This Christmas, Los Angeles and Orange counties turn their streets and churches into a chorus of faith and generosity, offering Masses, free meals, and a star-studded comedy show.
Masses and Worship Services
At the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, an English-language Mass begins at 10 a.m., followed by Archbishop José Gomez’s Spanish Mass at 12:30 p.m. The 10 a.m. Mass streams live on the cathedral’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/olacathedral), the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Facebook page (facebook.com/lacatholics), digital Channel 7.2, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove hosts English Masses at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., a Chinese Mass at 10:30 a.m., a Spanish Mass at noon, and Vietnamese Masses at 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. The 10 a.m., noon, and 2:15 p.m. services stream on the Diocese of Orange YouTube channel (youtube.com/@DioceseOrange) and the cathedral’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ChristCathedralCA).
“This Christmas let us once again open our hearts to remember that we are wonderfully created and still more wonderfully restored,” Gomez said in a statement. “We have a great worth and dignity in God’s eyes. Each one of us. Let us allow Christmas to give our lives a new sense of our purpose. Everything we do now, let us do for love, and out of thanksgiving for this beautiful gift of his love.”
Community Meals and Outreach
The Laugh Factory’s 45th annual free Christmas dinner and show will serve more than 2,000 free dinners to those in need, with seatings at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. Tim Allen, Tiffany Haddish, Craig Robinson, Paul Rodriguez, and Dane Cook will perform while serving food. Every child in attendance receives a free toy.
David Fuhrer, President of the Laugh Factory, urged the public to spread the word: “We can all show our holiday spirit by doing something to help people in need,” Fuhrer said in a statement. “Please tell anyone who is alone this holiday season about this event, or even give them a ride to the Laugh Factory. If there’s someone in need in your neighborhood who needs a Christmas meal, please stop by, pick up some food and give it to them.”
Hollywood United Methodist Church will host a free Christmas Day dinner for its 39th year from noon to 3 p.m. All attendees receive personal care items, while children receive toys. The dinner is co-hosted by Temple Israel of Hollywood.
The Midnight Mission will offer a traditional holiday meal and a hygiene kit and winter essentials giveaway from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. for individuals and families in need.
National Messages
President Donald Trump sent his Christmas wishes in a message: “The first lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we share in the joy of Christmas Day and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. … This Christmas, we also give thanks for the many blessings that God has bestowed upon our great nation. For nearly 250 years, the principles of faith, family, and freedom have remained at the center of our way of life,” Trump added.
Key Takeaways
- Los Angeles and Orange counties host Masses and community meals, serving the homeless and poor.
- The Laugh Factory’s 45th-anniversary Christmas dinner will feed over 2,000 people with comedians performing.
- Midnight Mission, Hollywood United Methodist Church, and other groups provide meals, personal care items, and toys.
Across the region, faith, charity, and community spirit converge this Christmas, turning churches, comedy halls, and mission centers into hubs of hope and generosity.
