Welcome to the Parish of St. Margaret Mary.

The Parish Church, located between the Trestle Glen and Glenview neighborhoods of Oakland, serves Catholics not only within the neighborhood but also beyond. Families and individuals who wish to become part of the Parish community are encouraged to register. Please complete a copy of the Registration and send back to us. Registration forms can be found in the vestibule. The form can also be downloaded HERE.

Announcements (click each to see full text)

Rev. Fr. Paul Schmidt, RIP

With deep sadness we inform you of the death of Father Paul Schmidt, retired priest of the Diocese of Oakland. Father Schmidt entered into eternal life on Friday, July 17, 2026. Fr. Schmidt had served as Administrator at St. Margaret Mary from 1999-2004. He was a regular visitor to the Parish, attending the Holy Hour of Adoration for priests every month. His last visit to the Parish was this past May. Please keep Father Paul and his family in your prayers. Funeral arr

Sign up for Children's Education & Adult Catechesis

To Register for Children's Education (2026-2027), click Here. First Holy Communion and Confirmation are available in both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms. For Questions about registering, contact Rosemary Gutierrez at ceducation@stmargaretm.org For Adults wishing to receive Confirmation and First Holy Communion, complete this Registration Form and send back to the Parish Office at parishoffice@stmargaretm.org. Classes begin in the Fall for both Children's Education & A

Fatima Devotions

13th-of-the-Month from May-October. Commemoration the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. The Rosary, Litany of Loreto, and Procession are held according to the schedule below: August 13 (after 6pm Mass) September 13 (after the 10:30am Mass) October 13 (after 6pm Mass)

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Mass Times & Confessions

*The term Ordinary Form [OF] refers to the Mass promulgated after the Second Vatican Council using the Missal of Pope Paul VI. The Extraordinary Form [EF] refers to the Mass offered prior to the Council using the Missal of Pope John XXIII.

Weekdays
8am (Ordinary Form: OF) and 6pm (Extraordinary Form: EF). On Thursday, the Mass in the EF is offered at Noon.

Saturday
8am (OF), 10am (EF)
5pm (Vigil: OF)

Sundays
7am (EF: Low Mass), 8:30am (OF: English), 10:30am (OF: Latin Chanted), and 12:30pm (EF: Chanted)

Sacrament of Reconciliation
30 minutes before Masses (except Monday evenings)
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Saturday 4pm-4:40pm

Devotions

First Friday

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with recitation or chant of the Litany of the Sacred Heart (after the 8am and 10am Masses)

First Saturday

After the 8am Mass: Rosary

After the 10am Mass: Adoration and chanting of the Litany of Our Lady of Loreto

Fatima Devotions (13th of the Month from May-October)

On weekdays, devotions follow the 6pm Mass; on Saturdays after the 8am Mass; on Sundays after the 10:30am Mass.

Mother of Perpetual Help

Every Tuesday after the 8am Mass;

Every 3rd Saturday after the 10am Mass

Holy Face of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Tuesdays of Lent after the 6pm Mass;

outside of Lent, every 3rd Tuesday.

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