Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Staff and Pastoral Council serve the church and community of St. Gabriel. Our Pastoral Staff meets bi-weekly to collaboratively implement the parish mission statement. Our Pastoral Council meets monthly and with the help of various ministries, the council provides a wide range of guidance and activities for the church community. To learn more about the leadership of St. Gabriel, our mission and ministries, please email pastoralcouncil@sgparish.org.
Religious Education
We offer Religious Education for children TK-8th grade for children in public schools. The classes begin at 9:00 AM on Sunday mornings at St. Gabriel School. Contact the Parish Center for information.
Young Ladies Institute (YLI)
The Young Ladies Institute is an organization of Catholic women dedicated to the Christian principals of charity and love through various charitable activities as well as spiritual, cultural and educational events. Contact Nancy Porter at 415-665-1626.
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)
This is a program for adults who are unbaptized or who are baptized but have not yet completed full initiation (i.e. Eucharist and Confirmation) and they seek to be fully received into the Catholic Church. Please contact Dcn. John Hurst by calling the Parish Center at 415-731-6161.
CYO Athletics
St. Gabriel CYO Athletics provides families within our parish the opportunity to play youth sports in the SF CYO league for a variety of sports leagues (soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross-country, baseball and Track & Field) for grades 3rd-8th. The program uses Bedford Hall and SF Park and Rec facilities to pratice and play games. We also host three fundraising events throughout the year to raise funds for the athletic program. Please contact Dennis Alaba at AthleticsDirector@stgabrielsf.com. Visit St. Gabriel Athletics by clicking here.
St. Vincent de Paul
This group meets most first Mondays of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center to help those in need through person-to-person involvement of its members in a spirit of justice and charity. Please contact Joe Stark at 415-846-2139 for more information.
Homebound/Elderly Outreach
This committee reaches out to homebound and elderly parishioners who need assistance in a variety of ways including rides to appointments or Mass, grocery shopping, visits, and Communion in their home, etc. Contact the Parish Center for information.
Sodality of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Founded in 1948, The Ladies Sodality is a spirited group of ladies focused on prayerful devotion to Mary, the liturgical needs of the parish, and a prayerful, playful camaraderie. Members attend the 10:00 AM Mass the first Sunday of every month with meetings throughout the year. Spring and Christmas luncheons are joyful, friendly events for all ladies. Contact Moyra Trigueiro at 415-203-7191.
St. Gabriel Men’s Club
The Men’s Club hosts events throughout the school year, including the Father/Daughter Dance, Family Nights, Prime Rib Dinner and The Fr. Tom Hamilton Golf Tournament. All earnings from events support the parish and school. The club is open to all men of the St. Gabriel Parish community and school. For more information, email sgmensclubsf@gmail.com.
Confirmation and Youth Ministry
This ministry is a sacramental preparation program for teens and an avenue to provide the young parishioners with spiritual, emotional, and social formation and support. Call the Parish Center for more information.
Liturgy Committee
This committee plans liturgical celebrations that will promote authentic liturgical and sacramental celebrations among the people of God in the belief that public worship in the parish will integrate, motivate, and renew the community and its members and deepen the faith life of each person.
Subcomittees include: Art and Environment, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Hospitality Ministers.