Third Sunday of Advent December 15, 2013

Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return

and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.

— Isaiah 35:10a

Serving the Outer Sunset since 1925

name Holy Name of Jesus Church

MASS INTENTIONS WEEK of December 8, 2013

Sun 15 7:30 AM Mass for the People

9:30 AM Rebecca Hernando †

11:30 AM Zenaida Austria-Nool†

Mon 16 7:30 AM Shea, Breen & Scully Families†

9:00 AM Special Intentions of

Kinahan-Prosser Family

Tue 17 7:30 AM Consorcia Galarosa†

9:00 AM Robert C. Carnecer†

Wed 18 7:30 AM Special Intentions of

Jean-Louis Etchelet

9:00 AM HNLA Members,

Living & Deceased†

Thu 19 7:30 AM Emmons, Ward & Quiroz

Families†

9:00 AM Conrado Galarosa†

Fri 20 7:30 AM Heli/Laura Rozario Family

9:00 AM Walter Pudlow †

Sat 21 7:30 AM Kevin Logan†

9:00 AM Daniel White†

` 5:00 PM Charles Mertes†

We pray for the Sick ...that they may experience God’s Love and Healing. Dalmacio Briones Jr., Deogracias Cusi, Evangeline Ag-bunag, 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, Rodolfo Claxton Carnecer We pray for those who have Died…that they may be granted a home in heaven.

Third Sunday in Advent December 15, 2013 Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.—Isaiah 35:10a

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The barren deserts will rejoice and flower. (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10).

Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing. (Matthew 11:2-11). 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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17;Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19;Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7;Mt 1:18-24

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent Monday: Las Posadas begins Saturday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins

Weekly Offering 12/08/2013 12/09/2012

CASH 1,142.00 1,087.00

CHECKS 4,026.00 3,777.00

COINS 3.72 2.25

Total Collection 5,171.72 4,866.25

# of Envelopes 196 189

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We make transitions along life’s journey, and search for meaning. Watch an infant take those first wobbly steps. Inevitably they are to-ward the arms of a dear one, and the gleeful smile and wordless laughter let us know that the baby understands that the whole world is renewed in an instant. Parents may see that wide-eyed smile again some years later as they flip car keys in the teenager’s direction, and by God’s grace at in-between moments of forgiveness and affirma-tion. Sacraments open a window to the blessings of everyday life and help us claim their deep meaning. A voice from a fiery bush warned Moses to take off his shoes because he stood on “holy ground.” Your first steps, your first word, taking your place at the family table, stirring to new love, forgiving and being forgiven: all of this is holy, laden with meaning, full of possibilities. Sacraments are not escape pods from the realities of the everyday; rather they invest us ever more deeply in life and recruit us for the kingdom inaugurated by Jesus. We take baby steps all our life long. In the world of sacra-ment, they are always directed toward the arms of a loving God, and always on the common holy ground of a community’s life. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Holy Name Ladies Aid Society This weekend, the members of the Holy Name Ladies Aid will be collecting for the needy in the Parish. Your generosity espe-cially this holiday season is greatly appreciated. Boxes are 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!

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 to-wards 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.

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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.

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

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES Wednesday, December 25, 2013

7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

NEW YEAR’S MASS Wednesday, January 1, 2014

9:00 AM

Parish Building & Maintenance Fund Next weekend, the second collection will be for the Parish Building and Maintenance fund. Your generous donations help us take care of our Parish plant.

TO MEMBERS OF THE FIL-AM CLUB The Fil-Am Club will hold its annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 20, 2013, in the Flanagan Cen-ter. The celebration will start at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you then! - Lito Coloma, President

In Memory/Honor of: Mr. & Mrs. Johann Wimmleitner James Woods, Antone Abele, Susan Abele, Dennis Woods, Eileen Orth Valle S. Bond, Louise S. Bond, Aurelio Vitalis, Amelia Vitalis Tong Tai Tsek, Choy Man Sheuk, Tin Sun & James Tong, Paddy Tong, Brigid Brennan & Dennis Cashman Eugenio Lu, Kevin Lu, George Tang & Felicidad Domantay Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Tortorelli Domingo & Anacleto Falloria, Tony & Gert Taniguchi Hyeyon Song The Samson & the Radich Family Jim & Catherine Shea Mr. & Mrs Gonzalo Sideco, Mr. & Mrs Cesario Austria, Zenaida Austria Nool, Norma Mag-Iba Sideco, Nicanor Villanueva Aurora V. Rivera, Benigno M. Rivera, Remy Evangestia, Josefa, Estrelita Eloisa de Guia, Raul Pedrosa, Maria Luisa Rodriguez, Cipriano Rodriguez, Manuel Gutierrez Timog, Sanchez, Sabado Families Heli & Kaura Rozario Family John Quinn Shirley Yu & Joanne Poon Silverio & Francisca Palarca, Vidal & Candida Santos Aproniano Tadeo, Simplicia Tadeo Pierre Pydessus, Raymond & Marceline Poydessus, Michel & Catherine Douresboure, Frances Suthann Patrick & Blanche O’Connor Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Brien David Otellini De Pierre Nguyen, Hue Thi Huynh, Khe Tran, Bong Thi Le Mr. & Mrs Leonel Nascimento Philip Nordstrom, Attubato Family, Nordstrom/Spear Family Juan, Matilde, Ciriaco, Gertrudez, Ricardo Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. May Reginaldo C. Orque, Cipriana G. Orque, Reginaldo G. Orque, Jr., Matias I. Orque, Liborio I. Orque, Susan M. Hall Mrs. Mee-Cjun Chan Mak Santos & Miguel Families Charles Mertes Mae McIntosh & Marie Gogel Mr. Kenneth Ma, Mrs. York Lin Leung, Mrs. York Ping Chan, Mrs. Teresa Yung, Rev. Paul Yung Layug Family Mrs. Rosa Leung All Souls Mr. & Mrs. Cheuk Kong Yee, Garrett Choy, Ying Chi Tong, Natty Schwaha, Veterans, Yim Kit Mah San Luis Family, Robert Lowther Deceased Logan Family Mr. & Mrs. William Lippi Mr. R. Kremko, Mr. P. Kremko, Ms. J. Kremko, Mr. D. Alegria Mrs. May Lee, Mr. William King Michae Hable Tony da Costa, Sylvia Braidwood Man Har Hsu, William Hsu, Julie Hsu Wu, Shau Mei Hsu In Memory of our deceased Hagan & Jordan Family & Friends and all the Poor Souls in Purgatory

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FAZtor ‘s Notes by Fr. Arnold Zamora Happy Joyful Sunday or “Gaudete Sun-day”! That’s what we celebrate on this Third Sunday of Advent as we light the Candle of Joy on our Advent Wreath. It’s

ten days before Christmas, more or less, and really it’s begin-ning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. The Christ-mas lights flicker once again. Thanks to our parishioners Tony Sideco, Tante Chan, Ed Lozano and Lito Coloma for putting up the lights on our church premises, including our rectory. Christmas lights also shine in our hearts as we hear Christ-mas songs played or performed live. Our school children set alight our hearts this week with their songs. Last Thursday, was our school Christmas concert and Friday, our Preschool Christ-mas concert. Our Youth Group are also lighting the hearts of our Home-bound parishioners at the Homebound Mass this weekend as they sing Christmas carols and serve the refreshments. It is indeed a Gaudete, Joyful Sunday! It’s a Season of Joy and it doesn’t matter if we mess up the lyrics in our Christmas carols, we just want to proclaim the joy this season brings. Here is one merry song with a messed up lyric. Sing it to the original melody of “God Rest Ye Merry Gen-tlemen.” Arrest these merry gentlemen and make them go away, Arrest these merry gentlemen it may be Christmas Day. But they're singing and they're shouting and they're causing an affray, So take tidings to Constable Joy, Constable Joy, So take tidings to Constable Joy. Arrest these merry gentlemen a'begging in the street, They're dirty and they're ragged, they've no boots upon their feet. They're not the type of person, who we really wish to meet, So take tidings to Constable Joy, Constable Joy, So take tidings to Constable Joy. Arrest these merry gentlemen they're rough unruly louts, Now they've started arguing and loudly they do shout. And soon I think we'll see some Christmas boxing breaking out, So take tidings to Constable Joy, Constable Joy, So take tidings to Constable Joy. Arrest these merry gentlemen who in their gutters crawl, The good, the bad, the ugly, the long, the short, the tall. We'd like to wish a miserable Christmas to them all, So take tidings to Constable Joy, Constable Joy, So take tidings to Constable Joy Q: Why do we wish people a "Merry Christmas" instead of a "Happy Christmas"? A: The two are about the same, but with "Merry Christmas" an extra twinkle is seen in the eyes.

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 insti-tute with regards to the sacraments of ordination and marriage?

Answer from Sacrosanctum Concilium: Both the ceremo-nies and texts of the ordination rites are to be revised. The ad-dress given by the bishop at the beginning of each ordination or consecration may be in the mother tongue (Editor’s note: the locally-used language).

When a bishop is consecrated, the laying of hands may be done by all the bishops present.

The marriage rite now found in the Roman Ritual is to be re-vised and enriched in such a way that the grace of the sacra-ment is more clearly signified and the duties of the spouses are taught.

If any regions are wont to use other praiseworthy customs and ceremonies when celebrating the sacrament of matrimony, the sacred Synod earnestly desires that these by all means be re-tained.

Moreover the competent territorial ecclesiastical authority men-tioned in Articles 22 and 52, of this Constitution is free to draw up its own rite suited to the usages of place and people, ac-cording to the provision of Article 63. But the rite must always conform to the law that the priest assisting at the marriage must ask for and obtain the consent of the contracting parties.

Matrimony is normally to be celebrated within the Mass, after the reading of the gospel and the homily, and before "the prayer of the faithful." The prayer for the bride, duly amended to re-mind both spouses of their equal obligation to remain faithful to each other, may be said in the mother tongue.

But if the sacrament of matrimony is celebrated apart from Mass, the epistle and gospel from the nuptial Mass are to be read at the beginning of the rite, and the blessing should always be given to the spouses.

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 Sacra-mentals.” Future chapters in Sacrosanctum Concilium will look at "The Divine Office," "The Liturgical Year," "Sacred Music," and "Sacred Art."

Donations to Holy Name Parish All donations to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal 2013

or to Holy Name Parish must be received by December 31, 2013 to be credited to your 2013 donations.

Thank you for remembering and supporting Holy Name Parish.

Your generosity is much appreciated!

HOLY NAME SCHOOL December 10, 2013 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Dear Holy Name Families, Congratulations to our new altar servers from the following grades: 5th grade Gabriel Alcaide-Abreu, Elijah Tuliao, Ian DeVaynes, Lauren Lam, Tristan Syler and Marco Celi, 6A Amanda Naubarth, 7A Sean Sebers and Natalie Ruffner, 7B Madison Sturges, 8A Stephen Lam and 8B William Chen. Thank you for your preparation and for being willing to serve the Church as altar servers. God bless each of you during this sec-ond week of Advent. Sincerely, Mrs. Judy Cosmos

SEASON OF GIVING PHILIPPINE RELIEF FUNDRAISER Last Thursday, at the Christmas Concert, a collection was taken for the victims of the typhoon in the Philippines. Your generosity is always appreciated. FREE DRESS FRIDAY FOR TOYS FOR TOTS Student Council is raising funds for Toys for Tots. TEAM NATASHA T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER Thank you to everyone who purchased a t-shirt to support the Pediatric Brain Cancer Foundation. CHRIST CHILD LAYETTE DRIVE Students are asked to bring new, newborn size clothing to school during the Advent Season for our Christmas layette. Baby booties, pajamas, undershirts, blankets and disposable diapers are donated to the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Woman (ACCW), to benefit needy mothers and their newborns. Clothing will be accepted until December 20. Look what has been collected so far!

Students are also collecting money for the Missionary Child-hood Association. St. Anthony’s Foundation will be picking up all the many clothing donations from school families and parishioners. Thank you. LIBRARY GIVING TREE The Library Giving Tree, in the Holy Name Library, is inviting everyone to donate a new hardcover book. In exchange, the tree will give a small gift back to say thank you for the donation. It's a fun way to celebrate the festive holiday season by giving and encouraging reading!!! Thank you for your generosity in all our community support! KINDERGARTEN APPLICATIONS If your child is ready for kindergarten next year, please call us for an application packet. Evaluations will begin in January. Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2014, to be eligible.

3rd Sunday of Advent Matthew 11: 2-11 A message for John

John the Baptist sat in the dim light staring at the metal bars of his prison cell. As the pungent odors trapped in the airless cellar burned in his nostrils, John closed his eyes and escaped to the sun-light of the desert where a clean, hot wind was blowing across his face.

High above John’s prison cell, on the terraces of the castle, a cool breeze flowed through Salome’s dark hair. It made her smile with pleasure. Her eyes darted briefly to meet a return glance from Herod Antipas, who sat clutching his wine goblet with one fat hand, the other sprawled on the thigh of his new wife, Herodias.

In the silence of his cell John continued to struggle with dark doubts about Jesus. Despite the unforgettable memories of their meeting—the baptism, the voice in the heavens—John still wondered. Who was this man? Perhaps one day his answer would come back from the messenger he had sent to see Jesus.

The clank of keys announced the approach of a prison guard. John stood and took two steps to the cell entrance and pressed his shaggy face against the bars. It was Aurius, the young guard who a week before had looked the other way when a visitor had managed to get to John.

“Someone’s coming,” Aurius said without breaking stride as he passed John’s cell. In a moment the messenger was at John’s door. “I saw Jesus,” he reported.

“What did he say?” John urged. “Jesus said to tell you what I hear and see:—that blind men

see, cripples walk, lepers are made clean, the ears of the deaf are opened and dead men have been raised to life.”

His messenger left quickly, leaving John with a smuggled piece of bread. As he chewed, the impact of the message wrenched tears from John’s eyes. These were the words of the Prophet Isaiah, which Jesus knew John would recognize as a special sign. Suddenly all doubts flowed away, leaving the baptizer filled with a warm glow of peace. There was no question. Jesus really was the messiah, the one to come.

When Aurius and other guards came for him a few moments later, John was smiling. Even as he bowed before the headsman, his heart still sang in the peace of Christ. John had been privileged to be the herald in the desert—the first to call Jesus ‘The Lamb of God.’

Later, on the terrace, Herodias thought the expression on John’s face was a grimace. She could never know that it was John’s triumphant smile.

Like John the Baptist, we are all subject to dark nights of

doubt. But, like the dawn, Jesus sends the bright message that calms our hearts. Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Jesus is born again each day in the hearts of those who love him.

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: 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 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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____