St Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church

Hubby brought me here. Very nice. Not like home, but nice.
Been looking for a good church to call home and this looks like its home.
The message is Christ centered.

I love this church! It is so beautiful and the people are so very kind. I prefer the Saturday night mass because it is better for my schedule but I also enjoy the Sunday 10:30 mass as well. The Choir is amazing. They have a young man that sings there that is so gifted.

Do you really think I’m going to give God less than five stars?
This is the church we go to when I visit my parents. They always have an awesome choir, mainly Filipinos, and they can bring it. The church itself is always decked out in its finest and there’s overflow in the gym if the church is too full. This is usually the case when I’ve gone because I’m there for a lot of holidays. The parking lot is the only drawback, really: there’s one entrance and exit so I suggest parking on the street if you don’t mind walking. Everyone is very friendly and the priests always make a point to welcome visitors, Catholic or not. If you want to attend Mass in this area, go to St. Catherine’s because everyone could use the Holy Spirit in their lives. Amen.

It was my first time to this church as I just moved here in Temecula. I’m some how disappointed how the parishioners were during mass. I had one man who was one of the ushers said hi to me and was really nice which was nice and made me feel welcomed. I know we shouldn’t judge and pay attention to other people but focus on the mass. But it’s so hard to when you’re trying to focus on the reading, homily and prayers when people kept getting up. I know most have kids and had to use the bathroom but it’s common sense to potty your kids before coming to church or come early and do what you need to do before the mass starts. Also, a few walks in real late and many have left even before communion or before the blessing. The homily mentioned that why bother come to church if you gonna go rushing out before you even get the blessing. Overall, I’ll be still coming back because I’m there to see God. Though ill have to learn to not get distracted by people. I came here because I read it was very conservative and traditional parish but from my experience it’s very liberal to the fact that I questioned if it was a Roman Catholic Church or Protestant. They did some gestures that I have not seen in a Catholic Church before like the parishioners having their hands up in the air as to bless people like Protestants do. To me such things are only bestowed upon certain people who by the authority of the Church have given to ordained priests. Communion distribution was very confusing. I normally do not receive communion from anyone other than the priest. I understand we have shortage of priest but it has lost the reverence of the true presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. Also, the Tabernacle is located in a very small room to the side which was really not very convenient to visit Jesus. The church is big enough to have room to place the Tabernacle in front of the main Altar so that people who wishes to pray and talk to Jesus in His true presence is able to before and after mass. I also witness while praying in front of the Tabernacle a man who I’m assuming is an extra ordinary minister opened the tabernacle with a key, closed it, then came back as if he forgot something and opened the tabernacle again with out any signs of reverence and respect for the True presence of our Lord. No, bowing, no genuflecting, no sign of cross or anything to indicate that he is in the presence of God. Overall, I feel it’s a very liberal church. The congregation does not sing a long with the choir or responses. I felt like there is no communion of Christians during mass as it felt like you’re there as individuals. Also, why are people allowed to touch the Tabernacle like it was some kind of good luck charm or had powers which forgetting the fact that God is present and people must show great reverence and respect to His presence. I wish there were more Catholic Churches in Temecula but unfortunately they don’t. I know they have one in other town but I believe in supporting your hometown church. There you go folks, my honest opinion of this Church. Don’t get discourage, but simply unceasingly pray for the church and its congregation to steer toward for the good of the church and the communion of Christians congregating together in worship of God.

Beautiful traditional Catholic church conveniently located close to several wineries in case you want to have a wedding ceremony here.
My sister in law had her wedding ceremony here last weekend. With a guest list of about 100 people, there was more than enough seating. Seating was traditional pew style.
I love the beautiful architecture inside of the church with the large windows.
The sound system had great sound.
The piano player and vocalist both had a harmonious voice as they sang during the ceremony.
The priest was very nice and introduced himself to me (I was the matron of honor and so I met him while I was in a special room before the ceremony started).
Beautiful church to hold a wedding (or attend worship).
By the way, the restrooms are outside. Women’s restroom was clean and adequately stocked upon visit.

Our 1^st time here visiting from Torrance. Great place, friendly people, wonderful explanation of the Church’s remarkable design during the homily with the statue of the ascending body of Christ post crucifixion and statues of 4 apostles facing the congregation, pointing at the body of Christ except for St. John…
Stained glass Windows are in between 2 pairs and one behind Jesus. The themes on the windows are scrolls, just like the ones the apostles have draped on their shoulders. The Bible’s books were written in scrolls before they were copied unto books…
Great cantor with voice clarity controlled & expressed through facial expressions with volume control through precise movements vocally & positionally from the microphone.
Detailed statues inside the church… The week’s message is shown on a poster, with words and large graphic, facing the crowds as they exit. «Put on the full armor of God.» Amen!
Thank you for a divine experience!

The first church in Temecula. We love the love and energy of this mass. Parking can be improved. There was definitely love and the Lords presence when creating the church. Kids go to Sunday school here and they love it.

Been coming to this church for over 2 decades now. It’s home. Seen a lot of priests come thru and some that have been here forever. Each one is different and special in their own way. But each has a message if you really listen. They definitely have a tough calling. I’ve seen this church grow a lot… with it’s members and even physically starting with the «L» building and finally to the big main church. It’s amazing to see the changes. No church is perfect… parking matters are inconsequential when the real reasons we come are more important :) like I said, this is home. Everyone’s welcome.

I have been coming to this church for the last three years now and I love it! I’ve been to many churches in the 21 years I’ve been alive but this is the best church I’ve been to by far! Everyone is so nice and welcoming and are genuinely happy to see you every week. I even started the adult confirmation process last year and it has been the best experience in my life. The teachers are dedicated and nice and they actually care about their students. They contact you on a regular basis and ask how you’ve been. I honestly don’t understand these other reviews saying that we’re mean and rude. I can understand the parking being bad because it is but that shouldn’t be a reflection on the church though. Also anyone saying that we aren’t a Roman Catholic Church clearly haven’t been to an actual Roman Catholic Church. If you’re in temecula this is the church to go to.

i love my church. It is beautiful and people are friendly. God bless St Catherine’s!

Parking is not great, but, I am amazed that the «zipper method» works so well. The Priests are wonderful and messages hit home. Haven’t had a bad experience with anything at this Church and I have tried St. Martha’s which was too conservative for me.

This church epitomizes the worst aspects of organized religion. I was raised catholic and have nuns in my family. I and my brothers were altar boys.
I, like others, lost my job in 2008 while my oldest two children were in the midst of being «confirmed». We were pulled aside and told that we were not putting enough money into the collection basket.
We have not returned since and never will.
The teachings of Jesus get thrown out the door when money was involved.
In addition– the «revered» pastor at my in-​laws church that we attended on holidays was convicted of sex crimes.
LEAVE THIS CHURCH!

I called this church trying to find out information about baptizing my son, the person on the phone was so RUDE!!! She was not helful at all and very short like she hates her job, for some one to work at a church you would think they should be nice, and helpful not short and RUDE, worst customer service I have received over the phone, even ordering a pizza gets better service. Her name was MIa so if you call avoid her at all means. Its a shame that this church has such people working there its a beautiful church and has a woderful mass but I will go somewhere else because of the people they have working there.

Love this church! Friendly people and there is plently of room to sit if you arrive on time. Granted it has a huge congregation and it fills up. It’s wonderful to see all the people there. The propram for CCD is quite good also. I truely enjoy the dinner dances they have which are often. Great social atmosphere at the dances. People are friendly and it’s easy to make new friends. The parking situation can be slow. But the people are gracious to each other and it runs evenly. I just wait and visit with people and the blessed sacrament until the cars are almost gone. Fr John and Fr Di Leo rock at giving homilies!

Ever wonder why so many Temecula Catholic’s drive to St. Martha’s in Murrieta? St. Catherine’s is not very friendly…

That parking lot makes all your good spirits disappear. It’s funny if you think about it. I think next time I’ll set a timer to see how long it takes to turn someone’s smile upside down.
The interior is a bit cramped and awkward, which means limited seating. It seems as though the original builders did not intend for such a huge congregation, but with only one Catholic Church in all of Temecula, how could they not have a contingency plan?
The tabernacle is placed well off to the side of the altar. In most churches, you will find it behind or adjacent to the altar.
But there are some positives about this place. The priests are lively and keep the crowd awake with their relevant homilies. The crucifix above the altar is captivating. And the choir is above average.
But man that parking lot…

HUGE CHURCH, HUGE SPIRIT, BUT HUGE PARKING PROBLEM!
This is a newer church in Temecula and everything about it is beautiful and massive! You walk in through the HUGE front doors to find a HUGE baptismal fountain which sits right in the center of the front of the church. The pues are set to where there isn’t a bad view of the alter and where you can see the beautiful Jesus statue that is raised high above the alter. All of these magnificent features make you feel the HUGE spirit of the lord while you experience the service.
The only problem I have is the parking situation and that is why I had to kick down the ratings to only 3 stars. There is a huge parking lot BUT there is only one entrance in and one entrance out, so it literally takes an hour to get out of the lot if you end up parking in the back. I try to remain calm because I just came out of an amazing service but it’s tough when the line to get out is being hindered by the line entering in. Hear my prayers and build another entrance to the lot, this I pray! AMEN!