MONDAY, December 31 11:00 PM Mary Gomez (Health) By: Family TUESDAY, January 1 9:00 AM All Immigrants 11:00 AM Mary Gomez (Health) By: Family WEDNESDAY, January 2 8:15 AM Healing for the Universal Church THURSDAY, January 3 8:15 AM + Faith Lane By: Her Family 6:00 PM Voca ons to the Priesthood and Religious Life FRIDAY, January 4 8:15 AM Our Diocesan Seminarians SATURDAY, January 5 8:15 AM Las Cruces Catholic School 5:30 PM + Jack Valencia, Sr. By: Valencia Family + Nila Cordova By: Tina Salazar and Family SUNDAY, January 6 7:30 AM Our Parish Family 9:00 AM + Fortunato Gonzalez, Sr.; +Charlo e Mcguire + Bienvenido Quintana By: His Son 11:00 AM + William A. Hester By: Anna Juarez 1:00 PM Voca ons to the Priesthood and Religious Life

Sunday, December 30 Monday, December 31 10:00 a.m. Women Bible Study, Room 115 6:30 p.m. Rosary Group, School Chapel Tuesday, January 1 The Solemnity of the Holy Mother of God, Office Closed Wednesday, January 2 Thursday, January 3 Office Closed, Staff Annual Retreat Friday, January 4 Saturday, January 5

Sunday Collection 12.16.2018 $8,210.06 Retirement Fund for Religious $2,259.66 Sunday Collection 12.23.2018 Retirement Fund for Religious No figures available at time of publishing. Additional deposits for this week: Stewardship: $55.00 St. Mother Teresa: $70.00 Building Maintenance: $60.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

The office will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st in observance of The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of

God.

La oficina estará cerrada el martes primero de enero, en conmemoración de La Solemnidad de Santa María,

Madre de Dios.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Jn 2:18-21; Sal 96 (95):1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Martes: Nm 6:22-27; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gál 4:4-7; Lc 2:16-21 Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Jueves: 1 Jn 2:29 -3:6; Sal 98 (97):1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Viernes: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Sábado: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Domingo: Is 60:1-6; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ef 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

The office will be closed on Thursday, January 3rd due to a Staff Annual Retreat.

La oficina estará cerrada el jueves 3 de enero de las 8am a las 5pm debido al Re ro Anual de los

Empleados.

***Program Spotlight***

The True Meaning of Christmas (Audio Presentation): Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's books, tapes, homilies, retreats, and television series have inspired countless souls all over the world. This digitally-mastered presentation combines classic recordings of his timeless reflections on the meaning of the Incarnation of Jesus, mixed with Gregorian chant and seasonal music. It is sure to become a family favorite! To access “The True Meaning of Christmas” Log in to Formed.org. Type “The True Meaning of Christmas” into the search bar and hit enter. Next click the image like the one above. Tip: To Listen 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!

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

JESUS OF MERCY CHAPEL

ATTENTION: OPEN HOURS

JESUS IS CALLING!

Blessed Sacrament Adoration: Jesus invites you to spend One Hour With Him.

Adoración Del Santísimo: Jesús te invita a pasar Una Hora Con El.

Please call: Lucy Munoz 621-2176 Por favor llame a: Irene Banega 993-3784

Emmanuel, God with us. “Behold, I am with you always. . .”

SUNDAY/Domingo 8 pm - 9 pm MONDAY/Lunes 3 am - 4 am MONDAY/Lunes 11 am - 12 pm TUESDAY/Martes 9 am - 10 am THURSDAY/Jueves 12 am - 1 am THURSDAY/Jueves 7 am - 8 am THURSDAY/Jueves 9 am - 10 am THURSDAY/Jueves 2 pm - 3 pm THURSDAY/Jueves 3 pm - 4 pm FRIDAY/Viernes 1 am - 2 am FRIDAY/Viernes 9 am -10 am FRIDAY/Viernes 2 pm - 3 pm SATURDAY/Sábado 7 pm - 8 pm

Annual Sanctity of Life Mass Join Bishop Kicanas on January 16 in Santa Fe for the annual Sanctity of Life Mass and Events. The Diocese is chartering a bus to Santa Fe. For more information please visit the diocesan website: www.rcdlc.org

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, Parish Center RM 105

THIS WEEK’S TOPICS: NO CLASSES. New Year’s Holiday

For more information please call

Lynne Avitia 575-640-8358

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH WHO ARE ILL

Toni Frietze Jack Hancock Michael Gu errez Hortencia V. Butler Steve Lucero Nadege Griego Danny Trujillo Manny Ramirez Flavia Uribe Nancy Chavez Antonia Damas Barbara Morales Robert Urban Henry Mendoza Jesse Lopez Msgr. Bob Getz Monserrate Saiz Stella Barela Miguel Grijalva Ericka Saiz Maria Urena Natalia Villa Dan Montes Maribel Grijalva Randolph Sco Karen Hancock Cristela and Eloy Flores Carlota and Adriana Flores Edward Ortega If you would like to add a name to the list please call the parish

office at 524-8563.

Re lexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios Una de las películas estadounidenses más famosas de todos los empos para el empo de Navidad es It’s a Wonderful Life! (“¡Qué bello es vivir!”). La escena clásica sucede al final. La gente del pueblo está reunida en la sala de George Bailey. Están

rando dinero sobre una mesa con la intención de rescatar a George de una ruina financiera. No pasa mucho empo cuando entra en acción el hermano de George. Él se había enterado de las dificultades por las que estaba atravesando George y pidió un permiso del ejército; agarró un avión y voló todo el día y toda la noche para llegar a Bedford Falls. Él quería ayudar. Al ver a la gente y la montaña de dinero, levanta su vaso para brindar por su hermano, “¡el hombre más rico del mundo!”

Oh sí, George Bailey era rico, pero no porque se vio inundado súbitamente de dinero. Él era rico porque tenía familia y amigos que lo amaban y velaban por él. Muchos son los beneficios y las bendiciones que nos trae la familia.

—Padre Richard Zajac Derechos de autor © 2012, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados. Vivamos la Palabra de Dios La fiesta de la Sagrada Familia nos da la oportunidad de detenernos a contemplar el fenómeno de la familia. Si pudiéramos duplicar el amor que María, José y Jesús se tenían mutuamente, son inimaginables los efectos ricos y posi vos que ese amor pudiera ser.

Derechos de autor © 2012, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados. Living God’s Word The feast of the Holy Family gives us pause to ponder the phenomenon of family. If we can duplicate the love Mary and Joseph and Jesus had for each other, there’s no telling what the posi ve and rich effects might be.

Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE GOOD NEWS?

Your offertory gi s can work harder than ever to support The Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary by par cipa ng in our First Fruits Giving Program. When you par cipate, your offering will be transferred conveniently each month from your checking or savings account directly to the church’s account.

Your gi will go further than ever allowing The Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary to reduce administra ve costs, plan future projects with greater efficiency, and spend more me on ministry, less on fundraising.

For more informa on or to enroll, please call 524-8563. All you need to do is visit our website at www.ihmcathedral.com

It is that SIMPLE.

Bereavement Ministry The Bereavement Ministry is looking for volunteers who would like to assist, encourage, and serve parishioners who are grieving over the loss of a family member or loved one. We have a ministry program that prepares those who serve in this ministry. We meet twice a month on Thursday evenings and would welcome your par cipa on. If you are interested, please call the church office at 575-524-8563.

NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS SCHEDULE

Monday, December 31st 11 pm Mass

REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE If you or someone you know has been the vic m of sexual abuse by clergy or church personnel; please contact the Diocese of Las Cruces, at (575) 523-7577.

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REPORTE EL ABUSO SEXUAL Si usted o alguien a quien usted conoce ha sido víc ma de abuso sexual por parte del clero o personal de la iglesia, por favor pónganse en contacto con la Diócesis Católica de Las Cruces, llamando al (575) 523-7577.

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Tuesday, January 1st

Holy Day of Obliga on

Mass Schedule: 9 am Spanish Mass 11 am English mass

Reminders for Religious Education classes

Special Sacraments Year II students will be dismissed from the 11:00 Sunday Mass again starting

January 6, 2019.

Classes for all Special Sacraments students will be

12:20-1:20 from January 6, 2019 on.

Confirmation classes also resume on January 6, 2019 in the afternoon: 4:00-6:00.

Catechism classes K-6 begin again Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

SAINT GENEVIEVE (422 – 512)

Patron Saint of Paris Feast day - January 3

Genevieve was born about the year 422, at Nanterre, near Paris. She was seven years old when St. Germanus of Auxerre came to her village on his way to great Britain to combat the heresy of Pelagius. The child stood in the midst of a crowd gathered around St. Germanus, who singled her out and predicted that she would become a saint. At her desire, the Bishop led her to a church, accompanied by all the faithful, and consecrated her to God as a virgin. When Genevieve’s parents died, she went to live with her godmother in Paris. She became a nun at the age of ifteen. Genevieve was very close to God, and God sometimes let her know things that would happen in the future. When Attila was reported to be marching on Paris, the inhabitants of the city prepared to evacuate, but St. Genevieve persuaded them to avert the scourge by fasting and prayer, assuring them of the protection of Heaven. The barbarian suddenly changed the course of his march. The life of St. Genevieve was one of great austerity, constant prayer, and works of charity. She dressed in a long lowing gown with a mantle covering her shoulders, similar to the type of garments the Blessed Mother wore. One of the symbols of this saint is a loaf of bread because she was so generous to the poor.

Re lecting on God’s Word One of the all- me great Christmas movies is It’s a Wonderful Life! The classic scene is the final one. The townspeople are gathering in George Bailey’s living room. They’re pouring money onto a table, all with the inten on of rescuing George from financial ruin. It’s not long before George’s brother enters the picture. Having heard of the hard mes George had been going through, he secured a leave from the military, hopped a plane, and flew all day and night to make it to Bedford Falls. He wanted to be of help. Seeing the people and the mountain of money, he raises his glass and toasts his brother, “the richest man in the world!”

George Bailey was rich, all right, but not because he was suddenly inundated with money. He was rich because he had family and friends who loved him and cared about him. There’s much to be said for the benefits and blessings of family.

—Rev. Richard Zajac Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

CATHEDRAL COUNCIL

INVITES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO JOIN US FOR

A New Mexico Style Breakfast!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019

FINLEY HALL 8:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

Come enjoy Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs or Pozole with Coffee and Orange Juice!

$7.00 per plate; Eat in or take out

RETURNING TO THE CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY – STARTING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Has debt robbed your freedom and stolen your joy? Learn the necessary steps to battle back! Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts at Financial Peace University will teach you how to beat debt, walk you through the basics of budgeting, planning for the future, and much more. A Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University 9-week class series recently held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, presented information that helped 15 class participants battle the debt thief to collectively pay off $39,000.00 in non-mortgage debt, save $15,000.00, and increase their charitable giving! Sign up today for the money class that can change your life! WHEN: Mondays, starting February 4, 2019 – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 1240 S. Espina St. COST: $69.00 (Includes Participant Workbook) REGISTER: http://www.fpu.com/1078849 QUESTIONS? Call Martha Beasley, Class Coordinator for more information: 575/524-8563 or 575/640-9076.

St. Mother Teresa’s Ministry

As we come to the end of a year, a year of sharing with those who come with needs,. St. Mother Teresa’s ministry thanks all of you. It is through your monetary generosity and food products that we have been able to provide to the least of our brothers.

Approximately, 720 families were assisted with their utilities, 576 families received food boxes and many received snack packs as well. Snack packs are available for those who are homeless and come asking for something to eat. We thank Casa de Peregrinos for providing 21 Thanksgiving boxes, turkey, and all the fixings.

St. Mother Teresa Ministry, thanks our parishioners, Ms. Gloria Dorsett, Ms. Christella Rodriguez for preparing the food boxes each week, Mr. Leo Evans, Mr. Don Lutz, Ms. Menette Conley and Ms. Gina Rivera, for assisting with the distribution on Wednesdays. A special thanks goes to our Wednesday Men Volunteers, who delivered the Thanksgiving Boxes to the 21 families.

St. Mother Theresa’s Pantry is growing. As she said “It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving”. Peace and Blessings.