Dear Friends of Archbishop Riordan High School, As a Catholic Marianist school, we continue to "Educate for Formation in Faith" in all areas of school life, with support from faculty and staff, parents, alumni, and other members of our community. With the first semester behind us, the Campus Ministry team is pleased share a few highlights. We began our school year with the Faculty/Staff Retreat and ended most recently with our annual Christmas on Campus event with the kindergarten classes from St. James and St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception schools. Thank you for supporting Riordan's Campus Ministry program, and we hope to see you at a future event. Please see a schedule at the bottom of this email, or view our school calendar. Have a blessed 2017! Sincerely, Mr. Alex Datoc '87 Director of Campus Ministry adatoc@riordanhs.org (415) 586-8200 ext. 221 Mr. Leo Magnaye '05 Campus Ministry Assistant lmagnaye@riordanhs.org (415) 586-8200 ext. 262
First Semester Highlights Faculty and Staff Retreat Presidio, San Francisco August 08, 2016 Our faculty and staff came together before the start of school year to welcome new members and reconnect after a wonderful summer. We were ready to start the new school year! LIFE Team 2016-2017, Pacific Coast Program Retreat CYO Camp, CA June 19-24, 2016
The 2016-2017 school year LIFE team includes seniors Brendan Quock, Mariano Barrenechea, Francisco Padilla, Javier Garay, Eric Cravioto, Kyle Quan, Jimmy Velasco, Kevin Oliva, Elijah Borja, and Joey May. Over the summer they connected with other Marianist schools from across the US and shared in leadership training for Marianist LIFE Communities (MLCs) that are designed to include, inspire, and grow our faith and spirit. Daily Morning Prayer Team
The morning team leads our community in prayer each day! L-r: Brendan Quock '17, Keven Munoz '18, and EJ Borja '17. Freshman Welcome Retreat & Crusader Brothers Gym August 10, 2016 The Crusader Brother program connects upperclassmen with freshmen to learn about the Brotherhood and opportunities on campus that are available to them. This student-led program meets one Wednesday per month. 1st Student Body Mass of the Year: Mass of the Holy Spirit Lindland Theatre August 15, 2016
As we begin all things, we find guidance and comfort in God and His word in this year's first Mass. Throughout the year, the Liturgy team is tasked to plan and support all school liturgies. They are supported by the Lancers and Riordan Chorale during these celebrations. All interested students are invited to participate as Altar Servers as well. AIDS Penny Drive: "Every Penny Counts" Benefitting the SF AIDS Emergency Fund August 29 - September 09, 2016
This year's divisional "Coin Wars" challenge brought in a grand total of $1,045.01! Youth Ministry Workshop Mercy High School, SF August 28, 2016
Students from Riordan, Mercy SF and other schools attended a day-long leadership workshop for lectors, altar servers, and Eucharistic Ministers. Marianist LIFE Community (MLC): "BBQ With The Bros" ARHS September 15, 2016
A lunchtime event with the BBQ Club, Latinos Unidos & LIFE Team that celebrated brotherhood, culture, and faith! OnFIRE NorCal Jam Six Flags Magic Kingdom September 17, 2016
This was a full-day day event with spiritual workshops, guest speakers, and prayer followed by an afternoon of fun with over 4,000 other youths at Six Flags. KAIROS Senior Retreat #89 Westminster Woods, CA September 20-23, 2016 Recognized as one of the "top five experiences at Riordan" by graduates, the Kairos retreat is a special opportunity for seniors to explore their relationship with God, families, and friends. Alumni give back and help lead this incredible retreat along with our faculty and staff.
Rosary Rally San Francisco October 08, 2016 A group of students joined Archbishop Cordileone and thousands of faithful in downtown San Francisco for this unique spiritual experience. Marianist LIFE Community (MLC): "Pumpkin Palooza" ARHS October 20, 2016 A collaboration with the DJ Club and LIFE Team, this lunchtime event helped to show that God's light can shine within us to help us fight off our fears and insecurities. Canned Food Drive Benefitting SF Food Bank November 3-22, 2016
The Riordan community donated over 4,000 canned, boxed, and bagged items and contributed an additional $1,000 in donations to support various food pantries in San Francisco. It was a season of generous heart. Thanksgiving Prayer Service: "We Thank God For Our Gifts and Talents" Lindland Theatre November 22, 2016 The LIFE Team led this year's Thanksgiving Prayer Service by highlighting the various ways that our student body shares their gifts and talents. They affirmed each area of the school with a prayer and presented gifts to create an Altar of Blessings. They invited Hula, ASL, Riordan Chorale, and Guitar clubs to participate during the service. The
service ended with a special video presentation of the student community. San Francisco Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive November 29 - December 16, 2016 The Riordan community collected more than three bins full of toys. Thank you to parents, students, and faculty and staff who participated. SFFD was really impressed! Christmas On Campus with St. James and St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception ARHS December 9, 2016
This year Riordan invited the kindergarten classes from St. James and St. Anthony- Immaculate Conception to visit Riordan for a special holiday prayer service, reception, and Santa visit with individual gifts for each child. It was an incredible success thanks to the generosity of students and parent donations and volunteers. This event was a collaboration with Riordan Chorale, the Riordan Band, Latinos Unidos, and senior Patrick Brown (as Santa). Celebrating 200 Years of the Marianist Sisters and the Society of Mary
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Marianist Sisters and the Society of Mary, the Bicentennial Triptych visited Riordan on November 30 before traveling to Marianist institutions across the world (next stop after Riordan was St. Louis, MO). The triptych has an icon/image of the Wedding Feast of Cana in the center and the sides display an original letter from Fr. Chaminade and another from Mother Adele. The school community was invited to visit the Chapel for a prayer service and reflection during each school period, which was organized by Dean of Community Life Catherine Mifsud and Board of Trustee member Bro. David Betz from the Marianist Community. The LIFE team helped lead the first prayer service of the day. Learn more about the Bicentennial Year and the triptych here. Peanut Butter Jelly Time! Students made over 2,300 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches this semester, which are donated directly to soup kitchens in San Francisco and delivered by Theology Instructor Mr. John Ahlbach.
Class Visits to St. Anthony's Foundation Every Sophomore theology course makes a visit to St. Anthony's Foundation in San Francisco. The students learn first hand about the issues surrounding resources and assistance to the homeless population, and take volunteer shifts to serve lunch. This semester Ms. Mifsud's and Mr. Ahlbach's classes had the opportunity to serve. Weekly and Third Sunday Masses Weekly Masses are celebrated in the Chapel every Wednesday after school at 2:35 pm, with faculty, staff and student clubs and teams in attendance. Every third Sunday of the month at 5:00 pm is our Faith & Fellowship Mass, followed by hospitality. Riordan's chaplain Fr. Cameron Faller presides over both celebrations and delivers powerful messages to our students, faculty and staff, and Riordan community. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and bring a guest!
Riordan Chorale Club Chorale works very closely with Campus Ministry using their musical talents in liturgies, prayer services, and other Campus Ministry events. In December, they combine forces with Mercy High School SF for their Winter Concert and then again with the Riordan Band at our Christmas Concert. Holy Cross Cemetery First Saturday Masses Riordan altar servers and greeters provide special assistance at the First Saturday Masses at Holy Cross Cemetery. Pictured here is Family Services Counselor from Holy Cross David Mehrwein '05, Fr. Faller, Aidan Murtagh '20, and Sean Palaad '17. 2nd Semester Campus Ministry Dates and Reminders Campus Ministry Leadership Team applications are open- Due: 1/27/17 Students interested in participating in next school year's Campus Ministry Leadership teams including LIFE, CORE, and Liturgy teams, please turn in applications to Campus
Ministry by January 27, 2017. Retreats: Please sign up in Campus Ministry January 17-20: Senior Winter KAIROS February 15-16: February 22-25: March 15-17: April 9-12: Sophomore Retreat Youth Day/Religious Ed Conference (Anaheim, CA) Junior Retreat Senior Spring KAIROS Marianist LIFE Community (MLC): Student fellowship and faith community events planned and executed by the LIFE Team. January 19 "Starting Fresh," "Rekindling the Fire" February 16 March 23 April 27 May 11 "Blue Heart Campaign with Sisters of Mercy SF High School" Theme: TBA Theme: TBA Theme: TBA Service Drives (School wide participation) Jan. 23- Feb. 02 March 20-31 Friday, April 28 Homeless Drive: Clothing and money (to purchase socks and underwear for the homeless) go to St. Anthony's Foundation International Drive: Supports Our Lady of Nazareth School in Kenya. $130 sponsors one child for the entire school year Spring Blood Drive: SF Blood Bank on campus event May 15-24 School Supply Drive: Benefitting a local middle school for students who are unable to afford school supplies Liturgies and Masses Weekly Wednesdays After school Mass in the Chapel at 2:35 pm Third Sundays January 20 March 1 March 6 April 12 May 16 May 26 Faith & Fellowship Mass in the Chapel at 5:00 pm, followed by reception Blessed Chaminade Day Mass Ash Wednesday Reconciliation - A Day Religion Classes (Lent) Lenten Mass Senior Farewell Baccalaureate Mass
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