OPENING ACTIVITIES FOR 2026-2027 

Sat, Sept 12  9am  | Opening Welcome Mass | CCD & Confirmation**

Thu, Sept 17 4:30pm | 1st day of Thursday CCD | Meet & Greet**

Sat, Sep 19  9am/10:15am/11:30am | 1st day of Saturday CCD | Meet & Greet**

Wed, Sep 23  7pm | 1st day 2nd Yr Confirmation| Meet & Greet**

Thu, Sep 24 7pm | 1st day of 1st Year Confirmation | Meet & Greet**

**For parents, students and catechists

Questions?  Please call Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM @ (650) 797-5955

staugustinecdre@gmail.com

Please visit the FFP Activities Page for more information.

The time has come! Our OCIA classes begin next week (September 13) and we’re excited to welcome those ready to explore the Catholic faith and receive the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation.

Do you know someone who hasn’t yet taken these important steps in their spiritual journey? Whether it’s a friend, family member, or even yourself, now is the perfect time to join. With our flexible hybrid class schedule, everyone has the opportunity to grow in faith at their own pace.

Please don’t wait—encourage those who are interested to reach out to Deacon Nestor at 415-672-5252 or contact the Parish Office today. Together, we can help them take the next step in their relationship with Christ.

Mater Dolorosa Parish 

Celebrates its 65th Anniversary

September 6-15, 2026

All are invited!

Pope Francis established 1 September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, encouraging the Catholic community around the world to pray for our common home.

The theme that Pope Leo XIV has chosen for 2026 is taken from Isaiah 2:4. "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks."

 The SAC Ecology Committee and the Saint Francis Jubilee Committee invite you to donate your gently used or unwanted musical instruments (preferably Brass and Woodwinds)  to the young musicians of the Santa Monica Brass Band in Minalin, Pampanga, Fr. Ray's home parish.  

Give an old instrument a second life, keep it out of the landfill, and help give a young person the opportunity to discover the joy of music and prepare for a bright future. 

You may drop them off in the Church's vestibule (entry) or in the Parish Office during the week.  Thank You.

Hosted by the Youth and Young Adults

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:00PM

Feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of work, school and daily life?  Take a sacred pause to step away from the noise and rest in the quiet presence of our Lord Jesus Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.

Come as you are, bring a friend, and let Jesus refresh your heart.

Last Call ... 

Support SAC's Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The St. Augustine Charity Golf Tournament will be held next Saturday, September 19, at Moffett Field. 100% of the proceeds will benefit our Parish Hall Renovation Project! 

You don’t have to be a golfer to help! After Mass, please stop by the table outside after mass and support this important parish project.  

A booklet of Raffle Tickets is only for $5 or $10. 

You can also sponsor and put your name on a golf hole, starting at just $100.  

Every contribution brings us one step closer to building a better Parish Hall for our CCD children and our community.

God bless you for your support and generosity.  

Novena: September 19-27, 8:25 am

Feastday: September 28, 9:00 am

Come and join us in community prayer, faith and devotion as we celebrate the Novena and Feastday of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint and martyr.

"Even If I had a thousand lives, I would still give them all to God..."

- San Lorenzo Ruiz

Novena:  September 19 through September 27 at 8:25am

 Feastday: Monday, September 28 at 9:00am

Procession of the Image of San Lorenzo follows after Mass

 Let us unite in prayer to seek San Lorenzo's intercessions and celebrate the gift of faith.  Fellowship and hospitality will follow after the Solemn Mass and Procession on the saint's feastday, Monday, September 28th.

Celebrating Catechetical Sunday

September 20, 2026

The theme of this year's Catechetical Sunday is taken from Luke 4: 18), “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… to bring good news to the poor." It reveals Jesus’ mission and identity. Anointed by the Holy Spirit, he is sent to bring hope, healing, and freedom—especially to the ... read more

Celebrating the Feast Day of Saint Padre Pio

Triduum & Feast Day with the Anointing of the Sick

September 20-22 Triduum (Three Days of Prayer)

September 23 Feast Day

Next Sunday, September 20th thru 22nd, we begin our Triduum as we prepare to celebrate the feastday of our beloved Saint Padre Pio on September 23rd. 

We warmly invite you and your family to join us for a Triduum (three days) of prayer, reflection, and Mass.  Let us gather together to seek the powerful intercession of St. Padre Pio, reflect on his life of deep union with Christ, and place our personal intentions before the Lord.

Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. 

God is merciful and will hear your prayer." 

— St. Padre Pio

On his feastday, Wednesday, September 23, a Solemn Mass will be celebrated at 9:00am followed with the Anointing of the Sick.  The blessing of the Shrine of Saint Padre Pio constructed behind the church will also be blessed shortly after the church services.  Thanks to the Pimentel Family for donating the Shrine of Saint Padre Pio. 

 We are also grateful to Ms. Lisa Prosch for bringing the first class relic of Saint Padre Pio during our celebrations.

All are welcome to attend.  Please bring your special intentions, an open heart, family and friends and be touched and healed by Saint Padre Pio.

We will trace the Footsteps of St. Augustine and Celebrate the Franciscan Jubilee Year

From Algeria to  Rome

Saturday, October 3 to Friday, October 16

See flyer for details

 The spirit of joy and community filled St. Augustine Church as parishioners gathered to celebrate the joint Feast of St. Augustine and his beloved mother, St. Monica. Festive “banderitas” adorned the church entrance and courtyard. Thanks to the Praise and Glorify Choir for setting the stage for days of prayer, fellowship, music, and celebration. The festivities began with a novena from August 19–27, organized by the... read more

Our parish community celebrated Mass last Thursday, September 9th, in honor of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, the principal founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Each year, SVDP Society members celebrate the feast of their founder on September 9 to remember his example of putting faith into action by serving people who are poor, vulnerable, and in need.

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam reminds us that our Catholic faith calls us not only to pray, but also to serve others with compassion, dignity, and love. His vision began in 1833 with a small group of young Catholics in Paris and grew into a worldwide ministry of charity.  To date, there are over 48,000 SVDP conferences operating worldwide and serve more than 30 million people each day.

Through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in our parish, our Vincentians continue this mission by reaching out to neighbors who are experiencing difficult times. Through prayer, personal visits, food, financial assistance, and other forms of support, they offer help, friendship, and hope to those in need. Their service is a reminder that when we help our neighbors, we are serving Christ Himself.

As we celebrate Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, we give thanks for all of our parish Vincentians and pray that his example will inspire more of us to see Christ in those who are in need and respond with love and compassion.

Written by Kay Acosta, Member of St. Vincent de Paul Society @ SAC.

 Saint Augustine Parish celebrated the Feast of St. Teresa of Kolkata with a Triduum—three days of prayer—from September 2–4, culminating in a Solemn Mass celebrated by Fr. Ray Reyes on September 5 at 9:00 a.m.  

This year’s celebration marked the 29th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s passing and the 10th anniversary of her canonization. In his homily, Fr. Ray reminded the faithful that Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, whose sisters continue her legacy of serving and caring for the poorest of the poor. Two Missionaries of Charity attended the Mass, adding a special presence to the celebration. 

Fr. Ray reflected on Matthew 25, one of Mother Teresa’s favorite passages in Scripture: “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you do unto me.”  These words were at the heart of Mother Teresa’s life and ministry. Through her tireless humanitarian work among the poor, the sick, and the suffering, she became a globally recognized witness to Christian charity and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.  

Mother Teresa often spoke of the inseparable connection between the Eucharist and service to those in need. For her, receiving Christ in the Eucharist must lead us to recognize and serve Christ in the poor and marginalized. Faith, she taught, must be put into action through love and compassionate service. 

Among Mother Teresa’s most frequently quoted teachings are: “In each of the poor person, Christ is in disguise.” She also reminded people that, although we may not be able to do great things, “we can do small things with great love.” Every act of kindness, no matter how small, becomes meaningful when it is done out of love. 

A highlight of the parish’s celebration of St. Teresa of Kolkata was a movie night held in the Parish Hall, featuring the documentary Mother Teresa: No Greater Love, which tells the story of her life, ministry, and enduring legacy. The event was sponsored by the Franciscan Jubilee Committee and the St. Joseph Ministry.       

Through prayer, the Eucharist, and fellowship, the parish community was reminded of St. Teresa’s enduring call to see Christ in every person—especially the poor and vulnerable—and to respond with love through simple acts of service.

By Estelle Oloresisimo, SAC Communications Ministry

Photos by Vivian Ramos, SAC Communications Ministry

About 140 Parishioners, along with their friends and families, joined the evening Feast Day Celebration of Mother Teresa of Calcutta with the KOC-produced film Mother Teresa: No Greater Love. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love – is the most beautiful quote that summarizes the movie."

Other memorable words from St. Teresa worth reflecting on:

• “Love until it hurts.” 
• “You did it to me.” Mother Teresa called these five words from Matthew 25 the “Gospel on five fingers.” 
• “I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God.” 
• “We have been created for greater things—to love and to be loved.” 
• “Love begins at home.” 
• “Do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” 
• “The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” 
• “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” 
• “A life not lived for others is not a life.” 

We thank the Franciscan Jubilee Committee, St. Joseph Ministry, and Fr. Ray for the fellowship and for bringing us Mother Teresa: No Greater Love.  Its powerful lessons on how to love were etched into our hearts, especially Mother Teresa’s reminder: “Every person is Christ for me.”

Write up by Vivian Ramos, SAC Communications Ministry

Photos by Vivian Ramos & Denise Guevarra

We thank His Excellency, the Most Reverend Mylo Hubert Vergara, Bishop of Pasig, who celebrated all our Sunday Masses last weekend, including the Filipino Mass. 

Bishop Mylo offered guidance on ... read more

Presenting a short video from Sutter Health CPMC of San Francisco, that offers a broader narrative on kidney disease, organ transplants, and living donors.          

Thanks to Father Francis Garbo for his inspiring and encouraging example to potential living donors.  Father Ray's openness in expressing his needs allowed those others willing to help to step up. 

In the video, the efforts and compassion of ...read more

What is it about?

Pope Leo XIV declared the 2026 Franciscan Jubilee Year (Year of St. Francis of Assisi), running from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027), to mark the 800th anniversary of the death (Latin: Transitus) of Saint Francisc of Assisi. This special year invites the faithful to embrace Peace, Care for Creation (Ecology) and Work for the Poor. 

2026 ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength...”  Is. 40:31 

Assessment: $199,894 

Paid: $128,139 or 64%

The SF Filipino priests and other Filipino priests in the neighboring dioceses in the Bay Area will be hosting the coming of nearly 500 Filipino priests working in the United States in November.                         

The National Association of Filipino Priests (NAFP) that began in 2011 is held every three years. And the 5th NAFP will take place in the Bay Area from November 3-6, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in Burlingame, CA.

Because of this, the SF Filipino priests, being one of the major hosts, humbly ask for support to help make this Assembly a success.  With a donation of $100, you will receive an exclusive limited 5th National Assembly of Filipino Priests Commemorative Coin.  The coin bears the images of the two Filipino Saints, San Lorenzo Ruiz & San Pedro Calungsod, on one side and the official NAFP logo in the other.

Please drop by the Parish Office during office hours and get your exclusive and limited 5th NAFP Commemorative Coin.  Or to reserve your commemorative coins, please call the parish office at (650) 873-2282. 

Read the important update on the Chapter 11 Proposed Settlement dated June 29, 2026

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.

Bible Study in person resumes in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel beginning August 24, 2026 at 7:00pm.  

Expand your knowledge of the Word of God.  Everyone is welcome.  Deacon Virgil, Fr. Ifeanyi and Fr. Ed will be leading the weekly study of God's Word.

Come and join SAC's Bible Study.  Mondays at 7:00pm.  Deacon Virgil and the SAC Clergy lead the study.

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.

THE GIVING TREE 

Third Generation Giving

An Ongoing Stewardship at Saint Augustine Church

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

View details by clicking below

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

Today's Catholic Parents express some misconceptions about the priesthood as a vocation for their son. We'll hear them say, "He's too young... He'll be lonely... I won't have grandchildren... He'll be unhappy... I'll lose my son...."

The ideal Catholic parent understands a simple truth: that God desires the child's happiness even more than any parent does. If one's son experiences a genuine call or interest to becoming a priest someday, trust in God's love for him.

Below is the link to the Resources of Parents that answers to common misconceptions about the priesthood.

PRAY for the perseverance of our seminarians, especially those who are from the Archdiocese of San Francisco. 

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.

Keeping Our Parish Clean: 

A Call to Action from our EC

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.

Thank you all for your cooperation!

PHISHING is a rampant, fraudulent email, text, phone call, or private  message.  

Spammers will use names of church leaders, family members, friends, co-workers, or a trusted company/organization to reach out to you with messages that sound credible.

Please DO NOT engage or respond to such emails, texts, phone calls, or private messages.  SIMPLY DELETE. 

If you, or a member of your family (especially seniors) are targeted for a favor, and if you are asked for money,  always personally check with your church leader, family member, friend, or account holder, to verify authenticity.

TIP

Hover on the sender's email address to see who originated the email. 

LINKS

Do not click on links from unverified senders.

PASSWORDS

Banks and organizations will not ask you to change your password over the phone, email or text. Always call your bank or organization to verify.

REMEMBER 

Online transactions at St. Augustine (such as weekly offertory, donations, mass intentions and/or archdiocesan appeals) are ONLY done through the ONLINE GIVING portal of Our Sunday Visitor (OSV)  

Be careful. Be smart. Stay safe. 

A Recap of the Emerald Jubilee Celebration

Celebrating the 55th Founding Anniversary of St. Augustine Church

The Gala took place at the South San Francisco Conference Center on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The event began with a warm welcome and introductory remarks from our Master of Ceremonies, Deacon Nestor Fernandez, and Mary Ann Narvaez, setting a ...read more

Have you taken advantage of your free membership that our Pastor bought for you?

There are Lenten/Advent reflections, enlightening videos about our faith, the Sacraments, the saints,  e-books, and many more.

Why not take advantage of your free membership today?   No account yet? Go to formed.org,  click on "Find your parish" enter your email, get verified, and enjoy!

Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

Essential Norms for Diocesan/ Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of

Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons

A Statement of Episcopal Commitment

● Revised June 2018 ●

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops