Mindaugas was considered to be the unifier of Lithuanian lands and territories. He brought Christianity by being baptized in 1251. On July 6, 1253, he was crowned the first Grand Duke and only king of Lithuania at the Vilnius Cathedral by decree of Pope Innocent IV. This was the beginning of the Lithuanian state, an independent nation among other European countries. July 6 is observed as a national holiday.

St. Casimir Church reopens on Saturday, June 20, 2020. In compliance with LA County Public Health and the State of California, mandated limit of 25% building capacity, our church can only accommodate 50 persons in every Mass. To properly allocate spaces and to enter the church in an orderly manner, please call the parish office (323-664-4660) or send an email on the parish website (stcasimirchurchla.org), the following information: name, address, telephone number, preferred time for Mass and number of family members attending. With the continuing limitation on large public gatherings, people who are vulnerable and with health risks are encouraged to stay home and the dispensation from Sunday Mass obligation remains in place. They can attend to live stream Masses. Our church follows the protocols provided by the City of Los Angeles for Houses of Worship and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Wear protective coverings or masks and observe social distancing around the church grounds. Use the Griffith entrance to park your car inside the main parking lot and walk directly to the church main entrance. Do not park on the spaces where the new Stork mural is. (The side door is for exit only after Mass.) Entry at the main door is one at a time after temperature check. Those with symptoms will be politely told to return at a better time. Pew seating is limited to two individuals while families can occupy one pew. Stay stationary inside the church. Communion will be distributed from the center aisle - beginning with the last row of the Sacred Heart section, followed by the last row of right main section, last row of the left main section and last row of Mary's section. Receive the sacred host with extended arms, proceed back to your seat and eat the sacred host on your pew. Dismissal will be done in an orderly manner through the church side door. First to exit is the first row of the Sacred Heart section, followed by first row of the right main section, first row of the left main section and first row of Mary's section. As you exit, you can drop your offering on the boxes located at the sanctuary area. Then proceed directly to your vehicle. Strictly no gatherings around the campus area. Restrooms will be available before and after Mass, keep them clean after use and wash you hands. The sacristy area is exclusively for the Mass celebrant, lector, cantor and acolyte. Church doors will be locked when all the attendees have departed. Mass, Prayer and Candle Lighting Requests will be available by filling up the respective forms and send by mail or drop them on the rectory mail box. Other matters including baptisms, weddings, funerals and blessings – call by appointment during office hours.Thank you very much for keeping our family of God safe, here at St. Casimir’s.

Registration is required. Call the parish office (323-664-4660) or send email. The following Mass Schedule will be Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM; Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM (English) and 12:00 Noon (Lithuanian). Confessions will be on Saturday from 4:00 - 4:30 PM behind the church in the parking lot. The church remains closed for daily Mass as we organize to implement the City Guidelines during weekdays.

We are blessed with the fidelity of parishioners who send their Sunday collection envelopes in the mail. Despite the closing of the church and suspension of the sacraments due to the ongoing pandemic, there are expenses and bills to take care of and we rely only from your generous contributions. Our pastor says daily Mass in private. He prays for everyone’s safety and good health. In God’s spirit we are still united through prayers from your homes and with the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in our church. We appreciate your thoughtfulness during these days of anxiety and fear. Thank you very much and may God’s blessings be always upon you. For your convenience you can give on line by clicking the donate button, send it through mail or drop it on rectory’s front door. “Give and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure-pressed down, shaken together and running over.” Luke 6:38

The following is the Holy Father’s Guideline on the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the current pandemic . Where the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from the love of God, beloved above all things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness (that which the penitent is at present able to express) and accompanied by votum confessionis, that is, by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (cf. CCC, no. 1452).

The first Sunday after Easter is designated as Divine Mercy Sunday. It falls on April 19, 2020. The original painting is currently displayed at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Vilnius, Lithuania. Please click to the provided link to access live stream coverage. Jesus said to St. Faustina: "Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy". This is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity."

Pilgrimages are becoming more popular, these days for many purposes. In addition to gain indulgences by visiting and praying to holy shrines, the pilgrim is able to make discoveries along the way, about his or her self, the human spirit and the culture of the land to be explored. Meeting people of diverse backgrounds, sharing experiences, camaraderie and interactions will provide a better understanding of our faith community. Through this, we put our prayers into action. Every year, our parish holds an annual ministry to promote goodwill and brotherhood between Lithuanians and Americans .

We are accepting registration for the Sacrament of Confirmation and for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparatory Program.