May 2, 2022
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CHANCERY NEWS
New – Bible and Rosary Drive
Information and Donation: https://sfarchdiocese.org/bible-and-rosary-drive/
Contact: Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 614-5572
The Restorative Justice Ministry is currently holding a Bible and Rosary Drive, collecting monetary donations to purchase Bibles in English and Spanish and rosaries for the men and women in the San Francisco jails. The items will support the individuals in their faith journeys as part of the ministry to those in the jails.
A donation of $12.50 will purchase one Bible, and a donation of $50 will purchase a pack of $100 rosaries. Please make donation above. Please note that at this time we cannot accept in-kind donations of Bibles and rosaries due to guidelines at the jails. Thank you for your generosity.
New – Biblias y Rosarios para Prisioneros
Información y donaciones: https://sfarchdiocese.org/es/bible-and-rosary-drive/
Contacte a: Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 614-5572
El Ministerio de Justicia Restaurativa está recolectando fondos para comprar Biblias en inglés y español y rosarios para las personas en las cárceles de San Francisco. Se les darán estas cosas como parte del ministerio a los encarcelados para ayudarles en su viaje espiritual.
Una donación de $12.50 comprará una Biblia y una donación de $50 comprará un paquete de 100 rosarios. Utiliza el enlace arriba para hacer una donación. Fíjese que en este momento no estamos aceptando donaciones en especie de Biblias y rosarios debido a las reglas en las cárceles. Muchas gracias por sus donaciones generosas.
New – May 2022 High School Pro-Life Conference
ADSF Contact: Maria Martinez Mont | 415-614-5628 | martinezmontm@sfarch.org
NorCal/Students for Life of America Contact: Lea Kalinowski | 707-592-8682| lkalinowski@studentsforlife.org |
What: SFLA CA/NV Virtual High School Conference- Spring 2022
Who: High schoolers in California/Nevada
Where: Online via Zoom (Conference link sent via email to registrants)
When: Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm – (Register by end of day May 4)
Who: High schoolers in California/Nevada
Where: Online via Zoom (Conference link sent via email to registrants)
When: Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm – (Register by end of day May 4)
On Saturday, May 7, 2022 Students for Life of America CA/NV Virtual High School Conference for high schoolers in California and Nevada! At this event on Mother's Day weekend, high school students will learn how to help mothers and babies. High schoolers should register at the link above by the end of the day on Wednesday,
May 4, 2022.
This will be a great event complete with SFLA pro-life trainings, one or more pro-life speakers, opportunities to socialize and network with other pro-life high schoolers, and a chance to present your new innovative pro-life ideas to help your community. The topics we will discuss will be Students for Life of America's 5 pillars, pro-life apologetics, sidewalk counseling, and more!
May 4, 2022.
This will be a great event complete with SFLA pro-life trainings, one or more pro-life speakers, opportunities to socialize and network with other pro-life high schoolers, and a chance to present your new innovative pro-life ideas to help your community. The topics we will discuss will be Students for Life of America's 5 pillars, pro-life apologetics, sidewalk counseling, and more!
*Please see the flyer attached below, print out copies, and post at your local high schools (where possible) as well as local churches.
School Project: Cards of Mercy for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Mother’s Day cards due: May 4, 2022
Father’s Day cards due: June 8, 2022
More information: sfarchdiocese.org/cards-of-mercy/
Contact: Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org | (415) 614-5572
The Restorative Justice Ministry is now accepting handmade cards for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as part of the Cards of Mercy Project. This project is ideal for schools and faith formation programs, as a way of incorporating the work of mercy of “visiting the imprisoned.” The cards created for holidays throughout the year will be delivered to individuals inside the San Francisco jails. Please see the attached flyers for instructions or visit the website above.
New – Special Holy Hours for Vocations
Sunday, May 15, 3:30-4:30 pm
Contact: Fr. Cameron Faller | 415-614-5683 | faller.cameron@sfarch.org
St. Augustine Parish - 3700 Callan Blvd., South San Francisco
Our Lady of Loretto Parish - 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato
St. Stephen Parish - 451 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco
In response to our Lord’s call to pray for “the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest (Mt 9:38),” the Office of Vocations has arranged for county-wide Holy Hours to pray for an increase and strengthening of religious vocations on May 15 at above parishes.
First Saturday Mass - Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery | 1500 Mission Rd, Colma, CA
Saturday, May 7; 11:00 am in All Saints Chapel
Contact: Monica Williams | mjwilliams@holycrosscemeteries.com | 650-756-2020
Fr. Mike Quinn, Pastor of St. Brendan's Parish, will celebrate Mass. Mass is offered for all those interred in our Catholic Cemeteries. All are welcome to join us in prayer.
EVENTS
MOTHER’S DAY – MAY 8, 2022 — IS CATHOLIC CHARITIES SUNDAY
For more information, contact Sunil Prasad at sprasad@CatholicCharitiesSF.org
The second collection on Mother’s Day weekend May 7-8, 2022 at all parishes in the Archdiocese of San Francisco is an opportunity for parishioners to help support low-income mothers who are forced to make difficult choices between daily essentials such as housing, food, medicine, and childcare. With your help, Catholic Charities provides life-affirming services so mothers and everyone in need can flourish. Please give generously and dedicate your Mother’s Day donation to at-risk mothers and all those seeking hope and support in our community.
Suggested Prayers of the Faithful for Catholic Charities Sunday May 7-8, 2022
- For all mothers; that Mary, the Mother of God, give them strength, wisdom and joy during this time as they sow seeds of love, patience and peace in their families and the wider community. R. Let us pray to the Lord.
- For families struggling to make ends meet; may our communities work together to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness through stable and affordable housing. R. Let us pray to the Lord.
- For the elderly and isolated who yearn for the healing power of human connection; that they may find comfort and meaning in community and the love of neighbors. R. Let us pray to the Lord.
- For immigrants who come to us for a second chance at a better life; may their path to citizenship be lit by the compassion and support of our community.
R. Let us pray to the Lord. - For all of us; that as “Easter people” we will listen more keenly to the needs of others and learn to be generous with those whose needs are great.
R. Let us pray to the Lord.
Mother's Day Action Guide and Resources
Contact: Maria Martinez-Mont | 415-614-5533 | martinezmontm@sfarch.org
Use the Action Guide for Mother's Day (May 8) to highlight, in your parish, the beautiful vocation of motherhood and the gift of life. USCCB staff walk through the website and resources in this recording of last year's introductory webinar.
Action Guide Here: https://www.usccb.org/resources/respect-life-action-guide-mothers-day
Website link: https://www.respectlife.org/action-guides
Webinar for Mother's Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QQdhfON3Ww
This introductory webinar is for Catholics who want to help their parish highlight the gift of human life through the observance of Mother’s Day. USCCB staff will walk through the online resources that are available to assist in these efforts.
SFACCW Annual Afternoon of Recollection & Luncheon at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Convent
May 15, 2022, 1:00 pm (Reservations due by May 6, 2022)
1555 39th Avenue, San Francisco 94122
For more information and reservations, contact Josephine Longhitano | 650-438-0773
All women are invited to join the S.F. Council of Catholic Women's Annual Afternoon of Recollection and luncheon. The afternoon will start with Mass being celebrated at 1:00 pm in the Chapel followed by lunch. Father Arnold Zamora, Spiritual Advisor of our Council, will be our speaker for the day. Father Arnold is now Pastor at St. Robert's Church in San Bruno. Cost is $30 per person which includes lunch. Mail reservations to Josephine at 55 Garden Grove Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015. Please return reservations no later than May 6, 2022.
New – Teen Youth Group at St. Dominic Parish
Friday May 6, 6:30-9:00 pm.
2390 Bush Street, San Francisco – Parish Hall
Contact: Brother John Paul Puschautz | 415-567-7824 | brjohnpual@stdominics.org
Celebrate the month of Mary with Faith, Fun, and PIZZA with our Teen (ages 13-18) Youth Group. It’s a Scavenger Hunt to discover the secret to true Joy.
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, May 8, 4:00 pm: Festival of Marian Hymns with the Benedict XVI Institute Schola.
- Sunday, May 15: NO RECITAL.
- Sunday, May 22, 4:00 pm: St. Brigid School Honor Choir Spring Concert.
- Sunday, May 29, 4:00 pm: Monty Bennett, Organ.
- Sunday, June 5, 4:00 pm: Young Artist Showcase, Tristen Chen, Piano.
- Sunday, June 12, 4:00 pm: David Brock, Organ.
- Sunday, June 19, 4:00 pm: Roland Voit (Germany), 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:
May 8 Emil Miland, cello and Jerome Lenk, organ
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 – Kindergarten Teacher for School Year 2022-2023 at St. Francis Center Family School
151 Buckingham Ave, Redwood City
Contact: Sister Christina Heltsley | 650-365-7829 | schristina@aol.com
The Holy Family School of the St Francis Center is looking for an amazing Kindergarten Teacher for the 2022-23 school year. This is a private school in the Catholic Tradition and is specifically called to serve the under-served. The school has amazing students and a very satisfying/happy work environment. The San Francisco Archdiocesan Salary Scale is used.
Please call Sister Christina Heltsley, above, to discuss this opportunity. Thank you for considering joining the St Francis Center Family.
Please call Sister Christina Heltsley, above, to discuss this opportunity. Thank you for considering joining the St Francis Center Family.
New - Bookkeeper (Part-Time, Hourly) – St. Kevin Parish
704 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
Contact: Fr. Miguel Ruiz | 415-648-5751 | Stkevin100@gmail.com
This position performs the bookkeeping function and main responsibilities include overseeing bank reconciliation, payables/receivables, general ledger, financial reporting and budget. See Job Description below.
New – Internal Audit Manager - Chancery
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5576 | escobarc@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese of San Francisco is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to do financial review of all parishes and schools, ensuring that each location is operating within the ADSF finance policies, is adhering to all procedural protocol and that proper financial controls are in place. The Internal Audit Manager will provide location administrators and finance council with a report on findings, make recommendations for correction and follow up to insure completion. This role requires travel within our 3 counties, collaborative relationship building, report writing, and finance policy expertise. A Job Description is 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.
Parish Business Manager (Full-Time, Exempt) – Our Lady of Loretto Parish, Novato
1806 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
Contact: Fr. Tony Vallecillo | 415-897-2171 | frtony@ollnovato.org
Our Lady of Loretto Parish is a vibrant multi-cultural parish and school located in Novato. The parish seeks a qualified applicant to serve as Parish Business Manager. The applicant should possess a strong work ethic and commitment to the Parish Vision of Prayer, Service, and Evangelization. This is a full-time (exempt) position with benefits. Please see the job description below for details.
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
TICKLER FILE
Pius X Dinner and Recognition
May 12, 2022 – 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco
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.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
May 20-22, 2022 at Hotel Zico, Mountain View
ADSF Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | hopfnere@sfarch.org
WWME Contact: Ken & Claranne | 408-782-1413
Register Online at www.wwme.org
It’s Spring! Let your marriage show off its blooms too. Worldwide Marriage Encounter has been helping couples renew and revitalize their marriages for over 50 years. This experience helps you to listen, share and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion, just the two of you learning together, how to be the best couple you can be. There is no fixed cost, but a $100 application fee. The next weekend in this area will be May 20–22 at Hotel Zico in Mountain View. Register online at wwme.org or call Ken & Claranne, above, for more information. Flyer is attached below.
Save the Date – Annual Faith Formation Conference – November 3-5, 2022
Contact: Sr. Celeste Arbuckle | 415-614-5652 | arbucklec@sfarch.org
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