Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory - Shamrock Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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Below: Seniors ,len Yuen and Allison Ad- ams anticipate the start ot the mass. Stu- dents sit with their di- visions to celebrate mass. Right: Jessica Rami- rez takes time out alter mass lo congratulate Bishop Zieman ot' Santa Rosa on a great homily. The inspira- tional liomily made an impression on many students. -A ' v+....,- SACRED H Exit nSftIHEQBAt Above: Alfredo Sainz reads the intentions during the Fall Sports mass. Numerous stu- dents participate in the masses, Right: April Santos and her family stop tor a quick pose after the Sophomore Family Mass. The class mass- es enable parents and students to get to know one another in the Slll' community. 10 Raising Our Voices v-ff '

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.. .E ,qu-an X--- Left: Senior Karen Brennan cleans up a street as part of her community service in St. Louis. The students went to different neighborhoods in East St, Louis. Illinois. to clean up the garbage and pick weeds from the street. L Left: This group works together on a trust building toy block game at the student council workshop. Learning to trust other groups was one ofthe leadership skills taught at the workshop. Below: Students exchange stories about memorable events from the summer at the spirit camp. In sharing experiences, the students could relate to one another better. Mike Victoria '98 I really enjoyed going to the Spirit Camp because the environment proved to be different and fun. I learned so much about leadership and how to raise spirit in other people because the activities really worked. Our spirit leaders showed energy and enthu- siasm. which brought out the spirit in eve- ryone else. Kristen Klein '98 My memories of our trip to St. Louis will remain with me forever, because it was the first time l'd ever gone to a Lasallian Youth Con- ference. The experiences l had affected me greatly. Meeting people from different states. mak- ing new friends. and learning about how we can all work together as a community was a lot of fun, Above: Students at the Spirit Camp clap their hands while learning chants. During the two day camp. they learned various cheers and chants for games. Leadership Conferences 9

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par' Prai e The Lord School masses are the only time aside from rallies that our school can congregate as one. We all unite together in God's house to celebrate the Eucharist and its presence in our lives. Mrs. Kathy Lorentz, the Campus Min- istry Mass Coordinator, is responsible for the production of all of the masses. She enjoys this job because she feels that through masses she can bring the school together as a community. At first, she was overwhelmed at the responsibility of pre- paring all the masses for school. But now, she loves the job and the rewards it brings. Mrs. Lorentz is especially proud of the way all the different organizations like Step Team, Chorus, and the Liturgy Com- mittee come together and help make mass- es memorable events. Our school philosophy is based on re- ligious orders of the Christian Brothers ie?-at Kate Schachem '97 All Saint's Day was one of the most beau- tiful masses this year. Some people say that they lose interest dur- ing mass because it's the same routine over and over again. How- ever, this time I felt that Bishop Zieman managed to capture the attention of the students with his interesting and inspiring homily. I-Ie also had a captivating method of bribery using a ten dollar bill to make the students participate in the mass. and the Daughters of Charity. Sr. Frances reflects, HSchool liturgies are an impor- tant factor within our school community. It is the only time when we as a school come together to worship God. Often times our students forget that this is a Catholic school. School liturgies remind us that God is an ever present force in our lives. In addition, the chorus contributes to the elegance of our masses. Indeed, music plays an important role in our school masses. The chorus, led by Mr. Mario Dell'Olio, rehearses long hours. The result is beautiful music that fills St. Maryis Cathedral. Senior Debbie Enriquez said, I donit mind lengthy masses, just as long as the chorus does a great job singingf' Many students, teach- ers, and faculty participate in masses ei- ther by reading, bringing offerings, or helping at communion. - Allison Adams 8: Ann Tham John Paul Meneses '97 Masses are an impor- tant aspect of our school. They help to unify the student body and more importantly, celebrate our diversi- ty, Masses allow us to reflect on our lives and the role God has in our lives. The won- derful singing from the Chorus enhances the spiritual atmosphere at the masses. It is the best part of mass. Left: Tony Fabiani re- ceives communion at the fall sports mass. Those who do not take communion have the option of receiving a blessing. Masses I I