HOLY NAME of JESUS C A T H O L I C C H U R C H Serving the Outer Sunset in San Francisco, California since 1925
Fifth Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017 I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 TODAY S READINGS First Reading To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1-7). Psalm Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading We, like living stones, let ourselves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4-9). Gospel Show us the Father, Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: Whoever sees me, sees the Father (John 14:1-12). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter; Mother s Day Monday: St. Isidore the Farmer Thursday: St. John I Saturday: St. Bernardine of Siena; Armed Forces Day THE WAY Today we sense the apostles trepidation as they begin to realize that the Lord would soon be leaving them. In their fear, they ask, Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way? (John 14:5). Jesus tells them that he is the way. The Easter season has been a time of growing in Easter faith so that we, too, may learn to know that Jesus is the way. We can take comfort in the Lord s promise that he is going to his Father s house to prepare a place for us, his chosen people who have been called out of darkness into God s wonderful light. As the paschal candle continues to burn during this holy season, let us remember that in baptism we were given the light of Christ. With Christ our light as the beacon lighting our way, let us march toward the glory of Pentecost. Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co. HOLY NAME CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 11th ANNUAL FALL RECITAL Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 5:30 PM in Flanagan Center www.facebook.com/ holynameofjesussf MASS INTENTIONS WEEK of May 14, 2017 Sun 14 7:30 AM Mother s Day Novena 9:30 AM Gene Relampagos 11:30 AM Mass for the People Mon 15 7:30 AM Mother s Day Novena 9:00 AM Pauline Cresci Tue 16 7:30 AM Mother s Day Novena 9:00 AM Emmons, Ward, Samayoa & Quiroz Families Wed 17 7:30 AM Mother s Day Novena 9:00 AM Philip Sigmund, Sr. & Jr. Thu 18 7:30 AM Mother s Day Novena 9:30 AM Joseph & Josephine Dito Fri 19 7:30 AM Mother s Day Novena 9:00 AM Vic Bermudez Sat 20 7:30 AM Mother s Day Novena 9:00 AM Juan Aguirre 5:00 PM Roger Pendenza Family L/D We pray for the Sick...that they may experience God s Love and Healing. Tom Abdella, Evangeline Agbunag, Nick Aguila, Lennie Aguirre, Rosa Maria Alonso, Laura Andrade, Gina Arenas, Eunice Ausman, Julianne Beach, Joan Boike, Dalmacio Briones, Jr., Monica Briones, Pauline Boffi, Janet Cariganai, Remedios Cuchapin, Joseph Chu, Ron de la Cruz, Isabel Dominguez, Patricia Dominguez, Gloria Etchelet, Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo Ezequiel, Lourdes Gatchalian, Connor Gavney, Genoveva Guevarra, Theresa Ick, Kathy Ignacio, Max Kirkham, Jim Kreps, Steven Lee, Clara Lee, Amelia Lippi, Leny Lopez, Flory Magat, George Maloof, Tom Miller, Amy McNally, Bill Mealey, Mary Medina, Ann Murphy, Jeffrey Ng, Inge Nordstrom, Neil O Sullivan, Manuel Pacheco, Josefina Palarca, Maryanne Piwowar, Soledad Rico, Maria Salas, Michael Joseph Suntar, Maureen Sweeney, Lawrence Tan, Rose Tang, 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. W A N T E D The Chinese Ministry is looking for Altar Servers (adult or children) for the Saturday 3 pm Chinese Mass and you do not need to speak Chinese! If this is your calling, and are willing to share your Time and Talent, please contact Nelson Lao at (415) 260-8485 or Lao_nn@yahoo.com. Training will be provided if you do not have previous experience. 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.) during office hours, Monday-Friday from 9 AM - 4 PM.
FAZtor s Notes By Fr. Arnold Zamora Like the previous weekends, here s to another busy and colorful weekend. This Saturday, May 13th, we celebrate the 100 th year anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. It marks the appearance of Our Lady to three children, Lucia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto, at the Cova da Iria, in Fatima, Portugal. Here at the parish, we will celebrate the anniversary at the 9AM mass in the Church, followed by a May Crowning by our Religious Education students at Our Lady s Grotto. This Saturday night will be the second night of the mini-concertdinner and dance at the Flanagan Center sponsored by our Music Ministry and our Blessed Virgin Mary Shrine group. There will also be a special presentation to honor Mary, our Mother. What a perfect weekend to honor our Mother Mary, on the weekend of Mother s Day. Someone said: The heart closest to God s heart is a mother s heart. Show your love for your mother this day and every day and love like a mother, for you are close to God s heart. Happy Mother s Day! Over the centuries mothers have given their children plenty of good advice; here are some examples: COLUMBUS' MOTHER: I don't care what you've discovered, Christopher. You could have written. MICHELANGELO'S MOTHER: Mike, can't you paint on walls like other children? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceiling? NAPOLEON'S MOTHER: All right, Napoleon. If you aren't hiding your report card inside your jacket, then take your hand out of there and prove it. GOLDILOCKS' MOTHER: I've got a bill here for a broken chair from the Bear family. Do you know anything about this Goldie? ALBERT EINSTEIN'S MOTHER: But, Albert, it's your senior picture. Can't you do something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something...? THOMAS EDISON'S MOTHER: Of course I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb, Thomas. Now turn off that light and get to bed! HUMPTY DUMPTY'S MOTHER: Humpty, if I've told you once, I've told you a hundred times not to sit on that wall. But would you listen to me? No! Well, let us listen this weekend to our parishioners, Carol Elliot Maloof, Hilda de la Cruz, Susan Logan and Julie Lozano, who will speak to us at the masses on behalf of the Catholic Charities appeal. Another exciting part of this weekend will be the blessing of the newly landscaped St. Francis Garden at the back of our Lady s Grotto. We thank the BVM Shrine Group led by Esther Aure-Novero and Marisa Reyes for sponsoring the landscaping and Benny Capuyan for coordinating the project. We will now have a place for meditation and a beautiful garden for our Sunday hospitality and small receptions. Remember Howard Johnson s meaning of Mother: "M" is for the million things she gave me, "O" means only that she's growing old, "T" is for the tears she shed to save me, "H" is for her heart of purest gold; "E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining, "R" means right, and right she'll always be, Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER," A word that means the world to me. FAITH FORMATION * CATECHESIS * PASTORAL OUTREACH * Director: Sr. Cristina Ovejera, FdCC Crisfdcc2016@yahoo.com (415) 664-8590 Marian Study Lesson 2 You are invited to the second week of our study and reflection on the life and mission of our Blessed Mother Mary, this Thursday, May 18, at 7:00-8:30PM in the meeting room of the Pastoral Center. The topic is The Annunciation: The Day Creation Held Its Breath. Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her. As the Church celebrates the 100 th anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, our parish gives us an opportunity to know our Blessed Mother more deeply, so our Marian devotions become more meaningful. Our weekly study is based on the Sacred Scripture and sound theology (Mariology). Stewardship Annual Retreat All parish volunteers will receive an invitation from Fr. Arnold and the Stewardship Council. Please mark your calendar. It will be held at 6:00-9:00PM on Friday, June 23 rd ; and continues at 9:00AM to 3:00PM on Saturday, June 24 th. Meals will be served. Venue is the Flanagan Center. RSVP to the parish office as soon as you receive Fr. Arnold s invitation. Ask Sr. Cristina for more information. Thank you. Thank You to our Religious Education and RCIA catechists for ministries well done this pastoral year. Please register for these two programs for 2017-2018. Call Sr. Cristina or get a Registration form at the entrance of the church, and submit in the parish office. Volunteers Needed for Sick & Homebound Ministry We receive many requests for Communion visits to the sick and homebound parishioners. You need to be a Eucharistic Minister, and willing to make weekly visits. If you are called to this important pastoral outreach ministry, please contact Sr. Cristina. We also need teachers and assistants for Religious Education. Reesa John, our 4 th & 5 th Grade teacher is going off to College. If you are free at 10:30AM to 12:00 Noon on Sundays, please share your time, talent, and treasure. You may be called to be an educator of the faith. Catholic Charities Appeal We thank our parishioners Carol Elliott Maloof, Hilda Dela Cruz, Susan Logan, Julie Lozano, for their talks on behalf of Catholic Charities this weekend, May 13&14. Thank you all, for your support of Catholic Charities, that is on the frontlines of service to our vulnerable neighbors who are homeless, aging, troubled or seeking refuge. God bless you and your families. Reflection: Without some quiet reflection, some solitude and stillness, our inner eyes will eventually be too blurred and weary to discover God in the rushing of our demanding days. -Sr. Joyce Rupp
HOLY NAME WEEKLY CALENDAR Week of May 14, 2017 Sunday, May 14, 2017 9:30 AM Rel Ed May Crowning & Potluck Pastoral Center Monday, May 15, 2017 10 AM Monday Exercise Group Flanagan Center 1 PM Sewing Group Pastoral Center 7:30 AM SVDP Meeting Pastoral Center Tuesday, May 16, 2017 9:30 AM Chinese/English Class Pastoral Center 10 AM Scripture Class Flanagan Center 3 PM HN School Dance Class Flanagan Center 7:30 PM Legion of Mary Pastoral Center Wednesday, May 17, 2017 10 AM Consolation Ministry Pastoral Center 6 PM HN Choir Pastoral Center 7:30 PM Chinese Bible Study Flanagan Center Thursday, May 18, 2017 10 AM Senior Club Flanagan Center 3 PM HN School Dance Class Flanagan Center 5:30 PM HN Conservatory Recital Flanagan Center 7 PM Queen of Heaven Marian Study Pastoral Center Friday, May 19, 2017 1:30 PM Mercy High Graduation Practice Church 5:30 PM Meet & Greet Preschool 6:30 PM Fil-Am Meeting Flanagan Center 7 PM Musical Ryan Hall Saturday, May 20, 2017 10 AM 50th Wedding Church 12 PM/ & 1PM Baptisms Church 1PM Chinese RCIA Green Room 2 PM Chinese Social Flanagan Center 3 PM Chinese Mass Church 5 PM Youth Ministry & Mass Flanagan Center 7 PM Musical Ryan Hall TO MEMBERS OF THE FIL-AM CLUB: This is a reminder that the Fil-Am Club will have its regular meeting, on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Flanagan Center, followed by fellowship and potluck. You are welcome to share your favorite dish. Hope to see you then. Ramsey Ramos, President READ THE CATHOLIC BIBLE FOR ONE YEAR Readings for May 14-May 20, 2017 [ ] May 14 Josh 23 24, Lam 2, John 1:1 21, Ps 61:4 8 [ ] May 15 Judg 1, Lam 3:1 20, John 1:22 51, Ps 62:title 8 [ ] May 16 Judg 2 3, Lam 3:21 40, John 2:1 14, Ps 62:9 12 [ ] May 17 Judg 4 5, Lam 3:41 66, John 2:15 3:11, Ps 63 [ ] May 18 Judg 6, Lam 4, John 3:12 36, Ps 64:title 4 [ ] May 19 Judg 7, Lam 5, John 4:1 18, Ps 64:5 10 [ ] May 20 Judg 8:1 9:30, Baruch 1, John 4:19 40, Ps 65:title 7 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 as seen on page 2). A link to a complete reading chart for a year is also available on our website: www.holynamesf.org CATHOLIC CHARITIES SECOND COLLECTION We believe in strengthening families and reducing poverty. Catholic Charities supports families struggling with homelessness; cares for aging adults and adults with disabilities; welcomes immigrants and refugees with love and compassion; and offers youth a safe place to learn and grow. We can t do this work without you! Together we are Catholic Charities. Please donate during the second collection at your parish on May 13-14. You can also make a gift to Catholic Charities Sunday using the envelope inside this edition of Catholic San Francisco; or donate online at CatholicCharitiesSF.org/CCSunday BUILDING & MAINTENANCE FUND Next Sunday s Second Collection is for our Parish Building & Maintenance Fund. Your generosity allows us to take care of our Parish plant. Thank you for your support. COFFEE & DONUTS SCHEDULE May 14 Lay Canossians June 11 Lay Canossians May 28 Eucharistic Ministers June 18 Church Environment June 4 HN Choir June 25 Senior Club/Ladies Aid HOLY NAME SCHOOL Dear Holy Name Parishioners, Thank you so much to our 3rd Grade Class for sponsoring a wonderful Sunday liturgy. LENT AND SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS The SLE of the week is Outstanding Citizens: Respect Diversity. Join us in reminding students how wonderful diversity is and how we are fortunate to be part of a diverse community that respects the many beliefs we have. The 8th Grade Musical is May 19th and May 20th. Be sure to turn in your forms to order our tickets! If you would like to purchase tickets please call 415-731-4077. Enjoy your week! Thanks, Natalie Cirigliano, Principal Weekly Offering 5/7/2017 5/8/2017 CASH 1,445.00 1,183.00 CHECKS 4,494.00 3,195.00 COINS 4.15 1.00 Total Collection 5,943.15 4,379.00 #of Envelopes 181 168 2017 ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE: As of 5/9/2017 we have received: $32,633.00 We still need: $30,251.00 to complete our goal of $62,884.00 For more info on the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal, please call the Parish office at (415) 664-8590 or go to www.sfarch.org
The Gospel is from St. John 14:1-12. We may well wonder at the slowness of the Apostles in seeing in Christ nothing more than a man a great man, a man with power from God, yes, but still a mere man. That He was the Messiah, they were convinced, but their idea of the Messiah was wrong. They thought He would free Israel from foreign domination (Lk. 24 21), and set up a new kingdom of God a prosperous, earthly kingdom with God guaranteeing peace and plenty for all. If, therefore, He allowed His enemies to put Him to death, all their hopes would be dashed to the ground. Hence, the mention of His impending death at the Last Supper filled them with dismay and despair. But we must not judge them too harshly. Christ had indeed often claimed to be God, but His words fell on deaf ears. It was only after His resurrection that they began to understand that He had spoken literally it was only then they believed He was indeed the Son of God, in human nature. For us today, the Incarnation is still a mystery, but it is not the "how" that should trouble us, we know that with God all things are possible. It is rather the "why" that should cause us amazement. Why should God go to that length for our sake-mere creatures, and sinful, ungrateful creatures at that? The infinite goodness and the infinite love of God are the answer, but still an answer which is mysterious to us. For we, with our limited capacity for love, can form no idea of infinite love. God created us "in His own image and likeness" (a very limited likeness, granted) and intended, because of the spiritual faculties He gave us, which enable us to see and enjoy truth and beauty, to give us a share in His eternal life and glory. To do this, the Incarnation of the second Person of the Holy Trinity was God's plan. There must have been other ways of doing this, but God, we can be sure, chose the best way. Even with our limited intelligence, we ourselves can see what a perfect way this was for proving to us the infinite love, goodness and compassion of our Creator. Sin entered the world of man, as God had foreseen, but notwithstanding this ingratitude on our part, God's Son came in our lowly, human nature and suffered, even though sinless, all the effects of men's sins. He suffered in our name, and because He was God, His sufferings in His human nature made infinite atonement for the sins of all mankind. His Incarnation had made us His brothers and' co-heirs to heaven. His death on the cross wiped out, and gave us the means of wiping out, our sins, so that we would be capable of possessing our inheritance. Knowing the story of the Incarnation therefore, we know of the love and kindness of God toward us. We need not ask, with Philip, "show us the Father," we have seen Him in His riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! "How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable are His ways!" (Rom. 11 :33). "What return can I make to the Lord?" All the mortifications and good works of all the holy men and women that ever lived, or will live, would not be adequate a return to God for the miracle of love He has shown toward us. But He accepts the widow's mite, the little acts of love, the little proofs of gratitude, the willing acceptance of the crosses He sends us, to purify us. In one word, all He asks in return is that we try to live our Christian life day after day, ever thanking Him for the gift of Christ and the Christian faith. Excerpted from The Sunday Readings by Fr. Kevin O'Sullivan, O.F.M. Our HOLY NAME TREE OF LIFE located at the back of the Church is a bronze tree trunk with 400+ leaves. Donors can have their names or those they wish to honor engraved on the leaf. We suggest a maximum of 25 characters (including spaces) per line, limited to 5 lines. Leaf color choices are gold, silver or bronze. Custom imprinted leaves are $500 each + $25 imprinting The proceeds will go towards our Capital Improvement Fund. Please drop by or call the Parish office for more information (415)664-8590.
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. Toan X. Nguyen, Parochial Vicar Rev. Xishou Simon Jin, Parochial Vicar 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) 759-4294 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 Benny Capuyan Finance Council Jim Regan Stewardship Council Bruce McKie Liturgical Ministries Eucharistic Ministers & Children s Liturgy Roberta Beach Lectors Leo Nascimento Altar Server Tri Nguyen Music Ministry Carl Vengco Sacristans Ramsey Ramos Environment Cecilia Bermudez 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 Knight 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 Rose Symkowick Gabriel Project Rose Tang 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, 6:30 pm (except Oct. and Nov. at 7:30 pm) 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 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.