Guardian Angels News

Social Justice Mission: Flip-flops for the Philippines

Posted by Terry Quinn on

Guardian Angels Catholic Church is looking to expand its social justice efforts in the mission fields. Pamela Germ recently joined the parish and has agreed to help with this initiative. She is an active member of Risen Savior Missions (RSM), an all-volunteer organization based here in the Twin...

Pastoral Pearls: Difficult Roads

Posted by MaryPat Potts on

This photo looks rather familiar. Quite frustrating actually, if I do say so myself. It makes me uncomfortable when I can’t see where I’m going. Whoa… I sure hope that doesn’t mean that I am uncomfortable with “mystery,” or what does that say about my faith...

Pastoral Pearls: Worry

Posted by MaryPat Potts on

Worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow. Worry empties today of its strength. ~ Corrie Ten Boom  Why do I find this so hard to live out? So if I interpret this correctly, worry is really an insult to God – a lack of faith in him on my part. Kind of human and normal, but...

From Father Joe: Listening Session

Posted by Father Joe Connelly on

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...

Pastoral Pearls: Stepping Stones

Posted by MaryPat Potts on

Don't carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as stepping stones to rise above them. Somewhere recently I heard the description that when we carry all of our mistakes and fears and burdens around it is like an over-stuffed back-pack. I’ve felt...

From Father Joe: Sanctuary Update

Posted by Father Joe Connelly on

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...

Pastoral Pearls: Be so happy ...

Posted by MaryPat Potts on

Be so happy that when other look at you they become happy. I found this in my Doctor’s examining room, and it spoke to me! I like to be a happy person. I see how that affects the people around me and it makes me all warm inside. But this assumes there are degrees of happiness &ndash...

RCIA for All

Posted by Father Joe Connelly on

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? Are you an adult Catholic who was baptized but never confirmed? Or are you a Catholic who would like to learn more about your faith? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then I encourage you to sign up for this...

Safety & Security at GA

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Did You Know? Last summer Guardian Angels created a new committee – Safety and Security.  Its Mission: To create and maintain an environment of safety and security within the greater walls of the Guardian Angels main building and grounds. This will occur through ongoing and...

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