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HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH June 28, 2009

www.HolyName-SF.org

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ORDINATION

Fr. Mike Quinn!

RECTORY 3240 Lawton St. San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 759-4294 FLANAGAN CENTER (415) 564-2632

MAGDALEN OF CANOSSA CONVENT: 1858 38th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 753-6685

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Family Mass), 11:30 AM, 5:15 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 or by appointment 4:30 - 5:00 PM Saturday Perpetual Help Devotions Friday following the 9:00 AM Mass

Baptisms Baptisms by appointment Baptismal Preparation—Fourth Thursday of the month in the Pastoral Center - 7:30 PM Marriages Contact Rectory 6 months in advance. Religious Education (for Children) Kindergarten to 9th Saturday 10 AM—12 Noon RCIA for youth Monday 5:00-6:30 PM Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Every Wednesday—Pastoral Center—7:30 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Wednesday—9:30 AM—7:30 PM Bible Class

HOLY NAME CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Private lessons are offered in piano, voice, guitar and violin. For more information or to register, please contact Jackie at (415)664-8590 ext 114.

VISIT OUR WEBSITES: www.holyname-sf.org www.holynamesf.com

HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH 1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, California 94122

Phone: (415) 664-8590 Fax: (415)759-4293

Rev. Donald S. D’Angelo PASTOR

Rev. Nicasio Paloso PAROCHIAL VICAR

Most Rev. Ignatius Wang, JCD Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco IN RESIDENCE

Rev. Mr. Michael Doherty, Deacon PAROCHIAL ASSOCIATE Sr. Stella Negri, FdCC PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

Sr. Esther Ling, FdCC SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR CHINESE MINISTRY D.R.E., HOLY NAME SCHOOL

Mr. Tony Eiras MUSIC DIRECTOR

Colleen A. Durkin PARISH SECRETARY Jackie C. Alcaraz PARISH MANAGER

Conservatory of Music Director Mr. Leoul Samson YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR

HOLY NAME SCHOOL 1560 40th Ave. SF, CA 94122 (415) 731-4077 Mrs. Judy Cosmos PRINCIPAL

Miss Linda McCausland VICE PRINCIPAL

PARISH NURSE PROGRAM Carol, R.N. (415) 664-8590 ext. 109

MASS INTENTIONS WEEK of June 28, 2009

Sun 28 7:30 AM Mass for the People 9:30 AM Bernie(† )& Noreen Curran 11:30 AM Antonio Campos† Mon 29 7:30 AM Father’s Day Novena 9:30 AM Artemio Leonardo, Sr.† Tue 30 7:30 AM Father’s Day Novena 9:00 AM Carol McQuiller† Wed 01 7:30 AM Father’s Day Novena 9:00 AM Alsmith & Inocensia Soria Thu 02 7:30 AM Tito L. Dullano† 9:00 AM Isabelo Villa† Fri 03 No 7:30 AM Mass Independence Day 9:30 AM Heli Rozario Sat 04 7:30 AM Leo & Isabelle Burns† 9:00 AM Felicisimo & Almodina Lopez† 5:00 PM Eugenio Lu†

We pray for the Sick ...that they may experience God’s Love and Healing.

Lorenzo Aguirre, Vita Briones, Dalmacio Briones, Jr., Joseph Fiumara, Mary Leung, Sonia Coote, Deogracias Cusi, Lily Dee, Jose Dominguez, Betty Lynch, Lowel Lu, Erick Ongsitco, Mee Yee, Joyce Furman, Marion Kunst, Kevin Lomarde, Evangeline Agbunag, Gene Relampagos, Mario L. Guillermo, Mani Glanz, Lito Coloma.

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 28, 2009

You changed my mourning into dancing; O LORD, my God, forever will I give you thanks. — Psalm 30:13

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION "Let us make sure that none of God’s children ever feels alone.” - Pope Benedict XVI In September of 2006, Pope Benedict XVI gave a homily in which he explained that those who are baptized create one family of believers who are never alone. The Pe-ter’s Pence Collection unites us in solidarity to the Holy See and its works of charity to those in need. Your generosity allows the Pope to respond to our suffering brothers and sisters with promptness, love, and compassion, so God’s people will not feel alone in their time of misfortune. The Peter’s Pence Collection derives its name from an ancient custom. In ninth-century England. King Alfred the Great collected money – “pence” or pennies – from landowners as financial support for the Pope. Today, the Peter’s Pence Collection supports the Pope’s philanthropy by giving the Holy Father the means to provide emergency assistance to those in need because of natural disaster, war, oppression, and disease. Your generosity in this week-end’s collection is greatly appreciated by the Holy Father.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — God did not make death, nor does God rejoice in the destruction of the living (Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me (Psalm 30). Second Reading — Your abundance should supply the needs of the others (2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15). Gospel — Your faith has saved you (Mark 5:21-43 [21-24, 35b-43]).

HOLY NAME DIRECTORY 2009 Did you pick up your Directory yet? All those who had their picture taken can pick up their Directory between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM, Monday through Friday at the Pastoral Center, 1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122.

4th of JULY HOLIDAY On Friday, July 3, 2009 in observance of Independence Day, the School and Pastoral Center offices will be closed. Mass is at 9:30 AM in the Church.

WELCOME TO HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Page 4

Becoming a Catechist You have been called to become a catechist! What an awesome call and responsibility! You may be feeling very un-prepared, but don't worry. God, who called you, will give you all you need to be a success. "Catechesis is nothing other than the process of trans-mitting the Gospel, as the community has received it, under-stands it, celebrates it, lives it, and communicates it in many ways. In short, your task is nothing less than to "know Christ and to make Christ known". To know Christ, you must spend quality time in Scripture reading and prayer. Time spent in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament will nourish your own per-sonal relationship with Christ. You should also take formation classes that are available to the catechist so that you may know how to teach only authentic Church teachings. As you respond to the ministerial call that comes from the Lord, you must be willing not only to catechize others, but also to engage in your own continued Christian formation. The sacraments are encounters with Christ, and if you want to deeper, closer, ever-growing relationship with Christ, you should receive them often. It is through the sacraments that we are nourished and strengthened for the journey. We get to know Christ better through each encounter, especially when we acknowledge our need to be forgiven through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let us as catechists also turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, who saw her Son grow in wisdom, age, and grace, and ask her to intercede for us. Let us look to her for the spiri-tual model for carrying out and strengthening the renewal of all catechists in faith, hope, and love. To make Christ known is the second part of the task of the catechist. Here we are called to be a witness, to tell our personal story of how we have come to know Christ and the power given to us through his resurrection. St. Paul said, "… I have become all things to all peo-ple, that I might by all means save some." (1Cor 9:22) As cate-chists we must keep this in mind. The whole concern of doc-trine and its teaching must be in relation to the love that never ends. Whether something is proposed for belief, for hope, or for action, the love of our Lord must always be made accessi-ble. Jesus told us to "love one another as I have loved you." (Jn 15:12) The Catechism states: "This love implies an effective offering of oneself, by his example." (CCC 459) This is our main purpose as catechists. You have been called to a ministry of service through which Christ continues his work of mercy and salvation in the world. You are to go and spread the Good News of God's un-conditional love. The U.S. Bishops wrote in their statement, In Support of Catechetical Ministry: "Finally, because the need for well-prepared catechists is so great, we will work to call forth and recruit qualified people to this vital ministry. The nurture we offer our current catechists will contribute to this effort. We encourage all to pray for them and for their minis-try. Developing fulfilled, responsible, and dynamic catechists, working enthusiastically and joyfully in the tasks assigned to them, is the best way to promote other vocations (cf. GC, no. 17). As you assist the next generation in getting to know Christ and helping them make Christ known to others, may you make the world a better place.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM The Marriage Preparation Program, available to all engaged couples, focuses on viewing marriage as: A lifelong commitment A journey of love and renewal A relationship that includes Christ An integral part of our Church The marriage preparation program is offered twice a year, during the Fall and Spring time in the Flanagan Cen-ter, and runs five evenings from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. All eve-nings must be attended in order to receive the certificate.

Upcoming Program Schedules Session 1 (Fall): October 20th, 27th, November 3rd, 10th, & 17th 2009 Session 2 (Spring): April - 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 2010

SURVEY RESULTS A summary of the Parish Survey taken recently is on page 5. Thank you to the Parish Council members who took charge of this project and thank you to all of you who participated in the survey. It will help us serve you better. Holy Name Parish Staff

MORE THANK YOU’S Thank you to Kevin Breining, HN Class of ‘77 of ALSCO LINENS for providing all the linens used by the Class of 2009 at the Dinner Dance last June 2, 2009, and the linens used for Fr. Don’s Retirement Dinner last June 13, 2009. Thank you to Melissa Vong (HN Parent) for de-signing Fr. Don’s Dinner banner. Thanks to Kinko’s Van Ness and Bakers of Paris for giving us 50% discount on the banner and the bread.

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE Thank you to all who have submitted their pledges for the 2009 Annual Appeal! Right now we have reached 79% of our goal. We hope to have the remaining balance pledged by the end of June, in order to relieve Fr. Arnold of one responsibility as our new Pastor. Please consider making your pledge now and help Holy Name achieve its goal.

HOLY NAME CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC The Holy Name Conservatory of Music offers private lessons in piano, voice, violin & guitar to Holy Name School students, alumni and parishioners. Registra-tions for 2009-10 are now being accepted. A registration form can be downloaded from our Parish website (www.HolyName-sf.org) or if you want a complete regis-tration packet to be mailed to you, or for more information, please contact Jackie Alcaraz at 415-664-8590 or by e-mail ([email protected]).

My overall experience at Holy Name.

95% Favorable and 4.16% Unfavorable .84% N/A

There is a strong sense of community among parishioners. 85.66% Agree and 12.45% Disagree

1.89% N/A

The priests, deacons, sisters and parish staff are responsive to the needs of the parishioners.

91.92% Agree and 6.54% Disagree 1.54% N/A

Overall, please indicate your level of involvement in the Parish.

50.19% Involved and 47.04% Little or no involvement 2.77% N/A

Parishioners are invited and encouraged to become active members in parish activities, organizations and committees.


Holy Name Parish should increase community outreach programs. 86.22% Agree and 1% Disagree

12.78% N/A

The Homilies are relevant and meaningful to my life. 84.84% Agree and 14.33% Disagree

.83% N/A

I enjoy the music program at the Masses. 90.64% Agree and 8.26% Disagree

1.1% N/A

I am satisfied with religious education programs offered for adults.


I am satisfied with religious education programs offered for children.


I am satisfied with the level of involvement of the youth in our parish.


The youth programs/youth ministries are well publicized in the Parish.


The Senior services and programs are well publicized in the Parish.



I use weekly offertory envelopes 66.36% Yes 33.64% No I use Parish Pay Auto-debit program 17.28% Yes 82.72% No I have time/talent/expertise to share 31.66% Yes 68.35% No Those surveyed were 32.08% Male 67.93% Female Biggest % of respondents were between the ages 55-74 I attend Mass 82.21% Regularly 17.79% Occasionally Saturday 5 PM 31.65% Sunday 7:30 AM 13.92% 9:30 AM 24.47% 11:30 AM 25.32% Weekdays 4.6% Do you read the Parish bulletin? 74.1% Often 25.3% Occasionally 0.6% Never Do you have school age children? 19.1% Yes 80.58% No How often do you log on to the Parish website? 2% Frequently 34% Occasionally 64% Never Would you participate in a parish discussion group if it were organized? 36.78% Yes 62.5% No 0.6% Never Most of the comments about what they like about Holy Name Parish are the friendly people, the spirituality and the sense of community. Many liked Fr. Don and Staff. They also like the Daily Mass in the Chapel. Many find comfort in our community. Many liked the Homebound Masses, Blood Pressure screenings, Wednesday hospitality, special Dinners, Sunday coffee and donuts. There were comments that our Mass times are very convenient. Some love the di-versity of the people. Some suggestions for Improvement are: the need for a Chil-dren’s choir, maybe also offer “Tagalog” Mass, have more programs for the Seniors, more resources for youth pro-gram, accessible communion to the elderly, a “buddy sys-tem” for the elderly, more volunteers should be encouraged to come forward and share their time and talents, having announcements of weekly activities at the Masses.

HOLY NAME OF JESUS SURVEY RESULTS

CATECHISM CORNER #38 by Jerry Back Have you ever been superstitious about something? I know I have been in the past occasionally, but now try to avoid such acts and thoughts. The fear of the number 13 is a common superstition in Western cul-tures. The strong avoidance of the number 4 is common among Chinese, Korean and Japanese cultures, as well (the number 4 in each of these languages is associated with similar sounding words about death). I have even heard of some Catholics burying a St. Joseph statue up-side down in the front yard in order to help sell a house! I know the real estate market has been challeng-ing the past couple of years, but everything about that visual just feels wrong. Now, I understand that asking for any saint's intercession to help us with our various petitions to God is per-fectly fine (and even encouraged); however, from what I've researched, burying a statue of St. Joseph upside down is most likely just a plain, old superstition and should not be done. All of these superstitions are not only irrational, they can be spiritually unhealthy, as well. The Catechism speaks to superstition in the section that deals with our Life in Christ--specifically in the area of the First Commandment, in the part of "You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me." Question: What is superstition? Answer from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (2111, 2110, 2138): 2111 Superstition is the deviation of religious feeling and of the practices this feeling imposes. It can even affect the worship we offer the true God, e.g., when one attrib-utes an importance in some way magical to certain prac-tices otherwise lawful or necessary. To attribute the effi-cacy of prayers or of sacramental signs to their mere ex-ternal performance, apart from the interior dispositions that they demand, is to fall into superstition. 2110 The first commandment forbids honoring gods other than the one Lord who has revealed himself to his people. It proscribes superstition and irreligion. Supersti-tion in some sense represents a perverse excess of relig-ion; irreligion is the vice contrary by defect to the virtue of religion. 2138 Superstition is a departure from the worship that we give to the true God. It is manifested in idolatry, as well as in various forms of divination and magic.


READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Eph 2:19-22; Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Mt 9:14-17; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass “For Public Needs,” nos. 882- 886, or “For Peace and Justice,” nos. 887-891 Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Peter and St. Paul Tuesday: The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Wednesday: Blessed Junípero Serra; Canada Day Friday: St. Thomas; First Friday Saturday: St. Elizabeth of Portugal; First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary; Independence Day

“I’M PRAYING FOR YOU TO BE A PRIEST” On the eve of his priestly ordination at 56, Mike Quinn is a late vocation by anyone's definition. But listen to Quinn describe his spiritual path and it is clear the founda-tions of his calling were set early in life. The key element seems to have been that he grew up in an environment where he knew priests who were good men and who did good work. Back in the ‘90’s, Mike Quinn was developing into an active Catholic. He began to feel a call to enter the Di-aconate. He saw himself retiring from his job and serving as a deacon in his later years. But two encounters in 1996 pointed him in another direction. Father Sarsfield Sullivan of Butte, Montana, Quinn's father's second cousin, was an occasional house guest. A remark he made on one visit seemed to foreshadow Quinn's path: "He said, ‘You know, I'm praying for you to be a priest." The second encounter, Quinn told Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of his plans to become a deacon and his deci-sion not to remarry. The accountant, at this time, was bring-ing his dating career to a close. The bishop put the pieces together and came back with: "Why don't you apply for the priesthood?" Quinn responded with litany of reasons why that was a bad idea. The bishop listened and let his answer hang in the air: "Why don't you just let God take this one." And so he did. For the complete story, please log on to http://deacbench.blogspot.com/2009/05/im-praying-for-you-to-be-priest.html

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HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH June 28, 2009 · 2009. 6. 28. · assistance to those in need because of natural disaster, war, oppression, and disease. Your generosity in this week-end’s