OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH Daly City, CA 94015-3424 Rectory: 1 Elmwood Dr. / Hall: 5 Elmwood Dr. School: 7 Elmwood Dr. Parish Center / Religious Education Office / Convent: 15 Elmwood Dr. Established in 1954 A Member of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 & 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 10:30 a.m., and 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 a.m., plus First Fridays at 6:00 p.m. Saturdays : at 9:00 a.m. only. Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil Mass @ 6:00p.m. Masses during the day : 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., & 6:00 p.m. November 19, 2017 33rd Sunday In Ordinary Time BAPTISM: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 12 noon. Sunday at 1:15pm Please call the Rectory to inquire for the parents and godparents preparation class. For grades 2-8, sign up for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC). For grades 9 and above, call to learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). MARRIAGE: 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 12:00 p.m. Be sure to contact the Rectory at least six months before your anticipated wedding date. RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION: Saturdays from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. or you may call the Rectory to make an appointment with any priest. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please call the Rectory for one of our priests to come. Our Eucharistic Ministers visit the homebound daily. RECTORY STAFF 1 Elmwood Drive: Rev. Domingo Orimaco Pastor Rev. Bonifacio Espeleta, Jr. Parochial Vicar Deacon Mike Ghiorso Permanent Deacon Deacon Marcos Cobillas Permanent Deacon Grace Mangini, CPA Parish Bookkeeper Sr. Virginia Barcelona, RVM Pastoral Associate Susana Breneman Parish Secretary SCHOOL STAFF 7 Elmwood Drive: Mr. Jeffrey Burgos Principal Ms. Beth Gorman Assistant Principal Sr. Eileen Pazmino, RSM School Secretary Mrs. Zarah Llemos School Secretary Sr. Ma. Rosabel Sare, RVM School DRE PARISH CENTER STAFF 15 Elmwood Drive: Sr. Ovelyn Obliosca, RVM Director of Religious Education Ms. Laura Reyes Director of Music IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Rey Culaba,CSsR Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM Rectory Parish Center/Convent WEEKEND ASSISTANCE: Sr. Catherine Nguyen, LHC Sacristan Bro. Douglas Draper, SJ St. Ignatius College Preparatory PARISH WEBSITE: www.olmcath.org SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.olmbulldogs.org EUCHARISTIC ARATION: Fridays: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., concluding with Evening Prayer & Benediction at 6:00 p.m. First Fridays: Benediction & Mass at 6:00 p.m. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTIONS: Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the, Novena and Mass. COMMUNAL RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Weekdays immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN: Sundays during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Parish Telephone Numbers: Rectory Office (650) 755-2727 Religious Education Office (650) 992-5769 Our Lady of Mercy School (650) 756-3395 OLM School Extended Care (650) 756-1181 Music Director & Organist (415) 282-2241 Our Lady of Mercy Convent (650) 992-5769 The Rectory office is staffed Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On weekends and holidays, Our Lady of Mercy Rectory office is closed.
Day Time Mass Intentions for the coming week: Mon 20 Tue 21 Wed 22 Thu 23 Fri 24 Sat 25 Sun 26 6:00pm 10:00am 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:30am 10:30am 12:00pm Rest in Peace Victorina Nicdao SHARING OUR GIFTS Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week s scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. November 20, 2017- November 26, 2017 Letecia Felix + Teresa Navarro de Mendez + Noli Nicolas + Ernacion Arabe + Susana Macadaeg + Cecil Jimenez + Matias Lavitoria + Our Lady of Mercy Parish - In Thanksgiving Borgonia Family In Thanksgiving Joey Bautista + Elenita Pagaduan In Thanksgiving Alfredo & Filipina Laya+ Archie D Souza + Dennis Newhoff + Alvin & Julian Canedo + Anita Villegas Florido + Alberto Esteva + RC RC / /RC RC A woman long ago Today s first reading is from the last chapter of the Book of Proverbs. You might call it the final statement of common sense, since the Book of Proverbs was supposedly written by King Solomon who was known for his wisdom. The wording of it might ruffle the feathers of the modern liberated woman since it deals with the qualities of a worthy wife and makes her seem somewhat complacent in her role. However, there are missing parts which change what we see. The first problem is that the translation, a worthy wife, is not an exact translation. The original Hebrew wording is closer to a woman of power or a woman of wealth, and wife is not mentioned. Since they mention her husband, it is assumed that it is about being a wife. Though it does say that any man fortunate enough to have such a woman as his wife is truly blessed, the full passage is about the woman in her own right. The second problem is that we are missing some lines as you can see from the indicated passages (Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Taking a look at the missing passages gives us quite a different picture. Line 16 states She picks out a field to purchase; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. From this we know that she was able to make a living on her own and that she is a business woman who owns property. Apparently women of that time had far more freedom than we think. Line 24 says that She makes garments and sells them and stocks the merchants with belts. This is being done while Her husband is prominent at the city gates as he sits with the elders of the land (line 23). That was probably the equivalent of today s practice of sitting around with his buddies watching ball games on the weekend at the local pub. Reading the entirety of Psalm 31, we find out that things were not as different then as we might think. As a matter of fact, the parallels are striking. We find that it begins with an admonition to men not to drink too much because it causes people to forget what the law decrees and to violate the rights of those in need. Once again, good advice for a modern society with too many DUIs and spousal abuse. Having warned men against strong drink and encouraging them to take care of the needy and the poor in the first ten lines, the next 21 lines are concerned with how valuable good women are to the society and especially their families. Basically, it states that women are the backbone of the nation and truly keep it running. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? This final passage of Proverbs ends with the two lines we see in today s reading, warning women that charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting. In today s society, with its emphasis on beauty and prestige, that advice could not be more relevant. ~DN
DATE TIME EVENT PLACE Sun., Nov. 19 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children Baptism of Stella Automn David, Corine Amelia Sagun & Kenzie Rosete Marangco Mon., Nov. 20 6:00 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Tue., Nov. 21 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Cantor Practice Choir Practice Parish Center Music Room Parish Center Music Room Wed., Nov. 22 Thu., Nov. 23 6:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Parish Center Music Room Fri., Nov. 24 1:00 p.m. 9:30am - 6:00pm 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group meeting Eucharistic Exposition & Adoration Evening Prayer + Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Youth Ministry Parish Center Library Parish Center Library Sat., Nov. 25 2:30-3:00 p.m. Confessions Sun., Nov. 26 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children Baptism of Club Thanksgiving Luncheon December 3, 2017-Sunday Nick s Rockaway Beach Pacifica, CA No Host Cocktails 1pm, Luncheon 2pm Menu Choice: Roasted Half Chicken Top Sirloin Steak Crab and Shrimp Louie Salad Served with Minestrone Soup All Entrees include: Mixed Green salad with Shrimp, Garlic Bread, Potato, Vegetable du Jour, Coffee or Tea Paid up Member : $30.00 per person Guest : $ 33.00 per person Everyone is Welcome!! Please Join Us! Make checks payable to O.L.M. Young at Heart Club Mail to Tere Massey, 968 Southgate Ave., Daly City, CA 94015 or call Tere Massey @ 650-756-0885 or Barbara Cantwell 650-892- 6727. Mass on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 23, 2017 - @ 10am. Please bring non-perishable food to offer during the mass. Please be generous in this week s second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. In addition, 25 percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection. Just as we celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering together with family. Why not celebrate your Marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? It s a positive, simple, common sense, private experience between husband and wife that revitalizes your marriage. Make your reservation now! The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is February 9-11, 2018 in San Jose. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782- 1413.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2017 Blessed are you who fear the L. Psalm 128:1a First Reading The woman who fears the L is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel To all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Friday: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b- 2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Cecilia Thursday: St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Saturday: St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary No matter where you live or how you celebrate your land s bounty, take time today to express gratitude to God for we would have no harvest to celebrate without His grand creative design. Gratitude is the memory of a glad heart. odb.org
The People of O.L.M. Committees Parish Pastoral Council Parish Finance Committee Parish Social Committee Principal s Advisory Council Liturgy Committee Liturgical Ministries Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Cantors, Parish Choir, Children s Choir, Youth Ministry Spiritual Development Bible Study Group Charismatic Prayer Group Third Order Carmelites Legion of Mary Singles for Christ Service and Social Organizations Saint Vincent de Paul Society Young at Heart Club Knights of Columbus Parish Bulletin Staff Susan Breneman, Mr. Denis Nolan Welcome to Our Lady of Mercy! If you worship with us each week, please fill out this form and become an official member of the parish. By registering, you get on our mailing list and let us know you are willing to support your parish through your time, talents and treasure the privilege of every Catholic. Registered members of OLM Parish are encouraged to request a box of Sunday offering envelopes from the Rectory and help us financially through the collection, so that we can continue to provide the services you need. In addition, all registered members of the parish are eligible to celebrate important sacramental events at OLM: Baptism and Confirmation of their children, Weddings and Marriage Anniversaries, Funeral Services for loved ones, etc. If you are just visiting from another parish, we do hope you enjoy your OLM experience today! Name: Address: City & Zip Code: Area Code & Phone:
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