Following the example set by Jesus, baptism initiates an individual into the Christian community.   If you or your child would like to begin your Christian life as part of our community please contact us.   English baptisms 1st Saturday.   Spanish 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays. Call at least one month in advance.

Jesus established this beautiful sacrament to wash us of our sins and restore us through his love.   Acknowledging our sins before a priest puts us in the presence of Christ himself and allows us to be reconciled to God.   If you would like Christ's forgiveness, confession  is available on Saturdays-from   4:30pm - 5:15pm or by appointment.   For an appointment call (323) 567-1439.

Our Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a sacrament, a symbol of the love of Jesus Christ for his people, the Church.  As a sacrament, marriage is also a covenant by which a man and a woman establish a partnership of the whole of life.  Marriage is also ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children.  It is meant to be a life-long commitment, until death. Catholic parishes have the responsibility of assisting couples to understand and to prepare for the responsibilities of the sacrament of marriage. 

Listening to Jesus' command to "Do this in remembrance of me," First Communion / Holy Eucharist unites an individual to God and the Catholic faithful through the reception of Our Lord at Mass.   The Eucharist brings us into one body and provides the graces to love and serve God and each other more faithfully.   If you have a child who is ready for first Communion (age 7) call the Religious Education office at 323 567-4698.   Class are held on Saturday.  For adults call the parish office at 323 567-1439.   Class are held on Sunday.

The Sacrament of Confirmation, along with Baptism and Eucharist, is one of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic faith. At Confirmation, the Holy Spirit strengthens the baptized Christian and endows the person with the seven gifts that enable us to carry out our mission to be Christ in the world and to continue building God’s kingdom.

God calls all people to serve him through a particular vocation in life.   If you feel God is calling you to serve as a   priest, a   Capuchin Franciscan vocation begins with prayer and personal reflection. As Capuchin Franciscans we follow St. Francis of Assisi as a brother, living the Gospel in prayer.   Check out our website (www.olacapuchins.org)   to learn more about our way of life.   Talking to our vocation director along with going on a "Come and See" weekend   can really help to determine if you have a true calling to be a Capuchin brother or priest.   Father Peter Banks, OFM Cap.: Vocation Director 805 686-4127

God has established a sacrament for healing in illness (both physical and spiritual) and preparation for death and entrance into new life in heaven.   If you or a loved one is sick or dying and would like to receive special sacramental prayers and anointing, please contact us and be assured of our prayers with you and for you in this time.