St. Agnes Catholic Community 1025 Masonic Ave. San Francisco, CA 94117 www.saintagnessf.com 415.487.8560 Inclusive Diverse Jesuit Dear Friends, August 8 & 9, 2015 Last week s gospel reading reminded us that Jesus is truly the Bread of Life. Our deepest hunger is satisfied by the presence of Jesus in our life. Our deepest hunger is making sense of this crazy world and our own life. Jesus answers that with an assurance that we are loved and are called to also love and serve. Each week at Eucharist we are reminded of our primary calling. Sunday: 8:30am Liturgy Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm 10:30am Weekdays: 6:00pm 8:30am Holy Days: 8:30am & 5:30pm Mission Statement We the people of Saint Agnes are: an inclusive urban community, rich in diversity of age, ethnicity, gender, orientation, culture, talent, & treasure; a faith community, enlivened and empowered through Baptism to celebrate and proclaim the presence of Christ among us. We declare to one and all that we commit ourselves to: grow spiritually as disciples of Christ to become men and women for others build community through hospitality, ecumenism and social & cultural events understand cultural differences and accept them as sources of enrichment give loving service & outreach to those in need promote social justice issues in our neighborhood and in the larger community of city, nation, and world. It is interesting at the Last Supper, Jesus does not go into a long theological discourse. He simply says, This is my Body. This is my Blood. Do this in memory of me. The British theologian, Ronald Knox, speaking about the Eucharist, submits this: We have never, he claims, as Christians, been truly faithful to Jesus, no matter our denomination. In the end, none of us have truly followed those teachings which most characterize Jesus: We haven t turned the other cheek. We haven t forgiven our enemies. We haven t purified our thoughts. We haven t seen God in the poor. We haven t kept our hearts pure and free from things of this world. But we have, he submits, been faithful in one very important way; we have kept the Eucharist going. We may not understand the theology of the Eucharist but we must keep going. It will rub off on us or, as Augustine says, we will become what we eat. May we always be a Eucharistic People: Blessed, Broken and Given to others. We pledge ourselves to be a light in the darkness through the love that we share in the name of Christ and through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Parish Information Pastor Associate Pastor Associate Pastor Parish Staff & Ministries Director of Liturgy & Music Director of Operations & Admin. Children s Faith Formation & Spiritual Life Center Director Secretary/Cantor Sexton and Janitor Bookkeeper Sacristans All Saints Food Program Altar Linens & Vessels Art & Environment Consolation Ministry Finance Committee Chair Food Pantry Director Funeral Ministry Gabriel Project Gay & Lesbian Ministry Ignatian Spirituality Ministry Legion of Mary Marriage Prep Classes Pastoral Council Chair R.C.I.A. Rita da Cascia Young Adult Contact Peanut Butter Brigade, S.J., S.J. Fr. Joe Spieler, S.J. Frank Uranich Maureen Beckman Reconciliation Schedule Leonor Barnett (interim) Scott Grinthal Mario Hernandez Cathy Collins Frank Mitchell, Matthew Tominaga, Timothy Bradshaw Matthew Bourdet Nita Zarilla Marilyn Thickett, Marco Matute Naomi Mayer, Jude Penland Chris Roman Stacey Shaffer Jim Connor Mary Alba Mark Malaspina Barbara Nelson Felina Lapuz Regina Lathrop & Bob Boguski Karen McCarthy Xavier Clay Tominaga, Karen Kelly Cathy Collins YoungAdults@SaintAgnesSF.com Nancy Stretch Saturdays 3pm 3:45pm or by appointment Parish Office Hours Monday Friday: 9am to 5pm (closed Noon-1pm for lunch) Phone: 415-487-8560 Fax: 415-487-8575 St. Agnes Stewardship Last Sunday collection: $5,239.50 Last year: $3,261 4pm: $1247 8:30am: $555 10:30am: $3114 6pm: $323.50 Please consider EFT! August 8 & 9 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time For your prayerful consideration, readings for next week: Proverbs 9.1-6 Ephesians 5.15-20 John 6.51-58 Date Intention Presider August 8 4:00 PM Don Snyder (D) August 9 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 6:00 PM Maria Hee Moon (D) Parishioners of St Agnes Tom Carey (D) August 10 8:30 AM Gene Tongson (D) August 11 8:30 AM Tom Carey (D) August 12 8:30 AM Patricia Kowalski (D) August 13 8:30 AM David Burke (L) August 14 8:30 AM Esperanza Medina (D) August 15 4:00 PM Mary E. Manley (D) Fr. Tom Whelan August 16 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 6:00 PM Estevan Gonzales (D) Jack Rose (D) Parishioners of St Agnes D = Deceased; L = Living s New Parishioners You are Home! Welcome to a great parish community! Please fill out a registration form found at the entrances to the church or stop by the rectory to add your name to our mailing list. We invite you to support Saint Agnes generously and to participate in the various programs that are offered here and through the Spiritual Life Center. All are welcome! Sacraments Please contact the Parish Office for information about the following: Anointing of the Sick * Baptism * Children s Faith Formation & Liturgy of the Word * Communion for the Homebound * Marriage * Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Children s Care During Liturgy Care is provided for children 18 months through 5 years of age during the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass. Our Daycare Room is located across from the daily mass chapel and is open for all Masses. Parents with children under 18 months are welcome to use the daycare room as long as at least one parent stays with the child. Ignatian Spiritual Life Center The Spiritual Life Center (1611 Oak Street) provides programs and services to the parish and larger faith community through educational programs, opportunities for prayer, and community events. It houses a library, book center, garden, and chapel. Visit www.stagnessf.com/slc.html.
Coming soon to The Ignatian Spiritual Life Center 1611 Oak Street For more information, contact Megan Pryor Lorentz at Megan@SaintAgnesSF.com or 415-487-8560 x228. SLC Office Hours: please call for appointment 19 th Annotation Retreat Are you longing to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ? Do you want to find God s will in your life and enjoy the freedom to follow it? Consider making the 19th Annotation Retreat. This 9 to 10-month experience of daily prayer, also known as the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life, may be the most important decision in your journey of faith. It is a profound undertaking but one that can bear great gifts! If you are interested in making the 19th Annotation Retreat, please contact Barbara Nelson at barbarajnelson3@gmail.com or 415-728-8939 for a conversation. Flyers are at the church exits. Applications Available for Ignatian Companions! Due August 15th Companions in Ignatian Service and Spirituality responds to the thirst of many Catholics to deepen their spiritual life as they give of their time and talent to serve those in need - the poor, the marginalized and the socially vulnerable. Ignatian Companions engages people 50 years and older in meaningful direct service to the poor while providing community and reflection experiences to enhance this faith commitment to social justice. Here are some reflections on the program from a member of our community: "When I joined the Ignatian Companions in September 2013, I was looking for my voice,' a way to express my faith. My mantra quickly became Do not be afraid. In Spiritual Direction, I am learning to breath deeply in Centering Prayer, to reach the place in my soul where I feel God s love, and to breath out that love, letting God shape and form me in my words and deeds. - Cecile Is this the next step in your life of faith? Applications are available on their website under Be A Companion. For more information about the organization, visit their website http://www.ignatiancompanions.org/ and contact their Director Jenny Girard Malley at 415-375-0622 or info@ignatiancomanions.org Save the Date! - Integral Ecology Lecture Thursday, September 3 rd at 7pm, USF - Xavier Hall (Located in Fromm Hall, north of Saint Ignatius Church) Join us as Mary Evelyn Tucker of Yale University unpacks the invitations and challenges of Pope Francis encyclical on care for creation, responsible development and the effects of environmental injustice on the world s poor. The response will be given by John Coleman, SJ and will be followed by an opportunity for questions and small group discussion. Back to School Donation Opportunity Catholic Charities (CC) is offering a donation opportunity for you and your family. The Back-to-School donation equips youth from low-income families with much needed supplies for school. The supplies you donate help K-High School age. CC is seeking backpacks, school supplies, and Target gift cards to provide students with uniforms. The last day to submit donations is August 14 th. To donate please contact Diana Contreras at (415)972-1297 or dcontreras@catholiccharitiessf.org; Jane Ferguson Flout, jfergusonflout@catholiccharitiessf.org or (415) 972-1227. Next Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 Join us in celebrating s 50 th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Fr. Bernadicou will celebrate Mass at 10:30 on Sunday, Aug. 16 and a reception will follow immediately afterwards in the hospitality area. All are welcome to come celebrate! Share Your Faith! Volunteer to Teach! Catechist Orientation and training opportunities begin on September 13th. CFF classes run from September 27th through May 8th. We re looking for more dedicated teachers and aids to help lead our Children s Faith Formation classes. Are you interested in leading kids through experiences of prayer, reading scripture and sharing the love you have for God and our Catholic tradition? Contact Leonor to find out more about how you can serve Saint Agnes families -- Leonor@SaintAgnesSF.com and 415-487-8560 x228! Children s Faith Formation (CFF) Hello Saint Agnes Families! Our Children s Program for 2015-2016 will begin in the fall. If you wish to enroll your child in Faith Formation and/or Sacramental Preparation classes, you can do so today in three easy steps: 1) Go to our website: www.saintagnessf.com/cff.html 2) Fill out the registration form. 3) Pay online or send a check (payable to St. Agnes Church) to 1025 Masonic Ave, SF 94117, attention Megan Pryor Lorentz. Please save the date for our orientation: Sunday, September 27 th at 9:15am in the St. Ignatius Room (upstairs in the gym). CFF is a wonderful opportunity for children and parents alike to experience the presence of God in their lives and come to a new and deeper understanding of our church community. Feel free to contact me, Leonor Barnett, if you have any questions - 415-487-8560 X 228.
Stewardship throughout the Summer Please remember Saint Agnes Parish while on vacation. St. Agnes benefits greatly from your consistent support. Please consider the EFT Program as a simple, secure way to provide continuing support for Saint Agnes. Once each month your offering is automatically deducted from your checking account OR charged to your credit card. Additional information is available in the green brochures at the church entrances. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? RCIA is the process by which adults become Catholic. Do you know someone who is interested in pursuing Baptism, Confirmation and full admission into the Catholic Church? Please encourage them to inquire about the RCIA program here at St. Agnes. Sessions will begin in September. Names are being gathered at the Parish Offices now. Please call 415.487.8560 or email maureen@saintagnessf.com. Ongoing at the Ignatian Spiritual Life Center Monday Morning Mindfulness Will return on Monday at 9:30 am, September 14th! Book Club The Book Club will resume on Friday, September 25 th at 7:00 pm. If you enjoy lively and stimulating discussions, come join us on the last Friday of the month. September book: The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny October book: Mr. Mack and Me by Esther Freud Faith Sharing Thursdays 9:00 10:00 am Faith Sharing will take a summer break but will return on Thursday, September 10, 2015! Young Adult Ministry Our Christian Life Community for Young Adults meets on the 1 st Thursday of each month. Then on the 3 rd Thursday of each month, young adults gather for social activities. Look for updates on our website, parish bulletins, and Facebook page. To receive our emails, contact YoungAdults@SaintAgnesSF.com
Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; And ascended into heaven, And is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Stewardship Prayer Lord and source of all gifts, I rejoice in the fullness of your generosity. I thank you for those whose lives are visible signs of your love and blessing to others. Give me the courage to do the same. Make me a good steward of all I have received generously sharing my time, abilities and material resources to build up your kingdom of love and justice. We ask this through Jesus Christ, in whom we begin and end all things. Amen. Prayer of St. Francis (Prayer for Peace) Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life Amen.