Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
MISSION STATEMENT
WE, THE CONGREGATION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH, ROOTED IN A CARING COMMUNITY, ARE GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO GROW IN LOVE AND COMPASSION. BY EXTENDING THE HEART AND HANDS OF OUR LADY IN OUR DAILY LIVES, WE JOYFULLY COMMIT OURSELVES TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL, CELEBRATE OUR FAITH AND ACKNOWLEDGE OUR DIVERSITY AS GOD’S PRECIOUS GIFT. WE PLEDGE TO SERVE THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF EVERYONE AND WILL STRIVE TO BUILD GOD’S KINGDOM OF LOVE, JUSTICE AND PEACE THROUGH WORSHIP, EVANGELIZATION AND SERVICE.
GOSPEL
January 13, 2019
The people were filled with expectation,
and all were asking in their hearts
whether John might be the Christ.
John answered them all, saying,
"I am baptizing you with water,
but one mightier than I is coming.
I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."
After all the people had been baptized
and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying,
heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him
in bodily form like a dove.
And a voice came from heaven,
"You are my beloved Son;
with you I am well pleased."
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all other evil spirits who prowl the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
Now, as never before, the Church needs the intercession of St. Michael.
Please say this prayer every day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Knights of Columbus
Annual Crab Feed and Dinner
Don’t miss the fun!
Saturday January 26, 2018
At the Mary Agatha Furth Center
8400 Old Redwood Hwy,
Windsor, CA 95492
Hall office (707) 837- 7620
All you can Eat!
Dinner will be at 6:30PM
Bay Shrimp Salad
French Garlic Bread
Pasta and
Fresh Cracked Crab!
No Host Bar Opens at 5:30PM -
Including Local Wine and Beer
Music By: Rock on A Roll
(Dancing to Classic Rock) and more…
This is THE PRIMARY annual fundraiser
supporting our charitable works.
EARLY BIRD Tickets now on sale
$50 per Person, $60 January 17th
January 21- Last Day for Tickets
For Tickets Call
Bob Nickel @ (707) 481-2267
or Ask a Knight!
Knights of Columbus - Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism
For more information download the flyer HERE.
Madonna Sodality Scholarship
This is an annual scholarship granted by the Madonna Sodality of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Windsor. Three scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded.
Eligibility:
• 2019 High School graduate or continuing college student, who will be pursuing higher education, with 9 units/semester or more, at a two year or four-year institution in fall, 2019.
• 9-12th grade GPA of 3.0 or higher or college GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have performed activities in service to parish or community.
Materials required:
• Completed application form
(see link below)
• Attached copy of high school, or college, transcript (copy of high school transcript if you have not completed at least 12 college units)
• One letter of reference
Application deadline: March 22, 2019
Return application materials to:
Madonna Sodality Scholarship,
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church,
8400 Old Redwood Hwy,
Windsor, 95492
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
Liturgical update:
WHAT IS A DEACON?
The terms “Deacon” and “Diaconate” derive from the Greek word diakonia
which means “service” or “ministry.” A deacon, then, is ordained by the
Church for service. Permanent deacons proclaim the Gospel at Sunday Mass
and assist the priest presiding, often by accepting the offertory gifts,
preparing the altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist and, at the end of
Mass, proclaiming, “Go in peace.” Deacons can administer the sacrament of
baptism and serve as the church's witness at marriages. They may preside at
funerals, the Liturgy of the Hours, and the Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament, and they may give blessings. They cannot give absolution, anoint
the sick, or say Mass. However, they may distribute Holy Communion to the
faithful. Some Catholics — and non-Catholics, too — see permanent deacons
in other activities, especially in prison ministry, pre-marriage
instruction, preparing candidates for the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults, visiting the elderly and those in the hospital, and volunteering
with charities that care for the poor and needy, and much more. Deacons,
like priests and bishops, wear the stole. However, deacons place the stole
over their left shoulder and it hangs across to their right side, while
priests and bishops wear it around the neck.
By Frances Rozowski,
Liturgy and Music Director
RCIA (Adult Religious Formation)
If you are interested in being baptized, need confirmation and Holy Eucharist or are interested in becoming Catholic, please call Pamela Faure at 707-396-0530 or email her at
Prbfaure@gmail.com.
You may also call the parish office 707-837-8962.
If for any reason, you or someone you know, is unable to attend Mass, please call the office at 707-837-8962, and request Communion. Our ministry is ready to assist you . We are not just for people who are dying. Whether you need us for a week or many weeks, just call. We wish to serve.
PRAYER GARDEN
Prayer Garden Sponsorship bricks are now available
Sponsor a brick in memory or in honor of a family member or to commemorate a special event. Bricks may also be used to give thanks by means of a simple prayer.
"Intent to Sponsor " forms are available at the church office, religious gift store or may be downloaded from the Information/Prayer Garden page.
Parish Office hours are
Monday to Friday,
9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
RESOURCES
We have collected a list that has information on some of our daily activities. Click on the links below to connect to the sites. If you need help, go to the top left of this page and click on "Home - Need Help" and it will take you to the page that lists available help in the Windsor/Santa Rosa area.
We also have another page with more links at "Information > Catholic Links" at the top left of this page.
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