Weekdays
- 9:00 am Livestreamed via YouTube
- 5:30 pm
Saturday
- 9:00 am Livestreamed via YouTube
- 4:30 pm Vigil Mass
Sunday
- 7:30 am
- 9:00 am Misa Pro Populo Livestreamed via
YouTube
- 11:00 am 12:30 pm 5:30 PM
1st Sunday 5:30 pm Tagalog (Filipino) Mass Livestreamed via and YouTube
Holy Days of Obligation
- 9:00 AM Livestreamed via YouTube
- 12:15 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM
Recitation of the Holy Rosary 8:30 AM (TBA)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Friday after the 9:00 am Mass until 5PM
Parish Holy Hour
- 7:00 pm Every 1st Wednesday
led by the Knights of Columbus
- 7:00 pm Every 3rd Wednesday led by the Youth and Young Adults
Confessions
- Fridays 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
- Saturdays at 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
- By Appointment - Please call (650) 878-2282
Stations of the Cross
- Fridays of Lent after the 5:30 PM Mass
- Until March 27, 2026
Communal Baptisms
(none during Lent)
- 2nd and 4th Saturday at 12 noon
- 1st Sunday at 2:30 pm
- 3rd Sunday within the 12:30 pm Mass
Parish Office
(650) 873-2282
staugustinessf@aol.com
- Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
- Closed Sunday and Holidays
Faith Formation Program Office
(650) 873-2878 or (650) 797-5955
staugustinecdre@gmail.com
- Weekdays (except Tuesday) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed 12:00 pm to 1:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 PM
Second Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2026

The Transfiguration of Jesus
For the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ retreat to the desert to his Transfiguration. Each year on the first Sunday of Lent, our Gospel tells the story of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. On the second Sunday of Lent each year, we hear the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration.
The story of Jesus’ Transfiguration is told in the three Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In each of those Gospels, the Transfiguration follows Jesus’ first prediction of his death and his teaching about the costs of discipleship. Jesus’ Transfiguration is a promise of Jesus’ glory, his Resurrection.
On a mountain in today’s reading, a voice affirms that Jesus is God’s Son in words reminiscent of the voice at Jesus’ baptism. In addition, the appearance of Moses and Elijah on the mountain connects this story with God’s relationship to the people of Israel. Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets, respectively. Together with Jesus, they represent God’s complete Word.
The Transfiguration occurs in the presence of just three of Jesus’ disciples: Peter, James, and John. In Matthew’s Gospel, those disciples are among the first whom Jesus calls. The three men are identified as an “inner circle” among Jesus’ disciples when Jesus asks them to accompany him to the Garden of Gethsemane just before his arrest.
UPSIDE: Pastors now ‘twin brothers’ after kidney donation
manilateam Posted on February 26, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO – Prayer is at the heart of the inspirational relationship between two Filipino American priests.
St. Augustine Catholic Church Pastor Rev. Raymund Reyes and Mission Dolores Basilica and Mission San Francisco de Asis Pastor Rev. Francis Mark Garbo have known each other for almost three decades, connected by their birthland, faith and vocation. Twenty days into this new year, the two became more than brothers of the cloth.
“Father Francis is a saint, my hero and now my twin brother,” Reyes told INQUIRER.NETUSA, exulting Garbo for having given him the “gift of a second life” – a healthy new kidney.
Theirs is a story of faith, hope and generosity. Transplantation between ...Read More
UPDATES AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
List of Services
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CCD & CONFIRMATION NEWS
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES
- Feb 25 (Wed) and Feb 26 (Thu) Confirmation Classes.
- Feb 26 (Thu) & Feb 28 (Sat) CCD Classes.
MARCH ACTIVITIES:
- Mar 5 (Thu) & Mar 7 (Sat) CCD Classes
- Mar 6 (Fri) to Mar 8 (Sun) Offsite Retreat, 2nd Year Confirmation
- Mar 8 (Sun) Mass Rite of Enrollment 9:00 am Mass for Grades 2, AA2, AA6-fhc, Sped-fhc students & families
- Mar 11 (Wed) & Ma2 12 (Thu) Confirmation Classes
- Mar 12 (Thu) & Mar 14 (Sat) Lenten Confession for CCD during class hours Grades 3-6, AA6, Sped-Intermediate, Sped-Confirmation
- Mar 19 (Thu) Adult Ongoing Formation #4 CCD on Zoom @ 4:30pm. 1st & 2nd Year Confirmation 7pm @ Church
- Mar 21 (Sat) Adult Ongoing Formation #4 Combined CCD Classes @ 10:30am @ Church
- Mar 21 (Sat) – Onsite Retreat, Grades 6, AA6, Sped-Confirmation 1:30pm to 5:30pm
- Mar 22 (Sun) Mass Rite of Affirmation 12:30 pm Mass - 2nd Year Confirmation students & families
- Mar 25 (Wed) & Mar 26 (Thu) Lenten Penance for Confirmation during class hours (parents are welcome to participate.)
- Mar 26 (Thu) & Mar 28 (Sat) CCD Classes
- Mar 29 (Sun) to Apr 5 (Sun) Holy Week & Easter Break
Please visit the FFP Activities Page for more information.
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JOIN LENT PRAY 40: THE RETURN on Hallow | Starts on Ash Wednesday, Feb 18
This Lent, join Hallow's
LENT PRAY 40: The Return
Starts on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Cclick on the button below to watch a preview. The reflections from past years have been very inspiring.
Join us for the Pray 40 lenten challenge today.
You won't want to miss it.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS | FRIDAYS OF LENT after the 5:30 PM Mass
Stations of the Cross
Fridays of Lent
After the 5:30 PM Mass
Until April 3, 2026
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MAR 1 (SUN) TAGALOG MASS
Sunday, March 1, 2026
5:30 PM Mass
Fr. Leandro (Pau) Calingasan
St. Therese Choir
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MAR 19 (THU) ST. JOSEPH'S FEAST DAY CELEBRATION
St. Joseph's Feast Day Celebration
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
9:00 AM Mass
Rosary & Novena in honor of St. Joseph
Mar 10 to Mar 18, 2026
8:25 AM
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MAR 28 (SAT) HONORING ST. JOSEPH
The St. Joseph Ministry—together with the Italian Catholic Federation, the Legion of Mary, Paraliturgy, and other ministries and parishioners—will sponsor the distribution of Grocery Easter Baskets on March 28 for families in need under the care of SVdP.
If you would like to support this effort, please contact Rosabel Santander at 650-296-0349.
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HOLY WEEK & EASTER 2026
View the 2026 Lenten & Easter Calendar
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APR 2 (THU) to APR 4 (SAT) | EASTER TRIDUUM
Holy Thiursday, April 2
Good Friday, April 3
Easter Vigil, April 4
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JOIN OUR PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND | EGYPT, HOLY LAND, JORDAN | OCTOBER 2026
Join our 2026 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land!
Saturday, October 3 to Sunday, October 18, 2026
See flyer for details
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JOIN OUR PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND | JORDAN, HOLY LAND, ISTANBUL, EPHESUS | OCTOBER 2026
Join our 2026 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land!
Frriay, October 16 to Saturday, October 31, 2026
See flyer for details
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PROTECTING CHILDREN
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
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FRIDAYS @ SAC
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.
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VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY AT SAC
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.
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THE GABRIEL PROJECT
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.
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THE GIVING TREE
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
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THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, ST. AUGUSTINE CONFRENCE'S CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
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.
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TRAVELING VOCATION CROSS
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
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KEEPING OUR PARISH CLEAN: A Call to Action from our Ecology Committee (EC)
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!
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WARNING!
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.
PARISH BULLETIN
What's inside:
- 40 Days for Life
- Weekly Mass Intentions
- Tagalog Mass, Sunday March 1, 2026, Fr. Leandro Calingasan
- STATIONS OF THE CROSS, Fridays of Lent after the 5:30 pm Mass
- Holy Week & Easter Schedule
- Feast Day Celebration in honor of St. Joseph, Thursday, March 19, 2026
- No Baptismal Rites during Lent
- Lenten Fasting & Abstinence | Exemptions
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Hospitality Sunday
(Coffee and Donuts)
After the 9:00AM Misa Pro Populo Mass
We thank the members of the
Hospitality Ministry
(12:30pm Team) for hosting the hospitality last Sunday, February 22nd.
Please stop by to thank the members of the Altar Server Ministry who will be be our hosts on Sunday, March 1st after the 9:00am Mass. See you then!
Wrapped in Mercy, Hope Renewed
The 2026 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress gathered Catholics from around the world for another inspiring experience. It was filled with dynamic workshops, liturgies, exhibits, and entertainment, which highlighted the richness and beauty of the Catholic faith. Youth Day opened the event on Thursday, February 19 and Adult Days began on Friday, February 20.
Guided by the theme "Wrapped in Mercy, Hope Renewed!" the adult sessions focused on mercy, forgiveness, and hope, inspiring attendees to embrace mercy and experience renewal, In addition, Pope Leo XIV sent a special message to educators, urging them to deepen their relationship with Jesus and to share the Gospel authentically.
Among the cherished experiences was Sacred Space, a tranquil setting where participants could spend time in silent prayer before the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, view sacred art, and walk the labyrinth. Following the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday evening, and throughout Sunday, attendees had the unique opportunity to venerate the relic of St. Carlo Acutis which was flown in from Assisi, Italy.
St. Augustine parish was represented by 43 delegates. All have returned safely, feeling spiritually renewed and inspired by their experiences.
Honoring St. Joseph
St. Joseph Ministry Outreach & Upcoming Celebrations
Last Sunday, the St. Joseph Ministry partnered with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to feed and serve our poor and unhoused neighbors at the Missionaries of Charity in San Francisco (link to photos below). We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to share Christ’s love through acts of service and compassion.
Please join us in honoring St. Joseph with Rosary and Novena prayers from March 10–18, culminating in the celebration of Holy Mass on his Feast Day, March 19.
In addition, the St. Joseph Ministry—together with the Italian Catholic Federation, the Legion of Mary, Paraliturgy, and other ministries and parishioners—will sponsor the distribution of Grocery Easter Baskets on March 28 for families in need under the care of SVdP. If you would like to support this effort, please contact Rosabel Santander at 650-296-0349.


EXCESS AAA'2025
5% or $8,389.00
THANK YOU to all those who have supported our AAA'25. As of December 31, 2025, we have gathered an excess of $8,389. As indicated earlier, this excess will be deposited to our Parish Hall Renovation fund. Stay tuned for our Report on the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2026.
On behalf of SAC Clergy and Staff, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal that benefits many through the services provided beyond the parish boundaries.

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.
We hope for 100% participation from our parish family this year. Thank you for your support. Your generosity improves lives.
Should you wish to give your PLEDGE ONLINE, please click the link below.
ANSWERING THE CALL
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.


The Celebration of St. Augustine's
55th Parish Foundation Anniversary
A Recap of the Emerald Jubilee Gala
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 positive tone for the evening.
The strong line up for the program included: Christine Adiaz and the St. Augustine Children’s Choir who immediately charmed the audience; special recognition was given to The Pastors of St. Augustine and Clergy who were present; The Santacruzan Sagalas were acknowledged for their significant contribution toward parish projects; a distinct group of dancers (who represented different generations of parishioners and ministry members) performed an elegant waltz number; followed by The Praise and Glorify Choir who performed a song and dance number to a medley of memorable Filipino songs, that caused the audience to erupt in applause at the end of their act. The dance floor was then opened by the mambo dancers who performed a graceful number to Mambo Italiano.
However, attendees began dancing from the onset. Once the Levites began playing their set during dinner, the dance floor was unofficially opened. Members of the Levites band are Fr. Peter Eugenio, Fr. Roland De La Rosa, Fr. Boie Espeleta, Fr. Mark Reburiano, Fr. Arnold Zamora, and our very own Pastor, Fr. Ray Reyes.
Gratitude for the day's achievements and success go to the organizers headed by Malou Cu, the participants, and our sponsors. Overall, the event was a resounding success, achieving the objective of joyfully celebrating the 55th founding anniversary of our parish and leaving a lasting memory with all who attended.
May St. Augustine Church continue to foster a vibrant and collaborative community as we live God’s Word and continue His Works.
Contributed by Nerissa Broas
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Saint Augustine Church 55th Foundation
Emerald Jubilee Gala
Last September 27, 2025
South San Francisco Conference Center
by Joseph Rodriguez Photography
Here is the gallery of photos taken professionally by Joseph Rodriguez Photography during the SAC's 55th Emerald Jubilee Gala held last September 27, 2025 at the SSF Conference Center.
We are truly grateful to the Emerald Jubilee Gala Committee headed by Ms. Malou Cu for helping us preserve these unforgettable memories from the Gala event. These will certainly help us connect to the past and give a concrete way to remember the parishioners and their families.
Photos by Joseph Rodriguez Photography
Click on the Full Gallery tab to view all the photos.
THANK YOU to all those who have participated and contributed in a huge way for the huge success of the Emerald Jubilee Gala. We doubly appreciate the Members of the Emerald Jubilee Gala Committee headed by Ms. Malou Cu. God bless them for their incredible generosity of time, talent and treasure.
Members of the 2025 Emerald Jubilee Committee headed by Malou Cu at the South San Francisco Conference Center

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