Baptism
St. Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church celebrates the Sacrament of Baptism for children of registered parishioners on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm (after the noon Mass).
Confirmation
Faith Formation Program 2024-2025 School Year
First Communion and Confirmation Information.
Eucharist
St. Mary’s by the Sea opens the Church for Eucharistic Adoration (prayer before the Blessed Sacrament housed within the tabernacle)
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession/Reconciliation) is an experience of the gift of God’s boundless mercy. Not only does it free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers.
Penance is an experience of the gift of God’s boundless mercy.
Marriage
Marriage arrangements need to be made at least six months prior to the wedding with Fr. Quang Vinh Chu (714-536-6913, Please read our “WEDDING POLICY” for Church guidelines and procedures…
Funerals &
Anointing of the Sick
The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death. Please contact the Parish Office to initiate funeral arrangements.
CONFESSIONS (Reconcilation) Saturday: 3:00-4:30 p.m. At other times upon request
READ MORE about the sacrament of Penance
Anointing of the Sick Learn More – Please contact the parish office.
Funerals:
Please contact the Parish Office to initiate funeral arrangements. Once a date has been set, the Pastor will meet with the family to guide them in planning the liturgy and suggest ways for your family and friends to be personally involved in selecting the Readings from Scripture etc.
We hope you will find that planning a Funeral Mass with your family can be very rewarding and very comforting. Members of our Bereavement Committee will be present the day of the funeral to welcome and assist you with setting up the Church, placement of flowers, etc.