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BULLETIN DEADLIN
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10:00 AM TUESDAY
ASTORAL STA
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V. STEPHEN H. HOWELL…………
…………......PASSTOR
REV
V. JEROME M. MURPHY…………
………..…….PAR
ROCHIAL VICAR
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V. MR. HENRY JACQUEMET
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……….....…PER
RMANENT DEACO
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V. MR. STEVEN G.
G HACKETT……
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RMANENT DEACO
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V. MR. LEON P. KORTENKAMP ………………P
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ER
RMANENT DEACO
ON
MRS
R . JULIE BRITTON
N-KANZAKI……
…..DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATIION
& YOUTH MINISTTRY
MRS
R . TERI GROSEY
Y…………………
………………...SCHOOL PRINCIPPAL
MS. KATRINA REYEES………………
………..PRE-SCHO
OOL COORDINATOR
MRS
R . TERI MARCON
NI………………
………………MUSIC
U
COORDINATTOR
MS. GAIL TESI….…
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…….PARISH OPER
RATIONS MANAG
GER
MRS
R . KAREN TURNE
ER ..……………
………..PARISH FINANCE MANAG
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BAPPTISMS:
PAR
RENTS WISHING TO
T BAPTIZE CHILD
DREN SHOULD CA
ALL THE PARISH
OFFFICE TO SCHEDULLE THE BAPTISM AND
A
TO SCHEDUL
LE PARTICIPATION
N IN
OUR
R BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
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PROG
GRAM. PLEASE CALL
C
TWO MONTH
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BEF
FORE YOU WISH THE
T
BAPTISM. THE
H PREPARATION MAY
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BE DONE
BEF
FORE THE BIRTH OF
O THE CHILD.
PEN
NANCE:
SATTURDAYS: 4:15-44:45 PM OR AT OTTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT.
AGE:
MARRIA
ARRANG
GEMENTS MUST BE
E MADE SIX MON
NTHS BEFORE THE TENTATIVE
DATE OF THE MARRIAGE BY
B CALLING THE PARISH OFFICE.
ANOINTIING THE SICK:
THIS SAC
CRAMENT IS FOR THOSE
T
WHO ARE ELDERLY, SERIOUSLY ILL, OR
SCHEDUL
LED FOR SURGERY
Y. CONTACT THE
E PARISH OFFICE TO SCHEDULE
THE ANO
OINTING IN CHURC
CH OR AT HOME. IF IN HOSPITAL, REQUEST
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THE
CATHOLIIC CHAPLAIN OR A PRIEST FROM THE
T
PARISH IN WH
HICH THE
HOSPITAL
L IS LOCATED, TH
HROUGH THE NUR
RSING STATION.
COMMU
UNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND:
CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE
F
IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBE
ER CANNOT
A
WOULD LIKE
E TO RECEIVE THE
E EUCHARIST
ATTEND SUNDAY MASS AND
AT HOME
E DURING THE WE
EEK.
NEWCOM
MERS:
WELCOM
ME TO OUR COMM
MUNITY. YOU ARE
E INVITED TO REG
GISTER IN THE
PARISH ON
O EACH 2ND SUN
NDAY OF THE MO
ONTH IN THE VEST
TIBULE AFTER
MASS, BY
Y COMING TO THE
E PARISH OFFICE
E DURING REGULA
AR BUSINESS
HOURS, OR
O BY COMPLETIN
NG A “WELCOME
E CARD” FOUND IN
I THE
PAMPHLE
ET RACK AT THE ENTRANCE
E
OF TH
HE CHURCH AND MAILING
M
IT TO
THE PAR
RISH OFFICE.
R.C.I.A.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIA
ATION OF ADULT
TS IS A PROCESS BY
B WHICH
ADULTS PREPARE
P
TO ENTE
ER FULLY INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
H
THROUGH
H BAPTISM, CON
NFIRMATION OR EUCHARIST. PLEA
ASE CALL THE
PARISH OFFICE FOR MOREE INFORMATION.
“Preach the Gospel at all times! Use words if necessary!”
St. Francis of Assisi
January 11, 2015 – Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
EMMANUEL! – CHRISTMAS 2014 – GOD WITH US!
From the Desk of Father Stephen
Dear Friends:
Today, in the Latin Catholic Church, we conclude the Christmas season. We have taken time during
Advent to reflect on the presence of Christ in our lives and to consider how we make Him manifest in the world
around us. We have celebrated the Nativity of the Lord in Bethlehem and considered the manifestation of the
presence of “Emmanuel,” “God-with-us,” in His birth. We have celebrated the Epiphany of the Lord and
considered His manifestation to the Gentiles, as seen in the visit of the Magi from Persia to Judea. Today, we
celebrate the Baptism of the Lord and consider the manifestation of His identity as the Son of God at the Jordan
River.
In the Orthodox Churches and in the Eastern Catholic Churches, they celebrate the Baptism of the Lord,
the Feast of the Theophany (Manifestation of God) at Epiphany. This includes a special Blessing of the Waters. As
the waters of Baptism unite us to Christ, let us pray that our celebration of this great season of the Manifestation of
the Lord will assist our Churches as they continue to strive for full unity in Christ.
Let us consider how we, who share in the life of Christ by virtue of Baptism, can make Him and His
presence manifest in our world today, by our lives and actions – here in Belmont, California and in all the places
we work and travel.
God Bless, Fr. Stephen H. Howell, Pastor
See Bulletin Insert Regarding Solemn Vespers
SOLEMN VESPERS AT I.H.M., 7:00 P.M., JANUARY 18, 2015
As we begin the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will be celebrating a liturgy of
Solemn Vespers at 7:00pm, Sunday, January 18, 2015. This will be a prayer service for the Parishioners of I.H.M.
Catholic Church and for our good neighbors, the parishioners of our Sister Church, the Greek Orthodox of the Church of
the Holy Cross. We will be praying especially for our fellow Christians who are suffering persecution in the Middle East
and various places in the world. Archbishop Cordileone of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco will be the Presider
and Metropolitan Gerasimos of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco will be the Homilist. A dessert reception
will follow.
Second Collection: Today and whenever we do not have a scheduled special second collection, our second collection
will be for the necessary renovation and maintenance of the Parish facility.
ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: Our 2014 Assessment is $96,200.00. We reached the 85% point in donations by
December 31, 2014. We thank the 241 parishioners who made direct donations. We also thank all of you who donated to our
second collections, taken for this purpose, since July 1, 2014. Presuming all of the pledges from I.H.M. paid directly to the
Chancery are completed, this will enable us to pay the remaining $14,510.00 on this assessment without using funds
allocated for other parish ministries. Again, THANK YOU!
Special Collection THANK YOU to All Parishioners:
• For your donation of $3,087.00 to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
• For your Thanksgiving donation of $769.00 to St. Francis Center, Redwood City, to assist the poor
• For your donation of $5,836.00 to the Priests’ Retirement Fund
• For your donation of $5,356.00 to the Retirement Fund for Religious
• For your donation of $8,575.00 in gift certificates for the poor through our Youth Group’s “Giving Tree”
• For your donation of $1,570.00 to our St. Vincent de Paul Conference, in lieu of donating poinsettias to the Church
• For your “5th Sunday” donation in November of $3,878.00 to our parish Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society
CELEBRANTS: January 17 & 18, 2015
READINGS FOR January 18, 2015
Sat. 5:00 pm – Fr. Stump, OFM, Cap.
First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 (65B)
Sun. 7:30 am – Fr. MacDonald
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
9:30 am – Fr. Murphy
Gospel: John 1:35-42
11:30 am –Fr. Howell
SUNDAY COLLECTION
5:00 pm- Fr. Murphy
Weekly Collection to meet budget: $8,400.00
Collection for the weekend 1/4/15: $8,601.00
Average Collection this fiscal year: $7,362.00
I.H.M. Crab Blast – January 24, 2015
You are invited to a fun community building event sponsored by our Parish School. Family style pasta and crab dinner, live DJ and dancing at
the San Mateo Elks Lodge, 229 West 20th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403 on Saturday, January 24, 2015, 6:00-11:00pm. The cost is $70.00 per
adult and $20.00 per child under 18. For questions or information, contact the I.H.M. School Office, (650) 593-4265 or e-mail
ihmschoolbelmont.org
MITIGATING GRIEF DUE TO DEATH AND DYING THROUGH OUR PRIOR PLANNING
Death is an inevitable event most of us do not want to face, but there are things we can do today (beforehand) that will
help our families and loved ones when this reality occurs. To assist with this need, here at Immaculate Heart of Mary, we are
sponsoring three Thursday evening presentations on January 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2015, between 7:00-8:30 pm in St. Michael’s Hall.
Each will address a different aspect of these needs that will be faced by our families and loved ones when they are coping with
death. This prior planning on our part can help to relieve the stress and grief that they will inevitably experience at that time. The
topics are as follows:
January 8th – “Walking and surviving the path of grief.” – Dr. Renee Duffey, Counselor, Archdiocese of San Francisco
January 15th – “Prior planning in legal and financial areas to mitigate the grief of loved ones.”
– Ms. Kathleen Durrans, Estate Attorney and Planner
January 22nd – “Prior planning for a funeral and burial in the Catholic tradition to mitigate the grief of loved ones.”
-Ms. Monica Williams, Director, Holy Cross Cemetery, Archdiocese of San Francisco
-Mr. Alan Stanley, Funeral Director, Crippen and Flynn Mortuary
Those who present these talks will not solicit business, but will share information and answer questions regarding the realities for
which we can prepare in advance to assist our families and mitigate the effects of grief when a death should happen. Special
thanks to Deacon Steve Hackett for helping to coordinate these talks.
PRAY FOR:
• Those who have died, Robert Byron Ward, Charles Joseph Stillian and those who have no one to pray for them. May they
rest in peace. Amen.
• Those who are newly baptized, Sai Neil Bhatnagar, Madeline Jane Brunner & Lucas Munoz Zambrano. May God always be
present to them and may they continue to grow in “age, wisdom and grace.”
• Peace in our world, for those who serve our country, at home and overseas; for all who suffer in any way due to war and civil
disturbance, that God will assist all people toward reconciliation and peace.
• Those who are sick or who suffer in any way, that God will assist them in their need. Especially, Valerie Abbey, Tom
Anderson, Joe Andreano, Olga De Arguello, Harry Bach, Gen Barker, Fr. Bernard Brennan, Carl Brust, Margaret Charlton,
Claire Daley, Grace Delagnes, Gerald de Wit, John Farbstein, August Ferrari, Mary Ferrari, Julie Fletcher, Roy Fong, Manny
Galvez, Barbara Gartner, Greta Gipson-Lewis, Queen Gipson, Silva Guerbidjian, Griselda Guevara-MacDonald, Dottie Hall,
Gary Harders, Fr. Xavier Harris, O.F.M., Anna Herdtler, Fr. Milton Hipsley, Catherine Hourigan, Henry Jacquemet, Leota
Jones, Torin Jones, Joan Lee-Andel, Eve Lefcourt, Patrick Lobo, Jacob Loeffler, Vicki Logan, Rosemarie Maffei, Kevin
Mapes, Carol Mateus, John McEvoy, Ken McQueen, Claire McVay, Jesse Montalvo, Donna Moynihan, John Nguyen, Don
Oswald, Carter Pagan, Frank Parker, Brooke Seim, Bill Selenger, J. Svendsen, Ofelia Vallejo, Paulette Volante, Marc Weiss,
Ted Wolfe, Francesca Zuniga, and for those who suffer alone and have no one to pray for them.
IHM SCHOOL NEWS:
Immaculate Heart of Mary
School has served the children of our
parish and surrounding neighborhoods
since 1952. As a well established school,
with a tradition of excellence and a
strong Catholic identity, we are proud to be part of this
community.
Our Open House on Sunday, January 25th, begins
our celebration of Catholic Schools’ Week. The theme
for Catholic Schools Week – “Communities of Faith,
Knowledge and Service,” encompasses several concepts
that are at the heart of IHM and a Catholic education:
• Schools are communities comprised of small
families, as well as, members of a larger
community of home, church, city, and nation.
• Three priorities of faith, knowledge, and
service make IHM stand out from other
institutions.
IHM SCHOOL NEWS: (continued)
• Children are taught faith – not just the basic
tenets of Christianity, but how to have a
relationship with God.
• Children are taught academics, are held to
high standards, and are helped to reach their
potential.
• Students experience service, giving of their
time and effort to help others, as an expression
of both faith and good citizenship.
Open House: Sunday, January 25, 2015, 10:301:00pm Welcome Mass 9:30am
This is a great opportunity to see first- hand the
quality of our students’ work and the support of our
community.
We are accepting applications for the 2015-16
school
year.
Visit
our
website
at
www.ihmschoolbelmont.org or call the school office for
information at (650) 593-4265.
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Jan. 10-Sat.
Jan. 11-Sun.
5pm- Priya & Cyril Paul (Living)
7:30am-Paul & Carole Pasquini
9:30am-For the People of the Parish
11:30am-Lucile Deis
5:00pm-Seta Jaghlassian (Living)
Jan. 12-Mon.
8am – Special Intention
Jan. 13-Tues. St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the
Church
8am – Natalia Susko
Jan. 14-Wed.
8am –John Barulich
Jan. 15-Thurs. 8am-Andrew Maxwell
Jan. 16-Fri.
8am –The Bolger Family
Jan. 17-Sat.
St. Anthony, Abbot
8am –Mario Giovanzana
5pm –Patricia Luna Gallelo
Jan. 18-Sun.
7:30am-Lee Meyers
9:30am- For the People of the Parish
11:30am-Lucile Deis
5:00pm- Priya & Cyril Paul (Living)
TODAY YOU ARE INVITED…..
after Mass to participate in producing our parish’s
Annual Auction Dinner Dance. The bulletin insert
describes the April 18, 2015 “A HEAVENLY
AFFAIR’s” various committees. Event committee
chairmen are present at the church doors to meet
you, answer your questions and assist you in
selecting an event committee. Your special
participation will insure our heavenly Gala’s
success.
The ever present creativity and good will of
all who participate are continually discovered and
deeply appreciated. This event enables IHM to
balance its annual operational budget which
nurtures all parish programs and services.
He will baptize with the Holy
Spirit