3˚ Domingo de Cuaresma 3rd Sunday of Lent March 24th, 2019 Miracle of the Month The Tilma of Juan Diego By Franciscanmedia.org The feast in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe goes back to the 16th century. Chronicles of that period tell us the story. A poor Indian named Cuauhtlatohuac was baptized and given the name Juan Diego. He was a 57-year-old widower, and lived in a small village near Mexico City. On Saturday morning December 9, 1531, he was on his way to a nearby barrio to attend Mass in honor of Our Lady. Juan was walking by a hill called Tepeyac when he heard beautiful music like the warbling of birds. A radiant cloud appeared, and within it stood an Indian maiden dressed like an Aztec princess. The lady spoke to him in his own lan- guage and sent him to the bishop of Mexico, a Franciscan named Juan de Zumarraga. The bishop was to build a chapel in the place where the lady ap- peared. Eventually the bishop told Juan to have the lady give him a sign. About this same time Juan’s uncle became seriously ill. This led poor Juan to try to avoid the lady. Nevertheless, the lady found Juan, assured him that his uncle would recover, and provided roses for Juan to carry to the bishop in his cape or tilma. On December 12, when Juan Diego opened his tilma in the bishop ’s presence, the roses fell to the ground, and the bishop sank to his knees. On the tilma where the roses had been appeared an im- age of Mary exactly as she had appeared at the hill of Tepeyac. Mary’s appearance to Juan Diego as one of his people is a powerful reminder that Mary—and the God who sent her—accept all peoples. In the context of the sometimes rude and cruel treatment of the Indians by the Spaniards, the apparition was a rebuke to the Spaniards and an event of vast sig- nificance for the indigenous population. While a number of them had converted before this incident, they now came in droves. According to a contemporary chronicler, nine million Indians became Catholic in a very short time. In these days when we hear so much about God ’s preferential option for the poor, Our Lady of Guadalupe cries out to us that God’s love for and identification with the poor is an age-old truth that stems from the Gospel itself.
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3 ̊ Domingo de Cuaresma 3rd Sunday of Lent March 24th, 2019
Miracle of the Month The Tilma of Juan Diego
By Franciscanmedia.org
The feast in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe goes back to the 16th
century. Chronicles of that period tell us the story. A poor Indian named
Cuauhtlatohuac was baptized and given the name Juan Diego. He was a
57-year-old widower, and lived in a small village near Mexico City.
On Saturday morning December 9, 1531, he was on his way to a
nearby barrio to attend Mass in honor of Our Lady. Juan was walking
by a hill called Tepeyac when he heard beautiful music like the warbling
of birds. A radiant cloud appeared, and within it stood an Indian maiden
dressed like an Aztec princess. The lady spoke to him in his own lan-
guage and sent him to the bishop of Mexico, a Franciscan named Juan de
Zumarraga.
The bishop was to build a chapel in the place where the lady ap-
peared. Eventually the bishop told Juan to have the lady give him a sign.
About this same time Juan’s uncle became seriously ill. This led poor Juan to try to avoid the lady.
Nevertheless, the lady found Juan, assured him that his uncle would recover, and provided roses for
Juan to carry to the bishop in his cape or tilma.
On December 12, when Juan Diego opened his tilma in the bishop’s presence, the roses fell to
the ground, and the bishop sank to his knees. On the tilma where the roses had been appeared an im-
age of Mary exactly as she had appeared at the hill of Tepeyac.
Mary’s appearance to Juan Diego as one of his people is a powerful reminder that Mary—and
the God who sent her—accept all peoples. In the context of the sometimes rude and cruel treatment
of the Indians by the Spaniards, the apparition was a rebuke to the Spaniards and an event of vast sig-
nificance for the indigenous population. While a number of them had converted before this incident,
they now came in droves. According to a contemporary chronicler, nine million Indians became
Catholic in a very short time. In these days when we hear so much about God’s preferential option
for the poor, Our Lady of Guadalupe cries out to us that God’s love for and identification with the
poor is an age-old truth that stems from the Gospel itself.
3 ̊ Domingo de Cuaresma 3rd Sunday of Lent March 24th, 2019
Church League Softball
Men of Sacred Heart Church! It is time to brush off your gloves, cleats &
bats! It’s time for Softball! The Church League Softball season will begin in May so it is time to begin putting a team together. We will likely
have two teams this year; one competitive and one recreational. Please
register by calling the office (575-763-6947) with your name and contact information. Let’s bring the championship back to Sacred Heart for
2019!
TV Mass for the
Homebound Is someone you love unable to join us at church during this holy
time of Lent and Easter? For the faithful at home or in healthcare
settings, the Heart of the Nation Sunday TV mass brings spiritual
comfort and the blessings of joy-filled hope in our Risen Savior.
Please invite anyone you know who cannot get out to church to
tune in Catholic Mass on TV or watch online anytime on Sundays at
www.HeartoftheNation.org. (For those who can get to church, the
TV or online liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation.)
3 ̊ Domingo de Cuaresma 3rd Sunday of Lent March 24th, 2019
CHANGES TO PARENT MEETINGS!!
Mandatory Lenten Mission (English)
There has been a change to the requirements for the Sacramental Prepa-
ration class, Holy Communion class, RCIC, and Confirmation I & II. Instead of having monthly meetings with parents, you will need to at-
tend the Lenten Mission. The Mission will be Monday April 1st to Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church. This is a
Mandatory Lenten Mission and we will have sign-in sheets for parents. You can attend the Mission with your family. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lora Rodriguez. Thank you.
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
9:00 AM, ROOM 1 IN THE SCHOOL
NO GREATER LOVE: A BIBLICAL WALK
THROUGH CHRIST’S PASSION
Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love
is a 5-part video series that reveals Christ’s amazing
love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you
through the last hours of Christ’s life in the biblical pil-
grimage.
TO HELP IN THIS STUDY, YOU MAY
PURCHASE THE BOOK AND WORK-
BOOK FROM THE ASCENSION PRESS
FOR $24.95. THE BOOK IS ONLY $14.99.
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CONTACT MARY SHOCKLEY AT (575)799-6402.
Fr. Lalo would like to make the Washing of the Feet
ceremony this year a multi-cultural event. He is re-
questing that anyone interested in having their feet
washed during the ceremony on Holy Thursday sign in
on a request sheet provided in the rear of the church.
The sheet will list the countries of origin from which
the participants will be selected. The Catholic Church
is a universal church. This is an effort to make this
beautiful ceremony universal and diverse as well.
Please call the office at (575)763-6947 if you have any
questions. No CCD on Spring Break
There will be no religious education
classes on Tuesday, March 26th and
Wednesday, March 27th due to
Spring Break. Regular scheduling
will resume the next week on Tues-
day, April 2nd and Wednesday, April
3rd.
Washing of the Feet
Clergy Abuse
In an effort to more thoroughly care for and expedite
the healing process of our Catholic brothers and sisters
who have been victims of clerical abuse, Archbishop
Wester is requiring us to reach out to our parishioners.
If you have been a victim of clerical abuse during your
life regardless of parish or diocese, please call the
church office with your name and contact information.
Fr. Lalo will then contact you to speak with you about
your experience. Please remember that your involve-
ment in this healing process is entirely confidential.
3 ̊ Domingo de Cuaresma 3rd Sunday of Lent March 24th, 2019
Platicas de Catecismo
Las platicas para grados kínder hasta 5 son cada martes 6:00p.m. hasta 7:15p.m. Grados de es-
cuelas 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 adultos (RCIA) es miércoles a las
6:00p.m. hasta 7:30p.m.
¡CAMBIOS EN LAS REUNIONES DE PADRES!
Misión Cuaresmal obligatoria (inglés)
Ha habido un cambio en los requisitos para la clase de preparación Sacramental, clase de comunión, CCAI y confirmación I & II. En lugar de tener reuniones mensuales con los padres, tendrán que asis-tir a la Misión Cuaresmal. La misión será del lunes, 1 de abril hasta el miércoles 3 de abril 2019 a las 6:00 PM en la iglesia del Sagrado Corazón. Esta es una misión Cuaresmal obligatoria y tendremos hojas al inicio de la sesión para los padres. Se puede asistir a la misión con su familia. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación por favor póngase en contacto con Lora Rodríguez; gracias.
Estudio
Bíblico
Ya empezó el es-
tudio bíblico con
Padre Lalo. El
estudio bíblico cubra todas las cartas
de Pablo y empieza a las 6:45PM.
Por favor traiga su propia Biblia y
pluma contigo. El estudio es en la
escuela de la iglesia, salón 1.
Platicas de Educación Religiosa
No hay platicas de educación reli-
giosa martes, el 26 y miércoles, el
27 de marzo debido los vacaciones
de primavera. El horario regular se
reanudará la próxima semana mar-
tes, el 2 y miércoles, el 3 de abril.
Este año, padre Lalo quiere que la ceremonia del Lavado
de los Pies cera uno de diversidad. Por esta razón, el
quiere seleccionar gente de países diferentes. Vamos a
tener una forma en el posterior de la iglesia donde pue-
des registrase si quieres participar. Solo tienes que im-
primir su nombre junto a su proprio país de nacimiento.
Si tienen preguntas, por favor llaman la oficina de la
iglesia a (575)763-6947.
Abuso Clerical
La Archidiócesis de Santa Fe quiere ayudar y asistir
en el proceso de curación de las victimas de abuso
clerical. Arzobispo Wester no está requiriendo que
nos comuniquemos con nuestros feligreses. Si tu
eres un victimo de abuso clerical, independiente-
mente de la parroquia of diócesis, por favor llama la
oficina. Padre Lalo te llama y habla contigo de su
experiencia. Recuérdense que su participación en
este proceso es completamente confidencial.
Lavado de los Pies
3 ̊ Domingo de Cuaresma 3rd Sunday of Lent March 24th, 2019
Weekly Readings Monday, March 25th:
IS 7:10-14;8:10 PS 40:7-8A,8BB-9,10,11 LK 1:26-38
Tuesday, March 26th:
DN 3:25,34-43 PS 25:4-5AB,6&7BC,8-9 MT 18:21-35
Wednesday, March 27th:
DT 4:1,5-9 PS 147:12-13,15-16,19-20 MT 5:17-19
Thursday, March 28th:
JER 7:23-28 PS 95:1-2,6-7,8-9 LK 11:14-23
Friday, March 29th:
HOS 14:2-10 PS 81:6-8,8-9,10-11,14,17 MK 12:28-34
Saturday, March 30th:
HOS 6:1-6 PS 51:3-4,18-19,20-21AB LK 18:9-14
Sunday, March 31st:
JOS 5:9A,10-12 PS 34:2-3,4-5,6-7 2COR 5:17-21 LK 15:1-3,11-32
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 our 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, canned tuna, peanut
butter and jelly.
Many thanks to all those who donate their time and goods
to this wonderful ministry!!!
January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
May 30th - Ascension of our Lord
August 15th - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 1st - All Saints Day
December 9th - Immaculate Conception
December 25th - Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Holy
Days of
Obligation
2019
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. Parish-ioners of Sacred Heart Church will then pray for those individuals to Almighty God. This is a won-derful ministry and privilege 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.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” Matthew 25:35
2019 Annual Catholic Appeal
“God’s Mercy Endures Forever,
Welcome the Stranger” The 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal is offi-cially underway. Remember that partici-
pating is more important than the amount that you pledge. Here is how our parish is fairing to this point: Archdiocesan Goal: $3,000,000.00 Parish Goal: $34,000.00 Total Pledged: $11,452.00 Total Paid: $7,072.00 Estimated Shortfall: $22,548.00 Families Registered: 1,262 Families Participating: 33 You have until the end of the calendar year to fulfill your pledge. Please be generous and keep in mind the many wonderful ministries that your monies are supporting!
3 ̊ Domingo de Cuaresma 3rd Sunday of Lent March 24th, 2019
Ministers—Saturday, March 30th, 2019 Sacristans 6:00PM Efrain Hernandez Lupe Sosa
