Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory OCIA 2026-27
Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory's annual OCIA program ("Order of Christian Initiation for Adults") is offered to adults seeking to become Catholic at the Oratory, with the goal of receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at the Oratory (in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite - often referred to as the "Traditional Latin Mass" or the "TLM").
N.B. For those between 7 and 18 years of age, a preliminary inquiry should first be made to
How do I get started in becoming Catholic at the Oratory?
We would love to get to know you! The best way to meet our priests is to attend our 11:15am Sung Mass on Sundays - our priests are typically available afterwards for meeting and greeting. Please feel free to introduce yourself - this first personal introduction will greatly facilitate further follow-up.
After introducing myself in person to the priest, what is the next step?
Follow up with the priest (by email:
• the reasons for inquiring;
• their faith and their relationship with the Church;
• the Oratory process for OCIA
• in the case of adults, their current and previous marital status.
What other prerequisites are there for the Oratory's OCIA program?
Those who are interested in the Oratory's OCIA program should be prepared to attend both in-person classes at the Oratory once a month on a Saturday, as will as participate in a Zoom class once a month on a Saturday. Further details will be provided after initial inquiry/sign-up.
If I'm not Catholic yet, should I go to Sunday Mass?
Absolutely! Faithfully attending Sunday Mass (even if the reception of Holy Communion is reserved to baptized Catholics only) is already a great sign of your willingness and desire to live the Catholic Life and to follow the Precepts of the Church, obligations which a convert will later accept as an integral part of the process of becoming a son or daughter of the Catholic Church through Baptism.
About Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory:
In 2013, the late Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose, the Most Reverend Bishop Patrick McGrath, erected the Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory at Five Wounds Portuguese National Church to serve as the center for the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Latin Rite in the Diocese, entrusting the ministry of the Oratory to priests of the Institute of Christ the King, a ministry which continues to this day, currently at our temporary location at the Winchester Plaza Business Center (1101 S. Winchester Blvd, Building C).
Mission Statement - Institute of Christ the King:
The mission of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest is to spread the reign of Christ in all spheres of human life by drawing from the millennial treasury of the Roman Catholic Church, particularly her liturgical tradition, the unbroken line of spiritual thought and practice of her saints, and her cultural patrimony in music, art and architecture.
The Institute accomplishes this primarily through a solid and well-rounded formation of its priests, rooted in Catholic tradition and carried out at its international seminary in the Archdiocese of Florence, Italy.
Our priests, conscious of the need for their own sanctification, strive to be instruments of God's grace through their apostolic work discharged in the churches assigned to the Institute, its schools, its missions in Africa, by preaching retreats, teaching catechesis, and providing spiritual guidance.
The Institute of Christ the King operates under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception, to Whom it is consecrated.
Click here to sign up for Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory's OCIA 2026-27
Questions?
Email us:
Mass Intentions
View our Mass Intentions Calendar HERE.
The suggested donation for a Mass intention is $10 in the diocese of San José.
- Persons must be active registered members of IHM Oratory to submit Mass intentions.
- Registered members must use official IHMO Mass Intention Envelopes; otherwise the request will not be accepted. These official envelopes may be obtained from one of the canons or from a bookstore volunteer.
- All households are limited to 2 intentions per month, if available. Please check the online calendar for availability. The online calendar does not update automatically but is updated regularly.
- Requests are processed regularly in order of date of receipt. Requests for specific dates will be honored as is possible.
- Please do not request dates further than three months out.
- Mass Intentions may only be submitted in person using provided envelopes at the Oratory. They are to be deposited in the donation drop box. Please do not hand them to the canons or to anyone else. Thank you!
- To avoid any mistakes, please print legibly and include a clear email address so that you can receive an automated confirmation of your request.
How can I get the bulletin?
You have several options for getting the weekly bulletins:
- At the oratory—Pick up a printed copy of the weekly bulletin at the entrance.
- Email —Connect with us on Flocknote by visiting http://ihmoratory.flocknote.com or fill out the contact form on our home page. After you sign up, you'll be added to our email list and begin receiving weekly news and updates!
- Facebook—Look for weekly bulletin postings at Immaculate Heart of Mary-San Jose, CA
- Website—See the Immaculate Heart of Mary-San Jose's Bulletins Webpage.
Are there coffee hours after Sunday Masses?
Yes! Please join us after the 11:15 a.m. Mass outside of the chapel on most Sundays for coffee and donuts.
On the second Sunday of each month, weather permitting, the Oratory meets at a local park for a potluck in place of the coffee social hour.
Everyone whose birthday is in that month gets a blessing, a song, and a sweet treat.
The blessings are given outside after the 11:15 a.m. Sunday High Mass or at the park.
How should I sing during sung Masses?
Whenever the organ is played while the choir sings, the playing is to support singing by everyone. Members of the congregation are invited to sing the ordinary parts of the Mass whenever the organ is playing while the choir sings.
Mass Booklet
On page 3 of each Sunday's bulletin, a section appears in the Liturgical Calendar, as shown in the table below under "Option for the Day."
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In the Mass Booklet, you can find the Gregorian Chant for each item that is listed. For example, there are four Marian antiphons sung at different seasons of the liturgical year, and the chant for each antiphon is in the Mass Booklet.
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As an example, the second column in the table below lists the Salve Regina as the Marian Antipon for that Sunday's Mass.
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The third column shows the options that may appear under Option for the Day heading
| Chants for the Ordinary of Today’s Mass | ||
| Option for the Day | All Options Throughout the Year | |
| Sprinkling Rite | Asperges | Either Asperges or Vidi Aquam |
| Ordinary | Mass XI | Masses I, IV, VIII, IX, XI, XII, XVII |
| Creed | Credo I | Credo I, III, or IV |
| Marian Antiphon | Salve Regina | Alma Redemptoris Mater Ave Regina Caelorum Regina Caeli Salve Regina |
Administration of the Sacraments
Infant Baptism: Parents requesting Baptism for a child must be registered members of the Oratory.
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First Holy Communion and Confirmation: Children must attend the sacrament-preparation catechism classes at the Oratory.
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Holy Matrimony: Couples planning to marry at the Oratory must contact a priest of the Institute of Christ the King for the proper instructions.
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Anointing of the Sick: Members facing surgery, serious illness or death may obtain the sacrament.
Never wait, never hesitate ... remember: physical healing can also be an effect of the sacrament. Don’t deprive yourself or a loved one of God’s help.
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For more information, contact Canon Ueda at: (408) 781-9497 or
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