September 9 -16, 2026
From a garage at 785 Old County Road in 1965 ... to our present-day church.
On September 12, we celebrate the 61st foundation anniversary of Saint Mark Catholic Church! Happy Anniversary to all!
"Heavenly Father, we give you thanks as we celebrate our anniversary. Thank you for the priests, deacons, and leaders
"Heavenly Father, we give you thanks as we celebrate our anniversary. Thank you for the priests, deacons, and leaders
who have guided us, for the sacraments that have nourished us, and for the fellowship that has bound our hearts together.
We remember with gratitude all those who have gone before us
and marked this place with their faith and devotion.
Continue to pour out your Holy Spirit upon our parish.
Make our church a true beacon of your light, and our community
a living temple of your grace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen."
HOLY DAY & FEAST DAY
The Most Holy Name of Mary
September 12Mary always points us to God, reminding us of God’s infinite goodness. Honored under the title “Queen of Peace,” Mary encourages us to cooperate with Jesus in building a peace based on justice, a peace that respects the fundamental human rights of all peoples.
Source: franciscanmedia
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 14Today, the cruelty of the Cross is not what is exalted, but the Love that God manifested to humanity by accepting death on the Cross: “Who, though in the form of God, emptied himself, taking the form of a slave. This is the glory of the Cross of Jesus!” (Pope Francis)
Source: vaticannews
Our Lady of Sorrows
September 15The feast commemorates the profound union of heart that existed between the Mother of the Redeemer and the Savior, through which she experienced many interior sorrows as a consequence of His Mission.
Source: ewtnmission
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES BEGIN SOON!
Faith Formation classes for Grades/Levels 1 through 5 begin Sunday,
September 20th. Classes meet from 10:45 am until 12:00 pm in the Parish Center.
Faith Formation classes for Grade/Level 6 and Confirmation 1 & 2 begin Tuesday, September 22nd in the Parish Center. Classes for Grade 6 and Confirmation 1 meet from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Faith Formation classes for Grade/Level 6 and Confirmation 1 & 2 begin Tuesday, September 22nd in the Parish Center. Classes for Grade 6 and Confirmation 1 meet from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Confirmation 2 classes meet from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
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!
Notice on Phishing Attempts
A few parishioners have reported that they received an email invitation from another parishioner to an event. To view the invitation, you are instructed to click on the invitation.
Please do not click on the invitation. Just delete the email.
MINISTRY UPDATE
Pilates for Seniors
October 11Save the date! Join us on October 11, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, for a one hour+ full-body and breathing exercises for seniors and others. Bring an exercise mat and noodle if you have one.
Busra 'Bree' Duygu (in photo) is a certified Pilates instructor with a background in physiotherapy. Through Pilates and mindful, intelligent movement, she helps others build strength, confidence, and trust in their bodies. Please sign up in church if you plan to attend.
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.
YOU CAN HELP by donating unwanted and unused Christmas cards and envelopes.
Requesting new Christmas Cards for the Cards of Mercy program sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Office of Restorative Justice Ministry. These can be the non-profit cards now filling our mailboxes. The Archdiocese is hoping to collect 4,000 cards.
Help bring joy to the incarcerated by saving new Christmas cards. Each inmate receives 4 cards, three of which are used for personal correspondence and one sent directly to the inmate. Please save your cards and leave in the church workroom (to the right of the altar) in the box labeled Ladies Guild.
Our parish Ministries are participating in this special event, St Mark will hold a writing event to ensure the inmates receive a Christmas greeting. Details to follow. Or you may choose to write cards at home independently. Samples will be provided.
While this request is specifically for Christmas cards, Ladies Guild collects greeting cards of all types throughout the year, which are shared with other ministries. These may also be left in the workroom.
Cor Update
On September 14, the Knights of Columbus take over the parish center so there is no Cor session.
Cor will resume on September 21st and we will learn how St. Catherine of Siena became one of the Catholic Church’s most powerful figures. From a childhood of poverty, Catherine became a powerful influence in the politics of her day. Join us at 7 pm in the parish center on the 21st!
Knights Table
We wanted to share another reminder that our Council is looking for men interested in becoming Knights to support our efforts for the Parish and the Community. Candidates must be 18 years old and asked to contribute at least one hour of service per month
(our monthly General Meeting) and help with additional support with our events (ie: holiday festival dinners, pancake breakfasts, tasks helping the Parish, etc).
Our next monthly General Meeting will be held on Monday, September 14 th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. So come join us for the meeting and a light dinner and socializing afterwards to learn more about the Saint Marks Knights of Columbus.
Your interest and efforts will help us with the upcoming All Saints Day Family Festival to be held on Saturday, October 24 th after the 4:30 pm Mass and other events such as hosting the Excell Network Breakfast on November 21st and another pancake breakfast (to be scheduled)!
COMMUNITY EVENT
Altar Servers
The first Altar Server assignment for 3rd graders, Luca and Luke. God bless you!
Communal Supper - Feast of St Nicholas of Tolentino
Last September 5, we celebrated the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino at the communal supper. The fellowship was hosted by parishioners of the Shrine of San Nicolas in Tarlac, which includes Fr Angel and his family.
An Agustinian priest, Saint Nicholas' devotion to the faithful departed and his prayers for their salvation earned him the title Patron of the Souls in Purgatory. HIs feast day is on September 10.
Saint Nicolas de Tolentino, pray for us!
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 12
4:30 pm
- MARTIN, MARY & JOHN GOUVEIA (RIP)
- VERONICA PEDRO (HEALING)
- ARIANNA & ANDY NG (THANKSGIVING)
Sunday, September 13
8:00 am
- GLORIA MONSADA (RIP)
- ANTONIO RENDOQUE (RIP)
- PATRICK ZECHA (HEALING)
9:45 am
- ARIEL BENET (RIP)
- EFREN T. RAMOS (DEATH ANNIVERSARY)
- BEN & JOSIE HEMP (THANKSGIVING)
- STEVE RUBIO (RIP)
11:30 am
- RAYMOND CARTWRIGHT (RIP)
- RICHARD IGNACIO (HEALING)
- CARMENCITA SORIANO ROJAS (RIP)
Monday, September 14
- STEVE RUBIO (RIP)
- LUCILLE CASEY (RIP)
- FR. DOMINIC LEE (SPECIAL INTENTION)
- HERMINIA ANTONIO GALIMBA (BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL)
- GERRY O'DONNELL (RIP)
- GLORIA MONSADA (RIP)
- CHRISTINA KIRK & RIAN (THANKSGIVING)
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 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
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.
