February 27 - March 05, 2025
Ash Wednesday
Mass Schedule
8:30 am & 7:00 pm
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
March 1 (Every First Saturday of the Month)
One of the most important aspects of the Fatima message was Our Lady’s request for the First Saturday devotion. In the July 13, 1917 apparition at Fatima, Our Lady said to the children, “You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. To save them, God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart … I shall come to ask for the Communion of Reparation on the first Saturdays.”
According to a document Sister Lucia wrote, the Blessed Virgin Mary asked that on the first Saturday of any five consecutive months, Catholics go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, say five decades of the Rosary, and keep her company while meditating on those mysteries of the Rosary for 15 minutes.
Once you have completed five consecutive First Saturdays, you are encouraged to continue to practice the devotion monthly for the sake of obtaining graces for the salvation of other souls.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
First Saturday Devotion to IHM
Join us for our First Saturday of the month activity on March 1: 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 to 12:00 pm.
Coffee and tea will be available at the Parish Center. We welcome your contribution of food to share.
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2025
We will kick off the Annual Appeal at Saint Mark on March 8 & 9. The AAA is a community undertaking and our Parish goal this year is $57,397. We are asking for all Parishioners to participate, all donations no matter the amount are needed and much appreciated. Please be prepared to make your contribution or pledge during the Masses of March 8 & 9. Donation envelopes are available beginning this weekend.
AAA envelopes and pens are also provided in the pews for those who choose to write the check in the church at the time of the kick off. Thank you for supporting our church!
From Archbishop Cordileone
"This year, we are recognizing our commitment to serve others through our Annual Appeal theme – “Do Everything for the Glory of God.” Through the AAA, you support parish ministries, youth and young adults, social ministries, priestly formation, our Diaconate program, and ecumenical efforts, to name a few. You also support Archdiocese departments such as finance and human resources. Through some centralization of these and other services, you help decrease costs to our parishes."
Attached is the Archbishop's letter.
PARISH LENT CALENDAR
The Lenten season is upon us. Saint Mark has lined up activities for prayer and reflection to help us prepare for the Paschal Triduum and Easter and, to deepen our relationship with God. All are welcome to participate!
Restore: Guided Lenten Journey
Every Tuesday starting March 4, 5:00-6:30 pm at Parish Center Classroom
Restore: Guided Lenten Journey
Beginning March 4, and every Tuesday during Lent, Ante Buljan will lead Restore: A Guided Lenten Journey, a lecture series to help us understand and reflect on the 40-day season of Lent. It will be held at the Parish Center Classroom from 5:00 - 630 pm. Sign up online or in church. All are welcome!
40Days for Life Campaign
On March 5, Ash Wednesday, Saint Mark is leading the 40 Days for Life Vigil at 2907 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA. You can sign up in Church or at website: 40DaysforLife
Lenten Day of Recollection
Saturday, March 22 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Lenten Day of Recollection on March 22
Let us devote time for reflection, repentance and reconciliation during 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, with Adoration and Reconciliation Service. Lunch will be served, please sign up to be counted.
Program:
10:00-12:15 Intro, Conference & Reflection
12:15-1:15 Lunch at Parish Center
1:15-2:15 Reconciliation Service
2:15-3:15 Exposition and Benediction
3:15-4:00 Conference & Reflection
12:15-1:15 Lunch at Parish Center
1:15-2:15 Reconciliation Service
2:15-3:15 Exposition and Benediction
3:15-4:00 Conference & Reflection
** Our thanks to Olivia de Jesus for designing our Lent 2025 Calendar.**
MINISTRY UPDATES
Carry a Cross this Saturday, Walk for Peace
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
Ladies Guild Message of Thanks
A huge thank you to our parishioners!
Due to your generosity and support for our Gently Used
sweats and coat drive, we were able to deliver 40 bags of clothing to Catholic Worker House. The pictures are only part of what was collected. Over 370 individual items were included. The hard working people at CWH who serve the homeless communities and those in need in our area were incredibly grateful and sent gratitude and God’s Blessings to all.
Due to the incredibly bad weather we have been having,
the delivery could not have come at a better time.
sweats and coat drive, we were able to deliver 40 bags of clothing to Catholic Worker House. The pictures are only part of what was collected. Over 370 individual items were included. The hard working people at CWH who serve the homeless communities and those in need in our area were incredibly grateful and sent gratitude and God’s Blessings to all.
Due to the incredibly bad weather we have been having,
the delivery could not have come at a better time.
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people
That you do unto Me...”
That you do unto Me...”
May the Lord bless you all!
Ladies Guild Meeting Announcement
Ladies of the Parish! This year, our March meeting falls on Ash Wednesday which changes our routine quite a bit. We will still meet on Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center but the agenda will be quite short allowing those members who want to attend the 7:00 pm Mass to do so. We will discuss our Lenten Season activities, Friday Soup and Stations, the sock and tee shirt drive and our Excel Breakfast hostess dates. We will be collecting socks and tee shirts on the weekends of March 15 through March 29, which supports our outreach programs. Also, as this is an
election year for our Ladies Guild Officers we will take nominations to prepare for our April elections.
election year for our Ladies Guild Officers we will take nominations to prepare for our April elections.
If you need or know someone who needs a ride to the meeting, please contact Judy: 650-207-1210 or fkarl99@aol.com for arrangements. As always, we hope to see you there!
Saint Mark parish wishes to thank the following for their help during the recently held Speaker Series on Reverse Mortgage: Demas Lamas Jr. (speaker) and Barbara Kuehn for arranging the event and our AV Ministers Cris Licudine and Ezekiel Licudine.
GIVE TODAY
Make a lasting mark at the future Saint Mark Garden. Order your engraved bricks today!
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, March 1
8:30 am
- DOROTHY CONANAN (RIP)
- LEGION OF MARY LIVING & DECEASED
4:30 pm
- MARY & ANDY KLASE SR. (RIP)
- ALBERTO LINA (RIP)
Sunday, March 2
8:00 am
- AARON SANCHEZ (BIRTHDAY)
- EDWIN GAYLA (BIRTHDAY)
9:45 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- FR. JOSEPH BRADLEY (RIP)
11:30 am
- PERPETUA CABANAS (BIRTHDAY)
Monday, March 3
8:30 am
- MARY & ANDY KLASE, SR. (RIP)
- BELEN T. RAMOS (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
Tuesday, March 4
8:30 am
- IRIS MEDIANO (RIP)
- JAVIER GIL (SPECIAL INTENTION)
Wednesday, March 5
8:30 am
- DINNA BAYANGOS (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- OLIVIA DE JESUS (SPECIAL INTENTION)
Thursday, March 6
8:30 am
- JOSIE MACADAY (BIRTHDAY)
- MARY AND ANDY KLASE, SR. (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
Friday, March 7
8:30 am
- EUGENE ENRIQUEZ & LIZ GAYLA (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 : Gary Krippendorf, Virginia Cheetham, Olinda Meneses, Bernard Gross, 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
Lenten Media Fast: Are You Up for the Challenge?
Wednesday, Mar. 12 from 6:30p to 8:30p
St. Pius Parish
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Cathy Yee | 65-361-1411 – cathy@pius.org
St. Pius Parish
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Cathy Yee | 65-361-1411 – cathy@pius.org
Are your days filled with hours of scrolling through your smart phone or device? Lent is the perfect opportunity to join the Media Fast Challenge. All are invited to join Sr. Nancy at St. Pius Parish for a deep dive into What is a media fast and why we need it? It is based on her book "Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ." By creating a media fast plan and praying with our media, we can live Lent more intentionally. Are you up for the challenge?
Catholic Women’s Conference, San Francisco
Saturday, Mar. 15 from 9:00a to 5:00p
St. Mary’s Cathedral Event Center – St. Francis Room
1111 Gough Ave, San Francisco, CA
Contact: Kathy Parish-Reese | 650-756-8158 | kaarmanitj@sbcglobal.netOnline Registration Form: Click Here or form is attached below
St. Mary’s Cathedral Event Center – St. Francis Room
1111 Gough Ave, San Francisco, CA
Contact: Kathy Parish-Reese | 650-756-8158 | kaarmanitj@sbcglobal.netOnline Registration Form: Click Here or form is attached below
Join Catholic women representing the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Dioceses of Sacramento, Santa Rosa, and Utah for an inspiring one-day conference. Hosted by the San Francisco Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, this event features inspirational speakers and panel discussions that will leave you empowered and transformed. Mark your calendars and be there as we come together in faith and sisterhood.
Registration fee: $60 per person by March 10.
For any questions or for more information, please contact Kathy Parish-Reese.
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
