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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.
COMING SOON TOTHE IGNATIAN SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTERFor more information, contact Megan Pryor Lorentz atMegan@Saint<strong>Agnes</strong>SF.com or 415-487-8560 x228.SLC Office Hours this week: Mon -- Thurs. 11a-2pmAdvent Scripture <strong>St</strong>udy: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 w<strong>here</strong> 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. T<strong>here</strong> 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 t<strong>here</strong> 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 .<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Agnes</strong> 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 - <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Agnes</strong> FundraiserThe <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Agnes</strong> biennial fundraiser willtake place Saturday February 8 th , 2014at <strong>St</strong>. 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 of<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Agnes</strong>. 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.
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