Saint Romuald 

June 19

He founded many monasteries and hermitages in Italy.  The most famous of the monasteries  was that of the Camaldoli in Tuscany. Here began the Order of the Camaldolese Benedictines, uniting the monastic and eremitical lives.

Source: franciscanmedia

Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs 

June 22

Saint Paulinus of Nola was the son of the Roman prefect of Gaul, who had extensive property in both Gaul and Italy.  He became a distinguished lawyer and held several public offices in the Roman Empire. Later in life, he gave away most of his property and worked for the poor. Supporting a host of debtors, the homeless and other needy people, he lived a monastic life. By popular demand he became bishop of Nola and guided that diocese for 21 years.

Saint John Fisher became a bishop at 35, and one of his interests was raising the standard of preaching in England. With the coming of Lutheranism, he was drawn into controversy. His eight books against heresy gave him a leading position among European theologians. He incurred King Henry VIII's anger by defending the validity of the king’s marriage with Catherine, and later by rejecting Henry’s claim to be the supreme head of the Church of England.  He was condemned and executed.

Saint Thomas More had the belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost him his life.  Described as “a man for all seasons,” Thomas More was a literary scholar, eminent lawyer, gentleman, father of four children, and chancellor of England.

Source: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-paulinus-of-nola/; https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-fisher/;https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-thomas-more/

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist 

June 24

Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: “I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John….” But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: “[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he” (Luke 7:28).

Source: franciscanmedia

Meet Clinton Moore. Clinton’s story is one of courage, honesty, and the transformative power of education. After a childhood marked by instability and a long prison sentence beginning at age 23, Clinton made the difficult decision to confront his past and rebuild from within. Through programs like AVP, PPR, and faith‑based mentorship, he began reshaping his identity and purpose.

Education became a cornerstone of that transformation. Clinton earned his GED, completed college coursework, and went on to receive an Associate of Arts in Social & Behavioral Sciences, with a minor in General Business. He later became a Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor (ACCBC/CAADE) — a credential he now uses to support others on their recovery journeys.

This fall, Clinton will begin studies at San Francisco State University, majoring in Psychology, while also starting a new role as a Health Counselor. His commitment to ethical practice, trauma‑informed care, and professional growth reflects a life rebuilt on integrity and compassion.

"I’m all in — for honesty, for healing, and for the life God is helping me build." - Clinton Moore, Excell Network Ambassador

Knights Table

We are saddened to share the news that our fellow Knight, Bob Vierra, passed away on June 10th. Bob was a Charter Member and a 4th Degree Sir Knight Member. He will be greatly missed.

The Knights of Columbus extend a Happy Father’s Day to our parishioners and are reminded of our Founder’s, Fr. McGivney, focus on living lives of service to support
families and communities. We look forward to supporting the St Mark Parish when we host the FREE
Annual Pancake Breakfast on July 5th after the 8:00 and the 9:45 am Sunday Masses.

We will also be serving another breakfast on July 18th for the Excel Network Speaker Series, and are excited to host a new event being a lifesaving blood drive on
Sunday August 9th after the morning Masses! We look forward to seeing you then!

Robert “Bob” Manuel Vierra

July 9,1938 - June 10,2026

Robert “Bob” Manuel Vierra, a lifelong resident of San Mateo, California, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Born and raised in San Mateo, Bob graduated from San Mateo High School in 1956. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1962, Bob began a successful career as a machinist, a profession he dedicated himself to for more than 30 years.