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Sursum Corda Dinner Event 2019
For more information on the Oakland Apostolate's young adults group, please visit our Sursum Corda page: link
Donate
Please visit our "Donate" page to make online contributions to the Oakland Apostolate or the Institute of Christ the King: link
External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Oakland Apostolate Community Life! High Mass video: link
Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 24, 2022
On such a historic day, a Blessed Feast Day!
Low Mass with Benediction: link
External Solemnity of Corpus Christi
Photos and High Mass video: link
Msgr. Gilles Wach's 2016 visit~Oakland Apostolate
Msgr. Gilles Wach, founder and Prior General of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest visited the Oakland Apostolate in 2016.
Corpus Christi 2016
A blessed Feast Day!
Rosary
Men who are interested in leading the Rosary before the Sunday 7 am or 12:30 pm Masses, please contact Canon Norman: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St. Michael's Patrol
The Institute’s yearly boys’ summer camp, St. Michael’s Patrol, is planned for Thursday, July 28 – Saturday, July 30. Like last year, the camp will be held at the SCCPOA Campground, located at: 24090 Deer Path Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070. It’s a wonderful combination of good old fashioned summer fun (lots of sports and getting out into nature, campfire songs and skits, etc.) and the Traditional Catholic Faith and Liturgy. It’s a part of growing up! If you are interested, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022
A blessed Trinity Sunday!
Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022
High Mass video: link
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Vigil of Pentecost, Low Mass with organ: link
Sunday, May 29, 2022
The External Solemnity of the Ascension, it is our faithful volunteers: The altar servers, flower arrangement & altar linen teams, scholas, ushers and many others who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help make the Liturgy reverent and beautiful. God bless our volunteers!
Our dedicated and wonderful hospitality team work to put the Sunday reception together. Join us every Sunday after the 12:30 pm High Mass in the reception hall for food and fellowship. Oakland Apostolate Community Life!
The Scholas and organists put in countless hours to give praise to God twice. Visit our Sacred Music page.
High Mass video: link
Society of the Sacred Heart, May 28, 2022
A half-day of recollection for the Society of the Sacred Heart began with a talk by Canon Norman on the Institute’s Salesian spirituality followed by a luncheon. (photo taken by member of Sacred Heart.)
Ascension Thursday, May 26, 2022
A blessed Feast Day!
Low Mass video: link
5th Sunday after Easter, May, 22, 2022
High Mass Video: link
Please join us in the reception hall after the 12:30 pm High Mass for food and fellowship. Oakland Apostolate Community Life!
Sursum Corda Dinner, May 19, 2022
The Thursday monthly Oakland Apostolate Sursum Corda (SC) dinner began with praying the Rosary followed by a spiritual talk given by Canon Norman and finished with Compline. The young adults dinner is a great way to socialize and learn about our faith. Come join our monthly dinners! Please visit our Apostolate's SC page for more information and to sign up: link Oakland Apostolate Community Life! (photos taken by SC member Diana H.)
Fourth Sunday after Easter, May 15, 2022
High Mass video: link
To all those born in the month of May...
Third Sunday after Easter, May 8, 2022
First Communicants and High Mass video: link
First Friday, May 6, 2022
Organ prelude and Low Mass with organ followed by First Friday devotions: link
St. Joseph the Artisan, May 1, 2022
Oakland Apostolate Community Life!
High Mass Video
Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022
A Blessed Easter Sunday! From Canon Norman: "I would like to express my thanks to all who have taken part in the preparations and execution of the sacred liturgies of Holy Week: those who built the Altar of Repose, prepared the church and sanctuary, veiled the statues, served at the Altar, and chanted the prayers, to name just a few examples. Others offered services no less valuable, if not as visible. The beauty and richness of the traditional liturgy depend on the active participation of the faithful, by their interior union with Our Lord’s Sacrifice in the Holy Mass, and in the many details that comprise the solemn ceremonies designed to honor and glorify God. Even so, my heartfelt thanks can hardly compare to the abundant graces with which God rewards those who honor Him. May these graces enrich and deepen your faith throughout Eastertide!"
Solemn High Mass video
Easter Vigil, April 16, 2022
High Mass video
Good Friday, April 15, 2022
Mass of Presanctified video
HolyThursday, April 14, 2022
High Mass video
Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022
A blessed Palm Sunday! The altar servers were able to wear their new surplices for the Solemn High Mass Liturgy. They have worked diligently to prepare for Holy Week. Thank you to the Men's and Women's Scholas for their hard work and dedication for praising God through the Oakland Apostolate's Sacred Music program.
Solemn High Mass video
Passion Sunday, April 3, 2022
High Mass video
Covering of Statues, April 2, 2022
Members of the St. Joseph's Men's group and their sons helped covered the statues after Mass. Those who are interested in finding out about the Oakland Apostolate's Men's Group, please contact Johnny Lazear at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
First Saturday, April, 2, 2022, Low Mass with organ
Low Mass with organ followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and chanting of the Litany of Loreto, please join us for this beautiful devotion. Thank you to the Men's Schola for lending their voices to this special devotion! Those who are interested in learning more about the Apostolate's sacred music program, please contact Canon Norman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Low Mass with organ video
First Friday, April 1, 2022, Low Mass with organ
Low Mass with organ video
Women's Lenten Retreat, March 31, 2022
Held at the Carmelite Monastery in Kensington, the Women's Lenten Retreat began with Mass and Adoration followed by a spiritual conference talk given by Canon Norman on "The Letters of St. Francis de Sales." The retreat continued with a prayerful rosary walk, followed by mental prayer and concluded with final prayers. (photos were taken by participants.)
Laetare Sunday, March 27, 2022
Laetare Sunday High Mass video
Annunciation, March 25, 2022
Please join us for Stations every Friday after the 6pm Mass during Lent.
3rd Sunday of Lent, March 20,2022
Our 7am altar server crew took the intitiative to polish and clean the pectoral crosses. Are there young men and boys among you who may be considering a priestly vocation, or who would simply like to be closer to the Sacred Liturgy? Altar serving is a wonderful way to “take a first step” in the process of discernment. Our event for the Altar Servers is coming up this Saturday, March 26, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. A talk will be given, followed by pizza and time for games and socializing. Please rsvp to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
St. Joseph, March 19, 2022
A blessed Feast Day of St. Joseph to everyone! Low Mass with organ
2nd Sunday of Lent, March 13, 2022
Men's Schola chant video
1st Sunday of Lent, March 6, 2022
Women's Schola chant video
First Friday, March 4, 2022
Stations of the Cross, followed by Low Mass with Organ and Benediction
Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022
A blessed Ash Wednesday and a holy Lenten season to everyone!
Men's Schola chant video
Seminarians
Please keep our seminarians in your prayers.
Quinquagesima Sunday, February 27, 2022
Men's Schola chant video
Sexagesima Sunday, February 20, 2022
Women's Schola chant video
We have our reception back, and it is wonderful to see new faces! Please come down after the 12:30pm Mass to share friendship and refreshments. Thank you to our dediecated volunteers for making the reception happen.
Septuagesima Sunday, February 13, 2022
External Solemnity of the Purification, February 6,2022
A message from our beloved Canon Meney...
One of our parishioners was able to visit briefly with our beloved Canon Meney in France and took these photos. Canon Meney sends his warmest regards. He misses our Apostolate very much, and we are in his thoughts and prayers.
Feast of St. Francis de Sales, January 29, 2022
Happy Feast Day! Low Mass with organ
2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Offertory
The Women's Schola chanting this Sunday. God bless them and the Men's Schola for all their time and efforts!
Epiphany Blessing, January 4, 2022
Solemn Blessing of Water and Salt, January 3, 2022
Adoration and Benediction, January 1, 2022
Wishing everyone a joyous and blessed new year!
Organ Music
Working to show our music program at SMM, the Oakland Apostolate of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest is seeking an experienced Choir Director to lead our Sacred Music program.
For more information, please contact Canon Benjamin Norman at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Canon James Hoogerwerf
We are blessed to have Canon Hoogerwerf visit SMM and help us with celebrating Mass and tending to our spirtitual needs while Canon Norman is away. God bless Canon Hoogerwerf and the Institute for all their good works!
Crèche 2021
Our volunteers are working diligently on the SMM Crèche. Veni, Veni Emmanuel!
Men's Day Retreat, November 29, 2021
The Men's day retreat that took place today at the Carmelite Monastery in Kensington led by Canon Norman began with Mass followed by Adoration and Benediction. Canon Norman gave an edifying talk on "Forititude," followed by lunch and then a prayerful Rosary walk in the garden led by Canon Norman. The retreat concluded by spending time with mental prayer in the chapel followed by the Angelus prayer. A blessed day!
1st Sunday in Advent
Choir Director Search
We are searching for a choir director/music instructor to lead the schola. Please contact Canon Norman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about this postion.
Society of Sacred Heart Conference, November 13, 2021
Feast of Christ the King, October 31, 2021
Canon Norman's Birthday and Ordination celebration, August 1, 2021
It was great to celebrate Canon Norman's birtday and Ordination anniversary! Canon Norman does so much for our parish. We are blessed to have him and the Institute!
Adoration 2021
St. Nicholas Visit December 2021
St. Nicholas paid a visit to our parish on Gaudete Sunday and his helpers gave out gifts to the little ones!
