October 4, 2021
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CHANCERY NEWS
New - Respect Life Essay Contest
For more information contact: Maria Martinez-Mont | martinezmontm@sfarch.org | 415-614-5533
Essay Contest documents: Click here.
Spanish documentation will be located on https://sfarch.org/es/essay-contest
We are pleased to make available the 33rd Annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest information. This year’s theme is Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of the Americas and of the Unborn.
Download contest documents and get more information above.
New - Virtual Event: Support for Adult Children of Divorce or Separation
For more information contact: Ed Hopfner | hopfnere@sfarch.org | 415-614-5547
Cost: FREE
October 7, 2021 - November 11, 2021
7:30pm (10/07) - 7:30pm (11/11)
The San Francisco Archdiocese is announcing a new healing ministry, for adult children of divorced or separated parents. Next March we are partnering with Life-Giving Wounds ministry (https://www.lifegivingwounds.org ) to offer a healing retreat weekend; this October we will begin an online support group for those interested, and who want to learn more, on Thursday nights beginning 10/7/2021 to 11/11/2021,
7:00pm–8:30pm.
A flyer for our weekly support group - beginning Oct 7 - is attached below; there is no charge, but participants need to pre-register above.
Dealing with parents' divorce is not easy, but confronting this wound with faith can allow us to find great healing. We hope that you will become part of our supportive community and receive the many graces available through this ministry. Welcome.
(FYI: Life-Giving Wounds is also offering a full 7-week online retreat beginning Septemer 30, from 5:15 – 7:00pm (Pacific time – they are in the East Coast). More information on that retreat is here.)
New – Cathedral Sacred Arts Treasury & History Exhibit 2021
Started 10/1/2021 | Ends 10/5/2021
1111 Gough Street, San Francisoco |Event Center Lower Level | Saint Francis Hall
Contact: Deacon Christoph Sandoval
Displays will include precious art, artifacts, and historic photographs of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. See flyer below for more details. All are welcome. Admission is Free.
New - CRS Rice Bowl Orders
Orders due October 14, 2021
Contact: Melissa Vlach | 415-614-5616 | vlachm@sfarch.org
It’s time to place orders for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowls for 2022. If your parish already participates, your coordinator should have received an email about updating orders. If you would like to add a new order or change your existing order, please contact Melissa, above. New and updated orders should be received by October 14.
New - Council, Controversy, Conversion, and Communion, A Six-Week Course on the Second Vatican Council
Tuesday nights at 7:00pm PST (San Francisco) - October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9
For more information, contact Deacon Fred Totah totah.fred@sfarch.org
Register at www.sfarch.org/vaticanii
The Second Vatican Council remains controversial in some Catholic circles. Many people see it as involving a radical break from the Catholic past, for good or bad. Others, such as Popes since the Council, see it as a renewal and reform of the one-and-the same Catholic Church. The Online Pastoral School of the Archdiocese of San Francisco is pleased to invite Mark Brumley, a former staff apologist at Catholic Answers, to offer an online course on this subject. This is a mini-course covering the main teachings of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). It also examines how the Council’s teaching has been received, misperceived, and resisted, as well as how it has shaped Catholic life and mission in the last half-century. We ask for a donation, but no one will be turned down for inability to pay. Register above.
Flocknote parishes can easily help spread the word by using this message as a Flocknote Template and sending it.
New - Blue Mass at St. Pius Church
Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 9:30am
1100 Woodside Rd., Redwood City, CA
Contact: Cathy Yee | cathy@pius.org | 650-361-1411
In observance of National Faith and Blue Weekend, St. Pius Church will celebrate its first Blue Mass at 9:30am on Sunday, October 10, in cooperation with local law enforcement, public safety, fire, and emergency personnel. Join us in honoring and praying for our men and women in blue who selflessly serve our community. After Mass, we will have a Meet and Greet in the area between the school and the gym. See flyer below.
Please join us via livestream at https://pius.org/stream, if you are unable to attend in person.
Annual White Mass for Healthcare Professionals
October 18, 2021, 5:30pm
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.
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.
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.
EVENTS
Respect Life Webinar Series in October
Tuesday October 5, 12, & 19 | 12:30pm
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.
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.
New - Requiem Mass for the Homeless
Saturday, November 6, 2021 10:00am PDT
Benedict XVI Institute Contact: Maggie Gallagher | 415-614-5524 | gallagherm@sfarch.org
On November 6 at 10 a.m. at San Francisco's iconic Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, we gather together to pray for and with the homeless of San Francisco: We pay our respects to, and pray for the souls of, all our brothers and sisters who died on the streets this past year, in San Francisco and beyond: high and low, rich and poor, we gather to bow our heads in sorrow for the equal dignity of every human soul. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone commissioned this solemn new Requiem Mass for the Homeless in the high sacred music tradition from Benedict XVI Institute's composer-in-residence Frank La Rocca. Richard Sparks conducts the premier Benedict Sixteen Choir. James Matthew Wilson, Benedict XVI Institute's poet-in-residence composed a new Litany for the Patron Saints of the Homeless. A new painting "The Patron Saints of the Homeless" by San Francisco native Bernadette Carstensen, Benedict XVI's painter-in-residence, will be set up as a temporary shrine in the Cathedral of St. Mary to encourage devotion on behalf of the homeless. Together, they will create the solemn beauty that reminds us of the equal dignity of every human soul before the God who loves each one of us. Join us for an evening of respect, equal dignity, and spiritual healing that will help each of us to see the face of Jesus Christ in all of us, but especially those in greatest need.
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 4:00pm. 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 10, 4:00pm: Lori Jensen, Violin; Natalie Haworth-Liu Pendergast, Flute; Karmen Peng, Violoncello; Jin Kyung Lim, Keyboard Instruments.
- Sunday, October 17, 4:00pm: Laurent Jochum, Organ.
- Sunday, October 24, 4:00pm: Kathy McKee, Alto; Colby Roberts, Tenor;
- Jin Kyung Lim, Organ.
- Sunday, October 31, 4:00pm: Hope Briggs, Soprano, with Kevin Navarro, Piano
- Sunday, November 7, 4:00pm: Byong Moon, Organ (Knowxville, TN).
- Sunday, November 14, 4:00pm: St. Joseph Ensemble with Jin Kyung Lim, Organ. Music for choir and organ.
- Sunday, November 21, 4:00pm: Michal Gaw (Poland), Organ. Works by Reubke, Vierne, and de Grigny.
- Sunday, November 28, 4:00pm: Michal Gaw (Poland), Organ. Works by Bach and Mendelssohn.
- Sunday, December 5, 4:00pm: Jin Kyung Lim, Organ. Don Knuth’s “Fantasia Apocalyptica”, Part I.
- Sunday, December 12, 4:00pm: Jin Kyung Lim, Organ. Don Knuth’s “Fantasia Apocalyptica”, Part II.
- Sunday, December 12, 7:00pm (NOTE TIME!): Pacific Edge Voices, Ash Walker, Director. Seasonal program of choral music.
- Sunday, December 19, 7:00 pm (NOTE TIME!): “Cookies and Carols” performance by the St. Brigid School Honor Choir and St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir, followed by cookies downstairs. $25 adults or $15 for students and seniors. Under 5 free.
- Sunday, December 26, 4:00pm: “A Tietze Family Christmas.” Christoph Tietze, Organ and Baritone; Jeanette Wilkin Tietze, Piano and Soprano; Helena Tietze, Cello and Alto; Karl Tietze, Percussion and Bass; Teddy Tietze, Trumpet and Alto; Andrea Butler, Soprano. Christmas Music for voice and instruments.
Mission Dolores Basilica - Announces its Ninth Season of the Second Sunday Recital Series
All recitals are at 4:00pm 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
San Francisco, CA 94109
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, Director, 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.
TICKLER FILE
Archdiocese of San Francisco Permanent Diaconate - Information Night Diaconate Formation Informational Evenings Diaconate Formation Informational Evenings
Contact: Deacon Fred Totah | 415-614-5615 | Totah,Fred@sfarch.org
This meeting is for all those interesting in applying to enter the formation program for the Permanent Diaconate of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The meetings will be held on the following dates:
- Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Raphael Church in San Rafael, 1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael
- Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Mark in Belmont
325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont - Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Archdiocese Pastoral Center, 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco | Multipurpose Room
Please share this information with others who may be interested in learning about this ministry. More detail are in the attached flyer below. If you have any questions, please call Deacon Fred Totah above.
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