Faith, Love, Community, Service

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1 ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith, Love, Community, Service Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016 Monsignor John Talesfore, Pastor One Notre Dame Avenue San Mateo, CA (650) Phone (650) Fax 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 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As Lent approaches, we all begin to reflect on what we can do to better serve God in our lives and what changes we might make. Jesus gave us the way, when he said, You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Mt. 22: This year, we have a great opportunity for our Lenten renewal to combine Jesus words with those of the Holy Father. Pope Francis has declared December 8, 2015 to November 20, 2016 The Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy and encourages us this year to learn how to love in a more merciful and forgiving way. To help us with that at St. Matthew s, small faith sharing groups will be forming to meet using the booklet The Holy Year of Mercy A Faith Sharing Guide written by Pope Francis. (Continued on page 5)

2 St. Matthew Catholic Church 2 January 31, 2016 Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31 st - Feb 5 th 2016 Dear St Matthew parishioners, families, alumni and friends, The gift of Catholic education is being celebrated across the nation this week during the annual Catholic Schools Week. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2016 is Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service. The annual observance starts today, Sunday January 31 st and runs all week, until February 6 th. St. Matthew Catholic School typically celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Masses, Open House and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and the community at large. We invite everyone to visit our Open House on Sunday, January 31 st, immediately following the 10:45am mass. The 2016 theme was developed two years ago in response to member requests for a theme and logo that would last more than a year, the new theme will be used for at least three years. This will provide opportunities for schools to brand the week and their ongoing marketing activities with repeated mentions and use of a consistent logo. The theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged. The new logo features a swirl of colors interacting around a cross, which is at the center of all Catholic education. The vibrancy of the colors and the movement and shadows in the logo portray the inner-connectivity and community life that are present in our Catholic schools. As we embark on this week of celebration we will acknowledge and appreciate our wonderful faculty, staff, students, parents and clergy. A special mention to our 8 th grade students who, in the next few months, are reaching the conclusion of their academic lives at St. Matthew School. Over the past nine years I have been witness to these students displaying their strengths and abilities in many different venues, I have been thoroughly impressed. They are a remarkable class. May God bless them in their last Catholic Schools Week at St Matthew s and in their future endeavors. Blessings, Ann Connelly Admissions Director St Matthew Catholic School

3 St. Matthew Catholic Church 3 January 31, 2016 Pastoral Staff & Parish Contacts Clergy Monsignor John Talesfore, Pastor ext.102 jtalesfore@stmatthewcath.org Rev. Dominic S. Lee, Parochial Vicar ext. 119 domsaviolee@yahoo.com Rev. Tony Vallecillo, Parochial Vicar ext. 162 tvallecillo@stmatthewcath.org In Residence Most Rev. William Justice, Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco Rev. Thomas Parenti Property Manager Mr. James Walsh ext. 105 jwalsh@stmatthewcath.org Secretaries Reyna Fernandez ext. 113 hispanic@stmatthewcath.org Chris Valencia-Rivers ext. 107 cvr@stmatthewcath.org Music Director Jim Dahlstrom ext. 111 jdahlstrom@stmatthewcath.org Religious Education Director Teresita Contreras ext. 101 tcontreras@stmatthewcath.org Chinese Adult Faith Formation Director Rev. Dominic S. Lee (Chinese) ext. 119 domsaviolee@yahoo.com Stewardship Development Coordinator Kathryn Cross ext. 104 kcross@stmatthewcath.org Bulletin Editor Rosalinda Ceja ext. 103 rceja@stmatthewcath.org St. Matthew Catholic School Contacts 910 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA FAX#: (650) Website: Principal Nancy Arnett ext. 126 narnett@stmatthewcath.org Vice-Principal Mary Boland ext. 127 mboland@stmatthewcath.org Admissions Director Ann Connelly ext. 139 aconnelly@stmatthewcath.org

4 St. Matthew Catholic Church 4 January 31, 2016 THANK YOU - WEEKEND COLLECTION/COLECTA SEMANAL Thank you for your generosity in the Collection Gracias por su generosidad en la Colecta Chinese Community Chapel Masses Cantonese: 2nd, 4th, 5th 3:00pm. Mandarin: 1st and 3rd 3:00pm. Sunday Collection $ 10, Electronic Collection $ 1, St. Patrick s Seminary $ 5, Candles $ Mass Intentions $ EWTN and EWTN ES- PANOL's diverse programs include Daily Mass, devotionals, global Catholic news, teaching series, live call-intalk shows, young adult and children's programming and major Papal events. EWTN can be viewed locally on: Comcast 229, ATT 562, Astound 80, San Bruno Cable 143, DISH Satellite 261 and Direct TV 370. Schedules can be found in the vestibules or you can go on line to Pray For The Departed Marilyn Devlin Mass Intentions January 30 February 6 Saturday 30, 5:00 Ray Colombo 7:00 Fr. Armando Gutierrez Sunday 31, 7:00 Milton Bazzel 8:45 Jose Carlos Rodriguez Vazquez 10:45 Community / Pueblo 12:30 Alasagas Family Monday 1, 6:30 Arthur &Bernice Miner 12:05 Enrique Ernesto Heredia Tuesday 2, 12:05 Margarita Romero Wednesday 3, 6:30 Julie Allen 12:05 Maria Rheaume Thursday 4, 6:30 Gary & Marie Schmitt 12:05 Florence Galli Friday 5, 6:30 Paul, Ida & Valerie Kristensen 12:05 Dyanne Fprifty Saturday 6, 12:05 John Zirelli Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 10th is Ash Wednesday. Ashes will be distributed at the Masses 6:30am., 12:05pm. In English 5:30pm. and 7:30pm. In 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 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 constitute another full meal. Drinking liquids during the day is permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast or abstinence, 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 obligation. Please silence your cell phone before entering our church. Thank you! Por favor apague su teléfono celular antes de entrar a la Iglesia. Gracias!

5 St. Matthew Catholic Church 5 January 31, 2016 My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, (cont d from page 1) This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to combine our Lenten commitments with the Holy Year of Mercy. Beginning the week of 2/15, small groups will meet once a week for 8 weeks. Through prayer, scripture, reflection and discussion all will have an opportunity to deepen their spirituality by becoming more merciful and forgiving in our daily lives. Please plan to join in with these groups this Lent! To sign up, please call Dennis or contact the parish office. Msgr. John Talesfore Jubilee Year of Mercy Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rave reviews greeted Jesus first hometown homily proclaiming a year of God s mercy, but the mood turned violent when he went on to declare that God s mercy embraces outsiders; it rejects distinctions between citizen and foreigner, acceptable and unworthy, even sinner and saint. Far from being anyone s personal possession, God s kingdom is open to everyone, God s love unconditional, God s mercy boundless. By this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis repeats Jesus challenge in today s Gospel to broaden our horizons until our vision matches Jesus vision of every sinner as a potential saint, and each suffering stranger as our neighbor. Jesus, says Pope Francis, continually went beyond the law, keeping company with public sinners and even sharing meals with them to demonstrate that God s mercy is the beating heart of the Gospel (Misericordiae Vultus, 12). To be truly Jesus disciples, such unconditional love and boundless mercy must also be at the center of all we say and do. Peter Scagnelli, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. 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. Año Jubilar de la Misericordia Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Aunque con criticas muy favorables recibidas en la primera predicación de Jesús en su pueblo proclamando un Año de la Misericordia de Dios, pero el estado de animo se puso violento cuando Jesús habló de la misericordia de Dios que incluye a los forasteros y rechaza las distinciones entre ciudadano y extranjero, dignos e indignos, incluso pecador y santo. Muy lejos de ser la posesión personal de alguien, el Reino de Dios está abierto a todos, el amor es incondicional, la misericordia de Dios no tiene fronteras. Para este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia el Papa Francisco repite el desafío de Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy para mirar más allá de nuestros horizontes hasta que veamos lo mismo que Jesús ve de cada pecador, Jesús ve un santo en potencia, y un prójimo en cada forastero sufriente. El Papa Francisco dice que Jesús constantemente fue más allá de la Ley, al estar continuamente acompañado con pecadores e incluso comer junto con ellos para demostrar que la misericordia de Dios es el corazón palpitante del Evangelio (Misericodiae Vultus, 12). Para ser verdaderamente discípulos de Jesús, ese amor incondicional y misericordia sin límites debe estar en el centro de todo lo que decimos y hacemos. Peter Scagnelli, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Citas del Papa Copyright 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Usadas con permiso.

6 St. Matthew Catholic Church 6 January 31, 2016 PROXIMOS EVENTOS 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 Cuaresma. Misa a las 7:00pm., e inmediatamente después se hará el Viacrucis en Español. Jueves 18 de Febrero: Taller con la Hna. Graciela sobre el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia a las 7:00pm. en la Iglesia. AVISOS 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) Ministerio para llevar la Comunión a los Enfermos Si Usted esta enfermo y no puede asistir a Misa y le gustaría recibir la Santa Comunión llame a Alejandra Ambriz al telefono Si usted o alguien de su familia tiene un problema con alcohol o drogas, favor de llamar al Jueves 3 de Marzo: Se presentará la película de la vida de Monseñor Romero a las 7:00pm. en el auditorio El grupo de la Legión de María se reune todos los Miércoles de 7:00pm a 9:00pm en el Crying Room de la Iglesia. Todos son bienvenidos.

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8 St. Matthew Catholic Church 8 January 31, 2016 *Parish and Community* Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31st Feb. 6 th, 2016 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 31st 10:45am Family Mass 12:00 (approx.) Open House All our families, alumni, parishioners and prospective families are invited to stop by the school after mass, so that we can show you all the exciting things that are going on at St Matthew School today. We d love to see you there! 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: ext.119 Proceeds from the dinner will be used for coordinating Chinese Ministry. Admission to St Matthew Catholic School The application deadline for the school year is Thursday, Feb. 4th, Please visit the school website for more information or call Ann Connelly (650) x 139. Friendship Club of St. Matthew Church Trip to the Cache Creek Casino Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016 Departure Time: EXACTLY 7:10am Pick-Up Location: St. Matthew Church Cost per person: $28 (payable to St. Matthew, not refundable.) Including simple breakfast. This is a same day turn-around trip and will return to San Mateo, approximately by 5:00pm. For reservations, please contact Fr. Dominic Lee at (650) Ext.119 Join us for lots of fun and good times!!!