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Guardian Angels is thrilled to announce the recent additions to our Mary Chapel. With the installation of the "Our Lady of Guadalupe" and "Lourdes" statues, our parishioners now have even more avenues to deepen their connection to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The inclusion of the "Our Lady of...
June is The Sacred Heart Month
In the Catholic Church, the month of June holds a special significance as it is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion is an expression of love, gratitude, and reverence towards the heart of Jesus Christ, symbolizing His divine and compassionate...
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
As we gather to celebrate the joyous occasion of Easter, we are reminded of the profound significance of this day. This is a time when we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the hope that his resurrection brings...
The Servant Model
The Servant Model of the Church, as defined by Avery Dulles in his book "Models of the Church," is as follows:
"The Church is the people of God, gathered together by the Holy Spirit to serve the world in the name of Christ, under the leadership of its pastors and other...
What is the Church? Part 4: The Herald Model
The Herald Model of the Church is one of the five models of the Church proposed by Avery Dulles in his book "Models of the Church." This model views the Church primarily as a herald or messenger of God's word.
According to this model, the...
Mary Chapel at GA
We are thrilled to announce that the old Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Guardian Angels Catholic Church will be transformed into a new Marion Chapel. This exciting project is a significant step towards expanding our church's facilities and providing a dedicated space for our...
Part 2: Mystical Communion
Last week we began our investigation into Cardinal Dulles’ Models of the Church by looking at the Institutional Model. This week we will look at the “Mystical Communion Model”.
The Mystical Communion model, proposed by Avery Dulles as one of his...
What is the Church?
What is the Church? What do we mean when we say Church? The word can conjure up many images; a building where people come to pray, the Pope, the Saints, as well as many other images. To understand the Church, we must understand that She is both a gift and a...
Dear Friends,
As we are entering the last days of what we call “Ordinary time” we will be entering into the Advent season. With the change of the Church’s seasons, we also have a change in liturgical colors. You will notice the change into Advent when the Deacon and I will...
Dear Friends,
As many of you are aware the bishops in the United States have begun a several years “Eucharistic Revival.” This movement is designed to foster a deeper understanding and devotion to this great mystery of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.
One of the ways we at...