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April 7, 2025
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CHANCERY NEWS
New - The Bridge Holiday Schedule (April 21, 2025)
Contact: Diana Powell | 415-614-5589 (Th-Fri) | powelld@sfarch.org
Due to Easter Day Holiday, The Bridge will NOT be published on April 21, 2025.
New - Send Your Altar of Repose and Holy Week Photos!
April 13-20, 2025
Contact:: Mary Powers | 628-205-2106 | powers@sfarch.org
The Archdiocese of San Francisco would love to use your photos of Holy Week and especially of your parish’s Altar of Repose during Holy Week. Email or text them in real time to Mary Powers or send them the following week. ADSF is hoping to showcase the photos on social media and possibly in future issues of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
New – Divine Mercy Novena Begins on Good Friday April 18
Link to Novena: Click Here
Divine Mercy Sunday Promise: Click Here
In preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday, pray the Divine Mercy Novena beginning on Good Friday. For more information click the link to the Novena above. Jesus said, "I desire that during these nine days, you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw therefrom strength and refreshment and whatever grace they have need of in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death" (Diary, 1209).
To fittingly observe Divine Mercy Sunday in a solemn way, we should:
- Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter;
- Sincerely repent of all of our sins;
- Place our complete trust in Jesus;
- Go to confession, preferably before Divine Mercy Sunday;
- Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast;
- Venerate the Image of The Divine Mercy;
- Be merciful to others through our actions, words and prayers on their behalf.
New – Online Course by Dr. Matthew Kuhner on the Theology of Hans Ur Von Balthasar
Tuesday (for five weeks) – Starting Apr. 29 through May 27, 7-8:30p
Contact: Deacon Fred Totah | 415-614-5504 | Totah.Fred@sfarch.org
More Information and Registration: Click Here
Please register for this online course. Dr. Matthew Kuhner will present the thought and the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar, widely regarded as one of the most important theologians of the 20th century. Click above for more information, including recommended readings, and to register. Contact Deacon Fred Totah is you need more information.
New - Cathedral Youth Confirmation Registration (LAST CALL)
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00a
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
Contact: Jerry Sharp III | 415-614-5505 | worship@sfarch.org
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on youth at the Cathedral on May 3, 2025. This is intended for parishes or schools that have not scheduled a Confirmation Mass at their local parish this year. Registration deadline will be Tues., April 22. THIS IS THE LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION.
Please note: Even if you have previously communicated with the Archbishop's Office or the Office of Worship about this Confirmation in the past few months, you must still email worship@sfarch.org to obtain the online registration link. Office of Worship is requesting an online payment of the administrative fee this year.
New – Catholic Charities Derby Day
Sat., May 3, 2025, 1:30p-4:30p
St. Vincent’s School for Boys – 1 St. Vincent Drive, San Rafael
Tickets: Click Here
Please join Catholic Charities for its 2nd annual Derby Day. There will be a Kentucky Derby live viewing with food, drinks, live music, raffles, lawn games, and a parade of hats. Fun for the whole family. Early bird tickets $40. $50 after April 14. Proceeds from this event benefit Catholic Charities Marin programs including Equine Therapy, Youth Services, Case Management, and Homeless Housing Prevention. Click above for tickets.
New – Radiate Love Marriage Initiative
July 2024 – June 2025
Contact: Ed Hopfner | HopfnerE@SFArch.org | 415 - 614-5547
Archdiocesan Resources: Click Here
California Catholic Conference Resources: Click Here
The Catholic bishops of California have all agreed for the need to focus on marriage for the coming pastoral year through their statewide initiative Radiate Love. Couples, families, parishes, and parish ministries are encouraged to participate in this most important project. Resources are available at both the Archdiocesan and the California Catholic Conference websites, above, in both English and Spanish. These resources will be updated monthly. A sample of the resources for April are attached below. The Archdiocesan Marriage & Family Life office also has printed Radiate Love prayer cards available in English and Spanish on request.
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 features 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 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.
Watch for future IT updates.
EVENTS
Lenten Soup Supper with Presentation on JUBILEE YEARS
Tuesday, Apr. 8, 2025, 6:00p – 8:00p
St. Stephen Parish, Donworth Hall – 473 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco
(enter school yard from Stonestown farmers market parking lot)
Contact: Mary Molly Mullaney | 415-681-2444 | faithformation@saintstphensf.org
Join St. Stephen Parish for a potluck soup supper followed by a special presentation on Jubilee Years:
6:00p-7:00p - Soup Supper (with salad, bread, dessert)
7:00p-8:00p - Presentation by Fr. Michael Liliedahl on "Jubilee Years"
7:00p-8:00p - Presentation by Fr. Michael Liliedahl on "Jubilee Years"
2025 has been designated as a Jubilee Year of Hope in the Church. But what are Jubilee Years? Where do they come from? What have they been historically? What are they today? How do we celebrate them? And finally, what does a Jubilee Year for Hope mean specifically for us in 2025?
About our presenter: Fr. Michael Liliedahl is currently the director of campus ministry for San Francisco State University, teaches part-time at St. Patrick's Seminary as a member of the faculty, serves as the parochial vicar at St. Stephen's, and is just about halfway through his studies to earn his STL degree. He grew up in Alaska and taught high school along with coaching football, basketball, and baseball before entering the seminary and being ordained for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. In what little free time he has, he enjoys reading, playing golf, and planning his next exotic trip.
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 (1111 Gough Street,
San Francisco) and are being livestreamed on the St. Mary’s Cathedral YouTube channel, above.
Upcoming LIVE and Livestreamed.
- Sunday, April 13, 4:00p: Pergolesi “Stabat Mater”, performed by Jumi Kim, Soprano; Leandra Ramm, Alto; and Jin Kyung Lim, Organ.
- Sunday, April 20, 4:00p: Young Artist Showcase: Kai and Xei Sackett, Piano. Works by Haydn, Schubert, Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Chopin, and Ravel.
- 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: Octavio Mujica, Cello, with Jin Kung Lim, Piano.
- 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.
- Sunday, June 1, 4:00p: Lauma Akmene (Latvia), Organ.
- Sunday, June 8, 4:00p: David Brock, Organ.
- Sunday, June 15, 4:00p: Chase Olson, Organ.
- Sunday, June 22, 4:00p: Folias Duo: Carmen Maret, Flute; Andrew Bergeron, Guitar.
- Sunday, June 29, 4:00p: Shelby Fisher, Organ, with Maryna Pohlman, Trumpet.
- Sunday, July 6, 4:00p: Chandler Michael Beck, French Horn.
- Sunday, July 13, 4:00p: Seoyoung Choi (France), Organ.
- Sunday, July 20, 4:00p: Scott Turkington, Organ.
- Sunday, July 27, 4:00p: Eric Huenneke, 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 – Organist (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)
St. Stephen Parish | 451 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco
Contact: Rev. David Schunk | 415-681-2444 | fr.schunk@saintstephensf.org
Contact: Rev. David Schunk | 415-681-2444 | fr.schunk@saintstephensf.org
This position is the primary organist for the principal weekend liturgies and other special liturgies at Saint Stephen Parish. The organist works with the Cantor in leading the faithful in full and active participation in the liturgy (e.g., Mass) through sacred music. See the attached Job Description for complete details of the responsibilities, education, qualifications, and salary of the position.
New – Cantor (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)
St. Stephen Parish | 451 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco
Contact: Rev. David Schunk | 415-681-2444 | fr.schunk@saintstephensf.org
Contact: Rev. David Schunk | 415-681-2444 | fr.schunk@saintstephensf.org
This position is the primary canto for the principal weekend liturgies and other special liturgies at Saint Stephen Parish. The cantor works with the organist/accompanist in leading the faithful in full and active participation in the liturgy (e.g., Mass) through sacred music. See the attached Job Description for complete details of the responsibilities, education, qualifications, and salary of the position.
École Notre Dame Des Victoires Operations Manager
École Notre Dame Des Victoires | 566 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Contact: Rev. Gregory Heidenblut, OSA | heidenblut.gregory@sfarch.org
Contact: Rev. Gregory Heidenblut, OSA | heidenblut.gregory@sfarch.org
Job Description: Attached below
Eglise Notre Dame Des Victoires in San Francisco currently has an opening for an Operations/Facilities Manager. Essential function: To support the Pastor/Administrator with the management of delegated parish administrative, operational and facilities functions. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church. This position combines responsibilities of facilities management, repairman tasks, and bookkeeping duties to ensure the church operates efficiently while maintaining its facilities in excellent condition. The Operations Manager will work closely with church staff, vendors, and parishioners to support the mission and activities of the church. Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks such as fixing plumbing (i.e. snaking and such), low voltage electrical issues (i.e., light bulb wattage savings), Cabinets, installation of new boxes and such. Inspect the church regularly to identify upkeep, conduct maintenance inspections and prepare regular maintenance schedules and budget. Assemble, install, or repair furniture, fixtures, and equipment as needed. Maintain an inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies for maintenance tasks
Must have prior management experience. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Management, plus minimal 3-5 years of relevant experience in Operation Management. Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Salary: $70,797
Interested candidates, please submit your resume to Rev. Gregory Heidenblut, O.S.A.
Elementary School Principal (Exempt, Full Time)
St. Patrick School | 120 King Street, Larkspur, CA
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
Job Description: Attached below
Grounded in the Catholic faith and committed to academic excellence, the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco cultivate the virtuous life, nurture Christian community, and nourish a Catholic worldview. The call to be a principal is a call to not only professional, but spiritual leadership. It is a call to be a visionary and to lead teachers, building a “school of the Lord’s service” that fully integrates the Catholic faith and academic excellence. It is also a call to live as a witness to the Gospel of Christ. A principal in a Catholic School is called to be a religious leader, instructional leader, administrator, communicator, and witness to Christian discipleship.
Elementary School Principal
École Notre Dame Des Victoires | 659 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
Contact: Christine Escobar | 415-614-5579 | escobarc@sfarch.org
Job Description: Attached below
Grounded in the Catholic faith and committed to academic excellence, the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco cultivate the virtuous life, nurture Christian community, and nourish a Catholic worldview. The call to be a principal is a call to not only professional, but spiritual leadership. The mission of École Notre Dame des Victoires Catholic Community is to nurture the whole child spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically and to support a diverse group of learners who endeavor to develop an inclusive and compassionate world.
Administrative Assistant (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
St. Anselm Parish | 97 Shady Lane Ste 1061, Ross, CA
Contact Fr. Gabriel T. Wankar | 415-453-2342 | wankar.gabriel@sfarch.org
Job Description: Attached below
St. Anselm Parish has an opening for an Administrative Assistant in the Parish Office. Essential functions: Perform a full range of clerical and office reception functions: answer phones and doors; greet and refer visitors; prepare Bulletin, Mass cards, database, AAA tracking, weekly donations, mail, Parish website and calendar management, and special projects as requested; update Parish Sacramental Records, and oversee and manage volunteers. IT competence and previous secretarial experience are a plus. This is an FLSA Nonexempt, Level N-7 position ($22.97-$31.07 per hour depending on experience).
Long-Term Substitute Theology Teacher
Marin Catholic High School | 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA 94904
Contact: Michelle Mayfield-Baske | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
Contact: Michelle Mayfield-Baske | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
Position Description: Click Here
Marin Catholic, Kentfield is taking resumes for a Long-Term Substitute Theology Teacher to teach 10th and 12th grade Theology. Both classes have full curriculums already designed for the year. The annualized salary range for this position is $71,715 - $112,657. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Michelle Mayfield-Baske.
Marin Catholic, Kentfield is taking resumes for a Long-Term Substitute Theology Teacher to teach 10th and 12th grade Theology. Both classes have full curriculums already designed for the year. The annualized salary range for this position is $71,715 - $112,657. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Michelle Mayfield-Baske.
Admissions Assistant
Marin Catholic High School | 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Kentfield, CA 94904
Contact: Michelle Mayfield-Baske | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
Contact: Michelle Mayfield-Baske | 415-464-3818 | mmbaske@marincatholic.org
Position Description: Click Here
Marin Catholic, Kentfield is taking resumes for a full-time Admissions Assistant to start Aug. 1, 2025. The Admissions Assistant will join the Director of Admissions in leading families through all stages of the Admissions process. The annualized salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Michelle Mayfield-Baske.
Marin Catholic, Kentfield is taking resumes for a full-time Admissions Assistant to start Aug. 1, 2025. The Admissions Assistant will join the Director of Admissions in leading families through all stages of the Admissions process. The annualized salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Michelle Mayfield-Baske.
TICKLER FILE
Chrism Mass Holy Oils Pickup
Apr. 10, 2025 at 8:00p
St. Mary’s Cathedral
1111 Gough Street, San Francisco
Contact: Jerry Sharp III | 415-614-5505 | worship@sfarch.org
New sacred oils will be available in the Cathedral Event Center approximately one hour after the end of Chrism Mass. Each parish or institution will receive the same amount of oils as last year. If you wish to adjust the quantity, please email worship@sfarch.org by April 2, 2025. For more information, please refer to the attached document.
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