Holy Week 2025
As we journey through Holy Week, we’re sharing this special Flocknote edition highlighting this week’s activities leading up to Easter Sunday. Wishing you a meaningful Paschal Triduum and a blessed Easter celebration!
We shall resume our regular parish announcements next week.
- We begin with morning service at 8:30 am in church.
- In the evening, we shall hold the Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00 pm.
- The mass will be followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 12:00 am. It will be at the Grotto if weather permits.
- We begin with morning service at 8:30 am in church.
- At 12:00 pm, we shall hold the Stations of the Cross, followed by Reflection on Seven Last Words at 1230 pm.
- Liturgy will take place at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm. There will be no Cantonese service.
- Please be reminded that Collection on Good Friday, April 18 will be for the Holy Land -- https://myfranciscan.org/good-friday-2025/
- We begin with morning service at 8:30 am in church.
- The Excell Network Breakfast will be held this Saturday, April 19 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Parish Center. Support our scholars trying to re-enter society after incarceration. Buy your tickets HERE.
- Please be reminded that there will be NO communal supper on Holy Saturday.
- In the evening, prepare to attend the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at 8:00 pm.
The season of Easter is the most important of all liturgical times, which Catholics celebrate as the Lord's resurrection from the dead, culminating in his Ascension to the Father and sending of the Holy Spirit upon the Church.
- "Rejoice, the Lord has risen!" Easter Sunday Masses follow regular Sunday mass times: 8:00, 9:45 and 11:30 am.
- The children's Easter Egg Hunt will be held following the 9:45 am mass.
- To cap our Easter festivities, we shall have the Blessing of the new grounds by Bishop William Justice, after the 11:30 am mass. Light snack follows. All are welcome!
IMPORTANT PARISH UPDATE:
Fr. Angel will be leading our parish pilgrimage, together with Fr. Dominic, from April 21 to May 10. In his absence, Fr. Samuel Nkansah will be presiding at the daily masses and most of the Sunday masses.
Elsa Atendido, Office Coordinator, is also joining the pilgrimage; Cynthia Ilustrisimo will coordinate office matters while Elsa is away. She will be at the office from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am -12:00 pm. You may contact Cynthia by phone at
650-591-5937 or by email: office@saintmarkbelmont.com
To see news and photos of our recent events: Stations of the Cross and Soup, April Birthdays at Communal Supper & Palm Sunday mass, visit our Media Gallery
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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
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 19
8:00 pm Easter Vigil
- FLORENCIA & CORNELIO DECIERDO (RIP)
- LINDA RIVERA (RIP)
Sunday, April 20
8:00 am
- ALL ST. MARK VOLUNTEERS & CLERGY
9:45 am
- ALL ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
11:30 am
- BRENDA CASH (THANKSGIVING)
- PATRICK & HAZEL ZECHA (THANKSGIVING)
- ELSA ATENDIDO & FAMILY (THANKSGIVING)
- JOSIE HEMP (THANKSGIVING)
- MERCEDES SILVA (THANKSGIVING)
Monday, April 21
8:30 am
- VASQUEZ FAMILY (THANKSGIVING)
- GREGORY & MARY STOVALL (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
Tuesday, April 22
8:30 am
- JOVITA JACOB (RIP)
- MARINA JAVINES (40TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
Wednesday, April 23
8:30 am
- VIVIAN TARKUL (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- FRED CARRUBBA (RIP)
Thursday, April 24
8:30 am
- AURORA JACOB (RIP)
- BENG & JOHN LIPSEY (SPECIAL INTENTION)
Friday, April 25
8:30 am
- FLORA JACOB (RIP)
- ZACARIAS 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 : 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
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
