About St. Anne Mission · Raymond, California
St. Anne Mission Church in Raymond, California, is a small parish serving the Catholic community in the Diocese of Monterey-Fresno. Originally built in 1920 as a school for the Knowles School District, it was repurposed as a church in 1962 after being donated by John Alexander of the Raymond Granite Company. The parish has been a spiritual home for local Catholics since 1962, offering Mass, sacraments, and community ministries. It is staffed by the Oblates of St. Joseph and operates under the pastoral care of Fr. Mariusz Beczek, OSJ.
- Established
- 1962
- Patron
- St. Anne
- Rector
- Fr. Mariusz Beczek, OSJ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Monterey-Fresno
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community rooted in faith and service, where you can participate in weekly Mass, receive the sacraments, and engage in ministries like religious education, youth programs, and parish outreach. The parish offers a strong sense of belonging and spiritual growth for families and individuals alike.
Mass times at St. Anne Mission
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 minutes before Mass when time permits
Adoration times
- 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Friday
History
Constructed in 1920 as a school for the Knowles School District, the building was donated to the Diocese of Monterey-Fresno in 1961 by John Alexander of the Raymond Granite Company. It was remodeled and renamed St. Anne’s Chapel, blessed on Easter Sunday, April 7, 1962, by Reverend Mario Buttini. Sunday Mass began on September 23, 1962, serving not only Raymond Granite Company employees but all Catholics in the area.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including Religious Education (CCD), Youth Ministry, Adult Sacrament Ministry, Wedding & Bereavement Coordination, and Liturgical Ministries (Altar Servers, Lectors, Communion Ministers).
- Religious Education (CCD)
- Youth Ministry
- Adult Sacrament Ministry
- Wedding & Bereavement Coordination
- Liturgical Ministries (Altar Servers, Lectors, Communion Ministers)
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
Staff & Contact
The parish is staffed by the Oblates of St. Joseph, including Fr. Mariusz Beczek, OSJ (Pastor), Fr. Stephen Spencer, OSJ (Associate Pastor), and other priests and deacons. The rectory staff includes administrative, financial, and pastoral support personnel.
- Fr. Mariusz Beczek, OSJ (Pastor)
- Fr. Stephen Spencer, OSJ (Associate Pastor)
- Deacon Enrique Medina
- Deacon Ramiro Flores
- Maria Vasquez (Administrative Manager)
- Flora L. (Office Supervisor)
- Rubi R. (Bookkeeper)
- Vanessa M. (Parish Secretary)
- Veronica M. (Parish Secretary)
- Maribel A. (Housekeeper)