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The Filipino tradition of an "Advent Novena" of Masses at dawn is practiced at many parishes in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

The full richness of Christmas is revealed in the feasts and remembrances that run from the birth of Jesus (December 25) to His baptism (January 13).

Archbishop Cordileone celebrates Midnight Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral; the liturgy will be livestreamed.

Tuesday December 25, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019, are holy days of obligation, and Catholics are required to attend Mass on these days.

Pastoral Offices are closed

Holy day of Obligation Day of Prayer for World Peace The faithful of the Archdiocese are asked to observe these Special Days of Prayer in their devotions or other private prayer, in the General Intercessions of the Mass, and through the selection of other liturgically proper prayers for the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours.

There is a meeting in San Francisco the first Thursday of each month for men interested in the priesthood.

Reunion mensual de La Pastoral Hispana Arquidiocesna de San Francisco. Todos los representates asignados por su parroro de su parroquia deben de estar presente en esta reunion mensual. Lugar: San Antonio de PAdua (SF) Salon Parroquial Hora: 7:00pm Info: Secretaria Socorro 415-282-1652

Catholic Charismatic Renewal First Friday Evening Liturgy at St.Paul of the Shipwreck Church, San Francisco.

There is a meeting in Redwood City the first Monday of each month for men interested in the priesthood.

All parents for children preparing for First Reconciliation in Deanery 10 are invited.

Single men aged 21 and over are invited to a weekend retreat at St. Patrick's Seminary to explore the vocation of Catholic priest.

Friday, January 18 – January 20 St. Patrick Seminary & University, 320 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park Fr. Patrick Summerhays, Vocation Director 415-614-5684 summerhays.patrick@sfarch.org sfpriest.org The Bridge | December 10, 2018 3 The archdiocesan Office of Vocations offers a weekend vocation discernment retreat for men who wish to explore a possible call to the priesthood. For information on this mid-January event, visit the website (above) or contact Fr. Patrick Summerhays, above. Also on offer are two monthly meetings for men who interested in discovering more about the priesthood. Discernment is not a solitary endeavor. First Monday meetings are in Redwood City. First Thursday meetings are in San Francisco. The program each time is Eucharistic Adoration in the church, followed by dinner and discussion in the rectory. Upcoming dates: Thursdays: January 3, February 7, March 7: 6:15 – 8:30 pm Church of the Epiphany, 826 Vienna St., San Francisco. For information or to RSVP: Fr. Patrick Summerhays 415-614-5684 summerhays.patrick@sfarch.org Mondays: January 7, February 4, March 4: 6:15 – 8:30pm St. Pius X Church, 1100 Woodside Rd. Redwood City For information or to RSVP: Fr. Tom Martin martin.thomas@sfarch.org

In all the dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 is observed as a particular Day of Prayer and Penance for Life for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. The Mass "For Peace and Justice" (no. 22 of the "Masses for Various Needs") should be celebrated with violet vestments as an appropriate liturgical observance for this day. (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 373) TIMES

The Walk for Life West Coast now in its 15th year, draws some 50,000 participants annually to San Francisco. Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate the Mass for Life prior to the Walk.