Drive-in Mass at St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Parishioners at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Altadena celebrated their last Mass, at least for the next few weeks, from their cars. At a "drive-in Mass" in the parish parking lot March 15, the church’s priest and deacons offered the Mass from an outdoor altar. (Photos courtesy St. Elizabeth of Hungary)

Archbishop Gomez had previously encouraged churches to keep their gatherings small in cooperation with government restrictions, but since then, Masses have been suspended throughout the Archdiocese and Angelenos have been asked to stay at home for at least 30 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

A parishioner kneels outside of her car at the drive-in Mass celebrated March 15 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Altadena. Parishioners who were unable to attend Mass after the governor restricted gatherings of more than 250 people were able to worship from their cars.

Deacons distribute holy Communion to parishioners in their cars.