Like all Catholic parishes we share the belief that God loves every one of us, that Jesus saves us, and that our Church is our community. Beyond these commonalities, we think you’ll also find some things that are very different and special here.
A Smaller, Friendly Community That Welcomes All. We are a relatively small parish and our size fosters familiarity, caring and acceptance. We welcome you to join us and to experience that singular friendliness which helps us make the word “community” a true description of our parish. We believe newcomers, adults and children, will find it easy to make new friends in Christ and find opportunities to become involved in the parish and community. Our classes, youth programs, study groups, clubs, ministries and social events help cement the bonds of friendship and fellowship. St. Anthony is truly a place where EVERYONE is welcome—regardless of race, belief, sexual orientation or marital status. Come as you are. Come and see.
Peaceful, Rural Almaden Worship Setting. Our parish celebrates Mass at two places of worship, and both share the beautiful and unique surroundings of God’s creation in the peaceful foothills of Almaden Valley. On the first Sunday of summer months we also worship beneath the 200-year-old oak tree that stands behind our main, McKean Road church location.
Historic Roots, Two Churches. Although our main church and office is on McKean Road in Almaden, our original parish church in historic New Almaden is still in use, and is itself a place of history. Built in 1899, St. Anthony Church on Bertram Road is registered with the Almaden Historical Society and is open for Mass every Saturday.
You will find us to be a reverent, down-to-earth Catholic Christian community that places a priority on living the Gospel—love of God and neighbor. We embrace the importance of faith and works, and this shows in our manner and actions. We work to create a loving parish environment that encourages placing God first in our lives, loving others, deepening our relationship with Christ, and being Christ's light to those in spiritual or physical need—reaching out in love, justice and faith.