SI, USF grad helping spread word for ICA Cristo Rey

WINNING SCRIBE: Julienne Cancio, a freshman at ICA Cristo Rey, San Francisco was honored Feb. 23 in ceremonies at St. Mary’s Cathedral as grand prize winner for high school age youth in the annual archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest. Campus minister Kim Reiner helped along the way with Julienne’s and other entrants’ submissions, the school said. “Thanks to Mrs. Riener for her guidance as her students formed and expressed their values about the dignity of human life, and congratulations to Julienne for presenting her thoughts so compellingly.” Pictured from left at the event are Julienne’s dad, Joselito Cancio; Julienne; ICA Cristo Rey president Dominican Sister Diane Aruda, and Julienne’s mom, Fatima Cancio.
 
March 15, 2018
Tom Burke
 
Matthew Tominaga, media designer and photographer at San Francisco’s ICA Cristo Rey, was just out of college and needed a job: “Graphic design is a competitive field and every company wanted someone with more experience,” Matthew told me via email. ICA Cristo Rey’s Tim Szarnicki was able to help Matt secure a position with ICA and he’s now been with the school for five years. Matthew, a sacristan at St. Agnes Church, had seen Tim’s dad at the parish and asked him “if he could ask Tim if he needed a graphic designer,” Matthew said. “I thank Tim and his dad both for that.”
 
Matthew said his “first major project at ICA was to create an annual report with Patty Cavagnaro who I learned so much from.” Patty, a 1960 ICA alumna who then went on to serve almost 40 years at the school in a variety of roles, died in 2017.
 
Matthew said his “goal is to design materials to increase the recognition and reputation of ICA Cristo Rey. I hope my designs would motivate others to take interest in ICA Cristo Rey with financial support or becoming a co-educator, teaching a student how to interact in the work environment.”
 
Catholic San Francisco maintains contact with communications representatives at all of our Catholic high schools, a corps Matthew has now joined. “From this point, you can refer to me for any ongoing news and stories from ICA Cristo Rey,” he told me.
 
Matthew is a 2008 graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep, a 2012 graduate of the University of San Francisco and currently working on his MFA at the Academy of Art University. His grade school alma mater is Notre Dames des Victoires.
 
 
LOAVES AND FISHES: Second graders at San Francisco’s Sts. Peter and Paul School reenact the iconic Bible story of the feeding of thousands from just a few loaves of bread and as many fish with the help of teaching assistant and religion teacher Anita Manfreda.
 
 
CATHEDRAL TALK: Lenten series continues March 18 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Gough Street at Geary Boulevard, San Francisco at 3 p.m., Deacon Christoph Sandoval and Mercy Sister Elaine Stahl will address caring for the sick and dying. Cathedral pastor, Father Arturo Albano, leads opening and closing prayers. (415) 567-2020; www.stmarycathedralsf.org.
 
 
CONCERT: Martin Valverde performs March 17 at St. Matthew Church, San Mateo, 7:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $40 and for children $30. (650) 344-7622, (650) 773-5418, www.stmatthew-parish.org.
 
 
DON BOSCO STUDIES: Regular sessions on a variety of topics, next one March 20, are held at Sts. Peter and Paul, 666 Filbert St., San Francisco at 7 p.m. A look at some of Bishop Robert Barron’s “7 Deadly Sins, 7 Lively Virtues” will be shown and discussed. All are welcome, refreshments, Frank Lavin (415) 310.8551, franklavin@comcast.net.
 
 
PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH: As Easter approaches so do the many traditions tied to the great day. It’s food galore March 25 at St. Mary’s, Nicasio, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The table is set at Druid’s Hall on the square. Goodies of all kinds will tempt the palate. $16 adults, $6 children 5-12, (415) 488-9799, PalmSundayBrunch@gmail.com, www.stcecilia-lagunitas.org.
 
 
EWTN HOLY WEEK: Beginning Palm Sunday, March 25, EWTN brings special programming and live Easter Masses and Holy Week rites from Rome and the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington , D.C., for those who cannot attend Mass in person. You can view EWTN on Comcast 229, ATT 562, Astound/Wave 80, San Bruno Cable 143, DISH satellite 261 and DIRECT TV 370. Visit ewtn.com/radio/ and www.ewtn.com.
 
 
RETROUVAILLE: This program for troubled marriages will have a weekend April 13-15. Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages, and has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the April program, call (415) 893-1005 or email: SF@RetroCA.com or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
 
 
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