Our Lady of Guadalupe

WELCOME TO EVERYONE!!!

The word “Catholic” means universal, open to all, all embracing.  I hope everyone finds and experiences here in this beautiful parish: the loving and non-judgmental embrace of the heavenly Father, the peace and joy of Jesus, and the life and power of the Holy Spirit.  May Our Lady of Guadalupe spread her mantle around you, protect you, and show herself a mother to you! 

-Fr Simon

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Missions
COVID-19 UPDATE
June 15, 2020

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is re-opening to celebrate Mass on

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2020
5:30PM
PEÑA BLANCA

Everyone who comes must comply with Governor Lujan-Grisham and Archbishop Wester’s mandates regarding capacity (currently 25%), social distancing, wearing of masks, hand washing, sanitation procedures, etc. Admittance will not be permitted if you are not wearing a mask and, as per the current allowed capacities, only the first 40 people to come (on a first come first serve basis) will be allowed. Starting June 15 we can also conduct funeral masses with limited attendance, and possibly baptisms as well with only immediate family members and godparents only.  This year the Archbishop will not be traveling to any of the parishes and confirmations are to be done by the Pastor of each parish.  First communions we hope to have in the fall. Please consider volunteering to help clean and sanitize the church after each event. As part of these safety practices, the office will be open to conduct business by phone and email only insofar as that is possible. Contact us by phone leaving a message at (505) 465-2226 or email us at OLOG_penablanca57@archdiosf.org.

 
Please Note: the above is only concerning the church in Peña Blanca. For information regarding the pueblos, including baptisms and other services, PLEASE CONTACT THE PUEBLO CHURCH OFFICIALS.
 
Dispensation from Sunday obligation remains for all; it is not a sin for anyone to miss church on Sunday right now, even after the church reopens and those in high risk categories including the elderly are discouraged from coming.  All, however, are encouraged: to read the Bible, pray the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, read the daily Liturgy, spend time with God with loving attention given to Him, and to make our homes into the “domestic churches” they always should be.
 
Friends, there is so much going on in our country with violence, unrest, recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, fighting against systemic racism and injustice.  We need to all help each other, and love and respect each other, more than ever.  As we begin to pick back up and try to live in right and loving relationships with all, please join us if you can for this special Mass on July 4^th to pray for our country as we re-open the church.  God bless you, and God bless America!