ST. FINN BARR PARISH
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
PASTOR'S CORNER
Father Raymond D. Tyohemba, VC
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of St. Finn Barr, patron of our parish, founder and patron of the city, and diocese of cork!
Our readings for the Sunday Mass challenge us to more profound insight. In the first reading from the Book of Numbers, two men, Eldad and Medad, who were not in the camp, also received the spirit of God. Like Eldad and Medad, they are Christians but are doing the work of the lord they do not know. We see that in people who promote the sacredness of life, people who raise family values, the dignity of sexuality, who point out moral wrongdoings on every level. They may not be members of the Church, but they are our allies in promoting Gospel values. As Jesus says in today's Gospel, "Whoever is not against us is with us." More so, the Holy Spirit moves as It will.
The second reading from the Letter of St. James is a call to look beyond what we have to the more profound question of what we are doing with it. St. Ignatius of Loyola puts it this way in his spiritual exercises: What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What should I be doing for Christ? Do we see the gifts we have been given as personal possessions only, or do they benefit others?
Finally, in the Gospel reading, Jesus speaks about two kinds of temptations to avoid. First, they are the temptation that comes to us, and about these, Jesus uses dramatic terms. If your eye, arm, the leg is causing you to sin, cut it off. It is a graphic way of saying that we should not toy with temptation.
Finally, in the Gospel reading, Jesus speaks about two kinds of temptations to avoid. First, they are the temptation that comes to us, and about these, Jesus uses dramatic terms. If your eye, arm, the leg is causing you to sin, cut it off. It is a graphic way of saying that we should not toy with temptation.
WORSHIP WITH US FOR THE 26th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday - Sept. 25
4 PM English Mass
Sunday - Sept. 26
9 AM English Mass
11 AM Spanish Mass
NEWS AND UPDATES
HAPPY FEAST DAY OF SAINT FINN BARR SEPTEMBER 25TH
Eternal Father, You have made St. Finn Barr an exemplar of Divine Love and the faith that conquers the world and added him to the roll of saintly pastors. Grant by his intercession that we may persevere in faith and love and become sharers of his glory. Amen.
Book of Prayer Intentions
The Christian life is one of prayer. As a community, we are always praying for one another. We are therefore introducing a book of prayer intentions for our community. Each person can record their prayer petitions and requests for the sick, the homebound, the suffering, personal needs, the local and universal church, the needs of the world, and all who need prayer.
You are welcomed to record your prayer requests and we will continue to remember them at Mass and the Holy Hour (Eucharist Adoration).
Vacation: Father Raymond D Tyohemba, VC
Next Monday, September 27th, 2021 I will begin my annual vacation. I shall be away visiting with my family which I last saw a year and six months ago. I shall return at the end of October.
During this time, Father Samuel Jandeh, VC who serves as Pastor of St Francis Parish, Superior AZ will be saying most of the Mass. Fr. Samuel is a lovely person and great preacher! I am sure you will all show him great hospitality!
FUNDRAISER APPEAL
September 23, 2021.
Beloved parishioners of St. Finn Barr Parish,
On September 25, we will mark the feast of our parish patron, Saint Finn Barr. Saint Finn Barr was known for his humility, piety, charity, abstinence, and prayers by day and by night.
Since 1926, our Parish has been a community of worship, love, and fellowship, facilitating an encounter with Christ Jesus. We are here today thanks to the hard work of those who came before us in the faith. We are grateful to all our parishioners for their human, spiritual and material contributions to our church community. Your presence and support make our community grow and provide a place of spiritual encounter and renewal. God bless all of you and your families abundantly. To all our parishioners who have gone to be with the Lord, may God grant them eternal rest.
Our patron Saint's feast day provides us another opportunity to continue to demonstrate our love for our church family. In the years past, we had festivities and fundraisers to support the parish and school work. This year, however, we are not able to gather for celebrations because of the covid-19 pandemic. The Masses we will have during the weekend, however, will honor St. Finn Barr.
Over the last year, leaks have been discovered in the roofs of the parish center (the old convent) and the rectory, which requires immediate repair to forestall further damage to the two facilities. The estimated cost of the repair is $15,000+. As we mark the feast of St. Finn Barr, would you please consider donating generously to restore the leaking areas of the roofs?
On behalf of all of us, your church community at Saint Finn Barr Parish, I thank you in advance for your extraordinary support. Your donation will protect the Juliet Samonte Parish center and the priest’s residence from any further damage until we can entirely re-roof these buildings.
Thanks again for your love and support of the mission of St. Finn Barr Parish.
Yours in Christ,
Father Raymond D. Tyohemba, VC
Parish Administrator
Nota Bene: If we can raise $5000.00 this weekend, a parishioner who does not wish to be named has pledged to match that amount, dollar for dollar! We thank this person for this generous offer. Won’t you please help us to reach at least $5000.00?! Your contribution could literally be worth twice as much!!!
FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE
PARISH SCHOOL
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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
PARISH BULLETIN
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
September 26, 2021
RECTORY HOURS:
Monday through Thursday
9 AM - 4 PM
CLOSED FRIDAYS
CONFESSIONS: Saturday - 3 PM-3:45PM
Collections: Weekly Goal: $5,000
Weekend of Sept.18 & Sept.19
Offerings ........................... $2,112
Online................................. $ 50.00
Thank you for your
continued support!!
Archbishop Annual Appeal 2021
2021 Campaign Goal ........... $29,603
Contributions received $17,186 /58%
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Sunday, September 26, 2021
First Reading
Numbers 11:25-29
The Lord bestows his spirit on the seventy elders.
Numbers 11:25-29
The Lord bestows his spirit on the seventy elders.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 19:8,10,12-13,14
The Law of the Lord brings joy.
Psalm 19:8,10,12-13,14
The Law of the Lord brings joy.
Second Reading
James 5:1-6
James chastises the rich.
James 5:1-6
James chastises the rich.
Gospel Reading
Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48
Jesus teaches that whoever is not against him is for him.
Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48
Jesus teaches that whoever is not against him is for him.
Background on the Gospel Reading Today we continue to read from the Gospel of Mark. Recall that last week we heard Jesus chastise his disciples for their argument about who among them was the greatest. Jesus taught them that the greatest among them will be those who serve the least ones. In today’s Gospel, the disciple John questions Jesus about an unknown exorcist who was driving out demons in Jesus’ name.
John’s question might have been motivated by jealousy. Previously in Mark's Gospel, Jesus healed a boy whom the disciples had been unable to heal. John’s question is further evidence that the disciples have not yet grasped Jesus’ words to them.
They continue to compare themselves to others who seem to have greater healing powers, and they do not want to share the power of Jesus’ name with others.
Today the demon possession described in the Gospels might be seen as a form of mental illness, but the need for healing these syndromes was as real then as it is now. Exorcism was a common practice in first-century Palestine. Some people had the power to heal the symptoms of possession. One of the strategies used was to invoke the name of a person or figure who was believed to have the power to heal.
The disciples observed that the unknown exorcist invoked Jesus’ name and was successful in his healing efforts. This unknown healer recognized the power of Jesus’ name, yet he was not a follower of Jesus. In his reply to his disciples, Jesus acknowledges that deeds of faith can precede the words of faith. He also teaches that the disciples should not be reluctant to share Jesus’ healing powers with others.
Later in this Gospel, Jesus teaches us not to create obstacles for those who are just beginning to have faith but to encourage even the smallest signs of faith. The Greek word used here for sin also connotes “stumbling” or “causing scandal.” In vconsequences to those who would put obstacles before people who are on the road to faith.
In vivid terms, Jesus teaches his disciples the consequences to those who would put obstacles before people who are on the road to faith.
In vivid terms, Jesus teaches his disciples the consequences to those who would put obstacles before people who are on the road to faith.
-Loyola Press
XXVI domingo del tiempo ordinario, ciclo B
26 de septiembre de 2021
Primera lectura
Números 11: 25-29
El Señor otorga su espíritu a los setenta ancianos.
Salmo responsorial
Salmo 19: 8,10,12-13,14
La Ley del Señor trae alegría.
Segunda lectura
Santiago 5: 1-6
James castiga a los ricos.
Lectura del Evangelio
San Marcos 9: 38-43,45,47-48
Jesús enseña que quien no está en su contra, está a favor de él.
Números 11: 25-29
El Señor otorga su espíritu a los setenta ancianos.
Salmo responsorial
Salmo 19: 8,10,12-13,14
La Ley del Señor trae alegría.
Segunda lectura
Santiago 5: 1-6
James castiga a los ricos.
Lectura del Evangelio
San Marcos 9: 38-43,45,47-48
Jesús enseña que quien no está en su contra, está a favor de él.
Antecedentes de la lectura del Evangelio
Hoy continuamos leyendo del Evangelio de Marcos. Recuerde que la semana pasada escuchamos a Jesús castigar a sus discípulos por su argumento sobre quién de ellos era el más grande. Jesús les enseñó que los más grandes entre ellos serán los que sirvan a los más pequeños. En el evangelio de hoy, el discípulo Juan le pregunta a Jesús acerca de un exorcista desconocido que estaba expulsando demonios en el nombre de Jesús.
La pregunta de John podría haber estado motivada por celos. Anteriormente en el Evangelio de Marcos, Jesús sanó a un niño a quien los discípulos no habían podido sanar. La pregunta de Juan es una prueba más de que los discípulos aún no han comprendido las palabras de Jesús.
La pregunta de John podría haber estado motivada por celos. Anteriormente en el Evangelio de Marcos, Jesús sanó a un niño a quien los discípulos no habían podido sanar. La pregunta de Juan es una prueba más de que los discípulos aún no han comprendido las palabras de Jesús.
Continúan comparándose con otros que parecen tener mayores poderes curativos y no quieren compartir el poder del nombre de Jesús con otros.
Hoy en día, la posesión demoníaca descrita en los Evangelios podría verse como una forma de enfermedad mental, pero la necesidad de curar estos síndromes era tan real entonces como lo es ahora. El exorcismo era una práctica común en la Palestina del primer siglo. Algunas personas tenían el poder de curar los síntomas de la posesión. Una de las estrategias utilizadas fue invocar el nombre de una persona o figura que se creía que tenía el poder de curar.
Los discípulos observaron que el exorcista desconocido invocó el nombre de Jesús y tuvo éxito en sus esfuerzos de curación. Este sanador desconocido reconoció el poder del nombre de Jesús, pero no era un seguidor de Jesús. En su respuesta a sus discípulos, Jesús reconoce que las obras de fe pueden preceder a las palabras de fe. También enseña que los discípulos no deben ser reacios a compartir los poderes sanadores de Jesús con otros.
Más adelante en este Evangelio, Jesús nos enseña a no crear obstáculos para aquellos que recién están comenzando a tener fe, sino darles animo hasta los más pequeños signos de fe. La palabra griega usada aquí para pecado también connota "tropezar" o "causar escándalo". En consecuencia para aquellos que pondrían obstáculos a las personas que están en el camino de la fe.
En términos vívidos, Jesús les enseña a sus discípulos las consecuencias para aquellos que ponen obstáculos ante las personas que están en el camino de la fe.
-Prensa Loyola
Hoy en día, la posesión demoníaca descrita en los Evangelios podría verse como una forma de enfermedad mental, pero la necesidad de curar estos síndromes era tan real entonces como lo es ahora. El exorcismo era una práctica común en la Palestina del primer siglo. Algunas personas tenían el poder de curar los síntomas de la posesión. Una de las estrategias utilizadas fue invocar el nombre de una persona o figura que se creía que tenía el poder de curar.
Los discípulos observaron que el exorcista desconocido invocó el nombre de Jesús y tuvo éxito en sus esfuerzos de curación. Este sanador desconocido reconoció el poder del nombre de Jesús, pero no era un seguidor de Jesús. En su respuesta a sus discípulos, Jesús reconoce que las obras de fe pueden preceder a las palabras de fe. También enseña que los discípulos no deben ser reacios a compartir los poderes sanadores de Jesús con otros.
Más adelante en este Evangelio, Jesús nos enseña a no crear obstáculos para aquellos que recién están comenzando a tener fe, sino darles animo hasta los más pequeños signos de fe. La palabra griega usada aquí para pecado también connota "tropezar" o "causar escándalo". En consecuencia para aquellos que pondrían obstáculos a las personas que están en el camino de la fe.
En términos vívidos, Jesús les enseña a sus discípulos las consecuencias para aquellos que ponen obstáculos ante las personas que están en el camino de la fe.
-Prensa Loyola
LITURGICAL MINISTERS AND LECTORS:
SEPTEMBER 25 & 26
SATURDAY: 4:00PM SUNDAY: 9:00AM
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS _____________________
Sally Ilao Melissa Campos
LECTORS ___________________________________
Alice Abiva Kenny Nieto
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