Dear Friends and Parishioners,
Dear parishioners, friends, and benefactors,
This year, like Mary and Joseph, we will experience Christmas amidst uncertainty for our future. Soon after Christmas the Holy Family had to flee from their hometown to another country as refugees. We too, because of coronavirus, find ourselves "in a different world", without the possibility to relate, to shake hands, to exchange gestures of tenderness and affection. Pope Francis predicts that none of us will come out of this pandemic the same: we will come out either better or worse. The angels at Bethlehem, by proclaiming peace, encourage us not to give in to despair. They invite us to share, as the wise men did, the best gifts that we can offer: prudence, responsibility and solidarity. That is how we will become better persons. Mary Christmas!
At St. Peter's, we have recently resumed the celebration of the Eucharist with the presence of people. We feel again the joy of being close, albeit in the "mutilated form", at a distance. The Mass is being live-streamed on Facebook every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and at 10:00 a.m. in Spanish from S. Conrado for those who cannot be physically present. (Find us on Facebook by searching: "Saint Peter's Italian Church Los Angeles."
During this pandemic, many of us have improved our use of electronic communication, which helped us stay in touch remotely. You can also stay in touch with us by continuing to visit us here. We will update you regarding when we will be allowed to resume our "normal" activities.
Financially, we have been able to keep our lights on with the help of a fundraiser that saw the participation of 131 parishioners and friends. Some have continued to send their offerings monthly by mail or electronically. Thank you for your commitment! Taking into account the economic constraints in which we continue to find ourselves, caused by the pandemic, I ask you to, please, help us with your continued financial support.
By the way, the winners of the lottery are:
· First prize: A trip for two to Rome with a week lodging – Ticket #: 1933 - Anna
· Second prize: $1000.00 cash – Ticket #: 5267- Michelle
· Third prize: $500.00 cash – Ticket #: 4659- Angelo
The implementation of the calendar of our activities included in this letter is subject to the rules related to the pandemic that will be published by our governor and Archdiocese. Meanwhile: stay safe!
Thank you for your cooperation. You have been very patient and understanding with me. May the child Jesus also sanctify your family relationship. I thank God for the precious gift of your presence in our parish community, and I bless and hug you in the name of the Lord.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Fr. Louis Piran, c.s.
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Please make your check or money order
payable to: St. Peter's Italian Church
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Mailing Address: 1039 No. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012
E-mail:
stpeterit@yahoo.com
For General Inquiry email: info@stpeteritalianchurchla.org
Confessions: December 24, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Mass: December 24, 2020
5:00 p.m. Bilingual, English and Italian
Mass: Christmas day: 11:00 a.m. Bilingual English and Italian
Join us for in person, Mass which will take place at 11:00 a.m. under the tent in our parking lot. Masks and social distancing are required.
JULY 13, 2020: In response to the growing number of COVID cases and hospitalizations across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered that indoor operations must again close statewide for a number of industries, including houses of worship for the county of Los Angeles. In following this newly-issued state order, the Parish and office will be closed to the public effective today until further notice. Our Sunday Masses and Thursday Holy Hour will continue to be available via live-stream. Only outdoor in person mass is allowed at this time. If you need assistance please call the rectory at (323) 225-8119. Confession schedule will remain the same. Saturday from 5 pm -6 pm at the rectory or by appointment. Given the fluidity and uncertainty of the current crisis, we cannot determine the duration of the closure at this time. We will update this page as we have more information.
Mass will resume in stages:
Sunday 11:00 a.m. Trilingual
- Italian at the altar.
We are restricted to 25% of our capacity or 100 people whichever is smaller. To celebrate with the maximum allowed we will
celebrate Mass in Cathedral High School parking lot.
Check your temperature:
Please do not come to mass if you have a temperature or if you feel ill.
Make sure you have your face mask or covering before you leave home.
You will be greeted by a volunteer.
Please Enter only through the designated door with a greeter. Sanitize your hands as directed by the greeter.
Fill in and keep contact card so you can notify us if you test positive for covid-19.
Observe physical distancing while the usher directs you to your seat
No physical sign of peace will be exchanged during Mass.
There will be no passing of offering baskets. Please leave your offering in the boxes provided as you exit.
Communion in the hand only will take place at the end of mass.
To view our full plan for reopening and other resources please go to the more dropdown at the top of the page and select "resources" tab.
The Parish of St. Peter was founded in the year 1904 to care for the spiritual and social needs of Italian immigrants who came to America in search of religious, social, and economic freedom.
Today, through liturgical, educational and social programs, St. Peter’s Italian Church in Los Angeles continues the mandate given to the Missionaries of St. Charles by their founder Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini to care for all migrants as they journey toward the Kingdom of God. Find out more information on our history: