Parish Announcements and Flyers:
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1. The Altar and Rosary Society Garage Sale will be this Saturday, August 2, from 7 am - 11 am in the parish hall. Come find great deals and help support our parish. We will be accepting new and gently used items during the week of July 28 to August 1. Please see the flyer for collection times. 2. Youth Faith Formation needs one more catechist and a few substitutes for our classes. Please pray about volunteering for this important ministry. If you would like to help, call Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education, afternoons Monday through Friday. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is happening right now. Carol Dutchover and Sara Kelly are available in the foyer after all Masses this weekend. Stop by for a registration form or to ask questions. You can also register in the church office during regular office hours. Take advantage of the $20 early registration discount for only one more week. Parent meetings for Youth Faith Formation will be August 20, and our first class is August 27. 3. OCIA, or Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, is for non-Catholic adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or for Catholic adults who have not had all their sacraments. It is free to register. Please come to the office or email us if you would like a registration form. 4. The first NMMI Mass of the school year is tomorrow/today at 5 PM. 5. We will be having the blessing of cars and other vehicles tomorrow/today. Please park in the parking lot by 1:45 PM for the blessing and sprinkling of Holy Water.
1. On Friday, we are celebrating the memorial of St. Christopher who, according to belief, protects drivers and their cars. In honor of his memorial, we will have the blessing of cars and other vehicles on Sunday, July 27, at 2 PM in front of the church. 2. The Altar and Rosary Society Garage Sale will be on Saturday, August 2, from 7 am - 11 am in the parish hall. Please save the date to come shop and help support our parish. We will be accepting new and gently used items during the week of July 28 to August 1. Please see the flyer for more information. 3. OCIA, or Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, is for non-Catholic adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or for Catholic adults who have not had all their sacraments. It is free to register. Please come to the office or email us if you would like a registration form. 4. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is open! Registration forms are available on the Assumption website and in the parish office. In-person registration will be on Wednesday, July 23, from 4 to 7 p in the conference room, and after Sunday Masses the weekend of July 26 and 27. Take advantage of the $20 early registration discount and help ensure we have enough books and supplies for all students. 5. Youth Faith Formation catechists, aides, and substitutes are needed for a few of our classes. Please pray about volunteering for this important ministry for our youth. If you would like to help, download a volunteer application from our website, pick up a form at the church office, or call Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education, afternoons Monday through Friday. 6. Mark the dates on your calendar: parent meetings for Youth Faith Formation are on August 20, and our first class is on August 27.
1. The ushers will now take the Good Shepherd second collection. Thank you for all your donations! 2. The Diocese of Las Cruces is beginning a new chapter in the formation of our future priests. We are opening two local seminaries to house and form our seminarians here within the diocese. The seminarians will live, receive their formation, and undergo all their studies locally. In celebration of this event, Bishop Baldacchino is inviting you to join him for Solemn Vespers at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Tuesday, July 15 th at 6:00 pm. Vespers will be followed by a reception in Finley Hall. Come join the bishop in celebration and meet the seminarians studying for the Diocese of Las Cruces. 3. St. John’s Parish will be hosting a youth retreat July 25 through 27. If you’re interested, please see the flyer on the bulletin boards. 4. The Altar and Rosary Society Garage Sale will be on Saturday, August 2, from 7 to 11 AM in the parish hall. Please see the flyer for more information. 5. Registration for OCIA, or Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, begins on July 14. Please come to the office or email us if you would like a registration form. 6. Youth Faith Formation catechists, aides, and substitutes are needed for a few of our classes. Please pray about volunteering for this important ministry for our youth. If you would like to help, download a volunteer application from our website, pick up a form at the church office, or call Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education, afternoons Monday through Friday. 7. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is open! Registration forms are available on the Assumption website and in the parish office. You can register in person on Wednesdays, July 16 and 23, from 4 to 7 PM in the conference room, and after Sunday Masses the weekend of July 26 and 27. Take advantage of the $20 early registration discount and help ensure we have enough books and supplies for all students.
