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Mass updates as of Nov 24, 2020Indoor Masses Resume November 28 & 29Mass times are:5:00 pm Saturday evening (reservations required)9:30 am Sunday morning (reservations required)4:00 pm Sunday Traditional Latin Mass (reservations required)
Weekday Masses resume December 1
8:15 am Tuesdays and Thursdays (no reservations required)Reservations are required for weekend Masses onlyThe online reservation portal is available from:Tuesday 1:00 pm through Friday 12:00 noonReservations can made 2 ways:- use the blue reservation button below (preferred)- email office@ihmbelmont.org
(include your name, phone number, & the names of everyone in your group.)Reminders* Masks are required at all times during check-in and the Mass* Please use the hand sanitizer provided at points of entry or bringyour own.* Please bring your own mask.The Sunday 9:30 am Masses will be livestreamed. You may view the Mass below or through our Facebook page:
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 RV 20:1-4, 11—21:2Responsorial Psalm PS 84:3, 4, 5-6A AND 8AGospel LK 21:29-33
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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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IHM ANNUAL ADVENT GIVING TREEWhoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,PROVERBS 19:17
and he will repay him for his deed.
For many years IHM has supported the St. Francis Center in Redwood City during the Advent Season through our Annual Advent Giving Tree. In 2020, the needs of these families are more dire than ever. This year has also been difficult for many in our community. We ask that despite our own challenges, we support the St. Francis Center in their mission of supporting at risk families in living with dignity.
Due to Covid-19 health and safety concerns, IHM is implementing a virtual, contactless Giving Tree to assist the St. Francis Center in helping these families. IHM will collect the donations and send a check in the total amount to St. Francis Center. There are two ways to participate:
1) donate online using link below (preferred) or
2) drop off a check in the Rectory mail slot located outside the
Rectory front door. Please make checks payable to IHM Church Giving Tree
The Giving Tree donations will be collected through December 8th.
St. Francis Center Mission Statement:To provide the opportunity for families living in North Fair Oaks and surrounding communities to live with dignity while accessing essential services and becoming self-sufficient members of the community.
To learn more about the St. Francis Center and their services, please click here.
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SUPPORT IHM SCHOOL FUNDRAISERIHM's Annual See's Candy Fundraiser is open for you! See's Candy makes a great gift,so start your shopping now. All shopping can be done on-line and sent to your home. IHM's See's Candy Shop can take orders up to December 4th. Click here to order
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Family Advent Resources
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Pastor's Corner
Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2020
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
Though I was raised in a suburb of Chicago and have always known city life, for ten years I served as the pastor of what some aptly called a semi-rural parish in Indiana. We were close enough to benefit from the amenities of city life, but we were far enough away to enjoy the peace, beauty, and quiet of farm life. Before our eyes each year was the cycle of the four seasons: there was the planting, growing, and finally the harvest -- hopefully, in time for winter to set in. Driving around my parish I often praised God for the beauty of creation. I enjoyed the
good people and the talk about their families, farms, and faith. It was often said that the three things that mattered most were Faith, Family, and Farm.
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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.
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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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Catholic News Service
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 5-4 decision issued just before midnight Nov. 25, the Supreme...
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