MATER DOLOROSA CHURCH 307 Willow Ave.

South San Francisco

California 94080-1446

Rectory Office (650) 583-4131

Fax (650) 616-9066 CFF/Religious Education & Diana Powell (650) 588-8175

STAFF EMAIL:

Father Roland: FatherRoland@mdssf.org

Frances Lidwell: Frances@mdssf.org

Deacon Alex Aragon: DeaconAlex@comcast.net

Deacon Romeo Cruz: rcruz121@att.net

Child Faith Formation CFF@mdssf.org

M.D. Website: mdssf.org

Rectory Office Hours:

Monday—Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

September 3, 2017

♦ PASTORAL STAFF ♦

Rev. Fr. Rolando De la Rosa, Pastor

Rev. Fr. Angel Quitalig, J.C.L., In Residence

Rev. Fr. Vito Perrone, C.O.S.J., Weekend Assistant

Rev. Mr. Alex Aragon, Permanent Deacon

Rev. Mr. Romeo Cruz, Permanent Deacon

Mrs. Frances Lidwell, Parish Manager

Mrs. Felisa Cepeda, Director of Religious Education

Ms. Diana Powell, Director of RCIA

Mr. Ricardo Carlos, Sacristan

Ms. Elsa Agasid, Director of Music

Mr. Marlon Evangelista, Associate Director of Music

♦ MASS SCHEDULE ♦ Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m., *10:00 a.m., & 12:00 Noon, & Daily: 8:00 a.m. Holy Days: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon, 7:30 p.m.

First Fridays: Eucharistic Adoration: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Benediction: 10:30 a.m.

Healing Mass at 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15—4:45 p.m.

Latin Mass in the Extraordinary Form: Monday through Friday 12:00 Noon. Sunday at 5:00 p.m.

*First and Third Sunday of the Month: Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

♦ BAPTISM ♦

We welcome your child to be baptized at Mater Dolorosa Church. Parents should contact the rectory at least three months prior to the desired date of the baptism, in order to allow sufficient time

for the sacramental preparation.

♦ FIRST EUCHARIST/RECONCILIATION ♦ Children must be enrolled in the Faith Formation Class one year prior to the year of preparation for the Sacrament. In most cases,

this sacrament is celebrated in Second Grade.

♦ CONFIRMATION ♦ Children must be enrolled in the Faith Formation Class one year prior to the year of preparation for the Sacrament. In most cases,

this sacrament is celebrated in Ninth Grade.

♦ MARRIAGE ♦ Please contact the Rectory Office at least 6 months prior to your

wedding date to allow time for Marriage Preparation.

♦ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ♦ C.F.F.— Child Faith Formation. Programs nurturing children’s

growth and forming their baptismal faith from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Classes are on Tuesday afternoons and evenings

beginning in September.

WELCOME: We hope you get to know us and we get to know you. Please fill out the bottom portion and place it in the collection basket, or mail it to: 307 Willow Ave., SSF, CA 94080-1446. To complete the registration, we will mail you a registration form to fill out and return. Thank you. Name_______________________________________ Phone_______________________ Address________________________________City___________________Zip_________

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TWENTY - SECOND SUNDAY in

ORDINARY TIME

Jeremiah 20:7-9; Psalm 63;

Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27

FOLLOWING CHRIST If you’ve ever had an unpleas-ant but somewhat amusing practi-cal joke played on you, then you have some understanding of how Jeremiah feels today when he tells

God “good one—you duped me.” We can almost see him shak-ing his head with a bit of a rueful smile, but an angry undertone in his voice. In similar fashion, Peter thinks Jesus is “duping” him when Jesus starts to explain that being Messiah means suf-fering and dying, and being a follower of the Messiah means taking up a cross and doing the same. Jeremiah tries to deny God’s will for him by trying to shut up; Peter—who has just been made the foundation of the church—out and out denies the teaching of Jesus, for which he is named “Satan” today. Fortu-nately for us, Jeremiah comes to realize that to have the word of God placed in your heart means that it will be futile to try and keep silent, even if it means scorn and derision from those around you. Luckily Peter ultimately returned to the faith he professed in last week’s Gospel, and came to understand our need as baptized followers of Christ to follow in his way, even when it means following him to our very death. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

COLLECTIONS For 8/27/2017

First Collection $ 5,814.00 Special Projects $ 2,233.00

Our Collection this Sunday is for Our Religious Education Programs

Our Second Collection next Sunday is for Our Parish Maintenance & Improvement Fund

Thank you for your continued support of your parish and our

Catholic Church!

Please keep all those who are sick in our parish family in your prayers, especially:

Rose Elaine Archer-Thompson, Jason Bell, Trude Buntger, Lucy Delahous-saye, Phil Dow, John Dresser, Mary Dunleavy, Elsa Evangelista, Mel Feliciano, Luz Gopez, Walter Heim, Barbara Lagomarsino, Joan Lopiccolo,

Amy Marston, Walter Marston, Timothy McGrew, Richard Menendez, Nellie Metzger, Karen Ramirez, Robert Reid,

Eleanora Rivera, Archie Sam, Gigi Sam, Maria Luisa Sarra, Laura Skaff, Jim Toomey, Luis Torres, Kit Fong Woo and Donald Wood. We pray that they find peace, comfort and healing

in Jesus Christ, our Divine Healer. Please pray for our many sick, homebound and hospitalized parishioners who are unable to attend Mass.

September 3, 2017

Mater Dolorosa’s Upcoming Week AT-A-GLANCE

Sat. Sept. 2 Consecration to Mary Workshop and Mass Legion of Mary Legion of Mary Family Presidium Latin Choir

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 3Sun. Sept. 3Sun. Sept. 3Sun. Sept. 3 Children’s Liturgy of the WordChildren’s Liturgy of the WordChildren’s Liturgy of the WordChildren’s Liturgy of the Word Hospitality: Altar SocietyHospitality: Altar SocietyHospitality: Altar SocietyHospitality: Altar Society Latin MassLatin MassLatin MassLatin Mass COSJ ChoirCOSJ ChoirCOSJ ChoirCOSJ Choir HospitalityHospitalityHospitalityHospitality

10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

Mon. Sept. 4 Latin Mass Rectory Office Closed

12:00 p.m.

Tue. Sept. 5Tue. Sept. 5Tue. Sept. 5Tue. Sept. 5 Kids Now Program Kids Now Program Kids Now Program Kids Now Program Latin MassLatin MassLatin MassLatin Mass

9:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.9:30 a.m.9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.

Wed. Sept. 6 Legion of Mary Latin Mass Baptism Class Ballroom Dancing

8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Thu. Sept. 7Thu. Sept. 7Thu. Sept. 7Thu. Sept. 7 Morning Hospitality GroupMorning Hospitality GroupMorning Hospitality GroupMorning Hospitality Group Latin MassLatin MassLatin MassLatin Mass Ladies Club Dinner MeetingLadies Club Dinner MeetingLadies Club Dinner MeetingLadies Club Dinner Meeting Bible StudyBible StudyBible StudyBible Study Mater Dolorosa ChoirMater Dolorosa ChoirMater Dolorosa ChoirMater Dolorosa Choir

8:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.

Fri. Sept. 8 Latin Mass Couples for Christ

12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

DAY TIME MASS INTENTIONS PRIEST

Mon. Mon. Mon. Mon. Sept.4Sept.4Sept.4Sept.4

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.

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Tues. Sept. 5

8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Concepcion Agleham (D) Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)

AQ VP

Wed.Wed.Wed.Wed. Sept.6Sept.6Sept.6Sept.6

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.

Joseph Flores (D)Joseph Flores (D)Joseph Flores (D)Joseph Flores (D) Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)

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Thurs. Sept. 7

8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Remedios Fernandez (D) People of the Parish

AQ VP

Fri.Fri.Fri.Fri. Sept. 8Sept. 8Sept. 8Sept. 8

8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.

Ramon Fernandez (D)Ramon Fernandez (D)Ramon Fernandez (D)Ramon Fernandez (D) Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)

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Sat. Sept. 9

8:00 a.m. Ricardo Catahan, Sr. (D) Eliso & Leonila Joco (D)

RD

Sun. Sept.3

8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

Frederick Nunez (L) People of the Parish Christopher Myhra (D) Priest’s Intention (Latin Mass)

AQ RD

JS VP

Sat. Sat. Sat. Sat. Sept.2Sept.2Sept.2Sept.2

5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.

Ronald Martin (L)Ronald Martin (L)Ronald Martin (L)Ronald Martin (L)

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Our Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day holiday. May

your family and friends have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

CHILD FAITH FORMATION

If you are interested in or have questions about our Faith Formation program please call the CFF office at 650.588.8175 or send an email to cff@mdssf.org. Faith Formation classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 12th. Fami-lies with students in grade 4 and above MUST complete the on-line safety training at ww.shieldthevulnerable.org and bring the certificate of completion to the first day of class. Don’t forget to send your summer “Passport to Heaven” pictures to cff@mdssf.org. The children will share their pictures and stories when we have our begin-ning of the school year Mass in October.

Pastoral Visit Mater Dolorosa will have a Pastoral Visit from the Archbishop of San Francisco, Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone, on the weekend of September 23rd & 24th. Please plan to attend one or more of the following events: Saturday, September 23rd Saturday, September 23rd Saturday, September 23rd Saturday, September 23rd

5:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone. Following the Mass there will be a reception with light finger

food provided, and cultural performances Sunday, September 24th Sunday, September 24th Sunday, September 24th Sunday, September 24th

8:00 a.m. Mass with hospitality to follow provided by the Altar Society. Meet & greet Archbishop

Cordileone in the parish hall following Mass.

10:00 a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone followed by meeting with the CFF children and the catechists

in the parish hall. Hospitality provided by the Knights of Columbus

12:00 p.m. Mass followed with greeting Archbishop

Cordileone outside. (No hospitality).

ATTN: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Readers

The Office of Worship offers six hour formation sessions for new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Readers. In the morning of the first Saturday, ministers are introduced to sacramental theology, particularly that of the Eucharist by Rev. David Pettingill. Next, our presenters who are experts in the field, offer technical and spiritual direction for the minister’s specific liturgical role. Finally, extraordinary ministers prepare for bringing Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, while readers conclude with coaching in procla-

mation and oral interpretation. San Francisco County September 23 & 30 Holy Name of Jesus Church, SF

San Mateo County October 21 & October 28

St Charles Church, San Carlos Marin County November 11 & 18 St Anselm Church, Ross The sessions are $25.00 per person. Please contact Fran in the Rectory Office to register.

SEVENTH ANNUAL ST. JOHN VIANNEY LUNCHEON for RETIRED PRIESTS

ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL ♦ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH Everyone is welcome to attend this luncheon to support the holy men who served without expecting or asking anything in return. We can show our gratitude for the many years of

faithful service in ministry. Tickets are $150.00 per person. To make your donation and to reserve your table, please call Fran in the Rectory Office.

Please support the Priest’s Retirement Collection scheduled for September 16th & 17th in our parish. Please make

checks payable to PRIEST’S RETIREMENT FUND, and send to the Rectory Office. Thank you.

PROJECT RACHAEL Peace Begins Here

Mass and Healing Liturgy in Memory of our Little Ones

Sponsored by The Archdiocesan Project Rachel Ministry & Holy Cross Cemetery

Saturday, September 16, 2017—11:00 a.m. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, Principal Celebrant

Holy Cross Old Mausoleum, Holy Cross Cemetery 1500 Mission Road, Colma, CA

Parents, family and the community are welcome to a gathering and light luncheon.

For further information, please contact the Respect Life Program at 415-614-5570.

Be transformed by the renewal of your mind,

that you may discern what is the will of God,

what is good and pleasing and perfect. — Romans 12:2