Easter Mass on Hermosa Beach

The congregation of Our Lady of Guadalupe Hermosa Beach Catholic Church celebrates Easter Sunday Mass. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

April 20, 2014 9:34 AM PT

Bishop Alexander Salazar and Pastor Raymond Mallett celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at sunrise on the beach with the congregation of Our Lady of Guadalupe Hermosa Beach Catholic Church.

Bishop Alexander Salazar waves to the congregation after celebrating Mass at sunrise. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

A parishioner receives the Eucharist during Mass. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

This is the fourth year the Catholic church has held Mass at sunrise on the beach. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Bishop Alexander Salazar holds the Eucharist. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Bishop Alexander Salazar lifts a chalice during Mass on Hermosa Beach. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Silvia Contreras, left, and Terre Fletcher, greet each other during Easter Sunday Mass. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)