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Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard


We're a cozy community of believers who seek to find our way in life by following Jesus together, and we want you with us on the journey. 
 
Our patron, Saint Brendan the Navigator, went on a seven-year voyage across the Atlantic to discover new lands. As we discover new meaning in our own lives through faith, we gather as One Body in Christ to receive Strength for the Journey in our common worship and sacraments. We take care of each other and consider our community a Safe Harbor in life. We seek to discover True North by growing in our faith and meeting each other in small groups. And we come together with All Hands on Deck to serve others because of the love we have found here.
 
We were formed in 1929 as a small mission church. Today, we have grown to over 1200 families. Our community is close-knit and intimate, but we are open and welcoming. On Sundays, you’ll find a warm smile at our welcome station, uplifting music, inspiring messages, and genuine hospitality. Plan a visit this weekend and find your way with us.​



















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Become a Part of Our Church Family


Come aboard and navigate life with us. As a member, we ask that you take steps to grow in your discipleship. In fact, STEPS is an acronym for how to become a better disciple of Christ. As a member, we'll ask that you:

S - Serve in a ministry
T - Tithe & Give
E - Engage in a small group
P - Practice prayer, including regular Sunday worship with us
S - Share your faith by inviting friends and neighbors to church

Click on each step to learn more. If you think you're ready to become part of our church family, click on the button below or stop by our welcome desk at the entrance to the church before or after any Weekend Mass. We look forward to welcoming you and telling you more about us.
BECOME A MEMBER

Your Shipmates

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Father Roger Gustafson

Pastor

I grew up in a suburban neighborhood of Atlanta and first learned about Jesus in the Lutheran church where my mom taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. At the age of 24, I had a spiritual awakening and began to seek God on my own. I found my way to the Catholic Church in 1989. Although I felt drawn to the priesthood, I avoided God’s call for almost twenty years, doing many other things, including working as a healthcare administrator and earning a Ph.D. in Religion and Social Ethics from the University of Southern California and a law degree from the University of Chicago. I practiced law for seven years and then began once again to discern a call to the priesthood in 2006. I studied at Saint Patrick’s Seminary and was ordained on June 7, 2014. I am deeply grateful that God has planted me here as the Pastor of this cozy, intimate, and close-knit community known as Saint Brendan the Navigator. My goal is to help everyone who comes through our doors to find their way with us.

Email:  fatherrogergustafson@gmail.com
Phone:  (415) 969-6788

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Father Celestine Tyowua

Parochial Vicar & Chaplain to Laguna Honda Hospital

I am a very simple and outgoing person with a zeal for the service of God and the brethren and am very grateful to be a part of the wonderful family of Saint Brendan. I know that together we will reach heaven, our final destination through Jesus Christ our Savior.

Email:  frcelestine@stbrendanparish.org
Phone:  (415) 681-4225 ext. 214

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Sister Angela Furia

Director of Ministry & Member Care

Our God is a personal and intimate God, who fills each individual heart with joy, peace, and meaning and urges us to be constantly ready to bring that same love to others. My work at Saint Brendan is to form small groups within the parish, support the people working in existing parish ministries, and engage new parishioners in the many liturgical, formative, and service activities of the parish. My hope is that each person at Saint Brendan will become an intentional disciple of Christ and engaged in the ministry and mission of the Church.

Email:  srangela@stbrendanparish.org
Phone:  (415) 969-6813

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Lisa Rosenlund

Parish Manager

I was raised Catholic in the Midwest and graduated from Rice University and the University of San Francisco School of Law. The mother of two wonderful daughters, I practiced law for fifteen years and worked for five years at another parish in Marin County.

Email:  lisa@stbrendanparish.org
Phone:  (415) 969-6815

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Carol Grewal

Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation

I am a cradle Catholic who has been involved in educating children in the faith for over 30 years. I strive to present opportunities for children to  have a personal relationship with Jesus, that they may come to know God with body, soul, and mind.

Email:  faithformationsbsf@gmail.com
Phone:  (415)-969-6814



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Mario Balestrieri

Director of Music Ministry

The two words in my job title—“Music” and “Ministry”—are what my life and my work are about. I am honored to touch the hearts of our parishioners, elevating and consoling their spirits more than words can ever express.

Email:  mariobal@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (415) 681-4225

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Maeve O'Reilly

Financial Administrator

I grew up in San Francisco and recently graduated from San Francisco State University. I love my new career and enjoy being an active member of the church community. 
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Email:  maeve@stbrendanparish.org
Phone: (415) 969-6823

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Vera Gonzalez

Administrative Assistant

I am a quiet and simple person. After the death of my youngest son, I started a long journey with Jesus. As a member of the lay Carmelite order, I am at the service of our Lord Jesus Christ and desire only his will. Our Lord gave me three very beautiful sons and wonderful parents whom I love very much. With great surprise, Our Lord and His Mother put in my path Father Roger and this extraordinary staff (now friends) here at Saint Brendan. It will be my great joy to meet all of you.

Email
:  vera@stbrendanparish.org
Phone: (415) 969-6823

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LOCATION
MASS TIMES
CALENDAR
St. Brendan the Navigator
29 Rockaway Ave.
San Francisco CA 94127
In the Archdiocese of San Francisco


415.681.4225
OFFICE HOURS

Regular Hours
Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday - Thursday  8:30 am - 4:00 pm


Holidays
The rectory office is closed on Independence Day,
​Labor Day, and other official holidays.

Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday   6:30 am & 8:15 am

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday   8:15 am & 5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM

Holy Days of Obligation and Ash Wednesday
6:30 am, 8:15 am, 6:00 pm

Confession
Wednesday  
7:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Saturday   4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Sunday 7-7:30, 8:30-9:30, 10:30-11:30 am

By appointment with any priest.

Baptisms
Every 3rd Saturday at 10 a.m.
4th Sunday of January, April, August & December (during Mass)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Wednesday  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday  4:00 pm - 5:00pm
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