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. September 3, 2017 22nd 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. 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.
FOLLOWING CHRIST If you ve ever had an unpleasant but somewhat amusing practical joke played on you, then you have some understanding of how Jeremiah feels today when he tells God good one you duped me. We can almost see him shaking his head with a bit of a rueful smile, but an angry undertone in his voice. In similar fashion, Peter thinks Jesus is duping him when Jesus starts to explain that being Messiah means suffering and dying, and being a follower of the Messiah means taking up a cross and doing the same. Jeremiah tries to deny God s will for him by trying to shut up; Peter who has just been made the foundation of the church out and out denies the teaching of Jesus, for which he is named Satan today. Fortunately for us, Jeremiah comes to realize that to have the word of God placed in your heart means that it will be futile to try and keep silent, even if it means scorn and derision from those around you. Luckily Peter ultimately returned to the faith he professed in last week s Gospel, and came to understand our need as baptized followers of Christ to follow in his way, even when it means following him to our very death. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Day Time Mass Intentions for the coming week: Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Sun 10 6:00pm 7:00 am 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:30am 10:30am 12:00pm Rest in Peace Souls In Purgatory September 4, 2017- September 10, 2017 Souls In Purgatory Jose Jimenez-healing Katie Reyes In Thanksgiving Caridad, Jose, Bernardo & Rolando Salazar Tan Tai + Charlie V. Mendoza + Natividad & Alberto Lanorias + Zosima Red + Souls In Purgatory Lorraine Leonardo Dimayuga + Dennis Cang In Thanksgiving Pacita Boado + Lydia Arrieta + Marina Evangelista + Maria Asuncion & Severo Arqueza + Ruby Montemayor Chua+ RC Prosperity Gospel If you haven t ever watched Joel Osteen, you should do it at least once. He is the Senior Pastor of Lakewood in Houston, Texas. Osteen's televised sermons are seen by over 7 million viewers weekly and over 20 million monthly in over 100 countries. His sermons are also broadcast 24 hours a day on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Osteen has written seven best sellers, the first of which sold almost 5 million copies and was number one on the NY Times best seller list. Lakewood was actually a basketball stadium. It is the Compaq Center, former home of the Houston Rockets, and it can seat 16,000 people. It has 4 services each weekend, and over 50,000 people attend. During the week, there are times for grief sharing, praying for sick children, Bible study and even a drive-through healing service! This is a very popular church! What is it about Osteen that makes him so popular? All of his sermons and books are about the idea that God will take care of us if we just have faith. There is no mention of sin, no mention of pain or suffering, just a very positive idea that God wants us to succeed and if we have faith, He will enable us to do so. This idea of God wanting us to be successful on earth is known as the Prosperity Gospel. It is also called heresy by many other religious leaders. Why is that so? What is wrong with being positive about God wanting us to be successful? The answer to that is in today s Gospel, when Jesus says, You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? People like what Osteen has to say. He puts no responsibility on them, he just says that if you have faith in God, he will reward you. (Surveys say over 17% of Christians believe this.) This is exactly the reasoning of the Pharisees which Jesus was so vehemently against. The Pharisees thought that success in this life was a sign of God s favor. Those who were poor, had diseases, or were uneducated, had done something wrong and were to be looked down upon. Recall the time that the Pharisee and the tax collector were praying in the temple. The Pharisee thanked God that he was not like the rest of mankind, greedy, adulterous and dishonest. He was proud of himself because he had the good life. The tax collector just prayed to God for forgiveness. According to Jesus, it was the tax collector who went home justified. The Prosperity Gospel is like the Pharisee in that we can tell who are God s chosen by how successful they are. But, if we think about it, what will impress God when we reach our final judgement? Will he be impressed that we had a fine house and the best of cars? Will he be impressed by someone because they were educated in the finest schools, lived in the best neighborhoods or had power and wealth? Will He be impressed that someone was a top lawyer, CEO of a major corporation, a President, or even a Pope? According to Jesus (again in today s Gospel), we must take up our cross and be ready to suffer to follow him. It is how we use our God given gifts to serve others that matters, not how good we have life. He doesn t reward us in this life, just the next. ~DN
DATE TIME EVENT PLACE Sun., Sept. 3 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children Baptism of Mon., Sept. 4 6:00 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotions Tue., Sept. 5 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Cantor Practice Choir Practice Parish Center Music Room Parish Center Music Room Wed., Sept. 6 7:00 p.m. Baptism Preparation Class for Parents & Godparents Parish Center Music Room Thu., Sept. 7 6:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Parish Center Music Room Fri., Sept. 8 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., Sept. 9 2:30-3:00 p.m. Confessions Sun., Sept. 10 10:30 a.m. 1:15 p.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children Baptism of Yuna Elyse De La Cruz MEMORIAL MASS AND HEALING LITURGY IN REMEMBRANCE OF CHILDREN Parents, families and all interested persons are invited to a Memorial Mass and Healing Liturgy in memory of babies and young children who have died before, during, and shortly after birth from any cause at the Holy Cross Mausoleum in Holy Cross Cemetery, near Rachel Knoll, Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:00am. Archbishop Cordileone will be the principal celebrant of the bilingual Spanish and English Mass and will be joined by other priests of the Archdiocese. A Healing liturgy will follow at the nearby Rachel Shrine. The liturgy is a touching and spiritual experience for those who are parents of young children, as well as their families and friends. All are welcome to a gathering and a light luncheon following the ceremony, which is sponsored by the Archdiocesan Post Abortion Ministry and Holy Cross Cemetery. For further information please call the Respect Life Program (415) 614-5570 or Project Rachel (415) 717-6428 Sacrificial offerings motivated by our love for God will always be priceless expressions of worship. odb.org THINKING ABOUT COMING CATHOLIC? If you thought about becoming Catholic or haven t yet made your First Communion or been Confirmed, Our parish Religious Education Program offers an opportunity to learn more about our faith every Thursday at 7:00 pm, Starting September 22, 2017. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. Registration is going on NOW! For more inquiries please call (650) 992 5769. Sr. Ovelyn will be happy to meet with you and answer your questions. Married Couples: Why not give yourselves a weekend away from it all. Time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. A chance to talk and listen that special someone who loves you. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 10-12, 2017 in San Jose. For more information visit our website at: sanjosewwme.org or contact Ken & Claranne at applications@sanjosewwme.org or 408-782-1413.
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 First Reading The name of the L has become like fire burning in Jeremiah s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9). Psalm My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second Reading Be transformed; renew your mind; discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2). Gospel Those who lose their lives for Jesus sake will find them (Matthew 16:21-27). 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: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass For the Blessing of Human Labor, nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Labor Day Friday: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday: St. Peter Claver PROGRAM registrations for the School Year 2017-2018 is still going on now. SCHEDULE FOR EN- ROLLMENT: EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDA Y ----(9:00 AM- 5:00 PM) and EVERY SATURDAY ----( 10:00 AM-12:00 PM). For more information, please call Sr. Ovelyn @ (650) 992-5769
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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