June 5 - 11, 2025
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Pentecost Sunday
June 8
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter season and celebrates the beginning of the Church.
It is the celebration of the person of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles, Mary, and the first followers of Jesus, who were gathered together in the Upper Room.
Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church — Peter, the first Pope, preaches for the first time and converts thousands of new believers. The apostles and believers, for the first time, were united by a common language, and a common zeal and purpose to go and preach the Gospel.
Source: CNA
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
June 9
The Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, reminds us how Jesus Himself, through an act of entrusting, willed that the divine maternity be extended to all men and women, that is, to the Church herself.
Source: Vatican News
Saint Barnabas, Apostle
June 11
St. Barnabas was among Christ's earliest followers. St. Luke described him as 'a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith' (Acts 6:24), and he was known for his exceptional kindness and personal sanctity, and his openness to pagans.
St. Barnabas was among Christ's earliest followers. St. Luke described him as 'a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith' (Acts 6:24), and he was known for his exceptional kindness and personal sanctity, and his openness to pagans.
Source: CNA
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
Second Collection for Catholic Communications Campaign
June 8 Masses
Through websites, social networks, television, radio, and print, the Catholic Communication Campaign
(CCC) helps the Church spread the Gospel message through the media locally and nationally. Half of all donations to the CCC collected in your diocese stay in your diocese to support your local communications needs, such as radio and television programming and diocesan publications. Thank you for your support!
Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
On June 6, First Friday, and every first Friday of the month thereafter, we will have the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus after the 8:30 am Mass and Rosary at the chapel. This will be led by the Legion of Mary.
What is the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus centers on the love, mercy, and compassion of Jesus Christ as symbolized by his sacred heart.
The First Friday of each month was designated by our Savior Himself as a day to be consecrated to honoring His Sacred Heart. As the object of this devotion is to make our Savior Jesus Christ ardently and perfectly loved, and to make reparation for the outrages offered to Him in the past, as well as for those which he daily receives in the Blessed Eucharist.
More Announcements:
- Join the communal supper on June 7 & 14 (Saturday). On the 14th, we will celebrate our month of June birthday celebrants.
- Please don't forget to submit your portraits for the Saint Mark 60th Anniversary Yearbook by June 30, to meet our publishing deadline. Please attach your portrait to an email and send to Bill Mallet at williammallet@comcast.net. You may also contact Bill for further inquiries.
- For online giving during masses, you may scan a QR code printed on our paper bulletin distributed in church.
MINISTRY UPDATE
Excell Network Breakfast
June 21
Saint Mark Catholic Church hosts 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.
The next Excell Network Breakfast is on June 21, Saturday, from 8:00-9:30 am at the Saint Mark Parish Center. We promise inspiring stories & a delicious breakfast! Buy your tickets now.
Knights of Columbus Fundraising Casino Trip
July 26
We have secured a bus to Cache Creek Casino with MGQ Tours. Our driver is Mr. Mui. The pick up and drop off will be at St. Mark parking lot. The departure time is 9:00 am and the return time is 6:00 pm. Cost: $40.00.
We will have a sign up sheet in the back of the church. Sign up and reserve early! Invite your friends and family to join us.
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 on our Ladies Guild Webpage 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. Thank you for your help!
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!
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.
OBITUARY
Heidi O'Neill
On May 25, our beloved Heidi O'Neill ended her long journey and entered Our Lord's beloved hands.
She was born in Stuttgart, Germany during World War II and grew up in the idyllic village of Lauterstein in Southern Germany. Always adventurous, she worked in Germany, England, and Switzerland before marrying a young US Army officer and moving to the United States in 1969. Heidi and her two children, Kirstin and Michelle, endured after Heidi's husband died suddenly in 1978.
She met James O'Neill in 1981, and they married in 1983, living in Menlo Park and Redwood Shores for 40 years. Heidi was the image of kindness and caring. She volunteered with the Stanford Children's Hospital Guild. Later she joined the St. Mark Ladies’ Guild and also served as one of the "flower girls" using her talents to beautify the altar for Sunday masses and events.
She was loved by all who knew her, and always remained available to console and encouraged others experiencing life's difficulties. Her husband, two children, and three grandchildren deeply mourn her passing.
Funeral mass at Saint Mark on June 13, Friday at 1:00 pm followed by Reception at the Parish Center.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, June 7
4:30pm
- JIM & ALL THE SICK (BLESSING)
- EDIE BRUCE (RIP)
Sunday, June 8
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- NEWHOFF FAMILY LIVING & DECEASED
9:45 am
- PAUL ANG (BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE)
- MARY PATLAN (RIP)
11:30 am
- NELSON & TINA CABE (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
- JOSE & FELIZ LAVAL (RIP)
Monday, June 9
8:30 am
- MANUEL CARILLO (RIP)
- MICHAEL GABRIEL GARCIA (RIP)
Tuesday, June 10
8:30 am
- FELY BASNILLO (RIP)
- ADE HADIDJENAR (BIRTHDAY)
Wednesday, June 11
8:30 am
- KAIDEN JAMES CARREON (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
- ERIBERTO GARCIA (RIP)
- LEONOR GANA (RIP)
Thursday, June 12
8:30 am
- JAIME & LIZA CARREON (54TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
- MARLENE MABASAG (BIRTHDAY)
Friday, June 13
8:30 am
- LAURA 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 : Victor Luscap, Gabby Jimenez, Kimberly Belmont Bucknum, Leia Perry, James Hardy, 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, Jim Rooney, and Teresita White.
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS & EVENTS
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel – The Exhibition
June 21 – September 14, Tuesdays through Sundays, 10:30a – 3:30p
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption – 1111 Gough St., San Francisco
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption – 1111 Gough St., San Francisco
For tickets: Click Here
Adventures in Marriage
June 28, 2025, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saint Mark Catholic Church
To register, 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 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.
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
Devotion to the Sacred Heart every First Friday after the Mass and Rosary
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
