​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.  ​Whether you're a visitor to Sonoma County or a local resident, a life-long Catholic or someone who’s interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith, we encourage you to share in our prayer and ministerial life.
     Click here to download the Lent and Easter Schedule (pdf)
     Easter Schedule 2025 for April 19 and April 20
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April 19

Holy Saturday

​7:30 PM Easter Vigil    St. Philip

​No 5:00 PM Mass at    St. Teresa

April 20

Easter Sunday
8:00 AM Mass               St. Philip

8:00 AM Mass               St. Teresa

9:30 AM Mass               St. Teresa

11:15 AM Mass             St. Philip


​Confessions are available at St. Philip every Friday morning at 8:30 AM and at St. Teresa every Saturday afternoon at 4:30 PM, except Holy Saturday.

 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.
 

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News & Events

Our Lent Easter schedule is on this page to the left.  
Note: No weekday Masses or Confessions April 21-April 25

Regular Parish Mass Times:
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Occidental, St. Philip Church
Sundays:  8am and 11:15am
WF:  9am
Confessions: Fridays: 8:30am
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Bodega, St. Teresa Church
Saturdays:  5pm
Sundays:  9:30am
TTH:  9am
Confessions: Saturdays: 4:30pm

Donate Now

Your weekly contributions are encouraged and welcomed. Your generosity in these challenging times is appreciated. Click below to make a donation or to setup recurring donations. Donations are processed through PayPal.
Office memo:
​Our Parish Office is open M-W-F mornings.  Voicemail and email are reviewed weekday mornings as well.
​Voicemail: 707-874-3812 
​Email: Click Here

For Last Rites emergency call 707-293-8789.

For pastoral needs, please email Fr. Plass by clicking below:​
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Make an appointment
with Fr. Plass by
clicking here

Endowment Fund Established

Working with our Finance Council, we have established an endowment fund to provide for the perpetual maintenance of our historic churches. Click here to learn more.

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