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, please call on us.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2010...the
ACA provides funding to programs vital for our diocesan mission: to teach
through instruction in the faith; to sanctify through priestly ministries;
to serve through Catholic Charities. This year’s theme is “Our Life is
Mission.” Brochure/envelopes are in the pews and at the back of church.
Please take one home and pray about your pledge. Remember that no pledge is
too small. We realize times are difficult so there are several payment
options ~ installments, credit card or full payment at the time of your
pledge. Many thanks to those who have already pledged.
PARISH BLOOD DRIVE...Sun., Mar. 7th, 8:30am-1:30pm, Parish
Center. Give the gift of life! Open to everyone ages 17+. For more info call
Rich Markey 574-4268.
SHARE FOOD PROGRAM.....sign
up Sun., Mar. 7th, 9:30-11:30am, Parish Center; distribution Sat.,
Mar.
27th, 7am. Call Jay & Darlene at 562-9586.
PILGRIM VIRGIN...statues available for home visitation. Mar. 10:
Chavez Family. Sign up in church. Call Nena 449-5226 or Norma 448-5337.
ST. PATRICK’S DINNER...Sat., Mar. 13th, 6-9pm, sponsored by
the Knights of Columbus. 6-7pm social hour w/ munchies & no host bar, 7pm
dinner of corned beef and all the fixins. Mr DJ music; Irish dancers. Please
bring 1 canned good per family for Parish Food Pantry and receive extra
raffle ticket for door prize. Tickets on sale after the Masses. $10/person
in advance or $12/person at the door; $5/Children 6-11; under 5 free.
Questions? Call Fred Scholz 212-2271. We’ve sold out the last 2 years and
had to turn people away, so get your tickets early! Only 300 tickets
available.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING...Tues.,
Mar. 16th, 7pm. A member from each organization is expected to
attend. Debbie White 449-3704.
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER?....Sat., Mar. 20th, 7pm. Want to
have a fun evening of dinner and conversation with other parishioners? Host
homes don’t know who is coming and guests don’t know who’s home it is or the
names of other guests. Sound like fun? Pick up a flier at the back of church
or call for more info: Sharon 448-0304 or Veronica 448-3735.
ULTREYA!....in observance of Holy Week the April Ultreya will be
changed to Sat., Apr. 10th and will be held at the Rascon home.
Directions/RSVP, call Cindy 258-7285. All parishioners are welcome to attend
even if you have not made a Cursillo weekend. Dinner will be provided at
6:30pm (donations accepted to defray the cost) with Ultreya to follow from
7-8pm
PARISH LIBRARY....we
have a good supply of spiritual books and videos for your use. Our library
is in the Parish Center Conference Room which is open during Religious Ed
class times and on Sunday mornings. It is a user friendly library...you may
take a book to read, you may keep the book, you may pass the book on to a
friend, or you may return the book back to the parish library. Enjoy!
!!!Daylight Savings
Time Begins Next Weekend!!!
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@ga.sdcoxmail.com
CONFIRMATION RETREAT March 5,6,7...if you would like to sponsor a candidate or
make a donation to the Confirmation Retreat it would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact Helen Deen, Youth Minister 448-1213 x 313
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS...a scholarship annuity has been established
for parishioners attending SDSU. 2-$1000 scholarships will be awarded for
the Spring ’10 semester. Applications are available on the website by
clicking the following link:
2010 Application or in the parish
office. Completed applications must be received no later than Mon., Mar.
8th. Please comply fully with the application instructions; the
Scholarship Committee will not consider incomplete applications. Questions?
Call Margaret 562-7306.
GUARDIAN ANGELS PRESCHOOL...is
now enrolling for Fall 2010. Please call Joyce at 448-1213 x 314 with
questions or for information.
DISCIPLES ON THE JOURNEY...reflections on the Scripture readings for the
Sundays of Lent have begun with 136 participants. Families are encouraged/welcomed to
participate as a household and we have several books available for you to do
this at $5/booklet.
...for more information, please contact Sr. Mary Potter at 448-1213 x 310 or
mcprsm@ga.sdcoxmail.com
ESTUDIAR LA BIBLIA....invitamos a todos quien hablan español a
estudiar la biblia, cantar y participar. Jueves a la siete (7pm). Para mas
información, habla con Rosario 448-2205 o con Laura 449-7286.
CALLING ALL EMPTY VOTIVE CANDLES...please note that we do not own the
glass votive candles and they must be returned to the candle company...if
you have taken any candles home, please return the empties ASAP...there are
quite a few missing. Thanks for your cooperation!
PARISH FOOD PANTRY....needs:
peanut butter, jelly, jam; canned: milk, fruit, roast beef, tuna, chicken,
spaghetti sauce, chili, ravioli, beef stew, corned beef, pork‘n’beans;
instant milk packets; individual: juice boxes, instant oatmeal packets,
cereal boxes. We also gratefully accept monetary donations to shop for items
to fill our shelves. Thank you!
SCRIP - the easy parish fundraiser!...we are now carrying Albertson’s
SCRIP in stock in $50 denominations! This is a great way for you to budget
your food purchases and help the church at the same time. We get 4%!
...SCRIP office in Parish Center is open on Sundays from 8:30-11:30am. SCRIP
can be purchased in the parish office Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm and
Saturday 9am-4pm. Special orders can be placed/picked up at the parish
office during business hours. Special orders require 2 weeks.
...available SCRIP in stock: RETAIL: ARCO, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body
Works, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, CVS Pharmacy, Home Depot, Kohls,
Lowe's, Macy’s, J.C. Penney's, Regal/Edwards/United Theatres, Sears, Smart &
Final, Toys/Babies/Kids R Us, WalMart. RESTAURANTS: Applebees, Black Angus,
Burger King, Carl's Jr, Chili's/On The Border, Claim Jumper, Coco’s, Cold
Stone Creamery, Denny's, Hometown Buffet, Jack-In-The-Box, Kentucky Fried
Chicken, Mimi's, Olive Garden/Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread,
Souplantation, Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Wendys.
...recycle printer ink/toner cartridges, laptops, ipods and cell phones (no
chargers) in black container at back of church.
...Next raffle drawing is the end of June. For every $100 of SCRIP you buy,
your name will be entered. Prizes in SCRIP: 1st-$50;2nd-$40;3rd-$30;
4th-$20!
....Thanks for your continued support. Call Jean Henderson 249-4024 or
e-mail:
jeanehenderson1@cox.net.
....Click on the
Scrip Page
to get a shopping list and an order
form!
GUARDIAN ANGELS OUTREACH:
RACHEL’S HOUSE…next
delivery is Tues., Mar. 9th, leaving at 9am.
...gratefully accepting donations of gently used or new women’s career
clothing, hygiene items. Please mark boxes “Rachel’s House.” For info and to
help deliver, call Becky Ham 448-6169.
ROSARITO PROJECT: Love,
Hope, Trust....as it is getting more difficult to get sufficient drivers
to deliver all the clothing we receive, we have decided to concentrate on
one type of donation per delivery.
...during Lent we are collecting hygiene items: soap, toothpaste, shampoo,
etc...travel sizes are good. Please no extra large containers of
soap/shampoo. Next delivery is Apr. 10th leaving at 9am. Passport or
passport card required to re-enter the US.
...For more info or to donate $$,
please contact Sr. Mary Potter, 448-1213 x 310.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION....Phone:
619-448-1213 E-mail:
mcprsm@earthlink.net
....See the Religious Education
Page
For the latest NEW
details
& important dates!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF
ADULTS (RCIA)....for
adults who would like to know about the Catholic Faith or who would like to
become Catholic, or who have been away from church practice, sessions
are on Thursdays, 7-8:45pm.
....Dismissal to Break Open the Word is at 10am Mass every Sunday until
Easter.
....We will celebrate the Scrutinies at 10am Mass on Sundays, Mar. 7, 14,
21.
....please contact Sr. Mary Potter for more info, or if you plan to attend
the sessions please call for a brief chat before attending - 448-1213 x
310 or email
mcprsm@earthlink.net
....For those who
have been away - Welcome home. You may enjoy the following websites:
www.OnceCatholic.org ;
www.catholicscomehome.org We will be delighted to help
you ease back into the practice of your Catholic faith. Please do not
hesitate to call us 448-1213.
LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN....is during Sunday Masses. Children ages 5-12 years
are encouraged to attend (no under 4’s please). There is no sign up.
SUNDAY NURSERY 0-4years....is during the 10am
Mass, Rm 8, Parish Center.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR - We need more singers!....at Guardian Angels sings
once a month. All children 2nd thru 8th grades who love to sing are welcome.
Practices are on Wednesdays, 5-6pm, Conference Room. For more info call
Barbara 258-8868.
BOOK OF ELECT...with the names of our Catechumens is in the
Sanctuary.
...baskets with prayer requests for our Catechumens and candidates are by
the Book of Elect and by the RCIA picture poster. Please take a prayer
request slip and send a card in time for Easter to “c/o Guardian Angels” or
drop in collection basket.
BEEN AWAY FROM CHURCH?...Welcome Home. We invite you to check our parish
website and especially the link
www.catholicscomehome.org.
We will be delighted to help you ease back into the practice of your
Catholic faith. Please do not hesitate to call us 448-1213.
ANNUAL LENTEN COLLECTION 2010...is
next weekend. It supports Catholic Relief Services, and the churches in
Latin America and Africa. Envelopes are in the pews and at the back of
church. Please be generous. Thank you.
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.
ATTENTION: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS...volunteer sign up sheet
for Holy Week and Easter is in the sacristy. Much help is needed. Sign up
early to assure your desired time. Please remember to check your schedules
or the EM/LECTOR website to see if you are scheduled as minister of the cup
for the remainder of this rotation. Thank you!
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
LIGHTHOUSE CDs....Catholic Media’s CDs are located at the back of
church. Your donations help us to keep replenishing/restocking new items.
RECEPTION OF THE EUCHARIST UNDER
BOTH SPECIES: THE OUR FATHER AND THE SIGN OF PEACE:
Beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing until further notice we will
recommence offering Holy Eucharist under the species of Bread and Wine. We
invite you, at your own discretion, to join hands for the Our Father and, at
the Peace Offering, to offer one another an appropriate Sign of Christ’s
Peace. Please be sensitive to those who still feel uncomfortable about
touching during these times when colds and flu are still prevalent.
ANOTHER THOUGHT…Allergies crop
up from all sorts of things at all times of the year. All year long, inside
the church, particularly, an overabundance of fragrance (both male and
female) can be overwhelming for many of our parishioners. And alas, those
who snuff out one last smoke just before entering church do cause a
discomfort to all around. Please be considerate of other parishioners at all
times. Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation! :)
MANY HEARTFELT THANKS…to our
Women’s Guild, Victor Cole and all those who helped with the beautiful
luncheon after our Healing Mass. You are a considerate, giving group and we
do appreciate you!
SOUP KITCHEN and STATIONS OF THE CROSS...Fri., Mar. 5th, soup
supper at 6pm in the Parish Center, sponsored by the RCIA group; NO Stations
of the Cross. There is First Friday Mass at 5:30pm.
...please join us for soup and bread on the Fridays of Lent. The donations
you give for your supper will be used to help the people in need of food in
our community.
LITTLE BLACK LENTEN BOOKS...available
in English or Spanish for $1. On sale in Religious Ed office.
LIVING FAITH...available for $1. On
sale in Parish Office and R.E. office.
WALK FOR LIFE...Sat., Mar.
6th, Santee Lakes. This walk benefits the East County Pregnancy Care
Center.
Go to www.ecpcc.org
for more info.
PARISH HEALING MISSION...at Guardian Angels, Wed., Mar. 10th
and Thurs., Mar. 11th. Facilitators are John and Sally Cojanis.
Please invite your household to join us for 9am Mass/talk or 7pm talk on
Wednesday and Thursday. Also, Sally is speaking at all the Masses this
weekend. Be sure to invite friends and neighbors. (Please note there will
not be an 8am Mass on either Wed. or Thurs.)
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.
Welcome!
WEBSITES FOR CAREGIVERS....www.caregiving.com,
www.caringtohelpothers.com,
www.catholiccaregivers.com
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.
....For More information please contact, Parishioners, Michael & Judy
Carteron 619-258-0159.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP....Call for more info
Sr. Mary Potter 448-1213 x 310 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
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, Prince of Peace Abbey,
Oceanside. Call 858 538-4208 for more
info or to register.
RETROUVAILLE....Marriage in
trouble? This may be the weekend for you and your spouse. Next
weekend: check website. 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
AFTER-ABORTION HEALING RETREAT FOR WOMEN....Next weekend: check
website. $45/person; full/part scholarships available. For
info/register call Rosemary 858 581-3022,
rachels_hope@juno.com or
www.RachelsHope.org
HEALING WORKSHOP FOR MEN....saddened by a past abortion, check
website for next workshop, 9am-5pm, Diocesan Pastoral Center. $25/person.
For info/register call Jim 858 581-0952 or
www.RachelsHope.org
