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St. Patrick Catholic Church
San Francisco’s Historic Landmark #4
Founded in 1851
756 Mission St. (between 3rd and 4th Streets)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel (415) 421-3730 ~ Fax (415) 512-9730
www.stpatricksf.org
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Roberto “Fr. Obet” A. Andrey - Pastor
Deacon Ferdinand Mariano - RCIA Coordinator
Fr. Raphael Laizer - In Residence
Nenette Murata - Religious Education Coordinator
Charles Corpus - Music Coordinator
Virginia Dilim - Wedding Coordinator
Nora Regaspi - Office Manager
Camille Sudario - Parish Receptionist
Emy Pasion - Bookkeeper
May 15, 2022 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter
“Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.”
~ Revelation 21:3
May 15, 2022 ~ Fifth Sunday of Easter ~ Year C
Acts 14:21b-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a,34-35
At the conclusion of their missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas tell the Antioch community all that the Lord had accomplished
(1) in their preaching the kingdom of God (Ps). This kingdom, to be marked by our love for one another (3), will reach its fulfillment
in new heavens and a new earth (2).
Making All Things New
Although we are five full weeks into the celebration of East-
er, today’s readings focus on newness. Our Easter food lefto-
vers may be long gone, but the readings insist on every mo-
ment’s freshness in the risen Jesus. The Acts of the Apostles
depicts Paul and Barnabas reflecting on all the innovative work
that God has done with them. They have traveled hundreds of
miles, introducing faith in Jesus Christ to all who listen, even
Gentiles. For the dutiful Jewish scholar Paul, preaching to Gen-
tiles is a completely unique development. Jesus calls Paul, and
us, not to be afraid of new challenges: as John the Evangelist
reports in Revelation, Jesus promises to “make all things new.”
In the Gospel reading, Jesus even gives us a new command-
ment. The Hebrew Scriptures overflow with commandments,
but Jesus knows we need one more, perfect mission: “love one
another.”
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Treasures From Our Tradition
Frequent fliers today have many ways to accrue air miles, so
one doesn’t always have to endure long hours in cramped seats
to earn free hours in cramped seats. In St. Paul’s day, there were
no such perks, nor would there have been any legal system for
him to protest the shipwrecks he endured. He had other rewards
in mind. The churches that he established in the catalogue of
cities from today’s first reading must have been very different
from one another. Language, culture, customs, religious history,
obstacles to community, social challenges, the places where
they met, their clothing, their bread and wine, all distinct, par-
ticular to the area.
There were social customs as well: in a Christian household,
the only place where a slave would be able to stand legally as Today’s Readings
an equal with the master would be at the table of the Lord, be- First Reading — Paul and Barnabas continue their travels,
cause at that table a new world of reconciliation was imaged. spreading the faith and unifying the churches
While Paul revered local customs, he was relentless about chal- (Acts 14:21-27).
lenging the ways that people lived their Christian lives and how Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God
their worship reflected them. It is much the same today, as a (Psalm 145).
global Catholic Church seeks to respect local customs and cul- Second Reading — John’s vision of God dwelling with the
ture, allowing for differences in many things, yet always giving human race (Revelation 21:1-5a).
expression to the underlying presence of Christ, who binds us Gospel — As Jesus has loved us, so we must love one another
all together into his body. (John 13:31-33a, 34-35).
~ Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 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.
2022 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal
This year’s Archdiocesan Annual Appeal is $22,928 this
year. On behalf of youth, young adults, seminarians, social
Church Hours
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from
ministries, and everyone who your gifts to the Appeal supports, May 9 through June 9 the church will open at 7:30 AM for the
please prayerfully consider giving to the 2022 Annual Appeal. 8 AM mass. At 9:15 AM the church will be closed and will
Through our support, we join others throughout our Archdio- open again at 11:00 AM for the 12 PM mass.
cese in answering God’s call to discipleship by supporting His
work.
Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration of Impenetrable
this request. Your generosity improves lives. The same fence that shuts others out shuts us in. ~ Anonymous
Please Pray for our Holy Father’s Intention for May
Pope’s Intention: For faith-filled young people. We pray for all young people, called to live life to
the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that
faith generates, and the dedication to service.
CCD Confirmation and First Communion
Ten of our CCD students received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May 07, 2022 from Archbishop Salvatore
Cordileone at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption here in San Francisco. On Sunday, May 08, 2022, four of our CCD stu-
dents received their First Holy Communion from Fr. Obet at the 12:00 p.m. Mass.
The last two years have been a challenge for our Religious Education Program, but thanks to technology and our dedicated cate-
chists, the youth of our parish were able to attend CCD classes online via Zoom. Hopefully we’ll be able to resume in-person classes
in the Fall. Please continue to pray for the success of our Religious Education Program.
Confirmation
Saturday, May 07, 2022
First Communion
Sunday, May 08, 2022
Prayer of the Week
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Almighty ever-living God,
constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,
that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism
may, under your protective care, bear much fruit
and come to the joys of life eternal.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Reflection question:
What does it mean for me to bear fruit for the reign of God?
Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, © 2010, International
Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Company, Inc.
Gardening
Kind hearts are the garden,
Kind thoughts are the root,
Kind words are the blossoms,
Kind deeds are the fruit. ~ Anonymous
Spiritual Reading
You will not see anyone who is truly striving after spiritual
advancement who is not given to spiritual reading.
~ St. Athanasius
Dwelling Place
God dwells wherever we let God in.
~ Ancient Jewish saying
Masses, Devotions, and Novenas Mass Intentions for May 15 - 21
Due to the CoronaVirus, all non-essential gatherings in the
parish are cancelled until further notice. Sacraments, including
Confessions, Baptisms, Weddings, and Funerals, will resume. Pray for your
Date Time Intention Priests
Here’s our latest schedule:
We are no longer livestreaming our Masses. 8:00 a.m. SI Mercedita Cadiz
Please join us in person. 10:00 a.m. SI John & Judith Casper
Monday through Friday: Sun 12:00 p.m. Pope
BD Barbara Alonzo
8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. 15 Francis
Saturday:
12:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. † Marilyn Sumulong Rev. Roberto
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Mon 12:00 p.m. † Carmen Villanueva Andrey,
Parish Office Hours 16 St. Patrick
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. SI Nemesio Cayabyab Rev. Raphael
Sacrament of Reconciliation Tue 12:00 p.m. Laizer,
† Pablo Regaspi
(by appointment or drop-in) 17 St. Patrick
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. SI Sandra Cea Archbishop
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Wed Salvatore
Every Tuesday after the 12:00 p.m. Mass 12:00 p.m. † Leonarda Sudario
18 Cordileone
on Facebook: stpatricksfpilgrims
Sto. Niño Devotion 8:00 a.m. SI Felix Chang Bishop
Every Friday after the 12:00 p.m. Mass Thu Bill Justice,
on Facebook: stpatricksfpilgrims 12:00 p.m. BD Pedro Valdez
19 Retired
Sacred Heart
First Friday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
on Facebook: stpatricksfpilgrims 8:00 a.m. SI Thelma Dancel Bishop
Fri 12:00 p.m. † Isidro Corcuerra Ignatius Wang,
20 Retired
The Gift
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing 12:00 p.m. SI Evangeline Viray Deleon Pope
without work. Sat 4:30 p.m. SI Brian Dela Pena Benedict XVI,
~ Emile Zola 21 Retired
Saints & Special Observances
Wednesday: optional memorial ~ St. John I, Pope, Martyr
Friday: optional memorial ~ St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest
Saturday: optional memorial ~
St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Readings for the Week
Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11
Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 15:1-2,22-29; Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8; Rv 21:10-14,22-23;
Jn 14:23-29
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