28° Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14th, 2018 My dear parish family, Peace be with you! I hope that this message finds you and yours doing well. Things are op- erang smoothly, praised be God. Our bathroom and confessional projects are complete! Woohoo! In today’s Gospel, the rich young man approaches Jesus and asks what he needs to do to inherit eternal life. Je- sus begins to list off the commandments and the young man says he has faithfully followed all of them. Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. ” The Gospel tells us that the young man “walked away sad because he had many possessions.” Why did the young man walk away from Jesus? Oſten mes, we only give God the bare minimum and that ’s what happened with the young man. Sure he followed the commands, but he was not willing to give up every- thing to follow Christ. Do we fall into this trap as well? Do we have unhealthy aachments that we are not will- ing to part with? Friends, when dealing with maers of the heart, we need to turn everything over to God. We cannot say that we are faithful disciples if we live a double life or keep things from the Lord. In this world we all are aached to something. If that aachment becomes too much, it will become our heart and it will get in the way of giving ourselves completely to God. Remember, wherever our heart is, that is where we put our treasure. May our treasure always be Christ, who never disappoints: “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” For the next two weeks, I will be away on pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Egypt! I will be the Spiritual Director for 45 people, as we walk in the footsteps of our Blessed Lord, Mother Mary, and many of the prophets of old. Some might think this is a vacaon…but let me assure you that it is anything but. As a spiritual director, I will have the pastoral responsibility and care for 45 souls. A pilgrimage is a spiritual sacrifice, where people seek to encounter the Lord in a deep and profound way. My job as it were is to ensure that they have the spiritual sup- port they need to make this journey by offering Holy Mass, confessions, and spiritual counseling. Please keep us in your prayers and know that you will be in mine. I leave you in good hands with Archbishop Emeritus, Michael J. Sheehan and Fr. Lalo Pinon. See you all very soon, but unl then we remain united in the Eucharist! In His Joy, Fr. Leon J. Vigil †
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28° Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14th, 2018
My dear parish family,
Peace be with you! I hope that this message finds you and yours doing well. Things are op-
erating smoothly, praised be God. Our bathroom and confessional projects are complete!
Woohoo!
In today’s Gospel, the rich young man approaches Jesus and asks what he needs to do to inherit eternal life. Je-
sus begins to list off the commandments and the young man says he has faithfully followed all of them. Jesus,
looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the
poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” The Gospel tells us that the young man
“walked away sad because he had many possessions.”
Why did the young man walk away from Jesus? Often times, we only give God the bare minimum and that’s
what happened with the young man. Sure he followed the commands, but he was not willing to give up every-
thing to follow Christ. Do we fall into this trap as well? Do we have unhealthy attachments that we are not will-
ing to part with?
Friends, when dealing with matters of the heart, we need to turn everything over to God. We cannot say that we
are faithful disciples if we live a double life or keep things from the Lord. In this world we all are attached to
something. If that attachment becomes too much, it will become our heart and it will get in the way of giving
ourselves completely to God. Remember, wherever our heart is, that is where we put our treasure. May our
treasure always be Christ, who never disappoints: “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things
are possible for God.”
For the next two weeks, I will be away on pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Egypt! I will be the Spiritual Director
for 45 people, as we walk in the footsteps of our Blessed Lord, Mother Mary, and many of the prophets of old.
Some might think this is a vacation…but let me assure you that it is anything but. As a spiritual director, I will
have the pastoral responsibility and care for 45 souls. A pilgrimage is a spiritual sacrifice, where people seek to
encounter the Lord in a deep and profound way. My job as it were is to ensure that they have the spiritual sup-
port they need to make this journey by offering Holy Mass, confessions, and spiritual counseling. Please keep us
in your prayers and know that you will be in mine. I leave you in good hands with Archbishop Emeritus, Michael
J. Sheehan and Fr. Lalo Pinon. See you all very soon, but until then we remain united in the Eucharist!
In His Joy,
Fr. Leon J. Vigil †
28° Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14th, 2018
Miracle of the Month Eucharistic Miracle of Legnica, Poland
(An Account from The Catholic Travel Guide)
On the 25th of December, 2013, in the Saint
Jack Church in Legnica, a Host fell on the
floor during the distribution of Communion.
It was put in a container with water to dis-
solve it, but after some time, rather than
dissolving, it turned red.
A commission was set up to observe the
phenomenon. In February 2014, a tiny red
fragment of the Host was separated and put
on a corporal. The Commission ordered that
samples be taken in order to conduct thor-
ough tests by the Department of Forensic
Medicine in Szczecin.
The research was conducted and it was de-
termined that the fragments of tissue that
were found contained the fragmented parts
of the cross striated muscle, which is most
similar to the heart muscle with alterations
that often appear during the agony. This
would be similar to the findings of the Eucharistic Miracle in Lanciano, Italy and
of other Eucharistic Miracles reported around the world. The genetic research
indicates the human origin of the tissue.
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in the Vatican advised that the Mirac-
ulous host be exposed for the faithful to view. The Bishop of Legnica announced the
results to all parishes on April 17, 2016. The host, in a special monstrance, is exposed
in the St. Jack (better translated as Saint Hyacinth) Parish in Legnica.
28° Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14th, 2018
Changes to Parent Meetings
There has been a change made to the requirements for
the Sacramental Preparation class, Holy Communion
class, RCIC and Confirmation I and II. Instead of
having monthly meetings with parents, the parents
must attend the Lenten Mission. The Lenten Mission
will be Monday, April 1st to Wednesday, April 3rd in
2019. It will take place at Sacred Heart Church. This
is a MANDATORY Lenten Mission and we will have
sign-in sheets for parents. You are welcomed to attend
the Mission with your family!
October Baptism Class
The Baptism class for the month
of October will be held in Thurs-
day October 25th at 6:00p.m. in
the school. Remember, both
parents and God parents must at-
tend!
28° Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14th, 2018
Clases de Bautismo Estamos muy contentos de celebrar los bautismos aquí en español. Para bautizar aquí
tienes que obtener y llenar los papeles, notando que la forma para los padrinos debe ser
firmada por su propio párroco. También tienen que asistir a la clase de bautismo que
tenemos aquí en español, el próximo será sábado, el 20 octubre a las 1p.m. en la escuela.
La clase es obligatoria para los padres del niño(a) y para los padrinos también.
Platicas de Catecismo
Las platicas para grados kínder hasta 5 son cada martes 6:00p.m.
hasta 7:15p.m. Grados de escuelas intermedia y secundario
son cada miércoles 6:00p.m. hasta 7:15p.m. El grupo de jóvenes
es miércoles a las 7:15p.m. hasta 8:30p.m. Catecismo para adul-
tos (RCIA) es miércoles a las 6:00p.m. hasta 7:30p.m.
Cambio a los Reuniones para Padres
Vamos a cambiar los requisitos para las platicas Sacramentales. En lugar de pla-ticas cada mes para los padres, vamos a tener un Misión de Cuaresma. Esta Mi-sión es obligatorio para padres de niños en platicas Sacramentales. La Misión estará de lunes, el 1 de abril hasta miércoles, el 3 de abril y empieza a las 6:00p.m. en la iglesia del Sagrado Corazón. Vamos as tener una hoja de registro para los padres. Pueden asistir la Misión con tu familia si quieres. Recuérdense que esta Misión es obligatorio.
28° Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14th, 2018
Weekly Readings Monday, October 15th:
GAL 4:22-24,26-27,31—5:1 PS 113:1B-2,3-4,5A & 6-7 LK 11:29-32
Tuesday, October 16th:
GAL 5:1-6 PS 119:41,43,44,45,47,48 LK 11:37-41
Wednesday, October 17th:
GAL 5:18-25 PS 1:1-2,3,4 & 6 LK 11:42-46
Thursday, October 18th:
2TM 4:10-17B PS 145:10-11,12-13,17-18 LK 10:1-9
Friday, October 19th:
EPH 1:11-14 PS 32:1-2,4-5,12-13 LK 12:1-7
Saturday, October 20th:
EPH 1:15-23 PS 8:2-3AB,4-5,6-7 LK 12:8-12
Sunday, October 21st:
IS 53:10-11 PS 33:4-5,18-19,20,22 HEB 4:14-16 MK 10:45
The food pantry operates every Saturday of the month
at 9:00a.m. in an effort to help the less fortunate of God’s
children in out community. Thanks be to God, our Food
Pantry is now the largest in Eastern New Mexico! Anyone
interested in volunteering, please come at 8:30AM or call
Rosie Buchan at 575-309-5040 for further information.
We are in need of volunteer drivers for food box
deliveries as well as help Friday mornings.
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
Macaroni and Cheese, canned soup, cereal, canned meat,
jelly, and kids drinks.
Much thanks to all those who donate their time and goods
to this wonderful ministry!!!
January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday of 6th Week of Easter - Ascension of our Lord
August 15th - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 1st - All Saints Day
December 8th - Immaculate Conception
December 25th - Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Holy
Days of
Obligation
2018
Sacred Heart Prayer Warriors!
If you or someone you know is in need of prayer, please contact Mary Shockley (575)
799-6402. She will place that individual that is in need of prayer into a circle of prayer. Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church will then pray for those individuals to Almighty God. This is a wonderful ministry and privi-lege for us to be able to pray for you.
2018-2019 CCD/Youth Group/RCIA
Schedule
Classes for Kindergarten - 5th grade will meet on
Tuesday evenings from 6:00p.m. to 7:15p.m.
Middle school and High school grades will meet on
Wednesdays from 6:00p.m. to 7:15p.m. Youth
Group will meet on Wednesdays from 7:15p.m. to
8:30p.m. RCIA will also meet on Wednesdays from
6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. For more information,
please call your Director of Religious Education, Lora Rodriguez at (575)309-8130.
2018 Annual Catholic Appeal
The Annual Catholic Appeal is some-thing that we contribute to on an annual basis. Most of the monies raised go to support the education of our very own Seminarians. Remem-ber, you still have until the last day
of the year to pledge and donate. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Here is what Sacred Heart Church has done thus far. Goal: $37,000 Total Pledged: $30,057 Total Paid: $28,092 Shortfall Anticipated: $6,943 Shortfall Actual: $8,908 Families Registered: 1,236 Families Pledged: 103
