WELCOME!
We're so glad you're here.
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).
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JUNE 21 and 22
You're Invited!
Hospitality on the patio after Saturday Vigil and Sunday Masses to say farewell and best wishes to Fr. Leonel and Fr. Binh who are leaving Saint Irenaeus at the end of June for new positions in the Diocese of Orange.
Please take a moment to say good-bye, to reminisce, and to let them know that they will be missed!
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EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
after the 8 a.m. Mass (9 a.m.)
Please join us!
The procession of the Blessed Sacrament will start at the church, proceed south on Grindlay to Orange, then past City Hall and the library. After walking through the Civic Center parking lot, we'll head north on Grindlay to arrive back at Saint Irenaeus in time for the 9:45 a.m. Mass.
This is a wonderful way to share our love for Jesus and the Eucharist with the surrounding community!
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Future Pastoral Center
The parish has the opportunity to purchase the Presentation Sisters’ beautiful convent! We hope to convert the property into a much needed Pastoral Center which will greatly help us better serve our children, youth, parish and community at large.
With the purchasing price of 1.5 million dollars, Saint Irenaeus can take over the title of the property, which is currently under the ownership of the Diocese of Orange. With the generous support of some parishioners, the parish has already raised $305,000 for this campaign. It's a great start, but we still have a long way to go. Please consider giving to the Pastoral Center Campaign so that we can make use of this wonderful opportunity.
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bible camp 2025
For TK/Kindergarten (potty trained) through 6th grade students
JULY 21 – 25
Registration begins May 1
This year's theme is True North - Trusting Jesus in a wild world!
Don’t miss out on Bible Camp. Saint Irenaeus’ Youth Faith Formation offers campers a faith-filled adventure complete with Bible lessons, crafts and other summer activities.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Bishop Kevin Vann of our Diocese of Orange invites you to participate in the annual Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA) to support the mission of our Diocese and the work of St. Irenaeus Church. He writes: I pray that you will again join me together as missionary disciples of Christ in supporting the Pastoral Services Appeal campaign. We will again bring the love of Jesus into our parishes and schools, our homes and neighborhoods, as we live his Gospel message.
For every dollar given, 95 cents goes directly to the mission and ministries below:
Parish Support (30%)
Catholic Schools (20%)
Vocations Formation & Support (20%)
Priest Retirement (15%)
Outreach (10%)
Your contribution last year provided assistance to 56 retired priests, 28 seminarians in formation, more than 615,000 families and individuals in need, and education and learning support to over 17,000 students in our Catholic schools. Those who gave to the PSA last year will soon receive a letter from Bishop Vann thanking you for your support.
With the generous support of St. Irenaeus parishioners, the parish surpassed our last year's allotted goal of $201,000. Saint Irenaeus' allotted goal is the same this year . Any amount collected over this goal goes back to the parish for its special projects or ministry.
Participating in the annual PSA is an invitation and a sacred duty. Please discuss it with your family, pray about it, and make a donation. Each family or person’s financial situation is different. No gift is too big or too small. You may return the PSA pledge card at any Sunday Mass or at the parish office. You may also make a donation online below.
On behalf of Bishop Vann, I thank you for your generosity and for making a lasting impact for you, your family, the parish and the Church.
Fr. Binh
SAINT IRENAEUS NEWS
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To learn more about the Jubilee Year of Hope, click on this link to the Diocese of Orange.
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Saint Irenaeus, one of the Fathers of the Church, fought against heresy, supported the Papacy, and even helped define Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as the four Gospels. Read more>
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PLEASE BE CAREFUL.
There have been reports of phone calls, text messages, and emails purportedly coming from bishops, priests, and deacons asking for personal information or money.
Please be advised that these contact attempts most certainly do not originate from bishops, priests, and deacons. 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 to be genuine, verify it by calling the church or cathedral directly and not using a 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.