Mass for Protection of Unborn Children Jan 21
Poinsettia Sales Dec 18 & 19
Poinsettias for Sale The Knights of Columbus will be selling Poinsettias after all the Masses Dec. 18th & 19th. Each Poinsettia is beautifully wrapped in foil and is only $15 or two for $25.. Plants can be taken home or … Continue reading →
December Events
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Parish News October
First Friday 12-Hour Adoration Sunday, October 3rd , is RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY. St. Mother Teresa once said, “What will convert America and save the world? My answer is prayer. What we need is for every parish to come before Jesus … Continue reading →
Rummage Sale Friday Aug 27 and Saturday, AUG. 28
Rummage Sale Friday August 27 and Saturday, AUG. 28 8am-2pm We will be collecting your *donated items for the Rummage Sale Aug. 21st – 26th, 10am-5pm ONLY! (No drop-offs unless we are able to put them in the … Continue reading →
Parish Family Picnic – August 14th
Parish Family Picnic – August 14th From 11am-2:00pm at Lake Street Park under the shade of 2 big, white tents. We’ll have lots of new games, grilled brats, burgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, and a piñata for the kids, not … Continue reading →
St. Mary’s by the Sea T-Shirt Fundraiser – New Design
St. Mary’s by the Sea T-Shirt Fundraiser – New Design Orders are now being accepted for St. Mary’s by the Sea new-design t-shirts (up until July 25th). This is a fundraiser for our Church. The suggested price is $10 each, … Continue reading →
Welcome Back
A Messa
ge from Our Pastor
June 9, 2021
Dear Parishioners,
Gather & Rejoice Together in Christ! Bishop Kevin Vann has declared this June 12th and 13th as a historic weekend for all Diocese of Orange parishes. It is now time to start attending Mass in person, receive the sacraments, and offer praise to God together after months of pandemic isolation. Join us and receive spiritual nourishment and strength through the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
As we prepare to fully welcome all parishioners back to Church, we take this opportunity to offer some reminders and also to present some developments. Please note the following:
- Bishop Vann is discontinuing the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass effective June 12th. Livestream Masses will be discontinued (except for the sick and homebound) and no longer be an acceptable way to fulfill your obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
- Our Church will once again be open from 1:30-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday, for personal prayer beginning June 14th.
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Church will be on Thursdays from 9am-3pm, and on First Fridays for 12 hours, 9am-9pm. Please pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life as well as for the sanctification of the people of our Diocese.
- Masks are now optional.
- Food and drink will now be allowed at all parish events, including ministry meetings. In addition, St. Mary’s by the Sea will once again be serving coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses beginning on our country’s Independence Day, July 4th.
So to our parishioners, I join with Bishop Vann and all priests in the Orange Diocese as we say “Welcome Back!” I look forward to reconnecting with all of you as we begin our return to normalcy.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Quang Vinh Chu, Pastor
Pentecost Novena, May 14 through May 22
The Pentecost Novena, May 14 through May 22, is the first novena in the life of the Church. After the Ascension of Our Lord, the Apostles gathered with Mary and others in the upper room to pray. (cf. Acts. 1:14) … Continue reading →
Back In Church
Dear Parishioners,
It is with a thankful heart I inform you that ALL Masses are now being held inside the Church; thanks be to God! Please note that all previous safety protocols will still be observed (ie: 25% capacity, must wear masks, 6’ social distancing, disinfecting of pews after use, etc.). Thank you for your compliance.
In addition, I would like to mention that this weekend, February 13th (after the 5pm Mass) & 14th (after ALL the Masses), we will be holding a Mini-Ministry Fair – Mardi Gras themed. The purpose of this is to provide the opportunity for more participation from parishioners in serving the Lord by serving His people. Many of you may not be aware of the number of ministries here who are quietly at work in the background. There are many things a person can become involved with in the parish, and many of them don’t require a lot of time. All of our ministries will have a table set-up with a representative on hand to describe their activities and to answer any questions you may have. Some ministries, however, may not be active currently, but we hope they will be back to regular activities soon.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Quang Vinh Chu, Pastor