About St. Michael · Travis Field, California
St Michael Catholic Community is a parish serving Travis Air Force Base in Solano County, California. Established in 1943, the parish ministers to a dynamic mix of active-duty military members, their families, DoD civilians, and local-area residents. Worship is centered at Twin Peaks Chapel on base (200 Hackett Ave), with weekday Masses offered at the David Grant Medical Center (DGMC) Chapel. The parish is part of the Diocese of Sacramento and also serves the military community in coordination with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. Its current pastor, Father Jeff Henry, was honored by the California Knights of Columbus with the Mexican Martyr Award in 2018 for his pastoral and chaplain work.
- Established
- 1943
- Patron
- St. Michael the Archangel
- Rector
- Rev. Jeffrey (Jeff) Henry
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sacramento (also under the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA for military members)
Why belong here
St Michael's is a warm, mission-driven parish where Catholic military families, base civilians, and local neighbors worship side by side. Two Sunday Masses at Twin Peaks Chapel, daily weekday Mass at the hospital chapel, a robust religious-education program for Pre-K through 8th grade, an active youth group, RCIA, Catholic Women of the Chapel, Knights of Columbus, and a parish choir make it easy to plug in. Whether you're PCSing onto Travis AFB or simply live nearby, the parish welcomes newcomers with the words of its pastor: 'Join us. Come share our common journey where Christ is our example, our reason and fulfillment of being.'
Mass times at St. Michael
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday 16:00 (4:00 PM) at Twin Peaks Chapel, or by appointment (special appointments and children's first confessions arranged through the Catholic coordinator at 707.424.3217)
About St Michael Catholic Community
St Michael Catholic Community is the Catholic parish serving Travis Air Force Base and the surrounding Travis Field area in Solano County, California. The parish was established in 1943 and worships at Twin Peaks Chapel (200 Hackett Avenue). Its pastor, Fr Jeff Henry, invites newcomers with the words: 'Join us. Come share our common journey where Christ is our example, our reason and fulfillment of being.' The community is a mix of active-duty airmen and their families, DoD civilians, and local-area Catholics.
- Established 1943
- Worship site: Twin Peaks Chapel
- Pastor: Fr Jeff Henry
- Part of the Diocese of Sacramento (Solano Deanery); also serves under the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Mass & Worship Schedule
Sunday Mass is celebrated at Twin Peaks Chapel at 0900 and 1100. Daily Mass is offered Monday through Thursday at 12:00 in the David Grant Medical Center (DGMC) Chapel, North Entrance, Floor 1. The parish notes that Sunday Mass times are subject to updates, so parishioners are encouraged to check the homepage for any changes.
- Sunday 09:00 — Twin Peaks Chapel
- Sunday 11:00 — Twin Peaks Chapel
- Monday–Thursday 12:00 — DGMC Chapel
- All Masses celebrated in English
The Seven Sacraments
St Michael Parish administers all seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. The parish website quotes the Catechism of the Catholic Church (113 & 116) in describing the sacraments as 'powers that come forth' from the Body of Christ — 'the masterworks of God' in the new and everlasting covenant. Each sacrament has its own preparation process; most are arranged through the Catholic coordinator at 707.424.3217.
- Baptism — by appointment; infant baptism prep class required; submit baptism form
- Reconciliation — Wednesday 16:00 or by appointment
- Eucharist (First Communion) — by appointment with the religious education coordinator
- Confirmation — multi-month prep with weekend retreats; class Wednesdays 18:00–19:00, September–May, at the RE Annex
- Matrimony — multi-month preparation including weekend retreats and 1-on-1 priest meetings; register early
- Anointing of the Sick — by appointment
- Holy Orders — by appointment
Parish Ministries & Groups
The parish hosts a wide range of lay ministries and small groups — from choir and youth ministry to quilting and recovery support. Most groups meet at Twin Peaks Chapel or its RE Annex.
- Choir and Worship Team — led by Michelle Williams; rehearsal Thursdays 17:30; sings classical sacred music, contemporary Christian, and gospel at Sunday liturgies
- Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC)
- Catholic Youth Group
- Knights of Columbus (Travis Council / Assembly)
- Mass Ministries — led by Alexandra Amadeo
- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- Seniors' Prayer Group
- Quilting Ministry
- Counseling Ministry
- Celebrate Recovery
- Career Coaching
Children's Faith Formation (Religious Education)
St Michael's offers religious education for children in Pre-K through 8th grade, using a hybrid model: a monthly in-person classroom lesson at the RE Annex plus at-home Family Formation lessons the rest of the month. Classes meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 18:00 to 19:30. Confirmation preparation (for older teens) meets Wednesdays from 18:00 to 19:00, September through May, also at the RE Annex.
- Pre-K to 8th Grade — First Wednesday of month, 18:00–19:30, RE Annex
- Leader: Cheryl Cubol
- Contact: [email protected] or 707.424.3217
- Confirmation prep: Wednesdays 18:00–19:00, Sept–May, RE Annex
Bible Study & Adult Classes
Bible study is led by Fr Jeff himself, often on Sundays from 12:30 to 14:00 in the Annex. The 2023 Lent series used the Sayings of the Desert Fathers as its text. Bible study is open to all and is particularly aimed at young adults and career military. Adult Confirmation preparation resources are also linked from the Classes & Studies page.
- Leader: Fr Jeff Henry
- Open to all — primary audience young adults & career military
- Sessions posted for replay online
- Adult Confirmation links provided
Music & Liturgy — Choir and Worship Team
St Michael's music ministry welcomes singers (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) and instrumentalists of all kinds. The team rehearses on Thursdays at 17:30 at Twin Peaks Chapel and plays every Sunday at Mass, drawing on classical sacred music, contemporary Christian, and gospel.
- Leader: Michelle Williams
- Thursday rehearsal 17:30
- Plays every Sunday Mass
Pastor & Staff
Rev. Jeffrey (Fr Jeff) Henry is the current pastor of St Michael Catholic Community. He arrived at St Michael's in the summer of 2016 and is also the chaplain for the Travis Council Knights of Columbus. In September 2018 the California Knights of Columbus presented him with the Mexican Martyr Award during Sunday Mass, recognizing his exceptional service as a council chaplain and his pastoral work — including leading a summer block-party effort that fed nearly 3,000 base members and families, and running a four-session Bible study that drew 248 parishioners.
- Rev. Jeffrey Henry — Pastor (since summer 2016)
- Michelle Williams — Choir & Worship Team Leader
- Cheryl Cubol — Children's Faith Formation Leader
- Alexandra Amadeo — Mass Ministries Leader
- Catholic Coordinator — 707.424.3217
Contact, Visiting & Joining
Newcomers — whether PCSing onto Travis AFB or simply living nearby — are warmly welcomed. The parish maintains a New Parishioner Registry Form online that asks about connection to Travis (active duty, reserve, guard, civilian, or none) and sacraments already received. The parish warns that its online contact forms have been hit by spam recently and recommends emailing [email protected] directly.
- Address: 200 Hackett Ave, Travis AFB, CA 94535
- Phone: 707.424.3217
- Email: [email protected]
- Children's Faith Formation email: [email protected]
- Online: New Parishioner Registry Form, Examination of Conscience for Confession, and Sunday Bulletin
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Jeffrey (Jeff) HenrySummer 2016–present
Arrived at St Michael's in summer 2016; received the Knights of Columbus Mexican Martyr Award in February 2017 and again in September 2018.