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.
Sixteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
July 19, 2026

The WEEDS among the WHEAT
The Virtue of Patience
"If you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them..."
Matthew 13: 29
In our modern lives, we are often quick to judge, eager to separate the "good" from the "bad" in society, and prone to frustration when evil seems to thrive. The Parable of the Weeds challenges this impulse. When the servants ask if they should tear up the weeds, the householder says, "No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them."
This reveals God's extraordinary patience. He allows both to grow until the harvest, giving every soul time to repent and change. It is a call for us to step back from judging others, remembering that final judgment rests with God. It also serves as a reflection on our own internal struggles. Within each of us, there is a mix of both "wheat" (grace and virtue) and "weeds" (sin and selfishness). We must be patient with ourselves and others as God’s grace works to transform us.
Let's pray this week for the increase of the virtue of patience. The gospel reminds us that waiting patiently is not wasted time when it is lived with faith. Many prayers seem unanswered at times. Many hopes require patience. Yet God is never late. Often, while we are waiting for God to act, He is preparing our hearts for the blessings He desires to give. Let's pray to remain patient and faithful even when answers to our prayers come slowly.
Personal Reflection...
- Where am I being too quick to judge others based on appearances? Am I allowing impatience or frustration to cloud my charity?
- What "weeds" (a habit, an addiction, pride, indifference...) are present in my own life that I need to ask God to help me patiently root out?t. Click it or hit the Manage Text button to change the font, color, size, format, and more. To set up site-wide paragraph and title styles, go to Site Theme.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Archdiocese of San Francisco's
Chapter 11 Proposed Settlement
Updates on the Bankruptcy Settlement
Chapter 11 Reorganization
Dear SAC Parishioners, Family and Friends,
Last July 6th, we received a letter from Archbishop Cordileone to follow-up on the next step as we exit the nearly three years Chapter 11 Reorganization of Bankruptcy. Archbishop asked that all parishes, schools and other archdiocesan entities help fund the Survivors' Trust that would facilitate for a fair compensation for victims of sexual abuse related to society and from within the Church. At the same time, this settlement would permit us to resume the ministry for the spiritual needs of the faithful and support to those in the community who rely so much on our services.
Archbishop emphasized that no financial settlement could erase this plague from our society and from within the Church. He continues to ask us to work together in bringing some level of reconciliation and closure to those who have carried this burden for decades.
.To ensure fair and equitable treatment, our parish assessment was carefully determined by a third-party financial advisory that analyzed our parish financial data over two years. The assessment to contribute to the Survivors' Trust for our parish is
$1,000,000. To avoid any adverse effects of market volatility, it'd be prudent and highly recommended that we submit the requested assessment by
August 15, 2026.
After several meetings and consultations with our Parish Manager, Patricia Abdelalim, and the Parish Finance Council, chaired by Essie Claveria, we were able to determine and understand how the third-party financial advisory came up with their assessment of $1M for SAC. The third-party financial advisory assessed the amount from our non-restricted assets in our parish savings and checking accounts. The designated or restricted assets for our major parish hall project and the church canopy (sunshade) project found in our parish accounts as well as in our Deposit and Loan Account in the Capital Assets Support Corporation (CASC) of the Archdiocese have remained intact. This is definitely good news! We have the money to meet the parish assessment of $1M as well as the initial funds that we could use to begin our major project of renovating and expanding our parish hall as well as the needed sunshade in front of the Church. In fact, to date, we have already invited 5 General Contractors to a site-visit necessary for submitting their respective bids for the Bathroom Renovation project in our parish hall. We hope to choose the General Contractor in two weeks and witness the beginning of the construction not too long after. The selected General Contractor is expected to begin work on August 15, 2026, and complete the project no later than November 20, 2026. The bathroom project is part of the master plan for the renovation and expansion of our parish hall.
Know that we, the Clergy and Staff, are deeply grateful for your understanding, patience and faithful stewardship that sustains SAC's vibrancy and relevance for its many parishioners.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out either to me at (415) 412-1358, or to Essie Claveria, Parish Finance Chair, at (415) 309-4884, or to Patricia Abdelalim, Parish Manager, at (650) 255-9464.
Fr. Ray
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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JUL 23 (THU) | Holy Mass & Healing Service By Father Joe Faller
Holy Mass & Healing Service
By Father Joe Faller
Founder and Priest of the "Kamay ni Hesus" Healing Church
Lucban, Quezon, Philippines
Father Joey Faller, a renowned healing priest of the "Kamay ni Hesus" Healing Church, will be returning to SAC for the second time on Thursday, July 23rd, at 7pm. His first visit was in July 01, 2014. I heard from many parishioners sharing testimonies of healing when Father Faller prayed over them.
Please share the news with those who need healing. Feel free to forward the flyer below. For more information, please call the parish office at (650) 872-2282.
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AUG 15 (SAT) & AUG 16 (SUN) | The Missionary Cooperation Plan of the U.S. Catholic Church
The Missionary Cooperation Plan of the U.S. Catholic Church, referred to as MCP, was started in the late 1930’s and is conducted in Dioceses across the U.S. It is a way of centralizing the efforts of missionary organizations from around the world who wish to appeal to Catholics in the United States.
The purpose of the MCP is two-fold. First, the many men’s and women’s mission congregations, lay organizations and mission dioceses get a change to personally appeal for prayer and financial support from Catholics of the U.S. Secondly, we Catholics get the opportunity to be educated about what is happening in the mission field today. There are many new strides in mission. We emphasize solidarity and understanding of situations that make life so difficult for so many people.
Each parish within the Archdiocese of San Francisco is annually assigned a missionary group. Appeals are made anytime from June through the end of September.
The plan gives parishioners an opportunity to learn about missions at home and abroad and an opportunity to financially assist the mission organizations in their efforts to spread the Gospel. Please extend a warm welcome to the missionaries as they share their faith stories in your parish.
On August 15 & 16, we shall host the religious order of the Daughters of Mary for this year's MCP. The visiting sister from the order is Sister Elizabeth Lima.
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SEP 19 (SAT) SAVE THE DATE... SAC's Avid Golfers...
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. Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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CELEBRATING GENEROSITY AND HEALING: Fr. Ray, Fr. Francis, and the Care Team Courtesy Visit with the Archbishop
On June 25, 2026, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone welcomed Father Raymund “Ray” Reyes, his living kidney donor Father Francis Garbo, and members of the Care Team for a courtesy visit. The day began with a heartfelt reunion at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), where staff joyfully celebrated the priests’ recovery, followed by lunch at Tommy’s Joynt.
The Archbishop expressed profound gratitude for Father Francis’ extraordinary gift of life and praised both priests as inspiring witnesses to faith, sacrifice, and generosity. Father Francis described the extensive...read more
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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:
- Mass Intentions: July 20-July 26
- Bankruptcy Updates from Father Ray
- OPEN ENROLLMENT: SAC Faith Formation SY 2026-2027
- ENROLLMENT: OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults)
- Holy Pilgrimage: Footsteps of St. Augustine with Father Ed
- 2026 Updates
SAVE THE DATE
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
Hospitality Sunday
COFFEE & DONUTS
Our Hosts: Ecology c/o Denise Guevarra
The Return of Fr. Joseph "Joey"Faller
The Knights of Columbus #9714 with Fr. Joey Faller at SAC in 2018
"PAINT & SIP" | Free Workshop
Sponsored by the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco
Once again, the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco is bringing our youth together for a FREE workshop! Sign up your youth today for the "PAINT & SIP" and more...
This is open to all youth, Filipinos or non-Filipinos interested in learning about the Filipino culture and traditions in a fun and interactive way (through video presentation, games, food, music, and creative expression). No painting skills/experience required. They will create their own masterpiece on what they learn about the Filipino culture and traditions while sipping some UBE Boba Tea (or regular Boba Milk Tea). Participants and their families will be invited to join the Filipino Ministry at the Pistahan Parade on August 8 to showcase their masterpiece paintings. Parade begins at the SF Civic Center Plaza to Yerba Buena Gardens.
(Contact Rita Liu at (650) 307-8296 for more info)
2026 ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength...” Is. 40:31
Assessment: $199,894
Paid: $107,022 or 54%
THANK YOU to all those who continue to participate and give their financial support in the 2026 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. We are most appreciative.
With our special AAA collections last weekend, we have already paid a total of $107,022, or 54% of our assessment of $199,894. We only have a balance of $92,872.
Your gifts have helped our Church continue helping those who need and depend on the ministries and services of the Archdiocese.
God bless you for your generous hearts!

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.
















