HOLY DAYS & FEAST DAYS
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the sixth-century abbot who gave Christian monasticism its lasting foundation.
Benedict was born into a distinguished family in central Italy, studied at Rome, and early in life was drawn to monasticism. He spent three years in solitude, facing and overcoming severe temptations through prayer and asceticism. Only after doing so, did he have the confidence to emerge as an organizer of monastic communities.
He drew up a rule of life, the famous “Rule of St. Benedict,” which emphasised prayer, work, simplicity, and hospitality. Though known as a rule for monks, it is addressed to all those who seek “to do battle for Christ the Lord, the true King."
In his final years, the abbot himself had a profound mystical experience, which is said to have involved a supernatural vision of God and the whole of creation.
Source: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-benedict-537; https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-benedict/
PARISH UPDATES
Announcements:
1. SECOND COLLECTION - We will have the Peter's Pence Collection at the Sunday masses this weekend.
The Collection supports the Universal Church and the work of the Holy See, including helping Pope Francis to carry out his charitable works. These works benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous.
For more information, visit https://www.obolodisanpietro.va/en/cos-e-l-obolo.html
2. CALLING ALL AUDIO AND VISUAL ENTHUSIASTS!
Are you passionate about sound and visuals? Do you love capturing moments and enhancing the worship experience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to use your talents and serve our church. We are are seeking volunteers to join our Audio and Visual (AV) Ministry team. As a member of this team, you will play a vital role in creating a memorable and engaging worship environment for our congregation. Whether it's ensuring crystal-clear audio or creating visually stunning presentations, your expertise will make a significant impact.
Role Description: As an Audio & Visual Services volunteer, you will be responsible for:
1. Operating sound equipment during services, including microphones, mixers & speakers.
2. Managing projection systems & visual presentations during the mass and other special events.
3. Ensuring quality sound & video streaming and presentation throughout the church.
4. Assisting with the setup and troubleshooting of audio & visual equipment.
5. Live streaming video content for online platforms or special projects.
6. Collaborating with the other ministries to enhance the overall worship experience.
⭐️ No prior experience is necessary! Training on use of the equipment and processes will be provided. We welcome individuals of all skill levels.
Role Description: As an Audio & Visual Services volunteer, you will be responsible for:
1. Operating sound equipment during services, including microphones, mixers & speakers.
2. Managing projection systems & visual presentations during the mass and other special events.
3. Ensuring quality sound & video streaming and presentation throughout the church.
4. Assisting with the setup and troubleshooting of audio & visual equipment.
5. Live streaming video content for online platforms or special projects.
6. Collaborating with the other ministries to enhance the overall worship experience.
⭐️ No prior experience is necessary! Training on use of the equipment and processes will be provided. We welcome individuals of all skill levels.
Time Commitment: Volunteer shifts vary based on the church's Mass schedule and special events. We will work together to create a flexible schedule that suits your commitments.
Main schedules are Saturday mass every 4:30pm and Sunday masses at 8:00am, 9:45am includes live streaming and 11:30 am. Also, Cantonese masses are every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of the month at 1:30pm.
⭐️If you're excited about this opportunity and want to join our team, please reach out to Cris Licudine, Ronnie Supelana, Patrick Zecha or Ezekiel Licudine at stmarkbelmont@outlook.com or channel@saintmarkbelmont.com
⭐️If you're excited about this opportunity and want to join our team, please reach out to Cris Licudine, Ronnie Supelana, Patrick Zecha or Ezekiel Licudine at stmarkbelmont@outlook.com or channel@saintmarkbelmont.com
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Excell Network Breakfast
Restoring Dignity to People Returning Home from Prison
Join us for breakfast on July 15, Saturday, from 8:00am to 9:30am at the parish hall. You can email Bill Mallet at williammallet@comcast.net to reserve a ticket OR pay online by clicking on the link below.
To learn more about Excell Network -Visit https://sfarchdiocese.org/excellnetwork/
Catechism on the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - All are invited!
to be conducted by Dcn. Rich Dizon on July 23 (Sunday), 10am at the parish hall.
Scripture Study
The Women’s Catholic Scripture Study of San Mateo County invites you to join us for the 2023-2024 study, You Shall Have No Other Gods: The Book of Exodus. We meet at St. Mark Catholic Church, Belmont, on Thursdays, 9/07/23-5/2/24 (with holiday breaks), 9:45 am-12 noon.
For more information, please go to www.cssbelmont.com. To register, please contact Martha Rubio at msr.rubio@gmail.com, or 650-743-0949 by July 31, 2023.
July Rosary Rally & Fellowship
Our thanks to the Social Justice Ministry, Legion of Mary and all our volunteers and parishioners who joined the event last Saturday.
Save the date - August 5, 8:30am Mass followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary Rally at noon.
Thanks to all of you who donated!
We would like all our parishioners to have the opportunity to participate.
Any amount that exceeds our parish goal goes back to St Mark. 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.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, July 8
4:30 pm Alyssa Marie Palma, Special Intention
Mary Gouveia, RIP
Sunday, July 9
8:00 am Craig Anthony Gigli, 10th Year Memorial
St Mark Parishioners, Living and Deceased
9:45 am Fr. Jeffrey O'Keefe, RIP
Joyce Reiser, RIP
11:30am St Mark Vincentians, Living & Deceased, Thanksgiving
July 10 to 14:
Monday Linda Rogers-Ulrich, RIP
Tuesday The Winter Family, Living and Deceased, God's Blessings
Wed. Gemma dela Cruz, Birthday
Epifania Lapuz, Birthday
Thursday Kathy Buttignol, RIP
Friday Kathy Buttignol, RIP
Saturday, July 15
4:30 pm Caridad J. Luis, Birthday
Marina Tapang, Happy Birthday
Sunday, July 16
8:00 am St Mark Parishioners, Living and Deceased
Kathy Buttignol, RIP
9:45 am Marina Tapang, Happy Birthday
11:30am The Klase Family, Living & Deceased, God's Blessings
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.
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 630pm, Monday to Friday.
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.
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.
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, eagasid@saintmarkbelmont.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
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, July 9, 4:00 pm: David Hatt, Organ.
- Sunday, July 16, 4:00 pm: Edward Lee, Organ.
- Sunday, July 23, 4:00 pm: Dr. Seung Hee Cho, Organ.
- Sunday, July 30, 4:00 pm: Joy-Leilani Garbutt, Organ.
Volunteers Needed for Juvenile Justice Ministry
Contact: Julio Escobar | 415-244-5594 | escobarj@sfarch.org
Join our Bible scripture sharing and Book Club program at the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center. Volunteers are needed to support young people between the ages of 12 and 25 with both their faith and their reading skills. Orientation will take place on August 5.
Visit https://sfarchdiocese.org/juvenile-justice-ministry/ or see the flyer for the full list of requirements.
