Faith, Love, Community, Service

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
Faith, Love, Community, Service
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
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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
1. Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These words
might well sum up the mystery of the Christian faith. Mercy has
become living and visible in Jesus of Nazareth, reaching its
culmination in him. The Father, “rich in mercy” (Eph 2:4), after
having revealed his name to Moses as “a God merciful and
gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and
faithfulness” (Ex 34:6), has never ceased to show, in various ways
throughout history, his divine nature. In the “fullness of time” (Gal
4:4), when everything had been arranged according to his plan of
salvation, he sent his only Son into the world, born of the Virgin
Mary, to reveal his love for us in a definitive way. Whoever sees
Jesus sees the Father (cf. Jn 14:9). Jesus of Nazareth, by his
words, his actions, and his entire person[1] reveals the mercy of
God.
2. We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is
a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace. Our salvation depends
on it. Mercy: the word reveals the very mystery of the Most Holy
Trinity. Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes
to meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells in the heart of
every person who looks sincerely into
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Misericordiae Vultus (cont’d)
the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of life.
Mercy: the bridge that connects God and man, opening
our hearts to the hope of being loved forever despite
our sinfulness.
3. At times we are called to gaze even more
attentively on mercy so that we may become a more
effective sign of the Father’s action in our lives. For this
reason I have proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee of
Mercy as a special time for the Church, a time when the
witness of believers might grow stronger and more
effective.
The Holy Year will open on 8 December 2015, the
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This liturgical
feast day recalls God’s action from the very beginning
of the history of mankind. After the sin of Adam and
Eve, God did not wish to leave humanity alone in the
throes of evil. And so he turned his gaze to Mary, holy
and immaculate in love (cf. Eph 1:4), choosing her to be
the Mother of man’s Redeemer. When faced with the
gravity of sin, God responds with the fullness of mercy.
Mercy will always be greater than any sin, and no one
can place limits on the love of God who is ever ready
to forgive. I will have the joy of opening the Holy Door
on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. On that
day, the Holy Door will become a Door of Mercy
through which anyone who enters will experience the
love of God who consoles, pardons, and instils hope.
On the following Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent,
the Holy Door of the Cathedral of Rome – that is, the
Basilica of Saint John Lateran – will be opened. In the
following weeks, the Holy Doors of the other Papal
Basilicas will be opened. On the same Sunday, I will
announce that in every local church, at the cathedral
– the mother church of the faithful in any particular
area – or, alternatively, at the co-cathedral or another
church of special significance, a Door of Mercy will be
opened for the duration of the Holy Year. At the
discretion of the local ordinary, a similar door may be
opened at any shrine frequented by large groups of
pilgrims, since visits to these holy sites are so often
grace-filled moments, as people discover a path to
conversion. Every Particular Church, therefore, will be
directly involved in living out this Holy Year as an
extraordinary moment of grace and spiritual renewal.
Thus the Jubilee will be celebrated both in Rome and in
the Particular Churches as a visible sign of the Church’s
universal communion.
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.
1. Jesucristo es el rostro de la misericordia del Padre. El misterio de la fe
cristiana parece encontrar su síntesis en esta palabra. Ella se ha vuelto viva,
visible y ha alcanzado su culmen en Jesús de Nazaret. El Padre, « rico en
misericordia » (Ef 2,4), después de haber revelado su nombre a Moisés como
« Dios compasivo y misericordioso, lento a la ira, y pródigo en amor y fidelidad » (Ex 34,6) no ha cesado de dar a conocer en varios modos y en tantos
momentos de la historia su naturaleza divina. En la « plenitud del tiempo
» (Gal 4,4), cuando todo estaba dispuesto según su plan de salvación, Él envió
a su Hijo nacido de la Virgen María para revelarnos de manera definitiva su
amor. Quien lo ve a Él ve al Padre (cfr Jn 14,9). Jesús de Nazaret con su palabra, con sus gestos y con toda su persona[1] revela la misericordia de Dios.
2. Siempre tenemos necesidad de contemplar el misterio de la misericordia.
Es fuente de alegría, de serenidad y de paz. Es condición para nuestra salvación. Misericordia: es la palabra que revela el misterio de la Santísima Trinidad. Misericordia: es el acto último y supremo con el cual Dios viene a nuestro
encuentro. Misericordia: es la ley fundamental que habita en el corazón de
cada persona cuando mira con ojos sinceros al hermano que encuentra en el
camino de la vida. Misericordia: es la vía que une Dios y el hombre, porque
abre el corazón a la esperanza de ser amados para siempre no obstante el
límite de nuestro pecado.
3. Hay momentos en los que de un modo mucho más intenso estamos llamados a tener la mirada fija en la misericordia para poder ser también nosotros
mismos signo eficaz del obrar del Padre. Es por esto que he anunciado un
Jubileo Extraordinario de la Misericordia como tiempo propicio para la Iglesia,
para que haga más fuerte y eficaz el testimonio de los creyentes.
El Año Santo se abrirá el 8 de diciembre de 2015, solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción. Esta fiesta litúrgica indica el modo de obrar de Dios desde los
albores de nuestra historia. Después del pecado de Adán y Eva, Dios no quiso
dejar la humanidad en soledad y a merced del mal. Por esto pensó y quiso a
María santa e inmaculada en el amor (cfr Ef 1,4), para que fuese la Madre del
Redentor del hombre. Ante la gravedad del pecado, Dios responde con la
plenitud del perdón. La misericordia siempre será más grande que cualquier
pecado y nadie podrá poner un límite al amor de Dios que perdona. En la
fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción tendré la alegría de abrir la Puerta Santa.
En esta ocasión será una Puerta de la Misericordia, a través de la cual cualquiera que entrará podrá experimentar el amor de Dios que consuela, que
perdona y ofrece esperanza.
El domingo siguiente, III de Adviento, se abrirá la Puerta Santa en la Catedral
de Roma, la Basílica de San Juan de Letrán. Sucesivamente se abrirá la Puerta
Santa en las otras Basílicas Papales. Para el mismo domingo establezco que
en cada Iglesia particular, en la Catedral que es la Iglesia Madre para todos
los fieles, o en la Concatedral o en una iglesia de significado especial se abra
por todo el Año Santo una idéntica Puerta de la Misericordia. A juicio del Ordinario, ella podrá ser abierta también en los Santuarios, meta de tantos peregrinos que en estos lugares santos con frecuencia son tocados en el corazón
por la gracia y encuentran el camino de la conversión. Cada Iglesia particular,
entonces, estará directamente comprometida a vivir este Año Santo como un
momento extraordinario de gracia y de renovación espiritual. El Jubileo, por
tanto, será celebrado en Roma así como en las Iglesias particulares como
Continuará
signo visible de la comunión de toda la Iglesia.
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Pastoral Staff & Parish Contacts
Clergy
Monsignor John Talesfore,
Pastor
650-344-7622 ext.102
jtalesfore@stmatthewcath.org
Rev. Dominic S. Lee,
Parochial Vicar
650-344-7622 ext. 119
domsaviolee@yahoo.com
Rev. Tony Vallecillo,
Parochial Vicar
650-344-7622 ext. 162
tvallecillo@stmatthewcath.org
In Residence
Property Manager
Mr. James Walsh
650-344-7622 ext. 105
jwalsh@stmatthewcath.org
Secretaries
Reyna Fernandez
650-344-7622 ext. 113
hispanic@stmatthewcath.org
Chris Valencia-Rivers
650-344-7622 ext. 107
cvr@stmatthewcath.org
Music Director
Jim Dahlstrom
Most Rev. William Justice,
Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco 650-344-7622 ext. 111
jdahlstrom@stmatthewcath.org
Religious Education Director
Teresita Contreras
650-344-7622 ext. 101
tcontreras@stmatthewcath.org
Chinese Adult Faith Formation
Director
Rev. Dominic S. Lee (Chinese)
650-344-7622 ext. 119
domsaviolee@yahoo.com
Stewardship Development
Coordinator
Kathryn Cross
650-344-7622 ext. 104
kcross@stmatthewcath.org
Bulletin Editor
Rosalinda Ceja
650-344-7622 ext. 103
rceja@stmatthewcath.org
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
narnett@stmatthewcath.org
Mary Boland
650-343-1373 ext. 127
mboland@stmatthewcath.org
Ann Connelly
650-343-1373 ext. 139
aconnelly@stmatthewcath.org
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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 Sunday @ 3:00pm.
Mandarin: 1st and 3rd Sunday @ 3:00pm.
Sunday Collection
$
10,519.39
Electronic Collection
$
1,610.50
Immaculate Conception
$
3,221.37
Retirement Religious
$
5,544.61
Mass Intentions
$
270.00
Bilingual Confession
Friday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Confesiones bilingües
Viernes de 7:00pm a 9:00pm
Candles
$
202.28
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Religious Give Thanks
“We cannot begin to repay all who contribute,” writes a
Catholic sister. “So we pray to God, who is never outdone in generosity, to reward you.” Heartfelt thanks for
your donation to last week’s collection for the Retirement
Fund for Religious.
May God bless you for your goodness!
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Pray For The Departed
Gerald Thomas ~ Florence Galli
Jose Garcia Sanchez
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Mass Intentions
December 19– December 26
Saturday 19, 5:00
7:00
Sunday 20, 8:45
10:45
12:30
5:30
Monday 21, 6:30
12:05
Tuesday 22, 6:30
12:05
Wednesday 23, 6:30
12:05
Thursday 24, 6:30
12:05
Saturday 26,12:05
Richard & Rachel Yan †
Ma. Elisa Soza †
Maria Romelia Serrano † and
Nemesio Gonzalez †
Community / Pueblo
Nila Romero †
Erik Alexander Kiroga †
Dolph & Ruth Malatesta †
Laura & Fred Bartolozzi †
Mildren Mandala †
Stephanie Mandala †
Casiano Nambatac †
Wally Starbuck †
Teresita Tirona †
Victor Scafani †
Veglia Family †
Milton Bazzel †
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
50 North “B” Street San Mateo
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE:
Monday-Friday 9:45 am. to
11:45 am—ONLY.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE:
Monday through Friday.
Please call (650) 343-4403 Between 9:00a.m.
and 12:00noon or
between 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
YOU MAY CALL COLLECT
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The WORD BECAME FLESHFOR YOU!
Unite with Christians around the
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Jubilee Year of Mercy
Fourth Sunday of Advent
In proclaiming the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope
Francis proclaimed his
desire that this Holy Year
be “steeped in mercy,” as
we disciples “go out to
every man and woman,”
bringing the “balm of
mercy” to “believers and
those far away, as a sign
that the Kingdom of God
is already present in our
midst!” (Misericordiae
Vultus, 5). In her visitation
of Elizabeth, Mary beautifully presents just such an
image. Despite the perils
of her pregnancy, not to
mention her preoccupations as a young unwed
mother, Mary instantly,
unselfishly, “goes out” of
herself, hastening far and
over dangerous terrain, to
“bring the balm of God’s
tender mercy” in assistance rendered to her
older relative. Since baptism and the Eucharist
have made us, in a way,
bearers of the living
Christ within as Mary was,
such selfless “going out”
of ourselves to be of loving service to others in
mercy should especially
mark our Christmas season this Jubilee Year.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Papal quotes Copyright ©
2015, Libreria Editrice
Used with permission.
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Walk for Life
Saturday, January 23,
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco
Rally stars at Civic Center Plaza at
12:30p.m walking down Market
Street Ends at Justin Herman Plaza/
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PRAYER OF THE WEEK
Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts,
that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son
was made known by the message of an Angel,
may by his Passion and Cross
be brought to the glory of his Resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the
Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen
St. Matthew Children’s
Choir
St. Matthew invites you to
join the Parish Children’s
Choir for our Christmas Eve
5:00pm Mass. You don’t
have to be in a choir now, to join this one.
We will be singing familiar Christmas Carols
for the Mass.
3rd– 6th graders invited!!
Rehearsals will be in the church on:
December 22nd from 3:15p to 3:45p and
December 24th, at 4:15
Dress in Christmas colors (no jeans, athletic/
tennis shoes.) RSVP Mr. Dahlstrom by
Dec. 8th. 344-7622 EXT. 111
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The child to be born
will be called holy,
the Son of God.
—Luke 1:35
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Baptismal Catechesis
Prior to the baptism of your infant, parents are
required to attend our Baptism class.
Please call the Parish office for reservations.
650-344-7622
Pláticas Pre bautismales
Para poder bautizar a su bebe, los padres y
padrinos deberán asistir a una clase pre
bautismal.
Por favor de llamar a la oficina para registrarse.
650-344-7622
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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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Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
20 de diciembre de 2015
Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
Al proclamar el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, el Papa
Francisco exclamó cómo él deseaba que este Año Santo esté
“lleno de misericordia”, nosotros como discípulos vamos “al
encuentro de cada persona llevando la bondad y la ternura de
Dios. A todos, creyentes y lejanos, pueda llegar el bálsamo
de la misericordia como signo del Reino de Dios que está ya
presente en medio de nosotros” (Misericordiae Vultus, 5). Al
visitar a Isabel, María presenta bellamente una imagen así. A
pesar de los riesgos de su embarazo, sin mencionar su preocupación por ser una mujer joven sin casarse todavía, María
de inmediato, sin egoísmo “sale” de sí misma y a toda prisa
avanza sobre terreno peligroso para llevar “el bálsamo de la
misericordia” de Dios para ayudar a su pariente. Ya que el
Bautismo y la Eucaristía nos han hecho, de alguna manera,
portadores de un Cristo Vivo dentro de nosotros, así como
María fue, esa generosidad de “salir” de nosotros mismos
para ofrecer un servicio atento de misericordia a nuestros
prójimos, debe marcar especialmente nuestro Tiempo de
Navidad este Año Jubilar.
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Citas del Papa Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Usadas .
IMITAR LA DECISIÓN
DE MARÍA
El ángel Gabriel hoy le
presenta a María un
misterio. El misterio de
salvación en Cristo no es un
misterio que se pueda
resolver, sino una realidad
más allá de nuestro
entendimiento en la cual nos
decidimos a participar. :
Dios espera, Adán y Eva y
todas las almas de los
muertos que anhelan el
Paraíso esperan, los ángeles
esperan tener nuevos
compañeros celestiales. Y
hay gran regocijo cuando su
decisión es un “sí”.
A nosotros se nos ofrecen
opciones menos dramáticas,
pero el misterio de nuestra
salvación en Cristo de
ningún modo queda
“solucionado”. Puede que
ahora lo entendamos un
poco mejor gracias al “sí”
de María. Puede que
estemos un poco más
cercanos a él mediante la
pasión, muerte y
resurrección de Jesucristo.
Pero un misterio al cual
todos debemos dar nuestro
propio “sí”. Ya pronto
estaremos cantando “Venid
y adoremos”. Que nuestra
oración de Adviento, a
imitación del “sí” de María,
continúe para que podamos
participar en el misterio de
nuestra salvación en
Jesucristo, Dios-connosotros.
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St. Matthew Catholic Church
8
December 20, 2015
*Parish and Community*
MyDearBrothersandSisters,
MayyouandyoursberichlyblessedingivingandreceivingthegiftofMercyat
ChristmasandallthroughoutthisyearofMercy.WishingyouallaveryMercy
Christmas,withprayersandbestwishesfromthePriestsandallthestaffof
St.MatthewParishandSchool.
QueUstedylossuyosrecibanmuchasbendicionesaldaryrecibirelregalodeMisericordiaen
estaNavidadyalolargodeesteAñodelaMisericordia.DeseándolesatodosunaNavidadllena
deMisericordia,conoracionesymejoresdeseosdepartedelossacerdotesytodoelpersonaldela
parroquiaylaescueladeSt.Matthew.
Rev. Msgr. John Talesfore
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW
AVAILABLE ONLINE
If you are considering
enrolling your child at
St. Matthew Catholic School
for the 2016-2017 school year, applications
are now available online.
Please visit the school website
www.stmatthewcath.org, for more
information.
Questions? Contact Ann Connelly at
aconnelly@stmatthewcath.org or
(650) 343 1373 x 139
Dear parishioners,
The Gabriel Project, a ministry to help
pregnant women, is in need of the following items:
Newborn and size 1 diapers, Baby
wipes, Baby blankets, crib and bassinet size, A
car seat (new or nearly new) If you are able to
supply any of these items, please phone Jean
650-345-1246 or Janet 650-931-5467
Due to limited storage space, we are not able to
take any other items at this time.
Thank you and a Merry Christmas to all.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2015
CONFESSIONS
Saturday, December 19:
Main church 11:30am-12Noon and 4:30pm-5:00pm
Monday, December 21 and
Tuesday, December 22:
Chapel 5:00pm-5:30pm
Wednesday, December 23:
Main Church 11:00am-12Noon
MASSES
Thursday, Christmas Eve, December 24:
5:00pm Family Mass, 7:00pm (Spanish)
Friday, Christmas Day, December 25:
7:00am, 8:45am, (Spanish), 10:45am,
12:30pm, 3:00pm (Cantonese Mass – Chapel)
FEAST OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
A Holy Day of ObligaƟon
Thursday, New Year’s Eve, December 31:
Vigil Masses: 5:00pm and 7:00pm (Spanish)
Friday, January 1st, New Year’s Day
Masses: 9:00am and 12:05pm