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St. Timothy Catholic Church
IGLESIA de SAN TIMOTEO
1515 Dolan Avenue (near 3rd & Norfolk), San Mateo, CA 94401
Parish Office: (650) 342-2468 Fax: (650) 342-8156 Web: www.sttims.us
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Francis Mark P. Garbo, Pastor
Rev. Deacon Angel Aguilar, Parish Deacon
Rev. Deacon Nicolas Rodriguez, Parish Deacon
Rev. Deacon Faiva Po’oi, Parish Deacon
Rev. Deacon Fred Totah, Parish Deacon
Rev. Deacon Abel Mejia, Parish Deacon
TONGAN USA CHAPLAIN:
Rev. Sione Malakai Katoa
(650) 342-2470
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Robin Dewar-O’Leary
MINISTERIOS HISPANA:
Rev. Deacon Nicolas & Rev. Deacon Abel (650) 342-2468
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BAPTISM/BAUTISOS
Parents should call the Parish Office 2 months in advance.
Los padres deveran de informar a la oficina, con dos meses
de anticipación.
SECRETARY/BULLETIN EDITOR
Trudy Marie Guella
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Ms. Michelle J. Timmons (650) 342-6567
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM
Anamaria Park (650) 579-0901
MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIOS
Couples should call at least 6 months ahead of time.
Por favor avisarnos con seis meses de anticipación.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Mr. Peter Mafi, Jr.
PENANCE/CONFESIONES
Saturdays from 3:30 - 4:30 or by appointment
Los sábados de 3:30 - 4:30 ó previa cita.
RCIA
Rev. Deacon Faiva Po’oi (650) 867-4049
MASS SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE MISAS
Saturday/Sábado 8 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Sunday/Domingo 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 & (12:00 en Español)
Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. (in the Church)
Lunes a sábado 8:00 a.m. (en la Iglesia)
NEW MEMBERS: We welcome all new parishioners
and invite you to register in the parish by filling out the
information on the inside flap. Either mail it to the
office or put it in the collection basket. Thank You.
SACRAMENTS-SICK CALLS / ATENCION A ENFERMOS
Contact the Parish Office if you know of a parishioner who is
not able to come to Mass or is in the hospital./Si conocen a
una persona que esta en hospital o no puede llegar a Misa, por
favor informar a la oficina.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS/HORARIOS DE LA OFICINA
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lunes a Viernes - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PARISH OF ST. TIMOTHY
Mission Statement
Welcome to the Parish Family of St. Timothy. We invite you to join with us on our journey of faith.
Our Mission is to challenge our people to grow, to encourage discipleship, to build community,
and to inspire service to all by doing the following:
 Nurturing spiritual growth/faith formation of all
 Celebrating our diversity while focusing on unity
 Discovering our gifts in order to motivate service
 Embracing our talents which enables us to bring Christ to others
 Developing our liturgy to be meaningful and representative of our entire parish family
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Two
Page
Thirtieth
Sunday
in Ordinary
The Holy
Family
of Jesus
MaryTime
& Joseph
Oct. 28,
24, 2014
2010
December
TODAY’S READING
Gospel — The child grew and became strong,
filled with wisdom.
DEC 27 THROUGH JAN 3
SAT
5:00
SUN
7:30
+ Pablo Alcala
+ 10 year anniversary of
Rosina Sabanal Ponce
In Thanksgiving for
Tevita & Ofa Hafoka Family
9:00
Birthday of Kristine Palileo
Birthday of Tom Green
+ Max Foster
10:30
Special Intentions of Erlinda and
Rona Figueroa
Healing for Tahereh Ramin
12:00
+ Margarita Valle
+ Robert Young Waldsmith
MON
8:00
+ Teresita De O Vellegas
+ Lofi Pita
TUES
8:00
+ Maximo Altamirano Jr.
+ Lofi Pita
WED
8:00
+ Teresita De O Vellegas
7:00-10 pm
11:00 pm
THUR
New Year’s Eve Adoration
Tongan Mass
Mary, Mother of God and Holy Day of Obligation
9:00
10:30
New Year’s Day Mass for Parishioners
Bilingual Mass for Parishioners
FRI
8:00
+ Maria De Ocampo
SAT
8:00
+ Maria De Ocampo
Next weekend JAN 3— JAN 4
SAT
5:00
SUN
7:30
9:00
10:30
12:00
+ Alex Figueroa &
+ Fred Natividad
Luke 2:22-40
We still have photos of your beloved deceased.
Please pick them up at the Parish Office.
REFLECTION ON:
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
In the last century, a few new feasts were blended
into the Church year, including today’s. After
World War I, the chaos of daily life in Europe made
its impact felt on the family structure. Partly to offer
Christians an image of hope and holiness in married
family life, and also to promote the welfare of
children, today’s feast was “invented” in 1921. In
1969, it became a feast of Christmas.
The prayers today remind us not only of family
life, but of life in the community of faith. We ponder
the mystery of a God who loves us dearly enough to
embrace the struggles, joys, and daily sorrows of
family life. The message of Christmas shines through:
God-with-us is available to us in the ordinary
patterns of our lives and commitments. The lives
of people who raise their children in difficult
circumstances, and of people who remain faithful to
life in the Church in spite of some of their own family
struggles, occupy a special place in our hearts today
in prayer.
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
How will You Honor Your Holy Family this week?
Let us Pray for all our sick
Parishioners especially for Donald Dornan,
Rose Marie Sickle, Tahereh Ramin,
Joe Guella, Fe Astrero, Norman Trewick,
Cecille Toy, Kenny Halldorson and nephew
Blaine Halldorson preparing for kidney transplant, and
for all who care for them.
AVAILABLE
+ Jose & Carmen De Ocampo
+ Teresita De O Vellegas
+ Lofi Pita
AVAILABLE
Let us pray for all of our faithful departed,
especially Agnes Reyes, Sister of Hermie Munoa,
Sandy Hemingway, and for family and friends
left behind.
Check our website: www.sttims.us
San Mateo, California
Church of St. Timothy
Fr. Francis Garbo
and St. Timothy Parish
and School Staff Wish
You and Your Family a Happy
and Blessed New Year and Feast
of the Solemnity of Mary, the
Holy Mother of God.
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LECTURA DE HOY
Evangelio-— María y José llevan a Jesús al templo
para consagrarlo al Señor.
Lucas 2:22-40
The Parish Office Will be Closed for New Year:
Wednesday, December 31st: starting at 12 noon
Thursday, January 1st: all day
The Office will be open Friday, January 2nd.
We Thank All
who have contributed to
decorating our Church for Christmas.
Thank You!
La Escuela de Formacion de Fe (CCD)
les desea una un Prospero Ano Nuevo. Por favor,
recuerde nuestro horario para las fiestas Navidenas y
poder celebrar en nuestra parroquia las fiesta de
Navidad.
Regrasaremos a clases el Sabado, 3 de Enero de 2015 y
las clases Intermedia y Confirmacion regresaremos el
Miercoles, 7 de Enero de 2015.
ALCOHOLICOS ANONIMOS
Para quienes desean liberarse de las cadenas del alcoholism,
las reunions son los Martes, Jueves y Viernes a las 7:30 pm.
WED
8:00 am New Year’s Eve Mass
7:00-10:00 pm
Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, Adoration and Benediction in the Chapel
AL-ANON
Esperanza y Ayuda para Familiares y Amigos De personas que
tienen problemas con su forma de beber.
7:00-9:30 pm Lunes.
11:00 pm Tongan Mass
THUR Mary Mother of God and New Year’s Day Mass
Holy Day of Obligation
9:00 am New Year’s Day Mass for Parishioners
10:30 am
Bilingual Mass for Parishioners
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Monday:
St. Thomas Becket
Wednesday: St. Sylvester I
New Year’s Eve
Thursday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God
World Day of Prayer for Peace
New Year’s Day
Friday:
Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
First Friday
Saturday:
The Most Holy Name of Jesus
First Saturday
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AL-ANON
The hope line for Family and Friends of people having a
problem with alcohol. The information line is 650-592-7935
or www.alanonmidpeninsula.org. Tuesday night meeting-SM
ALCOHOLICS-ANONOMOUS
Offers hope and help for those who have a problem with
alcohol. Info line is (650) 577-1310.
Website: www.aa-sanmateo.org
PAPERBACK BOOKS FOR VETERANS
You may bring paperback books to Church
or the Parish Office for Veterans in Hospitals.
SEMINARY DISCERNMENT RETREAT:
Jan. 16-18th St. Patrick’s Seminary
For men 18 + years who are interested in
the priesthood– an opportunity where
You can explore the call.
Contact Fr. David A. Schunk at
415-614-5683 or
vocaƟ[email protected].
Or
talk with Fr. Francis Garbo at 650-342-
St. Timothy Faith Formation
wishes you all a Happy New Year.
Classes for primary grades and First Communion
resume on Saturday, January 3, 2015 and classes
for Middle School and Confirmation classes
resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.
B I N G O Every Friday
Night
Doors Open: 5:00 pm
Games Start: 7:15 pm
Regular games pay: $250
Admission: $15 per person
NEW
PARISHIONERS
WELCOME-BIENVENIDOS
Web Site: www.sttims.us
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NAME/NOMBRE
_____________________________________
ADDRESS/DIRECCION
_________________________________ ___
CITY/CIUDAD ZIP/AREA POSTAL
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PHONE/TELEFONO
__ New Parishioner
__ Address change
__ Wish to receive Sunday Envelopes
Gifts for God - Colección
Last weekend’s collection:
$ 7,609.
2nd collection: YES:
$ 1,288.
Immaculate Conception:
$
Bazaar Total Update:
$15,662.40.
602.
Contributions must be in an envelope labeled with your name,
address and envelope number for your tax statement.
This week’s and next week’s 2nd collection is
for The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
WE THANK
YES, Youth Expressing Spirit, St. Vincent de Paul
Society, School and Parishioners for providing a nice
Christmas with Food and Toys for our children.
YES - Youth Expressing Spirit
Grade 6 - 12 Youth Ministry
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
www: [email protected] - 408-464-6512
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Wednesdays, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. in the
Parish Office.
Bible Study is on Mondays in the Parish
Office from 7 to 8 pm. Call Deacon Faiva Po’oi at 867-4049
St. Timothy School
Mark your calendars!
Kindergarten Information Night
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 – 7 PM
Open House – Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Sunday, January 25, 2015, 10 AM (immediately following
the 9 AM Mass)
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Meet our Principal and teachers.
Tour our school and classrooms.
Learn about our excellent academic program
in a faith-based environment.
Discuss our differentiated learning approach that assures attention to the needs of each child.
• Hear about our on-campus before and after school
care.
Tuition assistance is available.
For additional information, or to schedule a tour, please
call 650-342-6567 or www.sttimothyschool.org