Visit FFP's Activities Page for updates and activities. Late registrants are still being welcomed.  

Questions?  Please call Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM

(650) 797-5955

staugustinecdre@gmail.com

St. Augustine’s 2026–2027 Faith Formation Program opened with a special Mass on Saturday, September 12. CCD catechists then met and welcomed families on Thursday, September 17, and Saturday, September 19, while Confirmation meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, and Thursday, September 24.   

During the gatherings, families wrote their goals or commitments on paper “feathers,” which were added to a wall display to form wings inspired by the theme: “With Jesus, Our Faith Takes Flight!”

On Catechetical Sunday, September 20, sixty-eight catechists were commissioned during the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

Together, Sr. Ruth Linaac RVM, Fr. Ray Reyes, the catechists, and the Adult Ongoing Faith Formation (Alpha) Team look forward to another fruitful and memorable catechetical year. 

Please note that late registrants are still being welcomed. Please see or contact Sis. Ruth at (650) 797-5955 / staugustinecdre@gmail.com

By Nerissa Broas, FFP Catechist

Photo Credits: Vivian Ramos, SAC Communications Ministry

The time has come! Our OCIA classes began Sunday, September 13  and we’re excited to welcome those ready to explore the Catholic faith and receive the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation.

Do you know someone who hasn’t yet taken these important steps in their spiritual journey? Whether it’s a friend, family member, or even yourself, now is the perfect time to join. With our flexible hybrid class schedule, everyone has the opportunity to grow in faith at their own pace.

Please encourage those who are interested to reach out to Deacon Nestor at 415-672-5252 or contact the Parish Office today.   Together, we can help them take the next step in their relationship with Christ.

Celebrating the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 26th

      9:00am Solemn Novena Mass

                      Eucharistic Procession

                      Reception

Monday, September 28th at 9:00am

      9:00am Solemn Mass of the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions

                      Hospitality

World Mission Rosary

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Daily at 8:30AM beginning on October 1st

For the month of OCTOBER, we will be praying daily the World Mission Rosary composed by now Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.  It is our way of honoring the recently beatified archbishop from Illinois as well as his dedication for the Missions.  World Mission Sunday this year is celebrated on October 18, 2026.

Background: When Blessed Fulton Sheen was the national director of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith from 1950-1966, he inaugurated the “World Mission Rosary.”  Blessed Sheen claimed that praying the World Mission Rosary would assist the Holy Father and the Society of the Propagation of the Faith by providing not only financial support but also prayers for the poor mission territories of the world.  

He explained that each decade of the World Mission Rosary calls to mind an area where the Church extends her mission: 

the Green beads  are for the forests and grasslands of Africa; Blue  for the ocean surrounding the islands of the Pacific; White for Europe, the seat of the Holy Father; Red  calls to mind the fire of faith that brought missionaries to the Americas; and Yellow,  the morning light of the east, for Asia.  

Blessed Fulton Sheen said, “Peace will come only when the hearts of the world have changed.  When the World Mission Rosary is completed, one has embraced all continents, all people in prayer.”  His deep personal love of Our Lady moved many others to go to Jesus through His Mother.

You may download a pamphlet of the World Mission Rosary that you can use this month to pray the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary privately and with the family.

Italian Catholic Federation  

Branch 213 @ St. Augustine's Church Invites SAC Parishioners to their RUMAGE SALE

Friday, October 02, 2026 through Saturday, October 03, 2026

1620 Howard Avenue

Burlingame

50% Proceeds benefit Saint Augustine Church's Bathroom Renovation

What is it about?

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. 

Pope Francis established 1 September as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, encouraging the Catholic community around the world to pray for our common home.

The theme that Pope Leo XIV has chosen for 2026 is taken from Isaiah 2:4. "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks."

 The SAC Ecology Committee and the Saint Francis Jubilee Committee invite you to donate your gently used or unwanted musical instruments (preferably Brass and Woodwinds)  to the young musicians of the Santa Monica Brass Band in Minalin, Pampanga, Fr. Ray's home parish.  

Give an old instrument a second life, keep it out of the landfill, and help give a young person the opportunity to discover the joy of music and prepare for a bright future. 

You may drop them off in the Church's vestibule (entry) or in the Parish Office during the week.  Thank You.

We're almost there!

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength...”  Is. 40:31 

Assessment: $199,894 

Paid: $134,592 or 67%

Last Saturday, September 19, 2026 

at Moffet Field Golf Course in Mountain View

           Thank You for Supporting Our Charity Golf Tournament The St. Augustine Catholic Church Charity Golf Tournament was a joyful success! Golfers gathered on September 19, 2026, at the Golf Club at Moffett Field, followed by a reception at The Buffet Place in South San Francisco. 

We thank Fr. Ed Dura, Chaplain of the SAC Jubilee Golf Club, for leading this fundraiser, hosted by the Jubilee Golf Club in collaboration with the Praise & Glorify Choir.   

We are grateful to every golfer, sponsor, donor, organizer, volunteer, and parishioner who purchased raffle tickets. All proceeds benefit the renovation of our Parish Hall, where restroom upgrades are now underway. 

Our Parish Hall has served us well, but it is aging and no longer has enough space for our CCD children, our 40+ ministries, and parish gatherings. As one of the largest and most vibrant parishes in the Archdiocese, we look forward to a hall that can better serve our thousands of parishioners. 

On behalf of Fr. Ray, Fr. Ed, and Fr. Ifeanyi, thank you for your generosity and patience as this work continues. May God bless everyone who has supported this effort and guide us as we build a welcoming space for generations to come. Amen.

By Vivian Ramos, SAC Communications Ministry / Member of P&G Choir

On September 23, SAC celebrated the Feast of Saint Padre Pio with a Triduum, Holy Mass, Anointing of the Sick, and blessing of the Shrine of Padre  ...read more

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.

Third Generation Giving

An Ongoing Stewardship at Saint Augustine Church

Please call Amor or Patricia at @ (650) 873-2282

View details by clicking below

Bible Study has resumed in person meetings in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. 

Come and join SAC's Bible Study

Mondays at 7:00pm  

Deacon Virgil, Fr. Ifeanyi and Fr. Ed leads the weekly study of God's Word

Expand your knowledge of the Word of God.

All are welcome!

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

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.

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.

Presenting a short video from Sutter Health CPMC of San Francisco, that offers a broader narrative on kidney disease, organ transplants, and living donors.          

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

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 your commemorative coins, please call the parish office at (650) 873-2282. 

Archbishop Cordileone, whose archdiocese encompasses part of Silicon Valley, said that while he sees the possibility of great benefits to come from artificial intelligence, he has recently become concerned by an apparent inability to control the technology in some instances. 

The archbishop voiced concerns about the harmful effects of artificial intelligence on human flourishing as part of a panel of faith leaders featured at a conference.  Children, he said, should not be allowed access to AI chatbots because they become a substitute for human interaction.

Please read and share the full article from the National Catholic Register by clicking on the button below.

Read the important update on the Chapter 11 Proposed Settlement dated June 29, 2026

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. 

 The spirit of joy and community filled St. Augustine Church as parishioners gathered to celebrate the joint Feast of St. Augustine and his beloved mother, St. Monica. Festive “banderitas” adorned the church entrance and courtyard. Thanks to the Praise and Glorify Choir for setting the stage for days of prayer, fellowship, music, and celebration. The festivities began with a novena from August 19–27, organized by the... read more

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

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.

Please also remember to take all trash with you and dispose of it properly when leaving the Church (e.g., paper, tissues, napkins, and water bottles).

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, reverence and safety of our parish for everyone.

Thank you and may God bless you all for your cooperation!

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. 

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!

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