November 21, 2022
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CHANCERY NEWS
New – The Bridge Holiday Schedule
(November 2022 - January 2023)
Contact: Diana Powell | 415-614-5589 (Th-Fri) | powelld@sfarch.org
Due to holidays in November and December 2022 and January 2023, The Bridge will NOT be published: 11/28/2022, 12/26/2022, 1/2/2023, and 1/16/2023.
Advertising for Parish Advent Events!
Contact: Mary Powers | 628-205-2106 | powersm@sfarch.org
Advent is just around the corner! The Office of Communications invites you to send in your Parish Advent events to advertise on our website and in the Catholic San Francisco weekly e-newsletter. Email event information to Mary Powers above.
New - St. Patrick’s Seminary Discernment Retreat
320 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park, CA
January 27-29, 2023
Contact: Fr. Cameron Faller | 415-614-5683 | faller.cameron@sfarch.org
Is God calling you or someone you know to the priesthood?
To discern your vocation is to discover God’s purpose for your life. Come to St. Patrick’s discernment retreat and investigate where God may be calling you. This is our main and most beneficial discernment event of the year. In the past, this retreat has proved to be a very beneficial experience for discerners as they seek to understand and follow God’s will in their life. Please contact Fr. Cameron Faller, the vocation director, if you are interested or want more details.
New – Eucharistic Revival Advent Preaching Series
Tuesday, 12-13-22 — St. Veronica Parish, South San Francisco
Wednesday, 12-14-22 — Church of the Nativity, Menlo Park
Thursday, 12-15-22 –St. Sebastian, Greenbrae
Saturday, 12-17-22 — Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
Contact: Sandra Kearney | kearneys@sfarch.org
Save the Dates for Eucharistic Revival Advent Preaching Series featuring Father Jonathan Kalisch, O.P. (Bio below) on Dec 13,14,15, and 17 – see locations above.
New - First Saturday Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
1500 Mission Road, Colma - All Saints Chapel - Holy Cross Cemetery
Contact: Monica Williams | 650-746-5463 | mjwilliams@holycrosscemeteries.com
Rev. Cameron Faller, Director of Vocation for the Archdiocese, will celebrate Mass. Mass is offered for all those interred in our Catholic Cemeteries. All are welcome to join us in prayer.
New – Christmas Remembrance Service at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m.
1500 Mission Road, Colma - All Saints Chapel - Holy Cross Cemetery
Contact: Monica Williams | 650-746-5463 | mjwilliams@holycrosscemeteries.com
As we prepare for Christmas, Rev. Msgr. John Talesfore, Pastor of St. Matthew's Parish, will lead a prayer and candle lighting service to remember our loved ones. Ornaments decorated by the Girl Scouts from Our Lady of Mercy Parish will be available for those who wish to write a loved one's name or other message and hang them on the memorial trees. This can be a difficult season to grieve; all are welcome to this service to find comfort and support.
EVENTS
New - First Annual Gold Mass for Catholic Scientists - St. Patrick’s Seminary Chapel
320 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park
November 28, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Holy Mass
Followed by refreshments and networking at 8:00 pm
Contact: Alejandrina Gonzalez | alegre@stanford.edu
The Society of Catholic Scientists is an international organization that fosters fellowship among Catholic scientists and witnesses to the harmony of faith and reason. The Bay Area chapter recently formed to support the mission of the Society in our area.
All are welcome especially Catholic Scientists, friends, and family for the First Annual Gold Mass of the Bay Area Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists. RSVP, above, kindly requested.
New - St. Raymond Parish Advent Retreat & Advent Fair/BBQ
1100 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
Advent Retreat: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Advent Fair/BBQ: Sunday, December 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. following 10:00 a.m. Outdoor Mass
Advent Retreat: Saturday, December 3, 2022, 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Advent Fair/BBQ: Sunday, December 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. following 10:00 a.m. Outdoor Mass
All events are free.
Start the Advent season with a spiritual recharge of your faith life by hearing some meditations on Hope through the lens of our Blessed Mother. This retreat will be led by Fr. Luke Buckles, O.P. A continental breakfast with coffee and juices will be offered after Mass and between 30-minute conferences. Time for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and opportunities for confession will also be available.
Schedule for Saturday, December 3, 2022
8:15am - Mass
9:00am - Conference #1 - The True Shape Christian Hope: Mary
10:00am - Conference #2 - Prayer as a School of Hope
11:00am - Conference #3 - Mary, Star of Hope
Fr. Luke Buckles, O.P., is a member of the Western Dominican Province, and after writing his dissertation on that great Dominican mystic, St. Catherine of Siena, he has taught at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, and for 17 years in Rome.
On Sunday, December 4, 2022, join us for an Outdoor Mass (weather permitting), followed with an Advent Fair and BBQ.
New - MAGNIFICAT! An Advent Concert at St. Robert Parish
1380 Crystal Springs Rd, San Bruno
Friday, December 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Gianpaolo “GP” Eleria | 650-402-0844 | music.saintroberts@gmail.com
Through the Magnificat, Mary declares the greatness of God, expresses her delight in our Lord, and rejoices in being chosen to give birth to the promised Messiah. Here at Saint Robert’s Church, Magnificat is also the title of our annual Advent Concert. Started in 2021, this performance features a special collection of songs and carols that will help us prepare our hearts for the journey of Advent into Christmas. Join us and members of our growing Music Ministry: the Exultate Adult Choir, our newly formed Youth Choir, the Holy Spirit Music Ministry, and special guest musicians.
New – Catholic Art Contest Presented by the Fra Angelico Society at St. Dominic Parish
December 16 – Deadline for Art Contest Submissions
More Details and Submission Link: https://form.jotform.com/223206207311137
Contact: Michael Ornido | yinornido@gmail.com
Calling Catholic artists of all ages! Children 5+ years, teens, and adults are all invited to get creative and to submit 1-2 visual art pieces inspired by the Book of Ecclesiastes. One winning art piece from each age category will be selected for exhibition in Fra Angelico Society’s 1/14/23 “God’s Time” art show taking place St. Dominic’s parish in San Francisco. For more details, including means of contest submission, please click the link provided. Please submit your artwork by Friday, 12/16/22. Get inspired and create!
Fra Angelico Society (FAS) is the Catholic visual artists apostolate of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in San Francisco. Inspired by Dominican Blessed Fra Angelico, FAS Artists are on a mission to evangelize the world through beauty expressed in both religious and sacred art. FAS Artists support each other both in faith and art by together engaging in the Dominican pillars of community, service, study, and prayer.
Advent Lecture Series at St. Rita Parish in Fairfax
100 Marinda Dr., Fairfax
Tuesdays, November 29, December 6, December 13, & December 20
7:00- 8:00 p.m.
7:00- 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Yvette Armendariz | 415-456-4815 | saintritafairfax@att.net
Parish website: www.SaintRitaChurch.org
All are welcome to St. Rita Parish Advent Tuesdays. The theme is “Laudato Si’ and World Peace: Celebrating the 7th Anniversary of Laudato Si’”
Presenters and topics are:
November 29: "Climate Migration: Now and Here"
By Rev. Kenneth Weare, Ph.D. - Pastor, Saint Rita Church and Adj. Professor of Social Ethics, USF
December 6: "Laudato Sí, Climate Change, and Global Conflict in the 21st Century"
By Professor Jesse Anttila-Hughes, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor of Economics, University of San Francisco.
December 13: "Living in the Light of Christ's Peace"
By Most Rev. John Wester, D.D. - Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
December 20: "Hinduism and The Climate: The Upanishads and Collective Death"
By Professor Vijaya Nagarajan, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor of Theology Chair, Dept. of Theology & Religious Studies, University of San Francisco
Christmas Grief Gathering at St. Dominic Parish
Saturday, December 10, 2022. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
2390 Bush Street, San Francisco – Aquinas Room
Contact: Deacon Chuck McNeil | 415-567-7824 | deaconchuck@stdominics.org
All are invited to this gathering for those who are preparing to celebrate the Solemnity of Christmas with a grieving heart.
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, November 27, 4:00 pm: Clare Ghigo, Soprano.
- Sunday, December 4, 4:00 pm: Advent Lessons and Carols, sung by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Choir and St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir with works by Handel, Biebl, Balbi, and Grassi.
- Sunday, December 11, 4:00 pm: Christoph Tietze and Karen Hastings Flegel, Organ. Franck: Trois Chorals. This recital is part of the Cathedral Franck Cycle, celebrating the composer’s 200th birthday.
- Sunday, December 18, 7:00 pm (NOTE TIME): Cookies and Carols. St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir and St. Brigid School Honor Choir present seasonal musical delights, followed by cookie reception.
- Sunday, December 25: NO RECITAL
- Sunday, January 1: NO RECITAL
- Sunday, January 8, 4:00 pm: Epiphany Lessons and Carols, sung by St. Brigid School Honor Choir and Golden Gate Boyschoir and Bellringers.
- Sunday, January 15, 4:00 pm: Justan Foster, Organ.
- Sunday, January 22, 4:00 pm: Gail Archer (New York), Organ.
- Sunday, January 19: NO RECITAL
Mission Dolores Basilica
Contact: Jerome Lenk | 415-621-8203 x20 | music@missiondolores.org
Website: www.missiondolores.org
Mission Dolores Basilica announces the Tenth Season of the Second Sunday Recital Series. All recitals are at 4 p.m. and will be simultaneously live-streamed via www.facebook.com/missiondoloressf
- Free admission. Suggested donation $10
Upcoming Fall concert events:
Sunday, December 4 – 4 p.m., San Francisco Girl’s Chorus
Sunday, December 18 – 5 p.m., Annual Basilica Choir Candlelight Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 18 – 5 p.m., Annual Basilica Choir Candlelight Christmas Concert
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: Jaynie Fedele | jaynie@vallombrosa.org
For more information and to book Private Retreats: Click here.
For calendar of events: Click here.
Vallombrosa 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.
New - Catholic Charities Job Opportunities in San Rafael to Serve Unaccompanied Children – Apply Now
Contact: Vica Nunn, vnunn@CatholicCharitiesSF.org
Catholic Charities has opened a new program in San Rafael to serve 40 unaccompanied children in partnership with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). We are actively recruiting people of all ages who may qualify – from college students to older adults. Apply now for a range of positions including:
- Social Workers, Clinical Therapists, Case Managers, Residential Supervisors;
- Teachers, Learning Center Aides, Clerical Admin Assistants;
- Youth Care Workers/Transporters (drivers).
Visit catholiccharitiessf.org/who-we-are/careers.html, and select “click here” and then the “Search for Jobs” tab, filtering the jobs by the program name “ORR.” For more information contact Vica Nunn above.
Director of Information Technology & Parish Services, Archdiocese of San Francisco Chancery
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | escobarc@sfarch.org | 415-614-5579:
The Director of Information Technology & Parish Services is responsible for the oversight of all technology systems within the Archdiocesan Chancery. See attached Job Description for Purpose, Major Responsibilities & Duties, Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, and Education and/or Experience required for this position.
To Apply: Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to Christine Escobar at the Department of Human Resources, 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 or escobarc@sfarch.org
St. Ignatius Parish: Coordinator of Digital, Print, & Social Media
650 Parker Ave., San Francisco
Contact: Linda Benson | lbenson3@usfca.edu | 415-422-2937
The Coordinator of Digital, Print, & Social Media will plan, organize, create, and produce effective digital and print communications for St. Ignatius Parish. This is a full-time, exempt, Sunday through Thursday position working primarily on site. The successful candidate will:
- Oversee the on-site livestream production team to ensure a high-quality experience for those who participate in liturgies and other Parish events virtually.
- Manage, monitor, & maintain all Parish owned digital & social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and developing content for these platforms to attract and engage virtual visitors.
- Produce a weekly print bulletin and weekly eNewsletter, recruiting writers, designers, and editors as needed.
- Manage, monitor, and maintain the parish website, ensuring that all information is updated and accurate.
Full job description is attached below.
TICKLER FILE
St. Ignatius Parish - Encountering Vatican II: Fall Speaker Series at St. Ignatius Parish Opens with Michael Sean Winters
650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco
Contact: Lisa Freese | lcfreese@usfca.edu | 415-422-2195
Event Website: https://www.stignatiussf.org/vatican-ii
This fall, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the convening of Vatican II, St. Ignatius Parish will host a six-part series inviting all of us to encounter this Council and its continuing effects for the Catholic community. Join Michael Sean Winters of the National Catholic Reporter on Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 PM in St. Ignatius Church as he opens our series with an overview of the Council, and why it matters today. In person with reception to follow. Also available via Livestream. RSVP on our website.
Upcoming Sessions:
12/1/2022, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
12/8/2022, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Christmas at Kohl 2022 Holiday Boutique
2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame (Kohl Mansion / Mercy High School)
Wednesday, November 30, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Event Website: https://www.mercyhsb.com/about/christmas-at-kohl
Cost: $15 Donation
Contact: Carol Fraher | 650-762-1192 | cfraher@mercyhsb.com
The public is cordially invited to the annual Holiday Boutiques Christmas at Kohl 2022. The event held at the Kohl Mansion, formerly known as “The Oaks” will be decorated with thousands of twinkling lights, garlands, and Christmas trees.
More than 65 vendors will display unique holiday treasures, jewelry, clothing, and holiday decorations. A docent presentation and history of the historic Kohl Mansion will start at 6:30 p.m. There will be beverages and light holiday snacks for sale. This event is sponsored by the Mercy High School Alumnae Association and a $15.00 donation is appreciated.
This is a great place to start your Christmas shopping! Park and shuttle from Our Lady of Angels Church Parking Lot and miss the traffic! Shuttle service runs every 15 minutes starting at 5:15 p.m. All of the parking lots on the Mercy campus will also be available this year.
For more information please contact: Carol Fraher, above, or visit the website at: https://www.mercyhsb.com/about/christmas-at-kohl
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