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 in progress
Classes are filling up. Register today!
- Returning CCD & Confirmation students may 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.
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 16, 2026

"O Woman, Great is your faith..."
There were only two individuals whom the Lord Jesus described as
"having a great faith." These two individuals were the Roman (gentile) Centurion and the Canaanite (gentile) woman in today's gospel. To these Gentiles and unbelievers, Jesus praised their faith. What can we learn about why Jesus considered this gentile woman as having a great faith. The Lord was amazed by the woman's perseverance despite her status as an outcast in the sight of the Jews, the majority of religion then.
Most successful people and unbelievers are risk takers. Risk taking involves an element of faith, i.e. to hope in the face of challenges, pushing ahead despite the realities of what they see. The Lord wants us to develop this trait in our lives and in our walk with Him.
What are we hoping for? What are we praying to God for? What actions are we taking to bring it to pass to the best of our ability? Can we truly say we’ve explored all we possibly can? Have we reached the end of ourselves and now we’ve left it all in God’s hands, firmly knowing that His strength will be made perfect in our weakness?
Whatever the case, let's search the depths of our hearts for where doubt has crept in and replace it once again with confident faith that the God in whom we serve is able to do more than all we dare to ask, dream, think or even imagine.
God bless and let's keep the faith!
UPDATES AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
List of Services
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CCD & CONFIRMATION NEWS
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 2026-2027 IS IN PROGRESS
Classes fill up quickly. Register today!
- 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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AUG 13 | TODAY | FEASTDAY CELEBRATION: Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney
Apostle to the Young, Protector of Christian Family Life and
Founder of the Knights of Columbus
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm
Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney was a genuine pastor who, in the words of Pope Francis, was unafraid to share “the smell of his sheep.” He promoted families whose members were strong in their faith expressed through generous following of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. In a decree read at the beatification Mass, Pope Francis praised Fr. McGivney’s “zeal and the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for his brothers and sisters.” These “made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.”
Saint Augustine Church and SAC Council 9714 will host the KOC Statewide feast day of Blessed Michael J. McGivney on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm.
Father Ray Reyes, KOC State Chaplain, will preside at the Holy Mass. Past and Current Officers as well as Members of the Knights of Columbus in the Archdiocese of San Francisco have been invited to attend the annual observance of their founder. The Mass will be livestreamed and fed in the KOC State Channel.
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AUG 15 (SAT) & AUG 16 (SUN) | The Missionary Cooperation Plan of the U.S. Catholic Church
This weekend, let's welcome Sister Elizabeth Lima of the religious order of the Daughters of Mary.
She'll speak on behalf of the Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP) which provide the parishioners opportunity to pray for missionaries and hear what our missionaries do in the missions. The MCP also enables the people to contribute financially to the works of the Mission.
Click below for information about Sister Elizabeth Lima as well as the work the Daughters of Mary do in the missions.
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AUG 19 (WED) to AUG 28 (FRI) | JOINT NOVENA & FEASTDAY ST. MONICA & ST. AUGUSTINE
August 19-27: Novena
August 22: Solemn Novena Mass
August 28: Feastday
We'll be celebrating next month the joint Novena and Feastday of our patron, Saint Augustine and his mother, Saint Monica, from August 19-28.
We've invited priests who will join Father Ray, Father Ifeanyi and Fr. Ed in presiding the Novena masses.
Please save the dates and share with family and friends about SAC's annual observance honoring the Mother and Son Saints as well as their incredible story of "Persevering Faith."
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AUG 19 (WED) PARISH HOLY HOUR
Parish Holy Hour
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
7:00pm
Fr. Ifeanyi Uwabunkeonye, Presider
Sponsored by the St. Augustine Young Adult Ministry
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SEP 2 (WED) to SEP 5 (SAT) | ST. TERESA OF KOLKATA
Celebrating the Feast Day of
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Triduum & Feast Day
September 2-4 Triduum (Three Days of Prayer)
September 5 Feast Day
In preparation for St. Teresa of Calcutta's feastday on September 5th, a Triddum of Prayers will be said before the masses from September 2 -4.
On her feastday, September 5th, there'll be a Solemn Mass at 9AM followed by a Veneration of the 1st Class Relic of Mother Teresa. A Reception in the parish hall will follow after the services.
In the evening of September 5th, at 6:30pm, There'll be a Movie Night: Mother Theresa - No Greater Love - hosted by Franciscan Jubilee Committee and St. Joseph Ministry. Everyone is invited.
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SEP 19 (SAT) | SAC ANNUAL FUND RAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT
SAC Annual Jubilee Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 19, 2026 @ 8am Shotgun
The St. Augustine Jubilee Golf Club will be holding its annual fundraising Golf Tournament for Saint Augustine Church on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:00AM shotgun at the Golf Club at Moffet Field, located on the NASA-leased Moffet Federal Airfield in Mountain View, CA. Please check the flyer for more information.
May we appeal once again for your support in promoting the annual St. Augustine Golf Tournament that benefits the Parish Hall’s Renovation and Expansion Project. Please check the PDF FLYER below for more information. If you are not a player, you may also extend your support by Sponsoring a Hole. Please indicate your choice in the attached form.
God bless you for your support and generosity.
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SEP 20 (SUN) to SEP 23 (WED) | SAINT PADRE PIO
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
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A BLESSING SHARED
A Blessing Shared...
A Video Presentation on Fr. Ray Reyes and his living donor Fr. Francis Garbo
Sharing a video presentation from Sutter Health CPMC of San Francisco. It presents a wider narrative about kidney disease, transplant and living donor.
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
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Archdiocese of San Francisco's Chapter 11 Proposed Settlement
Read the important update on the Chapter 11 Proposed Settlement dated June 29, 2026
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PLEASE SUPPORT: Our San Francisco Filipino Priests 5th NAFP Commemorative Coin
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, please call the parish office at (650) 873-2282.
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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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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:
- Mass Intentions: August 17-23
- Offertory: Collections, AAA, Online Giving
- Liturgy of the Hours (Vespers)
- Homebound Ministry
- CCD & Faith Formation School Year 2026-2027 CALENDAR
- 2026-2027 Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
- Mater Dolorosa Church Celebrates 65th Anniversary
- Footsteps of Saint Augustine (Pilgrimage) with Father Ed
- SAC Annual Golf Tournament: September 19, 2026

A Blessing Shared...
A Video Presentation on Fr. Ray Reyes and his living donor Fr. Francis Garbo
Sharing a video presentation from Sutter Health CPMC of San Francisco. It presents a wider narrative about kidney disease, transplant and living donor.
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 doctors, nurses and other medical staff of SF CPMC Sutter Health are commendable.
Thanks to Eisen Tuazon of Sutter Multimedia for putting this together - Truly, a great message of Hope.

Remember to pick up your copy of the Souvenir Program from the Parish Office!
29th Holy Spirit Conference
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
San Francisco, CA
Whether you are seeking spiritual renewal or simply wanting to experience a deeper connection with God, you're welcome to attend this year's Holy Spirit Conference sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Featured speaker is
Fr. Daniel Kilmek, MIC, a Marian theologian, speaker and author. He serves as the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy with Father Chris Alar, MIC.
The members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Board will be thrilled to have you join them on this day filled with fellowship, praise, uplifting worship, confessions and the joyful celebration of the Holy Mass. The day will certainly open hearts to a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Please check the FLYER below for more information or check the website of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Archdiocese of San Francisco: sfspirit.com
Upcoming Event
Sponsored by our neighboring parish
Mater Dolorosa Parish
Celebrates 65th Anniversary
September 6-14, 2026
SAC Parishioners are invited to attend the celebrations of the 65th Anniversary our our neighboring parish, the Mater Dolorosa Parish in SSF.
Between the novena days, there are scheduled special religious services as well as entertainment. Please share the flyer below to friends and families especially those who have some history and connections with Mater Dolorosa.
2026 ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength...” Is. 40:31
Assessment: $199,894 | Paid: 111,429 or 56%
THANK YOU. We have gathered
56% or
$111,429 towards our assessment of $199,894. We only have
$88,465 or
44% to collect to meet our AAA'26 Assessment.
Your generosity supports lives and services provided beyond the parish through the Archdiocese.
To donate ONLINE, please use the link below thru Our Sunday Visitor (OSV). It's convenient and SAFE.
THANK YOU.

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

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.















