Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor. Psalm 113
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 on Saturdays from 9-10 AM or by appointment.
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
OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. thru Thurs. : 8 AM - 4 PM
Sat. 9 AM - 1 PM
Phone Operator available Fri. 11 AM - 4 PM.
In-person visit is by appointment on Fridays.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Principal April Beuder
320 Massey Street
Hermosa Beach CA 90254
310-372-7486
Ourladyofguadalupeschool.org
LET'S PREPARE OUR HEARTS BEFORE MASS
Ask the Holy Spirit to open your mind and heart to hear the Word of God.
Take time to read the Mass Readings for Sunday, September 18
Un mensaje del p. Carlos
Emprendamos nuevas ideas para transmitir el mensaje de Jesus.
Llamada a la generosidad. La parábola del evangelio ha causado, a veces, dificultades de interpretación al presentar como ejemplo a un sinvergüenza. Naturalmente que para Jesús el administrador es un hombre injusto; pero lo que se propone a modo de ejemplo es su habilidad, el saber emplear con visión el dinero que administra. En él se alaba la actitud del hábil gerente que mira al futuro y lo prevé sabiendo negociar con su actual situación. Esta es la actitud que Jesús pide al que emprende el camino del evangelio. Pero la astucia del discípulo en Jesús no consiste en prepararse una salida airosa en lo económico, sino en renunciar a los bienes materiales para entrar en el reino de Dios. Abandonando los bienes aquí, por el reino, se está ya actuando con una
mentalidad evangélica. Palabras claras para actitudes valientes. La prueba de fuego viene a ser la actitud ante los bienes o, dicho de otro modo, la confianza en Jesús y su palabra. Aceptar las promesas de Jesús exige el abandono del dinero traidor. Para comprender esto, es preciso la fuerza de Dios y actitudes generosas en orden a establecer unas categorías diferentes que las que rigen nuestra propia sociedad. El dinero puede ser obstáculo real para el acercamiento y el encuentro con Dios. En una sociedad de opresión económica como la nuestra es muy difícil entender palabras como éstas. San Agustín en su comentario a este evangelio hace una llamada a la generosidad, a pesar de que a veces podamos ser engañados: Estamos conscientes de que tenemos suficiente o tanto y que no necesito más, y lo que necesito es cuidar de mi salvación aquí en la tierra con mis actos de generosidad, amor , perdón? Bendiciones y paz y bien.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
This Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is a time for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. This Sunday all those that serve as catechists, parents, godparents, and teachers will be prayed over at Mass.
ST. JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO FEAST DAY
September 18
Our Parish is ministered by the Conventual Franciscan Friars whose Province is named after the patron saint of students and aviators, St. Joseph of Cupertino.
On this special Feast Day for St. Joseph of Cupertino, let us take time to reflect on the life of St. Joseph and be inspired by his devotion to the Lord and his church. Read more about the life of St. Joseph of Cupertino (a special commentary by Fr. Carlos)
OLG HAND 'n' HAND FOOD DRIVE
THIS SUNDAY!
Our food drive occurs on the third Sunday of each month! If you would like to volunteer or donate items, Visit the Hand 'n' Hand webpage for details.
If you are in need of food, please contact the parish office at 310-372-7077.
In the month of September let us join our brothers and sisters in Christ to remember the great treasure that is THE HOLY BIBLE. It is in the words of Sacred Scripture that God reveals His love for us.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?
We invite you to post your favorite bible verse(s) on our bulletin board in the church and pick up a bible verse from our scripture basket to meditate on.
DO YOU OWN A BIBLE?
We want you to have one! Call the church office about getting a bible.
READ, MEDITATE, & UNDERSTAND
Attend the Adult Bible Study (by Zoom) on Tuesdays at 7 PM Contact Carlos Diaz for more information and for the Zoom call-in details. His email is olghbscripture@gmail.com
COMING UP...
OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE ROSARY
Community Event
Join the Monday Night Rosary Group and the Family Faith Formation Ministry, with music from Mrs. Bobbi Lambert on Saturday, October 8 from 9:30-11:30 AM for a morning of fellowship and prayer.
Refreshments begin in the Portico at 9:30 AM, followed by a Community Rosary in the Church. Please bring your rosary and celebrate together a community Rosary activity for all ages.
Click here to sign up
Are you an adult who wants to volunteer for the Church or School?
VIRTUS training and being fingerprinted are required for all volunteers at the Church and School. This Safeguard the Children Program is for all adults who want to protect our children against sexual abuse.
VIRTUS TRAINING DATE
Saturday, October 15 from 8:45 AM - 12 PM in the Multi-Purpose CLICK HERE to sign-up
The OLG’s Women’s Group will have a Wine and Cheese night from 6:30-8 PM on Wed. Sept 28 on the Portico (new outdoor area at OLG) to celebrate the Kick-Off of their new Walking With Purpose “Ordering your Priorities Bible Study.
All Women are welcome for Happy Hour and socialize and learn more!
WOMEN OF OLG join us for 'Ordering Your Priorities: Building a Life Well Lived', an immensely practical study and fellowship with other women. It will help us put the most important things first and encourage each other on our journey. There will be eight Wednesday sessions from Oct 5 through Dec 7, with both a daytime and evening offering.
To learn more and sign up, click here
Registration ends September 18!
MEN OF OLG Join this fall for the KoC Series: Into the Breach - A call to battle for Catholic men, which urges them to embrace wholeheartedly masculine virtues in a world in crisis. There will be 12 Monday sessions starting at 7:30 PM from September 19 through December 12 (don’t worry if you can’t make all 12). To learn more and sign up, click here.
OLG offers two ministries for families beyond elementary/Jr. sacrament preparation:
(1) Light the World dedicated to ministry with families and their 3rd to 5th graders - focusing on community building and family community service
AND
(2) In the Middle dedicated to ministry with Jr. high teens (6th to 8th grade) and their families - focusing on teen fellowship and teen community service. Orientations begin in October 2022. Please download the In The Middle calendar and register here for additional details.
DONUT SUNDAY
Please join us for 10 AM Mass, followed by Donut Sunday on the Portico. All are welcome.
This will be our first Donut Sunday of the school year and the last Donut Sunday hosted by the Class of 2023. Donations are welcome and all proceeds go towards fulfilling supplies needed for the 8th-grade classroom.
UPCOMING ALL-SCHOOL
MASS DATES
Friday, October 7 - 8 AM
Friday, November 4 - 8 AM
God, please bless the students, teachers, and staff of Our Lady Of Guadalupe School, so that together they may grow in faith, hope, and love as they learn from you and each other how to follow your Son Jesus. AMEN
PRESCHOOL OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
2022-23 School Year
Our Lady of Guadalupe Preschool is a year-round program that provides services for children ages 3-5 years old.
For more information contact:
Mrs. Maritza Corleto, Preschool Director
mcorleto@ourladyofguadalupeschool.org
(310) 372-7486 Ext. 339
ourladyofguadalupeschool.org/preschool
Lynn Gonzales, a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe has passed. Memorial Service is at Hermosa Valley School on Sat, Sept.17 at 11 AM.
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
SAINTS DAILY CALENDAR
Each day of the year is associated with one or more Saints. View the Saints Daily Calendar
DAILY MASS READINGS
To view this upcoming daily Mass readings, visit: https://bible.usccb.org/
Our Parish is ministered by the Conventual Franciscan Friars of the St. Joseph of Cupertino Province. This Province of Friars are members of a worldwide fraternity of Roman Catholic men who follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the spirit of our founder, St. Francis of Assisi. The feast day of Francis of Assisi is October 4.
PREPARE FOR THE FEAST OF FRANCIS OF ASSISI
To prepare, participate in the Novena to St. Francis. There will be nine days of reflections and prayers sent to your email once a day that will help you deepen your devotion to this great saint.
Sign up for the Novena from September 25 through October 3
OLG COLLECTION TOTAL
September 11, 2022 - $17,069.16
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.
OLG MINISTRY CONTACTS
PASTOR
Fr. Paul Gawlowski, frpaulolg@outlook.com
ASSOCIATE PASTOR & SPANISH MINISTRY
Fr. Carlos Morales, carlosmoraroja@gmail.com
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Carlos Diaz, olghbscripture@gmail.com
ADULTS & HIGH SCHOOL EVANGELIZATION
Joe Tvrdy, joet@olgmail.org
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)
Jamie Ramirez, jamie@olgmail.org
FAMILY & YOUTH EVANGELIZATION
Theresa Avila, theresa@olgmail.org
FRANCISCAN HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
Ellie Espiritu, ellie.d.espirtu@gmail.com
HAND N HAND FOOD DRIVE
Eileen O’Brien, eeobrien@la-archdiocese.org
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY COORDINATORS
Michael & Rhonda Hogan, hoganvideo@aol.com
MASS VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Monique Akker, olghbmass@gmail.com
MEN’S GROUP
Chris Barnes, 310-686-2314
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Bobbi Lambert, olg.music2@gmail.com
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, OlgHBsocialjustice@gmail.com
PARISH COUNCIL CHAIR
Amy Walters
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR
Ken Harrell, olglector@hotmail.com
SACRAMENTS
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
The marriage preparation process takes AT LEAST SIX MONTHS before the date you wish to get married. Please click here to complete this Marriage inquiry form if you wish to begin this process. Please do not book a specific date until you have had your first meeting with the priest.
Here is a great resource to help you plan your Catholic Wedding
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.
For more information contact: Shelia Claverie, President, ACCW Southwestern District
(310) 316-7672 or ACCW.SW19@gmail.com
The Catholic Church in California has united to vote no on Prop. 1.
We are asking our community to united and spread the “No on Prop 1” message.
You are invited to pray, fast, and stand peacefully with 40 Days for Life
in front of the Planned Parenthood facility in Lawndale (or Carson). Your presence makes all the difference.
We are the last sign of hope for a woman or couple entering the clinic, deciding about an abortion. We are the first sign of mercy when they leave. The vigil is every day 7 am to 7 pm from September 28-November 6.
If you're looking for more community opportunities, events, and retreats visit the BEYOND OLG page.
