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- Breanne Miller †, Anthony Zumpano †, Jozef Copot †Sun Jul 12 · deceased
- Richard LabudaSun Jul 12 · living
- The Parishioners of Holy Guardian AngelsSun Jul 12 · living
- The Parishioners of Holy Guardian AngelsMon Jul 13 · living
Pastoral MessageJuly 12, 2026
From the Pastor's Desk
This year we celebrate 250 years of our country's independence, which is reckoned from July 4th, 1776 (when the Declaration of Independence was signed); however, like most events in history, there are questions as to the actual timing of our "independence".
Was it on July 4th, or was it on July 2nd (when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence); August 2nd (when many historians claim the declaration was signed); or September 3rd, 1783 (when the British signed the Treaty of Paris, formally recognizing the United States as a country)?
Historical records can be misleading, incomplete, and uncertain owing to their writing after events have occurred, the availability of complete information, and their attempt to interpret the causes and meaning of the events described.
When visiting the Holy Land as a seminarian, many of the places I visited were locations that were probable places that significant events took place, such as the site of Jesus' crucifixion or the Blessed Virgin Mary's tomb. The tour guides stressed that, whether these places were, in fact, the same ones as supposed, their importance lay in the faith attached to the actual event by believers.
The bible, for example, while historical, is not a historical record, per se, but a narrative about God's revelation in time. Although some of the information might be inaccurate or figurative, we understand the message and revelation of the narrative to be true, because God inspired the writers who wrote them.
Whether our country attained its independence on July 4th, 1776, or on some other date, the truth of the matter is that the original 13 colonies became an independent country called the United States.
As Christians, we understand the truth of our faith to be centered on God's love and the sacrificial life, death, and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who continues his ministry through his Church and nourishes us with his Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Eucharist. This is the truth of our freedom that defines our lives.
Happy Independence Day!
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SICK/ENFERMOS: July: Diane Henry, Allison Janacek June: Tom Porebski, Ross Balling, Elaine Siuda, Karyn Miller, Mary Ann Hanna, Salvatore, Kathy and Anthony De-Stefano, Richard Szablewski, Benny Carfo, Ann Marie Sebastiano, Marianna Lagouska, Gerry Bensen May: Soledad Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez Olivares, Linda Balicki, Lindsay Hettasch, Marion Kucko, Tom Jamiolkowski DECEASED/DIFUNTOS: Kathleen Moran, Milton Steffen, Kevin Thornton, Denise Kadlcek, Judy Skurkis, Antonina Listi, Alice Jilka, Brandi Pryes, Richard Labuda, Roberto Martinez, Silvia Martinez, Robert Wapiennik, Patricia Pinta, Kathleen M. Krajniak, Tim Spratte
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If you or a loved one are homebound and unable to attend Mass, Holy Guardian Angels Parish has Ministers of Care available to bring the Eucharist to your home. You can call the rectory at (708) 485-2900 and request a visit. You will be contacted by the Eucharist coordinator and a visit will be scheduled. Si usted o un ser querido está confinado en casa y no puede asistir a Misa, la Parroquia de Santos Ángeles Custodios cuenta con Ministros de Cuidado Pastoral que pueden llevarle la Eucaristía a su hogar. Puede llamar a la rectoría al (708) 485-2900 para solicitar una visita. El coordinador de la Eucaristía se comunicará con usted y se programará una visita.
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