The Mass itself was a little on the long side at around 1 hour and 20 minutes but that was due to a reverent and prayerful experience. Granted the Mass only takes place once a month so the ceremonies did lack the polish we come to expect in a Latin Mass. For example, the servers walked too far ahead at the opening procession and had to go both after noticing Father wasn't fully vested yet, some servers were unsure where to stand, and the handouts were printed for the propers for the incorrect Sunday in the liturgical year. The music also had too many breaks - different from the soft musical interludes from the organ I have come to expect during the High Mass.
But the Mass was reverent and solemn. The Mass was preceded by a recitation of the Rosary in Latin at 5 PM! It's rare to see the Rosary said before Mass and I've never seen it said in Latin, even before an SSPX Mass. So that was unique and nice to see its connection with Catholic Tradition. And it's quite rare to find an evening Latin Mass on Sunday in the Bay Area so this is nice for Catholics who travel into the Bay area and arrive late or who sleep in on Sunday morning. This Mass location is in addition to those highlighted in my article: 6 Traditional Latin Mass Locations for Bay Area Catholics Reviewed
I very much wish that the Latin Mass Society of San Francisco, St. Catherine's parish, and others in the community would make this Mass more widely known! I'd go weekly if they had it offered.
There is a simple website regarding this monthly Mass so if you have questions, please reach out to the Mid-Peninsula Latin Mass.
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