IHM Parish presents "The Roaring 20's", 31st Auction - Dinner Dance - Grand Drawing. Join in the excitement and enthusiasm for this outstanding Event. ASK QUESTIONS. MAKE PLANS. VOLUNTEER. Meet the Chairmen and sign up to help with one of the committees on the weekend of Feb 1 & 2 after all Masses.

The huge 2020 West Coast Walk for Life is in San Francisco this weekend so it seems fitting that we should display some of our pro-life resources in the Discovery Room today.  Included are two copies of the engaging movie Unplanned which was new in the theaters just last year. .....

After all the Masses on the weekend of February 1-2 and on the actual feast day of St. Blaise on Monday, February 3rd, you may have your throat blessed. ....

It is often said these days that we live in a divided nation. Sometimes these divisions are expressed in negative, hateful, even tragic ways. Regardless where we stand, those of various points of view need to respect civil discourse. The late Archbishop Niederauer often said that it is one thing to disagree but another to be disagreeable. Though the cause of violence is not always clear, it is clear there must be no place for violence or taking the law into one’s own hands. Though we have made much progress, there is always the danger of the mob mentality, which sets aside the truth to attain what may appear to be the truth at the moment. God gave us brains to think, to be rational. Emotions are not our thinking. There are always good, sound reasons for the positions we hold. When irrational ways dominate then there is the loss of true freedom. The will to power is not the way to take. One of the articulate and gentle leaders of the civil rights movement often reminded us that “When you know better you do better!” As Christians we should always strive to be and do the best we can. In fact, because of our beliefs we have an even greater responsibility to know better and then do better.

In the tradition of the Church there are actually three epiphanies (a triptych as it were): the coming of the three Kings, the Baptism of the Lord, and finally the Lord’s first miracle at Cana in Galilee. The word “epiphany” means to “make manifest.” Liturgically, the celebration of the Lord’s Nativity soon gives way to the celebration of the Lord’s public ministry at the age of thirty. Remember, Jesus spent thirty years obeying, three years teaching, and three hours redeeming (Fulton Sheen). ...

Fr. Henri Nouwen has been called one of the most significant spiritual leaders of our time and his book, Life of the Beloved, Spiritual Living in a Secular World, is highly recommended by Fr. Mazza.  Drop by the Discovery Room on Sundays....

Looking for Faith, Family, Fraternity and Fun, social events for the family?  Join the Knights of Columbus.  ...

Come and Visit Us. We invite all interested parents to tour our school class rooms and meet our teachers. Admissions tours are every Thursday at 9:00 am. We look forward to sharing our IHM spirit with you! For appointments call the school office at (650) 593-4265.

The Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord officially closes the Christmas season.  Hopefully, the graces received during this joyful time will continue to sustain us as we move along into the New Year.  .... The Baptism of the Lord reminds us of our own baptism, when we first entered into the death and resurrection of the Lord.  The waters of baptism wash away the Original Sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve, that we are born into; and at the same time bring us into communion with God, the Father, God, the Son, and God, the Holy Spirit.  Because Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father, we are beloved sons and daughters of the same loving God.  ...

The Feast of the Epiphany always captivates the imagination.  Who were these wise men, or as tradition calls them, kings?  Actually, little is known.  We know that they first consulted King Herod; we know that they returned home by a different route so as to avoid leading Herod to the Holy Family; we know that they followed a star, found the Lord, and then offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.  Nevertheless, this little tells us a lot in our own journey of faith.  Remember, what happened then continues to happen today. .....

All are invited to participate in the celebration of a liturgy of Solemn Vespers at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2020 here at Immaculate Heart of Mary. The prayer service is a joint collaboration by the parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary and our good neighbors, the parishioners of our Sister Church, the Greek Orthodox of the Church of the Holy Cross. .....

SAVE THE DATE - MAY 9, 2020. For Gift Donation Opportunities, click title for detailed information. ....

Perhaps you’ve been thinking of becoming a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary, or perhaps you are just curious about what Catholics believe. Our RCIA team (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is ready to help!  We would like to hear your questions and explore the answers. Click title for more details......

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.

​​​​​​​Christmastide is not only a time to reflect on the holy mysteries of our salvation, but a time of renewed relationships with family and friends.  ... There are many ways families enjoy each other’s company, showing by simple gestures of kindness that their love remains strong and vibrant.  To treasure family life is one of the many graces of Christmastide.  ...

Over the years I have heard many stories about the true meaning of Christmas.  ... It can never be fully told.  God’s tremendous love is like that.  ....

Philippians 4:4-6; Ps. 85:1 Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico, gaudete. Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus: Dominus enim prope est. Nihil solliciti sitis; sed in omni oratione petitiones vestrae innotescant apud Deum. Benedixisti, Domine, terram tuam, avertisti captivitatem Jacob. Rejoice in the Lord always: again I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men: for the Lord is nigh. Be nothing solicitous; but in every thing by prayer let your petitions be made known to God. Lord, Thou has blessed Thy land; Thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.

Rejoice! It’s Gaudete Sunday and the Discovery Room is all dressed up for Christmas. Drop by after Mass today and rejoice with some special homemade Spritz cookies and Christmas breads. This will be the last hospitality in the Discovery Room until after the New Year, but remember that there is plenty of good Christmas reading for both adults and children in the library. Come by any time and check out a book for Advent inspiration!

We invite all interested parents to tour our school class rooms and meet our teachers.  Admissions tours are every Thursday at 9:00 am.  Click Title for more details on admission policy, IHM PreSchool schedule and daycare information. ...

Romans 15:5-6 Deus autem patientiae, et solatii, det vobis idipsum sapere in alterutrum secundum Jesum Christum: ut unanimes, uno ore honorificetis Deum at patrem Domini nostri Jesu Christi. (Douay-Rheims translation) Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of one mind one towards another, according to Jesus Christ: that with one mind and with one mouth you may glorify God and the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. (New American Bible translation) May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ...