Beautiful Artwork!
The artwork below was drawn by Milen L., Sign Language Student from Santa Margarita High School. Absolutely beautiful!
15th Sunday (C)
Fr. Michael Depcik offers us a reflection of our Lord’s words to us on the 15th Sunday of Ordinary time year C in American Sign Language. The Archdiocese of Washington gives us the readings in ASL.
Tags: Access, ASL, Deaf Church, Deaf Ministry, OC Deaf Church, Sign LanguageOrange County Deaf Church
Orange County Deaf Church in the Catholic-Christian tradition was founded years before 1976. This is because before the Diocese of Orange was erected, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles covered all of Orange County. Once our diocese was officially launched the Deaf attended the same churches but under a different bishop. The faith, community, and ministry all being the same. We continue handing down the faith tradition from one generation to the next in American Sign Language (ASL). Our faith community is a beacon in California and in the United States. We continue to thrive despite all odds and adversities thrown at us.
Orange County Deaf Church
We value belonging in our faith community. Our communal relationship with one another is what matters. Moreover, our relationship with Jesus Christ is paramount. Being in a melting pot of cultures, we are a mixed cultural community yet with the same Lord and shepherd leading us. Jesus Christ holds us together as one people after his own heart. He gives us his welcome and fellowship. This is why we have and continue to have a stable and strong Deaf community.
Our focus on faith
Our faith in the Lord is second to none. We believe that the gift of faith is unique and must be preserved all our life long. No matter the external obstacles or persons who wish ill to try our faith, do we ever cling to our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Our Lord is good to reveal what happens to the good and just. He tells us that in psalm 34:19 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous; but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” RSV
We thank our bishops for supporting our Catholic Orange County Deaf Church. We salute them for funding this website through the pastoral services appeal. The pastoral services appeal raises money needed ministries and operations throughout the diocese. Without the generous benefactors throughout the diocese this new site would not have been able to happen.
With many people visiting our site and contacting us constantly we plan to address your questions, comments, and ideas for the future. The sky is the limit as to our Deaf outreach ministry. We are here to bring Jesus Christ to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in our diocese and beyond. If we are only able to introduce Jesus Christ in our online ministry to then lead others to their nearest Deaf church, mission accomplished.
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We are continuously in contact with California Deaf Ministries all over the state. California Deaf Worship centers are in high demand because generally a lot of people are turning back to God including the Deaf. Below you are able to find Southern California Deaf Ministries. We hope you find the right Southern California Deaf Church.
Find a Deaf Church in California
Los Angeles, CA
Holy Angels in Vernon: Sunday 8:30am ASL w/ (Spoken English translation) & 11am ASL w/ (Spoken Spanish)
Oakland, CA
St. Joseph Center for the Deaf
Orange County, CA
Christ Our Savior in Santa Ana: 12 noon ( in old worship space)
Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove Sundays 9:45am English (ASL interpreted-live) & 11:30am Spanish (ASL Interpreted)
Sacramento, CA
San Bernardino, CA
St. Catherine of Alexandria in Riverside: Sunday 10:15 am English (ASL interpreted) Catechetical class 8:45am
Our Lady of Hope in San Bernardino: Sunday 9:30am
St. Martha in Murrieta: Sunday 9:00am
Sacred Heart in Rancho Cucamonga: Sunday 10:00am
Sacred Heart in Palm Desert: Sunday 8:00am
Our Lady of the Desert in Apple Valley: Sunday 9:30am (Interpreter in Sign, Tactile/Tract, & Oral ((760-964-1089 (V/VRS)) or ((760-242-4427 (CRS/VRS))
San Diego, CA
St. Rose of Lima, Chula Vista Sunday 9:00am PST (ASL Interpreted)
St. Gregory the Great. San Diego Sunday 9:00am PST (ASL Interpreted)
San Francisco, CA
Saint Benedict Parish for the Deaf @ St. Francis Xavier Church (, San Francisco Sunday 10:30am in ASL
San Jose, CA
Stockton, CA
Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Please let us know if you are aware of any other Deaf Churches in California by contacting us. If your Southern California Deaf Church is not listed on our map finder, let us know. Many wish to have a fresh list of Southern California Deaf Ministries available to choose from. California Deaf Worship locations sometimes change so please contact us if have any new input.
You can also find Deaf Events in Orange County and Los Angeles here.
ASL and Interpreting students are welcome in our congregation. We ask that if you are interested in being part of our community that you be a practicing Catholic. This condition being met enables you to interpret and assist in Deaf ministry if you are called to it. Livescan, fingerprinting, and a thorough background check is required for volunteers per diocesan policy. It is a lot of work to volunteer but it is worth it.
OC Catholic
Welcome to the OC Catholic Deaf community. Our community is composed of Orange County Catholic Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing persons. Our OC Catholic Deaf community has a rich history. In the early years of our Orange County diocese the Deaf community was present. In fact, the Deaf were present in the archdiocese of Los Angeles. So, the southern California Catholic Deaf community has always had a home in Orange.
What we believe: We profess in our parishes with one familial voice in our Creed that we are One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. As the Second Vatican Council prayed, “Christ is the light of humanity; and it is, accordingly, the heart-felt desire […] that, by proclaiming his Gospel to every creature, [we] may bring to all men that light of Christ which shines out visibly from the Church,” Catechism of the Catholic Church, 748. Our mission as your local Diocese is to do just that. Learn more about our beliefs as Catholics here.
Come explore our Catholic Social Teachings by visiting our Life, Justice, and Peace webpage here.
If the Lord is calling you out of the boat and inviting you into the Catholic Church, please click here to locate a Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program at your local parish.
Join our OC Catholic Deaf community today. Orange County Catholic. OC Catholic Deaf. Orange County. County of Orange. Southern California Catholic Deaf.
Tags: OC Deaf CommunityASL Gospel 3rd Sunday Year C
The online trinity in Catholic Deaf ministry are none other than padre Michael Depcik, ASL Catholic Media, and the Archdiocese of Washington Deaf and Disabilities Ministry. We applaud their continued love to God and service to us. The Diocese of Orange Catholic Deaf Community is grateful every week for your work and message. We thank you this week for the ASL Gospel 3rd Sunday Year C.
Feeling called to serve, assist, or advocate for the Deaf Catholic community? Contact us, Fr. MD, ASL Catholic Media, or ADW to see about how to deepen your faith within the Catholic Deaf Community. Tell them you were referred by the Diocese of Orange Deaf Ministry website. We get no commission per referral. Anyhow, thank you for checking out this post “ASL Gospel 3rd Sunday Year C”.
Tags: ASL Deaf Ministry Videos, Deaf Ministry Videos, OC Deaf Ministry VideosMay Mass Schedule
Blessings to you and your family –
I pray that you and your loved ones are all doing well. You are cordially invited to gather together as the Catholic Deaf Community for a Deaf Mass. Christ Our Savior Catholic Church is located at 2000 W. Alton Ave., Santa Ana, 92704. Please see the schedule below of the upcoming Masses for the month of May
SUNDAY, MAY 1ST AT 12:00PM NOON WITH FR. DAVID ROBINSON
SUNDAY, MAY 8TH AT 12:00PM NOON WITH FR. STEVE CORREZ
SUNDAY, MAY 15TH AT 12:00PM NOON WITH FR. KERRY BEAULIEU
SUNDAY, MAY 22ND AT 12:00PM NOON WITH FR. DAVID ROBINSON
SUNDAY, MAY 29TH AT 12:00PM NOON WITH FR. STEVE CORREZ
I hope you will consider joining us for Mass. Please let me know if you have any questions and also spread the word and let others know about these special events.
Bendiciones a usted y a su familia-
Espero que ustedes y sus familiares queridos estén bien. Les queremos hacer una cordial invitacion para que nos podamos reunir como la comunidad católica sorda para la celebración eucarística. La iglesia de Cristo Nuestro Salvador esta localizada en 2000 W. Alton Ave., Santa Ana, 92704. Aqui esta el itinerario de misas para el mes de mayo
DOMINGO, 1 DE MAYO A LAS 12:00PM AL MEDIO DIA – CON EL PADRE DAVID ROBINSON
DOMINGO, 8 DE MAYO A LAS 12:00PM AL MEDIO DIA – CON EL PADRE STEVE CORREZ
DOMINGO, 15 DE MAYO A LAS 12:00PM AL MEDIO DIA – CON EL PADRE KERRY BEAULIEU
DOMINGO, 22 DE MAYO A LAS 12:00PM AL MEDIO DIA – CON EL PADRE DAVID ROBINSON
DOMINGO, 29 DE MAYO A LAS 12:00PM AL MEDIO DIA – CON EL PADRE STEVE CORREZ
Espero que podamos contar con su presencia en estas misas muy especiales. Si tienen alguna pregunta por favor comuníquese conmigo y tambien pase la voz y deje saber a otras personas de estos eventos muy especiales.
Deaf House of Character
Holy Week in the Catholic Church is an important time of year. We contemplate the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. We journey with him in Jerusalem to see him arrested, questioned, beaten, scourged, take up the cross, and die for us. Every ounce of life in him gives testimony to the truth. The truth he utters is born of love. Our Lord’s love perpetually flows from his heart and actions. It stems from the triune Godhead: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus’ life is a life of character. So we need to discern whether our Deaf house of character stems from our Lord or not.
We can reflect upon a few questions together as the week progresses. First and foremost, Do I know the 10 commandments? Do I follow the 10 commandments? Do I frequent the sacraments often? Have I received absolution of my sins from a priest this Lent? Do I love others in the same fashion that our Lord loves us? Do we treat others harshly? Am I grateful to others? Have I expressed thanks by saying thank you this past week? Do I say thank you to God for my life? Do I thank Jesus for giving me the way of life to follow?
Holy Week is very special. It is a sacred time of year and we extend our invitation to you to join our worship services. The Diocese of Orange Catholic Deaf Community strives to promote a Deaf House of Character.
