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Tens of thousands rally at Walk for Life VALERIE SCHMALZ CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO

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The Walk for Life West Coast participants walked down Market Street behind a 30-foot banner held by Marin Catholic High School and other area high school students, and Thomas Aquinas College students. Archdiocesan high schools who organized groups to come to the walk were Junipero Serra High School, Archbishop Riordan High School, St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Notre Dame-Belmont, Convent of the Sacred Heart and Stuart Hall.

Tens of thousands of people rallied in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza and then walked down Market Street in the 12th Annual Walk for Life West Coast, undaunted by intermittent rain, pro-abortion protesters who briefly disrupted one of the speakers, or by traffic congestion due to the upcoming Super Bowl. “They tell us the lie that women – in order to have opportunities and in order for us be successful – we must have abortion rights,” said Obianuju Ekeocha, Nigerian founder and president of Culture of Life Africa, at the rally. Culture of Life Africa’s philosophy is consistent with St. John Paul II’s “theology of the body.” It rejects international aid tied to abortion, sterilization and other anti-life initiatives. “I stand here before you not just as a black person or an African person. I stand here before you as a woman to say we should never have to buy success with the blood of our babies,” Ekeocha said. David Daleiden, founder of the Center for Medical Progress, whose undercover videos recorded Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of parts of aborted babies, was the first speaker at the one-hour rally SEE WALK, PAGE 6

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On Feb. 2, Msgr. Steven Lopes will be ordained a bishop at the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral in Houston, Texas – the first bishop to head the North American ordinariate for Episcopalians who have converted to CatholiBishop-elect cism. Lopes Msgr. Lopes is a priest of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, born and

raised a Roman Catholic – and thus unlike most members of the ordinariate, priests and people alike, was not originally a member of the Episcopal Church. But because of his unique background Pope Francis selected him to lead the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, a diocese-like canonical structure that is the home of the 40-plus parishes in the United States and Canada comprised of Anglican converts to Catholicism. A bishop of the Roman Catholic Church must be a celibate priest and the Anglican Catholic converts who are priests are generally married clergy

who were ordained into the priesthood of the Catholic Church under a special dispensation created by St. John Paul in 1982. Msgr. Lopes has been closely associated with the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter since Pope Benedict XVI created it on Jan. 1, 2012. He served as secretary of the Vatican’s “Anglicanae Traditiones” commission, which was responsible for developing “Divine Worship: The Missal,” a definitive book of liturgical texts promulgated by the Vatican in Advent 2015. The liturgy is from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, “nurtured in the traditions of English

Catholicism for the last 500 years” and dates to medieval England, Msgr. Lopes said. Msgr. Lopes succeeds Rev. Jeffrey N. Steenson, a married priest, who has been the ordinary since 2012. Msgr. Lopes is the first bishop appointed to an ordinariate. There are two other ordinariates in Great Britain and Australia. Msgr. Lopes says history is marked by “waves” of conversion from the Episcopal Church. He describes those in the ordinariate as “joyful and eager to share their faith. They put a lot on

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Walk for Life speakers stress sanctity of life Left, teens from St. Anthony Parish in Oakland were among the many groups who attended the 12th annual Walk for Life West Coast. Top right, the Nigerian founder of Culture of Life Africa, Obianuju Ekeocha, spoke at the Walk for Life West Coast rally Jan. 23 at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco. Shown here with Walter Hoye, founder of Issues4Life, an organization dedicated to issues related to sanctity of human life in the AfricanAmerican community. Lower right, David Daleiden, whose undercover videos of Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of body parts of aborted babies prompted Congress to vote to defund Planned Parenthood, spoke at the walk.

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Sisters of Life to teens: ‘You have a special way to love’ VALERIE SCHMALZ CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO

“You, known from all eternity” was the name of the conference and the Sisters of Life and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal were enthusiastic and heartfelt in sharing their message with more than 400 students from the Archdiocese of San Francisco at St. Mary’s Cathedral Jan. 22. “We had the great joy of bringing God’s message to young people about their dignity and their profound beauty in the eyes of God,” said Sister of Life Agnus Dei, organizer of the event for students in grades six-12. “In a special way, hundreds of young people were able to listen this morning to how precious they are in the eyes of God, that they are unique, that they are unrepeatable. That they have a purpose. That they have a special way to love that the world will never see again,” Sister Agnus Dei said. The event at St. Mary’s Cathedral drew students from archdiocesan schools including St. Dunstan, Our Lady of Mercy, All Souls, St. Mary’s in San Francisco, St. Anne of the Sunset, Our Lady of

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Left, Sister of Life Mother Agnes Donovan was the recipient of the Walk for Life West Coast’s St. Gianna Molla award for pro-life heroism, presented by San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone during the rally at Civic Center Plaza Jan. 23. Right, St. Dunstan School principal Bruce Colville brought a large group from the Millbrae Catholic school to the Sisters of Life conference at St. Mary’s Cathedral Jan. 22. the Visitacion, Star of the Sea, St. Brigid, as well as students from Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, Marin Catholic High School and Junipero Serra High School. They heard talks from the friars and from the sisters and saw videos of

testimony about chastity, God’s love, and making life decisions. San Francisco native Spokane Bishop Thomas Daly celebrated Mass, telling students, “Young people, go forth and care for life and be not discouraged.”

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Shrine rector named ‘missionary of mercy’ CHRISTINA GRAY CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO

Capuchin Franciscan Father John De La Riva, rector of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in North Beach, has been accepted by Pope Francis to serve as a “missionary of mercy” during the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy after he was nominated by the provincial minister of the Western America Province. Father De La Riva told Catholic Father John San Francisco on Jan. 20 that he De La Riva would join 800 missionary candidates from around the world in Rome on Feb. 9 when Pope Francis would more fully reveal their ambassadorial duties. That same day, the pope will celebrate a private Mass for Capuchins at St. Peter’s Basilica before officially sending out all missionaries during an Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb. 10. The Capuchins were asked by the Holy Father to bring the relics of two Capuchin saints distinguished for their service to announcing the divine mercy: St. Leopold Mandic and St. Pio of Pietrelcina. Last year, the Vatican invited any Catholic priest who had his bishop’s or superior’s support to apply to be a missionary of mercy. The pope personally requested that all Capuchin provinces appoint a suitable candidate. In a letter notifying Father De La Riva of his acceptance, the president of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization Bishop Rino Fishichella said that selected priests would serve as “welcoming confessors who are aware of the limits of our humanity and are willing to serve as a living sign of the Father’s embrace to all those who seek his forgiveness.” They should also be “inspiring preachers of mercy; heralds of the joy of forgiveness and welcoming, loving and compassionate confessors who are especially attentive to the difficult situations of each person,” he said.

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‘Teaching is profession with many special moments,’ Epiphany teacher says TOM BURKE CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO

Sharon Rodriguez teaches kindergarten at San Francisco’s School of the Epiphany and has taught at the school for 40 years. She is a graduate of the Excelsior District’s Corpus Christi School and Sharon holds a lifetime Rodriguez teaching credential from San Francisco State University. I asked Sharon a few questions about it all via email. Her response in its entirety follows: I enjoyed playing school growing up, but did not consider teaching as a career until college. I took a class that required volunteer hours, so I went to the School of the Epiphany, and my love of teaching bloomed. I was fortunate to be surrounded by seasoned teachers, who inspired me to be creative and allowed me many hands-on experiences with small groups of children. Teaching is a profession that has many special moments each day that I am fortunate to witness as a teacher. Hearing children read for the first time, observing students thinking outside the box to answer a difficult question, or seeing children perform an act of kindness to their classmate enlightens me as a teacher. These are just a few of the gifts I receive daily from the children. Also, it’s nice to meet former students and see how excited they are to share kindergarten memories and their accomplishments. A unique part of teaching at School of the Epiphany for me is teaching former students’ children. It is nice to see that our alumni want the same faith filled education for

PJ PARTY: The kindergarten class at St. Robert School, San Bruno had their annual pajama drive to benefit children helped by San Mateo County Foster Care Services. Each child brought in a new pair of pajamas that were then boxed up and sent off for children in the foster care program. “Students were all very excited to be helping out children in need and many brought in multiple pairs of pajamas in different sizes,” said teacher Gina Thomson. HOLY STEPS: The closing Mass for the Year of Consecrated Life Nov. 22 at St. Mary’s Cathedral included liturgical dance by students from Mercy High School, San Francisco including, from left, juniors Crystal Tobar and Isadora Sousa, and seniors Jannella Natan and Heidy Qi. their children. Also, the relationships that I have built with the families and students over the years hold a special place in my heart. Over these past 40 years I have seen many changes in teaching. Technology has been one of the biggest changes in education benefitting students and teachers. Also, teachers are able to differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of all children. Special programs in school help all children to become successful. My 40 years at School of the Epiphany have gone by quickly due in part to the dedicated faculty. The faculty is very supportive and helpful. We care about each other professionally and personally. We are there for each other in good times and sad. My advice to new teachers is to be

understanding and compassionate to your students and parents. Let students and parents see how you care for their children and let them know you believe their children are special. Be a good listener. When you put a lot of effort into your teaching, your rewards will be plentiful. I’m grateful for my profession it has fulfilled my life. A CALL TO SERVICE: Archbishop Riordan High School junior Rodney Martinez was one of 25 students appointed to the San Mateo Youth Commission. He serves on the Adolescent Needs Committee Rodney Martinez and is working with

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Respect Life Essay Contest winners to be honored Feb. 7 Here is a list of prize winners and honorable mention recipients for the 2015-16 archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest. These students and their teachers will be recognized at a special awards ceremony at St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday Feb. 7 at the 11 a.m. Mass and later a reception in St. Francis Hall. “This year’s theme focused on the angels – our powerful allies in the pro-life struggle,” said Vicki Evans, archdiocesan Respect Life Coordinator. “At the moment of creation, every soul is assigned to the care and protection of a guardian angel. Angels played an important role in the life of Jesus. They were there at his birth, during his ministry and at the time of his passion and death. “We asked our students to reflect on the guardian angels and archangels and compose a prayer asking for their protection and intercession for the unborn and the vulnerable,” Evans said. “Depending on grade level, they were asked to write a prayer for unborn babies, their moms and dads, the sick and elderly and for the conversion of those tempted by the culture of death. “Thanks to our participating archdiocesan schools, home schools and parish religious education programs for giving the students an opportunity to write about pro-life issues from their own perspective,” Evans said. GRADES ONE AND TWO: Grand Prize: Joshua Arrobio, St. Veronica; First Prize San Francisco: Peter Nascimento, Nascimento Homeschool; First Prize San Mateo: Ryan Swanson, St. Veronica; First Prize Marin County: Aubrey Werly, St. Raphael; Honorable Mentions: Kailah O’Doherty, Ami Kim, St. Monica; Morgan

Lee, Holy Name of Jesus; Therese Parker, Mission Dolores Academy; Cate Fischer, Abel Parrales, Notre Dames des Victoires; Maida Liu, St. Thomas the Apostle; Luke O’Brien, St. Dunstan; Julian Jose, St. Robert; Lucina Gonzalez, All Souls CCD Program; Sienna McKerr, Our Lady of Angels; Mia Stevenson, St. Pius; Alexis Anderson, Reese Grochol, St. Gregory; Julia Squires, Tyler Leonardo, Holy Angels; Laoise KimberO’Shea, St. Catherine of Siena; Robert Cain-Napa, St. Raphael; Melody Farhid, Our Lady of Loretto; Gabriela Milano, St. Anthony of Padua Faith Formation. GRADES THREE AND FOUR: Grand Prize: Erin Tringali, St. Dunstan; First Prize San Francisco: Sophia Wright; Mission Dolores Academy; First Prize San Mateo: Angelo Barrera, Holy Angels; First Prize Marin County: Beth Hayes, Our Lady of Loretto; Honorable Mentions: Ruby Hernandez, Manlulu, Our Lady of the Visitacion; Anna Terrell, St. Monica; Isaiah Dantzler, St. Peter; Joseph Philhour, St. Thomas the Apostle; Anastasia Mifsud, Our Lady of Angels; Samuel Kretsch, St. Catherine of Siena; Klaudia Kapusta, Mariana Dujmovic, St. Pius; Andrew Fernando, St. Gregory; Mariano Gonzalez, Gonzalez Homeschool; Michael Gomez, Holy Angels; Ava Alvior, St. Veronica; Samantha Alves DeSouza; Our Lady of Loretto; Glency Calderon, St. Raphael; Joseph Alessandria, St. Anthony of Padua Faith Formation. GRADES FIVE AND SIX: Grand Prize: Yzabella Bangcong, St. Dunstan; First Prize San Francisco: Roisin Gaffney, St. Monica; First Prize San Mateo: Hailey Wilson, St. Veronica; First Prize Marin County: Maddie Heathwood, St. Patrick; Honorable Mentions: Katherine Schatz, Star of the Sea; Isabella Alarcon, St. Thomas More; Haile Fanta, St. Monica; Madeline Santos, Mission Dolores Academy; Emmanuel Nascimen-

to, Nascimento Homeschool; Adrianne Padua, School of the Epiphany; Nerissa Liu, St. Thomas the Apostle; Camille Eggen, Our Lady of the Visitacion; Jack Horton, Our Lady of Angels; Kalin Baca, All Souls; Antonia Paras, St. Robert; Jamm Magaling, Our Lady of Perpetual Help; Chloe McGraw, Immaculate Heart of Mary; Carlianne Guevarra, St. Dunstan; Jeannine Pili, Holy Angels; Yael Carranza, Joaquim Arauz-Moore, St. Raphael; Grace Perryman, Ben Bishop, Our Lady of Loretto; Paris Marquis, St. Anselm. GRADES SEVEN AND EIGHT: Grand Prize: Shane Carolan, St. Dunstan; First Prize San Francisco: Ezmeralda Fierro, Our Lady of the Visitacion; First Prize San Mateo: Marcelino Gonzalez, All Souls CCD Program; First Prize Marin County: Manelly Farhid, Our Lady of Loretto; Honorable Mentions: Annabella State, Our Lady of the Visitacion; Amelie Justo, Jadelynn Johnson, Mission Dolores Academy; Josh Puccinelli, St. Philip the Apostle; Jackson Vu, St. Thomas the Apostle; Anthony Padilla, Darleen Salameh, St. Dunstan; Maya Medina, St. Veronica; Olivia Cordero, St. Pius; Jonathan Torrea, Our Lady of Mercy; Mia Fuerte, Holy Angels; Rozet Parinas, All Souls; Maggie O’Brien, Our Lady of Angels; Nishal Melwani, Ameera Ghuman, Immaculate Heart of Mary; Mason Brinck, St. Anselm; Naivi Avila, St. Raphael. HIGH SCHOOL: Grand Prize: Santiago McCahey, McCahey Homeschool; First Prize-Andrew Olson, St. Anthony of Padua Faith Formation; Honorable Mentions: Taylor Ellis, Bennett Brewer, St. Anthony of Padua Faith Formation. PRESCHOOL: Honorable Mentions: Chloe Farris, Star of the Sea Preschool; Harley Chaban, Holy Angels Preschool.

FATHER FALLER TO SPEAK AT CATHOLIC BREAKFAST CLUB

Catholic Marin Breakfast Club, welcomes Father Cameron Faller Feb. 5 for Mass at 7 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church, Sir Francis Drake and Bon Air Road, Greenbrae. At a breakfast following Mass, Father Faller, a Marin Catholic High School graduate ordained for the Archdiocese of San Francisco in 2015, will talk about his vocation and current ministry Father Faller as a parochial vicar at Church of the Epiphany, San Francisco and chaplain and faculty member at Archbishop Riordan High School. “Father Faller will speak on his journey from Marin Catholic to the priesthood and why he chose to become a priest at a time when the church is suffering the effects of declining Mass attendance, the priest abuse crisis, and a lack of vocations,” information from the breakfast club said. “He will also discuss what his first six months as a priest has been like, and what he has learned in the process.” Breakfast is $10 for breakfast club members and $15 for visitors; (415) 461-0704, 9-3 p.m. or Sugaremy@aol.com.

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WALK: Tens of thousands rally at Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco FROM PAGE 1

at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco. The videos led Congress to vote to defund Planned Parenthood in January, and prompted Planned Parenthood to file a lawsuit Jan. 14 that charges the center, Daleiden and others with violating the Racketeer Influence and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act. “The videos raise the biggest question that Planned Parenthood and their allies cannot answer,” Daleiden said. “That is how on the one hand in our country the humanity of the baby fetus is not considered to be equal enough to our own in order to be totally protected by law. But at the same time it is precisely their equal and identical humanity to our own that makes them so valuable for sale.” Several pro-abortion demonstrators, who were behind the stage, briefly interrupted Daleiden’s speech. They ripped off their shirts to display an obscene slogan written in black ink, and threw flyers on the stage before being handcuffed by police. The Sisters of Life, whose founder Mother Agnes Donovan had just received the walk’s St. Gianna Molla award for pro-life heroism, tried to shield one of the three bare-breasted women from the men in front of City Hall taking photographs “and so they formed a rosary circle around her and were praying for her,” said Martha Garza, sister of Eva Muntean, walk co-chair. One of the Sisters of Life, who asked not to be named, said later, “The heart hurts for them.” The women were charged with infractions of the city Park Code for baring their chests and disturb-

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Archbishop Cordileone imparted an apostolic blessing sent by Pope Francis to the Walk for Life West Coast participants. ing the peave under the state penal code and released from custody on Sunday, public information officer, Officer Albie Esparza said. A counter demonstration of about 100 people was also along Market Street near the cable car turnaround, waving orange signs “Abortion on demand without apology.” At the Walk for Life Mass earlier at St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone referred to the videos and to California’s new assisted suicide law saying, “The big question is, what does this say about us as a society. How can we do this to ourselves?” The archbishop tied respect for

Please join us for a “special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one’s suffering for the good of the Church and of reminding everyone to see in his sick brother or sister the face of Christ who, by suffering, dying and rising, achieved the salvation of mankind.” John Paul II

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the Eucharist and respect for life together and called upon pro-life supporters to be Jesus’ “light shining in the darkness.” During the walk rally, Archbishop Cordileone imparted Pope Francis apostolic blessing, sent by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the apostolic nuncio. In part, the letter read, “Pope Francis sends warm greetings and his assurance of his closeness in prayer to all taking part in the annual Walk for Life West Coast.” Other speakers included Rev. Clenard Childress who has spoken at almost every walk, beginning with the first in 2005. The rally concluded with Emmanuel – Jesús Emmanuel Arturo Acha Martínez – a musical icon in the Latin world.

DAVID DALEIDEN INDICTED

At press time Jan. 25, Catholic San Francisco learned that a grand jury in Harris County, Texas, indicted the director of the Center for Medical Progress, David Daleiden, on a felony charge of tampering with a governmental record and a misdemeanor count related to purchasing human organs. The New York Times reported that the grand jury that was investigating allegations of misconduct against Planned Parenthood instead indicted Daleiden. Another center employee, Sandra Merrittt, was indicted on a charge of tampering with a governmental record.

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LOPES: First bishop of Anglican ordinariate a St. Pius, USF alum FROM PAGE 1

the line to show that the unity of the church is something important.” Born and raised in Fremont, Msgr. Lopes was an only child, the son of a Portuguese immigrant father who taught at the university level and a mother who taught at St. Pius School in Redwood City for 47 years. “In a certain sense our life spanned the Dumbarton Bridge,” said Msgr. Lopes, who attended St. Pius until fifth grade when the alternative was to have his mother as a teacher and he enrolled at St. Edward School in Newark. He returned to live in the Archdiocese of San Francisco at 18 when he enrolled in the St. Ignatius Institute at the University of San Francisco. He entered St. Patrick’s Seminary after graduation, and attended the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He earned a doctorate in sacred

theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, where he has also served as an adjunct faculty member. Ordained a priest in 2001, Msgr. Lopes was associate pastor at St. Patrick in San Francisco and St. Anselm in Ross until 2005 when he was appointed to work for the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith. Msgr. Lopes served as secretary for seven years for then-CDF prefect Cardinal William Levada, former San Francisco archbishop, who he describes as “such a great and important influence in my life for so long.” He will be consecrated a bishop by the current CDF prefect Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller. Cardinal Levada and Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl will be co-consecrators. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop-Emeritus George H. Niederauer, and Bishop William Justice plan to attend.

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“The Catholic member-schools of the Nebraska School Activities Association are dismayed by the arbitrary, noncollaborative decision made by the NSAA board to implement a transgender participation policy,” the bishops said. “The board’s decision circumvents the will of the voting members expressed in the democratic process that was recently completed.

WASHINGTON – Catholic admonitions about inclusion mixed with strong political language before the March of Life got underway Jan. 22 in Washington. At a Jesuitsponsored Mass for life at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church that morning, Father Paddy Gilger’s homily reminded a small group of students that because Jesus made an effort to be inclusive when he chose his disciples, they, too, should be respectful of others’ opinions. “As we join in the fight against the scourge of abortion, our differences remain, and that’s OK,” he said. Father Gilger also told the students to combine prayer and penance to create a culture of life. “Our efforts are to be able to create the same amount of space for people to change their hearts.”

AFTER BACKLASH, ARCHBISHOP NIENSTEDT TO LEAVE MICHIGAN PARISH

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ARCHBISHOP SAYS LIST POSTING PART OF TRANSPARENCY EFFORTS ON ABUSE ISSUE

SEATTLE – The Archdiocese of Seattle has published a list of clergy and religious accused of sexual abuse of a minor who have served or resided in Western Washington. The individuals named on the list posted to the archdiocesan website – www.seattlearchdiocese.org – have allegations that are either admitted, established or determined to be credible, according to a news release. “I express my deepest apologies for the actions of those who were in positions of trust and who violated that sacred trust by abusing the vulnerable in their care,” Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain wrote in a letter posted with the list of names. In announcing publication of the list Jan. 15, the archbishop said publishing the list builds on the Archdiocese of Seattle’s longstanding efforts at transparency, accountability and urging victims to come forward. The news release said the list had been in development for about two years and was put together with the involvement of independent consultants and the Archdiocesan Review Board, which is a group of professionals who advise the archbishop on sexual abuse of minors.

Celebrating MLK’s birthday

People join hands at the Philadelphia archdiocese’s 33rd annual service marking the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday Jan. 18 at St. Katharine Drexel Church in Chester, Pennsylvania. “Given the lack of change in society since the death of Dr. King, a true revolution of values is needed. It should be a day of protest against injustice. We have been silent for a long time,” said the event’s featured speaker, Rev. Cean James, founding pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship Church in Philadelphia.

NEBRASKA’S BISHOPS URGE POLICY CHANGE ON STUDENT GENDER IDENTITY

OMAHA, Nebraska – Nebraska’s three Catholic bishops Jan. 14 asked school officials and parents to “make every effort” to reverse action by the Nebraska School Activities Association’s board on transgender participation in high school sports and other activities. The board had voted 6-2 just hours earlier to create a pathway for male students who identify as females to compete on girls’ teams – and females who identify as males to compete on boys’ teams. But the association’s districts could overrule the board’s decision – which took effect immediately – by voting for a bylaw change at a statewide representative assembly in April. The board acted after four out of six of the school association’s districts voted Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 for the bylaw change backed by Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha

and Bishops James D. Conley of Lincoln and Joseph G. Hanefeldt of Grand Island, which would formalize the long-standing practice of basing high school sports participation on students’ sex at birth. The bishops issued their statement through the Nebraska Catholic Conference, which represents their public policy interests and lobbied against the association’s board policy.

ST. PAUL, Minnesota – Following complaints by some Catholics and leaders of an organization for victims of clergy sexual abuse, Archbishop John C. Nienstedt is leaving a temporary position with a parish in Battle Creek, Michigan, the parish’s pastor announced in a Jan. 21 letter. “After discussion with the archbishop conveying the expressed concerns by the faithful people of our community, he offered to withdraw from the diocese and I agreed,” wrote Father John Fleckenstein, pastor of St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek, to the area’s Catholics. Father Fleckenstein announced Archbishop Nienstedt’s arrival to the parish Jan. 10 in his parish’s bulletin. He noted that the archbishop would be assisting him with some pastoral ministries for about six months. Archbishop Nienstedt resigned as the head of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in June following the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office’s filing of criminal and civil charges against the archdiocese alleging the archdiocese had not protected children in the case of Curtis Wehmeyer, a former priest. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

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POPE: DON’T CONFUSE MARRIAGE WITH OTHER UNIONS

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis said there can be no confusion between God’s plan for marriage as an indissoluble bond between one man and woman who are open to life, and other sorts of unions. “The church, in fact, can demonstrate God’s unwavering merciful love toward families, especially those wounded by sin and life’s trials, and at the same time proclaim the essential truth of marriage according to God’s plan,” the pope said Jan. 22, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota. The pope holds the annual meeting to inaugurate the Vatican court’s judicial year. Pope Francis said the court, which hears requests for marriage annulments, helps support families and the truth about the sacred bond of marriage. In evaluating and judging marriage cases and contributing to formation, the Roman Rota helps promote and proclaim the truth, he said. When the church, through the court’s service, seeks to declare the truth about marriage in each specific case, it always bears in mind that those “who, through free choice or unfortunate circumstances in life, live in an objective state of error continue to be the object of the merciful love of Christ and therefore of the church, too.”

VATICAN DECREE: FOOT-WASHING NOT LIMITED TO MEN

VATICAN CITY – Following a request by Pope Francis, the Vatican issued a decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual can include “all members of the people of God,” including women – a practice already observed by the pope and many priests around the world.

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In a letter dated December 2014 and addressed to Cardinal Robert Sarah, the head of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, the pope said the rubric of the Roman Missal, which mentions only men as participants in the foot-washing rite, should be changed so that priests can choose from all members of the Pope Francis church. The pope said the change would help express the full meaning of Jesus’ gesture at the Last Supper, his “giving himself ‘to the end’ for the salvation of the world” and his endless charity. However, the pope insisted those chosen be given “an adequate explanation of the meaning of the rite itself.” The pope’s letter and the congregation’s decree were released by the Vatican Jan. 21. The decree, issued by Cardinal Sarah and dated Jan. 6, states that pastors can choose “a small group of the faithful to represent the variety and the unity of each part of the people of God. Such small groups can be made up of men and women, and it is appropriate that they consist of people young and old, healthy and sick, clerics, consecrated men and women and laity.”

DON’T BE ‘NORMAL,’ SLAVES OF SUCCESS, POPE TELLS SEMINARIANS

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis told a group of seminarians that seeking a so-called “normal” life in the priesthood would turn them into pastors who were “mediocre or worse.” A priest who is tempted to live the way most people live today “begins to settle for getting some attention, judges his ministry on the basis of his

achievements and eases into seeking what he likes – becoming lukewarm and without any real concern for others,” he said. “Instead, ‘normalcy’ for us is pastoral holiness, giving one’s life,” Pope Francis said during an audience Jan. 25 with seminarians and staff of Rome’s Sts. Ambrose and Charles Pontifical Seminary. “If a priest chooses to be just a regular person, he will be a priest who is mediocre or worse.”

POOR ARE CENTER OF THE GOSPEL, POPE SAYS

VATICAN CITY – Evangelizing the poor is central to the Gospel message and is less about giving social assistance than about converting hearts and healing wounds, Pope Francis said. A Christian is a missionary called “to proclaim the Gospel with words and, even before that, with one’s life,” he said Jan. 24 before reciting the Angelus with visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square. “To evangelize the poor: this is the mission of Jesus, according to what he himself says,” the pope said. “This is also the mission of the church and of every person baptized in the church.” In the day’s Gospel reading from St. Luke, Jesus in the synagogue of Nazareth proclaims the fulfillment of Isaiah’s call to “bring glad tidings to the poor.” Jesus’ words, Pope Francis said, summarize the work of evangelization and demonstrate his priority for “those who are furthest away: the suffering, the sick and those discarded by society.” CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

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POPE: SPEAK TRUTH WITHOUT ALIENATING SINNERS

VATICAN CITY – Use the power of communication to build bridges and heal wounds, not generate hatred or misunderstanding, Pope Francis said. The Catholic Church, too, must proclaim the truth and denounce injustice without alienating everyone in need of God’s help, he said in his message for World Communications Day. “We can and we must judge situations of sin – such as violence, corruption and exploitation – but we may not judge individuals, since only God can see into the depths of their hearts,” he said. “It is our task to admonish those who err and to denounce the evil and injustice of certain ways of acting for the sake of setting victims free and raising up those who have fallen.” To coincide with the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis dedicated this year’s message to the theme, “Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter.” The message, released Jan. 22, was dated Jan. 24, the feast of St. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of journalists. Most dioceses will mark

World Communications Day May 8, the Sunday before Pentecost. In his message, the pope said that what people say, how they say it and what actions they take must all “express God’s compassion, tenderness and forgiveness for all.” Only by giving witness to and preaching with Jesus’ warmth and mercy can the words of faith come alive to touch people’s hearts and sustain them on the journey toward fullness of life, he said. And since everyone is a child of God, no one must exclude another – “without exception” – from dialogue, he said. The church and her ministers need to communicate in a way that never implies “a prideful and triumphant superiority over an enemy, or demean those whom the world considers lost and easily discarded.” “May our way of communicating help to overcome the mindset that neatly separates sinners from the righteous,” he said, since mercy is what helps alleviate “life’s troubles and offer warmth to those who have known only the coldness of judgment.” CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

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On bowing and raising our heads

t the end of every Roman Catholic liturgy, there is an invitation given to the people to receive a blessing. That invitation is worded this way: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. The idea behind that, obviously, is that a blessing can only truly be received in reverence, in humility, with head bowed, FATHER RON with pride ROLHEISER and arrogance subjugated and silent. A bowed head is a sign of humility and is understood, almost universally, as our proper spiritual posture. Spiritual writers have rarely questioned or felt the need to nuance the notion that spiritual health means a head bowed in humility. But is it really that simple? Admittedly there is a lot of wisdom in that. A head bowed in reverence is a sign of humility. Moreover pride heads the list of deadly sins. Human pride is congenital, deep and impossible to uproot. It can be redeemed and it can be crushed, but it always remains in us, necessarily so. There is no health without pride, but pride can also derail

health. There is something inside of human nature, inherent in our very individuality and freedom, which does not like to bend the knee before what is higher and superior. We guard our pride fiercely and it is no accident that the archetypal image of resistance to God is expressed in Lucifer’s inflexible, pride-anchored statement: I will not serve! Moreover we do not like to admit weakness, finitude, dependence and interdependence. Thus all of us have to grow and mature to a place where we are no longer naive and arrogant enough to believe that we do not need God’s blessing. All spirituality is predicated on humility. Maturity, human and spiritual, is most evident in someone whom you see on his or her knees praying. But, while pride can be bad, sometimes pride and arrogance are not the problem. Rather our struggle is with a wounded and broken spirit that no longer knows how to stand upright. It is one thing to be young, healthy, strong, arrogant and unaware of how fragile and finite we are (and that illusion can survive and stay with us into old age); but it is quite another thing to have one’s heart broken, one’s spirit crushed, and one’s pride taken away. When that happens, and it happens to all of us if we are half-sensitive and live long enough, wounded pride does some

very negative things in us, it cripples us so that we can no longer truly get off our knees, stand upright, raise our heads, and receive love and blessing. I remember as a child, growing up on a farm, watching something that was then called “breaking a horse.” The men would catch a young colt which had until then run completely free and they would, through a rather brutal process, force the young colt to submit to halter, saddle and human commands. When the process was finished, the colt was now compliant to human commands. But the process of breaking the horse’s freedom and spirit was far from gentle, and thus yielded a mixed result. The horse was now compliant, but part of its spirit was broken. That’s an apt image for the journey, both human and spiritual. Life, in ways that are far from gentle, eventually breaks our spirit, for good and for bad, and we end up humble, but we also end up somewhat wounded and unable to (metaphorically) stand upright. Conscripted humility has a double effect: On the one hand, we find that we more naturally genuflect before what is higher; but, on the other hand, because the pain of our brokenness, as is so often the case with pain, we focus more upon ourselves than on others and we end up handicapped. Bruised and fragile, we are unable to properly give and receive and are stuttering and

Better than light “I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown!’ And he replied: ‘Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.’” MINNIE LOUISE HASKINS (1875-1957) in the poem “God Knows,” quoted by King George VI during his broadcast to the United Kingdom at the outbreak of World War II Reflection: Jesuit Father John F. Kavanaugh speaks about an unforgettable encounter with Mother Teresa. Volunteering years ago for a month at the “House of the Dying” in Calcutta, he waited on the first day after the FATHER CHARLES early morning PUTHOTA Mass to meet with her. When she appeared and wanted to know how she could be of help, he requested her to pray for him. Mother Teresa wanted to know what specific need she should pray for. John said, “That I may have clarity.” Mother Teresa refused to pray for that intention. Taken aback, John persisted, “But you always seem to have clarity.” She laughed and said, “I have never had clarity; what I have always had is trust. So I’ll pray that you trust.”

aving ushered in the New Year 2016, it would be wise for us to step into this new, precious gift of time, seeking not clarity so much as trust. Our lives are defined by mystery. Our faith events are all called divine mysteries. We seek the truth beyond the rational categories as life brings us inexplicable situations that cannot be explained by

scientific analysis. What we need is a loving surrender, no matter how dark and dangerous the future may seem. Mother Teresa was not free from lingering doubts. The dark night of the soul was to be her constant companion for nearly 60 years. Though the world saw her engaged in hectic ministry and quiet contemplation, in the midst of awards and adulation, deep down the sun was not always shining brightly on the horizon of her soul. She had to take one step at a time. If she had had clarity, there would have been no need to trust. The book “Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light. The Private Writings of the ‘Saint of Calcutta,’”a chronological compilation of her private correspondence, highlights her decades-long darkness and the absence of God. William Riead’s recent film “The Letters” too underlines this theme. Mother Teresa’s interior struggles were characterized by loneliness and spiritual desolation. For example, she wrote, “There is so much contradiction in my soul – Such deep longing for God – so deep that it is painful – a suffering continual – and yet not wanted by God – repulsed – empty – no faith – no love – no zeal …” (p. 169). “The darkness is so dark – and I am alone – Unwanted, forsaken. – The loneliness of the heart that wants love is unbearable. – Where is my faith? – even deep down, right in, there is nothing but emptiness & darkness …” (p. 187). “Darkness is such that I really do not see – neither with my mind nor with my reason. – The place of God in my soul is blank. – There is no God in me…” (p. 210). Paradoxically, through all this darkness, she longed intensely for God whose seeming absence caused excruciating pain in her soul. Through her conversations with her spiritual directors, however, she discerned, often through a sheer act of will, that despite her inner turmoil, God was calling her to continue to serve the poorest of the poor. In her inner suffering, God was

inviting her to identify with the poor whose constant companion was suffering, and ultimately with Christ crucified who felt abandoned on the cross. We humans crave clarity. Order, organization, planning, and logic are the products of the rational mind. Naturally, we would like to carry a light safely into the dark unknown. However, no matter how bright our lights may be, we will still have the unknown. We have neither clarity nor certainty about our present or the future. That is why we need to put our hand into the hand of God and walk boldly into the unknown. The trust we put in God, even though situations might seem sad and scary, will give us strength. That trust is actually better than light; it is safer than a known way. Jesus too faced this element of the unknown. He didn’t know his future clearly. He was human like us in everything but sin. He felt abandoned and forsaken. He was tempted to flee from the impending suffering and death. Even though he prayed, “let this cup pass from me,” he surrendered to God. “Not my will, but thy will be done.” Jesus put his trust in his loving Father, knowing that it was the safest way forward. That was the only way he could save the world from sin, evil, and death, the mysteries we will soon be contemplating through our Lenten observances. Action: Appreciate the truth that wherever and whatever you are, you will face darkness, uncertainty, and the unknown – outside and inside of yourself. Instead of wishing them away, learn to put your hand in the hand of God – like a child puts hers in her mother’s – and embrace courageously what life brings. As you live through anguish and anxiety, let the trust you have in God lead you through the night and the storms. Let 2016 be a special year of trust in God. FATHER PUTHOTA is pastor of St. Veronica Parish, South San Francisco.

reticent in sharing the goodness and depth of our own persons. Spirituality and religion have, for the most part, been too one-sided on this. They have perennially been vigilant about pride and arrogance (and, admittedly, these are real and are forever the deadly sins). But spirituality and religion have been too slow to lift up the fallen. We all know the dictum that the task of spirituality is to afflict the comforted and comfort the afflicted. Historically, religion and spirituality, while not always being very successful with the former, have been too negligent of the latter. Pride and arrogance are the deadliest of all vices. However wounded pride and a broken spirit can equally derail us. So, perhaps when the church blesses its congregation at the end of a liturgy, it might, instead of saying: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing, say instead: Those of you who think you are not in need of this blessing: Please bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. Meanwhile those of you who feel beaten, broken, and unworthy of this blessing: Raise your heads to receive a love and gift that you have long despaired of ever again receiving. OBLATE FATHER ROLHEISER is president of the Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, Texas.

Pope to Davos: ‘Don’t forget the poor’ VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE

VATICAN CITY – “Do not forget the poor,” Pope Francis wrote to the founder and executive president of the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab, in a Jan. 21 message to the annual meeting of the forum that opened in DavosKlosters, Switzerland, on the theme “Mastering the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” In the text, co-signed by Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, the pope emphasized that this “revolution” has been accompanied by unemployment affecting millions of people. He expressed his hope that the development of advanced technologies may lead to the creation of dignified work for all, the consolidation of economic rights and the defense of the environment. The pope also warned against the danger that a culture of prosperity numbs people, rendering them insensitive to the problems of others, and reiterated that business activity is a noble vocation directed toward the production of wealth and the improvement of the world for all, when it is understood as a service to the common good. He concluded by expressing his hope that the World Economic Forum may be a platform for the defense and protection of creation, as well as for the achievement of a “healthier, more human, more social, more integral” progress. “To all of you I appeal once more: ‘Do not forget the poor!’ This is the primary challenge before you as leaders in the business world.”

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SUNDAY READINGS

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away. LUKE 4:21-30 JEREMIAH 1:4-5, 17-19 The word of the Lord came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. But do you gird your loins; stand up and tell them all that I command you. Be not crushed on their account, as though I would leave you crushed before them; for it is I this day who have made you a fortified city, a pillar of iron, a wall of brass, against the whole land: against Judah’s kings and princes, against its priests and people. They will fight against you but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord. PSALM 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17 I will sing of your salvation. In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your justice rescue me, and deliver me; incline your ear to me, and save me. I will sing of your salvation. Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety, for you are my rock and my fortress. O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked. I will sing of your salvation. For you are my hope, O Lord; my trust, O God, from my youth. On you I depend from birth; from my mother’s womb you are my strength. I will sing of your salvation. My mouth shall declare your justice, day by day your salvation. O God, you have taught me from my

youth, and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds. I will sing of your salvation. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:31—13:13 Brothers and sisters: Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in human and angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous. It is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing. For we know partially and we prophesy partially, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things. At present we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but

then face to face. At present I know partially; then I shall know fully, as I am fully known. So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. LUKE 4:21-30 Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself,’ and say, ‘Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.’” And he said, “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.

Charity means holiness

espite its almost-ubiquitous presence at weddings, the magnificent “Hymn to Charity” of St. Paul in our second reading this Sunday is not about romantic or human love. St. Paul is never a sentimentalist, least of all in his First Letter to the Corinthians! In this part of his epistle, the Apostle is teaching the true meaning of Christian spirituality to the very troubled and disordered Church at Corinth. He is giving them here a full description of the theological virtue of Charity, which should be the main focus of their spiritual efforts. The Corinthians were very keen on the more dramatic workings of the Holy Spirit. They focused on charisms FATHER JOSEPH like speaking in tongues, PREVITALI working miracles, and prophecy, while neglecting the Divine Love toward which all spiritual gifts are ordered. St. Paul is correcting them here, showing them that the only thing that really matters is that I have love for God and neighbor. As St. John of the Cross would put

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POPE FRANCIS LET US TAKE MERCY TO EVERY PART OF THE WORLD

“By the grace of baptism we have obtained God’s mercy and we have been welcomed into his people,” Pope Francis said during his Jan. 20 general audience in Vatican City. “We all – Catholics, Orthodox and Protestants – form a royal priesthood and a holy nation.” He urged all disciples to “find a way to collaborate to take the mercy of the Father to every part of the world.”

it centuries later, “In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.” This love, given in the virtue of Charity, is infused into our souls at our baptism, along with faith, hope, the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the infused cardinal virtues. Charity is the virtue in our soul that makes us holy because it unites our will to God as our Ultimate End and purpose in life. Without Charity, we are not holy. Without Charity, we cannot go to Heaven. St. Paul’s marvelous Hymn shows us how charity is the form of all the other virtues and unites them all toward God. In his “Treatise on Charity,” St. Thomas Aquinas describes Charity as a kind of friendship with God, based on Jesus’s own words in the Gospel of John: “I will not now call you servants … but My friends.” Love of friendship, Thomas explains, is mutual well-wishing (benevolence) based on communication. We know that God wills our good. What is more, God communicates to us His happiness by calling us to eternal life with Him in Heaven. Indeed, earlier in this same letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul had written of this communication: “God is faithful: by Whom you are called unto the fellowship of His Son.” By communicating His own fellowship, His own Divine Life, to us through grace – which we receive in prayer and the sacraments – God calls us to friendship with Himself. You see what intimacy God has with us! In another of his epistles, St. Paul

wrote, “Our conversation is in Heaven.” We are truly called to friendship and intimacy with God through theological Charity! This ought to stun us with delight. All this leads St. Thomas to conclude ecstatically: “The love which is based on this communication, is Charity: wherefore it is evident that Charity is the friendship of man for God.” But there’s more. Our friendship with God is the basis also for our love of our neighbor, even our enemies. We love all men, even our enemies, because God loves them and we love what God loves because He is our Friend. Our love for our neighbor is a choice of our will, inflamed with love for God. It is not a mere feeling and it is not based on how much we like the person or how well they treat us. If we don’t live in this Divine Love, we are not living as Christians and we cannot be saved. The Apostle is very clear on this: “… if I … have not Love, I am nothing.” Frequent confession, devout Holy Communion, and daily prayer and meditation are the principal means by which I receive the ongoing ability from Jesus to live in His friendship. Love of God and all men in God: This is our program of life in Christ, given to us so beautifully by St. Paul in his glorious Hymn to Charity. FATHER PREVITALI is parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Half Moon Bay.

LITURGICAL CALENDAR, DAILY MASS READINGS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1: Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Feast of St. Brigid, Virgin. 2 SM 15:1314, 30; 16:5-13. PS 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7. LK 7:16. MK 5:1-20. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. MAL 3:1-4. PS 24:7, 8, 9, 10. HEB 2:1418. LK 2:32. LK 2:22-40 or LK 2:22-32. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3: Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Optional Memorial of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr; St. Ansgar, bishop. 2 SM 24:2, 9-17. PS 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7. JN 10:27. MK 6:1-6.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4: Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. 1 KGS 2:1-4, 10-12. 1 CHR 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd. MK 1:15. MK 6:7-13. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5: Memorial of St. Agatha, virgin and martyr. SIR 47:2-11. PS 18:31, 47 and 50, 51. SEE LK 8:15. MK 6:14-29. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6: Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs. 1 KGS 3:4-13. PS 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. JN 10:27. MK 6:30-34.

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Father David Gaa, OFM, to lead Franciscan province

The Franciscan Province of St. Barbara have elected Franciscan Father David Gaa provincial minister of its 165 Franciscan friars in the Western United States. As provincial minister of the Province of St. Barbara, Father David will oversee all the friars and ministries Father David under the auspices of the Gaa, OFM province. The friars choose a new provincial minister every six to nine years. Ordained to the priesthood in 1998, Father David is a former pastor of Mission San Xavier del Bac, on the Tohono O’odham Native American Reservation, where he raised funds for a major restoration of the historic site as well as construction of a school to serve Native American children. “I think this is an exciting time to be a friar,” Father David said in a statement. “Yes, we face a lot of challenges, but there’s a real grace in our life and our ministry. And I’m very grateful for all those who collaborate with us.” The Franciscan friars of the Province of St. Barbara are members of the Order of Friars Minor, a Roman Catholic religious community founded by St. Francis of AsBE CELEBRATED DAILY heart, leaving it “on fire with a great love of God.” After sisi in 1209. They have in the Arch-she was found her death,served when her body was examined, to have had aat perforation of the heart. It was in this way ber 9, 2016, USA / LISBON diocese of San Francisco St. one Boniface that science confirmed of her greatest mystical exlcomed this evening at an internaperiences. Our journey continuesFather as we travel through since 1887 where Franciscan departing flightParish to Lisbon, arriving the picturesque countryside to the lovely 12th century Tommy King is now pastor, and are walled city of Avila. Upon our foundarrival in Avila, we proceed to the hotel to check in for dinner and an overnight. 0, LISBON / SANTAREM FATIMA ers of / the St. Anthony Foundation. [B,D]

rival in Lisbon, we visit the birthof Padua, the Lisbon Cathedral, astery, and Belem Tower. From ntarem to visit the Church of St. he 13th century a Eucharistic Miren a woman attempted to steal a m Mass, the host turned into flesh To this day the precious relic reto see. The church has since been of the Holy Miracle. We continue ma to check in at our hotel for a overnight. [D]

Day 5: Thursday 10/13, AVILA / SEGOVIA / BURGOS This morning we visit the Monastery of the Incarnation and the convent of St. Teresa, where the saint experienced her remarkable vision of the angel. This afternoon we travel to Segovia, where the sacred relic of St John of the Cross is enshrined. St John was the confessor of St Teresa and often conferred with her on their experiences in the spiritual life; he is one of Christianity’s foremost authorities on spiritual and mystical theology. We visit the convent near the Vera Cruz church, constructed by the Templars, where the mortal remains of Saint John of the Cross are buried. Inside the city walls we also see the best-conserved aqueduct of the Imperial Roman Empire. In addition to viewing this 2000-year-old engineering marvel, we visit Alcazar castle, the last in the Spanish gothic style to be constructed. Time permitting; we enter the famous castle, which was an inspiration for Walt Disney when he created his Cinderella castle. We continue to Burgos for dinner and overnight. [B,D]

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Day 6: Friday 10/14, BURGOS / LOYOLA / PAMPLONA Our first stop today is the Cathedral in Burgos, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. Then, we travel to Loyola, where we visit the birthplace of St Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). There, we will see the magnificent 17th century basilica dedicated to the saint. Behind the sanctuary is the Santa Casa, the three story 14th century family home of St Ignatius. Pilgrims are invited to tour the rooms and visit the chamber where the saint was born. The most venerated place in this building is the room where Ignatius, at the age of 30, was brought following his serious wounding at the Battle of Pamplona. To pass the time as his leg healed, he read the lives of the saints and a book on the life of Christ. At this time a great conversion took place in Ignatius; approximately 13 years later he founded the Society of Jesus. The place of his conversion is indicat-

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Father Edward A. Reese, SJ, named new SI president Jesuit Father Edward A. Reese will serve as the 31st president of San Francisco’s St. Ignatius College Preparatory beginning July 1, 2016. “The Search Committee did an outstanding job of working through a slate of well-qualified candidates for this important position,” said Jesuit Father Greg Bonfiglio, chair of the school’s board of trustees and pastor Father Edward of San Francisco’s St. Ignatius A. Reese, SJ Parish. “They served the mission of the school — and ultimately our students — extremely well. Father Reese brings with him

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skills and experience that uniquely position him to build on what has been accomplished and lead this excellent school forward. We are blessed to have him.” Currently at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona where he has served for the past 20 years as president, Father Reese is a former principal of Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose. Born in Alhambra, Father Reese entered the Society of Jesus following graduation from the Jesuits Loyola High School in 1961. He was ordained a priest in 1973. In a statement from SI, Father Reese said: “When the opportunity arose to serve the St. Ignatius community, I got excited. It’s the right time to make a change. I hope I can do some good at SI.”

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The University of San Francisco has appointed Erin Brigham, an adjunct professor of Catholic theology, to direct the Joan and Ralph Lane Center for Catholic Studies and Social Thought. invites you The center supports academic programs, research, and public dialogue about contemporary issues — to join in the following pilgrimages from immigration to global warming — through the lens of Catholic social thought. “Catholic social thought includes the Church’s teaching around the rights of workers, the rights of immigrants, and economic justice and peace,” Brigham said in a university announcement. “It provides a wealth of resources on how to engage in social analysis, theological reflection, and action on the behalf of justice.” ed by a statue depicting the saint with a leg bandaged, prayer. The rosary and Candlelight Procession occur Brigham, a professor USF 2008, joined the a book in one hand and the at other handsince outstretched, every evening for those who wish to participate again. while the face is turned heavenward. From there, we Lanecontinue Center in 2010 as a research coordinator. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes. [B,D] to Pamplona to check in at our hotel for dinner 9: Monday 10/17, LOURDES / train to Paris / and an overnight. Brigham said [B,D] one of her goals is to provide aDay MASSLISIEUX WILL BE CELEBRATED DAILY heart, leaving it “on fire with a great love of God.” After her forum voices10/15, thatPAMPLONA “aren’t as represented inOur the journey from Lourdes to Paris will be traveled by raildeath, when her body was examined, she was found Dayfor 7: Saturday / SANGUESA / toWe have had a perforation of the heart. It was in this way Day 1: Sunday, October 9, 2016, USAtrain / LISBON LOURDES on the TGV high speed (non-stop, first class). formal leadership of the church” — such as women. that Tour membersdepart are welcomed this evening at an We depart Pamplona this morning and travel to Javier at 10:30AM and arrive in internaParis at 4:30PM. Uponscience confirmed one of her greatest mystical ex-

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periences. Our journey continues as we travel through tional airport for departing to Lisbon, arriving in the region of Navarra to visit the family castle and ourour arrival in Paris,flight we board our motor coach for Lisieux, the picturesque countryside to the lovely 12th century the next day. where we check in at our hotel for dinner and overnight. birthplace of St Francis Xavier. As a close personwalled city of Avila. Upon our arrival in Avila, we proal friend of St Ignatius and one of the original seven [B,D] ceed to the hotel to check in for dinner and an overnight. Day 2: Monday 10/10, LISBON / SANTAREM / FATIMA members of the Society of Jesus, St Francis performed [B,D] Upon our morning arrival in Lisbon, we visit the birthmany miracles, was granted the gift of tongues, foretold place of St. Anthony of Padua, the Lisbon Cathedral, the future, healed countless people, and baptized over Day 5: Thursday 10/13, AVILA / SEGOVIA / BURGOS St Jeronimo’s Monastery, and Belem Tower. From 10,000 people in just one month’s time. St Francis Xavier This morning we visit the Monastery of the Incarnathere, we stop in Santarem to visit the Church of St. is regarded as one of the most zealous missionaries of tion and the convent of St. Teresa, where the saint Stephen, where in the 13th century a Eucharistic Mirall times. From there, we cross the spectacular Pyrenees experienced her remarkable vision of the angel. This afacle took place. When a woman attempted to steal a Mountains and continue to Lourdes, where the Blessed ternoon we travel to Segovia, where the sacred relic of St consecrated host from Mass, the host turned into flesh Virgin Mary appeared to St Bernadette in 1858. Upon John of the Cross is enshrined. St John was the confessor and began to bleed. To this day the precious relic reour arrival, we check in at the hotel for dinner. After dinof St Teresa and often conferred with her on their expemains incorrupt Save up tofor all to see. The church has since been riences in the spiritual life; he is one of Christianity’s forener, we participate in the Candlelight Procession and renamed the Holy We events continuein Normandy Scenesof from the Miracle. historical $ the Church most authorities on spiritual and mystical theology. We rosary with pilgrims from all over the world. Overnight our journey into Fatima to check in at our hotel for a visit the convent near the Vera Cruz church, constructed in Lourdes. [B,D] welcome dinner and10: overnight. [D]10/18, LISIEUX / NORMANDY / Day Tuesday by the Templars, where the mortal remains of Saint John per couple* LISIEUX of the Cross are buried. Inside the city walls we also see We take a day trip to the Normandy area to spend Fatima the best-conserved aqueduct of the Imperial Roman time at the Military Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Omaha Empire. In addition to viewing this 2000-year-old engiMuseum and other sites associated with World War II. marvel, we visit Alcazar castle, the last in the neering Our journey today concludes as we return to our hotel in gothic style to be constructed. Time permitting; Spanish Lisieux for dinner and overnight. [B,D] we enter the famous castle, which was an inspiration for Walt Disney when he created his Cinderella castle. We Day 11: Wednesday 10/19, LISIEUX / PARIS continue to Burgos for dinner and overnight. [B,D] Most of today will be spent Basilica in in Lisieux, Loyola home of St. Day 3: Tuesday 10/11, Therese of FATIMA the We spend today in Fatima. One of the greatest events of Child Jesus. this century took the village of Fatima, Portugal, Sheplace is theinone Grotto of Massabielle in 1917. The Mother appeared to three shepherd whomof God Pope children, instructing to bring the message of the Pius Xthem called Gospel back to a world that was slipping away from it. “the greatest Day 8: Sunday 10/16, LOURDES She told the children, desire that a chapel be built here saint of“I modBetween February 11, 1858 and July 16, 1858, Our Lady in my honor. Iern amtimes. the Lady Weof the Rosary. I have come to warn the faithful to amend appeared 18 times to a 14-year-old girl named Bernavisit Les Bui- their lives and to ask pardon for their sins. People must pray the rosary everyBasilica day dette Soubirous. The young saint described Our Lady as in Lisieux sonnets, thethat God sends them.” We and bear all the sufferings a “girl in white, the same height as myself, who greeted familyda home begin in the Cova Iria, where we visit the Chapel me with a nod of her head. This girl was beautiful beyond where the Therese spent earlythe years of her life before of the Apparitions, Basilica thatthe houses tombs description. She had a blue sash around her white dress entering Carmelite Convent at the age of fifteen.Day We6: Friday 10/14, BURGOS / LOYOLA / PAMPLONA of Francisco and Jacinta,the and the Perpetual Adoration and yellow roses on her shoes. A long rosary hung from Ouroffirst stop today is the Cathedral in Burgos, one next visittothe conventwhere whichwe houses the sacred relic Chapel. We continue Aljustrel, visit the her arm, and she seemed to invite me to pray with her.” of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. body. From there, we spend time at the beautiful home of theher Marto family (the birthplace of Jacinta Then, Our Lady gave Bernadette secret messages for herself giftofshop. we make our way to we travel to Loyola, where we visit the birthplace and Francisco)basilica and thenand thethe home Lucia.Next, In Aljustrel of St Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). and other messages for the world to hear. She described Paris enjoy a bus of the sites that make we also see the sitewhere of thewe apparitions oftour St Michael There, we will see the magnificent 17th century basilica herself as the “Immaculate Conception”, revealed a miParis famous, including: Weso view Valinhos, the site ofThe Our Eiffel Lady’sTour, Arc d’Tridedicated to the saint. Behind the sanctuary is the Santa raculous spring, and asked that a chapel be built as to a the children. omphe, and thewe Champs-Elysées. We check in atCasa, our the three story 14th century family home of St Igfourth apparition. This evening take part in the Cansite for pilgrimage. During our stay in Lourdes, we celhotel forDinner dinnerand andovernight overnight. [B,D] dlelight Procession. at our hotel natius. Pilgrims are invited to tour the rooms and visit the ebrate Mass at the Grotto of Massabielle. We visit in Fatima. [B,D] chamber where the saint was born. The most venerated the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Boly Day 12: Thursday, October 20, 2016, PARIS / USA place in this building is the room where Ignatius, at the Mill where St Bernadette was born, and the “Cachot,” Day 4: Wednesday 10/12, FATIMA / ALBA DE Today, we transfer to the airport to begin our journey age of 30, was brought following his serious wounding $ $ an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s family lived TORMES in / AVILA back to the United States. We take with us new friendat the Battle of Pamplona. To pass the time as his leg poverty. We have an opportunity to bathe in the miracToday we depart Alba de Tormes and thethe love forhealed, shipsFatima and afor firm resolution to emulate our he read the lives of the saints and a book on the ulous waters at the Grotto, and spend time in personal Carmelite convent to seeto theuspreserved body of St TeGod shown through the holiness of the saints. [B]ofand life Christ. At thissurcharges time a great conversion * Estimated airline taxes final subjecttook place resa of Avila, one of the Church’s greatest mystics. We in Ignatius; approximately 13 years later he founded the also see her incorrupt heart. In her autobiography, St to increase/decrease 30 days Society ofat Jesus. The placeprior of his conversion is indicatTeresa spoke of the angel who thrust an arrow into her

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Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, evidence of degrees obtained, and the names of three references one of whom is a diocesan priest or Religious. Also required is completion of the “Superintendent’s Application” – which can be accessed on the diocesan website www.srdiocese.org at “Catholic Schools”. Send all materials in pdf no later than January 29, 2016 to dcssrosa@srdiocese.org (attention Sister Mary Rose Mank).

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A viable candidate for this position is: a practicing Catholic (i.e., regular Sunday Mass participant, registered in a parish, knowledgeable/observant of Church teachings); a seasoned educator with a minimum of ten years of experience at both teaching and administering in a Catholic school context; a strategic planner; a consensus builder; a skilled communicator; a herald of Catholic school education.

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Elementary School Principal K-8 K-8 Elementary K-8 Elementary School Principal School Principa Position Opportunity PositionPosition Opportunity Opportunity Saint Philip the Apostle Elementary School located in Noe Valley, San Francisco seeks an administrative leader with passion for educa-

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Religious Education • Serves as the delegate of the Archbishop on catechetical matters and youth ministry. • Directs the development and administration of training and certification policies for the catechist according to the guidelines established by the Bishops of the California Catholic Conference. Child and Youth Protection • Directs the development and implementation of systems for tracking compliance by adults with the Safe Environment Program. • Works with the Legal Office in publishing, revising, and maintaining the “Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines on Child Abuse.”

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A faith-filled  community A faith-filled practicing Catholic. practicing and market the profile of Catholic. the school and its value.  A confident collaborative, and approachable leader willto partner An accomplished An accomplished school leader school withleader a commitment withwho a commitment best practice to b with the Pastor in executing the schools goals and mission. teaching, learning, teaching, and learning, the overall and the quality overall of the quality student of the experience. student ex  Enable both effective organization and support among the administra A strong  tive relational Ateam. strongleader relational wholeader will serve whoaswill theserve face as of the the face school of th to Marriage and Family Life  Inspire the market faculty and staff in pursing inof their teaching and and its v and and the market profile the ofexcellence the profile school the and school its value. • Directs the development and implementation of programs on communitycommunity student outcomes. Marriage Preparation and Natural Family Planning.  A confident A collaborative, confident and approachable leader will par wh  Maintain a climate of collaborative, accountability and a and focus approachable on the quality who of theleader Young Adult Ministry student experience. with in theexecuting Pastor inthe executing schoolsthe goals schools and mission. goals and mission • Directs the implementation of Young Adult-centered goals in with the Pastor  Deliver identified initiatives in program development and accreditation concert with parishes  Enableboth Enable effective bothorganization effective organization and support and among support theamong admini objectives. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS  Achieve tive team. tive financial team. and fundraising objectives. • MA in Theology/Religious Studies or related field or the  Provide excellent leadership in all areas of school operations. equivalent in study and/or experience is preferred  Inspire theInspire faculty the andfaculty staff inand pursing staff in excellence pursing excellence in their teaching in the  Strong understanding of the elementary curriculum. • Five years administrative and supervisory experience in parish student outcomes. student outcomes. or Archdiocesan position is preferred To Apply: Send resume and letter of interest to: Rev. Tony P. LaTorre, Pastor, Diamondof Street, San Francisco, CAand 94114aorfocus sendand viaon email to: quality Maintain  a725 Maintain climate a climate accountability of accountability a the focus on the of To Apply: Qualified applicants should  fathertony@saintphilipparish.org. e-mail resume and cover letter to: student experience. student experience. schmidtp@sfarch.org  Deliver  identified Deliver initiatives identified in initiatives programindevelopment program development and accredita an Patrick Schmidt, Associate Director of Human Resources The Archdiocese of San Francisco will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States Archdiocese of San Francisco for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background objectives. objectives. investigation. The Archdiocese of San Francisco will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, Ca 94109-6602 histories. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,  Achieve  national financial Achieve and financial fundraising andgender fundraising objectives. objectives. religion, or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, identity or expression, age, disability, protected Equal Opportunity Employer; qualified candidates veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. with criminal histories are considered.  Provide  excellent Provideleadership excellent in leadership all areas in of all school areasoperations. of school operatio  Strongunderstanding Strong understanding of the elementary of the elementary curriculum.curriculum.

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WALK FOR LIFE VISITORS: St. Patrick’s Seminary & University hosted brother seminarians from Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary in Oregon and Bishop White Seminary in Spokane, Washington, for the Walk for Life West Coast. Many are shown here in a group photo before City Hall in San Francisco in the week before the Walk.

followed by about four hours at the site and then back to the school to reflect on the day.

EYE ON THE PRIESTHOOD: More than 40 men attended the annual discernment retreat weekend at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University Jan. 15-17. Prospective candidates hailed from the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the dioceses of Honolulu, Oakland, Orange, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa and Stockton. Shown with the men in the photo are San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and seminary president-rector Sulpician Father Gladstone Stevens.

SACRED HEART PREP, ATHERTON: The school’s faculty, staff, and administration took part in Sacred Heart’s annual day of service Jan. 4. The more than 280 men and women assisted the work of 16 different community agencies. Pictured are some of the 25 volunteers at Second Harvest Food Bank where they labeled and boxed donated canned goods. Work at other sites included painting, cleaning and organizing volunteer centers; sorting donated clothing items; preparing and serving food; and working at a nature preserve. The workday began with a prayer service

WOODSIDE PRIORY SCHOOL, PORTOLA VALLEY: The Priory completed construction in August on its Benedictine Building. The two-story structure has 10 new classrooms, a faculty lounge, an elevator, and solar panels that generate enough energy to power the entire building by itself.

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SATURDAY, JAN. 30 CAREGIVER WORKSHOP: “Refuel Your Energies,” Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, 8 a.m.-noon, for caregivers and health care professionals, with Nan Brenzel and Mercy Sister Jean Evans, $20, RSVP by Jan. 18, jevans@ mercywmw.org; (650) 373-4508. SCHOLARS TALK: Public presentations 1:30 p.m. by legal scholar, health care executive and social impact venture capitalist, all fellows of Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, 2301 Vine St., Berkeley, reception to follow; RSVP or watch via Livestream at www.dspt.edu/convocation. PORZIUNCOLA ROSARY: Knights of St. Francis Holy Rosary Sodality meets Saturdays for the rosary at 2:30 p.m. in the Porziuncola Nuova, Vallejo Street at Columbus Avenue, San Francisco. Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed at 3 p.m. All are welcome; www.knightsofsaintfrancis.com.

SUNDAY, JAN. 31 ACCW LUNCH: San Francisco Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women “Swing & Sway” luncheon, Olympic Club, Lakeside, 11 a.m. no host cocktails, silent auction; lunch at 12:30 followed by “Fashions by Simi’s,” $70, Diana Heafey, (415) 731-6379. MERCY TALKS: Environmental justice and related issues, Rev. Will Scott, 10:50 a.m., Fromm Hall by St. Ignatius Church, Parker and Fulton, San Francisco, free and open to the public, free parking all USF lots, jacoleman@usfca. edu, Dan Faloon, (415) 422-2195.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 6 ‘LOOKING EAST’: Lecture on Eastern Catholicism, 1 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima Russian Byzantine Catholic Church, 5920 Geary Blvd. at 23rd Avenue, San Francisco, (415) 752-2052; www.ByzantineCatholic.org. CONCERT: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 100 Diamond St., San Francisco, 7 p.m. with composer Dan Schutte and the MHR Choir, freewill donation of $15 accepted with no one turned away for lack of funds; gcm@ mhr.org. CEMETERY MASS: Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Old Mission Road, Colma, All Saints Mausoleum, 11 a.m., Father Bill Brady, pastor, St. Emydius Parish, San Francisco, principal celebrant and homilist. (650) 756-2060, www. holycrosscemeteries.com.

THURSDAY, FEB. 11 PRO-LIFE: San Mateo Pro Life meets second Thursday of the month except in December; 7:30 p.m.; St. Gregory’s Worner Center, 28th Ave. at Hacienda, San Mateo, new members welcome; Jessica, (650) 572-1468; themunns@ yahoo.com.

EARTH PERSPECTIVE: Dominican Sisters of San Rafael host John Philip Newell, poet, minister and scholar, known on themes related to the sacredness of the Earth, 7 p.m.; his book, “The Rebirthing of God: Christianity’s Struggle for New Beginnings,” will be available for purchase; Dominican Sisters Center, 1520 Grand Ave., San Rafael, RSVP CommunityRelations@ sanrafaelop.org; (415) 453 8303.

ARTIST PERSPECTIVE: Janet McKenzie on challenges of racism and sexism at Mercy Center in Burlingame, 2-4 p.m. McKenzie’s work features inclusive images of sacred figures; free admission but reservations required, mriley@mercywmw.org; www.mercy-center.org/ Flyers_2016/0221JanetMcKenzie/ event.html.

TUESDAY, FEB. 23 AQUINAS LECTURE: Dominican Father Olivier-Thomas Venard, New Testament professor, 7:30 p.m., Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, 2301 Vine Street, Berkeley, reception to follow, available livestream at www.dspt.edu/aquinaslecture2016.

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Marin Catholic leads in fair trade initiative Catholic values at heart of new initiative aimed at ‘economic justice’ CHRISTINA GRAY CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO

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Student members of the Marin Catholic Fair Trade Committee and social studies teacher Lynn Maloney introduced the school to the fair trade concept last October with an event that showed them popular products with fair trade alternatives.

An oversized chocolate-chip muffin sold in the school’s cafeteria is offering Marin Catholic High School students and perhaps some faculty and staff what may be their first taste of fair trade economics. The chocolate chips baked into the popular muffins, and indeed all chocolate and/or chocolate ingredients sold or used by the school now comes from “fair trade” sources. Fair trade is an economic concept that means that the human beings behind the goods are offered a living wage for their work and are treated fairly and ethically. Marin Catholic became the first fair trade school in Marin County in late 2015 after meeting requirements set by Fair Trade Campaigns, a grass-roots organizing nonprofit that helps U.S. towns, churches and schools “go fair trade.” It is the 18th school in the nation and just one of two Catholic schools in the state to earn the certification thanks to a motivated teacher, a committee of passionate students and an equally-committed food service management company working together on an issue they say is rooted in Catholic values. “As a Catholic school, it’s an idea that syncs SEE MARIN CATHOLIC, PAGE CSW4

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Lego League brings hands-on tech with ‘Trash Trek’ to Mission Catholic schools VALERIE SCHMALZ CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO

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St. James Ninja Tech team working with its robot at the First Lego League qualifying tournament at St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception parish in San Francisco.

One reluctant student was “bouncing out of bed” and dragging his mother out the door to get to school in time for 7 a.m. work sessions while another girl found a sense of confidence that alleviated her anxiety about school. Those were just two of what St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception principal Barbara Moodie called “unexpected consequences” from bringing the Lego robotics challenge to three schools in San Francisco’s Mission District this school year. St. Peter, St. James and St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception schools participated for the first time and joined together to host a First Lego League Qualifying Tournament: “Mission: Trash Trek 2015” on Nov. 21. Fifteen Bay Area teams competed in the tournament held at St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception parish. Children from 80 countries participate in the 2015 Trash Trek Challenge. Students, ages 9-14, design, build and program Lego robots to solve the problem of trash collection, sorting, composting, and recycling. “We started in September. We didn’t have a lot of time,” said Albert Bricker, technology coordinator for SAIC and St. James, who was the tournament SEE MISSION, PAGE CSW10

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Catholic schools’ Christ-centered character defines their purpose NINA RUSSO SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

The Department of Catholic Schools is excited about the future of Catholic education in San Francisco. Today almost 3,100 faculty and staff are educating more than 25,000 students in 73 Catholic schools and working with thousands of enthusiastic parents who want a Catholic education for their children. We are a vibrant part of the second largest school system in the United States. That said, Catholic schools face challenges. And if they are to survive and thrive, they must meet these challenges head-on and make wise choices and astute adjustments. But this is not new. It has been the story of American Catholic

education from the very beginning. Catholic schools in the archdiocese are making a difference in San Francisco and they will continue to do so, following a simple plan for success. The schools will be distinctively Christ-centered institutions whose Catholic identity, character, mission, and culture defines their nature and purpose. They will offer an excellent academic experience that challenges all students and makes them competitive in the academic marketplace. They will continue to serve students and families no matter their financial situation. They will work closely with parents in the full formation of their children. This defined Catholic education in San Francisco in the past. It also will be what keeps Catholic education vital in the future.

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A SHC football player is altar server at a Mass celebrated for the team by Father Mark Doherty.

Archbishop appointing young priests as high school chaplains

NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JAN. 31 – FEB 6 National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2016 is Janu-

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Father Cameron Faller was ordained in June and started as a theology teacher and chaplain at Archbishop Riordan High School in August. Father Mark Doherty was ordained one and one-half years ago and also was assigned to an archdiocesan Catholic high school, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, immediately. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said his own experience as a young priest working as a chaplain at a local Catholic high school influenced his placement of the priests. “Although 30 years later, I still have fond memories of the year when, as a young priest, I taught and ministered part time in a local Catholic high school. I learned then how well young students respond to the presence and

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Father Cameron Faller teaches a theology class at Riordan.

Msgr. Robert Sheeran is full time at Marin Catholic High School.

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ARCHBISHOP: Appointing young priests as high school chaplains FROM PAGE CSW2

schools, the four archdiocesan high schools,” said Msgr. Robert Sheeran, director of mission and ministry at Marin Catholic High School, and the only full-time chaplain at an archdiocesan Catholic high school. Msgr. Sheeran began in 2011, following former president Father Tom Daly’s appointment as bishop. He retired as president of Seton Hall University, having spent a lifetime working with young people. Father Faller also is parochial vicar at Church of the Epiphany and Father Doherty is also parochial vicar for St. Peter and for St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception parishes. “It is an age when students are beginning to grapple with the really big questions in life, and are open to deepening their life of faith. Young priests can create great excitement for the Lord among our young people, and young people can bring forth

all the best pastoral instincts in new priests,” said Archbishop Cordileone. “I experienced that myself, and that’s the reason I take such delight in appointing young or new priests as chaplains in our archdiocesan high schools. They help our students discover their vocation in life and so respond to God’s call to holiness, and the students in return help our priests to grow more deeply in their priestly identity and spirituality,” the archbishop said. “Chaplains are significantly invested in their schools as role models of the priesthood in this complex and often fragmented world, and in my experience, receive enormous gratitude for their work from both students and parents,” said Nina Russo, archdiocesan schools superintendent. “Priests who become part of our children’s lives bring beauty, kindness and truth to the high school community, countering the noise and distractions of adolescence.” “It’s been great having Father Faller here,” said

Vittorio Anastasio, principal of Riordan High School. “Father Faller does an excellent job of mentoring the student leaders and in return they go on to take their roles very seriously and have a positive impact.” To Ken Peralta, football coach at Sacred Heart Cathedral, taking the football team to Mass on game day helps fulfill what he sees as a primary reason for a Catholic school education: “To grow closer to their faith. At the end of the day, that is the reason for Catholic school.” At the Friday morning Mass in October, SHC chaplain Father Doherty tied the demands of the Catholic faith to the rigors of preparing for football. “If we want to become excellent athletes, if we want to become excellent football players,” Father Doherty said in his homily, “we have to find the will to be excellent down the road.” Father Doherty urged the players to “find the deeper ground, rely on the deeper ground.”

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MARIN CATHOLIC: Leads in fair trade initiative FROM PAGE 1

with student and staff values,” said social studies teacher and student activities director Lynn Maloney, the impetus behind Marin Catholic’s fair trade movement. Without using the words “fair trade,” two popes have also supported the idea. “It is good for people to realize that purchasing is always a moral – and not simply economic – act,” Pope Benedict XVI said in his 2009 encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate.” More recently, Pope Francis appealed for “a return to person-centered ethics in the world of finance and economics.” Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops overseas relief organization, has a website dedicated to promoting fair trade, crsfairtrade.org. At Marin Catholic, freshmen are introduced to

fair trade economics, according to Maloney, and “get all fired up” when they learn about abusive labor practices in developing countries that can amount to nothing short of slavery. “I was surprised how many brands aren’t fair trade and seeing what people are put through when they don’t get adequate wages,” said sophomore Leo Le Merle. “In my 11 years of teaching, very rarely do I find a kid who has heard about it prior to coming to school or really understood it,” Maloney said. “I wanted to do something positive to channel all their outrage.” Under the direction of Fair Trade Campaigns, Maloney first approached the school’s long-standing food service company, the Epicurean Group, who became enthusiastic partners. “We really could not have gotten the certification without them,” she said.

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Bridget Halligan ’16

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- AP Scholar - Varsity Volleyball - Volunteer, Canal Childcare Center

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- AP Scholar - Volunteer - Orphanage in Mexico - Team Captain, Varsity Field Hockey

- Over 250 hours of community service - Football & track - 4 years - Started Sausalito K9 Foundation & has raised over $20,000

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Lynn Maloney, left, with Nicole Price and Jose Rodriguez of the Epicurean Group, the school’s food service provider. Epicurean, a longtime vendor, partnered with Marin Catholic High School to source fair trade products.

Requirements in becoming a fair trade school include bringing fair trade goods to campus, working with a permanent vendor or supplier and forming a student Fair Trade Committee to promote the campaign. Fair trade items can encompass a variety of products including chocolate, coffee, tea, fruit, body care items and clothing, but Maloney decided the chocolate-chip muffins were a good place to start. Epicurean went to work sourcing fair trade chocolate chips and chocolate “sprinkles.” The cafeteria now offers fair trade teas and honey and the “snack shack” also features fair trade items. The Fair Trade Committee, formed from volunteers at all grade levels, helped launch the new muffins and the fair trade concept with a fun and food-filled event that displayed popular products and fair trade alternatives. The committee turned to social media to help fellow students understand fair trade and spread the word among friends. “We asked people to take an Instagram photo with the hashtag, #mcfairtrade and share it,” said Alex Sinard, a junior, for a free fair trade cookie. That was incentive enough, to “clog up the Internet with support, which is what we wanted,” said Maloney. In November, the school produced an informational two-minute video to help gain the support of parents. “We are fair trade because we want to create a community of responsible consumers who can make a positive impact on this world,” said history teacher Katie Smith, on the short video. Committee member Jade Fagersten, a junior, said that people often see a product but not the person behind the product making or producing it. “In its entirety fair trade is about people, about them getting fair pay and respect for their work and the dignity they deserve,” Fagersten said.

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utstanding students are admitted every year to Marin Catholic from each of our Catholic elementary schools. These students are well-rounded, faith filled, and service oriented. They excel in academics, arts, music, athletics, and more. It is on the solid foundation established in our parochial schools that we build our legacy at Marin Catholic — a legacy of faith, knowledge, and service.

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SHC administrator donates kidney Christine Buell, Sacred Heart Cathedral assistant principal for student life personified compassion and the spirit of giving this past Christmas season, when she donated one of her kidneys to SHC alumnus Kelvin Saunders. “The pair are in good health and recovering well,” the school said.

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El Camino San Mateo 1328 Cabrillo Avenue, Burlingame Open House: January 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm St. Matthew Catholic School 22, 9:00 9:00 am–12:00pm am–12:00pm tel 650-591-2209 fax 650-591-4798 www.stmatthewcath.org Open House: January 30,10:30am–12:00pm 11:45am–1:30pm Open House: January 22, Open House: 1328 Cabrillo Avenue, Burlingame Sunday, JanuaryJanuary 31, 201630, 1328 Cabrillo Avenue, Burlingame www.stmatthewcath.org Our of Angels www.olaschoolk8.org 910 S.Mass El Camino Real, San Mateo Our Lady Lady ofJanuary Mount22, Carmel School Open House: 9:00 am–12:00pm tel fax 650-343-2046 St.650-343-1373 Raymond www.olaschoolk8.org Family 10:45am www.olaschoolk8.org St. Matthew Catholic School tel 650-343-1373 fax 650-343-2046 1328 Cabrillo Avenue, Burlingame tel 650-343-9200 fax 650-343-5620 www.stmatthewcath.org 301 Grand Street, Redwood City bviotti@stmatthewcath.org tel 650-343-9200 fax 650-343-5620 Open House 1:00-3:00pm 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Angels St. Raymond Our Lady of tel 650-343-9200 fax 650-343-5620 910 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo St. Matthew Catholic School 910 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo bviotti@stmatthewcath.org www.olaschoolk8.org Open House: January 27, 6:00 pm tel 650-343-1373 fax 650-343-2046 www.mountcarmel.org Thursday January 28, 2016, Open House: January 30,Park 11:45am–1:30pm www.straymond.org 301 Grand Street, Redwood City–– 8:00 1328 Cabrillo Avenue, Burlingame Our Lady ofAvenue, Angels 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo 1328 Cabrillo Burlingame Open House: January 27, 6:00 8:00 pm www.stmatthewcath.org 910 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo www.stmatthewcath.org Open House: January 30, 11:45am–1:30pm tel faxFair, 650-343-5620 Open House, Science Art Fair 6:00pm–8:00pm bviotti@stmatthewcath.org tel 650-343-9200 650-366-8817 fax 650-366-0902 tel 650-343-1373 650-322-2312 fax fax 650-343-2046 650-322-2910 www.mountcarmel.org www.olaschoolk8.org 1328 Cabrillo Avenue, Burlingame www.straymond.org www.olaschoolk8.org tel www.stmatthewcath.org tel 650-343-1373 fax 650-343-2046 Open House: January 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Open House: January 30, info@mountcarmel.org Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Open House: January 30, 11:45am–1:30pm 11:00 am–1:00 pm tel 650-366-8817 fax 650-366-0902 650-343-9200 fax 650-343-5620 650-343-5620 www.olaschoolk8.org St. Raymond fax tel 650-322-2312 fax 650-343-2046 650-322-2910 tel 650-343-9200 bviotti@stmatthewcath.org tel 650-343-1373 bviotti@stmatthewcath.org Our Lady of Mount Carmel School St. Raymond K Info Night: January 18, 7:00 –8:00 pm St. Raymond Catholic Jk-8 301 Grand Street, Redwood City–– 8:00 info@mountcarmel.org Open House: January 27, 6:00 6:00 8:00 pm pm tel 650-343-9200 fax 650-343-5620 1211 Road, Menlo Park Open House: January 30, 11:00School am–1:00 pm Open House: January 27, 11:45am–1:30pm bviotti@stmatthewcath.org OpenArbor House: January 30, 11:45am–1:30pm 301 Grand Street, Redwood City 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park PreK-7 Open House: Jan 30, 10:00am–12:00pm 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park Our Lady of Mount Carmel School www.mountcarmel.org K Info Night: January 18, 7:00 –8:00 pm Our Lady of Mount Carmel School St. Raymond Open House: January 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm www.straymond.org St. Timothy School30, 11:45am–1:30pm Open House: January www.mountcarmel.org www.straymond.org www.straymond.org 301 Grand Street, Redwood City tel 650-366-8817 fax 650-366-0902 301 Grand Street, Redwood City PreK-7 Open House: Jan 30, 10:00am–12:00pm 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park tel 650-322-2312 fax 650-322-2910 1515 Dolan Avenue, San Mateo St. Timothy School Our Lady of Mount Carmel School tel 650-366-8817 fax 650-366-0902 Raymond St. Pre-K -8 tel 650-322-2312 fax 650-322-2910 www.mountcarmel.org www.mountcarmel.org info@mountcarmel.org www.straymond.org St. Catherine of Siena School Open House: January 30, 11:00 am–1:00 pm www.sttimothyschool.org 301 Grand Grand Street, Redwood City School Our Lady Street, of fax Mount Carmel 1515 Dolan Avenue, San Mateo 301 Redwood City info@mountcarmel.org 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park St. Raymond tel 650-322-2312 fax 650-322-2910 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park Open House: January 30, 11:00 am–1:00 pm tel 650-366-6127 650-366-0902 tel 650-366-8817 fax 650-366-0902 K Info Night: January 18, 7:00 –8:00 pm tel 650-322-2312 fax 650-322-2910 1300Grand Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame tel Open 650-342-6567 fax 650-342-5913 St. Catherine ofRedwood Siena School www.mountcarmel.org 301 Street, City www.sttimothyschool.org www.mountcarmel.org K Info Night: January 18, 7:00 –8:00 pm www.straymond.org K-8 House: January 31, 2016, 11:00am–1:00pm 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park www.straymond.org Mass January 2015 10:00am info@mountcarmel.org PreK-7 Open25, House: Jan 30, 10:00am–12:00pm Open House: January 30, 11:00 pm www.stcos.com K Open House: January 19, 7:00am–1:00 pm 1300 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame tel 650-366-8817 fax 650-366-0902 www.mountcarmel.org St. Timothy School tel 650-342-6567 fax 650-342-5913 tel 650-366-8817 fax 650-366-0902 PreK-7 Open House: 30, 10:00am–12:00pm 650-322-2312 fax 650-322-2910 650-322-2910 www.straymond.org Pre-School-Grade 8 Jan tel 650-322-2312 K Info Night: January 18, 7:00 –8:00 pm St. Timothy School tel 650-344-7176 fax 650-344-7426 K-8 Open House: February 1, 7:00 pm pm www.stcos.com info@mountcarmel.org tel 650-366-8817 fax31, 650-366-0902 1515 Dolan Avenue, San Mateo K Open House: January 19, 7:00 pm info@mountcarmel.org Open House: January 30, 11:00 am–1:00 tel 650-322-2312 fax 650-322-2910 Open House: 2016, 11:00am–12:30pm Open House: January 30, 11:00 am–1:00 pm PreK-7 Open January House: Jan 30, 10:00am–12:00pm 1515 Dolan Avenue, San Mateo Open House: January 30, 10:00 am–1:00pm St. Catherine of Siena School tel 650-344-7176 fax 650-344-7426 St. Timothy School K Info Info Night: Night: January 18, 18, 7:00 –8:00 –8:00 pm pm info@mountcarmel.org www.sttimothyschool.org K-8Timothy Open House: February 1, 7:00 pm pm Financial aid Presentation at Noon K January 7:00 Open House: January 30, 11:00 am–1:00 St. Catherine of Siena School St. School www.sttimothyschool.org 1300 Avenue, Burlingame Open House: January 30, 10:00 am–1:00pm 1515 Dolan Avenue, Mateo PreK-7 Open House: House: Jan 30, 10:00am–12:00pm K InfoBayswater Night: January 18, 7:00 –8:00 pm tel 650-342-6567 faxSan 650-342-5913 PreK-7 Open Jan 30, 10:00am–12:00pm 1300 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame Junior High - School Elementary - Kindergarten St. Timothy tel 650-342-6567 fax 650-342-5913 St. Catherine of Siena School www.stcos.com www.sttimothyschool.org PreK-7 Open House: Jan 30, 10:00am–12:00pm K Open House: January 19, 7:00 pm 1515 Dolan Avenue, San Mateo www.stcos.com 1515 Dolan Avenue, San Mateo St. Timothy School 1515 Dolan Avenue, Mateo K House: 19, 7:00 pm 1300 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame tel 650-344-7176 faxCatholic 650-344-7426 All schools are fully accredited by the Western Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools andJanuary Colleges. telOpen 650-342-6567 faxSan 650-342-5913 K-8 Open House: February 1, 7:00 pm www.sttimothyschoool.org St. Catherine of Siena School tel 650-344-7176 fax 650-344-7426 www.sttimothyschool.org 1515 Dolan Avenue, San Mateo www.sttimothyschool.org K-8 Open House: February 1, 7:00 pm www.stcos.com Open House: JanuaryCatholic 30, 10:00 am–1:00pm K 650-342-6567 Open House: All schools are fully accredited by the Western Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.19, 7:00 pm 1300 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame St. Catherine of Siena School tel faxJanuary 650-342-5913 1300 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame 1300 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame Open House: January 30, 10:00 am–1:00pm tel 650-342-6567 fax 650-342-5913 www.sttimothyschool.org tel 650-342-6567 fax 650-342-5913 tel 650-344-7176 fax 650-344-7426 K-8 Open House: February 1, 7:00 pm Open House and Student Fair, www.stcos.com www.stcos.com 1300 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame www.stcos.com K Open Open House: January 19, 7:00 7:00 pm pm tel 650-342-6567 fax 650-342-5913 K House: January 19, Open House: January 30, 10:00 am–1:00pm January 31, 2016, 10:00am–Noon tel 650-344-7176 fax 650-344-7426 tel 650-344-7176 fax 650-344-7426 www.stcos.com tel 650-344-7176 fax 650-344-7426 K-8 Open House: February 1, 7:00 pm K Open House: January 19, 1, 7:00 pm K-8 Open House: February 7:00 pm All schools are fully accredited by theJanuary Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Open House: 31, 2016, 10:00am–1:00pm Open House: January 30, 10:00 am–1:00pm tel 650-344-7176 fax 650-344-7426 Open House: January 30, 10:00 am–1:00pm K-8 Open House: February 1, 7:00 pm All schools are fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Open House: January 30, 10:00 am–1:00pm All schools are fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

All schools schools are are fully fully accredited accredited by by the the Western Western Catholic Catholic Educational Educational Association Association and and the the Western Western Association Association of of Schools Schools and and Colleges. Colleges. All All schools are fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Mercy High School, San Francisco Yuletide cheer was the theme for the school’s Winter Pops Concert Dec. 3 featuring Mercy’s Dolce Show Choir, Mercy Chorus A, Riordan’s Men’s Chorale and St. Gabriel’s Crooners. “It was an evening of wonderful music with a grand finale of all choirs,” the school said. Laura Flaviani, Mercy music director, conducted.

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Epiphany School, San Francisco

On Jan. 6, the school celebrated its namesake feast with students from kindergarten and third grade planning the Mass, serving as readers and appearing as the Wise Men.

Notre Dame High School, Belmont

The school’s varsity volleyball team brought home the Division IV State Volleyball Crown. The 14-player squad is the school’s first team in any sport to win a state title: Front from left: Katherine Ho, Mavis Lui, Katarina Warburton, Katie Smoot, Tammy Byrne, Jessica Beering, Caitlin Comaroto; back from left Jennifer Agresti, coach; Madison Baumann, Kristine Gese, Kendall Peters, Jenna Spini, Mele Fakatene, Gianna Susa, Kristin Smoot, and Anne Luchetti, and Kimmy Washington, coaches.

MARIN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Outstanding students graduate every year from the Catholic elementary schools in Marin County. These students are well-rounded, faith-filled, and service-oriented. They excel in academics, the arts, music, athletics, technology and leadership skills.

Saint Raphael School Faith, Leadership and Excellence

CALL TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! 415-454-4455 office@straphaelschool.com 1100 5th Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901 www.straphaelschool.com

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday January 31, 2016 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. One Trinity Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 www.stisabellaschool.org Please call to schedule a school tour (415) 479-3727 ext. 112 or email our Admission’s Director, Rob Pheatt, at rpheatt@stisabellaschool.org

Our Lady of Loretto School

"Excellence in Education, Grounded in the Catholic Faith"

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

Sunday, January 31st to Thursday, February 4th

Open House

Sunday, January 31, 2016 Join us for Mass at 10:00 am OPEN SHOUSE Kindergarten Information ession on January 21st at 9:00 Open House hours from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Sunday, January 31, 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1st & 2nd Grade Information Session on –January 22nd at 9:00

Open House on February 8th 11:00-‐12:30 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday February 4,information 9:00 a.m. Please call 415-‐454-‐8667 for more

– 10:00 a.m.

Call (415) 454-8667 for more information

The OLL Advantage: Where faith & knowledge meet and become life.

St. Patrick School St. Patrick St. Patrick School School St. Patrick School A Community Committed to Faith and Excellence A Community Committed to Faith and Excellence To learn more… A Community Committed to Faith and Excellence To learn our more… Open House on March 13, 2016 • Attend

our Open House on March 2016 • Take a school on 2/17, 2/24, or13, 3/16 • Attend To learn more… A Community Committed totour Faith and Excellence Take a school on 2/17, 2/24, or 3/16 • us Open at: tourHouse • Attend our on March 13, 2016 • Contact

us at: • Contact l_kinkade@stpatricksmarin.org To learn more… a school tour on 2/17, 2/24, or 3/16 • Take l_kinkade@stpatricksmarin.org (415) 924-0501 ext. 11 (415) 924-0501 ext. 11

us Open at: • Contact Attend our House on March 13, 2016 l_kinkade@stpatricksmarin.org a King school tourLarkspur, on 2/17,CA 2/24, or 3/16 • Take 120 Street, (415) 924-0501 www.stpatricksmarin.org 120 King Street, Larkspur, (415) 924-0501 ext. 11 CA (415) 924-0501 us at: • Contact www.stpatricksmarin.org l_kinkade@stpatricksmarin.org 120 King Street, Larkspur, CA (415) 924-0501 (415) 924-0501 ext. 11 www.stpatricksmarin.org 120 King Street, Larkspur, CA (415) 924-0501 www.stpatricksmarin.org

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St. Monica School

Where Students Are Loved and Challenged

Our 96th Year of Offering a Quality Catholic Education!

K-8 grades Extended Care & After school Enrichment Programs

(including a Chinese Language Program)

Saint Brigid School

5950 Geary Blvd. (@ 24th Ave.) San Francisco, CA 94121 415-751-9564

Over100 years of excellent Catholic education.

www.stmonicasf.org

A WCEA/WASC accredited elementary academic foundation. school with strong

School Tour: Wednesday February 3, 8:30am Please call to RSVP

Be our guest! Please call (415) 673-4523 to schedule an appointment.

www.saintbrigidsf.org

Community Open House: Sunday, April 17th, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Check our website for additional tour schedule

5950 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121 415-751-9564 • www.stmonicasf.org

NORTH SAN FRANCISCO SSPP Kindergarten Graduates 2011 DISTRICT SCHOOLS

Financial District - Chinatown - North Beach

A TRUE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL! Year-round Exchange Programs with China. s Strong Language Arts/Speech Mandarin Classes are available daily and on weekends

Science Fair Friday Jan. 29, 2016

Old St. Mary’s Cathedral, 660 California St., 94108 Old St. Mary’s Auditorium 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Open house to the community January 31st from 1-3 p.m. Come and see what St.Mary’s has to offer

Summer Academic & Enrichment Please call for school tour

Kindergarten Preparation

St. Thomas the Apostle School

of the SeaSchool School StarStar of the Sea 9th Avenue 360360 9th Avenue San Francisco, CA94118 94118 San Francisco, CA

A Tradition of Academic Excellence, Building a Foundation for the Future

Preschool - 8th Grade

Terrence Hanley, Principal Principal Terry Hanley, (415)221-8558 (415) 221-8558 thanley@staroftheseasf.com thanley@staroftheseasf.com

Now Accepting Applications for the 2016-2017 School Year

Academic Excellence Values-Based Curriculum Nurturing Community Academic Excellence

Requests for personal tours are welcome, please call to schedule an appointment. Placement is limited.

Voted the Bay Area’s “Best of the Best” Gold Award and “2014 Hall of Fame” by Bay Area Parent-

Values-Based Grades PK-8Curriculum Community Tours Available by Nurturing Appointment Only Please Visit Our website

www . staroftheseasf . com Grades K-8

3801 Balboa St.at 39th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121

Saint Vincent de Paul School

Academic Excellence Since 1925

Only Appointment Available SS Tours Peter andbyPaul’s Church www.staroftheseasf.com Website Our Visit Please 666 Filbert Street Where Tradition meets San Francisco, CA 94133-2805

Bilingual Preschool

tel: 415-221-2711 fax: 415-221-8611 web: www.sfsta.org

Saint Vincent de Paul School

Innovation Vincent de Paul ASaint WASC/WCEA accredited A WASC/WCEA accredited Kindergarten through 8 th grade Saints Peter and Paul School is aKindergarten School through 8th grade elementary school Pre-Kinder - Grade 8 Programelementary school A strong academic experience in a faith WASC/WCEA accredited PleaseREQUESTED visit our website for moreAA strong ADDRESS SERVICE academic experience inart, a drama, filled environment includes Kindergarten 8 thtechnology grade information www.sspeterpaulsf.org music, P.E.,through Spanish,includes and faith filled environment art, for SS. Peter and Paul School elementary Sign-up for a tour all gradeschool levels.Spanish, and drama, music, P.E., Saints Peter and technology for all grade levels. Paul Salesian School Visit our academic classes as well as our Extracurricular activities include A strong academic experience in a CYO Sports, Chess club, Choirs, Legos, 660 Filbert St. Robotics, Coding, Art in Action, Italian, faith filled environment includes art, Extracurricular activities include CYO Dance, and many student driven clubs. San Francisco drama, Chess music,club, P.E., Choirs, Spanish,Legos, and Spanish, Music and Rhythm and Moves classes Sports, 415-421-5219 technology for all grade levels. Dance, and many student driven clubs. Extended Care is available. www.sspeterpaulsf.org Principal: Lisa Harris, Ed.D. Extracurricular activities include CYO Extended Care is available. Sports, Chess club, Choirs, Legos, Dance, and many student driven clubs.

SALESIAN

2350 Green Street San Francisco 415-346-5505 2350 Green Street San Francisco 415-346-5505

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Offering excellent Catholic education in a nurturing environment

HOLY NAME SCHOOL HOLY NAME SCHOOL

Pre-School through Eighth Pre-School through Eighth Grade Grade 1560 - 40th Avenue 1560 - 40th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122 415.731.4077 San Francisco, CA 94122 www.holynamesf.com

415.731.4077

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St. Anne School

St. Anne School Pre-School through Eighth Grad

Pre-School through Eighth Grade

1320 - 14th Avenue 1320 - 14th Aven San Francisco, CA 94122 San Francisco, CA (415) 664-7977 www.stanne.com (415) 664-7977

Open House: Saturday, January 31, 2016 www.stanne.co 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please visit our website for school tour dates.

Open House: Saturday, January 31, Educating students in the Catholic tradition since 1920 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please visit our website for school tour SAINT CECILIA SCHOOL

Educating students in the Catholic tradition s A Parkside Institution Since 1930

Saint Cecilia Students Are: Active Christians Lifelong Learners Socially Responsible Citizens Effective Communicators A Parkside Institution Problem Solvers

SAINT CECILIA SCHOOL Since 1930

Saint Cecilia School

Saint Cecilia Students 660 Vicente Street Are:

San Francisco, CA 94116 415-731-8400 Active www.stceciliaschool.org

Christians Lifelong Learners Socially Responsible C For more information, please call the school office or visit our website. Effective Communica Problem Solvers

Saint Cecilia S 660 Vicente Str San Francisco, 415-731-8400 www.stceciliasc

401 Eucalyptus Drive San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 664-8331 www.ststephenschoolsf.org For more information, please call the school office or visit

2016 School tours: January 12 & January 26 at 8:30 am

Celebrating our 64th Year of Providing Excellence in Catholic Education

401 Eucalyptus D San Francisco, CA (415) 664-8331 www.ststephenschoo

2016 School tours: January 12 & January 26 at 8:30 am

Celebrating our 64th Year of Prov Excellence in Catholic Educat

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(PHOTOS COURTESY VISION OF HOPE)

The two robotics teams at St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception were led by identical twin sisters, shown with their teams in photos from left, SAIC Trash Elimina8or and second from left, SAIC Gladers. Far right is the St. Peter team, the Aztech Titans.

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director. “On average we met twice a week for two hours each session” sometimes before school, sometimes after school, and added weekend days as the tournament grew closer. “Higher order thinking and problem solving skills” were nourished by the robotics experience, Moodie said. The students build Lego robotics which they program to do certain tasks on a four by eight wooden board. They also write a research

A Catholic, Dominican A Catholic, Dominican School serving the A Catholic, Dominican School serving the Bay Area since 1894 School serving the Bay Area since 1894 Bay Area since 1894

(PHOTOS COURTESY VISION OF HOPE)

St. Anthony- St. Anthony- Immaculate Conception School St. Anthony- Immaculate Conception School Immaculate Conception School 299 Precita Ave. SF, CA 94110

Judges work with one of the St. James Ninja Tech team members.

paper and are graded on other aspects of the process. “I really noticed just building confidence,” Moodie said. ”We had some kids on these teams who were so quiet and unsure of themselves. On the robotics team it was good to see them develop into confident contributing members of the team.” The idea for robotics is to make STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, fun and accessible. At the request of a student, St. Gabriel computer science teacher Gordon Fair moderated a robotics team 13 years ago and has been hooked since. He organized another qualifying tournament held this year at Lowell High School. “It is such a great program. Albert just

299 Precita Ave. SF, CA 94110 415-648-2008 www.saicsf.org 299 Precita Ave. SF, CA 94110 415-648-2008 www.saicsf.org 415-648-2008 www.saicsf.org

prayer, service, community, study prayer, service, community, study prayer, service, community, study

Information and Tour: Thursday Jan. 28 Information and Tour: Thursday Jan. 28 8:30am – 10:00am Information and Tour: Thursday Jan. 28 8:30am – 10:00am Saturday Feb. 20 8:30am – 10:00am Saturday Feb. 20 10:00am-12:00 School Open House Saturday Feb. 20 10:00am-12:00 Feb. 3 6:00pm School Open House 10:00am-12:00 School Open House Feb. 3 6:00pm 7:30pm Feb. 3 6:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

ICA Cristo Rey celebrates Catholic Schools Week by continuing the mission of educating young women in the Dominican tradition. We invite you to ICA Cristo Rey's 6th Annual Luncheon Educate • Experience • Empower Celebrating Women in Business

The BASIC Fund is a privately funded program dedicated to broadening the educational opportunities for children by helping low-income families afford the cost of tuition at private schools. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR A MAXIMUM OF $1,600 ANNUALLY PER CHILD. For information and Application Please Call Bay Area Scholarships for Innercity Children 268 Bush Street, No. 2717 / San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 415-986-5650 / Fax: 415-986-5358 www.basicfund.org

dove in,” said Fair, who advised Bricker. “We’ve had several graduates go on to engineering and programming, computer science. It always warms my heart when they say it all started with robotics,” Fair said. “One of the mantras is ‘let the kids do the work,’” Fair said. “Teams are judged on their projects, robotics and how well they demonstrate the First Lego League core values, which include cooperation, discovery and the spirit of friendly competition,” Bricker said. Winners of this qualifying tournament advance to a regional championship. The season ends with the FLL World Festival in April in St. Louis. While none of the three Mission schools made it past the qualifying round—they met their own goals and walked away proud and enthused to continue working with robots in another project this spring, Bricker said. Vision of Hope donated $1,000 to pay for the Lego tournament kits for St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception and St. James, said Nancy Slepicka, marketing director of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose nonprofit. Vision of Hope was started 20 years ago to support eight Dominican schools, including the two San Francisco schools, one in Oakland and five in Los Angeles, Slepicka said. This year Vision of Hope is giving about $100,000 to each of the eight schools, she said. “Ninety seven percent of our student population receives some tuition assistance,” Slepicka said. She said Vision of Hope raises more than $1 million a year to support the schools, and has an endowment of about $10 million.

Thursday, February 25, 2016 11:00am - 1:30pm Julia Morgan Ballroom Merchants Exchange Building 465 California Street, San Francisco $75 per reservation icawbl16.eventbrite.com Contact Rhonda Hontalas at rhontalas@icacademy.org for more information

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D a l y Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

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"Top of the Hill, Daly City"

80 Wellington Avenue (between Mission & Brunswick Sts.) (650) 755-4438 www.olphdc.org – CALL SCHOOL FOR PRIVATE TOUR – Open House: Sun., Jan. 31 11:00–2:00 pm **Scholastic Book Fair Open** **Free Vision Testing Available**

Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School

7 Elmwood Drive, Daly City 94015 (650) 756-3395 Fax: (650) 756-5872 www.olmbulldogs.org e-mail: office@olmbulldogs.com Tours everyday at 9:15 a.m. Open House: Sun. January 31 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Holy Angels Elementary School 20 Reiner Street, Colma 94014 (650) 755-0220 Fax: (650) 755-0258 www.holyangelscolma.com School tours by appointment

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All Souls Catholic School

479 Miller Avenue So. San Francisco 94080 Preschool - 8th Grade (650) 583-3562 • Fax: (650) 952-1167 www.ssfallsoulsschool.org e-mail: info@ssfallsoulsschool.org Sunday, January 31, 9:00 am Mass followed by Open House / Science Fair 10:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Saint Robert AND NEW OPEN HOUSE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Catholic School

345 Oak Avenue San Bruno 94066 (650) 583-5065 Fax: (650) 583-1418 www.saintrobert-school.org e-mail: strobertsoffice@gmail.com Open House: Thurs., February 4th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm School tours by appointment

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Left, principal Teresa Anthony with fifth grade teacher Jess Hernandez during a fifth grade presentation on writing a factual essay. Center, the front door of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Right, kindergarteners matching pictures of fruits and vegetables.

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Fifth graders hold up a diagram of how to write a fact-based essay during a class presentation to parents and relatives.

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Walking through the gracious early 20th century front doors of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School into the polished wood foyer is a bit like taking a step into a different era. Principal Teresa Anthony says the Redwood City Catholic school is “a special little jewel” that combines the best of the traditions of the Sisters of Notre Dame who founded Our Lady of Mount Carmel as a mission school in 1885 with preparing students for the 21st century. The current school was built in 1932 after the original converted mansion donated by a millionaire lumberman suffered serious damage in the 1906 earthquake. “There’s something about this school that makes it very exciting to be part of,” says Anthony, who has been principal for 26 years, and is the first lay principal since the Sisters of

Notre Dame de Namur handed over administration of the school in 1990. “The families are very supportive of

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what the teachers and administration are trying to accomplish.” The 340-student elementary school has a 1:18 teacher to student ratio for kindergarten to grade 8 and 1:12 in preschool, pre-kindergarten and a newly established transitional kindergarten. The southern San Mateo school is at full enrollment. Today’s student body includes families whose

ties go back five generations as well as first generation students whose parents immigrated from El Salvador, Mexico and Nicaragua. The extended care program is run by a former student whose own children attend the school, for instance. There is a $1 million endowment fund and a generous financial aid program that supports those with limited means. “It is important this school really represents the parish we serve,” said Anthony, referring to the large number of Spanish speaking parishioners who fill Spanish language Masses, first Communion and catechism classes at the church. The school also keeps connected to the Sisters of Notre Dame, with a biannual Mass and celebration. “They gave so much to the school,” Anthony said. Anthony notes more than 60 percent of teachers have a master’s in education. The children graduating from Our Lady of Mount Carmel go to San Mateo and San Francisco Catholic high schools, San Jose Catholic high schools and public and private schools, she said. Nine Our Lady of Mount Carmel graduates are curSEE PROFILE, PAGE CSW13

– Notice of Non Discriminatory Policy as to Students – All Souls School, So. San Francisco; Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco; Convent of the Sacred Heart Elementary School, San Francisco; Convent of the Sacred Heart High School, San Francisco; De Marillac Academy, San Francisco; Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires, San Francisco; Good Shepherd School, Pacifica; Holy Angels School, Colma; Holy Name School, San Francisco; Immaculate Conception Academy, San Francisco; Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Belmont; Junipero Serra High School, San Mateo; Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield; Mercy High School, San Francisco; Mercy High School, Burlingame; Mission Dolores Academy, San Francisco; Nativity School, Menlo Park; Notre Dame Elementary, Belmont; Notre Dame High School, Belmont; Our Lady of Angels School, Burlingame; Our Lady of Loretto School, Novato; Our Lady of Mercy School, Daly City; Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Redwood City; Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Daly City; Our Lady of the Visitacion School, San Francisco; Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco; Sacred Heart Preparatory, Atherton; Saint Anne School, San Francisco; Saint Anselm School, San Anselmo; Saint Anthony-IC School, San Francisco; Saint Brendan School, San Francisco; Saint Brigid School, San Francisco; Saint Catherine of Siena School, Burlingame; Saint Cecilia School, San Francisco; Saint Charles Borromeo School, San Francisco; Saint Charles School, San Carlos; Saint Dunstan School, Millbrae; Saint Finn Barr School, San Francisco; Saint Gabriel School, San Francisco; Saint Gregory School, San Mateo; Saint Hilary School, Tiburon; Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco; Saint Isabella School, San Rafael; Saint James School, San Francisco; Saint John School, San Francisco; Sacred Heart Lower and Middle Schools, Atherton; Saint Mary School, San Francisco; Saint Matthew School, San Mateo; Saint Monica School, San Francisco; Saint Patrick School, Larkspur; Saint Paul School, San Francisco; Saint Peter School, San Francisco; Saint Philip School, San Francisco; Saint Pius School, Redwood City; Saint Raphael School, San Rafael; Saint Raymond School, Menlo Park; Saint Robert School, San Bruno; Saint Stephen School, San Francisco; Saint Thomas More School, San Francisco; Saint Thomas the Apostle School, San Francisco; Saint Timothy School, San Mateo; Saint Veronica School, So. San Francisco; Saint Vincent de Paul School, San Francisco; Saints Peter & Paul School, San Francisco; San Domenico Middle, San Anselmo; San Domenico Primary, San Anselmo; San Domenico High School, San Anselmo; School of the Epiphany, San Francisco; Star of the Sea School, San Francisco; Stuart Hall for Boys, San Francisco; Stuart Hall High School, San Francisco; Woodside Priory, Portola Valley; Woodside Priory Middle School, Portola Valley; admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administrated programs.

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rently enrolled in the Sophie Scholars Program, a tuition free scholarship program for disadvantaged students at Sacred Heart Atherton, she said. Cecilia Lumus’ fifth grade daughter recently transferred from public school. “She’s learning more,” said Lumus, and “every single day she is praying” at school. Ed and Julie Gory’s son Jeremy is in fifth grade and their daughter Megan is a ninth grader at Notre Dame High School, Belmont. “When Megan entered she was well prepared for high school, for all the demands of high school,” said Julie Gory. “They teach the students to take ownership, to be vocal.” Every child is in some kind of dramatic production every year, Anthony said, from the kindergarten’s “3 Piggy Opera” to the fourth grade Mission

California pageant and so on. “We believe it is very important for children to feel comfortable performing in front of audiences,” Anthony said. vThe gym is in the old church. The first floor hallway is lit by ceiling tall arched windows. The classrooms have cloakrooms. Hardy 1932 “battleship linoleum” still covers some hall and classroom floors. There are smart boards in all the classrooms, as well as individual iPads, Chrome Books, and laptops– enough devices for 75 percent of the students at a time. “As a learner, you have to be able to discern what devices will best get the information you need,” Anthony said. The recently concluded renovation included moving the library and 100 teachers and parents packed every book and moved them during break, Anthony said. “There is a real sense of community here,” Anthony said.

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Mercy High School, Burlingame

The school joined forces with Our Lady of Angels Parish in Burlingame in reaching out to senior adult parishioners. Fifteen students and their teachers from Mercy’s Service Learning Classes are now helping at OLA’s monthly senior luncheons. “This joint collaboration has been in the planning stages for nearly two years,” said Kelli Benz, an OLA parishioner, who helps coordinate the event that serves 130 seniors. Kelli added special thanks to Mercy’s Angie Simonetti and Peter Diaz who “have worked tirelessly to bring service learning opportunities into their curriculum.” Pictured are Mercy senior Katherine Henderson and OLA “senior” John Escobosa.

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CATHOLIC PRESCHOOLS SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY PRESCHOOLS Holy Name Preschool Ages: 2.5-6 years 1560 40th Ave., San Francisco 94122 (415) 664-4753 Director: Alice Ho Seher email: aseher@holynamesf.com www.holynamesf.com Laura Vicuña Pre-Kindergarten Ages: 4-5 years 660 Filbert St., San Francisco 94133 (415) 296-8549 Director: Barbara Simons email: prek@sspeterpaulsf.org www.sspeterpaulsf.org/prek/ St. Anne Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 1362 A 14th Ave., San Francisco 94122 (415) 731-2355 Director: Judy Glaeser email: stanneps@gmail.com www.stanneps.com St. Mary Preschool Ages: 2-6 years 838 Kearny St., San Francisco 94108 (415) 981-9138 Director: Pey Jaw email: pjaw@stmaryschoolsf.org www.stmaryschoolsf.org St. Paul Littlest Angel Preschool Ages: 2.75–5 years 221 Valley Street Ste. X, San Francisco 94131 (415) 824-5437 Director: Peg Lazzarini-Kayser email: LittlestAngelPreschool@gmail.com www.LittlestAngelPreschool.com St. Philip Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 725 Diamond St., San Francisco 94114 (415) 282-0143 Director: Ms. Rachel Williams email: preschoolinfo@saintphilipparish.org www.saintphilippreschool.org St. Thomas the Apostle Preschool & PreKindergarten Learning Center Ages: 3-5 years 710 40th Ave., San Francisco 94121 (415) 387-5511 Director: Hope Peterson email: hpeterson@sfsta.org www.sfsta.org Star of the Sea Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 360 9th Ave., San Francisco 94118 (415) 221-7449 Director: Jacqueline Paras email: jparas@staroftheseasf.com www.staroftheseasf.com

Utopia Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 50 Thomas More Way, San Francisco 94132 (415) 317-6269 Director: Michelle Ovando email: movando@stmsf.org www.stthomasmoreschool.org/preschool MARIN COUNTY PRESCHOOLS St. Raphael Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 1100 Fifth Ave., San Rafael 94901 (415) 456-1702 Director: Sister Joan Hanna, OP email: preschool@saintraphael.com www.saintraphael.com St. Rita Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 102 Marinda Dr., Fairfax 94930 (415) 456-1843 Director: Glenda Davidson email: gdavidson@strita.edu www.strita.edu San Domenico Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 1500 Butterfield Rd., San Anselmo 94960 (415) 258-1946 Director: LeaAnne Parlette email: admissions@ sandomenico.org www.sandomenico.org SAN MATEO COUNTY PRESCHOOLS All Souls Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 479 Miller Ave., South San Francisco 94080 (650) 871-1751 Director: Lauren Balcaceres email: lbalcaceres@ssfallsoulsschool.org www.ssfallsoulsschool.org Holy Angels Preschool 20 Reiner St., Colma 94014 Director: Concepcion Gonzalez holyangelscolma.com www.holyangelscolma.com

Ages: 3-5 years (650) 325-7304 email: cgonzalez@

Immaculate Heart of Mary Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 1000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont 94002 (650) 593-2344 Director: Katrina Reyes email: preschool@ihmschoolbelmont.org www.ihmschoolbelmont.org/preschool

Nativity Preschool Ages: 4-5 years 1250 Laurel St., Menlo Park 94025 (650) 325-7304 Director: Tina Baluyut email: tbaluyut@nativityschool.com www.nativityschool.com Our Lady of Angels Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 1341 Cortez Ave., Burlingame 94010 (650) 343-3115 Director: Lysette Cukar email: olapreschool@yahoo.com www.olaparish.org Our Lady of Mercy Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 7 Elmwood Dr., Daly City 94015 (650) 756-4916 Director: Kelly Walsh email: preschool@olmbulldogs.com www.olmbulldogs.org Our Lady of Mount Carmel Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 601 Katherine Ave., Redwood City 94062 (650) 366-6587 Director: Maureen Arnott email: marnott@mountcarmel.org www.mountcarmel.org Sacred Heart School Preschool & Kindergarten Ages: 3-5 years 150 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 94027 (650) 322-0176 Director: Cee Salburg email: csalburg@shschools.org www.shschools.org St. Matthias Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 1685 Cordilleras Ave., Redwood City 94062 (650) 367-1320 Director: Mary Ornellas email: director@stmatthiasparish.org www.stmatthiasparish.org St. Pius Preschool Ages: 3-5 years 1100 Woodside Rd., Redwood City 94061 (650) 361-1411 Director: Lauri Hill email: preschool@stpiusschool.org St. Raymond Preschool Ages: 4-5 years 1211 Arbor Rd., Menlo Park 94025 (650) 322-2312 Director: Anne Reed email: areed@straymond.org www.straymond.org

Admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administrated programs.

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1 Epiphany Elementary School

2 Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School 1560 40th Ave. 94122 (415) 731-4077 Fax: (415) 731-3328 Web Site: www.holynamesf.com Grades: K-8, D/Extended Care

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600 Italy Ave. 94112 (415) 337-4030 Fax: (415) 337-8583 Web Site: www.sfepiphany.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

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Elementary School 659 Pine St. 94108 (415) 421-0069 Fax: (415) 421-1440 Web Site: www.ndvsf.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

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3371-16th St. 94114 (415) 346-9500 Fax: (415) 346-8001 Grades: K-8, Extended Care Web Site: www.mdasf.org

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Elementary School 299 Precita Ave. 94110 (415) 648-2008 Fax: (415) 648-1825 Web Site: www.saicsf.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

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Elementary School 785 Sunnydale Ave. 94134 (415) 239-7840 Fax: (415) 239-2559 Web Site: www.olvsf.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

7 Convent of the Sacred Heart

14 Saint Charles Borromeo

8 DeMarillac Academy

15 Saint Finn Barr Elementary School

Elementary School 2222 Broadway St. 94115 (415) 563-2900 Fax: (415) 563-3005 Web Site: www.sacredsf.org Grades: K-8, Girls, Extended Care 175 Golden Gate Ave. 94102 (415) 552-5220 Fax: (415) 520-6969 Web Site: www.demarillac.org Grades: 4-8, Private

9 Stuart Hall For Boys Elementary School 2222 Broadway St. 94115 (415) 563-2900 Fax: (415) 931-0244 Web Site: www.sacredsf.org Grades: K-8, boys, Extended Care, Private

10 Saint Anne Elementary School

1320 – 14th Ave. 94122 (415) 664-7977 Fax: (415) 661-6904 Web Site: www.stanne.com Grades: PreK-8, Day, Extended Care Saint Anne Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (415) 731-2355 Email: stanneps@gmail.com

11 Saint Brendan Elementary School

940 Laguna Honda Blvd. 94127 (415) 731-2665 Fax: (415) 731-7207 Web Site: www.stbrendansf.com Grades: K-8, Extended Care

12 Saint Brigid Elementary School

2250 Franklin St. 94109 (415) 673-4523 Fax: (415) 674-4187 Web Site: www.saintbrigidsf.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

13 Saint Cecilia Elementary School 660 Vicente St. 94116 (415) 731-8400 Fax: (415) 731-5686 Web Site: www.stceciliaschool.org Grades: K-8, Day, Extended Care

Elementary School 3250 18th St. 94110 (415) 861-7652 Fax: (415) 861-0221 Web Site: www.sfstcharlesschool.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care 419 Hearst Ave. 94112 (415) 333-1800 Fax: (415) 333-9307 Web Site: www.stfinnbarr.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

16 Saint Gabriel Elementary School

2550 41st. Ave. 94116 (415) 566-0314 Fax: (415) 566-3223 Web Site: www.stgabrielsf.com Grades: K-8, Day, Extended Care

17 Saint James Elementary School

321 Fair Oaks St. 94110 (415) 647-8972 Fax: (415) 647-0166 Web Site: www.saintjamessf.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care, Multi-Age Literacy Program

18 Saint John Elementary School

925 Chenery St. 94131 (415) 584-8383 Fax: (415) 584-8359 Web Site: www.stjohnseagles.com Grades: K-8, Extended Care

19 Saint Mary School and Chinese Center 838 Kearny St. 94108 (415) 929-4690 Fax: (415) 929-4699 Web Site: www.stmaryschoolSF.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care, Mandarin and Cantonese classes Saint Mary Pre-school Ages: 2-6 (415) 981-9138 Email: pjaw@st,maryschoolsf.org

20 Saint Monica Elementary School

5950 Geary Blvd. 94121 (415) 751-9564 Fax: (415) 751-0781 Web Site: www.stmonicasf.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

21 Saint Paul Elementary School 1690 Church St. 94131 (415) 648-2055 Fax: (415) 648-1920 Web Site: www.stpaulschoolsf.net Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care Saint Paul’s Littlest Angel Ages: 2yr 9mo - 5 yr (415) 824-5437 Email: littlestangelpreschool@gmail.com

22 Saint Peter Elementary School

1266 Florida St. 94110 (415) 647-8662 Fax: (415) 647-4618 Web Site: www.sanpedro.org Grades: K-8-D, Extended Care

23 Saints Peter and Paul

Elementary School 660 Filbert St. 94133 (415) 421-5219 Fax: (415) 421-1831 Web Site: www.sspeterpaulsf.org Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care Laura Vicuña Kindergarten Age: 4-5 (415) 296-8549 Email: Prek@sspeterpaulsf.org

24 Saint Philip Elementary School 665 Elizabeth St. 94114 (415) 824-8467 Fax: (415) 282-0121 Web Site: www.saintphilipschool.org Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care Saint Philip Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (415) 282-0143 Email: preschoolinfo@saintphilipparish.org

25 Saint Vincent de Paul

Elementary School 2350 Green St. 94123 (415) 346-5505 Fax: (415) 346-0970 Web Site: www.svdpsf.com Grades: K-8, Extended Care

26 Saint Thomas the Apostle

Elementary School 3801 Balboa St. 94121 (415) 221-2711 Fax: (415) 221-8611 Web Site: www.sfsta.org Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care Saint Thomas the Apostle Pre-school & Pre-kindergarten Learning Center Ages: 3-5 (415) 387-5511 Email: hpeterson@sfsta.org

27 Saint Thomas More Elementary School 50 Thomas More Way 94132 (415) 337-0100 Fax: (415) 333-2564 Web Site: www.StThomasMoreSchool.org Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care Utopia School Ages: 3-5 (415) 317-6269 Email: movando@stmsf.org

28 Saint Stephen Elementary School

401 Eucalyptus Dr. 94132 (415) 664-8331 Fax: (415) 242-5608 Web Site: www.ststephenschoolsf.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

29 Star of the Sea Elementary School

360 9th Ave. 94118 (415) 221-8558 Fax: (415) 221-7118 Web Site: www.staroftheseasf.com Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care Star of the Sea Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (415) 221-7449 Email: jparas@staroftheseasf.com

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3 Saint Patrick Elementary School

102 Marinda Dr., Fairfax 94930 Ages: 3-5 (415) 456-1843 Email: gdavidson@strita.edu

120 King St., Larkspur 94939 (415) 924-0501 Fax: (415) 924-3544 Web Site: www.stpatricksmarin.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

2 San Domenico School

4 Saint Anselm Elementary School

1500 Butterfield Rd., San Anselmo 94960 (415) 258-1900 [Primary] (415) 258-1901 [Middle] Fax: (415) 258-1901 Web Site: www.sandomenico.org Grades: PreSchool-8

40 Belle Ave., San Anselmo 94960 (415) 454-8667 Fax: (415) 454-4730 Web Site: www.stanselmschool.com Grades: K-8, Extended Care

5 Our Lady of Loretto Elementary School

San Domenico Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (415) 258-1946 Email: admissions@sandomenico.org

1181 Virginia Ave., Novato 94945 (415) 892-8621 Fax: (415) 892-9631 Web Site: www.ollnovato.org/school Grades: Tk-8, Extended Care

6 Saint Raphael Elementary School

1100 Fifth Ave., San Rafael 94901 (415) 454-4455 Fax: (415) 454-5927 Web Site: www.saintraphaelschool.com Grades: PreK-8, Extended Care Saint Raphael Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (415) 456-1702 Email: preschool@saintraphael.com

7 Saint Isabella Elementary School 1 Trinity Way, PO Box 6188, San Rafael 94903 (415) 479-3727 Fax: (415) 479-9961 Web Site: www.stisabellaschool.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

8 Saint Hilary Elementary School 765 Hilary Dr., Tiburon 94920 (415) 435-2224 Fax: (415) 435-5895 Web Site: www.sainthilaryschool.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

SAN MATEO COUNTY

1 All Souls Elementary School

434 Alida Way, So. San Francisco 94080 (650) 589-3909 Fax: (650) 589-2826 Web Site: www.saintveronicassf.org Grades: K-8 , Extended Care

302 Portola Rd., Portola Valley 94028 (650) 851-8221 Fax: (650) 851-2839 Web Site: www.prioryca.org Grades: 6-8, Boarding for Boys, Day – Coed

All Souls Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (650) 871-1751 Email: lbaleaceres@ssfallsoulsschool.org

2 Saint Veronica Elementary School

15 Woodside Priory School

479 Miller Ave., So. San Francisco 94080 (650) 583-3562 Fax: (650) 952-1167 Web Site: www.ssfallsoulsschool.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Elementary School 301 Grand St., Redwood City 94062 (650) 366-6127 Fax: (650) 366-0902 Web Site: www.mountcarmel.org Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (650) 366-6587 Email: marnott@mountcarmel.org

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17 Saint Pius Elementary School

1200 Notre Dame Ave., Belmont 94002 (650) 591-2209 Fax: (650) 591-4798 Web Site: www.nde.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

1100 Woodside Rd., Redwood City 94061 (650) 368-8327 Fax: (650) 368-7031 Web Site: www.stpiusschool.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

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4 Our Lady of Angels Elementary School 1328 Cabrillo Ave., Burlingame 94010 (650) 343-9200 Fax: (650) 343-5620 Web Site: www.olaschool8.org Grades: PreK-8, Extended Care

Our Lady of Angels Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (650) 343-3115 Email: olapreschool@yahoo.com

Saint Pius Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (650) 361-1411 Email: areed@straymond.org

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5 Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Elementary School 80 Wellington Ave., Daly City 94014 (650) 755-4438 Fax: (650) 755-7366 Web Site: www.olphdc.org Grades: K-8

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6 Immaculate Heart of Mary

Elementary School 1000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont 94002 (650) 593-4265 Fax: (650) 593-4342 Web Site: www.ihmschoolbelmont.org Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care Immaculate Heart of Mary Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (650) 593-2344 Email: preschool@ihmschoolbelmont.org

7 Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School 7 Elmwood Dr., Daly City 94015 (650) 756-3395 Fax: (650) 756-5872 Web Site: www.olmbulldogs.org Grades: Pre-School-8, Extended Care Our Lady of Mercy Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (650) 756-4916 Email: preschool@olmbulldogs.org

8 Saint Dunstan Elementary School 1150 Magnolia Ave., Millbrae 94030 (650) 697-8119 Fax: (650) 697-9295 Web Site: www.st-dunstan.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

850 Tamarack Ave., San Carlos 94070 (650) 593-1629 Fax: (650) 593-9723 Web Site: www.scharlesschoolsc.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

19 Saint Gregory Elementary School 2701 Hacienda St., San Mateo 94403 (650) 573-0111 Fax: (650) 573-6548 Web Site: www.stgregs-sanmateo.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

20 Saint Matthew Elementary School

15 9 Holy Angels Elementary School

20 Reiner St., Colma 94014 (650) 755-0220 Fax: (650) 755-0258 Web Site: www.holyangelscolma.com Grades: K-8, Extended Care

10 Sacred Heart Schools Lower and Middle 150 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton 94027 (650) 322-1866 (MAIN) Web Site: www.shschools.org Grades: PreK-8, Extended Care Sacred Heart School Pre-school Ages: 3-5 (650) 322-0176 Email: csalberg@shschools.org

11 Saint Catherine of Siena

Elementary School 1300 Bayswater Ave., Burlingame 94010 (650) 344-7176 Fax: (650) 344-7426 Web Site: www.stcos.com Grades: K-8, Extended Care

12 Saint Raymond Elementary School

1211 Arbor Rd., Menlo Park 94025 (650) 322-2312 Fax: (650) 322-2910 Web Site: www.straymond.org Grades: PreK-8, Extended Care Saint Raymond Pre-school Ages: 4-5 (650) 322-2312 Email: areed@straymond.org

13 Nativity Elementary School 1250 Laurel St., Menlo Park 94025 (650) 325-7304 Fax: (650) 325-3841 Web Site: www.nativityschool.com Grades: K-8, Extended Care

14 Good Shepherd Elementary School 909 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica 94044 (650) 359-4544 Fax: (650) 359-4588 Web Site: www.goodshepherdschool.us Grades: K-8, Extended Care

910 South El Camino Real, San Mateo 94402 (650) 343-1373 Fax: (650) 343-2046 Web Site: www.stmatthewcath.org Grades: K-8, Day/Extended Care

21 Saint Timothy Elementary School 1515 Dolan Ave., San Mateo 94401 (650) 342-6567 Fax: (650) 342-5913 Web Site: www.sttimothyschool.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

22 Saint Robert Elementary School 345 Oak Ave., San Bruno 94066 (650) 583-5065 Fax: (650) 583-1418 Web Site: www.saintrobert-school.org Grades: K-8, Extended Care

23 Saint Matthias Pre-school 1685 Cordilleras Ave., Redwood City, 94062 Ages: 3-5 (650) 367-1320 Email: director@st.matthiasparish.org

CSW16 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO | JANUARY 28, 2016

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