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.

Important Message Regarding
​Masses for El Centro Catholic - June 27 and 28

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR IMPERIAL COUNTY CATHOLICS
In light of the continuing need to limit gatherings and thus minimize risk of Covid-19 infections, we will NOT be celebrating Masses this weekend, 27-28 June, in Imperial County. Parishes will instead be offering short outdoor services in which the faithful may receive General Absolution and Holy Communion. El Centro Catholic will keep to the times of 8pm Saturday (English), 7am Sunday (English), and Sunday 8pm (Spanish) for these services All at St. Mary's Parish. Oh, my suffering people, pray the Lord to help our Valley get well. “Remember me, Lord, as you favor your people; come to me with your saving help...” Psalm 106:4
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AVISO IMPORTANTE PARA LOS CATHÓLICOS DEL CONDADO DE IMPERIAL
Debido a la continua necesidad de limitar las reuniones y, por lo tanto, minimizar el riesgo de infecciones por Covid-19, NO celebraremos misas este fin de semana, del 27 al 28 de junio, en el condado de Imperial. En cambio, las parroquias ofrecerán breves servicios al aire libre en los que los fieles pueden recibir la Absolución general y la Sagrada Comunión. El Centro Católico mantendrá el mismo horario: el sábado a las 8 p.m. (inglés), el domingo a las 7 a.m. (inglés) y el domingo a las 8 p.m. (español) por estos servicios. Todos en la parroquia de Ste Maria. Oh gente que sufre, oren al Señor para que ayude a nuestro Valle a recuperarse. “Acuérdate de mí, Señor, mientras favoreces a tu pueblo; ven a mí con tu ayuda salvadora ...” Salmo 106: 4

Message from Bishop McElroy Regarding
​Opening of Churches in the Imperial Valley

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.’

 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