Community - Organizations & Groups

Eucharistic Adoration

The glorious resurrection of our Lord continues in the glory of the most Blessed Sacrament, because this is where our Risen Savior dwells, pouring His light and His love to all who come under His presence. Spare an hour of your time with Jesus. There is Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday & Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. - and every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. First Saturday Fatima Devotion is every first Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. First Friday All Night Adoration is from 7:00 a.m. on Friday to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday (all night).

Contact Mary Johnstone at 954-7205.

Catholic Divorced, Widowed, & Separated (CDWS)

CDWS is an organization dedicated to assist those suffering the pain of separation, divorce, or death of a spouse. Help is here for you! We also offer activities for those ready to make new friends and rebuild their social life. We believe our group works because of its commitment to make things happen. You are welcome to our board meetings and to find out what is happening.
Contact Char Buckman at 932-5054

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

CYO is a Diocesan program of ministry to our young people. Click here for information about current programs.

Charismatic Prayer Group

The Charismatic Group meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm at the home of Jim & Julie Crowley in Walnut Creek. The meetings are centered on the person of the Lord Jesus and with this focus, Christians can grow in their ability to praise worship, and honor their Heavenly Father, to receive from Him and give to others all they have received from Him. Here they receive strength and encouragement to live a deeper life in the Spirit and witness to live a deeper life in the Spirit and witness to God’s power and love.
Contact Jim & Julie Crowley at 944-0359

Divine Mercy Cenacle

Our Cenacle (prayer group) meets weekly to pray the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. We meet every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in the Religious Education Building. We welcome any persons interested in joining us, or, if anyone feels called to start their own group, we will be happy to assist you. Contact Gordon Cooper at 689-1233

English Language Tutoring Program

The St. Mary Parish English Tutoring Program was formed in 1998 to help members of the St. Mary Parish Hispanic community learn English. Prior experience is not required to become a tutor. Join us and you will meet interesting people, have fun, and gain the personal satisfaction of helping where help is very much needed and appreciated.
Contact Pat Pargett 935-6719

Gabriel Project

Pregnant? Need help? Call the Gabriel Project hotline at (800) 910-0191.
The Gabriel Project is an ecumenical movement of churches committed to helping women and families in crisis pregnancies. This parish embraces each pregnant woman as a sister, daughter, and friend. We offer emotional and spiritual support, counseling, medical resources, financial assistance, housing and adoption resources, babysitting, and transportation help. Click here for the Gabriel Project website.
Contact Elizabeth Woo, at 825-5954.

Hispanic Ministry

In March 1990, the first Spanish Mass was celebrated at St. Mary. Today, the 12:30 pm Sunday Mass serves a growing Hispanic community united by their desire to share their culture with the Parish at large. The Hispanic Ministry offers a number of services and ministries. Please see our website (in Spanish) for further details.
Contact Fr. Javier Aguilar at 891-8922

Immaculata Guild

The Guild is both a social and spiritual women’s organization that meets on a monthly basis between September through May. The Guild is a great way to get acquainted with other Catholic women in the area.
Contact Gail Schick at 686-6328

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men with focus on Families, the Church and the Community. Practicing Catholics over 18 are invited to apply and become a member by initiation to the First Degree. The Walnut Creek Council 8207 includes men from St. John Vianney, St. Mary and St. Anne Parishes. Members advance through the Second and Third Degrees, and become eligible to be an officer. These ceremonies reflect the Columbian ideals of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Programs & services include: Parish school scholarship fundraising; Seminarian/Religious support; assistance for the mentally retarded; Loaves and Fishes program serving nutritious meals at locations in Concord and Martinez; Bay Area Crisis Nursery; Youth free throw contest; and youth essay contest; and monthly pancake breakfast.
Contact Cecil D’Souza at 938-2546

Loving Hands Ministry

The Loving Hands ministry assists a family with a reception following funeral services held at St. Mary Church. When a request is made to have a funeral at St. Mary Church, the family is offered a reception at no cost following the services. If the family accepts, the members of the ministry are called upon to help prepare and deliver food, set up or clean up after the reception.
Contact Nancy Bevilacqua at 933-3753.

Ministry of Mothers (MOMS)

MOMS is a community of mothers who seek fellowship with Christian women and desire to strengthen our faith. With a generous spirit we provide a non-judgmental, welcoming place to encourage women in the individual pursuit of their faith and their connection to the St. Mary community. We offer continuing education in our Catholic faith and we support mothers as they minister to their families.
Contact Christine Olinger at 933-4864

Patricians

Started in 1987 as part of the diocesan outreach program, the Patricians were organized for the purpose of expanding one’s knowledge of religion, to help members become more spiritually articulate and to encourage greater evangelization. All parishioners are invited to join.
Contact Marion Larkin at 934-3948

Rosary for World Peace

We invite and encourage people of all ages – and especially families – to join us Friday nights from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the church for exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, ten decades of the Scriptural Rosary, a few hymns, and Benediction. Come as often as you like to experience the beauty and depth of the Scriptural Rosary and to pray for world peace and your personal intentions.
Contact Ed Kostelec at 944-9086.

Rosary Makers

The Rosary Makers create beautiful rosaries for missions, nursing homes, school groups, prisons and parishes both at home and abroad. No special skills are necessary. The process is simple and instruction is cheerfully and patiently provided. This is a fun and rewarding ministry in which anyone, from 9 to 99, can participate. Three morning workshops are held every month in the Religious Education building, but members can also work at home.
Contact Ana Lau at 256-4428

St. Vincent de Paul

Established in America in 1845, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was originally known as the Conference of Charities. Today, as many people hunger as they did in 1833. A person’s basic need for food and shelter remain unchanged. Started in 1962, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference of St. Mary exists to establish personal contact with those in need and to administer help.
Contact Jim Scott at 937-2817