St. Stephen Parish

St. Stephen Parish SaintStephenSF.org | 451 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco CA 94132 | Church 415 681-2444 SaintStephenSchoolSF.org | 401 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco 94132 | School 415 664-8331 Weekday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appt. Sunday Mass: Vigil Saturday 4:30 p.m.,8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. & 6:45 p.m.

August 20, 2017 Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time

August 27, 2017 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20 A message from the pastor on this week’s Scripture: Handing over a set of keys is a symbolic gesture, even in our world today. Handing over the car keys to a new driver expresses trust in them, even though they are inexperienced and it may be frightening to do so. Handing over the keys to your home may mean you trust someone else to care for it responsibly for a short time, or that you are ready to relinquish ownership of it to them completely. The symbolism of keys and authority guides our readings today. In the first reading, we hear Isaiah proclaiming God’s judgement on Shebna’s poor leadership. Shebna was King Hezekiah’s chief of staff, and was taking advantage of his position to build an impressive tomb for himself. He also en- couraged the king to rely on human wisdom rather than trusting God’s wisdom. Shebna personified the behavior of the wealthier people of his time: conspicuous consumption, while ignoring the needs of the poor. So God fires Shebna, and chooses Eliakim to replace him. He places the key of the House of David [Jesus’ lineage] on Eliakim's shoulder. Isaiah’s message to him, and to the Jewish people, is clear: God gives authority to those who lead according to his commandments. God removes authority from those who put their own interests first, while neglecting and exploiting the needs of the most vulnerable. In the Gospel, Jesus asks his disciples, Who do people say that the Son of Man is? Simon Peter proclaims, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus blesses him and reveals that Peter’s awareness of who Jesus is comes from his Father. Jesus tells him that he will be the rock on which his Church is built, and says, I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. When Jesus blesses Peter for acknowledging that he is the Christ, the Son of the living God, he is not only elevating Peter, but the whole community of disciples, as the “rock-solid” foundation of the Church that will carry on his mission. Like God with Eliakim, he is entrusting them with the keys that ensure God will be the source of wisdom for their decisions. We too are entrusted with keys – keys to one another’s hearts; keys to one another’s vulner- abilities; and by the grace of God and our baptism, keys to our portion of building the kingdom of God. Let us be worthy of and faithful to that trust. Thanks for being with us today and have a blessed, safe week.

Father Tony

SAVE THE DATE “Immaculate Heart of Mary” The Archbishop will consecrate our Archdiocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on October 7, 2017. This will coincide with the Centennial Celebrations commemorating the Apparitions of Our La- dy of Fatima. This is also the same day of the Archdiocesan Annual Rosary Rally. More details will be coming soon – but save the date for this important and spiritual event. Our Liturgical Week St Stephen Events Calendar

Monday, Aug. 28 Monday 8:00 a.m. † Elisa Lasa Maffei 12:00 p.m. 50+ Club/Hall (By: Lalo Ruehle) 7:00 p.m. Liturgy Meeting/Rectory Tuesday, Aug. 29 Thursday 8:00 a.m. Mass of Thanksgiving 11:30 a.m. Athletic Bar-B-Que/Hall (By: Anonymous) 6:00 p.m. Back to School Night/Church

Wednesday, Aug. 30 Friday

8:00 a.m. † Julie West 6:00 p.m. School Room Parent Meeting/Hall (By: Ramon Marquez) 7:00 p.m. G.A. Closed Meeting/EC V Thursday, Aug. 31 Sunday

8:00 a.m. † Teresa Collins 7:00 p.m. Adult Volleyball/Gym (By: Shiela & Denis McCarthy)ˑ Our online website includes a community events cal- Friday, Sep. 1 endar. 8:00 a.m. † Consolacion Salera (By: Becky Parini)

Saturday, Sep. 2 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary 8:00 a.m. † Mary Cody Time August 27, 2017 (By: Bernie & Tony Hennessy) “Whatever you bind on earth shall 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth 4:30 p.m. † Diana Cerchiai shall be loosed in heaven.”— Matthew 16:19 (By: Jeannette & Peter Santini) SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday, Sep. 3

8:00 a.m. † Lorin, Dorothy & Paul Medlin Sunday: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (By: Jane Medlin) Monday: St. Augustine 9:30 a.m. † Celevina Hizon Tuesday: The Passion of St. John the Baptist (By: N. Hizon) Friday: World Day of Prayer for the Care

11:30 a.m. † Alfred Barrzoloski of Creation; First Friday (By: Maria Barzoloski) Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

6:45 p.m. † Vivian Erickson (By: Morley Family) 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 TODAY’S READINGS sick. May they know the healing touch of Jesus. First Reading — Eliakim is destined by God to be a Larry Barbiere, Edileide Jose Barbosa, father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19- Maureen Conley, Ed Cummings, 23). Carol Dominguez, Eden Finn, Emma Lew, Psalm — Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Al Gragnani, Maria Matthews, Second Reading — How deep are the riches and the Juan Pablo Grover-Paez, Nenita Sangalang, wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33- Anna Macalino Thompson, Betty Rodriguez, 36). Jovita & Richard Thompson, Gospel — Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you and Patricia Sullivan. say that I am?” (Matthew 16:13-20). Please call the office for names of people that we should pray for or remain on this list. Second Collection Next Weekend HAPPY PEOPLE A second collection will be taken September 2 & 3 The happiest people don’t necessarily have the for: best of everything. They just make the best of every- St. Stephen Building Maintenance & Repair thing. —Anonymous

SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS! With one week “under-our-belt” the 2017-18 school year is well on its way. Last week we welcomed back our Saint Stephen school community. The building itself underwent a major seismic retrofit project over the summer and met its deadline and work is completed. Class- rooms are now safer in case of an earthquake, bathrooms have been remodeled and rooms and halls have new paint and carpet. All because of the care and hard work of our principal, Mrs. Allen, and the many laborers and the generosity of our parents. All that aside, welcome back teachers, parents and most importantly, our students and a special welcome to our new fami- lies. On this special day, I offer the following prayers:

A Prayer for our Teachers . . . .

Dear God, Thank you for the amazing teachers who have given their lives to serve our chil- dren. As they prepare for the new year fill them with strength to lead, grace to guide and hope to thrive in their classroom. Bless them beyond measure for their willingness to pour into the next generation through education. In Jesus’ name – Amen!

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A Prayer for our Students . . .

Dear God, Thank you for the gift of education in every form. As our children prepare to start a new year, may confidence be their foundation, may grace be their guide and may hope be their compass toward a bright future. I pray they would have eyes to see the needs of those around them and a heart to love well. May they face each day with positivity knowing that no matter what comes their way, they don’t have to face it alone. In Jesus’ name – Amen!

Welcome back everyone! Father Tony

Our Mission Statement We are a Catholic Community that is called by God to follow Jesus Christ. We believe that we are called to worship God together, to lead God's people along the path of hope laid down by Jesus, to share his message through preaching, through the education and formation of our people, young and old, and through caring ser- vice and sensitive outreach to those in need Rev. Tony P. LaTorre - Pastor BEEN ON VACATION? NEW PARISH MANAGER NAMED

It’s great to see so many families back in church with We are delighted to announce that we have conclud- vacations winding down. Welcome back! But you ed our search for a new Parish Manager and wel- know what happens during the summer months? come, Carol Cagalingan to the staff of Saint Ste- Our collections go down with your absence. And phens’ Parish (effective, September 1). Carol is a our bills keep coming in (electricity, gas, phones, and human resource management professional for twen- salaries). It’s great that families can travel and get ty-five years whose diverse experience includes away from their normal routines. It would also be more than twenty years in government financing great if you could help us with our summer deficit. institution overseas before she moved on to working How about that “extra” something over the next with non-profit organizations across the Bay then month to help us “catch-up.” Thanks, as always. the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Carol believes in (Fr. Tony). giving back to the Catholic community in which she is most active and is a current member of Saint Volunteer opportunity with Emydius Parish here in San Francisco. Carol has a Faith Formation Program. double major undergraduate degree in the field of Social Sciences from the University of the Philip- Do you like working with youth and teaching the pines and a post graduate diploma in Industrial Re- Catholic Faith? The St. Stephen Parish Faith For- lations in Human Resource Management from the mation program and Children’s Liturgy is in need of same university. Carol comes to us from the finance volunteer teachers for this coming school year. Faith and parish offices of Saint Philips’ Parish here in the Formation meets on Monday afternoons, 4:00- City. We are fortunate to have someone with such a 5:15pm. The Children’s Liturgy is at the 9:30 Mass diverse background join our staff – Welcome, Car- on Sundays. Please contact Mary Molly Mullaney in ol! (Fr. Tony) the parish office if you are interested in helping out or just want more information. Our Altar Server’s Schedule Phone: (415) 681-2444 x27 E-mail: [email protected] This Week

Saturday, Aug. 26 8:00 a.m. D. Miller, E. Ramsey

RCIA 2017 - 18 4:30 p. m. S. Franco, A. Flores

Is there someone in your life who is wondering what Sunday, Aug. 27 Catholic faith is, or is thinking about becoming a 8:00 a.m. M. Hua, B. Scheg Catholic? Perhaps that someone just needs a little 9:30 p.m. A. Fambrini, E. O’Driscoll, push from you to embark on this faith searching journey. The RCIA Program - the Rite of Christian S. Mueck Initiation of Adults - welcomes anyone who is inter- 11:30 a.m. J. Brooks, O. & T. Bankovitch ested in learning more about the Catholic faith or 6:45p.m. C. Patanker would like to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Monday: A. O’Callaghan, M. Onken First Holy Communion and Confirmation. The pro- gram begins in late September. Participants will re- Tuesday: M. Tao, C. Anderson ceive the sacraments of initiation during the Easter Wednesday: E. Daly, A. Dugan Vigil in April, 2018. For details, please call Mary Thursday: C. Davey, B. Hallinan Molly Mullaney at 415-681-2444 ext. 27. Friday: C. O’Donoghue, J. Pashby Saturday O. Schot, S. Tuvo HOSPITALITY MINISTERS 4:30 p.m. G. Zevallos

for our 9:30 a.m. Mass Today, Aug. 27 - Parish Council Our special “thanks” to our student Altar Servers Sunday, Sep. 3 - Altar Society who faithfully continue to volunteer their time and Sunday, Sep. 10 - Charlotte Bautista talent to our parish. Please note! Coffee and donuts will not be served until the completion of mass. A BIT OF SCRIPTURAL “HUMOR”

Three of the clergy—a Lutheran, a Catholic, and an Episcopalian—ended up at the Pearly Gates one day. It was St. Peter’s day off, so Jesus was administering the entrance exam. “The question is sim- ple,” he said. “Who do you say that I am?" The Lutheran stepped forward and began, “The Bible says . . . ” but Jesus interrupted and said, “I know what the Bible says; who do you say that I am?” The Lutheran said, “I don’t know,” and fell through a trap-door to that other place. The Catholic stepped forward and began, “The Pope says . . . ” But Jesus interrupted him and said, “I know what the Pope says; who do you say that I am?” “I’m not sure,” said the Catholic, and promptly fell through the trap-door to that other place. Jesus turned to the Episcopalian and asked, “Who do you say that I am?” The Episcopalian replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God!" Then, just as Jesus smiled and gestured for the Pearly Gates to be opened, the Episcopalian continued, “but on the other hand..."

* * * * * MEMORIAL MASS/HEALING LITURGY IN REMEMBRNACE OF CHILDREN

Parents, families, and all interested persons are invited to a Memorial Mass and Healing Liturgy in memory of babies and young children who have died before, during, and shortly after birth from any cause at the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Holy Cross Cemetery, near Rachel Knoll, Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will be the principal celebrant of the bilin- gual Spanish and English Mass and will be joined by other priests of the Archdiocese. A Healing Lit- urgy will follow at the nearby Rachel Shrine. The liturgy is a touching and spiritual experience for those who are parents of young children, as well as their families and friends. All are welcome to a gathering and a light luncheon following the ceremony, which is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Post Abortion Ministry and Holy Cross Cemetery. For further information please call the Respect Life

Religious Education for Stewardship: A Way of Life st th 1 to 8 Grade Students Sunday Collection: 08/20/17 $5,415

Attending non-Catholic 2nd Collection: Annual Appeal $2,082

Schools Feast of the Assumption $1,276

Would you like your children to learn We thank our parishioners who return their gifts more about our Catholic faith, or to with a loving and generous increase to God. receive First Holy Communion or Confirmation? St. Stephen Parish Faith Formation Program is now en- Want to contribute to a specific need? rolling students in 1st through 8th grades. Please take a look at our wish list! The Faith Formation Program runs from September St Stephen Pastor Wish List

11 to May 14. They meet once a week on Monday 1. Fifty New Monthly Donors ($100/month) afternoons, 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm (except holidays). 2.Repair/Clean-out Church Rain Gutters $25,000 This program is supported by a group of experienced 3.Install Outdoor Church Sign ($25,000) and dedicated religious education teachers. 4. Replace Church Carpet ($30,000) For more information, please call Mary Molly Mul- laney at St. Stephen Parish Office (415) 681-2444, 5. Re-Paint Church Interior ($100,000)

x27 or email: [email protected] Want to make a difference? Contact Fr. Tony at Registration forms available online or paper forms in [email protected]. vestibule. Thank you! ADD PAGE

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 Deacon • 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 Andrew Hazard (Vacant) • 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 Lydia Flocchini

Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us.

You can sign up or update your information by completing this form & placing it in the collection basket, by mailing it to the Parish Office, by phone at 681-2444 or online at www.saintstephensf.org!

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