PASTORS: THE BRIDGE
CONTAINS CONTENT FOR YOUR BULLETINS
March 3, 2025
Please share this information widely within your community through bulletins, websites, newsletters, and social media.
Your contributions to The Bridge are always welcome. Deadline is 3:30pm Thursday for the following Monday’s newsletter. Please comply with the submission guidelines below. The e-mail address for submissions is TheBridge@sfarch.org.
CHANCERY NEWS
New - Radiate Love Marriage Initiative for March 2025
July 2024 – June 2025
Contact: Ed Hopfner | HopfnerE@SFArch.org | 415 - 614-5547
Archdiocesan Resources: Click Here
California Catholic Conference Resources: Click Here
Radiate Love is a united initiative of the bishops of California. There are new resources monthly for pastors, parishes, and ministry leaders, on both the CCC website (www.radiatelove.info) and the ADSF website (www.sfarch.org/radiate-love ) - in both English and Spanish. Pastors are especially encouraged to use the bulletin inserts and petitions (prayers of the faithful). March materials are attached– each is available individually from the CCC website.
New – Confirmation Preparation Class for Adults
Mar. 28 and 29, 2025
ADSF Pastoral Center – 1 Peter Yorke Way
Contact: St. Celeste Arbuckle | 415-614-5652 | ArbuckleC@sfarch.org
The Office of Faith Formation is going to hold the Confirmation Preparation Class for Adults in English and Spanish. Parishes are encouraged to send their candidates for preparation. Please fill out the registration form below and submit it to Sr. Celeste Arbuckle.
Take the Mystery Out of Fertility
Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 – 7:00p
Vallombrosa Center – 250 Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park
Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | hopfnere@sfarch.org
Flyer: Attached below
Take the mystery out of fertility – but not the miracle. Presentation by Dr. Robert Chasuk, MD – specialist in restorative women’s healthcare, and Sheila St. John – president of CA NFP association. Free to all – answer your questions, learn how fertility awareness can help with family planning, restoration of fertility, reduce miscarriage risk, and offer health benefits for all women, married or single.
The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion (LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION)
Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025 - 4:00p
St. Mary’s Cathedral - 1100 Gough Street, San Francisco
Contact: Rev. Vincent Woo, JCD | 415-614-5602 | worship@sfarch.org
Online Registration: Click Here
Attendance at this Rite is mandatory for all catechumens. This is the last call for registration. Each parish should submit the online registration form (Rite of Election - Archdiocese of San Francisco) on or before February 26, 2025.
Ash Wednesday – Volunteers Needed at the Restorative Justice Leadership Summit
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025 – 9:30a – 3:00p
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025 – 7:00a – 3:00p
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Event Center – 1100 Gough Street, San Francisco
Contact: Julio Escobar | 415-614-5572 | escobarj@sfarch.org
Registration to Volunteer: Click Here
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry to continue its mission of fostering a new community network in the field of restorative practices as we bring together 250 exceptional leaders across the Bay Area to support justice-involved individuals, victims, and their families.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Tuesday, March 18: Setting up the day before the event. 9:30a – 3:00p
Wednesday, March 19: Assisting during the event and helping with cleanup. 7:00a – 3:00p
See flyer attached below for more information or contact Julio Escobar.
To volunteer, please register above.
San Francisco Immigration Fair
Sunday, Mar. 30, 2025 – 12:30p – 5:00p
St. Peter Parish – 1249 Alabama St., San Francisco – Parish Hall
Contact: Saul Perez | 415-614-5616 : immigration@sfarch.org
Join us for a tabling event for local organizations to share services and resources. A Know Your Rights presentation will be offered by Catholic Charities, and free legal consultations will be provided by USF Law Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic. Participants will also have the opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clare of Assisi, and St. Anthony of Padua. Mass will be offered throughout the day at the parish.
Catholic San Francisco Magazine Parishioner Update for the April 2025 Issue
Contact: Diana Powell | 415-614-5589 | powelld@sfarch.org
Catholic San Francisco is sent free to all registered parishioners. Parishes are responsible for providing this information to the ADSF Communications Department. Please submit edits to the registered parishioners list by 3/6/2025: ADDITIONS (newly registered parishioners); DELETIONS (parishioners no longer registered); and CHANGES (usually names or address changes). As always, a list of your parishioners currently on the CSF mailing list can be provided by contacting Diana Powell. Please help manage our costs by keeping your list up to date.
For Parishioners: Lenten Pray 40 Challenge on HALLOW
Contact: Paul Campa | 415-614-5537 | campap@sfarch.org
Hallow Subscription Website: Click Here
The Archdiocese is inviting you to join the Lenten "Pray 40" challenge on the Hallow Prayer App. It will feature content from a range of Catholic spiritual leaders, and it is a great tool to bolster your prayer life this Lent. Flyers and pew cards in English and Spanish are attached below.
Thanks to an Archdiocesan partnership with Hallow, all parishioners can subscribe to Hallow Premium for 12 months for only $1! For a user to access this deal, a parishioner just needs to go to the Hallow Subscription Website above, or go to hallow.com/parish and find their parish in the search bar.
For Administrators and Pastors: Hallow has already set up your parish pages. You do not need to create or manage it. If you would like ownership of your page, you can reach out to Hallow directly (parishes@hallow.com) from an official parish email address. Parishes can reach out to receive physical marketing materials for the Pray 40 Campaign.
ADSF IT & PARISH SERVICES CORNER
If you’re seeking assistance with software, phone systems, Flocknote, Internet connectivity, network setup, cybersecurity, website management, or other technical matters, please reach out to the IT & Parish Services Department at the Archdiocesan Chancery. Please send Marvin Sanchez by email at sanchezm@sfarch.org for further guidance.
Reminder: END-OF-SUPPORT FOR WINDOWS 10, 8.1 and 7
Contact: Marvin Sanchez | 415-614-5634 | sanchezm@sfarch.org
Microsoft has officially declared that support for older versions of Windows will cease after October 14, 2025. This implies that technical assistance, feature enhancements, and crucial security updates and fixes will no longer be provided after that date. Despite the fact that this change is still six months away, it would be wise to begin preparations now to ensure a smooth transition. For comprehensive information, please refer to the official Microsoft page on their website – Click Here – under the ‘end-of-support’ section.
Please consult with your local IT support or feel free to reach out to the IT & Parish Services Department of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, if you need assistance.
EVENTS
New – Sacraments as Gateway to Social Justice Lenten Reflection
Sunday, Mar. 16, 2025 – 11:45a (English) and 2:45p (Spanish)
Ignatian Spiritual Life Center – 1611 Oak Street, San Francisco
Contact: Dana Sherry | 415-450-8146 | iscl@saintagnessf.org
RSVP and/or Donate: Click Here
Our faith is received and lived in community, within a Church that, imitating Jesus, has come not to be served, but to serve. This Lenten workshop is for all Catholics who seek to better understand the connections between the celebration of the sacraments, the call to holiness, and our social mission as followers of Jesus and members of his mystical body. This Lenten reflection reminds us that we do not walk alone on this sacred journey. A flyer is attached below.
New – Notre Dame Glee Club
Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025 –7:00p
St. Agnes Parish – 1025 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco
Contact: Dana Sherry | 415-450-8146 | islc@saintagnessf.org
RSVP and/or Donate: Click Here
With 110 years of history, the Notre Dame Glee Club is more than just an all-male vocal ensemble. As the first glee club established at a Catholic university, they carry a century of tradition and brotherhood. They perform an expansive repertoire of music curated by the decades-strong Daniel Stowe, from Ave Maria to Hercules’ Go the Distance. Catch them three hours before kickoff on Library Lawn or on their worldwide tours. Whatever you think we’re capable of, multiply that by 50 voices, strong and true! Please RSVP and/or donate above.
New – Lenten Lecture Series
Wednesday for five weeks beginning Mar. 12 – Apr. 9, 6:15p – 7:15p (5:15p – Soup Supper)
St. Rita Parish – 2100 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Fairfax
Contact: Yvette Armendariz | 415-494-5517 ext, 3 | info@visitacionchurch.org
The evenings begin with a Lenten Soup Supper in the Parish Hall, followed by the Lenten Lecture. All are welcome to St. Rita Parish Lenten Wednesdays. The theme is “Are you listening?” The Parables of Jesus Christ.
New – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025 – 5:00p – 8:00p
Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoiries – 566 Bush Street, San Francisco (Auditorium)
Contact: Elvis Ankeney | 415-397-0113, x102 | ankeney@ndvsf.org or leclubdeshommes@ndvsf.org
Purchase Tickets: Click Here
Come party for the NDV Mardi Gras! Join the fun-filled Mardi Gras celebration! Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of festive music, exciting activities, and an amazing dinner featuring prime rib. Party with your fellow friends to the vibrant colors, lively atmosphere, and great food with wine included during dinner! Let’s make this Mardi Gras a night to remember! Mark your calendars. Be sure to purchase tickets above.
Annual Rummage Sale
Mar. 7, 9:00a to 5:00p; Mar. 8, 9:00a – 2:00p
Church of the Visitacion – 655 Sunnydale Ave., San Francisco – Parish Hall
Contact: Betty Campos | 415-494-5517 ext., 3 | info@visitacionchurch.org
The Mothers’ Club of Church of the Visitacion is holding its Annual Rummage Sale. There will be many new items, clothing, jewelry, books, toys, furniture, antiques, and much more. Cash only. Flyer is attached below.
If you have any items you wish to donate for the Rummage Sale, they can be dropped off at the Hall on Mar. 4-h from 10:00a to 4:00p. We accept furniture, clothes, jewelry, books, toys, and other things you may have that are clean and in sellable condition. We will check condition of all items before accepting them. Please, no large appliances or mattresses. Call the Parish Office, above, for more information or to schedule pick-up of big item donations.
Catholic Men’s Conference
Mar. 8, 8:30a – 3:30p
St. Pius Parish – 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Ed Hopfner | 415-614-5547 | HopfnerE@sfarch.org
Information and Registration: Click Here
Join fellow Catholic men to be encouraged and inspired at our annual event, featuring Doug Barry (EWTN host, founder of Radix – an apostolate for fathers and sons) and Fr. Jerome Magat (St Patrick’s seminary). Information, message from Doug Barry, registration here. Cost is $50 ($25 for teenage sons) - includes Mass with Archbishop Cordileone, opportunities for confession, and a delicious lunch. Please register above and make lunch selection.
Conversion Repentance and Renewal Seminar by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
Saturday, Mar. 8, 2025, 8:00a (Doors Open); 4:00p Vigil Mass
St. Mary’s Cathedral – 1111 Gough Street, San Franciso (Event Center)
Contact: Tess Garze | 650-784-6352 | itsmesistess@gmail.com
Registration: Click Here
Father Chris, a priest with the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, wrote and produced the popular "Divine Mercy 101" and "Explaining the Faith" DVD series and is the author of the bestselling book "After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and for You." He is a regular host and guest on EWTN, and he also hosts the online "Divine Mercy Matters" series at DivineMercyMatters.org
Father Raymund Reyes is the Archbishop's Liaison to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Spiritual Director for NCRC (Northern California Renewal Coalition) and Pastor of St. Augustine Church in South San Francisco, CA. See flyer attached below for more information. Please register above.
Essential Catholicism: Lenten Lecture Series 2025
Tuesdays of Lent: Mar. 11 to Apr. 14, 7:00p to 8:30p
St. Pius Parish – 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Cathy Yee | 650-361-1411 | cathy@pius.org
More Information and Flyer: Attached below
Livestream link: Click Here
Join us on a six-week Lenten journey of spiritual renewal. Fr. Greg Heidenblut, OSA, DDiv returns to St. Pius Parish for a Lenten Lecture Series on Essential Catholicism, especially developed to deepen the faith and knowledge of devoted Catholics. Those who attend will not only expand their understanding of Catholic teachings and dogma, but they will also cultivate a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
This is a FREE EVENT and will be livestreamed. See link above which will connect to livestream link on the days of the lectures.
We warmly invite you to join us on this transformative Lenten journey and pray this time together will ignite a greater desire within you to enter a profound, loving relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and His holy Church.
Lenten Media Fast: Are You Up for the Challenge? – FREE EVENT
Wednesday, Mar. 12 from 6:30p to 8:30p
St. Pius Parish
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Contact: Cathy Yee | 65-361-1411 – cathy@pius.org
Are your days filled with hours of scrolling through your smart phone or device? Lent is the perfect opportunity to join the Media Fast Challenge. All are invited to join Sr. Nancy at St. Pius Parish for a deep dive into What is a media fast and why we need it? It is based on her book "Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ." By creating a media fast plan and praying with our media, we can live Lent more intentionally. Are you up for the challenge?
Catholic Women’s Conference, San Francisco
Saturday, Mar. 15 from 9:00a to 5:00p
St. Mary’s Cathedral Event Center – St. Francis Room
1111 Gough Ave, San Francisco, CA
Contact: Kathy Parish-Reese | 650-756-8158 | kaarmanitj@sbcglobal.net
Online Registration Form: Click Here or form is attached below
Join Catholic women representing the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Dioceses of Sacramento, Santa Rosa, and Utah for an inspiring one-day conference. Hosted by the San Francisco Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women, this event features inspirational speakers and panel discussions that will leave you empowered and transformed. Mark your calendars and be there as we come together in faith and sisterhood. Flyer is attached below.
Registration fee: $60 per person by March 10.
For any questions or for more information, please contact Kathy Parish-Reese.
ValLimar Jansen LIVE! – A Musical Celebration of Faith, Hope and Love
Sunday, Mar. 30 from 7:30p to 9:00p
Our Lady of Angels Parish
1721 Hillside Drive, Burlingame
Contact: Tanya Robert | 650-454-5592 | tanya.lynn.roberts@gmail.com
Event Website and Registration: Click Here
Enjoy an extraordinary musical celebration of “Faith, Hope, and Love.” See a unique blend of storytelling, music, and inspirational messages from an award-winning performer recently honored by the Kennedy Center for Excellence in Educational Theater, and who received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the National Council of Catholic Women.
All ages welcome. Bring family and friends. Register now! ValLimar takes you on a journey you’ll never forget.
2025 Northern California Youth Choral Festival and Mass
Saturday, Apr. 5 from 11:30a to 6:45p
St. Mary’s Cathedral - 1111 Gough Ave, San Francisco
Contact: Kathleen Prina | 714-633-7554 | kathleen@pcchoirs.org
Event Website: Click Here
The American Federation of Pueri Cantores (AFPC), the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church, invites all parish and school treble and mixed voice choirs (grades 4-12) in the region to participate in a Choral Festival & Mass.
200-300 students from various Catholic schools and churches around Northern California will unite for a day of musical excellence, spiritual and personal growth, academic and cultural enrichment, and community, inclusion, and friendship.
In preparation of the festival day, individual choirs will rehearse and learn the festival repertoire with their choir directors and music teachers. On the day of the festival, the combined choir of hundreds of students will be led by nationally recognized Catholic conductor/educator Dr. Bryan Zaros and will engage and inspire the gathered choristers, bringing the sacred music to life.
The festival day will last 7 hours with ample rehearsal time, lunch/snack breaks, opportunities for youth to interact with their peers, and the day will culminate with the Festival Vigil Mass, where the trained combined choir shares their beautiful young voices to enhance the liturgy, which will be celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone.
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 4:00p. 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, March 9: NO CONCERT
- Sunday, March 16, 4:00p: August Lee, Cello.
- Sunday, March 23, 4:00p: Friedrich Edelmann, Basson, and Rebecca Rust, Cello
- Sunday, March 30, 4:00p: Leo Abbott, Organ. World premiere of “Laetare, Jerusalem” by Naji Hakim.
- Sunday, April 6, 4:00p: Friedrich Edelmann, Bassoon; Rebecca Rust, Cello; and Dmitriy Cogan, Piano.
- Sunday, April 13, 4:00p: Pergolesi “Stabat Mater”, performed by Jumi Kim, Soprano; Sara Couden, Alto; and Jin Kyung Lim, Organ.
- Sunday, April 20, 4:00p: Young Artist Showcase: Kai and Xei Sackett, Piano.
- Sunday, April 27, 4:00p: Christoph Tietze, Organ. Symphony No. 5 by Widor.
- Sunday, May 4, 4:00p: St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir School (Stella Maris Academy Choir) performing their annual Spring Concert.
- Sunday, May 11, 4:00p: Christoph Tietze, Organ, with members of the Cathedral Choir, performing alternatim settings of the Magnificat.
- Sunday, May 18, 4:00p: Heeguen Song, Violin, with Jin Kyung Lim, Piano.
- Sunday, May 25, 4:00p: Vajra Voices with instrumentalist Shira Kammen, Karen Clark, Director.
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.
Facilities Manager (Part Time)
St. Charles Parish – 880 Tamarack Ave., San Carlos
Contact: Sandi Trembley | 650-591-7349 | resume@stcharlesparish.org
Job Description: Attached below
St. Charles parish is looking for a part-time (approximately 19 hours/week) Facilities Manager. See the attached job description. Salary is determined according to Archdiocesan guidelines and is based upon experience. The Facilities Manager is a versatile caretaker, responsible for maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for our parishioners, students, faculty, and staff. This part-time role is a vital part of our loving community, working under the guidance of the parish pastor and in collaboration with the school principal.
Office Manager
Sisters of the Presentation - 2340 Turk Boulevard, San Francisco
Contact: Carolyn Green | 415-422-5024 | cgreen@pbvmsf.org
Job Description: Attached below
Sisters of the Presentation have an opening for a full-time Office Manager. The
Office Manager’s responsibilities include management of day-to-day operational responsibilities; and communicating with courtesy and professionalism when interacting with Sisters, guests, co-workers, and vendors. A very generous benefit package is included.
Substitute Teaching Opportunities
Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield
Contact Michelle Mayfield-Baske | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
For Detailed Description: Click Here
Marin Catholic, Kentfield is taking resumes for Substitute Teachers available for an on-call list. The pay is $25/hr. A teaching credential is not necessary for substitute teaching. Please submit resume and cover letter to: teachingemployment@marincatholic.org.
Teaching/Counseling Positions for 2025-2026 School Year
Start Date: Aug. 1, 2025
Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield
Contact Michelle Mayfield-Baske | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
For Detailed Description: Click Here
Marin Catholic, Kentfield is taking resumes for full-time Faculty in Academic Counseling, Theology, History, Spanish, and Science for the 2025-26 school year. The approximate salary range for these positions is $71,715-$112,657. Please submit resume and cover letter to: teachingemployment@marincatholic.org.
TICKLER FILE
Watch for future Tickler File articles.
If you would like to unsubscribe from this newsletter, click the link below. (Parishes and Pastors who unsubscribe will be contacted so that we are able to identify another reliable contact point.) Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail if you have any questions. Send e-mail to The Bridge at TheBridge@sfarch.org
Office of Communication & Media Relations
415-614-5638 | Main 415-614-5500 | comms@sfarch.org