May 6, 2011
Our Lady in May May 11, 7:30 p.m.: 30th Annual May Crowning and Living Rosary at All Hallows Chapel, Newhall and Palou in San Francisco. Sponsored by All Hallows #182 Young Ladies Institute. Call Sue Elvander at (415) 467-8872.
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Young Adults May 14, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: “Adventure with Jesus: Meditations on Human nature,” a young adult spring retreat for women and men 21-40 at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose motherhouse, 43326 Mission Boulevard with entrance on Mission Tierra Place in Fremont. Presenter is Dominican Sister Donna Marie Moses. “Join us for guided meditations on scenes from the life of Jesus and Mary with shared reflection on some of the more challenging moods and emotions that are part of human nature,” Sister Donna said. Day includes refreshments at 9:30 a.m. as well as lunch and supper at 6 p.m. Freewill offerings accepted. Please inquire by May 9. E-mail blessings@msjdominicans.org or call (510) 933-6335.
May 29, 12:15 p.m.: St. Paul’s Church celebrates the 100th anniversary of its beautiful church building. Archbishop George Niederauer is principal celebrant. Father Mario Farana, pastor, is among the concelebrants. A reception and memorabilia display will be held immediately following Mass in the Parish Center at Church and Valley Streets in San Francisco. Call (415) 648-7538.
Social Justice/Lectures/ Respect Life
May 15, 10 a.m.: Archbishop George Niederauer is principal celebrant of 50th anniversary Mass for St. Matthias Parish in Redwood City. A barbecue follows. Father John Glogowski, pastor, is among the concelebrants. Visit www.stmatthiasparish.org or call (650) 366-9544.
May 11: Bioethics Seminars, 2580 McAllister St. in San Francisco, and sponsored by the San Francisco Catholic Medical Guild. “The Dying Experience” will be presented by Catherine Conway and Mary Ann Schwab with Raymond Dennehy, Ph.D. Refreshments provided. Donation is $15. Call (415) 282-0773 or e-mail gemaloof2003@yahoo.com. Saturdays: San Mateo Pro-Life prays the rosary at 2890 El Camino Real in Redwood City, corner Renato Court. 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 at Planned Parenthood, 1650 Valencia St. near St. Luke’s Hospital in San Francisco..
June 3, 4, 5: “St. Pius Parish Festival” on campus at 1100 Woodside Road in Redwood City. Friday, 6–10 p.m.; Saturday, 1–10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-8 p.m. Event marks St. Pius 60th anniversary with a peace and love theme and something “groovy” for everyone. Visit http://stpiusfestival.blogspot.com. June 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: “Classic Car Show” at Holy Angels School in Colma. See many oldies but goodies plus refreshments and a raffle. Event is sponsored by the Holy Angels School alumni association. Proceeds benefit Holy Angels School. Call (650) 755-0220.
Aug. 13 or Nov.26: All alumni of St. Anne of the Sunset School, class of 1981 are invited to a reunion. Location/date are undecided. E-mail George Rehmet at georgerehmet@yahoo.com or call (650) 438-9589. Oct. 22: Presentation High School, San Francisco class of ’66. Contact Martha Kunz Willis at (650) 763-1202 or e-mail mwwmtw@comcast.net or Marilyn Mathers at (51) 232-4848 or mmathers@ deloitte.com.
Food and Fun
Prayer/Special Liturgies
May 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: “Plant and Garden Sale” at the Mount Carmel Shop, 45 Lovell Ave. in Mill Valley. Garden books, tools, vases, annuals, perennials, and vegetables for sale. Tomato plants are featured. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Call (415) 388-4332. May 13, 14, 15: “St. Timothy School Carnival,” Third Avenue at Norfolk in San Mateo. Hours of operation are Friday, 4 – 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon – 11 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 7 p.m. Fun includes rides, games, barbecue, entertainment. Tickets for rides are available before the festival and include all-day wristbands for $30. Visit www.sttimothyschool.org or call (650) 342-6567. May 14, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.: “Whale of a Sale” at St. Sebastian Church, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard at Bon Air Road in Greenbrae. Spaces are available for vendors at $35 before May 6 and for $50 after that date. Vendors supply their own tables and chairs. Call (415) 461-0704 or visit www.sebastian94904.com.
Sundays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction at Notre Dame des Victoires Church, 566 Bush St. between Stockton and Grant in San Francisco. Convenient parking is available across Bush St. in StocktonSutter garage. Call (415) 397-0113. Taize Sung Prayer: First Fridays, 8 p.m.: Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Drive, 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 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, 6 p.m.: Notre Dame Des Victoires Church, 566 Bush at Stockton, San Francisco with Rob Grant. Call (415) 397-0113. Third Fridays, 8 p.m.: Dominican Sisters of MSJ Motherhouse Chapel, 43326 Mission Boulevard, entrance is on Mission Tierra Place, between Ohlone College and the Old Mission San Jose in Fremont. Call (510) 449-7554. Third Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Dominican Sisters of MSJ motherhouse chapel, 43326 Mission Boulevard, entrance is on Mission Tierra Place, in Fremont. Call (510) 449-7554.
The traditional Latin Mass celebrated according to texts and rubrics of the Missal of Blessed John XXIII of 1962 is celebrated at these locations: Sunday, 12:15 p.m.: Holy Rosary Chapel at St. Vincent School for Boys in San Rafael. For more information, call St. Isabella Parish at (415) 479-1560; first Fridays, 7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1425 Bay Road. at Glen Way in East Palo Alto. For more information, call (650) 322-2152. Father Lawrence Goode, pastor, is celebrant; first Sundays, 5:30 p.m. at Mater Dolorosa Church, 307 Willow Ave. South San Francisco. For more information call (650) 583-4131; second Sundays, 5:30 p.m. at St. Finn Barr Church, Edna St at Hearst in San Francisco. Call (415) 333-3627; third Sundays at Holy Name of Jesus Church 39th Avenue at Lawton in San Francisco. Call (415) 664-8590 for time.
May 21: The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose invite you to an exciting “Day at the Races.” Enjoy the Preakness Stakes on screens at Golden Gate Fields. Tickets are $80 for reserved seating and $60 for open seating. Tickets include valet parking, admission to the Turf Club, Racing Form, and brunch – a prime rib buffet. Raffle prizes include owner’s seat tickets at Giants’ games, a $100 shopping spree at Nordstrom’s and a $100 restaurant package (need not be present to win). For more information or tickets, please call (510) 533-5768 or visit www.visionofhope.org. Deadline to purchase is May 11. Proceeds benefit tuition assistance to eight innercity elementary schools affiliated with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose.
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Reunion May 15: St. Gabriel School Alumni Association hosts a Golden Diploma Reunion for the Class of 1961 beginning with Mass at 11:30 a.m. followed by a reception for alumni and guests. Contact Sue Phelps at (415) 566-0314 or e-mail sphelps@ stgabrielsf.com. May 22, 11:30 a.m.: St. Gabriel Parish, 40th Avenue at Ulloa in San Francisco, celebrates its 70th year with a Mass and reception. All parishioners present and former as well as friends are welcome. Former pastors, parochial vicars, teachers have been invited. Call (415) 731-6161.
Mass in Latin
Holy Cross Cemetery 1500 Old Mission Rd. in Colma, (650) 756-2060 May 7, 11 a.m.: Mass in All Saints Mausoleum.
May 12, noon: The Serra Club of San Francisco meets for lunch at the Italian American Social Club, 25 Russia Ave., off Mission Street in San Francisco. Father Vito Perrone, founder of Contemplatives of St. Joseph, will talk about developing the new religious order. Cost for lunch is $17. Contact Paul Crudo at (415) 566-8224 or pecrudodds@aol.com and enter Serra on subject line.
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. May 13 – 15: “Widowed, Separated and Divorced Weekend” at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo
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Park. For information and a brochure contact Helen (415) 388-9651 or Cathy (408) 263-3718 or e-mail SJBeginExp@aol.com or visit http://www.beginningexperience.org 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) offer two ongoing support groups at St. Bartholomew Parish, 600 Columbia Drive, San Mateo, on the first and third Tuesdays, at 7 p.m. in the spirituality center, and in O’Reilly hall of St. Stephen Parish near Stonestown, San Francisco, on the first and third Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m. Call Gail (650) 591-8452, or Joanne (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 parishes, community, and one another. We welcome those who would share in this with us. For information, call Bob at (415) 897-0639.
Consolation Ministry Grief support groups meet at the following parishes: San Mateo County: Good Shepherd, Pacifica; call Sister Carol Fleitz at (650) 355-2593. Our Lady of Mercy, Daly City; call parish at (650) 755-2727. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Redwood City; call parish at (650) 366-3802. St. Bartholomew, San Mateo; call Barbara Syme (650) 343-6156. St. Peter, Pacifica; call parish at (650) 359-6313. St. Pius, Redwood City; call parish at (650) 361-0655. St. Robert, San Bruno; call Sister Patricia O’Sullivan at (650) 589-0104. Marin County: St. Anselm, San Anselmo; call Brenda MacLean at (415) 454-7650. St. Anthony, Novato; call parish (415) 883-2177. St. Hilary, Tiburon; call Helen Kelly at (415) 388-9651. Our Lady of Loretto, Novato; call Sister Jeanette at (415) 897-2171. San Francisco County: St. Gabriel; call Monica Williams at (650) 756-2060. St. Mary’s Cathedral; call Sister Esther McEgan at (415) 567-2020 ext. 218. Alma Via; contact Mercy Feeney at (650) 756-4500. Young Widow/Widower Group: St. Gregory, San Mateo; call Barbara Elordi at (415) 614-5506. Ministry to Grieving Parents: Our Lady of Angels, Burlingame; call Ina Potter at (650) 3476971 or Barbara Arena at (650) 344-3579.
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May 27 – 29: “24th Northern California Catholic Charismatic Convention” at Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. “Come expecting the power of a faithful God!” organizers said. Event theme is “Hearts on Fire for Jesus.” Opening Mass May 27 at 8 p.m. San Francisco Auxiliary Bishop William Justice will preside. Praise begins at 7 p.m. Convention speakers include Father Chris Crotty, Richard Lane, Martha Fernandez-Sardina, Msgr. James Tarantino. Registration information is at ncrcspirit.org or call (925) 828-0944. Weekend is sponsored by Northern California Renewal Coalition serving the dioceses of Monterey, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa and Stockton and the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
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