FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.
Psalm 25
Come share in the joy of worship
DAILY MASS
8 AM Monday - Saturday
(Tues & Thurs in Spanish)
SATURDAY VIGIL
5 PM, 7 PM (Spanish)
SUNDAY MASS
7 AM, 8 AM (Spanish), 10 AM,
12 PM, and 6:30 PM
RECONCILIATION
Confessions are available on Saturdays from 9-10 AM and by appointment.
During Advent, confessions available on Tuesdays 5 - 7 PM
in the church.
ADORATION & PRAYER
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday in the Church from 4 – 7 PM. Our Church is open daily until 7 PM, you are welcome to come for private prayer any day.
PASTOR
Rev. Paul Gawlowski, OFM Conv.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Carlos Morales, OFM Conv
FRIARS IN-RESIDENCE
Rev. Peter Mallin, OFM Conv.
Rev. Joseph Kim, OFM Conv.
Br. John Flemming, OFM Conv.
CHURCH OFFICE
244 Prospect Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(Corner of Prospect & Massey St)
office@olgmail.org | 310-372-7077
Phone Operator Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4 PM & Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Principal April Beuder
320 Massey Street
Hermosa Beach CA 90254
310-372-7486
Ourladyofguadalupeschool.org
Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. This year, Advent begins on Sunday, November 28.
The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about speculation. Our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). Advent also includes an element of penance in the sense of preparing, quieting, and disciplining our hearts for the full joy of Christmas..
ADVENT RESOURCES Visit our website for Advent devotions, prayers, and calendars.
LITTLE BLUE BOOKS (available in English or in Spanish)for Advent and Christmas Season with six-minute reflections and daily gospels to be distributed at all Masses this weekend.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Join us every Tuesday in the church from 4 PM to 7 PM. Additional confession times during advent are also available on Tuesdays from 5 - 7 PM in the church.
Un mensaje del p. Carlos
PORTADORES DE ESPERANZA Y PAZ.
- Hoy comienza el Adviento. Es tiempo de esperanza, porque es posible un mundo nuevo. Para que esto sea posible se nos pide una actitud de vigilancia y de atención. No debemos permitir que se embote nuestra mente con las realidades mundanas. Debemos estar despiertos y levantar la cabeza para poder observar la liberación que se nos ofrece. Los signos que se nos ofrecen alientan nuestra esperanza. Algunos interpretan estos signos negativamente, anunciando catástrofes sin fin por nuestros pecados. Pero Dios nos ofrece la liberación total. Sus sendas, nos dice el salmo, son misericordia y lealtad. El Señor es bueno y es recto y enseña el camino a los pecadores.
- Nuestro mundo necesita una buena dosis de esperanza. Tenemos que ver nuestra realidad mundial y pensar que debo hacer para contribuir yo, mi familia, mi Iglesia para ser portadores de la paz, justicia, esperanza. Muchas familias tienen crisis económica, familiar, emocional, divisiones, la pandemia , hay muchos que están sin esperanza a causa de las situaciones que diariamente enfrentamos,pero no vamos caminando solos , la Iglesia que somos todos , vamos caminando juntos y apoyandonos unos a otros.
Como comunidad de fe, como Iglesia que podemos aportar en este inicio de un nuevo ano litúrgico y este inicio del adviento, ¿Cómo podremos llevar paz? Hoy
la Palabra de Dios nos alerta para que nos demos cuenta de que Jesús, el Hijo del Hombre, viene a liberarnos de todas nuestras dudas e incertidumbres. Él es nuestra justicia y nuestra salvación.
- Tenemos por delante una hermosa tarea durante estas cuatro semanas: preparar nuestro interior como si fuera una cuna que va a recibir a Aquél que nos da la vida. El tren de la esperanza va a pasar por delante de nosotros, no lo perdamos, subamos a él y valoremos todo lo bueno que vamos encontrando en nuestro camino. Seamos parte de esta realidad de esperanza, porque no hacer actos que lleven alegría a otros, que lleven esperanza, visitemos a aquellos más desanimados, aquellos que están alejados posiblemente de la familia, de la Iglesia.
Preparemos nuestras familias para celebrar este adviento, hagamos oración, visitemos el Santísimo, recemos el Rosario, oremos con la palabra de Dios, reunamos a los hijos e hijas y practiquemos en nuestros hogares esa esperanza, hagamos actos de caridad para aquellos que sabemos necesitan. Asistamos a recibir el sacramento de la confesión, comulguemos y sobretodo perdonémonos y amemos a los otros a pesar de las deficiencias que todos tenemos. Feliz Adviento y que María la Mujer llena de fe y esperanza este con todos sus hogares.
LET'S PREPARE OUR HEARTS FOR MASS
BEFORE MASS
Take time to read the Mass readings. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your mind and heart to hear the Word of God.
Click to read the full Mass Readings for Sunday, November 28
HELP YOUR FAMILY PREPARE FOR MASS
Franciscan Media offers a weekly Mass reading preparation guide for families and young people of all ages. Click to access the Faith and Family for November 28: First Sunday of Advent
Thank you for your financial contributions!
Giving with a cheerful heart is one of the ways we show our obedience to God and demonstrate our recognition that we are only stewards of our earthly possessions. God gives to you so He can give through you.
ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE YOUR CHURCH DONATION
An easy way to give a donation to the church’s general collection is by text. To get started, text the amount you want to give to 424-360-2500. With your first donation, you will receive a link to enter your payment information. After that, simply text the amount you want to give and that is it! This is a great way to supplement your online recurring donation.
To advance the work of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish and school in service to our faith, we ask for your support of our building project. Please join us on this remarkable journey by making a pledge or gift to this extraordinary endeavor. To make a donation or pledge visit our website. Thank You!
SHARE YOUR SPARE
Looking to put your pile of spare change to good use? The OLG School children are collecting spare change to help support our building project!
Please return your bags of spare change to the back of the church this week. There are containers located at the back of the church to donate your change. Or you can bring your bag to the church office within the next two weeks. Any amount counts and is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!
OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW & SERVE IN FAITH
LA Archdiocese Adopt A Family - Christmas Project
Help spread some Christmas cheer this year by sponsoring a child/teen, parent, or family this Advent/Christmas Season. Our Lady of Guadalupe is collaborating with the LA Archdiocese Adopt A Family Project this season - by sponsoring 3 families in need living in Downtown LA. Due to COVID restrictions - we have been asked to provide gift cards that will be sent to families for Christmas gift shopping this season. Items are due to the Church office no later than Sunday, December 5 at 10 AM. Sign up to help!
OLG Hand n Hand
Christmas Food Drive
Christmas Food Drive
Help our parishioners in need this Christmas by sponsoring a family. As a sponsor, you are free to choose what types of food and household products you would like to donate. Hand-n-Hand will organize donations on Saturday, December 18, from 4:30-5 PM in the Parish Hall.
If you are interested in sponsoring a family for the Christmas Food Drive, please complete this form and we will contact you with more information.
THANK YOU!
Our Hand n Hand Thanksgiving Food Drive was a success thanks to all of our sponsors and the OLG cub scouts who donated an abundance of food and our generous turkey donor. Special thanks to all of our helpers and OLG Girl Scouts who organized and distributed the food.
Join the OLG Social Justice Ministry this Holiday Season to help support
Ten Thousand Villages & Catholic Relief Services
Ten Thousand Villages & Catholic Relief Services
For a complete list of all our activities, visit our website for a complete calendar.
The Agape Sisters will be selling handcrafted religious items after Mass next week - Dec. 5. To learn more about their projects and to see a sampling of their products, visit https://www.stmacariusoca.org/monastery-products/
Immaculate Conception
Dec 7: 7PM vigil Bilingual (Rosary 6:30PM with Adoration)
Dec 8: 8AM English, 7PM Spanish
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day
Dec 11: 5PM English,
9PM Mariachi, Rosary,
11PM Mass Spanish
Dec 12: Regular Sunday Schedule with Feast Day Readings
Christmas
Dec 24: 4PM English,
6PM English, 8PM Spanish,
10PM English
Dec 25: 7 AM English,
9 AM Spanish, 11 AM English
Dec 26: Sunday Mass Schedule
New Year’s Mary Mother of God
Dec 31: 5 PM Bilingual
Jan 1: 9 AM Spanish,
11 AM English
MINISTRY CONTACTS
PASTOR
Fr. Paul Gawlowski, frpaulolg@outlook.com
ASSOCIATE PASTOR & SPANISH MINISTRY
Fr. Carlos Morales, carlosmoraroja@gmail.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (GRADES TK-12TH) Theresa Avila, religioused@olgmail.org
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Carlos Diaz, scripture@olgmail.org
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Jamie Ramirez, jamie@olgmail.org
HAND N HAND FOOD DRIVE
Eileen O’Brien, eeobrien@la-archdiocese.org
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Michael Hogan, hoganvideo@aol.com
MASS VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS
Monique Akker, olghbmass@gmail.com
Jamie Ramirez, jamie@olgmail.org
MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP
Chris Barnes, 310-686-2314
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Bobbi Lambert, bl.lambert@la-archdiocese.org
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
Sylvester Creado, rcia@olgmail.org
ROSARY PRAYER GROUP
Jeanne-Marie Bruno, jmbruno610@gmail.com
SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
Jan Vega, olgsocialjustice@gmail.com
YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY
Natalie Mejia, nataliemadonnamejia@gmail.com
PARISH COUNCIL CHAIR
Amy Walters
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR
Carlos Vega
MASS INTENTIONS &
OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK
WHAT IS A MASS INTENTION?
When a Mass is celebrated, the priest can offer each celebration of the Eucharist for a particular person or intention. By doing so, special graces from God are applied upon that person or intention. If you would like to add someone please complete this form:
https://olg.breezechms.com/form/MassIntention
DAILY MASS READINGS
https://bible.usccb.org/
DAILY SAINTS CALENDAR
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/calendar
RECENT BAPTISMS
Rejoice and be glad! The following recently received the sacrament of Baptism at Our Lady of Guadalupe. May they know love and serve God.
Ila Dunn, Oliver Czarnecki, Xiomara Estrada, Valerie Vasquez,
Olivia Flores, Isla Chessum, Grayson Chessum
For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body 1 Corinthians 12:13
Preparation Infant Baptism
It brings us great joy and celebration to baptize your child (or children) into the Catholic Church, especially here at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Taking this step is an integral part of your faith, the beginning of your promise to raise your child in the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. For more information, visit the Baptism Page on our website or contact the parish office.
Marriage Preparation
To begin the marriage preparation process contact the parish office at least six months before the date you wish to get married. Please do not plan on a specific wedding date until you have had your first meeting with the Priest who will marry you. Click for a great resource to help you plan your Catholic Wedding
IN OUR COMMUNITY
House of Yahweh’s South Bay Outreach Center is in need of two drivers.
- Schedule is part-time 26-30 hours per week
- Must have valid CDL and good driving record
- Must be able to lift 25lbs.
If interested, please call Donna Quirk 310.675.6412
The Office of Marriage and Family Life invites families to a fun and meaningful Mini-Advent Retreat, In Joyful Hope with the Holy Family. This will be an opportunity to connect with your spirituality and build a deeper relationship with the Holy Family during the Christmas Season. The registration deadline is Monday, Dec 6, 2021 For more information contact Jeanette Seneviratne at jseneviratne@la-archdiocese.org. To register click the below flyer
What do Carmelite Sisters do on a Sunday afternoon?
Come and join us as we pray the rosary together, enjoy a light dinner and play games!
We would love to have you join us!
See below for details!!
Who: Ladies 18 – 30 years of age
When: Sunday, December 5, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Holy Innocents School, 2556 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
RSVP by December 1, 2021
Please contact Sister Carla, O.C.D. or
Sister Marie Carmen, O.C.D. 562/427-6924
¿Qué hacen las Hermanas Carmelitas los domingos por la tarde?
Ven y únete a nosotros a partir de las 4:00 p.m. a las 6:30 p.m. Rezaremos el rosario. Disfrute de una cena ligera y juegue. Señoritas 18-30 años
https://carmelitesistersocd.com/
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