Faith, Love, Community, Service

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
Faith, Love, Community, Service
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FiŌh Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2016
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Monsignor John Talesfore, Pastor
One Notre Dame Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 344-7622 Phone
(650) 344-4830 Fax
www.stmatthew-parish.org
MASSES/MISAS
Daily Masses/Misas Diarias:
6:30am (except Saturday), 12:05pm
Saturday/Sábado:
5:00pm, 7:00pm (Español)
Sunday/Domingo:
7:00am,
8:45am (Español), 10:45am, 12:30pm,
3:00pm (Chinese in the small Chapel),
5:30pm (Español)
Confession/Confesiones:
Monday-Friday
Lunes a Viernes
5:00pm-5:30pm in the Chapel
Saturday/Sábado
11:30am-12:00noon &
4:30pm-5:00pm
Misericordiae Vultus
BULL OF INDICTION OF THE
EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF MERCY
FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD TO
ALL WHO READ THIS LETTER GRACE, MERCY, AND PEACE
11. Let us not forget the great teaching offered by Saint John
Paul II in his second Encyclical, Dives in Misericordia, which at the
time came unexpectedly, its theme catching many by surprise.
There are two passages in particular to which I would like to draw
attention. First, Saint John Paul II highlighted the fact that we had
forgotten the theme of mercy in today’s cultural milieu: “The
present-day mentality, more perhaps than that of people in the
past, seems opposed to a God of mercy, and in fact tends to
exclude from life and to remove from the human heart the very
idea of mercy. The word and the concept of ‘mercy’ seem to cause
uneasiness in man, who, thanks to the enormous development of
science and technology, never before known in history, has
become the master of the earth and has subdued and dominated
it (cf. Gen 1:28). This dominion over the earth, sometimes
understood in a one-sided and superficial way, seems to have no
room for mercy… And this is why, in the situation of the Church
and the world today, many individuals and groups guided by a
lively sense of faith are turning, I would say almost spontaneously,
to the mercy of God”.[9]
(Continued on page 2)
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Misericordiae Vultus (cont’d)
Furthermore, Saint John Paul II pushed for a more urgent proclamation and witness to mercy in the contemporary world: “It is dictated by love for man, for
all that is human and which, according to the intuitions
of many of our contemporaries, is threatened by an
immense danger. The mystery of Christ…obliges me
to proclaim mercy as God’s merciful love, revealed in
that same mystery of Christ. It likewise obliges me to
have recourse to that mercy and to beg for it at this
difficult, critical phase of the history of the Church and
of the world”.[10] This teaching is more pertinent than
ever and deserves to be taken up once again in this
Holy Year. Let us listen to his words once more: “The
Church lives an authentic life when she professes and
proclaims mercy – the most stupendous attribute of
the Creator and of the Redeemer – and when she
brings people close to the sources of the Saviour’s
mercy, of which she is the trustee and dispenser”.[11]
12. The Church is commissioned to announce the mercy of God, the beating heart of the Gospel, which in
its own way must penetrate the heart and mind of
every person. The Spouse of Christ must pattern her
behaviour after the Son of God who went out to everyone without exception. In the present day, as the
Church is charged with the task of the new evangelization, the theme of mercy needs to be proposed
again and again with new enthusiasm and renewed
pastoral action. It is absolutely essential for the
Church and for the credibility of her message that she
herself live and testify to mercy. Her language and
her gestures must transmit mercy, so as to touch the
hearts of all people and inspire them once more to
find the road that leads to the Father.
The Church’s first truth is the love of Christ. The Church
makes herself a servant of this love and mediates it to
all people: a love that forgives and expresses itself in
the gift of oneself. Consequently, wherever the Church
is present, the mercy of the Father must be evident. In
our parishes, communities, associations and movements, in a word, wherever there are Christians, everyone should find an oasis of mercy.
To be continued
Given in Rome, at Saint Peter’s, on 11 April, the
Vigil of the Second Sunday of Easter, or the Sunday
of Divine Mercy, in the year of our Lord 2015, the
third of my Pontificate.
FRANCISCUS
Misericordiae Vultus
BULA DE CONVOCACIÓN DEL JUBILEO
EXTRAORDINARIO DE LA MISERICORDIA
FRANCISCO OBISPO DE ROMA SIERVO DE LOS SIERVOS DE DIOS A
CUANTOS LEAN ESTA CARTA GRACIA, MISERICORDIA Y PAZ.
11. No podemos olvidar la gran enseñanza que san Juan Pablo II ofreció en
su segunda encíclica Dives in misericordia, que en su momento llegó sin ser
esperada y tomó a muchos por sorpresa en razón del tema que afrontaba.
Dos pasajes en particular quiero recordar. Ante todo, el santo Papa hacía
notar el olvido del tema de la misericordia en la cultura presente: « La mentalidad contemporánea, quizás en mayor medida que la del hombre del pasado, parece oponerse al Dios de la misericordia y tiende además a orillar de la
vida y arrancar del corazón humano la idea misma de la misericordia. La
palabra y el concepto de misericordia parecen producir una cierta desazón en
el hombre, quien, gracias a los adelantos tan enormes de la ciencia y de la
técnica, como nunca fueron conocidos antes en la historia, se ha hecho dueño
y ha dominado la tierra mucho más que en el pasado (cfr Gn 1,28). Tal dominio sobre la tierra, entendido tal vez unilateral y superficialmente, parece no
dejar espacio a la misericordia … Debido a esto, en la situación actual de la
Iglesia y del mundo, muchos hombres y muchos ambientes guiados por un
vivo sentido de fe se dirigen, yo diría casi espontáneamente, a la misericordia de Dios ».[9]
Además, san Juan Pablo II motivaba con estas palabras la urgencia de anunciar y testimoniar la misericordia en el mundo contemporáneo: « Ella está
dictada por el amor al hombre, a todo lo que es humano y que, según la intuición de gran parte de los contemporáneos, está amenazado por un peligro
inmenso. El misterio de Cristo ... me obliga al mismo tiempo a proclamar la
misericordia como amor compasivo de Dios, revelado en el mismo misterio de
Cristo. Ello me obliga también a recurrir a tal misericordia y a implorarla en
esta difícil, crítica fase de la historia de la Iglesia y del mundo ».[10] Esta
enseñanza es hoy más que nunca actual y merece ser retomada en este Año
Santo. Acojamos nuevamente sus palabras: « La Iglesia vive una vida auténtica, cuando profesa y proclama la misericordia – el atributo más estupendo
del Creador y del Redentor – y cuando acerca a los hombres a las fuentes de
la misericordia del Salvador, de las que es depositaria y dispensadora ».[11]
12. La Iglesia tiene la misión de anunciar la misericordia de Dios, corazón
palpitante del Evangelio, que por su medio debe alcanzar la mente y el corazón de toda persona. La Esposa de Cristo hace suyo el comportamiento del
Hijo de Dios que sale a encontrar a todos, sin excluir ninguno. En nuestro
tiempo, en el que la Iglesia está comprometida en la nueva evangelización, el
tema de la misericordia exige ser propuesto una vez más con nuevo entusiasmo y con una renovada acción pastoral. Es determinante para la Iglesia y
para la credibilidad de su anuncio que ella viva y testimonie en primera persona la misericordia. Su lenguaje y sus gestos deben transmitir misericordia
para penetrar en el corazón de las personas y motivarlas a reencontrar el
camino de vuelta al Padre.
La primera verdad de la Iglesia es el amor de Cristo. De este amor, que llega
hasta el perdón y al don de sí, la Iglesia se hace sierva y mediadora ante los
hombres. Por tanto, donde la Iglesia esté presente, allí debe ser evidente la
misericordia del Padre. En nuestras parroquias, en las comunidades, en las
asociaciones y movimientos, en fin, dondequiera que haya cristianos, cualquiera debería poder encontrar un oasis de misericordia.
Continuará
FRANCISCUS
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Pastoral Staff & Parish Contacts
Clergy
Monsignor John Talesfore,
Pastor
650-344-7622 ext.102
[email protected]
Rev. Dominic S. Lee,
Parochial Vicar
650-344-7622 ext. 119
[email protected]
Rev. Tony Vallecillo,
Parochial Vicar
650-344-7622 ext. 162
[email protected]
In Residence
Property Manager
Mr. James Walsh
650-344-7622 ext. 105
[email protected]
Secretaries
Reyna Fernandez
650-344-7622 ext. 113
[email protected]
Chris Valencia-Rivers
650-344-7622 ext. 107
[email protected]
Music Director
Jim Dahlstrom
Most Rev. William Justice,
Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco 650-344-7622 ext. 111
[email protected]
Religious Education Director
Teresita Contreras
650-344-7622 ext. 101
[email protected]
Chinese Adult Faith Formation
Director
Rev. Dominic S. Lee (Chinese)
650-344-7622 ext. 119
[email protected]
Stewardship Development
Coordinator
Kathryn Cross
650-344-7622 ext. 104
[email protected]
Bulletin Editor
Rosalinda Ceja
650-344-7622 ext. 103
[email protected]
Rev. Thomas Parenti
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St. Matthew Catholic School Contacts
910 S. El Camino Real,
San Mateo, CA 94402
650-343-1373
FAX#: (650) 343-2046
Website: www.stmatthewcath.org
Principal
Vice-Principal
Admissions Director
Nancy Arnett
650-343-1373 ext. 126
[email protected]
Mary Boland
650-343-1373 ext. 127
[email protected]
Ann Connelly
650-343-1373 ext. 139
[email protected]
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THANK YOU - WEEKEND COLLECTION/COLECTA SEMANAL
Dear St. Matthew Parishioners and Friends,
Thank you for your generosity in the Collection
A few years ago while driving on Hwy 152 east of
Los Banos, I was listening to Immaculate Heart
Radio – 1260. During the broadcast, a priest
mentioned this daily meditation that he liked:
Gracias por su generosidad en la Colecta
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Please silence your cell phone before
entering our church.
Thank you!
Por favor apague su teléfono celular
antes de entrar a la Iglesia.
Gracias!
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Pray For The Departed
Deacon Nicolas Rodriguez
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Mass Intentions
February 6– February 13
Saturday 6, 5:00
7:00
Sunday 7,
8:45
10:45
12:30
Monday 8, 6:30
12:05
Tuesday 9, 12:05
Wednesday 10,12:05
Thursday 11, 12:05
Friday 12, 12:05
Saturday 13, 12:05
Dorotea Mesturini †
Alicia Emelia Sosa de Sanchez †
Alejandra Sofia Fernandez
Community / Pueblo
Marie F. Clare Mc.David†
Leonora Bitanga
Renato Ghiozzi †
Andrew & Rosario Arviso
Marland Cara Baña †
For Our Lady’s Special intentions
Remedios & Vincent Zerda †
Lucille & Frank Ottoboni †
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SERVE THE POOR
Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the
poor, honor them as you would Christ himself.
—St. Louise de Marillac
Lord, help me to remember,
That nothing will happen today,
That we can’t handle together.
He repeated it a several times and it resonated so
strongly with me that I quickly did my best to
memorize it. I have repeated it to myself many times
since and passed it on to others. It has been a
simple, yet powerful source of strength, comfort and
peace.
So how do we receive little gifts from God like
this? My guess is that it is has something to do with
keeping an open mind and heart. Why was I
listening to that station on the radio that day? Why
did I notice that part of the conversation in spite of
my daydreaming as I drove? Why did it resonate so
strongly and how was I able to memorize it after just
a couple of repeats?
It is probably no coincidence that I was attending a
faith sharing group at the time. The combination of
prayer, scripture, reflection and sharing have done
wonders to help me keep an open mind and
heart. This is just one example of many.
If this sounds good to you, why not check out Lenten
Faith Sharing based on the Holy Year of Mercy and
homilies by Pope Francis. Small groups are forming
now!!
Dennis Connors
Contact the parish office for details
or call Dennis Connors 650 576-1033
ALL are welcome!
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Jubilee Year of Mercy
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis calls us to
share with everyone the tender compassion of God that
we ourselves have experienced. In today’s Gospel, Luke
uses a special Greek word conveying just such tenderness.
In the other Gospels, Jesus calls the disciples to be
“fishers,” haleis, the same word that means catching fish
with hooks or nets, to be killed and eaten. But Luke uses
zogron, from zoe or “life,” meaning “catch or gather people alive,” as animal lovers capture without harming, rescue from “the wild” for a better life, and protect in aquarium or zoo, tenderly cared for by professionals committed
to the creatures’ well-being. So in Luke’s vision—and Pope
Francis’ as well—we who have been “caught alive” by
God’s mercy ourselves are to become “missionaries of
mercy” during this Jubilee Year of Mercy, rescuing fellow
sinners from danger and gathering them into Jesus’ community to enjoy fullness of life.
ICF
Come one—Come All
The Italian Catholic Federation, (ICF) invites all to
come to its monthly meetings in Ward Hall,
Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 pm. You do not
have to be Italian to join. We welcome all that have a
love of the Catholic Church and wish to participate in
our charity, apostolate and social programs. Please
come and look us over. We’d love to meet you.
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Nocturnal Adoration
The Nocturnal Adoration Society will have its
monthly Eucharistic Adoration hour this coming
Saturday, February 13th.
ALL ARE INVITED
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An Hour of Power
40 Days for Life begins on Ash Wednesday. The special day for St.
Matthew Parish is:
Friday, February 12
to pray for one hour outside of Planned Parenthood at 35 Baywood
Avenue call Marian at 573-7256 for the hour of your choice.
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The Archdiocese of San Francisco
Office of Chinese Ministry
Cordially invites you to the Chinese New Year
Eucharistic Celebration & Ceremonial Tribute
to Ancestors on
Saturday, February 20,2016, at 2:30pm
The Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone,
Archbishop of San Francisco,
will be the Principal Celebrant
Follow the Chinese New Year Mass, please join
us to celebrate the Chinese New Year Dinner at
The Cathedral, Patrons Hall (Lower Level) at
5:00pm
Individual Donation: $50.00
For more information contact:
Fr. Dominic Lee at: 650-344-7622 ext.119
Proceeds from the dinner will be used for
coordinating Chinese Ministry.
Adoración Nocturna
La Adoración Nocturna es el Sábado
13 de Febrero inmediatamente después de la Misa
de las 7:00pm. TODOS ESTÁN INVITADOS.
Jesús te espera!
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El Miércoles 10 de febrero es
Miércoles de Ceniza.
Las cenizas se distribuirán durante las Misas.
Misas en Español a las 5:30pm. y 7:30pm
Disciplinas de Cuaresma
La siguiente información podría ayudarle a prepararse
para la Cuaresma.
ABSTINENCIA
Mayores de catorce años de edad se obliga a abstenerse
de comer carne el MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA,
LOS VIERNES DE CUARESMA y el VIERNES
SANTO
AYUNO
Mayores de dieciocho años de edad, pero menores de sesenta están
obligados a ayunar el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo. En
estos dos días, la ley del ayuno permite sólo una comida completa al
día, pero no prohíbe tomar un poco de alimento durante el día,
siempre y cuando esto no constituya una comida completa. El consumo de líquidos durante el día está permitido. Si la salud o la capacidad de trabajo se vieran gravemente afectadas, la ley no obliga. Si
se tiene duda acerca de la abstinencia o el ayuno, un sacerdote asignado al ministerio pastoral o confesor debe ser consultado. En el
espíritu de penitencia, los fieles no deberán excusarse de esta obligación.
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►¿LE GUSTARÍA MEJORAR LA COMUNICACIÓN EN SU MATRIMONIO?
Le invitamos a vivir la experiencia del Fin de Semana del
Encuentro Matrimonial los días 15, 16 & 17 de Abril.
Para más información llama al: (650) 592-9719
►Miércoles 10 de Febrero:
Miércoles de Ceniza, día de ayuno y
abstinencia. Habrá Misas en Español a las
5:30pm., y 7:00pm.
►Viernes 12 de Febrero: primer Viernes de
►Ministerio para llevar la Comunión
a los Enfermos
Cuaresma. Misa a las 7:00pm., e inmediatamente
después se hará el Viacrucis en Español.
Si Usted esta enfermo y no puede asistir a Misa
y le gustaría recibir la Santa Comunión llame a
Alejandra Ambriz al telefono 650-627-9251
►Jueves 18 de Febrero: Taller con la Hna.
►Si usted o alguien de su familia tiene un
Graciela sobre el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia a
las 7:00pm. en la Iglesia.
problema con alcohol o drogas, favor de
llamar al 650-823-4468
►Jueves 3 de Marzo: Se presentará la pelícu-
► El grupo de la Legión de María se reúne todos
la de la vida de Monseñor Romero a las 7:00pm.
en el auditorio
los Miércoles de 7:00pm a 9:00pm en el Crying
Room de la Iglesia.
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St. Matthew Catholic Church
8
February 7, 2016
*Parish and Community*
ASH WEDNESDAY
Stations of the Cross
Wednesday, February 10th is
Ash Wednesday. Ashes will be
distributed at the Masses
During the Fridays of Lent
there will be the Station of
the Cross after 12:05pm.
Mass in English and after
7:00pm Mass in
Spanish.
6:30am. & 12:05pm. English
5:30pm. & 7:30pm. Spanish
ABSTINENCE
Everyone fourteen years of age and older
is bound to abstain from meat on
ASH WEDNESDAY, the FRIDAYS of LENT and GOOD FRIDAY.
FAST
Everyone eighteen years of age and older but under
the age of sixty is also bound to fast on
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ASH WEDNESDAY and GOOD FRIDAY.
On these two days, the law of fast allows only one full meal a day,
but does not prohibit taking some food during the day, so long as
this does not cons tute another full meal.
Drinking liquids during the day is permi ed.
When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the
law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast or abs nence, a
priest assigned to pastoral ministry or confessor should be
consulted. In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not lightly
excuse themselves from this obliga on.
Chinese Community
Chapel Masses
Cantonese: 2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday @
3:00pm.
Mandarin: 1st and 3rd Sunday @
3:00pm.