Old San Miguel Mission One of The Oldest Catholic Churches in the United States Mission Statement We Strive to Bring People Closer to God. (Adopted August 5, 2008) Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018 The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season. Psalm 145:15 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Closed during the Noon Hour from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 am 12:00 Noon San Miguel 403 El Camino Real NW, Socorro, NM 87801 Office: (575) 835-2891 Fax: (575) 835-1620 Website: www.sdc.org/~smiguel E-Mail: smiguel@sdc.org Parish Vision Statement We, the faith filled members of San Miguel Parish and its Missions, a part of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, find strength, unity and grace in the Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As the voices and hands of Jesus in our time, our purpose is to express God s grace by offering Christian Love and Service to each other and to everyone we meet. We reach out to the world in prayer, action and deeds in unity with the Holy Roman Catholic Church. (Adopted May 15, 2007) Pastor: Deacons: Religious Ed: Admin. Assistant: Business Manager: Newman Center: RCIA: Gift Shop Parish Staff Fr. John Anasiudu Mike Ybarra Nick Keller Bernadette Zamora Annie Anaya Rowena Romero Deacon Nick Keller Deacon Mike Ybarra Rita Steinnerd Parish Council Officers 2018 William Chavez Frank Lewark Lorraine Archuleta President Vice-President Secretary MASS SCHEDULE: SAN MIGUEL: At San Miguel Church Saturday: (Sunday Mass of Anticipation) 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am (Bi-lingual 10:00 am Daily Mass & Communion Service is held at the Guadalupe Chapel in the Office Building: Monday: (Communion Service) 5:30 pm Tuesday: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: MISSION-SATURDAYS: 1st San Lorenzo, Polvadera 2nd San Antonio, Luis Lopez 3rd La Sagrada Familia, Lemitar 4th San Jose, Luis Lopez 5th San Antonio, Alamillo Sunday: 5:30 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm ST. MARY MAGDALENE-MAGDALENA: 12:30 pm ST. PATRICK NEWMAN CENTER: 1st Monday of the Month 7:00 pm (When Tech is in Session) San Miguel Church Magdalena CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm (Or Anytime by Appointment) BAPTISMS: 1st Sunday before Mass 2nd & 4th Sundays of each Month Parents must register their child at least two weeks before attending class. Baptism Class 1st Thursday of the Month 6:00 P.M. Guadalupe Chapel RCIA: Monday 7:00 p.m. Church Office Class Rooms. For information contact Deacon Mike Ybarra @ 835-2943
From the Desk of..lorella Chavez Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 29, 2018 What do you most appreciate in your life? How hard did you work for those items or qualities? Do you deserve those items or qualities? Is it a gift or a right? We Americans seem to work harder to gain the good things in life. Yet, if we were asked what we cherish the most, we would point to those things that cannot be earned. Ultimately, the question of it falls to our inner character. Are we self-giving or self centered? Jesus presented such a choice to crowds he fed with bread and fish. He gave them a sign. But was it a sign of faith or a sign of birthright? After returning to the area, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee followed by a large crowd because they saw the ways he healed the sick. Then the test question to Phillip of how they were going to buy food for all the people was asked by Jesus. Jesus knew all along what he was going to do next. A small boy with five barley rolls and two dried fish in a basket was brought to Jesus. How can this food feed all these people? It did with Jesus blessing and there was plenty left over. Seeing what Jesus just did, the men in the crowd began to say, "This is the prophet God promised us!" Does the witness believe in Jesus? Sometimes we confuse God's blessing with faith: we assume abundance is the sign of God's favor. This sets up a vicious cycle of greed. The little we have is not enough; we want more. And we rationalize this greed in the name of God. Expecting an experience like their ancestors of the Exodus, the people followed Jesus. And Jesus did not disappoint them. The multiplication of the loaves reminded the people of an image for God's kingdom, the never-ending feast. Even though the food was common, the shear amount spoke of abundance that was lacking among the poor Galileans. Seeing the sign, the men assumed Jesus was a prophet who would announce God's Kingdom. The men in the story were ready to declare Jesus their Messiah and with that they expected more. The people fell to the temptation of greed; after they experienced God's blessing, they wanted more. In the people's eyes, what Jesus did was sufficient to make him the prophet-king of a country freed from Rome's dominance. The multiplication pointed to the Eucharist. From one body, God fed many and abundance remained. One small piece of bread was broken and the result was eternal life. From the flesh of one man, the world was fed. How can we truly appreciate God's gifts to us? And, how do we resist the temptation to demand more from God and turn faith into an exercise of selfish greed? Yours in Christ, Lorella MINISTRIES & SPECIAL CLASSES THE SAN MIGUEL GIFT SHOP IS OPEN DAILY MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM & FRIDAY 10:00 AM TO 12:00 NOON Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Friday following the 9:00 am Mass until Noon. Litany of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Every First Friday of each month following the 9:00 A.M. Mass Mass and Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Every First Saturday of each month at 9:00 A.M. Legion of Mary: Thursdays 4:30 P.M. at Church Office Conference Room. For information on Pilgrim Virgin visits, enthronements, and home visits for the sick and shut ins, call: Mayme Aragon, Secretary; 575-517-6031 Matthew 25: 1st Friday of the Month; 12:00 Noon; Parish Office. For information call Ann Hook @ (575)838-4517 Catholic Daughters: Every Second Thursday of the Month. 6:00 P.M. San Miguel Parish Hall. For information please call Margaret Gonzales @ 575-551-8604 Knights of Columbus: Second Wednesday of the Month @ 7:00 P.M. at the K of C Hall on Highway 60 West w/corporate Communion every 2nd Sunday of the Month @ 10:00 a.m. Mass. Atlar Servers: Third Thursday of the Month 6:30 p.m. at the San Miguel Church. Newman: (New Mexico Tech Students) Meet on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm at St. Patrick s Newman Center; 801 School of Mines Rd. Mass is celebrated every first Monday at 7:30 pm at the Newman Ctr. Chapel. (Note: During School Session) Baptism Class: Mandatory Baptism Class for Parents and Godparents is held on the First Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel in the Church Office. Parents must make arrangements for the Baptism at the Church Office at least two weeks prior to the class. ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE CLASS. Next Class: Thursday, August 2, 2018; 6:00 P.M.; Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel-Church Office MASS ATTIRE! Please remember that modesty, respect and good judgment in your choice of dressing is very important when attending mass or other church services. Dresses, skirts and shorts should be near the knee. Off the shoulder or low cut dresses or blouses, tank tops, muscle shirts and tight fitting clothes are a sign of disrespect to the church.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK REMINDER: DAILY MASS IS HELD AT THE GUADALUPE CHAPEL IN THE OFFICE BUILDING Monday, July 30, 2018 5:30 PM COMMUNION SERVICE Tuesday, July 31, 2018 5:30 +Lawrence Torres By: Randy & Kay Torres PM +Marcella Archuleta (2nd Ann) By: Eric Archuleta +Kevin Torres By: Dickie Torres Wednesday, August 1, 2018 9:00 +Nazario Zamora (42nd Ann) By: The Family AM +M/M Abran Gonzales By: Danny & Roseann Savedra Int. of Nicole Gutierrez By: Grandma Oralia Thursday, August 2, 2018 9:00 +Hipolito Garcia By: Joseph & Tina Garcia AM +Arthur Olguin By: Deacon Mike & Terry Int. of Bertha Chavira By: Emiliano & Hope Friday, August 3, 2018 9:00 +Valentin Tiny Anaya By: His Brothers & Sisters AM +Feliciano Rios By: Telesfora Rios +For the Poor Souls in Purgatory By: Lillian Armijo Saturday, August 4, 2018 (First Saturday of the Month Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 9:00 +Marina Gallegos By: The Vallejos Family AM +Ruben Savedra By: The Vallejos Family +Marcelina Brayboy By: Kim Padilla & Desiree Saturday, August 4, 2018 5:00 +Lawrence Torres By: Mary Torres & Family PM +Michael Farraday (40th Ann) By: Ann Hook In Thanksgiving to Our Lord in By: Belinda & Jared Heaven Saturday, August 4, 2018 (San Antonio Mission @ Luis Lopez) 7:00 +George Lujan By: Tina, Veronica & George PM +Paul Aguilar, Jr. By: Mom, Dad & Family +Debbie Lopez By: Auntie Sunday, August 5, 2018 8:00 +Doug Milligan By: Valerie Moore AM +David Flores (2nd Ann) By: Grandparents +M/M Ernest P. Gonzales By: Their Children 10:00 +Bob Duquet By: Marianne Porter & Family AM +Xavier Vega (6th Ann) By: Dickie Torres +Pilar Martinez (31st Ann) By: Orlando/Genevieve Martinez Sunday, August 5, 2018 (St. Mary Magdalene-Magdalena) 12:30 +Mela Gomez (40th Ann) By: Corine Sanchez/Juan Malvido PM +Fred Kerr, Jr. (28th Ann) By: Kerr Family +Steve Peralta (22nd Ann) By: Salomon & Velma Peralta Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Weekday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time/ Optional Memorial of St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Weekday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time/ Optional Memorial of St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Weekday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Mass of Anticipation for Sunday Obligation Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 SANCTUARY LAMP OFFERINGS & INTENTIONS 1) In Honor & Gratitude to St. Anthony.. 2) In Honor & Gratitude to our Heavenly King.. 3) In Honor & Gratitude to St. Joseph..... 4) In Thanksgiving to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. By: Lillian Armijo 5) For the Intentions of Lucy Griego.. 6) Through the Intercession of St. Peregrine for the Health & Healing of Leo Guerra & Special Intentions of Heidi Guerra for Comfort, Strength & Healing. By: San Miguel Mayordomos 7) For the Health & Recovery of Barbara Silva By: Flora Silva 8) For the Health & Healing of Christine De La Riva.. By: Dad & Mom 9) For the Souls of Justiniano & Virgie Santillanes.. 10) For the Soul of Walter Ulibarri & the Health of Mary Lou Chavez. By: Sally Ulibarri & Demitra 11) For the Soul of Richard J. Griego.. 12) For the Souls of Joe & Fava Griego... 13) For the Soul of Arthur Valenquela. By: Virginia Chavez 14) For the Soul of Johnny Sanchez. By: Virginia Chavez 15) For the Soul of Valentin Tiny Anaya Special Prayers For All the Sick in Our Parish and Missions And For the Families & Friends who have recently lost a loved one. May the Lord be with You all during Your Time of Healing
Donations: July 22, 2018 Regular Collection: $ 3,845.78 Thank Matthew 25 Fund: 266.00 You! Assumption of Mary: 1.00 Missions Trust Fund: 256.45 Magdalena-Regular: 315.00 Total: $ 4,684.23 Annual Catholic Appeal 2018 Archdiocese of Santa Fe San Miguel ACA Goal $22,500.00 Total Pledged to Date: 24,925.00 Total Paid: 22,204.00 Thank You For Your Support! Total Families Total Families Pledged 519 102 Please support the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign 2018 Pledge Cards can be picked up at the San Miguel Church Office During regular office hours! Mark Your Calendar! San Miguel Catholic Church Apologetics Class is sponsoring Marty Rotella for an evening of Faith, Song, and Story on August 19, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M. in the Capilla De Todos Los Angeles. Don t miss this special performance. Marty Rotella is a 3 time Grammy Nominee, award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, speaker and producer. This free event is family friendly and open to all ages. Marty has appeared numerous times on EWTN and on the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Relevant Radio programs. Don t miss this special performance! WELCOME! Are you new to Socorro? San Miguel Parish Welcomes You and invites You to visit the Office to Register in the Parish. The office is open Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. & Closed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. during lunch and on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. If your not new to Socorro and are not sure if you are registered, please come in or call the office. Perhaps your family has grown or your children have moved away, records need to be updated. Children ages 18 and over should register as adults. MEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION (MUC2018) MEN S CONFERENCE Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque Featuring: The Most Reverend John C. Wester (Archbishop of Santa Fe); Fr. Donald Calloway (Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary); Dr. Ray Guarendi (Practicing Clinical Psychologist, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host The Doctor is in (Ave Maria Radio), New York Times Best Selling Author); and, music evangelist Mr. Steve Woodbury. Men ages 18 & up (teen boys 15 & up with an adult, father-son opportunity). Fees: $37.00; Groups (2 or more) $32.00; Scholarships are available Register (& lodging info.) at: www.mucnm.com or 505-831-8253 San Miguel Catholic Apologetics is offering CATHOLICISM, a dvd series by Bishop Robert Barron beginning on Tuesday, August 28 @ 6:15 in the Capilla. Catholicism is a Word on Fire Catholic Ministries offering and apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people of the Catholic faith. Word on Fire is Catholic; it utilizes the tremendous resources of the Roman Catholic tradition art, architecture, poetry, philosophy, theology, and the lives of the saints in order to explain and interpret the event of Jesus Christ. All are welcome. Classes will be held on Tuesday evening. No pre-registration required, you can register at class. Word on Fire Student Study guides will be available for purchase at class. Catholic Apologetic Holy Bibles and Catholic Catechisms will be available for purchase at class. If you have any questions or need a class syllabus, contact lead facilitator T J Chester at: tjchester99@gmail.com CONFESSIONS SATURDAYS 3:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. In order to allow Fr. John time to prepare for the 5:00 p.m. Mass, Father will only hear Confessions until 4:30 p.m. Please make every effort to be there during this time. Private Confessions are available upon request. NOTICE! The San Miguel Cemetery (Old & New) will be open On Weekends Only (Saturday & Sunday) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m.
July 2018 Birthday Blessings Special Birthday Blessings and Prayers for: Andrea Vaiza July 8, 2018 Jonah Mauldin July 10, 2018 Winston Moss July 11, 2018 Randy Porter July 12, 2018 Gabriel Chavez July 21, 2018 Vivi T. Martinez July 21, 2018 Salomon Peralta July 23, 2018 Rosalie Anaya July 25, 2018 Juanita Peralta July 27, 2018 The Next San Miguel Fiesta Organization Meeting Will Be Held Tuesday July 31, 2018 At 6:30 P.M. Parish Hall Dining Room! Everyone is Invited! Bring Your Ideas! Help Make Our Fiesta the Best Fiesta Possible! San Miguel Fiesta is scheduled for: September 28th, 29th & 30th Viva La Fiesta De San Miguel! If you have a family member, friend or neighbor who is ill and would like the sacrament of anointing for the sick please call the church. If you have a family member or know of someone who is ill and unable to come to church that wishes to receive Communion, to please call the church office to have them placed on a list. Matthew 25 Ministry Ways to support the Matthew 25 Ministry: Become a member of the ministry. Contact Ann Hook, annhook411@gmail.com or, the parish office, 835-2891 for more information Volunteer at an agency supported by the ministry (Puerto Seguro, Socorro Storehouse, Birthright of Socorro, and Magdalena Samaritan Center) Donate money to the Matthew 25 Fund. Place your donation in a marked envelope and put in the collection basket. Donate items needed by the agencies Matthew 25 supports. These may be brought to the church office during office hours. Some suggested items are: Bar Soap; Bottled water; Canned food with pop-tops Insect repellant; Lip balm; Personal hygiene items; Baby blankets; and, Diapers and baby wipes. Pray for the work of the ministry and those in need. Your help is greatly appreciated! For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me Matthew 25:35 Volunteers Needed Puerto Seguro Day Shelter, an agency served by the Matthew 25 Ministry, urgently needs of volunteers. Shelter hours are 10AM until 2PM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please contact Hope Faulkner, Director, 575-835-2895/575-518-8924 for more information. St. Mary Magdalene Mayordomos Wish to Thank Everyone for Your Support at their Annual Fiesta on Saturday, July 14, 2018! SAVE THE DATE! Our next Fiesta is San Lorenzo Mission At Polvadera Saturday August 11, 2018 7:00 P.M. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MISSION CHURCHES!