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Preparing for the 2025 Jubilee of Hope during this Year of Prayer

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:42:51 GMT

The Eucharistic Revival - An Act of Faith

Dearly beloved in Christ,

As we continue in the “Year of Prayer” declared by the Holy Father in January 2024 in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee of Hope, there is a renewed call on all of us to rediscover the importance of prayer in our lives as Christians.

The ongoing three year Eucharistic Revival, 2022 to 2025, provided an enriching summer for me this year as I was privileged to attend and participate National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis. It was an event and encounter filled with God’s grace. It came with a greater assurance that the Catholic Church is very much alive and active here in the United States. The faith, energy and enthusiasm of the people of God was remarkable.

As Catholics, we continue to affirm the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The Eucharist being the source and summit of the Christian life, continues to speak to us about the love of God for us expressed in Christ’s self-giving of himself for us.

At the National Eucharistic Congress, Jesus blessed the United States with his Real Presence in the shape of a cross forming a giant Benediction over our whole nation. Lives were changed, hearts were ignited, and this powerful witness of Eucharistic faith continues to bear fruit in communities across the country

The Eucharistic Revival movement has become an act of faith:

Faith that Jesus desires to reveal himself more deeply in the Eucharist.
Faith that he has the power to heal, restore, and unify his people.
Faith that when the Lord extends an invitation, he will fulfill his promise.
Faith that when we prepare tinder, he will set it ablaze with his love.
Faith that when we gather in his name, he will show up.

God showed up in power: lavishing his love upon his people, pouring out his holy fire, filling us with hope, and igniting a zeal for his Kingdom that has already propelled our Church into a new season of apostolic mission.

These days more than ever, as a Church in mission, we are being commissioned in a special way to go out to spread the Good News, bringing Jesus to the margins and inviting the lost sheep back home to the Father’s house. No matter what role you play in the Church today, you are specially invited to participate in this wonderful movement of the Holy Spirit in our Church.

So, whether you are still praying about who the Lord wants you to accompany in this third year of mission or you have already identified how God is inviting you to act as a Eucharistic missionary, it is important you know this is a journey that is led by Jesus. So be open to the Lord and be ready to “walk with one”

God bless you,

Fr. Andrew C. Ibegbulem, OSA

EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 04:20:18 GMT

EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

Dear Our Lady of Lourdes/ All Hallows Parish Community,

Alleluia, Christ is risen, let the whole world be filled with His glory! As St Augustine would say, we are Easter people and Alleluia is our song. Let our Alleluia resound like never before. The message of Easter is one of hope restored and joy rekindled in the midst of a challenging world. Let the hope and joy be heard by all because death has been defected. Christ victory over death is the light we proclaim.

As Easter people, we are proclaiming Christ’s ultimate victory of light over darkness, grace over sin, and life over death. This is the message we build our lives and to which we anchor our own hope of victory with him. During this Easter season we joyfully give thanks to God for the many blessings bestowed on us as individuals and as a parish community.

Because Jesus has died and risen again, conquering sin and death, we believe that with him we too shall live and conquer the challenges of live. Like we sing “Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, because He lives all fear is gone; because I know He holds my future, and live is worth the living just because He lives”. Yes because He lives the story has changed.

On behalf of Fr. Chinonso, Fr. Bart, Sr. Eva, the Parish Staff, Parish Council & Finance Council, I wish to thank you all for participating in our Holy week and Easter Triduum celebrations. Your presence meant a lot to us.

Special thanks to all those who donated flowers and decorated the Altars of our two Church locations, the Altar Society, Lourdes Choir, Men Choir, the Samoan choir, Spanish Choir, Lectors, Servers, Livestream team, Greeters, Ushers, Catechist who instructed our candidates, and the various individuals that assisted in planning, coordinating, and arranging the Church and our liturgies.

May God bless and reward you for you service and stewardship. In this spirit of our faith renewed, hope restored, and joy rekindled I wish you and your families a most holy and blessed Easter Season! Happy Easter

Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA

Administrator.

An Easter Message from Father Andrew

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:59:20 GMT

HAPPY EASTER!

Dear Our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows Family,

Happy Easter!

“Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining. Have mercy, victor king, ever reigning! Amen. Alleluia” (Easter Sequence).

One of the last statements of Jesus on the Cross of Calvary was: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”. Forgiveness of every person who harms us is one of the great saving lessons of Good Friday.

This Easter we turn once again towards the light of Christ, the Prince of Peace, in a world marked by darkness and conflict, hatred and division, war and killing. In this broken world and society, the way of the Cross is a calling to each of us. The foot of the Cross becomes a place to gather as one body and one people, facing different sufferings but united in our need for God’s healing and transformation.

The first words of the Risen Lord Jesus at the Resurrection Victory of Easter are: “Peace be with you.” Easter peace is the first gift to us from our healing God. This Easter let us receive these gifts of forgiveness and healing peace like never before! Let this healing peace bring about unity and love like never before. Let us begin in our hearts, so easily torn apart by bitterness and selfishness.

Let forgiveness and healing peace flow into our lives and Church family. May these gifts give us the courage to develop real family to those in our streets and communities. Let the homeless and lonely this Easter receive not more pious sentiments but real practical charity and care.

Let the forgiveness and healing peace of the Risen Lord Jesus reign in our Shipwreck family this Easter! May we be filled with joy, peace, hope and unity to reflect the risen Lord to all.

Happy Easter to all and many blessings!

Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA

A Holy Week Message From Father Andrew

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 16:01:55 GMT

HAPPY HOLY WEEK CHURCH FAMILY

Dear Our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows family,

As we begin this great week that changed the course of history with Palm Sunday, we remember both Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as well as His Sacred Passion.

As we listen to these accounts today, we know that these are historical events that happened in physical locations, which are revered today. Jesus walked this earth, just like us. Jesus Christ truly lived, truly suffered, and truly died in the city of Jerusalem. He entered His Passion so that we could be forgiven of our sins and in order to teach us the lessons of His love. His arms are extended for the love of us. His Heart is open for us.

Let us reflect on our relationship with Jesus, our love for him in appreciation for all He went through for us. Let us extend that love to one another in walking for peace and unity of our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows family, in our firm commitment to stewardship.

We can follow Jesus’ perfect example by patiently enduring our own suffering, uniting it with His, offering it for love of Him who died for us. Greatly to be loved is He who loved us so greatly.

May this Holy Week bring us closer to our Beloved Our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows family, loved ones and the needy in our society as we walk with Him on the Way of the Cross.

HAPPY HOLY WEEK CHURCH FAMILY

Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA

Parish Lenten Retreat 2022 - NEW LINK

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:02:42 GMT

NEW LINK

Dear Parishioners,

We apologize if you have been trying to log in via Zoom and have not been able to use the link provided previously. However, we have been able to Livestream the Retreat on St. Paul of the Shipwreck's YouTube page. Please click on the link below, or copy and paste it into your browser so that you view the Retreat Live. We apologize for the inconvenience.

SPSW YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/QUq72IpYAMs

Parish Lenten Retreat 2022 Links/Enlace para retiro de cuaresma 2022

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:06:54 GMT

Lenten Retreat 2022 Zoom Link

When: Mar 26, 2022 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: SPSW & Lourdes/All Hallows Parish Lenten Retreat 2022

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84996399014?pwd=S1VSQ1N0WXYwVDErdVF5V2hRUFp4QT09

Passcode: 233551

Or One tap mobile :

US: +16699006833,,84996399014#,,,,*233551# or +12532158782,,84996399014#,,,,*233551#

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592

Webinar ID: 849 9639 9014

Passcode: 233551

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1cMOvQbf

Enlace de Zoom para Retiro de Cuaresma 2022

Cuando: Mar 26, 2022 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Tema: SPSW & Lourdes/All Hallows Retiro de Cuaresma 2022

Hacer clic aquí:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85615685419?pwd=ZFExVFhNWnNxV1JFMzY4NFgyb2dBQT09

Passcode: 672242

Or One tap mobile :

US: +16699006833,,85615685419#,,,,*672242# or +13462487799,,85615685419#,,,,*672242#

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 856 1568 5419

Passcode: 672242

International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ksKdyge3F

Parish Lenten Retreat 2022 - PLEASE READ

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:38:26 GMT

Parishioner Update Form

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:17:25 GMT

Please help us keep our records current!

Dear Parishioners,

Please help us keep our parish records as updated as possible. We have added a new contact form under the "About Us" section so you can easily update your household information. You can also click here to access the information update form. You can also visit or call the office at (415) 285-3377 during business hours. Make sure to fill out the form as completely as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us or give us a call!

Thank you!

- The staff at Our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows Catholic Community

Synod Participation at Our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:38:06 GMT

Opportunities for Participation in Pope Francis’s Synod

Pope Francis invites the whole Church to participate in the preparatory process for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Synodality. This unprecedented opportunity will facilitate discussion and reflection to help shape the Church’s understanding of herself and her mission of evangelization and forming disciples. The Archdiocese of San Francisco has now begun the local synodal process and is asking every Catholic to participate in the Disciple Maker Index Survey .

The process will continue in February and March with engagement sessions offered throughout the Archdiocese. The Disciple Maker Index survey is a nationally recognized survey administered at parishes around the United States and Canada since 2013 by The Catholic Leadership Institute. The results from this survey will provide baseline feedback from which content for engagement sessions will be developed. More details are available through the Archdiocesan website - http://www.sfarch.org/synod.

The link is also available on every page on our website, by clicking on the "Disciple Maker Index Survey" button.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Please click on the link below to access the survey for our parish.

Global Synod

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:06:20 GMT

Participate in Pope Francis’s Synod at Our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows this Winter

Participate in Pope Francis’s Synod at Your Parish this Winter
Pope Francis invites the whole Church to participate in the preparatory process for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Synodality. This unprecedented opportunity will facilitate discussion and reflection to help shape the Church’s understanding of herself and her mission of evangelization and forming disciples. The Archdiocese of San Francisco will kick-off the local synodal process this month by asking every Catholic to participate in the Disciple Maker Index survey. The process will continue in February and March with engagement sessions offered throughout the Archdiocese. The Disciple Maker Index survey is a nationally recognized survey administered at parishes around the United States and Canada since 2013 by The Catholic Leadership Institute. The results from this survey will provide baseline feedback from which content for engagement sessions will be developed. More details are available through the Archdiocesan website at www.sfarch.org/synod .

Participa en el Sínodo del Papa Francisco en tu parroquia este invierno

El Papa Francisco invita a toda la Iglesia a participar en el proceso preparatorio del próximo Sínodo de los Obispos sobre la sinodalidad. Esta oportunidad sin precedentes facilitará la discusión y la reflexión para ayudar a dar forma al entendimiento de la Iglesia y de su misión de evangelización y formación de discípulos. La Arquidiócesis de San Francisco iniciará el proceso sinodal local este mes pidiendo a todos los católicos que participen en la encuesta Índice de Creadores de Discípulos. El proceso continuará en febrero y marzo con sesiones de escucha ofrecidas en toda la Arquidiócesis. La encuesta Índice de Creadores de Discípulos es reconocida a nivel nacional y ha sido administrada en parroquias de los Estados Unidos y Canadá desde 2013 por el Catholic Leadership Institute. Los resultados de esta encuesta proporcionarán retroalimentación a partir de la cual se desarrollará el contenido para las sesiones de escucha. Más detalles están disponibles a través del sitio web de la Arquidiócesis en www.sfarch.org/syno d.

Mensaje de Navidad para Our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:16:56 GMT

Querida Familia de la Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes-All Hallows, como dice la: ""we've come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord, trusting in His Holy Word. He never fails me." "Hemos llegado hasta aquí por fe, apoyándonos en el Señor, confiando en Su Santa Palabra. Él nunca me falla". El mundo tal como lo conocemos ha pasado por momentos difíciles y todos nos hemos visto afectados de una forma u otra.

Por la gracia de Dios, hemos atravesado un año extraordinario plagado de desafíos y pruebas que ninguno de nosotros podría haber esperado. Nos hemos encontrado confundidos, asustados y ansiosos. Nos dimos cuenta de la fragilidad de nuestra vida terrenal y de las muchas cosas fugaces de este mundo al que tan a menudo nos aferramos. Más que nada, nos hemos encontrado en necesidad de un Salvador.

En estos momentos desafiantes, nos fortalece la promesa de Dios, dicha en Deuteronomio: “Esfuérzate y sé valiente, no temas ni tengas miedo de ellos, porque el Señor tu Dios es el que va contigo; no te fallará ni te desamparará (Dt 31, 6) ”.

Como miembros de la familia de la Iglesia Our Lady of Lourdes-All Hallows, debemos permanecer firmes en la esperanza. Que nuestra esperanza no vacile porque el nacimiento de nuestro Salvador en Navidad nos recuerda que somos fortalecidos continuamente por la presencia de Emmanuel, Dios con nosotros. Él es el Señor que nos salva de nuestros pecados y debilidades y nos reconcilia con el Padre.

La Navidad tiene que ver con el amor. Se trata del amor de Dios al enviar a su Hijo unigénito para restaurarnos a la amistad de Dios y reconciliarnos con Dios. Amor de Dios. El amor de Dios es tanto que Dios nos dio el regalo más precioso que se pueda imaginar, Jesús. Este es el corazón de la Navidad. Este maravilloso amor nos llama a amarnos los unos a los otros.

Como familia de la Iglesia, compartimos el amor de la Navidad en y a través de nuestras relaciones humanas. En Navidad recordamos que Jesús nació en la pobreza, en un establo entre los más pobres y los animales de la granja. ¿Qué significa esto para nosotros hoy? Estamos llamados a buscar el rostro de Cristo en los pobres, en las puertas de nuestras casas y en los lugares distantes. El amor puede parecer una taza de café ofrecida, una computadora de mano, una sonrisa compartida y una historia escuchada. Creo firmemente que, al final, seremos juzgados por cómo cuidamos de los pobres o, como diría San Juan de la Cruz, "En la tarde de la vida, seremos juzgados solo por el amor".

La Navidad también se trata de arrepentimiento y perdón. El amor requiere compromiso y trabajo, y a veces no lo hacemos bien. No somos perfectos. Pero con Dios, hay misericordia y perdón, y segundas oportunidades. Y también debemos ofrecer esos regalos a los demás. La Navidad es una época de renovación, nuevos comienzos y unión.

¡¡¡Feliz Navidad!!!

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FOR OUR LADY OF LOURDES-ALL HALLOWS CHURCH FAMILY

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:32:34 GMT

Dear Our Lady of Lourdes-All Hallows Church Family, like the song, have it, "we've come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord, trusting in His Holy Word. He never fails me." The world as we know it has gone through some challenging times, and we all have been impacted in one way or the other.

By the grace of God, we have come through an extraordinary year fraught with challenges and trials that none of us could have expected. We have found ourselves confused, scared, and anxious. We realized the frailty of our earthly life and the many fleeting things of this world we so often cling to. More than anything, we have found ourselves in need of a Savior.

In these challenging moments, we are strengthened by God’s promise, spoken in Deuteronomy, “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear or be in dread of them: for it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you (Dt 31:6).”

As members of Our Lady of Lourdes-All Hallows Church family, we should remain steadfast in hope. May our hope not waver because the birth of our Savior at Christmas reminds us that we are strengthened continually by the presence of Emmanuel – God with us. He is the Lord who saves us from our sins and weaknesses and reconciles us with the Father.

Christmas is all about Love. It is about the love of God in sending His only begotten Son to restore us to God’s friendship and reconcile us with God. God's Love. The love of God is so much that God gave us the most precious gift imaginable, Jesus. This is the heart of Christmas. This wonderful love calls us to love one another.

As a Church family, we share the love of Christmas in and through our human relationships. At Christmas, we remember that Jesus was born in poverty, in a stable among the poorest people and the farm animals. What does this mean for us today? We are called to look for the face of Christ in the poor, those at our doorsteps, and in distant places. Love can look like a cup of coffee offered, a handheld, a smile shared, and a story heard. I firmly believe that, in the end, we will be judged by how we care for the poor or, as St. John of the Cross would put it, "In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone."

Christmas is also about repentance and forgiveness. Love takes commitment and work, and sometimes we don't get it right. We're not perfect. But with God, there is mercy and forgiveness, and second chances. And so must we offer those gifts to others. Christmas is a time of renewal, fresh starts, and coming together.

Merry Christmas!!!

Public Mass & Safety Protocols

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:44:38 GMT

We are now OPEN for Public Mass

We will continue to live stream the following Masses:

• Saturday, at 6:30 PM (Spanish mass @ All Hallows)

• Sunday, at 8:30 AM (English Mass @ All Hallows)

• Sunday, at 10:30 AM (Gospel Mass @ Our Lady of Lourdes)

Important Announcement – Safety Protocols at OUR LADY OF LOURDES/ALL HALLOWS:

For the safety of all our parishioners and visitors, we want to advise you that Our Lady of Lourdes/All Hallows Church will still require face coverings, even for people who are fully vaccinated. Masks will be required in the church during masses, as well as in our parish office. We will continue to do the following:

• Use hand sanitizer (you will continue to find hand sanitizer at the entrance of our church and in the pews)

• Continue to practice social distancing

• Sign of Peace to be exchanged by the people reverently bowing to those near them.

Welcome from the Parish Administrator

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:57:16 GMT

Welcome to our family Community!

Dear Church family of Our Lady of Lourdes & All Hallows Community,

It is with great joy that I and Fr. Roy Remo have been asked to serve you in our roles as Parish Administrator and Parochial Vicar respectively since Father Dan’s retirement. The beauty of our two Church location and the warmth of our parishioners are signs to us of God’s goodness.

Over the next few months, we look forward to working with our parish leadership in planning for our future. We have many opportunities before us to work together to build the kingdom of God here in Our Lady of Lourdes and All Hallows Community.

We have some exciting news to share with you. Thanks to a very generous donor, we have received $50,000 towards the repairs in our Parish Hall and other Church facility while Fr. Dan was still Pastor.

We continue to thank you for your contributions and donations to the Parish and our Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. As we experience these new changes, together, know that Fr. Roy and I are happy to serve and share all with you as one Church family. And like a true family, we may face trials and difficulties but in Christ we will triumph.

As a community of faith, God has not called us to a life of achievement, but to a life of faithfulness. As we journey to the kingdom of God, let us strive daily to love tenderly, act justly, and walk humbly with our God.

Let us work together in unity and love to build a better Lourdes-All Hallows community.

Thanks, and many blessings!

Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA