This week we hear two stories of being tireless in our faith.  In the first reading, Moses was raising up his arms so that the Israelites could win the battle with Amelek and his army.  As long as his arms were raised, his people would be winning.  And when his arms got tired, his people were losing.  So, Moses sought help—he asked Aaron and Hur to support his arms.  And they won!  And in the gospel we hear of the widow who tirelessly keeps pestering the judge to render her a just decision against her adversary.  Finally, the judge gives her what she wants—justice—simply to get her to stop bothering him.  In both of these stories, I believe we hear a call to be tireless in our faith, to not give up believing, and to trust that God who is so much better than a dishonest judge, and so he will, of course, hear our cries and answer us.  I believe it is also a call to seek help when our spirits are drooping. In these challenging times, when we feel like our dignity and perhaps our presence in this country are under siege, we have to tirelessly work together to bring about justice.  We have to praying and asking God for what we want and need.  We also have to keep coming together to help keep our spirits from drooping.

Last weekend our parish celebrated our annual kermes.  It was a joyful event!  People worked tirelessly to make it a joyful and successful celebration of our parish.  I want to thank all who helped make it the joyful celebration it was.  First and foremost, I want to thank Israel Cervantes and Soledad Sanchez and their children and family members for working tirelessly last weekend and in the days before and after.  They as a family lead with joy, and their joy was felt.  Secondly, I want to thank all ministry groups and families who had food booths.  Your offerings were delicious!  I also want to thank all ticket sellers, money and ticket counters, and all other people who helped make the kermes so wonderful.  In all, the weekend lifted our spirits, which can be sad and heavy in these hard times.  It was yet another of many moments when it feels truly consoling to be a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, a place where WE BELONG.

Fresh vegetables and fruit are available on Thursdays and Fridays:  8:30 – 9:30 a.m. – or until supplies are gone - at Casa Café (1754 Kearney Ave) 

Please remember:  No food at Casa Cafe on the first  Thursday of the month. 

First Thursday of the month:  Fresh vegetables, fruit and dry goods available at the Parish Hall (744 Beardsley St) from Noon – 1:30 p.m. – or until  supplies are gone.

We belong to each other – and we help each other as we are able.

As people of faith, we are called to act by voting.  Remember to vote in the Special Election by November 4, 2025 or earilier via mail.        

IF YOU ARE REGISTERED,you should have received your mail ballot.  If not, check:sdvote.com

IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND HAVE NOT REGISTERED OR HAVE MOVED OR CHANGED YOUR NAME -  REGISTER NOW!

Paper registration forms are available during the Kermes at the Volunteer Check-In Table

On-line registration - sdvote.com 

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