Celebrating Saint Augustine's Fiesta

55th Parish Anniversary

August 23-28, 2025 Weeklong Festivities

The Novena (9 Days) of Masses, which include the solemn concelebrated Mass with Archbishop Cordileone, have been scheduled to help us prepare for a grateful observance of the 55th parish anniversary of Saint Augustine Church this year. 

The Solemn Novena Mass will be observed on Saturday, August 23rd at 10:30am,  followed with a Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and the images of Saints Augustine and Monica.

To gain a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year, devotees may avail of the Sacrament of Confessions, which will be scheduled during the Holy Hour prior to the Solemn Novena Mass.  

Thus, the Schedule for Saturday, August 23 is as follows:

9:00AM    

Holy Hour

Sacrament of Confessions

10:00AM      

Benediction

10:30AM      

Solemn Novena Mass with Archbishop Cordileone

Procession 

12:00PM

Reception and PROGRAM (@ Covered Parish Courtyard)

Several Augustinian Fiars have been invited to preach at the other Novena Masses on the relevance and impact of Saint Augustine's teachings in their lives today. Two newly ordained priests,  Father Leandro Calingasan and Father Maurice Tokay have been invited to preside as well.

Along with these spiritual days of Masses, the Parish Pastoral Council has also laid out week-long festivities and entertainment for the families and friends of the parish.

Come, join the Parish on  August 23-28  for the Week-long Festivities & Entertainment:      Nighty Food Concession, Bingo Night, Nightly Raffle Drawing, Movie Night, Paint and Sip Night, Dance Night, Acoustic and Karaoke Night and many more.

For more information, please check the SAC Fiesta/Jubilee Page by clicking below.

Families with children ages 6 to 17 years old may enroll so they can receive their first holy communion and go on to confirmation. 

To register in person, please visit the Faith Formation Program Office. 

FFP OFFICE HOURS

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

Special Education Faith Formation 

for Children with Special Needs (with IEP.)

Please know that SAC Religious Education program extends its services to Children with Special Needs (with IEP.)  We have catechists who are credentialed on Special Education.

For more information on CCD for SPED please click below.

Registration is now OPEN.  

Kindly call Sister Ruth at (650) 931-5640 or Marivic Tabora (956) 639-7881 

Regustration for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

Begins on July 14, 2025

Please stay tuned for more details.

Celebrating the Memorial of

Blessed Michael McGivney

Founder of the Knights of Columbus

August 13 & August 18

SAC will be celebrating the memorial of the founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael McGivney in 1882.  The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal service organization, provides financial support to members and their families, and engages them in spiritual and charitable activities.

SAC's Knights of Columbus Council 9714 is the largest and most active councils in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. 

Blessed Michael McGivney, an Rish-American Catholic priest, was beatified  (declared "Blessed") by the Catholic Church on October 31, 2020, recognizing his heroic virtue and example of faith.  If canonized (declared "Saint), he would be the first immigrant parish priest of the United States of America.

The following are the Schedule of the services honoring Bl. Michael McGiveney:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 

5:30pm Votive Mass in Memorial of Blessed Michael McGivney

Monday, August 18, 2025

Veneration of the Relic of Bl. Michael McGivney

3:30pm Rosary and Veneration

5:30pm Holy Mass

Celebrating

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Friday, August 15, 2025

Although not explicitly stated in the Bible, Mary's Assumption is based on tradition and defined as a dogma by the Catholic Church.  Celebrated every August 15th, the Assumption of Mary proclaims that at the end of her life, she was taken body and soul into heaven.  After her earthly life, she was assumed into heaven, reunited with her soul in a glorified state.  

The Assumption of the BVM is a reminder of God's power. Mary's unique role in salvation history, and the hope of the resurrection for all believers.  It's seen as a sign of what is to come for all Christians - the glorification of both body and soul.

Masses at SAC on Friday, August 15th are the following:

9:00AM.   -    Fr. Eric Velandria, SJ

12:15PM.    -   Fr. Ifeanyi Uwanbunkeonye

5:30PM.    -   Fr. Ed Dura

7:00PM.    -   Fr. Ifeanyi Uwanbunkeonye

Volunteers For the Fiesta Celebrations NEEDED

Please check QR Code / Flyer below

Paint & Sip Night

Wednesday, August 27

Come join us for an evening of Paint & Sip. A talented artist will guide you through creating your very own masterpiece.  You will be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it!

OPEN TO ALL. Reserve Your Spots Today!

Space is Limited, and offered on First-Come, First-Served.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 27 from 7PM to 9PM (Check-in starts at 6:30PM)

WHERE: Saint Augustine Parish Hall

DEADLINE TO SIGNUP: Wednesday, August 20

COST: $10 per person (Adult or Youth)

INCLUDES: 

• Step-by-step instructions and encouragement along the way
• Canvas plus Paint and Materials
• One (1) Adult Drink or Youth Beverage

For questions, contact Rita Liu at 650.307.8296

Celebrating 

SAC Emerald Jubilee Gala

Saturday, September 27, 2025

South San Francisco Conference Center

Join the formal commemoration of the parish 55th anniversary during the Emerald Jubilee Gala on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 6:30pm, at the South San Francisco Convention Center.  

Reserve a table for your family or organization.  See the flyer and become one of the privileged Sponsors and be a part of this historic event memorializing the beginning of now one of the most vibrant parishes in the archdiocese.

All funds raised during the Gala will go directly toward renovating SAC's old parish hall, transforming it into a fully functional space that can better serve the growing needs of our parish ministries.

For more information, please reach out to Malou Cu, Emerald Jubilee Gala Chair, at (650) 636-3160.

A Pilgrimage

Sacred Sands: Encountering Christ in Jordan and Egypt

With Sister Nodelyn Abayan and Father Joel Henson

July 1-26, 2026 * Departs San Francisco * $4,699

The Sisters of Service Service invite SAC Parishioners to a Pilgrimage to Egypt and Jordan.  For more information, please contact Dr. Elaine Francisco at (650) 228-4223 or email at elainetours23@gmail.com

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!

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.

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

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.

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.