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 facebook.com/stmatthewcath Monsignor John Talesfore, Pastor One Notre Dame Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 344-7622 Phone, (650) 344-4830 Fax www.stmatthew-parish.org ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith, Love, Community, Service ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 23, 2017 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Dear St. Matthew Parish Community, Today we are faced with the powerful and almighty God, who deals with us, not out of anger and punishment, but out of kindness and forgiveness. God is forgiving and loving to those who ask and persevere in prayer. Even if we don't know how to pray, the Spirit of the Lord helps us, for God knows what the Spirit means, "because [the Spirit] intercedes for the holy ones according to God's will" (Romans 8:27). With God's help, we can be the good seed and not the weeds. If we contemplate the parables, and pray for the guidance of the Spirit, we are able to see ever fresher lessons in these stories. PARABLES These are the weeks of parables, and although we have heard them all many times, they never lose their freshness, for always, if we look, we can perceive a new angle. The parable of the weeds and the wheat, so simple on its surface, is puzzling enough for the disciples to ask Jesus for an explanation. In our own gardens, we tend to yank up the weeds all through the growing season. But in the parable, the weeds and the wheat are allowed to grow together until the harvest. If the good people and the evil people remain (Continued on page 2) Those who are just must be kind. - Wisdom 12:19 El justo debe amar a todos los hombres - Sabiduría 12:19
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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
One Notre Dame Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 344-7622 Phone, (650) 344-4830 Fax
www.stmatthew-parish.org
ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith, Love, Community, Service
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Dear St. Matthew Parish Community,
Today we are faced with the powerful and almighty God, who deals with us, not out of anger and punishment, but out of kindness and forgiveness. God is forgiving and loving to those who ask and persevere in prayer. Even if we don't know how to pray, the Spirit of the Lord helps us, for God knows what the Spirit means, "because [the Spirit] intercedes for the holy ones according to God's will" (Romans 8:27). With God's help, we can be the good seed and not the weeds. If we contemplate the parables, and pray for the guidance of the Spirit, we are able to see ever fresher lessons in these stories. PARABLES These are the weeks of parables, and although we have heard them all many times, they never lose their freshness, for always, if we look, we can perceive a new angle. The parable of the weeds and the wheat, so simple on its surface, is puzzling enough for the disciples to ask Jesus for an explanation. In our own gardens, we tend to yank up the weeds all through the growing season. But in the parable, the weeds and the wheat are allowed to grow together until the harvest. If the good people and the evil people remain (Continued on page 2)
Those who are just must be kind. - Wisdom 12:19
El justo debe amar a todos los hombres - Sabiduría 12:19
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LA MISERICORDIA, EL PODER Y EL AMOR DE DIOS La primera lectura de hoy, del libro de la Sabiduría, va al punto una y otra vez, ¡al menos cinco veces en cinco versículos! Dios es poderoso, pero compasivo con todos. La fuerza de Dios se muestra en la bondad y la clemencia, no en la aspereza o la condenación, y quienes gobiernan al pueblo de Dios deben gobernar de igual manera, con bondad. Esta amorosa bondad y delicadeza no son contrarios al poder de Dios, sino directo resultado de la primacía de Dios sobre todo. ¿Quiénes somos nosotros, entonces, para juzgar el corazón de nuestros hermanos cristianos y a toda la gente, cuando Dios ordena justicia con amor y clemencia? De igual manera, el Espíritu Santo suple nuestra ignorancia de lo que necesitamos, hablando en un lenguaje que no comprendemos todavía. Pero Dios conoce nuestras necesidades antes que nosotros, entiende las intercesiones del Espíritu, y nos ayuda en nuestra necesidad. Esta es nuestra esperanza: la misericordia, el poder y el amor de Dios. PARÁBOLAS Estas son las semanas de las parábolas, y aunque ya las hemos escuchado muchas veces, nunca pierden su frescura, por siempre, si ponemos atención, podemos percibir un ángulo diferente. La parábola del trigo y la cizaña, muy sencilla en apariencia, es muy desconcertante para los discípulos que tienen que preguntar a Jesús que se las explique. En nuestros jardines, procuramos quitar la cizaña o yerba durante todo el tiempo que crezca. Pero en la parábola, la cizaña y el trigo crecen juntos hasta el tiempo de la cosecha. Si las personas buenas y las malas permanecen mezcladas durante la vida, también nos desconcierta algunas veces: ¿por qué las personas hacen cosas malas y no son castigadas? ¿Cómo es que Dios permite que cosas malas pasen a las buenas personas? ESAS PEQUEÑAS COSAS Nuestro Dios es en efecto un Dios poderoso; sin embargo, no es vengativo, sino misericordioso. A cada uno se le ofrece la oportunidad, muchas oportunidades, para ser perdonado. Aún una pequeña buena acción puede florecer en algo maravilloso. La semilla de mostaza del Medio Oriente es tan pequeña que una persona difícilmente puede agarrarla con los dedos. (Aquellas personas que conocen el programa de formación catequética del Buen Pastor conocen esta parábola maravillosa, y el pequeño plato que contiene algunas de estas semillas y que se guarda en el atrio para que los niños las puedan contemplar). La levadura hace que la masa fermente y crezca para hornear deliciosos panes. Todas estas maravillas tienen un origen muy pequeño, si es que estamos listos para escuchar y entender estos misterios. También nuestra oración Dios la escucha, aun cuando nosotros no entendamos por lo que estamos rezando: "pero nosotros no sabemos pedir lo que nos conviene; pero el Espíritu mismo intercede por nosotros con gemidos que no pueden expresarse con palabras. Y Dios, que conoce profundamente los corazones sabe lo que el Espíritu quiere decir" (Romanos 8:26-27). Así que, si nuestras pequeñas oraciones son ofrecidas con un sincero corazón, son escuchadas por Dios, aun si no siempre sabemos lo que estamos haciendo cuando oramos. ¿Estamos alabando, glorificando a Dios, pidiendo algo? El Espíritu lo sabe e intercede por nosotros. Lecturas de hoy: Sab 12:13, 16-19; Sal 86 (85): 5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 [24-30] Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Dear St. Matthew Parish Community,
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mixed throughout life, it puzzles us sometimes: why are people who do bad things not punished? How is it that God allows bad things to happen to good people? THOSE TINY THINGS Our God is indeed a God of might; yet that might leads not to vengeance, but to forgiveness. Everyone is offered an opportunity--many opportunities--for forgiveness. Even a little good can blossom into something wonderful. The mustard seed of the Middle East is so tiny that one can barely pick one up with one's fingertips. (Those familiar with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd know about this wonderful parable, and the tiny dish of mustard seeds that is kept in the atrium for the children to contemplate.) Yeast makes the dough rise to be baked into delicious bread. All of these wonders come from tiny beginnings, if we are ready to hear and understand these mysteries. Our prayer too is heard by God, even if we do not really understand what we are praying for: "for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit . . . intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit" (Romans 8:26-27). So if our small prayers are offered with a sincere heart, they are heard by God, even if we don't always know what it is we do when we pray. Are we praising, blessing God, asking for something? The Spirit knows and intercedes for us. Today's Readings: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Ps 86: 5-6, 9-10, 15-16; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 [24-30] Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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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] Chris Valencia-Rivers 650-344-7622 ext. 107 [email protected] Religious Education Director
Saturday 22 5:00 Rick Leon † 7:00 Ariel Zuniga Sunday 23 7:00 Wayne Brow † 8:45 Sarbelio Serrano 10:45 Community / Pueblo 12:30 Thanksgiving for Deceased Family & Friends 5:30 Maria de Jesus Basulto † Monday 24 6:30 Cathryn Liwanag & Butch de Guzman † 12:05 Anna & David Mattei † Tuesday 25 6:30 Rosemary Garcia 12:05 Tommy Baldwin † Wednesday 26 6:30 Alberto Balili † 12:05 Javier Jacinto † Thursday 27 6:30 Anecita Tuangtuan † 12:05 Dario Rianzares † Friday 28 6:30 Mercedes Deras † 12:05 Nelly Alabastro † Saturday 29 12:05 Delio Simoni †
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
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Want to support our Altar Servers?
We at St. Matthew’s are greatly blessed to have so many children and families committed to service at the altar, which is essential to the worthy celebration of the Mass. Over the years, wear and tear have taken their toll on the cassocks and surplices provided for these generous young men and women, who give so much of their time and talent to the dignity and prayerfulness of our liturgies. Will you help us purchase new vesture that better expresses our reverence for the sacred liturgy and our support of these generous young parishioners who contribute so much to quality of our celebrations? A full set of new servers’ vestments will cost $3,000.00. Donations would be greatly appreciated and may be dropped off or mailed to the parish office. 1 Notre Dame Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402. Attention: Monsignor Talesfore.
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Monaguillos? Nosotros aquí en St. Matthew estamos bendecidos al tener muchos niños y fami-lias comprometidas al servicio del altar, el cual es esencial para tener una celebra-ción digna de la Misa.
Las vestimentas de estos generosos niños y niñas que dan mucho de su tiempo y talento a la oración y dignidad de nuestras liturgias, se han visto desgastadas y afectadas a lo largo de los años. ¿Nos ayudaría Usted a comprar nue-vas vestimentas que expresen mejor nuestra reverencia para la sagrada liturgia y nuestro apoyo de estos jóvenes parroquianos que contribuyen mucho a la calidad de nuestras celebraciones? Un set nuevo de vestimentas cuesta $3,000.00 Se les agradece y aprecia sus donación. Pueden pasar a la oficina y dejarla ahí o enviarla por correo a: St. Matthew Catholic Church One Notre Dame Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402 Atención Monseñor Talesfore
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• 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
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• 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.
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