Upcoming Parish Events
Come and join us for the following events:
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to all our birthday celebrants in February!
To all our celebrants, we have a Mass offered in your intention on the day of your birthday during the 5:15pm Mass schedule.
To those whose names were not mentioned, our birthday greetings and felicitations to you as well! However, if your name is not listed below, it could mean that we do not have a record of your birthday or that you are not registered with us.
This is a good opportunity to register with us now if you are a parishioner of St. Patrick Church and make sure to fill in your birthday. If you are already a registered parishioner, please make sure to provide the office of your birthday. You may omit the year!
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Fred Crosson Celerina Tabuena Rhodora Alba Ferdinand Reyes Susan Salcedo Ian Angeles Loida Falcis Melba Vedasto Lourdes Mendoza William Quinn Justin Schmidt Katherine Dizon Peter Mak Samantha Mosuela Bartolome Valmores Joseph Ylarde Anne Nguyen Aproniano Boongaling |
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Weekly Collections
First Fruits Part 1 of 5
Dear Donors,
Our collections have been down over the past two weeks! It is understandable given the difficult economic times, loss of the 49ers, unfavorable weather, Christmas season just ended, etc. However, looking at the bright side, we are all still here, no major disaster has befallen us and we continue to visit the church. It is important for us to continue and maintain our historic church, as this is our spiritual home, a place of hope and faith as we connect with God in His place of worship.
In this light, I am requesting our donors to please continue being generous with your weekly offerings. If you can avail of our Online Giving, even better! This saves us money, time and paper and you can arrange your donation regularly. Remember, even if you are on vacation, the church’s bills do not stop.
A suggestion is to give “First Fruits.” What does it mean to give “First Fruits”? It means making an offering to God of the first and best portion of all we receive. We do this both as a sign of our love and in thanksgiving for all the many blessings we have received.
We give in proportion to what we have received. This means we give from our substance and not from our surplus. Giving from our substance requires a sacrifice and leads to con- version of mind and heart.
“Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10)
Please continue to give and give regularly! If you haven’t been giving regularly, this is a good time to start. Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
Finance Office
First Fruits Part 2 of 5
This is the second installment of our “First Fruit” series. What does it mean to give “First Fruits?” It means placing God first in our lives.
This means making God’s priorities our priorities. When we place our loving Creator at the center of our life, we become more prayerful, more focused on loving and caring for our families and our neighbor in need. We are also less preoccupied with material things.
In short, we find the true source of happiness and fulfillment that we all seek and that the Lord alone can provide. It has been said that “people make the time and find the money for what they value most.”
We must challenge each other, as disciples of Jesus Christ, to value God above all else. This belief will lead us to put our faith in action by finding the time and money to promote God’s priorities because we have made them our priorities as well.
As mentioned last week, please continue to give and give regularly! If you have not been giving regularly, this is a good time to start. Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
Finance Office
2012 AAA Kickoff
The start of Lent is just a few days away and we are about to kickoff our 2012 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Campaign. Donation forms will be available at all Masses and you will have the opportunity to make a one-time donation, or the first payment of a year-long pledge, the choice is yours. You can also do your AAA donation online. (Remember to choose the Annual Appeal as the purpose.) For the last several years, we have fallen woefully short of meeting our assessment from the Archdiocese. Please prayerfully consider making a generous donation to this year’s appeal.
Patrician Meeting
Join us next Sunday for the monthly Patrician Meeting, a Catholic discussion group sponsored by the Legion of Mary. This month’s topic is...
Why Charity is the Crown of All Virtues
Speaker ~ Bert Albano
Date ~ Sunday, 26 February 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
Place ~ McKenna Hall, St. Patrick Church
Join us for a lively discussion and share your thoughts and experiences with other Catholics just like you
The Legion of Mary - Patrician Meeting is every last Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm.
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
March 17, 2012, 9:00 am
St. Patrick’s Day Mass
St Patrick’s Church
Celebrant: Bishop William Justice
.... More St. Patrick's Day Celebrations coming up...
Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner-Dance
You are cordially invited to the Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner-Dance and the "kick-off" of our 2nd Cash Bonanza Raffle Campaign.
When: Saturday, MARCH 17, 2012
Where: ST. PATRICK'S PARISH HALL
Time: NO-HOST Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. - DINNER at 7:00 p.m.
Donation: $25.00 ADULT / $10.00 UNDER 12YRS. OLD
Party or "Dressy-Casual" attire please …
All proceeds will go towards the maintenance/repair of our "technically crafted & highly-sophisticated" Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organ.
NET Mass
All teenagers and friends are welcome to attend the first NET Mass on Sunday, February 26. There will also be a party, with food, after the 5:30 p.m. Mass until 7:30 p.m. Come and meet other Catholic teens just like you.
St. Dominic Catholic Church
2390 Bush St. @ Steiner St., San Francisco
Sunday, February 26 @ 5:30 p.m.
Contact Hansel Tomaneng at 650-303-2149 for more details
2012 Cash Bonanza Raffle
You are cordially invited to participate in our 2012 CASH BONANZA RAFFLE
Grand Prize: $5,000
2nd Prize: $2,500
3rd Prize: $1,000
Consolation - 15 @ $100 ea.
All proceeds will go towards the maintenance and repair of our "highly sophisticated" Aeolian-Skinner Organ.
Drawing: Filipiniana Night - Oct. 13, 2012 at the Parish Hall
(Donors need not be present to win.)
Lenten Days of Renewal
Join the Lenten Days of Renewal at San Damiano Retreat in Danville: Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22 & Wednesday, Feb. 29 with Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM; Wednesday, March 7 with Rena Grant, MA,; Tuesday, March 13 with Fr. Evan Howard, OFM ;& Tuesday, March 20 with Fr. Pat Foley. For more info: 925-837-7141 ext. 315, katerik@sandamiano.org or www.sandamiano.org.
Choir Auditions
Auditions for the St. Patrick Schola Cantorum, a new mixed choral group that will serve as St. Patrick’s main music ministry, will be held in February. The Schola will perform every Sunday for the 12:15 p.m. Mass, as well as for liturgical feast days such as Easter and Christmas, and occasionally for special devotions and feasts.
Liturgical music is a specialized ministry, which requires not only basic music-reading skills, listening skills and performing skills, but also a deep respect for the liturgy (i.e. the Mass), a willingness to grow in spiritual faith, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate as a team. Even though this is a volunteer, non-paid position, it requires commitment, perseverance, and a sense of responsibility and self-initiative to participate successfully in the music ministry. Cooperation with the Music Coordinator and other music ministers is a must.
Time Commitment
- Weekly rehearsals will be held on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (this may increase, especially before Easter and Christmas)
- Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (warm-up at 11:30 a.m., Mass at 12:15 p.m.)
Audition Dates
All auditions will be held in St. Patrick’s McKenna Hall from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will last to 5-10 minutes per person:
- Tuesday, February 21, 2012
- Thursday, February 23, 2012
- Tuesday, February 28, 2012
What to Bring to Your Audition
- A completed application form
- A song/musical piece to perform (memorized or read, any style sacred or secular, accompanied or a capella) – if you would like to be accompanied, please bring sheet music for the pianist to read from or bring your own accompanist
- Songs/ hymns will be provided if you do not have any to prepare
After February 28, ongoing auditions will be held 30 minutes before rehearsals. The first official Schola Cantorum rehearsal will be on Thursday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in McKenna Hall.
Please pick up an application from the parish office during normal business hours. Thank you for your interest!
Rogil Ambrosio Birco,
Music Coordinator,
St. Patrick Church
Online Giving
Previously we announced that we’re now offering Online Giving. If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like giving to your church online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. Online Giving lets you set up a recurring pledge or a one-time gift to our offertory and 
special collections, so you’ll be able to give the way you want—even if you’ve forgotten your envelope. Please visit our website at http://www.stpatricksf.org/donate to get started with this convenient giving option.
Communion in the Home
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass. Please call the office at 415-421-3730 or email info@stpatricksf.org for more information.
St. Patrick Church Pin
Designed to coincide with the 160th anniversary of our parish, St. Patrick Church Commemorative Pins are available for $10 in the gift shop located in the back of the church. Stop by and see the various items, including the new pins.
