Bishop Oscar Cantú, S.T. D., D.D. 1240 S. Espina Most Rev. Ricardo Ramírez, C.S.B., D.D., Bishop Emeritus Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88001 Very Rev. Bill McCann, Rector Phone: (575) 524-8563 Rev. Fr. Dr. Marcel Okonkwo, Associate Pastor Fax: (575) 523-2252 Deacon Joseph E. Misquez Web: www.ihmcathedral.com Deacon Ruben Gutierrez Email: ihmcathedral@qwestoffice.net Parish staff Mary Ann Tuten Patti Carrasco Virginia D. Contreras Martha Beasley Ester Geck Vicky Moreno Eddie Padron Jimmy Montoya Michael Chavira Johnny Carrillo Parish Administrator Director of Religious Education Office Manager Family Outreach Receptionist/Data Entry Bookkeeper Evening Receptionist Custodian/Groundskeeper Maintenance Weekend Custodian Daily Mass Schedule Monday Saturday 8:15 am Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm (Spanish) Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am (Spanish) 11:00 am 1:00 pm Reconciliation Monday Friday 8 am Saturday 4 pm 5 pm Tuesday 5:30 pm (Spanish) Sacramental Information Baptisms Please call the office for more Information. Marriage Those planning on getting married please contact the front office for information. Adult Sacraments Classes run from September until Easter. Please call the office for more information. Interested in Becoming Catholic? Please call the office for more information about RCIA. Holy Orders Any one interested in serving the church as a priest or deacon should see one of the parish priests. We the people of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral are a multicultural, Roman Catholic Community of believers on a faith journey. We answer the call of our Baptism to serve God as Disciples of Christ and seek to evangelize people of all walks of life. We serve God and each other by ministering in our parish, our community and our homes, through lives rooted in the Word, Worship and Service. The Cathedral depends on the financial support of friends like you. Please consider the Cathedral when you give to charity. All donations are tax deductible. Our Legal title is: Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Inc. THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, NOVEMBER 12, 2017
MONDAY, November 13 8:15 AM + Don and + Daryl Lithgow By: Gloria Lithgow + Felipe Gomez By: IHM Staff TUESDAY, November 14 8:15 AM + Gloria and + Jesus Moreno Martinez By: Family 6:00 PM + Melchor A. De Boyrie By: Family WEDNESDAY, November 15 8:15 AM + Phillip Gomez By: IHM Staff THURSDAY, November 16 8:15 AM Fr. Clair Watrin (Special Intention) By: Fr. Bill 6:00 PM Yolanda Ortega (Health) By: Fr. Bill FRIDAY, November 17 8:15 AM Health and well being of Bishop Oscar Cantú By: Loretta and John Funk SATURDAY, November 18 8:15 AM + Raley Candelaria By: Pixie, Cordy, and Victoria Apodaca 5:30 PM Our Parish Family SUNDAY, November 19 7:30 AM Bien Barrientos (Birthday) By: Ada and Roberto Medina 9:00 AM + Fortunato Gonzalez, Sr. By: Consuelo Gonzalez and Family 11:00 AM + Michael Joseph Gutierrez By: Mom and Dad + Rose Prevette By: Ken, Mary, and Dell 1:00 PM + Eddie Ortega and + Angel Flores By: Family Sunday, November 12 4:00 p.m. Youth Group, Rel. Edu. Classes, Finley Hall Monday, November 13 6:00 p.m. Mother s Rule of Life Workshop, Room 105 6:00 p.m. American Heritage Girls, Room 9-10 6:30 p.m. Rosary Group, School Chapel Tuesday, November 14 1:30 pm. Living the Eucharistic Meeting, Room 115 6:00 p.m. ACTS Core Meeting, Conference Room 6:00 p.m. 1pm Choir Rehearsal, Room 1 6:00 p.m. ACTS Spanish Meeting, Room 9-10 6:00 p.m. Women s Bible Study, Room 109 6:00 p.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida, Room 115 6:30 p.m. RCIA Class, Room 105 7:00 p.m. Men s Scripture Sharing Room 7 7:00 p.m. Youth Group, Room 8 7:00 p.m. Spanish ACTS Women Meeting, Room 4 7:00 p.m. Youth Group, Middle School Students, School Chapel Wednesday, November 15 6:30 p.m. Religious Education Classes Mass, Cathedral Thursday, November 16 10:00 a.m. Living the Eucharistic Meeting, Room 115 7:00 p.m. 11 am Mass Choir Rehearsal, Room 1 Friday, November 17 6:00 p.m. Marriage Enrichment Potluck, Finley Hall 7:00 p.m. El Buen Pastor Spanish Prayer Group, Conf. Room Saturday, November 18 7:00 p.m. Movie Night with Fr. Bill, Finley Hall We are in need of Ministers to the Homebound. Homebound ministers bring the Eucharist to parishioners who, either through illness or physical difficulty, are unable to attend Mass. If you feel God may be calling you to this important ministry, please call Sue Platt 575-528-8286. Thanksgiving Mass Schedule Thursday, November 23, 2017 Children's and Youth Special Sacraments classes DO meet next Sunday, November 19 from 12:20 to 1:30 pm. Youth classes for Grades 7-12 DO meet next Sunday, November 19, from 4-6 pm. 9 am Spanish Mass What is a World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend? Come to our Free Information Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Parish on Sat. Nov 18th! Please call Art & Marilyn Kerschen at 575-647-3235 so we will know how many breakfasts to prepare. We will gather in the Meeting Room in the Parish Office at Holy Cross parish at 1327 N Miranda. We will be done by 10. No pressure, just food & info.
with Father Bill Immaculee Ilibagiza, the New York Times best-selling author of Left to Tell; Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Genocide will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday & Saturday, February 23-24, 2018 (Fri: 5-9 p.m., and Sat: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) Immaculee will share her experiences as a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide where members of the Hutu tribe in Rwanda took up arms against the Tutsi tribe. In 100 days, they slaughtered over 800,000 Tutsis using only spears, clubs and machetes. It was genocide, and few Tutsis survived - Immaculee was one of the few as she hid with seven other women in a cramped bathroom for 91 days while killers lurked outside the door. Turning to her faith and the Rosary, it was that turning point towards God and away from hate that saved Immaculee. Don t miss this rare opportunity to experience Immaculee s powerful journey through her remarkable personal testimony, inspirational music and prayer. This event is expected to fill to capacity and tickets will be sold after all the Masses on November 18 and 19 th in the church foyer. You are encouraged to make your reservation early. Tickets are also on sale at the Parish Office, or can be purchased online at www.immaculee.com, click on Shop/Events and then select Retreats (Las Cruces, New Mexico). Please call Martha at the Parish Office, 575/524-8563 for additional information. Dear Families, Thanks to all who helped your children dress as saints for our all Saints Day Mass. We had some impressive appearances from heavenly realms! Choosing the Best Boy and Best Girl costumes was difficult. Our winners are Juan Sebastian Contreras (4 th grade) who dressed as St. Dominic and Hailey Lonasee (1 st Grade) who dressed as St. Kateri Tekawitha. They each received a copy of the Picture Book of Saints for prizes. Congratulations! Sometimes you have to leave home to find your family. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH WHO ARE ILL Salomon Padilla, Jr. Toni Frietze Jack Hancock Michael Gutierrez Donna Graham Mabel Whaling Genoveva Alvarado Frank Flores Elizabeth Mendoza Tony Moreno Sami Archuleta Marcy Garcia Irene Bailey Hortencia V. Butler Msgr. Bob Getz Mary Brunt Perla Silverman Angela Martinez Ciera Sanchez Laurita Laundry Lorenza Skillin Joe Nunez Rosa Carrizal Danny and Betty Trujillo Pat Carrillo Gloria Gutierrez Virginia Padilla Josefina Herrera Steve Lucero Eloy Flores Martha Griego Ed Fragoso Jesus Montoya David Almaguer Natalia Villa Manny Ramirez R. J. Hernandez Crystela Seniceros Nadege Griego Rae Hoff Maria Ureña If you would like to add a name to the list please call the parish office at 524-8563. A pregnant teenager flees her abusive mother in search of her father, only to be rejected by her stepmother and forced to survive on the streets until a compassionate stranger offers a hopeful alternative. Saturday, November 18 th at 7 PM in Finley Hall Free Admission / Popcorn and Soda Movie Night
MINISTRIES AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Each month, we will be highlighting an area of ministry or ministries within our parish, and the people and families who volunteer in them. This month, we are featuring The Magnificat ***Program Spotlight*** Magnificat A breakfast ministry for Catholic women of the Diocese of Las Cruces where women share in the spirit of gratitude. After the meal, there is a brief time of prayer for the needs of all present and an opportunity to hear the experiences and testimony of the transforming love of Christ in the life of a special guest speaker. Breakfasts are held in January, April, July, and October. PARENT NIGHT IN FINLEY HALL! Dr. Ray Guarendi, nationally known child psychologist and author, at his very best... and funniest. Dr. Ray delivers a presentation that will have you in stitches. It will convince you that you can be a better parent and raise great kids through strong discipline. A great video for parents, with small and BIG kids! Valuable family training and Great Entertainment! Join us on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in Finley Hall as we enjoy popcorn, the pleasure of each other s company and Dr. Ray, as he addresses the following and more: Good parents make mistakes (lots of them) Discipline is action not talk I m Mom, You re Not Discipline Now or the World Will Later Good Discipline is Grounded in Good Sense Moral Correctness Wins Every Time The Bible and the Virgin Mary is a dynamic twelve-part video series that beautifully explains the Catholic truths about Our Lady, showing how she has been a part of God s plan to bring salvation to the world since the beginning of time. In addition to explanation of dogmas, answers to common objections, and demonstration of Mary s presence in the Old and New Testaments, this study discusses Church-approved Marian apparitions that play an important role in Catholic Tradition. It s sure to help Catholics and non-catholics alike grow in an understanding and appreciation of the Mother of God. To access The Bible and the Virgin Mary Log in to Formed.org. Click on Study at the top of the page. Next, scroll down to Discover the Catholic Faith and click on the image like the one above. Tip: To watch on your TV use an HDMI cord from your laptop to the TV, a Chromecast device from your Android phone to the TV, or an Apple TV device from your iphone to the TV. Get FORMED Now! It s EASY and FREE to Register! Visit formed.org with a web browser Click on Register (lower right of page) Enter Parish Access Code: PJJNPQ Enter your email and create a password (you need this to login later) Enjoy and share with others in our local community!
SAINT ALBERT the GREAT (1206-1280) Patron Saint of Scientists Feast day - November 15 As a young man, Albert studied at the University of Padua, in 1223 he entered the Dominican order, and in 1225 he went to Cologne. At that time, he was thinking of leaving religious life, but the Holy Virgin Mary appeared to him to promise her support if he continued to walk the spiritual path. In 1241, he went to the University of Paris, where he lectured in theology. In 1248, he set up a house of studies for the order in Cologne, where he took his small band of budding theologians, the chief of whom was Thomas Aquinas, who became his greatest pupil. In 1260, he was appointed bishop of Regensburg, but he resigned after three years. In his later years, he resided in Cologne and he took part in the Council of Lyons. It was in Cologne that his reputation as a scientist grew. He carried on experiments in chemistry and physics in his makeshift laboratory and built up a collection of plants, insects, and chemical compounds that gave substance to his reputation. He was friend and adviser to popes, bishops, kings, and statesmen and made his own unique contribution to the learning of his age. He died in Cologne on November 15, 1280, and is buried in St. Andrea's Church in that city. His writings are remarkable for their exact scientific knowledge, and for that reason he has been made the patron saint of scientists. VIRTUS (Safe Environment) Training - Classes will be held Saturday, Dec 2, 8:30a-11:30a OR- Monday, Dec 11, 5:30p-8:30p, in Finley Hall. All participants must register on-line, at virtusonline.org. (When you register on-line, please be sure to complete background check portion of registration.) No walkins allowed. Training is required every 5 years for volunteers and employees. (If assistance is needed, contact Mary Ann Tuten at parish office, 575-524-8563.) Are you interested in becoming CATHOLIC? Are you an adult Catholic missing any of your sacraments? Please come to the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Classes are every Tuesday at 6:30 pm, Room 105 THIS WEEK S TOPICS: History of the Church You don t have to be enrolled in these classes to come and hear about a topic! All are welcome! For more information, please call Lynne Avitia at 575-640-8358. Five of our students were chosen to go to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis November 16-18. Our five students are Catherine Goldblatt, Jakki Estrada, Juan Diaz, Santiago Martinez, and Mario Villegas. The cost for each student is $1,000. If you would like to help sponsor a student, you may take your donation to the front office. Any donation big or small helps. Thank you for your support. C4 youth ministry will be selling Enchiladas November 12 after the masses. The cost of the Enchilada plate will be $7.00. Thank you for supporting our Youth Ministry. Grieving with the Help of Your Catholic Faith Find ways to actively participate in the holidays, while being true to a need to mourn deeply the loss of your loved one. The Ministry to the Bereaved is sponsoring a seminar entitled Preparing for the Holidays with ideas on how to create a healthy plan, and to graciously engage with family and friends. We will meet at the IHM Main Office from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm for a video presentation and discussion on Thursday, November 16 th. Contact Joan Staniswalis (575) 640-6930 for more information or to learn more about the Ministry to the Bereaved at IHM.