Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 5:00 pm

Weekday Mass: Mon.— Fri. 8:00 am Tues. & Thurs. 5:30pm Holy Day Masses: 5:30 (eve. before), 8AM, 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM

Centering Prayer Group Thursdays 9:30am Centennial Hall

Sacrament of Reconciliation/ Confessions: Sat. 4-4:45 PM

Sacrament of Baptism: Prep. Class required Call Parish Office

Sacrament of the Sick: Anytime Upon Request. Contact the Pastor Sacrament of Marriage: Six months notification prior to the desired date. Contact the Pastor

97 Shady Lane, P.O. Box 1061, Ross, CA 94957-1061

Church Office: 415-453-2342 Fax: 415-453-8713

Clergy: Fr. Jose Shaji, Pastor ext. 15 email: Fr.Shaji@saintanselm.org

Deacon Bernard O’Halloran Deacon Edward Cunningham Deacon Robert Meave Parish Secretary ext. 10 Sissy Ratto Parish Coordinator ext. 11 Ann Carroll Roggenbuck Religious Ed.: ext. 20 Nick Case, D.R.E. Health Ministry/Senior Ministry: Rose Shadduck 415 453-6533 St. Anselm School: 415-454-8667 Fax: 415 454-4730 Kim Orendorff, Principal Parish Email: info@SaintAnselm.org Parish Website: www.SaintAnselm.org School website: www.StAnselmSchool.com St. Vincent de Paul Help Desk: 415 454-3303

St. Anselm Catholic Church

March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday

This is the Day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad. Psalm 118

St. Anselm’s Parish is a Catholic community formed by families, individuals and clergy that worship together, celebrate the sacramental life of the Church, and seek to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ

everyday. We welcome, serve, and educate.

Dear Parishioners, Let me wish you all a Blessed Easter! May the risen Christ fill your lives with hope! We have been preparing ourselves this Lenten sea-son to celebrate the resur-rection of Christ. We spent time in reflection and prayer to see in what way we can become bet-

ter people, lead virtuous lives, remove selfishness and the influences of sin from our lives. We are celebrating the resurrection of Christ who conquered the grave, darkness, evil and sin. This gives us new hope that we too can overcome sin and its effects in our lives! In the Gospel of Luke we read that early in the morning, the women went to the tomb where Jesus was buried. They were surprised to see two angels who announced to them that Jesus was indeed risen from the dead. The Apostles scoffed at them after hearing their story. But Peter ran to the tomb. He ran to the tomb because he was driven by hope. Living for Christ is living in hope. Easter Sunday tells us of the hope that brings new life. Let this Easer help us to dare to hope and live in the newness of life that Christ came to give us. Let us be beacons of hope for our world! I will be away in India after Easter. I will return on the 14th of April. My dad is 80 and my mom is 77. I try to spend a few days with them every year. I will be with them after Easter. Please, pray that I have a safe jour-ney. During my absence Fr. Chris Arokiaraj who teach-es at St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park, will be taking my place taking care of your pastoral needs. You can contact him through the Parish Office for your pastoral needs. Wish you all a Blessed Easter! Yours sincerely, Fr. Jose Shaji, Pastor

Easter Flowers were donated in Honor of: M/M Thomas Bertelsen, Joseph Burke, M/M Peter Crudo, M/M Charles McBride, Gabriel Greece, Marlene DeVoto, Mrs. George Muller, Sheila & Lucien Frohling, The Parents & Family of Alice & Kevin Wade, Diane Baumsteiger, M/M Richard B. Madden, M/M Jorge Marra & The Dennison Family, The Wundrow & Phelan Fami-lies, Carroll/ Roggenbuck Family & Ratto Family And in Remembrance of: Frank & Julia Caramucci, The Carbone & Jenkins Families, Neil Thoennes, Carol Thoennes, Charles Thoennes, Patrick & Catherine Lehane, Matthew Hubal, Salvador & Matilda Olivares, Larry & Helen Hubal, James Ramirez, Members of Walsh Family, Al Lorente, Jr., Lena Favro, Sebastian Favro, Alma Cordone, The Spagnolis & Cordone Families, William McGivern, Jr., Randy Pashilk, Marshall Arnold, Papoo, Grandpa Ted, Grandma Helen, Teresa & Peter Massavelli, Carlo & Hilda Pagano, Ruth Lamperti, Ruth Hansen, Claire Iver-son, Jack & Ann Nissen, Gastaldi Family, Paul T. Kempf, Iva J. Kempf, Bruce Burg, M/M Gerold Barnitz, Geroldine Barnitz, M.Y. Cruz, M/M Baker & Family, M/M Elliott & Family, Anthony Poligono, Nilda Poligono, Joan & Ted Penney, Agnes & Edward Frohling, Lucille Frohling, Clayton Conroy, Nicholas Shea, M/M Henry B. Bondesen, Edward Tarrant, The Parents and Fam-ily of Alice & Kevin Wade, Rex & Jean Weaver, Ray Whitehouse, Bill & Kyle Williams, The Wundrow & Phelan Families, Frederick Baum-steiger, Janice Baumsteiger, Mary & Howard Buck, Nesta & Elmo Pardini, M/M Wilfred Cun-ningham, Joseph Cunningham, Matilde Defrenzi, Alice Spaulding, Ambrose Gotti, Victor Gotti, Lars Hansen, Garth & Ruth Olsen, Mike Hansen, Marina Johnson, John Nicholas Klingel, Betty & John Klingel, Virginia & Robert Sonne, Margue-rite Sonne, Lillie Anderson, Joyce Kersh, Kathryn & Robin Kersh, Carolyn Maloney, Edward R. Tyler, Enrico Mana Lansaw, Neira G. Sayo, An-gel Sayo, John Dehesa, Eva Ceccotti, M/M M.O’Brien, Dave O’Brien, Jim DeLury, Ray Wat-son, Joe Mc Garry, Catherine Sullivan, Terence Sullivan, Madeline Mc Garry, Joseph Mc Garry, John, Elena & Robert Descalzo, Jack Ghio, Chip Block, Bob & Nancy Block, The Mason Family, The Snyder Family, Serafino Murano, Gabriel Murano, Michelina Morelli, Loretta Lum, Edward Lum, Fred and Norma & Dan Abballo.

Archdiocesan initiative on how to ‘GREEN’ your Parish

“Laudato Si’,” A Parish Response,” a workshop designed to coordinate and stimulate parish-based environmental initiatives throughout the Archdiocese. To be held Saturday, April 23, 9am –12:30pm at St. Anne of the Sunset parish hall, 850 Judah St., San Francisco. RSVP 415 724-4987 or www.sfarchdiocese.org/green.

As a community we ask God’s blessing for the ill: Mark Gardner, Garth Stanton, Peter Johansing, Eithne Kilty, Megan Pavelka, Quonnella Lee, Steve Leland, Dylan Jewell, Kevin Lubinger, Christopher Goward, Margaret Formichi, Donna Przbyski, Nick Allen, Ray Johnson, Debbie Rachlen, Barbara Gilligan, Richard Green & Connie Sume. For the repose of the souls: Dominic Felix Johnson, Wilma Smith For those serving in the military: Adam Dear, Robert Ernest Gebhardt, Tyler Lopez, Alex Boatwright, Sean Courtz & Elizabeth Baumsteiger

St. Anselm Church Stewardship Registered Parishioner Families 2016= 1546

Last Sunday Collection (Envelope & Loose): will report next week Average Envelope & Loose for Feb. 2015 $5,300.50 / wk Average Envelope & Loose for Feb. 2016 $5,500.13/ wk Credit Card Giving Parish Pay Feb. 2015: $8,753.29/ mo. Credit Card Giving Parish Pay Feb. 2016: $10,049.52/mo Parish Pay Credit Card Fees Oct. 2015 = ~5% *Please log on to Parish pay and update your CC expiration date! Second Collections: this weekend: Church Building and Maintenance 1st Sunday of the month: School next 4/3 5th Sunday St. Vincent de Paul next 5/29 Black and Indian Home Missions & Catholic Home Mission 4/24

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2,5,7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14- 21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31

Mon. Mar. 28 8:00 am Earl Christensen ()D) Tues. Mar. 29 8:00 am

5:30 pm Communion Service Joe Mc Garry (D)

Wed. Mar. 30 8:00 am Sue Maino (D) Thurs. Mar. 31 11:00 am

5:30 pm Int. Ruthie Fillhouer Frederick Deeken (D)

Fri. Apr. 1 8:00 am Int. Bill Christensen

Sat. Apr. 2

5:00 pm Dorothy Innes (D)

Sun. Apr. 3 8:00 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm

Parish People Wilma Smith (D) Audrey Miller (D)

MASS INTENTIONS

Tithing, according to the Old Testament a guideline for giving was a “tithe” or tenth of total property or income.

Have you thought of Cursillo? Do you want to bring your faith to the next level? Here is your opportunity! On April 7 to 10, there will be a men's Cursillo. On April 21 to 24,there will be a women's Cursillo Cursillo is held at: St. Anne's of the Sunset in San Francisco More information and application is at: marincursillo.com or call Cathy Cunningham at 415-453-7174.

The Annual St. Anselm Church Easter Egg Hunt, for children under 10, will be held following the 10:00 am Mass on Easter Sunday, March 27th, in the Church Courtyard.

REST Signature Cards Campaign St. Anselm Parish continues to be a support to those who find themselves without a home. The REST (Rotating Emergency Shelter Team) season is coming to an end. We have been providing companionship, dinners and a place to sleep for up to 40 men every Saturday night (including last night) during the winter months for the last eight years. This is a hard time for the REST guests as they face the instability of shelter in the coming months. We invite you to continue your support by gather-ing signatures in promoting a year-round, permanent location for REST. We have over 1,000 signed cards from throughout the County toward our goal of 6,000. The cards will be presented to Supervisorial candidates on May 12th to show those, running for office, that there is a large constituency that supports this project. You can make a difference! Your signature, and any that you can gather, will help us take the Rotating out of REST. To obtain more signature cards or arrange to return signed cards, please email: RESTsignatures@yahoo.com. Please return your signed cards as soon as possible.

Thank you for your help in spreading the word.

Events Near St. Anselm Parish

St. Anselm Church Calendar of Events

Reception to follow after 8pm Easter Vigil Mar. 26th Easter Egg Hunt following 10am Mass Mar. 27th

SAVE THE DATE

Mar. 28 Office Closed Octave of Easter Mar 31 RCIA 6:30—8:30pm Hall Apr. 3 No Religious Education Apr. 4 Adult Faith Formation 6:30pm—8:00pm Hall Apr. 6 First Communion Workshop #3 7pm—8pm Hall Apr. 7 RCIA 6:30pm—8:30pm Hall Apr. 16-17 Wine and Cheese after 5pm Mass St. Anselm Feast Day Apr. 16 Anointing Mass for the sick 5pm Church Apr. 17 RCIA Inscription Ceremony 10 am Mass Church Apr. 21 Last RC I A Pot luck 6:30pm—8:30 pm Hall Apr. 27 & 28 Celebrate Recovery 1st Mtg. 7pm Hall

Catholic Charities CYO offers housing and family support 972-1301, child & youth enrichment 454-8596, aging support 334-5555, health support 972-1333, youth residential services 507-2000, counseling/refugee & immigrant help 507-4262. Suicide Prevention and Community Counseling: Hotline volunteers are available. You matter. We love you! In Crisis? Call 415 499-1100, Griev-ing? Call 499-1195. 2015 San Francisco Engaged Encounter

Marriage Preparation Programs for the Engaged Register at 415 269-8620 www.sffamilylife.com or www.marriageforlifesf.com or www.SFCatholic.com email: sfcath@gmail.com 1 day classes are held at the S.F. Archdiocese: cost $200 & lunch is incl. 4/30 & 6/4. Retrouvaille, Help for Marriages, Offered in April 15-17 Ed Hopfner HopfnerE@sfarch.org. Retrouvaille is a French word meaning rediscov-ery. The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of cou-ples headed for cold, unloving relationships or di-vorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Please visit Retrouvaille.org for much more information and to register.

Please Pray for Vocations.

Happy Easter

Then and Now. Did you know St. Anselm Church was established in August 1907? This was because many families decided to flee San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. Archbishop Patrick W. Riodan established the new parish. The first pastor was Fr. John Thomas Egan, who had been the assistant rector at St. Raphael. Fr. Egan moved quickly to establish his new assignment. After one month, the new church rectory site, part of Fern Hill tract (corner of Shady Lane and Bolinas Ave.) was purchased for $2,250 from James Tunstead and Andrew Silling. Almost $30,000 was raised from indi-vidual pledges and social events. Parishioners, many whose names are on the church stained glass windows, donated physical labor and construction materials. The circular front window (depicting St. Anselm) was a donation from St. Raphael’s YLI. On 11/22/08, the Archbishop dedicated the church “This beautiful edifice will be a great joy and lasting benefit, not only for you who are now present, but for many yet to come within the parish.” Ross Historical Society Fortunately, parishioners continue to donate to the building fund, to maintain this beautiful century old building, for generations to come.

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