Celebrating 65 Years of Mater Dolorosa
Honoring Our Past. Building Our Future. Growing in Faith Together.
For 65 years, Mater Dolorosa Catholic Parish has been a place of worship, prayer, service, fellowship, and faith formation in South San Francisco. Join us as we celebrate this milestone, give thanks for those who came before us, and continue building a vibrant parish community for generations to come.
A Legacy Worth Celebrating
Since 1961, generations of parishioners have called Mater Dolorosa home. Together, our community has celebrated the sacraments, worshiped in faith, served our neighbors, formed families and friendships, and carried forward the mission of the Church.
Our 65th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate everything that has brought us here—and to recommit ourselves to the future.
As we mark this special year, we invite every member of our parish family, past and present, to take part.
65th Anniversary Events & Activities
Join the Mater Dolorosa community for prayer, worship, music, fellowship, and celebration throughout our anniversary festivities.
The provided schedule lists events beginning September 6, including the Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows, five-day Perpetual Adoration, a keynote talk, Eucharistic Procession, anniversary concert, Solemn High Mass and reception, and a Young Adult Ministry evening of prayer and adoration.
September 6–14
Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
Following the 8:00 AM and 12 Noon Masses
Chapel
September 11–16
5-Day Perpetual Adoration
24 Hours
Chapel
Friday, September 11
Keynote Talk by Fr. Anthony Stoppel
7:00 PM
Saturday, September 12
Anniversary Mass
8:30 AM
Celebrated by Fr. Anthony Stoppel
Church
Sunday, September 13
Eucharistic Procession to Sign Hill & Benediction
10:30 AM
Tuesday, September 15
65th Anniversary Concert
7:00 PM
Featuring the Philippine Madrigal Singers USA-Canada Alumni with participation from the Mater Dolorosa Music Ministry
Church
September 6–14
Solemn High Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows & Reception
11:00 AM
Church & Hall Following the 8:00 AM and 12 Noon Masses
Chapel
September 6–14
Prayer, Music & Adoration
7:00 PM
Led by the Young Adult Ministry, followed by a light reception.
Philippine Madrigal Singers Anniversary Concert
Celebrate Mater Dolorosa's 65th anniversary with an evening of music featuring the Philippine Madrigal Singers USA & Canada Alumni, with participation from the Mater Dolorosa Music Ministry.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:00 PM
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
Tickets:
Adults — $35
Children 12 & Under — $15
Help Carry Our Mission Forward
The story of Mater Dolorosa has been made possible by generations of parishioners who have generously shared their time, talents, and resources.
As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, you can help ensure that Mater Dolorosa continues to be a thriving place of worship, formation, service, and community for generations to come.
Give Today
Your financial support helps Mater Dolorosa continue its ministries, programs, worship, outreach, and care for our parish home.
Leave A Legacy
Make Mater Dolorosa part of your lasting legacy by considering a planned or estate gift to the parish.
Give Your Time
Our parish is strengthened by the people who share their talents and time. Find a ministry, service opportunity, or parish activity where you can make a difference.
Leave a Legacy at Mater Dolorosa
For 65 years, the generosity of parishioners has helped Mater Dolorosa grow and serve its community. A legacy gift is a meaningful way to continue that tradition and help sustain the parish's mission for future generations.
By remembering Mater Dolorosa in your will, trust, or estate plans, you can make a lasting expression of your faith and help ensure that our parish remains a spiritual home for generations yet to come.
Be Part of Mater Dolorosa's Next Chapter
Our anniversary isn't only about looking back. It's an invitation to become more deeply involved in the life of our parish today.
Whether you have a few hours to volunteer, want to participate in a ministry, or are looking for another way to serve, there is a place for you at Mater Dolorosa.
Worship
Serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, reader, sacristan, usher, member of the Music Ministry, or through another liturgical ministry.
Education & Faith Formation
Help support Family Faith Formation, sacramental preparation, adult catechesis, and other opportunities to grow in faith.
Service & Outreach
Serve our community through ministries including St. Vincent de Paul, the Gabriel Project, Second Harvest Project, hospitality, and other service programs.
Parish & Grounds
Help behind the scenes through parish maintenance, church clean-up, gardening, the parish office, safety and security, and other volunteer needs.
Support the Sanctuary Renovation
As we celebrate 65 years of Mater Dolorosa, we're also investing in the future of our spiritual home.
Proceeds from our anniversary raffle will benefit the Sanctuary Renovation, helping restore and renew this sacred space for today's parishioners and generations to come.
Anniversary Raffle Tickets are available after all Masses.
65 Years at Mater Dolorosa
Every Mass, sacrament, ministry, celebration, friendship, and act of service has become part of the story of Mater Dolorosa.
As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, we give thanks for the clergy, religious, parishioners, families, volunteers, and community members whose faith and dedication have shaped our parish.
Help Write the Next Chapter
For 65 years, Mater Dolorosa has brought people together in faith, worship, service, and community. As we celebrate all that God has made possible through our parish, we look forward with gratitude and hope.
Join us in carrying the mission of Mater Dolorosa forward.