HISTORY
The Federation of Guadalupanos was chartered in 1981 by then Most Reverend Archbishop Patrick J. Flores. Its purpose was twofold:
(1) to serve as an umbrella organization for Societies of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Guadalupanas/Guadalupanos) in the Archdiocese, and (2) plan and organize the annual Archdiocesan Feast Day celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Since our inception, the primary vision has not changed.
(1) to serve as an umbrella organization for Societies of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Guadalupanas/Guadalupanos) in the Archdiocese, and (2) plan and organize the annual Archdiocesan Feast Day celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Since our inception, the primary vision has not changed.
VISION STATEMENT
To promote a devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of God and Our Mother, throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio and establish a Society of Guadalupanos in every parish of the Archdiocese.
MISSION STATEMENT
To develop the leadership skills of Federation members so that they may better participate in and support the mission of the Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
PROJECTS
To plan and implement the spiritual and material projects that the Archbishop of San Antonio and/or the Federation’s Spiritual Director, and/or the Board may recommend to the Federation.
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Group members are all the Guadalupana(o) parochial societies that have paid the annual dues ($20.00 each) as required by the Federation. These will be called Affiliated Societies and will be represented by up to two (2) delegates. The delegates may be officers of the Affiliated Society or may be society members appointed by the President of the Affiliated Society to represent it at the Federation meetings. Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote on all matters submitted to a vote at Federation meetings.
Individual members are individuals that belong to a parish without an Affiliated Society that have paid the annual dues ($5.00 each) as required by the Federation. Individual members are entitled to one (1) vote each up to two votes and up to two votes maximum for each parish without an Affiliated Society and paid up individual members shall have the rights to participate in the State Convention/biennial Conference or in monthly General Membership meetings and to receive information regarding the Federation.
NOTE FROM THE FEDERATION PRESIDENT:
Guadalupanos, we appreciate your membership and support to the Federation of Guadalupanos of the following 2023-2024 Affiliated Societies or Individual Memberships. We hope that you will renew your membership for 2024 or become a new member in 2024.
Affiliated Societies:
1. St. Vincent de Paul
2. St. John Berchman's
3. Prince of Peace
4. St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
5. St. Rosa of Lima
6. St. Paul Catholic Church
7. Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Selma
8. St. Luke Catholic Church
9. St. Monica Catholic Church
10. Christ the King Church
11. St. Leo Catholic Church
12. Holy Spirit
13. Our Lady of Perpetual Help - New Braunfels
14. St. Henry's
15. St. Dominic's
16. St. Timothy's
17. St. Joseph Honey-Creek
18. San Juan De Los Lagos
19. Immaculate Conception
20. St. Bonaventure
21. St. Thomas More Church
As information:
Affiliated Societies are members who have paid their annual dues of $20.00. Among the benefits of being an Affiliated Society is the eligibility to vote on business conducted by the Federation to include the privilege of voting during election of officers, when elections are conducted. Affiliated Societies are entitled to two votes per Society. Please use this opportunity to become a member of the Federation for 2024.
We also welcome Individual Memberships for $5.00 for those individuals who are not members of an Affiliated Society or do not have a Guadalupano Society in their parish. Individual members are entitled to one vote. You cannot be both a member of an Affiliated Society and an Individual Member.
This year's membership form has been sent. If you have not already done so, please print and complete your application upon receipt and mail it with your check/money order to the Federation of Guadalupanos. The mailing address appears on the application. Please make payments payable to: Federation of Guadalupanos.
Once again, thank you for your membership. If you have any questions regarding the Federation of Guadalupanos of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, please contact me directly. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Federation President, Leticia (Trisha) Gonzalez at theathleticgear@yahoo.com or contact her at 210-219.9774.
MEETINGS
Group and individual members described above are welcome at Federation meetings and may participate in discussion and otherwise contribute to the Federation’s business.
Board of Directors Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet during the first week of every month. Meeting dates and location shall be designated by the President and can be changed to accommodate the availability of Board members, preclude conflicts with religious events or activities, or because of unsafe weather conditions, or for any other reason deemed prudent by the President.
General Membership Meetings
The Board and the representatives of the Affiliated Societies and individual members wishing to attend shall meet at 3:00 PM on the second Sunday of every month. No meeting will be scheduled during the month of July except for Special Meetings called by the Board. The meetings will be held at the location designated by the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet during the first week of every month. Meeting dates and location shall be designated by the President and can be changed to accommodate the availability of Board members, preclude conflicts with religious events or activities, or because of unsafe weather conditions, or for any other reason deemed prudent by the President.
General Membership Meetings
The Board and the representatives of the Affiliated Societies and individual members wishing to attend shall meet at 3:00 PM on the second Sunday of every month. No meeting will be scheduled during the month of July except for Special Meetings called by the Board. The meetings will be held at the location designated by the Board of Directors.
ELECTED OFFICERS
The elected Officers of the Federation (Board) shall consist of the following:
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
The term of office for each officer shall be for two (2) years and a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. Elections are held at the September General Membership Meeting prior to the end of two year terms. Special elections may be called by the President or Board, as needed.
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
The term of office for each officer shall be for two (2) years and a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. Elections are held at the September General Membership Meeting prior to the end of two year terms. Special elections may be called by the President or Board, as needed.
NON-ELECTED OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES
The non-elected officers named at the discretion of the President shall be:
Vice Secretary
Historian
Outreach Membership Coordinator
Auditor
Parliamentarian
In special cases, the President shall name temporary special or ad hoc committees (e.g. Telephone Committee, Nominations Committee, Elections Committee, Credentials Committee, Program Committee, and Resolutions Committee) whose terms will not exceed two (2) years.
Vice Secretary
Historian
Outreach Membership Coordinator
Auditor
Parliamentarian
In special cases, the President shall name temporary special or ad hoc committees (e.g. Telephone Committee, Nominations Committee, Elections Committee, Credentials Committee, Program Committee, and Resolutions Committee) whose terms will not exceed two (2) years.