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Pastor's Corner
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 17, 2021
Alleluia, alleluia. We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, who brings us truth and grace (John 1:41,17b, Gospel Verse).
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Like any published material, even my little letter is composed and submitted way before you read or see it. Actually, I am writing right after the horrible and shameful events that took place in our capitol on Wednesday, January 6. Let us pray for our country. More than ever, we need God fearing and God loving men and women to stand up for the Kingdom of God, fully convinced that “her ways are gentleness and all her paths are peace.”
The Christmas Season concluded last Sunday, January 10, with the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord. The simplification and re-arrangement of the Church Calendar, introduced in 1970, designates these Sundays after Christmas as “Sundays in Ordinary Time.” There is no particular mystery of the Christian life celebrated on these Sundays. Therefore, we are given a chance to call to mind various mysteries in the life of Christ and the life of the Church. Ordinary time will continue until Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 17this year, and then resumes after the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. -
Today's Readings
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Reading I Heb 5:1-10Responsorial Psalm Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4Gospel Mk 2:18-22
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Special Universal Prayers
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Archbishop Annual Appeal"Use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace." 1 Peter 4:10
Your generosity and commitment to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal enables the Archdiocese to provide vital services to our local community and our greater Church.
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Annual Ecumenical Vespers Servicewith Archbishop CordileoneWeek of Prayer for Christian Unity
& Metropolitan Gerasimos
Monday January 18 – Monday, January 25th
Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul
Thursday, January 21 – Feast of St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr
Since, 2007, the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco have been gathering together for Vespers at Immaculate Heart of March Church, Belmont and for the Salutations of the Holy Cross at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, Belmont.
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 regulations and limitations, we will not be able to have a “live” congregation. This year, the Solemn Vespers service will be live streamed from St. Pius Church, Redwood City. As in previous years, Archbishop Cordileone will preside and Metropolitan Gerasimos will give the homily for the Solemn Vespers.
In past years, we have had a very good attendance for both of these services. We look forward to continuing the tradition and hope you will be able to join us online on January 21, 2021 at 7pm for the livestream from St. Pius.
You may connect to this liturgy by going online to www.pius.org and click the Stream tab on the menu bar. -
volunteer opportunitiesDuring the upcoming Christmas season, our Mass ushers and live stream team could use your help. Click here for more information on these and other opportunities.
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Exodus90Spiritual Journey for Men"And he said to all, 'If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23
Men! You are invited to participate in a spiritual journey to freedom from sin. Exodus90, a 90 day journey founded on the 3 pillars of prayer, fraternity and asceticism, begins January 4, 2021. A virtual information meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 7:00pm via Zoom, providing an opportunity for you to have your questions answered by men who have been on this journey.
Join men from IHM and surrounding parishes in this extraordinary opportunity to grow in faith. Register today for the informational meeting (use blue button). -
Fr. Rufino's class on prayerFr. Rufino Gepiga is offering an online course on Prayer from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This course will be via Zoom on Thursdays from 7pm - 8:30 pm, beginning September 17th. Please contact Terri Craib at the Parish Office to sign up (office@ihmbelmont.org or 650-593-6157). Zoom links will be sent to all registered.
Fr. Rufino will be using Catechism of the Catholic Church. If you need a copy, the book is available for purchase ($10) in the Rectory. -
Women's Bible Study
We hope to begin a bible study for women this winter. Stay tuned for details! For information on Walking With Purpose, please visit: https://walkingwithpurpose.com
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