Saint Mary of the Nativity Catholic Church

About this church

St. Mary of the Nativity Catholic Church in Salinas is a Roman Catholic parish on Towt Street where most Masses are celebrated in Spanish. The weekend begins with a Saturday vigil Mass at 7 p.m. in Spanish. Sunday brings Spanish Masses at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., with one English Mass at 11 a.m. Weekday Masses are in Spanish at 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 p.m. Tuesday, and both 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday. Confession is heard Saturdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the confession room inside the church, or by appointment. Confirm times on the parish website before visiting.

Parish life includes several Spanish-language prayer groups, including charismatic prayer groups that meet in the church on Tuesdays, a daily afternoon prayer group and a Friday evening group for young people. Couples can take part in a bilingual couples ministry and in Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Religious education is offered in English and Spanish, and children preparing for First Communion complete two years of catechism classes. Baptisms, weddings and quinceañeras are arranged through the parish office, which asks for several months' notice. The office at 1702 Second Avenue is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masses are streamed on the parish YouTube channel, and updates are posted on Facebook.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed September 16, 2026. Sources: Mass and confession times, address, phone, office hours · Ministries and prayer groups · Sacrament preparation and religious education

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