Stay awake! Be prepared! - Holy Name of Jesus Parish

Stay awake! Be prepared! - Holy Name of Jesus Parish

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First Sunday of Advent
December 1, 2013
Stay awake!
Be prepared!
Matthew 24:37-44
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Holy Name of Jesus Church
Serving the Outer Sunset since 1925
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 1, 2013
“You...must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” - Matthew 24:44
MASS INTENTIONS
WEEK of December 1, 2013
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — All the peoples shall stream toward the
LORD’s house (Isaiah 2:1-5).
Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord
(Psalm 122).
Second Reading — It is the hour to cast off the dark and
clothe ourselves in the light (Romans 13:11–14).
Gospel — Stay awake! Be prepared! The Son of Man
will come when you least expect (Matthew 24:37-44).
The English translaƟon of the Psalm Responses from LecƟonary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
InternaƟonal Commission on English in the Liturgy CorporaƟon. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11
Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37
Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27
Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31
Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1
Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: First Sunday of Advent; World AIDS Awareness Day
Tuesday: St. Francis Xavier
Wednesday: St. John Damascene
Friday: St. Nicholas; First Friday
Saturday: St. Ambrose; First Saturday; Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Day
ACE COLLECTION
Today’s Second Collection is the ACE Collection for the benefit of our
Parish School. Your generosity is appreciated.
RETIREMENT FOR THE RELIGIOUS
Support elderly religious. A parishioner writes, “As a Catholic
school student from grades K–12, I was formed to be
the person I am by many religious brothers and sisters,
and I am forever grateful.” Show your appreciation for
the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious
order priests who made a positive difference in so
many lives. Please give generously to next week’s
collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
HOMEBOUND MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 1:30 PM
Flanagan Center (underneath the Church)
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
Thu
05
Fri
06
Sat
07
7:30 AM
Mass for the People
9:30 AM
Catherine Gallagher †
11:30 AM
Natalie Giorgi†
7:30 AM
Pacifico L. Dullano †
9:00 AM
Maura Hagan†
7:30 AM
Durkin & Costello Families†
9:00 AM
Gonzales & Carbonel Families†
7:30 AM
Lucia Noche†
9:00 AM
Helga & Archibaldo da Luz†
7:30 AM
Encarnacion Noche
9:00 AM
Dora Solari†
7:30 AM In Thanksgiving—Diofe Carbonel
9:00 AM
Antonio Campos†
7:30 AM Domingo† & Maria de la Cruz Family
9:00 AM Kun Chat Chiang†& Wai Chun Lau†
5:00 PM
John Curran†
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.
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TYPHOON
VICTIMS IN THE PHILIPPINES
We have all seen and read about the incredible devastation
in the Philippines since November 8th caused by Typhoon Haiyan in
Tacloban, Philippines. Thousands of people are feared dead or missing after Typhoon Haiyan ripped across the central Philippines. The
storm’s massive surge is blamed for much of the destruction, particularly in Tacloban, where many neighborhoods were washed
away. Many of us have relatives and friends who are directly affected
by the typhoon. Many of us are asking what we can do to help. The
devastation in the Philippines is widespread and the need for aid is
growing. Your help will go a long way in helping our fellow brothers in
need. We have volunteers at the back of the church who are ready to
take your donations. Monetary donations will be taken until today,
December 1, 2013.
First Sunday of Advent
HOLY NAME SCHOOL
Matthew 24: 37-44
The Son of Man is coming
When Jesus mentioned Noah and the great flood, Peter’s
brother Andrew pretended to be paddling a boat. John, who was sitting next to him, stifled a laugh and covered his eyes with his hand.
Peter snapped a glance at the two trouble-makers and then focused
his glare on his younger brother. Andrew covered his face to regain
composure.
Jesus continued: “So it will be at the coming of the Son of
Man. Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken and one will
be left.” Peter was momentarily tempted to point a finger at Andrew,
indicating that if he wasn’t careful he would be the one that would be
left out in the field.
“The Son of Man is coming at the time you least expect,”
Jesus concluded. Peter knew that he would be awake and alert, ready
for the coming of the Son of Man. It might be any day now, he
thought. But one example Jesus used had him concerned. Jesus said
that Peter had to be prepared. Peter wasn’t sure if he was properly
prepared. One could stay awake and be alert, but why was one man
left standing in the field while the other was taken. If the one that was
left was unprepared in some way, then Peter had a problem. It was all
pretty hard to understand and everyone was getting tired. The disciples had been listening to Jesus talk to them for most of the afternoon.
It had all begun earlier in Jerusalem when they had asked
Jesus about the Great Temple. Philip wanted to know how such a
magnificent structure could ever be destroyed. Jesus had told them
that not one stone would be left upon the other. As they walked along
the explanation led them to try to understand the end time and the
coming of the Son of Man.
Now the disciples were gathered around Jesus looking out
across the Kidron Valley from the Mount of Olives. The temple was
prominent above the wall of the city. The sun was getting low in the
sky and Jerusalem was turning gold in the softer light.
Peter heard his stomach growl. The heady teachings of the
after-noon were soon forgotten as his hunger took over and urgent
plans for the evening meal were made.
Jesus told the disciples that because Noah was prepared
he was saved. The homeowner who was on watch for thieves
was not robbed. But of the men and women in the field and
grinding meal only two were saved. The other two were left behind. All four of these people may have expected the coming, but
only two were truly prepared by doing and living out the will of
God. As we move into the season of Advent we know that Christmas is coming. What remains for us is to truly prepare for it by
doing and living out the will of God in our lives.
2013 Christmas Schedule
CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
5:00 PM (Family/Children’s Mass)
7:00 PM (Vietnamese Mass)
11:30 PM Christmas Carols
(Holy Name Choral Ministry)
12:00 Midnight Concelebrated Mass
Dear Holy Name Families,
Congratulations to Mrs. Noreen McCullagh on the birth of
her baby son, Banan McCullagh, born this morning, November 19.
We all wish the McCullagh family health and happiness. God bless
you, baby Banan.
Our kindergarten children have "Thanksgiving Homework".
Students are learning to be thankful for all they have by bringing in
items that will be used to help the homeless in San Francisco. Students will sort and bag the contributions. Miss Katie Dodds will deliver
the packages to the homeless before Thanksgiving Day. What a wonderful way for our young students to learn about the spirit of giving.
God bless the Holy Name Community.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy Cosmos
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Thanks to your donations, Student Council is donating a
$627.00 check to St. Vincent De Paul for Thanksgiving meals for the
underprivileged. Thank you all for your generous donations.
HOLY NAME CLOTHING DRIVE
We will have the annual clothing drive beginning December
2 and ending on December 13. All types of clean, reusable clothing
will be donated to St. Anthony's. Holy Name families have been outstanding in their generosity each year. Thank you for thinking of others in need.
VOLLEYBALL AND SOCCER NEWS
Thank you to all the girls volleyball coaches and players for
another fine season.
We had 8 out of 10 teams make the playoffs. Four went to
the championships and three teams placed second. Congratulations
to third grade for being in first place!
Special thanks to sixth grade for making the playoffs and
the 4th/5th grade team for placing second!
"Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago" A documentary
about the Camino de Santiago playing at the Balboa Theater in
San Francisco December 6-12 . What is it about Spain's ancient
Camino de Santiago trail that lures hundreds of thousands of people
from around the world to spend weeks, even months, walking 500
miles with nothing more than a backpack, a pair of boots and the
promise of experiencing something truly extraordinary? Come learn
more about the Camino de Santiago, the Catholic pilgrimage in Northern Spain that pilgrims have been walking for over 1200 years to the
city of Santiago de Compostela; there, it is believed that the relic of
St. James the Apostle lies beneath the main cathedral. Follow the
journeys of six pilgrims as they experience the deeply transformational power of walking with God and be inspired to set foot out on your
own journey with God towards yourself. Hope to see you there!
CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
NEW YEAR’S MASSES
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
7:30 AM 9:00 AM
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
9:00 AM
FAZtor ‘s Notes
by Fr. Arnold Zamora
The new season is here! It’s the New Year of the
Church on this First Sunday of Advent. After completing this cycle of three of the Liturgical Year, we
are back to the start of the cycle – Year A.
Advent is certainly a preparation for Christmas. What better way
to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord than having spiritual
nourishment with our parish retreat this weekend, led by Fr. Charles
Puthota, pastor of St. Veronica Church. Our students at Holy Name
School will also make their own spiritual preparation with the Sacrament of Reconciliation this coming Wednesday.
For any event, preparation is always the key to its success. Like
the students of our Conservatory of Music, who will be having a
Christmas recital this Thursday at 5:30 PM, they have had to prepare
well by practicing their pieces diligently and faithfully for the past
months.
The thief who stole money from the donation box at our Blessed
Virgin Mary Shrine few Sundays ago was also prepared to do his act. I
bet this was not his first time to steal money from a box, because he
knew what to do. He was prepared with long wire as his instrument to
fish the money out from a well-secured box.
It was Sunday November 10th, while Bishop Wang was saying the
early mass. I was looking at the church security camera monitor to
see which part of the mass was going on, to give me a better idea
when to go over to the church. On another screen at the BVM shrine
area, I saw somebody who looked like he was trying to grab the donation box. At first I thought the person was from the BVM shrine group,
but a closer look revealed his physique was unfamiliar. His actions
were quite suspicious and it became obvious that he was actually
stealing. I hurried to the scene to apprehend the culprit. Hearing my
footsteps he hid behind the wall of the stairway. Having nowhere to
go, he came out from his temporary dungeon. I confronted him about
his actions and he started to exit without saying anything. Another
parishioner picked up the chase and called the police. The guy ran
away as the cop’s advised us over the phone not to chase him anymore. The whole incident is now under investigation by the Taraval
Police Station and we just submitted the video of the actual burglary to
them. Thanks to Silver Cusi for installing our security cameras and for
retrieving the data which will be very helpful in the investigation.
Make sure your preparation is for a good purpose and not to
commit a crime. Make better Christmas preparations.
It was Christmas time and the judge was in a merry mood
as he asked the prisoner, “What are you charged with?"
"Doing my Christmas shopping early," replied the defendant.
"That's no offense to shop early," said the judge.
"It is, your honor, if you shop before the store opens," countered the prosecutor.
GIVING TREE
The Giving Tree is now ready. Please partake in this
wonderful Holy Name Parish tradition by picking out a
card/cards for our gift recipients. Deadline to drop off your
gifts is Sunday, December 8, 2013. For safety purposes,
your gifts may be dropped off at the Pastoral Center during weekdays from 9 AM-3 PM or during the weekend Masses in the
Church.
THERE WILL BE NO MOVIE NIGHT FOR NOVEMBER AND
DECEMBER—WE WILL RESUME IN JANUARY
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: What changes did the Second Vatican Council institute
with regards to the sacrament of baptism?
Answer from Sacrosanctum Concilium: Both the rites for the baptism of adults are to be revised: not only the simpler rite, but also the
more solemn one, which must take into account the restored catechumenate. A special Mass "for the conferring of baptism" is to be inserted into the Roman Missal.
The rite for the baptism of infants is to be revised, and it
should be adapted to the circumstance that those to be baptized are,
in fact, infants. The roles of parents and godparents, and also their
duties, should be brought out more clearly in the rite itself.
The baptismal rite should contain variants, to be used at the
discretion of the local ordinary, for occasions when a very large number are to be baptized together. Moreover, a shorter rite is to be
drawn up, especially for mission lands, to be used by catechists, but
also by the faithful in general when there is danger of death, and neither priest nor deacon is available.
In place of the rite called the "Order of supplying what was
omitted in the baptism of an infant," a new rite is to be drawn up. This
should manifest more fittingly and clearly that the infant, baptized by
the short rite, has already been received into the Church.
And a new rite is to be drawn up for converts who have
already been validly baptized; it should indicate that they are now
admitted to communion with the Church.
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 third
chapter, “The Other Sacraments and Sacramentals.” Future chapters
in Sacrosanctum Concilium will look at "The Divine Office," "The Liturgical Year," "Sacred Music," and "Sacred Art."
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 information, please call (415) 664-8590.
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!
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Our Wednesday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament now concludes
with benediction at 12 Noon.
Holy Name Parish
Business Office:
est. 1925
1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone: (415) 664-8590 Fax: (415) 759-4293
www.holynamesf.org
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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
If you would like to contact members of the Parish or Finance
Council, please call the Parish office (415) 664-8590.
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
RCIA for youth Tuesday 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)
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
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