April 2 - 8, 2026
HOLY WEEK
April 2
"Take and eat; this is my body" - Matthew 26:26
8:30 am Morning Prayer Service in Church
7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper • Exposition of Blessed Sacrament until midnight
Note: NO Pascal Supper.
"Take and eat; this is my body" - Matthew 26:26
8:30 am Morning Prayer Service in Church
7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper • Exposition of Blessed Sacrament until midnight
Note: NO Pascal Supper.
April 3
"We had all gone astray like sheep, all following our own way;
But the LORD laid upon him the guilt of us all." - Isaiah 53:6
8:30 am Morning Prayer Service in Church
11:30 am Stations of the Cross
12:10 pm Reflection on Seven Last Words
1:30 pm and 7:00 pm Liturgy
3:00 pm Cantonese Service
Note: NO adoration at the chapel. The outdoor stations of the cross are around the church for everyone to use.
"We had all gone astray like sheep, all following our own way;
But the LORD laid upon him the guilt of us all." - Isaiah 53:6
8:30 am Morning Prayer Service in Church
11:30 am Stations of the Cross
12:10 pm Reflection on Seven Last Words
1:30 pm and 7:00 pm Liturgy
3:00 pm Cantonese Service
Note: NO adoration at the chapel. The outdoor stations of the cross are around the church for everyone to use.
April 4
"The Lord's acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent." - Lamentations 3:22
8:30 am Morning Prayer Service in Church
8:00 pm Easter Vigil
Note: NO 4:30 pm Mass and Communal Supper
"The Lord's acts of mercy are not exhausted, his compassion is not spent." - Lamentations 3:22
8:30 am Morning Prayer Service in Church
8:00 pm Easter Vigil
Note: NO 4:30 pm Mass and Communal Supper
April 5
"With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption." - Psalm 130:7
8:00, 9:45, 11:30 am & 1:30 pm (Cantonese) Easter Sunday Masses
"With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption." - Psalm 130:7
8:00, 9:45, 11:30 am & 1:30 pm (Cantonese) Easter Sunday Masses
The Easter Egg Hunt for our parish youth takes place after 9:45 am Mass. Happy Easter to everyone!!!
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
Updates & Reminders - Please read!
- Confessions: Due to recent inquiries, we request those who want to go to Confession to contact the parish office or Fr. Angel to set up an appointment for Confession.
- There will be NO Pascal Supper on Holy Thursday.
- We will have a collection for the Holy Land on April 3, Good Friday.
- Due to several collections this week, the 1st Sunday Collection for Saint Mark's maintenance needs is re-scheduled to the next weekend, April 11 and 12.
- There will be NO Communal supper on Saturday, April 4. On April 11, we will celebrate with our April birthday celebrants during Communal Supper.
- Walk for Peace is on April 18. The walk will be held from 3:30 - 4:15 pm at Saint Mark grounds. Dinner will be served after the Mass. Please sign up early to be included in the headcount
Walk for Peace 2026
Walk for Peace, Dinner following Mass at Saint Mark Parish Center
- Saint Mark Feast Day is on April 25, Saturday. We will start the 9 day novena on April 17, Friday. Prayer cards will be distributed on the weekend of April 11 and 12. Please make sure to get one. The Saturday 4:30 pm mass will be followed by a potluck party. Sign up sheets are in the back of the church to indicate if you are able to bring something to share.
MINISTRY UPDATE
Knights of Columbus. Thank you to our Knights for getting the palms and for setting these up for our Palm Sunday liturgical celebrations.
Living Stations of the Cross. Special thanks to our grade 7 & 8 students and Ethan Cheng & Ante Buljan for leading the stations of the cross.
Thank you too, to Catechist Matt Lucett and Jacob Tolentino (DRE) for preparing the students, and to Cris Licudine for the AV support.
Thank you too, to Catechist Matt Lucett and Jacob Tolentino (DRE) for preparing the students, and to Cris Licudine for the AV support.
Finally, thank you to our Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Music, Altar Server and AV ministries for preparing and serving the soup.
COR. Men of Saint Mark met on March 30 for Cor and continued discussions about our Catechism. This time, we examined the Beatitudes and what the Catechism tells us. The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ teaching. The Beatitudes reveal the goal of human existence.
There is no Cor on April 6 as we have to give up the parish hall to the Knights of Columbus. The next Cor will be April 13. We will continue using the Catechism and will point our views toward the Sacraments. Marriage is a sacrament most of us are familiar with, so we will make that the first of seven.
There is no Cor on April 6 as we have to give up the parish hall to the Knights of Columbus. The next Cor will be April 13. We will continue using the Catechism and will point our views toward the Sacraments. Marriage is a sacrament most of us are familiar with, so we will make that the first of seven.
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, April 4
4:30 pm- ST. MARK BENEFACTORS (THANKSGIVING)
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- MARIANO ANTONIO (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- FR. ALBERT BERNAL (RIP)
Sunday, April 5
8:00 am
- JANETTE ZECHA (RIP)
- ALBERT ZECHA (RIP)
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- FR. ALBERT BERNAL (RIP)
9:45 am
- BRENDA CASH (RIP)
- ANDY & BARBARA KLASE (RIP)
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- FR. ALBERT BERNAL (RIP)
11:30 am
- FR. RICHARD ANTONIO (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- FR. ALBERT BERNAL (RIP)
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- ST. MARK BENEFACTORS (THANKSGIVING)
Monday, April 6
8:30 am
- ANDREW ISETTA (BIRTHDAY)
- GLORIA MONSADA (SPECIAL INTENTION)
Tuesday, April 7
8:30 am
- DONATO J. RAMIREZ (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- THERESA PHUNG (RIP)
Wednesday, April 8
8:30 pm
- PACITA J. SANTOS (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- ANDREW BUDIMAN (BIRTHDAY)
Thursday, April 9
8:30 am
- MILAGROS PURISIMA TORRES (RIP)
- VIVIAN TOPACIO CAPISTRANO (RIP)
Friday, April 10
8:30 am
- GEORGE WHITE (RIP)
- NAJEB VALEROSO (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
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 : Teresa Prieto, 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
Divine Mercy Novena Begins on Good Friday April 3, 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday Promise: Click Here
Link to Novena: Click Here
To Order Pamphlets: Click Here
Novena Prayers: Attached below.
In preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday, pray the Divine Mercy Novena beginning on Good Friday. Prayers are attached below. For more information, click the links above for the Divine Mercy Promise and novena. Jesus said, "I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw therefrom strength, and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death" (Diary, 1209).
- On Divine Mercy Sunday, Jesus restores our baptismal soul to us. All sin and punishment due to sin is removed. To fittingly observe Divine Mercy Sunday in a solemn way, we should:
- Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter.
- Sincerely repent of all our sins.
- Place our complete trust in Jesus.
- Go to Confession, preferably before that Sunday.
- Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast.
- Venerate the Image of The Divine Mercy (To venerate a sacred image or statue simply means to perform some act or make some gesture of deep religious respect toward it because of the person whom it represents, in this case, our most merciful Savior).
- Be merciful to others, through our actions, words, and prayers on their behalf.
Women's Conference
Pilgrimage to Mexico
Notre Dame Invitation
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, April 5, 4:00p: Xei and Kai Sackett, Piano.
- Sunday, April 12, 4:00p: Rebecca Rust, Cello, and Friedrich Edelmann, Bassoon.
- Sunday, April 19, 4:00p: Sunkyung Land, Organ.
- Sunday, April 26, 4:00p: Jeanette Wilkin Tietze, Piano.
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.
