September 3 -9, 2026
Labor Day Prayer
Creator God, Thank you for providing us with the gift to share our talents.
Provide our community, our nation, our world
the fortitude to provide work for all which is decent and fair.
Make us faithful stewards of your creation
to enhance the human dignity of our global family.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen
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HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
September 3Known as Saint Gregory the Great, Pope Gregory called himself the “servant of the servants of God.” This humble pope provided steadfast guidance for the Church and city of Rome as they struggled after the city’s fall.
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Virgin
September 5"Jesus will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in his love than in your weakness. Only then, his hand will be free with you."
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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8Saint Augustine connects Mary’s birth with Jesus’ saving work. He tells the earth to rejoice and shine forth in the light of her birth. “She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley. Through her birth the nature inherited from our first parents is changed.”
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Saint Peter Claver, Priest
September 9"Seek God in all things and you shall find God by your side."
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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
On September 4, we will have the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus after the 8:30 am Mass and Rosary at the chapel.
Confession is from 10:00 -11:00 am on First Friday & First Saturday.
Confession is from 10:00 -11:00 am on First Friday & First Saturday.
On September 5, join us for the Mass at 8:30 am at the Chapel, followed by Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Youth Faith Formation Starts Soon!
There will be a Parent Orientation Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th in the Parish Center from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. At least one parent from each Faith Formation family should attend.
Also please note that there are no First Communion or Confirmation orientation meetings on Sunday, August 30th. All information will be covered at the September 8th meeting. Thank you.
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.
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.
Registration ends on September 20.
For details and assistance, contact Mary Ames, Religious Education Coordinator:
Gather for Communal Supper
Every Saturday after the 4:30pm mass, bring a meal to the Communal Supper and dine with fellow parishioners at the Parish Center. On September 26, we will have cake & celebrate with our September birthday celebrants!
MINISTRY UPDATE
Speaker Series: The Ins and Outs of Voting
September 27Join us on September 27, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Parish Center for a completely non-partisan presentation of the voting process and interpreting Propositions on a ballot. Rose Payan and Barbara Kuehn will provide valuable information. Sign up in church to attend.
Save the Date - October 11 for PIlates fo Seniors
Cor Update
There is no Cor on Monday, the 7th, Labor Day. Then on September 14 the Knights of Columbus take over the parish center.
Cor will resume on the 21st and we will learn how St. Catherine of Siena became one of the Catholic Church’s most powerful figures.
Knights Table
Wishing everyone a fun and rewarding Labor Day Weekend and hoping you get to spend some quality time with friends and family. As the summer break ends and we settle into our school and work routines, please consider joining us Knights. Males 18 years and older are welcome to join and help us continue our support to the Parish and community.
We typically have one monthly event in addition to a monthly General Meeting. Our next General Meeting is being held on Monday, September 14 th at 7:00 pm
in the Parish Hall and you are welcome to join us for the saying of the Rosary at the Grotto at 6:30 pm.
We are getting excited planning our next big event which is the All Saints Day Family Festival to be held on Saturday, October 24th. Like the Cinco de Mayo Festival, it will be another fun and exciting event including games and a Halloween Costume Contest for the kids (and adults too). We look forward to seeing you there and at other events we will be supporting!
COMMUNITY EVENT
Summer Aerobics Class
Special thanks to Nelia, Anna and Leslie for leading the class!
Filipino Ministry Recollection & Parish Ambassador Recommissioning at Saint Mark Parish Center
Recollection facilitator Deacon Nestor Fernandez
Filipino Ministry Vicar, Fr. Angel, with Saint Mark Parish Ambassadors: Olivia de Jesus, Nelia Licudine, Cris Licudine and Elsa Atendido
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, September 5
8:30 am- GLORIA MONSADA (RIP)
- ST. MARK PARISHIONERS LIVING & DECEASED
4:30 pm
- JOE & JULIET BRIDGES (THANKSGIVING)
- ALICE DY (BIRTHDAY)
Sunday, September 6
8:00 am
- JEREMY NAVAL & BRIANNA (THANKSGIVING)
- MARIA TERESA CARLOS (BIRTHDAY & THANKSGIVING)
- ST. MARK PRIESTS & DEACON
9:45 am
- ARIEL BENET (RIP)
- STEVE RUBIO (RIP)
11:30 am
- LUCILE CASEY (RIP)
- STEVE RUBIO (RIP)
Monday, September 7
- DICK & DINNA BAYANGOS (THANKSGIVING)
- CLAUDE PASCUAL (THANKSGIVING)
- CHRISTINE & PHILIP COSBY (THANKSGIVING)
- NATY AURELLANO (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- GLORIA MONSADA (RIP)
- ANDY KLASE (RIP)
- JJ PALOMA (BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING)
- FORTUNATO SANTOS PINEDA (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
- 1STEVE RUBIO (RIP)
- KEVIN MEYER RESURRECCION (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 : Amorfina Galang, Alexa B., Josie Hemp, Maria D'Asaro, Estela Llamas, Gwendlyn Price, Wiliam White, 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
Re-entry Conference and Expo
September 18 at St Mary's CathedralFor more information and to register: Click Here
Annual Gala - Filpino Ministry
October 4, Sunday at 4:00 pmPatron's Hall, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Faith Formation Conference
October 23 & 24, Saint Matthew Church, San MateoFor more information and to register: Click Here
Together in Holiness Marriage Conference
October 24, Sunday, 11:00 am - 6:15 pmSt. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, CA
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, September 6, 4:00p: Jerrold Tidwell, Organ. Rheinberger Festival. Sonata 8
- Sunday, September 13, 4:00p: Christoph Tietze, Organ.
- Sunday, September 20, 4:00p: Christoph Tietze, Organ. Rheinberger Festival. Sonatas in A and G.
- Sunday, September 27, 4:00p: David Hatt, Organ. Rheinberger Festival.
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.
