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In the days following the Pennsylvania grand jury report Aug. 14 that lifted the veil on seven decades of child sex abuse by more than 300 Catholic priests in that state and the church leaders who covered it up, Catholic San Francisco approached daily communicants at local parishes after Mass and asked them for their thoughts.
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Catechists and directors of religious education throughout the archdiocese are preparing to begin their faith formation ministries for youth, young adults, and adults. On Sept. 16, the day designated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as Catechetical Sunday, the church will highlight the critical role of catechists with the theme of “Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ.” -
The granddaughter of one of the first Sicilian seafood merchants on Fisherman’s Wharf told a noontime audience at the Fishermen’s and Seamen’s Memorial Chapel Aug. 15 that “toxic energy,” unresolved trauma and even bad habits can take the wind out of our spiritual sails and cripple our connection to the divine. -
Menlo Park’s recent history has been one of disruption, as Facebook and other local companies have shaken and rebuilt American society in far-reaching ways. St. Denis Parish in Menlo Park discussed another kind of change that could be significant: incorporating parents into children’s faith formation. -
Thanks in part to public outcry from the Marin County faith community, the children of some 42 low-income families in San Rafael hit with a 40 percent rent increase just as the school year was about to begin are in their classrooms where they should be – for now. -
Cuauhtémoc and his wife Sonia Alvarado are excited and full of faith for the opportunity to attend the V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry to be celebrated this month in Texas. -
Holy Angels Parish in Colma celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe a few months early this year. On Aug. 23, more than 100 people gathered to celebrate a half-century devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary called the Running of the Rose. -
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and the teaching choir of The Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship visited San Quentin Prison Aug. 5.
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Calendar
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Friday, September 21, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMMonthly Grief Support Program, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Msgr. Bowe room. Sessions provide information on the grief process, and tips on coping with the loss of a loved one. No charge. Facilitator: Deacon Christoph Sandoval. For further details, please call Sister Elaine at (415) 567-2020, ext. 218.
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Saturday, September 22, 8:00 AMSATURDAY, SEPT. 22 CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL CONFERENCE: Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal 21st Holy Spirit Conference, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco. Registration $20, Dynamic speakers. English track: Father Mike Barry, Father Levi Hartle; Spanish track: Padre Rafael Chavez, Padre Jorge Arias. Conference includes Healing Service and an evening Mass, 7 p.m. Mass is open to the public. Online and mail in registration is found at www.SFSpirit.com or register onsite.
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Saturday, September 22, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMNazareth House, 245 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, front lawn, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn Bocce, sample a chair exercise class, pick up some health tips, live music and light lunch served, Free of charge, no reservations required, street or lot parking available, (415) 479-8282 ext. 12, lynettam@nazarethhousesr.com.
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Saturday, September 22, 11:30 AMWynette Sills of Californians for Life is guest speaker at this annual pro-life event, 11;30 a.m., United Irish Cultural Center, 45th Avenue at Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. Special presentation by the Culture Project. Tickets $26, cjc3436@yahoo.com; (415) 567-2293.
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Saturday, September 22, 5:00 PMSt. Matthew School, San Mateo, grand reunion, 5 p.m. alumni Mass, followed by tours, cocktails, dinner at 6 p.m. RSVP and tickets, Stmatthewcath.org/alumni; msharrison@stmatthewcath.org. (650) 343-1373, main office. All St. Matt’s more than 5,000 former students, principals, pastors, faculty, staff are invited to attend.
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Monday, September 24, 6:30 PM“Racing Extinction,” Academy Award winning documentary by Louie Psihoyos, limited seating, RSVP CommunityRelations@sanrafaelop.org; (415) 453 8303. Dominican Sisters Center, 1520 Grand Ave., San Rafael.
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