September 27, 2021
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CHANCERY NEWS
Prolife Mass and Rosary Walk to Planned Parenthood – CANCELLED
Contact: Valerie Schmalz | 415-614-5571 | schmalzv@sfarch.org
The October 2, 8:00 am Prolife Mass and Rosary Walk to Planned Parenthood is cancelled due to the Rosary Rally and Mass.
Rosary Rally and Mass
St. Mary's Cathedral | 1111 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Contact: Valerie Schmalz | 415-614-5571 | schmalzv@sfarch.org
The Rosary Rally is at 11:00 am and 12:30 pm is the Mass, which will be celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone.
Annual Faith Formation Conference – Virtual Conference – “Hope, Heal, Renew”
November 4, 5, and 6 - Over 100 Sessions, Across 3 Days, In 5 Languages
Contact: Sr. Celeste Arbuckle | 415-614-5652 | arbucklec@sfarch.org
More information and registration at hopehealrenew.org
As Christians, we are on pilgrimage, accompanied by Christ on a sacred journey of discipleship. The road has not always been easy, especially over the past year. But our purpose is clear: to be messengers of hope, healing, and renewal to all we encounter along the way. Inspired by the success of our inaugural virtual conference last fall, we invite you to join us to engage in uplifting prayer services & liturgies, live interactions with presenters, learning sessions in multiple languages, real-time “coffee talk” conversations with colleagues in ministry, and so much more! Come, be with us as our journey continues…
We are now open for registrations to our annual faith formation conference. A gathering from over 10 dioceses will come together to learn, network, pray, and celebrate. Early registration until October 15 is $15.00 per person; after October 15 registration is $25. You will have an opportunity after the conference to go online and attend recorded sessions.
Please join the Office of Faith Formation in the Archdiocese of San Francisco for this opportunity to grow in our faith. See flyer attached below.
New - Annual White Mass for Healthcare Professionals
October 18, 2021, 5:30 pm
St. Dominic Church, 2390 Bush St., San Francisco
Contact: Melissa Vlach | vlachm@sfarch.org | 415-614-5616
The Archdiocese of San Francisco and the San Francisco Guild of the Catholic Medical Association are pleased to announce the annual White Mass for healthcare professionals. For more information, please contact Melissa Vlach above.
New - Faith & Blue Mass
October 3, 2021 | 11:00 am
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption | 1111 Gough St, San Francisco, CA
Contact: Melissa Vlach | vlachm@sfarch.org | 415-614-5616
Law enforcement and public safety officers, their families, and community members are invited to the Faith & Blue Mass celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. This is part of the national Faith & Blue campaign, designed to build bridges, strengthen relationships, and heal divisions in our communities. Everyone is welcome.
The event will be in-person and will also have a livestream option. See the link above.
New - 8th Annual Reentry Resource Conference (2021 - Virtual Conference)
October 25, 2021 - October 29, 2021
9:00am (10/25) - 4:00pm (10/29)
Contact: Julio Escobar | 415-614-5572 | escobarj@sfarch.org
Meet the top 100 non-profits and agencies serving justice-involved people in northern California. See flyer below.
Register your non-profit or agency to be a presenter, above, by September 30, 2021
Registration for the public opens October 1, 2021 above.
Registration for the public opens October 1, 2021 above.
New - Adult Confirmation Classes (Virtual)
October 15 and 16, 2021 (Register by October 12)
For more information call Sr. Celeste Arbuckle | 415-614-5650 | arbucklec@sfarch.org
Do you know someone who wants to complete their Sacraments of Initiation? The Office of Faith Formation is offering a virtual experience for classes on October 15 and 16 to prepare for Adult Confirmation. Attendance is accepted with permission of the parish. All wanting to attend must have the form (2 pages) completed and into the office by October 12. See the forms below in English and Spanish.
Deadline for Rice Bowl Grants: September 30
Contact: Melissa Vlach | vlachm@sfarch.org | 514-614-5616
Apply at: sfparishconnect.com/rice-bowl-grants
A reminder to parish food pantries and ministries: The deadline to apply for a Rice
Bowl Grant is September 30. These grants can help to support the work of those addressing food insecurity in our communities. They are funded through the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl program. The application is available at the website above.
Bowl Grant is September 30. These grants can help to support the work of those addressing food insecurity in our communities. They are funded through the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl program. The application is available at the website above.
Dana Gioia and Kevin Turley: The Prophetic Calling of the Catholic Artist
Wednesday, September 29 at 5:30 pm PDT
Contact: Maggie Gallagher| 415-614- 5524| gallagher@sfarch.org
Join Dana Gioia, Kevin Turley and Archbishop Cordileone to explore your calling as an artist or patron of the arts. Dana Gioia is a major poet, the former head of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the godfather of the Catholic literary revival. Kevin Turley's new novel (with Fiorella De Maria) "This Thing of Darkness" is a fictional account of the spiritual battle between a possessed Bella Lugosi and a British expatriate journalist and war widow sent to interview the actor in his decline, an explanation of "the delusional twilight zone between Hell and Hollywood," says Joseph Pearce. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone is the spiritual leader of 300,000 Catholics in San Francisco, and beyond.
EVENTS
New - Catholic Men’s Conference at St. Pius Parish
October 16, 2021 | 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
ADSF Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | hopfnere@sfarch.org
Men! Join us for our Catholic Men’s conference on October 16. Be challenged, strengthened, and inspired with other Catholic men from around the Bay Area. Our keynote speaker, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is fantastic. The day includes Holy Mass with Archbishop Cordileone.
CONCERTS
St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday “Musical Meditations” Livestream
For more information, contact Mr. Chris Tietze at 415-567-2020, Ext. 213
Enjoy the longest continuously running organ concert series in San Francisco, and other instrumental and vocal recitals as well, Sundays at 4:00 pm. These Sunday Musical Meditations are open to the public at the Cathedral (1100 Gough Street,
San Francisco) and are being livestreamed on the St. Mary’s Cathedral YouTube channel, above.
Upcoming LIVE and Livestreamed
- Sunday, October 3, 4:00 pm: Basma Edrees, Violin.
- Sunday, October 10, 4:00 pm: Lori Jensen, Violin; Natalie Haworth-Liu Pendergast, Flute; Karmen Peng, Violoncello; Jin Kyung Lim, Keyboard Instruments.
- Sunday, October 17, 4:00 pm: Laurent Jochum, Organ.
- Sunday, October 24, 4:00 pm: Kathy McKee, Alto; Colby Roberts, Tenor;
- Jin Kyung Lim, Organ.
- Sunday, October 31, 4:00 pm: Hope Briggs, Soprano, with Kevin Navarro, Piano
Mission Dolores Basilica - Announces its Ninth Season of the Second Sunday Recital Series
All recitals are at 4 pm and will be simultaneously live-streamed via www.facebook.com/missiondoloressf
Free admission. Suggested donation $10
COVID mask protocols will be observed.
Contact: Jerome Lenk, Director of Music | 415-621-8203 x20 | music@missiondolores.org
More info about Mission Dolores on their website: www.missiondolores.org
October 10 – Daniel Glover, piano with Jerome Lenk, organ
November 14 – Katya Kolesnikova, organ
December 12 – Angela Kraft Cross, organ
See flyer below.
Vallombrosa Retreat Center, Menlo Park
Vallombrosa Retreat Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park
Main Line: 650-325-5614
Main Line: 650-325-5614
Group Reservations/Booking Contact: Jaynie Fedele | jaynie@vallombrosa.org
Private Retreats/Open to the Public Events: David Leech | davidl@vallombrosa.org
For more information and to book Private Retreats: Click here.
For calendar of events: Click here.
Vallombrosa is pleased to announce the retreat center is open and accepting bookings immediately. Reduced capacity and Covid protocols based on the current tier for San Mateo County are in place. Retreatants coming on campus must check-in upon arrival and follow strict COVID protocols to ensure the health and safety of all who come to the Center. Wearing masks is enforced along with proper social distancing. Hand sanitizers and disinfectants for cleaning are provided. See above for links to Private Retreats and Calendar of Events.
Private Retreats: Vallombrosa Center currently offers Private Retreats for those who want private rooms for alone time, with Spiritual Direction available. Guests can enjoy the walking trails, shrines and gardens. There are both Day retreats and Overnight (no food or coffee service available in either case) – learn more and book above.
Reminder: The Shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes is complete but still accepting donations for bricks and benches. Make donation here.
El Retiro, the Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
300 Manresa Way, Los Altos
More information and to register for Virtual Retreats: Here
More information and to register for Other Retreats and Programs: Here
More information and to register for Other Retreats and Programs: Here
The Jesuit Retreat Center is happy to announce they have opened and are operating at 50 percent capacity, now that the county is in the orange tier. Beginning in April retreats will begin to be offered on site in person, while virtual retreats will continue. Safety protocols will be enforced. Every Friday, Coffee with St. Joseph (Virtual Retreats); see link above for more information and to register for one of the Men's Virtual Retreats or Women's Virtual Retreats.
Mercy Center Retreats and Events, Burlingame
Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame
Contact: Retreat Center | 650-340-7494 | mc@sistersofmercy.org
More information and to register for retreats go to Website: Here
Refresh and Renew at Mercy Center!
Mercy Center is open and offers spiritual direction formation, retreats, and personal development programs. Please visit the website, above, to view in-person and online programs and retreats. The retreat center offerings will help you to make meaning of life and deepen your spiritual experiences with meditation, art, music, and prayer. Call, above, to learn more about finding a spiritual director, attending a retreat, and integrating spiritual wellness into your life.
Mercy Center Burlingame is an internationally known conference and retreat center in the San Francisco Bay Area, set on 39 acres of natural sanctuary, flower gardens, contemplative walking paths, expansive lawns, 500 year old oaks, and a meditation labyrinth. In this peaceful, holistic, serene, and beautiful setting, people nurture their personal, professional, and spiritual lives. We welcome nonprofit groups and individuals of all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
Host your next event at Mercy Center! Our staff provides expert support to groups and individuals planning conferences, retreats, and programs. Program directors, teachers, and spiritual directors collaborate to create a unique environment for growth, healing, and personal transformation.
JOBS
All employees of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Executive Director of Communication – Archdiocese of San Francisco Chancery
Contact: Christine Escobar, Archdiocese of San Francisco, Human Resources, | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
Full Job Description is below.
The Executive Director of Communication, in collaboration with the Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia and senior personnel of the Archdiocese provides a media strategy for the Archdiocese of San Francisco that encourages a pro-active relationship with media covering the work of the Church in the three counties of the Archdiocese. The Executive Director of Communication provides ongoing advice, consultation and resources regarding communication strategies for the Archbishop and Archdiocesan offices and programs. The Executive Director of Communication promotes and implements the Archdiocesan strategic plan for communications as well as demonstrates shared qualities of effectiveness in all work interactions. Please submit application and resume to Christine Escobar, Archdiocese of San Francisco, Human Resources, 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109
Archdiocese of San Francisco, Associate Legal Counsel - Part time 20-30 hours per week
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
Complete Position Description is attached below.
This position provides legal counsel and advice on all matters affecting the Archdiocese, including litigation and supervision of outside counsel. It also provides direct advising on operational issues, insurance, real estate, finance, communications, human resources, Catholic schools, government compliance, tax issues, estates and trusts, fund raising and religious freedom. This person must have a specific and thorough understanding of the Constitutional, federal and California, laws affecting religious and other nonprofit organizations as well as a general understanding of contracts, real estate, employment, estates, wills and trusts, corporations, insurance and fundraising/tax laws. Ideally, candidates will have experience in some or all of the areas of law described, in an in-house setting or in general outside representation of nonprofit or charitable corporate entities.
The ideal candidate will have specific experience working with Catholic agencies or institutions and must have the demonstrated ability to interact positively and sensitively with a culturally and ethnically wide and varied constituency. Candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing and must understand the internal culture and organizational structure of the Catholic Church as well as its religious mission and have a demonstrated knowledge of and sympathy for the doctrines and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be an active member of the California Bar Association.
To Apply: Please submit application, resume and cover to Christine Escobar, above or send application packet to her at Human Resources, 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109
New - Marin Catholic Available Positions for 21-22 School Year
Athletic Department Administrative Assistant, Full-Time Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Substitute Teachers
Contact: Michelle Mayfield-Baske, Dir. Human Resources | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
For job postings and instructions for applying, please click here to visit the Employment Page.
Marin Catholic, Kentfield, is taking resumes for an Athletic Department Administrative Assistant; a full-time Strength and Conditioning Coach; and Substitute Teachers. For more information and to apply visit school employment page above.
Part-Time, Temporary Parish Secretary –
St. Anthony Parish, Novato
1000 Cambridge St, Novato, CA 94947
Contact: Father Felix Lim, pastor | felix@stanthonynovato.org | 415-883-2177
The Parish Secretary is to be a welcoming presence to those who call, email, or come to the parish office during working hours, and directing them to the appropriate staff person. A detailed job description is available upon request from the Pastor, above. The salary is $20-22 per hour, up to 19 hours per week. Interested persons need to contact Fr. Lim.
St. Kevin – Parish Secretary
704 Cortland Avenue, San Francisco
Part Time, Non-Exempt Position
Contact: Fr. Miguel Ruiz | 415-648-5751
St. Kevin Parish is looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) part time, non-exempt Parish Secretary. A full Job Description is attached below.
TICKLER FILE
Respect Life Webinar Series in October
Tuesday October 5, 12, & 19 | 12:30 pm
Maria Martinez-Mont, Respect Life & Gabriel Project Coordinator |
Office of Human Life & Dignity | 415-614-5533 | prolife@sfarch.org
During the month of October the church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. For this reason, the Office of Human Life and Dignity, wants to help bring awareness to an important study and its findings during this month. Join us for a series of 3 webinars that address the findings of this study. Conveniently planned during lunch time so people can take a break from work and watch! Register above.
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