About Velankanni Community of Southern California
Mission Statement
MISSION
Guided by the Holy Spirit and drawn by the devotion to our Blessed Mother, we are Velankanni community of Southern California (VCSC) who come together to spread the devotion of our lady of good health, to share and strengthen our Catholic faith, to nurture our relationships with each other and to celebrate our Tamil heritage.
WHAT WE DO
VCSC gathers monthly on the first Saturday for Rosary, Confession, a bilingual Mass (in Tamil & English), Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, and a healing service at Divine Saviour Catholic Church in Los Angeles.
We maintain an online prayer group that meets daily for Rosary recitations, prayers to St. Anthony, Perpetual Succor, and other special Novena prayers. We observe Lent, Easter, and Christmas, culminating in the grand Feast of Our Lady of Good Health Velankanni in September, which warmly welcomes the entire community. We actively encourage children to participate as Altar servers, volunteers, and choir members.
In addition, we host "VCSC Got Talent" and cultural events to showcase children's artistic, dance, and musical skills. We publish a quarterly newsletter, “Madha Malar,” where members share perspectives on various topics, ranging from our Catholic faith to health tips and everything in between. We joyfully commemorate various special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, jubilees, Father's Day, and Mother’s Day, among others.
We take pride in nurturing Tamil cultural heritage, encompassing traditions, customs, and language. Our festivities include the Pongal celebration and the notable "Pattimandram," a spirited Tamil debate talk show.
Guided by the Holy Spirit and drawn by the devotion to our Blessed Mother, we are Velankanni community of Southern California (VCSC) who come together to spread the devotion of our lady of good health, to share and strengthen our Catholic faith, to nurture our relationships with each other and to celebrate our Tamil heritage.
WHAT WE DO
VCSC gathers monthly on the first Saturday for Rosary, Confession, a bilingual Mass (in Tamil & English), Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, and a healing service at Divine Saviour Catholic Church in Los Angeles.
We maintain an online prayer group that meets daily for Rosary recitations, prayers to St. Anthony, Perpetual Succor, and other special Novena prayers. We observe Lent, Easter, and Christmas, culminating in the grand Feast of Our Lady of Good Health Velankanni in September, which warmly welcomes the entire community. We actively encourage children to participate as Altar servers, volunteers, and choir members.
In addition, we host "VCSC Got Talent" and cultural events to showcase children's artistic, dance, and musical skills. We publish a quarterly newsletter, “Madha Malar,” where members share perspectives on various topics, ranging from our Catholic faith to health tips and everything in between. We joyfully commemorate various special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, jubilees, Father's Day, and Mother’s Day, among others.
We take pride in nurturing Tamil cultural heritage, encompassing traditions, customs, and language. Our festivities include the Pongal celebration and the notable "Pattimandram," a spirited Tamil debate talk show.