Important Evacuation Announcement:
Church Closed Until Evacuation & Road Closures are Lifted
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The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Orange County Sheriff’s Department have reissued an emergency evacuation order on Friday morning, May 22, 2026, for areas in Stanton, Garden Grove, Cypress, Buena Park, and Westminster due to a chemical tank failure at an aerospace facility.
Fr. Peter and the parish priests are praying for all parishioners, residents, and first
responders who are affected by this incident.
UPDATE: 11:30pm – The County of Orange activated and staffed the Emergency Operations Center with County agency representatives at 1100 hours on May 22, 2026. The Public Information Hotline has been staffed and is ready to accept calls of inquiry in regard to the nature of emergency or disaster. The Public Information Hotline phone number is (714) 628-7085. All resources and support personnel have been identified and are on standby.
🚨 Current Evacuation Boundaries
Residents and businesses inside the following perimeter must evacuate immediately:
- North of Trask Avenue
- South of Ball Road
- East of Valley View Street
- West of Dale Street
Available Shelters:
- Freedom Hall, 16801 Euclid St., Fountain Valley. (now full)
- Savanna High School, 301 N. Gilbert St., Anaheim
- Kennedy High School, 8281 Walker St., La Palma (now full)
- Ocean View High School, 17071 Gothard St., Huntington Beach
Welcome Home
We are a faith-based Catholic community whose members are enriched by the celebration of the Sacraments and opportunities to deepen our prayer lives. Guided by the Word of God and family values, we strive always to be a beacon of light for the lost, the lonely, the marginalized, and all those seeking the truth as we walk in the footsteps of those first disciples of Jesus and our patron St. Polycarp.
Mass Schedule
Thánh Lễ Trong Tuần | Misas Entre la Semana
Monday – Friday
6:30 AM (English)
8:30 AM (English)
Monday
6:30 PM (Spanish)
Friday
6:30 PM (Vietnamese)
Saturday
8:30 AM (English)
5:00 PM (English)
7:00 PM (Vietnamese)
Sunday
7:30 AM (English)
9:00 AM (Spanish)
11:00 AM (English)
1:00 PM (Spanish)
4:00 PM (Vietnamese)
6:00 PM (Spanish)
Eucharistic Adoration
Chầu Thánh Thể | Adoracion Eucaristica
Friday
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Saturday
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Confession Hours
Monday 7:15 PM
Friday 9:00 AM
Saturday 3:30 PM
Mass Schedule and Confession Hours may be changed due to Holy Days or National Holidays. Please read our announcement for updates. Here is the link to download the Way of the Cross file as a PDF, which you can use for the Stations of the Cross prayers session during Lent. https://bit.ly/4aCb4hz
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News for the weekend of 5/23 & 5/24/2026
Our parish office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Priests’ Retreat Week schedule changes
Monday, June 1:
6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Masses only. No evening Mass or Confession
Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, June 5:
8:30 AM Mass only
Friday, June 5:
There will be no Confession following the 8:30 AM Mass. For sick calls, please contact any available retired priest.First Holy Communion Registration
The Registration for First Holy Communion is now open. If your child is ready to begin preparation, please visit the Parish Front Office to pick up an application.OCIA Registration (Children & Adults)
If you have a child over the age of 7 who is not baptized, or if you are an adult (18 or older) who has not received Baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation, registration for the OCIA program is now open. Applications are available in the Parish Front Office.Adoration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our Diocese
We joyfully invite you to join us for a special time of prayer as we together celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Orange. Adoration will begin on Friday, June 5, 2026, following the 6:30 PM Vietnamese Mass. At approximately 7:15 PM, the Blessed Sacrament will be processed to the Parish Hall, where we will begin 48 Hours of Adoration. Adoration will conclude on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 5:15 PM, with the reposition of the Blessed Sacrament from the Parish Hall back to the church.
We encourage everyone to come and spend time in prayer during this meaningful occasion.Summer Camp Announcement
Get ready for an amazing week! Our Summer Camp is happening June 15th through June 19th, and it’s going to be packed with faith-filled fun, exciting games, and unforgettable memories for children in 1st through 6th grade—including two awesome field trips to the beach and Irvine Park! And teens—this is your moment! If you’re in 7th through 12th grade, we need you as volunteers. Come be part of something meaningful and fun—it’s your time to shine!2026 PSA Pledge update!
You may continue to submit your pledge in support of our 2026 Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA) program. Pledge forms are available in the church lobby, or you may submit your pledge online through our parish website. Completed forms may also be dropped off at the parish office or placed in the collection baskets during Mass.
Here is our update report on PSA:# OF PARTICIPANTS THAT SUBMITTED PLEDGES 360 families/individuals PAYMENT MADE $119,301.00 PLEDGED SUBMITTED $165,643.00 OUR PARISH PSA GOAL $ 109,760.00
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Recent Pastor Letters
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May 24, 2026
Read more: May 24, 2026Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, Happy Pentecost! May the Holy Spirit fill your heart with love. According to scriptures, the celebration of Pentecost or the coming of the Holy Spirit occurs ten days after the Ascension of the Lord Jesus. This Solemnity of Pentecost marks the birth of the Church,…
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May 17, 2026
Read more: May 17, 2026Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, This weekend, we are celebrating the Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus. Originally, this Solemnity falls on a Thursday of the Sixth Sunday of Easter, which is forty days after the celebration of Easter. However, due to work, most dioceses in the U.S have transferred…
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April 12, 2026
Read more: April 12, 2026Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, Easter greetings and blessings to all. As we enter into the second Sunday of Easter, which is also known as the Divine Mercy Sunday, we are presented with a Gospel account on the Risen Christ who appeared to the disciples. The Gospel of John recounts…
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April 5, 2026
Read more: April 5, 2026Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, Happy Easter! Christus resurexit ~ Christ is risen! Easter celebrates Jesus’ rising from the death: His rising from the death means that He defeats the greatest enemy that threatens us, His children. No longer does death has power over us. This is what Saint Paul…
2026 Pastoral Services Appeal
Support the 2026 PSA Campaign
The 2026 PSA Campaign is a wonderful way to support both diocesan ministries and our parish ministries. Pledge forms are available by clicking the print icon below, or you may pick up a full copy with program details in the lobby area. Join our parish family in participating in this worthy cause. Completed pledge forms may be placed in the Sunday collection basket or dropped off at the Parish Office.
👉 Make your donation online: https://www.rcbo.org/psa/
Thank you for your generous support! Here is the link to print the PSA Pledge form
