Infant Baptism
Old Saint Mary's welcomes families who brig there children for initiation into the the Christian community through Baptism.
If you are a parishioner or have family ties to Old Saint Mary's, and wish to have a child Baptized, or if you need to prepare for baptism as a parent or godparent, please email or call Fr. Charles Kullmann at (415) 288-3804 to make an appointment.
Adult Inquiry, Baptism and Confirmation
Are you interested in exploring the Catholic Faith? Are you a baptized Catholic who has not received communion or been confirmed?
Adults enter the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a process of education, reflection, and celebration of the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and first Eucharist. Click here to learn about our Inquiry and RCIA program, or contact Fr. Ivan Tou at (415) 288-3874.
Mass
We invite you to join us in our celebration of the Eucharist! See our Mass Schedule.
Want to get more involved in our community? Would you like to welcome people as a Hospitality Minister? Proclaim the word as a Lector? Or serve at the table as an Acolyte or Eucharistic Minister? Please email or call (415) 288-3809 to make an appointment for training.
Do you like to sing? Play an instrument? Join our choir and music ministry! Music is a vital element at our masses, and choir members continue a proud choral tradition of over 140 years. Practices are held Thursday nights from 7:30 - 9:00PM and 10:00AM Sunday mornings. Please call Satoko Fujiwara or Steven Desroches at (415) 288-3819 to join.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available Monday through Saturday after the 12:05PM Mass (around 12:35PM), or Saturdays from 4:00-4:30PM, and by appointment anytime. Please call us at (415) 288-3800 to make an appointment.
Marriage
Interested in getting married at Old Saint Mary's? Old Saint Mary's is available for the celebration of weddings for parishioners and non-parishioners alike. One party must be a practicing Catholic and must have have permission of the pastor of their home parish. Please contact Fr. Peter Shea at (415) 288-3807, Fr. Ivan Tou at (415) 288-3874 or Fr. Charles Kullmann at (415) 288-3804, or see our online marriage information.
Marriage within the Catholic Church requires a minimum six-month extensive marriage preparation process. Several times a year, Old Saint Mary's offers a one day session, Saturdays for Engaged Couples, that meets part of the Archdiocesan requirements for the marriage preparation process. Please e-mail or call Fr. Peter Shea at (415) 288-3807 to enroll.
Pastoral Care of the Sick
For pastoral care in case of accident or emergency, please call (415) 288-3800.
The Sacrament of the Sick is intended to strengthen those who are aged or seriously or chronically sick, to connect them to the community of believers, and to make God's healing power visible even amid suffering and infirmity. If you or a loved one is facing surgery or serious illness, and wish to be anointed, please call (415) 288-3800.
Visits to the Sick and Homebound. Illness or old age can be isolating and spiritually challenging as well as physically debilitating. It is important for sick or homebound Christians to remain connected to the larger faith community and to know they are valued and cared for, despite their infirmity.
If you are a member of Old Saint Mary's and illness or age prevents you from attending church, call (415) 288-3800 and we will arrange for someone to visit and/or bring communion.
Funeral Arrangements
The loss of a loved one is a key moment in the life of a believer, In this difficult tome of grief and transition, it is important to be surrounded by faith and prayer in a caring and supportive environment.
To make arrangements for a funeral or memorial service at Old Saint Mary's, please contact Fr. Charles Kullmann at (415) 288-3804.