February 6 - 12, 2025
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Saint Josephine Bakhita
February 8
“Seeing the sun, the moon and the stars, I said to myself: 'Who could be the Master of these beautiful things?' And I felt a great desire to see Him, to know Him and to pay Him homage.” - St Josephine Bakhita saying these words, though she did not know Christ or the redemptive nature of suffering.
On February 8, the Church commemorates the life of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Canossian Sister who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in Sudan. She was beatified in 1992 and canonized shortly after on October 2000 by Pope John Paul II. She is the first person to be canonized from Sudan and is the patron saint of the country.
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
February 11
On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, recalling a series of 18 appearances that the Blessed Virgin Mary made to a 14-year-old French peasant girl, Saint Bernadette Soubirous.
Source: CNA
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Evening with Blessed Virgin Mary
February 8
We invite you to join us this Saturday at 6:30 pm for an evening of prayer, music and meditation with the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Venue will be either at the Grotto or in the chapel, depending on weather conditions.
Birthdays at Communal Supper
On February 15, we will honor Saint Mark's February birthday celebrants during Communal Supper at the Parish Center. Join us for fun & fellowship!
MINISTRY UPDATES
2025 Excell Breakfast Begins on February 15
Welcome back the Excell Network Breakfast series! Buy your tickets now and support this inspirational program.
Parish Speaker Series on February 22
Attend our upcoming parish speaker series with the topic 'Reverse Mortgage' on February 22, 10:00 am, at the Parish Center. "Thinking in Reverse" may be a way for seniors to fund retirement with the power of reverse mortgages. Discover "no monthly payments" using your housing wealth to create a monthly income, set up a line of credit, or take out a lump sum.
Dema Lamas from American Senior will facilitate and share information, ideas, and inspiration. Sign up today!
Speaker Series: Reverse Mortgage
Walk for Peace on March 1
When a brother or sister is taken from us in violence, we mourn their passing and lament the violation of peace in our neighborhood. Every life lost is a reminder of our failure to create safe communities that are humane, compassionate, just, and filled with dignity and hope for all. We, God's children, are wounded and in need of healing. So we plead with the Father in His Infinite Mercy -- Gather us in Your love and set us on the right path! Help us to reclaim our land as a safe place, a place of love, life and hope.
The Archdiocese Restorative Justice and Saint Mark Social Justice Ministries
invite you to join us on Saturday, March 1 at 3:00 pm at the Saint Mark grotto for the
Walk for Peace. After processing around the Saint Mark campus, a program of
music and testimonials will lead us to the 4:30 pm vigil Mass. Dinner and fellowship
follow the Mass.
invite you to join us on Saturday, March 1 at 3:00 pm at the Saint Mark grotto for the
Walk for Peace. After processing around the Saint Mark campus, a program of
music and testimonials will lead us to the 4:30 pm vigil Mass. Dinner and fellowship
follow the Mass.
We remember the victims of homicide in the Bay Area in 2024, support their families, and pray for lasting peace. With Saint Francis we pray: Father, make us instruments of Your peace. Where there is hatred, may we sow love; where injury, pardon; where doubt, faith; where despair, hope, where darkness, light; and where there is sadness, may we sow joy.
Walk for Peace
For more information, please contact Bill Mallet at williammallet@comcast.net
GIVE TODAY
Sales of engraved bricks for the future Saint mark Garden is ongoing!
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 8
4:30 pm
- RICHARD GORDEN (BIRTHDAY)
- BARBARA KLASE (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- ISABEL "INDAY" MEDINA, BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL
Sunday, February 9
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- JEN F. (HEALING)
9:45 am
- EVA BARR (RIP)
- DAPHNIE LUSCAP (RIP)
11:30 am
- BRIDGES & CABANAS FAMILIES
LIVING & DECEASED - ANTHONY VILLARICO, RIP
Monday, February 10
8:30 am
- EVA GORDEN (BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE)
- ROMEO B. DAVID (RIP)
Tuesday, February 11
8:30 am
- DAMIEN ELIJAH CARREON (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
- CELERINO CABANAS (RIP)
Wednesday, February 12
8:30 am
- SALVADOR PABALAN (BIRTHDAY)
- MICHAEL & SUSAN JENDRITZA (RIP)
Thursday, February 13
8:30 am
- EVA BARR (RIP)
Friday, February 14
8:30 am
- STEVE & LINDA MOORE (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
We pray for all the sick and injured in our parish community, and all those who care for them, especially for : Flor Carlos, Bernard Ross, Paulo Valencia-Chavez, Elizabeth Chavez, Manuel Valencia-Chavez, Ernie Echague, Connie Feight, Felicidad Gayla, Gary Stillian, Jose Ong, John Prouty, Maritza, Benjie Andres, Marlene Belloumini, Vince Lopez, Eddie Court, Anto Roselin, Rex Sebastin, Robert VanHuystee, Gabby Jimenez, Anthony Pimentel, Jonalyn Cañete, Leslie Cruz, Marie D’Asaro, Jason Domingo, Bruno Escalante, Sr., John Parker, Pilar Perez, Victoria Ramos, Fr. Miles O-Brien Riley, Heidi O’Neil, Jim Rooney, and Teresita White.
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS & EVENTS
Online Rosary to Eradicate Human Trafficking
Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6:00p (PST)
Contact: Maria Martinez-Mont | 415-614-5533 | martinezmontm@sfarch.org
Contact: Maria Martinez-Mont | 415-614-5533 | martinezmontm@sfarch.org
ZOOM link: Click Here
Join us virtually in praying the rosary to invoke Saint Bakhita's aide in bringing awareness to the evil of human trafficking and to intercede for the victims and survivors of human trafficking. Please sign up, above, to get a zoom link to attend.
Volunteer: Personalize St. Valentine Cards & Prepare Treats for Prisoners
Friday, Feb. 7, 9:30a to 4:00p
One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Julio Escobar | 415-614-5572 | escobarj@sfarch.org
One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Julio Escobar | 415-614-5572 | escobarj@sfarch.org
Cards of Mercy Information: Click Here.
New – Lunar New Year and Ancestor Veneration Ceremony
Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2:30p
Contact. Fr. Peter Zhai, SVD | 415-614-5575 | zhaip@sfarch.org
Contact. Fr. Peter Zhai, SVD | 415-614-5575 | zhaip@sfarch.org
The Chinese Ministry invites everyone to celebrate the Lunar New Year with aEucharistic celebration, followed by an Ancestor Veneration Ceremony. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will preside over the liturgy. Fr. Peter Zhai, SVD, warmly invites all priests of the Archdiocese to join the celebration. If any priest would like to concelebrate the Mass, please reach out to Fr. Peter directly.
New - Marriage Resources in February
Saturday, Feb. 7-14, 2025
Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | hopfnere@sfarch.org
Daily Webinars for Married Couples: Click Here
Bishop Website Resources for National Marriage Week: Click Here
Digital Date-Night Kits: Click Here
Bishop Website Resources World Marriage Day: Click Here
Married Couples! The U.S. Bishops’ National Marriage Week is February 7-14. World Marriage Day is February 9! There are marvelous resources for couples on the links above: 1) outstanding webinars, new each day; 2) U.S. Bishops’ website with resources for families, couples, pastors; 3) digital date-night kits; 4) resources from California Bishops for Marriage Day
The HALLOW Prayer App
Contact: Paul Campa | 415-614-5537 | campap@sfarch.org
Hallow Subscription Website: Click Here
Thanks to an Archdiocesan partnership with Hallow, all parishioners are able to subscribe to Hallow Premium for 12 months for only $1! For a user to access this deal, they just need to go to the Hallow Subscription Website above.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
MASSES
Daily at 8:30 am
Saturday at 4:30 pm
Sunday at 8:00 am, 9:45 am (with Children's Liturgy of the Word) and 11:30 am
Sunday at 8:00 am, 9:45 am (with Children's Liturgy of the Word) and 11:30 am
Cantonese Mass 1:30 pm every 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday
Livestream Masses for the Sick & Homebound every Sunday at 9:45 am
First Saturday Mass at 8:30 am, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
Holy Day Masses at 8:30 am and 7:00 pm
AT THE CHAPEL
Daily Rosary after the 8:30 am Mass
Confessions every Saturday from 3:45 to 4:20 pm or by appointment
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament : Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Perpetual Help Devotion, Adoration & Benediction : Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
AT THE GROTTO
(outdoor activity may move to Chapel due to weather conditions)
Rosary at 6:30 pm, 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 Chris at camilestone33@gmail.com
PARISH INFORMATION
Parish Staff & Email Directory:
Fr. Angel Quitalig, Pastor, frangel@saintmarkbelmont.com
Fr. Dominic Savio Lee, In-Residence, frdominic@saintmarkbelmont.com
Richard Dizon, Permanent Deacon, dcnrich@saintmarkbelmont.com
Matt Lucett, Religious Education Coordinator, mlucett@saintmarkbelmont.com
Elsa Agasid, Music Director, eagasid@saintmarkbelmont.com
Elsa Atendido, Office Coordinator, elsa@saintmarkbelmont.com
Dinna Bayangos, Communications Coordinator, dinna@saintmarkbelmont.com
Office Inquiries & Concerns: office@saintmarkbelmont.com
Office Address: 325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Our next breakfast is on May 18, Saturday, from 8:00 to 9:30 am at the Parish Center. Excell Network's reentry scholarship program assists students on probation and parole as they continue their education. Start your day with us and be inspired by the students' stories of hope and renewal, while enjoying a delicious meal!
Tickets are priced at $20 per person. You can buy tickets online.
On May 11, Saturday, we invite all May birthday celebrants to celebrate their birthday at the Communal Supper at 6pm at the Parish Center
Winner's Prize for Corn Hole Competition
Source: Catholic News Agency
