February 13 - 19, 2025
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Saint Valentine
February 14
The love of God reigns in the hearts of all saints, but there is one who has the joy of being the patron saint of lovers: St. Valentine.
According to a tradition, St. Valentine risked his life to marry couples in a Christian way during the time of persecution. He finally gave his life in martyrdom, which is the ultimate manifestation of love. The love of this holy priest for Jesus Christ and for defending the Sacrament of Matrimony inspires us to raise human love to the heights of the divine love for which we were created.
Source: CNA
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mass Offertory Envelopes
You may get them in church. There are no names and numbers printed on the envelopes, so you can just write your name in front if you are giving cash.
You may also use any envelope for your offerings.
Birthdays at Communal Supper
This Saturday, 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! Support this inspirational program while having a delicious breakfast served by our Saint Mark ministries.
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
February 22, Saturday, 10 am at Parish Center
Walk for Peace on March 1
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. Click on the links below to Sign Up or Volunteer/Donate.
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. Click on the links below to Sign Up or Volunteer/Donate.
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
March 1, 3:00 pm at Saint Mark Catholic Church
For more information, please contact Bill Mallet at williammallet@comcast.net
GIVE TODAY
Make a lasting mark at the future Saint Mark Garden. Order your engraved bricks today!
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 15
4:30 pm
- MARILYN SANCHEZ (BIRTHDAY INTENTION)
- ANINA GAYLA (BIRTHDAY )
Sunday, February 16
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- GENE JANSSEN (RIP)
9:45 am
- JOSEFINA KATIGBAK LIMCAOCO (RIP)
- RICHARD JAMES (RIP)
11:30 am
- GEORGE ANTONIO (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- JUAN TAPANG, JR. (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
Monday, February 17
8:30 am
- BERT MENDOZA (BIRTHDAY)
- ANNA & JIM ROGERS (RIP)
Tuesday, February 18
8:30 am
- GENE JANSSEN (RIP)
- BERNADETTE TENGCO (BIRTHDAY)
Wednesday, February 19
8:30 am
- EDSEL & TESS PALMA (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- WELLS LONGSHORE (RIP)
Thursday, February 20
8:30 am
- AMBROSIO & OLY PAULINO (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
- FRED & ESTELLE CARRUBBA (MEMORIAL MASS)
Friday, February 21
8:30 am
- ESTELLE CARRUBBA (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
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, 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
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
New – Healing Mass
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, 5:00p
St. Bartholomew Church (600 Columbia Dr., San Mateo)
Contact: Maria Shao | 650-347-0701 | maria@barts.org
St. Bartholomew Church (600 Columbia Dr., San Mateo)
Contact: Maria Shao | 650-347-0701 | maria@barts.org
If you seek healing – whether physical, mental, or spiritual – you are warmly invited to join our Healing Mass. Anointing with oil will be offered at this service.
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
