Guardian Angels Catholic Church

 


Weekly Newsletter
May 11, 2008
 

WELCOME TO GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH....A warm welcome to all of you who have come to worship with us. If you are visiting our church today, know that we are honored by your presence. Our parish serves the needs of the community in many different ways. We offer preparation for sacraments, religious education for children and adults, social activities, assistance to those in need, comfort to the sick and those who mourn a loss. If we can be of service to you, please call on us.


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION....Phone: 619-448-1213 E-mail: mcprsm@earthlink.net
....See the
  Religious Education Page   For the latest NEW details & important dates!


AWAY FROM CHURCH....if you have been away from church for some years, you are most welcome. We want to help you ease back into church practice and so offer you the opportunity to join us on Tuesdays, thru Jun.10th, 7-8:15pm, Conference Room, Parish Center.
....you may also find the website OnceCatholic.org or www.catholicscomehome.org helpful in answering some of your questions.
...if you plan on joining us for the Tuesday sessions, please call Sr. Mary Potter 448-1212x310 or email
mcprsm@earthlink.net


INQUIRY SESSIONS (RCIA)....if you are seeking a church to call your own, if you want to know more about the Catholic faith or want to become Catholic, please call Sr. Mary Potter 448-1212 x310 or email mcprsm@earthlink.net
....we are offering 8 Tuesdays Open Forum sessions on the Catholic Faith Jun.10th, 7-8:15pm. 


CORONATION OF THE BLESSED MOTHER....Sun., May 18th, after the 10am Mass. All children are invited to join in this celebration. For information, call Sr. Mary Potter 448-1213 x 310, Kathy Di Fede 840-3781, Emma Matel 445-4503 or Mary Lou Tarobal 252-7712. 


MOMS — Ministry of Moms Sharing....if you missed this series of 8 sessions, please watch for a new series beginning in the Fall. For more info please contact June Richards 258-0346 for registration forms.


GUARDIAN ANGELS PRESCHOOL....is now enrolling potty-trained 2 yr olds thru pre-kindergarten for Fall 2008. If you are interested or have any questions, please call Joyce Keup, Director, at 448-1213 x 314. Thank you! 


PARISH FOOD PANTRY
....needs: peanut butter, jelly, jam; canned: milk, fruit, roast beef, tuna, beef, chicken, spaghetti sauce, chili, ravioli, beef stew, corned beef, pork‘n’beans; instant milk packets; individual: juice boxes, instant oatmeal packets, cereal boxes, mac & cheese. Thanks!


CONGRATULATIONS to: Antonio Preciado on 1st Eucharist and Confirmation; to Grant Allen, Katrina Balough, Morgan Belden, Aaron Breceda, Brittany Burgess, Lauren Burgess, Jonathon Cavalcante, Jessica Cedillo, Johnathon Cruz, Edgar Davis, Casey Ferrin, Matthew Forsberg, Bridgette Fortin, Danielle Fowler, Rachel Freiheit Shannon Fyson, Derrick Galvan, Lorena Gomez, Lisa Greene, Alejandro Guevara, Steven Guild, Vaughan Hernandez, Alyssa Jose, Alyssa Julian, Joseph Lambert, Ciara Lynch, Bianca Markee, Ashley Marroquin, Christopher Mazon, Elizabeth Melton, Nathan Nicholas, Daniel Palma, Steven Perdew, Alexander Piscitelli, Kaylah Rasmussan, Torri Ann Rodriguez, Jessica Sampugnaro, Jessenia Santisteban, Andres Schemel, Patrick Shields, Alkrizzia Villapando, Aubrey Walford, Jessica Wiese and Patrick Wilson on Confirmation, May 2nd.


PILGRIM VIRGIN
....Pilgrim Virgin Mary statues available for home visitation. May 14th: Beckenbach Family. Sign up is at the back of church. For info call Nena 449-5226 or Norma 448-5337.  

 

NOVENA OF MASSES FOR MOTHERS....begins Sunday, Mothers Day, May 11th. This is the time to enroll your mother in the Novena of Masses. Pick up small envelopes (for deceased mothers) and cards (for living mothers) at the back of church. Drop donation envelopes off at the parish office or in collection basket. The names of mothers enrolled are placed on the altar during the 9 consecutive days of Masses. 


SHARE FOOD PROGRAM....sign up Sun., May 18th , 9:30-11:30am, Parish Center; distribution Sat., May 31st, 7am. For more information call Jay & Darlene Szczublewski 562-9586.


INVITAMOS A TODOS LOS DE HABLA ESPAÑOL....a adorer y cantarle a Cristo en nuestra propia lengua los jueves de 7-9pm. Información: Rosario 448-2205 or Marisol 334-8623. 


PARISH RETREAT....Fri., May 30th, 6-10pm, dinner included; Sat., May 31st, 9am-4:30pm, breakfast/lunch included ~ all for only $20/person. Yellow registration forms are on counter at church main entrance.
....if you can help with cooking/preparing Saturday breakfast/lunch for the retreat, please call Sr. Mary Potter 448-1213 x 310.


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)....Monday-Friday, Jun. 23rd-27th, 9am-1 2:30pm for grades K-5.
....registration forms will be mailed to all in R.E. grades K-5 the week of May 5th.
...This year’s theme is Rain forest Adventure: A Tree Top Bible Blast!
....$50 1st child; $40/2nd child; $30 each additional sibling.
....do you have any “rainforest” type scenery to donate/lend?; also needed: adult & high school helpers. If you can help, please call R. E. office for team meeting dates, etc. 448-121 3x312


SCRIP - the easy parish fundraiser!....Attention: starting June 1st thru Aug. 31st, the SCRIP office will be closed on Sundays for the purchase of SCRIP. SCRIP can be purchased in the parish office Monday thru Saturday, 9am-4pm ONLY. Special orders can be placed and picked up at the parish office during business hours. Special orders will require a 2 week order time.
....next raffle drawings are Sun., June 29th and Dec. 21st. Instead of 3 drawings a year there will be 2. Winnings in SCRIP for each drawing are: 1st $50; 2nd $40; 3rd $30; 4th $20.
....Thanks for your continued support. Questions? Call Jean Henderson 249-4024.
....Volunteers needed to sell SCRIP before/after Masses on Sunday mornings. If you can help or have questions, please call Jean Henderson 249-4024.
....Click on the
Scrip Page to get a shopping list and an order form! 


WHAT IS MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER?....The Marriage Encounter Weekend is a positive and personal experience for a couple which offers them a technique for loving communication that they can use for the rest of their lives. It’s an opportunity to look deeply into their relationship with each other and with God. Also, it’s a time to share their feelings, their hopes, fears, joys and frustrations.
....Weekend dates for 2008: June 20-22, September 19-21 & Oct 24-26
....For More information please contact, Parishioners, Michael & Judy Carteron


GUARDIAN ANGELS YOUTH MINISTRY....See YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS for the latest news or call Helen Deen/Youth Office 448-1213 x 313 or e-mail: youthldr@cox.net 


BEREAVEMENT GROUP
....next 6 week session continue Saturdays May 17,24, Jun. 7, 10-11:30am , Conference Room, Parish Center.
....if you have lost a loved one: spouse, parent, sibling, friend - this may be the group for you. 
....call Sr. Mary Potter 448-1213 x310 or email
mcprsm@earthlink.net
....for personal help in the bereavement process, you may want to check the following websites:   griefnet.org ,   aarp.org/griefandloss/home.html, embracingourdying.com  and agingwithdignity.org  Also check the following for end of life tasks dyingwell.org


WEBSITES FOR CAREGIVERS....www.caregiving.com, www.caringtohelpothers.com, www.catholiccaregivers.com


BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND....Healing and growth experience for widowed, divorced and separate people. Desire a new beginning, leaving negative feelings behind and ready to work to make that a reality? Next weekend: call for schedule. Call 858 538-4208 for more info or to register.


RETROUVAILLE....call for dates of upcoming weekend. Marriage in trouble? This may be the weekend for you and your spouse.  Call 619.656.2102, 951.259.9474 or visit www.retrouvaille.org  


DIVORCE HEALING MINISTRY....meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9pm, Church of St. Luke, 1980 Hilsdale Rd., El Cajon. For more info call 401-6445.
 

POST ABORTION MINISTRY....visit www.AbortionChangesYou.com


SPIRITUAL GROWTH WEBSITES....The following websites offer opportunity for spiritual growth and info: check our links  and readings pages on this website - (look for Sacred Space on the readings page)  www.PrayAsYouGo.org ; http://paulistpress.com/; www.contemplativeliving.org


SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING:....If you are seriously ill, anticipating surgery, or weakened because of prolonged illness or advanced age, you are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Please contact one of the priests following Mass or call the Parish office during business hours — Mon-Thu 9am-5pm; Fri-Sat 9am-4pm - 448-1213.


NEW IN THE PARISH?....Please sign in the blue binder at the back of church and you’ll receive a registration form in the mail. Questions? Call Ann in the parish office 448-1213 x 301. OR Go To: Registration on this website and e-mail it! Welcome! 
 


 

 
Praying Hands

The following have been given a share in the Passion of our Lord Jesus. Please remember them and their families in your prayers so that if it be God's will they may be restored to health.

Please pray…for our law enforcement departments in San Diego County, all our military both here and abroad, all those in nursing homes and for all the intentions mentioned on the parish website.
The following have been given a share in the Passion of our Lord Jesus. Please remember them, their families and those who care for them, in your prayers so that if it be God's will they may be restored to health.
Francisco Albinal, James Albright, Joshua Anguiano, Annamaria Beckenbach, Cindy Bier, Dorothy Buenz, Grace Campbell, Josie Carrillo, Catherine Cary, Pat Caulfield, Ciss Costello, Mary Danley, Joe DeAvery, Don Dennis, Bea Deters, Lee Deters, Delynn Dorman, Mare Drake, Alice Draves, Michael Duggan, Louren Faith, Joe Falante, Margaret Flynn, Michael Ford, Rick Gibson, Mary Hagman, Catherine Hays, Catherine Heath, Jim Holland, MaryAnn Janke, Jodie W., Steve Kakacek, Patrick Kane, Linda Kenuha, Brian Kloss, Gene Kornegay, David Kossler, Sandy Kwiatek, Beth Lebkuecher, Bonita Ledford, Lorie Lucia, Lenore Lynch, George Maricich, Rose Marino, Joanne Massey, Al Masterson, Florence Mayeski, Kathy McFann, Ann McFarlin, Michael McNamara, Mary Medina, Kathryn Messina, Susan & Brent Millward, Marie O’Neill, Phyllis Pasqual, Jackie Periera, Winnie Potter, Yurick Price, Julia Rowe, Anthony Santini, Virgil Schroeder, Marian Scott, Charles Seymour, Lillian Shepherd, Isabel Skidmore, Sr. Marcella Slaughter, Sylvia & Frank Smith, Lena Sutts, John Velarde, Bob Ward, Charles Watson, Donna Weiss, Rie W., Dennis Wilkes, Paul Wilsterman, Adolph Wojtach, Irene Zegler.
 

Cross With Halo


Please Pray for the deceased of the parish and their families and friends:

           + Vincent Dambrose, Sr.
          + Leonard DeMonte, Sr.
 

Go to our On-Line Prayer Request Page

 

 

 

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