HOLY DAYS & FEAST DAYS
July 31 is the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Spanish saint is known for founding the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, as well as for creating the “Spiritual Exercises” often used today for retreats and individual discernment.
Ignatian spirituality challenges us to encounter God in all things, witnessing to the joy of the Gospel. We are women and men for and with others, hearing both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor—and responding. And we do all for the greater glory of God.
PARISH UPDATES
Ministry Spotlight
on Eucharistic Ministry and Lectors
The Eucharist is the source and center of our spiritual life.
The Extraordinary Ministry of the Eucharist was formed to assist the celebrant, other priests and deacons with the distribution of Holy Communion during the weekday and Sunday masses.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist also assist in bringing the Eucharist to those confined to their homes and nursing/group homes in the area.
Training for ministers is provided by the church. This service will require you to grow – in confidence, dexterity, agility, and reverence in the way you handle chalices, purificators, ciboria, and pyxes and you will be trained to handle species appropriately and respectfully.
After training, the service of an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister is scheduled monthly.
If you are interested in the MInistry, please contact Chris Milestone at camilestone33@gmail.com or sign up after mass this weekend.
God's word is alive, spoken through the reader.
Lectors publicly proclaim the Word of God at the daily and Sunday Celebration of the Eucharist and other liturgical services.
Lectors will receive careful preparation, as it is their responsibility to bring this power of the Word of God and love of Scripture to others. After training, the service of Lector is scheduled monthly.
If you are interested in the MInistry, please contact Chris Milestone at camilestone33@gmail.com or sign up after mass this weekend.
SAVE THE DATE! August 27, 9am to 12pm at the parish hall
Lector and Eucharistic Ministers (Current & New) Training
by Laure Bertone, Director of Office of Worship, Archdiocese of San Francisco
We welcome all Ladies of the Parish
Join us for summer fun, conversation and making new friends on Wednesday, August 3 2022 in the Fr. Flanagan Center. Drop in begins at 11:30am to 1:00pm so come when you can.
Bring your own bag lunch. We’ll provide beverages and good company. If you need a ride please call Elsa at the office 591-5937.
Seating can be outside or inside with adequate, air circulation, wherever you are most comfortable.
ORDER AND PAY:
1. Parish Hall on July 30 (Saturday) & July 31 (Sunday) after the masses. Print attached Flyer/Order form or get a copy from the parish office or in church.
2. Online. Click blue button.
SAVE THE DATE- August 28, (Sunday)
8:00am-2:00pm, St Mark parking lot
a Fund raiser of the Youth Ministry and Children's Choir
We accept donations of Household Items and small appliances and electronic gadgets that are in good working condition and HANGERS!
COLLECTION DAYS-- After the Sunday masses, drop off at the Youth room at the parish hall. Please use the back entrance. If you wish to drop off during a weekday, please contact Nelia Licudine at 650-425-0778.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
OR, INTERESTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Let them know that St Mark offers support and resources through the RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults) process.
OR, INTERESTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Let them know that St Mark offers support and resources through the RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults) process.
How do I start the RCIA process? Contact Ed Ibarra (Coordinator of Religious Education, Youth Ministry, and RCIA) at eibarra@saintmarkbelmont.com and Google Voice Phone: (408) 518-0887.
For more information, click on this link to check out our webpage:
https://www.saintmarkbelmont.com/rcia/
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to our Middle School CCD students Saydee Carreon, Sofia and Eva Stanley Rubio for receiving their First Holy Communion at our 9:45 AM mass last Sunday, July 24!
Thank you to their Catechists, Deacon Rich Dizon and Matt Lucett, for guiding the students in their faith journey. Thank you also to their loving parents and families for supporting them as they grow in their faith.
NOW OPEN for REGISTRATION! St. Mark CCD Faith Formation and Confirmation
Classes (2022-2023)!
Please click on the following links for information about registration and calendars:
CCD Faith Formation (Grades 1-8, Sacramental Prep Classes) https://www.saintmarkbelmont.com/religious-education/
Confirmation -https://www.saintmarkbelmont.com/youth-group/
If you are interested to enroll, please contact Ed Ibarra:
Ed Ibarra (Coordinator of Religious Education, Youth Ministry, and RCIA)
Email: eibarra@saintmarkbelmont.com
Google Voice Mobile Phone: (408) 518-0887
Classes (2022-2023)!
Please click on the following links for information about registration and calendars:
CCD Faith Formation (Grades 1-8, Sacramental Prep Classes) https://www.saintmarkbelmont.com/religious-education/
Confirmation -https://www.saintmarkbelmont.com/youth-group/
If you are interested to enroll, please contact Ed Ibarra:
Ed Ibarra (Coordinator of Religious Education, Youth Ministry, and RCIA)
Email: eibarra@saintmarkbelmont.com
Google Voice Mobile Phone: (408) 518-0887
EXCELL NETWORK BREAKFAST
The following items were found in the church. If you own these, please get them from the the Lost & Found bin in the Workroom.
OTHER EVENTS
Caring for the Whole Person Initiative - Parish Volunteer Training:
Registration - Deadline August 5
Begins August 17 for 5 consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
For more information and to register: Click here.
For more information and to register: Click here.
The training covers important information on the Caring for the Whole Person Initiative. The cost of this 5-module training series is $50. You may have others in your parish teams and beyond that would be interested, so please pass on the information.
St. Agnes Parish - Ignatian Companions 2022-2023 Program Now Accepting Applications
For more information: www.ignatiancompanions.org
Marco Matute, Ignatian Companions Program Coordinator | (415) 297-7954 | Marco@SaintAgnesSF.org
Ignatian Companions is a program of the Ignatian Spiritual Life Center in San Francisco and operates in the Jesuits West Province. Companions meet at Santa Clara University, the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley and at the Ignatian Spiritual Life Center.
Learn more from the following video.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, July 30
4:30pm Cairo Pascual, Birthday
Sunday, July 31
8:00am St Mark Parishioners, Living and Deceased
9:45am Joe and Juliet Bridges, Wedding Anniversary
11:30am Reynaldo Boy Luis, Jr, RIP
WEEKDAYS: August 1 to 5
Monday Jose Ong, Birthday
Tuesday Lope Gayla, RIP
Wed. Rosa F. Ramirez, RIP
Thurs. Celia Ramos, RIP
Friday Mckenna Adler, Special Intention
Saturday, August 6
8:30am. Leonard & Josie Javier, Special Intention
4:30pm St Mark Parishioners, Living and Deceased
Sunday, August 7
8:00am Sharlene Palma, Special Intention
9:45am Joseph P. Ramirez, Birthday
11:30am Fr. Richard Antonio, RIP
VOCATION CROSS
We invite all St Mark families
to participate in 2022.
At the Sunday 9:45 am mass, parishioners will take turns bringing the Vocation cross home to pray the Vocation prayer & Rosary daily, for a week.
Sign up sheet at Sunday masses.
If you wish to participate, but unable to attend the 945am mass, please indicate in the sign up sheet and we will make arrangements.
St Mark's Schedule of Services:
Masses:
Daily: 8:30 am in church
Saturday: 4:30 pm in church
Sunday : 8:00 am, 9:45 am and 11:30 am in church
Sunday : 8:00 am, 9:45 am and 11:30 am in church
Cantonese mass 1:30 pm every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday in church
Livestream masses for the Sick & Homebound every Sunday at 9:45am
First Saturday mass: 8:30 am in church
Holy Days: 8:30 am and 7:00 pm in church
Others:
Confessions at the chapel every Saturday from 3:45 to 4:20pm or by appointment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm in the chapel
Please Support Our Parish
Your financial support helps keep our parish open.
Offerings can be given at Mass, through the mail or online using the button below.
Parish Office Contact Information:
office@saintmarkbelmont.com, telephone number 650-591-5937
325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
website - www.saintmarkbelmont.com
Second Collection for Alagad ni Maria
(Disciples of Mary) on July 23/24
Save the date!
August 28, Sunday
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist also assist in bringing the Eucharist to those confined to their homes and nursing/group homes in the area.
Training is provided for the Ministry. The service will require you to grow – in confidence, dexterity, agility, and reverence in the way you handle chalices, purificators, ciboria, and pyxes and you will be trained to handle species appropriately and respectfully.
The Extraordinary Ministry of the Eucharist was formed to assist the celebrant, other priests and deacons with the distribution of Holy Communion during the weekday and Sunday masses.
