St. Patrick’s is uniquely a sign of God’s loving presence. It was here when the miners left for the gold country, it served the Irish immigrants, withstood the great fire and earthquake of 1906, continued to serve the Irish, then the Spanish-speaking, now the Filipino community, the numerous tourists and conventioneers and always the business world by which it is surrounded. Now it exists in a neighborhood undergoing redevelopment. Un-changed in the midst of change, it still repeats for all the message of Him who is the resurrection and the life.

Schedule of Sacraments

Eucharistic Celebrations Sundays ~ 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (sung Latin) 12:15 p.m. (Family Mass on 2nd Sunday), 5:15 p.m.

1st Sunday ~ 2:00 p.m. Tagalog Mass

3rd Sunday ~ 2:00 p.m. Charismatic Mass and Healing Service

Monday through Friday ~ 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.

Saturdays ~ 7:30 a.m. & 12:10 p.m. ~~~ 5:15 p.m. Anticipated Mass

Sacrament of Baptism (infants and children) Baptismal Prep Class ~ Every 1st Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Baptism ~ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Please call the parish office at least two months before the preferred date of Baptism. All Baptisms are scheduled through the parish office and Baptismal classes are required for all first time parents and godpar-ents.

Sacrament of Marriage You must first be a registered and active parishioner for at least six months prior to arranging a marriage at St. Patrick. Arrangements for this celebration must be made at least six months in advance. No date may be reserved without first consulting with the Pastor.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Tuesdays and First Fridays ~ 11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays ~ 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Please call the Rectory at (415) 421-3730

St. Patrick Catholic Church San Francisco’s Historic Landmark #4

Founded in 1851 756 Mission St. (between 3rd and 4th Streets)

San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel (415) 421-3730 ~ Fax (415) 512-9730

Website: www.stpatricksf.org

June 01, 2014 The Ascension of the Lord

Pastoral Staff Pastor ~ Rev. Roberto “Fr. Obet” A. Andrey Supply Priests ~ Rev. Dan Maguire Supply Priests ~ Rev. Eamonn Donnelly, S.V.D.

Parish Manager ~ Linda Benson Secretary & Receptionist ~ Victoria Wicklund Music Coordinator ~ Charles Corpus Liturgical Wedding Coordinator ~ Virginia Dilim Religious Education Coordinator ~ Nenette Murata RCIA Coordinator ~ Jeff Murata

Please Pray for our Holy Father’s Intentions for June Universal: That the unemployed may receive support and find the work they need to live in dignity. For Evangelzation: That Europe may rediscover its Christian roots through the witness of believers.

June 01, 2014 ~ The Ascension of the Lord ~ Year A

Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3,6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 Jesus commissions his disciples to baptize in his name, reminding them that he is always present through his Spirit (3). Having ascended to his Father amid cries of gladness (Ps), we are to be his witnesses (1) for we have been gifted with his Spirit of wisdom and revelation (2a). Let us, therefore, live in a manner worthy of the call we have received (2bc).

Treasures From Our Tradition There was a curious custom years ago that perhaps devel-oped in an age when Easter was seen less as a baptismal season than as a kind of tour through the deeds of the Risen Christ. The paschal candle, sign of Christ’s presence, was removed from public view on Ascension Thursday, banished to the bap-tistery. Ascension day does speak of the hidden aspects of Christ’s life among us, but it does not have much to do with God’s ab-sence. Christ has not shed his human life like an inconvenient shell, but rather has taken humanity into heaven. The theolo-gian Karl Rahner said that it is a festival of “the nearness of God.” In vanishing from our sight, Christ has become utterly available to all at every time and every place, and is “closer to us than he ever was.” Today is the feast of believing that beyond our final breath is a presence that waits for us, a banquet prepared, a tender home-coming embrace. Rahner said that today is a festival of the fu-ture of the world, a day for anticipating the world’s true des-tiny, and therefore hardly a day to be going around hiding can-dles!

~ Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

A Mission From the Mountain Matthew is the only one of the evangelists who does not speak explicitly of or recount the departure of Jesus from his followers. Mark and Luke recount the Ascension, each in his own way; and John consistently has Jesus speak of the necessity of his departure so the Paraclete might come. Matthew situates his final scene for Jesus on top of a mountain in Galilee (not outside Jerusalem, as Luke does). This is the region where his mission originated, and throughout his Gospel the mountaintop has been the place for him to teach his followers. (We are familiar with the “Sermon on the Mount” from Matthew.) And here Jesus re�echoes those Ascension themes we hear from the other evangelists: It is Jesus himself, risen and glorified, charged with power from the Father, who sends us out; it is Jesus himself who gives us our mission to baptize, heal, teach, and proclaim the Good News of salvation; it is Jesus himself who will be with us always, as we continue to be his presence alive in the world.

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Reflecting on God’s Word We can get caught up in the details and miss the heart of the message today. Where did Jesus go? Is heaven “up there”? Why doesn’t Matthew’s Gospel have Jesus being taken up? Doesn’t this feast remove Jesus from us, to some place where he “sits at the right hand of the Father”? Sound a little disengaged? In his introduction to the writings of St. Bernard of Clair-vaux, Jean Leclercq writes that the mystery of the Ascension fulfilled the mystery of love in which Jesus returns to the glory of the Father. The Son then sends the Spirit to unite us with the Father in love. Thus, in Bernard’s thought, the Ascension is a symbol for the passage of Christ from his life in mortal flesh to glorious life in the Spirit. This same transition from flesh to Spirit can also be accomplished in us, since it has already taken place in Christ. But we are not simply passive recipients. There is work to be done. Luke’s angels bluntly tell the apostles to get moving. Matthew’s final scene spells out the work: “Go forth and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching others to observe all that I have com-manded you” (Matthew 28:19). Witness to Jesus, in word and deed. The task of spreading the good news that is Jesus Christ, teaching others about him, can seem daunting. But we are not alone. We have the promise that the Holy Spirit will work with us; in Matthew, Jesus’ final words are reassuring: “I am with you always” (28:20). That is reason enough to work with confi-dence.

~ James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Parish Family Corner

Welcome to Our New Parishioners!!

Happy Birthday to Our Parishioners!!

Paciencia & Antonio Cansino

Quintin Montemayor 06/02 Harold Raymundo 06/03Eric Lang 06/03 Julius Vedasto 06/03Alma Raymundo 06/03 Sercio Campos 06/07

Ministers Schedule June 07 - June 08, 2014

Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Presider - Fr. Dan Maguire Readers - Ana Buzon, Arlene Ambata Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Luzviminda Grajales, Mary Josue, Ester Aldana

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Presider - Fr. Eamonn Donnelly, S.V.D. Readers - Vida Jackson, Adele Cortez Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Marivic Pomento, Bert Albano, Guada Garchitorena, Therese Guintu Altar Servers - Alica Santos, Jerome Pacho, Justin Pacho

Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Presider - Guest Priest Readers - Renniel Santos, Pam Harris Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Adela Cardenas, Rufina Oviedo, Celso Mangoba, Rose Mangoba, Ligaya Gementera

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (Latin Mass)

Presider - Fr. Dan Czech, O.F.M. Conv. Readers - Ferdinand Mariano, Pam Harris Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Carlito Pantig, Ben Banatao, Miguel Herrera

Sunday, 12:15 p.m. (Family Mass)

Presider - Fr. Obet Andrey Readers - Judy Labaria, Virginia Dilim Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Mary Josue, Trinidad Raymundo, Sandra Cea, Fe Macatangay, Rosalinda del Rosario, Carlito Pantig

Sunday, 2:00 p.m. (Charismatic Mass)

Presider - Fr. Raymund Reyes Sunday, 5:15 p.m.

Presider - Fr. Dan Maguire Readers - Charles Rosh, Ellen Gayapa Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Thelma Dan-cel, Luzviminda Grajales, Teng Sullivan, Joanna Badua, Zach-ary Duldulao, Lorelei Sullivan

Communion in the Home Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass. Please call the office at 415-421-3730 for more information.

Pentecost Novena and Mass

Come and celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles by joining the Novena for the Solemnity of Pentecost every afternoon at 4:30 p.m. from Friday, May 30th through Satur-day, June 7th. The Solemnity of Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, June 8th. There will be a special concelebrated Charismatic Mass on Pente-

cost Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Newly appointed Vicar for Clergy of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Fr. Raymund Reyes, will be the principal celebrant.

“Sing to the LORD a new song…” The St. Patrick Adult Choir is recruiting new members (both men and women) to join them during the 9:00 am. Mass on Sundays. No experience required, but the ability to carry a tune is recommended. Practice is on Friday evenings after the 5:15 p.m. Mass and on Sundays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. For more information, please contact:

Judy Labaria at 415-725-0393 or

Aliw Bandelaria at 415-513-9539

For he who sings praise, does not only praise, but also praises joyfully; he who sings praise, not only sings, but also loves Him whom he is singing about/to/for. There is a praise-filled public proclamation (praedicatio) in the praise of some-one who is confessing/acknowledging (God), in the song of the lover (there is) love.—St. Augustine of Hippo

Today’s Readings

First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be wit-nesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23). Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach peo-ple of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,

International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Hospitality Sunday Next Week We will have our bi-monthly Hospi-tality Sunday, hosted by The Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group, featuring free coffee and doughnuts, next Sunday, June 8th. If you would like to donate doughnuts, or simply make a monetary donation, please stop by the office dur-ing normal business hours.

The Wise Woman Author Unknown

A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But, a few days later, he came back to return the stone to the wise woman. "I've been thinking," he said. "I know how valu-able this stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me this stone." Sometimes it's not the wealth you have but what's inside you that others need.

Heaven The world is only peopled to people heaven.

~ St. Francis de Sales

What Does Our Faith Tell Us About Marriage?

Marriage comes from the loving hand of God, who fashioned both male and female in the divine image. Marriage is both a natural institution and a sacred union because it is rooted in the divine plan for creation. The Church teaches that the valid marriage of baptized Christians is a sacrament, a saving reality. Jesus Christ made marriage a symbol of His love for His Church. This means that a sacramental marriage lets the world see, in human terms, something of the faithful, creative, abun-dant and self-emptying love of Christ. A true marriage in the Lord with His grace will bring the spouses to holiness. Their love, manifested in fidelity, fertility, generosity, sacrifice, for-giveness and healing, makes known God’s love in their family, community and society. This Christian meaning confirms and strengthens the human value of a marital union.

~ Bishop Gerald Barnes, San Bernardino

Litany of Humility O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being loved... From the desire of being extolled ... From the desire of being honored ... From the desire of being praised ...

From the desire of being preferred to others... From the desire of being consulted ... From the desire of being approved ... From the fear of being humiliated ...

From the fear of being despised... From the fear of suffering rebukes ... From the fear of being calumniated ...

From the fear of being forgotten ... From the fear of being ridiculed ... From the fear of being wronged ... From the fear of being suspected ...

That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be esteemed more than I ... That, in the opinion of the world,

others may increase and I may decrease ... That others may be chosen and I set aside ...

That others may be praised and I unnoticed ... That others may be preferred to me in everything…

That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should…

Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930), Secretary of State for Pope Saint Pius X

God’s Love "God loves you just the way you are, but he loves you too much to let you stay that way."

Ashley to her husband, Johnny from the movie “Junebug”

Mass Intentions for June 01 - June 07

SUN 01

7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

FH Salvacion Casas SI Babette & Noel Corpus & Family † Leonarda Sudario † Federico Mendoza † Theodore Jose Clemente † Marcos & Milagros Gomez

Rev. Roberto Andrey,

St. Patrick

MON02

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

† Remedios Tacda BD Norma King TG Rene & Elena de los Santos

Rev. Dan Maguire,

Retired

Most Rev. Robert

McElroy, San Francisco

William Cardinal Levada, Retired

Most Rev. William Justice,

San Francisco

FRI 06

SAT 07

THU 05

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

FH Marianita Macalinao Alba † Teodora Pamatian TG Margaret Jefferies

† Asuncion Pamatmat † Leonarda Sudario IH Our Lady of Fatima

† Manuela de los Santos † Cora Doromal † Emerita Natanawan

Pray for your Priests

TUE 03

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

BD Nicu Listana † Luis & Danilo Purqued † Helen & Jesus de los Santos

Rev. Eamonn

Donnelly,SVD Retired

Date Time Intention

Living God’s Word We pray: Loving Father, give us your Spirit of wisdom and revelation to enlighten the eyes of our hearts, so we may have the hope that accompanies your call and come to the glory that is our inheritance. May your great power be at work in us, rais-ing us to new life as it did your Son Jesus. Amen.

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The Ascension of the Lord June 01, 2014

He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.

~ Acts 1:9

Welcome to St. Patrick!!

Welcome to all of our out-of-town visitors, especially the delegates from

The Design Automation Conference

Thank you for worshipping with us!!

Most Rev. Salvatore

Cordileone, San Francisco

WED

04

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

BD Dominique Pepin BD Susan Barlaan BD Kathleen Galang

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

June And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.

~ James Russell Lowell

Readings for the Week

Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20,30-31; Jn 21:20-25

At the Vigil Mass Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a,16-20b or Ex 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1,24,29-31,34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13; Jn 20:19-23

SUNDAY: PENTECOST SUNDAY: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1,24,29-31,34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13;

Jn 20:19-23

Saints & Special Observances Monday: optional memorial ~ Marcellinus and Peter, martyrs Tuesday: Memorial ~

Charles Lwanga and Companions, martyrs Thursday: Memorial ~ Boniface, bishop, martyr Friday: Memorial ~ Norbert, bishop SUNDAY: PENTECOST SUNDAY

Parish Meeting Schedule Adult Choir…………………………………….. Altar Servers Charismatic Prayer Group……………………… Legion of Mary ~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel…………………… Patrician Meeting………………………... Liturgical Lay Ministers………………………... Our Lady of Fatima Devotees………………….. Parish Pastoral Council………………………… Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion………………… Santo Niño de Cebu, USA……………………... St. Vincent de Paul Society…………………….. Young Adult Choir (SPYCO)…………………..

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 3rd Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Sundays, 1:30 p.m.

Sundays, 2:00 p.m. Last Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

as announced 1st Saturday, 2:00 p.m. 2nd Monday, 6:15 p.m.

1st Friday, 6:00 p.m. 1st Sunday, 7:00 p.m.

4th Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 p.m.

Devotions Sacred Heart ~ Every First Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed

for public adoration from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Our Mother of Perpetual Help ~ Tuesdays after the

12:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Masses Divine Mercy ~ Daily at 4:45 p.m.

Santo Niño Devotion ~ 2nd Friday after the 5:15 p.m. Mass