HOLY DAYS & FEAST DAYS
Palm Sunday (April 2) marks the start of Holy Week.
"Joyful acclamations at Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, followed by his humiliation. Festive cries followed by brutal torture. This twofold mystery accompanies our entrance into Holy Week each year, as reflected in the two characteristic moments of today’s celebration: the initial procession with palm branches and the solemn reading of the Passion.” – Pope Francis
PARISH UPDATES
OUTDOOR STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Beginning April 3 from 9:00am to 6:00pm until Good Friday, parishioners can pray the Stations of the Cross outside our church.
Attached are Prayers that you can use.
Our thanks to the Grades 7 & 8 classes and their catechists Matt Lucett, Deacon Rich Dizon and Ed Ibarra for leading and presenting the Living Stations of the Cross last March 24.
Our thanks to the Ladies Guild for preparing the soup!
Join our parish on March 31 for Soup, Scripture Reading & Stations of the Cross.
What is a Rosary Rally ? A coming together of parishes to share in the beauty of the
Rosary at the Grotto. We pray that our Savior listens with kindness to our prayers through the Immaculate Heart of His Mother Mary.
Rosary at the Grotto. We pray that our Savior listens with kindness to our prayers through the Immaculate Heart of His Mother Mary.
April 6, Thursday, at 6:00pm at the parish hall.
Please join us for a simple supper to be prepared by our youth, on Holy Thursday before Mass. We are looking forward to serving you !
Holy Land Collection - Good Friday
Every year on Good Friday, a collection is taken up in Catholic Churches to support the work of the Franciscans working in the Holy Land. Christians there rely heavily on the help that comes to them from this worldwide collection.
All Ladies of the Parish are invited to attend our Ladies Guild meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 6:30 pm in the Father Flanagan Parish Center.
The program will be a special Holy Week reflection focusing on the Triduum – the holiest days of the liturgical year - which starts the next day on Holy Thursday.
Hope to see you. Call Janet if you need a ride, 650 591 8613
The program will be a special Holy Week reflection focusing on the Triduum – the holiest days of the liturgical year - which starts the next day on Holy Thursday.
Hope to see you. Call Janet if you need a ride, 650 591 8613
A huge thank you to the parishioners who participated in the Ladies Guild sponsored
Lenten Outreach collecting men’s T-shirts and socks for distribution to local shelters and homeless encampments. Once again you were extremely generous and so many in need will be helped.
Easter Egg Hunt on April 9 starts after the 9:45 am Mass at the Grotto Lawn.
All kids are welcome to participate! See you there!
ARCHBISHOP ANNUAL APPEAL 2023
Our parish has reached 41% of our goal. Thanks to all of you who have donated or made a pledge to donate.
Please consider donating now by clicking the button below or submitting your pledge or donation at the parish office. Every dollar counts!
Your generosity has a tremendous impact on many lives. It enables the Archdiocese to provide vital services to our local community and our greater Church. Thank you for your generosity!
Excell Network Breakfast
Restoring Dignity to People Returning Home from Prison
OTHER NEWS / UPDATES
St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday Afternoon “Musical Meditations” Live and Livestreamed
For more information, contact Mr. Chris Tietze at 415-567-2020, Ext. 213
Enjoy the longest continuously running organ concert series in San Francisco, and other instrumental and vocal recitals as well, Sundays at 4:00 pm. These Sunday Musical Meditations are open to the public at the Cathedral (1100 Gough Street, San Francisco) and are being livestreamed on the St. Mary’s Cathedral YouTube channel, above.
Upcoming LIVE and Livestreamed
- Sunday, April 2, 4:00 pm: “Young Artists Showcase”: Murietta High School Chamber Singers, Brad Allen, Director.
- Sunday, April 9, 4:00 pm: Paul Rhodes, Cello, with Jeanette Wilkin Tietze, Piano. Beethoven Cello Sonata.
- Sunday, April 16, 4:00 pm: Victoria Shorokhova, Organ.
- Sunday, April 23, 4:00 pm: Bay Area Reger Festival: David Hatt, Organ. Preludes and Fugues, op. 56.
- Sunday, April 30, 4:00 pm: Bay Area Reger Festival: Abraham Ross, Organ.
MASS INTENTIONS
8:30am Billy Duque, RIP
4:30pm St Mark Parishioners, Living & Deceased
Diana & Joseph Bridges, RIP
Sunday, April 2
8:00am Billy Duque, RIP
Bon Family, RIP
9:45am Jeanette Zecha, RIP
Jose Duque, 40th day RIP
11:30am Fr. Richard Antonio, Birthday Memorial
WEEKDAYS: April 3 to 7
Monday Pacita Follante, RIP
Paul Madrinan, Special Intention
Tuesday Ernesto Malabed, RIP
Jose (Billy) Duque, RIP
Wed. Clarita Prodigalidad, RIP
Anthony La Morte, Birthday Memorial
Holy Thursday
7:00pm Mary Murphy, RIP
Easter Vigil, April 8
8:00pm Pacita J. Santos, RIP Memorial
Andrew Budiman, Birthday
Ernesto & John dela Cruz, Birthday
Easter Sunday, April 9
8:00am St Mark Parishioners, Living & Deceased
Rosario Andal, RIP
9:45am Albert Zecha, RIP
11:30am Gerardo Viray, Death Anniversary
Enrique Rey Garcia, RIP
VOCATION CROSS
We invite all St Mark families
to participate.
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.
Schedule of Services:
Masses:
Daily: 8:30 am
Saturday: 4:30 pm
Sunday : 8:00 am, 9:45 am and 11:30 am
Sunday : 8:00 am, 9:45 am and 11:30 am
Cantonese Mass 1:30 pm every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday
Livestream Masses for the Sick & Homebound every Sunday at 9:45am
First Saturday Mass: 8:30 am, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
Holy Days: 8:30 am and 7:00 pm
At the Chapel:
Daily Rosary after the 8:30am Mass
Confessions every Saturday from 3:45 to 4:20pm or by appointment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Perpetual Help Devotion, Adoration & Benediction : Wednesdays at 7:00pm
At the Grotto:
Rosary at 6:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.
Rosary Rally at noon every first Saturdays.
Others:
Anointing of the Sick - by appointment. Contact parish office.
Holy Communion for the Homebound. Email camilestone33@gmail.com.
Parish Information:
Parish Staff:
Fr. Angel Quitalig, Pastor, frangel@saintmarkbelmont.com
Fr. Dominic Savio Lee, In-Residence, frdominic@saintmarkbelmont.com
Richard Dizon, Permanent Deacon, dcnrich@saintmarkbelmont.com
Edmund Ibarra, Religion Education, eibarra@saintmarkbelmont.com
Elsa Agasid, Music Director, elsa94080@gmail.com
Elsa Atendido, Office Coordinator, elsa@saintmarkbelmont.com
Dinna Bayangos, Communications Coordinator, dinna@saintmarkbelmont.com
Office contact information: office@saintmarkbelmont.com / telephone no 650-591-5937 /325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002 /
website: www.saintmarkbelmont.com
Website-related concerns: Email webmaster@saintmarkbelmont.com
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
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