How much do Mass Attendance Numbers matter?

They could provide answers to the following key questions:

1. How far has Church attendance recovered after Covid-19?

2. What are the patterns and variations in the recovery?

3. Why has a full recovery not yet happened? (NB: SAC prior to Covid-19 in 2018 with 6 masses had a week-average of 2,543 Mass Attendees. After Covid-19, with 6 masses, SAC has been having a week-average of 1,400 Mass Attendees.)

4. How can further attendance growth be encouraged?        

The Archdiocese of San Francisco had asked that we take the counts of Mass Attendees on October 6, 13, 20 & 27, which include the vigil Masses on the preceding evenings.

OCTOBER - MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY

By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to certain devotion. The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the best known of all Catholic devotions. 

October includes the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). 

The best way to celebrate the month is, of course, to pray the Rosary.  For the whole month of October,  the Rosary will be said daily prior to the 9:00am Mass.

ADULT ONGOING FORMATION

Session #1

Conversion to the Eucharist: Through the Sacrament of Marriage

Come and hear Father Jerome Magat, author of the book, "Honoring the Covenant," as he speaks to parents, married couples and even to engaged couples at Saint Augustine Church on Thursday evening, October 17th at 7:00pm and will be repeated on Saturday morning, October 19th at 10:30am.

Father Jerome's books will be for sale onsite and he will be glad to sign your book and impart a blessing.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

October 19-20, 2024

As we approach World Mission Sunday on October 20th, it's important to remember the legacy of missionary work. The Church in the United States was once mission territory, supported by the generosity of Catholics worldwide. Today, we continue this legacy by supporting the Pontifical Mission Societies, ensuring that the Gospel reaches the ends of the earth.

Our contributions help build and sustain communities of faith in places where the Church is still growing or facing persecution. This mission is a testament to our faith in action, reflecting the universal call to share Christ's love. As we reflect on this year's theme, "Go and invite everyone to the banquet," let us recommit to supporting our global Church family.

To preach for us on the World Mission Sunday next weekend is a missionary priest ministering in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  He is Father NARCIS KABIPI, the parish administrator of St. John of God Church and the Catholic chaplain at UCSF in San Francisco.

ACOUSTIC NIGHT 2

Next Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:00pm

Don't miss out! Praise and Glorify Choir invites everyone to Acoustic Night #2, a Concert for a Cause, next Saturday, October 26th at 7:00pm.

They want to offer you a most memorable evening and to help fundraise for our Parish Hall. 100% of Proceeds will go for its Renovation.

Join us! Doors open at 6 pm, followed by non-stop live music and dance from 7 pm to 11 pm! Preferred Seating includes one appetizer and two drinks for $50. General Admission comes with one free drink for only $30. Food will be available for sale. Don’t miss out on the fun! Seating is limited. Buy your tickets now from any of the P&G members.

HYGIENE & SNACK KIT DRIVE

For the Homeless

Organized by Knights of Columbus 9714 & Service Commission

Let's come together to share the blessings and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.  Supporting Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

SORT & PACK DATES: October 27  &  November 3, 2024

Confirmation Students who volunteer can begin earning Stewardship hours!

TOGETHER IN HOLINESS

For Engaged and Married Couples

October 26, 2024 

Don't miss out on one-on-one time with your spouse, opportunities for Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, inspiration from speakers like Mario Sacasa, PhD, LMFT, and more!  

To REGISTER and MORE INFO, kindly click the link below.

Last Sunday, October 13, 2024

The Archdiocese of San Francisco held the 4th annual Faith & Blue Mass for San Mateo County on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at SAC with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, SAC Clergy and the Chiefs and members of the South City Police and Fire Departments, San Mateo Police Department, members of the San Mateo County Sheriff Office and Pacifica Police Department.   It also included the members of the California Highway Patrol, Restorative Justice Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, SSFPD Explorer Cadets, elected officials including SSF City Council Member Flor Nicolas, and appointed SSF Commissioner Vivian Ramos, their families, as well as the members of our community.      

The Archbishop in gratitude, expressed our support, prayers and thanks to the generosity of our Police, Fire and safety officers. He asked us to keep in our minds and hearts our fire fighters and first responders who cannot be with us, as they were taking care of the disasters brought by the two hurricanes in southeastern part of our country. He acknowledged the Faith and Blue Mass being held at St. Augustine and addressed them, “We felt your support and your care with the immediate response with the violence that was suffered at this church.”

Father Ray shared his wisdom on how to strive from being good to great through service and selfless giving of ourselves to others He also reaffirmed our shared mission to serve and protect the people by carrying out faithfully our respective duties and responsibilities and pastoral care.

We thank the contributions of the event organizers from the SF Archdiocese: Mary Powers (Communications), Derek Gaskin (Director of Safe & Emergency Services) and Deacon Fred Totah, Chaplain San Mateo Police Department (Director of Pastoral Ministry). We appreciate the participation of Deacon Virgil, Deacon Paulo, Deacon Maurice, all our sacristans and liturgical ministers, the Praise & Glorify Choir, Hospitality Ministers, Knights of Columbus, Parish Council, Youth & Young Adults Ecology Ministers, and our chef Tess Fernandez and Office Staff.

The celebration continued with a reception and “Meet and Greet” fellowship after the mass.   To view the entire mass via FB: 

https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1220597272491431

Reported by Vivian Ramos of SAC Communications Ministry/Photos by Dennis Callahan and Jizelle Oliva

We need your help in keeping our Church clean and free of pests. We are finding food and trash being left on the pews after Mass.  

Please make sure to check the pews before you leave and dispose of trash in the proper receptacle. 

As a gentle reminder, that food and beverages are not allowed inside the church.  THANK YOU

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.  Please note of our newly refurbished Confessional, which 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.

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

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

 Watch the Sunday Mass Homily by Papal Envoy, Cardinal Luis Tagle at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapoli last July 21, 2024.

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.

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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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.