December 25 - 31, 2025
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Holy Day Masses on December 25 follow our Regular Sunday Schedule
8:00 am, 9:45 am, 11:30 am & 1:30 pm (Cantonese)
A Blessed Christmas Greeting and Prayer
Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds,
and worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings,
and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children,
and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
For more Catholic Prayers & Blessings for Christmas, visit Hallow.com
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
December 28
This feast day honors Jesus, the Blessed Mother, and St. Joseph as the holiest of families, and therefore a model for all Christian families. They were holy because they placed God at the center of their family life, they loved and sacrificed for one another, and they radiated that love to others in the redemptive mission of the Word Incarnate.
Pope St. John Paul II said, “The Redeemer of the world chose the family as the place for his birth and growth, thereby sanctifying this fundamental institution of every society” (Angelus message, December 30, 2001).
Source: EWTN
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
- Distribution of Commemorative Books started last weekend. Please proceed to the parish office to get your copy. For those who did not pre-order, we will try to accommodate all those who indicated (and signed up) last weekend that they want a copy.
- Parish Center Update & Request. We would like everyone to know that storage space in the parish center kitchen is vey limited. While we are grateful for so many people sharing their unused items with us, we have run out of room resulting in some safety concerns. We would like to request parishioners who bring food to share to please take home your containers and utensils. Also, if you are downsizing and would like to pass on some of your items our way, we kindly ask you to check with Fr. Angel first before leaving the item in the kitchen area. Sadly, we don't always have a need for many of the items left, requiring us to dispose of the surplus due to space constraints. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
- Communal Supper. On our December 27th Communal Supper at the Parish Center, we shall honor our December birthday celebrants. All are invited to share a meal and join the fun and fellowship among parishioners.
- Solemnity of Mary, January 1, is a Holy day. We will have masses at 8:30 am and 7:00 pm in church.
MINISTRY UPDATE
Walk for Life 2026
Save the date, January 24. Join us as we walk for HOPE, walk for LOVE, and walk for LIFE, at the 22nd Annual Walk for Life West Coast! You can sign up in Church if you are planning to ride the Saint Mark chartered bus.
Let's hear it from our parish volunteers as they provide more information and insights about Walk for Life. To watch the video, click WFL 2026
Coming Soon: LG Sweats, Sweatshirts & Coats
In January, Ladies Guild will be collecting gently used SWEATS, SWEATSHIRTS and
COATS for those in need served by Catholic Worker House, Redwood City.
COATS for those in need served by Catholic Worker House, Redwood City.
If you are replacing or cleaning out closets please save any clean sweats that are still
wearable. Our collection of gently used clean sweatshirts, sweatpants and coats for men, women and children will take place the weekends of January 10-11 and January 17-18, 2026. Items may be left in the bins in the workroom located to the right of the altar.
Update from Cor
Ante led the men of Cor on Sunday, the 14th, in a series of prayers and Bible passages related to Advent. We reflected on those and how they related to our lives and our families. These fit well within the current season. On the 21st, we'll be
looking at the Apostle’s Creed. This creed is one of the earliest prayers of the church and can still be said at Mass. What are the words of this creed? How is it the same as or different from the Nicene Creed we say at Mass most days? Why might we pray the Apostle’s Creed? Does it reflect our beliefs today?
Men of St. Mark, join us in Cor on Sundays after the 11:30 Mass. Let us know what would you like to discuss at Cor. Let us know if you could participate if we met at another time or day. Text Tom Miller at 650.771.2872 or email tommiller@sonic.net.
There will be no meeting of Cor on December 28.
Community Shows Up for Simbang Gabi
The San Mateo Central deanery parishioners packed Saint Mark church for the Simbang Gabi closing mass on
December 23. We thank our Clergy, all Simbang Gabi lay ministers, choir and volunteers who prepared our meals, served and organized the fellowship. Special thanks to Tina & Noel de Ocampo, Saint Mark Simbang Gabi representatives and Leny Arceo who led the Hospitality team.
May you all have a blessed & meaningful Christmas!
❤️❤️❤️ From your Saint Mark clergy & parish staff
L-R: Fr. Dominic Lee, Fr. Angel Quitalig, Elsa Atendido, Dcn. Rich Dizon and Dinna Bayangos (Not in picture: Elsa Agasid, Jacob Tolentino)
GIVE TODAY
Online Giving in Church If you would like to give online at the masses, you may scan a QR code printed on our paper bulletin distributed in church. Thank you.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 27
4:30 pm
- EDWIN & ANINA GAYLA (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
- BOB GARRATT (BLESSED BIRTHDAY)
Sunday, December 28
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- GARCIA-CARREON FAMILIES LIVING & DECEASED)
9:45 am
- FELICIDAD GAYLA & FAMILY (THANKSGIVING)
- QUITALIG FAMILY (THANKSGIVING)
11:30 am
- JOE & JULIET BRIDGES (THANKSGIVING)
- RENE & FLORA VIRAY (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
Monday, December 29
8:30 am
- ROBERT SHURTZ (MEMORIAL ANNIVERSARY)
- LOPE GAYLA (RIP)
Tuesday, December 30
8:30 am
- ELIZABETH DE LEON (BIRTHDAY)
- CELSO G. SANTOS (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
Wednesday, December 31
8:30 pm
- MIGUEL OPPUS (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- ST. MARK CHOIR (SPECIAL INTENTIONS)
Thursday, January 1
8:30 am (Holy Day)
- PATRICK & HAZEL ZECHA (SPECIAL INTENTIONS)
- BILL MALLETT & FAMILY (SPECIAL INTENTIONS)
7:00 pm (Holy Day)
- TERI BAXTER (SPECIAL INTENTIONS)
- ALL VOLUNTEERS & DONORS OF ST. MARK
Friday, January 2
8:30 am
- PATRICK PAUL CANG (RIP)
- LEI LEI PALOMA (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
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 : Aurora Lopez, Tanya Daniels, Patrick Quispe, Kathy Wieder, Helen Konoshkonik, Marie Murray, Mary Beth Jones, Connie Feight. Bob and Georgia Vierra, Enrique Cruz, Sr., Wenilia Eda, Elizabeth McClelland, Victor Luscap, Maria Lourdes Chin, Cruz Sanders, Gabby Jimenez, Leia Perry, James Hardy, Bernard Gross, Flor Carlos, Paulo Valencia-Chavez, Elizabeth Chavez, Manuel Valencia-Chavez, Ernie Echague, 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, John Parker, Victoria Ramos, Fr. Miles O-Brien Riley, Jim Rooney, and Teresita White.
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, domsaviolee@yahoo.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
Jacob Tolentino, Director of Religious Education, jacob@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
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Our Adoration is every Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Chapel.
We are looking for adorers to fill up vacant slots to make sure that Adoration is available throughout the day.
Sign up sheet is in the Chapel. We will provide training.
