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The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will be hosting a variety of Advent and Christmas liturgies and events throughout December. The schedule is available here by clicking this story. For additional information, including parking rates, visit the Cathedral online at www.olacathedral.org or call 213.680.5200

As we enter Advent, our Catholic Cemeteries are allowing placement of Christmas flowers and authorized decorations beginning Friday, December 10, 2021, through Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Please note the Cemetery will be unable to mow lawns and trim memorials during this time. All patrons and visitors must follow the guidelines provided by the Cemetery. For information on permissible decorations, please refer to our Flowers and Decorations Policy by clicking the headline of this story. We wish you a Holy Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our Annual Christmas Prayer Service of Remembrance was celebrated at All Souls Cemetery, our Presider Fr. Angel Castro of St. Helen Church, South Gate was assisted by Cantor Griselda Tan and Accompanist James Tan, on violin with Zachary Hernandez, on keyboard. Liturgical dancers included Nicole Masero and Monica Luther. Participants from All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary (in order of appearance) MaryAnn McAdams, Octavio Jimenez, Nicole Rojas, Filomena Rombeiro, Ashley Menear, Mark Quinto, Sr. Miriam Harney, Alice Takamiyashiro, David Gutierrez, Kiayanna St. James, and Fernando Sedano. Livestream is available on our video archive page.