Ministries

We offer Religious Education for children 1-8th grade for children in public schools. The classes begin at 9:00 AM on Sunday mornings at St. Gabriel School. Contact the Diane Lawrence at dlawrence@sgparish.org for more information.

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.

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 or email him at hurst39@gmail.com. 

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.

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. Contact Edgar & Angie Estonina at eestonina@sgparish.org for more information.

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

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.

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.

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 practice 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. 

Altar Servers play an important role in helping our parish celebrate the Mass with reverence and prayer. Open to students in grades 5 through 8, this ministry gives young people the opportunity to serve the altar by preparing the altar and assisting the priest during the liturgy in a meaningful way. It is a rewarding way for young people to deepen their understanding of the Mass, grow in faith, develop responsibility and leadershipe skills and become active participants in the life of our church. For more information contact Cherrymae Jumoc at altarservers@sgparish.org.

The object of the Legion of Mary is the sanctification of its members through a life of prayer and apostolic action. Under the banner, guidance and protection of the Blessed Mother, the Legion of Mary works closely with the Church in leading and insppiring everyone to live a life of grace and holiness. We believe that the best and surest way to Jesus Christ is through the Blessed Virgin Mary. For more information, call the Parish Center at 415-731-6161.