Roman Catholic Mass Schedule (during the Traditional Undergraduate Year)

Saint Mary's College Chapel
Monday - Thursday, 5:15pm (SMC Brother's Chapel)
Friday, 7:00am (SMC Brother's Chapel)
Sunday, 11:00am and 8:00pm

Liturgical Ministry

The active role of the College Community in the sacramental and liturgical life of the campus is very important.  If you are interested in learning more about liturgical ministries, contact Father Sal Ragusa, SDS at 925.631.4814.

Music Ministry

The Chapel Choir provides music ministry for many of the liturgies on campus, especially the 8:00pm Sunday Mass.  The College Community is invited and encouraged to be a part of this very important ministry. The Choir gathers in the Chapel on Sundays at 6:30pm to practice for the evening Mass. Musicians and singers interested in knowing more about music ministry should contact Anthony Arteaga at 925.631.4801

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in the Saint Mary's College Chapel on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:00pm and by appointment.  'Contact Fr. Sal @ 925.631.4814 (sragusa@stmarys-ca.edu)

Evening Liturgies

Various opportunities for prayer (Taize Prayer, Candle light Mass, Staions of the Cross, etc.) are offered throughout the year.  Check the SMCnet calendar and the weekly MMC e-newsletter for details and offerings. 

Welcome Mass

The Mission and Ministry Center and Saint Mary's College welcomed new students and their families to our community in a spirit of faith at the annual Welcome Mass.  The Welcome Mass occurred during the Weekend of Welcome on Thursday, August 25th in McKeon Pavillion at 4:30.

Mass of the Holy Spirit

In keeping with a long tradition dating from the founding of the great European universities in the Middle Ages, Saint Mary's College of California celebrates the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the start of each academic year. During this  Eucharistic  Liturgy we ask for the inspiration, guidance, and presence of God's Spirit on all of our campus activities. This festive event gathers the entire College community.  We begin with invocations representing some of our diverse faith traditions, and we end with a blessing as we rededicate ourselves to Saint Mary's mission, renew friendships, and welcome new members of our college community

The College Community celebrates the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, September 7th, at 12:45pm. This first Shared Mission Community Time of the 2011-2012 academic year affords the College the opportunity to gather in a spirit of faith and community in the Chapel  and to call forth blessings on the beginning of the academic year.

Liturgy of Lights

This annual Sunday Mass brings together students, faculty, staff, Christian Brothers, and alumni of Saint Mary's College.  This year, the Liturgy of Lights will occur in the Chapel on Sunday, December 11th, at 8:00pm.  Celebrate the Advent Season with a beautiful candle light eucharistic celebration. 

Ash Wednesday

All College Liturgy on Wednesday, February 22nd at 12:45pm (Community Time) and Masses at 5:15pm and 7:30pm.

Initiation and Confirmation Sunday, April 15th, 5:00 pm

An SMC Community  Mass celebrated with those receiving  the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist.

Baccalaureate Mass, Friday, May 19th , 5:00pm

The Baccalaureate Mass is celebrated each year on the day preceding the Undergraduate Commencement. Students of all faiths, their families and friends, are cordially invited to participate in this celebration of the Mass. It is a time for giving thanks and praise for gifts given and received while at Saint Mary’s College, and for asking a blessing on the graduates and their future lives.

Ethnic and Cultural Masses

The students at Saint Mary’s College are a rich and vibrant mosaic of ethnicities and cultures. Students enrich the campus prayer and faith experiences with masses celebrated in the specific language and cultural traditions. Students are encouraged and welcomed to share their worship traditions with the college community.

Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead

A bi-lingual campus liturgical celebration in conjunction with the Feast of All Souls day for the community to remember those loved ones who have passed on to eternal life.  Join the Saint Mary's College Community for a celebration of the lives of our loved ones on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 @ 12:45 pm  in the chapel. 

La Virgen de Guadalupe

We gather as a faith community in the first week of December to recognize the Patroness of the Americas with a traditional bi-lingual Mass and celebration. This year Saint Mary's will celebrate in the chapel on December 9th @ 7 pm.  Join us for the reception and fellowship to follow in Dyden Hall.  Share your gifrts and talents with the community! Be a part of this campus wide recognition the miracle in Mexico!  See photos of the celebration here.

Links to learn more about:

www.prayingeachday.org

www.prayasyougo.org

www.sacredspace.ie

www.brothercamilus.com