SPIRITUAL MINISTRY
DEAR GUADALUPANOS,
On behalf of the Federation of Guadalupanos for the Archdiocese of San Antonio,
we hope that you are safe, in good health, and staying cool! We pray that you will continue to have a blessed Summer. Since many of you may not be meeting in July or perhaps the entire Summer, we want to provide you with some important information regarding our upcoming Conference and some additional information.
a. The 2024 Quinquennial Convention will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 8134 Blanco Road,
San Antonio, Texas 78216. In a recent email message to all Guadalupano/Guadalupana Societies, our President, Ms. Leticia (Trisha) Gonzalez, forwarded the registration form for the Convention. It requires the following:
Federation of Guadalupanos of the Archdiocese of San Antonio
2024 State Quinquennial Convention
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
8134 Blanco Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78216
$50 per person/ table of 10
Please mail to: Federation of Guadalupanos, PO Box 149, Bulverde, TX 78163
Date: ________________ Parish: _________________
Contact name: _____________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
Phone # __________________________________________
Alternative # ______________________________________
Complete table of 10 -- Number of tables: _______
Check#/Money Order # ______________________________
Amount of payment: $ ______________________________
Incomplete table of 10 Number of Seats ______
Check #/Money Order # _____________________________
Amount of payment: $_______________________________
I understand all sales are final. No refunds.
Tables will be assigned in order of payment received. ______________ ________________
b. As a reminder, the members of our current Board of Directors include:
President: Leticia (Trisha) Gonzalez, Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, San Antonio, Texas
1sr Vice President: Veronica Davis, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, San Antonio, Texas
2nd Vice President: Antoinette (Toni) Peters, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, New Braunfels, Texas
Secretary: Elma Elizondo, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, San Antonio, Texas
Treasurer: Santos Medina, St. Joseph Catholic Church - Honey Creek, Spring Branch, Texas
c. The Federation of Guadalupanos continues to use Zoom for monthly meetings but, in addition, periodic in-person meetings. We also continue to plan retreats, programs and activities. We hope that all the members of the Federation will join us at and support these meetings and events. In order to ensure that you receive notices about our meetings and activities, please provide the Federation with the appropriate contact information for your Society. The information should be forwarded to Federation President, Leticia (Trisha) Gonzalez at theathleticgear@yahoo.com or contact her at 210-219.9774.
d. We also encourage you to visit the Federation's website for continuous information: http://www.guadalupanosfederationsa.org.
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Please join us in praying the following as we continue to face the challenges of COVID-19 or COVID-19 related illnesses:
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Our Lady of Guadalupe,
in these times of tribulation
we turn to you, O Mother.
See with compassion the suffering
of your beloved sons and daughters
affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic
throughout the entire world.
Ask your Son to have mercy on us
bringing healing to those infected
and protection to all your children.
Jesus Christ, Savior of all people,
grant us courage to accompany and
care for the entire world in the wake
of sorrow and uncertainty.
We seek refuge in you, and according to your
promise, deliver us from this danger. Amen
St. Anthony of Padua, Pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for us.
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NOTE OF SYMPATHY
During these months, we have lost some Guadalupanos from societies in the Archdiocese. We ask that you pray for them, their families, and the members of their Societies who are experiencing their loss. Among them are:
James Patrick Martinez (brother of former Federation 2nd Vice President, Mrs. Frances Guzman) -- February 25, 2020 --
Corpus Christi Cathedral, Corpus Christi, Texas
Roberto Curiel -- March 2020 -- St. Dominic Catholic Church
Elisa H. Bustamante -- May 17, 2020 -- St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Graciela Guerra Macias -- June 14, 2020 -- St. Brigid Catholic Church
Martha Garcia -- July 2, 2020 -- St. Joseph (So. San) Catholic Church
Concepcion T. Martinez (mother of former Federation 2nd Vice President, Mrs. Frances Guzman) -- July 9, 2020 --
Our Lady of Assumption, Harlingen, Texas
Agapita Jimenez -- July 19, 2020 -- Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Edinburg, TX)
Leonel Jimenez -- July 21, 2020 -- Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Edinburg, TX)
Juan Aleman -- Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Edinburg, TX)
Esmeralda B. Lopez -- July 21, 2020 -- Christ the King Catholic Church
Terri Olivarez -- July 27, 2020 -- St. Luke Catholic Church
Consuelo Puente -- St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Maria Luisa Fernandez -- St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Maria Gomes -- St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Rachel Garcia (Daughter of Soila Ramon) -- St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Leo Salinas (Son of Yolanda Salinas) -- St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Josephine Ibarra (Mother of Deacon Robert Ibarra, St. Leo the Great Catholic Church)
Juanita Vasquez -- Christ the King Catholic Church
Deacon Pedro (Pete) Luz Cuellar -- St. Matthew Catholic Church
Teresa Olivares -- St. Luke Catholic Church
Rose Munoz -- St. Luke Catholic Church
Pauline R. Seguin -- August 28, 2020 -- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (mother of Norma Seguin)
Helen Marin -- September 9, 2020 -- St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Christina T. Cantu -- September 13, 2020 -- Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (mother of Federation President, Elvira Cantu Arrieta)
Maria del Refugio Gomez -- September 25, 2020 -- St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church
Guadalupe (Bertha) R. Flores -- December 2, 2020 -- St Ann Catholic Church
Gladys Hernandez -- December 2020 -- Church of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Nick Almendarez -- January 3, 2021 -- San Juan De Los Lagos Catholic Church
Prayers are requested for a retired priest, Father Janish, who is sick with the virus.
Lydia Pacheco -- February 2021 -- St. Leo Catholic Church
Terry Garcia -- March 18, 2021 -- St. Philip of Jesus Catholic Church
Elba C. Hernandez -- April 14, 2021 -- St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Facundo "Frank" Garcia Jr. -- January 12, 2022 -- St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Olivia C. Guerra -- January 29, 2022 -- St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Gloria Padilla -- June 19, 2022 -- St. Luke Catholic Church
Maria Concepcion Navarette -- August 28, 2022 -- St. Luke Catholic Church
Eddie Carter -- September 18, 2022 -- St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Dolores Garza -- November 7, 2022 -- St. Luke Catholic Church (1st President of Guadalupanos/Prince of Peace Catholic Church)
Lydia Soriano -- September 3, 2023 -- Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Laura Bernal Aguero -- September 6, 2023 -- Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Fidelia Ortegon -- September 14, 2023 -- Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Betty Cochran -- November 21, 2023 -- St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Victor Gutierrez -- January 26, 2024 -- Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Marina Villagran -- March 6, 2024 -- (President at St. Joseph South Side) & Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Simona (Mona) Cavazos -- March 9, 2024 (age 104), St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Miguel Rangel -- March 30, 2024 -- Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Irene Garza Rangel -- June 5, 2024 -- St. Luke Catholic Church
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May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2024
-- Federation Monthly Meetings -- 2nd Sunday of Each Month held at MACC - 3225 W. Ashby @ 3PM Alfaro Room
-- 2024 Quinquennial Convention -- Saturday, October 5, 2024, Holy Spirit Catholic Church
-- Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe -- December 1, 2024, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church - 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78232, 2:00 PM
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON OUR SPIRITUAL MINISTRY
Each year, the Federation of Guadalupanos plans three events:
- A Lenten Retreat – the retreat is hosted by a parish Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
- A Fall Spiritual Retreat – this retreat is hosted by a parish Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe except in years when a Conference or State Convention is being held.
- The Archdiocesan Feast Day Celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe – this celebration is held the first Sunday in December-- this year December 1, 2024. The Archbishop of San Antonio or his designee celebrates the Mass.
- A Conference is scheduled every two years. The Conference brings together Guadalupanos from throughout the Archdiocese to hear speakers and, when appropriate, conduct business of the Federation.
- Every five years, the Federation hosts a State Convention with speakers to deliver programs on Our Blessed Mother.
- The Federation also supports many activities sponsored by the Archdiocese or individual parish Societies.
- We also respond to the needs of parishes to establish or revitalize Societies of Our Lady of Guadalupe by hosting workshops to offer assistance or advice. Materials for establishing Societies are available from the Federation 2nd Vice President who serves as the Outreach Membership Coordinator.