Dear Parishioners and Friends of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
      Today is the First Sunday of Advent. There are four Sundays of Advent before Christmas. For many this is a very stressful time of the year. The Church reminds us to slow down and remember the reason for these four weeks. They are meant for us to reflect on Jesus’ coming into our world and into our hearts.
     How will I prepare spiritually for Christmas? I suggest reading of the Scriptures daily, attending Mass during the week. I also feel that each day should be marked by some act of kindness. Your kindness will truly bless someone but also bless you.
   I want to thank all who contributed towards the Wal Mart cards given to  those in St. Charles Parish that were effected by Hurricane Ida. I know that this act of kindness reminds them that they are cared for by so many people.
   I pray that this Advent Season will bring us much peace in the midst of so many distractions. May Jesus be born again in each of our hearts and homes.
   Have a Blessed Advent,
    Fr. Tony
 

Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 11^th at the 4PM Mass. Mass will be bi-lingual. There will be our mariachi band at the Mass . After Mass there will be a  social in the St. Jude Hall. We invite you to bring your favorite dessert to share. This is a day that we celebrate who we are as a Church family. We always say we are a very diverse church family. I pray that many of you will take the time to join us to thank God for our faith community and for each other.
 
Confirmation Sessions began on Sunday, Nov. 21st at 1PM in the St. Jude Hall. For more information call or see Fr. Tony


RCIA—we have begun our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Program . We meet every Monday at 6PM in the St. Jude Hall. If you or someone you know desire to be baptized or complete their Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, please join us. For more information call Lydwina Hurst                      (504) 650 -7172.

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.
 



 

Religious Education
St. Jude Religious Education began we meet Sunday after 9:30AM Mass in the St. Jude Community Center. Parents and Guardians please see that your son/daughter attend each week.

 

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.