April 10 - 16, 2025
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Holy Week
April 13 - 20
Holy Week honors the week that changed the world! From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, there were many events that are vital to our faith, including the Institution of the Eucharist, the Passion of Jesus and his Resurrection from the dead.
On Palm Sunday, Jesus' entry into Jerusalem manifests the coming of the kingdom that the Messiah-King, welcomed into his city by children and the humble of heart, is going to accomplish by the Passover of his Death and Resurrection.
Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church, EWTN
On Palm Sunday, Jesus' entry into Jerusalem manifests the coming of the kingdom that the Messiah-King, welcomed into his city by children and the humble of heart, is going to accomplish by the Passover of his Death and Resurrection.
Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church, EWTN
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
2nd Collection on April 12 & 13 for Catholic Relief Services
The Catholic Relief Services Collection funds six agencies working to reveal Christ’s love to those in need overseas and here in the United States -- The flagship international relief and development agency of the Catholic bishops of the United States; the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Migration and Refugee Services; the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC); the USCCB Secretariat of Justice and Peace; and the USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church; and the Holy Father’s Relief Fund. Thank you for your support.
Sunday Mass Offering
As you prepare your Sunday Mass donations, please keep in mind the following:
- If your check donation is intended as a Mass stipend, please clearly indicate this on the memo line of your check.
- If no purpose is specified, your contribution will be directed to the regular Mass offering.
- For cash donations that you would like to be included in your annual donor's receipt, please place the cash in an envelope with your name clearly written on it, for proper recording.
- If you are making a donation for a Second collection, please ensure you place your offering in the designated basket during Offertory.
What is Mass stipend? It refers to a donation for a mass offered for a personal intention (e.g., for a specific intention or in memory of someone) which is given to our Mass presiders.
If you wish to offer a mass, contact Elsa Atendido, Office Coordinator, at office@saintmarkbelmont.com. Thank you for your continued generosity.
Birthdays at Communal Supper
April 12
Join us during Communal Supper on April 12, 6:00 pm at the Parish Center. During the supper, we will honor our April birthday celebrants!
Note: There will be no Communal Supper on April 19 and May 3.
PARISH LENT CALENDAR
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.
CLICK LENT 2025 TO SEE THE FULL CALENDAR
LENTEN REMINDERS:
April 11, Fridays of Lent We shall have our 6th and final Soup, Scripture & Stations of the Cross this Friday. Thank you to our Legion of Mary ministry for sponsoring the Soup and leading the Stations of the Cross last Friday, April 4. Visit Media Gallery to view all our Fridays of Lent photos.
Morning Prayer Service On Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday, we will have the Morning Prayer Service at 8:00 am in church.
Holy Thursday Weather permitting, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto immediately after the Liturgy until midnight.
Easter Sunday, Blessing of New Grounds On Easter Sunday, April 20 after the 11:30 am Mass, we will have a blessing of our new grounds including the Twin Heart statues inside the church, led by Bishop William J. Justice of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Light snacks will be served at the new outdoor multi-purpose area. All are invited!
Work in Progress: The new main signage of the church is up! We are excited to unveil the new grounds on Easter Sunday.
MINISTRY UPDATES
Excell Network Breakfast
April 19
The 2025 Excell Network Breakfast series resumes at the Saint Mark Parish Center on April 19, Saturday, from 8:00-9:30 am.
We host monthly breakfasts to support the restorative justice scholarship program of the SF Archdiocese, which assists students on probation and parole as they continue their education.
Social Justice volunteers will be selling Excell breakfast tickets and Hands of God cards after April 12 and 13 masses. You may also buy online.
Speaker Series: Fire Safety
April 26
Join us on April 26, Saturday, 9:30 am, for the next Saint Mark Speaker Series on the topic, Fire Safety.
The invited speaker is David Lee, the Health and Safety Director for Silicon Valley Clean Water in Redwood City, who brings more than 24 years of experience in safety management to the table.
Understanding that fires can strike unexpectedly, David is committed to ensuring everyone is prepared. He will lead a comprehensive fire safety presentation that will focus on essential topics such as fire prevention, emergency response strategies, and key fire safety practices.
Attendees will learn about the proper use of fire extinguishers, effective evacuation procedures, and the importance of maintaining smoke alarms. David will highlight why planning and practicing fire safety measures is vital for everyone’s safety.
Please sign up online or in church. Thank you.
David Lee
Speaker Series: Fire Safety
April 26, Saturday, 9:30 am at Parish Center
Cinco de Mayo Family Fiesta
May 3
Join us on Saturday, May 3 at the Saint Mark Parish Center for a festive evening filled with delicious food, lively music, and family fun & games! It’s a wonderful way to come together as a parish community and celebrate with gladness!
All are welcome! Bring your family, bring your friends!
Ticket prices are $40 for adults & $15 for youth. Please see a Knight for payment. Sign up online or on sign-up sheets at the church.
This event is sponsored by the St. Mark Knights of Columbus. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Cinco de Mayo
May 3, Saturday, 6:00 pm at Parish Center
Ladies Guild Honors Norma on her 100th Birthday!
Ladies Guild recently celebrated Norma Teldeschi’s 100 birthday during their April meeting. It was a happy occasion with balloons, cake, greetings and gifts.
Norma and her family were early residents of Belmont’s Sterling Downs neighbhorhood and part of God’s garage. She was very active in Ladies Guild; as shown in the photo from the San Mateo Times newspaper publicizing a dessert fashion show fundraiser in 1965 for the new church multi purpose building.
She continues to live in the family home with her daughter. Her days are filled with family, friends from Belmont, Senior Center and attending Ladies’ Guild meetings. Birthday blessings, Norma!!!
StMkLadiesGuild@comcast.net for more information or to get on the Gazette email list.
Above: Norma (seated) with Ladies Guild members; Below: Norma (leftmost) in her younger years with the St. Mark church women's club.
GIVE TODAY
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2025
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. Thank you your support.
“Do everything for the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
OBITUARY
Linda Rivera
Linda Rivera passed away on March 19, 2025. Both Linda and her husband Pros have been longtime parishioners of Saint Mark.
Linda served as a Eucharistic Minister in our church. She was also a member of Ladies Guild and participated with SOS (Sandwiches on Sundays) for many, many years. Let us keep Liinda and Pros, and their family, in our prayers.
Linda served as a Eucharistic Minister in our church. She was also a member of Ladies Guild and participated with SOS (Sandwiches on Sundays) for many, many years. Let us keep Liinda and Pros, and their family, in our prayers.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 12
4:30pm
- ROY DY (BIRTHDAY)
- GARY GRIFFIN ( RIP)
Sunday, April 13
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- LEONCIO LAZO (RIP)
9:45 am
- ELEANOR BRABAND (RIP)
- ENRIQUETA BUENO-BENESA (RIP)
- NORMA TELDESCHI (BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS)
11:30 am
- SUSAN RAMIREZ (RIP)
- CECILIA LAVAL (RIP)
Monday, April 14
8:30 am
- JADAN KELLY (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
- PILAR PEREZ (RIP)
Tuesday, April 15
8:30 am
- ANASTACIO GARCIA (RIP)
- PILAR PEREZ (RIP)
Wednesday, April 16
8:30 am
- EZEKIEL LICUDINE (BIRTHDAY)
- LINDA RIVERA (RIP)
Thursday, April 17
8:30 am
- LINDA ULRICH (RIP)
- CONSOLACION VIRAY (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
Friday, April 18
8:30 am
- JIM & PEG DOHERTY (RIP)
- HELEN CANG (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 : Lolita Gueco, Kimberly Belmont Bucknum, Leia Perry, James Hardy, Tinh Chau, Julio Cagigal, Bernard Gross, Gary Krippendorf, Olinda Meneses, 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, Victoria Ramos, Fr. Miles O-Brien Riley, Heidi O’Neil, Jim Rooney, and Teresita White
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS & EVENTS
New Divine Mercy Novena Begins on Good Friday April 18
Link to Novena: Click Here
Divine Mercy Sunday Promise: Click Here
In preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday, pray the Divine Mercy Novena beginning on Good Friday. For more information click the link to the Novena above. Jesus said, "I desire that during these nine days, you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw therefrom strength and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death" (Diary, 1209).
To fittingly observe Divine Mercy Sunday in a solemn way, we should:
- Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter;
- Sincerely repent of all of our sins;
- Place our complete trust in Jesus;
- Go to confession, preferably before Divine Mercy Sunday;
- Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast;
- Venerate the Image of The Divine Mercy;
- Be merciful to others through our actions, words and prayers on their behalf.
Resources for 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Contact: Mary Powers | 628-205-2106 | powers@sfarch.org
Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as “Pilgrims of Hope.” The Archdiocese of San Francisco has put together a website with resources on the Jubilee Year, including tips on traveling to Rome, local parish pilgrimages to Rome, designated Pilgrimage Sites in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, how to obtain a Jubilee Plenary Indulgence and more. Visit www.sfarch.org/jubilee-year-of-hope.
St. Katharine Drexel Route
May 18 - June 22, 2025
Revival is here. During the summer of 2024, an unprecedented National Eucharistic Pilgrimage moved from the four corners of the United States to Indianapolis, culminating in the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. Given the outpouring of stories involving our Eucharistic Lord's healing, conversion, unity, and peace along the 2024 pilgrimage routes, we have decided to keep the momentum going in 2025!
As the three-year National Eucharistic Revival in the United States draws to a close on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, we are excited to launch the St. Katharine Drexel Route from Indianapolis to Los Angeles and invite you to pray before the Blessed Sacrament along the way.
As the three-year National Eucharistic Revival in the United States draws to a close on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, we are excited to launch the St. Katharine Drexel Route from Indianapolis to Los Angeles and invite you to pray before the Blessed Sacrament along the way.
Click to learn more.
Camino de California
June 6 - 22, 2025
Join us along the California Camino Real as we continue the life-changing experience and momentum from the 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. We will meet up in Southern California with the national pilgrims traveling in from Indianapolis on June 22, 2025 in Los Angeles on the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Accompanying our Lord in the Eucharist, we will visit all 21 California Missions beginning June 6, including Works of Mercy, Jubilee and other pilgrimage events along the way. Prayer intentions will be gathered at each stop and carried with us for a special ceremony during our closing mass at the Cathedral in Los Angeles. The Holy Spirit is building a Camino de California for the conversion of souls, one at a time, for His glory!
Click to learn more.
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
