February 20 - 26, 2025
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Credit: CNA
Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle
February 22
The “chair” to which this feast refers is the cathedra, or office, of the Apostle Peter. Given by Christ to St. Peter (see Matthew 16:13-18), Peter’s supreme pastoral office is passed to each of his successors as Bishop of Rome, that is, where Peter last served and where he died a martyr.
While an actual chair exists in Rome that some believe was used by St. Peter, the Chair of St. Peter represents the papacy, the unbroken succession of popes through-out the Church’s 2,000-year history.
Source: EWTN
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Program on First Saturdays, Devotion to IHM
We announce the program for our First Saturday of the month activities, beginning in March:
Mass in chapel at 8:30 am,
followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Prayers and Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We end with the Benediction at 11:50 am - 12:00 pm.
Coffee and tea will be available at the Parish Center. We welcome your contribution of food to share.
Check out the poster for more Marian events happening at Saint Mark.
Save the Date! Lenten Day of Recollection on March 22
Let us prepare for the Lenten season. On March 22, Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Fr. Joshua Neu, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture / Director of Liturgy at Saint Patrick's Seminary, will lead Saint Mark's Day of Recollection. All are invited.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Parish Speaker Series on February 22
Happening this weekend! Attend our 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.
Walk for Peace
March 1, 3:00 pm at Saint Mark Catholic Church
For more information, please contact Bill Mallet at williammallet@comcast.net
Excell Breakfast 2025 : Choosing the Better Path
On Saturday, February 15, nearly fifty people gathered in the Flanagan Center for the first Excell Network breakfast of 2025. Excell Network student Jeffrey reflected on how he was transformed by recognizing that freedom is not allowing others to determine how we act and think, even if provoked by the pressures of this world, we have free will to choose the better path. Now Jeffrey is working toward a degree and gaining custody of his son, the one for whom he lives. As the Excell Network students remind us every month, it is by dying to self that we are guided to live for Truth, for the Lord.
We thank the Ladies Guild for hosting and feeding our flock. We thank our guests and invite all to join us at New Community Church in Menlo Park on March 15.
February Celebrants
Saint Mark honors its birthday celebrants at the February 15 Communal Supper.
With Fr. Angel, from L-R are celebrants Bob, Dick and Steve. Birthday blessings!
GIVE TODAY
Make a lasting mark at the future Saint Mark Garden. Order your engraved bricks today!
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 22
4:30 pm
- ELAINE JENDRITZA (RIP)
- MARTIN & MARY GOUVEIA
Sunday, February 23
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
9:45 am
- BARBARA KLASE (RIP)
- MANUEL GALVEZ (RIP)
11:30 am
- NELSON CABE (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
- ANNA CLARA ONORATO (RIP)
Monday, February 24
8:30 am
- ELAINE JENDRITZA (RIP)
Tuesday, February 25
8:30 am
- OLGA SALAS (RIP)
Wednesday, February 26
8:30 am
- BARBARA KLASE (RIP)
Thursday, February 27
8:30 am
- ROD BELISO (RIP)
Friday, February 28
8:30 am
- HELEN PASCUAL (RIP)
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
Mercy Burlingame Invitation
Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm
RSVP at Mercyhsb.events/girls
RSVP at Mercyhsb.events/girls
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
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
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
