Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Mission Statement:
We, the Catholic community of our lady of Guadalupe, guided by the holy spirit and our Lady of Guadalupe’s message, acknowledge diversity of cultures as God’s precious gift. We commit ourselves to proclaim the gospel, to celebrate our spiritual and cultural traditions, to take the needs and concerns of everyone to heart, and to build unity among all people.
Safe Environment For Our Children
Sexual misconduct is contrary to the fundamental dignity of each and every human person, to the values of the gospel, and to the teachings of the Church. Yet, as an assembly of believers who are sinners, we who form the Church are not immune to the pervasive societal reality of sexual abuse.
On June 14, 2002, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Revised in 2005, the Charter addresses the Church’s commitment to create a safe environment for children and young people and to deal effectively with the sin of sexual abuse of minors by clergy, employees, and volunteers of the Church.
As required by the Charter, all employees and volunteers who have regular contact with children at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church must undergo fingerprinting by the U.S. Department of Justice, register with the Diocese of Santa Rosa, and participate in training on the recognition and reporting of child abuse. Children who attend religious education programs take part in the scripturally based Safe Kids/Smart Kids program which gives information on personal safety, the sacredness of the body, trusting feelings of discomfort, and ways to get help if it is needed.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is committed to the safety and well-being of its youngest and most vulnerable parishioners. For more information please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church:
Carole Pforsich
707-837-8962 ext. 308
cpforsich@olgwindsor.org
Upcoming Events at OLG Church
English Confirmation
Registration information for English Confirmation preparation is available in the parish office and the vestibule of the church. These classes are for high school students under the age of eighteen.
A class schedule is available here. Application forms are here and can be filled out, printed and either mailed or submitted in person to the parish office.
Please contact Carole Pforsich at 707-837-8962 ext. 308 for more information.
REGISTRATION for English Religious Education has begun!
Families who were in the program last year should have already received registration forms in the mail. New families will find information in the entry way of the church or the parish office. A 2010 schedule is available for download here.
For more information please contact Carole Pforsich at 837-8962 ext. 308 or email her @: religiouseducation@olgwindsor.org
Interested in becoming a cantor?
The role of the cantor is to be a leader of prayer; a leader who engages the parish family in sung prayer at the weekend liturgies. If you are blessed with a vocal talent, please call the Office or speak to Frances at 837-8962 x 208 about accepting the call to be part of this liturgical and spiritual ministry.
Madonna Sodality
The Madonna Sodality will be hosting the 2nd Annual International Mercado on Sunday, November 7th from 10 am to 4 pm in the courtyard and hall of the Mary Agatha Furth Center next door to the church.
There will be food and drinks, entertainment, raffles and much more. If you are interested in being a vendor at the event contact Lee Anne Codagnone at 707 849-5338 or
lcodagnone@aol.com
