BELIEVE, BELONG, BUILD
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"When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now."
- Saint Teresa of Calcutta
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WELCOME TO IHM!
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish warmly and cordially welcomes you in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, our Divine Lord and Savior. We proudly profess our Roman Catholic Faith, confident in the promise of Our Lord at the Ascension (Mt. 28:20): “. . .Behold I am with you all days even unto the consummation of the world.” Read about the Greatest Story Ever Told in the New Testament, especially in the Acts of the Apostles. What happened then happens now (Acts 2:42): “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teachings and fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and the prayers.” “The apostles’ teachings” are summed up in the official Catechism of the Catholic Church. Join us at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (“the breaking of the bread”), offered daily on our altar at the Lord’s command, in prayer, in study of the Faith, in our fellowship, and in service to all in our community.
We aim to live in the love and joy of Christ and bring that love and joy to others. I testify that there are many fine families, children, and adults in this parish. Read more about us on our website. Visitors are always welcome. If you are at Mass, I would be glad to meet you personally. Those interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith are encouraged to contact our RCIA director.
Catholics who are new to the Parish, are invited to go to our registration page and register with us.
Yours in the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Fr. Mark G Mazza, Pastor -
Reflections From Fr mark Mazza
The greatest treasure we have as Catholics is the Lord’s gift to us of the Holy Eucharist. We remember and celebrate at every Mass that the “night He was betrayed” he took ordinary bread and wine and changed them into His Body and His Blood. We believe that after the words of consecration, first pronounced by the Lord Himself at the Last Supper, the bread and wine cease to exist. We have only the appearances of bread and wine. Their substance has changed in the most radical way possible. We call this change transubstantiation. This doctrine assures us that Jesus is truly and really present for us in the Holy Eucharist until the end of time. .... Read more... -
Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 49:1-6Responsorial Psalm Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15Reading 2 Acts 13:22-26Gospel Lk 1:57-66, 80
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IHM News
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June 20“Content, filming and music excellent”; “Brought my prayer life to a deeper level"; “There was so much to learn about the symbols of the Mass that I had forgotten and now going to Mass is more meaningful to me”; These were some of the comments made by IHM parishioners after attending our small group study of the Mass this Lent. If you were unable to attend the series or would just like to see the videos used for the study again, we now have several copies of Bishop Barron’s incredibly beautiful series available for check out in the Discovery Room. .....Read More
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June 20The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops encourages Catholics to pray and act in support of religious liberty at home and abroad during Religious Freedom Week 2019, which begins on June 22, the Feast of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, and ends on June 29, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. "...We want to build solidarity and to encourage Catholics to persist in the struggle to advance the kingdom of God by finding hope in Jesus Christ.” ...Read More
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June 20The California Catholic Conference of Bishops (CCC) asks California Catholics to pay attention to the progress of Senate Bill 360 in the state legislature and to express to legislators their disagreement with a proposed law that would require priests to violate the seal of sacramental Confession. ......Read More
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June 20Catholic Charities CYO Transportation is currently recruiting school bus drivers for routes in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin. Excellent benefits package and competitive pay. For more information, click Title.....Read More
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June 20The Serra International Program is looking for homestay families for our International Padres. Our program has 17 students for the upcoming semester from Hong Kong and China. Families receives financial support to cover the cost of hosting .....Read More
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June 20Enjoy our beautiful Belmont weather and take advantage of the opportunity to socialize and enjoy goodies on the Rectory lawn each first Sunday of the month after the 9:30 Mass!Read More
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June 20"Gently-used, sale-able items" needed on or before June 28. Donation items can be left at St Matthew's Church in San Mateo.....Read More
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I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
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Click here for photos from the IHM Annual Auction Dinner Dance. -
IHM Parish & Community Events
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Read MoreSunday, July 7, 10:30 AM
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Read MoreSunday, August 4, 10:30 AM
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Friday, August 9
Don't you and your spouse deserve a beautiful, romantic weekend away together? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Click on Event title for complete details.Read More -
Read MoreSunday, September 1, 10:30 AM
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Read MoreSaturday, September 14
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Archbishop Annual Appeal
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Syriac Catholic patriarchate By Doreen Abi Raad BEIRUT (CNS) -- Faced with the migration of Christians from Syria and Iraq, Syriac Catholic bishops meeting in Lebanon for...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The president of the Australian bishops' conference told his fellow bishops that it is "a time of humiliation" for...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Jorge Duenes, Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Immigration policies rolled out during the Trump administration have spread fear among immigrant populations in the U.S....
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Greg Erlandson ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) -- In a remarkably frank and detailed speech, the Vatican official heading the department charged with reviewing clergy...
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