Đại Hội Mục Vụ GX Đức Mẹ La Vang
Đại Hội Mục Vụ GX Đức Mẹ La Vang
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Lenten Season 2019
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2023 PSA
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Emergency Hotline:  (714) 454-8430

BAPTISM

Our parish has monthly Baptism for Children (bilingual Vietnamese-English), from 7 years old and under, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, every Sunday in the second week of each month.

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 6:00PM (Vietnamese & English)
Sunday: 4:00PM Youth (English)

 

Wedding

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Funeral

Please contact Our Lady of Lavang Office (714) 775-6200, or our administrator Toma Kiet Pham.

LIVESTREAM MASS

GX Our Lady of La Vang live stream Mass schedule:

Vietnamese Mass: 8:30AM (Mon-Fri) Spanish Mass: 8:30AM (Fri) Vietnamese Mass: 8:00AM (Sat) Sunday Mass: 8:30AM

Thank you to all who joined the online Mass at Our Lady of La Vang Church in Santa Ana, California. Please support the parish by donating at https://ourladyoflavang.org/give Or send your contribution to: Our Lady of La Vang 288 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704

You can text your donation amount to (844) 953-0566.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

There will be two different gospel readings in the Palm Sunday Mass this weekend: Mark 11:1-10 recounts the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and Mark 14:1-15:47 is about the Passion of Jesus Christ. According to the first gospel reading, Jesus entered Jerusalem to fulfill the Old Testament prophecies and reinforce His messianic identity as the King, the Messiah, and the Promised One. Therefore, the crowd spread their cloaks and palm branches on the road to welcome Him. They praised Him as an honoring royalty and named Him as a victorious leader who comes in the name of the Lord to deliver them from Roman oppression. However, Jesus’ rode on a colt into Jerusalem instead of a strong warhorse like other conquering kings. He used this young donkey to symbolize His servant leadership in humility, peace, and love instead of earthly power and domination. He emphasized that His kingship must transcend earthly kingdoms and focus completely on spiritual liberation and human redemption.

Unfortunately, the crowd did not want to change their elevated expectations for the long-awaited Messiah. They could not accept His without royal authority, power, and identity. Therefore, Mark 14:1-15:47 was the judgement and condemnation of the religious and government leaders to put Him to death. On the other hand, the second gospel reading was the profound mystery of Christ's passion and the depth of the Father’s love manifested through the sacrificial death of the Son. There were three notable features that we should keep in mind. First, we must learn that Jesus was fully aware of every incident that would unfold in the coming days, leading to His condemnation, crucifixion, and resurrection afterward. However, His entry into Jerusalem, His agonizing prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, His arrest and crucifixion, His last words before His last breath expressed His willingness to fulfill the prophecies of Scripture, to complete His redemptive plan, and to surrender on the Father's will. We must also learn that Jesus used His sacrificial death to show us His unconditional love and the profound mystery of His passion. Second, each character in this gospel passage must help us to reflect on the possibility of our reaction, compassionate response, and faithful commitment while facing of trial, adversity, and death. Mary and her costly perfume, Judas and his betrayal, Peter and his denial, the high priest and his condemnation, Pilate and his ignorance, the centurion and his confession, and others with different personalities, thoughts, and actions challenged us to consider the cost of Christian discipleship and the call to follow Jesus. Lastly, we must keep in mind that in the Passion of Jesus Christ, the crucifixion was not the end of the story but the prelude to the triumph of the resurrection. In the other words, death was not the end of life for those who would like to carry the cross and follow Jesus, to believe and practice His teachings, and to die and rise with Him.

My brothers and sisters,
Walking through the Passion of Jesus Christ at the beginning of the Holy Week may help us to reflect on His mission and understand the true meaning of sacrificial love, faithful commitment, and human salvation that He highlighted on the crucifix. His Passion also reaffirms the sacred victory that we may share with Him, the eternal benefits of our Christian faith, and our permanent relationship with God the Father. It must melt our heart, strengthen our faith, and inspire us to walk on the faith journey as Saint Augustine used to say, “The death of the Lord our God should not be a cause of shame for us; rather, it should be our greatest hope, our greatest glory. In taking upon himself the death that he found in us, he has most faithfully promised to give us life in him, such as we cannot have of ourselves.”

Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!

Reverend Kiet Anh Ta

ADULT CONFIRMATION

The Spanish Adult Confirmation class will begin on February 25, 2024 at 2:00PM in room 001. Please stop by the parish office to register. Please bring a copy of your Baptism and First Communion certificate.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the every month. For Vietnamese, the celebration will be on the 2nd Sunday at 2:00PM. For Spanish, the celebration will be on the 1st Saturday at 3:00PM. Please contact the office at (714) 775-6200 for more information regarding...

SECOND COLLECTION

Next weekend our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. About 38 million people in the United States live in poverty. This fundraiser funds programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face to bring...

PSA for 2024

We will kick start PSA for 2024 this weekend. Please bring home PSA envelopes. Your participation in the Pastoral Services Appeal makes a real and tangible impact on lives in our parishes, schools and communities. The very future of our faith depends on how we...

Mass Schedule

Weekdays

Monday 8:30 am: Vietnamese
Tuesday 8:30 am: Vietnamese
Wednesday 8:30 am: Vietnamese
Thursday 8:30 am: Spanish
Friday 8:30 am: Vietnamese

Saturday

Saturday 8:00 am: Vietnamese
Saturday 6:00 pm : Vietnamese & English
 

Sunday

Sunday 6:30 am: Vietnamese
Sunday 8:30 am: Vietnamese
Sunday 10:30 am: Vietnamese
Sunday 12:30 pm: Spanish
Sunday 4:00 pm: English (Youth)
Sunday 6:00 pm: Vietnamese

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

We are reaching out to you with heartfelt enthusiasm as we embark on a meaningful journey to support Our Lady of Lavang Shrine, a place that holds immense significance in our community. This sacred space is not just a physical structure; it is a beacon of faith, unity, and spiritual solace for all who seek refuge within its walls. As we come together to raise funds for the preservation and enhancement of Our Lady of Lavang Shrine, we invite each one of you to be an integral part of this noble endeavor. Your contribution, big or small, will play a vital role in ensuring that this shrine continues to be a sanctuary where souls find comfort, hope, and inspiration. Let us unite in the spirit of generosity and shared devotion, demonstrating our collective commitment to sustaining the legacy of Our Lady of Lavang Shrine. Together, we can make a lasting impact and secure the future of this sacred haven for generations to come. Thank you for your unwavering support and may Our Lady of Lavang bless each one of you abundantly.

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