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Copyright J.S.Paluch Co., Inc. Photos:bst2012-stock.adobe.com,Halfpoint stock.adobe.com, ipopba-stock.adobe.com HOLY NAME OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH San Francisco, California Serving the Outer Sunset since 1925

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2017 You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 TODAY S READINGS First Reading You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). Psalm I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Gospel You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day Tuesday: Halloween Wednesday: All Saints Thursday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) Friday: St. Martin de Porres; First Friday Saturday: St. Charles Borromeo; First Saturday READ THE CATHOLIC BIBLE FOR ONE YEAR OCTOBER 29-Nov 4, 2017 [ ] October 29 Job 41 42, 1 Macc 4:1 16, 1 Tim 1 2, Ps 119:74 80 [ ] October 30 Prov 1 2, 1 Macc 4:17 36, 1 Tim 3, Ps 119:81 87 [ ] October 31 Prov 3 4, 1 Macc 4:37 61, 1 Tim 4, Ps 119:88 94 NOVEMBER [ ] November 01 Prov 5 6, 1 Macc 5:1 15, 1 Tim 5, Ps 119:95 101 [ ] November 02 Prov 7, 1 Macc 5:16 35, 1 Tim 6, Ps 119:102 108 [ ] November 03 Prov 8 9, 1 Macc 5:36 55, 2 Tim 1, Ps 119:109 116 [ ] November 04 Prov 10, 1 Macc 5:56 68, 2 Tim 2, Ps 119:117 123 Readings are based on the Bible book arrangement as found in the Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition, but can be used with any Catholic Bible with full canon of Scripture (this is different from the liturgical readings of the Mass/Readings for the week). A link to a complete reading chart for a year is also available on our website: www.holynamesf.org Parish Summary Report 10/22/2017 10/23/2016 No. of Envelopes 156 193 Sunday Collection total $ 4, 335.30 $4,569.50 YTD Ordinary Income $ 233,911.22 $ 242,196.48 Surplus/(Deficit) ( $8,285.26) MASS INTENTIONS WEEK of October 29, 2017 Sun 29 7:30 AM Mass for the People 10:30 AM Patrick Kinahan Mon 30 7:30 AM Antonio Nascimento 9:00 AM Special Intentions of Susan Sumaylo Tue 31 7:30 AM Heli/Laura Rozario Family 9 AM Special Intentions of Lucy Jacinto Wed 01 ALL SAINTS DAY 7:30 AM Eugenia Maroevich 9:00 AM The Bermudez & Domingo Families 7 PM Special Intentions of Rose Tang Thu 02 ALL SOULS DAY 7:30 AM Ena Margarita Acevedo 9:00 AM Rosalia C. Carnecer Fri 03 7:30 AM Special Intentions of Johanna Bualat 9:00 AM Antonio Campos Sat 04 7:30 AM Dymphna Kennedy 9:00 AM Jim & Milly Donohue 5:00 PM Gonzalo R. Caruncho We pray for the Sick...that they may experience God s Love and Healing. Tom Abdella, Evangeline Agbunag, Nick Aguila, Lennie Aguirre, Sofia Aguirre, Rosa Maria Alonso, Laura Andrade, Gina Arenas, Eunice Ausman, Julianne Beach, Joan Boike, Dalmacio Briones, Jr., Dorothy Briones, Monica Briones, Pauline Boffi, Janet Cariganai, Remedios Cuchapin, Joseph Chu, Ron de la Cruz, Kathy Doherty, Isabel Dominguez, Patricia Dominguez, Gloria Etchelet, Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo Ezequiel, Bob Fisher, Lourdes Gatchalian, Connor Gavney, Genoveva Guevarra, Theresa Ick, Kathy Ignacio, Max Kirkham, Richie Kreps, Steven Lee, Dimple Lim, Amelia Lippi, Leny Lopez, Flory Magat, M. McCullagh, Pat McGuigan, Tom Miller, Amy McNally, Mary Medina, Jesus Morales Montilla, Ann Murphy, Jeffrey Ng, Inge Nordstrom, Neil O Sullivan, Susan Sumaylo, Manuel Pacheco, Josefina Palarca, Maryanne Piwowar, Soledad Rico, Maria Salas, Michael Joseph Suntar, Maureen Sweeney, Lawrence Tan, Dodie Teague, Victoriana Tolentino, Aurora Urmeneta, Lauretta Venenciano, Mona Wageck We pray for those who have Died that they may be granted a home in heaven. Parish Nurse Program, Order of Malta, W.A., USA On October 16th, my beloved husband, Dr. George Maloof died peacefully in our home. When a loved one dies, we feel grief and loss but also joy and gratitude for the gift of caring for them. George s requiem Mass is Oct. 30 10 AM here at Holy Name Church. The visitation hours are 4-8 PM, October 29 at Duggan s Serra, 500 Westlake Ave. Daly City, with rosary at 6 PM. I look forward to seeing you. Carol, RN

FAZtor s Notes By Fr. Arnold Zamora There are two wonderful things happening in our parish this weekend. First, on Saturday evening is our New Parishioners Dinner. This is something new to our parish that we hope to keep as a tradition of welcoming new members to our community each year. We have invited new parishioners who registered within the last three years to this potluck dinner hosted by the different Ministries of our parish. The new parishioners will be introduced to our parish leadership and to the different ministries. I truly believe that welcoming new parishioners can have a tremendous impact on the success of the stewardship educational efforts in our parish. New parishioners can bring gifts to the parish that had never been present before new talents, new experiences, new ideas and new commitments. In welcoming new parishioners, we have the opportunity to grow into a new and better parish. They are like new gifts to our parish that God sends us. We thank the members of our ministries for their support and special thanks to Carl Vengco, Ricky Inting and Maria Sabater for coordinating this event. The other big thing this weekend is of course our Stewardship Renewal this Sunday. We have a special Mass at 10:29 AM to coincide with the date October 29 th. Parishioner Bill Bogdan will give a talk before the Mass and after my short homily. We are asking everyone to commit their time, talent and treasure to our parish and Mr. Bogdan will tell us how to do it. From Monday to Friday, before the priest opens the Pastoral Center at 7:00 AM for the 7:30 AM Mass, sisters Amy and Tina Tong are already sweeping the fallen leaves around the Grotto of our Lady and the St. Francis Garden. After the Mass, they go straight inside the church to clean the candle receptacles that have been used and replenish them with new votive candles. Tina and Amy even in their advanced age are showing us what Stewardship is all about. I know there are still some other parishioners whose deeds go unnoticed and yet they continue to live the Stewardship way of life. Let me say this again, Stewardship is not about money. Well, it is partly about money, but it s not all about money. I remember a story of a little girl who became restless in church as the priest s homily dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, Mummy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go? Stewardship is giving what you owe to God. We owe God not money but our hearts. It s not what the popular commercial what s in your wallet? asks. The question is What s in your heart? MEMORIAL MASS FOR THE HOLY SOULS Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery invites you to remember all the faithful departed in prayer at Holy Cross Mausoleum Chapel in Colma, Saturday, November 4th at 11 AM. This Mass begins our month-long commemoration of the Holy Souls. Rev Arturo Albano, Pastor of St. Mary s Cathedral, will be the main celebrant. Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following the Mass. St. Peter s Annual Alumni Memorial Mass will be held on Sunday, November 5th at 2 PM at St. Peter s Church at 24th and Alabama Streets. The Mass will be celebrated by Father Agudo. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Schoolyard parking available. FAITH FORMATION * CATECHESIS * PASTORAL OUTREACH * Director: Sr. Cristina Ovejera, FdCC Crisfdcc2016@yahoo.com (415) 664-8590 Holy Name of Jesus Youth Ministry Mission Statement: We provide activities, events, reflections and discussions that empower the young people to exemplify the teachings of Jesus Christ. This challenges our youth to spread the Word, and to live the values of Christian life and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Upcoming Activities Saturday, November 18, 2017 5:00 PM Sunday Vigil Mass (Church) 6:00-7:30 PM (Pastoral Center) Reflection on All Saints. Followed by group activity: preparing care packages for the poor and homeless. Simple Dinner will be served. We will need the following for the care packages: small packs of raisins, small boxes of fruit juice with straw, small packs of tuna or chicken with crackers, small packs of Kleenex, small hand sanitizer, small packs of cookies. Please bring to Sr. Cristina s office in the Pastoral Center. Thank you for your continuing support of this outreach activity of our Youth Ministry. Parents are asked to encourage their children to participate in our parish s Youth Ministry and in Religious Education. Fall 2017 Adult Faith Formation Program Our Fall study is on Bishop Robert Barron s Catholicism New series The Pivotal Players in the Church. This series is held on Thursdays, from 7:00-8:30 PM in the meeting room of the Pastoral Center. Sr. Cristina facilitates. The topics are as follows: Bl. John Henry Newman Nov. 2 Michelangelo Nov. 9 The Pivotal Players is a multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization the Catholic Faith. But there is still more of the story to tell. He unlocks the truth behind the Catholic Church s most influential people. November 4 th Mass of Remembrance We have sent invitations to parish families who lost a loved one this year. Please be reminded of the Mass of Remembrance on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11:30AM in the church. A luncheon will follow in the Flanagan Center, hosted by Holy Name Bereavement Committee. This is the day that we honor our beloved faithful departed. Eternal rest grant unto them, Lord, and let perpetual life shine upon them; may they rest in peace. Amen. Crocheting and Knitting Group Thanks for the finished materials to be given out this Christmas season to the homeless, the elderly, sick and homebound, and all who need warmth and kindness. We will meet on Monday, Nov. 13 th, 2:00-3:00PM in the meeting room of the Pastoral Center. SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017 MASSES are 7:30 AM, 9 AM and 7 PM Masses will be in the Church

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION Today s Second Collection if for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Your generous donation to SVDP allows us to fulfill our mission to offer hope and service on a direct person-to-person basis, working to break the cycles of homelessness and domestic violence. Help Us Help Others. Thank you for your support. ACE COLLECTION Next Sunday s Second Collection is the ACE COLLECTION for the benefit of our Parish School. Your generosity is very much appreciated by our school children. ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL Thank you to all who have already sent in their generous donations to the 2017 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. I humbly ask those of you who have yet to participate in the Annual Appeal to do so soon. For about the cost of a specialty coffee per day, you could contribute $600 per year or more to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal to aid the work of the Church and to minister to all those supported by these services and agencies. Simply send in your donation check (made payable to AAA 2017), and mail or drop off to Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 1555 39th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122. Credit card donations may also be made by logging onto sfarch.org - please designate Holy Name of Jesus as your Parish. For more information regarding the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal, please contact the Archdiocesan Office of Development at (415) 614-5580 or our Parish office (415) 664-8590. 2017 ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE: As of 10/25/2017 we have received: $58,888.00 We still need: $3,996.00 to complete our goal of $62,884.00 HOLY NAME WEEKLY CALENDAR Week of Oct 29, 2017 Sunday, October 29, 2017 10:30 AM Religious Education Pastoral Center Monday, October 30, 2017 10 AM Funeral Church 10 AM Monday Exercise Group Flanagan Center 1 PM Sewing Group Pastoral Center 1:30 PM Funeral Reception Flanagan Center 7:30 AM SVDP Meeting Pastoral Center Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9 AM Preschool Halloween Party Flanagan Center 9:30 AM C/E Class Pastoral Center 10 AM Lectio Divina Pastoral Center 7:30 PM Legion of Mary Pastoral Center Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017 9:30 AM Chinese Ministry Pastoral Center 11 AM HNLA Meeting Pastoral Center 6 PM HN Choir Pastoral Center 7 PM RCIA Pastoral Center 7:30 PM Chinese Bible Study Flanagan Center Thursday, Nov 3, 2017 11 AM Senior Club Flanagan Center 4 PM Taekwondo Flanagan Center 7 PM RCIA Pastoral Center 7 PM Catholicism Fall Study Pastoral Center Friday, Nov 4, 2017 1 PM First Reconciliation Rehearsal Church Saturday, Nov 5, 2017 9:30 AM First Reconciliation Church 11:30 AM Mass for Deceased Parishioners Church 1PM Chinese RCIA Green Room 2:30 PM Chinese Social Pastoral Center 3 PM Chinese Mass Church

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 10.29.2017 Nguyen Van Mah is one of eight sons. In 1978 his poor farming parents had to decide which one of their 12 children would be sent on a boat from Vietnam. They knew there was a great risk that they would be sending their son to his death on the South China Sea. At 4.00 am a knock on the door of the family home came and Mah said his goodbyes. He has not seen his parents since. Mah was blindfolded and traveled in the back of a truck for eight hours. He was led through the jungle to a beach where the blindfold was removed. Mah told me that sometimes at this moment people are shot by evil traders who collect the money without any intention of dispatching a boat. That families never hear from their children is no surprise. Mah told me, "We were lucky, we made it off the beach." There were 29 adults in a boat built for 10. Inadequately prepared for the two week trip, all the boat people were sick, hungry, and exposed. Thai pirates attacked their boat, executed three men and raped all the women on board. They were to bury another six people at sea who died from the effects of the journey. On sighting land, the remaining 20 people in Mah's boat thought hope had arrived. But the Malaysian navy, under orders to fire on all Vietnamese boats, forced it to return to international waters. Mah told me, "At this point I almost lost my faith in God and human beings. I was going to die." The boat began to take water and was noticed by a Dutch trading ship which rescued them and deposited them in the Philippines. Mah migrated 12 months later and is now the local doctor in a country community that could not get a doctor for two years. Isaiah tells us today "You shall not wrong or oppress a resident alien for you were aliens in the land of Egypt." Jesus tells us in the Gospel that the love of God is fulfilled precisely in as much as we love our neighbor. For many in the Western World immigration is a difficult issue. Until recently, most western countries have been good in offering hospitality to people who have chosen to leave, or have had to flee their country of birth. Given our comparative wealth this hospitality is entirely appropriate. And it is also appropriate for our countries to have a threshold number for the sake of the common good. In today s Gospel, however, Jesus does not promise us that the love of God and neighbor is going to cost us nothing. Jesus law of love involves sacrifice for us individually and as a nation. Through the acceptance of this teaching we are committing ourselves to being our neighbor's keeper. In another part of the same Gospel, Jesus tells us that those to whom much has been given, much will be required. Sadly, many of us want the good life for ourselves, while doing very little to help other countries become more livable, and then we can reject people who want to share in the blessings we have worked for and inherited. The Gospel of Matthew gives us the story of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus being forced to flee Israel for Egypt as refugees. If the Holy Family were coming our way these days, they might be sent back to King Herod. May this Eucharist see in us a change of heart that enables our faith to act justly toward all people everywhere. May our goodness and hospitality mirror on earth the welcome we hope to enjoy from Jesus, Mary, and Joseph in the kingdom which is promised to all, irrespective of where any of us has been born. Richard Leonard SJ. ARE YOU A NEW PARISHIONER? Or just never registered? You may register online at http://holynamesf.org/ parishregistration/ You may also call (415) 664-8590 or drop by the Parish office (1555 39th Ave./Lawton St.) 9 AM-4 AM, Monday-Friday. SACRISTAN/SEXTON NEEDED The parish of Holy Name of Jesus is calling for a new Sacristans/Sexton to cover the 1st and 5th weekends of the month (one sacristan for each weekend. The candidate will be briefed on the responsibilities of a sacristan. After a screening with our Pastoral Vicar, Fr. Simon Jin, the candidate who wishes to serve in this ministry will be referred to the Pastor, Rev. Fr. Arnold Zamora, for further orientation If you have a deep desire to serve God s church, please contact Lead Sacristan, Ramsey Ramos at (415) 205-4609 or the Pastoral Center at (415) 664-8590. The candidate will be briefed on the responsibilities of a sacristan. Come join a time-honored ministry in the Catholic Church! Thanks for your stewardship! 2018 MASS BOOK The 2018 Mass Intentions book is now ready. Please mail your requests with (1) the Name of the person you wish to have the Mass said for, (2) please indicate if the person is (L) Living or (D) Deceased, (3)your name, address and phone number (4) enclose a check payment. The cost is $10 for each Mass offering and send to 2018 Mass Requests Holy Name of Jesus Church 1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This week we have in All Souls Day a commemoration that is linked to the Halloween customs. The big-spending sugar shock holiday is a long way removed from Thursday s grateful remembrance of the souls who are hidden from our sight, but alive to Christ. Old pagan superstitions might find us holding our breath when going by the graveyard, whereas others might actually go to the cemetery to tend the family graves, to share good food, and remember dear ones. Nowhere does a culture embrace this day as fully as in Mexico. The Day of the Dead is a national holiday that unfolds over three full days. For three thousand years, the indigenous people of Mexico have been mocking death in an annual festival, and the invading Spaniards were shocked at the spectacle. To the Aztecs, life was a dream, and death was the entry into full life. Skulls were thus a symbol of joy and release from life s sorrows. The missionaries found all this a bit creepy, but they moved the three-day feast from August to synchronize it with the Christian calendar. So today, graves are decorated, altars are built in the home to honor the family dead, children feast on candy skulls, and people dress up in elaborate skeleton outfits. The devout spend hours in the cemetery, and there is a lively sense of the communion of saints, the living and the dead. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH SAN FRANCISCO is a welcoming multicultural and liturgical community that celebrates our Christian Faith. In the spirit of the Joy of the Gospel we work together promoting Catholic values and teachings. Our parish encourages a strong devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary, who gives us an example of faithful discipleship and a generous stewardship way of life.

Holy Name Parish Business Office: 1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122 Phone: (415) 664-8590 Fax: (415) 759-4293 www.holynamesf.org E-MAIL: hnparishsecretary@gmail.com Rev. Arnold E. Zamora, Pastor Rev. Xishou Simon Jin, Parochial Vicar/Director of Chinese Ministry Most Rev. Ignatius C. Wang, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of San Francisco, In Residence Sr. Cristina Ovejera, FdCC, Pastoral Associate 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) 731-4077 Website: www.holynamesf.com Natalie Cirigliano Brosnan, Principal 1560 40th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122 HOLY NAME PRESCHOOL: (415) 664-4753 Alice Ho Seher, Preschool Director Website: www.holynamesf.com & click on Preschool Holy Name CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Private lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar, violin and viola. To register or more information please contact Jackie at (415) 664-8590. RECTORY: 3240 Lawton St. San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 759-4295 Priest on Duty: (415)806-3315 FLANAGAN CENTER: (415) 564-2632 PARISH NURSE PROGRAM: Carol, R.N. (415) 664-8590 ext. 109 Parish Leadership Parish Pastoral Council Paul Roscelli Finance Council Jim Regan Stewardship Council Bruce McKie Liturgical Ministries Eucharistic Ministers & Children s Liturgy Roberta Beach Lectors Leo Nascimento Altar Servers Tri Nguyen Music Ministry Carl Vengco Sacristans Ramsey Ramos Environment Cres Payumo Linens Maria Lee Faith Formation & Catechesis Religious Education Hilda Dela Cruz Rite of Christian Initiation Terry Flaherty & Lucy Jacinto Youth Ministry Vince Nguyen, Alejandra Brito & Julie Quock Pastoral Outreach Sick & Homebound Ministry Susan Logan Senior Club Pat Relampagos Holy Name Ladies Aid Letty Palpalatoc Grief & Consolation Ministry Valerie Toy Knights of Holy Name Bill Flaherty Hospitality Linda & Tony Sideco, Noreen McEllistrim, Mary Dunne Chinese Ministry Nelson Lao Fil-Am Club Ramsey Ramos St. Vincent De Paul Conference Carol Elliott Maloof Marian Shrine Ester Aure & Marisa Reyes Legion of Mary Ray Frost Gabriel Project Rose Tang Stewardship IS NOT A PROGRAM NOT A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN NOT AN EMPTY BUZZWORD BUT A Way of Life LIFE IS NOT GIVEN TO US TO BE JEALOUSLY GUARDED FOR OURSELVES BUT IS GIVEN TO US SO THAT WE MAY GIVE IT IN TURN Pope Francis SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Family Mass), 11:30 AM, 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 7:00 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 12 Noon 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 You need to register for the class ahead of time. Baptism Ministry (Sewing Group): Every Monday 1-3 PM in the Pastoral Center Event Room Marriages: Contact Pastoral Center 6 months in advance. Sundays 12:30-2:30 PM, Flanagan Center R.C.I.A. (Chinese): Every Saturday Green Room 1:30 PM Lectio Divina: Tuesday 10 11 AM (Pastoral 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) Holy Name Ladies Aid: every 1st Wednesday of the Month at 11:45 AM (Pastoral Center) Senior Club: every Thursday at 10:30 AM (Flanagan Ctr.) FIL-AM Club: Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm in the Flanagan Center. HOLY NAME Choir Practice: every WEDNESDAY at 6:00 PM in the Pastoral Center The Gabriel Project: Contact Rose Tang (415)793-0967 Youth Ministry: One designated Saturday a month 5 PM 7:30 PM including Mass. Contact person: Sr. Cristina & Team (415)664-8590 Blood Pressure Screening: every 2nd Wednesday from after the 7:30 AM Mass until 11 AM (Pastoral Center) Except July & August Hospitality: Every Wednesday after the 7:30 AM and 9 AM Masses in the Pastoral Center except July & August