October 12, 2014 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time COME TO THE FEAST вЂњOn this mountain, the Lord of hosts / will provide for all peoples / a feast of rich food and choice winesвЂќ (Isaiah 25:6). ThatвЂ™s what Isaiah tells us today. God is putting together a huge party for вЂњall peoples,вЂќ to вЂњwipe away / the tears from every faceвЂќ (Isaiah 25:8). And what does Jesus tell us? The reign of God, he says, вЂњmay be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his sonвЂќ (Matthew 22:2). When the guests didnвЂ™t come, the king had his servants go out вЂњinto the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you findвЂќ (Matthew 22:9). We are called to deliver that invitation. One of the themes woven into todayвЂ™s liturgy is that of divine generosity. Asleep to reality, people often think they have вЂњearnedвЂќ what they have. In our better moments, though, we know that all our giftsвЂ”even the spiritual giftsвЂ”come through GodвЂ™s generosity. Our vocation is to invite people, to remind them the tickets arenвЂ™t for sale. We can only show up and say thank you. Copyright В© J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The confessional is a familiar setting in literature and drama. Everyone from Dostoevsky and Shakespeare down the line to Seinfeld has used the sacrament to tragic or comic effect or to reveal aspects of character otherwise hidden. All of this theater, from world classics to slapstick, has had a numbing effect on our own expectations, and has skewed how the culture looks at us and our struggle with sin and forgiveness, hope and healing. Yet the artists are on to something. The reconciliation chapel is a place where hearts are laid bare, where honesty is the watchword, and people confess their deepest needs. It is also a place of rebirth, or at least realignment. It is, like the baptismal font, a place where something dies, and where something else is born. Today, although literature has barely caught up, the place is usually not the dark and gloomy cabinet of old; rather it is a chapel that speaks of peace, serenity, and the comfort of a welcome home. People in one parish were astonished recently to see their children skipping with delight as they left the place of their first confession. We have to wait a bit for world literature to catch up with this reality, but at least we can experience the joy of penance, the thrill of a new beginning, the assurance of GodвЂ™s love. вЂ”Rev. James Field Copyright В© J. S. Paluch Co. The Month of the Rosary Why is October the month of the Rosary? Prior to a battle against an invading Turkish army, Pope St. Pius V called for all of Europe to pray for victory against their attack. When a smaller force won against this larger invading army, the Pope established the feast of the Holy Rosary on October 7, 1571. The origins of the rosary are not very clear. Legend has it that the rosary was given to St. Dominic in an apparition by the Blessed Mother in 1214. However, the development of the rosary might have been more gradual during the 12th and 13th centuries. Prayers with beads, like the rosary (from the Latin rosarium, meaning вЂњCrown of RosesвЂќ or вЂњgarland of rosesвЂќ), may have been introduced to the laity to imitate the monastic Liturgy of the Hours. As the monks prayed the 150 Psalms daily, the laity who could not read were introduced to the rosary to help them reflect on the life of Jesus and Mary. But this prayer, while it appears simple, actually has a spiritual depth to it. It has 3 levels of prayer. On the surface, when we pray the rosary, weвЂ™re asking Mary to intercede for us. At another level, as we meditate on the mysteries, we can be asking the Spirit to help us imitate Mary or Jesus in saying вЂњYesвЂќ to God and to doing GodвЂ™s will in good and bad times. And at a deeper level still, we invite the Spirit of God to pray in us and with us to God. St. Paul in his letter to the Romans (8:26) wrote that sometimes, вЂњwe do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.вЂќ An example of this is at the death of a loved one. In moments of great sorrow, words fail us. We donвЂ™t have the words to pray. So St. Paul wisely taught us, that the Spirit will intercede for us. In praying the rosary, we create the space and framework in our lives to allow the Spirit to pray in us, with us, and for us. Mother Mary in her apparition at Medjugorje has taught that she gives us 5 pebbles against the Goliaths we face. They are: 1-going to mass, 2-confession (conversion), 3-spiritual reading (e.g. вЂ“ Bible), 4-fasting, and 5-praying the rosary. Just as Pope St. Pius V called on all Christians to pray for victory against the enemy, so our Mother Mary offers us the Rosary to help us bring GodвЂ™s victory in our lives. вЂњHoly Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen.вЂќ - Fr. Dan вЂ“ In the Parish: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 12 to 18, 2014 Sunday, October 12 Presider 7:30 Kvaternick & Mary Zuppe (D) Fr. Nascimento 9:00 Joseph Tsoy (D) Bhp. Walsh 10:30 Alfredo & Doroteia De Lemos (D) Fr. Barlaan 12 p.m. Catherine Chen (D) Fr. Zhai, SVD Monday, October 13 6:30 Phyllis Chin (D) Bhp. Walsh 8:45 Intention, Madison V. M. Montilla Fr. Zhai, SVD Tuesday, October 14 6:30 Tomasa Sr. & Tomasa Jr. Amigo (D) Fr. Nascimento 8:45 Felisa Melencion (D) Bhp. Walsh Wednesday, October 15 6:30 William & Lillian Lee (D) Bhp. Walsh 8:45 Pacita & GodoFredo Lirazan (D) Fr. Zhai, SVD Thursday, October 16 6:30 Andres Suarez (D) Fr. Barlaan 8:45 John & Marian Fox (D) Fr. Nascimento Friday, October 17 6:30 Ball Chin (D) Bhp. Walsh 8:45 Harland Perez (D) Fr. Barlaan Saturday, October 18 8:45 Confraternity of St. Anne Bhp. Walsh 5 p.m. Bellemarie Rice (D) Fr. Barlaan November 1, All Saints Day is not a Holy Day of Obligation because it falls on a Saturday. Mass will be at 8:45 a.m. Last WeekвЂ™s Collections First Collection, October 4 & 5: Church Accessibility Upgrade Fund: World Mission SundayвЂ”October 19th: вЂњ Your prayers and generous support to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday directly benefit the mission ChurchвЂ”places like Mongolia where the young church is growing, filled with the zeal of the faith, but lacking resources for its outreach to families and those in need.вЂќ Please be generous. Saint AnthonyвЂ™s RelicsвЂ”October 30th: On this day, our parish will be visited by this saint in the form of two precious relics from St. Anthony Basilica in Padua, Italy. Masses with veneration will be at 12 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Let us all give him a warm welcome! Scripture Study: If youвЂ™re interested in learning more about the Bible, you are invited to join our reflections on Saint PaulвЂ™s two letters to his co-worker, Timothy. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Rectory. Bibles are provided, or you may bring your own. For more information, call Ken at 415 902-2040. Volunteers Needed! The Parish Festival, October 24 through 26, is fast approaching and we need volunteers to sell raffle tickets after all the Masses on Sundays. Can you spare a Sunday or two? Call the Parish Office at 415-6651600 ext. 22. A Favor вЂ” When Receiving Communion: A volunteer here at Saint AnneвЂ™s who hand-washes the purificators used for the Communion Cup shared with me that lipstick on the purificators is very difficult to remove. May I ask a favor of those who use lipstick and plan to receive Communion from the Cup that you please blot your lipstick before receiving the Cup? That would make washing the purificators a lot easier. Thank you.вЂ”Fr. Dan $ 4,914.50 $ 859.80 TodaysвЂ™ 2nd Collection: Building and Maintenance Fund Next WeekвЂ™s 2nd Collection: World Mission Sunday 2014 ArchbishopвЂ™s Annual Appeal Assessment: $45,700.00 Received: $39,182.20 (from 168 families and individuals) Thank You All for Your Generosity! For on-line giving, visit: www.stanne-sf.org Gift ShopвЂ”You are all invited to drop by the store. You will find many nice items from rosaries to bibles and cds. Sr. Mary Francis and her associates will be there to assist you. As the painting of our church nears completion, some folks are wondering why we put so much money into this project rather than addressing other needs. The answer? The painting project was mandated by the Archdiocese about five years ago. In the Archdiocese: Friday, October 24, 2014: Fourth Annual St. John Vianney Luncheon Honoring RETIRED PRIESTS who served in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. If you are not able to attend and would like to make a donation, please send your gift to: Archdiocese of San Francisco, PriestsвЂ™ Retirement Fund, 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109. Liturgical Ministry Formation: The Office of Worship offers six hour formation sessions in two Saturdays for new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Readers. On the first Saturday, Rev. David Pettingill introduces participants to sacramental theology, especially on the Eucharist. Then, presenters offer technical and spiritual direction for the ministersвЂ™ liturgical role. And finally, extraordinary ministers prepare for bringing Holy communion to the sick and homebound, while readers conclude with coaching in proclamation and oral interpretation. Schedule: San Mateo County, October 18 & 25, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1040 Alameda de las Pulgas at Ralston Avenue, Belmont; San Francisco County, November 15 and 22, St. Elizabeth Church, 459 Somerset Street, San Francisco. SAINT ANNE PARISH STAFF Rev. Daniel Nascimento, Pastor (415) 665-1600 x 24 frdan@stanne-sf.org Rev. Dennis Barlaan, Parochial Vicar (415) 665-1600 x 25 frdennis@stanne-sf.org Rev. Mr. John Dupre, Permanent Deacon, ext. 22 Most Rev. Daniel F. Walsh, In Residence ext. 35 Rev. Peter Linyong Zhai, S.V.D., In Residence ext. 36 Priest on Duty pager (415) 866-6455 Thierry Spelle, Music Director, ext. 23 Ken DelPonte, Parish Manager, (415) 902-2040 Director, R.C.I.A. 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