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St. Agnes Catholic Community1025 Masonic Ave. San Francisco, CA 94117 www.SaintAgnesSF.com 415.487.8560InclusiveDiverseJesuitDecember 14 & 15, 2013Dear Friends,Liturgy ScheduleSunday: 8:30am Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm10:30am Weekdays: 8:30am6:00pm Holy Days: 8:30am & 5:30pmMission StatementWe the people of Saint Agnes are:an inclusive urban community, rich in diversity of age,ethnicity, gender, orientation, culture, talent, & treasure;a faith community, enlivened and empowered throughBaptism to celebrate and proclaimthe presence of Christ among us.We declare to one and allthat we commit ourselves to:grow spiritually as disciples of Christto become men and women for othersbuild community through hospitality,ecumenism and social & cultural eventsunderstand cultural differences andaccept them as sources of enrichmentgive loving service & outreach to those in needpromote social justice issues in our neighborhood andin the larger communityof city, nation, and world.In October, 2014, an Extraordinary Synod on Marriage andFamily will take place in Rome. A questionnaire was sent toall dioceses in the world requesting data for the Synod’sdeliberations on how to better minster to the People of God.What is so unusual about this church meeting is thatparticipation on the part of the laity was strongly requested.In fact, the Catholic Church in England made thequestionnaire available to all on the internet. In the UnitedStates the Ordinary of each diocese was asked to circulatethe questionnaire in whatever manner circumstancesdictated. Archbishop Cordileone asked that pastors discussthe questionnaire with their parish staffs and councils. Ihave done so and will communicate the results of thosediscussions in future bulletin letters.At a meeting of the Jesuit parishes in the California andOregon provinces, it was decided that it would be good toknow what the people we minister to are thinking. A website (www.OrdinaryCatholics.com) has been set up thatcontains a condensed version of the Vatican’squestionnaire. Feel free to visit this site and answer thequestionnaire. Each of the parishes will be given a spreadsheet of their parishioner’s responses. This will also begiven to the Jesuit Conference to assist them in theirpreparation for the Synod. You may also visit the Vaticanwebsite to see the original questionnaire.(http://goo.gl/3vjzVZ) Pope Francis strongly encourages theparticipation of the laity. Hopefully, with the guidance of theHoly Spirit, we will better learn how to pastorally assist thePeople of God as they live out their marriage and familialcommitments. In the near future we will have a parish TownHall meeting to discuss these important issues.We pledge ourselvesto be a light in the darknessthrough the love that we sharein the name of Christand through the power and guidanceof the Holy Spirit.

PastorAssociate PastorIn ResidenceParish Staff & MinistriesDirector of Liturgy & MusicDirector of Operations & Admin.Children’s Faith Formation &Spiritual Life Center DirectorSecretary/CantorSexton and JanitorBookkeeperSacristansFr. Ray Allender, S.J.Fr. Paul Bernadicou, S.J.Fr. Stephen Abuan, S.J.Fr. Stephen Nzyoki, S.J.Frank UranichZack ZweberMegan Pryor LorentzScott GrinthalMario HernandezPam FrantzFrank Mitchell, Matthew Tominaga,Timothy Bradshaw, Roger GrimesAll Saints Food ProgramMatthew BourdetAltar Linens & VesselsNita ZarillaArt & EnvironmentMarilyn Thickett, Marco MatuteConsolation MinistryNaomi Mayer, Jude PenlandFaith SharingNaomi MayerFinance Committee ChairChris RomanFood Pantry DirectorStacey ShafferFuneral MinistryJim ConnorGabriel ProjectMary Alba & Rosemary RobinsonGay & Lesbian MinistryMark MalaspinaIgnatian Spirituality Ministry Barbara NelsonLegion of MaryFelina LapuzMarriage Prep ClassesRegina Lathrop & Bob BoguskiPastoral Council ChairKaren McCarthy XavierR.C.I.A.Clay Tominaga, Karen KellyRita da CasciaCathy CollinsYoung Adult Contact Al Aparicio –YoungAdults@SaintAgnesSF.comReconciliation ScheduleSaturdays • 3pm – 3:45pm or by appointmentParish Office HoursMonday – Friday: 9am to 5pm (closed Noon-1pm for lunch)Phone: 415-487-8560 • Fax: 415-487-8575St. Agnes StewardshipLast Sunday collection: $4,497Last year: $4,0264pm: $1303 8:30am: $662 10:30am: $2098 6pm: $434Religious Retirement 2 nd Collection: $3,786Parish InformationDecember 14 th & 15 th – 3 rd Sunday in AdventFor your prayerful consideration,readings for next week:Isaiah 7.10-14 •Romans 1.1-7 • Matthew 1.18-24Date Intention PresiderDec 144:00 PM Lori Snyder Freeman (D) Fr. Paul BernadicouDec 158:30 AM10:30 AM6:00 PMSt. Agnes ParishionersBill Zarilla (D)Catherine D. Hooven (D)Fr. Ray AllenderFr. Paul BernadicouFr. Ray AllenderDec 168:30 AM Barbara J. Dubbs (D) Fr. Ray AllenderDec 178:30 AM Doreen & Jeanne Reber (D) Fr. Steven NzyokiDec 188:30 AM Marie Rosasco (D) Fr. Ray AllenderDec 198:30 AM Thomas Snyder (L) Fr. Tom O’NeillDec 208:30 AM Paul Belcher, S.J. (D) Fr. Paul BernadicouDec 214:00 PM Jack Culhane (D) Fr. Ray AllenderDec 228:30 AM10:30 AM6:00 PMHelen Rosario (L)St. Agnes ParishionersKevin Mack (D)D = Deceased; L = LivingFr. Paul BernadicouFr. Ray AllenderFr. Paul BernadicouNew ParishionersYou are Home! Welcome to a great parish community! Please fill outa registration form found at the entrances to the church or stop by therectory to add your name to our mailing list. We invite you to supportSaint Agnes generously and to participate in the various programsthat are offered here and through the Spiritual Life Center. All arewelcome!Ignatian Spiritual Life CenterThe Spiritual Life Center (1611 Oak Street) provides programs andservices to the parish and larger faith community through educationalprograms, opportunities for prayer, and community events. It housesa library, book center, garden, and chapel.Visit www.StAgnesSF.com/slc.htmlPlease contact the Parish Office for information about the following:Anointing of the Sick * Baptism * Children’s Faith Formation & Liturgyof the Word * Communion for the Homebound * Marriage * Rite ofChristian Initiation for Adults.Children’s Care During LiturgyCare is provided for children 18 months through 5 years of ageduring the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass. Our Daycare Room is locatedacross from the daily mass chapel and is open for all Masses.Parents with children under 18 months are welcome to use thedaycare room as long as at least one parent stays with the child.

COMING SOON TOTHE IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTERFor more information, contact Megan Pryor Lorentz atMegan@SaintAgnesSF.com or 415-487-8560 x228.SLC Office Hours this week: Mon -- Thurs. 11a-2pmAdvent Scripture Study:What is the meaning of Jesus' birth in my own life?Thursdays, December 12 th and 19 th at 10:30amJoin us as we read and ponder the meaning of the Incarnationin our lives by reflecting on the Nativity stories in the NewTestament. Patti May will lead us in prayer and learning,conversation and creativity.Advent CLC:A new contemplative faith sharing group!Sundays after 6pm MassContinue your Sabbath with Contemplative Prayer in thestyle of Fr. Thomas Keating on the first three Sundays ofAdvent, Dec. 1, 8, and 15. If this practice feeds you, take timeover the holidays to discern if you'd like to continue withthis new CLC throughout the new year!Save the Date!TOM FOX of NCR to Speak on Pope FrancisThursday, January 9 th at 7pmWhat happens when the marginalized become the primaryinstruments of the Gospel? Tom Fox, publisher of theNational Catholic Reporter, will focus on the spirit of PopeFrancis and where he dreams to take our church, (manybishops kicking and screaming), all the way to the people ofGod.Christmas FlowersYou are invited to make a specialgift for the beauty of the church.You may remember your lovedones by making a donation forflowers in their names. There arespecial envelopes in the pews forthis purpose. Your petitions will remain on the altarthrough the Christmas season.Advent Christmas Sing-AlongWednesday December 18 th at 6:00pmwill be our 8 th annual Sing-Along. Thisyear there will be a special performanceby our children’s choir. Goodies will beprovided. We will sing both religious and seasonalcarols and songs.Advent Giving TreeThis Advent season, we continue ourGiving Tree custom to benefit threelocal organizations:Hamilton Family Shelter, Rita da CasciaProgram, & Talk Line Family SupportCenterThe Advent Tree is located near the Choir area. It isfilled with ornaments with gift suggestions. Please takean ornament and bring your unwrapped gifts to thechurch or the parish offices by Monday, December 16 th .St. Agnes ParishChristmas CelebrationsChristmas Eve ~ Tuesday, December 24Liturgies of the Nativity of the Lord5:00pm Children’s Liturgywith Children’s Choir & Woodwinds10:00pm Christmas Vigilwith Choir, Woodwinds, Brass & TimpaniChristmas Day ~Wednesday, December 25Liturgy of the Nativity of the Lord8:30am with Cantor & Organ10:30am with Choir, Woodwinds, Brass & TimpaniNew Year’s Day ~ Wednesday, January 1, 2014Mary the Mother of God Liturgy at 10:00amFesta Italiana - St. Agnes FundraiserThe St. Agnes biennial fundraiser willtake place Saturday February 8 th , 2014at St. Ignatius College Preparatory.Tickets are on sale now! Early bird lowerpricing: $40 for adults, $20 for children 12& under. Prices rise Jan 5 th so get yoursnow! We are also looking for volunteers to help withdifferent aspects of the night. Please contact Scott inthe parish office if you are interested.End of the Year GivingNone of the wonderful programs we have would bepossible without the generous support of ourparishioners along with the support of the friends ofSt. Agnes. As we move toward the end of the yearplease consider a tax-deductible gift to the parish orthe Ignatian Spiritual Life Center. We are deeplygrateful for your help as we strive to live the gospel ofJesus in the Haight-Ashbury.

Attenzione!It's time to think about the silent auction to be held asa part of our parish "Festa Italiana", February 8 th .All brand new, unwrapped donations gladly accepted.Email Norm Dito, Silent Auction Chairnormdito@gmail.com or call 415-740-4017 to arrangedelivery/pick up or see Norm any Sunday at the 10:30mass.ONGOING AT THEIGNATIAN SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTERMonday Morning MindfulnessMondays at 9:30amDuring Advent and running through the end ofJanuary, Maureen O’Connor will lead MMM inIgnatian Contemplation, which engages theimagination by inviting participants to picturethemselves in scripture stories. Hope to see you there!Faith SharingThursday mornings the Faith Sharing ministry continues atthe Ignatian Spiritual Life Center from 9am to 10am. JoinNaomi Mayer and others as theycontinue to journey in faith and discover God's work in theirlives. All are welcome.Book ClubThe Book Club meets on the last Friday of each month at7pm Anyone who enjoys lively discussion, a bit of laughter,and tasty snacks are welcome.December: No meeting due to the holidaysJan 24th: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled HosseiniChristian Life CommunitiesJoin a small faith-sharing group (Christian LifeCommunity) who gather to support each other infinding God's presence and action in our daily lives.Some groups meet monthly, some every other week.With a variety of styles and meeting times, we can helpyou find the connection and community you've beenseeking. Sound like the right spiritual practice for you?Please contact Megan at 415-487-8560 ormegan@saintagnessf.com for information.

Apostles CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty,Creator of heaven and earth;And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, Our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended into hell;on the third day he rose again from the dead;And ascended into heaven,And is seated at the right hand of God,the Father almighty;from there he will come to judge theliving and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church;the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting. Amen.Stewardship PrayerLord and source of all gifts, I rejoice in thefullness of your generosity. I thank you for thosewhose lives are visible signs of your love andblessing to others. Give me the courage to do thesame. Make me a good steward of all I havereceived generously sharing my time, abilitiesand material resources to build up your kingdomof love and justice. We ask this through JesusChrist, in whom we begin and end all things.Amen.Prayer of St. Francis(Prayer for Peace)Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;and where there is sadness, joy.O Divine Master, grant that I may not so muchseek to be consoled as to console;to be understood, as to understand;to be loved, as to love;for it is in giving that we receive,it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal LifeAmen.