Holy Name of Jesus Church name Serving the Outer Sunset since 1925 The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014
The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014 A voice came from the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17 MASS INTENTIONS WEEK of January 12, 2014 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the LORD upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7). Psalm The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29). Second Reading Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38). Gospel A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Matthew 3:13-17). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25;Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3;Jn 1:29-34 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time; St. Hilary Friday: St. Anthony Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins The HOLY NAME CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC are still accepting new students for the 2014 Spring Semester. Classes are already in session but there is still time to catch up. For registration information, please contact Jackie at (415) 664-8590. Weekly Offering 1/5/14 1/6/13 CASH 1,249.00 1,187.00 CHECKS 4,779.00 4,229.00 COINS 4.24 6.55 Total Collection 6,032.24 5,422.55 # of Envelopes 238 206 Sun 12 7:30 AM Mass for the People 9:30 AM Andrew Kelley 11:30 AM Phyllis Cecchettini Mon 13 7:30 AM Louis Sacha 9:00 AM Vicente Gascon Tue 14 7:30 AM Durkin & Costello Families 9:00 AM Special Intentions of Gloria D. Etchelet Wed 15 7:30 AM Crispina Baldosano 9:00 AM Phyllis Cecchettini Thu 16 7:30 AM Nora Bulatao 9:00 AM Phyllis Cecchettini Fri 17 7:30 AM Thanksgiving Mass 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Mass Wong Family Sat 18 7:30 AM Shea, Breen & Scully Families 9:00 AM Phyllis Cecchettini 5:00 PM Ricardo Alcaraz We pray for the Sick...that they may experience God s Love and Healing. Dalmacio Briones Jr., Deogracias Cusi, Evangeline Agbunag, Mary Medina, Clara Lee, Amy McNally, Arturo Martin, Aurora Urmeneta, Alice Fiumara, Inge Nordstrom, Rosa Maria Alonso, Laura Andrade, Leny Lopez, Mee Yee, Juan Aguirre, Dory Constantino, Max Kirkham, Joan Boike, Soledad Rico, Anne Hannan, Leny Aguirre, Ann Murphy, Ann Rourk, Kathy Ignacio, Daniel Da Luz, Amelia Lippi, Anna Goodwin, Theresa Ick, Dorothy Lao, Narcisa Sunga, Monica Briones, Anthony Cresci, Isabel Dominguez, Erik Hanway, Luz Neri Vives, Dodie Teague, Julianne Beach, Flory Magat, Clete Wellihnganz, Nick Aguila, Genoveva Guevarra, Noreen Murphy, Connor Gavney, Jim Kreps, Tim Galvin, Neil O Sullivan. Ann Murphy, Kathy Graham-Snyder, Duff Hsu We pray for those who have Died that they may be granted a home in heaven. Rico Duran, Ellie Lyons, Monsignor John Foudy, Alfred Williams, Mike Seda, William M. Ballard PARISH BUILDING & MAINENANCE FUND Today s Second Collection if for our Parish Building & Maintenance Fund. Your generosity allows us to take care of our Parish Plant. Thank you so much for your support.
FAZtor s Notes by Fr. Arnold Zamora A young man at a New Year s party turns to his friend and asks for a cigarette. 'I thought you made a New Year s resolution to quit smoking,' his friend says. 'I'm in the process of quitting,' the man says. 'Right now, I am in the middle of phase one.' 'What's phase one?' 'I've quit buying.' Although no can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. Carl Bard This is what I wish for everybody this year 2014: January of Prosperity February of Love March of Faith April of Trust May of Hope June of Harmony July of Peace August of Calmness September of Good fortune October of Devotion and Commitment November of Thanksgiving December of Gladness and Graciousness This weekend we officially close the Christmas season with the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. As we leave one chapter and start another, all I have is gratefulness in my heart. I cannot thank you enough for all the support you have given to us and to our church. Your presence at every Mass is already a gesture of your support. Thank you for practicing the spirit of giving during Christmas and may that same spirit that you carry throughout the year. Last weekend was our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. It was a lovely evening as we recognized and acknowledged the volunteers of our parish. There were over a hundred volunteers present, and we can always count on you. As we face the year ahead of us, let us take courage and be consoled by God s promise: For I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). Let us also be assured of His power over anything or anyone: Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10). HOLY NAME LADIES AID SOCIETY Next weekend, members of the Holy Name Ladies Aid Society will be collecting for the needy in the Parish. Boxes will be by the exits. YOUTH GROUP MEETING Every 1st and 3rd Sunday after the 9:30 AM Mass All youth 7th grade and up are welcome Connect with your peers and get to know God in your own way. This is your place to be yourself and make lifelong friends! The Second Vatican Council: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective By the twenty-first Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church, October 11, 1962-December 8, 1965; Edited by Jerry Back Question: Why does the liturgical calendar give special honor to the saints? Answer from Sacrosanctum Concilium: In celebrating this annual cycle of Christ's mysteries, holy Church honors with special love the Blessed Mary, Mother of God, who is joined by an inseparable bond to the saving work of her Son. In her the Church holds up and admires the most excellent fruit of the redemption, and joyfully contemplates, as in a faultless image, that which she herself desires and hopes wholly to be. The Church has also included in the annual cycle days devoted to the memory of the martyrs and the other saints. Raised up to perfection by the manifold grace of God, and already in possession of eternal salvation, they sing God's perfect praise in heaven and offer prayers for us. By celebrating the passage of these saints from earth to heaven the Church proclaims the paschal mystery achieved in the saints who have suffered and been glorified with Christ; she proposes them to the faithful as examples drawing all to the Father through Christ, and through their merits she pleads for God's favors. Editor s Note: Sacrosanctum Concilium (the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy) has as its central aim a focus on greater participation of the laity in the liturgy. We are now reviewing the constitution s fifth chapter, The Liturgical Year. Remaining chapters in Sacrosanctum Concilium will look at "Sacred Music" and "Sacred Art." Mark your calendar! MOVIE NIGHT Thursday, January 23, 2014 7 PM in the Flanagan Center HOLY NAME TREE OF LIFE The Holy Name Tree of Life, a bronze tree trunk with approximately 400 leaves is located at the back of the Church. Donors can have their names, or those they wish to honor, engraved on the leaf. The proceeds of the donations to the Tree of Life will go towards a much-needed Capital Improvement Fund. Each leaf costs $500 with a $25.00 engraving charge. We suggest setting a MAXIMUM number of characters per leaf to 5 lines, 25 characters per line including spaces. Leaf color choices are Gold Silver or Bronze. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please send engraving request with check payment (payable to Holy Name Parish) or drop by the church office, 1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122. For more info, please call (415) 664-8590.
What is Lectio Divina? Lectio Divina is Latin for "divine reading," "spiritual reading," or "holy reading" and represents a method of prayer and scriptural reading intended to promote communion with God and provide special spiritual insights. As we start New Year 2014, let us nourish our spiritual life as we continue our faith-journey. Holy Name of Jesus Parish offers a four-session Workshop on Lectio Divina. To give opportunities to all who are interested but whose schedule does not allow, we are giving the sessions on weeknights and weekdays. You may choose whichever time fits your schedule. When: Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28, and February 4, 2014 from 7:00 8:30pm Or Fridays, January 17, 24, 31, and February 7 from 10:00 11:30 am Where: Flanagan Center Facilitator: Angela Testani Pre-registration is required. If you are interested please call Sr. Necy at 415-664-8590 or email to: nguan@holynamesf.org. TO MEMBERS OF THE FIL-AM CLUB This is a reminder that the Fil-Am Club will have its regular meeting on January 17, 2014, in the Flanagan Center. We will start with the 1st Day Novena to San Lorenzo Ruiz at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meeting immediately after the prayers. Hope to see you then! - Lito Coloma, President INVITATION TO SERVE St. Vincent de Paul Society Are you looking for ways to experience God? It can be difficult. God is a spiritual being. How do you experience a spiritual being? Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul invite you to share in their ministry of experiencing God in the poor. Holy Scripture tells us: The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we saw His glory, the glory that is His as the only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) We see Christ in the poor and when we see Christ we experience God. Look for our Invitation to Serve in future bulletins. The Charitable IRA Rollover is extended for 2013! The Charitable IRA Rollover (CIR) is extended for 2013. The CIR extension enables a taxpayer to make a gift to the parish before February 1, 2014, and have the contribution treated as a 2013 qualified charitable distribution for income tax purposes. The American Taxpayer Relief Act allows you to make a tax -free gift to the parish directly from your individual Retirement Account (IRA). This means that you can give directly from your IRA to the parish without first having to recognize the distribution as income on your tax return. To be eligible for this favorable tax treatment, gifts are limited annually to $100,000, you must be at least age 70 1/2 when the gift is made and contributions must be paid directly from the IRA. Charitable gifts made from an IRA count toward your IRA minimum required distribution. Please consult your tax advisor for advise about your specific situation. For more information, contact the development office (development@sfarchdiocese.org) or (415) 614-5580. The Baptism of the Lord Matthew 3: 13-17 The Baptism of the Lord John the Baptist put his right hand on the back of Jesus neck and gripped Jesus arm with his other hand. Just lean back with me. I will guide you, John said as he eased Jesus backwards into the waist-deep water. Jesus gasped as the cold water claimed him, flooding the warmth of his back and gushing up around his shoulders. As his head went underwater, Jesus held his breath and scrunched his eyes tightly shut. He could feel the current flowing past him. Floating just below the surface in the watery silence, Jesus felt peace come over him. John held Jesus firmly, pushing him down into the Jordan. Through the rippling water, Jesus face was framed with the dark crown of his swirling hair. John saw Jesus tranquil expression, like that of a sleeping child. He wasn t struggling for air like most of the people John baptized. The words of Isaiah and Ezekiel flowed into Jesus mind; words about God s spirit being poured out like water, cleansing and empowering. John the Baptist was preaching that the baptism and repentance required of non-jews now was necessary for everyone, even the Jews themselves. And John was truly a prophet. And Jesus had come to fulfill the prophecy. Jesus eyes burst open underwater, startling John. His eyes remained fixed on something in the sky as he stood up in the water. John backed away to behold Jesus, water streaming down his uplifted face. Jesus saw the sky split open and fill with warmth and light. The shimmering light began to take a shape, forming itself into a white blur that suddenly resolved into a beautiful dove. Its wings opened and it began to descend toward Jesus, sending light rays shining down before it. Jesus was overwhelmed with the presence of God filling the dove and overflowing into a Spirit which charged the air with electricity and then the scent of flowers. A great voice spoke words that thundered across the skies and up the mountainsides; and out across the desert waste; and into every part of Jesus mind. They were words seemingly as immense as centuries of time words encompassing all languages, words becoming all the sounds of the universe. All of this distilled itself into a tiny whisper which only Jesus could hear: You are my beloved Son. On you my favor rests. In celebrating the Baptism of Jesus this Sunday, we also celebrate our own baptism our rising up from the water to receive new life. We celebrate that we became Children of God. We celebrate our Confirmation when we received the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the gift of Communion as we share in the banquet of Christ s sacrifice. We celebrate our life, living as Christians so that in our dying we receive Eternal Life. When you encounter difficulties and cont adictions, do not t to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time. St. Francis de Sales
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT N.E.R.T. Neighborhood Emergency Response Team WHO: Everyone!! WHAT: FREE Disaster Preparedness Training WHERE: Sunset Ministry (3010 Noriega St. @ 37th Ave.) WHEN: Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:30 PM January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2014* * You must attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the training. New students may not join after class session 2. A certificate will be issued. Make ups may be approved. HOW: To register visit http://bit/ly/17fje2c, call (415) 970-2024 WHY: So we are prepared to do what we can for each other. Help make SF a resilient city! Training Course Outline: 1/15 Class Session #1 Earthquake Awareness, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation Earthquake type, magnitude, history and probability How to prepare before it happens What to do when the earth starts to shake 1/22 Class Session #2 Basic Disaster Skills Natural gas, water and electrical controls, why, when and how to shut them off Types of fire, and using extinguishers to put it out Hazardous Materials awareness in the home, on the road, and all around you 1/29 Class Session #3 Disaster Medicine Health considerations for the rescuer Opening airways Stopping bleeding and shock position S.T.A.R.T. triage Minor injuries and burns 2/5 Class Session #4 Light Search and Rescue Different types of construction and where to look for damage How to classify damaged buildings Building marking system Interior search patterns Lifting heavy objects and mechanical advantage Victim carries 2/12 Class Session #5 Team Organization and Management City Disaster Plan and where the NERTs fit NERT Incident Command System, managing the disaster Disaster Psychology Terrorism and NERT 2/19 Class Session #6 Skills Development and Application Final Exam Review Hands-On-Training Extinguishing fires Triaging and treating moulaged victims Extricating a victim trapped by heavy timbers Interior search for reported missing persons Exterior building damage assessment Award of Achievement and course evaluation HOLY NAME SCHOOL January 7, 2014 HOLY NAME NEWSLETTER CHRIST CHILD LAYETTE DRIVE The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women sent a letter to the children and families of Holy Name School in appreciation of the donations from the Christmas layette. Layettes are available during the year for anyone who asks for clothing for a baby born to mothers in need. Layettes are also distributed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton New Life Center of Seton Medical Center at Seton Hospital, to Alpha Pregnancy Center at 5070 Mission Street, and to the Homeless Pregnancy Program Center at 2500 18th Street. Save the Date! Saturday, April 12, 2014 6:00PM Holy Name School's 5th Annual Auction: Dine & Disco Fabulous food, cocktails, bidding for fantastic items and we're bringing back the dancing. Help raise funds for your school and dance the night away! Mark you calendar today! More information coming soon. HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH 1555 39 th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122 Position Title: Director of Music Experience: Previous Pastoral Experience Salary: Commensurate with Experience with benefits Starting Date: February 1, 2014 Holy Name of Jesus Parish in San Francisco is seeking a dynamic person for a part-time Director of Music position. The Director of Music will oversee the overall music program of the parish. The candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of Catholic liturgy promoting a conscious, active and full participation of the congregation. He or she must have the ability to play the organ and piano, direct the parish choir and develop other vocalists and instrumentalists for the liturgy. Requirements: Music degree Previous successful experience in planning liturgy and music in the Roman Catholic Rite Previous supervised Pastoral experience in Parish Ministry Excellent communication and organizational skills Available for weekend work Job opened date: December 30, 2013 Job closed date: January 31, 2014 Job type: part time with benefits Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a letter of interest along with resume and send to: Rev. Arnold E. Zamora, Pastor
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Holy Name Parish est. 1925 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 Most Rev. Ignatius C. Wang, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of San Francisco, In Residence Sr. Necy Guan, FdCC, Pastoral Associate Sr. Esther Ling, FdCC, Spiritual Director Chinese Ministry/D.R.E., Holy Name School 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 Judy Cosmos, 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 and violin. To register or more information please contact Jackie at (415) 664-8590. HOLY NAME SPORTS PROGRAM: Rodil Hidalgo, Boys Athletic Director Vince De Lucca, Girls Athletic Director RECTORY: 3240 Lawton St. San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 759-4294 FLANAGAN CENTER: (415) 564-2632 PARISH NURSE PROGRAM: Carol, R.N. (415) 664-8590 ext. 109 CANOSSIAN SISTERS: (415) 753-6685 1858 38th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122 Benny Capuyan, Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson Jim Regan, Parish Finance Council Chairperson SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Family Mass), 11:30 AM, 5:00 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 & 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. Religious Education (for Children): Kindergarten to 9th, Saturday 10 AM 12 Noon Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) & Youth Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 PM in the Pastoral Center R.C.I.A. (Chinese): Every Saturday Pastoral Center 10:00 AM Religious Education (for Adults) : Please call Sr. Necy at 415 664-8590 Bible Class every Tuesday@10-11 AM (Flanagan 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) Legion of Mary: Contact Rose Symkowick (415) 731-4652 Blood Pressure Screening: every 2nd Wednesday from after the 7:30 AM Mass until Noon (Pastoral Center) except JULY & AUGUST Holy Name Ladies Aid: every 1st Wednesday of the Month at 11:45 AM (Flanagan Center) Senior Club: every Thursday at 11:00 AM (Flanagan Ctr.) FIL-AM Club: Every 3rd Friday of the month, 6:45 pm (except Oct. and Nov. at 7:30 pm) at the Flanagan Center. HOLY NAME Choir Practice: every Thursday at 7:00 PM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Welcome New Parishioners! Please complete and return form to the Pastoral Center (1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122), or simply drop it in the collection basket. Kindly print all information. Name(s) Address City & Zip Phone E-mail: Send me envelopes: Send me info on auto-donations