August 6 - 12, 2026
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
The Transfiguration of the Lord
August 6“Christ’s Transfiguration aims at strengthening the apostles’ faith in anticipation of his Passion: the ascent on to the ‘high mountain’ prepares for the ascent to Calvary. Christ, Head of the Church, manifests what his Body contains and radiates in the sacraments: ‘the hope of glory’” (CCC 568).
Source: franciscanmedia
Saint Dominic, Priest
August 8Throughout his life, he is said to have converted some 100,000 people through his preaching missions. He spread the devotion to the rosary, and played a key role in doctrinal debates combating the Albigensian heresy. He founded the Order of Preachers – the Dominicans – in France, adapting the Rule of St. Augustine in obedience to the pope, with an emphasis on study and community life in poverty.
Benedict XVI said in Feb. 2010 that St. Dominic “reminds us that in the heart of the Church, a missionary fire must always burn.”
Source: franciscanmedia
Saint Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr
August 10A Roman deacon under Pope Saint Sixtus II, he was charged with the responsibility for the material goods of the Church, and the distribution of alms to the poor. When he knew he would be arrested like the pope, he gave the poor, widows & orphans all the money he had on hand, even selling the sacred vessels of the altar to increase the sum. He was condemned to a brutal death by the prefect.
Source: franciscanmedia
Saint Clare, Virgin
August 11The daughter of a noble family living in Assisi, Clare was known for her deep spirituality and love for the poor. With the support of St. Francis, St. Clare found the order of Franciscan women who became known as the Poor Clares, or simply Clares. The Clares serve as vibrant models of contemplative prayer that all Franciscans seek
Source: franciscanmedia
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
First Friday Mass
August 7, 8:30 am
with devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Confession will be held from 10:00 -11:00 am.
August 7, 8:30 am
with devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Confession will be held from 10:00 -11:00 am.
2nd Collection: August 15 & 16
The Second Collection on August 15 & 16 will be for the benefit of Mission Appeal for the Diocese of Ilorin, Nigeria. Fr. Cyprian Okongwu from the Diocese of Ilorin will be visiting Saint Mark parish on that weekend. Thank you for your generosity.
A reminder on Collection of Gifts/Offerings: We are reverting to our usual collection practice at Mass. We request those tasked with collecting gifts to do so with patience as some parishioners need more time retrieving their offering and, to express gratitude for the gifts received. Thank you for your feedback and attention!
Evening with the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15Join us on August 15, Saturday at 6:30 pm at Saint Mark's Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Deacon Rich Dizon and the SVdP Saint Mark Conference will lead the prayers.
Please note: August 15, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is not a Holy Day of Obligation in 2026. There will be no morning mass at Saint Mark.
Communal Supper
Saturdays after the 4:30 pm massCommunal Supper is a great way to share fun, food and fellowship with our Sait Mark community.
On August 15, we will celebrate our parishioners whose birthdays fall in August.
Summer Aerobics Class, Zumba Gold and Body Conditioning
August 29Get fit while having fun this Summer! Participate in a FREE fitness activity on Saturday, August 29, 2:00 - 3:30 pm at the Parish Hall. Open to all parishioners of all ages.
Please wear comfortable fitness attire.
The sessions will be led by Nelia Licudine. Anna Sanchez and Leslie Aujero. For more information:
call/text Nelia Licudine at (650) 4250778. Please sign up in church if you plan to attend.
SY 2026-2027 Faith Formation Program: Register Today!
Saint Mark's Faith Formation is open for Registration for SY 2026-2027. Our religious education programs are geared towards helping our kids have a greater appreciation and love for our Catholic faith as well as to prepare them to receive our most Holy Sacraments.
Register today to reserve your child's space in class. Registration Forms for both CCD and Confirmation programs can be found on our Parish Website saintmarkbelmont.com or in the front of the Church for physical application.
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.
Reminder: Registration for the Faith Formation Program ends
on September 20, 2026.
For details and assistance, please contact Mary Ames, Religious Education Coordinator at mary@saintmarkbelmont.com
MINISTRY UPDATE
Excell Network Breakfast
August 15Breakfast with us on August 15, Saturday, 8:00-9:30 am at the Saint Mark Parish Center. Listen to the inspirational talks featuring students who are on the SF Archdiocese Restorative Justice Ministry's reentry scholarship program.
This weekend of August 8 & 9, Social Justice volunteers will be selling breakfast tickets and Hands of God cards. You may also buy breakfast tickets online.👇
Knights Table
Blood Drive on August 9. There is currently a national blood supply crisis, with less than a one-day supply of type O blood. Please help and join us this Sunday the 9th in the Parish Hall from 9:00 am -
1:00 pm to make a life saving blood donation
Please feel free to walk in or take a moment now to schedule your donation on-line at www.vitalant.org. Please select the Knights of Columbus Blood Drive and use Blood Drive Code: GiveLove-2372-J to
receive a $15 gift card. As an added benefit, donors will receive a voucher which will entitle them to two tickets to a future Giants home game. Drinks and snacks will be provided to donors as well as home baked, sweet Maine Blueberry mini muffins!
Casino Trip to Cache Creek on August 22.
Saturday, August 22nd will be the date for the Annual Casino Excursion (“ACE”) to Cache Creek. This is a fund-raiser to support the ministry's activities. Pick up and drop off will be at Saint Mark parking lot with schedule of Departure at 8:30 am and Return at 6:00 pm. The cost is $50.00. Pre-payment is required.
There are only 58 bus seats available so please sign up at the back of the church as spaces are filling up fast. For more information, contact one of the Knights or Noel de Ocampo at 650-766-2762.
We are looking to grow our Council to be able to continue to do our work for the Parish and Community. Please come join us at our monthly Council Meeting on Monday, August 10th in the Parish Hall at 7:00 pm to learn more about our organization.
Saturday, August 22nd will be the date for the Annual Casino Excursion (“ACE”) to Cache Creek. This is a fund-raiser to support the ministry's activities. Pick up and drop off will be at Saint Mark parking lot with schedule of Departure at 8:30 am and Return at 6:00 pm. The cost is $50.00. Pre-payment is required.
There are only 58 bus seats available so please sign up at the back of the church as spaces are filling up fast. For more information, contact one of the Knights or Noel de Ocampo at 650-766-2762.
We are looking to grow our Council to be able to continue to do our work for the Parish and Community. Please come join us at our monthly Council Meeting on Monday, August 10th in the Parish Hall at 7:00 pm to learn more about our organization.
COR Update
Monday, August 17 will be our next Cor gathering. Our topic will be The Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Paul lists gifts such as wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, speaking in tongues, and interpretation of tongues, emphasizing that these gifts are given by the same Spirit for the common good of the Church and to fulfill God’s purposes in each believer’s life.
There is no Cor on August 10 as the Knights of Columbus will use the parish center that night.
What are you waiting for? Join us at 7:00 pm on the17th. What gifts has the Holy Spirit already given you that you could better use?
COMMUNITY EVENT
Healing Mass with Fr. Joey Faller
Last July 30, a Healing Mass with Fr. Joey Faller of Kamay ni Jesus (Hands of God) was held at Saint Mark. We would like to thank Fr. Angel and Dcn. Rich, Rose Payan and the prayer group, all ministries and volunteers who supported the event especially the Knights of Columbus, Altar Servers, AV Ministry and Music Ministry.
Speaker Series
Many thanks to our speakers - Joanna Lopez who spoke about Propositions 13 and 19 and Nancy Dong on Long Term Care Insurance.
Special thanks too to Barbara Kuehn for organizing the event. Watch out for the next event in September on "The Ins and Outs of Voting".
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, August 8
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
- ISABELITA CLEMENTE (RIP)
- JOSEPH P. RAMIREZ (BIRTHDAY)
- DAVID VILLA (RIP)
Sunday, August 9
8:00 am
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
- ST. MARK PRIESTS & DEACONS
9:45 am
- ARIEL BENET (RIP)
- WILLIE SANTOS (RIP)
- PHILIP COSBY (BIRTHDAY)
11:30 am
- FR. RICHARD ANTONIO (DEATH MEMORIAL)
- AIDA TAPANG (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- SUSAN RAMIREZ (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
Monday, August 10
- MATTHEW & SERENA STOVALL (WEDDING ANNIVERSARY)
- ROBERT ONG (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- MARIA VILLA (RIP)
Wednesday, August 12
- FELICISIMA PALMA ( BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- G. NEWHOFF (THANKSGIVING)
- IRMA HERNANDEZ (RIP)
- ATANACIO VALENZUELA (RIP)
- NOEL & TINA DE OCAMPO (SPECIAL INTENTION)
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 : Amorfina Galang, Alexa B., Josie Hemp, Maria D'Asaro, Estela Llamas, 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, 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, Jason Domingo, John Parker, Victoria Ramos, Jim Rooney, and Teresita White.
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS & EVENTS
‘Sacred Voices’ Tour
Locations, dates, and times below:Contact: Dr. Christoph Tietze | 415-567-2020 x213 | orgelchris@yahoo.com
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, Aug. 25, 7:00p: Tickets Click Here
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, Aug. 24, 7:00p: Tickets Click Here
Cathedral of the Annunciation, Aug. 26, 6:30p: Tickets Click Here
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Aug. 28, 7:30p: Tickets Click Here
Grace Cathedral, Aug. 27, 8:00p: Tickets Click Here
Cathedral of Christ the Light, Aug. 29, 3:00p: Tickets 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. See links above to purchase tickets through Eventbrite. See more details in the poster attached below. There will also be a limited edition of the concert CD on sale at each event.
Young Adult Marian Encounter
Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 – 9:00 am - 4:00 pmMater Dolorosa Parish - Charisse Rozario | 650-557-6427 | marycrozario@gmail.com
St. Carlo Acutis Young Adult Ministry and Legion of Mary from Mater Dolorosa invite all young adults in the Archdiocese of San Francisco for this Young Adult Marian Encounter! Join us for a day of prayer, reflection, and fellowship to grow in love and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Annual Gala - Filpino Ministry
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 4:00 pmPatron's Hall, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
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, August 9, 4:00p: Chase Olson, Organ.
- Sunday, August 16, 4:00p: Pierre Zevort (France), Organ.
- Sunday, August 23, 4:00p: James McGalliard, Organ.
- Sunday, August 30, 4:00p: Angela Kraft Cross, Organ.
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
Mary Ames, Religious Education Coordinator, mary@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.
