St. Thomas More
About St. Thomas More
Describing itself as "A House of Prayer for All People," St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Oceanside, California is part of the Diocese of San Diego and serves a diverse community that includes a sizable Vietnamese congregation. Sundays feature English Masses at 8:30, 10:30, and 5:00 plus a 1:00 Vietnamese Mass, with a Saturday vigil and daily weekday Mass at 8:15 rounding out the schedule.
St. Thomas More is a Roman Catholic parish in Oceanside, California, part of the Diocese of San Diego. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 1 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Saturday, Sunday. 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
Sunday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
ChildrenSchedule: seasonal
Registration now OPEN for VBS 2026 ~ July 20-24. This is a recurring annual program.
Youth Ministry
Youth Group
Young Adult Ministry
Y Cubed: Youth, Young Adult, & Young at Heart Mass
All agesSchedule: Sunday, 5 PM, weekly
This is a Mass specifically for youth, young adults, and the young at heart.
Young Adults
Schedule: Monday, 8:15 AM
Bible Study
Bible Study
Women's Groups
Women's Ministry ~ Sippin' Into Sainthood
AdultsRSVP mentioned for May 16 event, implying recurring ministry.
Other Ministries
Altar Server
All agesSign up to be an Altar Server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Thomas More? ▼
St. Thomas More Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Thomas More? ▼
St. Thomas More confession times: Sunday 2 PM - 2:30 PM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Thomas More? ▼
Yes, St. Thomas More celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Thomas More have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Thomas More offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:15 AM.
Where is St. Thomas More located? ▼
St. Thomas More is located at 1450 S. Melrose Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.