About Our Lady of Guadalupe · Boardman, Oregon
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic parish in Boardman, Oregon, serving the farming community of Morrow County in eastern Oregon under the Diocese of Baker. The parish is primarily bilingual, celebrating the majority of its Masses in Spanish while also offering English services, and describes itself as a welcoming community called to live the message of Christ in love and service. Its stated mission is "To build Mary's spiritual and material house, in which she will give her beloved son to the people in all her personal love," and its vision centers on becoming "One community with all its diversity" through encounter with Jesus Christ.
- Patron
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Rector
- Rev. Luis M. Flores-Alva
- Diocese
- Diocese of Baker
Why belong here
Our Lady of Guadalupe offers one of the most active bilingual liturgical lives in the Diocese of Baker — a Saturday vigil and three Sunday Masses (one in English, two in Spanish), daily Mass Tuesday through Friday, weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays, and an all-night family adoration on the First Friday of each month. The parish welcomes participation in nearly a dozen ministries (Music, Knights of Columbus, Women's Group, Pro-Life Rosary, Altar Servers, Lectors, Greeters, Sacristans, and more), runs a full Religious Education program from Reconciliation through Confirmation, and gathers a High School Youth Ministry weekly. Rooted in Boardman's farmworker community, it is a place where English- and Spanish-speaking families share one faith.
Mass times at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Friday 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (Bilingual)
- Friday 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM (Bilingual)
- By appointment — call 541-303-3923 between 2:00–5:30 PM
Adoration times
- Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 6:00 PM
- All Night Adoration (for the entire family): First Friday of the month, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM (with continuing adoration by volunteers into Saturday morning)
About Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church sits on Olson Road in Boardman, Oregon, in the heart of Morrow County's agricultural region. The parish belongs ecclesiastically to the Diocese of Baker and serves a community that is overwhelmingly bilingual, with Mass celebrated in both English and Spanish. Its pastor, Father Luis M. Flores-Alva, welcomes visitors and parishioners alike and notes on the parish website that 'Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Boardman, Oregon, belongs territorially to Morrow County and ecclesiastically to the Diocese of Baker. Our parish is primarily bilingual (English and Spanish), and we joyfully share both our cultures and our faith.'
- Pastor: Rev. Luis M. Flores-Alva
- Secretary: Guadalupe Colin
- Director of Religious Education: Jacqueline Garcia
- House Keepers: Maria Caldera and Norma Delgadillo
- Diocese: Baker (Oregon)
- County: Morrow
Mission, Vision, and Parish Identity
The parish articulates a clear missionary identity rooted in Marian devotion and the Great Commission. Its mission is 'To build Mary's spiritual and material house, in which she will give her beloved son to the people in all her personal love.' Its vision is 'Through the encounter with Jesus Christ to become One community with all its diversity and then be a place for encounter for those who lack a meaningful relationship to the Church and no longer experience the consolation born of faith.'
- Motto: 'Loving Christ, Loving Others'
- Mission: To build Mary's spiritual and material house
- Vision: One community with all its diversity, rooted in encounter with Jesus Christ
- Websites exists 'as an instrument of communication, evangelization, and catechesis.'
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Religious Education is a central pillar of parish life, with classes and sacramental preparation for children and youth plus ongoing formation for adults. The program includes Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, two years of Confirmation preparation, OCIA for adults, and the Circle of Grace safety curriculum.
- Reconciliation preparation
- 1st Holy Communion preparation
- Confirmation I and Confirmation II
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
- Circle of Grace (safe-environment curriculum)
- Registration window: typically August 1 – September 1
- All documents (birth/baptism certificates, registration, fees, godparent info) due before November 30
High School Youth Ministry
Open to teens ages 14–18, the High School Youth Ministry meets every Friday at 7:00 PM and offers a weekly gathering point for young Catholics to grow together in faith. The parish invites teens to 'join us to learn more about being a youth in the Catholic Church.'
- Ages: 14–18
- When: every Friday at 7:00 PM
- Purpose: faith, fellowship, and formation for Catholic youth
Parish Ministries
The parish maintains a robust list of ministries that span liturgical service, music, formation, social justice, and community life. There is a place for nearly every talent and schedule — from counting the Sunday collection to adoring the Eucharist all night. The parish notes that 'God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people.'
- Music Ministry
- Knights of Columbus (all men welcome)
- Women's Group (all women welcome)
- Pro-Life Rosary
- All Night Adoration volunteers
- Altar Servers (boys assisting the priest)
- Baptism Preparation (for parents)
- Finance & Parish Pastoral Council
- Offertory Counters
- Greeters
- Lectors
- Liturgical Linen Service
- Sacristans
- OCIA team
Parish Life & Social Outreach
Beyond the sacraments and ministries, parish life is described as the 'body that makes it a unique and vibrant community.' Social-justice and outreach opportunities include visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The parish also hosts an annual parish bazaar and encourages parishioners to read the weekly bulletin and check the parish calendar for events.
- Visiting the homebound
- Serving the poor and food-pantry volunteering
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Men's and women's groups
- Annual parish bazaar
- Weekly bulletin and parish calendar
Devotions
Devotional life centers on Eucharistic Adoration, the Pro-Life Rosary, and the monthly all-night family adoration. The Pro-Life Rosary is a meditative recitation offered for 'the sanctity of all life from conception until natural death,' and no prior experience is required to participate.
- Pro-Life Rosary — community recitation for the sanctity of life
- All Night Eucharistic Adoration — First Friday/Saturday
- Weekly Thursday Eucharistic Adoration
Visit, Contact, and Directions
Parishioners and visitors can reach the office by phone or email, and confessions or anointings can be arranged by appointment. The parish is located just off I-84 (Exit 164 SE) on Olson Road in Boardman.
- Address: 78922 Olson Rd, Boardman, OR 97818
- Phone: (541) 481-2024
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.guadalupeboardman.org/
- From I-84: take Exit 164 SE
- Appointments (confession, etc.): 541-303-3923 between 2:00–5:30 PM