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Events

Mass meetups, church tours, and socials.

Every meetup starts as an interest list. Sign up for what sounds good, and once enough people are in, we lock in a date. All in person, all in West LA.

Wed

28

Oct

Social

Shroud of Turin: Who Is the Man of the Shroud?

Wednesday, October 28

A presentation by Nora Creech, Director of Othlonia Inc., on the history, science, and pastoral meaning of the Shroud of Turin. Nora has spoken at the National Eucharistic Congress and World Youth Day and serves on the Scientific Committee of the Othlonia Research Group in Rome. Free and open to all — bring your big questions.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PMMission San Gabriel, Parish Center Hall
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Fri

30

Oct

Social

Holy Face Spiritual Warfare Conference 2026

Friday, October 30

Two days of faith, fellowship, and spiritual armor at St. Therese Catholic Church in Alhambra. Friday, October 30 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday, October 31 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Talks from Fr. Ed Murphy, Fr. Robert Elias Barcelos, OCD, Fr. Michael Barry, SSCC, Fr. Gino Gailey, Zachary King, Amber Araujo, and Bob Araujo, plus a Solemn Holy Mass for All Saints Day, Eucharistic adoration, confessions, and relic veneration. A $40 conference pass covers one or both days, and anyone 18 and under gets in free. There's also a Catholic vendor village with hand-painted sacred art, vestments, jewelry, and more. Register online at www.myremnantarmy.com.

9:00 AM – 9:00 PMSt. Therese Catholic Church, Alhambra
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Church tour

The Shroud Immersive Experience at Christ Cathedral

Date TBD — once enough people are in, we pick one

A permanent 10,000-square-foot museum on the Christ Cathedral campus in Garden Grove, where faith and forensics meet. Three 360-degree immersive theaters, two full-size Shroud of Turin replicas, sacred art, and interactive exhibits walk you from the Gospels to the tomb. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed Mondays), and plan on at least 90 minutes. Guests ages 10 and up, and people of all faiths are welcome. Presented by the Diocese of Orange with Othonia and Papaian Studios. Tickets and details at theshroudexperience.com — we can pick a date and go together once enough of us are interested.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PMChrist Cathedral campus, Garden Grove
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Mass meetup

Sunday Mass at St. Monica, then coffee

Date TBD — once enough people are in, we pick one

Meet at the plaza steps at 10:15 so we can sit together. We head to coffee on the Promenade afterward — newcomers very welcome, no pressure to stay.

St. Monica Catholic Church, Santa Monica
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Church tour

Church Tour: St. Paul the Apostle, Westwood

Date TBD — once enough people are in, we pick one

Our UCLA-side tour. We walk the nave, hear the story of the building, shoot photos for the feed, then get tacos on Gayley.

St. Paul the Apostle, Westwood
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Social

Taco night in Culver City

Date TBD — once enough people are in, we pick one

No agenda, no talk, just food and people. Bring a friend — the more the better.

Downtown Culver City
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Church tour

Church Tour: St. Martin of Tours, Brentwood

Date TBD — once enough people are in, we pick one

Quiet pews, evening light, and a courtyard garden. We tour the church, then walk for coffee.

St. Martin of Tours, Brentwood
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Fireside rosary in Playa del Rey

Date TBD — once enough people are in, we pick one

Bonfire pits on the sand, string lights, the sound of the waves. A short rosary as the sun goes down, then food. This one is the favorite every year.

Playa del Rey beach, Los Angeles
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