THE CATHEDRAL PARISH OF CHRIST THE LIGHT
2121 Harrison Street, Suite 130, Oakland, CA 94612 Directions
Since 2008
Here’s The Deal:
"The Cathedral of Christ the Light works as the Mother Church of about 530,000 Catholics in the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa. The Catholic Church invites everyone to attend masses and special activities and welcomes them. They are continuing to establish a network of committed docents and volunteers from the ministry who provide thousands of visitors with knowledge and hospitality. Cathedral Center is a magnificent and inviting venue to experience the sacrament, music, arts, and cultural activities that represent Oakland's diversity. The primary aim of the cathedral music program is to assist the worship assembly in singing the hymns and answers and to raise their hearts and minds through the church's music. The Cathedral offers free guided tours for individuals or small groups (eight people or less)."
SPECIALTY:
Sacraments, Faith Formation, Presentations, Parish Liturgical Ministries, Social Outreach, Holy Orders/Vocations, First Communion, Baptism, Mass Schedule, Weekly Bulletin, Events, Music, Anointing of the Sick, Workshops, Homilies, Cathedral Center, Tours, Marriage & Confirmation
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ST. MARGARET MARY’S CHURCH
1219 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Directions
Since 1922
Here’s The Deal:
"St. Margaret Mary’s Church was built in 1922. The diocese in which the sacrament is delivered daily in both the ordinary and the exceptional forms of the Roman rite, Latin and English. Music is a significant part of how they give Their Lord’s Sacrifice at Holy Mass. They also provide religious instruction to children who are preparing for the first communion, to young people who are preparing for baptism, and to adults who are preparing for Christian initiation or who wish to rethink their religion. Every masses preserved the use of the altar column, gregorian chants, and communion under one genus. It offers the classical tradition, as well as the contemporary style of modern music. Also provide Religious Education for children preparing for First Communion, for youth preparing for Confirmation, and for adults preparing for Christian Initiation or wishing to review their faith."
SPECIALTY:
Lectors, Anointing of the Sick, Children’s Faith Formation, Marriage, Sacristans, Liturgy, Confirmation, Eucharist, Baptism, Sacraments, Altar Servers, Religious Education, Marriage Preparation, Holy Orders, Music, Reconciliation, Youth and Young Adult Group, RCIA & Ministries
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ST. ELIZABETH PARISH
1500 34th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 Directions
Since 1892
Here’s The Deal:
" Saint Elizabeth Church was established in 1892 and is a Roman Catholic Church and part of the Diocese of Oakland. It is the world's largest, with more than 1 billion members worldwide. The Church's mission is to spread the word of the faith, administer the sacraments, and reach out with the charity. Their ushers meet the thousands of parishioners every weekend to ensure that they have a warm, safe, and pleasant atmosphere to demonstrate their hospitality. The music ministry of St. Elizabeth has places for people of just about every level of skill & experience, various types of music, with various choral opportunities."
SPECIALTY:
Adoration, Altar Servers, Mass Times, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Events, Faith, Faith Formation, Ministries, Music, Prayer Request & Liturgy