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. .....

Due to the current health situation, the May 9, 2020 Auction, Dinner& Dance at Twin Pines has been canceled. This will be reformatted to an online bidding event. More information to follow. 

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.

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...

Simbang Gabi (meaning evening Mass), is a Christmas Novena to the Blessed Mother in preparation and welcoming of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. The first of the nine Masses will be held at St. Luke’s Church in Foster City on December 15th with a dinner reception following the Mass. ....