Events
May 3, 2024, 1st Friday Mass: Holy Name of Jesus
May 19, 2024 Pentecost Celebration
St. Augustine, So. SF
June 28-29, 2024 NCRC Annual Catholic Charismatic Conference
San Francisco, CA
September 21, 2024 SFSpirit Annual Holy Spirit Conference
St. Mary's Cathedral, SF - SAVE THE DATE!
Recorded Videos Holy Spirit Conference
Holy Spirit Conference Mass Celebrants
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco, CA
Left to Right:
Deacon Ernie von Emster: Assisting
Fr. Armando Lopez
Fr. Ray Reyes: Main Celebrant
Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA
Fr. Ken Barker
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all the re-elected Executive Officers of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Board of the Archdiocese of San Francisco for the year 2023-2026 led by Bro. Danny Garza (Chairman), Sis. Sally Yeo (Vice Chair), Sis. Tess Garza (Secretary), Bro. Jose dela Torre (Finance) and Bro. Romy Arellano (Treasurer).
We also would like to acknowledge and compliment all new members of the CCR Board as well. More work to do in the vineyard of our Lord Jesus Christ!
To God be the glory and praise.
Fruitful Corner
REFLECTION FOR THURSDAY,
APRIL 25, 2024
By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA
ST MARK THE EVANGELIST
Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Mk. 16:15-16
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Mark the evangelist and our gospel reference today formed part of Jesus’ post resurrection apparition in which commissioned and sent his Apostle with the mandate to proclaim the gospel and baptize all who respond to their message to be saved.
St. Mark, whom we honor today, fulfilled this mission that was given to the Apostles. Though Mark was not one of the Twelve and might not have even known Jesus while He walked the earth, he certainly fulfilled the mission of proclaiming the gospel to the whole world by writing his gospel account.
As we honor this great evangelist, the most notable testament to His work of evangelizing is the gospel attributed to him. As Mark wrote his gospel, we can be certain that he did so not only out of his own desire to share the life of Christ with others, but primarily because he was inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Mark’s gift of the writing of the gospel was a response to grace. God gave him this mission, and he listened and obeyed. As a result, his short telling of the life of Christ has become part of the most widely read story in all of human history. And not only that, it is also among the most transformative stories ever written.
Though God will not call you to write a gospel account, He is calling us to a particular mission. What is that mission? Sometimes we can easily think that what we do is insignificant. But if what we do in life is done through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, then we can be certain that God will use our small effort in great ways.
The mandate and mission of Jesus to all believers: "Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” was not given to a select few but to all believers. To be a Christian is to be a proclaimer and an evangelizer. There is a difference between preaching and proclaiming.
We preach with words, but we proclaim with our lives. No one is excluded, and all are welcome. We are reminded that while the Lord gives the mission to all, Jesus does not expect us to rely only on our own resources to fulfill that mission. The mission is accompanied by the Divine power that is given to all those called upon to fulfill that mission, whatever form it may take in our lives.
Reflect, today, upon the life of Mark. Consider his limited knowledge about the extent his gospel would contribute to the entire world. As you reflect upon his gospel account, ponder on your own calling from God to do your small part. Know that you, too, can become an instrument of the gift of salvation for many. The key is to seek out the will of God for your life and commit yourself to the fulfillment of that will with passion and drive. Do not be deterred by any apparent lack of immediate results. Stay faithful to your mission and, from Heaven, you will eternally rejoice as you see the unexpected ways that God used you.
Lord Jesus, You gave Your followers the great mission to preach Your Gospel to the ends of the world. I thank You for the ways that Saint Mark responded to Your inspiration and was used in such a powerful way. Please use me, dear Lord, as an instrument of Your grace so that I can share in the mission You have given to the Church. Jesus, I trust in You.
Saint of the Day
Mission Statement
As a lay organization, the mission of the Charismatic Renewal is:
- To help all people come to know the love of God in their lives as demonstrated through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
- To help our brothers and sisters respond to God's love by loving God in return through a commitment to serve Christ and His Church.
- To assist them to listen and follow the movement of the Holy Spirit at work in their lives.
- To help our brothers and sisters recognize the ministry that God has called them to, and accept the gifts that God desires to bestow upon them for His work in our Church and in our world.
- To lead them to a New Life offered to us by the Holy Spirit.
