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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
MASSES − MISAS
SUNDAY: 7:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm En 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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Through his suffering, my servant shall justify many. -- Isaiah 53:11b
Con sus sufrimientos justificará mi siervo a muchos. -- Isaías 53:11b
Isaías 53:11b
Dear St. Matthew Parish Community,
November and the “Last Things”
Each year during the month of November the Church’s liturgy and popular devotion turn our attention to the Four Last Things: death, judgment, heaven and hell. This is no morbid fascination, but a so-ber reminder of the transitory nature of this world and an annual call to Christian hope. We begin the month celebrating the saints in glory on the Solemnity of All Saints. On Nov. 2, we observe the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) and later in the month, on the last Sunday of the liturgical year, we cele-brate the triumphant Solemnity of Christ the King. Though we may rarely ponder these realities, they are inescapable for each of us. Trying to live in denial of them is impossible and it only shrouds our live in a dark shadow. However, on the contrary, the traditions of November remind us of the eternal destiny of joy that God has prepared for us in Christ and the eternal consequenc-es of turning our back on God’s love. St. John of the Cross wrote, “In the evening of our life, we shall be judged on our love.” Perfect love will make possible our immediate entrance into heaven. Imper-fect love will require purification. The ultimate rejection of divine love will mean eternal separation from God. God has made us for heaven, where we will enjoy the perfect ful-fillment of all human longing in supreme and eternal happiness. We are called to this blessedness. (Continued on page 2)
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Senior LuncheonSenior Luncheon
AUTUMN CELEBRATION AUTUMN CELEBRATION
Saturday, November 10thSaturday, November 10th
Autumn is in the air! The St. Matthew’s Senior Community is invited to our quarterly luncheon. Come join the Au-Autumn is in the air! The St. Matthew’s Senior Community is invited to our quarterly luncheon. Come join the Au-
tumn Celebration and lunch prepared by St. Matthew’s Hospitality Ministry. It will be held immediately following the tumn Celebration and lunch prepared by St. Matthew’s Hospitality Ministry. It will be held immediately following the
12:05pm Saturday Mass, November 10th in Ward Hall. All registered parishioners 65 + are cordially invited. We hope 12:05pm Saturday Mass, November 10th in Ward Hall. All registered parishioners 65 + are cordially invited. We hope
to see you there! There is no cost to attend; however, donations are appreciated to support St. Matt’s Outreach Pro-to see you there! There is no cost to attend; however, donations are appreciated to support St. Matt’s Outreach Pro-
grams.grams. Reservations are requiredReservations are required. Spaces fill up quickly. . Spaces fill up quickly.
To reserve your spot, please RSVP to Kathryn Cross at 344To reserve your spot, please RSVP to Kathryn Cross at 344--7622 ext. 1047622 ext. 104
All reservations must be received by 12pm on Wednesday, November 7th. All reservations must be received by 12pm on Wednesday, November 7th.
Unfortunately we cannot accept late reservations as the Unfortunately we cannot accept late reservations as the Hospitality Team will be out harvesting the autumn crops.Hospitality Team will be out harvesting the autumn crops.
November and the “Last Things” (cont’d)
We are summoned to be saints. We cannot even begin to imagine the joy God has prepared for us in heaven. The bible uses images such as a wedding banquet to offer us a glimpse of the joy and happiness of heaven. We know that in heaven we will enjoy perfect communion in love with the most Holy Trinity and all of the angels and saints. Jesus has opened the gates of heaven for us by his death for our sins and his resurrection from the dead. To assist us in focusing our sights on this joyful end and in our prayer that loved ones reach it along with us, the Church has gathered various traditions into the month of November and into early Advent of December. Here are some that we have scheduled at St. Matthew’s this year. All Soul’s Offertory Envelopes: Beginning this weekend and throughout the month of November, the faithful are invited to write the names of our beloved dead and place them in the box provided near
the pulpit. These individuals will be included in the prayers of the parish throughout the month.
The Names of Those Who Have Died in the Past Year: A scroll with the names of those who were buried from St. Matthew’s Church during the past 12 months will solemnly be placed at the Baptismal Font, where we are reminded of St. Paul’s words: “We were indeed buried with Christ through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life” (Romans 6:4)
All Saints Day: November 1 (A holy day of obligation): Thursday, November 1st. at 6:30am, 8:15am, 12:05pm and 6:00pm in English and 7:30pm in Spanish.
All Souls Day: November 2 (Not a holy day of obligation): Friday, November 2nd: 6:30am and 12:05pm in English and 7:00pm in Spanish.
Mass and Reception for the Families of Those Who Died during the Past 12 Months: Saturday, November 3rd at 12:05pm.
Life Care Planning Resources: Saturday November 10 from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. Professionals will be available to speak with you individually about Estate Planning, Advanced Care Directives, Funeral Arrangements, and Bereavement. Everyone breathes easier and more gracefully when these arrangements are made in advance. November and these special events should remind us to prayerfully contemplate the direction of our lives by considering eternity and where our lives are leading us: toward God, or away from Him? What changes in the direction of my life and my planning need to be made? November truly is a month of the "Last Things," but because it so profoundly reminds us of the love and mercy offered us by God – it truly is, a month of hope!
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. Alvin Yu, Parochial Vicar 650-344-7622 ext. 112 [email protected]
In Residence
Most Rev. William Justice, Retired Bishop of San Francisco Rev. Thomas Parenti A retired priest from San Francisco
Property Manager
Mr. James Walsh 650-344-7622 ext. 105 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate Religious Education Director
Teresita Contreras 650-344-7622 ext. 101 [email protected]
Human Resources Director Office Manager
Josie Berdal 650-344-7622 ext. 162 [email protected]
Hispanic Ministries Coordinator
Reyna Fernandez 650-344-7622 ext. 113 [email protected]
Chinese Adult Faith Formation Director
Rev. Dominic S. Lee (Chinese) 650-344-7622 ext. 119 [email protected]
Operational Support
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 October 20– October 27
Saturday 20 5:00 Albert & Victoria Raffo † 7:00 Maria Sonia Moore † Sunday 21 7:00 Mineko Ito † 8:45 Noemy Velazquez y Familia 10:45 Community / Pueblo 12:30 Mary O’Dnnell 5:30 Abigail Morales † Monday 22 6:30 12:05 Tuesday 23 6:30 12:05 Eddie Doherty † Wednesday 24 6:30 12:05 Anthony Yen † Thursday 25 6:30 Sheldon Brandenburger 12:05 Yolanda P. Batin † Friday 26 6:30 8:15 Paddy McGinty † 12:05 Javier Jacinto † Saturday 2712:05 Jesus Ras †
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Weekly Offering—Ofrenda Semanal Thank you for your generosity in the Collection. Gracias por su generosidad en la Colecta.
Sunday Collection $ 9,418.34 Colecta dominical
Electronic Collection $ 2, 914.60 Colecta Electrónica
Project Rachel $ 2,506.57
Candles $ 210.00 velas
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Friendship Club of St. Matthew Church
Trip to the Cache Creek Casino
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Departure Time: EXACTLY 7:10am
Pick-Up Location: St. Matthew Church
Cost per person: $28 (payable to St. Matthew, not refundable.) Including simple breakfast.
This is a same day turn-around trip and will return to San Mateo, approximately by 5:00pm.
For reservations, please contact
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(650)344-7622 Ext.119
Join us for lots of fun and good times!!!
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St Matthew’s Gabriel Project team heartily thanks you for your very generous offerings last weekend. Your financial support will enable us to help ease the burden of poverty often
experienced by moms facing an unplanned or difficult pregnancy. May God richly bless you for your generosity. Please keep The Gabriel Project and our moms in your prayers. Janet Healy - Coordinator
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Queridos Parroquianos de St. Matthew, Noviembre y “Las Ultimas Cosas”
Cada año durante el mes de noviembre, la liturgia y la devoción popular de la Iglesia dirigen nuestra atención a las Cuatro Ultimas Cosas: la muerte, el juicio, el cielo y el infierno. Esta no es una fascinación mórbida, sino un sobrio recordatorio de la naturaleza transitoria de este mundo y un llamado anual a la esperanza Cristiana. Comenzamos el mes celebrando a los santos en gloria en la solemnidad de todos los santos (1ero. de noviembre) El 2 de noviembre, observamos la Conmemoración de Todos los Fieles Difuntos y más tarde en el mes, el último domingo del año litúrgico, celebramos la solemnidad triunfante de Cristo Rey. Aunque rara vez podemos ponderar estas realidades, son ineludibles para cada uno de nosotros. Intentar vivir en la negación de ellos es imposible y solo envuelve nuestra vida en una sombra oscura. Sin embargo, por el contrario, las tradiciones de noviembre nos recuerdan el destino eterno de la alegría que Dios nos ha preparado en Cristo y las consecuencias eternas de volver la espalda al amor de Dios. San Juan de la Cruz escribió: "En la tarde de nuestra vida, seremos juzgados por nuestro amor". El amor perfecto hará posible nuestra entrada inmediata al cielo. El amor imperfecto requerirá purificación. El último rechazo del amor divino significará la separación eterna de Dios. Dios nos ha hecho para el cielo, donde disfrutaremos el cumplimiento perfecto de todo anhelo humano en la felicidad
suprema y eterna. Estamos llamados a esta bendición. Estamos llamados a ser santos. No podemos ni siquiera comenzar a imaginar la alegría que Dios nos ha preparado en el cielo. La Biblia usa imágenes como un banquete de bodas para ofrecernos un vistazo de la alegría y la felicidad del cielo. Sabemos que en el cielo disfrutaremos de una comunión perfecta en amor con la Santísima Trinidad y todos los ángeles y santos. Jesús ha abierto las puertas del cielo para nosotros por su muerte por nuestros pecados y su resurrección de entre los muertos. Para ayudarnos a centrar nuestras miras en este final feliz y en nuestra oración de que los seres queridos lleguen junto con nosotros, la Iglesia ha reunido varias tradiciones en el mes de noviembre y hasta el comienzo de la llegada de diciembre. Aquí tenemos lo que programamos en St. Matthew este año.
Sobres de ofrendas de Todas las Almas: A partir de este fin de semana y durante todo el mes de noviembre, los fieles están invitados a escribir los nombres de sus seres queridos ya fallecidos en el sobre y depositarlo en el buzón que está ubicado en el Santuario. Ellos serán incluidas en las oraciones de la parroquia a lo largo del mes.
Nombres de los que murieron en el último año: un rollo con los nombres de los feligreses de St. Matthew que murieron en los últimos 12 meses se colocará solemnemente en la fuente bautismal, donde nos recuerdan las palabras de San Pablo : "Por este bautismo en su muerte fuimos sepultados con Cristo, y así como Cristo fue resucitado de entre los muertos por la Gloria del Padre, así también nosotros
empezamos una nueva vida" (Romanos 6: 4)
Día de Todos los Santos: 1 de noviembre (Un día de obligación): Misas del Jueves, 1 de noviembre a las 6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m. 12:05 p.m. y 6:00pm en inglés y a las 7:30 p.m. en español.
Día de Todos los Fieles Difuntos: 2 de noviembre (No es un día de obligación): Misas del Viernes; 6:30 a.m. y 12:05 p.m. en inglés y a las 7:00 p.m. en español.
Misa y recepción para las familias de los que murieron durante los últimos 12 meses: sábado 3 de noviembre a las 12:05 p. M.
Recursos de planificación de cuidado de vida: el sábado 10 de noviembre de 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Personas profesionales estarán disponibles para hablar con usted individualmente sobre planificación patrimonial, directivas de atención avanzada, arreglos funerarios y duelo. Noviembre y estos eventos especiales nos deben recordar la dirección que estamos tomando considerando la eternidad y hacia dónde nos llevan nuestras vidas: ¿Hacia Dios o lejos de Él? ¿Qué cambios en la dirección de mi vida y mi planificación deben hacerse?
Noviembre es realmente un mes de “Las Últimas Cosas", porque nos recuerda profundamente el amor y la misericordia que Dios nos ha ofrecido; ¡realmente es un mes de esperanza! Msgr. John Talesfore, Pastor
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