Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church

Welcome!

Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church has been part of the Cypress community since 1961 - a time when there were more cows than Catholics! Since then we have grown into a vibrant, active parish with as many ministries as diverse as we are... from bible study to pew angels, feeding the hungry to Health Ministry, Fall Fiesta to a variety of music ministries serving our children, teens, adults, Spanish speaking parishioners, and the Filipino Catholic Federation. If you're looking for an opportunity to participate, you'll find it at Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church.

Been looking for a way to nurture your faith, reconnect, get more involved, or simply a place to pray? We welcome you with open arms!

May the Lord in his goodness lead us all closer to him.

And by our love and service to one another, may we hear him say to us,

"Well done, my good and faithful servant... Come, share your master's joy" (Mt 25:23).

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

Thursday, November 28

9:00 a.m.

This will be the only Mass on this day.

The Parish Office will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

8:30 a.m. Funeral Mass

Wednesday, November 20

Mass schedule
adoration & penance

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Directions

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online envelopes
A convenient giving option

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NUTS & BOLTS

OF OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

7:00 p.m. in the church

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Rediscover the Saints: The Catholic Hall of Fame

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Discipleship: Learn, Grow, Be Sent!

H.O.P.E. ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DINNER DANCE

at Knott's Resort Hotel

Saturday, November 16 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale on the church patio after all weekend Masses from October 26 to November 10. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are $55.

Funds raised from the annual dinner dance support H.O.P.E.'s dedication to serving families in need. H.O.P.E. focuses on providing assistance to families residing within our parish boundaries with USDA food, non-USDA food, infant supplies, used clothing and small household items. The Christian Service Office works with families who need temporary assistance with transportation, shelter and utility bills.

H.O.P.E.'s programs are supported by tax deductible donations from individuals, local businesses, schools, food banks, service clubs, parish members and fundraising efforts. In addition to financial contributions, approximately 60 tons of food is donated annually.

Not able to attend the H.O.P.E. Annual Fundraiser Dinner Dance but still want to help?

Click to donate!

CANVAS

For young adults ages 18-30!

Sunday, November 24

Meet at 4:45 p.m. for brief discussion, attend 5:00 p.m. Mass, and socialize for about 1/2 hour after Mass.

Saturday, December 14

Meet at 7:00 a.m. to help at H.O.P.E. boxing event.

Sunday, December 15

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Education Building

Gather in the Education Building for Game Night and Christmas Party!

Stay Connected!

Subscribe to our weekly email newsletter, the message. It's filled with parish events, activities and inspirational bible verses.

Read it. Share it. Live it. It's a small way to be part of something bigger!

Sunday night live (SNL)
high school students

If you're a high school student (grades 9-12), you're invited to Saint Irenaeus High School Youth Ministry's SNL which meets on Sundays from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bring $2.00 donation for dinner.

Want to learn more? Call the Youth Ministry office at 714-826-0460.
peacemakers
junior high students (grades 7 and 8)

Junior high students explore and develop their faith through a variety of social, service, and religious activities. Registration is ongoing - so come join us anytime!

We meet on Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Call the Youth Ministry office at 714-826-0460 to learn more.
PRESCHOOL FAITH FORMATION
SUNDAYS DURING THE 9:45 A.M. MASS

Ages 3 through Kindergarten (child must be 3 by December 1, 2019)

Join our wonderful Faith Formation Preschool Program! Each week your preschooler will participate in different age appropriate faith-filled stories, songs and crafts. A parent/guardian must walk the child to and from the classroom.

For more information, please call the Youth Faith Formation office at 714-826-1140.
Formed.org
an online gateway to great catholic content

Formed.org is an online source with thousands of movies, video programs, and ebooks exploring and explaining our Catholic faith.

Saint Irenaeus Church has a gift for you - a free subscription to formed.org! For parishioners only: sticypress.formed.org.

Enjoy!
FRAUD WARNING
PLEASE BE CAREFUL

The incidents of phone calls, text messages, and emails purportedly coming from bishops, priests, and deacons asking for personal information or money continues to occur.

Please be advised that these contact attempts most certainly do not originate from them. They are fraudulent!

We advise you to not respond to these messages or follow any links that may be contained within them. If you believe the message may be genuine, verify it by calling the church or cathedral office directly, and do not use the phone number provided or embedded in the text or email message. Please call the Parish Office at (714) 826-0760 if you have any questions about this warning. Thank you.

Pastoral Service Appeal 2019

PSA pledge cards are available in the Parish Office or simply pledge online at Orange Catholic Foundation.

We thank you in advance for your generosity.

Our 2020 Mass Intention Book is Open!

Interested? Stop by the Parish Office Monday through Friday during afternoon office hours.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.*

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.*

* Closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Parish Office will be closed Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28.

Office hours may differ on and around certain holidays. Please call ahead.