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Rev. Donald S. D’Angelo PASTOR

Rev. Angel Quitalig, SSP PAROCHIAL VICAR

Most Reverend Ignatius Wang, Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco IN RESIDENCE

Deacon Michael Doherty PAROCHIAL ASSOCIATE

Deacon Ngoan Van Phan PAROCHIAL ASSOCIATE

Sister Cristina Ovejera, FdCC PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

Sister Connie Martinez, FdCC PASTORAL OUTREACH MINISTRY COORDINATOR

Sister Esther Ling, FdCC SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR CHINESE MINISTRY D.R.E., HOLY NAME SCHOOL

Mr Tony Eiras MUSIC DIRECTOR

Jackie C. Alcaraz Colleen A. Durkin PARISH SECRETARIES

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 18, 2007

SCHEDULE OF MASSES Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Family Mass), 11:30 AM, 5:15 PM (Vietnamese) Saturday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM (Chinese), 5:00 PM (Vigil) Weekdays 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM Holy Days 7:30 AM, 9:00AM, and 7:30 PM Confessions 15 minutes before 9:30 and 11:30 AM Masses on Sunday 8:45 AM Monday thru Saturday or by appointment 4:30 - 5:00 PM Saturday Perpetual Help Devotions Friday following the 9:00 AM Mass Baptisms Baptisms by appointment Baptismal Preparation—Fourth Thursday of the month in the Green Room of the Rectory - 7:30 PM Marriages Contact Rectory 6 months in advance.

Religious Education (C.C.D.) Kindergarten to 9th Saturday 10 AM—12 Noon (alternative choice) Tuesday 4-5:30 PM RCIA for youth Sunday 12:30-2 PM

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) Every Wednesday•Flanagan Center—7:30 PM Every Sunday•Flanagan Center—10:30 AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Wednesday •9:30 AM—7:30 PM

NEW PARISHIONERS: Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether long time residents or newly arrived in our parish. If you are not registered, please fill out the registration forms at the back of the church and drop it in the collection basket or at the Pastoral Center. You may also register online at www.HolyName-SF.org

For more Parish information and back issues of our bulletin, please visit our website at the address above.

PASTORAL CENTER 1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 664-8590 (415) 759-4293 (fax) RECTORY 3240 Lawton St. San Francisco, CA 94122 CANOSSIAN SISTERS ST. MAGDALEN of CANOSSA CONVENT 1858 38th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 753-6685 FLANAGAN CENTER

(415) 564-2632 PARISH NURSE (415) 664-8590 ext. 109

HOLY NAME SCHOOL 1560 40th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 731-4077

Dr. Ann Meyers Manchester, Principal SCHOOL WEBSITE www.HolyNamesf.com

HOLY NAME CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

1555 39th Ave. San Francisco, CA 94122

(415) 664-8590

Bulletin Cover photo courtesy of Mr. Tony Wong, Holy Name School Parent

We pray for the Sick ... that they may experience God’s Love and Healing. The Sick of the Parish: Carmen Aguilar Baby Gabriella Burns Dalmacio & Vita Briones Kristal Castelan Andy Chiari Lily Dee Basilisa Dorn Lina & Mario Fontanilla Grace Hanson Mary Leung Evelyn Leveroni Those who have Died: Kay Spaelti, Keith Cendak , Margaret Lynch, Steven Jackson & Marian Jackson

MASS INTENTIONS Week of March 18, 2007

Sun 18 7:30 AM Mass for the People 9:30 AM Dudley Ray Syler† 11:30 AM Special Intentions of Lauretta & James Venenciano Mon 19 7:30 AM Consorcia Galarosa† 9:00 AM Glenn Palmer† Tue 20 7:30 AM Ward & Quiroz Families† 9:00 AM Al Demee Jr. † Wed 21 7:30 AM Faley & Tidd Families† 9:00 AM Special Intentions of Larry de la Cruz Thu 22 7:30 AM James & Thomas Donohue 9:00 AM Anne Spinetta† Fri 23 7:30 AM Shea, Breen & Scully Families† 9:00 AM Jack Burnam† Sat 24 7:30 AM James Donohue 9:00 AM Emil Dittmar† 5:00 PM Gabriel Begorre†

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Lowel Lu Bill & Betty Lynch Renaldo Ng Charles O’Donnell Ricky Martinez Sheri Martinez Rigoberto Roliz Paul Rusmevichientong Edward Strombeck Teresa Strombeck Susana Sumaylo

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — “I have witnessed the affliction of my people in Egypt and have come to rescue them” (Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15) or Exodus 17:3-7. Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103) or Psalm 95. Second Reading — Those who think they are standing secure should take care not to fall (1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12) or Romans 5:1-2, 5-8. Gospel — I shall cultivate the ground around the fig tree and fertilize it; it may bear fruit in the future (Luke 13:1-9) or John 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42].

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2007 Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. — 2 Corinthians 5:17

C.L.A.S. COLLECTION This weekend, members of the Catholic Ladies Aid Soci-ety will be collecting for the needy in the Parish. Your generosity is always appreciated. Boxes are at the exits.

THANK YOU, TONY! Big, big thanks to Mr. Tony Wong who took the picture of the entire Holy Name Student body featured in our brand new cover this week. Thanks, Tony!

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION What is the Catholic Relief Services Collection? The Catholic Relief Services Collection supports Catholic Church organizations that carry out international relief and solidarity efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement services to the victims of persecution, war and natural disas-ters as well as development projects to improve the living conditions of the poor; advocacy on behalf of the power-less; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence; and legal and support services for poor im-migrants. Through the eyes of faith, the starving child, the believer in jail, and the woman without clean water or health care are not issues, but Jesus in disguise”. The CRS Collection is next weekend, envelopes are at the end of the pews. Your generous sup-port is always appreciated by those less fortunate than us.

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VOCATIONS CROSS Thank you to all the families who have prayed for Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and Religious Life. Receiving the Vocations Cross this week at the 3 PM Chinese Mass on March 11 are Mrs. Mak & Audrey Mak. Thank you for continuing to pray for Vocations.

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Every Sunday after 11:30 AM Mass

Rosary will be recited at the Shrine of Blessed Virgin Mary

Votive candles are also available

COFFEE AND DONUTS SCHEDULE SPRING-2007

April 1 Lay Canossians Susan Logan April 8 Holy Name School Roberta & David Beach April 15 Religious Education Sr. Connie April 22 Holy Name School Roberta & David Beach April 29 Fil-Am Club of Holy Name Lito Coloma May 6 RCIA Team Angela Testani May 13 Holy Name School Roberta & David Beach May 20 Parish Council Vince De Lucca May 27 Holy Name School Roberta & David Beach June 3 Chinese Ministry Valerie Toy June 10 Holy Name School Roberta & David Beach June 17 St. Vincent De Paul Carol Elliott June 24 Holy Name School Roberta & David Beach If it is too chilly to have Coffee and Donuts in St. Francis Garden, please set up in the baptistry area. Please remind Deacon Michael to announce the change of venue, at the end of Mass. Thanks.

TOWN HALL MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR ED JEW

Holy Name of Jesus parish will sponsor a town hall meeting with District 4 Supervisor Ed Jew on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the Flanagan Cen-ter. Our community organizing team is working on an interesting and relevant agenda. The topics that will be pre-sented to Supervisor Jew, for his point of view and pro-posed resolution are: quality of life in the Sunset, traffic safety, condition of parks and recreation centers, and public libraries, among others. There will be a “question and an-swer” period for the participants. Please mark your calen-dar. COME AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

HOLY NAME PARISH LENTEN RETREAT

To help ourselves prepare for the sacred celebra-tion of the Holy Week, the parish will have a day of prayer and reflection on Saturday, March 31, 2007 , starting with Mass in the church at 9:00 AM. The retreat will be held in the Flanagan Center. It will be directed by Fr. Florencio “JP” Villanueva, a priest in residence at St. Veronica Parish in South San Francisco. The day will end with a penitential service and con-fessions at 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Please come, to begin the holiest week of the Christian liturgical calendar in a most fitting way. Snacks will be provided by the Lay Canossians, just bring your lunch. Thanks.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED: SIGN UP TO OPPOSE AB374

As a follow-up of last week bulletin’s article on the Califor-nia legislative bill which would legalize physician assisted suicide in our State, signatures will be collected in back of church after every Mass this weekend. The archdiocesan Office of Public Policy and Social Con-cerns has provided us with the sign-up sheet. Please support actively the Catholic Church teaching and stance regarding a Consistent Life Ethic. “Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unaccept-able.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2277) Everyone is encouraged to write or call Assembly member Fiona Ma, a co-sponsor of the bill, to request that she change her position regarding this matter.

THANK YOU FROM THE HOMEBOUND MINISTRY

Sister Connie and the Homebound Committee wish to thank all those volunteers who helped at the Homebound Mass & Reception on Saturday, March 10, 2007. The volun-teers included Tony Eiras, his music and choir, Lay Canos-sians, drivers, servers, decorators & those who donated food and money. Our thanks also to Jackie and Colleen for their administrative help. Thanks to Fr. D’Angelo who cele-brated the Mass and to Frs. Angel and Te who helped ad-minister the Sacrament on the Anointing of the Sick. You are all very much appreciated!

SPRINGTIME Came the Spring with all its splendor All its birds and all its blossoms All its flowers, and leaves, and grasses. —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Hiawatha

LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary invites all auxiliaries to attend the ACIES at St. Anne’s Church 850 Judah on Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 PM.

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2007 Holy Week Services

Saturday, March 31 Penance Services

3:00-4:30 PM

April 2-4, 2007 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

7:30 & 9:00 AM Masses in the Chapel

Wednesday, April 4 Tenebrae Service of Light in the Church

8:00 PM

Holy Thursday, April 5 7:30 PM

Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Church 9:00-11:00 PM

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel

Good Friday, April 6 No morning Service

12:00 to 1:00 PM Meditations on the Seven Last Words 1:15 to 2:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Performed by the 8th graders of Holy Name School

2:00 PM Solemn Liturgical Service includes Veneration of the Cross and Communion

Good Friday Service in Vietnamese 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Holy Saturday, April 7

No morning service. 4:00-5:00 PM – Confessions

(No 5:00 PM Mass)

8:15 PM Solemn Easter Vigil Mass Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Easter Sunday, April 8 Masses in the Church

7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES ARE

AVAILABLE AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH AND IN

YOUR APRIL MAILER. Your support of the Easter Flower collection will help purchase plants

for the Church for Easter and beyond.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18,

22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21; Ps 126; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11

Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130; Rom 8:8-11;

Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Lent; Second Scrutiny Monday: St. Joseph Wednesday: Spring begins Friday: St. Toribio de Mogrovejo; Abstinence

A SUNDAY FOR REJOICING Today’s Gospel story of the prodigal son is a favorite of many. We can identify with all the major figures and their crisscross of emotions. The father’s initial grief over his young son’s avarice is turned to relief at his return. The son’s grief over his loss of fortune, family, and friends is turned to delirious joy at the sight of his father. We understand the eldest son’s bewilderment over his father’s generosity. For the older son, virtue seems not to be its own reward. For all his honorable toil and loyalty, there seems to be no celebration. The father, however, is prodigal in his forgiveness and mercy. He expects the same generosity from his older son. He wants all to rejoice when the lost one is found. This is a Sunday for rejoicing. It’s time to pause, con-sider, and encourage one another. We are the prodigal chil-dren heading home. We are the elder siblings waiting with the eager Father, who scans the horizon. In Christ Jesus we are reconciled to the Father and one another. In his death and resurrection we have passed over. We are a new crea-tion. In this we rejoice. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

RETROUVAILLE Retrouvailee, a program for troubles marriages will be held on June 1-3 in San Mateo; Retrouvaille is presented by three couples and a priest. All couples who have, at one time or another, mentally or physically packed their bags are welcome. The program brings communication, reconciliation, forgiveness and hope. Call Pat & Tony Fernandez at 415-893-1105. More info can be found at www.Retrouvaille.org

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! (Mar 17)

LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS SCHEDULE Stations of the Cross (Church) 6:00 PM Simple Supper hosted by SVDP (Flanagan Ctr.) 6:30 PM Benediction (Chapel) 7:10 PM

5 Wednesdays from 2/ 28 ‘til 3/28

Please sign up to bring your favorite soup, call Carol Elliott at 681-7262 or 664-8590 ext. 109

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SUNDAY OFFERTORY COLLECTION 03/11/2007 Sunday Collection Goal: $ 6,500.00 Last Sunday’s Collection: $ 4,906.91

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR PARISH!

The Summer Semester begins on the week of May 14 and ends on the week of July 9. To inquire about classes, or to register, please call Jackie at (415) 664-8590.

EIGHTH GRADE MUSICAL “Seussical the Musical” has moved from Broadway to Holy Name School. The fabulous 8th grade actors, technicians, stage crew et al are working hard to pre-pare an entertainment experience you will never forget. You may purchase tickets by calling or coming by the school or the Pastoral Center offices. Please join us for an evening (or afternoon) of great fun and entertain-ment. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for gram-mar school-age children. Performances are Friday and Satur-day evenings, March 23rd and 24th, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday afternoon, March 25th, at 2:00 p.m.

HOLY NAME C O N S E R V A T O R Y O F M U S I C

PANTHER NEWS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Congratulations to the following teams who

won their respective games last weekend.

3rd Grade 4 7th Grade 4 4th Grade 1 7th Grade 7 5th Grade 3 8th Grade 4 6th Grade 2 8th Grade 7 6th Grade 7

Fourth Sunday of Lent

“LET US CELEBRATE WITH A FEAST” As we leave winter behind and enter into the home

stretch of our Lenten journey we have good reason to cele-brate. We know that with each new sunrise we will enjoy more warmth and daylight. We know also that Christ, our risen “Sun,” is bringing more and more warmth and light into the world with each new day. How better to celebrate than with a feast! The first reading, the psalm, and the Gos-pel for this Sunday all refer to feasts. Each of these feasts celebrates what the psalm calls “the goodness of the Lord” (Psalm 34:9). The spring Passover festival in the reading from Joshua celebrates God’s gift of the land of Canaan to the Israelites. In the Gospel parable the father doesn’t give a thought to his prodigal son’s sins or to his own injured feelings. He proclaims, “Let us celebrate with a feast!” (Luke 15:23). He then leaves his own banquet to encourage his elder son to “celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again” (Luke 15:32).

MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION All three of these feasts point to the one banquet

that we will celebrate in the promised land of heaven, and that we anticipate in the eucharistic banquet. At the Eucha-rist we celebrate the infinite forgiveness and love God has shown us in Christ. However, we are not simply to relax at the table and drink in our own forgiveness. St. Paul reminds us that God has “given us the ministry of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:18). Like the brothers in the parable, God’s generosity to us should open our hearts to forgive and ask forgiveness of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Like the father in the parable, we are to be “ambassadors for Christ,” extending “the message of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:19, 20) to all those who need Christ’s reconciling forgive-ness. The heavenly banquet will not be complete until all people come to the feast and “taste and see the goodness of the Lord” (Psalm 34:9). Today’s Readings: Joshua 5:9a, 10–12; Psalm 34:2–7; 2 Corin-thians 5:17–21; Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 Copyright © 2006, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.