Welcome to St. Augustine!
Mass Times, Services & Office Hours
Saturday
Sunday
1st Sunday 5:30 pm Tagalog (Filipino) Mass Livestreamed via and YouTube and Facebook

Holy Days of Obligation
- 9:00 AM Livestreamed via YouTube and Facebook
- 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 4:15 pm
- By Appointment - Please call (650) 878-2282
Communal Baptisms
- 2nd and 4th Saturday at 12 noon
- 1st Sunday at 2:30 pm
- 3rd Sunday within the 12:30 pm Mass
- None during Lent
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
- Closed Sunday, Tuesday & Holidays
Registration for 2026-2027 is Now Open!
- Returning CCD & Confirmation students may now register online.
- New and Transfer students must register in person Call Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM (650) 797-5955
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is Now Open!
Please contact Deacon Nestor Fernandez II for Information at DeaconNestor@comcast.net or (415) 672-5252 or simply register below.
Concelebrated Mass honoring the Founding of Mision San Francisco de Asis
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, main presider
June 27, 2026, Saturday at 11 am
Mission Dolores Basilica
3321 16th St. San Francisco CA 94114
Father Francis Garbo, the pastor of Mission Dolores Basilica (kidney donor of Father Ray) invites you to join him and Archbishop Cordileone in the historic and beautiful celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Mision San Francisco de Asis. The Mass will be this Saturday, June 27 at 11 am at Mission Dolores Basilica.
Thirteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
June 28, 2026

"Whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me."
Matthew 10:38,40
This week the Lord Jesus, instructs his apostles—and us—in the ways of discipleship.
He calls us to be single-hearted with our eyes fixed firmly on his path. This means loving Christ above all others. It also means taking up our crosses and following him.
The Lord promises a rich reward to those who stay the course. Each one of us knows that at times we will stray off the path and fall into sin. Yet God is there to welcome the repentant sinner back. The final line of today's second reading is a fitting reminder to us.
We spent the entire Easter season reminding ourselves of this truth. Let us once again embrace this saying: we must think of ourselves as “dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus.”
UPDATES AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
List of Services
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CCD & CONFIRMATION NEWS
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2026-2027 IS NOW OPEN
- Returning students may register online.
- New & Transfer students must register in person. Call Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM @ (650) 797-5955
Please visit the FFP Activities Page for more information.
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ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (OCIA) IS NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
Do you know someone who has thought about becoming Catholic or, for whatever reason, has been baptized but has not been confirmed or received Holy Communion? Please consider joining this year’s OCIA Class led and facilitated by Deacon Nestor Fernandez and a team of knowledgeable catechists.
The OCIA program meets once a week beginning in the Fall and concludes with the Easter Vigil where the students (candidates & catechumen) receive their sacrament(s). The class emphasizes prayer, discernment and spiritual formation as each candidate responds to their call to become followers of Jesus through the Catholic Church.
If you have any questions, know of someone who would like to discuss joining OCIA, are considering being a team member, or would just like to experience the OCIA process, please contact Deacon Nestor before or after Mass, email him at DeaconNestor@comcast.net or call him directly at 415-672-5252.
To enroll in the OCIA Program, please stop by the Parish Office to obtain an enrollment form. Submit your completed enrollment form to Amor Baldomero or Patricia Abdelalim at the parish office.
You can also register online by clicking on the button below.
Please pray that the Holy Spirit calls your friends, family members and/or acquaintances to seek a deeper relationship with Almighty God through his Church.
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JUNE 27 (SAT) | Last Day of SVDP Clothing Donation Drive
St. Augustine Parish SVDP Conference is hosting a Clothing Donation Drive to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, one of the oldest and most respected charitable organizations in the world.
We are gratefully accepting donations of gently-used, clean clothing for children, teens, women, and men. All items will be donated to SVDP Thrift Stores, where proceeds directly support those in need.
Please donate clothes you would feel comfortable purchasing or wearing, yourself — pre-loved clothing in good condition, free of rips, stains, holes, or excessive wear.
Drop-off Details:
Saturday, June 27 only
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM only
Parish Hall
Only clothing will be accepted.
In this special Jubilee Year of St. Francis, let us respond with active and concrete acts of service for the poor and marginalized. Your generous donations will make a real difference. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
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JOIN OUR PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY! | OCTOBER 2026
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
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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 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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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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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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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.
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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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KEEPING OUR PARISH CLEAN: A Call to Action from our Ecology Committee (EC)
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!
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WARNING!
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.
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THE 2025 CELEBRATION OF SAC'S 55th FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
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
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LOOKING BACK | A match made in Heaven: Fellow priests and countrymen become blood brothers
Explore articles, playback the Thanksgiving Mass and/or watch a news clip about the remarkable story of Fr. Ray Reyes and Fr. Francis Garbo, who became "Twin Brothers" after sharing a kidney.
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FORMED | Forming Catholics for Life
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!
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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
PARISH BULLETIN
What's inside:
- Weekly Mass Intentions
- 2026-2027 Faith Formation Registration is in progress!
- 2026-2027 Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) is now open for enrollment.
- Evening Prayers, weekdays at 5:00 pm
NO ACCOUNT YET?
To log in through the parish subscription:
- On a browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari, please go to formed.org
- Please choose "Find Your Parish Subscription"
- Click on “Continue to Sign up/Login”
- You will be prompted to Sign In with your email. Please enter your email and click "Next".
- You will then either be: A.) prompted to "Enter Code from Email" - please check your email, but leave the tab/page open or B.) you will be asked to enter your password if you've previously set one up.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
HOSTED BY NEIGHBORING CHURCHES & ORGANIZATIONS
Concelebrated Mass honoring the Founding of Mision San Francisco de Asis
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, main presider
June 27, 2026, Saturday at 11 am
Mission Dolores Basilica
3321 16th St. San Francisco CA 94114
Father Francis Garbo, the pastor of Mission Dolores Basilica (kidney donor of Father Ray) invites you to join him and Archbishop Cordileone in the historic and beautiful celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Mision San Francisco de Asis. The Mass will be this Saturday, June 27 at 11 am at Mission Dolores Basilica.
Communications Ministry
Call for Artists: “Free To Be Me” Art Show
Online Entry Deadline - Sun, June 28, 2026
The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Program invites Bay Area artists ages 16 and older to participate in the “Free To Be Me” Art Show. There is no theme, giving artists the freedom to express their creativity in any style or medium. Submitted artwork must be original and created within the last two years.
The online entry deadline is on June 28, and the fee is only $5. The arts will be exhibited at the Library, Parks and Recreation Center at 901 Civic Campus Way from July 10 to July 31. The arts will be judged for merit and cash awards. All artists will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Scan QR Code or use
Application Link
Vivian Ramos, Communications Ministry and
SSF Commissioner, Cultural Arts
UPAASF Filipino Cultural Immersion Program
Calling all Filipino American Children
7 to 12 years old
Join in the Fil-Am Cultural Immersion
Summer Camp
July 6 – 10, 9 am to 3:30
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) is offering Filipino-American children and youth a rich, joyful, and intellectually engaging experience of their “mixed” cultural heritage. It will be from July 6 to 10 for only $350.
Participants explore what it means to be a Fil-Am in the 21st century—not through passive instruction, but through playing, observing, and listening, making, building, performing, and reflecting together. Every day of the camp is organized around concrete, creative projects with a process that guides students toward shareable outcomes.
Children don’t simply receive knowledge—they construct it. Each of the projects engages participants in drawing from and building upon cultural knowledge, creative judgment, collaborative skills, and personal identity—all at once. The campers will also be taken by bus to the Philippine Consulate, where they will be hosted for a four-hour program on history, tourism, food, and games.
Communications Ministry
2026 ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength...” Is. 40:31
All gifts to the Annual Appeal are greatly appreciated and will assist people in need. They will also help fulfill our mission as Catholics, both here at St. Augustine’s Church and throughout the Archdiocese.
As of June 15, 2026 We have received $73, 584 or 37% of this year's goal, leaving a balance of $126,310 or 63% of our assessment.
Thank you to all who contribute toward the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA) Your generosity and support are deeply appreciated.
In gratitude,
Fr. Ray Reyes

ONLINE GIVING
Thank you for your support. Your generosity improves lives.
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.

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.
This weekend, May 9 & 10, Saint Augustine Church will formally launch the Franciscan Jubilee Year. The altar of St. Francis and the San Damiano Cross will find its place near the sanctuary throughout the jubilee year.
In addition, this Year of St. Francis is truly beneficial for the entire archdiocese. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of the City and County of San Francisco as well as the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
The Franciscan Jubilee Year is perfect timing as we face similar dangers that were present at the time when St. Francis lived – 800 years ago. His message of Peace then was needed now more than ever. The Jubilee Prayer for peace that was composed by Pope Leo XIV will be prayed at mass throughout the jubilee year.
FR. RAY REYES

In observance of
THE FRANCISCAN JUBILEE YEAR
Holy Cards will be found in the hymnals’ jacket beginning on
May 9 & 10, 2026 through January 10, 2027. Copies will also be distributed after each Mass on May 9 and 10.
Parish Updates
A QUICK LOOK BACK
Congratulations, Francis Reinares!
Selected to Attend the 2026 Youth Leadership Summit in Washington, DC
Fr. Ray gave a special blessing to Francis Reinares and his parents, Joey and Claire Reinares, during the 11:00 AM Mass last Sunday.
Francis has been selected to represent South San Francisco at the SisterCities International 2026 Youth Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. SSF Councilmember Flor Nicolas shared that she encouraged Francis, along with other youth, to apply for this prestigious opportunity. Francis earned his place based on his outstanding application.
The Summit is an immersive leadership program that brings together young leaders from around the world to inspire the next generation of citizen diplomats. Participants will engage in diplomacy simulations at the U.S. Department of State and take part in role-playing exercises that address real-world global challenges.
We wish you an enriching experience as you proudly represent SSF!
Communications Ministry
Saint Augustine Parish Celebrates
The Consecration of the United States
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Saint Augustine Parish joyfully joined Catholics across the nation in celebrating the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
A Mass for the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was celebrated on Friday, June 12, at 9:00 a.m. The Mass was presided over by Fr. Ray Reyes, and Fr. Ifeanyi concelebrated. Following the Mass, parishioners participated in a Eucharistic procession and gathered for a reception in the parish hall.
The celebration was well attended and made even more memorable by the presence of the Knights of Columbus Color Guards. Members of the Knights distributed Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer cards as mementos, reflecting their own consecration to the Sacred Heart. It is also noteworthy that the Legion of Mary organized and led a Read more




















