Candles Our Blessed Mother: In Thanksgiving & Special Intention by Charles & Rita Lamb St. Joseph: For Sandra’s Health by Family
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sat. Jan. 13 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1 / Mk 2:13-17 4:30 p.m. †Richard Rivera by Velazquez Family †Erminio & †Telesfora Sena by Leo, Sylvia & Leonna Alirez 6:30 p.m. †Garry Burns
Sun. Jan. 14 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 / 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 / Jn 1:35-42 8:00 a.m. †Elise Augustine 9:45 a.m. Parishioners by Fr. Richard Catanach 11:45 a.m. †Jesse Silva by Montes & Sanchez Family †Jonathan Saenz by Montes & Sanchez Family †Thomas Sanchez by Montes & Sanchez Family 1:30 p.m. †Raymond Carreon
Fri. Jan. 19 1 Sm 24:3-21 / Mk 3:13-19 12:10 p.m. Special Intention for Katherine Rathgeber for her Birthday by Buscia
Sat. Jan. 20 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27 / Mk 3:20-21 4:30 p.m. †Richard Rivera by Velazquez Family †Oton Moreno by Lupe Mirabal 6:30 p.m. †Jesus Corral by Lourdes Corral & Family
Sun. Jan. 21 Jon 3:1-5, 10 / 1 Cor 7:29-31 / Mk 1:14-20 8:00 a.m. To St. Jude for Answered Prayers by Juanita Angel 9:45 a.m. Parishioners by Fr. Richard Catanach 11:45 a.m. †Gertrude Monet 1:30 p.m. †Raymond Carreon
Recurring Events Every Sun. 9:00am - Sunday Bunch ................................. Meeting Rm 9:30am - Elementary Faith Formation ............ School 2:45pm - Mid & High School Faith Formation .Various
Every Mon. 5:30pm - Catholic School Bingo...................... School Gym 3:00pm - School Praise Band ........................ Church 7:00pm - Men’s Rosary (Spanish) .................. Chapel - Women’s Rosary (Spanish) ............. PJP Conf Rm
1st Mon. of the Month 6:30pm - Knights of Columbus........................ PJP Youth Rm 7:00pm - Rosary Guild .................................... Gathering Sp
Every Tues. 5:30pm - Catholic School Bingo...................... School Gym 6:00pm - Coro Guadalupano .......................... Liturgy Rm 6:30pm - Grupo de Jovenes “Emmanuel” ....... PJP Youth Rm 7:00pm - Spanish Bible Study (beginning again in January)
3rd Tues. of the Month 6:30pm - Book Club ........................................ PJPII Kitchen 6:30pm - Pastoral Council Meeting ................. Meeting Rm
Every Wed. 9:00am - Homebound Ministers go out 4:15pm - Faith Formation Classes (English) ... ..School 5:45pm - Angel Voices-Children’s Choir ......... ..School Rm 2 6:00pm - Faith Formation Classes (Spanish)… Mid School
2nd Wed. of the Month 12:10pm - Friends of St. Paula-Widow/Widowers….Church
3rd Wed. of the Month 3:15pm - St. Vincent de Paul Meeting………….....PJP Rm 4
4th Wed. of the Month 1:00pm - Finance Council Meeting ................. Meeting Rm
2nd & 4th Thur. 6:00pm - Monaguillos...................................... Church
First Fri. of the Month 12:10pm - Mass & Anointing of Sick ................. Church
Last Fri. of the Month 7:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayer Service…….Church
Every Sat. 3:00pm - Confessions ..................................... Church
Holy Cross Church (575) 523-0167 January 14, 2018
Financial Summary Collection Data Total Received this week – $13,661.34
UIM Update We will receive our 2018 UIM pledge information at the kick off dinner on February 2, 2018.
January 14 & 17 All Faith Formation Classes Resume January 20 All Day - Confirmation 1 Day Retreat…………...School Gym January 28 K of C Basketball Free-throw Tournament………School Gym February 14 Ash Wednesday February 16-18 Confirmation 2 & 3 Weekend Retreat
UPCOMING EVENTS
Liturgical Ministers Needed!!
Liturgical Ministers are needed at our
Sunday 11:45am Mass.
If you would be willing and/or able to serve as a
Sacristan, Communion Minister or Lector
please call the Parish Office and talk to Kiley.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
The Christmas season ended with a bang
last Sunday as we thanked our volunteers with
an appreciation dinner fit for a king. Over 100 people
who volunteered in 2017 attended this event and had a
great time feasting on fine cuisine and hearty drink. It
takes a lot of good and faithful people to make a good
and faithful parish. I believe that we are truly that kind
of parish and may we continue striving to be one. I
personally thank all of our volunteers for the goodness
you are to so many of God’s people. Without you, we
would not be in the good place that we are.
I want to thank our staff who worked hard and fast
and furiously to put this event on and make it a
memorable time for all who attended. A special ‘thank
you’ goes to the Quest Team members who were called
upon at the last minute to help with décor. Without
them, we would probably still be getting ready for the
party.
I want to introduce to you our new employee, Katline
Lopez who began last week. Please welcome Katline
as you see her in the office each afternoon. Beginning
this week, you may also see her in the late afternoon as
we begin extended office hours. To better serve you,
every Tuesday and Thursday, the office will be open
until 7 p.m. to assist in your needs.
In a week, I will be travelling to the east side of the
diocese with Bishop Cantú for the United In Ministry
kick-off dinners. For me, it will be like the movie “If
It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium” as we are at a
different parish each night with a full day of meetings
and other events. Our parish of Holy Cross is the host
for the hors d’oeuvres for the Las Cruces kick-off
dinner on Friday, February 2nd at the New Mexico Farm
and Ranch Heritage Museum at 6 p.m. Hope to see you
there. On a side note, we did reach our goal for UIM
this past year and will receive a small rebate. Thank
you very much to you who supported this important
cause.
Also on February 2nd, Fr. Joel Alméndras will be
arriving in Las Cruces. Fr. Joel is a retired priest who
will be living in the rectory with me and helping around
the area as needed. He is perfectly bilingual and that is
an important quality that will be appreciated by many to
whom he ministers.
This past week we returned to Ordinary Time after
an enjoyable Advent and Christmas season.
The Sunday Gospel will emphasize St. Mark during the
Sunday Masses of Ordinary Time. For instance,
today’s Gospel we hear in Mark about the first disciples
of Jesus and how their hearts were open to hearing the
truth and responding to it. May we do the same.
God bless you, Fr. Richard
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Faith Formation
Classes begin for the
Spring semester on
Sunday, January 14th &
Wednesday, January 17th.
The parish office will
be closed on Monday,
January 15, 2018 in
observance of Martin
Luther King Jr. Day
Eric Yeakel, Martha Lujan, Martha Balizan, Pat Cummings, Don Norman, Rae Alirez Licon, Ofelia Kirker, Ruth Miller, The Amacher Family, Mary McCarty, Nancy Mackey, Jolene Barbee, Melissa Rasco,
David Rodriguez, Pat Norman, Sandra Archuleta, Gilbert Alvarez, Benjamin Garcia, Cheryl Kowalski, Mike Fritze, Joe Behnke, Lydia Coon, Rita Kondy, Kim Kinslow, Lois Hamilton, Leo & Sally Garcia,
Mabel Whaling, Josefine Sanchez
Pray for the sick of our Parish
Oren por los enfermos de nuestra Parroquia
Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (575) 523-0167 January 14, 2018
Al-Anon Family Groups - (575) 525-2983 or (575) 526-4381
A support and discussion group for the relatives of peo-ple suffering from alcoholism
Al-Anon Alateen - El Paso (915) 562-4083 Albuquerque (505) 262-2177 Alcoholics Anonymous - (575) 527-1803 Alcohol A 24 Hour Help Line - (575) 373-8270 Gambling Problems - 1-800-572-1142 La Casa Inc. - (575) 526-2819 Domestic Violence
La Piňon - (575) 526-3437 Sexual Assault Recovery Legal Service Program (Catholic Charities) (575) 527-0500—Immigration Legal Services National Domestic Violence - 1-800-799-7233 Retrouvaille Marriage Program
Call Tony & Terri De Piazza (575) 523-3975 www.helpourmarriage.com or 1-800-470-2230
Mesilla Valley Hospital - (575) 382-3500 Mental Health Sex Addicts Anonymous - 1-800-477-8191
Addiction & Abuse Help Lines/Ayuda Para Adicciones y Abuso
Respect for Life
From our vantage point in the year 20018, we can
now see that the twentieth century was a time of
tremendous contrasts. The century ended with
millions liberated from enslavement to communism
and other ideologies of terror that marked the last 100
years. Yet the 20th century was among the most
barbaric periods in human history because millions of
babies were slaughtered from decriminalized
abortion. Call our “Respect for Life” couple from Holy
Cross Church: Kurt & Lucy Rathgeber
575-522-7680
Does your group use a room in the Church or
school building?
If so it is time to come in and request it again
for the year.
Please stop by the parish office to fill out a room request form.
Knights of Columbus
FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Las Cruces Catholic School
12:00 noon - Registration
1:00pm - Competition Begins
All boys and girls, ages 9-14 are eligible
NO ENTRY FEE - - - WRITTEN CONSENT of
parent and PROOF OF AGE are required.
Parents must accompany child
For more info call: 575-382-5276 or 575-621-2499
Sponsored by Robert G. Gamboa Council #9527
PRAYER
Confirmation 1 Day Retreat
Saturday, January 20, 2018 Begins at 9:00am
Holy Cross School Gym
Retreat ends with 4:30pm Mass. Families are encouraged to join us for Mass
Iglesia de Holy Cross (575) 523-0167 14 de enero 2018
Reservations: Call Elizabeth 640-5080 Please include name, phone number, e-mail, and home parish.
Please make checks payable to “Magnificat”.
Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children not be in attendance.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pope’s Corner
"Joy is a gift from God. It fills us from within."
La esquina del Papa
"La alegría es un regalo de Dios. Nos llena desde adentro".
VIRTUS - PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
All participants must register on-line at www.virtusonline.org
NO WALK-INS ALLOWED - YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER! If assistance is needed
contact your local parish administrator.
Thursday, January 18, 2018 St. Albert the Great Newman Ctr, Las Cruces 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Presenter: Jose Moreno
Confirmation II & III
Weekend Retreat
February 16th - 18th, 2018
Sacramento, NM
Parent Info Meeting
Wednesday,
January 24, 2018
6:00pm • In the Church
El Paso, TX
San Jacinto Plaza
114 W. Mills Ave
11:00am: Rally & Guest Speaker Dr. Monique Ruberu
12:00pm March for Life
1:00pm Mass with Bishop Mark Seitz
Visit www.march.southwest.life for more info & gear!
Diocese of Las Cruces Annual
Wedding Anniversary Mass
ARE YOU CELEBRATING 25, 30,
35, 40, 45, 50 YEARS OR MORE
OF MARRIAGE?
Bishop Cantu cordially invites
you to the Wedding Anniver-
sary Mass
Saturday, February 17th at 11:00am
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral
Register online at dioceseoflascruces.org/anniversary
Annual Sanctity of Life Awareness
and Unity Day Mass/March/ Rally
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Santa Fe, NM
12:00pm Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St Francis (Please bring baby items and/or toiletries for the elderly.)
1:30pm Procession to the Roundhouse
2:00pm Rally on life issues
After the Rally there will be time to visit the legislators
For more info, call Grace Cassetta at the Pastoral
Center at 575-523-0167
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:
Parents need to be registered in the parish.
Baptism Classes are required for both parents
& Godparents.
Godparents must have received the
Sacrament of Confirmation & if married, be
married in the Roman Catholic Church and be
receiving Holy Communion regularly.
If not married, Godparents should not be
living with a significant other.
Only one Godparent is necessary.
• If two, then male and female are required.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY:
Regular Mass attendance is important
spiritual preparation for your wedding.
Must contact the parish for an appointment at
least SIX MONTHS prior to your possible
wedding date.
• Only after this meeting may a tentative
date be discussed.
No contract should be signed with a reception
hall, nor should other wedding commitments
be made, until after the initial interview with
the Pastor.
Iglesia de Holy Cross (575) 523-0167 14 de enero 2018
Active Parishioner Status
We receive many requests from parishioners to qualify for weddings here, or to be godparents or sponsors for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, and to rightfully enjoy the number of services offered at Holy Cross Parish. Part of that request is to be able to verify that a person is an “active member” of the Parish. Because of the na-ture of our congregation, it is difficult to know everyone.
An “active member” of the parish is one who: Is properly registered and on the parish
census Faithfully attends Mass on Sundays and
Holy Days Participates in parish activities when
possible Uses the parish envelope provided
While assessments of an inquirer's status will be made individually, the above points are the main factors that will be considered in making that determination.
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