St. Mel Catholic Church

As a wedding photo booth vendor in San Fernando Valley (Annnd...Action! Photo Booth), we had the pleasure to provide services to a bride and groom who got married in the church, then held their reception in the Msgr. Michael J. O'Connor Activities Hall. The hall is a large auditorium with a stage, canteen and large lobby. Triple sets of doors allow for excellent traffic flow and a way to create ambience with all doors open, or just the middle, or sides. There are doors to the outside of the auditorium space making it very functional for all types of activities and vendors. Also, multiple ramps for ADA (or load-in) access. Lots of parking for your guests. Security on site is friendly and watchful. The space was clean and had natural light. Tons of potential! Last, Julian at the church was lovely to deal with and answered all of our pre-event questions. We look forward to an opportunity to attend another event at St. Mel's and see how other brides and grooms will use the space.

A friendly and welcoming community! The celebrant gave a great homily. Music was inspiring. Enjoyed the liturgy.

I love coming to church, because this place makes me feel a lot better and I get to see my friends at church. I also go with my family here at church.

Where everyone is welcome. The people here are lovely and very welcoming. They have friendship Sunday Every week after the 9:00 and 11:00am service with donuts and coffee to help people network and meet others.

This parish is clean, well maintained with several active ministries including a Knights of Columbus Council (pictured). Those I encountered here were friendly. I would definitely attend Mass here again if in the area.

This is my absolute favorite church to come to. I try stopping by whenever I drive by. It’s so peaceful and beautiful.

Community prayer is essential. Being able to celebrate the Spiritual Food that Jesus gave us, The Eucharist, each Sunday here is a joy. There are so many wonderful Ministries that this Church offers. My family is so happy to belong to St. Mel's.

Here for Family funeral Beautiful church Father Steve said a beautiful Mass much appreciated

Sweet church with wonderful clergy. I was there for a funeral Mass.

I’ve never met a more accepting church in my entire life. Everyone was so nice and welcoming.

St Mel Catholic Church helped me in my hour of need 4 years ago. They didn’t make me feel humiliated because I’m more the giver & love to help others in any way I can. Unfortunately, I’m finding myself needing help once again because I was unceremoniously laid off on 3.31.23 (a date I’ll never forget💔) when the new company came in like a wrecking ball destroying my life. I am shattered. I thought I had job security after they met with the staff back in December 2022 when they told us that we won’t lose our jobs & i breathed a sigh of relief, only to discover that there is no such thing as honesty. Unfortunately the new owners, SKILLED MANAGEMENT, INC took advantage of this cold & barbaric “AT-WILL” law they have in CA😭. At 66 & being a widow, it issn’t easy finding a job. I developed a wonderful & loving bond with the residents & we thoroughly enjoyed the programs I’d put together for them as their Activity Coordinator. We laughed & we cried together. When I had to say my goodbyes, I was sobbing as we hugged each other tight. I miss them so much💔. PLEASE DO NOT send your loved one to SUMMIT ASSISTED LIVING OF TARZANA, 5711 Reseda Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356! Skilled Management, Inc, who brought the company from ALAMO SENIOR LIVING are no better than Alamo, leaving the residents to fend for themselves, so because of my empathetic nature, I have promised to be their voice in a cold & harsh world of assisted living.

Our baptism there was wonderful. We loved it.

The faith community of St Mel is amazing. In times of joy and times of trouble, you feel you have a home. The pastoral team is so well balanced between Fr. Steve and Fr. Lima. A parish home like this is such a blessing in your spiritual journey.

This place is a gem. I love attending the 5pm mass. Father Steve Davoren really knows how to connect with all of us. It's so important we leave mass knowing more about our faith. My family and I always leave mass feeling God presence in our hearts. He has a gift. Thank you God for Father Steve Davoran. P.S. God please keep him at St. Mels. Go.... You won't have any regrets, instead you'll feel God's love too.

I went to mass recently on a Thursday, and Father Vivian Ben Lima gave a beautiful homily with a strong reminder about traditions. He pointed out that traditions seem to be becoming more obsolete, when in fact these should remain a strong influence in our lives. Thank you so very much, Father Lima, for this reminder. You are truly one of God's shepherds.

Mass of 5
Clean and a peaceful place. Good parking place .

This is the first time I was able to sit through the Passion of Christ gospel this Palm Sunday. The priest had the entire congregation sit during this lengthy gospel and it was wonderful!

Beautiful church, recently had my father-in-laws memorial services...Great services 🙏🏻❤

An excellent school to go to. Teachers are amazing and become more integrated in what the students are doing.

Beautiful Catholic church and the staff were professional and friendly.

Nice Church. Great people. Fr. Steve and Fr. Lima are the best