St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church
Address
3100 Van Buren Street
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone
(510) 373-5200Website
www.spnsa.orgAbout St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church
St. Philip Neri–St. Albert the Great is a paired Catholic community in Alameda, California, within the Diocese of Oakland, with St. Philip Neri Church on Van Buren Street and St. Albert the Great (celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026) nearby on Holly Street. The parish has a strong Filipino heritage — marked each December by the traditional nine-day Simbang Gabi novena — and offers daily Mass at two locations along with weekly Eucharistic adoration.
St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Alameda, California, part of the Diocese of Oakland. The parish offers Mass 18 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 9 AM and 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
For adults and children 7 years and older preparing for baptism. Contact Sherry Eastwood-Falls.
RCIA - Christian Initiation of Adults
Adults and children age 9+Rite of Christian Initiation for adults and children age 9+. Preparation for Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
RCIA
adult and children 9+Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for adults and children 9+
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Confirmation Preparation
Grades 8 - High SchoolTwo-year Sacramental Preparation Program serving Catholic teens enrolled in grades 8 through high school.
(510) 373-5216 · youth@spnsa.org
Two-year program, classes twice a month, includes liturgical celebrations, service opportunities, retreats
Children's Faith Formation (CFF)
Kindergarten - 7th GradeSchedule: Sunday, weekly
CFF program for K-7th grade, Sundays starting in September
Catholic Faith Formation (CFF)
Schedule: Sunday, weekly
Ongoing instruction for children Kindergarten through 7th grade. Begins in September on Sundays after Catechetical Sunday.
Prayer Groups
Wednesday Evening Adoration & Prayer
Schedule: Wednesday, 6 PM–7 PM, weekly
Hour of Adoration and Prayer every Wednesday. Theme rotates: 1st-Families, 2nd-Promotion of Life, 3rd-Religious Vocations, 4th-Youth, 5th-Married Life.
Rosary Groups
Rosary after Daily Mass
Schedule: daily
Pray the Rosary after 7:30 AM daily Masses at St. Albert the Great Church.
Pro-Life Rosary Ministry
Schedule: Saturday, 2nd Saturday monthly
Pro-Life Ministry praying the Rosary at City Center Alameda on second Saturdays.
Second Saturday of the month
Pro-Life Ministry Rosary
Schedule: Saturday, monthly
Pro-Life Ministry prays Holy Rosary in front of City Center Alameda on second Saturdays
Second Saturday of month
Choir & Music Ministry
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church? ▼
St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church? ▼
St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church confession times: Saturday 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM, 5:15 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:30 AM, 7:30 AM.
Where is St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church located? ▼
St. Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church is located at 3100 Van Buren Street, Alameda, CA 94501. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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