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Saint Monica-Saint Thomas the Apostle Parishwww.smstaparishsf.orgPentecost - June 5 2022St. Monica Catholic Church470-24th AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94121Tel: 415-751-5275 Fax: 415-751-0440Office Hours:Monday & Thursday:8:00 AM – 3:00 PMTuesday & Wednesday:8:00 AM - 11:00 AMAdministratorRev. Kevin KennedyPastor of Our Lady of FatimaRussian ByzantineCatholic ChurchParochial VicarRev. Tony La TorreFathertony.stasm@gmail.comSt. Thomas the ApostleCatholic Church3835 Balboa StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121Tel: 415-387-5545 Fax: 415-221-0868Parish Website:http://smstaparishsf.org/Pastoral Associate/DRESr. Noreen O’Connor, C.S.J.noconnor@csjla.orgVietnamese Catholic CommunityRev. Te Van NguyenCatholic Chaplain for UCSFAdministrator: St. John of GodSt. Monica Catholic ChurchMASS SCHEDULES aturday Vigil5:00 PMSunday11:00 AM10:00 AM Divine Liturgy atOur Lady of Fatima ByzantineWeekdays8:30 AM (Monday-Saturday)Rosary8:00 AM (Monday-Saturday)Confession4:00 PM Saturday or By AppointmentIn ResidenceSt. Monica RectoryRev. Paulinus Iwuji, SMMMSt. Thomas the Apostle RectoryRev. Andrew SpyrowRev. Michael OringaDeaconsRev. Mr. Peter SolanFr. Deacon Kyrill PagaczMusic DirectorsAlix Jerinic, St. ThomasMatthew Walsh, St. MonicaOffice ManagerJessica Montgomerymonicarectory@sbcglobal.netSt. Thomas the Apostle ChurchMASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil4:00 PMSunday8:00 AM (Vietnamese)10:00 AM (English)Weekdays8:30 AM (Monday-Saturday)First Saturday - Adoration9:00 AM - 10:00 AMConfession3:00 PM Saturday or By Appointment
Feast Day: June 11Father Jerald Geronimo1
Pentecost - June 4, 2022Today we reach the finale of the Easter season with the celebration ofthe great Feast of Pentecost. Reflecting on today’s readings inspires asense of awe as we consider the mighty power of the Holy Spirit atwork giving birth to and sustaining our Church. Just as awesome —the same Spirit is calling to us this day to take up our part in theChurch’s saving work.In the first reading, from Acts, we see the creative genius of the HolySpirit moving through the newly confirmed Apostles “who began tospeak in different tongues as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”The large crowd, gathered from all over the world were “amazed” and“astounded” that each one could understand the Apostles speaking intheir own language.Each one of us, young and old alike, is personally called today by theHoly Spirit into the same mission as that of the first Apostles — toadvance the Kingdom of God in our corner of the world. Just as Hedid on that Pentecost day, the Holy Spirit speaks to us in our “own language” to give us theGood News of the Gospel and urge us to share it. We can think of our own language as theparticular gifts, talents, and passions we possess. We experience the presence of the Holy Spirit through them and we are meant put them to the work in grateful service of the Kingdom ofGod.When we consider the stewardship way of life we are called to live, we often focus on thechallenges it poses. Surrendering ourselves to God is indeed a challenging way to live. But itleads to a life that is exciting, creative, and deeply rewarding. Stewardship allows us to experience life as a great adventure because it is a life guided and directed by the very source ofpower and creativity — the Holy Spirit!— Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship ConsultantsST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PRESCHOOL is now accepting new students. Ourpreschool is a fully accredited preschool and daycare center.We enroll students from 2 years old to 6 years old. No potty-training requirement.Program: Full time and part timeOperation Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMCurriculum: Literacy, Math, Early Science, Social Studies, Faith Formation, Music, Art,Physical Education, to name a few.For questions and enrollment information contact:Jessie Men at 415-387-5511 or jessiemen@sfsta.org.2
Pentecost - June 4, 2022CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDEDThe St. Thomas the Apostle choir is seeking new members for the Sunday morning Mass. Rehearsals are Sundays at 9:30 AM, followed by Mass at 10:00 AM. Occasional extra rehearsalsand Masses for major holidays. No prior experience necessary. Beginners are encouraged tojoin! The choir will continue to wear masks for the time-being out of an abundance of caution.Please contact STA Cantor/Director Alix Jerinic at alixjerinic@gmail.com with any questionsand remember the words of St. Augustine, 'to sing is to pray twice'.BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSESBaptism preparation classes are held on the2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am at St.Thomas the Apostle Rectory (3835 BalboaSt.). Parents and Godparents are required toattend a Baptism preparation class.For questions, or to schedule a Baptism,please call Jessica Montgomery at the ParishOffice: 415-751-5275 or email:monicarectory@sbcglobal.net.Feast Day: June 11ST. VINCENT DE PAULVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYSt. Vincent De Paul has a volunteer opportunityfor making sandwiches for the St. Vincent dePaul homeless shelter. The next meeting is thisTuesday, June 28th at 7:00 pm in the St. Monica kitchen. Please call Maria McDevitt at 415515-6945 if you are interested.OUR LADY OF FATIMA - SCHEDULEDivine Liturgyevery Sunday 10:00 AMWelcome 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 ormail it to the Rectory.Name PhoneAddress City ZipEmail New Parishioner New Address Send Sunday Envelopes New Phone Number St. Monica St. Thomas3 Remove from List
Pentecost - June 4, 2022THANK YOUST. MONICAST. THOMAS THE APOSTLEMay 22, 20221ST COLLECTION 2,377.00 1,304.00Catholic Communications Campaign 261.00 351.00St. Vincent De Paul 1,000.00 25.002ND COLLECTIONVIETNAMESE COLLECTION 384.00UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS06/05/2022School Collection for Religious Education06/12/2022Parish Upgrades & Improvements06/19/2022Archdiocese Annual AppealMASS INTENTIONS can be offered forloved ones, living or deceased, for eitherSt. Monica or St. Thomas the ApostleChurch. The stipend is 10.00 per Mass.For scheduling and additional information, stop by St. Monica Parish officeduring office hours or call Jessica at 415751-5275. Please submit your request forMass Intentions six weeks in advance.Our 2023 Mass Intention book is notopen.We pray for the repose of the soul ofVien M. Nguyenand offer our sympathy to his families and friends.St. MonicaMon.St. Thomas the ApostleTheresa & Lillian Mackiewicz †06/06 8:30 AMTue.05/31 8:30 AMAlicia Viana †Wed.06/07 8:30 AM Donald Flach & Family,Peace & Good Health06/08 8:30 AM Fr. John Sakowski †Wed.06/01 8:30 AMStephen Unachukwa †Thu.06/09 8:30 AM Jean M. Winn †Thu.06/02 8:30 AMEugene Sweeters †06/10 8:30 AM Bernard Smith †Fri.06/03 8:30 AMElisa Reyes †Fri.06/11 8:30 AM Hugh Kerley †Sat.06/04 8:30 AMHale Concon †Sat.Mon.06/06 8:30 AMTue.Linda Scafidi †4:00 PM5:00 PM David Oliverio †4Thelma Puechner †
ence life as a great adventure because it is a life guided and directed by the very source of power and creativity — the Holy Spirit! — Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship Consultants ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PRESCHOOL is now accepting new students. Our preschool is a fully accredited preschool and daycare center.
