March 19 - 25, 2026
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Saint Joseph
March 19
Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the patron saint of the Universal Church, unborn babies, families, fathers, immigrants, social justice, carpenters, those seeking employment, realtors, and a happy death.
His greatest patronage, however, is that of the Universal Church, an office that can be said to have begun with the “domestic church” of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Just as he diligently watched over the Christ Child, he continues to protect the Mystical Christ, the Church.
Source: EWTN
The Annunciation of the Lord
March 25Mary's Yes Mary’s “Let it be done to me” transforms the humble house of “her” being into God’s House, becoming a Tabernacle of the Most High Jesus. All it took was her “Let it be done to me”, a sign of her willingness, knowing she could trust in the action of the Holy Spirit. And God entered into history, accepting to “make” history in the lives of those who have said and who would say over and over again, “Let it be done to me”.
Source: VaticanNews
LENT 2026 CALENDAR
Experience the joy of Renewal that this holy season brings.
Fridays of Lent
We would like to thank the Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Liturgy Committee and Greeters/Ushers for preparing and serving soup and leading the prayers last Friday, March 13. We also appreciate the participation of our clergy, AV ministers, choir and altar servers.
Join the Friday Stations of the Cross on March 20 and the Living Stations of the Cross on March 27.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
Birthdays at Communal Supper
March 21Bring a meal to our weekly Communal Supper at the Parish Center on Saturdays after the 4:30 pm mass, and dine with your fellow parishioners.
On March 21, we celebrate March birthdays!
Feast Day of Saint Mark
April 25We 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.
Parish Facilities Info
Did you know?
The parish has two Defibrillator units to be used in a medical emergency. One is located in the Church near the AV equipment at the back of church.
The other is in the Parish Center. It has been moved to the small hallway outside of the ladies restroom.
MINISTRY UPDATE
Excell Network Breakfast
March 21Breakfast with us this Saturday, March 21 from 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.
You may buy breakfast tickets by clicking HERE
Career and College Planning Workshop for HS Juniors
March 22On Sunday, March 22 beginning at 1:00 pm, 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 to be held at the Sain Mark Parish Center. See flyer attached below for more details.
This Week's COR Update
In our Catholic San Francisco of Friday, the 13th, was a great article called “The voice of Christ and the Church: Praying the Liturgy of the Hours”. Fr. Joshua Neu wrote well and all should know about this wonderful gift. Our Cor session on the 16th was already planned around the Liturgy of the Hours. Deacon Rich explained this liturgy and all us men prayed the evening prayers for that day.
We will return to the Catechism of the Catholic Church on the 23rd. Do you use this resource? Could it help you be a better Catholic? 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.
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 21
4:30 pm- CONSUELO GARCIA (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- GLORIA MONSADA (SPECIAL INTENTION)
Sunday, March 22
8:00 am
- MILAGROS PURISIMA TORRES (RIP)
- ALICE CHIEN (RIP)
9:45 am
- BELEN T. RAMOS (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
11:30 am
- ROLANDO OBSANIA (RIP)
- VICTORINO ANDRES (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
Monday, March 23
8:30 am
- MARK STOVALL (BIRTHDAY)
- ALICE CHIEN (RIP)
Tuesday, March 24
8:30 am
- ALICE CHIEN (RIP)
- EDITH NOLLEDO (BIRTHDAY)
Wednesday, March 25
8:30 pm
- SHAYNA FAITH CARREON (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
- ALICE CHIEN (RIP)
- CRIS LICUDINE (BIRTHDAY)
Thursday, March 26
8:30 am
- MYRA NIELSEN (HEALING)
- ALICE CHIEN (RIP)
Friday, March 27
8:30 am
- ELLEN SOSA (HEALING)
- \ALICE CHIEN (RIP)
- CRIS & NELIA LICUDINE (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
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
Rosary Prayer for the International Day of the Unborn Child and Evangelium Vitae
Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026 – 1:00pVirtual (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.
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.
(New) One-Day Divine Mercy Conference
Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 – 9:00a – 3:00pVallombrosa Retreat Center, Menlo Park
Contacts: Deacon Dominick Peloso | 650-269-6279
Join Deacon Dominick Peloso at Vallombrosa Retreat Center for this one-day Divine Mercy Retreat. Father McCormack, a priest of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, will lead the retreat. The day will include holy Mass and lunch will be provided. See attached flyer.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday Afternoon “Musical Meditations” Live and Livestreamed
For more information, contact Mr. Chris Tietze at 415-567-2020, Ext. 213
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 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
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.
