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March 12 - 18, 2026

HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY

Saint Patrick

March 17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Legends about Saint Patrick abound; but truth is best served by our seeing two solid qualities in him: He was humble and he was courageous. The determination to accept suffering and success with equal indifference guided the life of God’s instrument for winning most of Ireland for Christ.

Source: Franciscan Media

Image: Catholic Online

LENT 2026 CALENDAR

We encourage our Saint Mark parishioners, young and old alike, to participate and experience the joy of Renewal that this holy season brings. Check out our LENT 2026 calendar below and save the dates.

Update on the Calendar: The Anointing of the Sick on March15 (Sunday) will be at the 9:45am mass.

Fridays of Lent

We would like to thank SVdP and the Social Justice Ministry (shown in photo) for preparing and serving soup and for leading the Stations of the Cross last Friday, March 6. We also appreciate the participation of our choir, altar servers, AV ministers and clergy.

Join the Friday Stations of the Cross on

March 13 & 20, and the Living Stations of the Cross on March 27.

Anointing of the Sick

Please be reminded that the Anointing of the Sick will be held this Sunday, March 15 during the 11:30 am mass.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT

Second Collection: Catholic Relief Services

Reveal Christ’s Love to the Vulnerable at Home and Abroad This Lent

On the weekend of March 14-15, 2026, the faithful in many United States dioceses will have the opportunity to reveal Christ’s love to victims of war, natural disasters, violent persecution, and extreme poverty by contributing to The Catholic Relief Services Collection.

Funds from this collection benefit six Catholic agencies that offer aid to vulnerable people here in the United States and overseas. To learn about projects supported by funds from The Catholic Relief Services Collection, please visit the following links: www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
https://www.usccb.org/committees/national-collections

AAA Campaign Update

Thank you to all who have contributed to the 2026 Archdiocese Annual Appeal. As of today, 66 of our parishioners & families have made their donations and pledges. The Appeal is a community undertaking. We are asking all Parishioners to participate. All donations, no matter the amount, are needed and very much appreciated. You can contribute online, by check or cash.

Feast Day of Saint Mark

We invite you to join the 9-day Novena prayer service leading up to the Feast Day on April 25, 2026. On that date, we will hold a Saturday evening mass followed by a potluck party to celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mark, our parish patron saint.

Sign up sheets are in the back of the church to please indicate if you are able to bring something to share.

MINISTRY UPDATE

Excell Network Breakfast in March

Breakfast with us on March 21, Saturday, 8:00-9:00 am at the Saint Mark Parish Center.

Listen to inspirational talks featuring students who are on the SF Archdiocese Restorative Justice Ministry's reentry scholarship program.

Social Justice volunteers will be selling breakfast tickets and Hands of God packets, after this weekend's Sunday masses. You may also buy breakfast tickets HERE

Lenten Sock & T-Shirt Drive

Support the Ladies Guild annual Lenten Outreach of SOCKS and T-SHIRTS. We are asking for new, warm men's socks (men's athletic socks are preferred) as well as men's T-shirts, size L or XL.

These essential items are in great need in homeless shelters or encampments in San Mateo County. Donated items will be distributed to Life Move’s Navigation Center, Hearts for Humanity and Catholic Worker House in Redwood City. With the cold temperatures and damp conditions, the need is great and vital to so many in our area.

If you are able to help, please bring your items to Mass and leave in the bins in the Church workroom. to the right side of the altar. We will collect on the weekend
of March 14-15, 2026. Thank you!

Career and College Planning Workshop for High School Juniors

Sunday, Mar. 22, 2026 – 1:00p
Saint Mark Parish Hall, 325 Marine View Ave. Belmont 94002
Contact: Steve Morehouse | 650-773-4594 | morehouse8@aol.com or Barbara Kuehn | 650-773-4594 | bjk@bbqnesq.com

Steve Morehouse, former high school relations counselor for the College of San Mateo, will be administering a Career and Educational Planning Inventory for local high school juniors. The assessment tool, with same day results, will help students explore interests and career fields while discovering how these elements connect with college majors, degrees, and various segments of higher education.

There is no charge to attend the workshop. See flyer attached below for more details.

cepiworkshop2.pdf

This Week's COR Update

Cor is a word that derives from Latin for heart. Cor is the root of courageous. Cor is the name of a group of about ten men of Saint Mark parish. Each week we have a subject for our consideration. Monday, the 9th, we will talk about the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Sometimes we have a new subject each week and other times we consider the same subject from different angles for several weeks. We always have time for fraternity. Prayer is part of each weekly session. The other important component is formation of our Catholic faith. The men of the Cor group choose our own subjects and all of have areas we want to learn more about.

We meet most Mondays in the parish center at 7:00 pm. Why not give Cor a try? The more men in Cor, the better for all of us.

GIVE TODAY

Give to AAA 2026

There are nearly 450,000 Catholics in the Archdiocese of SF, and the Annual Appeal is a unique opportunity to come together as one and provide critical assistance to those who need and depend on us.

Watch the video to learn more about AAA.

Visit website

Donate to AAA

Online Giving Options

Give Online (Vanco)

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, March 14

4:30 pm

JAMES SPILLANE (DEATH MEMORIAL)
ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED

Sunday, March 15

8:00 am

KURT STOVALL (HEALING)
NIEL PALMA (BIRTHDAY)

9:45 am

MATTHEW STOVALL (HEALING)
ARIEL BENET (HEALING)

11:30 am

THERESA PHUNG (RIP)
RICHARD SALMON & ANTIN RUELOS (BIRTHDAYS)
LUISA VILLARICO (SPECIAL INTENTIONS)

Monday, March 16

8:30 am

ANDY & BARBARA KLASE (RIP)
JOHN PALMA (BIRTHDAY)

Tuesday, March 17

8:30 am

THERESA PHUNG (RIP)

Wednesday, March 18

8:30 pm

SALVACION JOHNSON (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
TERESA SALVADOR PADILLA (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)

Thursday, March 19

8:30 am

STEVE GALANG (RIP)

Friday, March 20

8:30 am

JAMES CARREON (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
CD DYCHIOCO (BIRTHDAY)

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 : Arlene G, Mary Jo Parker, Lourdes Chin, Esther Chavez, 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, Jim Rooney, and Teresita White.

ARCHDIOCESE NEWS & EVENTS

(New) Helplines for Clergy/Church Sexual Abuse Victims

Catholic Men’s Conference 'Called to Lead'

Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026 – 8:30a – 3:30p
St. Pius Parish – 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | HopfnerE@SFArch.org
Registration: Click Here

Men: Join your Catholic brothers to challenge, encourage, and support each other at this annual event. Featured speaker is ninja blackbelt, martial arts instructor, and world surfing champion Bear Woznick, along with Fr. Dennis McManus who is known and respected throughout the Bay Area.

The day includes Mass with Archbishop Cordileone, opportunities for confession, and an excellent lunch. More information / register above to make your lunch selection. Bring your teenage son for a reduced rate! Bring a friend! Contact Ed Hopfner for more information.

(Updated) Rosary Prayer for the International Day of the Unborn Child and Evangelium Vitae

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 – 1:00p
Virtual (ZOOM)
Contact: Maria Martinez-Mont | 415-614-5533 | martinezmontm@sfarch.orgRSVP for ZOOM Link: Click Here

Take your lunch break with us! Join us virtually to learn more about Evangelium Vitae and to pray the rosary! Guest Speaker: Ryan Mayer, Director | Office of Catholic Identity Assessment & Formation.

(New) Easter Cards of Mercy and Treats for Incarcerated – Preparation and Delivery

Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 –9:30a to 4:00p (Cards and Treats)
Chancery – 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Friday, Apr. 2, 2026 (See schedule and locations below)
Contact: Julio Escobar | 415-614-5572 | escobarj@sfarch.org
Volunteer Registration and Background Check: Click Here

March 27
Personalize Easter cards and prepare treats for incarcerated individuals in San Francisco County Jails. Every card, every delivery, and every donation becomes a message of mercy and hope. Easter gives us a powerful opportunity to extend compassion to those who need encouragement the most. And as a bonus, you can even impress a loved one by sharing that you spent your Easter season doing something truly meaningful for others. Free continental breakfast and lunch provided. Parking is available.

April 2
Join our team as we deliver cards and treats directly to individuals inside the San Francisco County Jails.
11:00a County Jail #2 – Arrive by 10:30 am – 425 7th Street, San Francisco, CA
1:00p County Jail #3 – Arrive by 12:45 pm – 1 Moreland Drive San Bruno, CA

Your presence lets them know their community has not forgotten them.
Donate Toward Treats: If you cannot participate in person, you can still make a meaningful impact by donating toward the cost of treats. Your support helps us reach every person in custody.

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

Enjoy the longest continuously running organ concert series in San Francisco, and other instrumental and vocal recitals. These 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.

Upcoming LIVE and Livestreamed

Sunday, March 15, 4:00p: Karen Peng, Piano.
Sunday, March 22, 4:00p: Joerg Abbing, Organ.
Sunday, April 5, 4:00p: Xei and Kai Sackett, Piano.
Sunday, April 12, 4:00p: Rebecca Rust, Cello, and Friedrich Edelmann, Bassoon.

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

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

Website • FB: webmaster@saintmarkbelmont.com

Livestream • YT: channel@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.