ST. BRENDAN CHURCH
A Catholic Parish Community : Church and School
29 Rockaway Avenue San Francisco CA 94127
Tel. No. (415) 681-4225
www.stbrendanparish.org
October 12, 2014  Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This ministry seeks to serve the members of the parish aged 50 and above through
participation in spiritual, social, and cultural events. Initiated at St. Brendan Parish in
2016, the name “Experienced Navigators” expresses their identity. They are our seniors
with wisdom acquired through their life journey and shared with others as true
navigators.
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflecting on God’s Word
As Catholics we are invited to “come to the feast”
at significant moments in our lives. Baptisms, First
Communions, marriages, ordinations, and funeral
rites are all commonly celebrated within the feast
of the Eucharist.
The clothes we wear - from the baptismal garment to
the funeral pall, from fancy wedding garb to simple
white albs - reflect our baptismal commitment to be
faithful to Christ until we come to the eternal heavenly feast that our Eucharistic celebrations anticipate.
All are invited to come to the feast. All are invited
to dress in the garment of Christ. Not all respond to
the invitation.
It has often been asked what would happen if, some
Sunday morning, praying as we always do for Christ
to come again, Christ actually did return. Would we
come to his feast? Would we prefer our small private
gathering to the huge mass of people we don’t really
want to know? Would we be found wearing the
garment of faithfulness we were given in baptism?
Where would we be “on that day”?
—Virginia Stillwell
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INSTALLATION MASS OF
FR. TED MAGPAYO
as
PASTOR OF ST. BRENDAN CHURCH
OCTOBER 26, 2014
11:30 AM MASS
by
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
Please join us as we officially welcome
Fr. Ted as our new pastor.
Respect life 2014
ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES: PLANNING FOR
YOUR FUTURE
Rosa* knew from experience the difficulties and expenses of watching
a loved one die. She was totally devoted to her husband as he suffered
and died from cancer eight years earlier. The idea of high medical bills,
“tubes” and pain upset her, and even though she had not viewed her
husband as a burden, she feared being one to her family.
Then, Rosa was hospitalized with a terrible urinary tract infection
which made her dehydrated, weak and confused. Her daughter Teresa
had been appointed as her health care agent. Teresa met with the medical staff, who helped her understand that the proposed treatments would
not cause an undue burden to her mother. In fact, they would be temporary and appropriate care in Rosa’s situation. Teresa was grateful that
the medications, nutrition and hydration that Rosa was given, all
through “tubes,” cured her infection. Rosa is now as active as she has
ever been and realizes that there are certain situations that can’t be anticipated when illness comes. It’s best not to refuse future care that may
turn out to be very welcome.
Human life is good and to be protected. All medical decisions ought to
reflect this core belief. Yet black-and-white answers to our questions
about end-of-life issues are not always possible, and it can be very difficult to know how to make medical decisions. Each and every human
person is distinct and unrepeatable, and each medical situation may be
unique. In each set of circumstances we need to judge whether a given
treatment will provide real benefit to the patient, without causing harm
or other burdens that are out of proportion to the good being done.
We should each be prepared for those difficult situations when medical
decisions must be made. We can safeguard our Catholic values by
appointing a responsible and trustworthy person now to make decisions
for us, in the event that we are incapable of doing so, either physically
or mentally. It is important to be aware of the different legal or medical
documents that are available or are often used to define a patient’s care.
Depending on how they are crafted, some documents can be counter to
Catholic morality and more harmful than we might realize.
The safest option is to designate a health care agent who not only understands our Catholic values but also shares them and can apply them
to current situations and respond to questions as they arise. This person,
usually a close family member or friend, acts as a proxy decision maker
if the patient is not able to make his or her own decisions. In choosing
an agent or proxy, a person can declare in writing that all treatment and
care decisions made on their behalf must be consistent with and not
contradict the moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
Less flexible is a living will, which simply lists treatment options or
care that the patient wishes to accept or reject. No matter how wellcrafted, such a document can never predict all the possible problems
that may occur at a later time or anticipate all future treatment options.
A living will can be misinterpreted by medical providers who might not
understand the patient’s wishes.
*The story of Rosa and Teresa (their names are changed for their
privacy) is just one example of how important it is to reflect in advance
on how we would want decisions made on our behalf if we cannot speak
for ourselves. To find out what pastoral and educational resources may
be available locally, contact your diocesan pro-life office.
Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
3211 Fourth Street NE • Washington, DC 20017
Tel: (202) 541-3070 • Fax: (202) 541-3054
www.usccb.org/respectlife
Copyright © 2014, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C
Parochial Vicar’s Message
Collaborative Ministry
Prior to the second Vatican council, ministry was viewed in a restricted sense as a mission
of the ranks of the clergy but with the advent of the second Vatican council, there has been
a paradigm shift.
Ministry began to be seen as the mission of the “the people of God (Christi fideles laici)”
which consist of the lay faithful and the clergy with a difference only in degree and essence.
The simple implication is that the mission is our mission and all are called to participate fully
in this mission through “collaborative Ministry”.
Collaborative ministry was an expression used in the second Vatican council to highlight the
cooperation among the people of God on the same mission through various ministries. This
was the emergence of many ministries within the Church to which many of you belong are
encouraged to belong. The word ministry is from the Latin “ministrare” which means service.
As baptized Catholics we are all called to serve, to serve in the nature of Christ who came not
to be served to serve.
Among the ministries that emerged were the extra ordinary ministry of the Eucharist, of the
lector and acolyte and many other ministries of service. In and through these ministries, we
become partakers in the mission of Christ and cooperators with the clergy in the universal
mission of the Church and indeed “stakeholders” in the body of Christ.
Among the many ministries in our parish is the “Experienced Navigators”. Today we would
dedicate this Sunday for the ministry of the experienced Navigators. We would like to know
about them, what they do and their ministry as part of the mission of Christ and the Church. I
therefore extend this gentle invitation to come down to the hall after the 11:30 am mass where
we would learn more about them, especially those who are 50 years and above. Christ may be
calling you like he called the twelve or St. Paul to become and experienced Navigator.
Devotion to Mother Mary: the month of October is the second month dedicated to Mary.
Please remember to pray your rosary and teach your children how to pray. The rosary is not a
prayer to Mary, it is a guide by Mary as we pray and meditate on the mysteries of Christ. The
rosary is Christocentric and Maria-centric as many think. It is Mary who had treasured all she
heard about her son pointing us to her son Jesus that we too may share in the treasure of His
love and bounty.
Study week: from 10/13 to 10/16, Fr. Ted and I would be away on a mandatory Archdiocesan
study week. We shall be commuting from home. This will not alter our weekday programs in
the parish. Please keep our study weekdays in your prayers.
Fr. Theo
Weekly Offering
St. Brendan Annual Memorial Mass
ST. BRENDAN ANNUAL
MEMORIAL MASS
This week’s Offering
FIRST
COLLECTION
GOAL
$ 9500.00
CASH
1121.00
CHECKS
7206.00
ONLINE DONATIONS
2,544.00
TOTAL COLLECTION
OVER
$ 10,871.00
$ 1371.00
NO. OF ENVELOPE USERS
166
NO. OF ONLINE
TRANSACTIONS
83
Second Collection for St.
Brendan School
$2061.00
Thank you !!!
Your continued generosity to our parish
never goes unnoticed.
Join us for the St. Brendan
Under 5 Halloween Pizza Party!
When: Sunday, October 26th
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Parish Hall
RSVP: [email protected]
Please bring 1 bag of candy and
a small pumpkin!
The Halloween party is always a great
time for the kids! All are welcome to
come in costume for a Halloween parade,
craft, Trick-or-Treating and pizza, dessert
and drinks will be served.
Please join us for St. Brendan's annual memorial
mass to remember and pray for those who have
died in the past year and the bereaved.
Bring a flower to place on the altar in remembrance.
There will be an “In Memoriam” slideshow at
the reception. To include a loved one in the
slideshow, please email a picture of the deceased
to [email protected] , or email the
same address to make other arrangements.
Mass Intentions
Kindergarten Tours
Masses for October 12 - 18, 2014
SUNDAY, October 12: Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
7:00 AM
Joanne Fitzpatrick (D)
8:00 AM
David Alvers (D)
9:30 AM
People of St Brendan
11:30 AM
Edward Flynn (D)
MONDAY, October 13: Columbus Day
6:30 AM
NO MASS
7:30 AM
Paul Herlihy (D)
TUESDAY, October 14: Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr
6:30 AM
Arellaro Lucia and Family (L)
7:30 AM
Robert O'Brien (D)
WEDNESDAY, October 15: Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin
and Doctor of the Church
6:30 AM
David Miraglia (D)
7:30 AM
Eugene A. Liotta (D)
THURSDAY, October 16: Saint Hedwig, Religious
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin
6:30 AM
Joan Bertani (D)
7:30 AM
Phyllis Syme (D)
FRIDAY, October 17: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop &
Martyr
6:30 AM
Anne Marie Gaddini (Spec. Intention) (L)
7:30 AM
Dominic Martin Gould (D)
SATURDAY, October 18: Saint Luke, Evangelist
7:30 AM
Hilda De Martini (D)
5:00 PM
Neal Murphy (D)
Legend: D - Deceased
L - Living
EXPERIENCED NAVIGATORS
The ministry seeks to serve the members of the parish
aged 50 and above through participation in spiritual,
social, and cultural events.
Everyone is invited to come to know and share
the activities of the Experienced Navigators on
Sunday, October 12, 2014. There will be a
display in the church hall.
After the 11:30 am mass, join us to see the movie
“The Quiet Man” featuring John Wayne.
Soft drinks and chips will be provided.
Don’t miss the fun !!!
Tours for prospective kindergarten parents of
St. Brendan School are now being held.
Reservations for the tours must be made in
advance by calling (415) 731- 2665
Prospective Kindergarten Tour Dates
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
October 15
October 22
October 28
November 18
December 9
8:30-10:30 am
8:30-10:30 am
8:30-10:30 am
8:30-10:30 am
8:30-10:30 am
Applications may be picked up from the school
office, or are available on-line
at www.stbrendansf.com. The last day for accepting
applications is January 6, 2015. Children must be
five years old by September 1, 2015.
St. Brendan School, mindful of its mission to be witness to the
love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and
national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at
this school. St. Brendan School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and/or ethnic
origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational
policies, admissions
policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other
school-administered programs.
Likewise, St. Brendan School does not unlawfully discriminate
against any applicant for employment on the basis of age, sex,
disability, race, color and national and/or ethnic origin.
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SAINT BRENDAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Church
29 Rockaway Avenue
San Francisco CA 94127
Rectory Phone: (415) 681-4225
Rectory Fax: (415) 681-3976
Mon. - Fri.: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
www.stbrendanparish.org
Rev. Teodoro “Ted” Magpayo,
Pastor
School
Convent
940 Laguna Honda Blvd.
San Francisco CA 94127
Tel. (415) 731-2665
Fax (415) 731– 7207
Parish Center : (415) 564-5775
www.stbrendansf.com
Canossian Sisters
234 Ulloa Street
San Francisco CA 94127
Tel. (415) 681-3465
Sr. Catherine Cappello, FdCC
Canossian Community Leader
Carol Grewal, Principal
STAFF
Pastor
Fr. Teodoro “Ted” Magpayo
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Theophilus Hwande
Parish Leadership
Ext.220
Ext.214
Pastoral Associates
Sr. Catherine Cappello, FdCC
Sr. Angela Furia, FdCC
Ext. 205
Ext. 201
Music Coordinator
Dianne Marquez
Ext. 100
School Principal
Carol Grewal
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
MASSES
WEEKDAYS
Mon-Fri:
6:30 & 7:30 AM
First Friday: 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM
8:15 AM (during the school year)
Ext. 202
Bookkeeper
Michele Bisho
Ext. 204
Ext. 208
HOLY DAYS
Holy Day of Obligation: 6:30, 7:30, 8:15
AM ( during the school year ) & 6:00
PM
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 7:15 - 7:45 PM
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wednesday: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Every First Friday of the month:
7:00 - 8:00 PM
BAPTISM
Parents must attend the preparation
session prior to the Baptism of their
child. Registration is required.
MARRIAGES
Arrangements should be made six (6)
months in advance.
SICK CALLS
Anytime, Day or Night
Megan Golinveaux
Girl Scouts:
Lisa Shaskan
Kirstin McFarlane
Boy Scouts:
Boy Scouts: Maureen Hurley
Cub Scouts: Rhona & Michael Hoelsken
Youth Ministry:
Stacey Simpson
Gus Del Puerto (Grades 5-8)
Ryan & Trina Dilag (High School)
Religious Education & Sacramental
Preparation
Baptism Preparation : Sr. Angela Furia (681-4225)
Religious Education :
Sr. Catherine Cappello (681-4225)
Tara Donahue
Stephanie Stankon
Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA): Sr. Catherine Cappello
Bible/Religious Studies: Sr. Catherine Cappello
WEEKEND
Saturday: 7:30 AM 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00, 8:00, 9:30,11:30 AM
Children and Youth
Under Five Ministry:
Michelle Browning
Vacation Bible School: Stacey Simpson
Parish/Operations Manager
Flora Sinajon
Office Assistant
Carissa Galvan
Advisory Board : Deirdre O’Bryan
Finance Committee : Eoin O’Connor
Marriage Preparation Ministry: Anne & Carlos Alvarez
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Each Mass has a coordinator who
prepares the schedule.
• 5:00 PM
Anne Kearney
• 7:00 AM
Beverly Mangus
• 8:00 AM
Charlotte Bautista
• 9:30 AM
Nancy McNamara
• 11:30 AM Aline Wolfrom
LECTORS
Each Mass has a coordinator who
prepares the schedule.
• 5:00 PM
• 7:00 AM
• 8:00 AM
• 9:30 AM
• 11:30 AM
Anne Kearney
Ed Dollard
Arlene Sawyer
Barbara Casey
Betty Shanahan
MUSIC MINISTRY
Dianne Marquez (Music Coordinator)
Contemporary Choir (9:30 AM Mass)
Traditional Choir (11:30 AM Mass)
Cantors: Tony Hall
Angelo Marquez
Dianne Marquez
Liturgical Ministries
Children’s Liturgy:
Stacey Simpson Christina Bui
Ushers:
Mike Casazza
Sacristan: Jack Mona
Liturgy Committee: Anne Kearney
Parish Life
Welcome Committee:
Maria Gonzalez - Eggert Deborah Nysather
Hospitality Committee:
9:30 am Mass - Monica Montoya
11:30 am Mass - Gus Del Puerto
Mother’s Club : Lisa Ikeda
Men’s Club : Jim McFadden
Respect Life: Mary Ann Schwab
Knitting Ministry : Sr. Catherine Cappello
Women At the Well : Marie Detweiler
Experienced Navigators:
Tony Fernandez
Betty Shanahan
Outreach Ministries
Consolation Ministry: Merry Jean Chan Rees
[email protected]
Detention Ministry : San Dimas Julio Escobar (244-5594)
Marian Servers: Dr. Lou Scheerer
St. Vincent de Paul Society : Tad Tassone (587-3849)