- Saint Cecilia Parish

Weekly Bulletin
Today is December 28, 2014 — Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
TODAY
No one who saw Jesus, Mary and Joseph would have known that they were witnessing the dawn of a new age.
Simeon and Anna only recognized the Holy Family because God was active in the situation. It took faith to see
beyond a newborn baby to the crucifixion and the resurrection. Simeon needed courage to warn Mary that her
joy also heralded pain. Joseph would be presented with a responsibility he had never anticipated. According to
tradition, Joseph died before Jesus began his adult ministry, so he was no longer around to support Mary when
she was most in need of his quiet strength and fidelity.
Family life may not be a bed of roses. Every family will have problems to face. Every family will know troubles
and sorrows. Sometimes families break apart because the problems become too many, or the challenges of
living together become too great. At such times they may be in special need of our loving concern and support.
But there can be an unbreakable bond, a unique friendship and an unflinching strength that carries a family
through good times and bad. Every family has moments of great joy as well as times that are difficult, when it is
only the love between them that gives them the courage they need as they face things they had never
expected and would never have wanted. Mary and Joseph gave Jesus the foundation that prepared him for
Calvary - and also for Easter Sunday. May their example and their prayers bring our families courage in the bad
times, and joy in the good.
NEXT SUNDAY
First Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6
The glory of the Lord shines out from Jerusalem.
Second Reading - Ephesians 3:2-3. 5-6
The promises of Christ are given to all people who share in his gift of forgiveness and new life.
Gospel - Matthew 2:1-12
The magi bowed down in front of the Christ child and adored him.
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, December 29, 2014
7:30 pm - Legion of Mary - Legion Room
TUESDAY, December 30, 2014
No scheduled events
WEDNESDAY, December 31, 2014
No scheduled events
THURSDAY, January 1, 2015
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
FRIDAY, January 2, 2015
No scheduled events
SATURDAY, January 3, 2015
4:30 pm - Vespers & Benediction - Our Lady’s Chapel
NEW YEAR’S DAY IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION.
THE MASSES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST - VIGIL - AT 5:30 PM
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST - 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM
(NO evening Mass on January 1st)
THE RECTORY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED NEW YEAR’S EVE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST AND NEW YEAR’S DAY,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST.
9:30 A.M. FAMILY MASS
This Sunday the FILIPINO COMMUNITY will host coffee and donuts in the auditorium. Next Sunday the COLLINS CENTER & ST.
VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will host the coffee and donuts.
TAXES AND YEAR END GIVING
As you might already know, charitable giving is one of the few tax provisions that was not affected greatly by the Revenue
Reconciliation Act of 1992. People use this time of year to help their parish and at the same time enjoy tax benefits.
Christmas is a very special time of sharing. If you have not participated in the Annual Appeal, this affords an excellent
opportunity. Your Christmas gift to your Parish would be another way to accomplish this. Electronic Giving is another
opportunity for you not have to write out a check every week and is easily done by visiting our website (details below). You
may donate securities, which is a great sharing of our possessions. Christmas and year’s end are a spiritual opportunity to
make a return to God for His many blessings.
ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE OF ELECTRONIC GIVING
As Saint Cecilia prepares for a new year, it is important to know what support we can depend on from our parishioners. By
knowing what you are willing to commit financially, we are able to better plan for the future. Please consider setting up a
recurring giving plan. Automating your financial commitments means your contributions will be received on a steady,
uninterrupted basis.
To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit us online at www.stcecilia.com, locate the Donate button and set up your
recurring giving schedule. The first time you give, you will select a password that will enable you to log in at any time and
make changes to your giving or view your complete online giving history.
ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
The Archdiocesan Annual Appeal provides services above and beyond what individual parishes can perform to address
pressing educational, vocational and social needs in our Church and our community. Your support is vital. Our assessment
this year is $133,800 and we currently have pledges of $121,498 from 277 of our 2100 registered families. We need your
support this year. Please give this your prayerful consideration. Your contribution will benefit so many within our Archdiocese.
CHRISTMAS MUSIC MINISTRY
Many thanks to those who provided inspirational music ministry for Christmas: Russell Ferreira, Music Director; Beatrice
Martin, Organist; Adult Choir and Orchestra members: Vince Agbayani, Margie Arce, Ann Basuino, Jocelyn Bautista, Randy
Bautista, Steve Beckner, Deborah Bialik, Donald Bialik, Mishayla Binkerd, Carol Braga, Erlinda Bringas, Myrna Cadelinia,
Samuel Cadelinia, Beatrice Danao, Miguel Danao, Virginia Fabi, Andrew Ferreira, Maryann Hernandez, Jim Hillstrom, Audrey
Jackson, Jenny Kennedy, Dick Leland, Rosalie Marschall, Greg Montemayor, Mai Rendon, Remy Retuta, Billy Robinson,
Lynna Runyon, Keith Sklower, Chie Takeucci, Rich Welker, and Judy Yoro. Cantor for the Saturday evening Vigil Mass:
Frances Peterson. The 7:00 pm Christmas Vigil Mass: Sister Margaret Kinzie and the Children’s Choir. Cecilia Cardenas,
Director, with Valerie Nicolson, Clifford Shaw and Steven Tocchini. Christopher and Matthew Jereza provided instrumental
music for the 7:30 am Christmas Day Mass. The Holy Spirit Ministry, under the direction of Gabby Baltazar, provided music for
the 9:30 am Christmas Day Mass.
WALK FOR LIFE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015
For the third year St Cecilia will Walk for Life! We will depart from the 17th Ave Church entrance at 12 noon and take Muni
down to the Civic Center Plaza. Join us for both the rally and the Walk or for the rally only. The hallmark of the Walk is the
presence of thousands of young people from all over California. Please sign up with Fr. Felix at felix_lim@yahoo.com or 6648481.
COLLINS CENTER NEWS
Happy New Year to You: Classes are on hold and will resume on Monday, January 5th, 2015. Looking forward to seeing
everyone together again in 2015! Happy New Year to all!
January Birthday Luncheon: Please remember the January Birthday Luncheon will be held on Monday, January 12th at 12:00
pm at the Gold Mirror. The cost is $20 per person. Reservations can be made on or before Monday, January 5th by sending
your name, telephone number and a check payable to St. Cecilia Parish and placing it in the Rectory mail slot. Please
remember to put “Attention Collins Center” on the outside of the envelope.
ST. CECILIA SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
“St. Cecilia’s School mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and
national and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to or made available to
students at this school. St. Cecilia School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color and national and/or
ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.”
Grades 1 – 8
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
8:30-10:30 AM
Thursday, January 29, 2015
8:30-10:30 AM
APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT OPEN HOUSES
MEN OF ST. CECILIA UPCOMING EVENTS
CRAB FEED - SATURDAY, JANUARY 17th - Save the date!
MOTHER’S CLUB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Save The Date! The St. Cecilia’s Mothers’ Club is thrilled to announce their upcoming annual fundraiser “Casino Royale”. This
event will be on March 21, 2015 and all proceeds directly benefit the students of St. Cecilia. Look for additional details to
follow.
BIBLE STUDY
Bible study with Sr. Toni Lynn Gallagher, R.S.M. at St. Stephen’s Church (Marian Room) 451 Eucalyptus Dr. Classes are on
Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, January 13th to February 17th. The topic is “Understanding the Journey of Jesus:
Attending to our journey, with a glimpse at the Stations of the Cross.” For details, contact Veronica Wong at 415-681-2444,
ext. 27 or Peggy Teshara at 415-334-0653.
THANK YOU - CHRISTMAS ENVIRONMENT
Thank you to Happy Kramer, Remy Retuta, Bernie Elizarde, and the junior high students: Dylan Allen, Isis Arce, Edward
Barquero, Tito Barquero, Katie Caracciolo, Bella Dorantes, Miranda Dorantes, Eleanor Gillis, Estefan Grancucci, Johnny
Haskell, Caitriona Hegarty, Caitlin Johnston, Hannah Kelliher, Kyle Masangkay, Peyton McDonnell, Valerie Nguyen, Xavier
Odena, and Eric Sweeney.
Msgr. Arcamo departed on Christmas Day for the Philippines and returns on March 5, 2015.
BAPTISMS
Olivia Emma Chigos
Samantha Wu
FUNERALS
Betty O’Connell
Lawrence Alfred Johnson
Bob Pitambar
Sunday Ministries for Next Week
5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass - MUSIC: Adult - Presider - Fr. Lim - Lectors—Bob Barrett, Charles Lavery; Euch. Min – Mary Barrett, Vilma Tangco, Garrett Scanlan,
Tina Celi; Altar Servers — Rosey Downey, Ethan Dela Calzada, Matthew Holland, Angela Romero
7:30 a.m. Mass - Presider – Fr. Lim - Lector – Marigrace Cohen; Euch. Min. – Marigrace Cohen, Roger Garcia, Irma Garcia; Altar Servers – Gabrielle Peltier, Noelle
Peltier, Timothy Sweeters, Bianca Rivera
9:30 a.m. Mass - MUSIC: Cecilia Cardenas -Presider –Fr. Landi - FAMILY MASS: COLLINS CENTER & ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY; Euch. Min.– Rita
Mazzei, Conrad Chu, Mary LoBuglio, George Ibarcena, Leonardo Flores; Altar Servers - Jack Kiernan, Kate Kiernan, Isis Arce, Connor Sheedy
11:30 a.m. Mass - MUSIC: Holy Spirit Music Ministry - Presider – Msgr. Harriman - Lectors – Lisa Shek, Irene Quan; Euch. Min – Lisa Shek, Irene Quan, Lynne
Lanctot, Walt McCall; Altar Servers - Melina Vagenas, Anna Tokarzewski, David Escobar, Francis Lota
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, December 29, 2014
7:00 - John Buick
9:00 - George DeVincenzi
5:30 - Jean Tubb
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
7:00 - Aguirre Family
9:00 - Bill & Anne Fitzgerald
5:30 - Jeanne G. Nakamura, Special Intention
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
7:00 - Dorothy Clark
9:00 - Angus Brunner
5:30 - Marvin Jose Ona
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Feast of Mary, Mother of God—No Mass Intentions
Friday, January 2, 2015
7:00 – Frank O’Keeffe
9:00 - Bernardo V. Aguas Family, Special Intention
5:30 – Father Eric Freed
Saturday, January 3, 2015
7:00 - Stephen McEntee, Special Intention
9:00 - Marian Callan
5:00 - Phillip Hagan