March 28, 2022
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CHANCERY NEWS
Stewardship Bulletin Reflection
April 10, 2022 — Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Two very different responses to our Lord’s passion are highlighted during the Gospel reading from Luke today: the response of Simon of Cyrene and the response of Jesus’ acquaintances. Of Simon we are told, “They took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; and after laying the cross on him, they made him carry it behind Jesus.” Whether Simon entered willingly and compassionately into this service or whether he took up the Cross of Christ with a grudge, we don’t know. What we do know is this: Simon did his part faithfully. He stayed near to Christ, carrying the Cross until our Lord reached Golgotha, the site of His crucifixion. We also know that Simon’s family was among the first early Christians. Staying near to Christ, embracing the Cross (quite literally), transformed his life and the life of his family.
In contrast, near the end of this Gospel account, we are told of another reaction to Jesus’ passion and death, namely that “all His acquaintances stood at a distance.” They knew Jesus! They had heard him preaching and teaching, witnessed His signs and miracles, maybe even benefitted personally from them. Perhaps they did not participate in mocking Him or calling for His crucifixion. But they chose to stay a safe distance from Him when the going got tough. Unlike Simon, they refused to go too near to Christ.
Where will you place yourself this week? Keeping your distance from all the pain and suffering Christ endured? Or close by, staying near to Him as Simon did? It is when we go near to Christ that we can be transformed by Him. It is by embracing the crosses in our lives, stewarding them well rather than trying to run from them, that we become His true disciples.
— Stewardship Reflections by Catholic Stewardship Consultants
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Benedict XVI Presents "The Schools We Need Now"
Featuring Dale Ahlquist, Gavin Colbert, Lyra Rufino-Maceda PLUS Father Joseph Illo!
Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 5:30 pm
Contact: Anthony Bargas abargas@bxvi.org
Via Zoom at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/277064476307
How do we offer the gift of faith to the next generation in a culture of death? What kind of schools produce strong, competent, well-educated Catholic leaders? Archbishop Cordileone points out that there is a tried and tested model: classical liberal Catholic education forms souls capable of withstanding the acid bath of the culture we have now and the worse that may be yet to come, he says. “What works is what is classically Catholic,” he affirms. Rooted in wonder at Creation, committed to truth, beauty and goodness as transcendental realities underlying the world, the classical liberal Catholic education counters temptation and generational despair. It works.
Learn more about the two brand new classically Catholic schools in the Bay Area: Stella Maris Academy in downtown San Francisco and Chesterton St. James high school on the Peninsula.
Hear and be inspired by Catholics who build amidst the ruin something new and important and yes beautiful. See how your kids can benefit. And if you ever wanted to start a Catholic school in your area, take the first step and come.
We are asking for a donation of $25 in lieu of a ticket, if you can reasonably afford it. But we want you to come regardless! A community of learners and builders needs all hands on deck.
First Saturday Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery
1500 Mission Rd, Colma, CA 94014 | All Saints Chapel
Saturday, April 2 at 11:00 am
Contact: Monica Williams | 650-756-2060 | mjwilliams@holycrosscemeteries.com
Rev. Augusto Villote, Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Daly City, will celebrate Mass offered for all those interred in our Catholic Cemeteries.
Pius X Dinner and Recognition
Contact: Sr. Celeste Arbuckle | 415-614-5652 | arbucklec@sfarch.org
The Office of Faith Formation is having their annual recognition of years of service at our St. Pius X Dinner on May 12. Parishes are asked to consider recognizing catechists in their parish at this time. This is a heads up that forms have been sent to the parishes. Please contact the Office of Faith Formation if you want more information.
Service Opportunity at Chancery
April 13, 2022, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 244-5594
More information: https://sfarchdiocese.org/event/easter-card-sorting-with-the-restorative-justice-ministry/
Volunteers are needed to sort out 900 cards and prepare Easter treats and messages. The Easter treats and cards are given to people in custody at the San Francisco County jails. Volunteers are welcome to come for part of the day, as their schedule permits. Please RSVP to Julio Escobar, above.
Oportunidad de Servicio a la Cancillería
13 de abril de 2022, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contacta a Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 244-5594
Más información: https://sfarchdiocese.org/event/easter-card-sorting-with-the-restorative-justice-ministry/
Se necesitan voluntarios para ordenar 900 tarjetas y preparar golosinas y mensajes de Pascua. Las golosinas y tarjetas de Pascua se entregarán a las personas bajo custodia en las cárceles del condado de San Francisco. Los voluntarios pueden venir por parte del día, según lo permita su horario. Favor de confirmar tu asistencia con Julio Escobar.
Cards of Mercy for Easter
Due by: April 13, 2022
Contact Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 244-5594
More information: https://sfarchdiocese.org/cards-of-mercy/
The Cards of Mercy project is a service opportunity offered by the Restorative Justice Ministry for students in schools and faith formation programs. We are currently accepting Easter cards designed by students, featuring messages of warmth and hope. Easter cards must be submitted by April 13, and each class is asked to submit at least 50 cards. See the flyer below for specific instructions.
EVENTS
Church of the Visitacion Annual Rummage Sale
Friday, April 1, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday, April 2, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm;
Sunday, April 3, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Sunday, April 3, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Parish Hall, 655 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco
Contact: Betty Campos | 415-494-5517, x3 | info@visitacionchurh.org
The Mothers’ Club of Church of the Visitacion is having an Annual Rummage Sale. See sale dates above. There will be lots of new items, clothing, jewelry, books, furniture, and antiques.
If you have any items you wish to donate for the Rummage Sale, please drop them off at the Hall, March 29-31 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Items that are clean and in sellable condition will be accepted. Please no appliances or mattresses. Call the Parish Office, above, for more information or to schedule pick-up of big items.
CONCERTS
St. Mary’s Cathedral Sunday Afternoon “Musical Meditations” Live and Livestreamed
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, April 3, 4:00 pm: Choir Jubilee, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Cathedral Choir. Works with a Marian theme, including a newly composed work by Hungarian composer Barna Szabo. (See flyer below.)
- Sunday, April 10, 4:00 pm: Aki Amai, Organ.
- Sunday, April 17, 4:00 pm: Angela Kraft Cross, Organ.
- Sunday, April 24, 4:00 pm: Scott Foppiano, Organ.
- Sunday, May 1, 4:00 pm: Dana Robinson, Organ.
- Sunday, May 8, 4:00 pm: Christoph Tietze, Organ.
- Sunday, May 15, 4:00 pm: TBA
- Sunday, May 22, 4:00 pm: St. Brigid School Honor Choir Spring Concert.
- Sunday, May 29, 4:00 pm: Monty Bennett, Organ.
Mission Dolores Basilica
Contact: Jerome Lenk | 415-621-8203 x20 | music@missiondolores.org
Website: www.missiondolores.org
Mission Dolores Basilica continues its Ninth Season of the Second Sunday Recital Series. All recitals are at 4 p.m. and will be simultaneously live-streamed at: www.facebook.com/missiondoloressf
- Free admission. Suggested donation $10
- COVID mask protocols will be observed.
Recital Schedule:
April 10 John Wilson, piano
May 8 Emil Miland, cello and Jerome Lenk, organ
Additional concert events:
Saturday, April 30, 8:00 pm Golden Gate Men’s Chorus Concert (www.ggmc.org)
Sunday, May 1, 4:00 pm Golden Gate Men’s Chorus Concert (www.ggmc.org)
Individual retreats for the Retreat Houses are not being detailed in The Bridge.
Please go to the retreat center website to see the retreats they are offering.
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
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.
New - Staff Accountant (Full-Time, Exempt) - Chancery
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese of San Francisco is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This individual will perform account analysis and reconciliation on various general ledger accounts. Reconciliation and analysis of various bank accounts. Assist with preparing the audit schedules. Maintain various supporting schedules. Cash management. Back up for the Accounts Receivable and the Accounts Payable. Perform all other duties assigned by supervisors and managers. Qualifications include BS in Accounting, or any relevant field and at least one year of experience in cash management will be an added advantage. Proficiency in communicating with the management and staff of the company. Self-motivated individual with practical organizational skills.
To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume and a completed application to Christine Escobar, Human Resources Manager at the Archdiocese of San Francisco, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 or escobarc@sfarch.org.
New – Payroll Coordinator (Full-Time, Exempt) - Chancery
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese of San Francisco seeks an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join our team. This position performs accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly and monthly payroll in ADP Workforce Now, requires a person with strong organizational skills, responds to local, state and federal agency inquiries, garnishments and verifications, timely and accurate follow up with site administrators.
To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume and a completed application to Christine Escobar, Human Resources Manager at the Archdiocese of San Francisco, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 or escobarc@sfarch.org.
New – HR Payroll Coordinator (Full-Time, Exempt) - Chancery
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese of San Francisco is looking for an HR Payroll Coordinator to join our team in Human Resources! The person in this role is responsible for processing of employment transactions and document management through the ADP/ HRIS system for multiple locations. It is a high volume position which requires strong data entry skills, excellent oral and written communications, customer service and the ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities. Organization and being detail-oriented is a must! This position will also assist with general office duties, internal events and projects as assigned.
To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume and a completed application to Christine Escobar, Human Resources Manager at the Archdiocese of San Francisco, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 or escobarc@sfarch.org.
New – Director of Religious Education (Full-Time) – St. Bartholomew Parish, San Mateo
St. Bartholomew Parish, a welcoming and diverse Catholic Community, located in San Mateo has a job opening for a full time Director of Religious Education. Join the parish staff with the Pastoral Council and parishioners in implementing the pastoral plan just completed in December 2021. This is a great opportunity to be in a parish committed to the renewal of the mission of the Catholic Church. The Job Description is attached below. Please submit resume with application letter to Fr. Senic at frsenic@barts.org. See St Bart’s Pastoral Plan at https://www.barts.org/ppc
Directors/Coordinators of Faith Formation/Religious Education
Contact: Sr. Celeste Arbuckle | 415-614-5652 | arbucklec@sfarch.org
The Office of Faith Formation in the Archdiocese of San Francisco is looking for qualified persons interested in working as a director/coordinator of Faith Formation. Positions are open in Marin and San Mateo counties. Please send resumes to Sr. Celeste Arbuckle above. The parishes are offering a great salary and benefits package. Persons must have a background in faith formation and be a practicing Catholic.
Tribunal Auditor – Case Manager
(Part-Time, Exempt) - Chancery
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese is seeking someone to serve as a canonical auditor and case manager for the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The executive staff of the Tribunal will train a strong office administrator to perform the duties of this role which include transcribing testimonial interviews and case file management. This position requires sensitivity and discretion. See Job Description attached below.
To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume and a completed application to Christine Escobar, Human Resources Manager at the Archdiocese of San Francisco, One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 or escobarc@sfarch.org.
TICKLER FILE
Mental Health Conference: Hope and Healing
Our Lady of Angels Church 1721 Hillside Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
April 9, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Check in: 8:15am to 8:45 am
Cost: $35 (includes lunch) – Scholarships available
Registration Required at: https://sfarchdiocese.org/event/mhc_2022 -
Registration deadline: April 5, 2022
Questions: Contact Dick Collyer at 415-614-5593 or collyerr@sfarch.org
Registration deadline: April 5, 2022
Questions: Contact Dick Collyer at 415-614-5593 or collyerr@sfarch.org
If you would like to learn more about Mental Health challenges and how to support those struggling with Mental Health issues, this conference is for you. Preregistration is required – Space is limited.
Main Sessions:
- Mental Health 101 - Anne Fischer, Executive Director NAMI, San Francisco;
- Coping Skills for Family Members - Vic Mazmanian, Mind Heart Soul Consulting
Breakout Sessions: - Psychological Hardiness and the Spiritual Life - Robert Walters, Ph.D.
- Spiritual Response to an Unhealthy Culture - Gabrielle Lou, Psy.D.
- Addiction/Substance Abuse - Scott Bobrow, MA, LMFT
- Suicidal Prevention - StarVista; Mental Health Challenges in Children & Youth
- Depression, especially related to COVID
Service Opportunity at Chancery
April 13, 2022, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 244-5594
More information: https://sfarchdiocese.org/event/easter-card-sorting-with-the-restorative-justice-ministry/
Volunteers are needed to sort out 900 cards and prepare Easter treats and messages. The Easter treats and cards are given to people in custody at the San Francisco County jails. Volunteers are welcome to come for part of the day, as their schedule permits. Please RSVP to Julio Escobar, above.
Oportunidad de Servicio a la Cancillería
13 de abril de 2022, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contacta a Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 244-5594
Más información: https://sfarchdiocese.org/event/easter-card-sorting-with-the-restorative-justice-ministry/
Se necesitan voluntarios para ordenar 900 tarjetas y preparar golosinas y mensajes de Pascua. Las golosinas y tarjetas de Pascua se entregarán a las personas bajo custodia en las cárceles del condado de San Francisco. Los voluntarios pueden venir por parte del día, según lo permita su horario. Favor de confirmar tu asistencia con Julio Escobar.
Cards of Mercy for Easter
Due by: April 13, 2022
Contact Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 244-5594
More information: https://sfarchdiocese.org/cards-of-mercy/
The Cards of Mercy project is a service opportunity offered by the Restorative Justice Ministry for students in schools and faith formation programs. We are currently accepting Easter cards designed by students, featuring messages of warmth and hope. Easter cards must be submitted by April 13, and each class is asked to submit at least 50 cards. See the flyer below for specific instructions.
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