June 12 - 18, 2025
Today, in a special way, let us be grateful for:
Our fathers, by birth or adoption, who love us and support us through life.
Our Church leaders, who take on the paternal role of guiding us through life.
And God our Father, who will always teach justly and grant us boundless mercy.
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HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Saint Anthony of Padua
June 13
On June 13, Catholics honor the memory of the Franciscan priest St. Anthony of Padua. Although he is popularly invoked today by those who have trouble finding lost objects, he was known in his own day as the “Hammer of Heretics” due to the powerful witness of his life and preaching.
St. Anthony's well-established holiness, combined with the many miracles he had worked during his lifetime, moved Pope Gregory IX – who knew the saint personally – to canonize him one year after his death. “St. Anthony, residing now in heaven, is honored on earth by many miracles daily seen at his tomb, of which we are certified by authentic writings,” proclaimed the 13th-century Pope.
Source: CNA
Holy Trinity Sunday
June 15
The solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, also known as Trinity Sunday, is observed on the Sunday following Pentecost. This year’s feast falls on June 15 and draws our attention to the mystery of the Trinity — God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
To pay tribute to the Holy Trinity, here are quotes from the saints.
St. Teresa of Ávila: “The three Persons are distinct from one another; a sublime knowledge is infused into the soul, imbuing it with a certainty of the truth that the Three are of one substance, power, and knowledge and are one God.”
St. John Paul II: “A great mystery, a mystery of love, an ineffable mystery, before which words must give way to the silence of wonder and worship. A divine mystery that challenges and involves us, because a share in the Trinitarian life was given to us through grace, through the redemptive Incarnation of the Word and the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
St. Francis de Sales (from a consecration prayer to the Trinity): “I vow and consecrate to God all that is in me: My memory and my actions to God the Father; My understanding and my words to God the Son; My will and my thoughts to God the Holy Spirit.”
Source: CNA
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
Message from the Communications Ministry: In consideration of the July 4th holiday, we request those who would like an announcement posted in the July 6 paper bulletin to submit your announcement to Tom Miller at tommiller@sonic.net, no later than June 25 to meet the printer's deadline.
Communal Supper: Join us at the communal supper on June 14 (Saturday). We will celebrate our month of June birthday celebrants!
Commemorative Yearbook: 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.
Save the Dates!
July 26 - Career and Education Planning with Steve Morehouse
August 23 - Medicare with Amie Carera
October 11 - CPR, a 4 hour training with Dave Lee
November 8 -Community Resources for Older Adults with Anne Blick Hammer
Stay tuned, more details to follow.
August 23 - Medicare with Amie Carera
October 11 - CPR, a 4 hour training with Dave Lee
November 8 -Community Resources for Older Adults with Anne Blick Hammer
Stay tuned, more details to follow.
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.
Legion of Mary Auxiliary & Recruiting Event
July 13
Saint Mark’s Legion of Mary places evangelizing as its primary mission, actively working to spread the gospel through various apostolic works. Our focus is on reaching out to individuals, families, and communities, with the goal of helping souls find a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the church.
On July 13, Sunday, 1:00 pm at the Saint Mark Parish Center, we are holding the Legion of Mary's Auxiliary & Recruiting Event. All active and auxiliary members are asked to attend.
It will be a potluck so please bring food to share. You may sign up at the entrance of the church. Contact Rita Venema, President of Saint Mark Legion of Mary at rcvenema@hotmail.com or (650) 649-8831.
If you are interested in joining the Legion of Mary and want to learn more, Click Here.
Knights of Columbus Fundraising Casino Trip
July 26
Invite your friends and family to join us at our KoC Fundraiser. We have secured a bus to Cache Creek Casino with MGQ Tours. 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 your space early!
If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus and want to learn more, Click Here.
Fr. Emmanuel Gutierrez' First Thanksgiving Mass
We thank our Clergy, AV Ministry, Ushers and Greeters, Hospitality Ministry and all our wonderful volunteers for the joyful celebration of the First Thanksgiving Mass of Fr. Emmanuel Gutierrez and the Reception that followed last Sunday, June 8 at Saint Mark!
Following is a link to the mass recording.
Hospitality in Action!
Our gracious and cheerful Hospitality Ministry planned the Reception for Fr. Emmanuel Gutierrez.
If you are interested in joining the Ministry, please contact Tina at:
deocampotina@yahoo.com
To view more photos, visit MEDIA GALLERY
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.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, June 14
4:30pm
- LINDA MOORE (BIRTHDAY)
- JOSEPH NEWHOFF (SPECIAL INTENTIONS)
Sunday, June 15
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- ALFREDO SANTIAGO (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
9:45 am
- EFREN RAMOS (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- ANNE CLARK (RIP)
11:30 am
- FR. RICHARD ANTONIO (RIP)
- GRACE GATCHALIAN (RIP)
Monday, June 16
8:30 am
- RAMON ANZALDO & MANUEL CARILLO (RIP)
- NESTOR BANEZ (RIP)
Tuesday, June 17
8:30 am
- BARBARA & ANDY KLASE (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
Wednesday, June 18
8:30 am
- MARINA TAPANG (BIRTHDAY)
- EFREN RAMOS (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
Thursday, June 19
8:30 am
- JUANA & LAURENTINO SOLO (RIP)
- DIANA MASETTI (RIP)
Friday, June 20
8:30 am
- 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 : Gabby Jimenez, Kimberly Belmont Bucknum, Leia Perry, James Hardy, 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
Camino de California Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The Pilgrimage has begun. The pilgrims are visiting all the 21 historic missions throughout the state of California with the Blessed Sacrament, beginning in the northern part of the state and then traveling southward. The Camino team will meet the 2025 National Eucharistic Congress - Drexel Route pilgrims in San Diego and continue the remainder of the journey with them to Los Angeles for the Closing Mass at The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on June 22.
To learn more about Camino de California, Click Here
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 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
Monday to Friday at 8:30 am
Saturday at 4:30 pm (Sunday Vigil)
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
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
Confessions every Saturday from 3:45 to 4:20 pm or by appointment
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
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
