Father Maurice Tokay, who has been with us in early November, has returned to his home diocese in Congo on Monday, January 5, 2026.  He celebrated his farewell mass this Sunday, January 4th at the 9:00am. We were blessed to have Father Maurice spend his first few months with us as a newly ordained priest. 

Father Ifeanyi is currently in Nigeria for his Christmas break and time away.

Father Jayson Miranda will still be with us for a few more weeks.

Father Elpidio "EL" Geneta, a priest from the Diocese of Pasig, will be coming to visit us again next month, from February 2 - March 10, 2026. 

Father Ed Dura will be serving as SAC's Parish Administrator during my medical leave which begins on January 15, 2026 until such time I'm allowed  to resume my pastoral duties.  My kidney transplant procedure is scheduled on January 20, 2026 at CMPC Hospital in San Francisco.

Once again, may I seek for your continued prayers for the success of my surgery and quick recovery.   Thank you and I pray too that God's peace and joy find their way into your hearts and home this new year and beyond.

Happy New Year!

-Fr. Ray

Happy New Year!

FFP CLASSES RESUME AS FOLLOWS:

2nd Year classes resume Wednesday, January 7

1st Year classes resume Thursday, January 8

Thursday CCD classes resume Thursday, January 8

Saturday CCD classes resume Saturday, January 10

Please visit the FFP Activities Page for more information.

The Office of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate will hold Informational Evenings for men considering the possibility of serving the Church as Permanent Deacons. 

The evening will include discussion of the ministry of the Deacon in the Church, the Formation program and the application process.

Please join and see the flyer  for more details.

Novena: January 15-23, 2025 at 8:30am 

Feastday: January 24, 2025 at 4:30pm

Join the combined Novena Days (9 Days) of Prayer for the feast of Santo Nino and the Protection of the Unborn and Sanctity of Life from January 15-23 at 8:30am daily followed by the 9:00AM Mass. 

The Mass in honor of the Protection of the Unborn will be celebrated in the morning of January 24th, Saturday at 9:00AM.  

While the Mass in honor of the Santo Nino will be at 4:30pm followed by a short procession from the Church to the Parish Hall.  You're invited to bring your Santo Nino Images to be blessed and join in the procession. The services conclude with a fellowship in the Parish Hall. 

As the Faith Formation Program of our parish prepares for their Annual Rummage & Food Sale, please go through your home for new and gently used items that you'd like to donate to the sale.

Please drop off your items on Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th at the Faith Formation Office.

Then come by on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th where you'll find the best deals for a great cause!

God bless you for your support!.

Adult Ongoing Faith Formation 

Alpha Session #3

"Why Did Jesus Die?"

Thursday, January 22, 2026 beginning at 7:00pm

Saturday, January 24, 2026 beginning at 10:30am

Calling all CCD and Faith Formation Parents and Guardians to join the 3rd Session of ALPHA.  This session will explore in a new and engaging way the question, "Why did Jesus die?"

Parents and Guardians may attend of the following sessions:

*Weekday: Thursday, January 22 at 7:00pm

*Weekend: Saturday, January 24 at 10:30am

The Knights of Columbus St. Francis Chapter

ANNUAL CLERGY NIGHT

Honoring Bishops, Priests 

Religious Sisters and Brothers and Seminarians

Friday, January 23, 2026 beginning at 6:00PM

Holy Angels Church Hall

The Knights of Columbus cordially invites SAC to their annual appreciation dinner to honor bishops, priests, deacons, religious brothers and sisters, and seminarians.   

Contact Saint Francis Chapter President Brian Marston at (415) 601-3380 or email him at marstonb21@gmail.com for more information

22nd Annual 

Walk for Life West Coast

After the 9:00am Mass for the Protection of the Unborn on January 24th, join the Knights of Columbus, Legion of Mary and the Faith Formation (Confirmation Classes) of the parish as they participate in the Annual Walk for Life West Coast in downtown San Francisco.

For more information, please call Grand Knight Greg Cruz at (650) 278-2735 and Sis. Ruth at (650) 931-5640.

COMING SOON!

Faith Formations Annual Fun Run

Saturday, February 7

Kick off on Saturday, January 17th

Please get ready to support our Faith Formation Students as they raise funds for the Faith Formation Program and the needs of our Parish.

Please watch for more details in the coming weeks. Thank you!

World Day of Prayer for the Sick

Holy Mass and Anointing of the Sick

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am

Knights of Columbus' 

Annual Valentine Day 

Dinner and Dance

Theme: "Love and Service"

February 14, 2026, 6:30pm

 Join the Knights of Columbus at their Annual Valentine's Party on February 14, at 6:30 PM at Saint Augustine Parish Hall.  Tickets are priced at $60/person.  Cost includes dinner, DJ Darwin's music, photo booth, and raffle. 

The event will honor ministries serving the parish in conjunction with its theme of "Love and Service". 

Let us come together for love, fellowship, and celebration. Call the parish office to secure your seat!

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ASH WEDNESDAY

Mass and Imposition of Ashes

February 18, 2026

9:00am/12:15pm/5:30pm/7:00pm

SAC's New Year's Eve to Welcome 2026

Last December 31, 2025

A dinner and dance awaited 2026 at the church hall. The increment weather did not deter the attendees from enjoying the evening. 

With the support and donations received, $5,760.00 was raised and all of the proceeds will go towards the renovation of the hall. 

We thank the following for organizing such a fund and memorable event, Myla Braganza, Chair, and the committee members, Malou Cu, Del Zagala, Cleo Cruz, Susan Madrid and Fr. Ed.  Christine Adiaz served as MC, Deacon Nes and Ruben Manalo donated the wines.

Thank you to all and have a blessed and joyful 2026. 

Join our 2026 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land!

Saturday, October 3 to Sunday, October 18, 2026

See flyer for details

Keeping Our Parish Clean: 

A Call to Action from our EC

**After receiving reports on rodent sighting in the Parish Hall**

As we come together in fellowship, it’s important that we also take responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of our church environment. After each event, ESPECIALLY those involving food, please ensure that all trash—whether it be compost, recycling, or regular waste—is disposed of properly. Trash and compost bags must be tied securely and placed in the designated dumpsters before leaving.

By keeping our spaces clean and free from waste, we not only protect the health of our community by preventing pests, but we also avoid costly clean-up fees. Let’s all do our part to preserve the beauty and safety of our parish for everyone.

Be on the lookout for the Ecology Committee's (EC) waste management tutorials, coming soon! 

Stop by their table to sign up for more information during this weekend's ministry fair. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

ADORATION & CONFESSION

Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for public Adoration after the 9:00am Mass until 5:00PM.  It is usually concluded with silent reposition and Benediction on First Fridays.

Also each Friday, from 4:30pm, there's an opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession.  Our  refurbished Confessional, provides the traditional screen that separates the priest confessor from the penitent as well as the option for a face to face confession. 

Thanks to Deacon Virgil and the Liturgical Arts for making this sacred space for spiritual healing and reconciliation.

Every Tuesday at 7:00pm

An excellent way to deepen our knowledge and appreciation of Sacred Scriptures, is to understand the context, history, and message of the different Books of the Bible.  

Come and join SAC's virtual Bible Study every Tuesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  Deacon Virgil and the SAC Clergy lead the study.

Pregnant Women in Crisis

Walking with Moms & the Archdiocese of SF

All around us there are women who are pregnant, and with small infants and children who need our help. You can join us in helping! 

Check out our webpage, sfarch.org/walkingwithmoms. Pregnant women in crisis, who are poor, struggling and often alone are helped by our Gabriel Project angels. We don't stop when the baby is born--we continue Walking with Moms. Volunteer for the Gabriel Project today! Donate to our Gabriel Project Extraordinary Needs Fund to help pay for short term rent and/or childcare assistance.

THE GIVING TREE 

Third Generation Giving

An Ongoing Stewardship at Saint Augustine Church

Please call Amor or Patricia at @ (650) 873-2282

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Experience the life-changing and life-giving joy of service. 

Volunteers are crucial to St. Vincent De Paul's  work to feed, clothe, house and help people in need. 

Serve a meal, sort and/or deliver donations-volunteers are always needed in order to accomplish more. 

See the Face of Christ.

Be the Face of Christ.

For more information contact Jeunesse Raymundo at jeunesse00@yahoo.com.

To host the Traveling Vocation Cross, please call Elsa Rozal at (650) 922-9618 or email her at entroz09@yahoo.com. 

The Traveling Vocation Cross (TVC) Program provides an excellent opportunity for families to...read more

ONLINE PHISHING are rampant, fraudulent emails or text messages .  They use names of church leaders to reach out to their parishioners.  

Please DO NOT engage or respond to emails or texts if you are targeted for a favor, especially if you are asked for money. 

SIMPLY DELETE. 

REMEMBER 

Finances pertaining to the parish and online archdiocesan appeals are ONLY directed through OSV (Our Sunday Visitor) Online Giving.  

Always check with your church leader personally.