UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

• Ongoing through November 9|Please support The Parish Thanksgiving Food Drive! God bless you for your generosity.
• Saturday, October 24| No CCD Classes| SF Faith Formation Conference & SAC Pilgrimage Walk
• Saturday, October 31|FFP Annual Living Rosary @10:30 am in lieu of classes | Mass @ 9:00 am
• Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1|FFP's All Saints Weekend Museum|An All Saints Day Exhibit in the Parish Hall.
• Sunday, November 1| All Saints Costume Sunday|Come as your favorite saint or holy person! Parade & treats after the 12:30 pm Mass. See you then!

Visit FFP's Activities Page

for more updates and activities.  

Questions?  

Please call Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM | (650) 797-5955| staugustinecdre@gmail.com

World Mission Rosary

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Daily at 8:30AM beginning on October 1st

 On this month of the Holy Rosary, let us join in praying the World Mission Rosary. Created in 1951 by Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, this unique rosary gives the world a spiritual "big hug". 

Each of the five colored decades represents a different continent and its specific mission intentions:

🟢 Green (Africa): For the forests, grasslands, and communities of Africa.

🔵 Blue (Oceania / Pacific): For the ocean islands and peoples of the Pacific.

⚪ White (Europe): For Europe, the home of the Holy Father and the seat of the Church.

🔴 Red (The Americas): For the fire of faith and the Americas.

🟡 Yellow (Asia): For Asia, the morning light of the East.

Blessed Archbishop Fulton Sheen said that when the World Mission Rosary is completed, "one has embraced all continents, all people in prayer." He also frequently described finishing the prayer as giving the world a "great big hug." 

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 5:30pm

The Parish Priest of San Miguel Church in Masantol, Pampanga, Fr. Venancio "Jake" Viray, is visiting SAC from October 14th to 27th.  

On Friday, October 23rd at 5:30pm, Fr. Jake will be offering a Thanksgiving Mass for the people of Masantol living in SF and the Bay Area.

UPDATES for The Saint Francis Jubilee 

Local Camino

Saturday, October 24, 2026

PLEASE SUPPORT the SF Fil-Am priests in hosting the 5th National Association of Filipino Priests, which will be held from November 3-6, 2026, by generously donating one hundred dollars or more. 

As a token, you will receive a limited edition of a beautifully crafted commemorative coin featuring the Filipino saints - San Lorenzo Ruiz & Pedro Calungsod and the official logo of the NAFP-USA.

This weekend, the Commemorative Coins will be made available after the masses. Thank you for supporting the Filipino Priests ministering in the United States.

Another Chance to Get Your FREE Flu Shot! Help protect yourself and those around you this season! 

Join us for St. Augustine’s second and final FREE flu shot event, sponsored by Walgreens Westborough and hosted by our Hospitality Ministry on Sunday, October 25, 8 AM–2 PM  at St. Augustine Parish Hall.

Bring your family and help spread the word.

SAC Thanksgiving

PARISH FOOD DRIVE

In Partnership with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of SF

October 26 - November 9, 2026

Thanksgiving is a time to share our blessings and extend our love to those who struggle to meet basic needs, especially putting food on the table. 

Let us come together with Catholic Charities of the SF Archdiocese to help families in need through our Thanksgiving Food Drive.   

Please drop off non-perishable, non-expired food items listed on the flyer at the church vestibule during any Mass from October 26 to November 9. 

If you are able, we encourage you to donate five (5) of the same food item, as our goal is to assemble 100 grocery bags, each containing all the listed items, to help feed a family of four.  

Together, let us make Thanksgiving a season of gratitude, generosity, and love for our neighbors in need.  Thank you for your kindness and generosity. May God bless you abundantly!  

The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco invites everyone to its annual Memorial Mass to be held on Saturday, October 31st

11:00AM 

Holy Cross Cemetery.

Father Leandro Calingasan, parochial vicar of Saint Francis of Assisi in East Palo Alto, presides at the Mass.

Reception follows after mass.

October 31 - November 1, 2026 

Saint Augustine's Parish Hall

Inviting ALL to contribute your favorite saint's statues, pictures, icons or religious items to our ALL SAINTS MUSEUM DISPLAY in the Parish Hall from October 31 - November 1. 

Items may be dropped off on Saturday, October 31st, beginning at 1:00 pm and then picked up on the following day, Sunday, November 1st, at 4 pm.

Please contact Ms. Khay Acosta for any questions at (650) 455-1060.

Every year on the whole month of November, Saint Augustine Church devotes a sacred time dedicated to prayer and remembrance for all the faithful departed.  

The annual devotion of prayer begins on All Saints' Day, November 1, and All Souls' Day, November 2, reflecting the unity between the Church Triumphant (the saints in heaven), the Church Militant (the faithful on earth), and the Church Suffering (the souls in purgatory).  

While All Saints' Day celebrates those who already dwell in God's glory, All Souls' Day calls us to pray for those still journeying toward eternal light.  The faithful departed, our family members, friends, and countless souls who have gone before us - await the fullness of redemption and the peace of being fully united with God. 

November is a month to remember the Faithful Departed through prayer and reliance of God's mercy.   This annual observance practices the tradition of lighting candles, attending Mass, and visiting cemeteries.  These practices reflect the Church's deep compassion and unbroken bond with those who have gone before us in faith.  

As the devotees see each time they light a votive candle, the flickering flame becomes a symbol of hope, illuminating the path of souls toward the heavenly embrace of God.

In the mystery of divine mercy, death is not the end but a transition into life eternal. Through our prayers, sacrifices, and acts of charity, we can help hasten the purification of souls in purgatory. As we remember them, we also prepare our hearts for our own final journey, trusting in the mercy of Christ who conquered death.

Let the coming month of November be a moment of love, reflection, and faith, uniting us in prayer for all who await the eternal joy of heaven.

ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE

ALL SOULS ENVELOPES

 Please be reminded that during NOVEMBER, All Souls are prayed for every day in all the masses without mentioning individual names.

All Souls Envelopes are available at the right side of the altar or in the parish office.

Come next Sunday at 5:30pm and worship the Lord in a celebration rich in Filipino culture, faith, music and reverence. 

Fr. Ray will be presiding and the Saint Augustine Children's Choir will be singing. 

Calling all Kapampangans

70th Canonical Anniversary 

Virgen De Los Remedios

Patroness of Pampanga

Saturday, November 08, 2026 at 2PM

Saint Albert the Great Parish

Vallejo, CA

This year's Canonical Anniversary is hosted by the Kapampangans of the Diocese of Sacramento, led by Father Arnold Parungao.  The Holy Mass will be presided by Bishop Rey Bersabal, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento. 

ALL ARE WELCOME.

We're almost there!

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

Assessment: $199,894 

Paid: $146,476 or 73%

We only need 27% or $53,418 to reach our campaign goal!

Our Parish Hall restroom renovation continues to make good progress, with demolition and excavation completed and work on the new plumbing and structural improvements underway. Our contractor and architect are coordinating the next phases of construction, including required inspections, to ensure the renovated restrooms are safe, modern, and accessible. 

We appreciate your continued patience and support as we work toward completing this important parish improvement.

Deacon Nestor, SAC's Building Committee Chair

Franciscan Jubilee Weekend - Oct. 3 & 4

Celebrating Creation, Community 

and the Spirit of 

Saint Francis of Assisi

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. 

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!

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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, bank, organization, or card company, 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).

Never give out your social security number.

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