Welcome to St. Augustine!
Mass Times, Services & Office Hours
The Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans Day
Weekdays
Holy Days of Obligation
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) 873-2282
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 Hours
(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 Hours
(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
The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Deacon Nestor Fernandez II
(415) 672-5252
DeaconNestor@comcast.net
Please support our Thanksgiving Food Drive. The drive ends next week on November 9th
We welcome boxes of rice, boxes of potatoes, boxes of stuffing, canned vegetables, canned fruit, boxes of macaroni & cheese, boxed cake mix, oatmeal.
If you are able to donate 5 items of a specific food category (i.e. 5 boxes of rice, or 5 boxes of mac & cheese, or 5 canned vegetables, and so on) it would be truly appreciated,
Your generosity is known and seen by God.
May God bless you for sharing.
In partnership with Catholic Charities
of San Mateo, San Francisco & Marin
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, November 8, 2026

"Therefore, stay awake,
for you know neither the day nor the hour..."
This Sunday's gospel from Saint Matthew, Jesus shares a powerful teaching about ten virgins awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom. Half of them, the wise virgins, come prepared with extra oil for their lamps, while the other half, the foolish virgins, find themselves unprepared for the unexpected delay.
As Catholics, this parable holds profound lessons about the essence of our faith and the importance of spiritual readiness.
The extra oil carried by the wise virgins serves as a symbol of faith, good works, and a life lived in accordance with God's teachings. This kind of faith can withstand the uncertainties of life.
The unexpected delay in the bridegroom's arrival mirrors the uncertainty of Christ's return or our personal encounter with Him. Thus, we have to be vigilant and prepared by embracing our Lord's promise to return at the appointed time.
We just have to maintain our regular participation in the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and reconciliation, becomes crucial in keeping our spiritual lamps burning brightly.
We are encouraged to align our lives with the teachings of Christ. Our faith is not just professed but must be actively live out.
As Catholics, let us heed the wisdom of the wise virgins, ensuring that our lamps are filled with the oil of a vibrant and enduring faith.
Updates and Calendar of Events
List of Services
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SAC's ANNUAL PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Dear SAC Parishioners,
On behalf of the Parish Finance Council, I am pleased to share SAC’s Annual Parish Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, comparing the prior year’s June 30, 2025.
Our 2026 total revenue was $1,205,649, and the total expense was $1,117,462, netting a surplus of $88,187. We are very grateful that we ended the fiscal year with a net surplus!
Again, our sincere thanks to the members of SAC's Finance Council: Essie Claveria, chair, Grace Miranda, secretary, Virgie Sevilla, Elsie Palencia, Joe Dulatre, and Patricia Abdelalim, parish manager and resource person.
Below is our Annual Financial Report of the last Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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CCD & CONFIRMATION NEWS
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
- Our food drive ends next week on November 9 |Please support THE PARISH THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE! Suggested items: boxed rice, boxed stuffing, boxed mac & cheese, canned vegetables, canned fruit, oatmeal, boxed cake mix. May God bless you for sharing.
- November 12 @7pm or November 14 @10:15am | Adult Ongoing Formation #2 | Parish Hall
- November 25,26 & 28| No Classes| Happy Thanksgiving!
Visit FFP's Activities Page for more updates and activities.
Questions?
Please call Sr. Ruth Linaac, RVM | (650) 797-5955| staugustinecdre@gmail.com
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NOV 8 (SAT) | 70th Canonical Anniversary Virgen De Los Remedios Patroness
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.
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LAST DAY NOV 9 (MON) | SAC THANKSGIVING PARISH FOOD DRIVE
SAC Thanksgiving
PARISH FOOD DRIVE
In Partnership with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of SF
October 26 - November 9, 2026
In partnership with Catholic Charities, St. Augustine is holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive to share our blessings with families struggling to put food on the table.
Please view the flyer for full details.
Thank you for sharing your blessings with those in need!
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NOV 11 (WED) | VETERAN'S DAY | SOLEMN MASS
Celebrating Veterans Day
November 11, 2026 at 9:00am
The Knights of Columbus San Pedro Calungsod Assembly #3412, Saint Augustine Council #9714 and Mater Dolorosa Council #14818 invite you to a Solemn Mass in honor of our Veteran Brothers and their Families on Veterans Day, November 11th at 9:00AM.
Veterans are welcome to wear dress uniforms or service attire. Wheelchairs will be distributed to the veterans who need them. A reception will follow after the services.
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NOV 21 (SAT) | A Day Tour at Saint Patrick's Seminary and University Menlo Park, CA
9 AM - 1 PM
Explore, Meet & Be Inspired!
Ever wondered what goes on inside a seminary?
The Knights of Columbus, Saint Augustine Council #9714 and the St. Patrick's Seminary Council #16688 host a "Day of Tour at St. Patrick’s Seminary!" Please check the flyer for more information.
Explore the campus, meet the seminarians, and discover the everyday lives of these ordinary young men on an extraordinary journey of serving God.
There'll be a Mass at 10AM in the Seminary Chapel and lunch at 12Noon.
Open to ALL Youth &. Young Adults -- including Altar Servers, Sacristans, SAYG, Ecology Team, and those in Choirs and Hospitality Ministry.
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NOV 29 (SUN) | 1st Sunday of Advent
Advent marks the start of the
New Liturgical Year
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NOVEMBER: A Month to Remember and Pray for our Departed Sisters and Brothers Altar of Remembrance
Our ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE for ALL SOULS is now in place in front of the Ambo (where God's Word is read). The NAMES of DECEASED are placed inside the glass case. The Altar of Remembrance is blessed after each mass during the entire month of November.
Requests for prayers for the deceased are written on a special envelope available on the table by the righ-side pew closest to the altar or you may get one from the parish office. Names and donations are placed in the All Souls Envelope and submitted to the parish office or dropped inside the wooded box.
NB: No specific names will be announced during the November masses.
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2026 AAA UPDATES
Thank you for your support to the AAA'26.
We're almost there! We are just short of $54,641 (27%) to meet our campaign goal of $199,894.
Our Second Collections this weekend will be designated to meeting our AAA assessment this year.
Thank you for your support and generosity to the 2026 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal.
Your generosity changes lives.
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THE FRANCISCAN JUBILEE YEAR CELEBRATIONS
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.
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BIBLE STUDY AT SAC | IN PERSON | BLESSED SACRAMENT CHAPEL
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!
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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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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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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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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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A BLESSING SHARED
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
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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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KEEPING OUR PARISH CLEAN: A Call to Action from our Ecology Committee (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.
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!
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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, 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.
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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
October 18, 2026
Here's this week's eBulletin highlights:
- Mass Intentions: Nov. 10-15
- Offertory: Collections, AAA
- Parish Directory & Organizations
Hospitality Sunday
After the 9AM Misa Propulo (Mass)
We thank our Confirmation Students (Mustard Seeds) for hosting last Sunday's Hospitality. This Sunday, members of the Knights of Columbus Council #9714 will do the honor of serving at the Hospitality after the 9:00AM Mass.
Honoring All Saints
A Weekend of Faith, Fellowship, and Fun . . .
On Saturday, October 31, our Faith Formation students touched hearts with their prayerful participation in the Living Rosary following the 9:00 AM Mass. Their reverence and enthusiasm made this beautiful Marian devotion especially meaningful.
On Sunday, November 1, the celebration continued with our All Saints Costume Parade! Our little saints brought smiles, laughter, and excitement as they proudly showcased their costumes and enjoyed some sweet treats!
Meanwhile, the
All Saints Museum in the Parish Hall welcomed a wonderful turnout of visitors eager to discover the lives, stories, and inspiring examples of our saints. More than just an exhibit, it was an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen our faith.
Our heartfelt thanks to our Faith Formation team, students, parents, volunteers, and everyone who helped make these celebrations possible! What a beautiful weekend of celebrating our faith, nurturing young hearts, and building a joyful, faith-filled community!
By Nerissa Broas, FFP
Photos by Noel Panelo and
the Communications Ministry
National Association of Filipino Priests (NAFP-USA)
5th National Assembly | Day 1
November 3, 2026
Opening Mass at Mission Dolores Basilica, San Francisco

More than 400 Filipino priests serving across the United States gathered on Tuesday, November 3, for the Opening Mass of the 5th National Assembly of the National Association of Filipino Priests (NAFP-USA) at the historic Mission Dolores Basilica.
The Mass was presided over by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, with Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, five Filipino bishops serving in the United States, and other clergy from the U.S. and abroad joining as concelebrants.
Father Francis Garbo warmly welcomed the gathering. The celebration was especially meaningful at Mission Dolores, founded in 1776 as the sixth Spanish mission in Alta California. Its original chapel, completed in 1791, is San Francisco's oldest surviving building.
St. Augustine's sacristans, altar servers, Filipino Ministry members, and parishioners were blessed to witness this historic celebration and join the Archdiocese of San Francisco in welcoming our Filipino clergy. We extend our warmest wishes to Father Ed Dura, one of NAFP-USA's founding members; Father Ray Reyes, our pastor; and all the Filipino priests in the Bay Area hosting this national gathering.
May their assembly, continuing through November 6, be filled with meaningful fellowship, spiritual renewal, and a strengthened brotherhood in their shared vocation.
Finally, our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who generously supported this gathering through their donations. We hope you will treasure the limited-edition commemorative coins offered in appreciation to donors of $100 or more.
May God continue to bless our Filipino priests as they faithfully serve His Church and people!















