About St. Andrew · Daly City, California
St. Andrew Catholic Church in Daly City, California, is a vibrant parish rooted in community, service, and evangelization. Founded in 1968, it has grown from humble beginnings to a thriving congregation that embraces cultural diversity and social justice. The parish is known for its active ministries, outreach to the poor, and commitment to forming disciples through faith formation and small Christian communities. Its mission statement, 'We are Christ's eyes, ears, hands and feet, bringing the Good News to Daly City and beyond,' continues to guide its work.
- Established
- 1968
- Patron
- St. Andrew
- Rector
- Fr. Arsenio 'Senic' Cirera
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
Why belong here
Join a parish that welcomes all, fosters community through small Christian groups, and actively serves the poor through St. Vincent de Paul and other outreach programs. Experience faith formation for all ages, including Religious Education and youth ministry, and participate in ministries like Baptism Preparation, Coffee & Donuts, and Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.
Mass times at St. Andrew
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturdays from 3:30-4:30pm in the Chapel
History
The parish was formed in September 1968 with Father James Moher as pastor. Early liturgies were held at Daniel Webster, later moving to Serramonte del Rey’s gym, then a storefront at St. Francis Square, and finally to its permanent home in 1975. The 1970s saw the formation of the first parish council and the launch of the Family of God small Christian communities. The 1980s introduced cultural awareness programs and the RENEW program. The 1990s solidified the parish’s mission statement and expanded outreach through St. Vincent de Paul. The 2000s brought new leadership and a renewed focus on evangelization under Pastor Father Alex Legaspi.
Ministries
The St. Andrew Community is blessed with a wealth of active organizations and ministries filled with people eager to share their gifts and talents to others. For more information, call the parish office at (650) 756-3223.
- Baptism Preparation Team
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- Coffee & Donuts Group
- Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
- Finance Council
- Gabriel Prayer Group
- St. Vincent de Paul Conference
- Small Christian Communities
- Youth Ministry
Pastoral Staff
Current pastoral staff includes Fr. Arsenio 'Senic' Cirera (Pastor), Fr. Marvin Felipe (Parochial Vicar), and Rev. Mr. Emil Lucero (Deacon).
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Father James Moher1968
First pastor; assisted by Father James Pulskamp and seminarians.
- Father John Cloherty1978
Second pastor.
- Father Ron Diegel1970s
Associate pastor.
- Father Alex Legaspi2000
Pastor who emphasized evangelization.