During these difficult and uncertain times, here's some local and national social referrals. If you know of someone who might be in need, please pass them along.
Attention men! What will you become by day 91? Exodus90 is a do-it-yourself spiritual exercise (with the help of a few fellow parishioners) that will cause spiritual growth! This 90-day journey starts Monday, January 13th and ends on Easter Sunday. It is founded on the three pillars of Prayer, Fraternity and Asceticism. Find out more at Exodus90.com or contact Dave Arms at (650) 333-7338.
Our Annual Parish Giving Tree, benefiting St. Francis Center, will begin next week, Nov 23 & 24. Take an "orament" card (or more) and give $25 gift cards. your generosity will be most appreciated! Thank you, Deacon Leon and Deacon Steve, for leading this important ministry! ........
Masterworks Chorale of San Mateo is presenting a beautiful holiday choral program on Sunday, December 15th, at 4:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church in San Mateo (225 Tilton Avenue). Featured will be the Gloria from Bach’s B Minor Mass, the Ave Maria by Mendelssohn (8-part choral work), the Huron Carol, and lots of familiar carols. IHM’s own Terri Cook sings with this group. ...
is scheduled for December 22 at Fair Oaks Community Center on 2600 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City. Please bring your gifts of toys, clothes, toiletries, blankets, etc. to the IHM Church vestibule on the weekend of December 14 and 15. For further information, call Rick Dachauer at 650-279-2967.
We are called through our baptism to be part of the Church’s missionary efforts, through prayer, self-sacrifice and support of missionary vocations through material aid......
MEN OF THE PARISH, JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Looking for FAITH, FAMILY, FRATERNITY and SOCIAL EVENTS for the family? Join the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS! Our Council 1346, founded in 1908, was one of the first 5 Councils founded in California. Meetings and Socials held at IHM. Must be 18 years of age or older. For info, call Greg Shypertt 650-430-7844 or Don Torre 650-787-7075.
For those living with Memory Loss and their Caregivers. Catholic Charities Aging Support Services invites you to a social gathering with refreshments and an activity. Click NEWS Title for dates and details.
Tired of searching for worthwhile reading this summer? We’ve got some pretty good choices in the Discovery Room! Expand your faith, learn about a new saint, or get hints on enhancing your prayer life. Borrow materials after Mass today or whenever the church is open.
As a gift from God, every human life is Sacred from Conception to Natural death. Open to all students grades K-12 with cash prizes!! Deadline is October 31, 2019. Click News title for more details.
Love flower arranging? Working with flowers is a fun ministry. You can make a difference by beautifying the church. If you are interested in this wonderful Ministry call Nora to try it out. You’ll be so glad you did. Contact Nora Frei at 650-339-5427 or [email protected]
The Gabriel Project at St. Matthew's parish, which helps pregnant mothers in need, is totally out of baby clothes size 0-3months. (Mostly, that would be one-piece outfits, pajamas, sleepers). Read more....
What a wonderful way to support each other as Catholics in this world that is increasingly hostile to our faith and values. During the summer the room will be open whenever the church is open so you can borrow and return the library materials.
Our May rosary event in honor of Our Lady was a huge success with an estimated 50+ rosaries given away! Donations are still accepted also. We definitely will need more rosaries for our next give-away!