Location
We share worship space with the Altadena Community Church and with United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, a community with a long history of diversity. In addition, we also meet in the homes of our members and at Fr. Sinacola’s home chapel while he is Zooming with others across the country. Please join us on Zoom every Sunday.
Address
Altadena Community Church
943 East Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
Administrative Offices in
Palm Desert, CA
Phone: 442-282-8389
St. Giles of the Desert:
At United Methodist Church
1555 E. Alejo at Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Hours
Sun: 4:00 PM in Palm Springs. TBA IN Altadena
(See times below)
FAQ
Abbot Gentzsch, Bishop Winzens, Fr. Sinacola and Deacon Clark
Bishop George and the ANCC Clergy
All are welcome to receive communion.
Are you Catholic?
We are Catholic in the Independent Sacramental Movement
St. Giles American National Catholic Community has its roots in the Universal Catholic Church, The Old Catholic Church of Holland, as well as The Liberal Rite, and maintains valid Apostolic Succession. While we are not under the authority of Rome, the Vatican does in fact recognize our Priesthood and Sacraments as valid. The American National Catholic Church has been in existence since 2009 and consists largely of former Roman Catholic clergy with the intent of creating an independent Catholic experience focused on the true meaning of the Gospel and the love of God. While our worship is traditional, our theology emphasizes love and forgiveness over guilt and shame.
What Sacraments do we offer?
Seven Sacraments
We offer all seven sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. We don't withhold the sacraments from anyone based on age, gender, race, marital status, or sexual orientation as we believe that sacraments are gifts from God, not rewards to be earned. The ANCC ordains well prepared men and women, married or single, gay or straight, to Holy Orders and we offer communion to any baptized Christian, even the divorced. We also offer spiritual retreats for small groups or institutions.
MASS TIMES
We celebrate Mass weekly on Zoom Sundays at 4:00 PM PT. We have in person services in Palm Springs twice monthly (except in summer months), and quarterly in Altadena. In partnership with United Methodist Church, we offer a pancake breakfast for the homeless every Sunday and Tuesday at 7 AM and a Soup Kitchen every Saturday at 11:30.
ATTENTION: We are currently holding services on-line via ZOOM every Sunday at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. Folks are welcome to join me in my home chapel for the Zoom (please call first). We will resume in church services on a limited basis in Fall of 2024. Please call the number below for the Zoom ID number and more details about the location and times of in-person services.
Our next mass will be on-line via Zoom this Sunday. Please join us and call the number below for Zoom details.
If you need to reach Fr. Richard for any reason, please call the church line at 442-282-8389 Stay well and God Bless +
Please join us! All are welcome!
Prayer to St. Giles:
Venerable St. Giles, Patron of the wounded, the abandoned, the poor and the mentally ill, intercede for us to God our Father that He may grant us health in mind and body and peace for our spiritual selves. Amen.
For locations of other parishes in the US, please visit the website for The American National Catholic Church (ANCC).
OUR CLERGY
We are here to help you grow in your relationship with the divine. The Rev. Fr. Richard Sinacola, M.S.W, M.Div., Ph.D. is Acting Pastor of this community under the authority of The Most Rev. George Lucey, FCM, D.D., The Bishop of the American National Catholic Church.
Fr. Richard Sinacola
Priest & Psychologist
Fr. Richard is a licensed psychologist practicing in the Palm Springs area as well as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Cal State San Bernardino and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is also an instructor of pastoral counseling at the American National Catholic Theological Institute.
Weddings open to all.
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