Mission Statement

Jesus comes “to serve, not to be served”
(Mt. 20, 28)
St. Mary’s by the Sea is a Catholic/Christian
community of faith, hope, and love, journeying
together in the spirit of hospitality,
stewardship, respect, unity and charity,
welcoming and serving all brothers and sisters
in Christ, under the mantle of Our Lady.
We have the Latin Tridentine Mass
every Sunday at 12:00 noon
Rev. Eamon Mackin - In Residence
"This Week at St. Mary's by the Sea. . ."
(Click above link for a schedule of our weekly events)

WELCOME RECEPTION
Friday, Feb. 12th, 7-8 p.m.
Do you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or someone who has been away from the Church and are thinking about returning? St. Mary’s by the Sea is hosting a “Welcome Reception” for all interested persons. Anyone that wants to become more active at St. Mary’s is also encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call the office at (714) 536-6913.


2010 PASTORAL SERVICES APPEAL (PSA)
Our PSA goal for this year has been set at $31,000. This money will assist the diocese in funding programs and services that benefit our own parish as well as people throughout Orange County. In addition, all monies pledged over $31,000 will be returned to us in the form of a rebate. Please make a pledge by using the special envelope you received in the mail. There are also extra pledge envelopes available in the pew racks and in the office. Your pledge may be paid all at one time, quarterly or spread out over ten months.