Ministries
parish ministries
Become a Volunteer
Looking to get involved in parish ministries at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church? We have a variety of opportunities for you to volunteer your time and talents! Whether you're interested in serving the community through outreach programs, participating in liturgical ministries, or helping with youth activities, there's a place for you here. Joining a ministry is a great way to connect with others and make a positive impact in our parish. Please email the contact for each ministry to learn more and get involved today!
Serve on Sundays
Join us every Sunday as we come together to celebrate the Mass, the most important prayer of all! Your talents and abilities can contribute to creating a powerful and meaningful experience for every individual who joins us each week. Explore our Liturgical Ministries below and find new ways to serve the OLG community. Apply now by filling out the form below.
- Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality: Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality welcome our parish family as we gather as the Body of Christ and ensure a hospitable and safe environment throughout the Mass
- Altar Servers: Servers assist the priest in the celebration of the Mass.
- Lectors: Lectors proclaim God’s Word.
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Communion Minister): Communion Ministers share the Body of Christ.
- Ministers of Care to the Sick and Homebound: Ministers of Care to the Sick and Homebound take the Body of Christ to our brothers and sisters who are sick or homebound and unable to come to Mass.
- Music – Spanish Choir (8 am Sunday Masses): The Spanish Choir leads and enhances our sung prayer. To inquire, please email Connie Salazar at csalazar@olglahabra.org
Join a Parish Ministry
Join us at OLG for a variety of ministries where you are not just a participant, but can also take on roles as a leader, minister, or volunteer. Your unique talents can have a profound impact on these ministries. Find out more about our parish groups below and uncover how you can contribute today.
Parish Ministries in English
Young Adult Ministry
The Young Adult Ministry at OLG aims to joyfully provide a holistic Catholic formation beyond confirmation where young adults continue to be lifelong learners of Christ. We see our Church as a body of Christ, with members working together to forms our men and women intellectually, communally, spiritually, and apostolically.
Women's Group
Tuesdays 6:30PM on Zoom: link
In-person meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, location varies RSVP required May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12
Run to Mary Group Run
Friday May 2 at 7PM Fullerton Loop Trail
Friday June 6 at 7PM Fullerton Loop Trail
Pilgrimage
July 7-14
Mexico City
We are collecting prayer requests here; we would like to pray for you and your loved ones as we prepare for our trip.
Visit our young adults instagram page for more details and contact Jacelyn at Jvo@olglahabra.org for any other inquiries!
Couples For Christ Family Ministries
As a Family Ministry, we are Kids, Youths, Singles, married Couples, Handmaids, and Servants--"Families in the Holy Spirit Renewing the Face of the Earth." Our Global Mission is "Building the church of the home and the church of the poor." We are here for the renewal and strengthening of family life, and to fulfill our primary vocation of raising up families under the lordship of Jesus Christ and for the service of the Kingdom of God.
Membership is completely free, but you have to complete a formation process of The Basic Truths about Christianity, The Authentic Christian Life, and Living a Spirit-filled Life, namely, the Christian Life Program (CLP). Once you have completed the CLP, you may join any of our family ministries--CFC-Kids (4-12 year olds), CFC-Youth (Teenagers to 21-years old), Singles For Christ (22-40 y.o.'s - Great for those that have finished OLG's Life Teen programs!), Couples For Christ (married couples), Handmaids of the Lord (41+ y.o. women attending events alone), and Servants of the Lord (41+ y.o. men attending events alone). We are over 1-million members in over 120 countries, have been around since 1981, have Pontifical Right, and an office in the Vatican, that as a member of Couples For Christ Family Ministries, you can go and visit! Come and make dear friends for life as you learn more about God's will with a loving community of people, in service to your family and others, while participating in the life and mission of the Catholic Church.
Interested in joining? Contact Marvin P. Garcia at OLGMarvinGarcia@Gmail.com or Karen S. Garcia at MrsKarenGarcia@Hotmail.com.
The Divine Mercy Ministry
The Divine Mercy Ministry of OLG is a lay organization whose mission is to promote the authentic Divine Mercy and devotion to the parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church community and to deepen the spiritual growth of its members and parishioners. We meet once a month, every Second Saturday, from 9 am to 12 pm, Room 9 School Building. We study the fundamentals of the Divine Mercy devotion based on the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, sacred scriptures , Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the magisterium. We are an intercessory prayer group that pleads for God’s mercy for the whole world.
To join our ministry, please contact Angel and Estrella Mijares, Ministry Leaders at (562) 972-5675, estrellemijares1124@gmail.com.
Knights of Columbus
The OLG/La Habra Knights of Columbus, Joseph Scott Council 7142 is part of an International organization that was formed over a century ago, with principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Our local Council is extremely active in our OLG parish life, including Pro-Life and other social justice endeavors and social activities.
Legion of Mary
Our Mission
The Legion of Mary is a community of believers who meet weekly to pray together and go forth to evangelize for our Lord. Like the apostles, we work in pairs to assist our priests as the hands of Mary.
About Us
The Legion of Mary is the largest lay apostolic organization in the Catholic church with more than 11 million members in almost every country on Earth. Founded in Ireland in 1921, it has been active in the U.S. since 1931. It has been endorsed by the last 8 Popes and by Vatican II.
Come and Visit
Mondays at 3:30 p.m. OLG School, Room 4
For questions and additional information, please call Mary Ann Reinhard at 714-697-2527.
St. Paul Mission Circle
The St. Paul Mission Circle is a group of Catholic women and men who donate their time, talent, and treasure to support missionaries stationed worldwide, some as far as Kenya, and others as close as La Habra. The Mission Circle also operates the Gift Shop of religious goods at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, which is open before and after Saturday and Sunday masses.
Parish Ministries in Spanish
Volunteer in our Faith Formation Programs
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of young members of our community? Consider becoming a volunteer for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church's Faith Formation programs for First Communion or Confirmation. Join us in guiding and supporting these individuals on their spiritual journey. Your time and dedication can help shape the future of our parish. Embrace the joy of giving back and spreading love within our Catholic community. Please email receptionist@olglahabra.org for more information.
