Santa Teresa Catholic Church – San Jose, California is a beautiful place to celebrate the advent and Christmas season, offering various church services and events. It’s a wonderful time to experience the advent Christmas church traditions.
As we enter this sacred time of year, we warmly welcome you to journey with us through the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Whether you come every Sunday, are returning home for the holidays, or are discovering our parish for the first time, please know that you have a place here. We invite you to pray, reflect, and celebrate the birth of Jesus with our community. Embrace the joy of the advent Christmas church events with us.
Advent Events 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025
7:00 PM – Advent Gathering (Church)
You are invited to an evening of prayer and quiet preparation as we enter the final weeks of Advent. It is a gentle way to pause, breathe, and refocus our hearts on Christ during this advent Christmas church period.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:00 PM – Midday Advent Event (Church)
A simple midday gathering for anyone seeking a moment of peace during this season. Come as you are and rest with the Lord.
Christmas Season Liturgies
Sunday, December 21, 2025 – Christmas Sunday
As we draw close to Christmas, we gather as a parish family to celebrate the joy and hope of the season:
- 8:30 AM – Mass
- 10:00 AM – Mass
- 11:30 AM – Mass
All are welcome to join us as we prepare our hearts for the Nativity of the Lord within the advent Christmas church atmosphere.
Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24, 2025
We gather on Christmas Eve to welcome the Light of Christ into our lives and into our world. The following services are listed on the parish calendar:
- 4:00 PM – Church
- 6:30 PM – Church
- 9:00 PM – Church
- 12:00 AM – Church
Christmas Day – Thursday, December 25, 2025
On Christmas morning, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, our Savior:
- 9:00 AM – Christmas Day Mass
- 11:00 AM – Christmas Day Mass
Seasonal Outreach
Friday, December 19, 2025
10:00 AM – Hall – Faith Formation Seasonal Food Event
Our parish community continues its tradition of caring for those in need. All are welcome to participate as we offer support and kindness to families during the Christmas season, which is a central part of the advent Christmas church mission.
Christmas Outreach Projects
We invite you to support our parish outreach ministries as we care for those in need during the Christmas season.
Christmas Food Boxes
Providing groceries and essentials for families in our community.
Drop-off instructions and volunteer times will be posted soon.
Children’s Gift Project
Help us bring joy to children in need with new, unwrapped toys and gift cards.
Gift tags and drop-off bins will be available in the church.
Learn more and donate: (link to Outreach page)
Seasonal Music and Choir
Music lifts our hearts during this holy season.
Join us for special choir celebrations during the 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass and the 10:00 AM Christmas Day Mass.
If you would like to volunteer or join the choir for Christmas, contact the parish office or our music director.
Families and Children
Children are a cherished part of our Christmas celebration.
- Children and Family Mass on Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM
- Nativity reenactment (details coming soon)
- Advent and Christmas coloring pages and take-home activities
- Family prayer cards available in the vestibule
Livestream Information
For those unable to join us in person, livestreams will be available for:
- 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass
- 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass
Watch livestream: (link to livestream page)
Christmas Week Bulletins
- December 21 Bulletin – Fourth Sunday of Advent
- December 28 Bulletin – Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
- January 1 Bulletin – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
View and download: (link to bulletin page)
Visit Us This Christmas
794 Calero Ave
San Jose, CA 95123
Office Hours:
Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
(Closed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
Phone: (408) 629-7777
A Christmas Message from Our Pastor
(Optional — can be added later.)
A short reflection or welcome message from the pastor can be included here.
We are grateful for the chance to walk with you during this holy season. Please return to this page for updates and additional opportunities to join us in prayer, service, and celebration throughout Advent and Christmas.