Today is Friday, January 27, 2023. With our Friday CSF e-letter, we bring you news and commentary that matters. As always, more news and content can be found at sfarch.org throughout the week.
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Archbishop Cordileone issues statement on mass shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park
"The recent shootings in Monterey Park (Los Angeles County) and in Half Moon Bay remind us of how fragile human life is, but also how precious human life is. We must never take human life for granted..." Read his full statement here
Join us in prayer for the victims
The Archdiocesan Restorative Justice Ministry conducts prayer services and support year round for every person who dies in violence in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties. Join us in solidarity and remember the family, survivors and victims of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting that took place Monday, January 23.
Join us live in prayer from anywhere even if you are not able to attend in person. Call (650) 480-1978.
St. Francis Prayer Services – January 27
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone will lead these prayer and blessing services.
1st Prayer and Blessing: 1:00 p.m.
"Mountain Mushroom Farm" 12761 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay (on the 92)
2nd Prayer and Blessing: 1:30 p.m.
"Concord Farms" 2125 Cabrillo Hwy North
Community Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Join Rev. Jose Corral, family and community.
Bring and light a candle.
200 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay
Memorial Mass – January 31 at 4:00 p.m.
Rev. Jose Corral will officiate this Mass.
Our Lady of the Pillar Church
400 Church St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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17th annual Vespers for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held at St. Pius
For the 17th year, Archbishop Cordileone and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Gerasimos joined together in prayer during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Archbishop Cordileone led Solemn Vespers at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Redwood City and Metropolitan Gerasimos delivered the homily.
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Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday
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Archbishop Cordileone:
"With God, all things are possible..."
As we celebrate our Catholic schools during Catholic Schools Week, we give thanks to God for the great mission entrusted to our Catholic schools to teach and evangelize. May our Catholic schools continue to show us what is possible when we align our work with the grace of God!
Setting the standard
Superintendent of Catholic Schools Pamela Lyons writes about the importance of a Catholic School education: "By educating the whole child, with Jesus at the center of all we do, the students and families we serve are part of our own family of faith, where students are and will always remain our top priority."
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Tens of thousands rally at 19th annual
Walk for Life West Coast
The first Walk for Life West Coast since the June 24 U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade drew tens of thousands of prolife supporters to San Francisco in a turnout that rivaled crowds before COVID-19. Read more about the Walk for Life West Coast Vigil and Mass.
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Archbishop Cordileone joins St. Agnes parish
to celebrate their feast day
Concelebrating with the Archbishop was Pastor Fr. George Williams, Fr. Alejandro Báez and Fr. Brent Otto. The Mass, which was offered in Spanish, was followed by a fiesta with the parish community in the Ignatian Spiritual Life Center.
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Respect-Life essay contest deadline:
Tuesday, January 31
The respect life essay theme is "Life is a blessing," highlighting the life of Venerable Dr. Jerome Lejeune, a French geneticist who discovered that Down Syndrome and Trisomy-21 are linked to chromosomal abnormalities. This pro-life doctor was an outspoken advocate for the sacredness and dignity of every human life.
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This weekend
More upcoming events:
- Feb. 3: First Friday Holy Hour for Vocations, St. Mary's Cathedral, 4:00 p.m.
- Feb. 4: Wedding Anniversary Mass, St. Mary's Cathedral, 10:00 a.m.
- Feb. 8: Human Trafficking Rosary and Webinar, 6:00 p.m.
- Feb. 8: Diaconate Information Night, San Rafael, 7:00 p.m.
- Feb. 11: World Day of the Sick Mass, Cathedral of Christ the Light, 11:00 a.m.
- Feb. 11: Walk for Peace and Memorial Vigil, St. Mark's, 3:00 p.m.
- Feb. 15: Diaconate Information Night, San Francisco, 7:00 p.m.
- Feb. 21: Diaconate Information Night, Belmont, 7:00 p.m.
- Feb. 25: Bay Area Men's Conference, St. Pius Church, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
