Dear Beloved Parishioners of Guardian Angels, As I transition in my assignment as permanent deacon for The Church of Saint Peter Claver, I want to take this opportunity to say, “Thank You” to everyone that has played any part in my journey of faith. Please know that wherever my...
The Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus on July 29th. This feast day honors three siblings from Bethany, who were close friends of Jesus and prominent figures in the New Testament. Their lives provide profound examples of faith, service, and...
Introduction The Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, observed on July 22nd, holds a venerable place within the liturgical calendar of the Holy Catholic Church. Known as the "Apostle to the Apostles," Saint Mary Magdalene's intimate encounter with the Risen Christ and her subsequent role in the...
Fall is on its way and that means Faith Formation is returning! Guardian Angels is excited to be offering a new program this year called Family Formation. This program has a new vision with new vitality for our parish. It does, however, call for a paradigm shift. At the root of this change is a...
Every one of us spends plenty of time working, earning a living, and supporting our families. St John Paul II tells us that “Work is a good thing for man” because through work we transform nature and achieve fulfillment as humans. Many people might say that they like their work and...
The Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot, on July 11th each year. This day honors Saint Benedict of Nursia, the father of Western monasticism and a towering figure in the history of the Church. His life and teachings have had a profound impact on Christian...
BeFriending - Being there when someone is hurting or challenged BeFrienders Ministry - a Listening Ministry: Compassion, Confidentiality, Non-judgmental Presence, and Caring vs. Curing. Pope Francis encourages us all to do this – accompany people in the vulnerability of life’s...
As we gather to celebrate the 4th of July, our hearts swell with gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy in this great nation. This day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a pivotal moment that laid the foundation for the United States of America. It is a day to...
Jesus wants us to be free. And where is this freedom created? It is created in dialogue with God in a person’s own conscience... The conscience is the interior place for listening to the truth, to goodness, for listening to God; it is the inner place of my relationship with God, the One...
This will be my last Pastoral Pearls. It is with a heavy heart that I inform you all of my decision to leave Guardian Angels Staff and Parish. I have so enjoyed sharing my thoughts with you. Jobs are being restructured here at GA, and I find this just doesn’t fit me, so I am choosing...
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