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May 28, 2017 The Ascension of the Lord

The Ascension May 28, 2017

The Ascension of the Lord :1-11, 2) Ephesians 1:17-23, 3) Matthew 28:16-20

In the prayer attributed to , we ask God to grant that where there is doubt, we may sow faith. But the two are not mutually exclu- sive. They tend to co-exist in us because we are, after all, only human. We can’t eliminate doubt from our minds completely, nor can we always live in complete faith.

It is comforting in a way, then, to hear that the disciples continued to doubt, even after the risen appeared to them many times, broke bread with them and spoke to them. Even at the moment of his ascension, when commissions them to go into the world and make disciples of all nations, we are told that they worshiped, but they doubted. They witness the exaltation of Christ in all his glory, returning to sit at the right hand of the Father, and still they harbored doubts.

We may be tempted to think that it was easier for the disciples to believe, because they lived with Jesus and saw him face to face, even after the resurrection. But the reading today re- minds us that even they had difficulty maintaining a strong faith in Christ. The key, however, is that even though they doubted, they continued to worship. We can’t wait for our minds to be com- pletely satisfied before committing ourselves to Christ. After all, isn’t that what faith is: Giving ourselves to something, or someone, despite our doubts? If we were absolutely certain, we would- n’t need faith.

In a way, we are more fortunate than the disciples. As he promised at the ascension, Christ is with us continually in the Church, which is his body. He promised to send us the Holy Spirit, a Spirit of wisdom and revelation as we heard in the second reading, to guide and strengthen us in our faith. We have each other to lean on and to share our faith – and even our doubts. Most important, we have the sacraments. What a gift it is to have the opportunity to receive the Body of Christ daily to nourish and sustain us. He truly is with us, until the end of time.

Next week, on the Feast of , Jesus will send us the Holy Spirit to be our guide, coun- selor and friend. This will conclude our Easter , I pray that this journey has been one of com- fort and joy and faith-filled for each of you. May the Lord bless you for being with us this day and praying with us. Have a great week!

Father Tony Our Liturgical Week St Stephen Events Calendar

Monday, May 29 Monday Memorial Day 8:00 a.m. † William Christopher Parish Office & School Closed (By: Anonymous)ˑ Tuesday Tuesday, May 30 12:00 p.m. School Lunch/Hall

8:00 a.m † Andres B. Caunan Wednesday (By: Adele Caunan) 12:00 p.m. Graduation Lunch/Hall

Wednesday, May 31 7:30 p.m. On Eagle’s Wings/EC 8:00 a.m. † Beatriz Caunan-Bingil Thursday (By: Adele Caunan) 12:00 p.m. School Lunch/Hall 11:00 a.m. School Mass 7:30 p.m. Young Adult Study/Conf. Rm.

Friday Thursday, June 1 7:00 p.m. G.A. Closed Meeting/EC 8:00 a.m. † Vivian Erickson (By: Jo Ann Murphry)ˑ Sunday 12:00 p.m. Grade 8 Event/Hall Friday, June 2 8:00 a.m. † Chito Roque (By: Becky Parnini) The Ascension of the Lord 5:30 a.m. Graduation Mass May 28, 2017

Saturday, June 3 He was lifted up, and a cloud took 8:00 a.m. Special Intention him from their sight. — Acts 1:9 (By: Doreen Aguirre) 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation TODAY’S READINGS 4:30 p.m. † Lorin, Dorothy & Paul Medlin First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they (By: Jane Medlin) will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-

Sunday, June 4 11). 8:00 a.m. † Vivian Erickson Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a (By: 50+ Club) blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). 9:30 a.m. † Lou Vagadori Second Reading — May the Father of glory give (By: Ed Prete) you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 11:30 a.m. † Dr. Gerald Francis Murphy 1:17-23). (By: The Murphy Family) Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and 6:45 p.m. † Emma Hock teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20). (By: Fr. Tony) lease pray for the sick Bold Indicates Mass Intentions P and homebound of our community and for all those written in our book of the sick. May they know the

healing touch of Jesus. Please remember: Larry Barbiere, Edileide Jose Barbosa, Jean Granucci Who recently died in the peace of Christ. Ed Cummings, Carol Dominguez, Emma Lew, Our sick and homebound are in continual Eden Finn, Al Gragnani, Maria Matthews, need of our prayers, please remember them Juan Pablo Grover-Paez, Nenita Sangalang, daily. Anna Macalino Thompson, Jovita & Richard Thompson, and Patricia Sullivan. Second Collection Next Weekend MEMORIAL DAY They fell, but o’er their glorious grave A second collection will be taken June 3 and 4 for: Floats free the banner of the cause St. Stephen Building Maintenance & Repair they died to save. —Francis Marion Crawford 2017 ANNUAL APPEAL “In Progress - thru May 15, 2017” A reminder, that our Annual Appeal tax this year is $93,428.00. We ask that you pray over your donation and give according to your means. The total received to date is $40,226, leaving a balance of $53,202. We thank the following households for their participation in this year’s appeal. (Fr. Tony)

Anonymous Ms. Noreen Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Abad Ms. Mariea Escalona Dr. and Mrs. Charles Miller Ms. Phyllis Abad Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fambrini Mrs. Antoinee Mishirky Mr. and Mrs. Dale L. Allen Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fernandes Mr. and Mrs. Morello Mr. and Mrs. Alves Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Fernandez Ms. Malda Morey Mrs. Josephine Mr. and Mrs. Primo Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Ilitomasi Nacagilevu Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Flocchini Teri and Jim O’Callaghan Mrs. Dorothy Arata Mr. and Mrs. Gilberto Francisco Mrs. Rose O'Connor Ms. Sheila D. Asfaha Dr. and Mrs. Albert Frietzsche Margaret and Paul O’Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. Paul Au Ms. Bey Ganduglia Mr. and Mrs. Remigius Ojong Mr. and Mrs. John Azevedo Mr. and Mrs. Darius S. Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parini Ms. Maria Baja Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garcia-Kennedy Ms. Lisa Perez Mrs. Maria Barzoloski Mr. and Mrs. Gavin D. Garzee Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Perlite Mr. and Mrs. Moises Bausta, Jr Mrs. Elinor Gao Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Perlite Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Bayol Genentech, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Phair Ms. Constance E. Benas Ms. Avelina A. Gomez Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benedict Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Prete Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Birsinger Mr. and Mrs. Mark Goas Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Quan Dr. Richard L. Blake Mrs. Linda Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Mahew Quane Mr. Clemence Blondo Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Guzman Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ramos Mr. and Mrs. James Brady Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Hallinan Dr. and Mrs. Mariano Rayos Mrs. Maria E. Brooks Ms. Kathleen Handlon Gull Francesca and Tony Renteria Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Bruneman Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hargarten Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchie Mr. and Mrs. John Mrs. Thomas Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Rizzo Mrs. Nancy Buckley Ms. Joanne Hayes-White Mr. and Mrs. Travis Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Serafin Cabac Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hazard Mrs. Eileen Rodman Mr. and Mrs. Carlos R. Cajilig, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heissenbuel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rodriguez Ms. Jocelyn Caoile Ms. Nathalia C. Hizon Sheila and Rich Rove Dan Caracciolo Mr. and Mrs. Viet Quoc Ho Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Cardozo Mrs. Claire Holl Ms. Crisna C. Sagala Mrs. Bey Carley Mr. and Mrs. Vinh Hua Mr. Guido J. Salomone, Jr. Mrs. Gayle Carpener Mr. and Mrs. Brian Jarnutowski Mr. and Mrs. M. Salvemini Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Carrillo Ms. Kathryn Jereza Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sanchez-Corea Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Casserly Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jison Mr. and Mrs. James Scheg Mr. Frank Cassinelli Ms. Cynthia G. Kelly Ms. Debra A. Schneider Miss Adelaida R. Caunan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kensic Ms. Deborah Lobo Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cayabyab Miss Patricia Kirby Ms. Vanya Soetanta Mr. and Mrs. Graziano Cerchiai Mrs. Elizabeth Knaus Ms. Lutzie E. Soo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Champagne Rev. Tony La Torre Ms. Louise Stagnaro Mr. Kelvin Chan Mrs. Beatriz Lacson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stephans Mr. and Mrs. Howard Chen Mr. Paul Laveroni Mrs. Jane Storseter Mr. Nelson Chen and Mrs. Elizabeth M. Yata Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leach 4 Mr. and Mrs. Noli Tamase Vicki Chiang Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Leehane Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Teshara Barbara and William Chiang Ms. Margareta Lim Marisa Tina Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cleary Mrs. Diane Linehan Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Ms. Patricia Cloonan Mr. and Mrs. Mahew Lobre Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Torres Mr. James F. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lou Mrs. Milagros Ubungen Mr. Joseph D'Aura Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lubich Mr. and Mrs. George Vella Mr. and Mrs. Bartley Davey Mrs. Marilyn Maloney and Mr. Con Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Villamayor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Defea Mrs. and Mrs. Ralph Mapson Mr. Gregory J. Von Holt Mr. and Mrs. Arsenio Del Rosario Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marinai Mrs. Mary Von Holt Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Delucchi Mr. and Mrs. James Marn Mrs. Eileen Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Domenico Di Grande Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mazzola Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wong Ms. Irene Dobbins Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. McDonough Ms. Virginia M. Wong Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duffy Mr. Daniel McGarry and Mrs. Courtney Cassinelli Mr. and Mrs. Robert Xavier Mr. and Mrs. John J. Duggan Ms. Joanne McGrail Mr. and Mrs. Francis Yiu Mr. and Mrs. Dulany Mr. and Mrs. Sean McGrillen Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Ysip Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Mendiola AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Cemetery Masses for Memorial Day Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; and First Saturday World Communications Day Monica J. Williams 650-757-0752 Monday: Memorial Day holycrosscemeteries.com Tuesday: Shavuot (“Weeks”), the Jewish festi- Monday, May 29: Memorial Day Masses will be cel- val of the giving of the Law, begins at ebrated at the Catholic Cemeteries of the archdio- sunset cese, offered for all those who have given their lives Wednesday: The Visitation of the Blessed in service to our country and for the souls of all the Mary faithful departed. Thursday: St. Justin Colma: Most Rev. William Justice celebrates Friday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter; Mass at 11:00 am in Holy Cross Mausoleum, 1500 First Friday Mission Rd. Saturday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions; First Saturday Half Moon Bay: Fr. Wanker celebrates outdoor Mass at 9:30 am in Our Lady of the Pillar READINGS FOR THE WEEK Cemetery, 926 Miramontes St.

Monday: :1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: :17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Ordination of Priests Jn 17:1-11a for the Archdiocese June 10 Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Saturday, June 10, 10:00 am Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Thursday: :30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; 1111 Gough St., San Francisco Jn 17:20-26 Friday: :13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; All the faithful are invited to attend the Ordination Jn 21:15-19 to the Priesthood of two men on June 10. Recep- Saturday: :16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; tions will follow the , where people may Jn 21:20-25 greet the new priests. The candidates for priestly Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or ordination are Michael D. Liliedahl and Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2a, 24, 35c, Alvin A. Yu. If you are unable to attend, watch the 27-28, 29bc-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 livestreamed on the homepage of the arch- Day: :1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; diocesan website sfarch.org. 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

Visit incarcerated youth at Want to contribute to a specific need? San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center Please take a look at our wish list! Attend a two-day training St Stephen Pastor Wish List Saturday, June 17 and 24, 2017 1. Fifty New Monthly Donors ($100/month) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2. New Rectory Garage Doors ($7,400) St. Brendan’s Parish Hall 3. New Church Sound System ($44,000) 29 Rockaway Avenue, SF, CA 94127 4. Replace Church Carpet ($75,000) Register Today! Call Julio Escobar (415) 244-5594 for more information. 5. Re-Paint Church Interior ($100,000) Want to make a difference? Contact Fr. Tony at The Look of Love [email protected].

What does love look like? It has feet to go to the poor and needy. Our 20,000 Square Foot Parish Center It has eyes to see misery and want. is Available to Rent for Special Occasions

It has ears to hear the sighs and Call Shay Ingelfinger at 415 681-2444 ext. 33 for sorrows of others. information regarding the hourly rate available for

--St. Augustine our parishioners. ALTAR SOCIETY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS There are three groups of parishioners that meet eve- ry third month to decorate and clean our church. We need volunteers for the months of June, Sept., Dec. and March. We meet on Fridays after the 8:00 Mass. It takes about an hour to complete our tasks. If you have questions please contact Joan Leehane @ 415-564-5318 or [email protected].

Attention all Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers We are preparing schedules for the next quarter (June - August). Please let your mass coordina- tor know your dates of unavailability by May 31st. 4:30pm - Thelma Ramos; 8:00am - Jim Scheg 9:30am and 11:30am - Carlos Zidek 6:45pm - Manny (Olet) Abad Catholic Divorce Ministry

Bulletin Announcements Here at St. Stephen’s Church, and in the Archdio- Send your St. Stephen bulletin announcements via cese of San Francisco, we have a special ministry for e-mail to the following address: those men and women who have experienced the [email protected]. pain of separation and divorce. We believe that the Church has a rich treasury of people, Holy Scripture, tradition, and pastoral ministry on which it can draw CAMP EDMO - SUMMER 2017 to serve its members whose marriages end in di- Back At St. Stephen's This Summer. vorce. We strive to lay open this wealth and make Ingenious Fun for PreK- 8th Graders. known Christ’s abundant healing love so that all St. Stephen's Families Save $50 off total who suffer from separation and divorce might expe- rience healing, reconciliation, and new life. We also recognize that separated and divorced people, Our Mission Statement through their vulnerability, suffering, courage, faith- We are a Catholic Community that is called by God fulness, and patient endurance bear witness to Christ to follow Jesus Christ. We believe that we are called and his redeeming grace in the world. They are not to worship God together, to lead God's people along mere recipients of the Church’s compassion; they are the path of hope laid down by Jesus, to share his as well, ministers of that compassion. message through preaching, through the education We have a support group that meets twice a month and formation of our people, young and old, and here at St. Stephen’s. through caring service and sensitive outreach to those in need Rev. Tony P. LaTorre - Pastor

Our Altar Servers Our special “thanks” to our student Altar Servers who faithfully continue to volunteer their time and talent to our parish. Our Altar Servers for May 15 thru May 21 were: — Weekday Masses —

Bryn Scheg, Madison Alves, Catherine Alcantara, Evan O’Driscoll, Beckett Andersen, Tessa Bankovitch, Niamh Concannon, Evan O’Driscoll, Megan Stecher and Ava Boilard.

— Weekend Masses —

Nils Wallace, Dagny Wallace, Zachary Ferdon, Melissa Hua, Dory Miller, Sarah Krauss, Emily Schmitt, Giovanna Franco, Evelyn Ongpin, Mikel Villamayor, Tessa Bankovitch and Claire Patankar.

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ST STEPHEN PARISH 2016-2017 PASTORAL STAFF ORGANIZATION/MINISTRY CONTACT PERSON Rev. Tony P. LaTorre

Pastor ext.25 • Altar Servers Giovanna Hrvatin [email protected] • Altar Society Joan Leehane

Rev. Mr. Olet Abad • Bridge Group Helen Perlite Rev. Mr. Rory Desmond • Caritas Nellie Hizon Permanent • Church Hospitality Mary Molly Mullaney • Communion Ministers Rhonda Smith Rhonda Smith • Faith Formation Mary Molly Mullaney Coordinator of Music & Liturgy • Fifty Plus Club Helga D’Arcy ext. 32 • Finance Council Laura Birsinger Mary Molly Mullaney • Grief Support Clergy Faith Formation Coordinator ext.27 • Lectors Rhonda Smith • Liturgy Committee Fr. Tony Mrs. Sharon McCarthy Allen • Marriage Preparation Clergy School Principal • Men’s Club John Bankovitch Jim Cook • Music Rhonda Smith Parish Manager ext.23 • Parish Council Vicky Francisco • RCIA Mary Molly Mullaney Shay Ingelfinger • St. Stephen Book Club Veronica Wong Event Center Coordinator ext.33 • St. Vincent de Paul Julie O’Callaghan Jan Almeida • Ushers Bob Anthony Bookkeeper ext.29 • Women’s Guild Daniela Franco & Maira Hallinan

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