ST. FINN BARR PARISH
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
PASTOR'S CORNER
Fr. Raymond Tyohemba, VC
Farewell to Fr. Francis T. Htun as he journeys back to his home in Myanmar.
Thank you for your service to St. Finn Barr Parish. May God bless you on your journey home and reward you for your faithfulness.
We are extremely grateful for the years you served as part-time Parochial Vicar to our church and for serving as chaplain at General Hospital. Through out the years, you have shown exemplary dedication to our parishioners and the patients at General Hospital. We ask God to bless you on your journey home. You will be missed but we know that God has great plans for you in Myanmar as your start a new chapter in your life. You will always be close to our hearts and in our prayers. Please come back and visit us.
THE MONTH OF JUNE IS DEDICATED TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of you, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your tender mother and ours.
Say the Hail, Holy Queen and add: “Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.”
WORSHIP WITH US FOR THE ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday - June 12 4pm English Mass
Sunday - June 13 9am English Mass
11am Spanish Mass
NEWS AND UPDATES
Well wishes for Fr. Francis Than Htun
Fr. Francis will be receiving a Certificate of Honor from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors this Sunday, June 13th, after the 9am Mass in honor of his service. Please join us for this memorable occasion as we bid him a safe trip back to Myanmar and acknowledge his contributions to St. Finn Barr Parish.
Thank you for your contributions to the church offertory. Please be patient if your check has not been cashed recently. Rest assured that it will be cashed in due time. Please note that we are not making daily deposits at this time. Thank you for your understanding and may God bless you for your generosity to the parish.
Zoom Rosary for Priests
Join in prayer with your sisters and brothers praying the rosary for your parish and diocesan priests. Ask Our Lady for her intercession for our priests that they may receive many blessings to fulfill their mission for the church. Just click the link to the prayer session you want to attend at https://zoom-rosary.org/. Thank you.
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY
The Archdiocesan Mental Health Ministry is pleased to offer Sister Hope to the people of the Archdiocese (instructions below)
What is Sister Hope? Sr Hope is a ‘chatbot’ – it is an AI (artificial intelligence)-driven response to text messages from anyone experiencing anxiety and depression, especially given the additional stress and isolation imposed by Covid. It will respond to text messages, and offer suggestions and positive feedback, and help you think of ways to improve your situation. Sister Hope is a new ‘religious’ version of a program that has already been in use - in a secular version - by millions of people.
How do I get access to Sister Hope? There are two ways:
1. Text 1-478-999-1080 - or -
2. Go to Facebook, search for @SisterHopeSF, and select the icon that looks like a nun
What do I do/ next?
Text or message Sister Hope with “Hi”. Then follow the prompts. She will ask you some basic information (your name, man or woman, etc) then a few questions to see what is going on with you at the moment.
Is it private? Secure? Sister Hope will match any information you give her with your unique phone number or Facebook user id. Your communication with Sister Hope is completely private and HIPAA compliant.
How do I end a session with Sister Hope when I’m done? Just text or enter “Bye” to her.
How do I start a new session? Text or enter “hi” to start again.
How do I remove myself from Sister Hope? Simply text "unsubscribe" or "opt out." (You can access it again later by following the steps above.)
NOTE - Sister Hope is for use by adults (18 years or older) only.
PARISH SCHOOL
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Congratulations to the St. Finn Barr 8th Grade Class of 2021! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. May God bless you on your future educational goals. Thank you for your service to the school and to the parish.
Admissions for the 2021-2022 school year is under way now. Please refer to the "Admissions Process" link below for details on how to schedule a visit.
https://stfinnbarr.org/admissions/apply-now
Please enjoy the "Rise Up" video of the St. Finn Barr Parish school community
https://vimeo.com/508803834/832c215157
PARISH BULLETIN
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
June 13, 2021
RECTORY HOURS:
Monday through Thursday
9AM - 4PM
CLOSED FRIDAYS
CONFESSIONS: Saturday - 3PM-4PM
Collections: Weekly Goal: $5,000
Weekend of June 12 & 13
Offerings Total ................ $2,446
Thank you for your continued support!!
Archbishop Annual Appeal 2021
2021 Campaign Goal ........ $29,603
Contributions received $10,721/ 36%
Upcoming Feast Days:
June 11: The Most Sacred Heart
of Jesus
June 12: The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Sunday, June 13, 2021
First Reading
Ezekiel 17:22–24
I, the Lord, bring low the high tree and lift high the lowly tree.
Ezekiel 17:22–24
I, the Lord, bring low the high tree and lift high the lowly tree.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 92:2–3,13–16
They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Psalm 92:2–3,13–16
They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Second Reading
2 Corinthians 5:6–10
The lives of all are to be revealed before the tribunal of Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:6–10
The lives of all are to be revealed before the tribunal of Christ.
Gospel Reading
Mark 4:26–34
The reign of God is like a mustard seed.
Mark 4:26–34
The reign of God is like a mustard seed.
Background on the Gospel Reading
In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus appears reluctant to reveal his identity as the Son of God. After performing miracles of healing, he warns those cured to tell no one (see Mark 1:44, 3:12, 5:43, 7:36, and 8:26). Also, when preaching, Jesus chooses to speak to the crowds in parables, leaving them to discern his message. Only to his disciples does he explain the parable’s meaning, and he does this in private at a later time.
The emphasis in the parable is on the mustard seed, which seemingly has the power to grow on its own. In this it is like the Kingdom of God. While on earth, Jesus planted the seeds of the kingdom by his life, miracles, teaching, and suffering. However, the kingdom is not yet fully established. Although already present in Jesus and his group of twelve, it has yet to come to fruition; just as the seed in the parable needs time to grow, so does God’s kingdom.
The second parable focuses on the tiny mustard seed. Though not the smallest of all seeds, it is most likely the smallest that a first-century farmer in Jesus’ part of the world would have sown. Small as the mustard seed is, it develops into a tree. Though the mustard tree generally averages only nine to twelve feet in height, it has a wide expanse and provides a nesting place for birds. Just as the tree welcomes the birds, so is God’s kingdom welcoming and open to many. These parables help us discern something about the kingdom of God and our own faith. Today, the Kingdom of God is present in the Church. The mission of proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom given to the Apostles is now given to us. But just as seeds need time to come to fruition, so does the Kingdom of God. That is why in the Lord’s Prayer, we pray, “thy kingdom come.” We know that it will come in its fullness at the end of time. All we need is faith.
-Loyola Press
WEEKLY READINGS
Liturgical Ministers & Lectors: June 12 & 13
Saturday: 4:00pm Sunday: 9:00am
Eucharistic Ministers________________________________________
Mercedes Acosta Tim Stapleton
Lectors_______________________________________________
Alice Abiva Kenny Nieto