristía o llame al (415) 567-2020 x 212 para más información. 7

First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 CATHEDRAL & EVENT CENTER CALENDAR December 5 Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. December 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Thursday, December 7, Vigil Mass: 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 8, Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. December 9 Cruzada Guadalupana Pilgrims Mass Saturday, December 9, 2:00 p.m. December 10 Holy Name Society Monthly Meeting Sunday, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Monsignor Bowe Room Adoración y Sanación con la Divina Misericordia Domingo, 2:30-5:00 p.m., St. Francis Hall; Entrada: $20 Advent Lessons and Carols St. Mary s Cathedral Choir w/st. Mark s Lutheran Choir Sunday, 4:00 p.m. December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 4-6 a.m.: Mañanitas with Mariachi; Masses/Misas: 6 a.m. (español); 7:30 a.m.; 12:10 p.m.; 7 p.m. (bilingual) December 16 Cathedral Clean-Up Day Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cathedral and Grounds Now thru December 17 Cathedral Giving Tree Take a Tag from the Tree, Return with a Gift (ad below) December 17 Cookies & Carols (Choir Fundraiser) Sunday, 7:00 p.m., St. Francis Hall $20; Senior/Youth $10 December 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday, Mass at 7:30am; 9am; 11am; 1pm(español) December 24 Christmas Eve Sunday, Caroling at 7:30 p.m., Mass at 8:00 p.m. More caroling at 11:30 p.m., Midnight Mass at 12:00 a.m. December 25 Christmas Day Monday, Mass at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm (español) SVdP GIVING TREE St. Mary s Cathedral s St. Vincent de Paul Conference happily announces sponsorship of our first ever Giving Tree program. A Christmas tree will be placed at the back of the church for the next few weekends. Christmas Ornaments (tags) will be hung on the tree containing a woman s, a boy s or a girl s requested Holiday gift. Please take a tag, and bring its corresponding new, wrapped present back to the church. The gifts will be distributed to women and children in need of a bright and cheery Christmas. The Giving Tree will be located at the back of the Church from December 2-3 through the weekend of December 16-17. Please place your wrapped gift underneath the Giving Tree by Sunday, December 17th. Bring a smile to a woman or child in need, warm a heart, and make this Christmas joyous by providing 8 a happy memory! SUNDAY CONCERTS All concerts are free and open to the public A free-will donation will be requested at the door Sunday 12/3/17 4:00pm Ann-Christine Bloch (Germany), Organist. Please refer all questions regarding our Music Program to: Dr. Christoph Tietze (415) 567-2020, ext 213 UPCOMING CONCERTS Facebook Link to This Weekend s Recital: https://www.facebook.com/events/1757770741191712/ December 10, 4:00 pm: Advent Lessons and Carols sung by St. Maryʹs Cathedral Choir and St. Markʹs Lutheran Church Choir. https://www.facebook.com/events/1735522033421838/ December 17, 4:00 pm: David Hatt, Organist. Works by Gibbons, Biebl, Palestrina, & Brahms. https://www.facebook.com/events/147250696036451/ December 17, 7:00 pm: Cookies & Carols Fundraiser, with the voices of St. Mary s Cathedral Choir, St. Mary s Cathedral Choir School, and St. Brigid School Honor Choir. $20.00 admission; Senior/Children $10.00. https://www.facebook.com/events/1735522033421838/ December 24: NO RECITAL December 31, 4:00 pm: Christoph Tietze, Organist. Widor: Symphonie gothique. https://www.facebook.com/events/1989926751330338/ January 7, 4:00 pm: Epiphany Lessons and Carols sung by the Cathedral Choir School and the Golden Gate Boyschoir and Bellringers. January 14, 4:00 pm: David Troiano, Organist, with Jeffrey Lewandowski, Trumpet. January 21, 4:00 pm: Xiyan Wang, Pianist. CATHEDRAL CLEAN-UP DAY SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 As we prepare for Advent and Christmas and the thousands of visitors who will come to our church, we re having our seasonal clean-up day. Call (415) 567-2020 x 212 or use the sign-up sheet located inside the Sacristy. FRIDAY DECEMBER 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, A Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule: Thursday, December 7 6:30pm (Vigil Mass) Friday, December 8 7:30am, 12:10pm

PRAYER REQUESTS Prayers for the Parishes of the Archdiocese As the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, we would like to pray for each local church within the Archdiocese. This week, please join us in prayer for St. Cecilia Parish, San Francisco Saint Isabella Parish, San Rafael Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Daly City We remember those who are ill, pained in body, mind and heart, the aged, and thanksgiving of the grateful. Please Pray for: Leila Marie Kato, Roni Mary Kitaguchi, Guillome Norman, Marlis Tanner, Rita Verrecchia, Cathryn Branch, Ines Pinetti, Aifai Taylor, Fernando Ballarena, Carlota Lara Ramos and Family Serving in the Armed Forces: We pray for the men and women of our military who offer their lives in service in the hope that all may one day feast at the banquet of peace. Marine Recruit James Wynne, USMC Marine Recruit Fernando Lopez, USMC And for All who have Died: Francis James Patrick McGuire, Suzzanne Stovall, Sister Mary Caritas Cunningham If you or someone in your family is sick or homebound, call Sr. Elaine, (415) 567-2020 Ext. 218 to arrange a visit. First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 CRUZADA GUADALUPANA PILGRIMAGE SÁTURDAY, 9 DECEMBER, ALL SOULS TO ST. MARY S CATHEDRAL 5:00 a.m. Gathering at All Souls, SSF 5:30 a.m. Blessing of Pilgrims 6:00 a.m. Departure 2:00 p.m. Mass, St. Mary s Cathedral Note: All Souls Church is located at 315 Walnut Ave. in South San Francisco. Transportation provided between Cathedral and All Souls, 4-6am, with return trips available after mass. For information, call Pedro and Marta: (415) 333-4868 COOKIES AND CAROLS FUNDRAISER Sunday, December 17, at 7 pm in St. Francis Hall The Cathedral Choirs and the St. Brigid School Honor Choir will present ʺCookies and Carols,ʺ and annual celebration of carols and desserts. Please come and join the festivities, as the choirs will sing their favorite carols and seasonal compositions and present their favorite cookies, cakes, pies, and desserts. Tickets are $20 per person ($10 for seniors and children). For tickets and information: Call (415) 567-2020 ext 233 ADORACIÓN Y SANACIÓN CON LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA Domingo, 10 de Diciembre Misa en la Catedral: 1:00 p.m. Canto y Alabanza en el Salon Saint Francis: 2:30 p.m. Entrada: $20.00 Venta de Comida En la Alabanza: Gladys Garcete Más Información: Gladys Estrella (925) 339-7038 Auspiciado por OHMA (Open Hands/Manos Abiertas) 2017-2018 INTERFAITH WINTER SHELTER Come on Board! Please join the St. Vincent de Paul s Cathedral Conference in hosting members of our community and parish who need us during this upcoming Holiday Season. We will provide meals, gifts and shelter to gentlemen in need during the Winter/Holiday Season on the evenings of: December 19, 2017 January 13, 2018 We welcome any members of our parish and in our community who would like to participate in serving these folks, and in providing them with warmth, care and support. Please call the Cathedral office at 415-567-2020, X205 Leave your contact/phone information. We will follow up as quickly as possible with details on participation. BAPTISMS IN ENGLISH The next Baptisms Preparation class will be Saturday, December 2, at 10:00 a.m., and the next Baptisms will be on Sunday, December 10, at 2:30 p.m. You may register for baptisms at the Cathedral Office. For information, please contact Fr. Sebastine or Deacon Chris at (415) 567-2020. In Order to Prepare for Next Sunday s Liturgy: Second Sunday of Advent: December 10, 2017 1 st Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Psalm: 85 2 nd Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14 Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 9

First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 CATHEDRAL MUSIC COLLECTION SECOND COLLECTION: DECEMBER 2 & 3 We rely on parishioners and visitors to reflect on the importance of music in worship, the quality of music offered here at the Cathedral, and our responsibility as stewards to support this excellent program. The second collection for music supports our renowned music program by helping to cover the costs of salaries, organ and piano maintenance, sheet music, choir robes, supplies, and so much more. Participating in this important collection, you become an integral part of our music program and help continue the high quality of musical leadership at the Cathedral. Thank you very much for your support! ONLINE GIVING Online Giving: Now available. www.osvonlinegiving.com/4411 WEEKLY COLLECTION Weekly Collection Actual Goal % of Goal November 18 and 19: $5,261 $6,671 79% 2nd Coll.: Campaign for Human Development $2,816 November 25 and 26: $6,603 $6,671 99% 2nd Collection: Archdiocesan Annual Appeal $1,143 FY 18 Annual Actual Goal % of Goal Collection to date $132,631 $398,000 33% Other Donations $45,578 $110,200 41% and Special Gifts UPCOMING SECOND OFFERINGS December 10 - Retirement for Religious December 17 - Cathedral Winter Shelter December 24 - Art and Environment Offering December 31 - St. Vincent de Paul Society SECOND COLLECTION: DECEMBER 9 & 10 RETIREMENT FOR RELIGIOUS On December 9-10 the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken. Your gift will help defray some of the costs needed to care for our elderly religious and relieve the genuine financial crisis which can be found in many religious congregations. Whatever you give will be greatly appreciated. Please be generous. Most importantly, please remember in your prayers the more than 500 women and men religious living and serving 10 in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. COLECTA DE MÚSICA DE LA CATEDRAL SEGUNDA COLECTA: 2 Y 3 DICIEMBRE Pedimos a feligreses y visitantes que reflexionen sobre la importancia de la música en la adoración, la calidad de la música que se ofrece aquí en la Catedral, y su responsabilidad como administradores para apoyar este excelente programa. La segunda colecta para la música ayuda apoyar nuestro programa de música de renombre al ayudar a cubrir los costos de los salarios, el órgano y el mantenimiento de piano, partituras, trajes del coro, suministros y mucho más. Al participar en esta importante colecta, usted se convierte en una parte integral de nuestro programa de música y ayuda a continuar la alta calidad de la dirección musical de la Catedral. Muchas gracias por su apoyo! DONACIONES ELECTRÓNICAS Donaciones Electrónicas Ahora Disponible! www.osvonlinegiving.com/4411 Current Numbers/NÚmeros Actuales: Current Numbers/Números Actuales: Goal/Meta AAA 2017: $75,755 Total received/ Total recibido: $53,671 Pending pledges/compromisos pendientes: $3,156 Totals to Date/Totales corrientes: $56,827 Still needed/aun necesitada: $18,928 The Event Center is the perfect venue for private and non-profit group meetings, and celebrations of all sizes and nature. The Event Center s versatile facilities can accommodate from 10 to 1000 people. The Cathedral Event Center offers a full service kitchen, spacious parking lot and in-house audio-visual equipment. For rates and availability call (415) 567-2020 ext. 201 SEGUNDA COLECTA: 9 Y 10 DICIEMBRE FONDO POR LA JUBILACIÓN DE RELIGIOSOS Los religiosos y las religiosas ancianos están necesitados de ayuda. Hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes católicos de órdenes religiosas que ahora son ancianos ofrecieron su vida en servicio a los demás, educando la juventud, consolando a los enfermos, buscando justicia para los oprimidos. Hoy, muchos son frágiles, ancianos y necesitan atención médica. Su donativo al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos apoya el cuidado básico como medicamentos y cuidados de enfermería. Sea generoso en su donativo a la segunda colecta del próximo fin de semana.

First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM/FORMA DE REGISTRACIÓN Welcome to St. Mary s Cathedral Please use this form to register as a parishioner. You may drop this form in the mail, the Sunday collection basket or bring it to our office located in the lower level of the Cathedral. Bienvenido a La Catedral de Santa María Es importante llenar este formulario para tener acceso a los sacramentos como: Matrimonio, Bautismo, Primera Comunion etc..., a demas servicios legales, como cartas de recomendacion, etc 11

Bulletin No. 913134 St. Mary s Cathedral 1111 Gough Street San Francisco, California 94109 Telephone: (415) 567-2020, Ext. 200 or 215 Contact: Michael McKeon or Janet Carrillo Bulletin for: December 3, 2017