FY Ended June 30, 2024

I hereby present SAC's Parish Financial Report, FY June 30, 2024, as recommended by the SAC Parish Finance Council and finally signed by me, your pastor.

I am grateful to the members of the SAC Parish Finance Council for their incredible work, dedication and generosity:

Essie Claveria, Chair (CPA, Owner, CPA Practice)

Sabina Gotuaco, Secretary (Director of Finance/Administration for Non-Profit

Essie Palencia, Member (Head, Account Retirement System in SF)

Virgie Sevilla, Member (retired CPA, Notary Public Administration)

Joseph Dulatre, Member (Apartment Owner and Manager)

Patricia Abdelalim, Resource (Parish Manager)

If you have any comments or questions on the Report, please do not hesitate reach out to our Finance Council Chair, Essie Claveria, or me:

Essie (415) 309-4884 / essieclaveria@comcast.net

Fr. Ray (415) 412-1358 / ReyesR@sfarch.org

NB:    I will be sharing more updates on SAC's Capital Campaign, which we started to plan last Summer, after the meeting between the pastors and the assigned bankruptcy lawyer for parishes on Wednesday, October 16th at the Cathedral of Saint Mary in San Francisco.

How much do Mass Attendance Numbers matter?

They could provide answers to the following key questions:

1. How far has Church attendance recovered after Covid-19?

2. What are the patterns and variations in the recovery?

3. Why has a full recovery not yet happened? (NB: SAC prior to Covid-19 in 2018 with 6 masses had a week-average of 2,543 Mass Attendees. After Covid-19, with 6 masses, SAC has been having a week-average of 1,400 Mass Attendees.)

4. How can further attendance growth be encouraged?        

The Archdiocese of San Francisco had asked that we take the counts of Mass Attendees on October 6, 13, 20 & 27, which include the vigil Masses on the preceding evenings.

OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY

By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to certain devotion. The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the best known of all Catholic devotions. 

October includes the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). 

The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary.  For the whole month of October,  the Rosary will be said daily prior to the 9:00am Mass.

ADULT ONGOING FORMATION

Session #1

Conversion to the Eucharist: Through the Sacrament of Marriage

Come and hear Father Jerome Magat, author of the book, "Honoring the Covenant," as he speaks to parents, married couples and even to engaged couples at Saint Augustine Church on Thursday evening, October 17th at 7:00pm and/or on Saturday morning, October 19th at 10:30am.

Father Jerome's books will be for sale onsite and he will be glad to sign your book and impart a blessing.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

October 19-20, 2024

As we approach World Mission Sunday on October 20th, it's important to remember the legacy of missionary work. The Church in the United States was once mission territory, supported by the generosity of Catholics worldwide. Today, we continue this legacy by supporting the Pontifical Mission Societies, ensuring that the Gospel reaches the ends of the earth.

Our contributions help build and sustain communities of faith in places where the Church is still growing or facing persecution. This mission is a testament to our faith in action, reflecting the universal call to share Christ's love. As we reflect on this year's theme, "Go and invite everyone to the banquet," let us recommit to supporting our global Church family.

To preach for us on the World Mission Sunday next weekend is a missionary priest ministering in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  He is Father NARCIS KABIPI, the parish administrator of St. John of God Church and the Catholic chaplain at UCSF in San Francisco.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2024

"Go and invite everyone to the Banquet"

Mt. 22:9

October 19 & 20, 2024

Pope Francis has chosen the theme "Go and invite everyone to the banquet," inspired by the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22:9.  This theme emphasizes two core aspects:

* Going Out: Mission work involves going out into the world, reaching out to those who have not heard the Gospel, and inviting them to experience God's love.  It's a call to be active and engaged in spreading the faith.

* Inviting Everyone: The invitation is universal, reflecting God's love for all.  It calls on us to welcome everyone to the feast of the Euchaerist and the ultimate banquet in the Kingdom of God.

The contributions collected on World Mission Sunday are crucial for sustaining the Church's mission in over 1,150 territories where the Church is still young or struggling.  Historically, the Church in the United States was once a beneficiary of these missionary efforts, and now we have the opportunity to give back and support our brothers and sisters around the globe.  Let us prepare our hearts and inds to engage fully in this mission through the month.

To preach for us on the weekend of October 19 & 20 is a missionary priest ministering in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  He is Father NARCIS KABIPI, the parish administrator of St. John of God Church and the Catholic chaplain at UCSF in San Francisco.

A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE

Praise and Glorify Choir

Presents

ACOUSTIC NIGHT #2

Saturday, October 26, 2024, 6:00pm / SAC Parish Hall

All Proceeds for the Renovation of the Parish Hall

Doors open at 6:00pm, followed by non-stop live music and dance from 7:00pm to 11:000 pm! 

Preferred Seating includes one appetizer and two drinks for $50. General Admission comes with one free drink for $30. Don’t miss out on the fun! 

Seating is limited. Buy your tickets now from any of the P&G members.

HYGIENE & SNACK KIT DRIVE

SAC Supports Catholic Charities

Hygiene & Snack Kit Drive

October 26 & 27 / November 2 & 3

Spread the Love!  Let's come together to share the blessings and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Organized by the Knights of Columbus Council #9714Supporting Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco

For more information call (650) 873-2282

A MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

November 2-3, 2024             

The Marriage Encounter weekend is one of the most spiritually rewarding weekend experiences for married couples.  It renews their confidence on Jesus' presence no matter what trials come in their life together.              

Kindly register by October 19, 2024.  Call or text Deacon Ric and May Cepriano @ (650) 826-0221.   Scan the QR code or visit bldsfbayarea.com.

We need your help in keeping our Church clean and free of pests. We are finding food and trash being left on the pews after Mass.  

Please make sure to check the pews before you leave and dispose of trash in the proper receptacle. 

As a gentle reminder, that food and beverages are not allowed inside the church.  THANK YOU

ADORATION & CONFESSION

Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for public Adoration after the 9:00am Mass until 5:00PM.  It is usually concluded with silent reposition and Benediction on First Fridays.

Also each Friday, from 4:30pm, there's an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession.  Please note of our newly refurbished Confessional, which provides the traditional screen that separates the priest confessor from the penitent as well as the option for a face to face confession. 

Thanks to Deacon Virgil and the Liturgical Arts for making this sacred space for spiritual healing and reconciliation.

Every Tuesday at 7:00pm

An excellent way to deepen our knowledge and appreciation of Sacred Scriptures, is to understand the context, history, and message of the different Books of the Bible.  

Come and join SAC's virtual Bible Study every Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  Deacon Virgil and the SAC Clergy lead the study.

To host the Traveling Vocation Cross, please call Elsa Rozal at (650) 922-9618 or email her at entroz09@yahoo.com. 

The Traveling Vocation Cross (TVC) Program provides an excellent opportunity for families to...read more

THE GIVING TREE 

Third Generation Giving

An Ongoing Stewardship at Saint Augustine Church

Please call Amor or Patricia at @ (650) 873-2282

View details by clicking below

 Watch the Sunday Mass Homily by Papal Envoy, Cardinal Luis Tagle at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapoli last July 21, 2024.

Pregnant Women in Crisis

Walking with Moms & the Archdiocese of SF

All around us there are women who are pregnant, and with small infants and children who need our help. You can join us in helping! 

Check out our webpage, sfarch.org/walkingwithmoms. Pregnant women in crisis, who are poor, struggling and often alone are helped by our Gabriel Project angels. We don't stop when the baby is born--we continue Walking with Moms. Volunteer for the Gabriel Project today! Donate to our Gabriel Project Extraordinary Needs Fund to help pay for short term rent and/or childcare assistance.

Experience the life-changing and life-giving joy of service. 

Volunteers are crucial to St. Vincent De Paul's  work to feed, clothe, house and help people in need. 

Serve a meal, sort and/or deliver donations-volunteers are always needed in order to accomplish more. 

See the Face of Christ.

Be the Face of Christ.

For more information contact Jeunesse Raymundo at jeunesse00@yahoo.com.

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ONLINE PHISHING are rampant, fraudulent emails or text messages .  They use names of church leaders to reach out to their parishioners.  

Please DO NOT engage or respond to emails or texts if you are targeted for a favor, especially if you are asked for money. 

SIMPLY DELETE. 

REMEMBER 

Finances pertaining to the parish and online archdiocesan appeals are ONLY directed through OSV (Our Sunday Visitor) Online Giving.  

Always check with your church leader personally.