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.

Food Pantry Distribution

First distribution will be held on Thursday, May 21st. Please call the number indicated on the left to schedule a pick up time if you are in need of commodities. 
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I have mentioned this blessing-warning to you before and it's worth remembering from the Wedding Rite: "May you be witnesses in the world to God's charity, so that the afflicted and needy who have known your kindness may one day receive you thankfully into the eternal dwelling of God." Now, can any of you guess why I have the Wedding Rite on my mind at this time?

​Thank you Francisco Cabrera and Deacons Domingo and Sergio for taking responsibility for the El Centro Catholic Food Pantry!

      -  Fr. Mark

 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

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish

Monday, Wednesday- Friday: 10AM - 4PM
​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