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.

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Bible Study Series

• Start Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 • Time: 7:00-9:00 PM • Location: Fr. Kozina Hall, St. Margaret Mary Parish The Bible is at the heart of our Catholic faith, informing our beliefs and inspiring our devotions. It is through Scripture that our Father encounters us and lovingly speaks to us. While reading the Bible should bring us closer to Christ, understanding it can often be difficult. The good news is that you can understand the Bible—and the newly refilmed Bible Tim

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2026 GAUDETE SUNDAY CHRISTMAS MARKETAND BAKE SALE

After all Masses in Fr. Kozina Hall, 8-4pm on December 13 St. Margaret Mary Church Open to parishioners, friends and family VENDORS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR MARKET! “Set up shop” to sell your own homemade crafts or other collectibles! We ask vendors to contribute just 20% of their proceeds to help us fund the flowers which will adorn our beautiful sanctuary in upcoming weeks. Contact stmmaryhands@gmail.com Or leave a message for Lily with parish office 510-482-0596, x201 to reserve

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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