Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, and 5:00pm Weekday Mass: Monday through Friday 8:00am (Tuesday is a Communion Service) Parish Office Hours: 8:30am-1:00pm, 2:00pm-5:00pm Holy Day Masses: 8:00am, 12:00pm, 5:30pm Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00pm-4:45pm or by appointment Baptism: Preparation Class required. Call parish office Sacrament of the Sick: Anytime upon request. Contact Pastor. Matrimony: Six months notification required prior to desired date. Contact Pastor. St. Vincent de Paul Help Desk: (415) 454-0366 Helping Hands: (415) 453-2342 Eucharist for Homebound: (415) 453-2342

97 Shady Lane, PO Box 1061, Ross, CA 94957 Parish Office: (415) 453-2342

Office Fax: (415) 453-8713 Clergy: Fr. Jose Shaji, Pastor ext. 15 Email: Fr.Shaji@saintanselm.org Deacon Bernie O’Halloran Deacon Ed Cunningham Deacon Robert Meave Parish Secretary: Sissy Ratto ext. 10 St.anselmoffice@att.net Religious Education: Natalie Larraga D.R.E. ext. 20 Dre@saintanselm.org Health-Senior Ministry: Rose Shadduck

(415) 453- 6533 Music Director: Michael Mello (415) 453-2342 St. Anselm School: Kim Orendorff, Principal School Office: (415) 454-8667 School Fax: (415) 454-4730 Parish Email: info@SaintAnselm.org Parish Website: www.SaintAnselm.org School Website: www.StAnselmSchool.com CYO Website: www.stanselmcyo.org

St. Anselm Catholic Church

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.

JULY 22, 2018 Sixteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I

will raise up a righteous shoot to David. -- Jeremiah 23:5a

MASS INTENTIONS Mon. July 23 8:00am Marfi Amato (D) Tues. July 24 8:00am Communion Service Wed. July 25 8:00am Mark Sabatini (INT)

Thurs July 26 8:00am Roselle Meave (D)

Fri. July 27 8:00am Suzanne Dey (INT)

Sat. July 28 5:00pm Parish People

Sun. July 29 8:00am 10:00am 5:00pm

Randa Stenson (D) Jerry Danehy (D) Ed Silvia (D)

As a community we ask God’s blessing for the ill: Mark Gardner, Steve Leland, Garth Stanton, Christopher Goward, Richard Green, Barbara Gilligan, Irene Lorente, Luisa Espinosa, Terese Marklinger, Allison Chichizola, Karen Poligono, John Weiser, Bob Buckley, Susan Blair, Steve Pelaez, Pauline O’Brien-DeLury, Frank Dal Gallo, Ulla Reilly, Marjorie Smith, Ashley Noe, Bill White, Judie & Steve McDonald, Jacob Aceto, Sasheen Little-feather, Matthew Hunter, Joan Woods, Alexander Raab, John Daly, Suzanne Woo, John Linneman, Teresa, Brian McClung, Grace Komo, Dorothy Jacques, James R., Maria Weiser, Ed Wynne, Jr., Gail Pierce, Monica, Rosa S., John Mara, Fr. Joe Eagan For the Repose of the Soul: Bishop Richard Garcia of Monterey For our military: Robert Gebhardt, Tyler Lopez, Alex Boatwright, Sean Courtz, Elizabeth Baumsteiger, Christian Miller, Robert Kent, Shane Morgan, John Loughran, William Ghiringhelli

St. Anselm Church Stewardship Registered Parishioner Families 2018- 1675

1st Collection: $4,426 2nd Collection: Building & Maintenance-$1,238

Electronic Weekly Donations-$2,625.00 Please visit our church website to sign-up for

Electronic Donations *Please log onto Parish Pay and update your

CC expiration date! Second Collections:

St. Vincent de Paul-July 29 Building & Maintenance-August 19

St. Anselm School– September 2

Going on vacation? Go to www.masstimes.org to locate a church near you. An easy way to be sure that St. Anselm receives your Offertory while you are away is by going onto the church website and signing-up to make electronic fund donations. Thank you!

Dear Parishioners, When the apostles returned from their mission, they reported to Jesus all they had done. Jesus invited them to come to a deserted place and rest. They were so busy that they did not even have time to eat. William

Barclay calls this ‘the rhythm of the Christian life’; being active with people and retiring to solitude. It is just like time spent in work and sleep. Both are absolutely needed. In Christian life we can call it work and prayer. A mature and balanced Christian life is when a person can have a healthy balance between work and prayer. Yours Sincerely,

Fr. Jose Shaji, Pastor

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17; Jer 31:10-13; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44; Ps 145:10-11, 15-18; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6:1-15

SOLITUDE- Settle yourself in solitude, and you will come upon God in yourself. --St. Teresa

FROM SABBATH TO THE REST OF THE WEEK Taking Sabbath to heart has a significant impact on the way in which we live our lives, practically and spiritually. The practical part is evident on the surface. Setting aside time for Sunday Mass, quiet, and time with others requires planning and commitment. There is a practical dimension to the physical and emotional benefits of such time away from the stress and busyness of our daily lives as well. The spiritual impact of Sabbath may take a little while to begin to perceive. When we put God first in our lives, everything else falls into place in a different, holier way. We begin to see God's grace in the daily circumstances of our lives, and to grow in understanding of what we are to do and how we are called to act. We know who we are in God's sight, and whose we are, as children of God.

AAA Archdiocese Annual Appeal 2018

$86,050 $64,132

Cursillo Weekend Women’s Cursillo– November 8-11 Men’s Cursillo– November 15-18 Cursillo, a Spanish word meaning a “short course” in Christian Living, is a unique retreat experience that is presented largely by lay individuals who share their Christian walk in life through a series of informal talks and discussions. It is open to adult men and women of all Christian denominations and provides an opportunity to reflect on values and goals as Christians. It is filled with music, great food, and tremendous humor. This year’s Cursillo weekends will be held at the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. Questions? Please email Cathy Cunningham at info@saintanselm.org. You get about 27,375 days on earth. Can you spare 3 of

them with whom you’ll be spending eternity?

St. Anselm Summer Luncheon– “Take Two” Back by popular demand… Are you free for lunch on July 25th? Join fellow members of our St. Anselm Community for a Summer Luncheon in our Church Courtyard. Enjoy good food and great company! Date: Wednesday, July 25th Time: 12:00pm Place: St. Anselm Church Cour tyard RSVP by July 23rd (Call Sissy at our parish office at 415-453-2342 or email st.anselmoffice@att.net)

CENTERING PRAYER–Everyone is welcome! Prayer is when you talk to God; meditation is when you listen to God. Come Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:30, to Centennial Hall and experience how wonderful, peace-ful, and contemplative Centering Prayer is. Please direct questions to Dolores O’ Halloran at 415-454-3496

Green Tip: These beautiful weekends make hopping on our bikes irresistible! How about including a bike ride to Mass on Sunday? The bike rack in the church parking lot is waiting for you. Bring your lock, of course. 5 reasons to ride your bike to church: 1– Wake Up & Unwind: It’s better than morning coffee. Get the metabolism moving and jump start your mind 2- Smell the Wildflowers: Become more aware of your natural surroundings and notice all the beauty God has gifted you. 3- Save Money: With average gas pr ices on the rise, it adds up quickly. 4– Get Fit & Lose Weight: The more you r ide, the more ice cream you can eat. 5– Protect the Environment: You’ll be one less car on the road. Help cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the nation’s dependence on oil. Put the bike rack in the church parking lot to good use.

Movie and a Potluck You are cordially invited to at-tend the screening of the 2018 Hollywood blockbuster, Paul, Apostle of Christ. Come join us Sunday, July 29th after the 5pm mass for the screening. Since it will be around dinner time, we will have a potluck dinner. We will provide pizza and some drinks. Feel free to bring any dish, dessert, or drink you would like to share with the group. This event is open to all ages (Parents- please be advised that this movie is PG-13). We look forward to seeing you. Feel free to invite any people outside our community who you think will like to attend. Contact Natalie for more information DRE@saintanselm.org.

MUCH-NEEDED PRAYER-Each Christian needs half an hour of prayer each day, except when we are busy; then we need an hour.--St. Francis de Sales

July 25-Summer Luncheon II-12:00-Courtyard July 29-Movie Night & Potluck– After 5:00pm

Mass– Centennial Hall August 18-19-Wine & Cheese after 5:00pm Mass-

Hall August 22-Back to School

Events Near St. Anselm Parish

St. Anselm Church Calendar of Events

St. Vincent de Paul Society Vehicle Program St. Vincent de Paul of Marin has launched a new vehicle donation program in collaboration with SVDP National’s vehicle vendor, CARS. If you have a car that you would like to donate for a tax deduction, you can call 800-322-8284 or go online and fill out the donation form at http://vinnies.careasy.org/HOME.html. Your gift supports the SVDP Free Dining Room in San Rafael which serves over 500 meals daily.

Catholic Pilgrimages to the Shrines of Spain and The Holy Land

Spain, September 10 - 21, 2018, $4,049.00 per person including air from San Francisco. Holy Land, November 7 - 17, 2018, $4,049.00 per person including air from San Francisco. Most meals included. Holy Mass daily at the Shrines. For a Flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Michael Milano of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 1-800-773-2660

Together in Holiness Marriage Enrichment Conference: Saturday, September 29, 2018 | 9:00AM to 3:30PM, Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Belmont, CA The St. John Paul II Foundation presents the 3rd annual Together in Holiness conference, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Marriage & Family Life. This one-day event includes dynamic presentations, Mass celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Speakers include Dr. John & Mrs. Claire Grabowski, Rev. Joseph Illo, and Dr. Chris Stravitsch. On-site childcare is available (2-12yrs), pre-registration required. Cost: $59/couple or $35/individual. An early bird discount is available until August 20 and scholarships are also available. For more information, please visit togetherinholiness.org or email conference coordinator Susie Lopez at susie@forlifeandfamily.org.

Sunday, July 22, Feast of Mary of Magdala: Witness, Leader, Friend & Apostle to

the Apostles. Mary of Magdala is perhaps the most maligned and misunderstood figure in early Christianity. In Christian art and hagiography, Mary has been romanticized, allego-rized, and mythologized beyond recognition. Since the fourth century, she has been portrayed as a prostitute and public sinner who, after encountering Jesus, repented and spent the rest of her life in private prayer and penitence. Nowhere in scripture is Mary of Magdala identified as a public sinner or a prostitute. Instead, scripture shows her as the primary witness to the most central events of Christian faith. It was impossible to relate the story of the Resurrection without including “Mary, the one from Magdala.” Luke 8:1-3 tells us that Mary traveled with Jesus in the Galilean discipleship and, with Joanna and Susanna, supported his mission from her own financial resources. In the synoptic gospels, Mary leads the group of women who witness Jesus’ death, burial, the empty tomb, and His Resurrection. The synoptic gospels contrast Jesus’ abandonment by the male disciples with the faithful strength of the women disciples who, led by Mary, accompany Him to His death. John’s gospel names Mary of Magdala as the first to discover the empty tomb and shows the Risen Christ sending her to announce the Good News of His Resurrection to the other disciples. This prompted early church Fathers to name her “the Apostle to the Apostles.”

What Happened? Why are contemporary Christians uninformed about Mary’s faithful discipleship and prominent leadership role in the infant church? One explanation is a common misreading of Luke’s Gospel which tells us that “seven demons had gone out of her.” (Luke 8:1-3) To first century ears, this meant only that Mary had been cured of serious illness, not that she was sinful. According to biblical scholars such as Sr. Mary Thompson, illness was commonly attributed to the work of evil spirits, although not necessarily associated with sinfulness. The number seven symbolized that her illness was either chronic or very severe.

Adapted from the writings of Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ

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