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CONTAINS CONTENT FOR YOUR BULLETINS
May 6, 2024
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CHANCERY NEWS
New – Open Enrollment for ADSF Employees
May 7 through May 21, 2024
Archdiocese of San Francisco Employees
Contact: Janice Ward | 415-614-5526 | wardj@sfarch.org
Each year around this time, ADSF employees get to choose their RETA benefits for the following year. Don’t miss this opportunity to revisit your benefit elections to make sure your choices are in keeping with your needs. This year, open enrollment is from Tuesday, May 7, through Tuesday, May 21.
For most people, this is the only time until next year that you’ll be able to sign up or make the changes you want. It’s always a good idea to visit your RETA Benefits Center before you make any decisions. Your RETA Benefits Center is your own personalized website for information and guidance on how to choose and use your benefits, and it’s simple to use!
**New for this year** Passive Enrollment. This means that if you like your health insurance there is nothing for you to do. Your current benefits will roll over into the 24/25 plan year. For more information, please attend one of your zoom open enrollment meetings. Please see attached flyer for times and information.
New - Archbishop Cordileone: World-Premiere of La Rocca's Mass for Eucharistic Renaissance at Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11:00a
1111 Gough St., San Francisco
Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass--the world premiere of Frank La Rocca's Missa Pange Lingua: A Mass for Eucharistic Renaissance, commissioned through the Benedict XVI Institute. Dr. Alfred Calabrese conducts the magnificent 16-voice Schola Benedictus XVI. EWTN will broadcast live. Tickets are not required, but registering helps us plan--and if you cannot be there in person you can register to receive the EWTN-link live.
New - The 12th Annual Sacred Liturgy Conference - The Church on Fire in the Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 4-7, 2024
Ferndale, CA by the Diocese of Santa Rosa
More Information and Registration: Click Here
Embark on a transformative spiritual journey at the 12th annual Sacred Liturgy Conference hosted by Bishop Robert F. Vasa of the Diocese of Santa Rosa from June 4-7, 2024, in the serene town of Ferndale, CA. This year’s event will illuminate the theme, “The Church on Fire in the Sacred Heart of Jesus”.
Join esteemed speakers such as Cardinal Gerhard Müller (via remote video feed), Bishop Robert F. Vasa, Msgr. Andrew Wadsworth, Hegumen Damian Higgins, Fr. Ralph Weimann, and more as they guide us in exploring the profound love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially as manifested in the Eucharist. Through thoughtful discussions, deep insights, and spiritually enriching experiences, this gathering offers a wonderful opportunity for reflection and deepening of faith.
Come, let us together delve deep into the heart of Christ's love. Register above.
UPDATED - Walk with Jesus Across the Golden Gate Bridge!
May 18, 19, and 20, 2024
Contact: Sandra Kearney | 415-614-5505 | kearneys@sfarch.org
For Updated Information: Click Here
Join us for the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage from the West with the St. Junipero Serra Route as we walk with the Blessed Sacrament across the Golden Gate Bridge!
The schedule is as follows:
**Saturday, May 18
6:30pm - Solemn Vespers and Holy Hour
presided by Most. Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland
Mission Dolores Basilica - 3321 16th St., San Francisco
Mission Dolores Basilica - 3321 16th St., San Francisco
**Sunday, May 19
11:00am Mass
presided by Most. Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption - 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption - 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
1:00pm Pilgrimage begins to the Golden Gate Bridge
**Monday, May 20
12:30pm - Eucharistic Adoration
St. Sebastian Catholic Church - 373 Bon Air Rd, Kentfield
1:30pm Eucharistic procession to Albert Park (151 Andersen Dr, San Rafael)
2:45pm Eucharistic procession from Albert Park to St. Raphael Parish (1104 5th Avenue, San Rafael).
3:15 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at St. Raphael Parish followed by Solemn Vespers presided by Most Rev. Robert F. Vasa, Bishop of Santa Rosa
6 p.m. HOSTED DINNER FOR ALL PILGRIMS AT ST. RAPHAEL PARISH!
St. Sebastian Catholic Church - 373 Bon Air Rd, Kentfield
1:30pm Eucharistic procession to Albert Park (151 Andersen Dr, San Rafael)
2:45pm Eucharistic procession from Albert Park to St. Raphael Parish (1104 5th Avenue, San Rafael).
3:15 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at St. Raphael Parish followed by Solemn Vespers presided by Most Rev. Robert F. Vasa, Bishop of Santa Rosa
6 p.m. HOSTED DINNER FOR ALL PILGRIMS AT ST. RAPHAEL PARISH!
ADSF IT & PARISH SERVICES CORNER
Top Five Reasons Why Parishes Should Use Flocknote
Contact: 415-614-5634 | sanchezm@sfarch.org
- It’s FREE to parishes and other ministries in the Archdiocese.
- NEW features and functionalities are added regularly! Most recent addition: FREE access to Word on Fire ENGAGE. (This free access is worth $197/month if purchased separately)
- Premade email and text series and mini-courses in the Flocknote Content & Template Library
- The ability to add Word on Fire videos to your own emails and text messages
- Free personal access to Word on Fire Digital for all your parishioners.
- For more information, visithttps://flocknote.com/engage/
- FREE Donation Platform Built Within Flocknote (Fund-It)
- Registration and Sign-up Feature for Parish Events
- Ease of Use. As long as you know how to create an email, you can easily learn Flocknote.
If you are interested in using Flocknote at your parish or if you want to further maximize the use of Flocknote, please email Marvin Sanchez, Director of IT and Parish Services. We’ll create a Flocknote account for you, train you, and even help you migrate your existing contacts database to Flocknote.
EVENTS
New – Excell Network Breakfast at St. Mark Parish, Belmont
325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont
May 18, 8:00a-9:30a
Contact: Bill Mallet | williammallet@comcast.net or Julio Escobar | escobarj@sfarch.org
Learn more: Click Here.
Buy tickets online: Click Here
Join Excell Network for this monthly breakfast and be inspired by the students’ stories of hope and renewal while enjoying a delicious meal. Tickets are priced at $20 per person. You can buy tickets online above. For more information contact Bill Mallet or Julio Escobar.
Catholic Charities Sunday Mother’s Day Appeal at all Parishes in the Archdiocese
May 11-12 at all Parish Masses
Contact: Bridget Mahoney | 650-867-7302 | bmahoney@catholiccharitiesSF.org
Catholic Charities Sunday envelopes will be delivered to each parish by courier the week of May 6. The courier will also be delivering a small poster if you would be so kind to hang it in the parish vestibule. The following three documents are attached below for parish use: Parish bulletin content in English and Spanish; Lector/Speaker script; and suggested Prayers of the Faithful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bridget Mahoney.
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 12, 4:00pm: Christoph Tietze, Organ.
- Sunday, May 19, 4:00pm: Folias Duo: Carmen Maret, Flute, and Andrew Bergeron, Guitar.
- Sunday, May 26, 4:00pm: David Hirst (UK), Organ.
- Sunday, June 2, 4:00pm: David Brock, Organ.
- Sunday, June 9, 4:00pm: Christian Laremont, Guitar.
- Sunday, June 16, 4:00pm: Chase Olson, Organ.
- Sunday, June 23, 4:00pm: Hans-Uwe Hielscher, Organ.
- Sunday, June 30, 4:00pm: Christoph Tietze, Organ.
- Sunday, July 7, 4:00pm: Gabriel Dessauer, Organ
- Sunday, July 14, 4:00pm: Lauma Akmene, Organ.
- Sunday, July 21, 4:00pm: David Troiano, Organ.
- Sunday, July 28, 4:00pm: Kai Krakenberg, 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: 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 is accepting bookings.
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
For more information and to register for virtual retreats: Click Here
For more information and to register for other retreats and programs: Click Here
For more information and to register for other retreats and programs: Click Here
The Jesuit Retreat Center is happy to announce it is open for in-person and virtual retreats. 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
For 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.
PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
California Law: Click here.
REMINDER TO PARISHES. When submitting jobs to be posted in The Bridge, the description and/or attached job description must include the wage range. The link to the California Pay Transparency Law is provided above.
New – Teaching Positions for 24-25 School Year at Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield
Contact: Michelle Mayfield-Baske | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
More detailed descriptions: Click Here.
To apply: Click Here.
Marin Catholic is accepting resumes for full-time Faculty to be hired in English, Theology Spanish, Photography, Drama, and Science for the 2024-25 school year. The salary range for these positions is $69,626-$109,376. To apply, please submit resume and cover letter.
New – Coaching Positions for 24-25 School Year at Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield
Contact: Michelle Mayfield-Baske | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
More detailed descriptions: Click Here.
Marin Catholic is accepting resumes for part-time coaching positions. Varsity Head Coaches are needed for Men’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, and for Cheer. The wage for these non-exempt positions is $16/hr. The Athletics Department has discretion for season bonuses. Please submit resume and cover letter to manibale@marincatholic.org.
New – Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time/Term-Limited) at St. Agnes Parish
1025 Masonic Ave., San Francisco
Contact: Andrea Amaya | 415-487-8560 | andrea@saintagnessf.org
St. Agnes Catholic Parish seeks a part-time, term-limited (9-12 months) Outreach Coordinator for the parish and Ignatian Spiritual Life Center (ISLC). To apply, please see the job description attached below and email a resume, cover letter, and references to Andrea Amaya.
Teacher/Administrative Assistant at Our Lady of the Pillar Academy, Half Moon Bay
400 Church St., Half Moon Bay
Contact: Tim Lyons | 408-859-4464 | tlyons@olp.academy
Our Lady of the Pillar Academy is a new joyfully Catholic, classical grade school in its inaugural year offering a rigorous, integrated curriculum centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. The Teacher/Administrative Assistant serves as the assistant to the teachers and headmaster.
Office of Worship Administrative Assistant (Part-Time, Non-Exempt) - Chancery
Chancery Pastoral Center – 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Franisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
The Administrative Assistant aids the Director of the Office of Worship in implementing the mission and vision for liturgical life throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The Assistant is responsible for helping to organize and execute ministers' training, planning, and celebrating large liturgical events, general office work, and order management. This part-time, non-exempt position is for 19 hours per week and offers a pay range of $ 27.50-$29.50 per hour.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed application to Christine Escobar, Assistant Director of Human Resources at escobarc@sfarch.org or 1 Peter Yorke Way, SF, CA 94109
Associate Superintendent – Elementary Schools (2 Positions) (Full Time, Exempt)
Chancery Pastoral Center – 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Franisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
Expressing the vision of Catholic education for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Archbishop Cordileone believes that “Catholic schools should be a place where people come to know, love and serve Jesus Christ and that school should be an extension of the ministry of the Church.” The Associate Superintendent supports this mission by helping Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of San Francisco carry out the ministry of Catholic education, supporting the integration of Catholic faith and culture into the life of our schools. In particular, the Associate Superintendent assists schools in leadership support and development, peda-gogical formation, and curricular assessment and enrichment. The Associate Superintendent works collaboratively within the Department of Catholic Schools and with the Director of Catholic Identity Formation & Assessment to implement the Mission and Goals of the Department of Catholic Schools.
Pay Range $140,000-$155,00 annual salary.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed application to Christine Escobar, Assistant Director of Human Resources at escobarc@sfarch.org or 1 Peter Yorke Way, SF, CA 94109
Associate Superintendent – Secondary Schools (Full Time, Exempt)
Chancery Pastoral Center – 1 Peter Yorke Way, San Franisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
Expressing the vision of Catholic education for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Archbishop Cordileone believes that “Catholic schools should be a place where people come to know, love and serve Jesus Christ and that school should be an extension of the ministry of the Church.” The Associate Superintendent supports this mission by helping Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of San Francisco carry out the ministry of Catholic education, supporting the integration of Catholic faith and culture into the life of our schools. In particular, the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Schools is primarily responsible for providing leadership support and development, pedagogical formation, and curricular assessment and enrichment to high schools within the Archdiocese. The Associate Superintendent works collaboratively within the Department of Catholic Schools and with the Director of Catholic Identity Formation & Assessment to implement the Mission and Goals of the Department of Catholic Schools.
Pay Range: $140,000-$155,000 annual salary
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed application to Christine Escobar, Assistant Director of Human Resources at escobarc@sfarch.org or 1 Peter Yorke Way, SF, CA 94109
Administrative Assistant (Full Time) at St. Agnes Parish
1025 Masonic Ave., San Francisco
Contact: Andrea Amaya | 415-487-8560 | andrea@saintagnessf.org
St. Agnes Catholic Parish seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant for the parish office. To apply, please see the job description attached below and email a resume and cover letter to Andrea Amaya.
DRE at St. Patrick Parish, Larkspur
114 King St., Larkspur
Contact: Msgr. Michael Padazinski | 415-824-0600 | mpadazinski@stpatricksmarin.org
St. Patrick Parish, a vibrant and family-filled community located in Marin county’s beautiful city of Larkspur, is looking for a Director of Religious Education to begin this summer. The position will officially begin in July of 2024, with the opportunity to be mentored by the current DRE starting in June of 2024. Pay Range: $68,000-$75,000 per year.
Please see the job description attached below for more details. Contact Monsignor Padazinski, if you have questions, and send him your resume by email if interested.
Payroll Coordinator at ADSF Chancery (Non-Exempt,
Full Time)
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
The Chancery Payroll Dept is looking for a Payroll Coordinator with up to 2 years of experience processing payroll and reconciliations. Must possess well-developed computer skills (Microsoft Office/Word/Excel), 10-key experience. Able to work under frequent deadline pressure as well as being flexible to a changing environment. Able to handle confidential information with discretion. Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to interface with various levels of staff. The pay rate is $35 per hour.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 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.
(Repost) Receptionist at ADSF Chancery (Non-Exempt, Full-Time)
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
This position ensures safe entry and exit of Pastoral Center employees – to screen anyone entering the building, to announce guests, to process telephone calls throughout the building, manage meeting space bookings and required technology services. The pay range is $22.50-24.00 per hour.
To apply: Please submit a 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.
(Repost) Office Coordinator at ADSF Chancery, Vicar for Clergy’s Office (Non-Exempt, Full-Time)
1 Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
This position will support the Office Manager and the work of the Vicar for Clergy’s Office. A successful candidate will interact effectively on the phone and in written and oral communications. Must have good listening skills; good written and verbal communication skills; and must possess the ability to resolve problems and provide solutions. The right candidate exercises discretion, has strong organizational skills, effective letter writing, and prioritizes tasks effectively. Must be familiar with managing invoices and payment, credit card reconciliation, and strong computer and people skills.
To Apply: Please submit a 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
Confirmation of Adults 2024 at Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 5:30pm
1111 Gough St., San Francisco
Contacts: Laura Bertone | 415-614-5586 | bertonel@sfarch.org or
Sandra Kearney | 415-614-5505 | kearneys@sfarch.org
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2024
The Archdiocese of San Francisco will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults on The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. 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 completed the required preparations. A registration form is attached below for your convenience.
ADSF Faith Formation Conference at St. Matthew Parish, San Mateo
Saturday, October 5, 2024 – All Day
One Notre Dame Ave., San Mateo
Contact: Sr. Celeste Arbuckle | 415-614-5652 | arbucklec@sfarch.org
Join us on October 5 at St. Matthew Parish for the highly anticipated annual Faith Formation Conference! This event presents a unique opportunity for all catechists to rejuvenate their ministry and deepen their faith. Prepare to be inspired by a lineup of dynamic speakers who will share their insights and wisdom throughout the day. Don't miss out—mark your calendars and spread the word!
For those interested in exhibiting at the conference, please reach out to Sr. Celeste, above, to secure your spot.
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