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) Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 Faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 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) 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, (Alamillo during Remodel) 2nd San Antonio, Luis Lopez 3rd La Sagrada Familia, Lemitar 4th San Jose, Luis Lopez 5th San Antonio, Alamillo 5:30 pm 9:00 am 7:00 pm Sunday: ST. MARY MAGDALENE-MAGDALENA: 12:30 pm Parish Staff Pastor: Fr. John Anasiudu Deacons: Mike Ybarra Nick Keller Religious Ed: Bernadette Zamora Admin. Assistant: Annie Anaya Business Manager: Rowena Romero Newman Center: Deacon Nick Keller RCIA: Deacon Mike Ybarra Gift Shop Rita Steinnerd Parish Council Officers 2019 William Chavez President Frank Lewark Vice-President Lorraine Archuleta Secretary ST. PATRICK S NEWMAN CENTER 1st Thursday of the Month 7:00 pm (When School 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 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 3, 2019 The readings this week call us to reflect on our own call to be prophets. As members of the body of Christ we are to continue the mission of Jesus in the world today as difficult as it is. The Gospel places Jesus squarely in the long line of prophets sent to Israel by God s mercy. In Him we too are to bring God s message to the world. Like Jeremiah we have been called from before our birth to this task. Like Jesus we will sometimes be praised and welcomed and sometimes rejected and threatened. It is the presence and strength of the Holy Spirit who abides in us with His gifts that allows us to be faithful to this mission, a mission that can be accomplished only in love. Of faith, hope and love, the greatest of them is love. I believe that love starts in the womb. As Christians, we believe that life begins at conception. In the womb we are nourished; warm and growing in what should be the safest we will ever feel. This is what God intended. God himself forms the child in its mother s womb. The meaning hidden in this idea is that God knows each human person intimately from the very beginning and is the unique source and master of our being. A child is a gift from God. The love that scripture talks about should not be confused with the selfish passion that seeks only one s own interests and pleasure. We sometimes call love the desire to own an asset that already exists, or even the mere physical attractiveness. It is in this sense that we speak of the love of a young man for a beautiful girl. But, in reality, this often is reduced to nothing but a craving to possess, to have her all to himself. Paul speaks of love as if it were a person. He presents it with a set of fifteen verbs. He says that it is patient, bears injustice, controls resentment. It is lovable, is always willing to do good to all. It is not jealous. Not proud, not disrespectful. It cares about other people s problems. It does not give in to provocations and always triumphs over evil. Love is compared to other gifts. Other gifts pass away, will no longer be necessary, will be forgotten, will be like the games of childhood that, at some point, there s no more fun and are abandoned; love instead will be eternal, it will never end. How aware are we of this mission to which God calls us and how well have we been living it out each day? Following Mary s advice.. Do what he says is all we have to do. It s really a simple thing. Why do we make it so difficult? 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 Thursday 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 Patricia Landavazo @ 575-418-7062 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 Thursdays, 7:00 pm at St. Patrick s Newman Center; 801 School of Mines Rd. Mass is celebrated every first Thursday at 7:00 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, February 7, 2019; 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, February 4, 2019 5:30 PM COMMUNION SERVICE Tuesday, February 5, 2019 5:30 +Rosemary Siebold By: Jennifer & Heather PM +Eugene Geno Torres By: His Wife & Children +Nickolas C. Abdallah (82nd Ann) By: Andrew & Patricia Sanchez Wednesday, February 6, 2019 9:00 +M/M Dick Gibson By: Jennifer & Heather AM +Lawrence Torres By: Randy & Kay Torres +Manuelita Z. Sedillo By: Lora & Rose Thursday, February 7, 2019 9:00 +Tom L. Crespin By: The Legion of Mary AM +Soila Armijo By: Ann Hook + Nellie Chavez By: Deacon Mike & Terry Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Weekday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Memorial of St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14,17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Weekday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Mk 6:7-13 Weekday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time/ Optional Memorial St. Jerome Emiliani; & St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Mass of Anticipation for Sunday Obligation Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11 Friday, February 8, 2019 9:00 +Isabella Arevallos By: Ann Hook AM +Tom Crespin By: Kim & Desiree + Bennie Barreras By: Luz Barreras Saturday, February 9, 2019 5:00 +Angie Gonzales By: Gloria Jean Torres PM +Lawrence Torres By: Mary Torres & Family +Mary Rivera Chavez By: Christine A. Chavez Saturday, February 9, 2019 (San Antonio Mission @ Luis Lopez) 7:00 +M/M Pablo M. Romero By: Pablo, Christina & Family PM +Monica Renee Romero By: Pablo, Christina & Family +David Montaño, Jr. By: His Dad Sunday, February 10, 2019 8:00 +Tom L. Crespin By: Connie & Natti Gonzales AM +Phillip A. Anaya By: His Brothers & Sisters +Jose G. Gonzales (38th Ann) By: Connie & Natti Gonzales 10:00 +Manuelita Sedillo By: Ben & Donna Wilkins AM +Alex Ulibarri By: Milton & Elena Ulibarri +Bennie Barreras (Child) By: Luz Barreras Sunday, February 10, 2019 (St. Mary Magdalene-Magdalena) 12:30 +Sr. Celene Aragon By: The Family PM +Luis Torres By: The Family +Della Peralta (7th Ann) By: Solomon & Velma Peralta SANCTUARY LAMP OFFERINGS & INTENTIONS 1) For the Intentions of Our Lady of Lourdes....... By: Luz Barreras 2) Prayers for Special Intentions of Family.... By: Anonymous 3) In Thanksgiving to St. Joseph for Prayers Answered... By: Yvonne Anaya 4) In Honor & Gratitude to Our Heavenly King By: Yvonne Anaya 5) Intentions of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Soul of Aurora Mendoza. By: Jerry & Lillian Armijo 6) For the Soul of Max Torres... By: Stella Castillo 7) For the Soul of Dorothy Savedra. By: Stella Castillo 8) For the Souls of Walter Ulibarri & Johnny Armijo; & for the Health of Mary Lou Chavez By: Sally Ulibarri & Demitra 9) For the Soul of Dorothy Savedra.. By: Lola Otero 10) For the Soul of Lorraine Woodard.. By: Lola Otero 11) For the Souls of M/M Frank Grandjean. 12) For the Soul of Orville Moore. By: Valeria Moore 13) For the Soul of David Grandjean. 14) For the Soul of Stephen Grandjean.. By: Valeria Moore 15) For the Intentions of Her Grandchildren. 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: January 20 27, 2019 Regular Collection: $ 3,436.08 4,049.89 Thank Matthew 25 Fund: 984.00 188.00 You! Missions Trust Fund: 60.00 60.00 Magdalena-Regular: 140.00 185.00 Total: $ 4,620.08 $ 4,482.89 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. APOLOGETICS CLASS 2019 San Miguel Catholic Apologetics is offering Catholic Apologetics-The Beginning Tuesdays @ 6:15 in the Parish Hall (Capilla) This class is an introductory course that is open to all, especially those who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. The class will cover a wide variety of topics including the Holy Bible, the real presence in the Eucharist, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the papacy, confession, the end times, the Second Coming, the Rapture, Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Indulgences along with many other topics. Matthew 25 Ministry Thank You for Your Generous Donations In 2018, your donations were able to provide the following assistance: Flood Relief to citizens of the San Antonio and adjacent areas $3000 Birthright of Socorro $1000; Puerto Seguro Safe Harbor $1000; Good Samaritan Nursing Home $1000; Magdalena Samaritan Center $1000; Socorro Storehouse $1000; CYFD $300 to support of Fun Fest Train Station Baking Project, Cuernavaca, Mexico $400. In addition, Socorro agencies assisted by the Matthew 25 Fund are eligible to apply for a Rice Bowl Grant and Grants from the Catholic Foundation. Those that applied this year received the grant. New International Project Casa Visitation The Matthew 25 Ministry is committed to being good stewards of the Fund. Therefore, we require a financial report from every agency that we support. Despite these requests, the Train Station Baking Project has not responded for the past two years. Therefore, we can no longer support this project. In conjunction with the Parish Council, the decision was made to change the international project we support to Casa Visitation in Honduras, a mission of the Medical Missionaries of Mary. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ann Hook at annhook411@gmail.com or any member of the Ministry. Please Pray for the Work of the Ministry and those in need. 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. 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
January /February 2019 Birthday Blessings Special Birthday Blessings and Prayers for: Caleb Baldonado January 25, 2019 Darin Gutierrez January 26, 2019 Arlene Torres January 26, 2018 Ashley Gonzales January 30, 2019 Norma Sparks February 2, 2019 Joey Anaya February 10, 2019 Mariah Anaya February 11, 2019 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. MEMORIAL BRICKS SAN JOSE MISSION @ LUIS LOPEZ San Jose Mission Church in Luis Lopez is selling memorial bricks in order to raise funds for a heating and cooling system and other repairs at the church. The bricks are $100 each for a maximum of three lines with thirteen characters on each line. For more information, please call : Jimmy and Barbara Zamora at 575-518-8295, or; Beatrice Zamora at 575-517-5246. Religious Ed Classes Religious Ed Classes San Miguel (Grades K-8) & Confirmation Classes; (1st Year Grades 9-11), (2nd Year must have completed 1st year Class) Classes are held immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass Religious Ed Classes St. Mary Magdalene (Grades 1-3) in Magdalena on Sunday 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 2019 Calendars are available at the Church Office! They can be picked up during regular office hours Monday thru Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. The Office is Closed from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. during the Lunch Hour! Classes in San Antonio (Grades K-4) Meet At the San Antonio School From 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Parents must come into the school lunchroom to sign their student out. ALL CCD STUDENTS MUST ATTEND MASS ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY For further information call Bernadette Zamora at (505) 302-8051 after 4:30 p.m. or the Church Office At (575) 835-2891 during office hours