IGLESIA DE SANTA CRUZ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF , MARY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHER FOR 5TH/6TH NEEDED: Holy Cross Catholic School is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 School Year for a 5th/6th Grade Teacher. Applicants must possess an Elementary N.M. License Monday, January 1, 2018 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God K-8. Please call the school office at 505-753-4644 for more information. The Parish Office 7:00 A.M. †Augustine & †Sennie Lujan by Larry & Angela Vigil will be closed on WE CONTINUE TO COLLECT BOX TOPS & LABELS FOR EDUCATION: They can be placed †Biterbo, †Zulema & †Jerry Quintana by the Family Monday, January 1st 5:00 P.M. Patriotic Rosary in an envelope for Sunday collection or may be dropped off at the Parish or School Offices. 6:00 P.M. Health & Well Being of Laura Martinez by Leroy & Patsy Duran †Margaret Caperton by Bill & William ANNOUNCEMENTS †Antonia “Toni” Quintana (1yr) by Angela Garcia & Family MONDAY NIGHT BINGO: Every Monday CAMINOS DE FE: 2018 Northwest Deanery School of †Dulciñea Vigil ( Blessings) by Lourdes & Eloy Cordova night at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds help Holy Cross Ministry. The sessions are held on Saturdays, from 8:30 †Gabrilita & †Anastacio Ortega by Ray & Nila Montoya Catholic School and Knights of Columbus am to 3:00 pm and meet in various parishes throughout the †Julian Villareal (15yrs) by the Family Relief Fund. deanery. The participant cost per Saturday is $5. Contact

Joanne Sandoval at 505-689-2404 or by e-mail at Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church [email protected] for more information. 12:30 P.M. CHOIR: Monica Vigil is looking for females 7:00 A.M. The elderly, homebound and their caregivers 5:00 P.M. Adoration to join her to become a Choir for the 12:30 am Mass on January 14th — Sacraments of Vocation 6:00 P.M. Health & Well Being of Eloy and Mary Lou Salazar by Robert & Alice Martinez Sundays. Contact her at 412-2417. Deacon Keith Davis Living & Deceased Family Members, Friends & Relatives of Manuel & Erlinda Quintana Santa Cruz de La Cañada ~ Santa Cruz †Virginia S. Gonzales (9yrs) by the Family 2 RINGS FOUND: One behind bathrooms and one by the February 11th — Skills: Decision Making, Organizing

cross in front of the church. Call the parish office for more & Planning Wednesday, January 3, 2018 The Most Holy Name of Jesus information. Michelle Montez 7:00 A.M. Health & Well Being of Fr. Javier Gutierrez & Fr. John Plans O.L. of Guadalupe ~ Pojoaque 6:00 P.M. Mass in honor of the Holy Family with Anointing of the Sick Jesus, Mary and Joseph Health & Well Being of Eloy & MaryLou Salazar by the Family PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND: Fr. Oscar Coelho Living & Deceased Altar & Rosary Society Members Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I give you my will be leading a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on July 9th †Hipolito Valencia by Ernie & Cathy Velarde heart and my soul! Jesus, Mary and through July 21, 2018. For †Melinda Gonzales by Robert & Alice Martinez Joseph, assist me in my last agony. more information contact San- Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I sleep tuario de San Martin Parish at Thursday, January 4, 2018 Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious and take my rest in peace with you.

505-836-4676. The cost is 7:00 A.M. Special Intention to Santo Nino de Atocha by Cecilia Lujan Amen $4,290. †Jerry H. Quintana by the Family †Joe C. Fresquez by Larry & Angela Vigil MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe together with Sacred Heart of Jesus welcome all mar- 6:00 P.M. †Mary Anne Romero & †Diana Giron-Rodriguez by Paul & Barbara Fresquez ried and engaged couples to a Marriage Enrichment Experience Weekend beginning on Friday, February 9th continuing †Sadie DePaula by Robert & Alice Martinez on Saturday, February 10th and concluding on Saturday, February 24th. Contact Charlene Valdez at 505-929-2448.

FIRST Friday, January 5, 2018 Saint John Neumann, Bishop 7:00 A.M. †Augustine & †Sennie Lujan by Theresa Morawski SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD: How appropriate that today, a week after celebrating 9:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament the birth of her son, we celebrate Mary herself. Not only is Mary the mother of Jesus, she also models for us what it 8:30 A.M. Holy Cross Catholic School — Children’s Mass means to be a . After all, Mary accepted what God asked of her, obeying God For the success of the Students & Staff of Holy Cross Catholic School in memory of Karla Montoya & Ted Lopez even when she could not possibly know what it all meant for what the future held. But †Bert Vigil, †Richard Garcia & †Joe Rendon by Victoria Vigil-Duran she trusted God and accepted God’s grace. In doing so she realized an incredible †Manuel Manzanares by Chanda Vigil closeness to God, indeed, an intimacy of mother and child. In the first reading, God †Eulalia Newton (2yrs) by Patrick, Melanie & Boys blesses the Israelites, saying, “The Lord let his face shine upon you,” suggesting a 6:00 P.M. San Pedro Chapel closeness between God and the Chosen People (Numbers 6:25). In the second reading, 21st Birthday Blessings to Brianna Maestas-Porter by the Family Paul tells the Galatians that we are now able to be adopted as God’s children, using the Health & Well Being of Max & Frances Vigil by the Family word Abba, an intimate term for “Father” (Galatians 4:6). Then in the , we hear †Benny A. Maestas (5mo) by Joseph M. Maestas that Mary, after all that has happened and all that she was told, “kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart,” a most intimate place (Luke 2:19).

FIRST Saturday, January 6, 2018 Saint André Bessette, Religious When do you feel closeness with God? 7:00 A.M. Santo Nino Chapel When do you find it difficult to accept what God asks?

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PARISH FIRST Saturday, January 6, 2018 Saint André Bessette, Religious 5:30 P.M. †Joseph Garcia by Angela Garcia SUNDAY ENVELOPE FOR December 17, 2017 SURVEILLANCE COMMITTEE: We are still in need †Remigio, †Diana & †Miranda Martinez by Ofelia Martinez & Sons Parish Envelope: $...... 11,737.71 of volunteers to assist in surveillance of the parking lot †Becky Borrego by Ismael & Cecilia Vigil Building Fund: $...... 1,829.00 during all weekend Masses. We would like to have 3 indi- †Augustine & †Sennie Lujan by Cecilia Lujan School Fund: $...... 191.61 viduals for every Mass so that each person only volunteers †Edna Serna (4yrs) by Verna & Manny Children’s Envelope: $...... 147.00 1 hour a month. Contact Daniel Archuleta at 927-4856.

Sunday, January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord By using your envelopes, you indicate your 2015 PARISH HISTORICAL BOOK: On sale for $40. attendance at Mass. What you put inside the 7:00 A.M. †Gilbert & †Becky Borrego by Ross, Lydia & Family each or 2 for $60. Stop by the parish office to purchase a †Emilio & †Maria de la Luz Gallegos by Joaquin & Jennifer Gallegos envelope is between you and God. Parish- fine collector’s item. ioners are asked to include first and last name as well as 8:30 A.M. Sacramento del Bautismo your mailing address on your supplementary envelopes. Miembros Vivos y Fallecidos de los Hermanos de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno SEEDS OF NAZARETH: Experi- †Mrs. Magin “Theresa” Romero por Robert, Ramoncita y Familia Naranjo Schedule recurring/offertory gifts or make ence a one day retreat for married cou- †Gilbert A. y †Rebecca J. Borrego por Erik, Renee Garfias y Familia one-time donations. Go to our church web- ples, hosted by members and Fr. Javier. †Feliciano (27años) y †Adela Quintana por Judy Quintana y Familia Confessions: site to sign up today! Mark the date for March 10, 2018. †Julia Hernandez (7años) por Ruben, Sylvia Garcia y Familia Saturdays 4:30 P.M. www.hcccsantacruz.org. More information to follow. 10:30 A.M. For the People of the Parish and 6:30 P.M. Healing of the People & Land of our Communities BIBLE STUDY: Will resume on January 9, 2018 at CEMETERY GRAVE SITES: The following grave site Living & Deceased Oasis of Peace Youth Group Family & Friends 7:00 pm in Marian Hall. is in need of a grave marker. Call the parish office if you †Nakita L. Garcia (anniv) by Dad, Mom, Anthony & Allayna have any questions or when the work has been done, so †Wilfred Gutierrez by Cleo & Family BAPTISM CLASS: Thursday, January 18th at 6:30 that the name may be removed from the list. †Joan Quintana by Loretto Garcia & Family pm in Marian Hall. Bernie Romero — approximate year of birth 1927 †Melinda Gonzales & †Sarabeth Montoya by Sam, Debbie & Andrea date of death 11-28-97 †Sally Garcia (Bb-d) by Cindy, Ross & Emilio last point of contact: Paul or Raul 12:30 P.M. Sacrament of Baptism DeVargas Living & Deceased Member of Las Carmelitas †Melinda Gonzales by Ray & Nila Montoya All Military Personnel: Joshua Martinez, Nathan Lucero, Monica Herrera, Nathan Cde Baca, Marine †John P. Montoya by Family of Feliciano Quintana PFC Matthew W. Bustos, Staff Sgt. Anthony Garcia, Staff Sgt. Andrew Romero, 1st Lt. Ander- †Carlos Archuleta by Tony & Dolores Marquez son, SPC Jayms Neaman-Roper, Teresa Sanchez, PFC Joseph M. Suazo, Daniel Salazar, Daniel A. Cor- †Carmen, †Edward & †Louisa Sanchez by Jaramillo Family dova, Ryan Maestas & Zachary Montoya. Also for: Alyssa Ann, Angela, Martin, Elizabeth & 7:00 P.M. †Mercedes Rael by Nelson & Fabiola Cournoyer Montoya, J. Maestas, Angelina Salinas, Steven Borrego, Esteban Archuleta, Michelle Romero, Richard & Ricardo Nabholz, Asyriah Chacon, Amelia Martinez, Juanita Atencio, Monica Archuleta, Estrellita Martinez, Anna FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH: Today we hear the Gospel passage that ends Sixta Gutierrez, Amanda Martinez, Louise Sandoval, Lissy Pereira, Rose V. Martinez, Mary V. Montoya, Alichia Va- with the Holy Family returning to Nazareth. Very little is written about Jesus between his infancy and his adulthood. It lencia, Candice Velasquez, Candie Casteñeda, Gordon Clements, Guadalupe Dominguez, Jerry L., Laura Trujillo, Shelly is left to the imagination what Jesus’ life was like, or indeed what his family’s life was like for that entire time. We Baca, Paul Martinez, Michelle Neely, Joseph E. Martinez, Erminda Duran, Cecilia Martinez-Salazar, Dilon James Bar- know that they lived in Nazareth in Galilee. We know that Joseph was a carpenter. Did Jesus learn the trade as well? bero, Gilbert Garcia, Fr. Jose Maria Blanch, Fr. Ron Carrillo, Pearl Gutierrez, Elmer, Carol Ann & Tomas Sandoval, Did he help his father out when he got older? Significantly, we never see or hear from Joseph in the during the Javen, Ashley Cohen, Gene Martinez, Apolonio B. Garcia, Verna Martinez, Nila O. Montoya, Edmund Laflamme, time Jesus is an adult. It is theorized that he probably died sometime before Jesus left Nazareth Joshua Lovato, Max Martinez, Jody & Sofia Valdez, Johnny King, Fred Lovato, Margie Lucero, Tillie Perez, Benito and began his public ministry. What would that have been like for his family? Was Joseph un- Chavez, Baby Marianna, Eloy & MaryLou Salazar, Susie Sanchez, Lorida Valdez, Clarissa Romero, Emily Griego, able to work in his later years? Did Jesus help Mary take care of his aging foster father? Was Martha Maestas, Olojia Abeyta, Anita Salazar, Rumaldo Borrego, Nathan Serrano, Anita CdeBaca, Anna, Terry, Cora & Mary a single mother before Jesus became an adult? Did she rely on relatives, friends and Lindy Martinez, Raymond Gonzales, Lori & Susie Herrera, Diane Dominguez, Krystle Martinez, Carla Maestas, Rosina neighbors as she raised her son? We don’t know the answers to these questions, but we can as- Lopez, Robert Doss, Ricardo Antonio Andrade, Roberto Jesus Andrade, Silviano Quintana, Pablo Mendez-Herrera, Ar- sume that the Holy Family faced a lot of the same concerns and difficulties that other families nold Velasquez, Francis Maez, Laura Montoya, Flora Chavez, Theresa Sanchez, Gloria Vigil, Lucia & Miquela Vigil, have faced, that families continue to face today. Gary Davila, Placido McCure, Emilia Esquibel, Andrew Montoya, Dorothy Martinez, Kenny Martinez, Jolynn Mas- careñas, Mary & David Suazo, Belle Becker, A. Lovato, Leslie Pellet, Raymond Salazar, Natalie D. Montoya, Levi Me- In what ways might the Holy Family be like your family? dina, Amy King, Eddie Millsap, Mary Anne Martinez, Jacqueline Martinez, Natalie D. Montoya, Daysi & Norbert Lo- pez, Dimas, Brandon L. Garcia, Margaret Avila, Eva Orona, Fred Otero, Cameron Hatch, David A. Martinez, David Quintana, Elsie, Antonio C. Quintana, Carmella Lucero, Betty Andrade, Mila Valdez, Robert Fresquez, Mike Na- PRAY FOR PEACE ranjo Family, Melissa Maestas, Gerardo Palomino, Deanna Erdley, Larry Vigil, Pat Abeyta-Vanhorn, Claudia Palette, PLEASE, PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS IN Jessie Archuleta, Alice Maestas, Raul Olivas, Cindy Vigil & MaryLane Rios. FOREIGN LANDS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Pray for God’s protection to keep them safe We pray for physical and spiritual healing and safety. and to return them to their families in good health.

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Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family. We know that the gift of a child is a miracle MINISTRIES which brings so much added responsibility along with the joy. We learn of so many couples in Scripture January 6th & 7th Eucharistic-Minister Usher/Greeter Lector/Commentator who longed to have a child: and Sarah, Rachel, Hannah in 1 , Manoah’s wife in the Book of Judges, The Shunammite woman in 2 Kings, Elizabeth and Zechariah in Luke’s gospel. Some of these women waited till Saturday 5:30 p.m. Christine Bustos Gene Lopez Cecilia Lujan their older age before they were blessed with a child. Once their child was born, they gave thanks to God for this gift. Susie Trujillo Richard Vigil Angela Garcia

Sunday 7:00 a.m. Susan Martinez Roman Martinez Chris Fresquez When Mary, who had been told by the angel that her cousin Elizabeth was also going to have a child, Mary rushed to be with Peter Nagle Renee Fresquez her cousin to help her during her final three months of pregnancy. When Elizabeth greeted Mary, the baby leapt in her womb Luz E. Medina Gonzalo Medina Janet Ortiz, Leti Cortez and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She said, “Blessed are you among women, Mary, and blessed is the fruit of Sunday 8:30 a.m. your womb. Why should I be honored with a visit from the mother of my Lord?” This was the first time Mary was called the Angelica Canales Christopher Cortez & Lilia Lozoya mother of God. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Oasis of Peace Oasis of Peace Oasis of Peace Youth Group Youth Group Youth Group How could Elizabeth know that Mary had been given the honor of being the mother of the Savior? Through the Holy Spirit— Sunday 12:30 p.m. Isabel Torres Mel Apodaca Pamela Vigil holiness attracts holiness---this is how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of those who are open to all of God’s gifts. The Ark Maria Garcia Jose F. Rodriguez Jessica Rodriguez of the Covenant bore the divine presence in the Old Covenant. Mary bore the divine presence in her womb. Feliz Esparza Ryan & Alexis Trujillo Ben, Melissa Esquibel Sunday 7:00 p.m. The Book of Sirach teaches what a holy family is: Celina Garcia Brian M. & Family A Father is given the honor to guide his children CHURCH LINEN: Adela Quintana A mother is given authority in raising her children MEETINGS FOR JANUARY Those who honor their father atone for their sins CHURCH CLEANING FOR JANUARY 2018 Those who honor their mother store up riches Altar & Rosary Society — Thursday, January 11th Whoever honors his father will also be blessed with children 6:30 pm at Marian Hall TEAM 1 Sylvia Atencio - Maria D. Fernandez and will live a long life Mary Alice Molina - Theresa Romero - Valdez Obedience to his father brings comfort to his mother Catholic Daughters — Wednesday, January 17th Christine Bustos - Sandra Salazar - Jayne Abeyta When old and with failing mind, take care of your father and be considerate of him. 7:00 pm at the Meeting Room Kindness to a father and a mother will not be forgotten. TEAM 2 Priscilla Medina - Shirley Herrera Cursillo — Wednesdays, January 10th & 24nd Marie Garcia - Vangie Salazar - Edwina Sanchez To be able to fulfill the requirements of Jewish law, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord in the 6:30 pm at the Meeting Room Annette Baca - Geraldine Gonzales temple and also to offer the sacrifice each family was called to offer. When they entered the temple, , a holy man of God, came up to them, took Jesus in his arms and began this prayer: Finance Council — Wednesday, January 10th HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: Is in “Now Lord, you can let your servant go in peace, just as you promised; for my eyes have seen the salvation which 5:30 pm at the Rectory you have prepared for all the nation to see. . .” need of volunteers to bring Commun-

And, after blessing Mary and Joseph and Jesus, Simeon prophesied: ion to the sick at home. Contact Lita Pastoral Council — Monday, January 8th “You see this child; he is destined for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel, destined to be a sign that is re- Apodaca at 929-7367. jected---and a sword will pierce your own soul too—so that the secret thoughts of many will be laid bare.” Jesus, Mary and 6:00 pm — Potluck, 6:30 pm — Meeting at Marian Hall Joseph returned to Nazareth after Simeon and then Anna spoke prophetic words about Jesus. Scripture tells us that Jesus RCIA — Wednesdays, Jan. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st DRESS FOR MASS: Dress modestly for Mass, please re- “grew to maturity and he was filled with wisdom. . .and God’s favor was with him.” member you’re coming to see Jesus. Thank you. This is what it means to be a holy family. It means growing to maturity and being filled with wisdom. It means living under 7:00 pm at the Religious Education Center the authority of our parents and growing more in wisdom and in favor with God and with the people we live and work and worship with. This is why the family is such an important part of our spiritual and social human life and why we have to con- SVDP — Thursdays, January 11th & 25th It is truly just to tinue to work to strengthen our own families and those of others. The Church is always calling us to be the family of God and 6:00 pm at the Meeting Room continually guides us through the Mass and the Sacraments. We are blessed to be shepherded by our priests, the Sons of the proclaim you

Holy Family. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM blessed, Happy Feast of the Holy Family! O Mother of God, We are in need of a 1st Grade RCIA will meet this Wednesday, January 3 to learn of the Feast of the Epiphany. Teacher for the Catechism who are most

Classes for Fairview School on blessed, OASIS OF PEACE YOUTH GROUP CONFIRMATION PROGRAM Tuesdays from 2:50 — 4:00 pm. If interested, contact Betty Andrade at all pure and MASS: Sunday, December 31st at 10:30 am. 2017 — 2018 SCHEDULE 901-1341 or Carmella Martinez at 692-0939. Mother of our God.

SODA TABS: Please help the Oasis of Peace December 31 No Class — Christmas Break St. Joseph Manyanet Catholic Radio KSHF 96.7 FM Youth Group and Ronald McDonald January 1 (Holy Day) Mary, the Holy Mother of God House Charities by collecting Soda January 7 Class 5:30-6:45 pm Tabs. This is an ongoing project! For ques- Happy New Year tions, call Felice 929-2955. January 14 Class 5:30-6:45 pm

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