About St. Teresa of Avila · Auburn, California
St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Auburn, California, is a welcoming Eucharistic community that embraces all as part of God’s family, reflecting the mercy, forgiveness, and healing of Jesus Christ. The parish offers Mass in English and Spanish, regular confession, daily adoration, and a variety of sacramental and faith formation programs. It serves the local Catholic community through ministries, education, and pastoral care, with a focus on inclusivity and spiritual growth.
- Patron
- St. Teresa of Avila
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sacramento
Why belong here
Join a community that values every parishioner and offers ministries like OCIA, Confirmation prep, and marriage preparation. Experience Mass in English and Spanish, weekly adoration, and sacraments celebrated with care — all rooted in mercy, forgiveness, and healing.
Mass times at St. Teresa of Avila
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (appointment required)
Adoration times
- Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
About Us
IN GOD'S LOVE, THE EUCHARISTIC COMMUNITY OF ST. TERESA OF AVILA PARISH EMBRACES AND WELCOMES ALL AS PART OF GOD'S FAMILY. WE VALUE EVERY PARISHONER AND STRIVE TO REFLECT THE MERCY, FORGIVENESS AND HEALING OF JESUS CHRIST.
Sacraments
- Baptism (third Saturday at 2:30 PM)
- Confirmation (registration open, classes begin Sept 13)
- Marriage (contact priest/deacon 6 months in advance)
- Anointing of the Sick (Tuesday after 8:30 AM Mass)
- Reconciliation (Confession: Fri 9-10:30 AM, Sat 3:30-4:30 PM by appointment)
Ministries & Faith Formation
- OCIA (English) and (Spanish)
- Confirmation preparation (2-year process for teens)
- Baptism preparation class (third Friday at 6:30 PM)
- Marriage preparation
- Prayer chain (email: [email protected])
- St. Vincent de Paul Financial Aid (530-305-1904)