December 3, 2010
Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 4, 6 p.m.: Mass and reception in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 40th St. at Balboa in San Francisco. “Lots of good food served after Mass,” a note from the parish said. Music by “Los Rondalla.” Dec. 11, 5 a.m.: Pilgrims gather at All Souls Church, 315 Walnut Ave. in South San Francisco for a 6 a.m. departure on the Guadalupana Pilgrimage to St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. A Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral at 2 p.m. Father John Balleza, pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Redwood City and chaplain to the event, will be among the celebrants. Musicians, dancers and decorated floats accompany the prayer parade. Call (415) 333-4868 or (415) 586-4292. Dec. 12, 5 a.m.: “Mananitas Mass” honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe at Mission Dolores Basilica, 16th St. at Dolores in San Francisco. Celebration starts in school auditorium with procession to Basilica church. Music led by Mariachi band. Auxiliary Bishop William J. Justice, formerly pastor of Mission Dolores, will preside. Father Arturo Albano, pastor, will concelebrate. Color Guard from Knights of Columbus. A light tamale and Mexican pastry breakfast with hot chocolate follows. Parking in schoolyard. Call Bob or Kati Huerta at (415) 239-9107. Dec. 12, 2-3 p.m.: A short pro-life procession with San Mateo Pro-Life under the banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Pre-Born Child. Pray the rosary and process from St. Gregory Parish, Hacienda and 28th Avenue in San Mateo to Golden Gate Community Health/Planned Parenthood at 2211 Palm Ave. - about one mile. The rosary continues there and on the walk back to St. Gregory. For further information, call Jessica at (650) 572-1468.
Advent Opportunities Dec. 4, 5, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.: “Follow the Star Creche Display” at St. Bartholomew Church, 600 Columbia Dr. at Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo. Refreshments and children’s activities, too. Admission is free. Dec. 5, 2 p.m.: “Christmas Concert” by choirs and musicians of St Bartholomew Parish, corner of Alameda de las Pulgas and Crystal Springs Road in San Mateo. Program features voices of parish ensembles under direction of Tim Cooney and selections including Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio and other Christmas favorites. Free will donations appreciated. Dec. 5, 5 p.m.: “Night of the Father’s Love,” an Advent/Christmas Cantata performed by the choir of St. Veronica Church in South San Francisco – 434 Alida Way just off El Camino Real. Admission is free. Donations to music program accepted. Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.: “This is the Way - Deanery Two Advent Reconciliation Service” at St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church, 1122 Jamestown Ave. at Third Street in San Francisco. Music led by “St. Paul of the Shipwreck’s Gospel Choir.” Refreshments follow service. Dec. 13 – 16: “Harvesting God’s Gifts,” a parish retreat at St. Hilary’s, 761 Hilary Dr., Tiburon, with Dominican Father Jude Siciliano and Dominican Sister Patricia Bruno. The schedule for each day will be 8:15 a.m. Mass, 9 a.m. Scriptural Reflection and Meditation Session, 7:30 p.m. evening session of ritual and prayer. All are welcome. Call (415) 435-1122. No fee or reservation required – free will offering accepted. Visit www.Preachers’Exchange Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m.: Contemplative Day of Prayer at Santa Sabina Center, 25 Magnolia Ave, San Rafael. Suggested offering $20. Call (415) 457-7727 or e-mail info@santasabinacenter.org. Dec. 16, 3-5 p.m.: Free Caregiver Workshops offered by Catholic Charities CYO. Family caregivers who are caring for an older adult with memory loss and confusion, especially when challenging behaviors begin to surface. This is an opportunity to get some respite and relaxation while refreshing caregiver skills. Workshops are not for professional caregivers. Workshops are funded by the Sequoia Healthcare District in support of primary family caregivers and Aging in Place. The sessions will be offered at San Carlos Adult Day Services, 787 Walnut Street in San Carlos. Contact Michael Vargas at (650) 592-9325 or mvargas@cccyo.org Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.: St. Charles Parish Annual Christmas Concert under the direction of Claire
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Dec. 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Winter Faire and Pancake Breakfast, St. Thomas More School Gym, 50 Thomas More Way off Brotherhood. Purchase unique holiday decorations and gifts, baked goods, fudge, handmade knit wear, our famous infused vinegar and the world’s best peanut brittle. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and have your picture taken with Santa. For more information contact Linda Shah at (415) 218-0401 or email lp1114@aol.com
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TV/Radio Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.: Day of Recollection and Mass heralding Simbang Gabi at Mater Dolorosa Parish, 307 Willow off Grand in South San Francisco. Auxiliary Bishop Robert McElroy is a featured speaker at the retreat day. Auxiliary Bishop William Bishop Robert Bishop William Justice will preside at the McElroy Justice 1:30 p.m. Mass. This year Simbang Gabi, a novena in the days before Christmas, will be celebrated in more than three-dozen parishes in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The nine days of prayer, a longtime rite of the Filipino people, also includes the making of the parol, lanterns shining in the light of Christ. For Simbang Gabi information call Estelle Oloresisimo at (415) 595-9248 or Nellie Hizon (415) 699-7927. “A website is in the works,” Nellie said.
Giovannetti. Join the adult and children’s choirs in St. Charles newly renovated church to celebrate the rich heritage of Advent and Christmas music, carols both old and new - some for listening and some for singing along. Admission is free. An offering will be taken for the support of the music programs. St. Charles Church is located at 880 Tamarack Avenue in San Carlos. Call (650) 591-7349 x32 for more information. Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m.: “Annual Christmas Celebration for the Divorced, Separated and Widowed of the Archdiocese of San Francisco” at St. Dominic Church, lower floor, 2390 Bush St. at Steiner St. in San Francisco. A potluck dinner, and gift collection for charity will be followed by caroling, and a possible visit from Santa. To reply and more information, contact Gail Castro, (650) 591-8452 or Vonnie McGee at (650) 873-4736. Dec. 18 – Jan. 2: “Live Nativity Scene” at Our Lady of the Pillar Church, Kelly and Church streets in Half Moon Bay with actors in roles of the Holy Family, Wise Men, and Shepherds. For times and additional details, call Mel Schwing at (650) 726-6765 or Cesar Sanchez at (650) 823-1259. Taize Sung Prayer: 1st Friday at 8 p.m.: Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame with Mercy Sister Suzanne Toolan. Call (650) 340-7452; young adults are invited each first Friday of the month to attend a social at 6 p.m. prior to Taize prayer at 8 p.m. The social provides light refreshments and networking with other young adults. Convenient parking is available. For more information, e-mail mercyyoungadults@sbcglobal.net. Tuesdays at 6 p.m.: Notre Dame Des Victoires Church, 566 Bush at Stockton, San Francisco with Rob Grant. Call (415) 397-0113. 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.: Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Blvd. (off Mission Tierra), Fremont. For further information, please contact Dominican Sister Beth Quire at (510) 449-7554 or visit www. msjdominicans.org. Dec. 15, 7 p.m.: Santa Sabina Center, 25 Magnolia Ave, San Rafael. Suggested offering $10-20. Call (415) 457-7727 or e-mail info@ santasabinacenter.org.
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Social Justice / Lectures / Respect Life Saturdays: San Mateo Pro-Life prays the rosary at Planned Parenthood, 2211 Palm Ave. in San Mateo at 8 a.m. and invites others to join them at the site. The prayer continues as a peaceful vigil until 1 p.m. The group is also open to new membership. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month except August and December at St. Gregory Parish’s Worner Center, 138 28th Ave. in San Mateo at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at (650) 572-1468 or visit www.sanmateoprolife.com Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Rosary for Life 815 Eddy St. – Planned Parenthood – in San Francisco.
Dec. 5th, 10a.m.-3p.m.: St. Robert Parish “Holiday Boutique” with numerous crafters selling handmade cards, jewelry, ornaments, children’s accessories, “green” candles, and both year-round and holiday florals. Tasty treats and refreshments will be available for purchase. Boutique is in Hennessy Hall of St. Robert School, 345 Oak Ave, San Bruno at Crystal Springs Ave. Call (650) 589-2800.
Fridays at 9 a.m.: The Archbishop’s Hour on Immaculate Heart Radio, KSFB - 1260 AM, San Francisco. Enjoy news, conversation and in-depth look at local and larger Church. Program is rerun Fridays and Mondays at 9 p.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. - e-mail info@sfarchdiocese.org with comments and questions about faith. 1260 AM also offers daily Mass, rosary and talk on the faith. Visit www.ihradio.org Sunday, 6 a.m., KOFY Channel 20/Cable 13 and KTSF Channel 26/Cable 8: TV Mass with Msgr. Harry Schlitt presiding. Sunday, 7 a.m.: TV Mass on The Filipino Channel (TFC) (Channel 241 on Comcast and Channel 2060 on Direct TV. Saturday, 4 p.m.: Religious programming in Cantonese over KVTO 1400 AM, co-sponsored by the Chinese Ministry and Chinese Young Adults of the Archdiocese. 1st Sunday, 5 a.m., CBS Channel 5: “Mosaic,” featuring conversations on current Catholic issues. EWTN Catholic Television: Comcast Channel 229, AT&T Channel 562, Astound Channel 80, San Bruno Cable Channel 143, DISH Satellite Channel 261, Direct TV Channel 370. For programming details, visit www.ewtn.com
Single, Divorced, Separated Information about Bay Area single, divorced and separated programs is available from Jesuit Father Al Grosskopf at grosskopf@usfca.edu (415) 422-6698. Would you like support while you travel the road through separation and divorce? The Archdiocese of San Francisco offers support for the journey. The Separated and Divorced Catholics of the Archdiocese of San Francisco (SDCASF) now have two ongoing support groups in the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month - St. Bartholomew Parish, 600 Columbia Dr., San Mateo, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. in the spirituality center, and in O’Reilly hall of St. Stephen Parish near Stonestown, San Francisco, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m. Call Gail (650) 5918452, or Joanne at St. Bart’s, (650) 347-0701 for more information. Catholic Adult Singles Association of Marin County: “We are Catholics, single or single again, who are interested in making new friends, taking part in social activities, sharing opportunities for spiritual growth, and becoming involved in volunteer activities that will benefit our parishes, our community, and one another. We welcome those who would share in this with us.” For information, call Bob at (415) 897-0639.
Holy Cross Cemetery 1500 Old Mission Rd. in Colma, (650) 756-2060 Dec. 4, 11 a.m.: First Saturday Mass in All Saints Mausoleum.
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