N A T I O N A L S H R I N E O F

S A I N T F R A N C I S O F A S S I S I

SERVED BY THE CAPUCHIN FRANCISCANS

Very Reverend John De La Riva, O.F.M. Cap., Rector

Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone, J.C.D.

Archbishop of San Francisco

ELEVATOR ACCESS: Please ask the Rector or one of our Shr ine volunteers if you need assistance with our Main Church elevator, or automatic door for the Porziuncola Nuova chapel.

Church & Office: 610 Vallejo Street (at Columbus) San Francisco, CA 94133 Office: (415) 986-4557 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Email: info@shrinesf.org Website: ShrineSF.org

June 28, 2020

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.”

— Mt 10:39

confessions

Monday—saturday:

11:00 AM—12:00 Noon

Also by appointment

National Shrine hours

Historic Church: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Saturday 10:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday

Open Certain Holidays

Exposition & benediction of the blessed sacrament Every Friday: 4:00pm—5:00pm

Suspended for Pandemic Mitigation until further notice

Porziuncola Nuova Chapel Visitor Hours

Saturday Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet

First Saturday St. padre pio prayer group (Eucharistic Exposition)

Mass Times

Monday — Saturday:

12:15 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM

Marriages at the Shrine * By special permission • All inquiries: Please contact the Shrine office for Rector’s

initial assessment • Note: Arrangements at least six months in advance

Baptism • Contact the Shrine office for details

SUNDAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Elisha promises a baby son to the hospitable woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a). Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading — We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11). Gospel — Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42).

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DAILY MASS READINGS

Monday: Ss. Peter & Paul, Apostles Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: St. Junipero Serra Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: St. Thomas, Apostle; First Friday Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: B.V.M. Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17

Mass Intentions — JUNE 28 to JULY 4

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

11:00 am

12:15 pm

12:15 pm

12:15 pm

12:15 pm

12:15 pm

11:00 am

† Anthony & Betty Di Theodore

Joyce Calagos (Birthday)

Mantione Family (Intention)

Gerald Gibson (Intention)

† Pamala Lynn Crawford

† Kiah Traverso

Linda & Albert Lewis (Anniversary of Marriage)

PRAYER FOR THE NATION

Independence Day, Saturday, July 4

God our Father, giver of life, we entrust the United

States of America to your loving care. You are the rock

on which this nation was founded. You alone are the

true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty, and the

pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for your glory

and dwell among your people.

Send your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s

leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human

life and the responsibilities that accompany human

freedom. Remind your people that true happiness is

rooted in seeking and doing your will.

Through the intercession of Mary

Immaculate, patroness of our land, grant us

the courage to reject the “culture of death.”

Lead us into a new millennium of life. We

ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

SHRINE SCHEDULE

Friday, July 3, 4PM— Eucharistic Exposition cancelled

Saturday, July 4 National Shrine hours:

10AM—12PM

Church doors will be closed immediately after the Liturgy

ARCHBISHOP’S MESSAGE ON THE DESTRUCTION OF THE ST. JUNIPERO

SERRA STATUE

Healing of Memories and Historical Accuracy Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone

June 20, 2020

What is happening to our society? A renewed national movement to heal memories and correct the injustices of racism and police brutality in our country has been hijacked by some into a movement of violence, looting and vandalism. The toppling and defacing of statues in Golden Gate Park, including that of St. Junipero Serra, have become the latest example. The memorialization of historic figures merits an honest and fair discussion as to how and to whom such honor should be given. But here, there was no such rational discussion; it was mob rule, a troubling phenomenon that seems to be repeating itself throughout the country.

Everyone who works for justice and equality joins in the outrage of those who have been and continue to be oppressed. It is especially true that followers of Jesus Christ – Christians – are called to work tirelessly for the dignity of all human beings. This is a cornerstone of our faith. Our dear city bears the name of one of history’s most iconic figures of peace and goodwill: St. Francis of Assisi. For the past 800 years, the various Franciscan orders of brothers, sisters and priests that trace their inspiration back to him have been exemplary of not only serving, but identifying with, the poor and downtrodden and giving them their rightful dignity as children of God. St. Junipero Serra is no exception.

St. Serra made heroic sacrifices to protect the indigenous people of California from their Spanish conquerors, especially the soldiers. Even with his infirmed leg which caused him such pain, he walked all the way to Mexico City to obtain special faculties of governance from the Viceroy of Spain in order to discipline the military who were abusing the Indians. And then he walked back to California. And lest there be any doubt, we have a physical reminder to this day: everywhere there is a presidio (soldiers’ barracks) associated with a mission in the chain of 21 missions that he founded, the presidio is miles away from the mission itself and the school. St. Junipero Serra also offered them the best thing he had: the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ, which he and his fellow Franciscan friars did through education, health care, and training in the agrarian arts.

All of this is not to deny that historical wrongs have occurred, even by people of good will, and healing of memories and reparation is much needed. But just as historical wrongs cannot be righted by keeping them hidden, neither can they be righted by re-writing the history. Anger against injustice can be a healthy response when it is that righteous indignation which moves a society forward. But as Christ himself teaches, and St. Francis modeled, love and not rage is the only answer.

Source: BostonCatholic.org

ST. PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP

Meetings are currently suspended for Pandemic mitigation

First Saturday of every month, when gatherings resume.

All are welcome. Questions, call the Shrine office at (415) 986-4557, or email info@shrinesf.org

Order of Friars Minor Capuchins (O.F.M. Cap.)

www.olacapuchins.org

Discerning a vocation?

Could a friar’s life be for you?

Contact: Fr. Peter Banks, OFM Cap.

Email: peterbanksofmcap@yahoo.com; Phone: 805.686.4127

Website: www.BeAFriar.com

Want to talk about your vocation questions?

Fr. John, the Shrine Rector can be available—contact the Shrine office. Peace

The Capuchins

Lenten Reflections on St. Francis

by Fr. Bobby

Let us pay attention to what the Lord says: Love your

enemies and do good to those who hate you, for our Lord

Jesus Christ, Whose footprints we must follow, called His

betrayer a friend and willingly offered Himself to His

executioners. (The Earlier Rule, Chapter XXII)

Francis of Assisi took the Gospel seriously. He tried

to put into practice in his own life what Jesus said to his

disciples. But we shouldn’t think it was easy, that he didn’t

struggle with some of the things Jesus proposed, especially

in His sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5). Francis tried to

take practical steps to follow the Lord’s words. Therefore,

one day, when he arrived at the town of Perugia, ancient

enemy of the Assisi, where he had been imprisoned in

terrible conditions for almost a year, he had to decide

what he was going to do. I am sure Francis did not want to

enter that town, and certainly not to preach the message

of peace and brotherhood. He must have prayed hard to

show love for his enemies, and finally the Spirit gave him

the strength to show that love in a practical way. And in

that moment, he found life! May the Lord bless and keep

you always!

Fr. Robert Barbato, OFM Cap. is the pastor of Old Mission Santa Inés in Solvang, CA.

Health & Safety in the Pandemic

SAINT JUNÍPERO SERRA (1713-1784) Wednesday, July 1

No one who has stood before the quiet majesty of Mission San Juan Capistrano, or the altogether different but no less lovely Mission Dolores in San Francisco, or any of the missions from San Diego to Sonoma can fail to bless the Franciscan padre who, while not founder of each, was inspiration for them all, Saint Junípero Serra. Abandoning the comfortable academic life to which his doctorate in theology entitled him, Serra journeyed to the New World where his tireless traveling, dramatic preaching, and penitential austerity converted thousands of native peoples. Saving souls and celebrating the sacraments were Padre Serra’s primary mission but not his only one. Education in letters and crafts, trades and agriculture transformed the people, while roads and irrigation systems transfigured the landscape. His more than thirty years of ministry were not free from conflict with authorities or without controversy in the retrospectively critical eye of history. But when John Paul II beatified him in 1988, he praised Padre Serra for assisting his converts to use their new faith to advance their true human development.

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

It is an ardent goal of the National Shrine to add a devotional statue of St. Junipero in the historic church as part of a collection of canonized Franciscans. We ask for your prayers and financial support in this effort. We also pray for the enlightenment of those who do not understand, or intentionally misrepresent, the life and work of this holy missionary friar.

News and Events

Any and all signs, posters, fliers, pamphlets, booklets, etc. must be submitted to the Rector for review, possible edit or revision, and necessary authorization before the desired materials can be properly posted, displayed or distributed on the properties of the *National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi. Furthermore, any and all Solicitation, petition signing, and promotion of any and all entities outside of the Nat’l. Shrine itself is prohibited without prior approval of the Shrine Rector. It is also Shrine Policy that the removal, altering, and or discarding of any and all approved signage, posters, pamphlets, booklets, etc. will be by Shrine Rector authorization only. Any and all materials that do not abide by this Policy of the Rector: Fr. John De La Riva, OFM Cap., will be removed and confiscated. *Please note: The St. Francis Church, the Porziuncola Nuova Chapel, and the Rectory residence together constitute the properties of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi.

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SEOUL CARDINAL APPEALS FOR PEACE ON 70th ANNIVERSARY OF KOREAN WAR

South and North Korea marked the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean war on Thursday (June 25) amid tensions between the two countries.

To commemorate the occasion, Masses were celebrated in several South Korean dioceses as Catholics prayed for lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. Churches followed strict coronavirus safety measures.

During the Mass at Seoul’s Myeongdong Cathedral, the Archbishop, Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, joined his voice to the many appeals for peace.

“I wanted to state that although achieving the true peace that we all want is a very difficult thing, it is absolutely not impossible,” Cardinal Yeum Soo-jung said.

His comments come amid recently increased tensions after North Korea blew up a South-Korean liaison office in Kaesong on 16 June. The office had been opened after the historic inter-Korean summit held in April 2018.

Other appeals for peace

Bishop Lee Ki-heon, head of the Committee for Reconciliation of the Korean Bishops’ Conference issued a statement calling for peace and a definitive end to hostilities.

“Seventy years later, the time has come to overcome the ideological hatred that has set the parties against each other and prevented both countries from growing and developing freely,” Bishop Ki-heon said.

He noted that “progress in inter-Korean relations have not been made due to the UN sanctions toward North Korea and the Covid-19 situation.”

Background

On June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded the South, sparking a war that killed millions before hostilities ended on 27 July 1953 with an armistice.

Hopes for peace seemed close in April 2018 after the “Panmunjom Declaration” signed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and the leader of the North, Kim Jong-un.

Seventy years after the start of the war, however, relations between the two countries are still strained.

By Vatican News

PASSING OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PASTOR FATHER KENNETH WESTRAY

Father Kenneth Westray, pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in San Francisco, died June 24, 2020. Ordained in 1981, he was 68 years old. A livestreamed funeral Mass will be celebrated June 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church. https://www.facebook.com/saintvincents Because of the severe limitations imposed on large gatherings, the funeral Mass will be limited to family and invited guests. A memorial Mass will be celebrated when COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.

Father Westray was born and raised in Washington, D.C., where his parents worked for the federal government.

The eldest of three, Ken attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, and Gonzaga College High School.. He completed his undergraduate studies at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Following his graduation, Ken served in the Merchant Marines as a cargo ship navigator in Washington, D.C.

In 1979 he completed his seminary studies at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University in Menlo Park. On November 28, 1981 he was ordained to the priesthood by the late Archbishop John Quinn at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

In all, Father Westray ministered as pastor for 14 years at Sacred Heart Parish, 1982-1995. From 2000-2008 he served as pastor of St. Sebastian Parish in Greenbrae, and from 2008-2011, as pastor of St. Isabella Parish in San Rafael.

He began his last assignment, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, on July 1, 2011.

"He was the most dedicated man I have known,” Father Dan Carter stated. “He loved to do for others. His only flaw was that he didn’t allow others to do for him. He gave and gave - until he gave out.”

Catholic San Francisco, June 25, 2020