You can read the original article at the Los Angeles Times website. Father Kriz is our hosting priest who serves our Czech community in his spare time and actively participates in our events. “I have seen the possibility that I could lose my job here,” Kriz said. “I’m thinking [...]
Let us introduce you to Fr.Zdenek Kriz, a member of the Servite order, who is currently pastor of St Philip Benizi Parish in Fullerton. He speaks Czech as well as English and Spanish, and has agreed to say some of our Czech Masses, beginning in November at the Polish Center, [...]
The Feast of the Annunciation In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David.
The 2018 Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, for Latin-rite Catholics with Easter Sunday on April 1. Lent is a favourable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ."-- Pope Francis During Lent, we are asked to devote [...]
Agnes had no children of her own but was certainly life-giving for all who knew her. Agnes was the daughter of Queen Constance and King Ottokar I of Bohemia. She was betrothed to the Duke of Silesia, who died three years later. As she grew up, she decided she wanted [...]
We are publishing this original message of Pope Francis for this year’s Lent which is starting on Wednesday, March 1st. In this article, a roman catholic bishop illustrates to ponder the parable of the rich man and poor Lazarus and calls for listening to the Word. Czech Version The Word [...]
St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19— Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker. “Saint Joseph is a man of great spirit. He is great in faith, not because he speaks his own words, but above all [...]
Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus, is a Christian holiday commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. It falls on February 2, which is traditionally the 40th day of the ChristmasEpiphany season. [...]
Please see attached proposed schedule of masses fo 2017. 2017_Schedule_of_Masses Please keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change. The best way to confirm the date and time is to look in to the last issue of Vestnik or contact us by phone or email. San Diego St [...]
Click For Czech Version. A few of the many ways Catholic families commemorate Advent include: (from Katie Dawson, Orange County Catholic) Advent wreath: The Advent wreath, which has Ger man origins, is a wreath made of evergreens that is bound to a circle of wire. It symbolizes the many years from [...]
