April 9 - 15, 2026
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Sunday of Divine Mercy
April 12Divine Mercy centers upon God’s great love for us and the infinite compassion that flows from it. Only God expresses love, compassion, and forgiveness to their utmost. This is why we say that God is love (see 1 John 4:8) –– his merciful love is his greatest attribute.
What Does The Divine Mercy Image Mean? “I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and [then] throughout the world” (Jesus to St. Faustina, Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, 47).
“The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood, which is the life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross” (Diary of St. Faustina, 299).
Christ offers bounteous graces to those who venerate his image in the Divine Mercy: “I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over [its] enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I Myself will defend it as My own glory” (Diary of St. Faustina, 48).
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
Second Collection
April 11 & 12The second collection on April 11 & 12 is for Saint Mark's maintenance needs. Thank you for your generosity!
Communal Supper-please read
April 11Join us on April 11, Saturday, after the 4:30 pm Mass, for a farewell dinner for our seminarians. We will also celebrate our April birthday celebrants!
- Venue will be in the classrooms of the parish center, not the main hall.
- The kitchen is not available for our use at this time due to the application of epoxy flooring.
- Please use disposable items only and bring home anything that needs to be washed as we cannot use the kitchen sink.
- The microwave and refrigerator are available for use.
Walk for Peace
April 18Join the Walk for Peace on April 18, Saturday,
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
April 25We will start the 9-day Saint Mark novena on April 17, Friday. Prayer cards will be distributed on the weekend of April 11 & 12. Please make sure to get one.
The Saturday 4:30 pm mass on April 25th 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.
You may also view or download the Saint Mark Novena Prayer →
MINISTRY UPDATE
Cinco de Mayo
May 2Join us on Saturday, May 2nd at the Cinco de Mayo Family Fiesta. Doors open at 6:00pm at the Saint Mark Parish Center (Fr. Flanagan Center).
All are invited for an evening of food, music and family fun & games.
Tickets available starting this weekend of April 11 & 12
$40 - Regular price
$30 - Members of any Saint Mark Parish Ministry
$20 - Ages 15-21
Free for Ages 14 and under
Sponsored by the Saint Mark Knights of Columbus with net proceeds benefiting the St. Joseph's Table program. We hope to see you there!
Excell Network Breakfast
April 18
The breakfast on April 18 is going to be at the New Community Church in Menlo Park.
Our Social Justice volunteers will be selling the $20 tickets after mass this weekend.
Hands of God cards will also be available for sale at $10 each.
You can also get your Excell Network breakfast ticket at - https://sfarch.org/excellnetwork-breakfast/
Our Social Justice volunteers will be selling the $20 tickets after mass this weekend.
Hands of God cards will also be available for sale at $10 each.
You can also get your Excell Network breakfast ticket at - https://sfarch.org/excellnetwork-breakfast/
COR Update
There was no Cor on April 6 as we gave up the parish hall to the Knights of Columbus. The next Cor will be on April 13, Monday. 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.
We meet most Mondays in the parish center at 7:00 pm. Why not give Cor a try? Cor will help make you a better man.
MINISTRIES IN ACTION DURING HOLY WEEK
Thank you to our Clergy and to all our Saint Mark Ministries and volunteers for organizing and supporting all our Lenten and Holy Week celebrations!
Banner changers. Bob, Mike, Chuck , and George changed the banners five times (!) for Holy Week.
Flower Group. Tina, Maria, Marcela, Christine and Suzan kept our church interiors looking fresh and beautiful.
Easter Vigil was well attended.
Special thanks to our Altar Servers, Music Ministry, AV Ministry, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters & Ushers for enhancing our Holy Week liturgies at Saint Mark.
Special thanks to our Altar Servers, Music Ministry, AV Ministry, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters & Ushers for enhancing our Holy Week liturgies at Saint Mark.
Thank you to our parishioners who shared their reflections on the Seven Last Words - Nick, Jun, Flora, Maria, Jacob, Ante and Ivan.
Easter Egg Hunt was for the Youth ... but the oldies had a fun time too!!!
Thanks to Nelia, Marcia, Imelda, Joy, Arlyn, Joanna and Rowen for organizing our Easter Egg hunt this year! Thank you too, to Gabby Licudine, our energetic Easter bunny and Cris for the AV support!
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 11
4:30 pm- GLORIA MONSADA (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- DOUGLAS MURRAY (RIP)
Sunday, April 12
8:00 am
- JEANETTE ZECHA (RIP)
- ALBERT ZECHA (RIP)
- ANABEL MABAET (RIP)
- JESUS F. SORDAN (RIP)
9:45 am
- MIGUEL OPPUS (RIP)
- ELEANOR BRABAND (RIP)
- FR. ALBERT BERNAL (RIP)
11:30 am
- GLORIA MONSADA (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- VICTORIA ALONTAGA (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
Monday, April 13
8:30 am
- GLORIA MONSADA (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- FR. DOMINIC LEE (HEALING)
Tuesday, April 14
8:30 am
- JADAN KELLY (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
- SAMUEL DAYAO SALES (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
Wednesday, April 15
8:30 pm
- ANASTACIO GARCIA (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- SUSAN P. RAMIREZ (RIP)
Thursday, April 16
8:30 am
- GLORIA MONSADA (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- ALICIA GUANSING (HEALING & INTENTIONS)
Friday, April 17
8:30 am
- LOUISE JEROME (RIP)
- ALICIA GUANSING (HEALING & INTENTIONS)
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 : Helen Kiraly, 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
Women's Conference
Pilgrimage to Mexico
(New) Feast Day Celebration - San Pedro Calungsod
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 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
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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.
