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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
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
Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Matthew Parish, THE VEILING OF CROSSES AND STATUES DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF LENT For those who have been attending mass regularly, you must have noticed that starting today (Fifth Sunday of Lent) the crucifixes and most the other images and statues in our Church have been covered in purple cloth. Now, why is this so? What is its significance? Well, the Fifth Sunday of Lent is the beginning of the two weeks of 'PASSIONTIDE' in the Church. The first week is known as Passion Week and the second week which we shall begin in seven days on Palm Sunday is known as 'HOLY WEEK'. Going through the readings of Passion Week, you'll notice the INCREASING HATRED the people had for Christ. They accused him of being a blasphemer, sorcerer, being possessed by an evil spirit and so on. The old Gospel reading for Passion Sunday (fifth Sunday of Lent) from the eighth chapter of Saint John's Gospel ends with these words: “They took up stones therefore to cast at him. But Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.”-John 8:59. (Continued on page 2)
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Chrism Mass On Thursday, March 17th at 5:30PM, Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate the Chrism
Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral. This is a beautiful celebration of the blessing of all the oils used in sacramental service throughout the year. All the priests from the Archdiocese will be there, please note: the Blessed Sacrament will be repose after the 12:05 Mass. Msgr. John Talesfore
Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Matthew Parish, (cont’d) According to Saint Augustine, at this moment when "Jesus hid himself," Christ in fact became invisible by virtue of His divine nature. Saint Augustine writes: He does not hide Himself in a corner of the temple, as if afraid, or running into a cottage, or turning aside behind a wall or column: but by His Divine Power making Himself invisible, He PASSED THROUGH THEIR MIDST. To help signify this mystery, Catholic statues and images are veiled with purple cloth on the evening before Passion Sunday. Jesus "hides Himself." One cross will be unveiled for Veneration (Kissing of the Crucifix) on GOOD FRIDAY. The other images and statues are unveiled until Holy Saturday. This is the moment at which the fast of Lent ends and the glory of Easter begins. This unveiling shows us that Christ has revealed himself as risen and victorious. So in Summary: The veiling of the crucifixes and statues symbolizes the fact that Christ's Divinity was hidden at the time of His Passion and death, the very essence of “Passiontide.”
Msgr. John Talesfore, Pastor
Queridos Parroquianos y Amigos de la Parroquia de St. Matthew,
EL VELO SOBRE LAS CRUCES Y ESTATUAS EN LAS ÚLTIMAS DOS SEMANAS DE CUARESMA
Para aquellos que han estado asistiendo a misa con regu-laridad, habrán notado que a partir de hoy (Quinto Do-mingo de Cuaresma) los crucifijos, estatuas y otras imáge-nes de nuestra Iglesia han sido cubiertas con una tela de color púrpura. ¿Por qué es esto así? ¿Cuál es su significado? Bueno, el Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma es el principio de las dos semanas de 'PASSIONTIDE' en la Iglesia. La pri-mera semana se conoce como la Semana de la Pasión y la segunda semana que vamos a empezar en siete días con el Domingo de Ramos se conoce como "SEMANA SANTA". Pasando por las lecturas de la Sema-na de la Pasión, te darás cuenta de como el ODIO que la gente le tenia a Cristo iba en AUMENTO. Lo acusaron de ser un blasfemo, hechicero, ser poseído por un espíritu maligno y así sucesivamente. La Antigua lectura del Evangelio de la Pasión del Señor (quinto domingo de Cuaresma) a partir del octavo capítu-lo del Evangelio de San Juan termina con estas palabras: "Tomaron entonces piedras para tirarle. Pero Jesús se escon-dió y salió del templo. "- Juan 8:59. Según San Agustín, en este momento en que "Jesús se es-condió" Cristo, de hecho, se hizo invisible en virtud de su naturaleza divina. San Agustín escribe: Él no se esconde a sí mismo en una esquina del templo como si tuviera miedo, o corriendo en una casa de campo, o desviándose detrás de una pared o columna: pero por su divino poder, ha-ciéndose invisible, EL PASÓ POR ENMEDIO DE ELLOS. Para ayudar a entender lo que significa este misterio, estatuas e imágenes católicas son cubiertos con una tela de color púrpura la noche antes del Domingo de la Pa-sión. Jesús "se esconde." Una cruz se descubrirá para la veneración el Viernes Santo. Las otras imágenes y esta-tuas se descubrirán el Sábado Santo. Este es el momento en el que termina el ayuno de Cuaresma y comienza la gloria de la Pascua. Esta revelación nos enseña que Cristo se ha revelado como resucitado y victorioso. Así que en resumen: El velo de los crucifijos y estatuas simboliza el hecho de que la Divinidad de Cristo estaba escondida en el momento de su pasión y muerte, la esencia misma de “Passiontide”. Msgr. John Talesfore, Pastor
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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. Tony Vallecillo, Parochial Vicar 650-344-7622 ext. 162 [email protected]
In Residence
Most Rev. William Justice, Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco Rev. Thomas Parenti
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Jubilee Year of Mercy Fifth Sunday of Lent
How fitting that the first Sunday Angelus of Pope Francis, who has made mercy his papacy’s theme, took place the last time today’s Gospel about Jesus’ encounter with the adulterous woman was proclaimed. “Jesus’ attitude is striking,” Francis declared. “We do not hear words of scorn or condemnation, only words of love, of mercy, an invitation to conversion: ‘Neither do I condemn you’ ” (John 8:11). Francis continued: “God’s face is the face of a merciful father who is always patient. Have you thought about God’s patience, the patience [God] has with each one of us? That is [God’s] mercy. [God] always has patience, patience with us . . . understands us . . . waits for us . . . does not tire of forgiving us” if we return ‘with a contrite heart” (Pope Francis, Angelus address, March 17, 2013). Parishes preparing catechumens may proclaim Jesus’ raising of Lazarus. Referring to Lazarus, and all those “raised” from the “death” of sin, Jesus defines the community’s “mission of mercy”— “Untie him and let him go” (John 11:44).
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EWTN and EWTN ESPANOL's diverse programs include Daily Mass, devotionals, global Catholic news, teaching series , live call-in-talk 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 www.ewtn.com
PALM SUNDAY IS MARCH 20TH. The Mass schedule is the same as any weekend. Palms will be distributed at all the Masses. The main Masses will begin out on the plaza, weather permitting.
HOLY WEEK 2016 Lent and Holy Week are graced moments for
all of us. Please circle the dates and times below and come walk with Jesus through His Passion
and Death to His Resurrection.
HOLY THURSDAY — March 24 12:05pm Mass for Holy Thursday. PLEASE NOTE: Provided in case of genuine necessity, but only for those who are in no way able to participate in the evening mass, according to church norms
7:00pm Multilingual Mass of the Lord’s Supper Procession to the Altar of Repose
Adoration in the Cronin Center until Midnight
GOOD FRIDAY — March 25 12:00 Noon to 1:30pm Reflection on the Passion 1:30pm Liturgy of Good Friday (English) 3:00pm Chinese Liturgy (Chapel) 6:00pm Liturgy of Good Friday (Spanish)
HOLY SATURDAY — March 26 8:00pm Multilingual Celebration of Easter Vigil
EASTER SUNDAY — March 27 5:00am In front of the Church, Salubong:
Meeting of Jesus and Mary followed by Mass 7:00am 8:45am (Spanish), 10:45am, 12:30pm and 3:00pm Cantonese Mass (Chapel) PLEASE NOTE: There will be no 5:30pm. Mass
HOLY WEEK CONFESSIONS Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday in Small Chapel 5:00pm to 5:30pm Good Friday: 12 Noon to 1:30pm in Main Church Holy Saturday: 11:00am to 12 Noon in Main Church
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION Christians around the world are united in a special way during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land, and those in need. Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to support Christians in the Holy Land. The Good Friday collection is requested by the Holy Father. Our Second Collection is for the poor. Please be as generous as your abundance allows.
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COLECTA DEL VIERNES SANTO
Los Cristianos de todo el mundo nos unimos en una forma especial durante la Cuaresma, Semana Santa y Pascua. Nuestros corazones, mentes y oraciones están especialmente con la Tierra Santa y los mas necesitados. Una vez al año, nuestra parroquia es llamada a apoyar a los Cristianos de Tierra Santa. La Primera Colecta del Viernes Santo es solicitada por el Santo Padre. Habrá una Segunda Colecta y será para los Pobres.
Por favor sean generosos y den según sus abundancias.
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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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HORIO PARA LA SEMANA SANTA
Se invita a toda la comunidad a vivir el Triduo Pascual – Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección de Jesús
JUEVES SANTO — 24 de Marzo 7:00pm. Misa Multilingüe de la Institución de la
Eucaristía y procesión con el Santísimo Sacramento al Cronin Center (estará expuesto hasta la media
noche)
VIERNES SANTO — 25 de Marzo 6:00pm. Liturgia de La Palabra, Adoración a la
Santa Cruz y la Santa Comunión.
SABADO — 26 de Marzo 8:00pm. Celebración Multilingüe de la
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El horario de confesiones durante la Semana Santa es: Lunes, martes y miércoles de 5:00 a 5:30.
Viernes Santo de 12 a 1:30 y sábado de 11 a 12
AVISO: el domingo 20 de marzo es Domingo de Ramos, la Misa de las 8:45 am. Dará inicio a las 8:30 en el atrio de la Iglesia para la bendición de las palmas.
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JOIN – Bring your basket to church on Palm Sunday (3/20) to the 10:45AM Family Mass to be blessed.
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Church Cleaning on Holy Saturday,
March 26th from 7am to 12pm.
Saint Matt’s school parents and 7th and 8th graders will earn volunteer hours. We are also calling on parishioners from all our communities (English, Spanish, Filipino, Italian and Chinese) to help to have a clean and beautiful church for the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. We need your helping hands! See you on March 26th at 7am!
