ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith, Love, Community, Service
Monsignor John Talesfore, Pastor One Notre Dame Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 344-7622 Phone, (650) 344-4830 Fax www.stmatthew-parish.org @stmatthewcath ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith, Love, Community, Service Twenty first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 22, 2021 Living in the Eucharist As we conclude our five weeks series of Homilies in the Eucharist, here are some concluding thoughts to take with us. Christ lavishes treasures upon us in the Eucharist. What should our response be? First and foremost, faith: the Eucharist is indeed “the Mystery of Faith”. We need to say with St. Peter in today’s gospel, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” This faith needs to be nurtured so that it can grow strong. This is why Christ gives us his Body and Blood, not just once in our lifetime, or once a year, but every Sunday – indeed, every day. Frequent reception of Holy Communion can strengthen our faith and deepen our union with Christ. But it is not automatic! Absence from the Sunday Eucharist weakens faith, as does routine reception. We must invest ourselves in our relationship with God: he calls us friends, not acquaintances. Here are some suggestions to help us deepen our experience of the Mass and Holy Communion: Regular celebration of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Christ gave us both sacraments, and he wants to encounter us in both of them. We should go to confession if we are aware of serious sin, but even apart from this it is a good spiritual practice to receive the Lord’s forgiveness and the grace to avoid sin. Daily prayer, nourished by God’s word and, when possible, prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Take some time each week to meditate on the readings and prayers for the following Sunday. Faith-sharing, Bible study, prayer groups are all helpful, as is time devoted to works of mercy, such as St. Vincent de Paul Society and charitable work in your community.
St. Matthew Catholic Church Pastoral Staff & Parish Contacts Clergy Property Manager Monsignor John Talesfore, Pastor 650-344-7622 ext.102 jtalesfore@stmatthewcath.org Rev. Ben Rosado, Parochial Vicar 650-344-7622 ext. 112 brosado@stmatthewcath.org Rev. Jorge Arias Parochial Vicar 650-344-7622 ext. 106 Jarias@stmatthewcath.org In Residence Most Rev. William Justice, Retired Bishop of San Francisco Mr. James Walsh 650-344-7622 ext. 105 jwalsh@stmatthewcath.org Pastoral Associate Religious Education Director Mrs. Teresita Contreras 650-344-7622 ext. 101 tcontreras@stmatthewcath.org Operational Support Mrs. Kathryn Cross 650-344-7622 ext. 104 kcross@stmatthewcath.org Receptionist Mrs. Esmeralda Perez 650-344-7622 ext. 100 eperez@stmatthewcath.org Human Resources Director Bulletin Editor Office Manager Mrs. Rosalinda Ceja Mrs. Yolie Garcia 650-344-7622 ext. 162 jgarcia@stmatthewcath.org 650-344-7622 ext. 103 rceja@stmatthewcath.org Hispanic Ministries Coordinator Mrs. Reyna Fernandez 650-344-7622 ext. 113 rfernandez@stmatthewcath.org Rev. Thomas Parenti A retired priest from San Francisco St. Matthew Catholic School Contacts 910 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402 650-343-1373 FAX#: (650) 343-2046 Website: www.stmatthewcath.org School Office Principal Admissions Director office@stmatthewcath.org Dr. Adrian Peterson 650-343-1373 ext. 126 apeterson@stmatthewcath.org Mrs. Nancy Carrol 650-343-1373 ncarroll@stmatthewcath.org
Featured Article Saturday 5:00pm and 7:00pm indoor Masses will resume in-person We will continue to live-stream these Masses also. All indoor Masses will have music In order to accommodate the added length of Masses with music, the Sunday morning Mass schedule have changed slightly. 8:00am Outdoor Spanish Mass / Aire libre 9:00am Indoor Spanish Mass with music / Iglesia 10:15am Outdoor English Mass 11:15am Indoor English Mass with music Remember, you do not need to register for Masses. Masks are required on our campus. / Se require el uso de cubreboca en nuestro campo Monday - Friday / Lunes a Viernes 12:05pm Mass Indoor Confessions will return to the Chapel Las Confesiones son en la Capilla English Confessions: Monday through Friday at 5:00-5:30pm; Saturday at 11:30am-12:00Noon. Confesiones en Español: Martes, Miércoles y Jueves de 5:00-5:30pm; Sábado de 4:30pm-5:00pm. Adoration and Benediction will return to the Chapel. / Adoracion en la Capilla Weekdays from about 12:30-5:30 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 12:05pm Mass Benediction following Confessions
You can make a contribution through our mobile app --GivePlus Church. To get started, download GivePlus for free from the App Store or Google Play. Simply Search for "GivePlus Church" to quickly find and download the app. You can choose to donate as a guest or set up an account that allows you to securely and conveniently schedule recurring donations directly from your smartphone. Emotional and Mental Health Ministry Mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. One in five families has a member with a diagnosable mental illness. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jer 29:11 August 21– August 27 Saturday 21 5:00 Mariana Martinez 7:00 Alfredo & Esmeralda Soto Sunday 22 8:00 Cecilia Calderon 9:00 Accion de Gracias a la Virgen de Fatima 10:15 11:15 Antonio Ferreira † Monday 23 12:05 Luis Martinez Quinonez † Tuesday 24 12:05 Antonio Furtado † Wednesday 25 12:05 Thursday 26 12:05 Javier Jacinto † Friday 27 12:05 Melannie Hernandez † The Mental Health Ministry of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church partners with the Archdiocese of San Francisco to offer support for families in the parish that are experiencing mental health challenges. By interfacing with county, local non-profit, and private mental health providers, Catholic families will be introduced to healing professionals and services able to facilitate their healing journeys. Contact: 650.344.7622 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 You can register on line www.stmatthew-parish.org ¿EMBARAZADA? ¿PREOCUPADA? ¿NECESITAS AYUDA? PREGNANT? WORRIED? NEED HELP? 800-910-2848 CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDEN-
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VIVIENDO LA EUCARISTIA Al concluir nuestra serie de homilías en la Eucaristía de cinco semanas, aquí hay algunos pensamientos finales para llevar con nosotros. Cristo nos prodiga tesoros en la Eucaristía. ¿Cuál debería ser nuestra respuesta? En primer lugar, la fe: la Eucaristía es de hecho “el misterio de la fe”. Necesitamos decir con San Pedro en el evangelio de hoy: “Maestro, ¿a quién iremos? Tu tienes las palabras de la vida eterna. Hemos llegado a creer y estamos convencidos de que eres el Santo de Dios ". Esta fe necesita ser alimentada para que pueda fortalecerse. Es por eso que Cristo nos da su Cuerpo y su Sangre, no solo una vez en nuestra vida, o una vez al año, sino todos los domingos, de hecho, todos los días. La recepción frecuente de la Sagrada Comunión puede fortalecer nuestra fe y profundizar nuestra unión con Cristo. ¡Pero no es automático! La ausencia de la Eucaristía dominical debilita la fe, al igual que la recepción rutinaria. Debemos invertirnos en nuestra relación con Dios: él nos llama amigos, no conocidos. Aquí hay algunas sugerencias para ayudarnos a profundizar nuestra experiencia de la Misa y la Sagrada Comunión: Celebración regular del Sacramento de la Penitencia y la Reconciliación: Cristo nos dio los dos sacramentos y quiere encontrarnos en ambos. Debemos confesarnos si somos conscientes de un pecado grave, pero incluso aparte de esto, es una buena práctica espiritual recibir el perdón del Señor y la gracia para evitar el pecado. Oración diaria, alimentada por la palabra de Dios y, cuando sea posible, oración en presencia del Santísimo Sacramento. Tómese un tiempo cada semana para meditar en las lecturas y oraciones del domingo siguiente. El compartir la fe, el estudio de la Biblia, los grupos de oración son todos útiles, al igual que el tiempo dedicado a las obras de misericordia, como la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl y el trabajo caritativo en su comunidad Get this weekly bulletin delivered by email - for FREE! Sign up here: www.jspaluch.com/subscribe Courtesy of J.S. Paluch Company, Inc. If You Live Alone You Need MDMedAlert! Ambulance 24 Hour Protection at HOME and Police Fire FREE Shipping Solutions as Low as Friends/Family FREE Activation 95 a month NO Long Term Contracts 19. CALL NOW! www.jspaluch.com This Button SAVES Lives! As Shown GPS, Lowest Price Guaranteed! Tracking w/Fall Detection 800.809.3352 GPS Nationwide, No Land Line Needed MDMedAlert Safe-Guarding America’s Seniors Nationwide! 513247 St Matthew Church (B) AWAY! EASY Set-up, NO Contract 24/7 365 Monitoring in the USA For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-675-5051
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Featured News & Events THANK YOU FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR LOCAL ST VINCENT de PAUL FOOD PANTRY Next Sunday, August 29th, is the fifth Sunday of the month. In keeping with tradition, St Matthew’s Parish holds a collection that supports the St. Matthew Conference (SVdP) food pantry that operates from our campus. This food pantry is the leader in home deliveries of shelf stable foods, frozen breads and meats, and Safeway gift cards to San Mateo households in need. Our pantry has seen a 60% increase in food insecurity each month of the pandemic. Monthly assistance has grown from 85 families pre-pandemic to an average of 136 families per month. In 2021, we have helped over 900 families -that’s 3,325 individuals! That is an amazing feat for this small pantry. None of this could be done without your help! Currently, we are experiencing a shortage of funds which has resulted in a 20% decrease in the amount of Safeway gift cards that we give at each home visit. We are also experiencing a shortage of the following foods: Pasta, Rice, Cereal, Peanut Butter Next weekend, August 28 & 29, please help us continue this vital ministry by donating needed food items and/or contributing to the collection for SVdP. Blue shopping carts will be placed around the church for you to place your donated food items. We also thank you for monetary donations collected at mass or contributed online. Thank you for helping St Vincent de Paul fight hunger in our own backyard. GRACIAS POR EL APOYO CONTINUO A NUESTRA DESPENSA DE ALIMENTOS DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL El próximo domingo 29 de agosto es el quinto domingo del mes. De acuerdo con la tradición, la parroquia de San Mateo tiene una colecta que apoya la despensa de alimentos de la Conferencia de San Mateo (SVdP) que opera desde nuestro campus. Esta despensa de alimentos es líder en entregas a domicilio de alimentos estables, panes y carnes congelados y tarjetas de regalo Safeway para los hogares de San Mateo que lo necesitan. Nuestra despensa ha experimentado un aumento del 60% debido a la inseguridad que ha ocasionado la pandemia. La asistencia mensual ha aumentado de 85 familias prepandémicas a un promedio de 136 familias por mes. En 2021, hemos ayudado a más de 900 familias, ¡es decir, 3325 personas! Esa es una hazaña asombrosa para esta pequeña despensa. ¡Nada de esto podría hacerse sin su ayuda! Actualmente, estamos experimentando una escasez de fondos que ha resultado en una disminución del 20% en la cantidad de tarjetas de regalo Safeway que damos en cada visita domiciliaria. También estamos experimentando una escasez de los siguientes alimentos: Pasta, arroz, cereales, crema de cacahuate El próximo fin de semana, 28 y 29 de agosto, ayúdenos a continuar con este ministerio vital donando los alimentos necesarios y / o contribuyendo a la colecta para SVdP. Se colocarán carritos de compras azules alrededor de la iglesia para que coloque sus alimentos donados. También le agradecemos las donaciones monetarias recolectadas en misa o contribuidas en línea. Gracias por ayudar a San Vicente de Paúl a combatir el hambre.
St. Matthew Catholic School Contacts 910 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402 650-343-1373 FAX#: (650) 343-2046 Website: www.stmatthewcath.org School Office office@stmatthewcath.org Principal Dr. Adrian Peterson 650-343-1373 ext. 126 apeterson@stmatthewcath.org Admissions Director Mrs. Nancy Carrol 650-343-1373 ncarroll@stmatthewcath.org
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