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Monsignor John Talesfore, Pastor

One Notre Dame Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 344-7622 Phone, (650) 344-4830 Fax

ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith, Love, Community, Service

MASSES—MISAS Sunday—Domingo 7:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm 8:45am and 5:30pm (Español) Chinese Community Chapel Masses Cantonese: 2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday @ 3:00pm. Mandarin: 1st and 3rd Sunday @ 3:00pm.

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00pm, 7:00pm (Español) Daily Masses: 6:30am, 12:05pm

Confession—Confesiones: Monday-Friday / Lunes a Viernes 5:00pm-5:30pm in the Chapel Saturday/Sábado 11:30am-12:00noon & 4:30pm-5:00pm

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GOD’S HEALING JUSTICE An old expression holds that the sun-warmed stone heals. Perhaps. But Malachi explains that only dark, sunless days are in store for those who do not find a place for God in their lives. Conversely, he tells us that the warmth and light of God’s healing justice await those who fear the Lord. That’s a pretty comforting notion—especially now in the already short and growing even shorter days of November. It’s the sun-warmed stone, and then some. Paul speaks to us of justice as well, but points out that it is not a passive thing. To be treated justly, we need to do our fair share. If we are diligent and persevere we will be rewarded with and by the fruits of our labor. Lastly, Luke, too, tells us to persevere—in faith, this time—and our lives will be secure in God regardless of how we are treated by our enemies. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION With Thanksgiving approaching, we think of the quest of the Puritans who arrived on the Mayflower from their first exile in Leyden, Holland. Like the Catholics of England, they were religious dissenters who suffered penalties for not participating in the worship life of the established church. The Catholics established monasteries, schools, and convents on the continent to assure the vigor of their faith’s intellectual and spiritual life. The Puritans fled to the tolerant Netherlands with similar hopes of preserving their way of life, (Continued on page 2)

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LA JUSTICIA SANADORA DE DIOS

Una antigua expresión sostiene que las piedras calentadas por el sol curan. Tal vez. Pero el profeta Malaquías explica que a aquellos que no encuentran un lugar para Dios en sus vidas sólo le esperan días oscuros, sin sol. El profeta nos dice que, a la inversa, el afecto y la luz de la justicia sanadora de Dios aguardan a aquellos que temen al Señor. Esa es una noción bastante consoladora –especialmente ahora durante los días breves, cada vez más breves, de noviembre. Es la piedra calentada por el sol, y mucho más. Pablo, igualmente, nos habla de justicia pero señala que esta no es algo pasivo. Para ser tratados con justicia, debemos aportar nuestra parte. Si somos diligentes y perseveramos, seremos recompensados con y por los frutos de nuestra labor. Finalmente, Lucas también nos llama a perseverar –en la fe, esta vez– y nos dice que nuestras vidas estarán aseguradas en Dios no importa cómo nos traten nuestros enemigos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1769 los franciscanos bajo la dirección de fray Junípero Serra alzaron una cruz en Alta California, dedicando la primera misión en la zona a san Diego de Alcalá. Diego, cuya fiesta es el 13 de noviembre, fue un franciscano del siglo XV. Este santo español nunca fue sacerdote, prefiriendo servir a Dios como hermano lego (laico) ayudando a los pobres y cuidando a los enfermos. Siempre fue un humilde servidor de los demás. Aun cuando lo hicieron guardián (líder franciscano) nunca dejo de servir a los pobres, los enfermos y a sus hermanos franciscanos. Su afán por dar a los pobres las cosas del convento lo llevaba a esconder sus donaciones en su manto. Una vez un hermano le preguntó que escondía y el mintiendo respondió: “rosas”. El hermano insistió verlas y en lugar de la comida que llevaba a los pobres, aparecieron rosas y más rosas. La santidad del patrón de San Diego, California se apoya sobre tres pilares: 1) solidaridad con los más necesitados, 2) devoción a Cristo crucificado y 3) evangelizar en unión con la Iglesia. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION (cont’d) but were unable to adapt to Dutch ways. There were Catholics who made a similar colonial journey. The hero of the story is George Calvert, Lord Baltimore, the former Secretary of State of Britain and a Catholic. He proposed that King Charles I es-tablish a proprietary colony that he would own and rule, named Maryland in honor of the Catholic Queen Henrietta Maria. George Calvert died unexpectedly in the midst of this project, but his son Cecil faithfully carried out his father’s wishes. Maryland became a symbol of freedom for wealthy recusant English fami-lies, as well as for the poor who held to the Catholic faith despite great hardship. From the start, the colo-ny was open to Protestants and Catholics equally, and the seeds of the religious freedom so dear to the American spirit were sown with the first colonists in 1634. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

Thanksgiving Mass Misa de Acción de Gracias

Thursday, November 24th at 9:00 a.m. Jueves 24 de Noviembre a las 9:00 a.m.

Please bring two food items:

Item 1: Something from your table to be blessed during the Mass.

Item 2: Something to donate for someone else’s table

~ Por favor trae dos artículos de

comida 1er. Artículo: Algo que usarás en tu cena de Acción de Gracias para que

sea bendecido durante la Misa. 2do. Artículo: Algo que puedas donar

para la cena de otra persona (los más pobres)

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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. Shouraiah Pudota, Parochial Vicar 650-344-7622 ext. 116 spudota@stmatthewcath.org

In Residence

Most Rev. William Justice, Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco Rev. Thomas Parenti

Property Manager

Mr. James Walsh 650-344-7622 ext. 105 jwalsh@stmatthewcath.org

Secretaries Reyna Fernandez 650-344-7622 ext. 113 rfernandez@stmatthewcath.org Chris Valencia-Rivers 650-344-7622 ext. 107 cvr@stmatthewcath.org

Music Director Jim Dahlstrom 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

Pastoral Staff & Parish Contacts

St. Matthew Catholic School Contacts

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910 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

650-343-1373 FAX#: (650) 343-2046

Website: www.stmatthewcath.org

Principal

Adrian Peterson 650-343-1373 ext. 126

apeterson@stmatthewcath.org

Vice-Principal

Mary Boland 650-343-1373 ext. 127

mboland@stmatthewcath.org

Admissions Director

Ann Connelly 650-343-1373 ext. 139

aconnelly@stmatthewcath.org

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November 12 – November 19 Saturday 12 5:00 George Firenze † 7:00 Guadalupe Reyes † Sunday 13 7:00 Hilda & Manuel Moriria 8:45 Teresa Sanchez † 10:45 Community / Pueblo 12:30 Carmelita Flaresca † 5:30 Martin Vannon Spaks † Monday 14 6:30 Anthony J. Tarantino † 12:05 Alice & Dino Agresti † Tuesday 15 6:30 Thanksgiving 12:05 Donald Trevaskis Sr. Wednesday 16 6:30 Thanksgiving 12:05 Francie Dela Peña Thursday 17 6:30 Rodolfo Gallegos † 12:05 Hong Family & Deceased Parents Friday 18 6:30 Warren Tattenham † 12:05 Rosa Perin Saturday 19 12:05 Lucille & Frank Ottoboni †

Thank you for your generosity in the Collec on. Gracias por su generosidad en la Colecta.

Sunday Collec on $ 9,957.22 Colecta Dominical

Religious Educa on $ 2,653.94 Educacion Religiosa

All Saints $ 1,993.26

Grupo Monte Sinai $ 141.00

Weekly Offering—Ofrenda Semanal

Mass Intentions

The Collection for the Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS)

EWTN and EWTN ESPANOL's diverse programs include Daily Mass, devotionals, global Catholic news, teaching se-ries , live call-in-talk shows, young adult and children's programming and major Papal events. EWTN can be viewed locally

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Our Second Collection this weekend is to support our family and friends who have served this nation with distinction. The Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services will provide the Gospel, the sacraments and other forms of spiritual support to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces wherever they serve, no matter the circum-stances. Please prayerfully consider a generous con-tribution to the first-ever national Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Next week’s second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD was founded to break the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help them selves. With a tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please give to the CCHD Collection. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) CCHD fue fundada para romper el ciclo de la pobreza en los Estados Unidos otorgando fondos a organizaciones que ayudan a las personas a ayudarse a si mismas. Con su tradición de mejoras en la educación, en la vivienda y en el desarrollo económico de las comunidades, CCHD continua teniendo un impacto positive en las comunidades en todo el país. Su contribución servirá para defender la dignidad humana y llegar a todos los que viven al margen. Por favor, contribuya a la colecta para CCHD

EWTN and EWTN ESPANOL

Nuestra Segunda Colecta de hoy es para apoyar a nuestros familiares y amigos que han servido a esta nación con honores. La colecta de la Arquidiócesis para los Servicios Militares llevará el Evangelio, los Sacramentos y otras formas de apoyo spiritual a los hombres y mujeres de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos, donde quiera que sirvan y sin importar las circunstancias. Por favor, con devoción consideren contribuir generosamente a la primera Colecta de la Arquidiócesis para los Servidores Militares.

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PARISH MINISTRIES MINISTERIOS PARROQUIALES

St. Vincent de Paul Society 50 North “B” Street San Mateo, Ca 94401

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE:

Monday-Friday 9:45 a. m. to 11:45 a.m. 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

Please silence your cell phone before entering our church. Thank you! Por favor apague su teléfono celular antes de entrar a la Iglesia. Gracias!

• 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 650-627-9251

• TIENE PROBLEMAS CON ALCOHOL O DROGAS? favor de llamar al 650-823-4468

• EL GRUPO DE LA LEGIÓN DE MARÍA se reúne todos los Miércoles de 7:00pm a 9:00pm en el Crying Room de la Iglesia. Todos son bienvenidos.

• EL GRUPO CARISMÁTICO MONTE SINAÍ te invita a que te unas a ellos en oración todos los Viernes de 7:00pm. a 9:30pm. Para mas información llama a Rafael Madriz al 650-921-1523

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. Favor de llamar a la oficina para registrarse. 650-344-7622

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

ICF Come one—Come All

Misa de Acción de Gracias Jueves 24 de Noviembre a

las 9:00am. Invitamos a todos los parroquianos a que nos acompañen a celebrar el Día

de Acción de Gracias con una Misa especial a las 9:00am. (Esta será la única Misa celebrada en ese día. Ese día No Habrá confesiones ni exposición del Santísimo)

¿LE GUSTARÍA MEJORAR LA COMUNICACIÓN EN SU MATRIMONIO? Le invitamos a vivir la experiencia del

Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial los días

2,3 & 4 de Diciembre del 2016. Para más información(650) 592-9719.

Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial

The Italian Catholic Federation, (ICF) invites all to come to its monthly meetings in Ward Hall, Thursday, November 17th 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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Jubilee Year of Mercy Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

As this Jubilee Year of Mercy comes to an end, Jesus’ first disciples ask what every age seems to wonder about the end of the world: “Teacher, when will this happen? What sign will there be?” (Luke 21:7). But instead of what we’d like to know, Jesus tells us what we need to know. Don’t be terrified by natural disasters, human violence, personal sufferings. Because God’s mercy abounds, all is grace. “It will lead to your giving testimony” (21:13). So Malachi promises “the sun of

justice with its healing rays” (Malachi 3:20a); and Jesus describes how we should welcome the end: “Stand erect and raise your heads, because your redemption is at hand” (Gospel Acclamation, Luke 21:28). Rather than worrying about ourselves and the future’s perils, both Jesus’ gospel and Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy bid us go forth to spend our lives proclaiming God’s promise of boundless mercy, but also translating God’s mercy into living deeds of unfailing compassion and enduring comfort. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Año Jubilar de la Misericordia Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Al ir concluyendo este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, los primeros discípulos de Jesús preguntan lo que en cada época parece preguntarse acerca del fin del mundo: “Maestro, ¿cuándo va a ser eso?” (Lucas 21:7). Pero en lugar de lo que nos gustaría saber, Jesús nos dice lo que necesitamos conocer. No se preocupen por desastres naturales, la violencia de las personas, el sufrimiento humano. Debido a la abundante misericordia de Dios, todo es gracia. “Esto les servirá para dar testimonio de mí” (21:13). El profeta Malaquías promete que “brillará el sol de justicia, que les traerá la salvación en sus rayos” (Malaquías 3:20a) y, Jesús describe cómo debemos recibir el fin “Levántense, alcen la cabeza; se acerca su liberación” (21:28). En lugar de estarnos preocupando por nosotros mismos y los riesgos del futuro, tanto el Evangelio de Jesús como el Año Jubilar de la Misericordia convocado por el Papa Francisco nos invitan a avanzar pasando nuestra vida proclamando la promesa de la abundante misericordia de Dios e interpretándola en obras vivas de compasión inagotable y consolación renovada. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW FOR THE 2017/18 SCHOOL YEAR

If you are considering enrolling your child in St Matthew Catholic School for the 2017-2018 school year, we invite you to attend our Take A Peek Tuesday campus tours. Please visit the school website for more details. Applications for the 2017-2018 school year are now available on line. www.stmatthewcath.org or call Ann Connel-ly (650) 343 1373 x 139

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 24, 2016 Mass at 9:00 a.m.

As you make plans for this year’s family celebration of Thanksgiving, we invite parishioners who will be staying in the area to join us for a special Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:00am on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2016. (NOTE: There will be NO 6:30am Mass, 12:05pm Mass, 5:00pm Confessions or Exposition and Benediction that day.) As our nation enjoys this one day a year to thank God “from Whom all blessings flow,” we Catholics have the opportunity to better appreciate just what a blessing we have in the weekly and daily opportunities we enjoy for “Eucharist,” which means “thanksgiving” in the original Greek. What better way to start our national feast as Catholics, faith-filled and faithful citizens of the United States of America?! Msgr. John Talesfore, Pastor

YA ESTAMOS ACEPTANDO APLICACIONES PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2017/18

Si esta considerando registrar a su hijo/a en la Escuela Católica de San Matthew para el año es-colar 2017/18 le invitamos a dar un recorrido a la escuela el martes. Por favor visite el sitio web de la escuela para mas detalles. Las aplicaciones para el año escolar 2017/18 ya están disponibles en línea. www.stmatthewcath.org o llame a Ann Connelly (650) 343 1373 x 139