Statue of Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church
Lenten Season 2019
Mass Schedule
Welcome to Our Lady of Lavang
2023 PSA
PSA CAMPAIGN FOR OUR DIOCESE OF ORANGE

Please respond generously to the PSA.

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 celebrate our blessings today and how we choose to share them. Please respond generously to the PSA. Thank you and God Bless.

previous arrow
next arrow

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

Download form and things to do before wedding at Our Lady of Lavang.

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 17, 2024 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! 

The readings this weekend is taken from the Fifth Sunday of Lent in year B, and the gospel passage is about the culmination o f Jesus' mission on earth and His fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through the crucifixion and resurrection. 

According to His response to those Greeks who signified the universality of His mission beyond the Jewish community, we could learn about His upcoming crucifixion and the necessity of His death for the salvation of humanity, the sacrificial nature of His death and its redemptive power, and the necessity for all of us to walk in the light of faith and truth. In His reflection, J esus acknowledged the difficulty of His impending suffering and the turmoil in His soul. Yet He demonstrated His obedience and tru st according to the Father's will. At the same time, Jesus also brought out the contrast between being tortured and lifted on hi gh, between the human suffering in His crucifixion and the divine glory in His exaltation, and between the personal humiliation i n His death on the cross and the universal significance of His sacrifice for human redemption. 

Finally, Jesus used His ministry to challenge His people to embrace the cross and follow Him, even in the face of suffering a nd adversity. His words must echo to all of us when we agree to walk with Him on our faith journey, “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me” (John 12:25-26). 

However, in those Masses with first Scrutiny for those Elects and Candidates in the RCIA program, the readings are taken from the Fifth Sunday of Lent in year A. The gospel passage is about the two significant natures of Jesus throughout the death an d the resurrection of Lazarus. 

In His human nature, Jesus was deeply moved and troubled when He heard the death of His friend Lazarus. He wept openly, shared in sorrow of the mourning, and empathized with the human experience of loss. On the other hand, in His divine nature, Jesus performed a special miracle and commanded Lazarus to come out of the tomb. This miraculous event showed His true identity, underscored His power over death, foreshadowed His sacred mission, and implied His ultimate resurrection. 

Therefore, this profound narrative story helps us to look upon Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This mysterious sto ry also challenges us to reflect on our own faith in the face of adversity and to trust in the power of God to bring life out of death as Martha declared, “I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world ” (John 11:27). 

My brothers and sisters in Christ, 

There are two different gospel readings but with one message: The difficulties we experience in our daily lives can be interp reted in a positive view if we apply them to the suffering that Christ endures for us, through His humanity and divinity, through H is suffering and salvation, as well as through His death and glorious resurrection. In the face of suffering and adversity, God wants to train us, shape us, and help us grow in the character of Christ and according to His own will. As St. Aloysius Gonzaga sta ted, “He who wishes to love God does not truly love Him if he has not an ardent and constant desire to suffer for His sake. ” Let us understand, accept, and be willing to follow Jesus, bear the cross, die with Him and rise with Him. 

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.

x