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Forty days after his resurrection, Christ, shrouded in clouds, ascends to Heaven. The climactic event of his time on Earth is witnessed by 11 of his 12 Disciples: Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ for 30 pieces of silver, had hanged himself in shame. Various accounts claim that St Paul the Apostle was also present, as well as the Virgin Mary, depicted by Giotto in blue, an expensive pigment worthy of the Mother of God. Christ is accompanied on his ascent by two angels who, according to the New Testament Book of Acts, promise that: ‘This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into Heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into Heaven.’
In an extraordinarily concise passage, St Mark’s Gospel summarizes the Ascension in two sentences: ‘So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into Heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached elsewhere.’ Christ’s return to Heaven was the ultimate symbol of his divinity.
The Lord's Ascension is not the end. In fact, it begins the mission of the apostles to share the Good News with the entire world. The Ascension sparked in them to go in every direction proclaiming what they experienced, eventually reaching each of us here today. We are the receivers of this great mission to proclaim that Christ remains with us and that He is alive as ever, gifting us, inspiring us, and calling us to give away what we have been given.
Task: To whom do we need to proclaim and remind that our Lord is alive and that He will be our inspiration and strength?
St. Augustine Catholic Church is a strong and vibrant Catholic community in South San Francisco. As the family of God we have been doing Christ’s work of building God's Kingdom for almost 55 years. We want to continue that work, and we want to increase our impact in the next 50 years!
Phase I of our parish plans entail a new Parish Hall, which will benefit the parish family, the groups in our parish, and our own families. Responding to God’s call to spread the Kingdom and construct a new Parish Hall will require us to consider a campaign of prayer and planning.
As part of our campaign preparations, we need to seek the opinions of our people in the pews as well as the parish ministries. Saint Augustine is partnering with VisionWorks Fundraising and Mark Filips to guide us through the process. Mark, who is from Los Angeles and Omaha, has directed 310+ parish campaigns across the country.
Therefore, I would like to invite you to attend a focus group meeting on:
Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 PM
Parish Social Hall
At this 90-minute meeting there will be a brief presentation of St. Augustine’s vision, some Q&A, and a questionnaire. Your responses to the questionnaire will be tabulated by VisionWorks and kept strictly confidential. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR FUNDS. We are simply seeking your input and guidance.
Below you'll find our Parish Hall Planning Statement, which lays out our vision. Please look it over ahead of the meeting. Some parish interviews and this focus group will help us make impactful plans for our future.
Please plan to join us if you can!
Fr. Ray
UPDATES AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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.
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
CCD & CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS
Online Registration for Faith Formation Classes 2024-2025 is now open.
FLORES DE MAYO DEVOTION (MAY FLOWER)
We began the Flores de Mayo devotion to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 1st, with the daily recitation of the Rosary and floral offering. The Rosary is recited inside the church at 8:30am except on Sundays when it is said inside the Chapel. Flowers are offered after the Rosary on weekdays. On Sundays flowers are offered during the presentation of gifts at the 9am mass.
The Legion of Mary invites everyone to join in the daily recitation of the Holy Rosary and offering of flowers to the Blessed Mother for the entire month of May.
REGISTER FOR THE
National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage:
St. Junipero Serra Route
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11:00am
Join us for the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage from the West with the St. Junipero Serra Route. Join Archbishop Cordileone and the Eucharistic Perpetual Pilgrims for 11:00am Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral followed by a pilgrimage walk with the Blessed Sacrament across the Golden Gate Bridge.
For more information, please contact Sandra Kearney at (415) 614-5505 or kearneys@sfarch.org.
PENTECOST SUNDAY CELEBRATION
AND HEALING SERVICE
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm
Celebrate PENTECOST Sunday
and be HEALED
When the first believers of Christianity gathered in a house on Pentecost, "a strong driving wind" filled the house. Then a form of tongues of fire settled upon each of those gathered. This strong wind and fire lingered, energized, and transformed the first disciples. The Holy Spirit, the Third Person, whom Jesus promised to guide us in all truth, has descended on Pentecost, gave birth to the Chuch and healed those who received Him.
Come and be filled with the Holy Spirit and be HEALED from all health and spiritual challenges through the celebration of Pentecost Sunday and a Healing Service with a laying on of hands next Sunday, May 19th, at 2:30pm.
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Archdiocese of San Francisco will be hosting this annual Pentecost Sunday celebration.
Thanksgiving Mass for all SAC Graduates
Sunday, May 26th at 11:00am
Calling all 2024 Graduates, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High School, and College to come and offer thanksgiving for their accomplishments at the Holy Mass on Sunday, May 26th at 11:00am. If possible, please come with your graduation gowns and caps. Graduates will be joining the procession at this Mass.
For proper acknowledgment, kindly text/email Erlan Tapawan, our Youth & Young Adult Coordinator, on your coming by providing him your (1) Full Name and (2) Type of Graduation.
Erlan's contact info: (650) 290-4218 or erlantapawan1020@gmail.com
MEMORIAL MASS
Holy Cross Cemetery
Monday, May 27, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saint Augustine Church will be hosting the annual Memorial Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery on Monday, May 27th at 11:00am.
Come and pray together for our faithful departed especially those who have offered their lives for the preservation of peace and justice in the world. We are grateful to all the SAC Liturgical Ministers who have signified serving at this special mass: Altar Servers, Readers, Sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, Hospitality Ministers, Knights of Columbus and Choir.
TEA PARTY for a Good Cause
Calling All Ladies of St. Agustine, Young and Old
Saturday, June 8th, 1pm-4pm
To SAC Parish Ministers
(Ordained and Lay Ministers)
With the rise of violence over the years, Senate Bill 533 Workplace Violence Prevention was signed into law on September 30, 2023, requiring workplaces including houses of worship, to have written violence prevention plans and employee training programs by July 1, 2024.
Because of this, Clergy and Lay Ministers in the parish must follow the same personnel policies and practices as lay employees. They are mandated to attend the required training no later than July 1, 2024, and annually thereafter.
The law will be enforced by the California Occupational Health and Safety Administration (Cal/OSHA) and violations will include civil penalties and misdemeanors.
To comply with this new law, Saint Augustine is providing a Safety Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Training for all Clergy and Lay Ministers on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10AM to 3:30PM. In addition, Sgt. Sean Curmi of the SSF Police Department will conduct the “Violent Intruder Training” in Church settings.
All Clergy and Lay Ministers of Saint Augustine Church are asked to make their best effort to attend this mandatory training.
Since lunch will be provided, parish leaders are requested to text their group’s headcount to Rita Liu (Service Commission) at (650) 307-8296 by June 15.
Thank you for your continued support in making Saint Augustine a safe place for all of us.
Fr. Ray
Last Saturday, April 13, 2024
Bishop Mylo Vergara, Presider
April 13th, the day of the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, was full of hope with the conferral of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit to the 46 youth of SAC. We received a clear message that we have a future from these young people who were blessed and full of zeal to make a difference.
We continue to pray for them and accompany them in fulfilling what God desires them to be. We appreciate the many people who have been accompanying them in their faith formation, their parents, sponsors and the catechists.
Below is the link to the photos taken before, during and after the celebration of the Sacrament.
Thanks to Rachel Grecia for capturing these unforgettable moments in the lives of our newly confirmed and their families.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
PICTURES
Held last Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:30pm
Congratulations to our 76 children who received their First Holy Communion at a special Mass last Sunday, May 5th. Below is the link to the photos taken during the celebration.
Thanks to Raquel Grecia for her graciousness to capture these precious moments for our First Holy Communicants and their families.
DO YOU KNOW WHERE IT GOES?
USING GREEN BINS versus CLIMATE CHANGE
You may recall Senate Bill 1383, a local ordinance that took effect last January 1, 2022, which requires Californians to separate organic waste such as yard trimmings, food scraps, food-soiled paper, clean paper and cardboard from landfill-bound garbage.
As the ordinance indicates...read more
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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.
Access to Mental Health Resource
STAR VISTA
For those who are struggling or need emotional support, below is a free and confidential resource.
This Sunday, May 11 & 12
Thank you for your support of our Archdiocesan ministries and the people who need and depend on our programs and services. Your generosity changes lives.
Next weekend, May 18 & 19
Please join Catholic Charities’ long legacy of changing lives by placing a donation in the second collection basket next weekend.
With the SAC Parish Ambassadors to Catholic Charities: Sally Ortiz, Brian Marston, Vivian Ramos, Rita Liu and on behalf of Catholic Charities and all those individuals we serve with love, God bless you.
Missionary Cooperation Plan Mission Appeal last April 21 & 22
Below is the letter we received from Bishop Mylo thanking SAC parishioners for their incredible generosity.
The Missionary Cooperation Plan weekend for the Diocese of Pasig, Philippines held last April 21 & 22 gathered a total collection of $15,715.00.
THANK YOU SAC PARISHIONERS for your great FAITH and GENEROSITY FOR THE MISSIONS.
Thirty-seven (37) Catechists from SAC have been awarded at the Pius X Awards at the Cathedral of San Francisco. There were 21 adult Catechists and 16 youth Catechists.
Adult Catechists Awardees: DEO ACOSTA YOLANDA LAURENTE ELSA ROZAL MARIAH TOLENTINO ERLAN TAPAWAN NELLY MANUEL LOURDES QUEVEDO NANCY ARGARIN JULIET QUEVEDO ROMEO QUEVEDO MARIVIC TABORA-CORPUS MIKE IGNACIO GLENNA ROZAL FRANCES SANTA-MARIA-AFUANG ROWEENA CASTELO CHARITY GARCIA IMELDA MEDINA RUSSELL DELA CRUZ MARIVI QUIOGUE CECILLE PADUA CHERRIE PIE DE VERA
Youth Catechists Awardees: GUINNA QUIBA SARAH GHAZZAWI ALLY TUNQUE ASHLEY GALLEGA JAYDEN SABATER SEAN BERBER GYAN ROBLES IAN ALFEREZ HAILEY MAGNO ANGELIKA MARIANO EMMANUEL FERNANDEZ AARON MARQUEZ JON MATTHEW TALAY PATRICK BAUTISTA REIGN ROBLES JOHN APELO
Thank you to those who have given their donations to the AAA2024. We have already paid $37,792 or 23% towards our campaign goal of $165,428. Our parish-wide campaign for the AAA'24 will be on the weekend of June 1 & 2, 2024.
Thank you for your support and generosity towards the services provided beyond the parish boundaries through the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
The National Eucharistic Revival is a momentous, three-year initiative that will bear fruit for years to come. During the previous Year of Diocesan Revival, clergy and diocesan leaders built the foundation for this movement to thrive at the parish level.
This year, beginning on the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 11, 2023, SAC will answer four key invitations.
Click below to find out what to expect from this Year of Parish Revival and how we are invited to respond.
In support of the National Eucharistic Revival, Adoration of the BLESSED SACRAMENT is available every Friday until 5:00pm.
OUR VISION
Saint Augustine Parish is a worshiping community that enthusiastically manifests faith through action, with open arms for all of God's children.
OUR MISSION
We live God's Word and continue His Work.
STEWARDSHIP
The grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes, receives and cultivates God’s gifts, and generously shares these gifts in love of God and neighbor.