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Dear Beloved Parishioners,
Grace and peace be with you all. As the Pastor of Guardian Angel's Catholic Church, I am looking forward to the upcoming listening session that will be crucial in shaping the future of our beloved church. This session will focus on the proposed reconfiguration of our...
Dear Parishioners of Guardian Angels,
May grace and peace be with you all. I hope this message finds you well and blessed. Last week, I shared an article discussing the ongoing conversation and desire to reconfigure our church, specifically by "opening and focusing" our sanctuary. This...
Dear Parishioners of Guardian Angels Catholic Church,
I hope this letter finds you all in good health and high spirits. As your pastor, it is my duty and privilege to address matters that concern our spiritual journey and the enhancement of our worship experience. With the future wall being...
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...