Mass Schedule Mass schedules, registration to our church, intentions, and more. Welcome A welcome to our community and parishioners. Thank you for being here! Parish Bulletin Stay updated with our monthly bulletin filled with news and events. May 26, 2024 Today's Readings: Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time ​ Reading 1 : Jas 5:9-12 ​ Responsorial Psalm : Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12 ​ Gospel : Mk 10:1-12 Upcoming Events Location Holy Rosary May 24, 2024 6:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Location Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament May 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude News and Events Our Community Our History Join Us Our Location Location Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church (East LA) 4561 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022 Contact Us Phone Mail Fax (323) 269-7248 [email protected] (323) 443-0135

Contact Us For any questions or concerns, reach out to our Parish office. There you will be directed and helped out accordingly. Thank you! 4561 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022 [email protected] (323) 269-7248 (323) 443-0135 First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm CLOSED Saturday ​Sunday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CLOSED Office Hours

Ministries and Groups Extraordinary of the Eucharist Sacristans Religious Choir Ushers Altar Servers Lectors and Commentators Ministry of the Sick Ministry of the Sick English | Spanish Extraordinary Ministers to the Sick The Ministry of the Sick is a major part of the community that consists of elders and ill people. This ministry takes the time of their day to carry the blood and body of Christ to those who can no longer attend mass due to being seriously ill, or if they find themselves on bed rest. If you're able to volunteer by being of service to the sick and homebound, contact our office and we will get you started with the signup process. Contact To join a ministry contact us and we will provide you with the necessary information. [email protected] (323) 269-7248

Ministries and Groups Extraordinary of the Eucharist Sacristans Religious Choir Ushers Altar Servers Lectors and Commentators Ministry of the Sick Lectors & Commentators English | Spanish Minister of Lectors Our lectors are the definition of our Lord speaking through them. Since they dedicate themselves to learning and reading the Scriptures of the Lord, they become the teaching of what he would want all of us to be. That being, people of good spreading his teachings and love for all of us to get a new perspective on life. During Mass, the liturgy is when the Lectors step up and read from the scriptures that were once upon the reality of Jesus himself. Therefore, this makes this part of mass the most important due to the lectors spreading the word, the priest reading the Gospel, and the whole community receiving a Homily as part of an afterthought to what was learned and grasped through the Liturgical part of the Mass. Our Lectors would be the happiest to have new people on their team. If you know the order of mass and the sacred scriptures, you’re verbal, and have a clear voice when reading, this could be a new start for you at our church. We encourage you to contact us if this Ministry interests you, and we will be sure to help you every step of the way to get you in contact with the coordinator. Below is our contact information if there are any questions or concerns. Contact To join a ministry contact us and we will provide you with the necessary information. [email protected] (323) 269-7248

Baptism Acts 22:16 “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name.” The Holy Baptism The Holy Baptism is our most sacred celebration in the Catholic Community. Not only is it the start of an amazing journey in faith with Jesus Christ, but it also welcomes us to the enlightenment of God above all. Through this sacrament, we discover our life path to be guided by the Holy Spirit that will continue to lead us towards the people of god, the body of Christ, all these being the church. By being Baptized we are freeing ourselves from all sin within and around us as we are choosing a life path for the better. Becoming baptized goes to show that you have begun a new start to being a Catholic Christian and eventually you will follow along with your duty of consuming the blood and body of Christ through the Eucharist. Parents and other major influences, you have decided Baptism is best for yourself or your child, and god alongside the church can't wait for your preparation to this new beginning. Requirements for Baptism The following are necessary in order to receive this Sacrament: For a child to be baptized at our church, parents and god parents must attend a pre-baptismal class. This class is currently taking place online through Zoom. Our in-person classes are pending, however, contact us for additional information related to pre-baptismal classes. All documents are required at the time you register for Baptism, two weeks in advance of the class. A birth Certificate or form from the hospital is required for all toddlers and children. For infants younger than 1, (contact our Parish Office) For children, age must not exceed 6 years of age. ( If so, contact our Religious Education team for more information) For adults or children over the age of 7, who have yet to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, contact our Parish office to obtain more information on this matter. ​ Sponsor Requirements: The name of the Godfather and Godmother in hand-printed letters is needed, as well as proof of their completion with sacraments. (Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage documents from the Catholic church; if both parties are married to each other. ) Sponsor/s must be Catholic and at least Sixteen years of age, in good standing with the church, and aware of the responsibility he/she is about to undertake. They must bring documents of their Sacraments. Per Cannon Law, there is to be only one male sponsor or one female sponsor or one of each [Not 2 sponsors of the same sex] ​ ​ Once parents and godparents have ta ken the class, they have one year to decide which Saturday they’ll be baptizing their baby. ​ Baptisms in Spanish take place on the 1st Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Baptisms in English take place on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. For the ceremony, parents should do and bring the following: The child should be in an all-white outfit You must bring a candle, a shell for the holy water, and a towel to dry the child's head once baptized. Parents and god parents must arrive on time, at least 30 minutes before the ceremony. A donation of $75.00 in cash is required from the parents. Including a $20.00 donation for the celebrating father on the day of the Baptism ​ Note: If parents live outside the Parish area, they need their parish's permission to baptize their child at Our Lady of Solitude Church. For more information or questions, contact our Parish Office. Our Lady of Solitude Office: (323) 269-7248 [email protected]

Gift Shop: Our Lady of Solitude Below are a few images of what we have available in our gift shop. Rosaries, spiritual images, candles and more! Our Gift Shop Welcome to our gift shop! Holy Candles Our candles are available at our gift shop and our office. Holy Water Our Holy water is blessed and kept in our church and our office. Magnificat for Mass Our Magnificats are our most requested item each month. Available in Spanish and English. Holy Communion and Baptism gifts We've created these incredible gifts for all children baptized or receiving their first communion.

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Ephesians 1:11-12 - "In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory." OCIA for Adults As mentioned in Americanmartyrs.org, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults is a sacrament for those who have decided to be a part of the Catholic community. In partaking in the teaching of this sacrament youll be receving a baptism if not baptized, the eucaristic sacrament along with the confirmtation. To become part of this program, one must know its a significant responsibility and must be willing to commit to its activities along with the teachings it comes with as it brings a good reward being your faith in Christ and having the gift of receiving him. Requirements for OCIA Personal information required of the OCIA team, Religious background information, Copy of any baptismal record if any exists. Any marital history to see if there's a need for annulment or convalidation Information from OCIA Questions you may have and answers from OCIA: If baptized, there is no need for rebaptism. In the catholic community there is only one baptism. What is needed would be a profession of Faith and receiving the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Need help locating your baptismal certificate? Call the celebrating church and locate your document with them, in any scenario that it does not work out, a copy or any form of documentation to show proof of your event will work, including a letter from a witness who attended the event. Of course, this will be the last resort however it will remain an option. Can't make it to a class or activity? Don't miss out and inform us, we will do what we can to assist you with what you'll miss. For more information you can contact our office to reach out to the Religious Education team. Our Lady of Solitude Office: (323) 269-7248 [email protected]

Anointing of the Sick Luke 4:18 - “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, Anointing of the sick The anointing of the sick consists of a moment where the anointing oils and the prayers of the Father lead to the divine presence of Jesus Christ in hopes of healing them. Whether the illness is in plain sight or not visible, the priest takes measures to bless the body of those who call upon healing. There is no need for the person to be at a point of death for them to receive the sacrament. However, the person may not receive physical healing if at a point of death, though, spiritually they have been removed from all sin and filled with peace. That being said when a father is called to pray for the person in need of his blessing, we ask certain questions to the responsible person calling in this misfortune of event. We ask of the person: Can the person in need of the sacrament talk? If so, confession is required. In the matter that they can’t speak, the father will take different measures with the confession aspect. Can the person eat or drink? If so, by request of the sick, the Father will proceed to deliver the sacrament of the bread and the blood of Christ. If the sick cannot do any of the above, a different procedure will be performed. If the sick are not able to perform any of these, the Father will go ahead and bless them with a prayer, holy oil, and his divine presence. If the person that's ill can communicate, be sure to get their permission before calling our office to obtain this sacrament. ​ Information required of you: Name and phone number of the person in contact The patient's name and location A backup name and number For more information or questions, contact our Parish Office. Our Lady of Solitude Office: (323) 269-7248 [email protected]

Confirmation Deuteronomy 4:29 - “From there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find him if you search with all your heart and soul.” Confirmation The Confirmation is the third sacrament in our Catholic faith and is the encounter with the Holy Spirit. The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults states that Jesus' entire mission occurred in communion with the Spirit and that before his death he made a promise that the Spirit would be given to his apostles and the entire church. That being said, it is known that our journey of faith should consist of a time when we receive the Holy Spirit, this being our confirmation. Our Confirmation is the giving of ourselves to be of service to the church and to be guided by the Holy Spirit by confirming our faith. Below is what's required for this sacrament. Confirmation Requirements The following are necessary in order to receive this Sacrament: The youth attending confirmation classes must be ages 14-17 or grades 9 through 11 You need a baptism certificate and a first communion certificate at the time of sign-up. Once the candidate is signed up for confirmation, the following is asked of the parents and their child/children: Teens must attend mass every Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation. Please put your envelope in the collection basket, when you come to Mass, with your name on it. Complete 20 hours of Community service Go to confession at least once a month and receive communion often Research the life of a Saint and write a report. Learn the assigned prayers and attend a retreat Be sure to do any assignments, and be on time for classes, and if you are absent for more than 3 classes you will be dismissed from the program. Catholic sponsor must be [practicing their faith) turn in the form of the sponsor as soon as possible. The sponsor must attend the retreat when a date is announced. For parents: Attend class ( Religious Instruction) at the same time as your son/daughter Attend a spiritual retreat here at the Parish For more information you can contact our office to reach out to the Religious Education team. Our Lady of Solitude Office: (323) 269-7248 [email protected]

Ministries and Groups Extraordinary of the Eucharist Sacristans Religious Choir Ushers Altar Servers Lectors and Commentators Ministry of the Sick Sacristans Spanish Ministry of the Sacristans The ministry of Sacristans is one of the many sacred ministries in the Catholic Church. This ministry is so important since it consists of being the leader of the mass on many occasions, as well as being in charge of what happens in the sacristy during the Mass. The time and talent to plan and organize the liturgy, to put away the church and the vestments, to keep the vessels and utensils clean and tidy, or to provide decorations that reflect the spirit of the holiday or liturgical season is all thanks to the sacristans. Even helping altar servers when needed, or being an altar server when assigned, the role of sacristans varies from multitasking to being in solitude once mass begins. ​ If you know you can work on many tasks at the same time, free during Mass hours, and are interested in the ministry, contact our office and we will help you begin the process of becoming a sacristan. Contact To join a ministry, contact us and we will provide you with the necessary information. [email protected] (323) 269-7248