CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY1040 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGASBELMONT, CALIFORNIA 94002

PASTORAL STAFF:Rev. Mark Mazza……………….........................................PastorRev. Rufino Gepiga………………........................Parochial VicarRev. Mr. Henry Jacquemet……………......…Permanent DeaconRev. Mr. Steven G. Hackett………….….…...Permanent DeaconRev. Mr. Leon P. Kortenkamp ………………Permanent DeaconMrs. Andrea Harville……..………………......…..School Principal Mrs. Robyn Lang………………...Director of Religious EducationMrs. Elizabeth Zapien…………………..……Pre-School Director Ms. Terri Lee Craib….…………….……..…......Parish SecretaryMrs. Karen Turner....………..………Parish Operations Manager PARISH OFFICE:Telephone (650) 593-6157Fax (650) 593-1665Web Site www.ihmbelmont.orge-mail office@ihmbelmont.orgParish Auction Web Site ihmbelmont.org/auctionIHM SCHOOL:Telephone (650) 593-4265Fax (650) 593-4342Web Site www.ihmschoolbelmont.orge-mail ihmoffice@ihmschoolbelmont.orgPRE-SCHOOL TELEPHONE: (650) 593-2344 BAPTISMS:Parents wishing to baptize children should call the Parish Office to schedule the baptism and to schedule participation in our Baptismal Preparation Program. Please call two months before you wish the Baptism. The preparation may be done before the birth of the child.

MARRIAGE:Arrangements must be made six months before the tentative date of the marriage by calling the Parish Office. ANOINTING THE SICK:This sacrament is for those who are elderly, seriously ill, or scheduled for surgery. Please contact the Parish Office for current protocols. If in hospital, request the Catholic Chaplain or a priest from the Parish in which the hospital is located, through the nursing station. COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND:Contact the Parish Office for current protocols. NEWCOMERS:Welcome to our community. You may register online at ihmbelmont.org/contactus or by calling the Parish Office. R.C.I.A.Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process by which adults prepare to enter fully into the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist. Please call the Parish Office for more information.

PENANCE:Saturdays: By appointment. Please call the Parish Office.

Weekday Masses during Lent are being held every Tuesday & Thursday

at 8:15 AM In front of the Church.No reservation required.

MASS TIMES

Monday through Saturday:7:40 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:00 AM MassRosary Following Mass

Sunday Obligation5:00 PM (Sat. Vigil)7:30 AM9:30 AM11:30 AM

First Friday Holy Hour 7:00-8:00 p.m.Exposition, Meditation & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Bulletin Deadline: 10:00 AM Tuesday

March 7, 2021 Third Sunday of Lent

CURRENT MASS TIMES Weekend MassesSaturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:30 am

Reservations required.

Traditional Latin Mass Sunday 4:00 pm

Reservations required.Indoors.

Reservations can be made on our website at:

www.ihmbelmont.org

Masses are held outdoors –

in front of the Parish Center.

2021 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

I pray for God’s blessings on you and your family as this letter arrives in your home. I kindly ask that you take just a few minutes to read these few words.

In preparing to write to you I re-read St. Mark’s Gospel, chapter 4: 35-41. We find Jesus and the apostles at sea in a turbulent storm. The apostles are frightened and believe the boat will sink, though “Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion.” The apostles cry out to Jesus, wake Him, and He responds by calming the storm. Then Jesus says: “Why are you terrified? Do you not yethave faith?”

During its long history the Church has experienced many trials. Yet the successors of the apostles and the Christian Faithful have always looked to Jesus to calm all storms and bring us His peace. What Jesus did then He promises to continue to do for us now in the Church of our time. For this we pray!

With this letter, I formally initiate the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA) for 2021 in our parish. As a priest for forty years, I can readily testify to the need for this campaign to support financially the ministry that unites all of the parishes in theArchdiocese of San Francisco. Ministries such as Faith Formation, Respect and Dignity of Human Life, Marriage and Family Life, Youth Ministry, and many more benefit from your donations. There is a tremendous harvest awaiting the response of faithful laborers. Each is called to do his or her part. I am counting on you to come through once again for the glory of God.

Our assessment for this year (2021) comes to $69,563.00. In 2020, our goal was $77,714.88. We raised $59,335.88 directly from your generous gifts to the campaign. Well done! We paid the balance of $18,379.00 from our operating budget. Thank you for your special generosity considering the financial stress

caused by the pandemic. Nevertheless, let us strive to raise 100% of our goal in 2021. Your donations benefit not only the archdiocese, but also the parish. For more information, please consult our website at ihmbelmont.org or the letter we sent to you. I hope you will take time to watch the video that shows the Archdiocese standing tall in our current trying times. Please consider making your best contribution and sending it in online or through the mail. On the other hand, you could pledge and spread out the payments throughout the year.

On behalf of all those who benefit from your kindness, I express to you my sincere and heartfelt thanks. If you are able to donate or are unable to donate, make sure that you are part of our prayer army. God bless you! Mary love you!

Yours in the Immaculate Heart of Mary,Fr. Mark G. Mazza, Pastor

We encourage you to view the 2021 AAA campaign video at

www.sfarch.org/aaa

MASS INTENTIONSSunday, March 7th Kelli S. (L)

For the PeopleMonday, March 8th

Laura Cattarin (L) Tuesday, March 9th Marshall FamilyWednesday, March 10th

Giuse Phuong Thursday, March 11th

Umhofers Family Friday, March 12th Paul E. CraibSaturday, March 13th

Clotilde CarcamoRaymond Serrato

Please note: Mass Intentions scheduled at a time when Mass is not being held in public will be fulfilled privately by a Priest.

PARISH NEWSMass Update - IHM is making plans to move some of the Masses indoors. The IHM staff is working on putting into place proper cleaning procedures, informative signage, social distancing information, and other processes as required by state and county health guidelines. A survey was emailed to parishioners earlier this week, we encourage you to complete the survey as we finalize our plans.

Lenten Reflection Opportunity -- Please join us virtually Wednesday evenings from 7 PM – 8 PM for the Lenten reflection series “Light A Candle”. It will be accessible via livestream on our website homepage and parish Facebook page.

Catholic Worker House - During Lent, please consider supporting the Redwood City Catholic Worker House through your generous donation. You may donate at www.ihmbelmont.org/spiritual-enrichment or send a check to the Parish Office.

Daily Roman Missal - The Rectory has several copies of the The Daily Roman Missal for the Traditional Latin Mass available for sale at $50.00. To purchase the daily missal for the regular English Masses, please visit www.theologicalforum.org.

Year of St. Joseph Prayerfrom Pope Francis

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.to you God entrusted his only Son;

in you Mary placed her trust;with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,Show yourself a father

and guide us in the path of life.Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,

and defend us from every evil. Amen

SCHOOL NEWSSPELLING BEE WINNERS AND

PARTICIPANTS…

CONGRATULATIONS !!!Last week, IHM School hosted its annual Spelling Bee. While it was certainly different than in previous years due to being outside and utilizing Zoom, it was a success! The downfall this year is that there will be no District Spelling Bee due to the pandemic. However, we still wanted to have a school Spelling Bee to honor our top notch spellers. Congratulations to all who participated and a Special Congratulations to the following Winners who went home with a medal:

Elementary: Middle Division:

1st Place: Saleem Fakhouri 1st Place: Tila Chin

2nd Place: Olivia Schmierer 2nd Place: Rachel Cornwell

3rd Place: Nolan Robins 3rd Place: Amelie Ortner

In Christ, Mrs. Harville, M.S.Ed.

The next School Mass is March 21st at

9:30 AM for our 2nd Graders.