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.
HOMELESS BAGS
The Madonna Sodality would like to say “Thank you” to everyone for their generous contributions to our “Homeless Bags”.
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We handed them out to parishioners after the four Masses on July 1st / July 2nd weekend. If you missed this handout, you can also pick them up from the Parish Office. Luis will have them available.
Thanks to you, we were able to make up about 100 bags. It is our intent to try to have another round of collections in the fall. If you have an interest in learning more about this project and/or would like to help, please call
Caryl DeMerritt at 707 433-8962 or
Denise Dixon at 707 695-2244.
Again, thank you for your generosity. We are truly blessed by the parishioners at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Enjoy your Summer!
Ginny Gumina
GOSPEL AUGUST 20,2017
At that time, Jesus withdrew
to the region of Tyre and Sidon.
And behold, a Canaanite woman
of that district came and called out,
"Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!
My daughter is tormented by a demon."
But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her.
Jesus' disciples came and asked him,
"Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us."
He said in reply,
"I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
But the woman came and did Jesus homage,
saying, "Lord, help me."
He said in reply,
"It is not right to take the food of the children
and throw it to the dogs."
She said, "Please, Lord,
for even the dogs eat the scraps
that fall from the table of their masters."
Then Jesus said to her in reply,
"O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish."
And the woman's daughter
was healed from that hour.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Golf Tournament at the
Windsor Golf Course. It was a fun-filled day and evening event.
The many workers behind the scenes are essential to an undertaking like
this and their efforts on behalf of the church are greatly appreciated.
The purpose, of course, was to raise money to fund Feed the Hungry and
the youth ministries of OLG.
St. Vincent de Paul also participated in our fundraiser and held a successful
live auction event benefiting The Dining Room in Santa Rosa.
A very special thank you goes out ot Barbara Stevens, who contributed
greatly of her time, talents and treasure to assure the success of this fundraiser.
Volunteering
for the Saint Vincent de Paul District
Have you given any thought to volunteering in the New Year? Can you spare 3-4 hours a month? If so, Saint Vincent de Paul can use your help.
The District, as a result of retirements and end-of-term duties, is in immediate need of senior staff to help with Vice President, Treasurer and President duties. Give it some thought. It is, as Pope Francis reminds us, ….” time taken to help others”.
If you would like to volunteer or get more information, please don't hesitate to contact any of the following:
Ron Plasse (707) 795-0982
imageron@gmail.com
Jack Tibbetts (707) 584-1579
jtibbetts18@gmail.com
Jack Tolin (707) 495-7438
goofyguy@msn.com
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 located in the right side column under Fr. Michaelraj's picture.
JUBILEE OF FR. MICHAELRAJ
A video was made of the Celebration of Father Michaelraj's 25th year in the priesthood.
It covers the mass and the gathering at the Mary Agatha Furth Center .
You may view it HERE.
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.
Daily Readings
Daily Readings - Audio
Reflection on Daily Readings - Video
Catechism
Weekly Movie Ratings and Reviews
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National Catholic Reporter
Ave Maria Radio
