Saint Mark Catholic Church December 29, 2019 Saint Mark Catholic Community Mission T2 PR202TE THE /IVI1G G2SPE/ 2F -ESUS CHRIST A1D /IVE THE U1IVERSA/ CA// T2 H2/I1ESS Fr. Angel 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 Mario Valentone 8:00 BAPTISMS 1ew or expecting parents must contact Jun Madrinan 9:45 the Rectory three (3) months before the Don Ramirez 11:30 Baptism to allow sufficient time for the 1elia Licudine instructions prior to the celebration. Youth Choir: MARRIAGES Last Sat. 4:30, 1st Sun. 9:45, 3rd Sun. 11:30 Contact Rectory 6 months in advance. LOCAL CATHOLIC CEMETERIES PARISH MI1ISTRIES Holy Cross, Colma: 650-756-2060 Holy Cross, Menlo Park: 650-323-6375 Altar Servers Liturgy Committee Catechesis Parish Pastoral Council MASS SCHEDULE Choirs Prayer Group Saturday Masses: 4:30 pm Finance Rosary Group Sunday Masses: 8:00, 9:45 & 11:30 am Greeters Sandwiches on Sunday Daily Mass: 8:30 am in Chapel Hospitality (SOS) First Saturday Mass: 8:30 am in Chapel Knight of Columbus St. Vincent de Paul Exposition after Mass until noon Benediction Ladies Guild Youth Ministry Holy Days: Information in Bulletin Legion of Mary Perpetual Help Devotions/Benediction: Weds. 7:00 pm in Chapel Welcome in Jesus’ 1ame. Our warmest welcome to Rosary: Mon. Tues. Weds. 7:30 pm all who celebrate with us, long-time residents or the Mon. -Fri. 9:00am newly arrived in the parish. We thank God you are Reconciliation: Saturday 3:45- 4:15 pm with us. If you are not registered, please fill out the and/or call for an appt. form below and place it in the collection basket. 1ame ________________________________ 325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont, California 94002 Address ________________________________ E-Mail: [email protected] Phone —————————————— —— WEBSITE: www.SaintMarkBelmont.com ___ 1ew Parishioner ___ 1ew Phone Church Office & Rectory ___ 1ew Address 650-591-5937 Fax: 650-591-7645 Religious Ed: 650-591-7072 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY SALVATION IN DAILY LIFE This Sunday is the feast of the Holy Family, which comes on the first Sunday after Christmas Day. Today’s feast celebrates how the humanity of Jesus (including his entire family life) has brought saving significance into the daily rhythms of our human family life. The scriptures offer instruction and encouragement on how to share—within our families, parish families, and the wider human family—the love that God shares with us in Jesus. Selections from Sirach, Psalm 128, and Colossians encourage us to reflect divine love and thus find holiness in all our human relationships. The reading from Matthew’s Gospel offers a living example of love in the actions Joseph took to protect his young family from danger and to nurture them within the larger family of faith of their time. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Chapel Blessing The St. Mark Adoration Chapel will be blessed by the Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco on January 5, 2020 after the 11:30 Mass. The Archbishop will preside at the 11:30 Mass. Please join us in this holy and historical event. “Mass of the Americas” Is a National Sensation sfarch.org/mass-of-the-americas On November 16, in Washington, D.C., all 3,500 seats in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception were filled for a Solemn Pontifical High Mass celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and broadcast live by EWTN. It was the world-premiere of the Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form. The liturgy was broadcast live on Eternal Word Television Network EWTN), and in just one month the videotape has had more than 108,000 views on YouTube. See it for yourself on the webpage, above. The webpage also offers new praise for this unique musical setting, commissioned by Archbishop Cordileone's Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship and written by Frank La Rocca. There are also interviews with the Archbishop and the composer. PRAY FOR VOCATIONS & PRIESTS December 28 & 29, 2019 PRAY FOR PEACE Maria Ong Jill Watkins 591-5937 Faith Formation/Religious Ed Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected] & Confirmation (High School) 60-591-7072 PARISHIONERS: EMAIL SCAMS The scammers are out in force this holiday season. Churches and pastors throughout the Bay Area are experiencing a tremendous in- crease in attacks wherein parishioners receive an email or text message from a priest asking for emergency help in the form of cash or gift cards. These are NEVER real re- quests. Please spread the word to others in your parish to prevent anyone from being taken advantage of. UPDATE – Clericus Classic Basketball Game and Fun Saturday, January 18, 6:00 pm doors open; 7:00 pm game Serra High School, Main Gymnasium, 451 West 20th Ave., San Mateo sfarch.org/events/clericus-classic The Office of Vocations proudly announces the 5th Annual Clericus Classic Basketball Game, featuring priests and seminarians. Archbishop Cordileone will be the official host and honorary tipoff referee. Families and friends and future seminarians are invited to come out and have fun. There will be skills competitions and other activities; a scrimmage game between 8th - graders and priests; food and drink to buy; and raffle drawings with a top prize of $1,000 (for adults only; must be present to collect). Doors open at 6:00 pm sharp, with pre-game activities at 6:30 and a 7:00 tip-off. Ticket prices are adults $10, children $5. Tickets are available at the door. Credit card and cash will be accepted. LADIES OF PARISH St Marks Catholic Church is on Facebook. Follow and like Ladies Guild will NOT be meeting on 1-1- us at @SaintMarkBelmont 20; so mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 8 when we will be gathering at 11:30am. WE PRAY FOR: All ladies are invited and we hope you will For our sick and injured, and for those with join us. ongoing sickness and daily pain: Catch your breath after the busy holiday Especially; Eva Barr, Rosalie Naftalie, Eleanor season. The fun, fellowship and conversa- Braband, Cecile Toralba, Laurie Kotoff tion begin at 11:30 am until 1 pm in the Fa- & for those who care for them. ther Flanagan Parish Center. For all the souls of the faithful departed: Bring your bag lunch and if you wish any Especially; Bill Baxter (Teri’s husband) Stephen leftover holiday goodies to share. We will Janovich II, Emmanuel Damonte and for all families who are grieving. provide beverages, good company and La- dies Guild updates. For those serving in the military and for all their families. May they return home safely. Need a ride? Call Cathy at 591 5937. 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! The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Over all [other virtues] put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. — Colossians 3:14 PLEASE SAVE In January, the Ladies Guild will be collecting gently used MENS' SWEATS and SWEATSHIRTS for those in need served by Catholic Worker House and its twice weekly shower program. If you are replacing or cleaning out closets please save any sweats that are still wearable. Watch for more information in early January. .