May 29 - June 4, 2025
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
May 31
Feeling the presence of his Divine Saviour, John, upon the arrival of Mary, leaped for joy in the womb of his mother; at that moment he was cleansed from original sin and filled with the grace of God. Our Lady now, for the first time, exercised the office which belonged to the Mother of God made man: that He might, by her mediation, sanctify and glorify us.
Source: CNA
Ascension of the Lord
June 1
St. Augustine first points us to reflect on the Ascension with the words of St. Paul in his letter to the Colossians (Col. 3:1-4):
"Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listen to the words of the Apostle: If you have risen with Christ, set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God; seek the things that are above, not the things that are on earth. For just as he remained with us even after his ascension, so we too are already in heaven with him, even though what is promised us has not yet been fulfilled in our bodies."
Source: Hallow
Saint Charles Lwanga & Companions
June 3
St. Charles and many other martyrs for the faith died between November 15, 1885 – January 27, 1887 in Namugongo, Uganda. They were beatified in 1920 and canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964. St. Charles Lwanga is the patron saint of African Catholic Youth Action.
St. Charles and many other martyrs for the faith died between November 15, 1885 – January 27, 1887 in Namugongo, Uganda. They were beatified in 1920 and canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964. St. Charles Lwanga is the patron saint of African Catholic Youth Action.
Source: CNA
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
Call for Portraits for 60th Anniversary Yearbook
Saint Mark Parish is turning 60! To celebrate our big anniversary, we are inviting
Parishioners and Families and Saint Mark Ministries to submit your portraits to be featured in a special commemorative yearbook.
Please attach your portrait to an email and send to Bill Mallet at williammallet@comcast.net. To ensure that you look your best, please save the portrait in JPEG format with resolution at least 300 DPI (even better if 600 DPI). We are happy to assist you if you need help or advice.
If you don’t have a portrait, no worries! Ronnie Supelana is available to take your
portrait during weekends in May and June. Please contact Bill at the above email
address if you are interested, and let us know what days you are available. We request all portraits to be submitted by June 30 to meet our publishing deadline.
portrait during weekends in May and June. Please contact Bill at the above email
address if you are interested, and let us know what days you are available. We request all portraits to be submitted by June 30 to meet our publishing deadline.
Potted Plants Donation & Sale
The parish received 30 potted plants as a gift from our dear parishioner, Mercedes.
We are offering the potted plant at $15 each, after the Sunday masses. Proceeds will be used for our flower purchases for the church and the grotto. Pease make the check payable to Saint Mark.
Thank you for your generosity, Mercedes!
We are offering the potted plant at $15 each, after the Sunday masses. Proceeds will be used for our flower purchases for the church and the grotto. Pease make the check payable to Saint Mark.
Thank you for your generosity, Mercedes!
More Announcements
- Please be informed that on June 7, we will NOT have the 8:30 am First Saturday mass at Saint Mark.
- Vocation Cross Program - More than ever, we need to pray for religious and priestly vocations. Let us take turns in bringing the Vocation Cross home. Those who take the Cross will pray each day, the Vocation Prayer and the Rosary. All families are encouraged to participate. Please sign up in church. To learn more about Vocation Cross program, click HERE
Ordination of Rev. Mr. Emmanuel Gutierrez
Ordination Mass (no need to RSVP)
June 7, Saturday at 10:00 am, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
First Mass of Thanksgiving (IMPORTANT: please RSVP below or in Church.)
June 8, Sunday at 3:00 pm, Saint Mark Church, followed by Reception at the Parish Center
First Mass of Thanksgiving & Reception
June 8, 3:00pm at Saint Mark Church
NEED A RIDE? For those who wish to attend the Ordination on June 7 (Saturday) at 10:00 am at Saint Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco but need a ride, please sign up in church so we can organize a carpool.
MINISTRY UPDATE
LG Summer Meetings
Begins June 4
Ladies of the Parish! The official start of Summer is about 4 weeks away! Summer also marks a change in the Ladies Guild meeting schedule. During the summer months our members come together to relax, share community and friendship. At these drop-in sessions, there is no formal meeting agenda, rather a chance to stay connected.
We meet the first Wednesday of the month from 11:30 to 1:00pm in the Parish Center. Bring your lunch and enjoy sharing your thoughts or ideas with
fellow members. Our first summer drop-in is Wednesday, June 4th. We hope to see you then!
fellow members. Our first summer drop-in is Wednesday, June 4th. We hope to see you then!
Ladies Guild Collection of Assorted Items
Ladies Guild collects a variety of items that are shared with other ministries for outreach, or repurposed and more. Please take time to check the list and save the items you have for donation. All items may be left in the church workroom on the counter where the Catholic Worker House and Lost & Found boxes are located.
Here are the items you may save and donate. Thank you for your help!
1. Beverage pull tabs which are given to Ronald McDonald house to use for its various projects
2. Brown paper grocery bags used by St Vincent de Paul for packaging weekly client food items
3. Heavy plastic shopping bags, such as grocery or other retailers. These are used by unhoused
4. New greeting cards and envelopes used by Ladies Guild, Restorative Justice, etc. These can be Christmas or all occasion
cards
5. Hotel giveaways of small sized toiletries, soaps used for unhoused sanitation needs
6. Dental supply handouts from your dentist
7. Freebie inserts from charities requesting donations. These can be religious items, decorative shopping bags, note pads, etc.
8. Pens or markers no longer working
9. Crayons (broken or stubs)
10. Empty toner cartridges or bottles
11. Personal products (shampoo, conditioner, etc); cleaning or laundry supplies, black garbage bags used by Catholic Worker House.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
CCD Students' First Holy Communion
Our CCD students Elizabeth Pyrz and Aleia Tomas received their First Holy Communion last Sunday at the 9:45 am mass. We pray for them and thank their families for their guidance and support. In addition, we thank Saint Mark Catechist, Janet Shurtz and our Religious Education Coordinator, Matt Lucett for
preparing our students to receive communion and for organizing the ceremony.
GIVE TODAY
Engraved Bricks Fundraiser
We encourage all parishioners to support our fundraising campaign. We continue to accept orders for the 2 locations - - the new Saint Mark Garden and the Our Lady of Lourdes grotto.
Order your engraved bricks today. Every brick helps in supporting Saint Mark's long-tern capital needs.
Thank you for your generosity!
UPDATE: The first batch of engraved bricks have been installed in the Saint Mark garden.
Thank you to our volunteers - Roel & Joana Escalante and Bong & Leny Arceo for installing the engraved bricks!
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.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, May 31
4:30pm
- KENNETH ONG (BIRTHDAY)
- GIL VENTURA (40TH DAY DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
Sunday, June 1
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONER LIVING & DECEASED
9:45 am
- DOROTHY CONANAN (RIP)
- JENNI LEMON (THANKSGIVING)
11:30 am
- JOHN ANCHETA (BIRTHDAY)
- RON & VALERIE DEVENCHENZI (RIP)
Monday, June 2
8:30 am
- FRANCISCO SANTOS (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
Tuesday, June 3
8:30 am
- ELISA LEE CHUA (RIP)
Wednesday, June 4
8:30 am
- PETER CANG HOCHO (RIP)
Thursday, June 5
8:30 am
- ELAINE KHO INARIO (RIP)
Friday, June 6
8:30 am
- PONCIANA BANDOQUILLO (RIP)
- LEGION OF MARY LIVING & DECEASED
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 : Victor Luscap, Gabby Jimenez, 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, 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
Fr. Anthony McGuire Funeral Services
(A Message from Reverend Andrew P. Spyrow, Office of the Vicar for Clergy)
The Fantastic Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Society and the Church
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 – 10:00a to 12:00 Noon
Embassy Suites, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA
Contact: Kimberly Nickols | KNickols@cacatholic.orgRegistration Link: Click Here
Embassy Suites, 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA
Contact: Kimberly Nickols | KNickols@cacatholic.orgRegistration Link: Click Here
You are invited to join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Bishop of San Jose and Fr. Philip Larry, professor of philosophy at Boston College and former Chair of Logic and Epistemology at the Pontifical Lateran University in the Vatican, for a thought-provoking event examining the extraordinary and disconcerting ways AI is reshaping our world—ethically, spiritually, and socially—through the lens of Catholic teaching and tradition.
What to Expect:
• Fascinating insights into how AI is transforming modern life
• A unique Catholic perspective on the promise and perils of emerging technologies
• Bold questions about morality, human dignity, and the soul in the age of machines
• Space for meaningful reflection and dialogue
Cost: $25 (free to those attending the CCC Summer Leadership Summit)
Register Today! (Spaces are Limited): Details on Payment to Follow Soon
AI is not just the future—it’s happening now. Don’t miss out.
What to Expect:
• Fascinating insights into how AI is transforming modern life
• A unique Catholic perspective on the promise and perils of emerging technologies
• Bold questions about morality, human dignity, and the soul in the age of machines
• Space for meaningful reflection and dialogue
Cost: $25 (free to those attending the CCC Summer Leadership Summit)
Register Today! (Spaces are Limited): Details on Payment to Follow Soon
AI is not just the future—it’s happening now. Don’t miss out.
Join Mission San Rafael for the Welcoming Celebration of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage of the California Missions!
Friday, June 6, 2025, 1:30p – 3:30p
Mission San Rafael – 1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael
Contact: Parish Office | 415-454-8141 | kaguilar@saintraphael.com
Mission San Rafael – 1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael
Contact: Parish Office | 415-454-8141 | kaguilar@saintraphael.com
Join Mission San Rafael for a special welcoming celebration for the Camino de California Eucharistic Pilgrimage! Schedule of Activities for Friday, June 6:
1:30p People gather at Albert Park and greet the Blessed Sacrament
2:00p Archbishop Cordileone leads procession from Albert Park to St. Raphael Church
2:30p Benediction with the Archbishop
3:00p Conclusion (Snacks and refreshments courtesy of the Knights of Columbus)
To learn more about this special pilgrimage, which will travel to all 21 missions: Click Here
1:30p People gather at Albert Park and greet the Blessed Sacrament
2:00p Archbishop Cordileone leads procession from Albert Park to St. Raphael Church
2:30p Benediction with the Archbishop
3:00p Conclusion (Snacks and refreshments courtesy of the Knights of Columbus)
To learn more about this special pilgrimage, which will travel to all 21 missions: Click Here
St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday Afternoon “Musical Meditations” Live and Livestreamed
For more information, contact Mr. Chris Tietze at 415-567-2020, Ext. 213
St. Mary’s Cathedral YouTube
St. Mary’s Cathedral YouTube
Enjoy the longest continuously running organ concert series in San Francisco, and other instrumental and vocal recitals as well, Sundays at 4:00p. These Sunday Musical Meditations are open to the public at the Cathedral (1111 Gough Street,
San Francisco) and are being livestreamed on the St. Mary’s Cathedral YouTube channel, above.
San Francisco) and are being livestreamed on the St. Mary’s Cathedral YouTube channel, above.
Upcoming concerts in June:
- Sunday, June 1, 4:00p: Lauma Akmene (Latvia), Organ.
- Sunday, June 8, 4:00p: David Brock, Organ.
- Sunday, June 15, 4:00p: Chase Olson, Organ.
- Sunday, June 22, 4:00p: Folias Duo: Carmen Maret, Flute; Andrew Bergeron, Guitar.
- Sunday, June 29, 4:00p: Shelby Fisher, Organ, with Maryna Pohlman, Trumpet.
Summer of Hope Dinner & Dance
June 21, 2025, 6:00 pm at St. Catherine of Siena Parish Center
A fundraiser by the Filipino Ministry of the SF Archdiocese.
For tickets, please contact the parish office. Thank you.
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara Info Session
June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm; VIRTUAL
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
