IGLESIA DE SANTA CRUZ SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2017 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2017
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Parishioner/Parent Survey The Office of Catholic Schools is embarking on a new strategic plan for the schools in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Over the next few months we will be gathering information from the Monday, April 10, 2017 Monday of Holy Week many stakeholders across the Archdiocese in order to plan for the future. The information will 6:30 A.M. Health & Well Being of Angelo Salazar &†Ann Salazar by Yolanda Salazar be gathered through pastor surveys, parishioner surveys, Catholic school parent surveys, indi- †Hilario Maes by Michael & Mary Ellen Redman vidual interviews and focus group meetings. This project is being conducted with the sup- †Pauline Adelo & †Anthony Perea by Maida Martinez & Family port and guidance of Archbishop Wester. I ask that all of you complete the survey, regard- †Shelly Millsap by Gwen & Frank Orona less of whether there is a Catholic School in your area, by accessing the link below. I ap- †Benjie Velarde (Bb-d) by Rosabella, George & Family preciate your time and attention to this very important planning process. 5:00 P.M. Patriotic Rosary https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ASFstudy 6:00 P.M. Health & Well Being of Joe Romero by Eddie & Marie Millsap †Alvin (2yrs) & †Tomas Vigil by M/M Richard Vigil & Family QUILT RAFFLE: Drawing will take place on May 23rd. $5.00 a chance. Do not need to be present to †Arturo Quintana (Bb-d) & Deceased Relatives of Rose Quintana win. Tickets may be purchased at the School or Parish Offices.
†Gene Finch (8yrs) by Cynthia, Warren & Renee SUN RIVER BEEF JERKY: Holy Cross Catholic School is selling Sun River Beef Jerky as one of our †Alvin Vigil (2yrs) by Angela Vigil & Family fundraisers. Please help our school by purchasing Beef Jerky. There is a package of three, original, pep- Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Tuesday of Holy Week For Our pered and teriyaki. The price is $16.00 for all three. Please stop by the school or parish office to pur- 6:30 A.M. †Nelson Martinez by Yvonne, Kevin, Yleana & Sofia Nation chase your Beef Jerky. Thank you for all that you do for our school! †Manuel Salazar & †Wilfred Gutierrez by Dan & Carlota Roybal 5:00 P.M. Adoration PARISH 6:00 P.M. †Armando F. (Bb-d), †Roberta & †Karla Montoya by Ernie & Mary K. Maestas †LeeRoy Herrera (1yr) by Lenora, Leroy, Jr. & Dyon SUNDAY ENVELOPE FOR April 2, 2017 The ACOLYTES want to thank you †Fr. Roca, †Fr. Paco & †Fr. LaVoie by the Lovato Family Parish Envelope: $...... 12,055.00 for all your support in meeting our †Wilfred Gutierrez by Holy Cross Church Building Fund: $...... 1,442.00 commitment to serve our Parishioners, †Sally Gallegos by M/M Ruben & Sylvia Garcia Confessions: School Fund: $...... 532.00 Church and Community. As we ap- †Benjamin Abeyta by Gene & Eileen Montoya Holy Thursday 2:00 P.M. proach the month of May and our Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Wednesday of Holy Week Saturday 4:30 P.M. By using your envelopes, you indicate yearly Fiesta (Bazaar) we humbly ask once again your sup- 6:30 A.M. †Leo Urbina (1yr) by the Family your attendance at Mass. What you put port to our sponsored “BINGO” This year we are asking if †Dominic Cimino (1yr) by Chiello Family The Parish Office inside the envelope is between you and you can to donate Gift Cards in the amount of no more †Sally Gallegos by M/M John Rivera will be closed on God. Parishioners are asked to include first and last than $25. for bingo prizes. If you wish to donate, please 6:00 P.M. †LoriAnn (2yrs) & †Willie Quintana by Stella & Family Good Friday and name as well as your mailing address on your supple- call Pete Chiello Jr. at 505-927-0481. †Eduardo & †Alexina Serna by Serna Family Easter Monday. mentary envelopes. †Henry Jake Serna, Sr. & †Maryanne Lawrence-Woods by Serna Family GOOD FRIDAY — PONTIFICAL COLLECTION: †Sally Gallegos by Ronni & Cindy Jimenez SANTA CRUZ FIESTA This collection is for support of †Adelita, †Ernest & †Leroy Salazar by Minnie Jaramillo the Holy Places, but above all,
Thursday, April 13, 2017 Holy Thursday — Mass of the Lord’s Supper Contact Gabriel Romero at 575-741-1634 for those pastoral, charitable, 2:00 P.M. Confessions or by e-mail at commgab@gmail, if inter- education and social works 7:00 P.M. Mass of the Lord’s Supper ested in assisting. which the Church supports in For the People of the Parish the Holy Land for the welfare RCIA — Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (after Mass) We have already begun to sell Raffle Tickets for our an- of their Christian brethren and nual Fiesta that will take place on Sunday, May 7th. Tick- of the local communities. Friday, April 14, 2017 Good Friday — Friday of the Passion of the Lord ets are $5.00 each or $50.00 for 11 tickets. Need Not Be 6:30 A.M. Morning Prayer Present To Win. If you are interested in purchasing or ACOLYTES WALK TO SANTUARIO: Come join the 7:00 A.M. Walk to Santuario selling tickets, you may stop by the Parish Office. Acolytes on a walk to the Santuario on Good Friday, April 3:00 P.M. Liturgy of The Cross 14th, departing Holy Cross Church at 7:00 am. This is the 5:15 P.M. Live Stations of the Cross PARISH FIESTA KING & QUEEN: We are still look- traditional walk that was led by the Archbishop. The Holy 7:00 P.M. Stations of the Cross — Procession of Santo Entierro ing for Teen Parishioners or Confirmation students to run Cross Acolytes would like to continue this tradition. 8:00 P.M. Novena to The Divine Mercy, led by the Hermanos for this year’s 2017 Santa Cruz de La Come join us on this pilgrimage as we walk and pray on Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Canada, priests, sister, parishioners, and staff welcome all those that are visiting Cañada King & Queen. If you are Good Friday. Father Javier will do a short prayer service our church as well as our newly registered families: Manuel, Tdali Rivera & Family, Pablo Mendez, Ato- interested, contact Verna Trujillo at at the Gazebo at the Santuario when we arrive. A bus will cha Torres & Family, Amber Maestas & Family, Luis Orozco, Maricela Hernandez & Family. May 929-1533 or email at verna- depart from the Santuario to return walkers to Holy Cross your life be touched, and inspired as we give praise and worship to Our Lord through the power of Holy Spirit. Welcome! [email protected]. at 12:00 noon.
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CONFIRMATION STUDENT’S RETREAT 2017 A SUCCESS! THANK YOU! Saturday, April 15, 2017 Holy Saturday — Easter Vigil 4:30 P.M. Confessions Thank you for your prayers and support for the high school students 7:45 P.M. Gathering at the fire of our parish and our valley during their annual Confirmation Retreat. Many 8:00 P.M. Novena to The Divine Mercy led by the Choir of the students were strengthened and received a more firm understanding of 8:30 P.M. Easter Vigil Mass God’s love an mercy. Let us continue to pray they, and all of us, have a close Sunday, April 16, 2016 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord relationship with God. We hosted the St. Michael’s Youth Group from Taos, 7:00 A.M. †Remigio, †Diana (Bb-d) & †Miranda Martinez by Ofelia Martinez & Sons NM who worked with our youth and eloquently described their relationships †Ramon, †Clorinda Fresquez & Deceased Fresquez Family by Chris & Renee Fresquez with God and each other providing much needed examples of faith. Special †Carasiolo Maestas by Aaron & Steve Maestas thanks go to Felicity Gallegos-Martinez and Angel Martinez who guide and †Epifania (2yrs) & †Peter L. Martinez by Estevan Martinez & Family lead the high school group in the live Stations of the Cross, dramatic skits and each individual talk and testimony and †Caroleen Borrego & Deceased Members of Rumaldo & Mary Louise Borrego also gave powerful examples themselves. 8:30 A.M. †Biterbo, †Zulema y †Esther Quintana por La Familia Our Holy Cross students came together to join students from Sacred Heart, Chimayo, Abiquiu, Gallina and †Luis, †Frances y †Raphael Atencio por La Familia Atencio Tierra Amarilla. We’d like to thank the many people that helped make it a success: first, Father Javier who supported †Anna Marie y †Peter Atencio por La Familia Atencio our plans and provided us with confession, Adoration, Eucharistic Procession and two masses. We also were honored to †Eugene L. Garcia y †Jacob Martinez por La Familia Atencio have Father Julio and Father John with us during the retreat. †Tony H. Quintana por Adelina, Louella y Familia
During the set-up for our retreat, the Hermanos Penitentes of La Cofradia de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno 10:30 A.M. For the People of the Parish came to our aid as did many confirmation students and their parents. Healing of the People & Land of our Communities †Chris Montalvo, †Percy Lujan & †Pilar Espinoza by the Family We have had the dependability, in this our seventh year of hosting the Confirmation Retreats, of the Knights of †Mabel P. Grey-Vigil by Michael Vigil Columbus in Arroyo Seco and San Juan provide a full meal each to all the students and staff for the weekend. We so †Matthew Sisneros, Jr. (Bb-d), †Jose B. & †Valentine Montoya by Rose Montoya appreciate your loyal service to our youth year after year. †Filadelfio, †Filomena & †Harold Romero, Sr. by Leo & Theresa Romero-Valdez We give thanks to Mona Romero and Suzie Roybal at the San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen for their donation †Cristobal Martinez by Jon Martinez & Family of water and food for snacks and our lunch on Saturday. Thank you to Donald and Carlene Naranjo for donating their †Susie M. & †Sixto E. Martinez by Diane, Harold, Sr. & Jr. & Hope Trujillo time and food for a meal for the teenagers on Friday evening. Also thanks to Janet Ortiz for donating snacks and for all 12:30 P.M. †Pat Montoya, Living & Deceased Members of Mary V. Montoya her prayer and support. †Gertrude (1yr) & †Jerome Sauer (2mo) by Audrey & Family
Gratitude to Meloney Sanchez whose inspiration, motivation and prayers always drive these retreats and makes †Ivan & †James Garcia by Mom & Grandparents them happen. †Odelia, †Matias Montoya & Deceased Family Members by Angela Montoya †Abe Gonzales (5yrs) by Geri & Family We are grateful to Lita and Mel Apodaca for making 200 rosaries for all our students. We thank the Catholic 7:00 P.M. †Margaret Caperton by Bill & William Daughters for providing ten cases of water. †Theresa Ann Lopez by Armando & Rosie Martinez And, the people who are so important to make a retreat a success are the parents that lend their time brining their kids, volunteering (the registration team especially, the security team and the food serving team), providing snacks, and DIVINE MERCY NOVENA AND CHAPLET cleaning up after the retreat. To those who committed their whole weekend to witness and guide our youth are invalu- For mercy in the world, mercy in our homes and personal intentions able: Robert Romero, Shirley Herrera, Noelle Maestas, Felice Gurule. We had much needed support from Porfie Garcia during the retreat and Monica Arias in helping get prepared for the event. Together with so many wonderful parishion- Good Friday, April 14th at 8:00 pm — led by Hermanos ers praying for us we had an incredible weekend that strengthened our love and devotion to our Lord! Holy Saturday, April 15th at 8:00 pm — led by Melissa Porter
Sincerely, Salomon and Sunny Velasquez, confirmation coordinators Easter Sunday, April 16th at 12:00 noon — led by Homebound Easter Monday, April 17th at 6:30 pm — led by Catholic Daughters Easter Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30 pm — led by Youth Group 2017 SCHEDULE FOR CONFIRMATION I & II OASIS OF PEACE YOUTH GROUP: Easter Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 pm — led by Confirmation Program Easter Thursday, April 20th at 6:30 pm — led by La Mesilla Mayordomos MASS: Sunday, April 30th at 10:30 am. April 9th Class in Church, North Chapel 5:30- Easter Friday, April 21st at 7:30 pm — led by Altar & Rosary Society 6:45 pm (Rehearsal for Stations of the Easter Saturday, April 22nd at 6:30 pm — led by Acolytes Cross) DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY BREAKFAST: Divine Mercy Sunday — at 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon & 6:30 pm — led by Choirs April 14th Good Friday (7:00 am, optional walk to The Oasis of Peace Youth Group will be hosting Santuario with the Archbishop)(5:15 pm. a Benefit Breakfast on Sunday, April 23rd (We invite all parishioners to bring Diving Mercy Religious Items to be Blessed on Divine Mercy Sunday from 8:00 — 12:00 noon at Marian Hall. at the Mass you attend) MANDATORY Stations of the Cross) In conclusion of the novena, we will gather together; rejoice and give thanks for the precious blood and water which April 15th Holy Saturday (7:45 pm at the Fire Pit SODA TABS: The Oasis of Peace Youth located at Friendship Walk, Praise/ gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us with breakfast and blueberry pancakes in Marian Hall Group would like to thank everyone in the par- from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Contact a Youth Group Family for tickets. The Youth Group would like to thank Ron Worship) ish that continuously supports this ongoing pro- & Doreen Martinez for donating a retablo in honor of Divine Mercy to be raffled to support Oasis of Peace April 16th No Class, Easter Sunday ject and please continue to save Soda Tabs. Youth Group.
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“Holy Week and the Triduum,” will be our celebration in RCIA on Wednesday. We celebrate 50 days MINISTRIES of Easter which flows from the Triduum. It is the Church’s oldest and most beautiful season, and the April 15th & 16th Eucharistic-Minister Usher/Greeter Lector/Commentator Triduum is the celebration of the holiest days in the Catholic Christian calendar. Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sylvia Montoya Michael Vigil Joyce Deck Kayla Montoya Chris Roybal Rebecca Arnett “We renew our loves, revitalize our intimate relationships, break away from the chains of monotony in which we have been imprisoned during winter and celebrate the fact that life begins again! Easter impels us to start anew. Early Chris- Sunday 7:00 a.m. Barbara Garcia Roman Martinez Fred Velarde tians adopted the name of the pagan feast and some of its symbols and used them to commemorate the death and resur- John Archuleta Elena Gomez rection of Jesus, which for Christians signified a new beginning with God the Father. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sylvia Garcia Jeremy Davis Luz M., Carolina M. Rafael Santiesteban & Maribel C. “The Jewish Passover itself is a combination of several ancient pagan festivals existing before the Exodus; the meal of Sunday 10:30 a.m. David Garcia Jerry Abeyta Ernestine Montoya the unleavened bread, the celebration of the first harvest, the feast of the sacrificial lamb and the celebration of the first Barbara Garcia Jeannie Abeyta Pita Abeyta fruits of the flocks of the pastoral tribes. Sunday 12:30 p.m. Pamela Vigil Mel Apodaca Wayne Sanchez Sylvia Williams Jose F. Rodriguez Jessica Sanchez “Years later the Hebrew tribes combined these feasts to celebrate their commitment to one another and to God (in the Sunday 7:00 p.m. Janice Valdez Nathan M. Morgan C., Angelica N. Seder meal) and their freedom from slavery (in the blood of the paschal lamb). The Christian Easter, then, built on the Mariah Valdez Juan Diego M. & Ernest S. Jewish Passover. Jesus was both the new Moses, continuing the work of freedom which God began with the Hebrew’s MEETINGS FOR APRIL CHURCH LINEN: Christine Bustos Exodus from Egypt, and the new Paschal Lamb whose blood made our redemption possible.
CHURCH CLEANING FOR APRIL 2017 Altar & Rosary Society — Thursday, April 20th “. . .God consummates his love affair with his people and those who are baptized with the 6:30 pm at Marian Hall TEAM 7 Mary Ellen Redman - Roberta Velarde Easter water are the first fruits of this loving union. The immersion of the candle in the water is the most obvious of the Darla Herrera - Connie Gurule - Susan Ortiz Passover symbols. It leaves no doubt that Christians believe that with the return of Jesus life begins again. All the sym- Catholic Daughters — Wednesday, April 19th Cathy Salazar - Maida Martinez - Josette Borrego bols of Easter and Passover then. . .eggs, rabbits, lilies, the paschal lamb, the seder meal and especially the fire and the 7:00 pm at the Meeting Room TEAM 8 Marlene Sanchez - Veronica Silva water. . .stand for the renewal of life-giving love, communion and commitment.”(Father Andrew M. Greeley) Cursillo —Wednesdays, April 12th & 26th Virginia Maestas - Cathy Guillen
6:30 pm in the Meeting Room Sylvia Williams - Nila Montoya The Triduum begins when Lent ends at the beginning of Holy Thursday Mass. It peaks at the Easter Vigil and ends with Sunday vespers. The Triduum is always about the Good News and the Gospel of John is always read. During Holy Finance Council — Wednesday, April 12th Thursday Mass, we experience the Procession of the Holy Oils which have been brought from the Cathedral during last 5:30 pm at the Rectory Thursday’s Chrism Mass. The Washing of the Feet reminds us that we are called to serve each other. Then, after the
Mass, we remain in Church before the Blessed Sacrament for an hour keeping vigil until the Eucharist is transferred to a Pastoral Council — No Meeting in April Theresa Ann Lopez Age 53 March 27, 2017 sacred area as we anticipate Good Friday. RCIA — Wednesdays, April 12th, 19th & 26th Cora D. Martinez Age 90 March 31, 2017 7:00 pm at the Religious Education Center Good Friday includes the Passion Reading and a Communion Service. This is the only day in the Liturgical Calendar SVDP — Thursdays, April 13th & 27th DRESS FOR MASS: Dress modestly for Mass, please re- when Mass is not celebrated, but rather a Communion Service in memory of Jesus’ death on the cross. Then, the stu- 6:30 pm in the Meeting Room member you’re coming to see Jesus. Thank you. dents and adults from the school, Confirmation and RCIA offer the Stations of the Cross. Holy Saturday-the Easter Vigil begins in darkness with the Service of Light, followed by a procession into the Church, the Liturgy of the Word All Military Personnel: Joshua Martinez, Nathan Lucero, Monica Herrera, Nathan Cde Baca, Marine which tells of our salvation history, the Liturgy of Baptism, Confirmation and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Attending PFC Matthew W. Bustos, Staff Sgt. Anthony Garcia, Staff Sgt. Andrew Romero, 1st Lt. Micah Ander- the Easter Vigil is one of the most beautiful ways we have to celebrate the beginning of the 50 days of Easter. son, SPC Jayms Neaman-Roper, Teresa Sanchez, PFC Joseph M. Suazo, Daniel Salazar & Daniel A. PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD: Palm Sunday is our entry Cordova. Also for: Alyssa Ann, Angela, Martin, Elizabeth & David Montoya, J. Maestas, Angelina into the most sacred week of the year, when the Church celebrates the Paschal Mys- Salinas, Steven Borrego, Esteban Archuleta, Michelle & Bertha Romero, Pita Nabholz, Asyriah tery. Today we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and his joyful Chacon, Amelia Martinez, Juanita Atencio, Monica Archuleta, Estrellita Martinez, Anna Sixta Gutierrez, Amanda Mar- greeting by the crowd as the Messiah. “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they cry out. tinez, Louise Sandoval, Lissy Pereira, Rose V. Martinez, Mary V. Montoya, Alichia Valencia, Candice Velasquez, Can- We pick up blessed palms today and may even participate in a procession We are die Casteñeda, Gordon Clements, Guadalupe Dominguez, Jerry L., Laura Trujillo, Shelly Baca, Paul Martinez, Michelle not playacting what happened almost two thousand years ago, but making a personal Neely, Joseph E. Martinez, Becky Borrego, Erminda Duran, Cecilia Martinez-Salazar, Dilon James Barbero, Gilbert commitment, acclaiming Jesus today as the One who came and who comes in the Garcia, Fr. Jose Maria Blanch, Fr. Ron Carrillo, Pearl Gutierrez, Elmer & Carol Ann Sandoval, Javen, Ashley Cohen, name of the Lord to bring us new life in God, winning for us salvation once and for Gene Martinez, Consuelo Martinez, Apolonio B. Garcia, Verna Martinez, Nila O. Montoya, Edward, Joshua Lovato, all by his suffering and death. The procession signifies our ascent with him and our Max Martinez & Nicole Chung, Jody & Sofia Valdez, Johnny King, Fred Lovato, Margie Lucero, Tillie Perez, Benito willing participation in the act of his self-sacrifice on the cross. Today we remem- Chavez, Baby Marianna, Theresa A. Lopez, Susie Sanchez, Tomas R. Garcia, Lorida Valdez, Clarissa Romero, Emily ber the suffering and death of the Lord as recorded in the Gospel of Saint Matthew, Griego, Modesta Padilla, Martha Maestas, Gilbert Borrego, Olojia Abeyta, Anita Salazar, Rumaldo Borrego, Nathan which presents Jesus as the new Moses who brings about a new covenant. Serrano, Anita CdeBaca, Anna, Terry, Cora & Lindy Martinez, Raymond Gonzales, Carol Martinez, Lori & Susie Herrera, Diane Dominguez, Krystle Martinez, Carla Maestas, Rosina Lopez, Robert Doss, Ricardo Antonio Andrade, What does it mean to be the people of the New Covenant in our world today? How do we imitate Jesus Christ, Roberto Jesus Andrade, Prescilla Herrera, Silviano Quintana, Pablo Mendez-Herrera, Arnold Velasquez, Francis Maez who became the servant of all, giving his life for all? & Maida Martinez. We pray for physical and spiritual healing and safety.
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