Youth Ministry
The Archdiocese of San Francisco supports youth ministry programs that foster the catechesis, moral, and spiritual formation of young people in Middle School through High School.
Our Goals
Guided by the USCCB’s document, Renewing the Vision (1997), our ministry has three goals:
To empower young people (ages 13-17) to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today;
To draw young people into responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community;
To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
To accomplish these goals, we offer training, community, workshops, resources, retreats, and collaboration opportunities for Youth Ministry Leaders within the Archdiocese, as well as training, retreats, catechetical events, leadership opportunities for youth themselves.

ADSF YM CALENDAR
Wednesday
Nov 01
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Thursday
Nov 02
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Friday
Nov 03
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Holy Hour for Vocations
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Saturday
Nov 04
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Retiro De Adviento Y Navidad
¿QUÉ ESPERAS EN LA VIDA?
¿CUÁL ES TU ESPERANZA?
Te invitamos a un retiro Espiritual en nuestra Catedral de Santa María De La Asunción el día 4 de Noviembre del 2023 de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m.
¡Ven y vive este retiro con toda tu familia y prepárate para recibir al SEÑOR!
Bienvenida dada por nuestro Vicario: REV. JERALD GERONIMO
PANELISTAS INVITADOS:
- REV. MOISÉS AGUDO
Vicario Episcopal De La Comunidad Hispana/Latinoamericana - DIÁCONO MARIO ZÚÑIGA
Parroquia de Misión Dolores. - DIÁCONO JUAN MANUEL MICHEL
Catedral de Santa María De La Asunción.
MISA SOLEMNE oficiada por: REV. JERALD GERONIMO
Por Favor De Registrarse Previamente
(ver forma de registracion abajo)
Se Proveerá El Almuerzo, Café Y Pan.
EL COSTO POR ADULTOS: $10 y NIÑOS De 5 A 12 Años: $5 Dólares
Habrá Cuidado De Niños. Inviten A Sus Familiares Y Amigos. Les Esperamos No Falten.
Faith Formation Conference 2023
Cost: $25 – $45
Office of Faith Formation
Talitha Koum
Come engage in your life as catechists, parish catechetical leaders, volunteers, and Catholic people in the Archdiocese of San Francisco as we celebrate our Eucharistic Revival with the theme “Talitha Koum” – Mark 5:41 (Little Girl Arise).
We are challenged in these times to arise and bring Christ’s light to our darkness, words of comfort to sorrowing, peace in places of violence and to witness our baptismal call.
As Jesus asks that bread be given to the little girl may we find nourishment in the Eucharist to go out and be better disciples of Jesus – bread broken and shared.
Registration to this
event is available HERE
*Any media or photographers who would like to cover the conference must contact the Archdiocesan communications office prior to the event ([email protected]).
Website: https://faithformationsf.org/
Saint Matthew Parish
1 Notre Dame Ave,
San Mateo
California 94402
Sunday
Nov 05
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Monday
Nov 06
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Tuesday
Nov 07
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
The Musical Shape of the Liturgy: Celebrating the Life and Work of William P. Mahrt
Cost: $225
Scholars, practitioners of sacred music, and the general public are invited to join us for nearly forty keynote lectures, papers, and recitals commemorating Dr. Mahrt’s study and praxis of the Roman rite and its music.
Registration deadline: October 16
Website: https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.regfox.com/the-musical-shape-of-the-liturgy-celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-william-p-mahrt
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
320 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park
CA 94025
The Eucharist is Jesus Christ – “The Medicine of Immortality”
SF Eucharistic Revival
Faith & Fellowship Event & Adoration and Confession

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE
21st Century Eucharistic Miracles discussion and Q&A hosted by Dr. Scott French, ER physician and former Stanford professor, from Fr. Robert Spitzer’s Magis Center.
Tuesday, November 7th
Complimentary Dinner:
San Rafael Joe’s Restaurant – 5:15-6:30pm
Adoration / Confession:
St. Raphael Church – 6:45pm
(Please RSVP for this event at [email protected] by Monday, November 6th.)
Website: https://www.saintraphael.com/
Raphael Catholic Church
1104 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael
California 94901
Wednesday
Nov 08
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
The Musical Shape of the Liturgy: Celebrating the Life and Work of William P. Mahrt
Cost: $225
Scholars, practitioners of sacred music, and the general public are invited to join us for nearly forty keynote lectures, papers, and recitals commemorating Dr. Mahrt’s study and praxis of the Roman rite and its music.
Registration deadline: October 16
Website: https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.regfox.com/the-musical-shape-of-the-liturgy-celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-william-p-mahrt
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
320 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park
CA 94025
Thursday
Nov 09
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
The Musical Shape of the Liturgy: Celebrating the Life and Work of William P. Mahrt
Cost: $225
Scholars, practitioners of sacred music, and the general public are invited to join us for nearly forty keynote lectures, papers, and recitals commemorating Dr. Mahrt’s study and praxis of the Roman rite and its music.
Registration deadline: October 16
Website: https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.regfox.com/the-musical-shape-of-the-liturgy-celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-william-p-mahrt
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
320 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park
CA 94025
Friday
Nov 10
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Saturday
Nov 11
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
“Arise” – Gen Verde Acoustic Concert
“ARISE” is an acoustic version of Gen Verde’s songs. The members of the band share insights into their artistic and personal journeys, inviting the audience to reflect on the relevance of the proposed themes: peace, dialogue and unity in diversity.
Read more about Gen Verde here: https://www.genverde.it/en/
To reserve a FREE seat: https://qrco.de/beNhCQ

Website: https://tinyurl.com/Gen-Verde-Nov-11-Concert
Moriarty Hall, St. Anne of the Sunset
850 Judah St
San Francisco
California 94122
Sunday
Nov 12
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
The Eucharist is Jesus Christ – “The Medicine of Immortality”
SF Eucharistic Revival
Faith & Fellowship Event & Complimentary catered brunch

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE
21st Century Eucharistic Miracles discussion and Q&A hosted by Dr. Scott French, ER physician and former Stanford professor, from Fr. Robert Spitzer’s Magis Center.
Sunday, November 12th – after 9:30 mass
St. Pius Catholic Church
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
St. Pius Catholic Church
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City
California 94061
La Eucaristía es Jesucristo – “La Medicina de la Inmortalidad”
Reunión de Renacimiento Eucarístico de SF
Un Evento de Fe y Comunión Almuerzo complimentario

DESCARGUE EL FLYER AQUI
Los Milagros Eucarísticos del Siglo 21 un foro de discusión con un tiempo de preguntas y repuestas, realizado por Dr. Scott French.
Dr. Scott French es un médico de sala de urgencias, y exprofesor de Stanford. Él viene del Magis Center de Fr. Robert Spitzer.
Domingo, 12 de noviembre – después de la misa de las 11:30am
St. Pius Catholic Church
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
St. Pius Catholic Church
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City
California 94061
Monday
Nov 13
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Tuesday
Nov 14
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Wednesday
Nov 15
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Thursday
Nov 16
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
Friday
Nov 17
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
A Weekend with Hildegard von Bingen
Cost: 325
Hildegard spoke beautifully of the harmony of God’s creation, believing it held the “greening power of Christ.’ Walking slowly through Hildegard’s life offers the chance to contemplate connections to our own.
Hildegard wrote hymns and antiphons, poems, and created artwork. She created her own language and wrote one of the first musical plays. She had visions and wrote letters challenging authorities in profound ways, particularly for a woman of her time. Her beautiful chants, some to be shared by Erin, will create a contemplative atmosphere for telling her story again, remembering and honoring her life.
By focusing on particular themes, we will allow her life to speak into ours, challenging and inspiring our living today. Music, storytelling, recognizing Hildegard’s life as a window to our own, silence and sharing, space for journaling, creating, and letting the content speak to you as you rest will all be woven together as parts of the weekend.
Website: https://mercy-center.org/event/a-weekend-with-hildegard-von-bingen/
Mercy Center Burlingame
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame
California 94010
Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
November 17 – 19, 2023
Registration is now closed for this weekend
Our next weekend will be March 22-24, 2024.


A Retreat For Adult Children of Divorced/Separated Parents
Dealing with our parents’ divorce is not easy but confronting this wound with faith can allow us to find great healing. We hope that you will become part of our supportive community and receive the many graces available through this ministry.
Healing Retreat
Attending the three-day retreat is a great way to start this journey of healing. The retreat focuses on discovering our identity as children of God, although it also focuses on overcoming the effects of parental divorce, forgiving our parents, and connecting with others from this background.
This retreat has something for any adult child of divorce or separation, no matter how much healing you have received or need.
The weekend includes presentations, small group sharing, adoration, spiritual direction, and Mass. This three-day retreat is the centerpiece of this ministry.
Themes covered on the weekend include:
• Finding Our Deepest Identity
• Faith and Our Relationship with God
• Love, Dating, and the Sacrament of Marriage
• Loneliness
• Anger and Anxiety
• False Guilt and Shame
• Forgiveness and Reconciliation
• Family Boundaries
• The Christian Meaning of Suffering
• Healing and the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist
• and more!
Fr Luke’s testimony
Retreat team biographies

Fr. Carl entered the Dominicans of the Western Province in 1990 and was ordained in 1998. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Dominic, Benicia, which is the oldest foundation of the Western Dominican Province. Prior to that he has served at a variety of parishes and campus ministries throughout the west, including the University of Utah and Stanford University. He is a San Francisco Bay Area native.
Fr. Carl is an only child whose parents divorced when he was seven. He is an alum of the first Life-Giving Wounds retreat on the West coast, in March 2022. On his retreat, he found a passion for helping other adult children of divorce overcome the pain and stigma of talking about the experience of being a child of separated or divorced parents, both among themselves and to those from intact marriages. He is excited by the rush of healing that comes from a LWG weekend and the long-term, ongoing healing that comes from staying engaged with fellow children of divorce.
Sr Maria Suso

Sr. Maria Suso grew up in Clearwater, FL. During Confirmation preparation, she began reading the Bible, met Jesus in the Word, and fell in love with Him and his Church. She immediately began discerning as she went from nominally Catholic to wanting to give her whole life to God. After attending Florida State University and working for a year in insurance, she entered the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, whose Motherhouse is in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sr. Maria Suso made perpetual profession in 2017.
After initial formation and first vows, Sister obtained a teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University, and she has taught English and biology in Lansing, Michigan; Peoria, Illinois; and Kentfield, CA. She also recently finished a Masters in Theology from St. Paul Seminary in Minnesota. She is enjoying teaching senior English this year at Marin Catholic High School and lives in a convent with three other Sisters who also teach at MC.
Kent and Sarah Levin

They are both children of divorced families, and alumni of the Life-Giving Wounds Retreat. Kent was raised in the quiet lowcountry of South Carolina. He’s the oldest of two children, raised in a rather secular family with parents who divorced when he was 11. Sarah grew up in southwest Virginia, the youngest child of Christian parents who divorced when she was 15.
Kent and Sarah are both converts to the Catholic faith. Their family experiences exposed both common ground and hurdles to overcome as they dated and entered into marriage. They’ve found that with prayer and healing, God’s vision of marriage is within reach — and it’s pretty fun too!
Hallie Colorado

Hallie Colorado, knew from a very young age that God created her to be a servant to others. As a young child she set up a folding lawn chair in her driveway and offered neighborhood kids advice for all their life’s problems. That love of helping others continues with her to this day, and she has spent her life educating herself in the field of psychology and mental health.
Hallie Colorado holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked with several populations, including Catholic seminarians as adjunct professor at St. Patrick’s seminary in Menlo Park, and the school counselor for two archdiocese K-8 schools. Dr. Colorado has also spent years working with engaged couples leading Engaging the Heart, as well as working at Stanford Children’s hospital’s pediatric cardiology unit.
She is currently the Director of Parish Outreach and Community at St. Raymond Catholic church where she and her family have been parishioners for over a decade. Hallie is the proud mother of a beautiful group of little ladies, and is happily married to her favorite guy. She is an adult child of divorce and is incredibly passionate about helping others through the grief, trauma and healing associated with this life altering event.

Katherine grew up in the suburbs of Portland, Maine with her four siblings. She graduated from The University of New Hampshire with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy (OT) and spent the first few years of her career working as a travel OT, living in NYC and Maui. Katherine now resides in San Francisco at Priory East, a Catholic women’s house, and works at a pediatric clinic in the city. She has a passion for building community, connecting people, and helping others maximize their potential. Katherine is the co-president of the Bay Area Association of Pediatric Therapists, host of The Visitation Podcast, and founder of Miss Sensational, a non-profit in Maine for girls and women with disabilities.
Her parents divorced and annulled their marriage when she was 6 years old, and she began the journey of intentional healing in early adulthood through therapy and reversion to the Catholic faith that deepened her relationship with God. Katherine attended her first Life Giving Wounds retreat in March 2022, and she is honored to accompany all those sharing the wound of divorced parents. When she’s not too busy with one of her many side projects or creating action plans, you can find Katherine working out, hiking, skiing, sipping coffee, FaceTiming with her adorable nephew, or browsing the vegan snacks at Trader Joe’s.
Fr. Luke Joseph Leighton

Fr. Luke grew up in Red Bank, NJ. He had a conversion experience in high school that led him to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at 15 years old. About a year later, he felt invited by the Lord to share in his priesthood. As a seminarian for the Diocese of Trenton, Fr. Luke attended Seton Hall University, where his knowledge of the faith and the life of prayer grew tremendously.
After graduating, he entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and served in the friars’ mission of preaching the Gospel and attending to the needs of the poor in NYC for fifteen years. While living in the Bronx, he served at the Saint Francis Youth Center, Saint Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal, and Cardinal Spellman High School. Fr. Luke was ordained a priest by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in May of 2013. He completed the Institute for Priestly Formation’s Spiritual Direction Training Program in January 2020. During his time as assistant chaplain at Cardinal Spellman High School Fr. Luke published videos on YouTube which can be viewed here.
Before registering, please be aware of the following:
- All are very welcome to join us on retreat whether you are Catholic or not, but please be aware that the content of this retreat will be Catholic.
- A team of presenters will speak about this wound and its effects, and there will be moments for you to share your experiences with others in small groups.
- As with all retreats, everything will be treated on a strictly confidential basis. This is a spiritual retreat, not primarily psychological, but we will have a list of counselors available as a resource outside of the retreat itself for those who are interested.
- Healing retreats pair well with counseling and/or spiritual direction. If you are not already working through this wound with someone, we would encourage you to consider it. If you would like a recommendation, please give us a call.
Begins on Friday (Nov 17) at 6:00 pm, and ends Sunday (Nov 19) at 3:30 pm. Includes Holy Mass, chance for confessions and Adoration.
Registration is $425 for a single room, $375 for a double (shared) room. Limited scholarships are available – contact Ed Hopfner
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Praise and Worship Eucharistic Holy Hour at St. Patrick’s Seminary
Saturday
Nov 18
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
A Weekend with Hildegard von Bingen
Cost: 325
Hildegard spoke beautifully of the harmony of God’s creation, believing it held the “greening power of Christ.’ Walking slowly through Hildegard’s life offers the chance to contemplate connections to our own.
Hildegard wrote hymns and antiphons, poems, and created artwork. She created her own language and wrote one of the first musical plays. She had visions and wrote letters challenging authorities in profound ways, particularly for a woman of her time. Her beautiful chants, some to be shared by Erin, will create a contemplative atmosphere for telling her story again, remembering and honoring her life.
By focusing on particular themes, we will allow her life to speak into ours, challenging and inspiring our living today. Music, storytelling, recognizing Hildegard’s life as a window to our own, silence and sharing, space for journaling, creating, and letting the content speak to you as you rest will all be woven together as parts of the weekend.
Website: https://mercy-center.org/event/a-weekend-with-hildegard-von-bingen/
Mercy Center Burlingame
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame
California 94010
Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
November 17 – 19, 2023
Registration is now closed for this weekend
Our next weekend will be March 22-24, 2024.


A Retreat For Adult Children of Divorced/Separated Parents
Dealing with our parents’ divorce is not easy but confronting this wound with faith can allow us to find great healing. We hope that you will become part of our supportive community and receive the many graces available through this ministry.
Healing Retreat
Attending the three-day retreat is a great way to start this journey of healing. The retreat focuses on discovering our identity as children of God, although it also focuses on overcoming the effects of parental divorce, forgiving our parents, and connecting with others from this background.
This retreat has something for any adult child of divorce or separation, no matter how much healing you have received or need.
The weekend includes presentations, small group sharing, adoration, spiritual direction, and Mass. This three-day retreat is the centerpiece of this ministry.
Themes covered on the weekend include:
• Finding Our Deepest Identity
• Faith and Our Relationship with God
• Love, Dating, and the Sacrament of Marriage
• Loneliness
• Anger and Anxiety
• False Guilt and Shame
• Forgiveness and Reconciliation
• Family Boundaries
• The Christian Meaning of Suffering
• Healing and the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist
• and more!
Fr Luke’s testimony
Retreat team biographies

Fr. Carl entered the Dominicans of the Western Province in 1990 and was ordained in 1998. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Dominic, Benicia, which is the oldest foundation of the Western Dominican Province. Prior to that he has served at a variety of parishes and campus ministries throughout the west, including the University of Utah and Stanford University. He is a San Francisco Bay Area native.
Fr. Carl is an only child whose parents divorced when he was seven. He is an alum of the first Life-Giving Wounds retreat on the West coast, in March 2022. On his retreat, he found a passion for helping other adult children of divorce overcome the pain and stigma of talking about the experience of being a child of separated or divorced parents, both among themselves and to those from intact marriages. He is excited by the rush of healing that comes from a LWG weekend and the long-term, ongoing healing that comes from staying engaged with fellow children of divorce.
Sr Maria Suso

Sr. Maria Suso grew up in Clearwater, FL. During Confirmation preparation, she began reading the Bible, met Jesus in the Word, and fell in love with Him and his Church. She immediately began discerning as she went from nominally Catholic to wanting to give her whole life to God. After attending Florida State University and working for a year in insurance, she entered the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, whose Motherhouse is in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sr. Maria Suso made perpetual profession in 2017.
After initial formation and first vows, Sister obtained a teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University, and she has taught English and biology in Lansing, Michigan; Peoria, Illinois; and Kentfield, CA. She also recently finished a Masters in Theology from St. Paul Seminary in Minnesota. She is enjoying teaching senior English this year at Marin Catholic High School and lives in a convent with three other Sisters who also teach at MC.
Kent and Sarah Levin

They are both children of divorced families, and alumni of the Life-Giving Wounds Retreat. Kent was raised in the quiet lowcountry of South Carolina. He’s the oldest of two children, raised in a rather secular family with parents who divorced when he was 11. Sarah grew up in southwest Virginia, the youngest child of Christian parents who divorced when she was 15.
Kent and Sarah are both converts to the Catholic faith. Their family experiences exposed both common ground and hurdles to overcome as they dated and entered into marriage. They’ve found that with prayer and healing, God’s vision of marriage is within reach — and it’s pretty fun too!
Hallie Colorado

Hallie Colorado, knew from a very young age that God created her to be a servant to others. As a young child she set up a folding lawn chair in her driveway and offered neighborhood kids advice for all their life’s problems. That love of helping others continues with her to this day, and she has spent her life educating herself in the field of psychology and mental health.
Hallie Colorado holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked with several populations, including Catholic seminarians as adjunct professor at St. Patrick’s seminary in Menlo Park, and the school counselor for two archdiocese K-8 schools. Dr. Colorado has also spent years working with engaged couples leading Engaging the Heart, as well as working at Stanford Children’s hospital’s pediatric cardiology unit.
She is currently the Director of Parish Outreach and Community at St. Raymond Catholic church where she and her family have been parishioners for over a decade. Hallie is the proud mother of a beautiful group of little ladies, and is happily married to her favorite guy. She is an adult child of divorce and is incredibly passionate about helping others through the grief, trauma and healing associated with this life altering event.

Katherine grew up in the suburbs of Portland, Maine with her four siblings. She graduated from The University of New Hampshire with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy (OT) and spent the first few years of her career working as a travel OT, living in NYC and Maui. Katherine now resides in San Francisco at Priory East, a Catholic women’s house, and works at a pediatric clinic in the city. She has a passion for building community, connecting people, and helping others maximize their potential. Katherine is the co-president of the Bay Area Association of Pediatric Therapists, host of The Visitation Podcast, and founder of Miss Sensational, a non-profit in Maine for girls and women with disabilities.
Her parents divorced and annulled their marriage when she was 6 years old, and she began the journey of intentional healing in early adulthood through therapy and reversion to the Catholic faith that deepened her relationship with God. Katherine attended her first Life Giving Wounds retreat in March 2022, and she is honored to accompany all those sharing the wound of divorced parents. When she’s not too busy with one of her many side projects or creating action plans, you can find Katherine working out, hiking, skiing, sipping coffee, FaceTiming with her adorable nephew, or browsing the vegan snacks at Trader Joe’s.
Fr. Luke Joseph Leighton

Fr. Luke grew up in Red Bank, NJ. He had a conversion experience in high school that led him to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at 15 years old. About a year later, he felt invited by the Lord to share in his priesthood. As a seminarian for the Diocese of Trenton, Fr. Luke attended Seton Hall University, where his knowledge of the faith and the life of prayer grew tremendously.
After graduating, he entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and served in the friars’ mission of preaching the Gospel and attending to the needs of the poor in NYC for fifteen years. While living in the Bronx, he served at the Saint Francis Youth Center, Saint Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal, and Cardinal Spellman High School. Fr. Luke was ordained a priest by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in May of 2013. He completed the Institute for Priestly Formation’s Spiritual Direction Training Program in January 2020. During his time as assistant chaplain at Cardinal Spellman High School Fr. Luke published videos on YouTube which can be viewed here.
Before registering, please be aware of the following:
- All are very welcome to join us on retreat whether you are Catholic or not, but please be aware that the content of this retreat will be Catholic.
- A team of presenters will speak about this wound and its effects, and there will be moments for you to share your experiences with others in small groups.
- As with all retreats, everything will be treated on a strictly confidential basis. This is a spiritual retreat, not primarily psychological, but we will have a list of counselors available as a resource outside of the retreat itself for those who are interested.
- Healing retreats pair well with counseling and/or spiritual direction. If you are not already working through this wound with someone, we would encourage you to consider it. If you would like a recommendation, please give us a call.
Begins on Friday (Nov 17) at 6:00 pm, and ends Sunday (Nov 19) at 3:30 pm. Includes Holy Mass, chance for confessions and Adoration.
Registration is $425 for a single room, $375 for a double (shared) room. Limited scholarships are available – contact Ed Hopfner
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Cathedral Catholic Men’s Retreat: Into the Breach
Website: https://smcsf.org/event/cathedral-catholic-mens-retreat/
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Excell Network Monthly Breakfast in St. Mark, Belmont
Cost: $20 per ticket
SUPPORT THE EXCELL NETWORK REENTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
It’s not just the money! The Excell Network Reentry Scholarship Program offers a community of support for those trying to reenter society after incarceration. We offer mentoring and other support. A key component is the Excell Network Monthly Breakfast.
At our Excell Network Monthly Breakfasts you will meet justice involved students currently receiving scholarships, and learn more about our work in restorative justice. Through these breakfast events we connect community members to “go under the hood” of what it means to support those reentering society after incarceration
St Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Ave
Belmont
California 94002
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Memorial Mass and Healing Liturgy for Miscarriage and Infant Loss
Please join us for a Mass and Healing Service for all those who have experienced the loss of an infant whether by miscarriage, still birth, or early infant death.
The Mass will be hosted by St. Dominic Church in San Francisco and celebrated by Father Vito Perrone, COSJ.
Please RSVP below. If you have questions, email [email protected].
2023 Memorial Mass and Healing Liturgy for Miscarriage and Infant Loss
Please RSVP below so that we can estimate attendance for the Mass, which will take place on November 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Dominic’s Church in San Francisco.
St. Dominic Catholic Church
2390 Bush St.
San Francisco
CA 94115
Sunday
Nov 19
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
A Weekend with Hildegard von Bingen
Cost: 325
Hildegard spoke beautifully of the harmony of God’s creation, believing it held the “greening power of Christ.’ Walking slowly through Hildegard’s life offers the chance to contemplate connections to our own.
Hildegard wrote hymns and antiphons, poems, and created artwork. She created her own language and wrote one of the first musical plays. She had visions and wrote letters challenging authorities in profound ways, particularly for a woman of her time. Her beautiful chants, some to be shared by Erin, will create a contemplative atmosphere for telling her story again, remembering and honoring her life.
By focusing on particular themes, we will allow her life to speak into ours, challenging and inspiring our living today. Music, storytelling, recognizing Hildegard’s life as a window to our own, silence and sharing, space for journaling, creating, and letting the content speak to you as you rest will all be woven together as parts of the weekend.
Website: https://mercy-center.org/event/a-weekend-with-hildegard-von-bingen/
Mercy Center Burlingame
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame
California 94010
Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
November 17 – 19, 2023
Registration is now closed for this weekend
Our next weekend will be March 22-24, 2024.


A Retreat For Adult Children of Divorced/Separated Parents
Dealing with our parents’ divorce is not easy but confronting this wound with faith can allow us to find great healing. We hope that you will become part of our supportive community and receive the many graces available through this ministry.
Healing Retreat
Attending the three-day retreat is a great way to start this journey of healing. The retreat focuses on discovering our identity as children of God, although it also focuses on overcoming the effects of parental divorce, forgiving our parents, and connecting with others from this background.
This retreat has something for any adult child of divorce or separation, no matter how much healing you have received or need.
The weekend includes presentations, small group sharing, adoration, spiritual direction, and Mass. This three-day retreat is the centerpiece of this ministry.
Themes covered on the weekend include:
• Finding Our Deepest Identity
• Faith and Our Relationship with God
• Love, Dating, and the Sacrament of Marriage
• Loneliness
• Anger and Anxiety
• False Guilt and Shame
• Forgiveness and Reconciliation
• Family Boundaries
• The Christian Meaning of Suffering
• Healing and the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist
• and more!
Fr Luke’s testimony
Retreat team biographies

Fr. Carl entered the Dominicans of the Western Province in 1990 and was ordained in 1998. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Dominic, Benicia, which is the oldest foundation of the Western Dominican Province. Prior to that he has served at a variety of parishes and campus ministries throughout the west, including the University of Utah and Stanford University. He is a San Francisco Bay Area native.
Fr. Carl is an only child whose parents divorced when he was seven. He is an alum of the first Life-Giving Wounds retreat on the West coast, in March 2022. On his retreat, he found a passion for helping other adult children of divorce overcome the pain and stigma of talking about the experience of being a child of separated or divorced parents, both among themselves and to those from intact marriages. He is excited by the rush of healing that comes from a LWG weekend and the long-term, ongoing healing that comes from staying engaged with fellow children of divorce.
Sr Maria Suso

Sr. Maria Suso grew up in Clearwater, FL. During Confirmation preparation, she began reading the Bible, met Jesus in the Word, and fell in love with Him and his Church. She immediately began discerning as she went from nominally Catholic to wanting to give her whole life to God. After attending Florida State University and working for a year in insurance, she entered the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, whose Motherhouse is in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sr. Maria Suso made perpetual profession in 2017.
After initial formation and first vows, Sister obtained a teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University, and she has taught English and biology in Lansing, Michigan; Peoria, Illinois; and Kentfield, CA. She also recently finished a Masters in Theology from St. Paul Seminary in Minnesota. She is enjoying teaching senior English this year at Marin Catholic High School and lives in a convent with three other Sisters who also teach at MC.
Kent and Sarah Levin

They are both children of divorced families, and alumni of the Life-Giving Wounds Retreat. Kent was raised in the quiet lowcountry of South Carolina. He’s the oldest of two children, raised in a rather secular family with parents who divorced when he was 11. Sarah grew up in southwest Virginia, the youngest child of Christian parents who divorced when she was 15.
Kent and Sarah are both converts to the Catholic faith. Their family experiences exposed both common ground and hurdles to overcome as they dated and entered into marriage. They’ve found that with prayer and healing, God’s vision of marriage is within reach — and it’s pretty fun too!
Hallie Colorado

Hallie Colorado, knew from a very young age that God created her to be a servant to others. As a young child she set up a folding lawn chair in her driveway and offered neighborhood kids advice for all their life’s problems. That love of helping others continues with her to this day, and she has spent her life educating herself in the field of psychology and mental health.
Hallie Colorado holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and has worked with several populations, including Catholic seminarians as adjunct professor at St. Patrick’s seminary in Menlo Park, and the school counselor for two archdiocese K-8 schools. Dr. Colorado has also spent years working with engaged couples leading Engaging the Heart, as well as working at Stanford Children’s hospital’s pediatric cardiology unit.
She is currently the Director of Parish Outreach and Community at St. Raymond Catholic church where she and her family have been parishioners for over a decade. Hallie is the proud mother of a beautiful group of little ladies, and is happily married to her favorite guy. She is an adult child of divorce and is incredibly passionate about helping others through the grief, trauma and healing associated with this life altering event.

Katherine grew up in the suburbs of Portland, Maine with her four siblings. She graduated from The University of New Hampshire with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy (OT) and spent the first few years of her career working as a travel OT, living in NYC and Maui. Katherine now resides in San Francisco at Priory East, a Catholic women’s house, and works at a pediatric clinic in the city. She has a passion for building community, connecting people, and helping others maximize their potential. Katherine is the co-president of the Bay Area Association of Pediatric Therapists, host of The Visitation Podcast, and founder of Miss Sensational, a non-profit in Maine for girls and women with disabilities.
Her parents divorced and annulled their marriage when she was 6 years old, and she began the journey of intentional healing in early adulthood through therapy and reversion to the Catholic faith that deepened her relationship with God. Katherine attended her first Life Giving Wounds retreat in March 2022, and she is honored to accompany all those sharing the wound of divorced parents. When she’s not too busy with one of her many side projects or creating action plans, you can find Katherine working out, hiking, skiing, sipping coffee, FaceTiming with her adorable nephew, or browsing the vegan snacks at Trader Joe’s.
Fr. Luke Joseph Leighton

Fr. Luke grew up in Red Bank, NJ. He had a conversion experience in high school that led him to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at 15 years old. About a year later, he felt invited by the Lord to share in his priesthood. As a seminarian for the Diocese of Trenton, Fr. Luke attended Seton Hall University, where his knowledge of the faith and the life of prayer grew tremendously.
After graduating, he entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and served in the friars’ mission of preaching the Gospel and attending to the needs of the poor in NYC for fifteen years. While living in the Bronx, he served at the Saint Francis Youth Center, Saint Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal, and Cardinal Spellman High School. Fr. Luke was ordained a priest by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in May of 2013. He completed the Institute for Priestly Formation’s Spiritual Direction Training Program in January 2020. During his time as assistant chaplain at Cardinal Spellman High School Fr. Luke published videos on YouTube which can be viewed here.
Before registering, please be aware of the following:
- All are very welcome to join us on retreat whether you are Catholic or not, but please be aware that the content of this retreat will be Catholic.
- A team of presenters will speak about this wound and its effects, and there will be moments for you to share your experiences with others in small groups.
- As with all retreats, everything will be treated on a strictly confidential basis. This is a spiritual retreat, not primarily psychological, but we will have a list of counselors available as a resource outside of the retreat itself for those who are interested.
- Healing retreats pair well with counseling and/or spiritual direction. If you are not already working through this wound with someone, we would encourage you to consider it. If you would like a recommendation, please give us a call.
Begins on Friday (Nov 17) at 6:00 pm, and ends Sunday (Nov 19) at 3:30 pm. Includes Holy Mass, chance for confessions and Adoration.
Registration is $425 for a single room, $375 for a double (shared) room. Limited scholarships are available – contact Ed Hopfner
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Monday
Nov 20
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Tuesday
Nov 21
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Wednesday
Nov 22
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Thursday
Nov 23
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Friday
Nov 24
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Saturday
Nov 25
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Sunday
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Monday
Nov 27
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Tuesday
Nov 28
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Wednesday
Nov 29
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Christmas at Kohl
Cost: 15
More than 65 vendors will display unique holiday treasures, jewelry, clothing and holiday decorations. This is a great place to start your Christmas shopping!
There will be a docent presentation and history of the historic Kohl Mansion at 6:30 p.m. along with beverages and light holiday snacks for sale. This event is sponsored by the Mercy High School Alumnae Association and tickets are purchased at the door for $15. 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 5:15PM. All of the parking lots on the Mercy campus will also be available this year.
Questions: email Samantha Benz at [email protected] or call 650-762-1179.
Website: https://www.mercyhsb.com/about/christmas-at-kohl
Kohl Mansion
2750 Adeline Dr.
Burlingame
California 94010
Thursday
Nov 30
Thanksgiving Meal’s Donation Drive for people in San Francisco Jails
What kind of food do prisoners eat? The most common food prisoners get includes bread, potatoes, beans, soup, milk and in rare instances, a piece of fresh fruit. Many “meat” dishes are cut with edible soy product. Other, more tasty foods are available, but they can be costly for people incarcerated.
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Restorative Justice Ministry, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and Five Keys Schools & Programs with a corporate donation, to make Thanksgiving in 2023 for one day a joyful day.
You can also make an individual donation. A $15.00 dollar donation will sponsor a full meal.

Website: https://www.sfarch.org/thanksgiving-meals/
San Francisco County Jails
San Francisco County Jails
California
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Friday
Dec 01
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Vessels of Love: An Advent Retreat
Cost: 225
Friday, Dec. 1, 12pm – Saturday, Dec. 2, 3pm
“God loves things by becoming them,” writes Richard Rohr in his book, The Universal Christ. Everyone and everything is a vessel in which God’s love is always flowing. We are being invited to trust in our capacity to be a channel for the Holy.
During this tender time of Advent, we bring ourselves as we are––our hesitations and certainties, our desires and sometimes wayward hearts––and ask to live more fully as vessels of Divine Love. What would it mean to trust that our desire and God’s desire is one desire?
Through silence, scripture, creative expression, and contemplative sharing, we will listen for how Love is calling and how we might collaborate with Sacred Presence in this season of expectancy and new birth.
Notes: We begin by enjoying lunch together on Friday at noon. That evening, after our evening session, we will join the Mercy Center community for Taize Prayer Around the Cross at 8pm. Our final session ends on Saturday at 3pm. Retreatants may linger, walk the labyrinth, or visit the chapel before departing.
Website: https://mercy-center.org/event/advent-retreat/
Mercy Center Burlingame
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame
California 94010
Receive Retreat: Entering into Advent with Our Lady
In accepting her mission to become the mother of Jesus, how did Mary receive the gift that she was, realize the gifts she had been given, and respond with the gift only she could give? How can we learn from her example as we enter into this Advent season?
Registration deadline: November 17
You will experience:
- Single-occupancy lodging (with private bathroom) for 2 nights
- Meals from dinner Friday to brunch Sunday
- Mass on Saturday and Sunday
- Talks by GIVEN retreat leaders Dorrie Donahue, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers SOLT, and Sr. Mary Gabriel SV
- The opportunity for Adoration and Confession
- The opportunity to rest and enjoy community with fellow retreatants while taking in Vallombrosa Center’s peaceful grounds
Come be refreshed in the Mary’s heart for the new liturgical year; be reminded of your identity as a beloved daughter and a gift!
Website: https://giveninstitute.com/event/receive-retreat-entering-into-advent-with-our-lady/
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
CA 94025
Catholic Institute of Sacred Music’s Advent and Christmas Concert
Cost: $50
A reception follows this free event, which is open to the public.
To RSVP, please visit stpsu.edu.

Website: https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.org/events/
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
320 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park
CA 94025
Saturday
Dec 02
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Vessels of Love: An Advent Retreat
Cost: 225
Friday, Dec. 1, 12pm – Saturday, Dec. 2, 3pm
“God loves things by becoming them,” writes Richard Rohr in his book, The Universal Christ. Everyone and everything is a vessel in which God’s love is always flowing. We are being invited to trust in our capacity to be a channel for the Holy.
During this tender time of Advent, we bring ourselves as we are––our hesitations and certainties, our desires and sometimes wayward hearts––and ask to live more fully as vessels of Divine Love. What would it mean to trust that our desire and God’s desire is one desire?
Through silence, scripture, creative expression, and contemplative sharing, we will listen for how Love is calling and how we might collaborate with Sacred Presence in this season of expectancy and new birth.
Notes: We begin by enjoying lunch together on Friday at noon. That evening, after our evening session, we will join the Mercy Center community for Taize Prayer Around the Cross at 8pm. Our final session ends on Saturday at 3pm. Retreatants may linger, walk the labyrinth, or visit the chapel before departing.
Website: https://mercy-center.org/event/advent-retreat/
Mercy Center Burlingame
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame
California 94010
Receive Retreat: Entering into Advent with Our Lady
In accepting her mission to become the mother of Jesus, how did Mary receive the gift that she was, realize the gifts she had been given, and respond with the gift only she could give? How can we learn from her example as we enter into this Advent season?
Registration deadline: November 17
You will experience:
- Single-occupancy lodging (with private bathroom) for 2 nights
- Meals from dinner Friday to brunch Sunday
- Mass on Saturday and Sunday
- Talks by GIVEN retreat leaders Dorrie Donahue, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers SOLT, and Sr. Mary Gabriel SV
- The opportunity for Adoration and Confession
- The opportunity to rest and enjoy community with fellow retreatants while taking in Vallombrosa Center’s peaceful grounds
Come be refreshed in the Mary’s heart for the new liturgical year; be reminded of your identity as a beloved daughter and a gift!
Website: https://giveninstitute.com/event/receive-retreat-entering-into-advent-with-our-lady/
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
CA 94025
Star of the Sea and Stella Maris Academy Christmas Bazaar
Website: http://www.starparish.com
Star of the Sea Auditorium
Stella Maris Academy
360 9th Ave
San Francisco
California 94118
Sunday
Dec 03
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Receive Retreat: Entering into Advent with Our Lady
In accepting her mission to become the mother of Jesus, how did Mary receive the gift that she was, realize the gifts she had been given, and respond with the gift only she could give? How can we learn from her example as we enter into this Advent season?
Registration deadline: November 17
You will experience:
- Single-occupancy lodging (with private bathroom) for 2 nights
- Meals from dinner Friday to brunch Sunday
- Mass on Saturday and Sunday
- Talks by GIVEN retreat leaders Dorrie Donahue, Sr. Mary Elizabeth Albers SOLT, and Sr. Mary Gabriel SV
- The opportunity for Adoration and Confession
- The opportunity to rest and enjoy community with fellow retreatants while taking in Vallombrosa Center’s peaceful grounds
Come be refreshed in the Mary’s heart for the new liturgical year; be reminded of your identity as a beloved daughter and a gift!
Website: https://giveninstitute.com/event/receive-retreat-entering-into-advent-with-our-lady/
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
CA 94025
Star of the Sea and Stella Maris Academy Christmas Bazaar
Website: http://www.starparish.com
Star of the Sea Auditorium
Stella Maris Academy
360 9th Ave
San Francisco
California 94118
Monday
Dec 04
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Tuesday
Dec 05
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Advent Concert Series at St. Boniface
Concert Series dates: December 5, 12, and 19.
Advent Concert Series for the Homeless
St. Boniface
133 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco
CA
Five Day Silent Retreat @ Vallombrosa Center
Cost: $450
The cost is $450.00, which is half price due to a generous donor. Scholarships are available. Includes a solitary room, three meals a day, daily Mass, spiritual counselling, beautiful prayer grounds, meditation spots and conferences.
Website: https://www.vallombrosa.org
Vallombrosa Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Wednesday
Dec 06
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Five Day Silent Retreat @ Vallombrosa Center
Cost: $450
The cost is $450.00, which is half price due to a generous donor. Scholarships are available. Includes a solitary room, three meals a day, daily Mass, spiritual counselling, beautiful prayer grounds, meditation spots and conferences.
Website: https://www.vallombrosa.org
Vallombrosa Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Thursday
Dec 07
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Five Day Silent Retreat @ Vallombrosa Center
Cost: $450
The cost is $450.00, which is half price due to a generous donor. Scholarships are available. Includes a solitary room, three meals a day, daily Mass, spiritual counselling, beautiful prayer grounds, meditation spots and conferences.
Website: https://www.vallombrosa.org
Vallombrosa Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Friday
Dec 08
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Five Day Silent Retreat @ Vallombrosa Center
Cost: $450
The cost is $450.00, which is half price due to a generous donor. Scholarships are available. Includes a solitary room, three meals a day, daily Mass, spiritual counselling, beautiful prayer grounds, meditation spots and conferences.
Website: https://www.vallombrosa.org
Vallombrosa Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Saturday
Dec 09
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Five Day Silent Retreat @ Vallombrosa Center
Cost: $450
The cost is $450.00, which is half price due to a generous donor. Scholarships are available. Includes a solitary room, three meals a day, daily Mass, spiritual counselling, beautiful prayer grounds, meditation spots and conferences.
Website: https://www.vallombrosa.org
Vallombrosa Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Gudalupana Pilgrimage 30th Anniversary Celebration
The day begins at 5:00 a.m. at All Souls Catholic Church, with a blessing at 5:30 a.m. Departure from All Souls Church is at 6:00 a.m.
There will be 5 stops along the way with the pilgrimage ending at St. Mary’s Cathedral for Mass with Archbishop Cordileone at 2:00 p.m. and a reception following.
*Note: Transportation to All Soul will be available from St. Mary’s Cathedral parking lot leaving at 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. In the afternoon from the afternoon from the Cathedral to All Souls Church from: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Parking at the Cathedral will be limited.
Website: www.cruzadaguadalupana.org
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
415-333-4868
Star of the Sea Advent Mission
Website: http://www.starparish.com
Star of the Sea Church and school Auditorium.
Star of the Sea Church
4420 Geary Blvd
San Francisco
California 94118
Cradled in Creation, Cultivating a Reciprocal Compassion
Cost: 65
Come for a day experiencing and contemplating the ways creation compassionately coaxes and calls us into new life. Come ponder the ways we may be called to reciprocate that same compassion shown to us, out toward the rest of creation. The sound of ocean waves, creation imagery set to music – both classical and the music of Alexa Sunshine Rose, the wisdom and invitations of scripture and other holy texts, poets and authors such as Joyce Rupp, Judy Cannato, Robin Wall Kimmerer and others, silence, sharing, space for wondering and walking and more will be woven together to create this contemplative Advent experience.
Come receive some of the gifts of love and healing creation so generously gives, and ponder our part in the seeding of that same sacred new life among us all.
Website: https://mercy-center.org/event/cradled-in-creation-cultivating-a-reciprocal-compassion/
Mercy Center Burlingame
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame
California 94010
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Dinner
Cost: 25
Website: https://www.stbrendanparish.org/guadalupe-dinner.html
St. Brendan Church Hall
29 Rockaway Ave
San Francisco
California 94127
Magnificat, an Advent Concert
St. Robert Catholic Church
1380 Crystal Springs Road
San Bruno
CA 94066
Sunday
Dec 10
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Five Day Silent Retreat @ Vallombrosa Center
Cost: $450
The cost is $450.00, which is half price due to a generous donor. Scholarships are available. Includes a solitary room, three meals a day, daily Mass, spiritual counselling, beautiful prayer grounds, meditation spots and conferences.
Website: https://www.vallombrosa.org
Vallombrosa Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Star of the Sea Advent Mission
Website: http://www.starparish.com
Star of the Sea Church and school Auditorium.
Star of the Sea Church
4420 Geary Blvd
San Francisco
California 94118
Mater Dolorosa Parish Christmas Concert “On Hope and Joy”
Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 for children 17 yrs and under.
All proceeds will benefit the MD Music Ministries 2025 Performance Pilgrimage to Italy.
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
307 Willow Ave
South San Francisco
CA 94080
Monday
Dec 11
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Star of the Sea Advent Mission
Website: http://www.starparish.com
Star of the Sea Church and school Auditorium.
Star of the Sea Church
4420 Geary Blvd
San Francisco
California 94118
Tuesday
Dec 12
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Advent Concert Series at St. Boniface
Concert Series dates: December 5, 12, and 19.
Advent Concert Series for the Homeless
St. Boniface Church
133 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco
CA
Wednesday
Dec 13
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
16th annual Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass
16th Annual Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass
Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 6:30pm
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Principal Celebrant: Cardinal Robert McElroy
About the Mass:
Each year, the Archdiocese holds a Commissioning Mass to herald the beginning of “Simbang Gabi Masses” widely celebrated in its various parishes throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco during the Christmas season. “Simbang Gabi” is a prominent centuries old Filipino Catholic faith practice with roots in farming and fishing communities dating back to the 1600’s. This practice traditionally consists of attending a novena of pre-dawn, or night-time masses leading up to Christmas Eve. Please double check the dates and times of Simbang Gabi masses that may be celebrated in your parish.
We encourage you to attend our Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass, and to bring your own Filipino Christmas “Parol”, and your family “Cresche” (or Nativity scene) to receive a special blessing after the mass.
Website: https://filipinoministrysf.org/events-and-activities/
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Thursday
Dec 14
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Friday
Dec 15
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Women’s Retreat for Healing after Abortion
Father Vito Perrone, COSJ, and Father James Liebner, SVD, will lead this three-day retreat, which will include Mass, the sacrament of Reconciliation, counseling, and sharing as much as each woman is comfortable doing in this warm and healing environment.
It will be held at a confidential location.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below, call 415-614-5567 or email [email protected].
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Project Rachel
Saturday
Dec 16
SF Turkey Drive at St Emydius Church
The SF Turkey Drive is a community effort that was started in 2012 with one single goal: to fight hunger locally. Thanks to the many generous donors, in the past 3 years, the SF Turkey Drive provided enough food to prepare over 160,000 meals for the hungry. This year again, donations will help continue this effort against hunger in San Francisco.
The 2023 SF Turkey Drive will be happening at the St Emydius Church parking lot, 350 De Montfort Avenue (at Jules) in the Ingleside District of San Francisco on 2 Saturdays: November 18, and December 16 from 9 a.m. till Noon. Additionally, also happening at the SF Zoo parking lot, 1 Zoo Drive, on Monday November 20 from 9:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (Free parking at the Zoo with turkey donation during the drive).
The 2023 beneficiary is the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, an organization who supply food to many – including the St Anthony’s Dining Room – and addresses hunger heads-on in numerous ways in our local community.
More information at www.SFTurkeyDrive.com.
Donations to the SF Turkey Drive can be made in one of several forms: turkeys, boxes/bags of fresh vegetables, and hams (in December), at the drives; “virtual” turkeys donated through a secure website portal at sfturkeydrive.com; or checks payable to SFM Food Bank and mailed to SF Turkey Drive, c/o St. Emydius Church, 286 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco CA 94112.
Website: https://www.sfturkeydrive.com/
St Emydius Church Parking Lot
350 De Montfort Avenue
at Jules Avenue – Ingleside Neighborhood
San Francisco
California San Francisco
Women’s Retreat for Healing after Abortion
Father Vito Perrone, COSJ, and Father James Liebner, SVD, will lead this three-day retreat, which will include Mass, the sacrament of Reconciliation, counseling, and sharing as much as each woman is comfortable doing in this warm and healing environment.
It will be held at a confidential location.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below, call 415-614-5567 or email [email protected].
*****
Project Rachel
Sunday
Dec 17
Women’s Retreat for Healing after Abortion
Father Vito Perrone, COSJ, and Father James Liebner, SVD, will lead this three-day retreat, which will include Mass, the sacrament of Reconciliation, counseling, and sharing as much as each woman is comfortable doing in this warm and healing environment.
It will be held at a confidential location.
If you are interested, please fill out the form below, call 415-614-5567 or email [email protected].
*****
Project Rachel
Cookies and Carols – A Festive Event
$25 Adults, $15 Seniors and Students, Under 5 FREE
Please call 415-567-2020 Ext 213 to reserve your tickets. Tickets also available at the Cathedral Gift Shop, and at the door.
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Tuesday
Dec 19
Advent Concert Series at St. Boniface
Concert Series dates: December 5, 12, and 19.
Advent Concert Series for the Homeless
St. Boniface Church
133 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco
CA
Mercy Night at St. Dominic’s
Join us for an Advent Mercy Night, a special evening of personal prayer, contemplative music, and quiet reflection in God’s presence. Adoration with music and meditation will be from 7:30-9:00PM, and confessions will be available from 7:30-8:30PM.
Mercy Night is an invitation to experience God’s mercy and prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus this Christmas. All are welcome! Advent Mercy Night is a wonderful opportunity to invite someone you’ve always wanted to introduce to the Catholic faith or perhaps friends and family who haven’t been to church in some time.

St. Dominic’s Catholic Church
2390 Bush Street
San Francisco
CA
Friday
Dec 22
Christmas Angels
The project will culminate with a Family Christmas Event on December 22, 2023 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. At this festive event, the gifts will be distributed, food and drinks will be served, and children will have the opportunity to get their photo taken with Santa.
Website: https://www.sfarch.org/christmasangels-adoptafamily/
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
Patron’s Hall
1111 Gough Street
California San Francisco
ADSF Youth Leadership Team – S.A.L.T.
Many are called, but few are chosen. – Matt 22:14
The ADSF Youth Service and Leadership Team aka S.A.L.T. will assist in planning, advising in and executing spirtual and social youth events throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Apply for this opportunity and serve your brothers an sisters in this great Archdiocese. All confirmed high school students, Coodinators of Youth Ministry and Young Adult Volunteers may apply. Space is limited and we are in need of leaders from Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties.
Applications for the ADSF 2020-2021
Ethnic Ministries Chess Club
The Chess Club is looking to train individuals to teach chess in the Catholic Schools here in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. As we teach our young people our goal is to establish a year-end Archdiocese of San Francisco chess tournament in 2022. If you are interested to coach or want more information for your school or child, please contact Christopher Major at [email protected]
Contact Us
Gonzalo Alvarado
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
415-614-55945
email: [email protected]