Came here for a scouting event with my son, and while he was doing his merit badges I went inside to have some prayer time. It's a beautiful Church with a large outdoor area that they also let their Scout Pack and Troop use for their meetings and events. The grounds are well kept with lots of parking and a large grass area. A Scout is reverent, so it always warms my heart to see when they're working together. :) read more

Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church - Churches Near Me - Cypress, California

When I'm around a new location, I love to explore and attend Sunday Mass at different Catholic parishes. I was near Cypress, CA, and found this gem. The parking lot was huge, and the parish community was very welcoming. In the middle of Mass, the electricity went out but I felt it was God who was speaking to me saying to "be still and know I am here." What a beautiful way to encounter God. After five minutes, electricity went back up...and Mass never ever stopped but continued (in a good way!) Thank you St. Irenaeus Church. read more

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Very welcoming Catholic community. Most of the interior was renovated with new floors and overhead lights. Here with family For my grandchild's christening or infant baptism. The sacrament was performed by a very jovial deacon Israel, and we were one of two families here for baptism. It was a very meaningful ceremony for me, and someday we will look back on this day with joy! Baptismal preparation requires godparents and parents at one hour long class - to refresh your own faith and learning! Use the online portal for more information. read more

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It's a nice Church! Went here today I was looking for a Church close to Knott's. I like it because it was not crowded.

My wife and I got married at this church, this was the first church we attended together as a couple. We even attend mass through our phones on Sunday's. Last Sunday I heard the priest (Nguyen?) give a sermon about Gays not deserving to be parents. The priest quoted many statistics but I didn't hear any statistics regarding whether gays make bad parents. This was really disheartening to hear. This line of reasoning seems to indicate gays make terrible parents because they are gay. With so many children needing to be adopted I would think the church would be in the business of helping match children to parents and not making judgements. I'm hoping to check back in a year and hopefully this church is more accepting. May you learn of gods mercy and love Saint Irenaeus. read more

Love this church This is a vibrant, active parish with as many ministries as diverse as Saint Irenaeus is; from bible study, feeding the hungry, evangelization retreats, to a variety of music ministries serving children, teens, adults, Spanish speaking parishioners, and the Filipino Catholic Federation If you're looking for an opportunity to participate and to wake up your relationship withJesus, you'll find it at Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church I came to this church the first time to a 3 day retreat back in 2011 while I was going thru some challenging moments ... the Lord kept telling me "Be still and know that I'm God" Psalm 46:10 and HE surely got me thru it They offer mass daily I always come to service when I'm in the area You will enjoy coming to the presence of God at this church. Great way to nurture your faith, reconnect, get more involved, or simply a place to pray My friend's 3-kids got baptized here, made their first communion here and attended Saint Irenaeus catholic school, great school They have ample parking available read more

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This Church is nice. I don't think it is as busy as other Catholic churches in the area. Since I moved to Orange County in 2001 I have yet to find a home church. Out of all the ones I have been to this one is my favorite. As a child I went to mass religiously because my parents told me too. As an adult I find myself wanting to go to church now because I want too. Not because somebody is making me. This church runs like any other Catholic church with the pre scripted outlines. One already knows what to expect. The woman vocalist who leads all the songs has the most beautiful angelic voice. She is accompanied by a younger man on the piano. Parking is plentiful but I decided to park on the street right in front of the church to make way for a easy exit. Im a fan. read more

This review is not for their weekend services, but more for their service at the office. I mean no harm, but I was trying to have a church wedding in New York and they told me I had to go through numerous classes and a weekend retreat here so they can prepare paperwork for the church in NY. I got the sense that because I am not going to wed here in their church, I was less important to them. Lastly, because I was not an attendee of their mass and was new to the church, they do not respect that. I just moved in the area!! I went to one meeting with a priest and he was very nice. I like the priest. But the gatekeepeer (the person in charge of marriages and coordinating the classes and retreats there) was very unhelpful and was rude at times. I decided not to go through a traditional church wedding, but will have a minister/officate handle my ceremony. read more

Located within a residential area, this church is quite charming with the right size. I came here for my cousin's wedding yesterday. It has ample parking. The priest was very funny. The location is perfect. read more

I LOVE Saint I! I was raised Catholic and became a registered parishioner when I moved to Orange County when my husband and I married about 7 yrs ago. His family have been active members of the church for many years and my husband went to grade school here. That being said, this was NOT the sole reason why I decided to join this particular congregation. From my first visit and mass, I was welcomed and felt at home. Plus, all of the priests are very friendly, inspiring, down to earth, and funny! When my husband and I decided to marry they offered us premarital counseling even though we decided to have our ceremony outside of the church because we decided on a destination wedding. They even offered to bless our marriage before our ceremony or once we returned home. It was really nice to see we had their support even if we didn't decide to have our ceremony there. My son was baptized there and our experience with everyone involved, from the priest to the people conducting the baptismal preparation sessions were all very pleasant and informative. When my mother in law fell ill and passed last year the church was a huge support system for our entire family. The priests not only visited w/o hesitation at every request for home prayer services with her when she became to weak to attend mass at church, but they also visited the home after she passed for prayer services and support for the entire family. They handled all the funeral services with grace and professionalism. And they still continue to offer their support every time we attend mass reminding us their doors are open even just to talk. I never thought to write a review for a church on yelp, but I happen to come across Saint I's reviews and was shocked at the one star reviews and felt they were unfair. Although, I do agree w/ the negative reviewers that the lady in the office can be rude at times, I don't think it is a deal breaker for me... since she is not the one I come to church for and I am not required to deal w/ her very often anyway. It's just not fair to base an entire church rating over one lady's personality especially when it doesn't seem to effect or reflect on the other countless hardworking positive people and attributes that this church has to offer. read more

I have been a member for 8 year now and truly love my parish family. We have a very active church filled with many loving and kind persons. There are many ministries to help from Human Trafficking, Mental Illness, Food distributions, etc. There are many masses to choose from and Fr Binh has done a great job keeping our parishioners' fed during Covid-19. read more

Liked the priest & his homily was to the point. Cute choir kids, multiracial patrons. I'd say its a beautiful church, Wooden ceiling with a bright open airy feel to it Came here Easter Sunday. Got great seats, but there were people standing the entire mass! The entire parking lot was full, and neighboring streets too. read more

I have been a member of this church since the day I was born...1965. Our family have been parishioners since day one....1961. Father Aaron is great. He makes the mass fun. We go to the 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning mass. If you are lo king for a great Catholic Church, this is the church for you. read more

It is a really good church. In fact Fr. Martin says funny thing during his sermon. Also, there is a school next door and 2 sets of restrooms and 2 drinking fountains by the side door. No altar bells, no problem. I would sometimes bring bells to St. I because it's cool. I sometime would bring rainbows to St. I because it is double cool. A lot of Asian and African Americans at every English Mass. Most of the Asians here are Korean, Vietnamese, and Filipino with a tiny bit of Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Cambodian, Anyway, Father Martin and Father Patrick are cute. Awesome. read more

Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church - Christmas with Father Martin Nguyen - Churches Near Me - Cypress, California

It's hard to express gratitude for a church. There are so many moving parts. From birth to death this church stands with its community. Fr. Patrick is a true leader both spiritually and administratively. His staff (paid and unpaid) are diverse and kind. Some prior yelpers have commented about weddings. A Catholic wedding is a sacrament not a venue. My son's wedding was handled with caring and detail. He was out of town and he had to coordinate with another parish for to attend pre-marital classes and counseling with his fiancé. That is the norm for all Catholic Churches because marriage is a sacred act. If you want to be married by a judge then go to a judge. read more

I'm shocked that St. I has such a low score overall. It's unfair that a few reviewers are dragging down the ratings due to their frustration with the wedding coordinator - one small aspect of the church's overall qualities. I completely understand their frustration, since I got married here and had to deal with that difficult person firsthand. But aside from the negativity I felt from her, all my other experiences at this church have been phenomenal and this is hands-down my favorite church. I've been to the Vatican and to Catholic churches around the country and around the world. But from the first day I stepped into St. I, it felt like home. I think a large part of it is the architecture. The wood paneling makes you feel like you're at a retreat in a cabin in the mountains, and it's easier to feel at peace and to let go. Another huge factor is the music ministry at this church. They have the most AMAZING pianists (including Luis, who I have a "music crush" on), cantors, and instrumentalists. Every mass feels like a free concert that's expertly produced. Hearing such beautiful music - and hearing the whole congregation sing along joyously - is so rare nowadays, and it makes you feel closer to God and closer to the community. And after all, isn't that what going to Mass is for? The priests here, especially the pastor Fr. Patrick, have always been kind and wonderful. Their homilies are usually engaging, and they make much more of an effort to relate their talks to real life, in contrast to many other churches where the priests never bother to show people how the gospel readings are relevant to events in everyday life and to their interactions with others. St. I has succeeded in sustaining a vibrant and busy community. There are volunteer opportunities galore, from bagging food for the homeless, to Al Anon meetings, to knitting baby blankets and shawls. Overall, this church really practices what it preaches. It's very focused on inclusiveness, giving people opportunities to feed the hungry, comfort the sick, clothe the naked, and in general do good things for their neighbors. To address the criticism of the wedding coordinator... I was really irritated at her brusque attitude, but in retrospect I do see why she had to be strict about many of the rules regarding marriage in the church. They have to keep such detailed records about every marriage, baptism, confirmation, etc. And in the long run, I'd rather have a place that did it by the book, so that there are no questions in case I need to go back years later to request my records or in case another church across the country needs to refer to my records. Once we were done dealing with her and the paperwork, the wedding experience was wonderful. The volunteer who was assigned to "guide" us through our wedding - she helped us with the candles, told us where to stand, etc. - was great. The church is gorgeous, needs minimal (if any) additional decoration, and was just a very warm and welcoming place for our marriage. Even our non-Catholic friends and family felt comfortable here. I hope this helps... I could go on and on about how much I've come to love this church and this community, but I hope this gives you a snapshot of the overall experience if you decide to visit St. I. read more

Ummm after my friend's wedding I could not help but shake my head for the last time. If you choose this church for your wedding ceremony, please make sure the priest knows your name!! The priest had to ask, "what is your name" during the wedding! He flipped through pages like a freshman in college would flip through their Chemistry book. He did not say, "I know pronounce to you Mr. and Mrs. .... " because he didn't know their names and he didn't even say, "you may now kiss the bride." Sounds trivial, but this kind of stuff is important to some people. read more

Beautiful church! Went there for my brother-in law's 25 year renewal of his wedding vows!

Friendly and open. We attend this church from time to time and love priests and their homilies.

Will always be a special place for me and wife coz this is where we got married. Nice church. Very comfy and cozy.

i absolutely love this church. i've had a special place in my heart for them ever since i visited for the 1st time a few years ago. their live music is always so beautiful and uplifting, the environment is so cozy and the overall feeling is just very welcoming. i truly wish i had more time to participate and get involved in their ministries and events. i once participated in their coming home ministry which was a great experience. i hope to return again sometime. love you saint I. thank you for being in my life! read more

This church has great services and homilies. The strength of the community is very strong. Amazing vocalists as well.

This place is wonderful. You feel like everyone is focused in praying. The atmosphere is really good. People are cheerful and helpful too. I'd recommend attending a mass in this church read more

St. Irenaeus Catholic Church is great all the way around. I have been attending here since I moved to O.C. in 1992. Ms. Yey M. certainly did not pay attention in Catholic School or at the University in the Philippines. She certainly did not pay much attention in her English Grammar Classes otherwise she would have known to use the word "worst' instead of "worse". We do not have Priests asking for money for our Building Fund every week. She showed up on the wrong particular Sunday. There are readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, and the Gospel. The Homily then follows with all three parts of the Bible being tied in together. I get immense knowledge and Spiritual feeding from our Priests and Sisters' Religious. Perhaps Ms. Yey M. should find another more Philippino focused Catholic Church like St. Pius the V in Buena Park. Better yet, go back to the Philippines if you can't seem to assimilate into the USA Culture and lifestyle. Perhaps attending Mass there where you will feel right at home would be more to your liking. We don't need your hypercritical kind here in the Good Ol' USA! read more

Dealing with the staff to arrange funeral at this church has been a nightmare. Can't get through on the phone, disorganized, rigid and uncaring. read more