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 Lasoledad@sbcglobal.net (323) 269-7248 (323) 443-0135 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

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 Extraordinary of the Eucharist Sacristans Religious Choir Ushers Altar Servers Lectors and Commentators Ministry of the Sick Altar Servers English | Spanish Ministry of Altar Servers Our altar servers help priests and deacons throughout the mass. Due to them being of help to the priest, they must be attentive and at reach when needed. They are meant to dress presentable, usually in a white alb along with robes indicating the color of the ordinary time we are in. An acolyte's purpose consists of accompanying the priest at the beginning and end of mass with candles and the cross. They also help with the holding of the sacramentary when needed and during the time of the Eucharist. At the time of Communion, the acolytes are there to provide the water for the cleansing of hands, and at times assist the Father with fixing the altar for the blessing of the bread and wine. The role of an altar server can be deferred and usually consists of a team effort. If you find yourself interested in this ministry, contact our office and we’ll help you with more information to sign up. Contact To join a ministry contact us and we will 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

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

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

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

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 LaSoledad@sbcglobal.net

Marriage Colossians 3:14 - “And over all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” 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 union with your partner. Below are what we require of you for this celebration. *The procedure of getting married by the catholic church is different for everyone and that is why you must call our office to make an appointment to speak with the Priest. By doing this, he will make sure to guide you and show you what's required of you and of your partner in order to proceed with the following.* 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. They bboth have a right to ask for certain legal requirements. THE STATE Application for a Marriage License: 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. If you are underage, you must provide proof of age with the appropriate documents. Minors are subject to special regulations. YOU DO NOT NEED A BLOOD TEST. 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 1. 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. 2. Confirmation and First Communion Certificates A photocopy of the original certificates is sufficient. I f you have difficulties in obtaining these, let the priest know. 3. Banns Marriage is not a private matter. In your parish, if you do not live in La Soledad Parish, you must let them know of your forthcoming marriage and they, like here, will announce your marriage in three weeks. 4. Pre-marriage Instructions The priest will indicate these to you. 5. 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. 6. Pre-marriage Questionnaire The priest will do this investigation before your marriage. 7. Persons who have been Married Civilly (not through the Church) The priest will explain the procedure you must take. 8. Details of the Religious Ceremony This matter will be discussed with the priest, in regards to 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 Rectory office at (323) 269-7248 For more information or questions, contact our Parish Office. Our Lady of Solitude Office: (323) 269-7248 LaSoledad@sbcglobal.net

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