Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2016

MOST REVEREND SALVATORE J. CORDILEONE Archbishop of San Francisco

REVEREND ARTURO L. ALBANO Pastor

MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30 am; 12:10 pm SATURDAY 8:00 am 5:30 pm (Vigil Mass) SUNDAY 7:30 am 9:00 am (Gregorian Chant) 11:00 am 1:00 pm (Español)

Cantor & Organ Cantor & Organ Schola Cantorum Cathedral Choir Coro Hispano

BAPTISM INFANTS

English Preparation: First Saturdays at 10:00 am

English Baptisms: Second Sundays at 2:15 pm Contact Fr. Driscoll (415) 567-2020x208

BAUTIZO EN ESPAÑOL:

Primer Domingo a las 2:15 pm

Informes con Sofia Aguilar

ADULTS OR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN:

Contact Doug Benbow

(415) 236-1557 (415) 567-2020x220

FIRST COMMUNION

Cathedral Parishioners, contact Fr. Drsicoll (415) 567-2020 x208 Primera Comunión en Español: Informes con Rosario Morales (415) 948-4554 o (415) 509-7533

CONFIRMATION

Cathedral Parishioners contact Doug Benbow

(415) 567-2020x220

ESCUELA DE CATEQUESIS

Informes con Rosario Morales

MARRIAGE

Please contact Mimi Ruiz at least 6 months prior to ceremony.

(415) 509-7533

(415) 567-2020x254

RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION

Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-12:00p.m.; Saturday, 4:00-5:00 pm or by appointment

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND

Contact Sr. Elaine Stahl

(415) 567-2020x218

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Cathedral Parishioners, please call Parish Office to speak to one of the priests.

FUNERALS

Contact Doug Benbow for Funeral/Memorial arrangements (415) 567-2020x220

BEREAVEMENT Contact Sr. Elaine Stahl

(415) 567-2020x218

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Fridays: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm ORGAN RECITAL Sundays at 4:00 pm; exceptions noted in prior bulletin

Second Sunday of Advent - December 4, 2016 Welcome! If you are a visitor to the Cathedral, we want you to know how welcome you are whether you come from another part of the country, from across the world, or from another parish here in the Archdiocese. Thanks, in part, to the generosity of visitors like you, we are able to celebrate the liturgy in a fitting and beautiful way, and are able to give spiritual and emotional support through a variety of services to the community. Your gift is greatly appreciated; our parish family is small and we rely on the generosity of you, our visitors, to help sustain this magnificent Cathedral church for future generations.

CATHEDRAL OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION The Suggested Stipend/Offering For Mass is $10.00

Telephone: (415) 567-2020 Website: www.stmarycathedralsf.org

Saturday December 3-(See Readings for Sunday Below) 5:30 pm

PASTORAL STAFF AND CLERGY Rev. Arturo L. Albano, Pastor Rev. Patrick Driscoll, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. R. Christoph Sandoval, Deacon Sr. Elaine Stahl, Pastoral Minister

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CATHEDRAL LITURGY/SPECIAL EVENTS For Cathedral Special Events, Persons Baptized in another Christian tradition and interested in becoming Catholic please contact: Director of Liturgy: Doug Benbow x 220 Cathedral Sacristans: Antonios Stefanos and Brian Alves x 212 Cathedral Welcome Desk: Patricia Hernandez Wedding Coordinator, Wedding Anniversaries and Quinceañeras: Mimi Ruiz x 254

CATHEDRAL MUSIC Director of Music: Christoph Tietze x 213 Music Office Assistant: Stephen Walsh x 233 Spanish Choir: Ricardo Fonseca Cathedral Cantors: Stephen Walsh, Mimi Ruiz, Claudia Landivar

CATHEDRAL OFFICE Parish Secretary, Bulletin Editor: Janet Carrillo Receptionist: Michael McKeon Cathedral Finances, Controller: Alisa B. Weber Development Department: Jolie Velazquez Weekend Receptionist: Marie Fernandez

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CATHEDRAL TOURS Director of Docents: Doug Benbow

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GIFT SHOP Telephone: (415) 567-4040 Manager: Linda Harwood Clerk: Antonia Velasco

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Sunday December 4-Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm

Intentions (Health) of Dra. Baby Agapito + Angel and Guadalupe Aguirre Intentions of All Parishioners + Emiliano Saucedo

Monday December 5-Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 7:30 am 12:10pm

+ Blanca Herrera + David P. Spingola; the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Tuesday December 6-Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 7:30 am 12:10 pm

+ Jill O’Malley + Casimiro, Rosario and Isabel Conde

Wednesday December 7-Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 7:30 am 12:10 pm

Intentions of Anne Marie Jones and Family Intentions of Raymond Magpantay

Thursday December 8-Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:36, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 7:30 am 12:10 pm 5:30 pm

Intentions of Bob Kilmartin and Family Intentions of Paquita P. Reyes + James and Nora McGovern

Friday December 9-Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 7:30 am 12:10 pm

Intentions of Fr. Ranndolph Romero Intentions of the Asuncion Family

Saturday December 10-Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 1516, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 8:00 am

+ Fabian Liongson

CATHEDRAL OFFICE HOURS Mon.–Fri: 8:30 am- 5 pm

CATHEDRAL EVENT CENTER Director: Diane Luporini Event Center Supervisor: Bobby Johnson

+ Wanda Benbow

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Closed for lunch 12p.m.-1p.m.

Sat: 9:30 am-5:30 pm Closed for lunch 12p.m.-1p.m.

Sun: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

GIFT SHOP HOURS Closed Mondays Tuesday-Friday 9 am-4:30 pm Saturday: 11 am-5:30 pm (Closed for lunch 1:30-2:30 pm)

(Closed for lunch 1:30-2:30 pm)

Sunday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Telephone: (415) 567-4040

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Segunda Colecta Especial El Próximo Fin de Semana

Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos Los religiosos y las religiosas ancianos están necesitados de ayuda. Hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes católicos de órdenes religiosas que ahora son ancianos ofrecieron su vida en servicio a los demás,— educando la juventud, consolando a los enfermos, buscando justicia para los oprimidos. Hoy, muchos son frágiles, ancianos y necesitan atención médica. Su donativo al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos apoya el cuidado básico como medicamentos y cuidados de enfermería. Sea generoso en su donativo a la segunda colecta del próximo fin de semana.

Día de Limpieza en Catedral Sábado, 17 de diciembre 9:00am—1pm En preparación del Adviento, la temporada de Navidad y los miles de visitantes quienes vendrán a nuestra Iglesia durante este tiempo queremos hacer otro día de limpieza. Podrán participar toda la mañana o el tiempo que puedan ofrecer. La limpieza y las reparaciones serán ligeras dentro de la Iglesia y en los jardines. Todos los materiales serán proveídos. Almuerzo será proveído para todos los voluntarios! Por favor inscribirse en la lista disponible en la sacristia o llame al (415) 567-2020 para más información.

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Second Sunday of Advent - December 4, 2016 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Upcoming Events December 8th December 6

Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi 9th Annual Commissioning Mass Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

December 8

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary *HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION * Thursday, 7:30 am, 12:10 pm, 5:30 pm

December 10 Guadalupana Pilgrimage and Mass Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Mass Please see page 9 for more details

December 11

Cookies and Carols Concert and Dessert Reception

Sunday, 7:00 p.m. Cathedral Choir, the Archdiocesan Childrenʹs Choir, and St. Brigid School Honor Choir; $20 general / $10 children under 5 and seniors Reception to follow in St. Francis Hall

December 12

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 13

St. Vincent de Paul Meeting

4am-6am Mañanitas (Mariachi serenading of the Blessed Mother) Special Mass schedule: 6:00 a.m. Spanish Mass 7:30 am English Mass 12:10 pm English Mass 7:00 pm Bilingual in English and Spanish Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Parish Hall

December 17

Cathedral Clean Up Day Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Please see page 9 for more details

December 18

Blessing of Expectant Parents Sunday, Blessing at all Masses

La Gran Posada Sunday, 5:00 p.m.—8:00p.m., Patrons Hall

December 24

Christmas Eve

8:00 am Morning Mass 5:00 pm Caroling with Archdiocesan Children’s Choir and the St. Brigid School Honor Choir 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 11:30 pm Caroling with the Cathedral Choir 12am Midnight Mass Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, Principal Celebrant

December 25

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Christmas Day

9:00 a.m. Gregorian Chant Mass with the Schola Cantorum Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, Principal Celebrant 11:00 a.m. Solemn Mass with the Cathedral Choir 1:00 p.m. Spanish Mass with the Coro Hispano The Cathedral will close after the 1:00 PM Mass

Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule: No Vigil Mass on December 7th. Masses on December 8 will be at 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and a Special 5:30 p.m. Mass where Archbishop Cordileone will be the principal celebrant as seven Missionaries of Charity (St. Mother Teresa’s sisters) will make their First Vows.

9th Annual Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass Simbang Gabi, or Mass at Dawn, is a Filipino tradition marking the start of a novena to prepare for Christmas. Bishop William J. Justice will preside at the 9th Annual Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Tuesday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Retirement for Religious Second Collection Next weekend, December 10th and 11th Next weekend, the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious is being taken. The women and men Religious of the Archdiocese are appreciative of any help you can give and count on your assistance as they face retirement with limited resources. Please remember in your prayers the more than 630 women and men religious living and serving in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Advent Lessons and Carols December 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm The Cathedral Choir and St. Markʹs Lutheran Church Choir will sing an Advent Lessons and Carols Service in St. Markʹs Lutheran Church, directly across Gough Street from the Cathedral. This event will feature the Bach Cantata No. 61, ʺNun komm, der Heiden Heiland,ʺ with orchestra, and works by Handl, Eckhardt, and Trotta. Reception to follow, with a special viewing of the Exhibition “Palestine: Unlimited”.

Festividad en Honor a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Lunes, 12 de Diciembre 2016

Feast in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Monday, December 12, 2016 4:00 am Mañanitas con Mariachi Serenading of the Blessed Mother with Mariachi 6:00 am Misa en Español; Spanish Mass

7:30 am Misa en Inglés; English Mass 12:10 pm Misa en Inglés; English Mass 7:00 pm Misa Bilingüe; Bilingual Mass Después de la misa de la 6:00 am y de las 7:00 pm pasen a el salón grande del nivel de abajo para disfrutar de tamales, champurrado, café y pan dulce. Están todos invitados a honrar a Nuestra Madre en su día.

A er the 6:00 am and the 7:00 pm Masses please join us in Patrons Hall for coffee, “pan dulce” and tamales.

Second Sunday of Advent - December 4, 2016 Peregrinación Guadalupana a Catedral de Santa María Sábado, 10 de Diciembre, 2016

Guadalupana Pilgrimage to St. Mary’s Cathedral Saturday, December 10, 2016

Exmo. Señor Arzobispo de San Francisco, Salvatore J. Cordileone, Exmo. Señor Obispo Auxiliar de San Francisco, William Justice, Rev. Moisés Agudo, miles de peregrines de todas partes, con música en vivo, cantantes, danzas Aztecas y carros alegóricos, que con alegría nos acompañarán en la peregrinación.

San Francisco Archbishop, Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Auxiliary Bishop, William Justice, Rev. Moisés Agudo (Vicar for the Hispanic Community), thousands of pilgrims , with live music, singers, Aztec dancers and decorated floats, will accompany us with joy during this pilgrimage.

Lugar de reunión: 5:00 AM - All Souls Church, 315 Walnut Avenue, South San Francisco

Gathering place: 5:00 AM - All Souls Church, 315 Walnut Avenue, South San Francisco

Bendición de los Peregrinos: 5:30 AM Salida: 6:00 AM La peregrinación concluirá con una Misa Solemne en la Catedral a las 2:00 PM, celebrada por el Arzobispo de San Francisco, Salvatore J. Cordileone Nota: Habrá transportación del estacionamiento de la Catedral a la parroquia de All Souls a partir de las 4:00AM hasta las 6:00AM. Por la tarde habrá transportación de Catedral a All Souls de 2:30 p.m. hasta 5:30 p.m. Para mas información, llamar al (415) 333-4868

Cookies and Carols

Pilgrims blessing: 5:30 AM Departure: 6:00 AM We will conclude the Celebration with a Solemn Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 2:00 p.m. celebrated by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, J.C.D. Note: Transportation will be provided from the Cathedral parking lot to All Souls from 4:00 AM through 6:00 AM. In the afternoon from the Cathedral to All Souls Church from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. For more information: (415) 333-4868.

Cathedral Clean-Up Day

Sunday, December 11th, 2016 - 7:00pm The Cathedral Choirs and the St. Brigid School Honor Choir will present ʺCookies and Carols,ʺ an annual celebration of carols and desserts, on Sunday, December 11, at 7 pm in St. Francis Hall on the lower level of the cathedral. Please come and join the festivities, as the choirs will sing their favorite carols and seasonal compositions and present their favorite cookies, cakes, pies, and desserts. Tickets are $20 per person ($10 for seniors and children over 5) and can be purchased at the cathedral office.

Saturday, December 17 9:00am – 1pm As we prepare for Advent and Christmas and the thousands of visitors who will come to our church, we’re having another clean-up day. Join us for the entire morning, or just drop by for as long as you can. Light housekeeping, cleaning, minor repairs, litter pickup, etc. We’ll supply all tools, cleaning items and gloves – just bring your energy and elbow grease. Lunch will be provided! Sign up sheets will be available in the sacristy or you can also call (415) 567-2020.

Christmas Angels 2016 As the solemnity of Christmas approaches, the Cathedral welcomes contributions to help adorn its great space with floral tributes. Your gift, which can honor someone special, will share the joy and beauty of this special time of the church year with everyone who visits the Cathedral during this season of renewal and hope. Deadline for donations is Friday, December 23, 2016.

This gift is: Enclosed is my gift of $

in Memory of

in Honor of

in Thanksgiving for

Name

NAME

Address

Occasion:__________________________________________ Please do not acknowledge this gift in the Bulletin

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PRAYER REQUESTS

♫♫ CONCERTS ♫♫

All concerts are free and open to the public A free-will donation will be requested at the door

Prayers for the parishes of the Archdiocese Every day, we try to pray for the world beyond our immediate vicinity. As the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, we would also like to pray for each local church within the Archdiocese, which receives our prayers in a special way. This week, please join us in prayer for...

Saint Anthony of Padua Church, San Francisco Saint Patrick Church, Larkspur Saint Matthew Church, San Mateo

For comfort, healing, strength… We remember those who are ill, pained in body, mind and heart. We commend to our Loving God all of our aged and those residing in nursing homes and care facilities. Please pray for . . . Carlota Lara Ramos (Health) and Family, Dana Swayngam, Guillome Norman

For all who have died… Dr. Howard Herning, Flordeliz B. Consolacion and Edwin Zamudio If you or someone in your family is sick or homebound, call Sr. Elaine, 567-2020 Ext. 218 to arrange a visit.

Our Parish St. Vincent de Paul Society The SVdP conference at St. Mary’s Cathedral meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Parish Hall and we gather to make sandwiches for the homeless shelter on the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Main Kitchen. Both gatherings are from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. We can help you with Emergency groceries! Call and leave a message for us with your phone number, address and your need SVdP HELPLINE 567-2020 ext. 205

BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL Los padres y padrinos deben asistir una plática de preparación bautismal. Los padrinos deben ser bautizados y uno de los padrinos tiene que ser bautizado y confirmado. Si los padrinos son de afuera, tendrán que atender la clase en su parroquia local. Informes: Sofía Aguilar (415)236-1557.

Sun

12/4/16

4:00 pm

Christoph Tietze, Organist and Jeanette Tietze , Piano

Please refer all questions regarding our Music Program to: Dr. Christoph Tietze (415) 567-2020, ext 213

UPCOMING CONCERTS: December 11, 4:00 pm: Vytenis Vasyliunas (Germany), Organist. Works by Wesley, Wood, Vasiliauskaite, and Ginastera. December 11, 7:00 pm, Special Performance: Cookies and Carols annual fund raiser, featuring Cathedral Choir and St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir School. St. Francis Hall. Tickets $20; $10 Senior & Children. December 18, 4:00 pm: Victor Xie, Viola and Xiyan Wang, Piano. December 25, 4:00 pm: NO RECITAL January 1, 4:00 pm: NO RECITAL January 8, 4:00 pm: Epiphany Lessons and Carols, sung by St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir School and the Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers. January 15, 4:00 pm: Jeanette Wilkin Tietze, Piano January 22, 4:00 pm: Chiu Yu Chen, Piano January 29, 4:00 pm: NO RECITAL

WEEKLY COLLECTION Weekly Collection Actual November 19th/20th: $5,522

Goal $6,671

% of Goal 83%

2nd Collection: Campaign for Human Development $2,074 Weekly Collection Actual November 26th/27th: $5,310

Goal $6,671

% of Goal 80%

2nd Collection: Archdiocesan Annual Appeal $1,026 FY ’17 Annual Collection to date

Actual $135,302

Other Donations and Special Gifts

$65,247

Goal % of Goal $399,491 34% $111,968

59%

BAPTISMS IN ENGLISH

Upcoming Second Collections:

The next Baptisms Preparation class will be on Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00 am and the next Baptisms will be on Sunday, December 11th at 2:15pm. You may register for baptisms at the Cathedral Office. For information, please contact Michael or Marie at (415) 567-2020.

December 10/11 -Retirement for Religious Development December 17/18-Winter Shelter at St. Mary’s Cathedral December 24/25 - Cathedral Music Department

In Order to Prepare for Next Sunday’s Liturgy:

Third Sunday of Advent: December 11, 2016 Psalm 146 2nd Reading: James 5:7-10 10 1 Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 st

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11

Second Sunday of Advent - December 4, 2016 AAA URGENT ALERT!

ALERTA URGENTE!

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal 2016

Apelación Anual del Arzobispo 2016

We are always grateful to our parishioners who come through with their donations to help us meet our goal at the end of the year. If you have not yet made your donation this year, please contribute soon as the end of the year is rapidly approaching. There are envelopes for your donations on the shelves by the entrance of the Cathedral.

Please note the large amount still due is:

$5,921

DAYS LEFT TO DONATE: 27 Received so far $52,147 2016 AAA Goal is $58,068 Any amount not raised will come out of our regular program budget, directly affecting ministries and services to our parishioners.

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM FORMA DE REGISTRACIÓN

Como siempre estamos agradecidos a nuestros feligreses que ya han donado para ayudarnos a cumplir nuestra meta al final del año. Si usted todavía no ha hecho su donación de este año , por favor haga su contribución pronto por que el final del año se acerca rápidamente . Hay sobres para sus donaciones en los estantes de la entrada de la Catedral.

La cantidad aún debida es:

$5,921

Quedan 27 Días Para Donar Recibido hasta el momento $52,147 2016 AAA Meta: $58,068 Cualquier cantidad no recaudada va a salir de nuestra presupuesto para programas que afectan directamente a los ministerios y servicios a nuestros feligreses.

Welcome to St. Mary’s Cathedral Please use this form to register as a parishioner. You may drop this form in the mail, the Sunday collection basket or bring it to our office located in the Cathedral’s lower level.

Bienvenido a La Catedral de Santa María Es importante llenar este formulario para tener acceso a los sacramentos como: Matrimonio, Bautismo, Primera Comunion etc..., a demas servicios legales, como cartas de recomendacion, etc…

Bulletin No. 913134 St. Mary’s Cathedral 1111 Gough Street San Francisco, California 94109 Telephone: (415) 567-2020, Ext. 215 Contact: Janet Carrillo Bulletin for: December 4, 2016