Welcome to 
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Occidental and 
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Bodega, California!

Our parish community welcomes you and invites you to join us at our next Mass.  Whether you're a visitor to Sonoma County, a life-long Catholic or someone who’s interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith, we encourage you to come and share in our prayer and ministerial life.  We look forward to welcoming you to our parish.

Make Time for  a Little Church ... or Two 

Located in beautiful western Sonoma County, our Parish is blessed with two historic churches; St. Philip the Apostle in Occidental and St. Teresa of Avila in Bodega.
St. Philip the Apostle
(click the photo to learn more)
St. Teresa of Avila
(click the photo to learn more)

Parish Mission Statement

We, the Catholic community of St. Philip the Apostle, Occidental and St. Teresa of Avila, Bodega, are bonded in a rich heritage of faith.  We strive to understand and live out the gospel values of love, hope and forgiveness.

We joyfully embrace Christ's call to serve through:
  • Liturgical celebrations centered on the Eucharist that reflect a welcoming and compassionate people of prayer.
  • Ministries that nurture God's presence in ourselves, our families and our community.
  • Programs of faith enrichment that nourish and renew our commitment to God.
  • Social gatherings that unite us in Christian fellowship.
We shall pursue this Mission faithfully though the power of God's love.
 


Many thanks to our parishioners and to members of Saint Teresa's Guild for their support of the Apple Tree Project. Due to your generosity, we were able to provide new backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies to the 66 children in our Rural Food Program, getting them off to a great start for the new school year. Thank you again.“ -- Diane Schwab-Merget 

RURAL FOOD PROGRAM UPDATE for JULY 2017
On July 11 we welcomed 96 families representing 140 adults, 45 children and 31 seniors for a total of 216 people receiving nutritional support. This program is funded through the Rural Food Collection on the last Sunday of each month as well as through private donations and the generous support of our volunteers.

URGENT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH SET UP.
​This year five long-serving volunteers have retired for health reasons. This has particularly impacted us on Mondays in which we set up the facility for Rural Food distribution on the second Tuesday of the month. The tasks of sorting and bagging fresh produce, off- loading pallets of food products that we distribute and setting up the distribution tables are among the tasks. Please contact Rod DeMartini (roddemar@comcast.net) if you need any additional information. Thank You!
Please continue to collect paper grocery bags, especially with handles, and egg cartons. We are looking into biodegradable produce bags and recyclable grocery bags for our clients.

RURAL FOOD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, August 5, from 9-10:00 am repackaging -- Parish Hall Monday, August 7, from 12:30 – 2:30pm to set up the Parish Hall Tuesday, August 8, from 8:30 – 11:00am to distribute the food and assist clients. 
                               ---------------------------
Looking for a special gift in honor or in memory of a loved one?  The Rural Food program has a beautifully designed card that is sent to the recipient indicating that you made a gift to the program.  The cards are located on a pamphlet tables at both St. Philip and St. Teresa Churches or by contacting Rod DeMartini, Program Coordinator, at roddemar@comcast.net

Rural Food Program 2017 Annual Report HERE

Celebrating more than twenty five years of service in 2015, our Rural Food Program of St. Philip and St. Teresa Parish has provided nutritious groceries to individuals and families that are in need. Read more.

Support the Rural Food Program
Click the "Donate" button below to make a tax deductible donation that will help feed families in need.  Your donations are tax deductible.  Our Federal Tax number is #68-0351039

News & Events

Religious Education Begins September 10

Click here for more information and to register.

Gospel Sing-Along Video Online!

We have uploaded video from our annual Gospel Sing-Along. 

Click here to view.

Regular Mass Schedule
(not for holidays or holy days)

Monday & Wednesday & Friday
9:00 AM Mass - St. Philip, Occidental

Tuesday & Thursday 
9:00 AM Mass - St. Teresa, Bodega

Saturday 
5:00 PM Mass - St. Teresa, Bodega

Sunday
8:00 AM  - St. Philip, Occidental
9:30 AM - St. Teresa, Bodega
11:15 AM - St. Philip, Occidental

This Week's Bulletin

aug13bulletin2017.pdf
File Size: 933 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Calendar