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, 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 LaSoledad@sbcglobal.net

The ushers and greeters are the first to be found when entering mass. They greet the public with a welcoming presence along with helping them be seated. Throughout mass, you will find them around if in need of assistance. Ministries and Groups Extraordinary of the Eucharist Sacristans Religious Choir Ushers Altar Servers Lectors and Commentators Ministry of the Sick Ushers English | Spanish Ministers of Hospitality The ushers and greeters are the first to be found when entering mass. They greet the public with a welcoming presence along with helping them be seated. Throughout mass, you will find them around if in need of assistance. They also partake in times of emergencies, during the collections, and the giving of the offerings. By them being part of the community, our parishioners are meant to feel more at home and familiar with whos surrounding them. This ministry is a good way to learn to give and to be a part of stewardship in our parish community. Therefore, if you find yourself attending mass every Sunday, assist anyone when there and enjoy greeting those around you during mass. This may be a calling for you to join our community by being a part of the Usher Ministry. Contact us below for information on how to sign up and we'll get you started on the process. Contact To join a ministry contact us and we will provide you with the necessary information. lasoledad@sbcglobal.net (323) 269-7248

The First Holy Communion is the pronunciation of standing in good faith with God and Jesus Christ. This sacrament is the second of three and happens to be more than a sign of devotion to the Catholic Church. First Holy Communion John 6:35 - Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. First Holy Communion The First Holy Communion is the pronunciation of standing in good faith with God and Jesus Christ. This sacrament is the second of three and happens to be more than a sign of devotion to the Catholic Church. It shows that you are ready for the first penance, and reconciliation with God to receive the blood and body of Christ. Following the lead of your faith, you will soon be consecrated to being of high faith by having received the Eucharist. In doing so you welcomed a new journey with those around you and with the church. Below is what’s needed of you for this sacrament. First Holy Communion Requirements The following are necessary in order to receive this Sacrament: Child must be ages 7 and up Baptism Certificate is required at the time of registration For children ages 7 and up with no Baptismal Sacrament, a birth certificate is needed at the time of registration for proof of name and identity. Once the child is signed up for catechism, the following is asked from the parents and their child/children: Attend class regularly and be on time for classes (In case of an emergency please inform us.) Mass Attendance on Sundays and holy days of obligation Memorize the prayers required (by January they must know all the prayers) with the help of the parents. Attend the Holy Communion retreat (1st y ear only) Attend the Holy Communion retre at (2nd year only) For 2nd year only; in order to assist your holy communion you must pass the Final Evaluation. Requirements for parents: Attend the Religious Instruction class at the same time as your child. Attend a spiritual Retreat For more information you can contact our office to reach out to the Religious Education team. Our Lady of Solitude Office: (323) 269-7248 LaSoledad@sbcglobal.net

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 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 LaSoledad@sbcglobal.net

Our religious goods store is filled with necessities for your home. Whether it is for yourself or as a gift, we carry rosaries, books with prayers, and artifacts for different times in the liturgical year. 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.

Mass Schedule: Our mass schedule to the bottom right is up to date. For any questions or concerns please contact our office. Daily Readings Mass Schedule Our mass schedule to the bottom right is up to date. For any questions or concerns please contact our office. Special Masses For special masses such as celebrations: Marriage, presentation of a child, sweet 16, birthdays, intentions, or any important dates, contact our Parish Office as this consist of a donation as well as annotations in our agenda. Register to our church To become a member at our church c all or visit to fill out a form. We will provide your envelopes to donate and more information about becoming a member at Our Lady of Solitude. The following is information we require: Name Address City Zip Code Phone number Name of children if any Join Us Confession Confessions take place Saturday afternoons at 5:00 p.m. and end before our evening mass at 6:00 p.m. Confessions are in our church and in an enclosed room, the priest confessing differs and won't remain the same. If you're in need of a private confession with the Father call our office to make an appointment. Confession Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. More Topics Special Masses Our page regarding special masses has more information on what types of celebrations we offer and what we ask of you when in need of one. Intentions Your intentions are welcomed at our church, for an annotation of such a date and time is asked for including a $10 donation if possible. Sacraments The page under sacraments lists what we offer at our church. There you'll find the necessary information each sacrament requires of you.

The following is a list of ministries and groups that are part of our church. Each has a description along with ways to become part of a ministry or group. Ministries Extraordinary of the Eucharist Read More Sacristans Read More Religious Choir (6 Choirs) Read More Ushers Read More Altar Servers Read More Lectors and commentators Read More Ministry of the Sick Read More Groups Nocturnal Adoration Read More Lamb of God Bread of Life Read More Guadalupanas Read More Divine Mercy Read More Legion of Mary Read More Charismatic Prayer Read More Formation Workshop of Prayer and Life Read More C.E.R.S Read More Education Religious Education Read More

Ministries and Groups Workshop of Prayer and Life C.E.R.S Formation: Workshop of Prayer and Life Spanish The Workshop of Prayer and Life Contact To join a group contact us and we’ll provide you with the necessary information. lasoledad@sbcglobal.net (323) 269-7248

The prayer group, Lamb of God Bread of Life, is a group that evangelizes during times of prayer. They gather to celebrate healing masses and to have a moment of prayer and praise with the Catholic community. Every last Monday, they meet to pray with the people of our church. Ministries and Groups Nocturnal Adoration Lamb of God Bread of Life Guadalupanas Divine Mercy Legion of Mary Charismatic Prayer Prayer Group: Lamb of God Bread of Life Spanish The Lamb of God Bread of Life The prayer group, Lamb of God Bread of Life, is a group that evangelizes during times of prayer. They gather to celebrate healing masses and to have a moment of prayer and praise with the Catholic community. Every last Monday, they meet to pray with the people of our church. Together as a group, they dedicate time to intercede in the temple as well as plan and attend retreats. If you are interested in the prayer group, contact our office for more information. Contact To join a group , contact us and we’ll provide you with the necessary information. lasoledad@sbcglobal.net (323) 269-7248

Our Lady of Solitude welcomes you! Whether you’re new here or have always assisted, this website has been created to give life to our church and a new beginning after almost 100 years! Welcome Our Lady of Solitude welcomes you! Whether you’re new here or have always assisted, this website has been created to give life to our church and a new beginning after almost 100 years! It is a new start and a modern way to connect with our community through an online platform. We hope you enjoy every detail we’ve placed so you can remain informed and forever welcomed! Our Community Our community Our community builds our church: without them, there'd be no appreciation toward our temple. In making a page for our community, we show our admiration for the love and support they show us. As they've done so much for us, we’re showing them they'll always have a home in our church. Our Community here at La Soledad has continuously grown and shown its true faith. To this day, we still keep many virtues in place and strive for more for our church. As a community, we make sure we work as one. In doing so, our united ministries and groups keep our church more alive than ever. With our people maintaining a significant responsibility of attending our daily masss’, and helping assist with our daily Sunday Masss’ we can celebrate our adoration towards our faith in Jesus Christ and God along with our place of worship. Our church is almost 100 years standing, making it a significant architecture in Los Angeles and our catholic dioceses. We encourage you to visit us for any of our Sunday masses or weekly masses; we assure you will receive a distinct view of the catholic community and our historical church structure. Repairs and Reconstruction Our Lady of Solitude recently underwent a reconstruction. New indoor and outdoor paint, new windows, doors, lighting, and little details you never knew needed repair have been fixed. Our church closed in October of 2023 and later opened in late December. It was a pleasure to have been a part of this journey with our community and of course, what a good eye we all have for what is now our church. Thanks to our community, we were able to choose designs, and colors, and make this very much-needed change to our church. We want to thank you all for helping us along the process, and for being patient with us for the time being spent outside our temple. After all our faith remained for the time being and we all continued our celebrations accordingly and for that, we continue to celebrate. Below are some before, during the process, and after pictures of Our Lady of Solitude church in East Los Angeles. Our church before