OUR LADY OF MEY 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 & National Holidays: at 9:00 a.m. only. Holy Days of Obligation: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. January 29, 2017 4th Sunday In Ordinary Time BAPTISM: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 12 noon. Sunday at 1:15pm Please call the Rectory to register for the parents preparation class. For grades 2-8, sign up for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (IC). For grades 9 and above, call to learn more about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (IA). 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. Sebastine Bula, V.C. 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. Nicolina Estevez, RVM Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM Rectory Parish Center/Convent 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 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 6:00pm 7:00 am 6:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:30am 10:30am 12:00pm Rest in Peace Linda Black Ernesto Caridad Karl Becker Roger Famero THE CHOSEN REMNANT Zephaniah is one of the leastknown of the Old Testament prophets. He speaks in today s first reading of impending judgment. But the Lord will leave a remnant in Israel. This image of a remnant, or remainder, was to become vital to both Judaism and Christianity. Paul s letter to Corinth makes obvious his deep concern for the Christians there. They are too selfconfident, he says, too sure of themselves. He admonishes them to remember that Christ has given them all they have. Today s Gospel comprises the opening of Jesus Great Sermon. As God gave Moses the law on Sinai, so now Jesus gathers his disciples on a hillside to teach them the new law. Each of these Beatitudes contrasts the humiliation of the present with the glory of the future: poverty vs. the riches of God s kingdom, hunger for holiness vs. fulfillment in the Spirit, persecution vs. the reign of God. Jesus is here speaking to God s chosen remnant. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. January 30, 2017 - February 5, 2017 Pepper Smith + Ophelia Apostol Santiago + Edgard Lopez + Jerel Simmons Rodolfo & Clotilde Robles + Souls In Purgatory - Salvador Bautista + Max Argente + Rodolfo & Clotilde Robles + Marcelino Torres + OLM Alumni Moms John Minkel + Ben & Jeanjer Borgonia In Thanksgiving Teresa Navarro de Mendez + Claro Soberano+ Superstition and faith In ancient times, people believed in gods of the earth, gods of wood and stone. From such beliefs came superstition. Rub a rabbit s foot and you will scare off evil. Enter a pentagram and you can call the devil. Walk under a ladder and evil will cause you harm. It was believed that there were gods or spirits which inhabited certain trees, thus if you knock on wood you can call those spirits to ward off evil. There is something very human about wanting to believe in such things. There are times we feel overwhelmed by the world and look for something that gives us a feeling that we have control. People search for a four leaf clover believing that it can bring good luck, or avoid having a black cat cross their path because it will bring bad luck. Taken to extremes, this leads to Voodoo, satanic worship and cults. As Christians, we should not believe in such things, because they are worshiping false gods, but that doesn't stop us! Any of you who are on the internet know how prevalent chain letters are. If you pass this letter on to twelve people in ten minutes, something good will occur within an hour. Then there are the threatening kind. If you don t pass this on to five friends, something bad will happen within a week. Of course, they always provide proof by saying that a friend won the lottery ten minutes after passing on the message or got anthrax when they didn t. Needless to say, these are methods of control. By appealing to your fears or hopes, the authors of such letters are making you do their will. It gives them a feeling of power. When you obey their instructions, you are being controlled and weakened. This is even true of those letters which say that you are not a loyal American if you don t pass on a prayer for our troops. Praying for our troops is wonderful. Passing on a prayer through the internet because you have been intimidated is demeaning to a sacred act. The same is true when people take out ads for prayers. How often have you seen Catholic newspapers containing ads for a prayer that is never known to fail. Saying a prayer is asking God for help. He will decide if He wishes to give that help. Saying that it is never known to fail implies that it has power over God! Praying is a wonderful thing. It is acknowledging that God loves us. It is asking for help when we feel at a loss. It is recognizing that He is able to do all things. It is reaching out to a friend. But we also must accept the fact that our needs and desires are not always part of His plan. We must accept that He often says no. That doesn t mean that our payers are unheard, only that His answer is not what we desired. When that happens, we must accept that answer and try to understand how we can find good in it. Of all God s creatures, we are the only ones with free will. Don t let fear or superstition take it away. (Now, about those cell phones you can't turn off...) ~DN
DATE TIME EVENT PLACE Sun., Jan. 29 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 pm Liturgy of the Word for Children Baptism of Matias Christopher Moreno Bible Study Parish Center library Mon., Jan. 30 6:00 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Tue., Jan. 31 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Cantor Practice Choir Practice Parish Center Music Room Parish Center Music Room Wed., Feb. 1 7:00 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class for Parents and Godparents Parish Center Music Room Thu., Feb. 2 6:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Parish Center Music Room Fri., Feb. 3 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., Feb. 4 2:30-3:00 p.m. Confessions Sun., Feb. 5 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children Baptism of Casey Yauco Perez Bible Study Parish Library Catholic Charities Sunday 2016 Impact Everyday for the last 110 years, parishioners like you have put your faith into action through your support of Catholic Charities, which was founded in 1907 as the social services arm of the Catholic in San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo es. Last May, during the Catholic Charities Sunday second collection at 93 churches in the Archdiocese, parishioners like you collectively contributed more than $219,000 to change the lives of our neighbors in need. Your donations helped 3,503 individuals avoid homelessness and receive housing; and 5,333 women and men get affordable and ethical legal immigration services. You helped 26,855 children participate in healthy development for lifelong success; and 1,628 seniors and adults with disabilities receive the gift of independence. To review our Impact Report for 2016, visit www.catholiccharitiesimpact.org. Thank you for your sustained support as we continue to serve those who come to us in need. Our Lady of Mercy School is now accepting applications for school year 2017-2018. We welcome prospective families to visit our campus and learn about the exciting programs we offer. A Pre-K to 8 th grade school, OLM School has served the faithful community for over sixty years. Come and experience what we have to offer your child/ children and your family. Give us a call and we will be happy to schedule a school visit and orientation. The following are our contact information: (650)756-3395 or office@olmbulldogs.com. We look forward to having you soon. Our Lady of Mercy School admits students of any race, color, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at school. Our Lady of Mercy School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies, admissions, and programs. Our Lady of Mercy School is in the process of doing a self-study in preparation for the renewal of Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation in the spring of 2018. The school would like to invite all parishioners to take part in this process by providing suggestions about your experience with our school related to the mission statement, philosophy, and Student Learning Expectations as well as our Catholic identity. A staff member from our school will be available in the back of the after each mass during the weekend of February 11-12, 2017 to collect input or have a conversation about our school. MARRIED COUPLES!! LOOKING FOR A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION? Why not make a commitment to do something to improve your marriage - like attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is March 17-19, 2017 in Mountain View. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782- 1413.
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2017 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 TODAY S READINGS First Reading You humble of the land, seek justice and humility, and the Lord will be your protection (Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13). Psalm Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! (Psalm 146). Second Reading God chose the weak of the world, those who count for nothing, so that whoever boasts should boast in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:26-31). Gospel Jesus taught from the mountain: Blessed are the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:1-12a). 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: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b- 28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week Tuesday: St. John Bosco Thursday: The Presentation of the Lord; Groundhog Day Friday: St. Blase; St. Ansgar; First Friday; Blessing of throats Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you. - C. S. Lewis
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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