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

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. 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. lasoledad@sbcglobal.net (323) 269-7248

Welcome to Our Lady of Solitude's web page, located in the city of East Los Angeles, CA. Navegar a Nuestro Nuevo Sitio Navigate to Our New Site Explora nuestro nuevo sitio. Aqui Explore our New Site. Here 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. St. Bonaventure July 15, 2024 Today's Readings: Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene Reading 1: 2 COR 5:14-17 Responsorial Psalm: PS 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 Gospel: Mt 11:25-27 Upcoming Events Location Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament July 17, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Our Lady of Mount Carmel Location July 16, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church 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 Lasoledad@sbcglobal.net (323) 443-0135

Ministries and Groups Nocturnal Adoration Lamb of God Bread of Life Guadalupanas Divine Mercy Legion of Mary Charismatic Prayer Prayer group: Divine Mercy Spanish The Divine Mercy Contact To join a group contact us and we’ll provide you with the necessary information. lasoledad@sbcglobal.net (323) 269-7248

News and Events For any upcoming events, this is the place to be! Stay updated with La Soledad and join us for any future occasions. Calendar January February March April May June July August September October November December Eucharistic Adoration Monday, April 29, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, April 26, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, April 22, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, April 21, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, April 19, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Baptisms' in English Saturday April 20, 2024 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Confirmations Saturday, April 13, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Healing Mass Monday, April 1, 2024 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Nocturnal Adoration Saturday, April 6, 2024 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Baptisms' in Spanish Saturday April 6, 2024 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, April 8, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, April 12, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, April 5, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, April 3, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, April 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Baptisms' in Spanish Saturday May 4, 2024 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Baptisms' in English Saturday May 18, 2024 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Nocturnal Adoration Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, May 3, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, May 6, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, May 10, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, May 13, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 15, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, May 17, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, May 20, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 22, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, May 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Memorial Day -Office and church closed Monday, May 27, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 29, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, May 31, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Ascension Day Thursday, May 9, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Mass: Ascension Day Sunday, May 12, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 2, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Mother's Day Sunday, May 12, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Pentecost Sunday Sunday, May 19, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church 2 events -The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church -Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church The Most Holy Trinity Sunday, May 26, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church 3 events -The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary -Practice for First Communion 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. - Holy Rosary Friday, May 31, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church 2 events -Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. -Confessions 2nd year communion students 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church 3 events -Holy Rosary 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. -Mass for Mexican Mother's Day 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. -Feast for Mexican Mother's Day 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary - Half an hour before each mass Our Lady of Solitude Church Holy Rosary - Half an hour before each mass Our Lady of Solitude Church Baptisms' in Spanish Saturday June 1, 2024 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Baptisms' in English Saturday June 15, 2024 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Mass: Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Monday, June 24, 2024 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church First Communions Saturday, June 1, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church 2 Events -Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -Mass: Sacred Heart of Jesus 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday, June 2, 2024 ~ALL DAY~ Our Lady of Solitude Church The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday, June 8, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Nocturnal Adoration Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, June 3, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, June 17, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, June 10, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, June 21, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, June 12, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, June 14, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Father's Day Sunday, June 16, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church St. Anthony of Padua Thursday, June 13, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, June 9, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, June 26, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, June 28, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, June 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, July 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, July 3, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, July 5, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, July 12, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, July 10, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, July 8, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, July 17, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, July 15, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, July 19, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, July 22, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, July 24, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Friday, July 26, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, July 31, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic Adoration Monday, July 29, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Baptisms' in Spanish Saturday July 6, 2024 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Baptisms' in English Saturday July 20, 2024 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church St. Junipero serra Monday July 1, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church St. Thomas, Apostle Wednesday July 3, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church St. Elizabeth of Portugal Thursday July 4, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Independence day Thursday July 4, 2024 Church and Parish Office CLOSED Our Lady of Solitude Church St. Benedict of Abad Thursday July 11, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church St. Bonaventure Monday July 15, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel Tuesday July 16, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic National Congress July 17-21, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic National Congress July 17-21, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic National Congress July 17-21, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic National Congress July 17-21, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Eucharistic National Congress July 17-21, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church St. Mary Magdalene Monday July 22, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church St. James, Apostle Thursday July 25, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude St. Joachin and Anne Friday July 26, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church The World Day for Grandparents and Elderly July 28, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Monday July 29, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church St. Ignatius of Loyola Wednesday July 31, 2024 Our Lady of Solitude Church Mass: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, June 24, 2024 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Healing Mass Monday, October 7, 2024 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Mass: Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary Monday, December 9, 2024 / 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Mass: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Thursday, December 12, 2024 / 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Healing Mass Monday, December 2, 2024 / 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Mass: All Saints Friday, November 1, 2024 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Mass: Commemoration of all the faithful deceased Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:00 p.m. Our Lady of Solitude Church Vatican News Pope Francis proclaims Jubilee 2025 Pope Francis has shared that the next Jubilee begins in the upcoming month of December 2024 and will continue throughout the year of 2025. A calendar is present to the right that shows starting dates and ending dates to this special momentum for us all in the Catholic Community. In a Livestream shared by the Vatican, we can see and hear his declaration towards the public regarding the events that will take place, he also announced that the biggest aspect of this jubilee is hope . "Spes non confundit. Hope does not disappoint", proclaiming the Jubilee he assured us with these words from the Bull of Indiction that hope must remain. The Jubilee is known to happen once every 25 years; since this is occurring soon, its an important subject we are going to continuously share so that our community and nearby communities learn more about why this is celebrated. In order to remain updated, an app and website have been created that shares more in depth as to what will be celebrated. JUBILEE WEBSITE Vatican News Missionaries of Guadalupe News

Celebrations Certificate of Sacraments If you need a copy of your Certificate of Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, or Wedding, visit us or contact our parish office and provide the following information: Information required: - Full name, ( if your name was changed from the initial celebration, please provide us with the name used when celebrated.) - Name of Parents - Date of Birth - Approximate date of occasion - Picture of ID when picking up the certificate, or when emailing us this information. - A phone number to contact once the certificate is ready. - A donation of $10 Since we have many archives give us 2-3 days or a week to locate your information. We will call once it's ready and you may pick it up at our office from Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Call us for any questions or concerns. (323) 269-7248 Quinceaneras If you're here congratulations! Our church is thrilled to host your mass for your blessed fifteenth birthday. The most important part of this day is attending the mass, where you and your family will thank God for allowing you the time to celebrate this joyous celebration. Not only will this be a moment for you to thank god, but it will also consist of you giving into your faith and taking the path of being part of the catholic community. This special tradition is something you’ll remember for the rest of your life as you celebrate your adolescent years into becoming a young lady. It's an amazing moment to reflect on your life and continue your path of faith with God and Jesus Christ. As we know this is an emotional moment for the birthday girl and her family, which is why we are thankful that you’ve chosen our temple. We now say enjoy your celebration, and may you and your family continue to be blessed. Requirements - Arrangements must be made 5 months before the date desired. Donation for the Mass is $500.00 – Flowers and music not included. A deposit of $100 is required at the time of registration. - The young lady must have sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and be registered for, or attending, Confirmation Class. If she has not received Baptism and First Holy Communion, please make an appointment to speak with the priest. - Sponsors must be a man and a woman, the sponsors of baptism, the parents, friends, or only one godmother and one godfather. - The parents agree to be on time for Mass. After a tardiness of 15 minutes, the Mass will be canceled and the amount paid will not be reimbursed. - The form to be filled requires Quinceanera's name, date of birth, home address, telephone, mother's name, father's name, date and time of the celebration. Presentation of Child The presentation of a child in a catholic church is a special moment for the child as well as the family of the child. Not only are you introducing your baby to your faith, but you're also introducing them to a path of faith they will once welcome. When bringing your child to be presented it's almost as if they're one step closer to being baptized. For this ritual, we ask you to choose godparents who are catholic and attend church. We invite you to be well-dressed and presented to the community accordingly. On this note, we are delighted to have you join us for the presentation of your baby, below are some requirements for the said celebration. Requirements: - Place an intention at our parish office for your presentation - The intention must be placed a week before your chosen mass. - Information needed, child's full name, age, date, and time of mass. - Donation of $10 We are currently not doing private mass for this celebration, for any questions contact us. Marriage Marriage by the church is a sacred moment for the man and the lady in partnership. As this builds and strengthens the bond, they are making a promise to remain together through the end of times alongside God and the Holy Catholic Church. Being said in the Nuptial Blessings during a liturgical celebration of marriage, “Father, you have made the union of man and wife so holy a mystery that it symbolizes the marriage of Christ and his Church.” Since marriage shall take place at a temple, our church is awaiting your visit to make this your place of faith and complete union with your partner. Below are what we require of you for this celebration. Legal Requirements for Marriage All the documents asked for are more a protection than a control. Matrimony is an institution protected by the State and by the Church. The state protects the social dimension, while the Church protects the religious dimension. Both have a right to ask for certain legal requirements. THE STATE - Application for a Marriage License - YOU DO NOT NEED A BLOOD TEST. - If you are underage, you must provide proof of age with the appropriate documents. Minors are subject to special regulations. - There are different offices where you can obtain a license. The closest one here is at Centro Maravilla, 4716 Cesar Chavez Avenue (between Dangler and Arizona Avenues). For information about the cost of the license, call (323) 260-2991. NOTE: You do not have to be married civilly to be married by the Church. When you are married by the Church, it is both a civil and a sacramental marriage (two-in-one). But you must bring that license to the priest before the marriage. THE CHURCH - Baptismal Certificate - You must obtain a recently dated copy of your Baptism Certificate. -- You must go to the church of your baptism, or write to them asking for a recently dated copy. - Confirmation and First Communion Certificates - A photocopy of the original certificates is sufficient. If you have difficulties in obtaining these, let the priest know. Banns Marriage is not a private matter. In your parish, if you do not live near La Soledad Parish, you must let them know of your forthcoming marriage and they, like here, will announce your marriage in three weeks. Premarriage Instructions The priest will indicate these to you. - Testimony of Two Family Members Your parents, or other family members, must come in and swear and sign documents indicating that you are free to marry. - Premarriage Questionnaire The priest will do this investigation before your marriage. - Persons who have been Married Civilly (not through the Church) The priest will explain the procedure you must take. - Details of the Religious Ceremony This matter will be discussed with the priest regarding flowers, photography, video, etc. No picture taking after the ceremony. No rice throwing as you leave. No throwing flower petals in Church. Note: Please call our Parish office 6 months in advance of your celebration. DONATION: $500.00 (This does not include music). For music information, please call the parish office at (323) 269-7248. Blessings The blessing from a father is a sacred moment for those who ask for it. In general, receiving a blessing in private or mass is equivalent to a strong prayer for you to be safe and remain in faith at all times. Blessings for a religious item, holy water, car, house, business, etc, require a $10 donation and you must visit us or call our parish office to schedule an appointment. Other Celebrations Funerals When one is born a Christian or has later in life become one, it is right to celebrate death with the three stations that lead to eternal life in peace with God. That being the wake at the vigil service where we pray for the forgiveness and peace of those who have passed, which leads to the mass at a church or the funeral home filled with celebration for the life of the deceased, and lastly, the burial of the body at a cemetery which is a moment where loved ones pray for the resurrection of the passed loved one as Jesus himself did. As a Catholic Christian, you have been baptized and have assisted the Eucharistic table and we believe commemorating life through the church is the right thing for those who passed with faith in Christ. When the funeral rite is put into practice, we are in the presence of those who’ve passed and are praying for their passing along with our mourning for the deceased. Not only do we pray for them to be in internal peace, but we also pray to God, and Jesus Christ to forgive them for their sins, and for allowing us the presence of those who passed. The funeral Liturgy happens to be similar to that of the baptism, they both consist of being part of God's path for life and once dismissed from this path full of belief, they’ll receive their eternal peace. Information required The following are what we ask when a funeral will take place at our Church. - Name, age, and address of the deceased - Did the deceased have a Spouse, any children, or siblings? - Date of death, cause of death? - Body in a casket or ashes in the urn? - Name and phone number of the person making arrangements? - Relationship to the deceased? - Name of the funeral home, name of the cemetery? - Rosary date? Rosary location? Rosary will be led by? - Mass date, day, time, and celebrant? - Music/ Choir? - Are there any additional comments or information we should be aware of? DONATION: $500.00 (This does not include music or floral arrangements). For music information, please call the parish office at (323) 269-7248. *Currently, the Father at our church cannot attend the cemetery for burials or interment. Please contact us to see if we can provide the presence of our Decan.* Memorial For Deceased Our private memorials commemorate those who have passed on to a better life. They may no longer be present but we are rest assured that they are in eternal peace alongside god. For a private mass, we ask for the following information: - Full name of deceased - Date of birth - Date of death - Name and number of person making the arrangments - Date and time for the celebration - A donation of $500 for the mass. (The mass does not include music or floral arrangments) For more information or questions, contact our Parish Office. Our Lady of Solitude Office: (323) 269-7248 LaSoledad@sbcglobal.net

Our staff and clergy page is a directory of who we have working with us. If you need to contact us personally, below is a contact number to do so. STAFF AND CLERGY Our staff and clergy are destined to change. The names listed below are up to date and still present in our parish. Administrator Administrator Pro- Tempore Rev. Fr. Victor M. Zavala C., M.G. Associate Administrator Rev. Deacon Sergio Perez Religious Education Coordinator of Religious Education Sr. Luz del Carmen Perez E.F.M.S. Parrish Office Secretary Ms. Fabiola Garcia Secretary Ms. Isabel Dévèze

The group of Guadalupanas are committed to serving the church throughout the year, and more so during the festivities of the Virgin of Guadalupe. They make sure that the Day of Guadalupe is celebrated as it should be, and they also meet to plan any other important events Ministries and Groups Nocturnal Adoration Lamb of God Bread of Life Guadalupanas Divine Mercy Legion of Mary Charismatic Prayer Guadalupanas English | Spanish The Guadalupanas The group of Guadalupanas are committed to serving the church throughout the year, and more so during the festivities of the Virgin of Guadalupe. They make sure that the Day of Guadalupe is celebrated as it should be, and they also meet to plan any other important events related to her. This group meets on Fridays once a week. If you are interested in being part of the Guadalupanas, 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