St. John of God Church
A
Catholic Parish Community Serving
The
University of California Medical Center
Ž Access for all to the
Church and Parish Hall
Program and Ministry Guide
Our Patron
St.
John of God, Patron Saint of hospitals, hospital workers, the sick and the
dying. He is also Patron Saint of
booksellers and fireman.
John
Ciudad was born in a small town in Portugal in 1495. He grew to adulthood in
Spain and spent much of his life as a shepherd, soldier, bookseller, and
laborer. Around the age of 40, he settled in Grenada where he underwent a
conversion experience so intense that he was for a time placed in a hospital
for the insane. This gave him an experience of the kind of treatment then
available for the afflicted, and he decided to devote the rest of his life to
caring for those in need. He established a hospital in Grenada; his sincerity
and hospitality to the poor and sick led the people of that city to begin
calling him John of God.
Prayer to St. John
of God
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Glorious Saint, full of tenderness and
compassion for those who suffer, who as a reward for your charity merited to
minister to Jesus Christ Himself under the appearance of a patient, obtain for
us the grace to ever see Jesus Christ Himself in the person of our neighbor, so
that we may be found worthy to receive the eternal bliss promised to those who
serve the Divine Master in the person of the sick, the poor and the needy. Amen
January 2008
Our Church
Prior
to 1965, the building that now houses St. John of God Parish was a Lutheran
church. The Archdiocese purchased it in that year to establish a parish which
would provide spiritual care for patients hospitalized at UCSF Medical Center
with itÕs affiliated hospitals and serve as a Newman Center for UCSF students. On
January 24, 1967, St. John of God was officially established as a parish with
Fr. John Ring as the first pastor.
Masses: Parish
Office Hours:
Sunday
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Monday–Friday:
9: a.m.-12:10 p.m.
Saturday
Vigil: 4:15 p.m. Telephone:
415-566-5610
Weekdays
(M-F) 12:10 p.m. Fax:
415-566-5073
Holy
Days 12:10 p.m.
E-mail: stjohnofgod-sf@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.sjog.net
Rev.
Thomas L. Seagrave, Pastor 415-566-5610
Susan
Collins, 415-587-4098
Director, Marriage Preparation Program
Director,
Out of HarmÕs Way Program
Paul
Riofski, Music Director 415-517-4647
Paula
H. Zimmermann, Office Administrator 415-566-5610
Dorle
Gross, Bookkeeper 415-566-5610
Phil
Thurman, Maintenance 415-688-1891
Our Mission
We
the Church of St. John of God are a prophetic and inclusive Catholic community;
Where Jesus Christ is recognized and embraced as
The Way, The Truth and The Light:
Where Jesus Christ is made present by the power
of the Spirit and the sacrament of our lives:
Where we assist each other in growing in the
grace of God and our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
We
are committed both in principle and in action to world peace and social
justice.
We
are committed to live by the principles of charity, transparency, justice and
inclusiveness that spring from the heart of the Gospel and to call and
challenge the Universal Church to do the same.
We
have a unique relationship with the University of California Medical Center and
University of California, San Francisco.
We are committed
to ministering in the spirit of St. John of God, our Patron, to the hospital
patients, their families, hospital staff and, students and faculty of the
University.
Program & Ministry Directory
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UCSF Hospital Eucharistic Ministry Pastoral Council Liturgical & Prayer Acolytes Cursillo Lectors Liturgical Eucharistic Ministers Liturgy Committee Music Ministry Sacramental Baptism Preparation Marriage Preparation Religious Youth Instruction (RYI) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Parish Community Church
Decoration for Holidays Meditation Social
Committee Sunday Morning Hospitality Welcome Committee |
Peace & Justice Ministry Pax
Christi, SF Sanctuary Committee Voice from the West WomenÕs Advocacy Outreach Ministry Diamond Youth Shelter Habitat for Humanity Project Open Hand for Senior Lunches Raphael
House San Francisco Food Bank Support Groups; Alcoholics Anonymous,
C.A. & S.A. Administration & Building Collection Counting Finance Committee Fund Raising Office Special Maintenance www.sjog.net
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St.
John of God is a dynamic parish. As we see needs arise, we will address them
when possible, either on an ad hoc basis or through the creation of a new
ongoing ministry. All parishioners are encouraged to bring the needs of the
community to the attention of our parish so we may explore whether or not we
are able to meet those needs.
Parish Ministry
serving
The University
of California Medical Center
Communion
is made available daily to the patients, served by volunteer Eucharist
Ministers.
Rev.
Tom Seagrave and Hospital Chaplains serve and support patients and family
members.
Hospital Chaplains:
Fr. Alan Wilson, O.F. M.,
Cap
Fr.
Martin Haggins, O.F. M., Cap
Harriett
Kelley, Associate Chaplain
Sunday
Mass celebrated at the Medical Center, Moffitt Hospital,
Room
1015 at 11:30 a.m. and telecast over Channel 24.
Hospital Eucharistic Ministry
Harriett Kelly, 415-337-0354
chaphatt@yahoo.com
The
time required for Eucharist Ministers to bring Communion to the hospital is,
approximately 1 ½ hours either weekly or monthly. Training is on a one-to-one basis.
Pastoral
Council Jerry Donnellan
415-479-5610
The
council is composed of the pastor and 8 – 12 parishioners. The councilÕs
purpose is to assure our parish is true to its mission and does this by keeping
in touch with the views of the entire community. The council reviews matters of
importance, and assesses and initiates programs and ministries consistent with
our parish mission statement and values.
Meets
7.00 p.m. the second Monday of each month
Liturgical &
Prayer
Acolytes
Parishioners
serve as acolytes to assist the priest at weekend Masses and special liturgical
events.
New
participants may join at any time throughout the year.
Cursillo Dave Takeuchi,
510-220-6779
Persons
of different faiths gather for a 3-day weekend retreat to focus on the meaning
of being a Christian. Meditations, talks, reflections and liturgies are
scheduled to regenerate Christian ideals for lifetime practice.
Retreats
are offered three times a year.
Lectors Ray Signer, 415-664-9461
Lectors
are scheduled to read the first and second readings at each Sunday Mass.
Volunteers are willing to read, understand and practice the reading during the
week prior to Sunday Mass reading. Annual lector renewal workshops offered.
Liturgical
Eucharistic Ministry Susan Fox, 415-752-1308
Training
is made available to incoming ministers. Volunteers are recruited and trained
as Eucharistic Ministers. Coordinators arrive about one-half hour before Mass
to set-up, recruit lay ministers and assume the responsibilities of sacristan,
gift presentation and post communion purification.
Volunteers
commit to one week per month.
Liturgy
Committee Carrie LaBriola,
415-695-2756
Committee
plans liturgies for liturgical seasons, holidays, special feast days and other
special events.
Meet
at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month in the rectory kitchen, October through
May.
Music
Ministry Paul Riofski, 415-517-4647
Musicians
and singers of all ages and voices are encouraged to participate in providing
music for parish liturgies and other events. Choir rehearsals are held at 7:30
p.m. on the 2nd Friday and the 4th Monday of the month,
with additional rehearsals scheduled as needed. Approximately 45 minutes prior
to Mass the group warms up and reviews the music. While we currently have a
keyboard, guitar, flute and a childrenÕs string quartet, other instruments
would also be most welcome. Singers are not required to have prior vocal
training or the ability to read musical notation.
New
participants may join at any time throughout the year.
Sacramental
Baptism
Preparation Church Office,
415-566-5610
M-F:
9:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Those
seeking Baptism for infants should contact the Rectory no later than three (3)
months prior to your chosen Baptismal date.
Marriage
Preparation
Susan Collins, 415-587-4098
Parish
community couples should contact the Rectory no later than six (6) months prior
to the intended date of marriage for adequate preparation and planning.
Religious Youth Instruction (RYI), formerly CCD
Nancy
McDonald, 415-921-7349
Guidance
in development of a Catholic faith-life and preparation for the sacraments of
First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation for grades K through
early high school.
Classes
meet each Sunday during the school year at a time announced.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Joy Walsh, 415-563-8271
RCIA
is a process by which adults are received into Full Communion with the Catholic
Church. It is a spiritual journey of discernment, instruction and prayer
designed for; (1) un-baptized adults: (2) adults baptized in other Christian
traditions and: (3) baptized Catholics, who either want to learn more about the
Catholic Faith or want to complete the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism,
Confirmation, and Eucharist.
There
are four Periods:
1.
Pre-Catechumenate,
begins in the fall. It is a period of inquiry and introduction to the faith.
This Period ends with the Rite of Acceptance.
2.
The
Catechumenate, a period of formal instruction and introduction to the faith
community. This Period ends with the Rite of Election.
3.
Purification
and Enlightenment. It is a Period during Lent of reflection on personal faith
and religious experience. It is a time for special rituals and prayers. This
Period ends with the Sacraments of Initiation. New members are baptized (if
un-baptized), confirmed and share the Eucharist during the Easter Vigil.
4.
Mystagogia,
a Period after reception for members to deepen their understanding and faith.
Weekly
meetings
Parish Community
Church Decorations for Holidays
Dorle
Gross
Coordinates
and decorates the church for Holidays (Lent, Easter, Advent and Christmas) and
change of church seasons.
Meditation
Anne
Donjacour, 415-334-5655
Periodically during the year I lead meditation sessions.
An announcement when a session is scheduled to begin will be placed in the
weekend bulletin, or you may contact me for further information.
Social
Committee Werner Schmidt,
415-334-2562
Committee
plans the celebration of special parish events, example; Community weekend,
Christmas party.
Sunday Morning Hospitality
Judy Laxen, 415-203-6338 judithfL@aol.com
Janice
Mortenson, 415-518-1500 JMortenson@sbcglobal.net
Each
Sunday after the 9:30 a.m. Mass; coffee, tea, juice and pastries are served in
the Parish Hall. Volunteers set-up, serve and clean-up. Recommended volunteers
work in groups of two. A sign up form is posted on the bulletin board in the
hall, or contact one of the above coordinators.
Welcome
Committee Kathy & Ken Hoegger,
415-586-9352
Weekly, members greet parishioners and newcomers
before the 9.30 a.m. Mass. Present
everyone with the Sunday bulletin. Make them available to answer questions of
newcomers.
Peace & Justice
Ministry
Pax Christi, SF Jim McDonald, 415-921-7349
Pax
Christi is a global organization dedicated to spirituality, peacemaking and
human rights. St. John of God is home to a small Pax Christi group.
Meets
monthly, members of all faiths are welcome.
Sanctuary
Committee
Judy
Liteky, 415-334-4770 jliteky@aol.com
Sherri Maurin,
415-285-3426 SMAURIN@aol.com
Linda Vossler Swan,
415-282-2370 vosslersw@aol.com
In 1986 the community of St. John of God declared itself a Public
Sanctuary for refugees fleeing war-torn El Salvador and Guatemala. For the
first few years of our commitment we assisted individuals and families with the
resettlement process, legal immigration to Canada, and asylum applications.
Since then, the Sanctuary Committee organized projects to respond to short and
long term needs of Salvadorans and Guatemalans. Cooperative efforts formed ties with people in these
countries as well as with those in the Bay Area. The committee raises awareness of their needs through
liturgies and educational events.
Recent
projects include an evening forum on immigration issues in San Francisco. The Community participates in letter
writing that advocates the passage of national legislation to provide paths to
citizenship including compassionate and practical rules for family
unification. Letters to Congress
have been sent urging members to vote to close the School of the Americas in
Ft. Benning, GA. Funds have
provided local support to the Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) and
part of the annual salary of a health promoter in Guarjila, El Salvador.
Members
of St. John of God participate in local, national and international
celebrations of the lives of Central American martyrs, including Archbishop
Oscar Romero, four US churchwomen, and the Jesuits and women killed at the
University of Central America.
Meets monthly, usually at 11:15 a.m.
Voice
from the West Martha
Ayoub, 415-664-2015
Voice
from the West raises financial support on a person-to-person basis for the Holy
Land village poor. Donations may be made by making a check payable to St. John
of God, taking it to the rectory office or placing it in an envelope marked ÒVoice
from the WestÓ and placing in the Sunday collection.
WomenÕs
Advocacy Group Marlene Olivencia, 415-759-1974
We
study the lives of women Saints, Mystics and Holy women, and their role in the
church. Effort is made to integrate this knowledge through retreats and days of
reflection, into prayers, songs and celebrations. We also seek to expand the
opportunities for women in the Church. Open to everyone.
Meetings
as announced in the bulletin.
Outreach Ministry
Diamond
Youth Shelter 415-567-1020
Emergency, overnight shelter for young people ages 12 to 17. Open
every day of the year from 9:30 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. and offers hot meals,
showers, counseling services, referrals and information, as well as a safe
refuge from the streets.
Available Services: Emergency Shelter, Meals for
Residents, Counseling Services – Direct Referrals.
Habitat
for Humanity¨ Ken Hoegger, 415-586-9325
Help
build affordable housing for families in need. Volunteers are always welcome,
there is on-site training. Announcements made for special projects, or contact
me at the listings above for further information.
Project Open Hand Senior Luncheon¨
Joe Cline, 415-563-8271
Volunteers
from Project Open Hand prepare and serve lunch for seniors Monday-Friday at
11:30 A.M. This is preceded by other activities beginning at approximately
10:15 A.M.
Support Groups; Alcoholics Anonymous¨, C.A. &
S.A.
A
fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with
each other, that they may solve their common problem.
Alcoholics
anonymous meet on Wednesday 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
WomenÕs group meets Sunday 6:00 p.m. in the red room.
C.A.
group meets on Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
The
S.A. group meets on Monday & Tuesday at noon in the red room, and Wednesday
at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory living room.
Raphael
House Dinners Mark Reedy, 408-733-3734
One
Sunday evening a month, volunteers prepare and serve dinner to the homeless
families living at the Raphael House, San Francisco.
Training
is on-site; you may contact me for further information.
San
Francisco Food Bank Susan Fox, 415-752-1308
The
program feeds the hungry. Parishioners are asked to bring specific food items
each Sunday, called ÒMeal-a-MonthÓ. The food is picked up and distributed by
the Food Bank. Additionally, parish days are scheduled 2-3 times a year at the
Food Bank. Volunteer duties include opportunities in promoting the food
collection and parish work days at Masses.
Place
donated food in the barrels for pick-up and participate in the work days.
Administration
& Building
Collection
Each
week volunteers count, record and deposit the weekÕs Mass collections and other
income.
Finance
Committee Dave
Freitas, 415-661-2536
The
pastor and volunteer parishioners meet once every quarter, more when necessary,
to review the finances, including income and expenses and prepare an annual
budget.
Quarterly
meetings.
Fund
Raising Susan Fox, 415-752-1308
Members
of this volunteer committee meet to plan and coordinate specific fund raising
events for St. John of God.
Meets
as needed.
Office Personnel
The
office personnel are responsible for the day-to-day activities of the parish.
Paula Zimmermann Executive
Assistance
Dorle Gross Bookkeeper
Phil Thurman General
Maintenance
Landscaping Nancy McDonald
Jackie
Ventura
Lorraine
Gotelli
The flowers and shrubs surrounding the church,
hall and in the courtyard are planted and maintained by volunteer landscapers.
Special Maintenance Projects
Benjamin Sanchez,
415-812-8050
When
needed, special projects are announced at the weekend Masses for volunteers.
You are welcome to contact Ben anytime during the year for on going projects.
Website:
www.sjog.net
Liz McLoughlin,
415-731-7944
Information
on ministries, activities, office contact and weekly bulletin is available to
the public through the website. A Web committee manages the site. The committee
welcomes suggestions on how to keep the site useful and fun (i.e. pictures of
parish events).
A Note:
ÒHow can I show I care?Ó
Do you say to yourself Òmy schedule is limited
but I still would like to help, I donÕt feel called to serve full time on a
Ministry. What can I do? Have you ever wondered how you can help? May we offer
a few suggestions?
ˆ
Volunteer
for one of the food bank work days. They are four times a year; the date is
announced at the week end Mass and published in the bulletin.
ˆ
Bring
food for the Meal-a-Month program to one of the weekend Masses. Food for the
month is published in the weekend bulletin.
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Volunteer
to prepare a meal for a shelter, such as the Raphael House, see under Out Reach
Ministry.
ˆ
Prepare
a meal for a sick friend or family member not living with you, a neighbor,
and/or a member of the parish.
ˆ
Visit
individuals in nursing homes, other than during the holidays, bring treats,
gifts, etc. Suggested you may wish to call ahead and inquire items most needed
or asked for.
ˆ
Send a card or call someone you know who
is sick or injured, or who had a
death in the family. If it is a fellow Parishioner you may mail the card to the
rectory office and it will be forwarded, if there address is not listed in the
People Finder.
ˆ
Dedicate
a few minutes daily to pray for those in need, for those we serve at UCSF, and
for those who provide service and support to the patients, etc.
ˆ
Make
a phone call, send an e-mail to just say ÒhelloÓ.
ˆ
Dedicate
a Mass to someone ill or who has suffered a loss.
ˆ
Volunteer
to help with the Sunday morning coffee service.
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Check
out non-profit web-sites, i.e.,
o
San
Francisco Food Bank, www.sffoodbank.org
o
Catholic
Charity Foundation, www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
o
Habitat
for Humanity, www.habitat.org
o
La
Casa de las Madres, a refuge for victims of domestic violence, www.casa.org
Marlene
Olivencia, author