May 1 - 7, 2025
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Saints Philip & James, Apostles
May 3
The Church celebrates the Feast of Sts. Philip and James to honor two early disciples of Jesus, who were among the original Twelve Apostles.
The St. James of this feast day is James the Less, or Lesser, who was the brother of the Apostle Jude Thaddeus; both being sons of Alphaeus and of one of the “Three Marys” at the Cross. He is most commonly known to be the patron saint of hatmakers, pharmacists, and Uruguay.
St. Philip is known to be the patron saint of hatters, pastry chefs, and bakers due to his interaction with Jesus during the feeding of the five thousand, as recounted in the Gospel of John 6:4-11.
Source: EWTN.com
St. Philip is known to be the patron saint of hatters, pastry chefs, and bakers due to his interaction with Jesus during the feeding of the five thousand, as recounted in the Gospel of John 6:4-11.
Source: EWTN.com
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
First Saturday Mass
May 3
We shall have the First Saturday Mass on May 3, 8:30 am in the chapel, followed by the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Prayers and Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We end with the Benediction at 11:50 am -12:00 pm.
Evening with Blessed Mary
May 10
In celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, we shall hold the Evening with Blessed Mary on May 10, Saturday, 6:30 pm. Join us at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto for an hour of prayer and meditation.
Birthdays at Communal Supper
May 10
Drop by the Parish Center on May 10 after the 4:30 pm Saturday mass for our weekly Communal Supper. It's a great way to share a meal, get to know our co-parishioners and get together to honor our birthday celebrants for the month of May!
Donuts on Sundays!
Join us for fellowship and a sweet treat! Every Sunday, after the 8:00 am and 9:45 am Masses, we will serve donuts at the new multi-use area at the front of church.
Thank you to Mary Ames, Tina de Ocampo and Jen Dizon for organizing last Sunday's hospitality! If you are able to help, please inform us at the parish office: office@saintmarkbelmont.com or reach out to our volunteers.
Thank you to Mary Ames, Tina de Ocampo and Jen Dizon for organizing last Sunday's hospitality! If you are able to help, please inform us at the parish office: office@saintmarkbelmont.com or reach out to our volunteers.
Other Updates:
- The schedule for Confession this weekend is on Sunday from 9:00 am to 9:35 am.
- Good news for parents! Diaper changing stations have been installed in our restrooms in church. Our thanks to Bob Milestone for getting it done!
MINISTRY UPDATES
Fire Safety Workshop
Our speaker David Lee shared valuable tips to get us prepared for the fire season. He emphasized the importance of being aware of alternative exit routes in our residences and other places like campgrounds and having a "Go bag" for each household member.
We welcome your suggestions on future topics for our Saint Mark Speaker Series.
Email ofice@saintmarkbelmont.com or leave a note on the clipboard in church.
Shown in photo: Parishioners were given hands-on training on the proper use of a fire extinguisher.
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
CCD & Youth Confirmation Year-end Mass & Fellowship Lunch
May 4, Sunday, 11:30 am
All are welcome to celebrate with us!
As another wonderful school year comes to a close, we are inviting our whole community to celebrate with us, in giving thanks for the dedication of all our young students and families in faith formation! Join us in the 11:30 am Mass as we thank the Lord for the blessings we received this year in our Faith Formation Programs. After the Mass, let's all gather in the Parish Hall for lunch to mingle and be in fellowship with our community.
We will be serving kid and family-friendly food for you to enjoy! We will also have a short recognition ceremony, to acknowledge all of our CCD and Youth Confirmation students who have completed their classes this school year.
If you are able and wish to do so, please feel free to bring a dish or dessert to
share as well. Thanks and we look forward to celebrating with you all!
share as well. Thanks and we look forward to celebrating with you all!
Kindly RSVP by clicking "Sign Up" by Wednesday April 30
so that we can get a proper headcount.
CCD & Youth Confirmation Fellowship Lunch
May 4, Sunday after the 11:30am Mass
Ladies Guild Meeting
May 7
All Ladies of the Parish! Our next Ladies Guild meeting, to be held May 7, 6:30 at the Parish Center, is the last meeting of our 2024-2025 season.
We begin with drinks and appetizers at this year’s luau themed meeting as greetings and camaraderie begins. Next is a special Devotion to the Blessed Mother, during which we remember all our Mothers, living and deceased ending by Crowning Our Blessed Mother. As this is an election year we will then have the installation of the officers.
We will continue the meeting with friendship and food! This is a pot-luck affair so we ask that everyone bring either a heavy appetizer, salad or dessert. In addition, please also bring a flower for the Blessed Mother. Extra flowers will be available if you are unable to do so.
If you need or know someone who needs a ride to the meeting, pls contact Judy: 650-207-1210 or fkarl99@aol.com for arrangements.
Message from Ladies Guild
The parish received a gracious thank you note from Catholic Worker House thanking us for our recent huge delivery of socks and t shirts from our Lenten Outreach.
“Thank you for the socks and T shirts. You make a big difference in the daily life of the people we serve. We generally give the T shirts out to the folks who come for breakfast and to the men/women in the homeless encampments. Last week, a man came to our door. He has just been released from jail and was in need of clean clothes. He was very thankful. We are very grateful for your continued generosity.” - From your friends at Catholic Worker House in Redwood City
“Thank you for the socks and T shirts. You make a big difference in the daily life of the people we serve. We generally give the T shirts out to the folks who come for breakfast and to the men/women in the homeless encampments. Last week, a man came to our door. He has just been released from jail and was in need of clean clothes. He was very thankful. We are very grateful for your continued generosity.” - From your friends at Catholic Worker House in Redwood City
Excell Network Breakfast
May 17
The next Excell Network Breakfast is on May 17, from 8:00 - 9:30 am at the Parish Center. Our Social Justice ministers will be selling tickets on May 10 & 11 after the Sunday masses. You may also buy your tickets online, click HERE.
BLESSING OF NEW GROUNDS
On Easter Sunday, after the 11:30 am mass, we held the Blessing of our new grounds beginning with the statue of Saint Mark at the Garden by the Rectory, and followed by the Twin Heart statues inside the church, the Saint Bernadette statue at Our Lady of Lourdes grotto and the other new areas at the property. The ceremony was led by Bishop William Justice, Fr. Angel Quitalig and Deacon Rich Dizon. We thank our parishioners for supporting the event, as well as our Music Ministry for their rendition of 'For the Beauty of the Earth' and SOS volunteers for preparing the refreshments after the ceremony.
Our special thanks to --
- Brenda Cash and all our benefactors for their generosity in supporting the project, including repairs to our church roof and other areas.
- Saint Mark Committee for the planning and oversight of the project led by Fr. Angel. Other committee members are Paul de Jesus (architect / designer), Ivan Buljan (contractor), Deacon Rich Dizon, Janet Leyte Vidal, Mike Desing and Dinna Bayangos.
- Our contractors led by Ivan Buljan and Matthew Buljan and their team.
- Archdiocese of San Francisco's Building & Construction and Finance teams
To view more photos of 'Blessing of New Grounds', go to Media Gallery.
JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMS
The pilgrims to the Marian sites and Holy Door Jubilee, led by Fr. Angel, share their photos with us.
Let us pray with them throughout their journey and wish them safe travels.
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
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, May 3
8:30 am
- ALICIA SANCHEZ, BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL
- FELICISIMA PALMA, DEATH ANNIVERSARY
4:30pm
- DOROTHY CONANAN, RIP
- LINDA RIVERA, RIP
- JEANNE KEITHLEY, RIP
Sunday, May 4
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- SOL BASA, RIP
9:45 am
- ORIETTA GIGLI, BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL
- LORRY RAMOS, RIP
11:30 am
- DONATO F. RAMIREZ FAMILY, THANKSGIVING
- ALFREDO ACUÑA, RIP
Monday, May 5
8:30 am
- TERESITA LUNA, RIP
- LAURA GARCIA, RIP
Tuesday, May 6
8:30 am
- PILAR PEREZ, RIP
- ROSE LIONGSON
Wednesday, May 7
8:30 am
- PILAR PEREZ, RIP
- FATHER MARTIN NJOALAU, BIRTHDAY
Thursday, May 8
8:30 am
- PILAR PEREZ, RIP
- MICHAEL GABRIEL TATLONGHARI, RIP
Friday, May 9
8:30 am
- LINDA RIVERA, RIP
- CARINA GARCIA, 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
Mass to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of
Laudato Si
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Contact: Shrine Staff | 415-986-4557 | office@shrinesf.org or rector@shrinesf.org
More Information, Walk Route, and to Sign Up: Click Here
Contact: Shrine Staff | 415-986-4557 | office@shrinesf.org or rector@shrinesf.org
More Information, Walk Route, and to Sign Up: Click Here
Proclaim who we are in action and prayer for the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. Come to celebrate a Mass for 10th Anniversary of the late Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si' [Praise be to you.] on the care for our common home and walk a Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation starting at St Ignatius Church. This is sponsored by the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi & The California Chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movement. Please sign up above to let us know you are coming and how you can help us.
Young Adults Beloved Dinner
Saturday, May 10, begins at 5:30p Vigil Mass
St. Mary’s Cathedral - 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
Contact: Paul Campa | 415-614-5537 | CampaP@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese is hosting the Beloved Dinner, an evening social for young adults across the Bay Area. Following Mass, men will prepare and serve dinner to the women, followed by drinks and dancing. It is black tie formal and FREE for all to attend. Parishes are encouraged to invite your young adults to sign up.
The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone. Music for the Mass and dinner will be performed by Floriani, a popular sacred chant ensemble.
For the event page and to sign up: Click Here.
For any questions, or if you'd like to donate wine or raffle items, please contact Paul Campa.
Youth Summer Workshop
Contact: Rita Liu | 650-307-8296 | filipinoministryadsf.yya@gmail.com
The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco is offering a FREE Youth Summer Workshop for those interested in learning about the Filipino Cultural Traditions in a fun and interactive way! Participants will engage in a collective faith journey together to explore their identity as Filipino Catholics through faith sharing and creative expression. Learn the origin and purpose of popular Philippine Festivals. See the flyer attached below for schedule of workshops, locations, and how to register. Space is limited.
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
