Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church A Roman Catholic Church. Guided by our patroness, Mary, toward a perfect obedience to the Word of God. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 5:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & – Friday 8:00 a.m. Rosary: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & – Friday 7:30 a.m. Adoration: Wednesdays 4:30, First Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sacraments
Confession: Saturday 4:00 p.m., Wednesday 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & – Friday 7:30 a.m. (or by appointment)
Baptism and Marriage: Please contact the Parish Offi

ce at [email protected] 251-968-7062 to make arrangements for these Sacraments. Anointing of the Sick & Homebound Visitation: Please keep the Parish Office informed of anyone who is homebound, hospitalized, seriously ill or wishes to receive Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick.

06/14/2026

We are ready to welcome children this week to explore the powerful nature of God through engaging Bible stories, fun activities, energetic worship, and unforgettable animal friends at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.

Kids will learn what it means to stay deeply rooted in a relationship with God…their Creator, Protector, and Safe Place through every storm of life.

Rainforest Falls is a week of faith, fun, wonder, and growing in God’s love.

06/14/2026

8 AM Mass from Our Lady of the Gulf Church in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Mass Intention: For Parishioners

Readings: Exodus 19: 2-6A; Psalm 100 ("We are His people; the sheep of His flock."); Romans 5: 6-11; Matthew 9: 36--10: 8.

06/12/2026

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The Heart of Christ, pierced for our salvation, remains open to all…a fountain of mercy, healing, and divine love.

In every age, Jesus invites us not only to know Him, but to entrust ourselves to Him.

Together, we entrust to Him our families and our nation.

May broken relationships be reconciled.
May injustices be repaired.
May the wounds of our land be healed.
May all people come to know His infinite love.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

06/11/2026

Today the Church celebrates St. Barnabas, the Apostle known as the “Son of Encouragement.”

As a faithful companion of St. Paul, Barnabas walked beside him in proclaiming the Gospel, strengthening the early Church, and encouraging fellow believers in their faith. His witness reminds us that friendship, fraternity, and encouragement are gifts from God and that no one is meant to carry the mission alone.

As we honor St. Barnabas today, let us offer a special prayer for our priests, especially those who faithfully serve without the daily companionship and fraternity of other priests.

Here at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, we are especially grateful for Fr. Carucci. Through his celebration of the sacraments, preaching of the Gospel, pastoral care, and daily witness of faith, he shepherds our parish family with generosity and love.

May Fr. Carucci always know the prayers, gratitude, and support of the people he serves.

“Encourage one another and build one another up.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NABRE)

St. Barnabas, Son of Encouragement, pray for our priests.

May the Lord strengthen our priests in their vocation, surround them with faithful friendships, sustain them in moments of solitude, and fill them with the joy that comes from serving Christ and His Church. 🙏✝️🙏🏼


06/10/2026

A child learning to pray.

And St. Thérèse reminding us that holiness is often found in the smallest acts of love.

Before her statue, a young heart learns something beautiful…that prayer is not complicated, that Jesus is near, and that the saints walk with us as friends and examples on the journey of faith.

These quiet moments may seem small, but they are often the moments that remain with us for a lifetime.

This is how the faith is passed on:
One prayer.
One conversation.
One example of love at a time.

“Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux

May we follow the Little Way of St. Thérèse, trusting that every act of love, every prayer, and every lesson shared with a child can help lead a soul closer to Christ.

St. Thérèse, pray for us. 🌹✝️

#𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡

06/09/2026

Daughters of Mary is a community of women who gather for prayer, reflection, and spiritual renewal reflecting on the upcoming Sunday Gospel, deepening our relationship with Christ, and encouraging one another in faith, family life, and daily discipleship.

Like Our Blessed Mother, we seek to listen attentively to God’s Word, treasure it in our hearts, and live it faithfully in our daily lives.

Come grow in faith alongside other women at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church seeking a deeper relationship with Christ through the example and intercession of Our Blessed Mother on Thursdays at 9 am.

We also encourage you to join the Daughters of Mary Flocknote group to receive weekly Gospel readings, reflections, study materials, and meeting updates before each gathering.

If you are unable to attend on Thursday mornings or would prefer another option, please let us know. We would also love to hear from anyone willing to help facilitate an additional group or alternate meeting time.

“Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” -Luke 2:19 (NABRE)

For more information please contact:
Heather Oldham
859-699-1178
[email protected]

Learn more at olgal.org/daughters-of-mary

06/07/2026

As Mass comes to a close, Fr. Carucci offers a final welcome to our guests and visitors and a final reminder to all of us:

We have not come here simply to fulfill an obligation.

We have come to worship the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit.

Having listened to God’s Word and received Our Lord in the Eucharist, we are blessed and sent forth not to leave Christ behind, but to carry Him into the world.

Whether you are a parishioner, a seasonal resident, or a visitor to our beautiful Gulf Coast, we are grateful you joined us in worship.

The final blessing is not the end of the Mass.

It is the beginning of our witness.

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” — Matthew 28:19 (NABRE)

May we go forth proclaiming Christ by our words, our actions, and the way we love one another.

Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.

06/07/2026

The Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith.

06/07/2026

10:30 AM Mass from Our Lady of the Gulf Church in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Readings: Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14b-16a; Psalm 147 ("Praise the Lord, Jerusalem"); 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17; Sequence (Lauda Sion); John 6: 51-58.

Mass Intention: Mary Kokemor +

Address

308 E 22nd Avenue
Gulf Shores, AL
36542

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

(251) 968-7062

Website

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