St. Stephen Parish SaintStephenSF.org | 451 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco CA 94132 | Church 415 681-2444

SaintStephenSchoolSF.org | 401 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco 94132 | School 415 664-8331 Weekday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

Sunday Mass: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. & 6:45 p.m.

July 16, 2017 Fifteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

August 6, 2017

Feast of the Transfiguration Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9

“Touched By an Angel” was a television drama from the mid-90s in which an angel came to earth and changed the person being ministered to. The episodes always ended with the message of God’s love. But what if someone was touched by Jesus himself, such as the Apostles Peter, James and John in today’s Gospel? After being led up a mountain by Jesus, they witnessed him being changed and transfigured before them, with Jesus’ face shining like the sun and his clothes becoming white as light. This is something we would certainly want to hear about.

More specifically, the Apostles Peter, James and John witnessed something that few people will ever see or hear: the glory of God as Jesus was transfigured be-fore them, and the voice of God which from a cloud declared, This is my be-

loved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him. That would shake anyone up. But more im-portantly, it changes them.

Upon seeing Jesus transfigured and hearing the voice of God, Peter, James and John became terrified. They fell to the ground in fear. But then they were touched by Jesus, who said to them the words we hear often from him in Scripture: Do not be afraid. Because fear is the opposite of love. And this touch of the Lord, this message of love, transformed these Apostles so that when the time came, they could share the prophetic message of the glory and honor of the beloved Son of God with the world.

Some of you may be thinking, this is all very nice to hear but we will likely never to be touched by an angel, much less by the Lord Jesus Christ. Except that angels are purely spiritual beings who can work through others to offer care and intercession. How about the angel who works through your co-worker who puts aside her work to listen when she sees the sadness in your eyes? Or the an-gel who acts by means of your neighbor who brings over dinner when your spouse is in the hospital? Or the angel who delivers the message of God’s infinite love in your newborn baby who turns your world upside down with joy?

Those angels change us and bring us the message of God’s love. But we are also touched by Jesus himself. We are touched by the Lord every time we come to Mass, every time we are attentive to the word of God preached and proclaimed, every time we come forward to receive Holy Commun-ion and are nourished and strengthened by Jesus himself. We are touched by Jesus and we are changed. We are transformed. We are made to be like a lamp that shines and brings Christ’s light and love to those living in the darkness of fear, doubt and discouragement.

The more we open ourselves to being transformed by Jesus, the more he will work in and through us as instruments of his love to bring healing and peace to our world.

As always, it was great having you with us in prayer today. We are already in the last few weeks of vacation time so please enjoy it and keep safe and may the Lord bless you and your families.

Father Tony

Our Liturgical Week Monday, Aug. 7 8:00 a.m. † Alexander Mistica (By: Tita (Marieta) Torres)

Tuesday, Aug. 8 8:00 a.m. † Dan Casey (By: John & Kathleen Manning)

Wednesday, Aug. 9 8:00 a.m. † Victoria Victoria (By: Rosita Austria) V

Thursday, Aug. 10 8:00 a.m. † Dan Linehan (By: Rose Linehan)ˑ

Friday, Aug. 11 8:00 a.m. † Fr. John Heignz (By: Adele Caunan)

Saturday, Aug. 12 8:00 a.m. † Marygrace Dunn (By: Richard Dunn) 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation 4:30 p.m. † Peter Ganduglia (By: Betty Ganduglia)

Sunday, Aug. 13 8:00 a.m. † Hannah Gallen (By: Kathy & Pat Smith) 9:30 a.m. † Alex Mistica (By: Adele Caunan) 11:30 a.m. † Theresa Collins (By: Kathy & Pat Smith) 6:45 p.m. † Manuel F. Salvador

(By: Gary & Lulu Torres) Bold Indicates Mass Intentions

P lease pray for the sick and homebound of our

community and for all those written in our book of the sick. May they know the healing touch of Jesus.

Larry Barbiere, Edileide Jose Barbosa, Maureen Conley, Ed Cummings,

Carol Dominguez, Eden Finn, Emma Lew, Al Gragnani, Maria Matthews,

Juan Pablo Grover-Paez, Nenita Sangalang, Anna Macalino Thompson, Jovita & Richard

Thompson, and Patricia Sullivan.

A Summer Blessing

May you walk with God this summer, in whatever you do, wherever you go.

Walking with God means… walking with honesty and with courage, walking with love,respect and

concern for the feelings of others. May you talk to God this summer, every day and in every situation.

Talking with God means… praying words of praise for the beauty of creation,

saying prayers of thanks for friends and good times,

asking God’s help in all your decisions, expressing your sorrow when you have failed.

May you walk with God every day. Amen

St Stephen Events Calendar

Monday 6:00 p.m. S.F. Juniors Basketball/Gym Tuesday 1:00 p.m. School Uniform Sale/Hall 6:00 p.m. S.F. Juniors Basketball/Gym Wednesday 6:00 p.m. S.F. Juniors Basketball/Gym 7:00 p.m. SVDP Conf./ Conf. Room Thursday 6:00 p.m. S.F. Juniors Basketball/Gym Friday 5:45 p.m. S.F. Juniors Basketball/Gym

7:00 p.m. G.A. Closed Meeting/EC Saturday 9:00 a.m. Book Club/Marian Room Sunday 7:00 p.m. Adult Volleyball/Gym

Our online website includes a community events cal-endar.

NEED A PRIESTLY VISIT? Please know that if you are homebound, sick, aging, preparing for a surgical procedure, recovering from a surgical procedure. Or find yourself in the hospital unexpectedly – your pastor is most happy to visit you with Holy Communion and Anointing of the Sick. One does NOT have to be in a state of “end-of-life” for the anointing. It can be administered to any one, at any time one feels physically or emotionally “low” in life. Please call the office if we can help. We have been finding out about “sick” parishioners “when it is too late.” Please give us a call – we are here for you!

2017 ANNUAL APPEAL “In Progress - thru July 18, 2017” A reminder, that our Annual Appeal tax this year is $93,428.00. We ask that you pray over your donation and give according to your means. The total received to date is $49,464, leaving a balance of $43,839. We thank the following households for their participation in this year’s appeal. (Fr. Tony)

Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Abad

Ms. Phyllis Abad Mr. and Mrs. Dale L. Allen Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alves

Mrs. Josephine Ambrose Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anthony Mrs. Dorothy Arata Ms. Sheila D. Asfaha Mr. and Mrs. Paul Au

Mr. and Mrs. John Azevedo Ms. Maria Baja

Mrs. Maria Barzoloski Mr. and Mrs. Moises Bau sta, Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Bayol Ms. Constance E. Benas

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benedict Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Birsinger

Dr. Richard L. Blake Mr. Clemence Blondo

Mr. and Mrs. James Brady Mrs. Maria E. Brooks Ms. Caroline Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Bruneman Mr. and Mrs. John Bruno

Mrs. Nancy Buckley Mr. and Mrs. Serafin Caba c

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos R. Cajilig, Jr. Ms. Jocelyn Caoile

Dan Caracciolo Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Cardozo

Mrs. Be y Carley Mrs. Gayle Carpen er

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Carrillo Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Casserly Jr.

Mr. Frank Cassinelli Mr. Ramon Cas llo

Miss Adelaida R. Caunan Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cayabyab Mr. and Mrs. Graziano Cerchiai

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Champagne Mr. Kelvin Chan

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Chen Mr. Nelson Chen and Mrs. Elizabeth M. Yata

Vicki Chiang Barbara and William Chiang Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cleary

Ms. Patricia Cloonan Mr. James F. Cook

Mr. and Mrs. James Daly Mr. and Mrs. John Daly

Mr. Joseph D'Aura Mr. and Mrs. Bartley Davey Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Dee Mr. and Mrs. Robert Defea

Mr. and Mrs. Arsenio Del Rosario Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Delucchi

Mr. and Mrs. Domenico Di Grande Ms. Irene Dobbins

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duffy Mr. and Mrs. John J. Duggan Mr. and Mrs. David Dulany Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dunn

Ms. Noreen Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Augusto Elias

Ms. Marie a Escalona Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fambrini

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fernandes Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Primo Fernandez

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Flocchini Mr. and Mrs. Gilberto Francisco

Mr. & Mrs. Roberto Franco Dr. and Mrs. Albert Frietzsche

Mrs. Joan L. Gallagher Ms. Be y Ganduglia

Mr. and Mrs. Darius S. Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Richard Garcia-Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. Gavin D. Garzee Mrs. Elinor Ga o Genentech, Inc

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gilson Ms. Avelina A. Gomez

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Mark Go as

Mrs. Linda Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Guzman Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Hallinan

Ms. Kathleen Handlon Gull Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hargarten

Mrs. Thomas Hayes Ms. Joanne Hayes-White

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hazard Leslie and Mark Hazelwood

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heissenbu el Ms. Nathalia C. Hizon

Mr. and Mrs. Viet Quoc Ho Mrs. Claire Holl

Mr. and Mrs. Vinh Hua Mr. Sorasith Intrasinghathong

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Jacobs Ms. Floren na Jacobs

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Jarnutowski Ms. Kathryn Jereza

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jison Ms. Cynthia G. Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kensic Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kilroy

Miss Patricia Kirby Mrs. Elizabeth Knaus

Mrs. And Mrs. Sean Komarmy Rev. Tony La Torre Mrs. Beatriz Lacson Mr. Paul Laveroni

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leach Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Leehane

Ms. Margareta Lim Mrs. Diane Linehan

Mr. and Mrs. Ma hew Lobre Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lou

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lubich Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lui

Mr. Con Maloney Mrs. and Mrs. Ralph Mapson Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marinai Mr. and Mrs. James Mar n

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mazzola Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. McDonough

Mr. Daniel McGarry and Mrs. Courtney Cassinelli Ms. Joanne McGrail

Mr. and Mrs. Sean McGrillen Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Mendiola

Mrs. Alene Meyers Dr. and Mrs. Charles Miller Mrs. Antoine e Mishirky

Mrs. Gayle T. Montalbano Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morello

Ms. Ma lda Morey Mr. and Mrs. Ilitomasi Nacagilevu

Teri and Jim O’Callaghan Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nealon

Mr. and Mrs. James Nysather Mr. and Mrs. George O’Connell

Mrs. Rose O'Connor James O’Driscoll

Margaret and Paul O’Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. Remigius Ojong

Mrs. Le y Pamplona Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parini

Ms. Lisa Perez Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Perlite

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Perlite Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Phair

Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Prete

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Quan Mr. and Mrs. Ma hew Quane

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ramos Dr. and Mrs. Mariano Rayos

Mr. Robert Reidy Francesca and Tony Renteria

Ayn McGee and Chris Rillo Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchie

Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Rizzo Mr. and Mrs. Travis Robinson

Mrs. Eileen Rodman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rodriguez

Sheila and Rich Rove Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ryan

Ms. Cris na C. Sagala Salesforce.com Founda on Mr. Guido J. Salomone, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Salvemini Mr. and Mrs. Tony Sanchez-Corea

Mr. and Mrs. James Scheg Ms. Debra A. Schneider

Ms. Deborah Lobo Mr. Kevin Sequeira Ms. Vanya Soetanta Ms. Lutzie E. So o

Ms. Louise Stagnaro Mr. and Mrs. George Staniotes Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stephans

Mrs. Jane Storseter Mr. and Mrs. Noli Tamase

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Teshara Marisa Tina

Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Torres

Mrs. Milagros Ubungen Mr. and Mrs. George Vella

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Villamayor Mr. Gregory J. Von Holt

Mrs. Mary Von Holt Mrs. Eileen Wagner

Mr. & Mrs. John Wong Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wong

Ms. Virginia M. Wong Mr. and Mrs. Robert Xavier

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Yiu Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Ysip

Linda Zevallos Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Zidek

HOSPITALITY MINISTERS for our 9:30 a.m. Mass

Today, Aug. 6 - Volunteer Sunday, Aug. 13 - Francie Pasquini Sunday, Aug. 20 - Cecelia Prete

St. Stephen Faith Formation Program

Faith Formation is a religious educa-tion program for non-Catholic school children from 1st to 8th grades. We prepare children for First Holy Com-munion and Confirmation. The pro-gram begins in mid September and ends in May. We meet on Mondays from 4 to 5:15 pm at the parish office building.

Second Collection Next Weekend

A second collection will be taken August 12 & 13 for:

Building Loan Payment

Want to contribute to a specific need? Please take a look at our wish list!

St Stephen Pastor Wish List

1. Fifty New Monthly Donors ($100/month) 2.Repair/Clean-out Church Rain Gutters $25,000 3.Install Outdoor Church Sign ($25,000) 4. Replace Church Carpet ($30,000) 5. Re-Paint Church Interior ($100,000)

Want to make a difference? Contact Fr. Tony at FatherTony@SaintStephenSF.org.

Thank you!

The Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, 2017

The heavens proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory.

— Psalm 97:6

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I saw one like a Son of man com-ing on the clouds of heaven (Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14).

Psalm — The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth (Psalm 97). Second Reading — Be attentive to the prophetic message, as to a lamp shining in a dark place (2 Peter 1:16-19). Gospel — Jesus was transfigured, and his clothes became white as light (Matthew 17:1-9).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Transfiguration of the Lord Monday: Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time; St. Sixtus II and Companions; St. Cajetan Tuesday: St. Dominic Wednesday: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) Thursday: St. Lawrence Friday: St. Clare Saturday: St. Jane Frances de Chantal

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24- 26 Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33

Philippine Madrigal Singers at Holy Name Church

Saturday, August 12, 7:30 pm 1555 39th Ave., San Francisco Freda Motak 415-335-5606,

Holy Name Parish Office 415-664-8590 Carl Vengco 415-823-0874

Winners of the Grand Prix in the International Cho-ral Competition in Italy in 2016, the Philippine Mad-rigal Singers kick off their U.S. and European 2017 tour with this San Francisco concert, “Voices of Peace.”

Fr. Arnold Zamora, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus parish, is a former member, composer, and arranger for the choir, and it continues to perform some of his works. This concert will be the group’s only perfor-mance in San Francisco. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased by phoning any of the numbers above.

SING YOUR SONG Alas for those who never sing, but die with their music within them. -Oliver Wendell Holmes

RCIA 2017 - 18 Is there someone in your life who is wondering what Catholic faith is, or is thinking about becoming a Catho-lic? Perhaps that someone just needs a little push from you to embark on this faith searching journey. The RCIA Program - the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - welcomes anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or would like to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. The program will begin in late September. Participants will receive the sacraments of initiation during the Easter Vigil in April, 2018. Please call Mary Molly Mullaney at our parish office at 415-681-2444 ext. 27 for more information.

SUMMER THOUGHTS

Why should we dress properly in the church? Is there a dress code in the church? 1) Jesus is present in our churches in the tabernacle, in the Holy Bible and in the praying community. We hon-or him in the church by wearing honorable dress. 2) Jesus, with a whip in his hands, drove away the merchants and money changers from the Temple of Jerusa-lem for converting his “Father’s house into a market place.” Hence dress we wear for shopping or beach is not expected in the church. 3) Scanty, transparent or provocative dress gives distraction and scandal to the praying community. “Be care-ful however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling to the weak” (I Cor.8:9). 4) We come to the church to offer our lives on the altar and receive God’s blessings. Hence we must dress properly. 5) St. Paul instructs us: “I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety.”(1Timothy 2:9-10). 6) People expect modesty and decency in dress and dignity in behavior in the church. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (No. 2521-2524), reminds us that “Modesty is decency.” 7) If we wear formal dress for an interview or meeting a VIP but not for going to church, there is something wrong with our attitude in worshipping God. Appropriate dress is the mark of showing respect to God in the church. 8) Christianity teaches us that the sacredness of the human body as a gift from God, calls for thoughtful re-spect and privacy, not over exposure. 9) The congregation expects modest dress and reverent behavior especially from lectors, Eucharistic ministers and choir members whom everybody notices during the Holy Mass...

PARISH SUPPORT The interest of parishioners in the daily operations of one’s parish is extremely important. There are

several areas in which one can participate. Such as: the Parish Finance Council, the Parish Council, and the Liturgy Committee. We are always seeking interested parishioners to join these committees that assist the pas-tor in advising him on the operations of the parish.

The role of the Parish Finance Council is to assist and advise the Pastor in overseeing and controlling the financial affairs of the parish. The Parish Finance Council is accountable to the Pastor, who has the respon-sibility for final decisions. It is understood that if the advice of the Parish Financial Council is unanimous on a given matter, the Pastor will give serious consideration to the recommendation and not lightly reject it. The Parish Financial Council generally meets quarterly to review the budget and finance activity for that period.

The role of the Parish Council is to assist and advise the Pastor in overseeing the over-all operations of the parish in its totality. It is their responsibility to advise the Pastor on whether the organizations of the parish are operating to the benefit of the parish and for the parishioners. It is also their responsibility to plan/organize several events during the year to welcome new parishioners to the parish and to hold events for the benefit of the parish and school community.

Both of these committees are very important to the parish, and especially to the pastor. If interested, please give the Pastor a call. (Fr. Tony)

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PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Tony P. LaTorre Pastor ext.25

fathertony@saintstephensf.org

Rev. Mr. Olet Abad

Rev. Mr. Rory Desmond Permanent Deacon

Rhonda Smith

Coordinator of Music & Liturgy ext. 32

Mary Molly Mullaney

Faith Formation Coordinator ext.27

Mrs. Sharon McCarthy Allen School Principal

Jim Cook

Parish Manager ext.23

Shay Ingelfinger Event Center Coordinator ext.33

Jan Almeida

Bookkeeper ext.29

ST STEPHEN PARISH 2016-2017

ORGANIZATION/MINISTRY CONTACT PERSON

• Altar Servers Giovanna Hrvatin

• Altar Society Joan Leehane

• Bridge Group Helen Perlite

• Caritas Nellie Hizon

• Church Hospitality Mary Molly Mullaney

• Communion Ministers Rhonda Smith

• Faith Formation Mary Molly Mullaney

• Fifty Plus Club Helga D’Arcy • Finance Council Laura Birsinger

• Grief Support Clergy

• Lectors Rhonda Smith

• Liturgy Committee Fr. Tony

• Marriage Preparation Clergy

• Men’s Club John Bankovitch

• Music Rhonda Smith • Parish Council Vicky Francisco

• RCIA Mary Molly Mullaney

• St. Stephen Book Club Veronica Wong

• St. Vincent de Paul Julie O’Callaghan

• Ushers Bob Anthony

• Women’s Guild Daniela Franco & Maira Hallinan

Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us.

You can sign up or update your information by completing this form & placing it in the collection basket, by mailing it to the Parish Office, by phone at 681-2444 or online at www.saintstephensf.org!

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I am interested in assisting with the Parish in the following way(s):

• Acolyte/Altar Service • Altar Society • Children’s Liturgy of the Word Choir • Greeter/Usher

• Holy Communion Ministers to the Homebound • Lector/Holy Communion Ministers • Music/Choir