Dear Parishioners and friends.
This year, we would have liked to explode into an Easter of joyful liberation from the evil that besieges us, but we are still asked to wait, committing ourselves to respect the rules of conduct that, alone, can protect us and others. Indeed it is a struggle for me having to celebrate Sundays with a small presence of the community.
But it looks like we are turning the corner on the pandemic since vaccines are being distributed. It will take time to return to normal, but we know the day is coming, and I want you to know that our parish will be ready. We will be here to welcome you with open arms.
Yes: we are soon going to celebrate our parish “re-opening” in a big way. I think we could all use a celebration this year, and I personally cannot wait. Stay tuned for more details.
Meanwhile, at St. Peter’s, we continue to broadcast every Sunday, on Facebook, the celebration of the Mass to help those who, out of just prudence, cannot physically be present. I thank the Lord for those who weekly join our Mass from their home. But it is important to participate actively: body and space are not insignificant to our life of Faith. Let us dedicate this time as a time of prayer by participating with composure and avoiding distractions. It is useful to keep, not far from the screen, a sign that helps us pray: the crucifix, an icon, the Bible, a lit candle... Remember that you and your family are the “domestic church” celebrating the central faith event of Easter 2021!
In connection with the Lenten liturgical participation, I also remind you not to forget to couple your prayer with gestures of charity (e.g., a phone call to a single person, elderly or sick...) and contributing to the financial support of the parish. These are signs of the new life that the Lord gives you with his Resurrection. (To this purpose, I include an Easter envelope, thanking you in advance for your generosity. You know how the Church’s income has suffered during the past year!)
Hoping to see you soon, I invite you to joyfully embrace your family: it is the thing that I will miss the most in the Parish this Easter! I hope you know that I never take you for granted. Your support of our parish means the world to me, and I appreciate all that you do.
Happy Easter!
Fr. Louis
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Join us for Mass in the church which will take place Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Bilingual, Italian/English in the church. Masks and social distancing are required.
We hope to add additional masses in the near future.
The 6:00 p.m. English daily mass will resume the week of March 8th, Monday through Friday, and Vigil mass on Saturday.
Our Sunday Masses and Thursday Holy Hour will continue to be available via FaceBook live-stream.
Mass will resume in stages:
Sunday 11:00 a.m. Bilingual
- Italian at the altar.
Daily mass: 6:00 p.m. English
Saturday 6:00 p.m. Vigil mass: English
We are restricted to 25% of our capacity or 58 people with required social distancing.
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 drop-down 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: