Guardian Angels News

Did you know that the Vatican has an outstanding website focused on migrants and refugees? You can find it here: https://migrants-refugees.va/. Among the many images and words I spent time with there this past week, it is the faces that stick with me. The smiles, the tears, the...

There are, as always, many things going on at Guardian Angels this week when it comes to Justice and Outreach ministry. Unless you’ve been out of range of any communication this past couple of weeks, you know that there has been a storm brewing on the U.S./Mexico border. So many...

The greater concern of African-American Catholics is not for the church to say more or write more, but to do more and be more. This thought comes from Bishop Edward K. Braxton of the Diocese of Belleville, IL, one of a small handful of African-American bishops in our country...

A note from Fr. Harry Tasto and Fr. Mike Arms We are both excited and thankful to be with you all on Sunday, June 10th at 11:00 am to join you in a Mass of Thanksgiving for our shared ministry with you many others for 50 years! We are grateful for Fr. Rodger’s...

BAND TOGETHER, FIGHT HUNGER A summer fundraising concert features an exciting lineup Love thy neighbor as thyself. Matthew 22:39 Hunger is on the rise in our suburban area. It’s hard to believe but many of our neighbors are experiencing hunger. The Christian Cupboard Emergency Food...

Did you know? The Guardian Angels Men's & Women's Club offer scholarships each year. 2018 Men’s Club Scholarships Wade Zwick, Dick Reding and Jim Stevenson comprise the Men’s Club Scholarship Committee. Details of this year’s program have now been posted. Once...

Thought for the Week We see from where we stand. This is an old Haitian proverb that I heard once long ago and I find it to be quite true. Like all good proverbs, it carries truth not only in small, individual ways but also in larger, more systemic ways. On an individual...

Scholarships now offered:1. Graduating male high school seniors are encouraged to apply for a $1000 scholarship offered by the Men's Club of Guardian Angels. Men's Club Scholarship Form 2. Any female graduating high school senior and female parish member currently attending or returning to a...

Guardian Angels’ week of service at Hope for the Journey Home is upon us – May 13-19. We still have some available shifts. As faithful as this parish continues to be in financial stewardship of the shelter, we are particularly in need right now when it comes to...

Thought for the WeekI saw a quote from the Dalai Lama this week that got me thinking. The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds. There are times this is...