July 9 - 15, 2026
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest & Companions, Martyrs
July 9The 120 martyrs in this group died between 1648 and 1930. They were children, parents, catechists, or laborers, ranging in age from nine years to 72. Augustine Zhao Rong was a Chinese soldier. Not long after his baptism, Augustine was ordained as a diocesan priest. Beatified in groups at various times, they were canonized together in Rome on October 1, 2000.
Source: franciscanmedia
Saint Benedict, Abbot
July 11From the Rule of Benedict:
Whenever you begin any good work you should first of all make a most pressing appeal to Christ our Lord to bring it to perfection; that he, who has honored us by counting us among his children, may never be grieved by our evil deeds.
Source: EWTN
Image: Patriarch of Western Monks | Saint Benedict | photo by Lawrence, OP I franciscanmedia
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
July 14On October 21, 2012, Kateri was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI. Through her complete reliance on Christ and embodiment of His love, Kateri stands as a shining example of steadfast faith amidst a culture of paganism. She was the first Indigenous American to be canonized as a saint.
Source: National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Saint Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
July 14Bonaventure so united holiness and theological knowledge that he rose to the heights of mysticism while remaining a very active preacher and teacher, one beloved by all who met him. To know him was to love him; to read him is still for us today to meet a true Franciscan and a gentleman.
Source: franciscanmedia
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
Saint Mark's New Religious Education Coordinator
Our current Religious Education Director, Jacob Tolentino is moving to another organization in early August. We wish Jacob well in his new role!
Mary Ames is taking on the role of Religious Education Coordinator. Long time parishioners of Saint Mark, Mary and her husband Bob (better known as "Coach") have been involved in our religious education as Catechists for many years.
Mary has over 30 years of experience as a catechist, including Children's Liturgy of the Word at Mass. Bob has 20 years' experience as a Catechist. Their son participated in our religious education program from First Grade through Confirmation.
We are grateful to Mary for accepting the assignment and to Bob & their family for their support. Mary can be reached at mary@saintmarkbelmont.com. Her official start is August 1st.
Mary has over 30 years of experience as a catechist, including Children's Liturgy of the Word at Mass. Bob has 20 years' experience as a Catechist. Their son participated in our religious education program from First Grade through Confirmation.
We are grateful to Mary for accepting the assignment and to Bob & their family for their support. Mary can be reached at mary@saintmarkbelmont.com. Her official start is August 1st.
Children of Saint Joseph's New Ministry Lead
We are pleased to announce that Luke Castell will be leading the Children of Saint Joseph Ministry.
Luke recently retired from a 34 year career at Silicon Valley Clean Water wastewater treatment plant. For the first 10 years he worked in the Lab analyzing waste-water using both chemical and biological testing techniques. Then he moved to the Maintenance department where he learned skills in electrical, instrumentation and plumbing.
Luke will be using the skills that he learned from his previous career and developing new ones as he learns the Saint Mark systems. He looks forward to the challenges in his new role at Saint Mark.
Luke recently retired from a 34 year career at Silicon Valley Clean Water wastewater treatment plant. For the first 10 years he worked in the Lab analyzing waste-water using both chemical and biological testing techniques. Then he moved to the Maintenance department where he learned skills in electrical, instrumentation and plumbing.
Luke will be using the skills that he learned from his previous career and developing new ones as he learns the Saint Mark systems. He looks forward to the challenges in his new role at Saint Mark.
Be a volunteer. If God has provided you with a skill you wish to share, or if you wish to learn a skill, you are invited to join our ministry and help maintain Saint Mark church, our spiritual home. Yes, there will be labor involved but also fellowship! Luke can be reached at lukesaintmarkbelmontca@gmail.com
Birthdays at Communal Supper
July 18Join us on Saturdays after the 4:30 pm Mass for shared food and fellowship at Communal Supper.
On July 18th, we will be celebrating our July birthday celebrants!
Saint Mark Speaker Series: Medicare & Services for Seniors
July 19On Sunday, July 19, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Parish Center, meet and learn from our special guest Jackson Stodgel, a Benefit Specialist who will share his expertise on Medicare and Services for Seniors in the County.
Sign up in church if you are attending.
Also, save the date on August 2 for a session on Proposition 13 & 19 and Long Term Care Insurance.
MINISTRY UPDATE
Faith Formation Program Registration is Ongoing!
St. Mark's Faith Formation has opened Registration for the Faith Formation Program for 2026-2027. Registration Forms can be found on our Parish Website saintmarkbelmont.com or in the Front of the Church for physical application. All registration will be physical forms.
To register your child: please complete the Registration Form and Faith Formation Handbook in their entirety, and submit both documents and Tuition to the parish office. Written Checks should be written out to St. Mark's Faith Formation Program or you can make an online payment.
Registration for the Faith Formation Program will stay open from June 14, 2026 to September 20, 2026.
Contact Jacob Tolentino [Director of Religious Education] via email for any questions or needed information at email: jacob@saintmarkbelmont.com
Knights Table
Mark your calendars for the following events:
- Blood Drive - August 9, Sunday, after the morning Masses
- Casino Trip to Cache Creek - August 22, Saturday
COR Update
Come check out Cor on Monday, July 13 at the parish center at 7:00 pm. Deacon Rich will lead the men in the Liturgy of the Hours for that day. This will be the second time we prayed Liturgy at Cor. Liturgy of the Hours is a wonderful, foundational prayer that all Catholics are encouraged to practice. Whether you pray once a day or seven times, it is all good. The prayers are available at iBreviary.com or the iBreviary app at no cost.
Healing Mass: July 30 at Saint Mark
“If only I touch His cloak, I shall be healed.” (Mathew 9:21 NCB)
We are Blessed to have a Healing Mass here at Saint Mark on Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 pm with Fr. Joey Faller, of Kamay ni Jesus (Hands of Christ) from the Philippines.
Father Faller is globally recognized for conducting healing masses and being an instrument of God’s Healing Grace, by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Come and receive Christ’s Healing Touch. For questions, call or text Rose Payán at (510) 332-8552.
We are Blessed to have a Healing Mass here at Saint Mark on Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 pm with Fr. Joey Faller, of Kamay ni Jesus (Hands of Christ) from the Philippines.
Father Faller is globally recognized for conducting healing masses and being an instrument of God’s Healing Grace, by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Come and receive Christ’s Healing Touch. For questions, call or text Rose Payán at (510) 332-8552.
Excell Network Breakfast
July 18Breakfast with us on July 18, Saturday, 8:00-9:30 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
Couples for Christ San Mateo : Christian Life Program Starts August 1 through September 19
COMMUNITY EVENT
Eucharistic Ministers Meeting
We thank all our Eucharistic ministers for their ministry!
Fr. Angel and Chris Milestone, ministry head, led the refresher training & open forum.
Special thanks to Tina & Noel de Ocampo and Maureen O'Donnell for organizing dinner.
Birthday blessings to the July birthday celebrants - Tina, Chris and Maureen.
July 5th Pancake Breakfast
Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for the pancake breakfast last Sunday! The Net Proceeds from donations received will support persons with intellectual disabilities.
In photo from L-R: Michael C., Josh, Dcn. Rich, Jun, Michael V., Patrick, Noel, Luke, Aloysius, Fr. Angel, Bob, Mark and Jun
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, July 11
4:30 pm- T & T (THANKSGIVING)
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
Sunday, July 12
8:00 am
- EVA GARCIA & MOL SALES (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
- ALL ST. MARK PRIESTS & DEACONS
9:45 am
- ARIEL BENET (RIP) (RIP)
- DAMIAM HEMP (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
- FR. EMMANUEL GUTTIERREZ (SPECIAL INTENTIONS)
11:30 am
- OSCAR LAJOM (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
- CRAIG ANTHONY GIGLI (13TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
- ROBERT VIERRA (RIP)
Monday, July 13
8:30 am
- AMBROSIO PALMA (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
- TESSIE CUSTODIO (RIP)
Tuesday, July 14
8:30 am
- ALLAN STEVEN GALANG (RIP)
Wednesday, July 15
- MATTHEW LARSON (RIP)
- CARIDAD LUIS (BIRTHDAY)
Thursday, July 16
8:30 am
- ALEXA BAYANGOS (SPECIAL INTENTIONS)
Friday, July 17
8:30 am
- HERBERT NARAVAL (RIP)
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 : Josie Hemp, Maria D'Asaro, Estela Llamas, Charlene White, Gwendlyn Price, Wiliam White, Mercedes Silva, Celia Perez, Blair Robert Williams, Jess Yujeco, Robert Yujeco, George Camerlengo, 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
(New) ‘Sacred Voices’ Tour
Locations, dates, and times belowContact: Dr. Christoph Tietze | 415-567-2020 x213 | orgelchris@yahoo.com
Tickets for Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption: Click Here
Tickets for Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph: Click Here
Tickets for Cathedral of the Annunciation: Click Here
Tickets for Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament: Click Here
Tickets for Grace Cathedral: Click Here
Tickets for Cathedral of Christ the Light: Click Here
Forty singers from the most important musical institutions in Rome and at the Vatican will perform at St. Mary’s Cathedral in a special Aug. 25 concert featuring the music of the popes and saints. The concert showcases the great Roman polyphonic (Greek for “many voices”) tradition of the Sistine Chapel Choir and its most famous composers.
Tickets are on sale now for performances at Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco (Aug. 25, 7:00p); Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, San Jose (Aug. 24, 7:00p); Cathedral of the Annunciation, Stockton (Aug. 26, 6:30p); Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacramento (Aug. 28, 7:30p); Grace Cathedral, San Francisco (Aug. 27, 8:00p); and Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland (Aug. 29, 3:00p). See links above to purchase tickets through Eventbrite. See more details in the document attached below. There will also be a limited edition of the concert CD on sale at each event.
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, July 12, 4:00p: Stefan Donner (Vienna), Organ. Works by Bach, Fuchs, Schmidt, and Buck.
- Sunday, July 19, 4:00p: Celeste Stella Trio: Hhyunji Park, Piano; Jiwon Evelyn Kwark, Violin; and August Lee, Cello.
- Sunday, July 26, 4:00p: Matthieu Basile, Organ.
(New) Free Summer Workshop: Youth Paint & Sip and more…
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 – 10:00a to 3:00pSaint Mark Parish – 325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont
Contact: Rita Liu | 650-307-8296 | filipinoministryadsf.yya@gmail.com
Registration: Click Here
The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco is sponsoring a FREE
summer workshop: "YOUTH PAINT & SIP and more..." for youth interested in learning about the Filipino cultural traditions in a fun and interactive way! Participants will engage and explore their identity as a Filipino Catholic through food and creative expression. No painting skills/experience required.
Workshop Overview:
- Open to all Youth within the archdiocese, ages 12 to 17 (on first come, first served basis)
- Parental consent & waiver required to attend (to be emailed after registration)
- Painting supplies provided
- Lunch and snacks provided
- Register above by July 24 to ensure there are enough supplies for all participants.
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 in the church
AT THE CHAPEL
Monday to Friday:
- 8:00 am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Morning Prayer & Divine Mercy Chaplet)
- 8:30 am Mass, followed by Rosary at 9:00am
Wednesdays: Perpetual Help Devotion after morning Rosary
First Friday: Devotion to the Sacred Heart after the Mass and Rosary
First Saturday: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary after the MassAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 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 First Friday and First Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 am and
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, elsa94080@gmail.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.
