St. Paul of the Shipwreck

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FOR SHIPWRECK FAMILY

Dear Shipwreck family, there is no gainsaying the obvious that it has been a challenging year with different trials confronting us in both our physical and spiritual life. We have sometimes found ourselves confused, scared, paranoid, and anxious. In the hustle and bustle of life, we have realized that we need a savior who can address our challenges and give us the needed peace, joy, and grace.

Christmas is all about Love, God's Love. How much does God love us? God loves us so much that God gave us the most precious gift imaginable, Jesus, God's own Son. That's the heart of Christmas. This wonderful love calls us to love one another.

We share love in and through our human relationships. Love isn't always a warm and cozy feeling; love is a commitment and a decision to stick by others, come what may, through thick and thin, when the going is easy and when the going gets more challenging. The love that we share in our human relationships reflects the love of God, calling us to give of ourselves to others.

At Christmas, we remember that Jesus was born in poverty, in a stable among the poorest people and the farm animals. What does this mean for us today? We are called to look for the face of Christ in the poor, those at our doorsteps, and in distant places. Love can look like a cup of coffee offered, a handheld, a smile shared, and a story heard. I firmly believe that, in the end, we will be judged by how we care for the poor or, as St. John of the Cross would put it, "In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone."

Christmas is also about repentance and forgiveness. Love takes commitment and work, and sometimes we don't get it right. We're not perfect. But with God, there is mercy and forgiveness, and second chances. And so must we offer those gifts to others. Christmas is a time of renewal, fresh starts, and coming together.

As members of the Shipwreck family, let us "Keep Christ in Christmas" by looking around us and finding Him in the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the sick, the homeless on our streets, the stranger, and in the imprisoned. There can be no Christmas without Christ. As St Theresa would say, "A God who became so small could only be mercy and love."

Merry Christmas to you!

-Fr. Andrew

Important Announcements

We will continue to live stream the following Masses:
• Saturday, at 5:00 PM
• Sunday, at 8:30 AM (Spanish Mass)
• Sunday, at 10:45 AM (Gospel Mass)

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Tenemos Misas Públicas – Nuestra Parroquia de San Pablo del Naufragio (Shipwreck) ABRE
NUEVAMENTE LAS MISAS PUBLICAS
• Sábado a las 5:00pm
• Domingo a las 8:30 Misa en Español
• Domingo a las 10:45 Misa en Inglés
La Santa Misa continuará trasmitiéndose via Interne Youtube entrando a la página de la parroquia St Paul of the Shipwreck.

Important Announcement – Safety Protocols at SPSW: For the safety of all our parishioners andvisitors, we want to advise you that St. Paul of the
Shipwreck Church will still require face coverings, even for people who are fully vaccinated. Masks will be required in the church during masses, as well as in our parish office. We will continue to do the following:
• use hand sanitizer (you will continue to find hand sanitizer at the entrance of our church and in the pews)
• continue to practice social distancing
• Sign of Peace to be exchanged by the people reverently bowing to those near them.

We would like to give a warm Shipwreck welcome to Fr. Andrew and Fr. Roy in their new roles as pastor and co-pastor, respectively. Click here to see Parish Staff.

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Our Community

St. Paul of the Shipwreck is open to worshippers of all ages and backgrounds. We lead our congregation in worship, deepening the connection to God, understanding the teachings of Christ, and ultimately to a vibrant faith.

We have a long, proud history of serving the people of San Francisco. Through the dedication of our leadership, staff members and volunteers, we are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and are here to spread His message. Contact us today to find out more about becoming part of the St. Paul of the Shipwreck community.