May 16, 2022
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CHANCERY NEWS
New - Memorial Day Masses at Catholic Cemeteries
Contact: Monica Williams | 650-756-5463 | mjwilliams@holycrosscemeteries.com
In commemoration of all those who have given their lives in service to our country, and in prayer for all our beloved dead, the Catholic Cemeteries invite you to visit cemeteries over Memorial Day weekend and to attend Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30.
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma
Monday, May 30, 11:00 am
Holy Cross Mausoleum | 1500 Mission Rd., Colma
Celebrant: Rev. Michael Quinn, Pastor of St. Brendan Parish and Chaplain for the San Francisco Police Department
Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Cemetery, Half Moon Bay
Monday, May 30, 9:30 am
Outdoor Mass at the cemetery, 926 Miramontes St., Half Moon Bay
Celebrant: Rev. Jose Corral, Pastor of Our Lady of the Pillar Parish
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Menlo Park
Monday, May 30, 11:00 am
Outdoor Mass at the cemetery, 1975 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park
Celebrant: Rev. Jerome Cudden, OP, Pastor of St. Raymond Parish
New - Webinar: Roe and Dobbs, the Supreme Court, and What’s Next for California on Abortion
Tuesday May 17, at 11:00 am PDT
Register Today: Click Here
Archdiocese Contact: Office of Human Life and Dignity | prolife@sfarch.org
or Molly C. Sheahan, M.T.S. | California Catholic Conference |
or Molly C. Sheahan, M.T.S. | California Catholic Conference |
916-313-4019 (office)
Join Oakland Bishop Michael Barber; California Catholic Conference (CCC) Executive Director Kathleen Domingo; CCC Respect Life Director Molly Sheahan; and Diocese of Oakland Life and Justice Coordinator Cristina Hernandez for this urgent webinar to learn about abortion law throughout the country and in our state.
Get answers to your most pressing questions including:
- Is Roe likely to be overturned?
- What’s going on with the Dobbs case at the Supreme Court?
- What does this all mean for California?
- How can you get involved?
-Invite friends on the Facebook events in English and Spanish
-Share the registration page
New - Webinario: Roe y Dobbs, la Corte Suprema y lo que sigue en California en cuanto al aborto
El viernes, 20 de mayo a las 6pm hora del Pacífico
Oficina de Vida y Dignidad Humana |prolife@sfarch.org
Te invitamos a reunirte con el Obispo Auxiliar Ramón Bejarano de San Diego, la Directora ejecutiva de la Conferencia Católica de California Kathleen Domingo, la Directora de Cultura de Vida para la Diócesis de San Diego María de Lourdes Valencia y la Directora de la Oficina de vida, justicia y paz para la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles Gina Vides en este webinario urgente sobre las leyes y reglamentos que rigen el aborto en el país y en nuestro estado.
Obtén respuestas a tus preguntas apremiantes como:
¿Se revocará la decisión de Roe?
¿Qué está pasando con Dobbs en la Corte Suprema?
¿Qué implica todo esto para California?
¿Cómo me puedo involucrar?
¿Qué está pasando con Dobbs en la Corte Suprema?
¿Qué implica todo esto para California?
¿Cómo me puedo involucrar?
Invita a amigos en el evento de Facebook aqui
New - The Synodal Journey – St. Agnes Parish, SF
1025 Masonic Ave, San Francisco
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Contact: Sister Julia Prinz | 415-450-8146 | julia@saintaganessf.org
Kevin Navarro will present music that inspires him under the theme of “Journey.” He will share pieces by Scarlatti, Bach, Mozart, Ravel and Chopin. In the intermission we will hold a 45 minute roundtable that will present the work done over these last months during the synodal journey. See invitation flyer attached below.
Archdiocese of San Francisco Open Enrollment
May 12 through May 26, 2022
Contact: Janice Ward | 415-614-5526 | wardj@sfarch.org
This is the one time each year that you can elect to make changes to your Health Insurance coverages. See flyer below.
Empowering Catholic Citizens Forum at Star of the Sea Parish
Friday, May 20, 7:00–8:00 pm, Presentation; 8–8:30 pm, Q&A
345 8th Ave., San Francisco – In the Gym; Free parking in the church parking lot.
The world is in an upheaval, with bad bills on education, life, health and parents’ rights being decided right now in the California legislature. But we can make a difference! Learn more, attend Empowering Catholic Citizens, an educational forum on how to influence legislation and policy in California, sponsored by Catholic Families 4 Freedom and the Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Human Life & Dignity.
Speakers are Molly Sheahan, California Catholic Conference Respect Life associate director, and Lance Christensen, California Policy Center vice president for Education Policy and Government.
Additional links are:
Permanent Diaconate Ordinations
Saturday, May 28, 2022 10:00 am
St. Mary's Cathedral, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
Contact: Laura Bertone | 415-614-5586 | bertonel@sfarch.org
Archdiocese YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlZn1aEBl-U
The Archdiocese of San Francisco joyfully announces the ordination of David Arms, James DeWan, Ricardo Escobar, Thomas Kramer, Christopher Major, Chris Mariano, Guillermo Quant, Mark Scafidi, Iwan Soegiharto, and Russ Wertenberg called to serve the people of God as Permanent Deacons.
The general public is invited to witness this celebration as Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone ordains these men into their commission. This event will also be livestreamed on YouTube under Archdiocese of San Francisco channel as an added convenience
EVENTS
New - Catholic Charities Job Fair: Same Day Job Offers
Positions Open in San Francisco, San Mateo, & Marin Counties
Saturday, May 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
50 Broad Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
Meet us at the Job Fair May 21 or apply now at https://bit.ly/ccsfcareers
Contact: Jane Ferguson Flout | 415-972-1227 | jfergusonflout@CatholicCharitiesSF.org
Join Catholic Charities’ dynamic, passionate team as we create a stronger, more equitable community. As an integral part of our communities, Catholic Charities plays a pivotal role in serving vulnerable populations through our 30+ programs and comprehensive services. We are now hiring a variety of positions including: Activities Coordinators; Case Managers; Child Care Workers, Group Counselors; Housing Specialists; Program Managers; Behavioral Rehab Specialists; Therapists; and School Bus Drivers. We hope to see you at the Job Fair May 21; or you can also apply at https://bit.ly/ccsfcareers Help spread the word! See attached poster below.
New - Taizé Prayer Around the Cross Resumes at Mercy Center, Burlingame
2300 Adeline Dr., Burlingame
First Friday of the month beginning June 3, 8:00 pm
Contact: Sr. Jean Evans, RSM | 650-373-4508 | jevans@sistersofmercy.org
Mercy Center in Burlingame has resumed First Friday Taizé Prayer Around the Cross, at 8:00 pm in the Chapel. All are welcome. You are asked to wear a mask and to bring proof of vaccination and relevant boosters. Thank you!
If you cannot attend in person, we will continue to offer the virtual prayer service: Click Here. Then follow Ongoing Offerings and choose Prayer in the Style of Taizé.
An Introductions to G.K. Chesterton
Six-Weeks Weekly On-Line Presentations beginning June 7, 2022 ending July 12.
Contact: Deacon Fred Totah | 415-614-5504 / totahf@sfarch.org
For more information, to register for the course, and make a voluntary donation: Click Here
Join one of the world's leading experts on G.K. Chesterton for an overview of the colossal English writer and Catholic convert. In six scintillating on-line presentations, Dale Ahlquist will share the amazing insights and inspiring message from the poetic and prophetic pen of the great GKC.
1. An Introduction to the Introduction. June 7
2. The Two Main Things About GKC That You Need to Know June 14
3. The Two Main Books By GKC That You Need to Know June 21
4. Mystery, Or What Just Happened? June 28
5. Prophecy, Or What's Going to Happen? July 5
6. Why Did GKC Become a Catholic? July 12
Dale Ahlquist is President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, creator and host of the EWTN series “G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense,” and Publisher of Gilbert Magazine. He is the author of six books, and has edited eleven. He is a Senior Fellow of the Chesterton Library at London and has been called “probably the greatest living authority on the life and work of G.K. Chesterton.”
Dale has given more than 900 lectures at universities, conferences, and other institutions, including Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Notre Dame, Oxford, the Vatican Forum in Rome, and the House of Lords in London.
He is also the co-founder of Chesterton Academy, a top-rated Catholic classical high school in Hopkins, Minnesota, which is the flagship of the growing Chesterton Schools Network, which includes nearly 50 high schools in the U.S., Canada, Italy, Iraq, and Sierra Leone.
“Ahlquist on Chesterton is like Plato on Socrates, or Boswell on Johnson.” New Oxford Review.
Mary's Retreat for Young Adult Women at St. Raymond Parish
Saturday, May 21, 2022, 10:00 am–9:00 pm
1100 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
Contact: Bernadette Marcu by email at contact@marysretreat.com
More information and to RSVP: marysretreat.com
This free Catholic in-person retreat is for young adult women to rest and reconnect. Join us for inspiring speakers, small groups, confession, Mass, and time with Jesus in the sacraments. All faiths welcome. No cost. For more information and to RSVP, visit the link above.
Tolton: From Slave to Priest
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 7:00 pm
St. Raymond Church - School Gym, 1100 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
Contact: Angie Robbiano | 650 323-1755 | dirofops@straymondmp.org
A powerful live production based on the life of Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American Priest. This compelling true story of courage, forgiveness, and reconciliation resonates deeply modern American audiences. Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago, postulator for Fr. Tolton’s canonization cause, is calling Tolton a production that will “inspire a new era of peace, hope and forgiveness in America.” Tickets are $15/person. Sign up at the link above.
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 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 pm and will be simultaneously live-streamed at: www.facebook.com/missiondoloressf
- Free admission. Suggested donation $10
- COVID mask protocols will be observed.
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.
Vallomosa is open and accepting bookings. All local COVID protocols are adhered to.
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.
Operations/Finance Manager (Full-Time, Exempt) – Immaculate Heart of Mary
1040 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont CA 94002
Contact: Fr. Mark G. Mazza | 650-593-6157 | frmmazza@gmail.com
Immaculate Heart of Mary is a welcoming Catholic Community in Belmont in need of an Operations/Finance Manager. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. Or 5 plus years business management experience. Please see the job description below for details.
Parish Manager (Full-Time, Exempt):
St. Rafael Parish
1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael | 415-454-8141
For more information contact and send resumes to:
Fr. Luello Palacpac | palacpac.luello@sfarch.org.
Fr. Luello Palacpac | palacpac.luello@sfarch.org.
The Parish Manager is a professional “exempt” level employee who reports directly to the Pastor. This individual will assist the pastor with the stewardship, financial and personnel resources of the parish, in accordance with the Archdiocesan policies and guidelines. Job Description is attached below.
Receptionist (Hourly, Non-Exempt):
St. Rafael Parish
1104 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael | 415-454-8141
For more information contact and send resumes to:
Fr. Luello Palacpac | palacpac.luello@sfarch.org.
Fr. Luello Palacpac | palacpac.luello@sfarch.org.
The Receptionist receives and routes all incoming calls and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner; provides a full range of clerical and office functions to the parish administrative staff. Job Description is attached below.
Director of Religious Education (Full Time, Exempt) – St. Bartholomew Parish
600 Columbia Dr, San Mateo
Contact Rev. Arsenio Cirera: 650-347-0701
Send resumes to Rev. Arsenio Cirera at Cirera.Arsenio@sfarch.org
The Director of Religious Education (DRE) plans, develops, implements, manages and administers catechetical programs for Grades 1 to Confirmation, including RCIA adapted for children according to the policies of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and St. Bartholomew parish community. The Director serves as a liaison to the Archdiocese’s Office of Faith Formation and Deanery of the parish. It is expected that the Director can perform daily tasks with little supervision. It is, however, expected that the Director will consult regularly with the Pastor concerning the goals, curriculum, and overall direction of the religious education program. See the Job Description, attached below for more information on this multifaceted position including essential functions, as well as their subcategories.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
TICKLER FILE
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.
Adult Confirmation - Pentecost
Sunday, June 5, 2022, 11:00 am
Registration Deadline: May 27, 2022
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco
ADSF Contact: Laura Bertone | 415-614-5586 | bertonel@sfarch.org or
Sandra Kearney | 415-614-5505 | kearneys@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese of San Francisco will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults on Pentecost Sunday. Adults who did not receive the Sacrament of Confirmation but want to be Confirmed in order to complete their Sacraments of Initiation are welcome to participate provided they have complete the required preparations. A registration form is provided, below, for your convenience.
Attach form
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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