Weekly Bulletin
Today is September 5, 2010 — 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
TODAY
Jesus
makes clear that, in order to follow him, his followers are called to
offer total commitment. Following Jesus through the events of his
suffering and death is not going to take mere friendship; it is going to take a determination that goes beyond
common sense. As they witnessed Jesus going to his death on the cross,
his followers might have been tempted to go home and get back to
fishing or tax collecting. But in that dark and frightening time, did
those disciples remember in their hearts how Jesus called them to
follow him through his suffering: to take up their own crosses and
choose the hard life of an apostle?
In
today’s Gospel, Jesus illustrates these words to his disciples by
talking about strategy for battle or plans for building. If
you’re going into battle, or planning to construct a building,
then knowing that you have enough troops, or knowing that you have the
right building materials, is vital in order to achieve success. In the
same way, the total commitment of those early followers of Jesus has
provided the foundations for the message of Christ to travel across the
centuries and across the globe.
We
are fortunate that being a Christian here today means we will rarely
encounter much worse than a sneer from those who disagree with our
beliefs. Our challenge is to maintain the faithfulness that Jesus ask
of us whatever situation we find ourselves in, even if we are not
called to put it to the test in the same way that the apostles were, or
in the face of such dangers. In the quiet of our hearts, can we say
that if our lives were at stake we would still put Jesus first?
NEXT SUNDAY
First Reading
- Exodus 32:7-11. 13-14
At
the pleading of Moses, the Lord relents and does not bring on his
people the disaster he had threatened.
Second Reading -
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Christ
Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
Gospel - Luke 15:1-32
There
will be rejoicing in heaven over one repentant sinner.
7:30
pm - Legion of Mary - Serra Room
TUESDAY, September 7, 2010
10:00 am - Italian Class -
Collins Center
11:00 am - Exercise - Collins
Center
11:30 am - Knights’ Meeting
- Chick’n Coop
12:30 pm - Bingo - Convent
7:30
pm - Parents’ Mtg. for First Eucharist &
Confirmation - Lower Church
WEDNESDAY, September 8, 2010
10:00 am - Sewing
Group—Green Room
7:00
pm - Italian Catholic Federation - Serra Room
THURSDAY, September 9, 2010
10:30 am - Scrabble - Collins
Center
10:00 am - Intermediate Bridge
Lesson - Collins Center
10:30 am - Beginner Bridge
Lessons - Collins Center (full class)
11:00 am - Bridge Games - Collins
Center
1:00
pm - Crochet & Knitting - Collins Center
7:00
pm—Choir—Green Room
7:00
pm - Festival Meeting - Lower Church
FRIDAY, September 10, 2010
8:30
am - Yoga - Collins Center
10:00 am - Westside Walkers -
Collins Center
11:00 am - Exercise - Collins
Center
12:30 pm - Movie - “So Dear
to My Heart” - Collins Center
6:45
pm - Chinese Bible Sharing - Collins Center
7:00
pm - Indonesian Prayer Group - Serra Room
SATURDAY, September 11, 2010
8:00
am - RCIA - Serra Room
4:30
pm—Vespers & Benediction—Our Lady’s Chapel
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 6TH IN
OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY.
9:30 A.M. FAMILY MASS
This Sunday the FILIPINO COMMUNITY will be providing greeters and gift
bearers. The FILIPINO COMMUNITY will host
donuts and coffee in the SCHOOL AUDITORIUM after the Mass.
Next Sunday will be hosted by the Mother’s Club.
IMPORTANT MEETING REMINDER
All parents of children who are receiving
First Eucharist and Confirmation are reminded of the mandatory
parents’
meeting this Tuesday, September 7th, from
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the Lower Church.
COLLINS CENTER NEWS
Sister
Priscilla, who belongs to the Daughters of Carmel and resides here at
St. Cecilia Parish, is interested in leading a prayer group at the
Collins Center. There will be a total of
three sessions, each an hour in length. At
the beginning of each session, Sister will discuss the theory of prayer. The last portion of the class will be spent in
silent prayer to practice what was taught. Come
find a closer connection to our Lord by learning some well established
ways to pray. Classes will be held on
Wednesday, Sept. 15th 22nd, and 29th from 8:00 a.m.
until 9:00 a.m. Please call 566-2690 to be
a part of this experience.
SUPPORT THE COLLINS FUND
We are asking you next weekend, September 11th &
12th, to help our St. Cecilia School assist families through the
Monsignor Harold E. Collins Fund. Please use the envelopes that were
mailed to you or the envelopes in the pew.
CONFIRMATION
Our parish
preparation program for the Sacrament of Confirmation will begin next
Sunday, September 12th. All incoming seventh graders in our parish
school and CFF program have been sent application forms. If you wish to
participate in our Confirmation Preparation Program and have not
received an application form, please contact the rectory and one will
be sent to you.
ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC The Men of St.
Cecilia’s will be hosting the annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 26th, at Blackberry Farm. All are invited to join in the fun
and share a warm day in the sun with your fellow parishioners. Details
and ticket information to follow. Please contact Ray Williamson at ray@rwins.biz for Men of St.
Cecilia’s membership information. Applications are also in the
rectory.
JOG FOR JILL
Jillian
Costello, a non-smoker, passed away in June at the age of 22 from lung
cancer. Before Jillian died, she was
organizing a fundraiser, JOG FOR JILL, to help fund
lung cancer research. This event will
still take place on Sept. 12 at 4:00 p.m. in Golden Gate Park. In the last pages of her journal, her family
read about Jill’s desire to get the word out “BIG
TIME” for this event. If you are
able to join in, please go to www.lungcancerfoundation.org and join
“Team Jill” today. Flyers for this event are also located
near the church entrances. Her family
appreciates all the prayers and support that they have received this
past year and thank you in advance for helping make one more of
Jillian’s wishes come true; namely, a huge show of support to
beat lung cancer. Help Jill help others. Members of her immediate family are part of
St. Cecilia Parish, including Jill’s father who graduated from
St. Cecilia School.
2010 Parish Festival! Playland at St. Cecilia
Save The Date - October 15, 16, 17
Relive
childhood memories and create new ones at “Playland at St.
Cecilia”, our annual parish festival, where you can enjoy the
“Giant” Slide, delight in an It's-It Ice Cream, and maybe
get a glimpse of Laughing Sal.
Be on the lookout for a mailer after Labor Day with raffle tickets,
opportunities to sponsor and volunteer at booths, and donate silent
auction items.
We still have a few open leadership positions, so please consider
helping. The openings are: Silent Auction Chair(s), Decorations
Chair, and Adult Volunteer Coordinator. If you are interested in any of
these opportunities or other ways to get involved, please contact any
of the Festival's Co-Chairs:
Michelle Mikovich - 415-999-2466; Donita Murphy - 415-239-5887;
Stephanie Pasini - 415-516-2614; Janice Calonico -
ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL St. Cecilia Parish
mailed out the pledge forms for this year’s Archbishop’s
Annual Appeal to every registered parishioner. Our assessment (bill) is
$118,900. We will only be able to pay this to the Archdiocese if each
family gives prayerful consideration to making a pledge. We have
received pledges of $84,889.64 for 242 families.
HOLY SPIRIT CONFERENCE Catholic
Charismatic Renewal of San Francisco presents the 2010 Conference which
will take place at Riordan High School, 175 Phelan Avenue on September
17-19th. View the schedule and register online by going to
www.sfspirit.com, or call 415-564-7729.
THE LEAGUE OF THE SACRED HEART is having their annual luncheon and fundraiser on Friday, September 24th at the VILLA D’ESTE RESTAURANT, 2623 Ocean Avenue (located between Junipero Serra Blvd. & 19TH Avenue) at 12:00 noon. All the ladies of the parish are welcome. The choice will be from the Friday luncheon menu. The cost is $35.00 per person which includes tax and tip. If you plan to attend, please complete the tear off section below and return to the rectory or drop in the Sunday Collection in a separate envelope marked “LEAGUE OF THE SACRED HEART”. Please make checks payable to THE LEAGUE OF THE SACRED HEART. Reservations are due by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH .
5:00
p.m. Saturday Mass-MUSIC: Frances
Peterson– Fr. Keohane
—Lectors—Jan
Warmerdam, Joy Jasko; Euch. Min.- Joy Jasko, Eleonor Sabalvaro,
Josephine Chan, Garrett Scanlan, Nina Madamba; Altar Servers - Mavis
Lui, Bryant Lui, Sean Quesada
11:30
a.m. Mass - MUSIC: Adult
Choir
Mass Intentions For The Week
Monday, September 6, 2010
7:00 – Morrison Frank Gardner
9:00 – Liam McKenna
5:30 – LABOR DAY - NO EVENING MASS
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
7:00 - Bridie Dito
9:00 - Reno & Donald Tonegatto
5:30 - Margaret Dunleavy
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
7:00 – Anthony & Michelena Dito
9:00 – Margaret Dunleavy
5:30 – Pauline H. Susanto, Special
Intention
Thursday , September 9 , 2010
7:00 - Holy Souls in Purgatory
9:00 - Ed
McKenzie
5:30 - Ken Brown, Special Intention
Friday, September 10, 2010
7:00 – Matthew & Mary Agnes Doyle
9:00 – Canonization of Frederic Ozanam
5:30 – Jimmy Carlin
Saturday, September 11,
2010
7:00 – Bridie Dito
9:00 – Bernice McGreevy
5:00 - James
& John O’Neill