September 26, 2020 is the 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. To commemorate this milestone, we will host a year-long celebration from September 2020-September 2021. Events will be planned throughout the year and we hope you will be able to join us to give Glory to God for these past 50 years! Stay tuned for upcoming events!
Are you or someone you know an original member of St. Martin de Porres? The parish would like to recognize those that have been parishioners for 50 years or were parishioners at the time of the Church's dedication 50 years ago. Please contact the Parish Office at parishoffice@smdpyl.org or (714) 970-2771.
Almighty God, we give you thanks and praise for the blessings you have bestowed upon us as a family of faith at St. Martin de Porres Parish for 50 years.
For all priests who have served as our shepherds, we adore you!
For all deacons who have assisted in our liturgical life, we glorify you!
For all religious who have helped us spiritually, we bless you!
For all who have served the poor among us, we thank you!
For all among us who have taught the faith, we honor you!
For all among us who have served in ministries, we are humble before you!
For all who have given from their treasures, we rejoice in you!
For all who have shared our earthly pilgrimage, we are deeply grateful to you!
Loving Father, may we as your people remain faithful to you and your Holy Catholic Church always to the end of days. Teach us to love each other to heaven and inspire others to know and love you more. We pray with confidence in your power to save us, in the name of Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.
Amen.