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Pastoral Pearls: What I let myself believe...

Posted by MaryPat Potts on

O you of little faith, why did you doubt?  Matthew 14:32 On August 18, it's time to celebrate Never Give Up Day! This special day was created to inspire people around the world to stay positive and persevere despite any challenges… to reflect on our own struggles, recognize our...

Calling all Interested Seniors

Posted by Terry Quinn on

Terry Quinn, Director of JOC, & his wife Lisa have six grandchildren & are over 55 years of age. We have some great “faith in action” opportunities and we invite you to come and bring others (like your friends & grandchildren). We especially want to pass down our...

Pastoral Pearls: Mindful Pause

Posted by MaryPat Potts on

Cami Smalley calls this the “Mindful Pause,” and wrote a wonderful book by that name. It speaks to me because I tend to rush along with life, and at times end up tumbling along with life, or tripping over everything flying around in my life, or reacting to life’s curveballs...

From Father Joe: Listening Session Feedback

Posted by Father Joe Connelly on

Dear parishioners, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of you who actively participated in the recent listening session. Your input regarding the proposed changes in our church has been invaluable. During these sessions, we focused on three significant proposed changes: the...

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...

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