Retired LAPD officer Bill Hallett serves as an usher at Our Lady of Guadalupe Easter Sunrise Services. Photos .
An estimated 1,000 parishioners turned out for Our Lady of Guadalupe’s annual Easter Sunrise Mass on the beach, just south of the Hermosa pier. A similar number of worshipers greeted the Easter sunrise during services hosted by Hope Chapel on Pier Plaza.
Hope Chapel worshippers celebrate the Risen Christ during Easter Sunrise services on Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza.
“We are surrounded by miracles,” Our Lady of Guadalupe pastor Paul Gawlowski told worshippers.”
Hope Chapel Pastor Zac Nazarian leads worshippers during Easy sunrise services on Pier Plaza.
A cross placed in the sand in Hermosa Beach reminds worshippers of the Risen Christ.