Holy Innocents Catholic Church

Could this church be any more precious? In the middle of the hood, completely unassuming but striking in its simple beauty. It’s the perfect place to dip in, take a minute or two for God, and give thanks as you go on with your day. AND you can give your confession DURING Mass, so you can actually participate in the Eucharist? I thought that was unheard of… but I can totally appreciate the intention. This little church is charming to say the least. Pay a visit :)

This is a very traditional Catholic Church. When you take communion, you kneel down to the alter and they even hold a gold plate under your chin.
Most churches just have everyone stand in line and receive communion.
The church it self is not too big. Everyone there is friendly and welcoming to new members.
No drama or gossip here like other churches.
They have Spanish and English mass– different times/​locations.
I attend the mass at the church on 20^th as it is much nicer. However, they have mass at the school hall a few blacks down on 25^th.
I like they talk about other issues effecting Catholics not just the bible and Jesus/​God it self. But there are so many other issues going on that can effect the Catholic Faith.
Father Peter, makes you feel welcome and does not judge you and makes you feel comfortable.
I plan on having my wedding service here.
I am sooooooooooo excited!

«The Eucharist is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus. After this, there is nothing more but Heaven itself.» — St. Peter Julian Eymard
I have been coming to Holy Innocents for almost six years now primarily for one particular reason: REVERENCE OF THE EUCHARIST!
The priests and staff at this church really CARE about all their parishioners.
C = Confession is available any day and any time.
A = Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available EVERY DAY!
R = Rosary for life is recited by out Pro-​Life team and Confirmation Students.
E = Eucharist… we have mass twice during the weekdays and seven times during the weekends.
We have reverent ALTAR BOYS!
We have reverent CHOIRS!
We have a pro-​life apostolate.
We have prayer groups for boys, girls, teens, adults, and parents.
We have natural family planning experts.
We have an amazing office staff.
We have a beautiful, renovated church and hall.
We have clean bathrooms.
What more do you need? Holy Innocents IS the place to be!

There’s an old saying; «A church alive is worth the drive!»
Holy Innocents is one of those churches. Small and rather plain looking from the outside, this parish packs a punch on the inside. Now, if you are «progressive» the strong Pro-​LIFE beliefs of the congregation may make you nervous… and if it does; good. Stick around, maybe you’ll have a «Damascus Moment».
If you are of a more traditional frame of mind, you can rest easy; no liturgical dancers shaking glory hoops will ever prance down the aisle here!
At Holy Innocents, one encounters reverence and respect for the Lord and his church. Latin is featured in many prayers but fear not, a helpful program is given to you at the door.
The 9AM mass also features a choir in the loft that manages to sound like a big band of angels are up there along with a band. In reality, the choir is only made up of four with an organist and a cello player.
The pastor, Father Peter, is devote and dedicated to both the Lord and to his flock. The flock responds in kind by packing the place out to the back door at the 9AM Sunday Mass so come early if you want to sit down!
Parking is limited so please allow extra time to find a spot on the street.
The neighborhood may be poor in money, but the people there are rich in spirit. If you are looking to be «fed» in the spirit, come here and be blessed!
Mass Times:
English:
SAT 5PM Vigil Mass at the School Hall, 2500 Pacific Ave
SUN 9AM, in the church, 425 E 20^th Street
11AM School Hall
Weekday
Tues and Thursday only 6:55AM
Spanish:
Sunday: 7 AM, 12:30PM, 7PM in the church
Weekdays, Monday, Wed. and Friday at 6:30PM in the church