Dear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
      We are now into the second Sunday of Advent. Each week we hear of those, in the Scriptures, that prepared the way for the Lord. Last Sunday we heard from the   Prophet Isaiah. He calls us to walk in the Light of the Lord. This Sunday we hear the Prophet John the Baptist calling us to prepare the way of the Lord. He calls us to Repent and get rid of any obstacle that    prevents us from that closer walk with the Lord. We are reminded to get rid of any darkness in our life and walk in the Light of Jesus Christ. What darkness is there in our life that we want to shake off?
     I want to recommend highly that each of us receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Advent Season. When was the last time you went to confession to receive God’s Mercy and Peace? No matter how long it has been, give yourself the gift of God’s Love this Christmas. Confessions are before each Mass on the weekends and on Dec. 24^th, Confessions will be from 3PM-till 4PM.
    Be good to yourself this season and receive God’s Grace in this wonderful Sacrament.
    Have a Blessed Week,
                 Fr. Tony
 

 

         Volunteers Needed…..our Oblate Associates are looking for anyone who could assist at St. Margaret’s Nursing Homes on Bienville. They wheel the residents down to the chapel for the Rosary. This is on Mondays at 10AM. If interested, let Fr. Tony know. It is a very rewarding experience.
 
        Social Justice Committee-is looking for new members. We are a Church family that tries to make Justice and Peace a priority. Let Fr. Tony know if you are interested.
 
        The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 10^th at the 4PM Mass. Once again, we will have our Mariachi Players for this Spanish/English Mass. There will be a desert social following in the St. Jude Hall. This is our Family Church Feast day I would hope that everyone would make an effort to join us as we celebrate this occasion.
                                                                                                                                                                 
            Archdiocesan Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration-will be held on Sunday, March 26^th at 3:00PM at St. Joseph’s Church on Tulane Ave. This celebration is open to couples married between 1993-1998.                                         Register with  Jackie our parish secretary no later than January 17th to.
 

       Christmas Shopping——- As you are thinking about Christmas gifts, why not consider a religious gift from our St. Jude Gift shop. Stop by and see a variety of wonderful items.
 

   Christmas Flowers for the Altar                                              If you would like to purchase Christmas Flowers for the Altar in Memory or Honor of someone or would like to contribute to decorating the church for the                 holidays please stop by the gift shop and fill out a request form. A ten dollar donation for each arrangement is requested.
 
      Christmas Project Hello—We are looking for volunteers to deliver Christmas gifts to our shut-ins and elderly. If you are interested please contact Fr. Tony.
 

BIBLE SHARING

Weekly Wednesday Bible sharing after the 7A.M. Mass. The meeting is held in the St. Jude Hall. All are invited to attend and participate.                                

The Archdiocese of New Orleans has Catholic Counseling Services available to anyone who is in need of  counseling. Call (504) 861-6245 for more information.