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MASSES − MISAS
SUNDAY English: 7:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm Español: 8:45am and 5:30pm
Chinese Community Chapel Masses Cantonese: 2nd, 4th, 5th Sunday @ 3:00pm. Mandarin: 1st and 3rd Sunday @ 3:00pm.
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5:00pm Misa de Vigilia (sábado) en Español: 7:00pm
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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Monsignor John Talesfore, Pastor
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ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith, Love, Community, Service
Dear St. Matthew's Parishioners, In many of our relationships with others--friends, spouse, neighbors, or co-workers--often the most difficult times come when someone damages the relationship. There are moments when only apology and forgiveness can lead to healing. In this week's readings, we are reminded how our connection with God is woven into our relationships with others. God is the source of all mercy, and all of us stand in need of forgiveness. As we are able to accept the mercy of God deep within our hearts, we become empowered to show mercy to others. When things go badly in our relationships, we can remember that God is present at the center of these difficult moments. God is offering grace to ask forgiveness, to receive apology, and to accept the forgiveness extended to us. FORGIVEN AND FORGIVING In today's Gospel, Jesus calls his followers to forgive "seventy-seven" times. In other words, stop keeping track when forgiving others. But when we are hurt, this is really hard to do. In fact, to protect ourselves from further hurt, we might be inclined to do the opposite, and lash out. Jesus teaches the futility of this approach. Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant reminds us that in the course of our lives we have harmed others, and so distanced ourselves from God. We have also been harmed by others. Like the servant, we sometimes owe a debt, (Continued on page 2)
"Love God, Serve God; everything is in that…
-St. Clare of Assisi
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Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario SER PERDONADO Y PERDONAR En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús llama a sus seguidores a perdonar "setenta veces siete". En otras palabras, dejar de contar las veces que perdonamos a los demás. Pero cuando nos lastiman, es muy difícil de hacerlo. De hecho, para protegernos nosotros de más daño, podríamos estar inclinados a hacer lo opuesto y arremeter. Jesús nos ense-ña la inutilidad de esta propuesta. La parábola del siervo impecable nos recuerda que en el curso de nuestras vidas hemos lastimado a los demás, y distanciado de Dios. También hemos sido lastimados por otros. Como el siervo, algunas veces tenemos deudas y algunas veces otros tiene alguna deuda con nosotros. Aquí se nos invita a detener el ciclo del dolor con la gra-cia de la misericordia. Se nos llama a imitar a nuestro Dios, quien perdona con todo el corazón. PROTEGIENDO A LOS VULNERABLES Es muy tentador ver esta enseñanza del perdón de manera aislada. Esto sugeriría que la carga se pone com-pletamente en la persona ofendida que necesita perdón, sin mencionar la responsabilidad de la parte de la perso-na que ofendió. Esta interpretación puede ser peligrosa. La llamada a perdonar nunca debe ser usada para cu-brir el acoso o cualquier tipo de relación opresiva. Es de bastante ayuda considerar el capítulo 18 del Evan-gelio de Mateo, el cual nos enseña acerca del perdón y la reconciliación, y el ejercicio de la autoridad en la co-munidad cristiana. El Evangelio de la semana pasada (Mateo 18:15-18) provee guía en cómo los cristianos pueden llamar a la rendición de cuentas a alguien que lastimó a otros, como el patrón que protege al segundo siervo de la crueldad del siervo impecable, Dios busca proteger a los más vulnerables de ser lastimados. El Evangelio de Mateo presentó una alternativa basada en la violencia de su tiempo. Mateo describe la visión de la comunidad de Jesús, en el que el poder es usado al servicio de todos y los vulnerables son protegidos y ama-dos. Lecturas de hoy: Eclo 27:30--28:7; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Dear St. Matthew Parish Community, (cont’d)
to us. Here we are invited to stop the cycle of pain with the grace of mercy. We are called to imitate our God, who forgives wholeheartedly. PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE It is also tempting to view this teaching on forgiveness in isolation. This would suggest that the burden is placed entirely upon the offended person to go on forgiving, without mentioning any accountability on the part of the offending person. This interpretation can often be dangerous. The call to forgive should never be used as a cover for bullying or for oppres-sive relationships of any kind. It is helpful to consider all of chapter 18 in Matthew's Gospel, which teaches about forgiveness and recon-ciliation, and the exercise of authority in the Christian community. Last week's Gospel (Matthew 18:15-18) provides guidance on how Christians can call to ac-countability someone who has hurt others, to protect the weak, and to seek reconciliation as a community. The parable we hear today reminds us that, like the master who protected the second servant from the cruelty of the unforgiving servant, God seeks to guard the most vulnerable from harm. The Gospel of Matthew presented an alternative to the violence-based order of his day. Matthew de-scribed Jesus' vision of community, in which power is used at the service of all and the vulnerable are pro-tected and cherished. Today's Readings: Sir 27:30 -- 28:7; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
SENIORS ~ Save the Date Halloween Senior Luncheon October 21st
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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. Alvin Yu, Parochial Vicar 650-344-7622 ext. 112 [email protected]
In Residence
Most Rev. William Justice, Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco Rev. Thomas Parenti
Property Manager Mr. James Walsh 650-344-7622 ext. 105 [email protected]
Secretaries Reyna Fernandez 650-344-7622 ext. 113 [email protected] Human Resources Manager Office Manager Josie Berdal 650-344-7622 ext. 162 [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]
Receptionist
Esmeralda Perez 650-344-7622 ext. 100 [email protected]
Bulletin Editor
Rosalinda Ceja 650-344-7622 ext. 103 [email protected]
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
Dr. Adrian Peterson 650-343-1373 ext. 126
School Office
Admissions Director
Kerry Ann Ruff 650-343-1373 ext. 139
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Mass Intentions September 16– September 23
Saturday 16 5:00 Maria Maldonado 7:00 Ferdy Gutierrez & Yulma Urrutia Sunday 17 7:00 Valeriano Jamora † 8:45 Yesenia Fernandez 10:45 Community / Pueblo 12:30 Victoria Catanoja † 5:30 Lucia Rivera † Monday 18 6:30 Stephanie Mandala † 12:05 Tomas Bautista † Tuesday 19 6:30 Alvaro & Silvia Vazquez 12:05 Albert Serena Wednesday 20 6:30 Nogumo Family 12:05 Arturo Aguinaldo † Thursday 21 6:30 Valeriano Jamora † 12:05 Rufina Dantoe † Friday 22 6:30 Valeriano Jamora † 12:05 Mary P. Irwin † Saturday 2312:05 Walter Streicher †
Weekly Offering—Ofrenda Semanal Thank you for your generosity in the Collection. Gracias por su generosidad en la Colecta.
Sunday Collection $ 9,566.76 Colecta dominical
Electronic Collection $ 2,167.00 Colecta Electronica
Hurricane Harvey Relief $ 7,720.36 Colecta Especial
Candles $ 205.89 Velas
The Seventh Annual Saint John Vianney Luncheon for the support of our retired priests is scheduled for 11:30am on September 29, 2017 at Saint Mary’s Cathedral. This is a most enjoyable event and raises much needed funds for the care of many retired priests, who have dedicated their lives to St. Matthew’s and to the other parishes of our archdiocese. Individual tickets are available at $150.00 per person. If you’d like to help us put together a table of St. Matthew’s parishioners, provide a seat for one of our retired priests or help to underwrite the event with a personal or business sponsorship, please contact Monsignor Talesfore for more information (650) 344-7622 x102 or [email protected]
Saint John Vianney Luncheon for Retired Priests
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Priests Retirement Fund
Our second collection this weekend is to support our retired priests. It will help ensure the Priests’ Retirement Fund stay healthy and hearty and continues to provide minimal monthly pensions as well as health insurance to our retired priests. As you may know, the retirement years can be difficult for our priests. No longer supported by their parish communities, they rely on minimal
Social Security benefits and their pension from the Priests Retirement Fund for basic needs, such as food, housing and transportation. Please show your gratitude to those priests who have cared for an ministered to you by prayerfully reflecting on how you can best help support our priests’ retirement with a gift to the Priests Retirement Fund special collection.
Fondo de Retiro Para los Sacerdotes La segunda colecta de este fin de semana es para el apoyo al Fondo de Retiro de los Sacerdotes. Su generosidad será un signo de gratitud por
todos esos sacerdotes que han servido al Señor. Gracias por continuar ayudando y orando por nuestros sacerdotes retirados.
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PARISH MINISTRIES MINISTERIOS PARROQUIALES
• 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.
• GRUPO CARISMÁTICO MONTE SINAÍ los Viernes de 7:00pm. a 9:30pm. Para mas información llama a Rafael Madriz al
650-921-1523 • GRUPO DE ESTUDIO BÍBLICO los
lunes a las 7:00pm en el auditorio. mas información con Juan Machado al tel: 650-307-2456
ADORERS NEEDED!
The Weekday Blessed Sacrament exposition starts right after the 6:30am Mass.
Bereavement Minister Training for NEW parish ministers from any parish interested in placing new members in this ministry as well as those who wish to discover more about this ministry. St. Matthews Parish Center: One Notre Dame Avenue San Mateo
September 23rd 8:30-2:00 pm.
Please RSVP ASAP” to either : Sr Toni Lynn@ [email protected] or [email protected]
A bag lunch and $10.00 for materials will be necessary. Beverages will be provided.
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
Please silence your cell phone before entering our church. Thank you!
Por favor apague su teléfono celular antes de entrar a la Iglesia. Gracias!
Legion of Mary
You are invited… The Legion of Mary Immaculata Preasidium meets to pray, Monday at 10:30am. at the Church vestibule. Come join us on
EWTN For more Christ-centered and family television, tune into EWTN! EWTN'S vast array of programming includes Daily Mass, devotionals, global Catholic news, powerful documentaries, music specials, exclusive teaching series, young adult and children's programming and Church and Papal events! Schedules are in the vestibules in the Church or you can go to www.ewtn.com for more information. EWTN ESPANOL! with original Spanish programming, please check it out at: ewtn.com/Español.
If you have family or friends whom have been away from the Church, please tell them about the Catholic Come Home
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this painful journey. (This course is not for professional caregivers.) Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: San Mateo Senior Center 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo To Register: visit www.erecreg.com (Course #542032-A1) For help with registration call: 650 522 7490 Presenters: Patty Clement-Cihak, Division Di-rector and Carmen Santoni, Program Manager Catholic Charities Adult Day Services – San Mateo County
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Please join us for: School Masses Join us for our school Masses at 8:15am on Thursday, September 21st as we celebrate the Feast of St. Matthew AND Friday, September 29th as we celebrate our weekly Mass at 8:15. Family Mass at 10:45am on September 17th Join us for our first Sunday Family Mass of the school year at 10:45am. Our 8th grade class will be sponsoring this Mass.
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ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
UPDATE Goal: $ 135,602 Meta Total Received: $ 118,682 Total recibido Pledges to date: 518 Número total de promesas hasta la fecha Pledges paid in full: 425 Promesas pagadas en su totalidad Outstanding pledges paid in part: 62 Promesas pagadas en parte Outstanding pledges with no activity to date: 31
$16,272 still needed to reach our goal Todavía necesitamos esta canti dad para alcanzar nuestra meta
TotalReceivedNeeded
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12%