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. January 28, 2018 4th 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.
TRUE PROPHETS In Deuteronomy today we hear that God s very words will fill the mouth of a true prophet, but a false prophet will, in a manner of speaking, put mere mortal words into God s mouth. In Mark s Gospel, we see Jesus teaching and healing as a true prophet, one filled with the authority of God s own voice. The whole history of our church is filled with both true and false prophets. Some false prophets were extremely popular and quite well-versed in scripture, and even held positions of authority. But in today s Gospel we learn that Jesus fame spread because he taught with authority; he wasn t an authority because he was popular or famous. Elsewhere, we also learn from him, in his desert temptation confrontations with Satan, that anyone can quote scripture, even against God s purposes. Today we hear that his authority was not like that of the scribes, who held the official positions of religious authority in his day. Our work is to do our best to discern the true prophets in our midst, and to be true prophets as well. The psalmist tells us how to do this: by not hardening our hearts when God speaks. If we truly listen to God, it will be God s very words filling our mouths. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Day Time Mass Intentions for the coming week: Mon 29 Tue 30 Wed 31 Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sun 4 Rest in Peace Raymund Gabb Menesia Arriola 6:00pm 7:00 am 6:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:30am 10:30am 12:00pm January 29, 2018 - February 4, 2018 Daniello Garma Balon + Gelacio & Trinidad Reyes + Aster Galacio + Nazario Arqueza + Martina Leonardo Sr. Maria Adela Moreto, RVM + Sr. Maria Placida Quintos, RVM + Sr. Maria Adela Moreto, RVM + Rodolfo & Clotilde Robles + Sr. Maria Adela Moreto, RVM + Salvador Bautista + Sr. Maria Placida Quintos, RVM + Our Lady of Fatima In Thanks Marcelino Torres + Vita Balesteri Marcum + Souls In Purgatory Sr. Maria Placida Quintos, RVM + Liz Bucci + Florencia Bautista + RC RC RC MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Parish RECEIPTS Parish INCOME for December for : 2017 : Sunday & Holy Day collections $35,347 $ Stipends for Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals 900 Sacramental Christmas & Fees Simbang Gabi 36,258 Miscellaneous Other Receipts donations & other income 9,887 Donations to the Religious Education Fund 743 Donations to the Building and Maintenance Fund 10,519 Total parish income for the month $93,654 $ Parish Parish EXPENSES EXPENSES for December for : 2017: Salaries for parish employees $29,630 $ Health insurance for parish employees 7,115 Maintenance and repairs 653 Utility bills (gas, electricity, water) 2,764 Supplies, general & administrative 4,723 Rectory Costs groceries and and Supplies supplies 2,297 Rectory groceries and supplies 987 Total parish expenses for the month $ Total parish expenses for the month $48,169 NATIONS not to parish: 2nd collection NATIONS for OLM School not Scholarship to parish: Fund $ 2nd 2nd collection collection for for OLM School Scholarship Fund $2,109 Donations 2nd collection to the for St. Vincent Poor de Box Paul 3,550 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 1,207 Donations to the Poor Box Special Collection STATISTICS : Religious Retirement for : Fund Number of people who attend Sunday Mass at O.L.M. Number of families STATISTICS or individuals for currently : registered Number who of people support who the attend parish Sunday via Sunday Mass envelopes at O.L.M. Number of who families now support individuals the parish currently via E-Contributions registered E-Scrip Number who support the parish via Sunday envelopes Number This wonderful who now program support the provides parish via a way E-Contributions for you to raise funds for OLM School based on your normal shopping routine. E-Scrip merchants make This contributions wonderful program based on provides the purchases a way for you you make. to raise funds for OLM School based on your normal shopping This is a free program. For more information, go to: routine. E-Scrip merchants make contributions based on www.olmbulldogs.com/escrip the purchases you make. This is a free program. For more information, go to: www.olmbulldogs.com/escrip E-Contributions Would you like to support OLM without having to write a check E-Contributions each week? Please go to our parish Would web you site like at to www.olmcath.org support OLM without and having click on to the write e-contributions a check each week? button Please to learn go to our more. You parish may web now site at do www.olmcath.org your part for OLM and by click an on the e-contributions button to learn more. automatic payment system! You may now do your part for OLM by an automatic payment system! Are you already on our parish mailing Are list you? If already not, please on our register parish today mailing! list? If not, please register today! 710 3,257
DATE TIME EVENT PLACE Sun., Jan. 28 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children Baptism of _ Mon., Jan. 29 6:00 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Tue., Jan. 30 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Cantor Practice Choir Practice Parish Center Music Room Parish Center Music Room Wed., Jan. 31 Thu., Feb. 1 6:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Parish Center Music Room Fri., Feb. 2 Sat., Feb. 3 Sun., Feb. 4 1:00 p.m. 9:30am - 6:00pm 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 12noon 2:30-3:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group meeting Eucharistic Exposition & Adoration Evening Prayer + Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Youth Ministry Baptism of Ryan Andrew Alfonso & Adam Rommel Wong Costelo Confessions Liturgy of the Word for Children Baptism of Kelsey Noelle Lopez Parish Center Library Parish Center Library WINTER COLD AND FLU SEASON As always, you are reminded to use common sense in the reception of Holy Communion during the annual cold and flu season. If you are feeling ill or think you have been exposed to a virus, you should refrain from partaking of the Blood of Christ from the communal chalice. In the same way, you should refrain from offering your hand to others at the sign of peace. Likewise if you are not comfortable sharing the sign of peace or receiving Holy Communion from the communal chalice for fear of infection, you should feel no pressure to do so. All of us must be aware of such sensitive matters in the intimate life of the Christian community and we should expect that some will refrain from the sign of peace and the communal chalice out of care for our well being and not out of unkindness or a lack of piety. Please be aware that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply to those who are ill, especially those who suffer from contagious disease. It is a sign of consideration for others that those flu-like symptoms remain at home. For the convenience of those who are homebound, or unable to attend Mass because of illness or infirmity, Mass is broadcast each Sunday morning at 6am on Channels 8,20(comcast), KTSF 26. OUR LADY OF MERCY FEBRUARY 25, 2018-Sunday LUNCH @ the BASQUE RESTAURANT VALENTINE S DAY WILL CELEBRATED AT THE BASQUE RESTAURANT Date: February 25, 2018No Host Cocktails 1pm, Luncheon 2pm Menu Choice: Roast Leg of Lamb Au Jus Vegetable & Potatoes Salmon with Champagne Sauce Vegetable & Rice Breast of Chicken Vegetable & rice Lunch includes, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, and Wine at table. Please send your reservation with check no later than Feb. 11, 2018. Member or Guest: $30.00 per person. 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. For reservation call: Tere at 650-756-0885 or Babara Cantwell at (650) 892-6727. Please join OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL in celebrating Catholic Schools Week from January 28 th to February 3rd. The celebration kicks off at the 10:30 a.m. mass on Sunday, January 28 th followed by a reception / fellowship at the Hall. At which time, the school book fair opens at the same venue. You are also invited to come and visit our classrooms, speak with the staff, and learn about the wonderful programs we offer at the school at our Open House from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on the same day. Please invite families and friends, especially those who may be interested in sending their children to a Catholic School. Information on financial assistance will also be available during the Open House. We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday. MARRIED COUPLES. How would you like to spend a weekend away with your spouse just the two of you? Away from everything: the kids, job, phone, bills and house? Plan to get away to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. 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.
January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the L who made us. Psalm 95:6 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Moses spoke to all the people, saying: A prophet like me will the L, your God, raise up for you (Deuteronomy 18:15-20). Psalm If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties (1 Corinthians 7:32-35). Gospel The people were astonished at Jesus teaching (Mark 1:21-28). 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday:2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 19:3; Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23; Mk 1:29-39 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week Wednesday: St. John Bosco Friday: The Presentation of the Lord; Groundhog Day; First Friday Saturday: St. Blaise; St. Ansgar; First Saturday; Blessing of Throats; Blessed Virgin Mary The Archdiocese of San Francisco will offer our Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on February 3, 2018, @ 10:00am, at the Cathedral. Archbishop Cordileone will be the principal celebrant. All couples celebrating 5 year anniversaries ( 5 years, 10, 15.35, 40 or over 40 years, in 2018, are invited to celebrate with us. More information/registration is at www.anniversarymass.net or please call (415)614-5680
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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