SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 am -  2:00 pm

WELCOME TO EL CENTRO CATHOLIC

This website is the central hub for the Parishes of
​Saint Mary and Our Lady of Guadalupe in El Centro.

Live Streamed Mass and Holy Communion Distribution
​at St. Mary's Every Sunday

7:30 am - Live Streamed Mass via Facebook in English
8:30 am to 9:30 am - Distribution of Holy Communion at St. Mary's

9:00 am - Misa en Linea Viva por Facebook en Espanol
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Distribución de la Comunión en Santa María
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Thank You for being a part of El Centro Catholic

Thank you for being El Centro Catholic!
Help us to stay connected with you during this pandemic.

The easiest way is by Flocknote: 
 
Joining Flocknote is easy. Simply text Eccatholic to 84576 and you will be connected with El Centro Catholic to receive the most up-to-date parish Information via text or email. Your contact details will only be used for parish communications.
 
 
Envelope and Online Giving
 
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Mary have created mail slots for parishioners to drop off envelopes and letters. You may also donate online via the El Centro Catholic Website, www.elcentrocatholic.org. At the top the page you will find an option for online giving.  You may choose to give to Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Mary or both. It is easy, secure and you do not have to create an account. Giving can be set up as a one-time gift, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.

Food Pantry Distribution

If you are in need of food or know someone in need, please call the El Centro Catholic Food Pantry to make an appointment for food. Please share this information and number to all in need.

All will be fed.

Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Consecration Mass for Auxiliary Bishop Bejarano

The San Diego Diocese will celebrate a consecration Mass for Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano on Tuesday, July 14.
Pope Francis named him auxiliary bishop on Feb. 27. He will join the leadership team of Bishop Robert W. McElroy and Auxiliary Bishop John P. Dolan.
Previously, Bishop-Elect Bejarano served the Diocese of Stockton, where he led several parishes for 21 years.
The Mass will be live-streamed starting at 2 p.m.

 Mass for the Re-Consecration of the U.S.A.
​to the Blessed Mother with Bishop McElroy - Recorded

COVID - 19 Precautions

Confession

Out of precaution for the risk of the Coronavirus, the Bishop of San Diego has requested the cancellation of Reconciliation Services and regular confession hours. Individual confession may be made by appointment through the parish office.

Mass Times

Starting Monday, March 16, all daily and Sunday Masses in the Diocese of San Diego will be cancelled. 
​ A decision on when Masses will resume and schools will reopen will be made in coordination with state and local public health authorities.

Office Hours

Our Parish Office Hours in El Centro Catholic will remain the same until further information indicates we close.

. Churches, unfortunately will not be open to the public during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Find our Recorded Mass at El Centro Catholic

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

​My Jesus, 
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. 

I love You above all things, 
and I desire to receive You into my soul. 
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, 
come at least spiritually into my heart.
 
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
 
Amen.

Oración para Comunión Espiritual

Creo, Jesús mío,
que estás real y verdaderamente en el cielo
y en el Santísimo Sacramento del Altar.

Te amo sobre todas las cosas
y deseo vivamente recibirte dentro de mi alma,
pero no pudiendo hacerlo ahora sacramentalmente,
ven al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón.

Y como si ya te hubiese recibido,
Te abrazo y me uno del todo a Tí.
Señor, no permitas que jamás me aparte de Tí.

Amén.

Parish Office Hours

St. Mary Parish
​Summer Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM - 2PM

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Summer Hours

Monday, Wednesday- Friday: 10AM - 2PM
​Tuesday: Closed

Resources during COVID - 19 Outbreak

RCIA

Faith Formation

Mass Outside El Centro Catholic

Online Giving

Mass Times

Starting Monday, March 16 there will be no Masses at El Centro Catholic
​until further notice. 

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish

Sunday:
7:30 AM—English
10:00 AM—Español
12:00 PM—English
​5:30PM - Bilingual

Monday: 5:30PM
Tuesday: NO MASS, 5:30PM at STM
Wednesday: 5:30PM
Thursday: 5:30PM
Friday: 5:30PM
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Saturday Vigil:
​NO VIGIL MASS - Mass at St. Mary

St. Mary Parish

Sunday:
8:00 AM - English
10:00 AM - English
12:00 PM - Spanish

Monday: NO MASS, 5:30PM at OLG
Tuesday: 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00AM
Thursday: 7:00AM
Friday: 8:30AM
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Saturday Vigil:
5:30PM - English

​Annual Catholic Appeal

Yearly appeal made by the
Diocese of San Diego for monetary support towards, Catholic Schools,
​Seminarians and Retired Priests.

El Centro Catholic Readings and Forms

Marriage Corner

Find the Readings in English and Spanish for your Upcoming Wedding

Quinceañera Corner

Find the Readings in English and Spanish for your Upcoming Quince

Baptism & RCIA Corner

Find the Forms in English and Spanish for your Upcoming Baptism Ceremony