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March
2021
Mary, Star of
Evangelization
Help us Be
Missionary
Disciples
Welcome to March and the celebra-
tion of two of our archdiocesan pa-
tron saints—Patrick and Joseph.
Pope Francis has asked that we
pray especially in this pandemic
time to St. Joseph.
The Office of Faith Formation has
provided a novena that can be used
with individuals, families or groups.
It can be done starting before the
Feastday on March10th and ending
with Joseph’s Feastday, March 19.
The novena can also be used at
anytime you would like for the year.
To help with the prayer novena it is
on our webpage to download and
will sent to the PCLs, Youth Minis-
ters, Adult Coordinators and with
Flock notes. In Flock notes you can
invited all in the parish to pray at
dates you would like.
There is a wonderful music song to
St. Joseph to start the novena, the
ending prayer to Joseph that the
Holy Father has asked us to pray
daily and a Litany to Joseph people
may want to add to their prayer time.
The materials are in English and
Spanish with an additional song in
Tagalog for the opening. The art
pieces are from throughout history
and ethnic cultures.
Please join the Office of Faith For-
mation in praying this novena. We
pray it for each of you, your ministry
and the needs you have.
St. Joseph, intercede for us at this
time in the life of the Archdiocese
of San Francisco
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May the Angels Bring them into the We will be having Pius X Recognition this year for years
of service in catechetical ministry , youth leadership
Heavenly Banquet
recognition and those who have finished various certifi-
The archdiocese has lost some wonderful people cations.
this last month and we pray for them and their Paper work will be sent out next month.
families.
Rev. Wilton (Wilt) Smith. He was ordained in
While this has been a very unusual year it is important
1958 and served in various parishes before re- that we continue to celebrate the good that is happen-
tirement. ing. We are looking forward to celebrating.
Norene Thurman, a catechist at Holy Angels
in Colma for over 53 years. She worked with Sr.
Delia with faith formation as well as Baptismal
Prep and training for Eucharist Ministers and Lec-
tors. Keep the Holy Angels community in prayer
as they miss her presences. She truly under-
stood the vocation of catechist. Year of St. Joseph pg. 1
Deaths pg. 2
Msgr. Mickey McCormick was ordained in OOPS pg. 2
Rome in 1958. His brother is a priest in the arch- Pius X Awards pg. 2
diocese, Kieran. He was involved with Marriage Regional PCL Retreat pg. 3
Service Project pg. 4
Encounter, Newman Centers and many parishes.
Scholarships pg. 4
Flocknotes pg. 4
Archbishop’s New book pg. 4
A Journey Toward Lent pg. 5
Renewing Hope pg. 6
Rite of Election pg. 7
CRS for lent pg., 8
Food Pantry Project pg. 8
Boston College Crossroads pg. 9
Adult Confirmation Classes (English) pg. 10-11
Clase de Confirmacíon pg. 12-13
Nuevo Directorio pg. 14-15
I apologize for all those who tried to connect into a Chat with me
La Novena de San José pg. 16
at the LA Congress on Friday night and could not. I missed up
Día de Reflexíon pg. 17
and gave the wrong link. I hope it was not too frustrating.
Calendar pg. 18-19
Thanks to those who emailed asking what happened,. My mistake
Reflection pg. 20
totally!
St. Joseph pg. 21
Sr. Celeste
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http://catholicformstack.com/forms/
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Service Project for All Martin Ford, Parish Communications Coordinator / Social Action
A lovely Lenten service opportunity Coordinator 415-614-5569 fordm@sfarch.org
particularly suited to our COVID-19
Flocknote is an email and texting platform that has many ad-
times is available for religious education students. Visit Restora-
tive Justice School Project to see information, photos, videos and vantages over standard email. It's also an excellent choice for
how your student/s may be able to support this effort by making parishes who do not do direct emailing now, to get started. Mar-
Easter cards as part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Restora- tin Ford hosted a communications webinar recently, including an
tive Justice School Project. Young people are able to “reach out overview of Flocknote. View the recording here, and contact
to the imprisoned” as a corporal work of mercy by making cards. Martin with any questions (above). He can help parishes with
The prisoners and students remain anonymous to one another;
hurdles that are blocking direct connections with parishioners
this connection is made possible through the archdiocesan Re-
during Covid, and beyond.
storative Justice Ministry, which collects and delivers the mes-
sages. Hundreds of locally incarcerated men and women have
received handmade cards and messages of hope in the five years
Archbishop Contributes to New
since the program began. More information at https:// Book on Suicide avemariapress.com/
www.sfarchdiocese.org/rjministry-schoolproject or contact Re-
storative Justice Coordinator Julio Escobar at esco- products/responding-to-suicide
barj@sfarch.org
Many pastoral leaders feel ill-equipped to re-
spond to the turmoil of those who face the
Scholarships Available for
death by suicide of a loved one. Responding to Suicide is the first
Probation/Parole Reentry book written for Catholic leaders that takes a holistic approach
Students to understanding suicide and ministering effectively in its after-
math. The book addresses common concerns of the bereaved
Julio Escobar, Restorative Justice Ministry 415-614-
following a suicide: skepticism that Catholic leaders will under-
5572 escobarj@sfarch.org https://excellnetwork.org
stand; fear that the Church teaches that their loved one is in hell;
The Archdiocesan Restorative Justice Ministry announces availa- and belief that they will find little if any support in the Church.
bility of Reentry Scholarships for 2021. Building on a program
More than a dozen leading mental health practitioners, Catholic
that began in 2020, the scholarships provide up to $3000 to sup-
theologians, and pastoral care experts share how best to re-
port the costs of education and include individual mentoring.
spond to suicide as leaders in parishes, schools, healthcare sys-
Please visit the Excell Network website above for details about tems, and other Church settings. Archbishop Cordileone au-
eligibility and process. The Excell Network welcomes volunteers thored a chapter titled "History and Pastoral Practice of Catholic
to work with the program. Details on this are also on that web- Teaching on Suicide."
site. Thank you for sharing this opportunity with anyone who
The book offers a cross-disciplinary approach that provides basic
could benefit.
information about the central role of mental health in suicide
The program is a collaboration of the Archdiocese with the Excell and clarifies Church teaching about suicide, funer-als and burials
network, a non-profit under the aegis of Comunidad San Dimas. for those who have died by suicide, and their afterlife.
Funding is also provided through the Catholic Campaign for Hu-
Discounted editions may be purchased at the Ave Maria Press
man Development (CCHD), a program of the United States Con-
website, above. Use
ference of Catholic Bishops dedicated to breaking the cycle of
RESPOND20 for 20% off of Responding to Suicide and compan-
poverty.
ion volume When A Loved One Dies by Suicide; RESPOND30 for
Start Flocknote Quickly, Easily 30% off the purchase of 5 or more copies of any combination of
in your Parish the two books. Discount expires December 31, 2021.
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Pre-Registration LINK
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Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion
St. Mary Cathedral—February 21, 2021
Many thanks to the wonderful directors/coordinators and catechists for our programs. You have done great
work as we journey with people into the Catholic faith.
Parishes Participating
Church of the Epiphany
Church of the Nativity
Holy Angels
Holy Name of Jesus
Most Holy Redeemer
Our Lady of Loretto
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, RWC
St. Andrew By Dennis Callahan
St. Anne’s Chinese Ministry
St. Andrew
St. Anselm
St. Anthony of Padua, Novato
St. Augustine
St. Brendan
St. Catherine of Siena
St. Charles
St. Dominic
St. Gregory
St. Hilary
St. Ignatius
St. Matthias
St. Peter, Pacifica
St. Pius
St. Raphael
St. Raymond
St. Robert
St. Thomas More
St. Vincent de Paul
Sts. Peter & Paul
See more pictures at
https://www.sfarchdiocese.org/ooff
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Are you doing the Rice Bowls with CRS? There is still time to send to your people.,
Lent is exactly a week away. If you haven’t figured out what you want to give up or take on
yet, don’t worry! The CRS Rice Bowl calendar has everything you need to guide you
throughout this holy season.
Spanish Calendar
With reflections on Scripture and Catholic teaching, prayers, country facts and more, the
calendar is the perfect resource to bring you closer to God and neighbor. You’ll learn how
communities are tackling hunger in Madagascar, El Salvador and Timor-Leste and put your
faith into action to end hunger around the world.
Are you looking for a Confirma- Vicente from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
tion Service Project? Great to do Currently there is especially a need for coffee, chili, whole grain
in connection to St. Patrick– the Arch- cereal, kid-friendly snacks, cookies, tomato sauce, green tea,
diocese of SF Patron Saint honey, broth, personal care items, individually-wrapped paper
towels, and waxed paper.
Food Pantry Donations Needed
Anyone who is in need of food at this time is invited to sign up
Irish Immigration Pastoral Center (IIPC) 415-752-6006 to receive a one-week food box at this link: linktr.ee/sfiipc.
The Pastoral Provisions Community Pantry of the Irish Immigra- If there are any questions about the pantry or any other IIPC
programs, please call the number above.
tion Pastoral Center is in need of donations of non-perishable
items. Donations can be dropped off at The Convent at St. Cecil-
ia's Parish, 2550 18th Avenue, San Francisco, between Ulloa and
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A very important class for all working with His-
panic people in our parishes in the Archdiocese
of San Francisco.
Basic and
Master
Catechist Certification
is given.
Voices Of Hispanic American Catholicism
Mar 10 - Mar 30 ($30)*Registration*
In the U.S. today, over 40% of adult Catholics are Hispanic, while over 60% of Catholics
under the age of 18 are Hispanic. In many places around the country this "minority
group" are the dominant presence in the Catholic Church, and there are large commu-
nities of Hispanic Catholics in every diocese in the U.S. Hispanic Catholics bring forth a
richness in spirituality, tradition, practices, and opportunities for U.S. Catholicism in
the 21st Century. Join us as we reflect on the pastoral needs of Hispanic families and
youth, and the meaning of this treasure for your parish and community. The course is
guided by the articles in the Spring 2016 issue of C21 Resources, which was edited by
Dr. Hosffman Ospino.
Complete Spring Course Schedule
Enroll in online learning experiences at
Boston College
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Con gozo y mucha alegría y gratitud con nuestro Dios todo poderoso por
acompañarnos en este curso sobre el Nuevo Directorio. Gracias Señor por
apoyarnos con la participación de Lideres Catequistas de San Francisco,
Oakland, Stockton y México. Conocer a Dios es nuestro deseo. Jesús dijo,
“Esta es la vida eternal que te conozcan a ti único Dios verdadero. (Jn. 17,3)
Gracias compañer@s por su Amistad! S. Graciela
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1 Formación Continua de 6 a 8:30p.m. Our Lady of Pillar Sister Graciela
Catequesis martinezg@sfarch.org
5 Formación Continua de 6 a 8:30 p.m. Our Lady of Pillar Sister Graciela
Catequesis martinezg@sfarch.org
6 Lenten Catechists’ Retreat 3:30 pm to 5 pm Virtual Anelita Reyes
Deaneries 1 & 2 reyesa@sfarch.org
7 Third Sunday of Lent Year A Readings and
First Scrutiny of the Elect ritual prayers are to be
used
11 Deanery 10 PCL Meeting 10:00 AM Sr Celeste Arbuckle
arbucklec@sfarch,org
11 Foundational Training 1:30 –4:00 or Virtual Course Anelita Reyes
6:00-8:30 Session 6 reyesa@sfarch,org
Program Administra-
tion
13 Region XI Lenten Retreat for 10:00-1:00 PM virtual Sr Celeste Arbuckle
PCLs arbucklec@sfarch,org
14 Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A Readings and
Second Scrutiny of the Elect ritual prayers are to be
used
14 St. Joseph Day Patron St. of the
Archdiocese
21 Fifth Sunday of Lent Year A Readings and
Third Scrutiny of the Elect ritual prayers are to be
used
21 Deanery 10 3:00 PM TBA Sr Celeste Arbuckle
Parent First Communion Talk arbucklec@sfarch,org
22 Deaneries 8 & 9 DRE meeting 10 am to 12 noon Virtual Anelita Reyes
reyesa@sfarch.org
25 Deanery 10 7:00 PM TBA Sr Celeste Arbuckle
Parent First Communion Talk arbucklec@sfarch,org
27 Lenten Retreat for Catechists 5 pm to 6 pm Virtual Anelita Reyes
Hosted by Deaneries 8 & 9 Reyesa @sfarch.org
DRE
28 Palm Sunday
& Passover
184 Easter Sunday
8 Foundational Training 1:30 –4:00 or Virtual Course Anelita Reyes
6:00-8:30 Session 7 reyesa@sfarch,org
Program Administra-
tion continues
8 Deaneries 1 & 2 DRE Meeting 10 am to 12 noon Virtual Anelita Reyes
reyesa@sfarch.org
17 ArchdioYouth Confirmation All day Place TBA marianoc@sfarch.org
Retreat
23 & 24 Adult Confirmation Class Friday 6:00-8:30 PM ADSF Pastoral Sr Celeste Arbuckle
Saturday 10:00-4:00 Center arbucklec@sfarch,org
26 Deaneries 8 & 9 DRE Meeting 10 am to 12 noon Virtual Anelita Reyes
reyesa@sfarch.org
3 Foundational Training 1:30 –4:00 or Virtual Course Anelita Reyes
6:00-8:30 Session 8 reyesa@sfarch,org
6 Pius X Awards 6:30 PM St. Mary Cathedral Sr Celeste Arbuckle
Recognition and Dinner arbucklec@sfarch,org
13 Deaneries 1 & 2 DRE Meeting 10 am to 12 noon Virtual Anelita Reyes
reyesa@sfarch.org
23 Pentecost Sunday
23 Adult Confirmations 11:00 AM St. Mary Cathedral Laura Bertone
Bertonel@sfarch.org
31 Memorial Day Pastoral Offices
Are closed
Join Catholic composer, John Burland, and Children’s Liturgy of the Word host, Miss Heidi, for a new sing-a-long special called
“Songs to Journey with Jesus during Lent.” This free children’s video introduces children to the season of Lent and invites children
to sing along to some of John’s special songs for this prayerful liturgical season.
https://youtu.be/V4hbrOc9cpA
This video is awesome! It is John Burland with a children’s choir singing Yes, Lord I Believe.
https://youtu.be/IXbaALxpwns
Ms Terry Cotting-Mogan, Regional Manager-West
Pflaum Publishing Group, a division of Bayard
19Here is an article I was really touched by and thought you would When I finished I told him what to do and what not to
be interested. Sr. Celeste do and among other things I told him the altar can on-
ly be kissed by me. I explained to him how the priest
joins Christ in this kiss. He looked at me with his big
On Wednesday, father Ruben Perez de Ayala, a 36- interrogating eyes without understanding the explana-
year-old priest, died in the explosion of a building in tion I gave him... And, without taking in what I told
Madrid. him, he said to me, ′′ Come on, I want to kiss him
Here is a text written by this young priest: too...". I said to him again and explained why... Final-
′′ THE JESUS KISS ′′ ly I told him I would do it for both of us. It seemed
like he was satisfied.
Six months after being ordered, my bishop sent me to But the next Sunday, when Mass started and I kissed
run a parish; I had to replace a priest who had been the altar, I saw how Gabriel laid his cheek on it and
there for over 30 years, so I noticed the coldness of left the altar with a big smile on his little face.
the inhabitants of this place. The task was hard but I had to tell him to stop doing this. At the end of the
fruitful and I wouldn't have had this much success mass, I reminded him:
without the help of a little boy named Gabriel... The
protagonist of this story. Gabriel, I told you I'd kiss Jesus for both of us.
He replied, ′′ Father, I did not kiss Him, He kissed
The second week after I got there, a young couple me...".
with their very special (down syndrome) son intro- Seriously I said to him, ′′ Gabriel, don't play with
duced me to him. They asked me to accept him as an me..." He replied, ′′ Really, He filled me with kiss-
Altar boy. I thought about rejecting him not because es!!".
he was a child with different abilities but because of
all the challenges when I started my ministry at this The way he told me filled me with a holy craving; As
place. But I couldn't say no because when I asked him I closed the temple and said goodbye to my parishion-
if he wanted to be my Altar boy, he didn't answer me, ers, I approached the altar and laid my cheek on it
but he hugged me very tight. What a way to convince asking, ′′ Lord... kiss me like Gabriel."
myself…
This child reminded me that the work is not mine and
I made an appointment for next Sunday. 15 minutes that winning these people's hearts could only be
before the Mass, he was there punctually with his red through this sweet intimacy with the only priest,
cassock and alb that his grandmother had handmade Christ.
for the occasion.
Since then my kiss at the altar is double because al-
I must add that his presence brought me more parish- ways after kissing him I put my cheek to receive His
ioners because his loved ones wanted to see him make kiss. Thank you Gabriel!
his Altar boy debut. I had to prepare everything nec-
essary for the Mass. I didn't have a sacristan or a bell Bringing others closer to the mystery of Salvation
ringer so I had to run from one place to another, and it calls us to live our own encounter. Like me, with my
wasn't until the mass began that I realized Gabriel dear Altar server Gabriel, I learned that: Before em-
didn't know how to help with mass; because of the bracing the altar of Christ... I must be embraced by
rush, I had to say: Him!
′′ Gabriel, you have to do everything I do, okay...?
′′ Lord Jesus, make us feel Your kisses every day so
A child like Gabriel is the most obedient child in the
world, so we started the Mass and when we embraced that our hearts no longer need love, for You fill eve-
the altar, the little one stayed attached to it; In the rything..."
homily I saw that the parishioners smiled as they
watched me, which made my young priestly heart
happy, but then I realized they weren't looking at me
but at Gabriel who was always trying to mimic my
moves. In short, this is one of the details of this first
mass with my new Altar boy.
20Icon of the Coast Salish St. Joseph & Christ
Icon
By the hand of Andre Prevost
A collaborative project with Father Garry Laboucane OMI
24”x36” Archival Acrylic on wood panel
For more information about Andre Prevost work on
ICONS FOR FIRST NATIONS
https://www.andreprevost.com/first-nations-icons.html
St. Joseph,
Patron of our
Archdiocese of San Francisco,
come and be our guardian
Office of Faith Formation
One Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109
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