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Today, on this Labor Day, we pray for the dignity of all workers as well as for the unemployed.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued their annual Labor Day statement, with a focus on the economic strain caused by the current pandemic and the inequalities it has worsened. It calls us to consider the choices we make to build a more just world.

"The good news is that injustice does not need to have the last word. The Lord came to free us from sin, including the sins by which we diminish workers and ourselves."

Read the full statement here:

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His own father murdered, Catholic archbishop speaks against death penalty

His own father was murdered before he was born, yet the Kansas City archbishop who chairs the US bishops’ pro-life committee calls for abolition of the death penalty.

catholicnewsagency.com The Archbishop of Kansas City is calling for an end to the death penalty.

Annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest

¡Concurso Anual de Ensayo de Respeto a la vida para niños católicos en los grados K-12 en la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco! Tema: Abramos nuestros Corazones a todos los hijos de Dios. Para participar vaya aquí para seguir las reglas: https://sfarchdiocese.org/essay-contest

sfarchdiocese.org Students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades--in Catholic schools and religious education classes, as well as homeschooled students in the Archdiocese of San Francisco--are invited to participate. Winning students will receive cash awards, depending on grade level. The 2020-2021 Archdiocesan Re...

Annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest

Respect Life Essay & Art Contest for Catholic children K-12 in the SF Archdiocese! Theme: Open Wide Our Hearts to All God’s Children. To Participate learn more here:
https://sfarchdiocese.org/essay-contest

sfarchdiocese.org Students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades--in Catholic schools and religious education classes, as well as homeschooled students in the Archdiocese of San Francisco--are invited to participate. Winning students will receive cash awards, depending on grade level. The 2020-2021 Archdiocesan Re...

ENCONTRANDO ESPERANZA DESPUÉS DE UNA PÉRDIDA

Misa de Sanación al aire libre para quienes han sufrido la pérdida de un bebe en el vientre o muerte infantil temprana. El Sabado, 26 de Septiembre a las 10 AM. en la Iglesia de St. Raymond. Registrese aqui en este enlace: https://sfarchdiocese.org/infant-loss-mass

https://youtu.be/BbW48n3YY0M

infant loss mass retreat

Healing Mass outdoors for those who have suffered the loss of a child from miscarriage or early infant death. Sept. 26, 2020 -- 10 a.m. St. Raymond Church

https://youtu.be/iqWGtDFgZ-0

SEPTEMBER: RESPECT FOR THE PLANET’S RESOURCES

Pope Francis' prayer intention for September is: Let us pray that the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

He released the attached video message to accompany this prayer.

#LaudatoSi #laudatosi2020

We are squeezing out the planet’s goods. Squeezing them out, as if the earth were an orange. Countries and businesses from the global north have enriched the...

Column: California could soon end its dumb policy on inmate firefighters. What took so long?

Legislation would give released inmates a job and reward them for risking their lives as prisoners to fight fires in California.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-08-31/firefighter-inmate-prison-wildfire-california-coronavirus

latimes.com After years of pushing, the California Legislature passed a bill to help former prisoners become full-time firefighters. The governor should sign it.

[09/01/20]   Rent reprieve signed by Gov. Newsom.

The legislation, AB3088, grants tenants who have lost income because of the coronavirus pandemic a reprieve on their missed rent and gives them five more months before they must start paying again in full.

Pelosi says ban on federal abortion funding will be dropped next year

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has signaled that a prohibition on federal funding for abortion will be excluded from spending bills next year if Democrats retain a majority in the House, ending a 44-year-old bipartisan agreement on abortion funding.

catholicnewsagency.com House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has signaled that a prohibition on federal funding for abortion will be excluded from spending bills next year if Democrats retain a majority in the House of Representatives, setting the state for the end of a 44-year-old bipartisan agreement on abortion funding.

Sign the petition to lift the restrictions on Mass in San Francisco!
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The Archbishop is calling on the city to lift restrictions on the Mass -- and continues to celebrate Mass outdoors on the plaza of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. Read the news! Then sign the petition to lift the restrictions --the next post.
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sfarch.org The Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco serves Marin, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties in California through 89 parishes, 55 schools, hospitals, cemeteries, retreat houses, homeless and immigration services, and centers for children and aged. There are a half-million Catholics in the Archdioc...

Many would-be Massgoers could not enter Sunday Mass at St. Peter in San Francisco

In San Francisco’s Mission District, Spanish speaking Catholics fill the street because of restrictions imposed by city on religious worship.

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catholic-sf.org In front of dozens of parishioners who had to observe Mass from the street outside St. Peter Church in San Francisco, the vicar for the Hispanics of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Father Moises Agudo, he is not asking for privileges for the church but to be treated same as other businesses that r...

Titus O'Neil's mom on having her son when she was 11 years old: My Son is a WWE Superstar

Every human life is worth given a chance to live, no matter the circumstances you are born in, or conceived in. Great story!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=879&v=LqEafJOezqQ&feature=emb_logo

Titus O'Neil's mom opens up about overcoming the struggles of being a young mother, the thrill of seeing her son on TV and more in WWE's digital series My So...

9 am Masses this morning at outdoor plaza Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption with Archbishop Salvatore J Cordileone and 11 priests celebrating individual Masses to comply with city restrictions on religious worship. “ I assure you God is very pleased with you today,” the Archbishop told the faithful gathered for Mass. The Archbishop said he will continue celebrating Mass on the plaza next Sunday and as long the restrictions continue.

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US bishops call for day of fasting to end racism

US bishops are calling for fasting today to end racism.
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/us-bishops-call-for-day-of-fasting-to-end-racism-39705

catholicnewsagency.com The bishops of the United States are urging Catholics to pray and fast for an end to racism on Friday, following the unrest in Wisconsin this week.

Bill allowing SF to open safe injection sites fails to win approval - The San Francisco Examiner

No safe injection sites in San Francisco -- at least for now, despite their support by Mayor London Breed and state Sen. Scott Weiner. The bill in the California legislature failed to move forward this session. #safeinjection

sfexaminer.com Facilities seen as way to address drug overdoses, reduce spread of disease

Pope Francis: We are stewards called to share earth's fruits with everyone - Vatican News

Continuing his series on social doctrine during Wednesday's General Audience, Pope Francis spoke about the social inequalities and environmental degradation that have been brought to the forefront during this time of pandemic, while also calling for hope.

"May the Christian communities of the twenty-first century recuperate this reality – care for creation and social justice: they go together … – thus bearing witness to the Lord’s Resurrection."

vaticannews.va Pope Francis focuses his weekly General Audience on the importance of equality and sharing of goods in order to reflect God's love for us and for ...

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Archbishop José H. Gomez, #USCCB President, prays for life and safety as #HurricaneLaura makes landfall: https://bit.ly/2D9Q9FC.

Men's Retreat for Healing after Abortion

Men who have been affected by abortion are invited to a day of reflection and healing on September 19, 2020. Fr. Vito Perrone, COSJ, who will lead the retreat, explains what attendees can expect from this retreat.

For more information or to sign up, visit sfarch.org/healing-for-men, call (415) 614-5567, or email [email protected].
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[08/26/20]   Firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Bay Area



Welcome to the Aug. 26, 2020 edition of Just 3 Things, the weekly social action newsletter of the Office of Human Life & Dignity. Here are some of the social justice news items of the week. If this email was forwarded to you and you'd like to receive it each week, click here to visit our website to subscribe. __________________________________________________________________

The San Jose Mercury News and California's bishops agree -- voters should vote No on Proposition 14 in November. Proposition 14 would authorize $5.5 billion in bonds to continue funding California's stem cell agency, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Proposition 14 is before voters because the money is running out from the $3 billion bond issue and constitutional amendment --Proposition 71-- voters approved in 2004. Proposition 71 was a project of embryonic stem cell advocates angered by then-President George W. Bush's decision to restrict federal funding of embryonic stem cell research to already existing human embryonic cell lines. Proposition 71 was promoted heavily by celebrities including actor Michael J. Fox ( Back to the Future, Family Ties ) who continues to battle Parkinson's disease. Proposition 71 promised miracle cures that have failed to appear--there have been no successful therapies developed from embryonic stem cells while ethical adult stem cells are used in numerous successful therapies. In fact, the majority of research projects funded by CIRM now are for adult stem cell research .

The Catholic bishops opposition to Proposition 14 is founded on both moral and fiscal grounds . As they state: "The California Catholic Conference strongly recommends a NO vote based on moral and ethical objections to using human embryonic stem cells as the raw material for experimentation and inadequate financial accountability and oversight of taxpayer funds." And the Mercury News states in its editorial here "Long-term, sustained funding was never the intent when California voters passed Proposition 71."

https://youtu.be/z9ydEqld1b4

Masses continued outdoors on the plaza at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone celebrating 9 a.m. Mass for the Queenship of Mary on Saturday, Aug. 22 as well as the regular 9 a.m. Sunday Mass on the plaza. For both Masses, the archbishop was joined by 12 other priest celebrants so that the faithful could attend Mass and the Archdiocese could comply with San Francisco's restrictions on religious services to be held only outdoors and with a maximum of 12 people. The 9 a.m. Sunday Masses will continue with the archbishop and multiple celebrants until the restrictions are lifted.

California's wildfires are filling the air with smoke and forcing evacuations around the Bay Area, including in parts of western San Mateo and Marin counties. Up to date information on how to help and on evacuations for San Mateo, can be found here. For Marin County, to get alerts, go here to sign up. As always to help in Marin County, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at vinnies.org or in San Mateo County at svdpsm.org.

https://youtu.be/SIGsUKUBRao

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Volunteer @ Outdoor Cathedral Masses
St. Mary's Cathedral is seeking volunteers to assist with sign-ins and logistics at weekend outdoor Masses. During this time of restrictions when our churches are closed, Archbishop Cordileone is celebrating 9 a.m. Sunday Mass outdoors. In addition, the cathedral is offering multiple outdoor Sunday and Saturday vigil Masses at other times.
Signup URL: sfarch.flocknote.com/signup/12595

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NEW- FAQ: What Is Happening to the U.S. Asylum Laws?

Justice for Immigrants Campaign has put together a brief update on the recent changes to U.S. asylum policy in light of Catholic Social Teaching. Click on the link to learn more.

justiceforimmigrants.org Click here for a PDF of this Document   1. What is Asylum and Why Is It Important to the Catholic Church? The Catholic Church recognizes the right of sovereign nations to control their borders, but also believes that those fleeing violence and persecution should be protected. In a recent statement,...

Sound of Freedom [Official Trailer]

Jim Caviezel and Eduardo Verástegui join forces in a new film about CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING.

Watch the Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=7oZE2nod4i0&feature=emb_title

http://www.soundoffreedommovie.com Follow Sound Of Freedom: https://www.facebook.com/SoundofFreedomFilm https://www.instagram.com/soundoffreedommovie #Soundo...

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and 11 priests celebrated separate Masses on the plaza of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. Forty-seven Missionaries of Charity joined the priests and the archbishop to celebrate this special feast day of Aug. 22, Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth.

Multiple Masses with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and priests from around the archdiocese on Sundays at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral continued today. Join us next Sunday, Aug 30 at 9 a.m. at the cathedral plaza. Archdiocese of San Francisco Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
(Photos by Dennis Callahan/Catholic San Francisco)

Archbishop's Homily on August 22, 2020

Outdoor Mass was celebrated once again on August 22, 2020 at the Cathedral. The attendees included quite a few sisters of the Missionaries of Charity, as they celebrated the Immaculate Heart of Mary, their feast day.

Archbishop Cordileone's homily on the importance of this celebration can be viewed here.

Archbishop Cordileone's Outdoor Masses Grow

Wonderful outpouring today -- and here's a video with statement by the Archbishop and lots of photos by Dennis Callahan, our talented photog! Thanks also to talented Melissa Vlach (video) and Francisco Valdez (video editor)

August 22, 2020 Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, Queen of the World were held on the outdoor plaza at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption on Saturda...

Close to 200 people -- with about 150 at 12 Masses on the St. Mary's Cathedral plaza and the rest lining the sidewalks and stairways around the cathedral-- celebrated the Queenship of Mary with Archbishop Cordileone and the Missionaries of Charity. Thanks to all the faithful who attended, thanks to the Knights of Columbus from St. Augustine and Mater Dolorosa parishes in South San Francisco, from Star of the Sea in SF and from Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. Thanks to the Cathedral staff who makes it all happen!
More to come -- homily from the Archbishop, Archbishop's comments and overview of this glorious outpouring of love for Our Lady.
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(Photo by Dennis Callahan/Catholic San Francisco)

Taking precautions, Catholic churches have avoided COVID outbreaks, doctors say

Studies over last weeks show that celebrating millions of Masses around the country — Catholics appear to be doing things right during COVID-19 and have avoid outbreaks of the virus.

https://aleteia.org/2020/08/21/taking-precautions-catholic-churches-have-avoided-covid-outbreaks-doctors-say/

aleteia.org On the feast of the Assumption, August 15, several small groups of people gathered in different parts of the plaza outside San Francisco’s Cathedral of St. Mary. Each group, limited to a doze…

Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Applauds Trump Administration for Ethical Scrutiny of Fetal Tissue Research
https://www.usccb.org/news/2020/catholic-bishops-pro-life-chairman-applauds-trump-administration-ethical-scrutiny-fetal

World Over - 2020-08-20 - Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone with Raymond Arroyo

Archbishop Cordileone on EWTN last night and talks about being creative to bring Mass to people amid the restrictions.

https://youtu.be/wbbrKPb_f4M?t=199

ARCHBISHOP SALVATORE CORDILEONE of San Francisco talks about making the Catholic Sacraments more available to the faithful during the pandemic lockdown.