Events

When:
Thursday, January 9, 2025.

The Christ Life courses are free and all are welcome!

Discovering Christ is the starting point in the three-part ChristLife series. This is a unique seven-session experience where participants gather to share a meal, listen to dynamic teaching and then explore life’s “big questions” about God and finding ultimate purpose in life.

Session topics: What is the Meaning of Life?, Why Does Jesus Matter?, What Does Jesus Want US to Know?, Why Do We Need a Savior?, Why is the Resurrection Important?, Who is the Holy Spirit?, Why Do We Need Church?

If you would like to learn more about the ChristLife series, or to pre-register to attend our next Discovering Christ course - You're invited to sign up now to reserve your spot!

Contact: Anne Marie O'Connell
Email: oconnellanne562@gmail.com

Learn more about the series and sign up:
https://www.olguadalupe.org/christ-life

When:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

How to Participate:
Pick from the ideas below or offer some other prayer or sacrifice that you feel called to do.

Go to Mass
Abstain from meat
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Fast
Pray a decade of the Rosary
Give up TV and movies for the day
Offer A Prayer for Life to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
Sacrifice some of your free time to do a small act of service for someone else

In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.

The liturgical celebrations for this day may be the “Mass For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life” (no. 48/1 of the Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions), celebrated with white vestments, or the Mass “For the Preservation of Peace and Justice” (no. 30 of the Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions), celebrated with violet vestments.

Learn more:
https://www.usccb.org/january-22

When:
Weekend of January 18 & 19, 2025

Time:
All Weekend

Where:
OLG Narthex

Pro-Life Fair
Our Respect Life Ministry is hosting a Pro-Life Ministry Fair the weekend of January 18 and 19. The pro-life homes and centers OLG supports here in Bucks County will be present to share information about their organizations.

A second collection will be taken and divided among these pro-life groups. We ask for your generosity as these centers and homes depend on our donations to keep their doors open.

When:
Beginning on Thursday, January 16 until Friday January 24, 2025


9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.

Sign up to receive the daily prayers via email or text message!
https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-signup

When:
Second Sunday of each Month

Time:
11:00 a.m. Mass

Where:
OLG

Sensory Friendly Mass at OLG

What is a Sensory Mass? Simply put, it’s a quieter Mass, with less stimuli. People with disabilities are always welcome to participate in all liturgies at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. In order to better serve these individuals, the second Sunday of each month, the 11:00 a.m. Mass will provide additional accommodations. If they choose to, families and adults with disabilities can join us for Mass in the Saint Juan Diego Chapel or in the main Church.

Accommodations in the Saint Juan Diego Chapel
Private entrance via the Saint Francis Courtyard
Private bathroom
Lower volume on TV to watch Mass
Calming/quiet area
No incense
Dimmed lights

Feel free to bring comforting toys, noise-cancelling headphones, sun glasses and more to make you or your family member more comfortable.

For questions about the Sensory Friendly Mass at OLG, contact Karen Babik at kbabik1@verizon.net.


Sensory Mass Brochure - 2023 :
https://adaef908-76e9-4c6a-8069-83bd52953b9d.usrfiles.com/ugd/adaef9_3d1c719b9940405a9c0c26d22e1f32aa.pdf

When:
Saturday, February 8, 2025

Time:
10:30 a.m.

Where:
OLG Church

The Sacrament of First Penance is open to all parishioners to receive confession.

We are pleased to announce that 62 of our young parishioners will receive the Sacrament of Penance for the first time on February 8, 2025.

Monsignor Gentili will be joined by 12 priests from local parishes to assist. We extend an invitation to all parishioners to join us in confessions as we celebrate this beautiful sacrament.

When:
February 21 - 23, 2025

Where:
St. Mary of Providence Center, Elverson, PA

Bucks County Regional Kairos Retreat is open to High School sophomores, juniors, & seniors.
Kairos can simply be translated to mean “God’s Time.” During the retreat participants open themselves up to God’s love as well as the love of their family and friends.

Cost: $325 ($50 deposit)

Please contact Lisa Kopertowski with questions.
youthministry@olguadalupe.org

When:
Sunday, February 2, 2025

Time:
11:00 a.m. Mass

Where:
OLG Church

Please join us for the 7th and 8th Grade PREP Mass.
Enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Narthex after the Mass.

When:
The First Friday of each Month.

Time:
After the 8:00 a.m. Mass until Benediction at 4:00 p.m.

Where:
Saint Juan Diego Chapel


First Friday is a special time of grace and blessing, as it enables us, through Eucharistic Adoration, to grow closer to Our Lord, Who is present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Most Blessed Sacrament. First Friday is a time to slow down a bit and receive God's love into our hearts, so we in turn can give that love to others. Eucharistic Adoration is a great way to focus on Jesus and be refreshed in His service!

How can I get Involved in this Special Time?
Visit the Saint Juan Diego Chapel at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and spend some quiet time in prayer with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. First Friday Mass, Adoration and Benediction will be held in the chapel. The chapel will be open after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until the Benediction at 4:00 p.m.

When:
Join the program any time during the year.

Time:
Thursday mornings.

Where:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Life Center

We are happy to announce that the “Walking with Purpose” Women’s Bible Study will be starting here at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Walking with Purpose is part of a national program that has more than 100,000 women in more than 600 parishes throughout the US and internationally.

Walking with Purpose! Walking with Purpose transforms the hearts and lives of women by providing Bible studies that enable women to know Jesus Christ personally—by making Scripture and the teachings of the Catholic Church relevant and applicable. This study is for women of any age, regardless of where you are in your faith, whether you are familiar with the Bible or not. This is a study you need more than you realize.

The program will meet on Thursday mornings in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Life Center. You can jump into the program any time during the year. Come and join in a journey closer to the heart of God.

You can find registration information on the tables in the Narthex, or register online:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe30WlK6fgHLxYwds6O6S01OEuGQZ4AjpjO2hSkVNv9dj2f6Q/viewform

For more information email:
Robyn or Nicole at wwp.olg@gmail.com

Or call:
Lisa Kopertowski, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries :
267-337-2822.