Weekly Bulletin Today is February 1, 2015 — 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time TODAY Imagine such a scene at a Sunday Mass. What would people make of all that shouting and writhing in the sanctuary? It’s not what we expect in church. But the biblical writers believed that Jesus was not just fighting against visible forces - as St. Paul tell us in Ephesians: “it is not against human enemies that we have struggle, but against the Sovereignties and the Powers who originate the darkness in this world”. In our modern, scientific society we may be embarrassed by all this talk of demons and Satan. Modern medicine can certainly explain a great deal of the sickness and disease that we see in the Gospels. But a glance at the media today will remind us that evil behavior is still very much with us and it’s not always easy to explain it away. On an individual level many people are taken over by powerful addictions, such as drugs, drinking or pornography. They are imprisoned. Then whole societies and institutions can at times seem to be possessed by the urge to behave in an inhuman way, whether it is in the concentration camps of Europe, the battlefields of Syria or genocide in Rwanda. There can seem to be powers at work that are more than the sum of individual people’s evil. This does not lessen our responsibility to recognize our own failure to speak out to prevent evil behavior taking place. The good news of the Gospel is that Christ has won the victory over evil and we can share in this risen power. Evil will never have the final word. Jesus calls us to stand firm against evil and unjust behavior in this world. We do not need to be afraid, as we can know that he is with us and has won the victory over Satan and all his works. NEXT SUNDAY First Reading - Job 7:1-4. 6-7 Job finds nothing to relieve his suffering or alleviate his sadness. Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 9:16-19. 22-23 Paul makes himself all things to all people - be able to better proclaim the Gospel of Christ. Gospel - Mark 1:29-39 The kingdom of God enters our world through the healing ministry of Jesus. THIS WEEK MONDAY, February 2, 2015 10:00 am - Pedro - Collins Center 10:00 am - Scrabble/Puzzles - Collins Center 12:30 pm - Computers - Collins Center 1:00 pm - Art Class (beginners welcome) - Green Room 2:00 pm - Qigong - Collins Center 3:00 pm - Current Events - Collins Center TUESDAY, February 3, 2015 9:00 am - French - Collins Center 9:45 am - Knights - Collins Center 10:00 am - Italian - Collins Center 11:00 am – Exercise - Collins Center 12:00 pm - All Levels Conversational Spanish - Collins Center 1:00 pm - Bingo - Collins Center WEDNESDAY, February 4, 2015 7:00 pm - St. Vincent de Paul - Collins Center 7:30 pm - Legion of Mary - Legion Room THURSDAY, February 5, 2015 10:00 am - Bridge - Collins Center 10:00 am - Scrabble/ Puzzles - Collins Center 1:00 pm - Crochet & Knitting - Convent 7:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal - Green Room FRIDAY, February 6, 2015 7:00 am - 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration - Our Lady’s Chapel 8:30 am - Yoga - Collins Center 1:30 Pm - League of the Sacred Heart - Collins Center SATURDAY, February 7, 2015 12:00 pm - League of the Sacred Heart Dessert Bingo - Collins Center 4:30 pm - Vespers & Benediction - Our Lady’s Chapel 9:30 A.M. FAMILY MASS This Sunday the LADIES INSTITUTE AND THE YOUNG MEN’S INSTITUTE will host coffee and donuts in the auditorium. Next Sunday the MOTHERS’ CLUB will host the coffee and donuts. THANK YOU PETER KEMBERLING Our Seminarian intern, Peter Kemberling completes his semester with us and will be leaving us. Monsignor Harriman wishes to thank Peter for his dedicated service to our Saint Cecilia Parish Family. Peter has taught in our school, given reflections at daily Mass and participated in our retreat ministry. He has also participated in the meetings of various organizations and ministries. In the Rectory he has been a wonderful guest and has assisted all the priests, especially Msgr. Mickey McCormick. Peter will be available after all the Masses so that we can thank him for sharing his gifts with us. COLLINS CENTER NEWS February Birthday Luncheon: We will be going to the Gold Mirror on Monday, February 9th at 12 noon. The cost of lunch with tax and tip included is $20 per person. All beverages are extra, so come prepared! To make your reservation you must respond on or before tomorrow Monday, February 2nd. Checks are payable to “St. Cecilia Parish” in an envelope marked “Collins Center”. Mail or drop off your money to St. Cecilia Rectory. WORLD DAY PRAYER FOR THE SICK on Wednesday, February 11th, please join us in the Eucharistic Adoration from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Call the Rectory for the names of the people you would like to be prayed for. HIGH SCHOOL GIRL SCOUT TROUP will be selling Girl Scout cookies in front of the Church on Sunday, February 8th. The proceeds will go towards helping the girls attend a trip to Ashland, Oregon to see the Shakespeare Festival. Please help them achieve a lifetime opportunity and pray for them to have a safe trip this summer. Cookies are $5 a box. THE MEN OF ST. CECILIA would like to thank all 70 of our parent volunteers that helped this year to put on another successful crab feed. We had another sell-out and record attendance of 382! We would especially like to thank Derek Schulze and Able Building Maintenance, our lead sponsor, who provided our kitchen clean-up effort, free of charge. WORLD DAY OF THE SICK MASS on Saturday, February 7th at 11:00 at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. Principal celebrant will be Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. PILGRIM REFLECTIONS Thank you for your prayerful support of our 13 high school pilgrims who with Monsignor Harriman, Andrew Aquino, Barry Bagaman, and Julianne Bagaman have returned from Rome. These are three pilgrim reflections: The Sistine Chapel As we were winding down our life changing trip, we still had one more adventure in store for us. This day we were heading to the Vatican Museum. We got up at a decent hour, had breakfast and were out the door by 9:10. We quickly headed over to the Museum. We had looked at a floor plan the night before so that we had some idea of what our plan was. We saw that the museum stretched several miles and we thought that there was no way we could see everything, so our main objective was to see the Sistine Chapel, which was on the complete opposite side of the entrance. Our group walked swiftly past the line that had a 3 hour wait time and headed straight for the entrance. Once we were all settled inside, the fun began. Weaving around tour groups that clogged up every hallway in the museum, our group found it hard to stay together. This is why my tour was a little different than everyone else. I thought that I was leading our large group, it seemed that I was only leading myself, with Andrew trying to follow my every move. I did not realize that I was by myself until I got all the way through the tour. But, I feel that by being by myself, my tour was a little more personal because I was able to take my time and look at the things that were probably overlooked. It is hard to retell everything that I had seen, but the one thing that I can try to explain is the atmosphere of the Sistine Chapel itself. As you walk through the hallways of the Museum all you hear is people talking and tour guides explaining every inch of anything insight. But when you walk into the Sistine Chapel it’s like walking into something totally different. A silence fell over the crowd and you were able to take in the sights and wonderful paintings on your own. No tour guide or brochure could tell you how to feel when you walked into the chapel. Just knowing that you are in the same room as all the popes, is something that can only be understood by being here. The Sistine Chapel was definitely one of my favorite parts of the trip. It added a calmness and peacefulness that really fit in perfectly with our busy schedules. (Kevin Kohmann) SERVING OTHERS AS A PILGRIM Being a pilgrim and a follower of Christ requires a person to dedicate love and time to serving those who are without a home or food. On our third day in Rome, half of our group went to a shelter for homeless men call San Gregorio. This home for over 50 men is staffed by the Missionaries of Charity. Upon arrival, I was completely shocked as to how different the shelter was in comparison to the few in San Francisco. The house had a very warm environment and everything was kept clean and tidy. Those staying there were provided with a bed, full nutritious meal, and medicine. The sisters who lived and worked in the shelter were dedicated and extremely hard working. They were in complete control of their guests. Each sister had a huge heart and getting to know them was an honor. Our job was to follow orders and complete basic house chores as well as serve dinner and clean up. Throughout the couple hours that I was there, I learned what it truly means to be a pilgrim. From this experience I came to the realization that I have so much to be thankful for, and giving back to my community is the best way I can fully appreciate that. This day was the most spiritually fulfilling day of our week in Rome, instilling within me a newfound sense of gratitude for those who dedicate their lives to bettering others. (Ciara Kyne) (A quote on the wall of the Missionaries of Charity) It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving - Blessed Teresa SHARING MEALS TOGETHER Sitting together and eating meals with one another is perhaps the most ancient way in which we connect with our brothers and sisters. Throughout the trip we spent breakfast, lunch, and dinner together smiling, laughing, and bonding. The food was amazing to say the least and I may not be able to eat a piece of pizza and feel satisfied ever again, but it wasn't about the food that made dining experience important and unique. My favorite dynamic of the meals was its pace. Starting off slow with perhaps some bruschetta or a salad to open up one's appetite and talking about where or what we had done previously. Then the first course a pasta serving, big enough to satisfy your hunger but small enough to leave room for the second course and some jokes and reminiscing of the funniest parts of the day. Lastly the meat dish, maybe a fish, chicken, or beef but no matter what you order you’re in for a surprise because it wasn't what you expected but still fantastically delicious Dining brought the group together closer and closer each day just as our Masses in various churches and chapels brought us closer to Christ and one another. We celebrated Mass in imitation of Christ’s invitation to “Do this in memory of me” and we certainly felt the power of the Holy Spirit as we gather around tables to enjoy the great Italian food of Rome. (Leonardo Flores) Sunday Ministries for Next Week 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass - MUSIC: Frances Peterson - Presider - Fr. Landi - Lectors - Stephen Comstock, Nicholas Lee; Euch. Min – Garrett Scanlan, Vilma Tangco, Tina Celi, Ann Sundby; Altar Servers - Anna Tokarzewski, Isis Arce, Edric de Mesa, Angelo Marcon 7:30 a.m. Mass - Presider – Msgr. Harriman - Lector – Pauline Susanto; Euch. Min. – Pauline Susanto, Patricia Barsotti, Sharon Hupf; Altar Servers – Francis Lota, Katie McFadden, Jessica Moulia, Anthony Rinaldi 9:30 a.m. Mass - MUSIC: Cecilia Cardenas - Presider – Fr. Lim - FAMILY MASS: MOTHERS’ CLUB; Euch. Min. – Rita Mazzei, Sue Collins, Conrad Chu, Mary LoBuglio, George Ibarcena; Altar Servers - Hannah Kelliher, Claire Mannion, Soffia Ramsey, Elizabeth Ring 11:30 a.m. Mass - MUSIC: Adult Choir - Presider – Fr. Lim - Lectors – Lisa Shek, Irene Quan; Euch. Min – Lisa Shek, Irene Quan, Lynne Lanctot, Cecilia Vargas; Altar Servers - Julia Parashis, Luca Caniglia, Aidan Murtagh, Samantha Riordan Mass Intentions for the Week Monday, February 2, 2015 7:00 - Alec Keratzides 9:00 - Dan Walsh 5:30 - Redmond Mulkerrins Tuesday, February 3, 2015 7:00 - Julia Valdez 9:00 - Jewel Johnston 5:30 - Mary Bong Soong Ming Tse Wednesday, February 4, 2015 7:00 - Doris Wall 9:00 - Reno & Donald Tonegato 5:30 - Ruth & Irving Hazard Friday, February 6, 2015 7:00 - Stephen McEntee, Special Intention 9:00 - The Gavin Family 5:30 - Jimmy Flanagan Thursday, February 5, 2015 7:00 – Sing Chuen Wan 9:00 - Maria Gonzaga 5:30 – Dave Nathan Saturday, February 7, 2015 7:00 - Venancio Reyes 9:00 - Donald Darling 5:00 - Tom Mylett