HOLY DAYS AND FEAST DAYS
Mother Seton is one of the keystones of the American Catholic Church. She founded the first American religious community for women, the Sisters of Charity. She opened the first American parish school and established the first American Catholic orphanage. All this she did in the span of 46 years while raising her five children.
She died January 4, 1821, and became the first American-born citizen to be beatified (1963) and then canonized (1975).
Sources: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-elizabeth-ann-seton-105; https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-elizabeth-ann-seton/
Saint John Neumann was elected bishop of Philadelphia in 1852. As bishop, he built 50 churches and began the construction of a cathedral. He opened almost 100 schools, and the number of parochial school students grew from 500 to 9,000.
He became the first American bishop to be beatified. He was canonized by Pope Paul VI on June 19, 1977.
Source: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-john-nepomucene-neumann-106
We celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany on January 7. On this feast, the Church celebrates the manifestation (epiphany) of Christ to the Nations (Gentiles) in the persons of the Magi—also known as the Wise Men or the Three Kings.
Source: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/seasons-and-feast-days/epiphany-20565
PARISH UPDATES
Join us on the 1st Saturday of the year - Jan 6!
8:30am Mass in Church, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Adoration until noon
12:00pm Rally Rally at the Grotto or in the Church, depending on weather conditions.
** Light breakfast will be available at the parish hall after the Mass **
Catechism of the Eucharist
As part of the parish Eucharistic Revival, the Catechism of the Eucharist will be included in our Sunday Masses after the Homily. Attached is a guide for the January 6/7 Masses on the topic - The Liturgical Vestments, Part 1.
Sweats, Sweatshirts and Coats
Ladies Guild will be collecting gently used sweats, sweatshirts and coats for
those in need served by Catholic Worker House.
those in need served by Catholic Worker House.
If you are replacing or cleaning out closets please save any sweats that are still wearable. Our collection of gently used clean sweatshirts, sweatpants and coats for men, women and children will take place the weekends of January 14 and 21, 2024.
Items may be left in the bins in the workroom located to the right of the altar in January.
Grocery Bag Appeal
Our SVDP St Mark Conference is requesting bags that they can use for grocery deliveries to our neighbors in need. They had a big rush for food requests from many families in December. Please leave the bags on the table in the workroom.
Employers match your Donations
Find out if your employer offers a match to your charitable contributions! We are part of the Benevity and Your Cause networks which many employers use. So you can easily see if Saint Mark Belmont is listed with your employer's program.
Certainly worth checking out as this is “free” money to the church.
Join our Communal supper on Saturdays!
Order an engraved brick today to honor someone or as a gift for a special occasion!
The Tax Deductible Donations are as follows:
$150 for a 4”x 8” brick and $250 for an 8”x 8”
By purchasing one or more bricks, you will be investing in the future of St Mark and leave a lasting legacy with your words, Set in Stone!
By purchasing one or more bricks, you will be investing in the future of St Mark and leave a lasting legacy with your words, Set in Stone!
To order your engraved brick, go to www.engravedbricks.com/campaign/smcc
Walk for Life - January 20, 2024
Bus riders can Sign up now!
The St. Mark Social Justice Ministry and the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a bus to the Walk For Life in San Francisco on January 20, 2024, Saturday. There is no charge, however, each walker is asked to bring a tip of $5.00 for the bus driver.
All ( Bus Riders) walkers must sign up and provide cellphone numbers when they sign up. Please remember to bring your cell phone to the Walk for Life. You can sign up below OR in Church.
WALK FOR LIFE 2024
All walkers are asked to arrive at the Parish Center by 7:00am to 7:15am. The bus will leave the St. Mark parking lot at 7:30am for 8:30 Mass at the Cathedral in San Francisco. After Mass, we will be walking to the Civic Center, about ½ mile, for the event and the walk.
Restrooms are located at the Cathedral and porta potties are located at the Civic Center. Please wear layers as the weather may be cold and plan ahead if the forecast is for rain. A small lunch and water will be provided, however, it can be a long day and we suggest walkers bring additional food and water.
The walk will start at 1:00pm down Market Street. At the end of the walk, there is an additional walk to the bus. The total amount of walking for the day could be as much as 3+ miles. Please contact Chuck at Trilliumlane@comcast.net with questions.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, January 6
8:30am Gokim & Gayla Family, Living and Deceased
Bayangos & Avecilla Family, Living and Deceased
4:30pm Barbara Klase, RIP
Maite Cuyegkeng Ibasco RIP
Sunday, January 7
8:00am St Mark Parishioners, Living & Deceased
9:45am Izayah Evans, Blessed Birthday
Jose I. Mendoza, RIP
11:30am Robert R. Abad, RIP
Jose I. Mendoza, RIP
January 8 to 12
Monday Marietta Canda, RIP
Tuesday Ruben de la Fuente, RIP
Wednesday John Michael Yabut, RIP
Thursday Baby A. J., Thanksgiving
Friday Caceres Family, Special Intention
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 (may move to Chapel due to weather conditions)
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
2023-24 Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Directory
Online Contact: Diana Powell | 415-614-5589 (Th-Fri) | powelld@sfarch.org
Online Directory: Click Here
The online version has live links. This means, when you click on a referenced page number, it will take you to that page in the directory.
For families with 8th grade daughters, shadow dates are open at Notre Dame High School in Belmont! 8th graders spend a day experiencing classes, meeting students, and getting a taste of all that Notre Dame has to offer. Parents will learn about the admissions process, hear from current students, and take a tour of the school. Shadow dates run from September 12th - November 15th. Registration is also open for Open House on October 22nd and Notre Dame Night on November 16th.
To register for a shadow visit or other event: https://ndhsb.schooladminonline.com/portal/new_inquiry
Learn more about Notre Dame: www.ndhsb.org
St. Patrick’s Seminary Discernment Retreat
January 26-28, 2023
320 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
Contact: Fr. Cameron Faller | 415-614-5683 | faller.cameron@sfarch.org
Is God calling you or someone you know to the priesthood?
To discern your vocation is to discover God’s purpose for your life. Come to the St. Patrick’s discernment retreat led by Bishop Thomas Daly to investigate where God may be calling you. This is our main and most beneficial discernment event of the year. In the past, this retreat has proved to be a very beneficial experience for discerners as they seek to understand and follow God’s will in their life. Please contact Fr. Cameron Faller, the vocation director, if you are interested or want more details.
320 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
Contact: Fr. Cameron Faller | 415-614-5683 | faller.cameron@sfarch.org
Is God calling you or someone you know to the priesthood?
To discern your vocation is to discover God’s purpose for your life. Come to the St. Patrick’s discernment retreat led by Bishop Thomas Daly to investigate where God may be calling you. This is our main and most beneficial discernment event of the year. In the past, this retreat has proved to be a very beneficial experience for discerners as they seek to understand and follow God’s will in their life. Please contact Fr. Cameron Faller, the vocation director, if you are interested or want more details.
Wedding Anniversary Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral
Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:00am
1100 Gough Street, San Francisco
Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | HopfnerE@sfarch.org
1100 Gough Street, San Francisco
Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | HopfnerE@sfarch.org
Register/Registrese: Click Here
The Archdiocese of San Francisco will offer its annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on February 3 at 10am, celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone. All couples are invited. Those who in 2024 will celebrate anniversaries ending in 5 or 0 (5 years, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40) will receive recognition. The Mass is followed by a reception. Register above.
Catholic Men’s Conference at St. Pius Parish, Redwood City
Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 8:00am
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | HopfnerE@sfarch.org
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | HopfnerE@sfarch.org
Event Website and to Register: Click Here
Saturday, March 9, is the Bay Area Catholic Men’s Conference. Keynote speaker is Jesse Romero, retired LA sheriff, 3-time World Police Olympics boxing champion, and former U.S. Middleweight Kickboxing Champion. Other speakers are Melkite priest, Fr Sebastian Carnazzo, and Scott Fisher, MD. Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass. Confessions will be available. Registration is $50 (fathers are encouraged to bring their teenage sons, $25/each). Go to the event website for more information and to register or contact Ed Hopfner, above.
