St. Patrick’s is uniquely a sign of God’s loving presence. It was here when the miners left for the gold country, it served the Irish immigrants, withstood the great fire and earthquake of 1906, continued to serve the Irish, then the Spanish-speaking, now the Filipino community, the numerous tourists and conventioneers and always the business world by which it is surrounded. Now it exists in a neighborhood undergoing redevelopment. Un-changed in the midst of change, it still repeats for all the message of Him who is the resurrection and the life.

Schedule of Sacraments

Eucharistic Celebrations Sundays ~ 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (sung Latin) 12:15 p.m. (Family Mass on 2nd Sunday), 5:15 p.m.

1st Sunday ~ 2:00 p.m. Tagalog Mass

3rd Sunday ~ 2:00 p.m. Charismatic Mass and Healing Service

Monday through Friday ~ 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.

Saturdays ~ 7:30 a.m. & 12:10 p.m. ~~~ 5:15 p.m. Anticipated Mass

Sacrament of Baptism (infants and children) Baptismal Prep Class ~ Every 1st Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Baptism ~ Every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Please call the parish office at least two months before the preferred date of Baptism. All Baptisms are scheduled through the parish office and Baptismal classes are required for all first time parents and godpar-ents.

Sacrament of Marriage You must first be a registered and active parishioner for at least six months prior to arranging a marriage at St. Patrick. Arrangements for this celebration must be made at least six months in advance. No date may be reserved without first consulting with the Pastor.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Tuesdays and First Fridays ~ 11:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays ~ 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Please call the Rectory at (415) 421-3730

St. Patrick Catholic Church San Francisco’s Historic Landmark #4

Founded in 1851 756 Mission St. (between 3rd and 4th Streets)

San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel (415) 421-3730 ~ Fax (415) 512-9730

Website: www.stpatricksf.org

May 25, 2014 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Pastoral Staff Pastor ~ Rev. Roberto “Fr. Obet” A. Andrey Supply Priests ~ Rev. Dan Maguire Supply Priests ~ Rev. Eamonn Donnelly, S.V.D.

Parish Manager ~ Linda Benson Secretary & Receptionist ~ Victoria Wicklund Music Coordinator ~ Charles Corpus Liturgical Wedding Coordinator ~ Virginia Dilim Religious Education Coordinator ~ Nenette Murata RCIA Coordinator ~ Jeff Murata

Please Pray for our Holy Father’s Intentions for May Universal: That the media may be instruments in the service of truth and peace. For Evangelzation: That Mary, Star of Evangelization, may guide the Church in proclaiming Christ to all nations.

May 25, 2014 Sixth Sunday of Easter ~ Year A

Acts 8:5-8,14-17; Ps 66:1-7,16,20; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21 The people of Samaria come to worship the Lord (Ps) and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (1). It is this same Spirit that leads us into the truth (3). In the body, Jesus was put to death; in the Spirit, he was raised to life (2). We are called to this same glory.

Treasures From Our Tradition In the tradition of the Church, not necessarily in your own life’s timeline, confirmation is the midpoint of Christian initia-tion, standing between font and table. Full initiation is com-pleted when a confirmed person shares in the Eucharist. Centu-ries ago, this first sharing in the eucharistic assembly was marked by a first sharing in the Prayer of the Faithful. This prayer raises up the needs of the church and human community, the concerns of the faithful assembled, as they prepare to lift up the world to the Father’s love. So a person could not participate in the prayer until they were anointed with the “Oil of Thanks-giving.” Next, the newly baptized presented their gifts at the altar, a sure sign of their investment a new way of life. Until the sixth century, these people normally drank a mixture of milk and honey as a kind of pre-Communion. They were hungry, of course, since they were baptized hungry after long fasting, but this beautiful symbol of the promised land revealed them as God’s chosen, heirs to the promise. Although the “milk shake” disappeared centuries ago, we still see the vigor of this new life whenever adults are initiated at Easter, and increasingly in con-firmation ceremonies that are attentive to this meaning.

~ Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The Power of the Spirit Do you recognize the sacrament that is celebrated in today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles? When Peter and John imposed hands on those who had been baptized, they re-ceived the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of confirmation. The reading from the First Letter of Peter and the passage from John’s Gospel both consider the results of our baptism and con-firmation. Peter reminds us it is likely that we will have to suf-fer for what we believe. In today’s Gospel Jesus speaks clearly about the Holy Spirit, referring to a “Paraclete,” one who will stand with us to defend us. Poignantly, Jesus promises his disciples, and all of us, “I will not leave you orphans.” He has never left his followers orphaned. We have always had the Holy Spirit to guide us.

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Reflecting on God’s Word The head nurse had called Mary Beth in desperation. “The patient in 207 can’t talk because of her throat cancer surgery. She is so agitated by her daughters that I’m concerned about her recovery. They fight over everything from what treatment she should receive to where she should go when we release her from the hospital. Help!” Mary Beth had done pastoral care in the hospital long enough to have gotten a reputation with the nursing staff for her healing presence. She was only in the room ten minutes before the patient was calm and smiling, and the sisters had agreed to sit down with a social worker to discuss their options. In today’s first reading we see the Holy Spirit at work in Philip, Peter, and John. They are living proof that Jesus’ healing presence lives in them. With words, prayer, and touch they communicate the Spirit that unites the crowds, heals the sick, and brings the Samaritans to life in the Spirit. Looking back at previous Easter readings from the Acts of the Apostles, we can see that now all the believers in the ancient world are united in the Spirit—Jews in Jerusalem, Hellenist Greek-speaking Jews, Gentiles, and now Samaritans. They are cured of their divisions and united in harmony through the healing presence of the Holy Spirit. Alleluia!

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Parish Family Corner Baptisms

Welcome to Our New Parishioners!!

Happy Birthday to Our Parishioners!! Ramon Barboza 05/25 Felipe Camacho 05/29Yolanda Betonio 05/25 Chelsea Murawski 05/29Trinidad Raymundo 05/25 Sigifredo Andujo 05/30Liana Blanche Sonza 05/25 Jacob Gaddi 05/30Judith Casper 05/26 Petronila Hernandez 05/31Vince Gepigon 05/28 Tyler Perlas 05/31Angelo Tactay 05/28

Brooklyn Fernandes Candice C. DiazBrynelle Fernandes Lawrence Troy Viray SungaJayla Rouz Marion NguyenMateo Troy Gutierrez

Elisa Macapinlac ReyesMarino Tolentino Reyes

A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.

~ Winston Churchill

Ministers Schedule May 31 - June 01, 2014

Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Presider - Fr. Norman Vitug Readers - Sophiemarie Kung, Rowena dela Cruz Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Ester Aldana, Luzviminda Grajales, Mary Josue, Ana Buzon Altar Servers - Angelo Locsin, Ram Locsin, Kate Locsin, Rose-anne Locsin, Princela De Vera

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Presider - Fr. Dan Maguire Readers - Rizalina Fernandez, Guada Garchitorena Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Bert Albano, Therese Guintu, Marivic Pomento Altar Servers - Alica Santos, Jerome Pacho, Justin Pacho

Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Presider - Fr. Eamonn Donnelly, S.V.D. Readers - Ferdinand Mariano, Jose Ferrer Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Celso Man-goba, Rose Mangoba, Ligaya Gementera, Adela Cardenas, Rufina Oviedo

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. (Latin Mass) Presider - Fr. Dan Czech, O.F.M. Conv. Readers - Susan Salcedo, Cristin Salangsang Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Miguel Herrera, Carlito Pantig, Ben Banatao

Sunday, 12:15 p.m. Presider - Fr. Dan Maguire Readers - Julie Santos, Judy Labaria Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Sandra Cea, Fe Macatangay, Mary Josue, Carlito Pantig, Rosalinda del Rosario, Trinidad Raymundo

Sunday, 2:00 p.m. (Tagalog Mass) Presider - Guest Priest Readers - Cristin Salangsang Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Vince Ramirez Ellenbelle Galang

Sunday, 5:15 p.m. Presider - Fr. Nrman Vitug Readers - Zachary Duldulao, Joanna Badua Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Teng Sullivan, Lorelei Sullivan, Thelma Dancel, Luzviminda Grajales

Patrician Meeting Join us this Sunday for the monthly Patrician Meeting, a Catholic discussion group sponsored by the Legion of Mary. This month’s topic is…

The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives Speaker ~ Bert Albano

Date ~ Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Place ~ McKenna Hall, St. Patrick Church

Join us for a lively discussion and share your thoughts and ex-periences with other Catholics just like you.

The Ascension of the Lord

Regarding the Ascension of the Lord, the ecclesiastical Provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Philadel-phia and Omaha have retained its cele-bration on the proper Thursday; all other Provinces have transferred this solem-nity to the Seventh Sunday of Easter (which this year is June 1st.) Therefore, Ascension Thursday is NOT a holy day of obligation in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Congratulations, First Communicants Sixteen of our CCD students received their First Holy Com-munion from Fr. Obet on Saturday, May 17th. Over the coming weeks, you may notice some of them attending Mass in their First Communion attire. Give them a smile and congratulate them on their accomplishment!!

Kudos also to our dedicated and hard-working CCD cate-chists for another successful year. Great job!!

Dirty? A young couple moved into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they were eating breakfast, the young woman saw her neighbor hanging the wash outside. 'That laundry is not very clean,' she said. 'She doesn't know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap.' Her husband looked on, but remained silent. Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments. About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband: 'Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this.' The husband said, 'I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.' And so it is with life. What we see when watching others depends on the window through which we look.

Light of Belief Every believer in this world must become a spark of light.

~ Si. Pope John XXIII

Today’s Readings

First Reading — The people of Samaria accepted the word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17). Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66) Second Reading — Act with gentleness and reverence toward all, so that when you are maligned those who defame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18) or 1 Peter 4:13-16. Gospel — I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you (John 14:15-21) or Jn 17:1-11a.

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,

International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Pentecost Novena and Mass

Come and celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles by joining the Novena for the Solemnity of Pentecost every afternoon at 4:30 p.m. from Friday, May 30th through Satur-day, June 7th. The Solemnity of Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, June 8th. There will be a special concelebrated Charismatic Mass on Pen-

tecost Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Newly appointed Vicar for Clergy of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Fr. Raymund Reyes, will be the principal celebrant.

Special Collection Thank you for your generosity in last week’s Collection for the Catholic Communi-cation Campaign. Because of your support, millions of faithful will have the opportunity to deepen their faith through resources on the Internet, television, radio, and print media. Remember, half of your donations are staying

in our (arch)diocese to support our communication needs. To learn more about the important work supported by the Collec-tion for CCC, please visit www.usccb.org (Search “Catholic Communication Campaign”).

Catholic Radio Tune your radio to 1260 AM for 24-hour broadcasts concerning Catholic teachings and prayers.

Travelers Alert Mass times and locations of Catholic Churches throughout the country are available at (410) 676-6000 or www.Masstimes.org

Communion in the Home Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass. Please call the office at 415-421-3730 for more information.

“Sing to the LORD a new song…” The St. Patrick Adult Choir is recruiting new members (both men and women) to join them during the 9:00 am. Mass on Sundays. No experience required, but the ability to carry a tune is recommended. Practice is on Friday evenings after the 5:15 p.m. Mass and on Sundays after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. For more information, please contact:

Judy Labaria at 415-725-0393 or

Aliw Bandelaria at 415-513-9539

For he who sings praise, does not only praise, but also praises joyfully; he who sings praise, not only sings, but also loves Him whom he is singing about/to/for. There is a praise-filled public proclamation (praedicatio) in the praise of some-one who is confessing/acknowledging (God), in the song of the lover (there is) love.—St. Augustine of Hippo

Mass Intentions for May 25 - May 31

SUN 25

7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

TG May & Bong De Guia TG Michael & Claudia Kye † Parishioners, Benefactors & Friends † Juliana & Simeon Magpantay † Leonarda Sudario

Rev. Roberto Andrey,

St. Patrick

MON26

9:00 a.m.

† Asterio Felix Navasca, Jr.

Memorial Day Holiday

Rev. Dan Maguire,

Retired

Most Rev. Robert

McElroy, San Francisco

William Cardinal Levada, Retired

Most Rev. William Justice,

San Francisco

FRI 30

SAT 31

THU 29

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

SI Lilia Marco † Cynthia & Eleanor Gandoza TG Margaret Jefferies

FH Sick Priests of S.F. Archdiocese † Deceased Priests of S.F. Archdiocese † Carmelita Buada

† Gurdeep Sujari Singh † Perfecto Maximino TG Niella Grajales

Pray for your Priests

TUE 27

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

† Paulino Briones, Jr. † Marcelina Oakes TG George Jereza

Rev. Eamonn

Donnelly,SVD Retired

Date Time Intention

Living God’s Word If you truly wanted to live in the Spirit what would you do differently? Would you pray more? Witness more? Love more? What will it cost you to “sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart”?

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Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014

“I will ask the Father, and he will give you . . . the Spirit of truth.”

~ John 14:16–17

Welcome to St. Patrick!!

Welcome to all of our out-of-town visitors. Thank you for worshipping with us!!

Most Rev. Salvatore

Cordileone, San Francisco

WED

28

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

† Kavita Gurdeep Singh † Asuncion Pamatmat † Lourdes Villanueva

7:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

Patriotism Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

~ Mark Twain Readings for the Week

Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Jn 15:26-16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15,22-18:1; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23 SATURDAY: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Lk 1:39-56 SUNDAY: THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD:

Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3,6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20

Saints & Special Observances Monday: Memorial ~ Philip Neri, priest Monday: Memorial Day Holiday Tuesday: optional memorial ~ Augustine of Canterbury SATURDAY: FEAST ~

THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SUNDAY: THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Parish Meeting Schedule Adult Choir…………………………………….. Altar Servers Charismatic Prayer Group……………………… Legion of Mary ~ Our Lady of Mt. Carmel…………………… Patrician Meeting………………………... Liturgical Lay Ministers………………………... Our Lady of Fatima Devotees………………….. Parish Pastoral Council………………………… Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion………………… Santo Niño de Cebu, USA……………………... St. Vincent de Paul Society…………………….. Young Adult Choir (SPYCO)…………………..

Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 3rd Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Sundays, 1:30 p.m.

Sundays, 2:00 p.m. Last Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

as announced 1st Saturday, 2:00 p.m. 2nd Monday, 6:15 p.m.

1st Friday, 6:00 p.m. 1st Sunday, 7:00 p.m.

4th Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 p.m.

Devotions Sacred Heart ~ Every First Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed

for public adoration from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Our Mother of Perpetual Help ~ Tuesdays after the

12:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Masses Divine Mercy ~ Daily at 4:45 p.m.

Santo Niño Devotion ~ 2nd Friday after the 5:15 p.m. Mass

Memorial Day Holiday Mass Monday, May 26th at 9:00 a.m.

There will be only one Mass celebrated here at St. Patrick on Memorial Day. The office will be closed all day and the Church will be closed after the Mass.

Have a safe and blessed holiday!!

A Greater Hunger Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.

~ Mother Teresa