Welcome to St. Augustine Catholic Church

Mass Times, Services & Office Hours


Weekdays

 

Saturday

 

 Sunday

 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


Lenten Schedule of Confessions

  • Fridays of Lent at 5:00pm
  • COMMUNAL PENANCE - Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:00pm
  • Saturdays at 3:30pm
  • By Appointment - Please call (650) 878-2282

 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

SACfaithformationprogram@gmail.com

  • 1st & 3rd Wed  9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • 2nd & 4th Wed  4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • 1st & 3rd Thu  1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  • 2nd & 4th Thu  4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Sat  9:00 am - 1:00 pm


Easter Triduum & Easter Sunday - March 28-31, 2024

Easter Triduum

   

The Easter Triduum, which begins today, Thursday, with the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, called traditionally as Maundy Thursday, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday, is the SUMMIT of the Liturgical Year. 

   

It commemorates Christ's Paschal Mystery, the PASSION, DEATH and RESURRECTION of Jesus.

   

Let the Triduum be ours and may these great feasts that we are about to celebrate touch our hearts and our souls. 


CELEBRATING HOLY THURSDAY

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 7:00pm

Presider, Father Ed Dura



On this first day, in place of the usual 9:00 morning Mass, we will have a Communal Morning Prayer taken from the Divine Office or the Liturgy of the Hours that forms the official set of prayers of the Church "marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer." 

   

After the Morning Prayer, we shall observe SACRED SILENCE, which enables us to quiet our minds and hearts as well as hear God's gentle voice as we enter upon the important mysteries of our faith during the Easter Triduum.

   

Then in the evening, at 7:00pm, we'll begin the Easter Triduum with the celebration of Maundy Thursday. We shall commemorate Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his disciples that reminds us of the importance of humility, selflessness, and service to others. Maundy is derviced from the Latin word for "command," and refers to Jesus' commandment to the disciples to "Love one another as I have loved you." This will be ritualized with Jesus' example and command to his disciples by washing their feet, a significant role of servants.

     

After Mass of the Lord's Supper, the faithful are invited to participate in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight. This represents the disciples who were invited to stay up throughout the night with the Lord during his agony in the garden before his betrayal by Judas.

     

At the designated hours of adoration, the different SAC Parish Ministries and organizations are encouraged to keep watch.


GOOD FRIDAY

The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord

Friday, March 29, 2024 at 2:00pm

Father Martin Njoalu, VC, Presider

   

On this second day of the Triduum, in place of the usual 9:00 morning mass, we'll have the Communal Morning Prayer followed by Sacred Silence.

   

Today and tomorrow, the faithful is encouraged to observe the PASCHAL FAST (Fasting and Abstinence) to prepare in receiving the joys of the Lord's resurrection with responsive hearts.

   

Prior to the actual celebration of the Lord's Passion at 2:30pm, the Live Stations of the Cross will be led by the children from our Faith Formation program. Then, reflections on the Seven last Words of Jesus on the cross by seven parishioners will follow. They are 

First Word: Patricia Chan (P&G Choir Member)

Second Word: John Talay (Young Adult and Altar Server)

Third Word: Danielle Anicette (RCIA)

Fourth Word: Jim Cha (RCIA)

Fifth Word: John Paes (Parish Pastoral Council)

Sixth Word: Fran de Asis (Legion of Mary)

Seventh Word: Romy Quevedo (Knights of Columbus)

   

Shortly after the reflections of the Seven Last Words, the celebration of the Lord's Passion will take place. It consists of three parts:

(1) the Liturgy of the Word and the Solemn Intercessions

(2) the Adoration of the Cross

(3) and Holy Communion

   

The first day of the Novena to the Divine Mercy will also be prayed inside the chapel after the celebration of the Lord's Passion.

   

At 7:00pm, the children from our Faith Formation program will lead once more the Live Stations of the Cross.


EASTER VIGIL

Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 8:00pm

Father Ray Reyes, Presider

   

On this third day of the Triduum, in place of the usual 9:00 morning mass, we'll have the Communal Morning Prayer followed by Sacred Silence.

   

Holy Saturday is the third day of the Sacred Paschal Triduum and it is the Saturday before Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.
   

We will begin the Easter Vigil at 8:00pm on Holy Saturday. It is the first official celebration of Jesus Christ's Resurrection from the dead. This night's vigil is the greatest and most holy of all solemnities in the Catholic Church

   

On this holy night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the Resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Paschal Mystery, the Passover of the new covenant, which marks Christ's passage from his passion, death to his resurrection. 

   

The Easter Vigil consists of four (4) parts:

(1) The Service of Light

(2) Liturgy of the Word

(3) Liturgy of Baptism

(4) Liturgy of the Eucharist


EASTER SUNDAY 

and the Great 50 Days

Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024


EASTER MASSES

5:00am Salubong - Fr. Ray Reyes

6:00am Fr. Raul de los Santos

7:30am Fr. Martin Njoalu

9:00am Fr. Ray Reyes

11:00am Fr. Ed Dura

12:30pm Fr. Raul de los Santos 

There is NO 5:30pm Mass

SALUBONG

5:00am   

Salubong (meaning "to encounter" or "to welcome") is an Easter Sunday pre-dawn ritual or ceremony that reenacts the Risen Christ's meeting with His sorrowing mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. It recounts the angel's great news of the Lord's resurrection and the removal of the black veil on Mary's face to end her sorrow.   

   Saint Augustine Children's Choir will be singing joyful songs during the Salubong as well as at the 6:00am Mass. Please join them and their parents as they host the hospitality in the parish hall shortly after the early morning services.


EASTER EGG HUNTING

Easter Sunday, March 31st after 9:00am Mass

There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for kids sponsored by our Youth Ministry and Faith Formation Program on Easter Sunday, March 31st after 9:00 am Mass in the courtyard.

Please bring your own Easter basket. 

Easter is a season of 50 days 

from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday. It's a time to remember that the Risen Lord was not in a rush to ascend. After his resurrection, our Risen Lord would spend time appearing to his disciples and preparing them for Pentecost, the coming down of the Holy Spirit. These 50 days are celebrated as a single joyful feast called the "Great 50 days."


UPDATES AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS

List of Services

NEW CLERGY ASSIGNMENTS 

Fr. Martin Njoalu, VC, Fr. Ed. Dura & Fr. Henry Uwabunkeonye

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024

 


A Parochial Vicar or an Associate Pastor functions as a co-worker with his pastor and is expected to fulfill the entire pastoral ministry on behalf of the entire parish. Unlike the 6-year term of a pastor, a parochial vicar has no term and may be assigned to another parish usually after 2 or 3 years or even longer at times.

   

Father Martin Njoalu, VC, has been SAC's parochial vicar since 2019. This week, we received the communication from the Vicar for Clergy office stating that Father Martin has been asked to serve as the parochial vicar of the newly formed Marin Parishes Cluster beginning July 1, 2024. He will be assisting the pastor, Father Sebastine Bula, VC, also a priest from his society. Together, they will be shepherding Saint Cecilia Parish (Lagunitas), Saint Mary's Church (Nicasio) and Saint Rita Parish (Fairfax).

   

Also in the official communication, our beloved Father Ed Dura, who has been at SAC since 2012, will be transitioning to a retired priest status beginning July 1, 2024, but he will remain in residence at SAC. 

   

A new parochial vicar from Nigeria is being assigned to SAC, beginning July 1, 2024. His name is Fr. Ifeanyichukwu Henry Uwabunkeonye. More information about our SAC's new parochial vicar will be forthcoming.

 

Let us pray for Father Martin, Fr. Ed, Fr. Henry and for the other clergy who will be assuming new responsibilities in the summer for the good of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.  (NB: A day of gratitude and sending forth for Father Martin is being planned.)


PARISH BULLETIN

WHAT'S INSIDE:

  • Mass Intentions
  • Offertory: 1st & 2nd Collections, AAA'24 Updates
  • Divine Mercy Sunday Devotion - April 7th at 12:30pm
  • Tagalog Mass by Bishop Mylo Vergara
  • Resumption of 5:30pm Weekday Masses begins on Friday, April 5th
  • Resumption of 4;30pm Friday Confessions begins on April 5th


March 31, 2024 ISSUE

St. Augustine Children's Choir

A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE

For the Renovation of the Church Hall

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:00pm


Access to Mental Health Resource

STAR VISTA

For those who are struggling or need emotional support, below is a free and confidential resource.





Praying for our RCIA 

The Elect

     

During the observance of the sacred days this Holy Week, the RCIA Elect will be be fulfilling some significant roles during the various services. Most importantly at the Easter Vigil (Saturday evening), specifically at the Baptismal Liturgy, they will receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Communion. 

   

Let's continue to hold them in our prayers together with their sponsors and the RCIA Team.


THE ELECT

Danielle Jae Anicete

Vince Anonuevo

Jim Cha

Maria Mikaela Elvira Guiyab

Jose Rafael Guiyab

Bruce Maddox

Raquel Penazo

Alyssa Sancio

London Soledad

Lisa Marie Wong


SAC'S 2024 AAA

Archdiocesan Annual Appeal

AAA 2024 Goal: $165,428

Every year the Archdiocese of San Francisco requests each parish to assist in funding programs and ministries for the people of Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties.  The goal for the 2024 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal is $6.3 million.  SAC's goal is $165,428.

     

We ask that all of our parishioners consider contributing to this important fund.  You may use the online giving system or the pledge cards that we will be mailing in the coming weeks. 

Save the Date

National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage: 

St. Junipero Serra Route

Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11:00am

     

Join us for the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage from the West with the St. Junipero Serra Route. Join Archbishop Cordileone and the Eucharistic Perpetual Pilgrims for 11:00am Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral followed by a pilgrimage walk with the Blessed Sacrament across the Golden Gate Bridge. 

     

For more information, please contact Sandra Kearney at (415) 614-5505 or kearneys@sfarch.org.


 

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WHERE ARE WE IN THE EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL?

THE TIMELINE...


The National Eucharistic Revival is a momentous, three-year initiative that will bear fruit for years to come. During the previous Year of Diocesan Revival, clergy and diocesan leaders built the foundation for this movement to thrive at the parish level.
   

This year, beginning on the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 11, 2023, SAC will answer four key invitations. 


Click below to find out what to expect from this Year of Parish Revival and how we are invited to respond.

Four Pillar/Invitations During The Year of Parish Revival

ADORATION ON FRIDAYS

In support of the National Eucharistic Revival,  Adoration of the BLESSED SACRAMENT is available every Friday until 5:00pm.

  • Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel every Friday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Parish Holy Hour every 1st Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 9714
  • Parish Holy Hour every 3rd Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm sponsored by the St. Augustine Youth Group & Young Adults
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