Saint Mark Catholic Church September 1, 2019 Saint Mark Catholic Community Mission TO PROMOTE THE LIVING GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND LIVE THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO HOLINESS

Fr. Quitalig, Pastor Rev. Mr. Gerard Quinn, Deacon Coordinator of Religious Education, Gr. 1-8 Maria Ong Coordinator of Youth Ministry/Confirmation Jill Watkins Office Manager Cathy Coolin

CHOIRS Michael Clements 4:30 MASS SCHEDULE Mario Valentone 8:00 Saturday Masses: 4:30 pm Jun Madrinan 9:45 Sunday Masses: 8:00, 9:45 & 11:30 am Don Ramirez 11:30 Daily Mass: 8:30 am in Chapel 1elia Licudine—Children Choir First Saturday Mass: 8:30 am in Chapel Last Sat. of month 4:30 & Various 9:45 Exposition after Mass until noon Benediction Holy Days: Information in Bulletin Perpetual Help Devotions/Benediction: PARISH MI1ISTRIES Weds. 7:00 pm in Chapel Rosary: Mon. Tues. Weds. 7:30 pm Altar Servers Liturgy Committee Mon. -Fri. 9:00am Catechesis Parish Pastoral Council Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45- 4:15 pm Choirs Prayer Group and/or call for an appt. Finance Rosary Group Greeters Sandwiches on Sunday BAPTISMS Hospitality (SOS) 1ew or parents must contact Knight of Columbus the Rectory three (3) months before the St. Vincent de Paul Ladies Guild Youth Ministry Baptism to allow sufficient time for the Legion of Mary instructions prior to the celebration. MARRIAGES Contact Rectory 6 months in advance. Welcome in Jesus’ 1ame. Our warmest welcome to LOCAL CATHOLIC CEMETERIES all who celebrate with us, long-time residents or the Holy Cross, Colma: 650-756-2060 newly arrived in the parish. We thank God you are Holy Cross, Menlo Park: 650-323-6375 with us. If you are not registered, please fill out the form below and place it in the collection basket. 325 Marine View Avenue, 1ame ______Belmont, California 94002 E-Mail: [email protected] Address ______WEBSITE: www.SaintMarkBelmont.com Phone —————————————— —— Church Office & Rectory ___ 1ew Parishioner ___ 1ew Phone 650-591-5937 Fax: 650-591-7645 ___ 1ew Address Religious Ed: 650-591-7072 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

International Day of Charity September 5

HUMILITY Humility is a virtue we don’t see much in our times. It seems that bragging, swaggering, and arrogance dominate our fashion for everything and our Internet conversations. Who hasn’t been irritated by the “trolls” who try (usually with bad grammar and poor spelling) to start an online fight with those whose opinions do not align with theirs? Our stores, catalogs, and online shopping sites are full of useless items geared in use and price to the very rich, as ordinary, useful things seem to fade off the sales scene. As the rich get richer, the poor get poorer and the middle class is fading away. What is the antidote to this? Humility is a good place to start. Devotion to God is worth more than riches. “The father of orphans and the defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling. God gives a to the forsaken; [God] leads forth prisoners to prosperity.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The Women’s Catholic Scripture Study of San Mateo County invites you to join us for our 2019-20 study, The Gospel According to John: An Encounter with Grace and Truth. We meet at St. Mark Catholic Church, Belmont on Thursdays, 9/12/19-05/07/20, (with holiday breaks), 9:45AM -12Noon. For more info, please go to: www.cssbelmont.com. To register, please contact Diane Masetti at [email protected], or 650-593-3681. Thank you.

2019-2020 Respect Life Essay Contest Students from 1 through 12 Grades--in Catholic schools and religious education classes, as well as home-schooled students in the Archdiocese of San Francisco--are invited to participate. Winning students receive cash awards from $25 to $250, de- pending on grade level. More information at https://sfarchdiocese.org/essay-contest

St Marks Catholic Church is on Facebook. Follow and like us at @SaintMarkBelmont PRAY FOR VOCATIONS & PRIESTS AUG. 31 & SEPT. 1, 2019 PRAY FOR PEACE

Jill Watkins 591-5937 Maria Ong Coordinator of Youth Ministry Faith Formation/Religious Ed & Confirmation (High School) [email protected] 60-591-7072

Please join your fellow parishioners for A reminder that the Parent Session will St. Mark’s be on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 pm (with WEEKLY POT LUCK SUPPERS. refreshments from 7pm) in the Parish Center.

We meet every Saturday after the 4:30 PM I look forward to seeing at least one parent mass to share food, conversation, from each family at the meeting. laughter and fellowship. Bring whatever you are having for dinner to In the meantime, I wish all families a blessed share. and safe Labor Day weekend!

We typically meet in the Parish Center and begin between 5:45 and 6:00 PM.

HAPPY LABOR DAY MO1DAY For families with 8th grade daughters, SEPT. 21D shadow dates are now open at Notre Dame High School in Belmont! 8th graders spend CHURCH a day at Notre Dame, experiencing classes, OFFICES ARE lunch, and activities, and getting a taste of all that Notre Dame has to offer. Parents CLOSED will learn about the admissions process, take a tour of the school, and have their MASS IS AT questions answered by the Director of 8:30AM Admissions and the Head of School. Shadow dates run from September 24th - November 20th. Stay tuned for information regarding STEWARDSHIP FOR WEEK OF August 25 Open House, Information Night, 5/6th Grade $4, 305 Day, 7th Grade Day. To register for a shadow visit or other We thank you for you kind donations event: https://ndhsb.schooladminonline.com/ portal/new_inquiry SEPT. 21D WE PRAY FOR:

For our sick and injured, Especially; Joyce For the soul of Rita Gomes Risso, Joan Conway & for those with ongoing T. For the soul of Calixta Sanchez sickness & daily pain & for those who care for W. For the soul of Teresa Power them. T. For Yvonne Sertucha, Spec Intention F Fr. Angel Quitalig, Special Intention For all the souls of the faithful departed; SEPT. 7 2019 Especially Rita Gomes, Purisima Echaverez & 8:30 Legion of Mary, Liv. & Deceased for all families who are grieving. 4:30 Dinna & Dick Bayangos, Spec. Inten. SEPT. 8, 2019 For those serving in the military & for all their 8:00 God’s Blessing for the upcoming families. May they return home safely. CCD Year 9:45 St. Mark Parishioners, Living and = 11:30 For the soul of Ben Ragonton 2019 MEETING CALENDAR MONDAY: St. Vincent de Paul 1ST & 3rd 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Every 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Knights Officers 1st 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Knights Council 2nd 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Group Coordinators 4th (4x/yr.) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY: CCD: (Gr 5-8) Sept. - May Every 7:15—8:45 p.m. Confirmation – Jill 1st & 3rd 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Every In Church 9:00-Noon Pastoral Council 7:00-9:00 p.m. 4th WEDNESDAY: Ladies Guild Sept-May 1st 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Baptism Class 2nd 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Finance Group 2nd 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Ladies Guild Board 3rd 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. THURSDAY Curia 7:00-9:00 pm 2nd Scripture Study Sept-May Every 10:00 - Noon PRAYER GROUP Every In Church 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. SVDP (Bread Dist.) Every In Church 9:00-Noon Choir – Jun Madrinan Every 7:00 – 8:30pm Liturgy Committee 7:00-9:00pm 4th FRIDAY—In Church Children Choir Practice 5:00pm 3rd & 4th Choir - Don Ramirez Every 7:00-9:00 p.m. (In Church-BOTH Choirs) Flower Group 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Every SATURDAY Legion of Mary meets 1ST Noon- 1:30 p.m. RCIA 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. As Scheduled

SUNDAY CCD (Gr 1 -4) Sept.-May Every 9:45 - Noon Knights- Mass & Fellowship 2nd 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Youth Group 2nd 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. SOS 3rd 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Youth Group (Aug.- May) 3rd 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mass & Fellowship ALL ARE WELCOME! FIND A GROUP THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU!

Come join us for our parish picnic on Sunday, September 22 after the 11:30 mass.

The picnic will be on the lawn behind the church.

The parish will provide grills, hot dogs, burgers, condiments and water/ soda.

Parishioners are invited to bring a ready-to-serve appetizer, side dish or dessert to share.

JOIN THE LADIES GUILD FOR OUR SODA FOUNTAIN AND DESSERT BAR

You are invited to join other ladies of the St. Mark family on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 pm in the Father Flanagan Parish Center, for fun, fellowship and a fabulous Soda Fountain and Dessert Bar.

Enjoy a yummy sundae, split, float or other goodies.

We look forward to seeing YOU and catching up after the summer break.

Anyone needing a ride, call Cathy, 591-5937