MASS SCHEDULE

M - F 7:30 am; 12:10 pm

S 8:00 am

5:30 pm (Vigil Mass) Cantor & Organ S

7:30 am Cantor & Organ 9:00 am (Gregorian Chant) Schola Cantorum 11:00 am Cathedral Choir 1:00 pm (Español) Coro Hispano

BAPTISM I English Preparation: First Saturdays at 10:00 am English Baptisms: Second Sundays at 2:15 pm Contact Deacon Chris Sandoval (415) 567-2020x203

B E : Primer Domingo a las 2:15 pm Informes con Sofia Aguilar (415) 236-1557

A S -A C : Contact Doug Benbow (415) 567-2020x220

FIRST COMMUNION Cathedral Parishioners, contact our Office (415) 567-2020 x 200 Primera Comunión en Español: Informes con Rosario Morales (415) 509-7533 o Maria Sandoval (415) 867-5676

CONFIRMATION Cathedral Parishioners Contact Doug Benbow (415) 567-2020x220

En español: informes con Rosario Morales (415) 509-7533 MARRIAGE

Please contact Mimi Ruiz (415) 567-2020x254 at least 6 months prior to ceremony.

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 RECITALS Sundays at 4:00 pm; exceptions noted in previous bulletin issue

M R S J. C Archbishop of San Francisco

R A L. A Pastor

S S A D 9, 2018

Cathedral of Saint Mary

of the Assumption

1111 Gough St, San Francisco, CA, 94109 Tel: (415) 567-2020 FAX: (415) 567-2040

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.

Mon.–Fri: 8:30 am- 5 pm (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

CATHEDRAL OFFICE HOURS

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

PASTORAL STAFF AND CLERGY

Rev. Arturo L. Albano, Pastor ext.209 Rev. Lawrence Vadakkan, Parochial Vicar ext.208 Rev. Mr. R. Christoph Sandoval, Deacon; Pastoral Associate ext.203 Rev. Mr. Alejandro Madero, Deacon

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 ext.220 Sacristans: Stephen Unachukwu, Brian Castro ext.212 Cathedral Welcome Desk: Patricia Hernandez Weddings, Anniversaries and Quinceañeras: Mimi Ruiz ext.254

CATHEDRAL MUSIC

Director of Music: Christoph Tietze ext.213 Music Office Assistant: Helena Tietze ext.233 Spanish Choir: Grace Renaud Cantors: Claudia Landivar, Mimi Ruiz, Ash Walker

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Interim Controller: Mark Silva ext.202 Development Department: Jolie Velazquez ext.228 Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, Secretary: Janet Carrillo ext.215 Receptionist: Michael McKeon ext.200

Weekend Receptionists: Marie Fernandez, Maria Estrada ext.200

CATHEDRAL EVENT CENTER

Director: Diane Luporini ext.201 Event Center Supervisor: Bobby Johnson ext.221

CATHEDRAL TOURS

Director of Docents: Doug Benbow ext.207

FACILITIES

Manager: Jeff McReynolds ext.230

GIFT SHOP

Manager: Maria Elena De Leon Tel: (415) 567-4040

Clerk: Marie Fernandez

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GIFT SHOP HOURS

Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch 1:15-2:15 p.m.)

Saturday 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch 1:15-2:15 p.m.)

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch 1:30-2:30 p.m.)

Telephone: (415) 567-4040 Please drop by the Gift Shop for a look at our selection!

Closed Mondays

The Suggested Stipend/Offering For Mass is $10.00

Saturday December 8- (See Sunday readings next page) 5:30 pm + Gloria Litton del Rio

Sunday December 9- (See Sunday readings next page) 7:30 am Intentions of Justin De Vincenzi and Family 9:00 am + David P Spingola; The Holy Souls in Purgatory 11:00 am Intentions of All Parishioners 1:00 pm Intentions (Birthday) of Karina Sandoval Monday December 10-Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 7:30 am + Joseph J Paoli 12:10 pm + Alfonso Mariscano Tuesday December 11-Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 7:30 am + Colm Christian Cunningham 12:10 pm + Luviminda B Villacorte (Birthday Remembrance) Wednesday December 12-Zec 2:14-17; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 6:00 am (Spanish) Int (Birthday) of Tiffany Zamudio 7:30 am Intentions of the Revolorio Family 12:10 pm + Flor Sipin Primicias 7:00 pm (Bilingual) Intentions of Marie Fernandez Thursday December 13-Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 8:00 am + Joseph J Paoli 11:00 am + Gerard Xavier Friday December 14-Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19

7:30 am + Rodolfo Mañalac, Jr. 12:10 pm + Chuck Haase Saturday December 15-Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 8:00 am + Regina Nwihim

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9 de Diciembre 2018 II Domingo de Adviento

SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS POR EL ALBERGUE INVERNAL

Ayuda a la Conferencia de San Vicente de Paúl de la Catedral en el alojamiento de los miembros de nuestra comunidad y parroquia que necesitan de nosotros durante esta temporada navideña. Proporcionaremos comidas, regalos y refugio a más de 100 hombres en necesidad durante el invierno en las noches de

viernes 21 de Diciembre de 2018, y viernes 11 de Enero de 2019 Damos la bienvenida a cualquier miembro de nuestra comunidad que quiere participar en el servicio a estas personas, y en proporcionarles caridad, cuidado y apoyo. Llame a la oficina de la Catedral al 415-567-2020, X205. Por favor, deje su información de contacto y le regresaremos la llamada lo más rápido posible con detalles sobre la participación.

BENDICIÓN DE FUTUROS PADRES: 23 DE DICIEMBRE, DURANTE LA MISA Una bella tradición del Adviento en la Catedral es una bendicón especial que honra un esposo y una esposa quienes participan en el amor de Dios y cooperan en el don de la vida a través de la concepción de un niño. Es apropiado que reciban la bendición de Dios juntos mientras esperan con fe y esperanza el nacimiento de su hijo.

Los calendarios del 2019 se repartirán el fin de semana del 15 y 16 de diciembre después de misa. Por favor, solamente un calendario por familia. Extras serán disponibles en la oficina después de la navidad. Gracias a Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Duggan’s Serra Mor-tuary, y Halsted N Gray-Carew & English por patrocinar los calendarios este año. 7

CALENDARIOS DEL 2019

December 16, 4:00 pm: Basma Edrees, Violin; Chia-Lin Yang, Piano. Sonata in E by Bach, Sonata in G by Brahms. December 23, 4:00 pm: Christoph Tietze, Organ. Celebrating 50 years as church organist (first Mass 25 December 1968). December 30, 4:00 pm: Anna Maria Lopushanskaya, Flute; Christoph Tietze, Organ. January 6, 4:00 pm: Epiphany Lessons and Carols; Golden Gate Boyschoir and Bellringers, St Brigid School Honor Choir. January 13, 4:00 pm: Cavatina Music Society. January 20, 4:00 pm: Agnieszka Kosmecka (Poland) Organ. January 27: NO RECITAL February 3, 4:00 pm: Rafael Quinones, Tenor, with Grace Renaud, Organ.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

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♫♫ SUNDAY CONCERTS ♫♫

December 9 “Christmas Cookies & Carols” Sunday, 7:00 p.m. St. Francis Hall; $20 (10 Youth/Senior) December 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mass at 6am(Spanish) 730am, 1210pm, 7pm(Eng/Span)

December 22 Cathedral Clean-Up Day Saturday, 9am-Noon, Materials (and Lunch) provided

Sign Up in Sacristy after Mass

December 22/23 Blessing of Expectant Parents All Masses: 5:30 (Sat. Vigil); 7:30am; 9am; 11am; & 1pm

December 23 Simbang Gabi Novena Mass (Final Mass of the Simbang Gabi Novena) 7:30am

December 24 Christmas Eve Cathedral Opens 4:30pm; Masses at 5:30pm & Midnight

(Caroling starts 30 minutes before mass)

December 25 Christmas Day Masses at 9am and 11am (English), and 1pm (Spanish)

December 31 New Year’s Eve One Mass Only, 8:00am (Cathedral Closed after Mass)

Office & Gift Shop closing at 12:00 Noon

January 1 New Year’s Day Solemnity of the Mother of God

Holy Day of Obligation Mass at 8am and 12:10pm (Cathedral Closed after Mass)

Office & Gift Shop closed at 12:00 Noon

January 5/6 The Epiphany of the Lord Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30pm

Sunday Masses, 7:30am, 9am, 11am; Spanish Mass 1pm

CATHEDRAL/EVENT CENTER CALENDAR

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

Sunday, December 9, 2018, 4:00pm:

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

Amy Stephens, Piano. Works by Corea, Gershwin, Barkman, Canfield, Rollin, and Stephens.

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE December 12

4:00 a.m. Mañanitas (Mariachi Serenade) 6:00 a.m. Mass in Spanish/Misa en Español 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Masses in English

7:00 p.m. Bilingual Mass/Misa Bilingue

Sunday, December 9th, 7:00 p.m.

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 9, 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, or children aged 6-18) and can be purchased at the Cathedral office.

“COOKIES & CAROLS”

BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS: DECEMBER 22/23

The Blessing of Expectant Parents is a meaningful Advent tradition at the Cathedral, which honors a husband and wife’s role of cooperation in God’s gift of creation through the conception of a child. Special blessings are conferred on the Fourth Sunday of Ad-vent at all Masses, including Saturday Evening, on the week-end of December 22/23. 8

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In Order to Prepare for Next Sunday’s Liturgy: Third Sunday of Advent, December 16 1st Reading: Zephaniah 3:14-18a Psalm: Isaiah 2:6 2nd Reading: Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel: Luke 3:10-18 9

Prayers for the Parishes of the Archdiocese As the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, we pray for each local church within the Archdiocese. This week, please join us in prayer for…

Saint Gabriel Parish, San Francisco Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Novato

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, East Palo Alto We remember those who are ill, pained in body, mind and heart, the aged, the grieving, the travelers, the thankful.

Please pray for: Marlis Tanner, Cathy Brash, Michael Shannon, Kay Fox, Vicki Evans, Michael Kelly, Tony Sousa, Margot Scott, John C. Morrissey, Doris Hernandez, Phat Tan Mach, Jade Truong Mach, Lucy Avila, Marie, Lynell Brazier, John C. Morrissey, Doris Hernandez, Phat Tan Mach,

Dcn. Chris Sandoval, Thomas McCarthy, Hilton White, Serving in the armed forces:

We pray for those who offer their lives in service to our country in hope that all may feast at the banquet of peace.

Marine Recruit James Wynne, USMC Lance Corporal Fernando Lopez, USMC

And for all who have died: Karine Jardin, Evelyn August, Regina Afonja,

Edmund Ralph Capalla, Geraldine da Luz If you or someone in your family is sick or homebound, call Deacon R. Christoph Sandoval (415) 567-2020 x 203

PRAYER REQUESTS

In The Spirit of the Holidays

The Cathedral’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference happily announces sponsorship of our second annual “Giving Tree” program. A Christmas “Giving Tree” is at the back of the church this week-end. Christmas “Ornaments” (tags) are in place on the tree containing a woman’s, a boy’s or a girl’s requested Holiday gift. Please take a tag, and bring in its corresponding new wrapped present next weekend (December 8-9) to place beneath the tree. The gifts will be distributed to women and children in need of a bright Christmas visit from Santa.

Bring a smile to a woman or child in need, warm a heart, and help make Christmas joyous by providing a happy memory!

SVDP GIVING TREE

En el Espíritu de la Navidad La Conferencia de San Vicente de Paul de la Cate-dral de Santa María anuncia felizmente el patroci-nio de nuestro segundo año del programa ʺÁrbol de Regalosʺ. Este fin de semana habrá un ʺárbol de regalosʺ navideño en la parte posterior de la iglesia. Los “adornos” (etiquetas) de Navidad están colocados en el árbol que contiene el regalo de Navidad solicitado por una mujer, un niño o una niña. Por favor, tome una etiqueta y traiga su el correspondiente regalo nuevo e envuelto el próximo fin de semana (8 al 9 de diciembre) y coloque el regalo debajo del árbol. Los regalos se distribuirán a mujeres y niños que necesiten una muy necesitada visita navideña de Santa este año. ¡Traiga una sonrisa a una mujer o niño necesitado, llene un corazón con amor y ayude a hacer feliz la Navidad brindándole un feliz recuerdo.

SVDP ARBOL DE REGALOS

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Facilitator: Rev. Mr. R. Christoph Sandoval, Deacon A free Grief Support Session is held at St. Mary’s Cathedral on the third Friday of each month. The group meets in the Msgr. Bowe Room, on the west side of the parking lot level of the Cathedral. These sessions provide information on the grieving process, and tips on coping with the loss of a loved one. This is an opportunity to mourn in a safe, private and confidential setting. For details, call Deacon Chris, (415) 567-2020 x 203.

UPCOMING SESSIONS: ♦ January 18th ♦ February 15th ♦ March 15th

Meetings are held in the Msgr. Bowe Room, directly accessible from the Parking Lot on the West side of the building facing Cleary Court. Enter the gate and look to your right.

FREE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

BAPTISMS IN ENGLISH

Baptisms in English are held on the Second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. The preparation classes for parents and godparents are held on the First Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the JP II Room across from the office. To register for baptism or for the class, call (415) 567-2020.

Next Class: January 6; Next Baptisms: January 13

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December 16 - Winter Shelter December 23 - Cathedral Music Program December 30 - Saint Vincent de Paul Society

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS

Second Collection, December 15-16 Next weekend’s second collection will be for the winter homeless shelter that will be held here at the Cathedral.

Your financial support will enable us to provide meals, blankets and gift bags during the Shelter.

Total received/Total recibido: $51,337

Total pledged/Total en compromisos: $100

Still needed/Aun necesitada: $21,000 71% received toward our Goal 71% recibido hacia la Meta

Goal/Meta AAA 2018: $72,437

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL

Total combined/Total combinado $51,437

WINTER HOMELESS SHELTER

Please join the St. Vincent de Paul Conference of St. Mary’s Cathedral in hosting members of our community and parish who need us during this upcoming Holiday Season. We will provide meals, gifts and shelter to gentle-men in need during the Winter/Holiday Season on the evenings of

♦ Friday, December 21, 2018 ♦ Friday, January 11, 2019

We welcome any members of our parish and in our community who want to participate in serving these folks, and in providing them warmth, care and support.

Please call the Cathedral office at 415-567-2020, X205 Leave your contact/phone information. We will follow-up as quickly as possible with details on participation.

INTERFAITH WINTER SHELTER WEEKLY COLLECTION Weekly Collection Actual Goal % of Goal December 1-2: $6,700 $6,500 103% 2nd Collection: (AAA) $963

FY ’19 Annual Actual Goal % of Goal Weeklies to date $110,181 $396,000 28% Other Donations $36,820 $108,605 34%

COLLECTIONS TO DATE

16 de Diciembre - Albergue Invernal 23 de Diciembre - Programa de Música de la Catedral 30 de Diciembre - Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul

LAS SEGUNDAS COLECTAS QUE VIENEN

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Second Collection, December 8-9 Today 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. More importantly, though, please remember in your prayers more than 500 women and men religious living and serving in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

FONDO POR LA JUBILACIÓN DE RELIGIOSOS RETIREMENT FOR RELIGIOUS

Segunda Colecta, 8-9 Diciembre Hoy se tomará la colecta anual para el Fondo de Retiro para los Religiosos. Los religiosos y religiosas de la Arquidióce-sis aprecian cualquier ayuda que puedan brindar y cuentan con su asistencia, ya

que se enfrentan a la jubilación con recursos limita-dos. Sin embargo, lo más importante es que recuerde en sus oraciones a las más de 500 mujeres y hombres religiosos que viven y sirven en la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco.

Segunda Colecta, 15-16 Diciembre Nuevamente, la Catedral le abrirá sus puertas a más de 100 hombres homeless este invierno. Nuestra segunda colecta el próximo fin de semana será para el albergue invernal en Catedral. Gracias por su apoyo.

ALBERGUE INVERNAL PARA LOS HOMELESS

Calendars for 2019 will be available on the weekend of December 15-16 after Mass (while supplies last). Please help yourself to One Free Calendar per family, until everyone has had a chance to take one. Left-over Calendars will be available after Christmas in the Office. Thanks to Sullivan’s and Duggan’s Serra Mortuary and Halsted N Gray-Carew & English Funeral Directors for sponsoring this year’s calendars.

2019 CALENDARS

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PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM/FORMA DE REGISTRACIÓN

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…

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 lower level of the Cathedral.

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CHRISTMAS ANGELS 2018

Enclosed is my gift of $ ______________________

Name: ________________________________

Address: ________________________________

________________________________

Phone # _________________________

This gift is: ____in Memory of ____in Honor of

____in Thanksgiving for

NAME: __________________________________________________________________________

Occasion:__________________________________________

Please do not acknowledge this gift in the Bulletin

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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 all who visit the Cathedral during this season of renewal and hope. Deadline for donations is Friday, December 21.

Bulletin No. 913134 St. Mary’s Cathedral 1111 Gough Street San Francisco, California 94109 Telephone: (415) 567-2020, Ext. 200 or 215 Contact: Michael McKeon or Janet Carrillo Bulletin for: December 9, 2018