December 6, 2021
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CHANCERY NEWS
Stewardship Bulletin Reflection
December 12, 2021 — Third Sunday of Advent
We have arrived at Gaudete Sunday (Gaudete is the Latin word for “rejoice”) this Third Week of Advent, and the Scriptures take on a joyful tone as we continue our preparations for the feast of our Savior’s birth.
Our Second Reading gives us cause for joy as St Paul reminds us, “The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all….” Then he gives us a prescription for maintaining this peace:
“In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Paul’s instructions for obtaining peace come as an early Christmas gift. They remind us that we can and should go to God with all our needs and present them to Him along with our thanks. This guidance calls to mind a vital aspect of a stewardship way of life: gratitude to God in response to His great love and countless gifts to us.
The Gospel passage, from Luke, shows us how to live out this sense of thankfulness, making our lives a “Christmas gift” to Christ in joyful response to His love for us. When the crowds hear John the Baptist’s message that their Savior is coming, they ask him what they should do to prepare. He responds, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do the same.” He tells tax collectors to stop collecting more than is prescribed and soldiers, to be satisfied with their wages. In other words, he tells them to be good and generous stewards of
all God’s gifts to them!
“In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Paul’s instructions for obtaining peace come as an early Christmas gift. They remind us that we can and should go to God with all our needs and present them to Him along with our thanks. This guidance calls to mind a vital aspect of a stewardship way of life: gratitude to God in response to His great love and countless gifts to us.
The Gospel passage, from Luke, shows us how to live out this sense of thankfulness, making our lives a “Christmas gift” to Christ in joyful response to His love for us. When the crowds hear John the Baptist’s message that their Savior is coming, they ask him what they should do to prepare. He responds, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do the same.” He tells tax collectors to stop collecting more than is prescribed and soldiers, to be satisfied with their wages. In other words, he tells them to be good and generous stewards of
all God’s gifts to them!
As the great feast of Christmas draws near, let us rejoice in Christ’s extravagant love. Let’s avail ourselves of the peace He longs to give us. And let’s look carefully at our lives to make sure we are indeed making of them a gift fitting for Him.
— Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship Consultants
New - Advent Giving Tree: Prepare for the birth of Christ by supporting pregnant women
Maria Martinez-Mont, Respect Life & Gabriel Project Coordinator |
Office of Human Life & Dignity | 415-614-5533 | prolife@sfarch.org
Office of Human Life & Dignity | 415-614-5533 | prolife@sfarch.org
An Advent Tree has been created to support our ministry for expectant mothers, the Gabriel Project. During this time of preparation, we invite you to participate and to share with others in your parish about the Gariel Project Advent Giving Tree. Donations will go toward the work of the Gabriel Project, helping pregnant women in need and their children.
During this time of Advent, we reflect upon the story of Mary's pregnancy, waiting in joyful hope for the birth of her child. This is a fitting time to think of women who face their own pregnancies with fear and trepidation. We hope to echo the angel Gabriel's message to women in difficult situations: "Do not be afraid." (Lk 1:30) Thank you for your generous support.
New - Celebrate "Walking with Mary" with Catholic Poets
Thursday, December 9, 2021, 6:00 pm - Via Zoom
Contact: Anthony Bargas abargas@bxvi.org
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/176685209217
Join Maggie Gallagher, Executive Director of the Benedict XVI Institute in San Francisco and Sarah Cortez, President & Founder of Catholic Literary Arts to hear the 2021winners and finalists of CLA's Advent Writing Contest. Register at above Eventbrite link.
New - Roráte Mass Celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone with Ancient Liturgy Choir
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Friday, December 17, 2021, 5:30am
Contact: Anthony Bargas abargas@bxvi.org
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/211210425067
The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, priests and faithful prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ. As Advent draws to a close, Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate
a pre-dawn Pontifical Low Rorate Mass. Register at above Eventbrite link.
a pre-dawn Pontifical Low Rorate Mass. Register at above Eventbrite link.
New - Christmas Remembrance Prayer Service – Holy Cross Cemetery
Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11am
All Saints Chapel, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
1500 Mission Road, Colma, CA, 94014
Contact: Monica Williams | 650-756-2060 | mjwilliams@holycrosscemeteries.com
You are invited to remember loved ones in this prayer and candle lighting service led by Msgr. John Talesfore, Pastor of St. Matthew Church. There will be an opportunity to write names and messages on ornaments decorated by Girl Scout Troop #31971 from Our Lady of Mercy and to hang them on our Christmas Memory Trees.
New - New Liturgy Resource for December
Contact: Maria Martinez-Mont, Respect Life & Gabriel Project Coordinator |
Office of Human Life & Dignity | 415-614-5533 | prolife@sfarch.org
The "December 2021 edition of Word of Life" is available in English and will be posted in Spanish next week. Previous issues are available at: respectlife.org/word-of-life-archive
New - Six-Week Course on the Eucharist by Canadian Theologian Brett Salkeld
For questions, please contact Deacon Fred Totah at totah.fred@sfarch.org or
415 614-5504
Sign up at: https://www.sfarch.org/eucharist/
The Archdiocese of San Francisco School of Pastoral Ministry highly recommends this six-week course. Brett Salkeld is an advisor to the Archdiocese of Regina, has a weekly podcast "Thinking Faith!," and can be followed on Twitter at @BrettSalkeld. He is the author of "Can Catholics and Evangelicals Agree about Purgatory and the Last Judgment?"; "How Far Can We Go? A Catholic Guide to Sex and Dating (with Leah Perrault)"; and, most recently, "Transubstantiation: Theology, History, and Christian Unity." You can sign up above. Watch the video (below) on our website at: https://www.sfarch.org/eucharist/
Litany of Reparation In Honor of the Blessed Sacrament with +Cordileone (Zoom)
Friday, December 17, 2021, 3:00 pm
Contact. Anthony Bargas abargas@bxvi.org
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/164252847689
Join Archbishop Cordileone in praying the Litany of Reparation for fifteen minutes of prayer via Zoom. Even as the world tries to divide us and suppress our Catholic faith, even as so many Catholics fail to understand the Real Presence, let us pray to make reparations for the abuses and/or neglect of this great gift: Jesus Christ's own Body and Blood, sacrificed for us. Register today to receive a Zoom link the day of the event. The Benedict XVI Schola will assist the Archbishop in beautifully and prayerfully chanting this litany.
New - The 33rd Annual Respect Life Essay Contest
Contact: Maria Martinez-Mont, Respect Life & Gabriel Project Coordinator |
Office of Human Life & Dignity | 415-614-5533 | prolife@sfarch.org
The contest is open to all students in grades K-12 in public school, private school, and home school in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The theme this year is Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of the Americas and of the Unborn. Cash prizes!! Essays will be due on January 31, 2022. To participate, parents, educators and children can go to sfarch.org/essay-contest to learn more.
December 12 is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a great time to do this activity with your children.
New - El 33 Concurso Anual de Ensayos de Respeto a la Vida
El concurso está abierto a todos los estudiantes en los grados K-12 en escuelas públicas, escuelas privadas y escuelas en el hogar de la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco. Hay premios en efectivo para cada grado!! El tema de este año es Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe: Patrona de las Américas y de los no nacidos. Los ensayos se deben entregar para el 31 de enero del 2022. Premios con dinero en effectivo!! Para participar, los padres, educadores y niños pueden visitar sfarch.org/es/essay-contest para obtener información e instrucciones.
El 12 de diciembre es la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y esta fecha es un momento especial para hacer esta actividad con sus hijos.
EVENTS
New - One Step Advent/Christmas Flocknote Fliers to Encourage Visitors to Stay In The Loop
Contact: Martin Ford | fordm@sfarch.org | 415-614-5569
Our parishes on Flocknote have a fantastic opportunity to expand their reach by staying in touch with church goers who might only come for the Christmas/Advent season. With just one click, you can print a custom flier with your parish’s text-to-join code and URL in English and Spanish. You can hand these out to church goers as they come in, post them on your bulletin boards, or insert them into your fliers. This may be used as part of a Sign up Sunday, or handed out on Christmas. Watch this video for simple instructions below to print these out on your own.
New - Hallow Community Prayer Nights for Parishes
Learn more and download the app at hallow.com/communities/parishes/
Contact: Martin Ford | fordm@sfarch.org | 415-614-5569
Announcing an opportunity for parishes to partner with Hallow this Advent to provide every parishioner FREE access to all of Hallow’s prayer content - including the #Pray25 Challenge featuring daily Advent meditations!
Hallow is the #1 Catholic app and includes over 3,000 audio-guided sessions designed to help you grow closer to God. Their content includes things like Daily Gospel Readings, Daily Rosary, Daily Saint; Meditations on themes like Humility, Calm, and Gratitude; curated music ranging from Gregorian Chant to Instrumental to Contemporary; Mental Health content from Catholic experts; and much more!
Hallow will also be hosting Community Prayer Nights for parishes to join beginning in December. You can learn more and download the app above. Hallow is truly designed to have something for everyone. Flyer and schedule are attached.
New - Retrouvaille – For Troubled Marriages
January 14-16, 2022
Contact: Ed Hopfner | hopfnere@sfarch.org | 415-614-5547
More information (confidential) or to register: (408) 417-4953 | email: retrouvaillesfespanol@yahoo.com
Necesitas rescatar o salvar tu matrimonio? Consideras que hay soledad o aburrimiento en tu matrimonio? Frustación, heridas o enojos con tu pareja? Constantemente discuten y se enojan? Han pensado en la separación o el divorcio? Hablar de la relación de pareja complica las cosas? Retrouvaille le ofrece ayuda a tu matrimonio,
te invitamos a vivir un fin de semana en Enero 14, 15 y 16 del 2022. No dudes contactanos! Para información confidencial o registración en este programa llámanos al {408} 417-4953 é o envia un correo electrónico a retrouvaillesfespanol@yahoo.com.
te invitamos a vivir un fin de semana en Enero 14, 15 y 16 del 2022. No dudes contactanos! Para información confidencial o registración en este programa llámanos al {408} 417-4953 é o envia un correo electrónico a retrouvaillesfespanol@yahoo.com.
Do you want to rescue or save your marriage? Do you feel lonely or even bored ? Frustration, hurt or anger with your partner? Do you constantly argue and get angry? Have you considered separation or divorce? Does talking about your relationship only complicate things? Retrouvaille is a program which offers help to difficult marriage. We invite you to join us for a weekend on January 14-16, 2022. Don’t hesitate to contact us! For more information (confidential) or to register for the weekend, call us above.
New - Solemn Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Mission Dolores Basilica
Sixteenth and Dolores Sts. San Francisco
Sunday December 12, 5:30am
Plan to gather at 5am for the celebration
Celebrate the Mass at Mission Dolores Basilica for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The celebration will be in Spanish with Mariachis and organ. Rev. Francis Garbo will preside.
New - Book Signing at The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA 94022 - Gellert Rotunda - Free
Wednesday, Dec 15. 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Please join us for a special journey with author Sheila Kogan, who will be reading excerpts from her most recent publication, Found Along The Way: Stories from the Camino de Santiago. Books will be available at the event. Wine, refreshments, and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This is an opportunity for anyone who would like to strengthen their spiritual journey, learn about the Camino de Santiago, and discover
the Jesuit Retreat Center. For more information on the author, please visit www.sheilakogan.com
the Jesuit Retreat Center. For more information on the author, please visit www.sheilakogan.com
New - Mission Dolores Basilica- Reopening Mission Museum and Giftshop
Contact: Jerome Lenk | music@missiondolores.org | 415-621-8203 x20
Mission Dolores Basilica is pleased to announce the re-opening of our museum and
gift shop. The new hours are: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. See attached flyers for information about arranging school tours or parish visits. For more information contact our Parish Office:
gift shop. The new hours are: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. See attached flyers for information about arranging school tours or parish visits. For more information contact our Parish Office:
St. Pius Catholic Church – Men’s Club Christmas Trees
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Kristin Bright : 650-61-1411 x111 | kristin@pius.org
Tree lot opens Friday, November 26, 2021 at 9:00 am!
Hours are:
Thursdays & Fridays: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekends 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Weekends 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Get into the Christmas spirit by making a trip to the St. Pius Christmas Tree Lot and picking out the perfect tree. Thank you for your support!
Mental Health Conference at Our Lady of Angels - POSTPONED
Questions: Contact Dick Collyer at 415-614-5593 or collyerr@sfarch.org.
For various reasons, this Mental Health Conference is postponed. When a new date and information are available, the event will again be published in The Bridge.
Don Bosco Study Group of Sts. Peter and Paul Church
Tuesday, December 7, 4:00pm
Contact: Frank Lavin | 415-310-8551 | franklavin@comcast.net
Sts. Peter and Paul Church’s “Don Bosco Study Group” will meet on Tuesday, December 7 by Zoom and discuss “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the Harper Lee American classic. In addition, members are reading select chapters from Fr. Albert Haase’s book on spiritual transformation, “Catching Fire,” which is available to those interested. Meetings are approximately 75 minutes long. No reading is necessary/all are welcome. For questions, contact Frank Lavin.
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, 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, 7:00pm (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.
- Sunday, January 2, 4:00pm: Epiphany Lessons and Carols, presented by St. Brigid School Honor Choir and Golden Gate Boyschoir and Bellringers.
- Sunday, January 9, 4:00pm: Ruth Kamas, Organ. Works by Bach, Diemer, Chaminade, Dixon, and Langlais.
- Sunday, January 16, 4:00pm: Justan Foster, Organ.
- Sunday, January 23, 4:00pm: David Troiano, Organ.
- Sunday, January 30: NO RECITAL
- Sunday, February 6, 4:00pm: Domenico Severin (France), Organ.
- Sunday, February 13, 4:00pm: Grant Smith, Organ.
- Sunday, February 20, 4:00pm: Jennifer Pascual (New York, NY), Organ.
- Sunday, February 27, 4:00pm: Hans-Uwe Hielscher (Germany), Organ.
New - Mission Dolores Basilica Choir presents the 30th Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 19th, 5 p.m.
Mission Dolores Basilica, 16th and Dolores Sts. San Francisco
More information: www.missiondolores.org or call 415-392-440
Conducted by Jerome Lenk with chorus and chamber orchestra.
Tickets, $20 general admission, available at www.cityboxoffice.com
Flyer is attached below.
Mission Dolores Basilica - Announces its Ninth Season of the Second Sunday Recital Series
All recitals are at 4:00 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
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 April 2021, retreats began to be offered on site in person, while virtual retreats continue. Safety protocols are enforced. Every Friday we offer 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
New - Archdiocese of San Francisco, Web Manager-PT
Contact: Martin Ford | 415-614-5569 | fordm@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese of San Francisco seeks an experienced part time front end website manager to maintain and build out two websites built on the WordPress platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong aesthetic sense, basic (rudimentary) HTML and CSS skills, is bilingual, and have minimally a basic understanding of Catholicism. See the full job description.
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.
Parish Manager- St Gregory Church & School
2715 Hacienda St. San Mateo, CA 94403
Rev. Mark Reburiano | 650)345-8506 | revmark@stgregs-sanmateo.org
Under the direction of and with the approval of the Pastor, the parish manager is responsible for managing the business operations of a large-sized parish including a parish school. This person will also manage other parish lay employees as necessary. See our complete job description for further details. Position Description is attached below.
Job Opening – Music Director – St. Anne Parish
850 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
Contact: Fr. Daniel Nascimento | 415-665-1600 x 24 | frdan@stanne-sf.org
St. Anne has an opening for a Music Director that can play Piano, Organ or Guitar. The ideal candidate should be able to play contemporary and traditional styles of music, has experience leading cantors, choirs and other musicians, familiar with Catholic Liturgy and works well together so we can make beautiful music to worship God. Position Description is attached below.
Organist, St. Elizabeth Church
459 Somerset Street, San Francisco, CA 94134
St. Elizabeth Church is currently looking for an Organist to play our Schoenstein Organ twice monthly. This is a paid position. Please email your resume to: stelizabethchurchsf@gmail.com
Sacristan – St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Contact: Mark Silva | msilva@smcsf.org
The vision presented here is in keeping with the philosophy of our Cathedral to foster, enhance and maintain the dignity of this mother church of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The task of the staff of this Cathedral therefore, is to strive to project this exemplary image in terms of gracefulness, beauty and scholarship.
The Sacristan is a part time non-exempt position that involves working some weekdays, all weekends, Christmas and Easter. The Sacristan will be responsible for the following: Set-up, take down for mass and special events, care and maintenance of the Sacristy, light cleaning and maintenance duties, ordering of liturgical supplies. May be required to help with ministerial duties.
TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resume and a completed application to Mark Silva, Business Operations Manager above. A Job Description is attached below.
Jesuit Retreat Center is currently hiring
For more information on the following positions, send resume, or schedule for an interview, contact Kris Holland at kholland@jrclosaltos.org
If anyone you know fits the profile for any of these positions, please help us in spread the word.
For Position Description, click on position title:
Mission Dolores Museum Gift Shop Assistant
Contact: Gina Dubon | 415-621-8203 | parish@missiondolores.org
Mission Dolores is currently looking for a person who can work in the Museum Gift Shop, especially weekends from 9:45 am - 4:45 pm. This is a paid position. If you know someone who enjoys talking with tourists and sharing historical facts about our Mission, please have them contact our office. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
TICKLER FILE
Pontifical High Mass (TLM) on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 8:00 am
Carmelite Chapel and Monastery of Cristo Rey, 721 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Contact. Anthony Bargas abargas@bxvi.org
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/209963124357
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the patroness of the United States. On her great Solemnity the cloistered sisters of Cristo Rey have asked Archbishop Cordileone to celebrate a Pontifical High Mass. This is a beautiful traditional Latin Mass. Rebekah Wu will lead the Archbishop's own Schola in Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony, including Frank La Rocca's "Ave Maria." Please give if you can reasonably afford it, but come to pray with the Archbishop regardless.
Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
December 10, 2021 | 7:30pm
Contact: Edgar Estonia | 415-370-9879 | eestonia@comcast.net
Each year, the Archdiocese of San Francisco holds a Mass with Commissioning Rites to herald the beginning of the "Simbang Gabi Masses" widely celebrated in various parishes throughout the Archdiocese, in the days leading up to Christmas. "Simbang Gabi" is a centuries-old Filipino Catholic faith practice dating back to the 1600's. With the country’s agricultural roots, the practice traditionally began as a novena of pre-dawn masses, but more recently, has been adapted to evening celebrations.
We encourage you to attend our Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass. Bring your own Filipino Christmas “Parol”, and your family “Creche” (or Nativity scene) to receive a special blessing during the mass. Please verify the dates and times of Simbang Gabi Masses that may be celebrated at your parish of choice. See flyer attached below.
Information Night Archdiocese of San Francisco Permanent Diaconate
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 Chancery - 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco | Multipurpose Room
You are invited to attend. Please share this information with others who may be interested in learning about this ministry. If you have any questions, please call
Deacon Fred Totah above.
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