Pastor

Rev. John J. Sakowski FrJohnPastor@outlook.com

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Kevin Kennedy Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima

Russian Byzantine Catholic Church

Vietnamese Ministry Director

Rev. Te Van Nguyen

In Residence St. Monica Church

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Gould, S.A.C. Rev. Paulinus Iwuji

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Rev. Ephrem R Tillya

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Peter Solan

Pastoral Associate/DRE

Sr. Noreen O’Connor, C.S.J.

Music Directors

Alix Jerinic, St. Thomas Matthew Walsh, St. Monica

Secretaries

Cathy Calvo * Kyrill Pagacz

St. Monica Catholic Church

470-24th Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94121 Tel: 415-751-5275 Fax: 415-751-0440

Office Hours: Mon-Thur 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

3835 Balboa Street

San Francisco, CA 94121 Tel: 415-387-5545 Fax: 415-221-0868

Office Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30 a.m. - Noon

Saint Monica-Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish

www.smstaparishsf.org

THE TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, August 25, 2019

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil-4:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m. in Vietnamese

Weekdays 8:30 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.

1st Saturday 8:30 a.m.

Confession Saturdays 3:00-3:45 p.m.

Holy Days Vigil: 6:00 p.m. Mass / 8:30 a.m.

St. Monica Catholic Church MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil-5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. in Cantonese

Weekdays 8:30 a.m. (Mon.-Sat.)

Confession Saturdays 4:00-4:45 p.m.

Holy Days 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Welcome to all who worship with our parish family, whether long time residents or newly arrived in the parish.

If you are not registered, please fill out this form and put it in the collection basket or mail it to the rectory. Name ___________________________________ Phone _______________________Email ____________________

Address___________________________________ City ____________________________ Zip ________________

New Parishioner New Address New Phone Number

THE TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – August 25, 2019

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MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND

Please call the Parish Office if you or someone you know is ill, facing surgery or in the hospital and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick and Holy Eucharist. Additionally, call the office if you would like to be added to our prayer list in the bulletin.

Go out to all the world, and tell the good news. “You remember me , don’t you?” Today’s Gospel is a vivid story concerning those who will and will not be received into the banquet hall of the eternal kingdom of God. Jesus tells us that when we knock at the door to the hall his response may be one of non-recognition. This is a reminder as we strive to live a life in accord with the Gospel. If we take our Christian commitment casually, we wonder whether or not the Lord will recognize us when we knock at the door. As today’s scriptures are proclaimed, let us be renewed in our commitment to strive for a more intimate relationship with Christ. Each life well lived holds the key to the narrow door. God wants everyone in His kingdom! To be faithful is to be “number one.” May God bless you and your family with peace. Sincerely yours, Sister Noreen , Pastoral Associate

ST. MONICA-ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE --PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION St. Monica-St. Thomas the Apostle Parish School of Religion – CCD, will resume classes on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 720 – 40th Avenue. Class hours are 8:30 – 10:30 am which includes participation in the Mass. The students are engaged in the Mass as a continuation of their learning experience in the Catholic faith. Attendance at the Mass is an academic and a spiritual experience as students are learning the diversity of prayers in the Mass as well as experiencing the presence of Jesus in the Eucharistic celebration. All students in grades pre-k through grade 8 in private, Catholic or public schools are invited to attend the Sunday school. The classes include preparation for the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion, and Confirmation, instruction in the Catholic faith on all grade levels, pray-ers and the Bible, the Liturgical year, lives of the saints and the rosary.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Students in grades pre-k through grade 2 leave the Church during the readings and homily, and return to the classrooms for additional instruction in the Catholic faith on their comprehension level. Registration forms are on the tables by the side door in both churches. For additional information, contact Sister Noreen at noconnor@csjla.org. Together – parents and teachers –we will open the doors of faith for your children. Sincerely yours in Christ, Sister Noreen, Faith Formation Director

THE TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – August 25, 2019

Future dates to Remember:

Tuesday, August 27: Memorial of St. Monica

Wednesday, August 28: Memorial of St. Augustine, Monica’s son

Saturday, September 14, 2019: Support St Patrick Seminary & University

Attend the 12th Annual Gala Please go to www.stpsu.edu for more information.

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ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL (AAA)

Your generous support of the 2019 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is appreciated by the many people around the Archdiocese who will receive services because of your concern for the underserved. Thank you for expressing your love for God and love for your neighbor as yourself.

AAA Report as of July 29:

St. Monica parishioners completed their assessment of $40,822.00 on June 24, 2019. However, all the current donations will be applied to the 2020 assessment that begins on January 1. To date. St. Monica has $5,190.00 applied to next year.

St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners have donated $21,236.00 with a balance of $2,327.00 to reach their goal of $23,563.

Thanks to each of you for doing what you can to reach out to those in need in our Archdiocese. May God bless you with peace in your family, in your home, and in your heart.

Sincerely yours, Father John Sakowski, Pastor

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

This program is for adults (age 18 …) who are seeking Baptism in the

Catholic Church or were baptized Catholic, but have not received the

sacraments of Holy Eucharist or Confirmation. Come with any questions

you may have about faith, religion and the Catholic Church.

Registration forms are on the tables.

Classes will begin the week of September 22 at St. Monica.

Time and location to be announced .

Pastoral Council for St. Monica-St. Thomas the Apostle Mission Statement

Relying on the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit, the mission of the members of the Pastoral Council for St. Monica St. Thomas the Apostle is to participate in the creation and implementation of a plan that will assist the Pastor and staff in establishing a vibrant, flourishing, and unified Catholic community whose members reflect the love of Christ by their Christian leadership. The Council members provide leadership in the following areas of Parish life: Pastoral Planning,

Development of pastoral programs for the parish, Improvement of pastoral services for the members, Evaluation of the effectiveness of pastoral programs and services for the members. The membership includes 6 members from St. Monica

Church and 6 members from St. Thomas the Apostle Church. The commitment involves monthly attendance at the

meeting from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Our 1st meeting for the year is September 3 in St. Monica School Library. Members are needed to serve on the Council

from St. Monica Church. Contact Sister Noreen noconnor@csjla.org to volunteer your services. BE THE VOICE OF LEADERSHIP!

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Pauline Assali * Theresa Bardini *James Carbon * Mary Chan* Lumir Cerny * Mary Cervantes *Zhuan Chen * Connie Concon * Nora Conlu * Jacques Derderian * Rosa Dettling * Maria Fanara Gianna Rose Fedorczak * David Gamarra * Colleen Granero * Mary Guy *Cynthia Guzman*Virginia Lou Hartmann

*Katy Hong *Katie Hyde * Luz King * Anna Yan Lam-Lau *Jerry Lollock * Frank Marino * Virginia McGowan * Veronica Mironoss * Ann Murphy * Jacqueline Nelson * Maria Ng* Kaitlyn O’Connor * Lourdes Olza * Oplanic Family

* Ninfa Pedro Gus Pereira * Kerry Parker * Thelma Puechner * Alexa Rosario * Derek Schwartz * Anna Seidler * Cynthia Seto *Carmen Smith *Greg Smith *Naty Soliban * Teresa Spremich *Juliana Toy * Alberto Urbano * Jean Winn * Cathy Wong* Maria Wong

St. Monica School 5950 Geary Boulevard (@24th Ave.) San Francisco, California 94121 Tel: 415-751-9564/Fax: 415-751-0781 www.stmonicasf.org Principal: Mr. Vincent Sweeters St. Thomas the Apostle School 3801 Balboa Street (@39th Ave.) San Francisco, California 94121 Tel: 415-221-2711/Fax: 415-221-8611 www.sfsta.org Principal: Ms. Judith Borelli St. Thomas Pre-School/Pre-K Tel: 415-387-5511/www.sfsta.org Director: Ms. Jessie Men

R.C.I.A. Class at St. Monica: 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm.

Contact Sr. Noreen: noconnor@csjla.org.

Rosary at St. Monica:

8:00 am, Monday through Saturday.

St. Monica Choir Practice: 7:15 pm on Wednesdays; email Matthew Walsh at monicamusicsf@att.net

St. Thomas Choir Practice: Sundays at 9:00 am. Email Alix

Jerinic at Alixjerinic@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul at St. Monica: Meeting: 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm. Special Collection: 5th weekend. Contact: Parish Office at 415-751-5275

Sacramental Anointing of the Sick: St. Monica - 1st Tuesday after the 8:30 am Mass St. Thomas - Last Friday after the 8:30 am Mass.

Baptism Class: 2nd Saturday at 10:30 am. Contact Sr. Noreen at noconnor@csjla.org.

C.C.D./Sunday Religious Education: Grades K-8 8:30 am-10:30 am Contact Sr. Noreen at noconnor@csjla.org.

Adoration at St. Thomas: 1st Saturday - 9:00am - 11:00am

Matrimony: Contact the parish 6 months in advance.

Pastoral Council Meeting: 1st Tuesday at 7:00 pm

THE TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – August 25, 2019

MEMORIAL WALL A Memorial Wall of remembrance for your loved ones is available in St. Monica and St. Thomas Church. Request forms and contact information are available on the tables in both churches. The deceased members of your family will be remembered in all the weekend Masses. Return the form with the $250.00 donation in the collection basket. Forms are on the tables in church

Our Lady of Fatima Russian Byzantine Catholic Church

An Eastern Catholic Church under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco. The parish follows the Julian Calendar. All Services are in English.

Parking is available in St. Monica’s parking lot. Divine Liturgy: Sunday 10.00 am

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St. Monica

Sat. 8/24 8:30 am 5:00 PM

Ludvika Novak † Adeline Bride †

Mon. 8/26 8:30 am Principal Sweeters

Tue. 8/27 8:30 am Hugh O’Connor †

Wed 8/28 8:30 am Teachers of St .Monica School

Thu. 8/29 8:30 am Bernard and Josefina Hornbach †

Fri. 8/30 8:30 am †Salmona Aborrdo † Tomasa Acosta † Aquilina Nufable †

Sat. 8/31 8:30 am

5:00 pm

Ruben Gomez † David Oliverio †

ST. THOMAS - August 31 & September 1

Lectors 4:00 pm Leonard Kuplinski/Doree Jacinto

9:30 am Isabel Molloy/Carolyn Mucelli/Haselina Hal

Eucharistic Ministers 4:00 pm Gerry & John Paul Jacinto

9:30 am Janet Wong

THE TWENTIETH-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – August 25, 2019

ST. MONICA - August 31 & September 1

Lectors 5:00 pm Nina D’Silva

8:00 am Gary Ducharme 11:00 am Glenn Ruggiero

Eucharistic Ministers

5:00 pm Z. Rocamora/L. Robles/M . D’ Silva 8:00 am C . Pogosian/ J. Derderian/ L. Driskill 11:00 am L.Foranda/H. & N. Concon/ J. Jew

St. Thomas

Sat. 08/24 8:30 am

4:00 pm

NO MASS

Intentions of the Parishioners

Mon 8/26 8:30 am Agnus Schutz †

Tue. 8/27 8:30 am NO MASS

Wed 8/28 8:30 am

Karen Bokor †

Thur 8/29 8:30 am NO MASS

Fri. 8/30 8:30 am Mel Leeck †

Sat. 8/31 8:30 am 4:00 pm

NO MASS

Alfonso Munoz †

THANK YOU - 08/18/2019 ST. MONICA ST. THOMAS

1ST COLLECTION $ 2,154.00 $ 1007.00

2ND COLLECTION $ 739.00 $ 742.00 (HOLY DAY)

SPECIAL $ 180.00 (Chinese) $ 274.00 ( Vietnamese )

SECOND COLLECTION 08/25/2019 ST. MONICA-ST. THOMAS: PARISH UPGRADES & IMPROVEMENTS 09/01/2019 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Altar Flowers in Memory of

Ludvika Novak