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Winter Clothing Drive

A huge storage room filled with warm clothing for the needy has been filled by St. Irenaeus parish in Cypress and its Knights of Columbus Council as Southern California deals with wintry temps.

St. Irenaeus parishioners and students generously contributed an estimated 400 large bags of coats, jackets, shoes, gloves, scarves, sleeping bags and blankets to help those in desperate need to stay warm.

Deacon Jerry Pyne said the two-week and Jan. 22.

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World Day Of The Sick Mass

Christ Cathedral celebrated the World Day of the Sick Mass on Feb. 11, presided by Bishop Timothy Freyer.

World Day of the Sick, now in its 31st year, was first started in 1992 by St. Pope John Paul II. It is now celebrated annually on Feb. 11.

Pope Francis, in a post on Feb. 11, wrote: "The World Day of the Sick calls for prayer and closeness towards those who suffer. Yet it also aims to raise the awareness of God’s people, healthcare institutions and civil society with regard to a new way of moving forward together."

es in order to guarantee each person’s fundamental right to basic and decent healthcare."

drive brought in an estimated six thousand pounds of warm clothing which will be distributed to local charity agencies and given to the homeless and others who depend on this drive during the cold winter months.

Both Deacon Pyne and Knights of Columbus Council 8599 Grand Knight

Rick Tkach agreed that it was a team effort and just one way St. Irenaeus and the Knights serve the community. The winter clothing drive has been conducted for 12 years.

About 20 Knights and parishioners volunteered by collecting clothing at all Masses during the weekends of Jan. 14

Celebrating World Marriage Day

The Office for Family Life hosted a special Mass and double date night on Feb. 10 to celebrate World Marriage Day. It began with a Mass, presided by Bishop Timothy Freyer, in the Christ Cathedral campus' Chapel in the Sky. A dinner followed in the Cultural Center.

"I am grateful for the joyful witness to married love shown by these couples as we celebrated Mass for World Marriage Day," said Bishop Freyer.

The Holy Father added, "These past years of the pandemic have increased our sense of gratitude for those who work each day in the fields of healthcare and research. Yet it is not enough to emerge from such an immense collective tragedy simply by honoring heroes. COVID-19 has strained the great networks of expertise and solidarity and has exposed the structural limits of existing public welfare systems. Gratitude, then, needs to be matched by actively seeking, in every country, strategies and resourcpraise and worship, hikes, hands-on experiences, and hearing from world-class speakers!

Eucharistic Revival Campout

Eucharistic Revival Campout for Young Adults will be held March 10 to 12. The unprecedented three-day gathering for Catholic young adults will be the premier event for men and women in their 20s and 30s looking to rekindle their faith and devotion, as well as meet other like-minded young adults from around Southern California and the country. Set in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, just 17 miles from the heart of Orange County, the Eucharistic Revival Campout will take place on 500 acres of wilderness where groups can pitch a tent, rent a cabin, or bunk in the bunkhouse, enjoying the breathtaking and peaceful natural surroundings.

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The speaker lineup for this dynamic young adult weekend includes Fr. Stan Fortuna, C.F.R; Dan DeMatte; James Wahlberg; Francis Cabildo; Fr. Erialdo Ramirez; Sr. Jessica Corral; and Dr. Elysabeth Nguyen. Saturday’s morning Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Timothy Freyer.

“I look forward to being with our Catholic young men and women for this historic gathering,” said Bishop Freyer. “The young Church is vibrant today and integral for the life of the Church in the future. Come and join us for an unforgettable time away with Christ and each other.”

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