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Announcements for the Week of 4/26/2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:04:54 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Thank you for your donations!

2. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Poor Clare Shower. The Altar & Rosary Society will be taking the items to the Monastery tomorrow/today.

3. Thank you to everyone who helped organize and prepare the church for the First Holy Communion and Confirmation Masses.

4. Next Sunday, May 3, is the last NMMI Mass for the school year.

5. There will be no Reconciliation or Mass on Tuesday, April 28, due to the Vicariate Meeting.

6. The Marriage Group cordially invites couples to our next meeting on Monday, May 4th, from 6 PM to 7 PM in the Conference Room. The topic of the upcoming session is “Entering the Story of Marriage.” We hope you can join us!

Announcements for the Week of 4/19/2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:53:46 GMT

1. The Altar & Rosary Society will collect pantry staples for the annual Poor Clare Shower this Sunday through Sunday the 26th. A list of needed items is available on the bulletin boards, in the bulletin, and on parish media. Please inform an usher at Mass or the office during the week if you are bringing food that needs refrigeration. Thank you!

2. Please pray for the children who will receive their First Holy Communion today at 2 PM, and for the teens and adults who will receive their Confirmation on April 23 at 6 PM.

3. Next weekend, we will have the second collection for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which provides funds for a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups. Our own diocese benefits from this appeal that is happening in churches throughout the country. Thank you for all your donations.

Announcements for the Week of 4/12/2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:12:17 GMT

1. This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday, and we will have Adoration and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 PM.

2. Next Sunday, the Altar & Rosary Society will start collecting for the annual Poor Clare Shower. A list of needed items is available on the bulletin boards, in the bulletin, and on parish media.

3. Coming up, we have many celebrations in our parish. Please pray for the children who will receive their First Holy Communion on April 19 at 2 PM, and for the teens and adults who will receive their Confirmation on April 23 at 6 PM.

4. We have a number of spots open for Mass intentions. If you would like to reserve a Mass, call or come to the office. Remember, God hears our prayers at daily Masses as well as at Sunday Masses.

Announcements for the Week of 4/5/2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:07:52 GMT

1. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the collection basket at Masses. You can also bring them to the parish office during the week. Thank you for your donations!

2. The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow/today at 2 PM. Bring your kids up to the age of ten to the parish hall.

3. The Marriage Ministry Group invites you to their next monthly meeting on Monday, April 6, from 6 to 7 PM in the Conference Room. The session is titled Does Marriage Matter? We hope you can join us! For more info, please call the parish office.

4. On Tuesday, April 7, the parish office will be closed from 9:45 to 11:15 AM so that the secretary can participate in the funeral.

5. On Wednesday, April 8, the church will be hosting a Vitalant Blood Drive from 10 AM to 2 PM. For information on how to sign up, please see the posters on the bulletin boards and parish media.

6. The Altar & Rosary Society will hold its April meeting on April 11.

7. Next Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday, and we will have Adoration and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 PM.

8. We need more lectors for 5:30 PM and 11 AM Masses. If you would like to volunteer, please call the parish office or speak with Fr. Jarek after Mass.

Announcements for the Week of 3/29/2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:36:04 GMT

1. We will have the Lenten Reconciliation Service on Monday, March 30, at 6 PM in the church.

2. On Tuesday, March 31, Fr. Jarek plans to visit our sick parishioners who can’t come to the church. If you know a sick person who needs a home visit, please call the parish office no later than Monday.

3. The Holy Week schedule is available on the bulletin boards, on Facebook, and on the parish website.

4. The parish office will be closed on Wednesday from 2 to 3 PM and on Good Friday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 6.

5. The altar servers will meet for training at 11 AM each day of the Triduum – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

6. On Good Friday, we will take the collection for the Holy Land. This fund supports the Holy Places, especially for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of our Christian brethren and of the local communities. Thank you for all donations!

7. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the collection basket at Masses on Easter weekend. You can also bring them to the parish office during the week. Thank you for taking part in this Lenten program that helps needy people around the world.

8. The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday at 2 PM. Bring your kids up to the age of ten to the parish hall.

9. The Marriage Ministry Group invites you to their next monthly meeting on Monday, April 6, from 6 to 7 PM in the Conference Room. The session is titled Does Marriage Matter? We hope you can join us! For more info, please call the parish office.

10. On Wednesday, April 8, the church will be hosting a Vitalant Blood Drive from 10 AM to 2 PM. For information on how to sign up, please see the posters on the bulletin boards and parish media.

11. The Altar & Rosary Society has moved its April meeting to April 11.

12. We need more lectors for 5:30 PM and 11 AM Masses. If you would like to volunteer, please call the parish office or speak with Fr. Jarek after Mass.

Announcements for the Week

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:02:28 GMT

1. Please remember that on Fridays during Lent, we have two Stations of the Cross, after the 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. You are more than welcome to join us.

2. Next week, Fr. Jarek will be attending the Priests’ Assembly in Las Cruces. Because of that, there will be no Reconciliation or Mass on Tuesday or Wednesday.

3. And also because Fr. Jarek will help to hear Confession in Artesia there will be no Thursday Adoration and no Confession during Friday Stations of the Cross.

4. On Sunday, March 29, we will celebrate Palm Sunday, and on Monday, March 30, as every year, we’ll have the Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service at 6 PM. But first, Bishop Baldaccino would like to invite everyone to celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests from our Diocese on Tuesday, March 24 at 5 PM. See the Chrism Mass flyer for more info.

5. On Tuesday, March 31, Fr. Jarek will be visiting the homebound for confession and Holy Communion. Please call the office no later than Monday, March 30, if you would like to schedule a time.

6. On Easter Sunday, the Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2 PM. Please bring your kids, up to the age of ten, to the Parish Hall.

7. The Marriage Ministry Group invites you to their next monthly meeting on Monday, April 6, from 6 to 7 PM in the Conference Room. The session is titled Does Marriage Matter? We hope you can join us! For more info, please call the parish office.

8. Last weekend was our UIM Commitment Weekend. If you weren’t here, you can watch the UIM video on our Parish Facebook page or on the UIM page at our website. If you haven’t yet picked up a UIM commitment envelope, they are located on the drop-off boxes under the TVs. Thank you for your generosity.

9. Now [Fr. Jarek] would like to invite Paul from Vitalant to give an announcement about the upcoming Blood Drive.

10. Now [Fr. Jarek] would like to invite a representative from the Bethlehem Nativity Group to give an announcement.

Announcements for the Week of 3/15/2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:37:37 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for all donations!

2. Please remember that on Fridays during Lent, we have two Stations of the Cross, after the 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. You are more than welcome to join us.

3. On Saturday, March 21, at 11 AM, we will have a Posture Workshop with Dr. Tomasz Jankowski, Director of Therapy Operations at Eastern NM Medical Center, in the parish hall. If you are interested in participating, please call the office no later than Wednesday, March 18. For more information, please check the poster in the back of the church and on parish media.

4. This week is spring break, and there will be no Faith Formation classes, no ASCS Mass, and no OCIA this weekend or the following weekend. The NMMI Mass, however, will resume on the 22 ^nd .

5. On the weekend of March 21 and 22, the Bethlehem Nativity Group will sell goods from the Holy Land after Masses. This is a good time to buy gifts for First Communion, Confirmation, or Easter.

6. On Sunday, March 29, we will celebrate Palm Sunday, and on Monday, March 30, as every year, we’ll have the Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service at 6 PM. But first, Bishop Baldaccino would like to invite everyone to celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests from our Diocese on Tuesday, March 24 at 5 PM. See the Chrism Mass flyer for more info.

7. On Tuesday, March 31, Fr. Jarek will be visiting the homebound for confession and Holy Communion. Please call the office no later than Monday, March 30, if you would like to schedule a time.

8. Now I would like to invite [Mignon Simitz, Debbie Bays, Bill and Gloria Wier] to the ambo to share with us something important about the United in Ministry Appeal.

In your pews, you will find UIM envelopes, which you can fill out after Mass. In the back of the church, we have prepared tables with pens to fill out the envelopes, and you can then drop them in one of the boxes provided or take them home and bring them back next weekend and put them in the collection basket. You can also drop them at the parish office during the week or in the post box in front of the office.

If you have already received an envelope in the mail, please add Assumption/Roswell so they know it is coming from one of our parishioners. You can also scan the QR code using your smartphone or visit the Diocese website to give electronically by credit card or EFT, which is an Electronic Funds Transfer.

Thank you for all donations!

Announcements for the Week of 3/8/2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:16:22 GMT

1. We know how fast and busy life can be, so we would like to remind everyone that we have two Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent, after the 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. You are more than welcome to join us.

2. Next weekend, March 14 and 15, we will have our UIM Commitment Weekend. Thank you so much to all donors who participated in the 2025 Appeal. Please remember that your contributions go a long way to meet the needs of the Diocese. For more information about how the money is used, please see the brochure in the pews, the back of the church, and on parish media.

3. Next weekend, we will take the second collection for Catholic Relief Services, which enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance for requests to aid the neediest throughout the world – those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. By supporting the Catholic Relief Services collection, you are helping fulfill the Church’s call to be a peacemaker in regions affected by armed conflict, poverty, and shortages of necessary resources. Thank you for your donations.

4. There will be no OCIA or NMMI Mass next weekend due to Spring Break.

5. On Saturday, March 21, at 11 AM, we will have a Posture Workshop with Dr. Tomasz Jankowski, Director of Therapy Operations at Eastern NM Medical Center, in the parish hall. If you are interested in participating, please call the office no later than Wednesday, March 18. For more information, please check the poster in the back of the church and on parish media.

6. The Grief Share support group is starting a new session on March 24 and will take place on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM in St. Peter’s Community Room. Please see the flyer on the bulletin board or call St. Peter’s for more information.

7. On the weekend of March 21 and 22, the Bethlehem Nativity Group will sell goods from the Holy Land after Masses. This is a good time to buy gifts for Confirmation or Easter.

8. On Sunday, March 29, we will celebrate Palm Sunday, and on March 30, as every year, we’ll have the Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service at 6 PM. But first, Bishop Baldaccino would like to invite everyone to celebrate the Chrism Mass with the priests from our Diocese on Tuesday, March 24 at 5 PM. Next weekend, we’ll provide more information.

Announcements for the Week of 3/1/2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:56:31 GMT

1. Every Friday during Lent, we will have two Stations of the Cross: after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. We will not have a homily on Fridays so that those who attend Mass during lunchtime can participate in the Stations of the Cross.

2. The Altar and Rosary Society of Assumption Parish warmly invites all parishioners to join them for the Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Together, we will view the inspiring video series “How to Lent” and share in meaningful discussion and fellowship, along with light refreshments. If you plan to attend, please call the parish office.

3. On Saturday, March 7, Fr. Tom Smith, director of the Holy Cross Retreat Center in Las Cruces, will lead the Confirmation Retreat from 7 AM to 8 PM in the parish hall. He will also give the homily at the Saturday Vigil and Sunday morning Masses.

4. The 2026 Bishop’s United in Ministry in-pew, commitment weekend will be held on March 14 and 15. If you made a gift last year, you may have already received a letter from Bishop Baldacchino. If you have responded with a gift, then we thank you. Your contribution will go a long way toward meeting a variety of needs in the Diocese of Las Cruces. During the commitment weekend, we will watch the UIM video so everyone can hear the Bishop’s important message. The video will also be available on parish media.

Announcements for the Week of 2/22/2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:47:33 GMT

1. The CRS Rice Bowl is a program that runs in schools and parishes, providing funding for Catholic Relief Services’ food security projects. These projects support agriculture, nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Twenty-five percent of the collection is retained in the diocese for anti-poverty programs. For the CRS website, see the flyer on the bulletin boards, and don’t forget to pick up your rice bowl, which is available in the back of the church. The Youth Faith Formation students will also be collecting for this fund.

2. There will be no Reconciliation or Daily Mass on Tuesday, February 24, due to the Vicariate Meeting.

3. Every Friday during Lent, we will have two Stations of the Cross: after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. We will not have a homily on Fridays so that those who attend Mass during lunchtime can participate in the Stations of the Cross.

4. The marriage group will begin meeting on the first Monday of every month on March 2, from 6 to 7 PM, in the conference room. If you are interested in joining us and would like more information, please call the parish office.

5. The Altar and Rosary Society of Assumption Parish warmly invites all parishioners to join them for the Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Together, we will view the inspiring video series “How to Lent” and share in meaningful discussion and fellowship, along with light refreshments. If you plan to attend, please call the parish office.

6. Thank you to everyone for donating to the Bishop’s 2025 United in Ministry Appeal. In March, we will start the 2026 appeal. This year, the goal for our parish is $54,500. Soon, we’ll provide more information.

Announcements for the Week of 2/15/2026

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:46:34 GMT

1. There will be no OCIA tomorrow/today.

2. Wednesday, February 18, is Ash Wednesday. We will have Masses at 12:10 and 6 PM, and there will be an Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Service at NMMI at 3 PM.

3. On Ash Wednesday, we will have the collection for the Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, which provides assistance to meet the needs for rebuilding the Church in Eastern Europe. It usually focuses on training seminarians and lay leaders, supporting social service programs, youth ministry, pastoral and catechetical centers, schools, church construction and renovation, evangelization and uniting the Diocese and Universal Church by collective outreach. Thank you for your donations.

4. There are no faith formation classes on Ash Wednesday. Instead, students and their families are encouraged to attend the Mass.

5. Every Friday during Lent, we will have two Stations of the Cross: after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. We will not have a homily on Fridays so that those who attend Mass during lunchtime can participate in the Stations of the Cross.

6. The marriage group will begin meeting on the first Monday of every month on March 2, from 6 to 7 PM, in the conference room. If you are interested in joining us and would like more information, please call the parish office.

7. Good Sam’s needs donations of new or clean, slightly used blankets. They are located at St. Peter’s and open Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 AM. They also need volunteers. Please call them if you’d like to help.

8. The Altar and Rosary Society of Assumption Parish warmly invites all parishioners to join them for the Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Together, we will view the inspiring video series “How to Lent” and share in meaningful discussion and fellowship, along with light refreshments.

We hope you will join us for this special time of reflection and community. If you plan to attend, please call the Parish Office with your name and the number of guests who will be coming with you.

Announcements for the Week of 2/8/2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:08:18 GMT

1. The NMMI Mass tomorrow/today will be at 3 PM. OCIA will be at 6 PM in the Assumption conference room.

2. There will be no OCIA next Sunday, February 15.

3. Good Sam’s needs donations of new or clean, slightly used blankets. They are located at St. Peter’s and open Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 AM. They also need volunteers. Please call them if you’d like to help.

Announcements for the Week of 2/1/2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:13:24 GMT

1. Because of the weather last weekend, members of Citizens for Life will be handing out carnations for donations to pro-life causes again this weekend. They will be in the back of the church after Mass.

2. On Monday, February 2, we will celebrate the Presentation of the Lord, and we will have Mass at 12:10 PM. It is the tradition to bless candles on this day. Please bring your candle to be blessed.

3. On Tuesday, February 3, we are celebrating the Feast of St. Blaise. As every year, we will have the blessing of the throats during Mass.

4. The secretary will be taking a vacation during the second week of February and will be creating the bulletin for February 22 early. If you would like an announcement in that bulletin, please send it by this Friday, February 6.

5. All Saints Catholic School’s Annual Mardi Gras Gala dance and dinner benefit will be at the St. Peter Church Gym next Saturday, February 7, from 6:30 to 11 pm. For more information or to buy tickets, please call or visit the school.

6. Next Sunday, February 8, the NMMI Mass will be at 3 PM. OCIA, which usually follows the NMMI Mass, will be in the Assumption Conference room at the usual time, 6 PM.

Announcements for the Week of 1/25/2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:05:06 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for Las Cruces Diocese Catholic Schools. Thank you for your donations.

2. Thank you to everyone who filled out the new registration forms. If, for some reason, you haven’t been able to fill out the new form, now is the last second to do so before the old information in the database is erased.

3. After Mass, Citizens for Life will be handing out carnations for donations to pro-life causes in Chaves County.

4. Next week, Reconciliation, Daily Masses from Tuesday to Friday, and Adorations are cancelled because Fr. Jarek will be out of town. However, we will still have the All Saints Catholic School Mass on Thursday.

5. The secretary will be taking a vacation during the second week of February and will be creating the bulletin for February 22 early. If you would like an announcement in that bulletin, please send it by Friday, February 6.

6. All Saints Catholic School’s Annual Mardi Gras Gala dance and dinner benefit will be at the St. Peter Church Gym on Saturday, February 7, from 6:30 to 11 pm. For more information or to buy tickets, please call or visit the school.

7. All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1st), Silver (25th), Gold (50th) or 50 plus wedding anniversary in 2026, are invited to attend a Mass at St. Peter’s Parish in Roswell on Friday, February 13, at 5:30 pm., or at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 14, at 5:30 p.m., to celebrate and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries must register with the parish office by bringing a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent Baptism Certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the Certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church. The deadline is Friday, January 30.

8. Now, we would like to invite a representative from All Saints Catholic Schools to come to the ambo to make an announcement.

Announcements for the Week of 1/18/2026

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:09:33 GMT

1. Thank you to everyone who filled out the new registration forms. It is the last chance for parishioners to fill out the new form and bring it to the office. Please do this now because if we don’t have your form, we will remove your family from our parish database.

2. The St. Mary’s Craft Group will begin meeting for the new year this Tuesday, January 20. They meet from 9 to noon in the parish hall every first and third Tuesday. Please see the flyer in the bulletin for more information on the type of projects they do.

3. The Diocese will be holding a St. Andrew’s Dinner in Las Cruces on Friday, January 23, for young men who are high school age and older and their pastors. Please see the flyers posted on the bulletin boards, the website, and Facebook for more information.

4. Next weekend, Citizens for Life will be handing out carnations after Masses for donations to pro-life causes in Chaves County.

5. All Saints Catholic School’s Annual Mardi Gras Gala dance and dinner benefit will be at the St. Peter Church Gym on Saturday, February 7, from 6:30 to 11 pm. Tickets and tables are available for purchase at the school.

6. All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1st), Silver (25th), Gold (50th) or 50 plus wedding anniversary in 2026, are invited to attend a Mass at St. Peter’s Parish in Roswell on Friday, February 13, at 5:30 pm., or at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 14, at 5:30 p.m., to celebrate and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries only must register with their Parish Priest no later than January 31 and provide him with a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent Baptism Certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the Certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church.

7. Next weekend, we will have the second collection for Las Cruces Diocese Catholic Schools, which promote excellence in education and foster Christian, spiritual, intellectual, and moral virtues in our students. Currently, the Diocese has four schools located in Roswell, Hobbs, Alamogordo, and Las Cruces. Funds from this collection will help support and expand the availability of high-quality, Catholic education within our diocese. Thank you for your donations.

Announcements for the Week of 1/11/2026

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:36:32 GMT

1. The deadline for turning in the new registration form is Friday, January 16. If you haven’t filled out a form, please do so now so that we don’t remove your family from the parish data. The forms can be found in the back of the church, on the parish website, or at the parish office.

2. Masses at NMMI will resume tomorrow/today at 5 PM.

3. The Marriage Retreat “Marriage – Unique for a Reason” will be on January 17. The deadline to register is this Monday, January 12. For more information or to register, please call the parish office.

4. All Saints Catholic School’s Annual Mardi Gras Gala dance and dinner benefit will be at the St. Peter Church Gym on Saturday, February 7, from 6:30 to 11 pm. Tickets and tables are available for purchase at the school.

5. All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1st), Silver (25th), Gold (50th) or 50 plus wedding anniversary in 2026, are invited to attend a Mass at St. Peter’s Parish in Roswell on Friday, February 13, at 5:30 pm., or at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 14, at 5:30 p.m., to celebrate and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries only must register with their Parish Priest no later than January 31 and provide him with a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent Baptism Certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the Certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church.

6. The parish will be burying old vestments, so if you have any old Bibles or religious articles you no longer want, you can bring them to the parish office to be buried with the vestments. Please bring them no later than Friday, January 16.

7. Please feel free to take the Christmas poinsettias home after Mass.

Announcements for the Week of 1/4/2026

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:28:30 GMT

1. We are at the end of our drive to collect new registration forms from families. Thank you for the ~200 families who have already responded. If you don’t want to be removed from the directory and haven’t filled out a registration form, please do so now and place it in the box in the back of the church or the collection basket during Mass. You can also mail it to us, drop it in the mailbox, or bring it to the office.

2. The Marriage Retreat “Marriage – Unique for a Reason – will be on January 17. The deadline to register is on January 13. For more information or to register, please call the parish office.

3. It is time again to write this message on our front doors: 20+C+M+B+26. The letters have two meanings: they stand for the three Magi—Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar—and also for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, that is, Christ bless this house. The numbers indicate the current year. We encourage you to take the blessed chalk after Mass, along with the Epiphany prayer, which is in front of the crib.

Announcements for the Week of 12/28/2025

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:52:55 GMT

1. There will be no reconciliation or Mass on Tuesday, December 30, due to the Bishop’s Christmas Gathering for Priests in Artesia.

2. The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is on January 1. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, and we will have three Masses. On the 31 ^st , we will have a Vigil Mass at 6 PM that will be celebrated as a thanksgiving for all gifts that were received from God this past year, and also for Assumption donors. On the 1 ^st , we will have Masses at 9 and 11 AM.

3. The parish office will be closed on New Year’s Day.

4. The United in Ministry campaign officially ends on December 31. However, there is a grace period of ten days until January 10. Gifts received after that date will count towards 2026. All checks must be dated no later than December 31. Credit card gifts given directly to the diocese have a hard deadline of December 31. Thank you for your generosity.

5. Next Sunday, we celebrate the Epiphany, also known as “Three Kings Day”. Each year, we have blessed chalk available at the Masses, used for marking the doorposts of our homes with an inscription of the new year separated by C+M+B.

6. The Marriage Group will resume sessions in the new year, starting with a Marriage Retreat on January 17. It will be a time to strengthen your bond, meet other couples, and give your marriage the gift of focus. The deadline to register for the retreat is January 13. Please see the poster or call the office for more information.

Announcements for the Week of 12/21/2025

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:49:30 GMT

1. Please remember to register or re-register your family.

2. We are in need of lectors for daily Masses, as well as lectors for 5:30 PM and 11 AM Masses. If you are interested in volunteering, please call or come to the parish office for more information.

3. There will be an Advent Reconciliation Service on Monday, December 22 ^nd , at 6 PM.

4. On December 23 ^rd , Fr. Jarek would like to visit homebound parishioners for confession, anointing of the sick, and communion. If you would like Fr. Jarek to visit, or you know someone who would, please call the office no later than Monday the 22 ^nd .

5. On Christmas Eve, we will have a children’s Mass at 5:30 PM. After the Mass, we will have a living Nativity and hot chocolate outside the church. We would like the younger children to dress as shepherds for the living Nativity. We have twenty-five shepherd costumes. If parents would like to dress their child as a shepherd, please come to the office on Monday or Tuesday to pick up a costume.

6. The parish office will be open until noon on Wednesday, December 24, and closed the rest of the week.

7. Now, we would like to invite Tracy from Gentiva Hospice to come to the ambo to give an announcement.

8. Now, we would like to invite Floyd and Vivi to give us important information about the parish marriage group.

Announcements for the Week of 12/14/2025

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:03 GMT

1. Please remember to register or re-register your family.

2. We are in need of lectors, especially for 5:30 PM and 11 AM Masses. If you are interested in volunteering, please call or come to the parish office for more information.

3. Thank you to everyone who gave blood at the blood drive. Vitalant’s goal was 45 units, and they collected 54. This means the Blood Drive helped save up to 162 lives. For all three blood drives of 2025, we helped save up to 375 lives, which exceeded the goal of one per day.

4. The funeral for Fr. Joshe Duplissey will be held on Monday, December 15, at 10 AM, at San Felipe de Neri in Albuquerque. We have posted a flyer with all the information.

5. Due to Fr. Jarek’s helping with the Reconciliation Service in Carlsbad, there will be no Adoration this Thursday, December 18.

6. On Saturday, December 20, at noon, we will have a Rehab & Fall-Prevention Workshop with Tomasz Jankowski, Director of Therapy Operations at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Please RSVP by Monday/tomorrow, December 15. See the poster for more information.

7. There will be an Advent Reconciliation Service on Monday, December 22 ^nd , at 6 PM.

8. On December 23 ^rd , Fr. Jarek would like to visit homebound parishioners for confession, anointing of the sick, and communion. If you would like Fr. Jarek to visit, or you know someone who would, please call the office no later than Monday the 22 ^nd .

8. Now, Parish Council members will share important information with us.

Announcements for the Week of 12/7/2025

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:36:46 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for the Diocese of Las Cruces Retirement Fund for Religious. Thank you for your donations.

2. Please remember to register or re-register your family.

3. We are in need of lectors, especially for 5:30 PM and 11 AM Masses. If you are interested in volunteering, please call or come to the parish office for more information.

4. December 8 is the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it is a holy day of obligation. We will have two Masses, at 12:10 and 6 PM.

5. On Saturday, December 13, from 10:30 to noon, we will have the Altar Server Christmas party. If you are an altar server and plan to attend, please RSVP to the parish office by Monday, December 8.

6. On Saturday, December 20, at noon, we will have a Rehab & Fall-Prevention Workshop with Tomasz Jankowski, Director of Therapy Operations at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Please RSVP by Monday, December 15. See the poster for more information.

7. Now I would like to invite Paul from Vitalant to come to the ambo to give an announcement about the upcoming blood drive. The Blood Drive is on Wednesday, December 10, from 10 AM to 2 PM. See the poster above for information on how to sign up.

8. Now, Parish Council members will share important information with us. (Parish Council members spoke about our 20% shortfall in meeting the parish ’ s monetary needs.)

Announcements for the Week of 11/30/2025

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:17:37 GMT

1. Please remember to register or re-register your family.

2. Next weekend, we will have the second collection for the Diocese of Las Cruces Retirement Fund for Religious, which provides current retirement income payments to our seven retired priests. The plan also receives and invests funds to provide for the future needs of our priests. These men dedicate their entire lives to serving our parish communities, and all donations are appreciated.

3. On Saturday, December 13, from 10:30 to noon, we will have the Altar Server Christmas party. If you are an altar server and plan to attend, please RSVP to the parish office by Monday, December 8. Please check the poster for more information.

4. On Saturday, December 20, at noon, we will have a Rehab & Fall-Prevention Workshop with Tomasz Jankowski, Director of Therapy Operations at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Please see the poster for more information.

5. Now I would like to invite Paul from Vitalant to come to the ambo to give an announcement about the upcoming blood drive. See also the poster below, which has a QR code you can use to sign up! The blood drive is on December 10, from 10 to 2, in the parish hall. Please help save someone ’ s life.

Announcements for the Week of 11/23/2025

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:16 GMT

1. Please remember to register or re-register your family.

2. The parish office will close at noon on Wednesday and will be closed for the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend.

3. On Thursday, we will have a Thanksgiving Mass at 9 AM.

4. There will be no men’s group next Saturday, the 29 ^th .

5. Next Sunday, we are already starting Advent. During this season, we will have special Masses with a homily for children at the 11-AM Sunday Mass. Families with children are more than welcome to attend. Fr. Jarek will have a special surprise for you, so don’t miss it.

Announcements for the Week of 11/16/2025

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:50:42 GMT

1. We are upgrading our parish data of registered parishioners. Please remember to register or re-register your family. The new registration form is available in the back of the church and on the parish website.

2. The Altar & Rosary annual Bazaar and Bake Sale will continue tomorrow/today from 9 AM to 1 PM. They still have raffle tickets available; the raffle will take place at 1 PM. Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and have your picture taken with St. Nick.

3. Tomorrow/today will be the last NMMI Mass until January 11.

4. For everyone interested in joining the pilgrimage organized by Fr. Patrick, there will be a meeting on November 20 at 6:30 PM in St. Peter’s community room.

5. The annual Mt. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, in Sunland Park, NM. Please see the flyer for more information.

Announcements for the Week of 11/9/2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:50:47 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for the Archdiocese of Military Services. Thank you for your donations.

3. Our parish has currently met 68% of our United in Ministry goal of $53,000. Eighty donors have contributed $35,969. Thank you to everyone who donated! However, if we do not meet our goal, the remaining amount will have to be paid from parish funds.

The Diocese has provided an impact report breaking down how 2024 UIM funds are being used. It is posted on the bulletin boards and is available to pick up in the back of the church.

4. The Good Samaritan, located at St. Peter’s Church, needs gently used blankets and extra-large jackets. They also need volunteers who can help for one to two hours a week. Please call The Good Samaritan or our parish office for more information.

5. There will be no 12:10 Mass this Tuesday because Fr. Jarek will be at the vicariate meeting, but we will have a Mass honoring veterans at 6 PM. Due to low interest, we will not have a reception afterward.

6. The Altar & Rosary Christmas Bazaar is on November 15 and 16, and as usual, we will have fresh-baked goods and hot, delicious soups. If you would like to donate baked goods or soups, please see the flyer in the bulletin and on the bulletin boards. Also, if you haven’t bought your raffle tickets, you still can, either in the parish office or at the bazaar.

7. The Knights of Columbus will have a pancake breakfast on November 16, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, in St. John’s Community Room. There is no charge, but they are asking for donations.

Announcements for the Week of 11/2/2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:42:39 GMT

1. Next week we will have the second collection for the Archdiocese of Military Services, which is responsible for providing pastoral care and services to active-duty men and women serving in all branches of the United States Armed Forces stationed at home and abroad, enrolled in the U.S. Military Academies, undergoing treatment at any of the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, working in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U.S. borders, and their families. Thank you for your donations.

3. The men’s group, That Man is You, meets on Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 AM. All men are welcome.

4. The Good Samaritan, located at St. Peter’s Church, needs gently used blankets and extra-large jackets.

They also need volunteers who can help for one to two hours a week. Please call The Good Samaritan or our parish office for more information.

5. All Saints Catholic School will have its 3 ^rd annual Saint Museum this Saturday after the 5:30 PM Mass and on Sunday after the 11 AM Mass. Join the students as they become “live statues” of various saints.

6. Fr. Jarek will be in Houston for medical appointments, and, consequently, there will be no Reconciliation or Mass on Tuesday, November 4.

7. As every year, on November 11, we’re celebrating Veterans Day. We’ll have a Mass honoring veterans at 6 PM, followed by a reception. If you would like to attend the reception, please contact the parish office no later than Friday, November 7.

8. The Altar & Rosary Christmas Bazaar is on November 15 and November 16, and as usual, we will have fresh-baked goods and hot, delicious soups. If you would like to donate baked goods or soups, please see the flyer in the bulletin and on the bulletin boards.

Announcements for the Week of 10/26/2025

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:08:42 GMT

1. This is the last week to bring your All Souls’ envelopes to the parish office. Please print the names of your deceased family members and friends, and don’t forget to specify which Mass you would like their names to be read at.

2. We are upgrading our parish data of registered parishioners. Please remember to register or re-register your family. The new registration form is available in the back of the church and on the parish website. The new form has information about children who are now college students, and children 21 and older will need to fill out their own forms.

3. The men’s group, That Man is You, meets on Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 AM. All men are welcome.

4. The Altar & Rosary Society will be selling raffle tickets after Mass. The tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. They are also available in the parish office.

5. Citizens for Life will be holding a Life Chain event today/tomorrow from 2:30 to 3:30 PM on Main Street, in front of Pioneer Plaza. Please come.

6. Next week, Fr. Jarek will be attending the Priests’ Retreat. Because of that, there will be no reconciliation, Masses, or Adoration on October 28 ^th through the 31 ^st .

7. On Saturday, All Saints’ Day, as every year, there will be a Columbarium prayer for the deceased at 12 PM.

8. All Saints Catholic School will have its 3 ^rd annual Saint Museum next weekend, on Saturday after the 5:30 PM Mass and on Sunday after the 11 AM Mass. Join the students as they become “live statues” of various saints. For information, see the flyer in the bulletin and on the bulletin boards.

9. Catholic Daughters of the Americas have provided an informational flyer about White Ribbons Against Pornography, available in the bulletin and on the bulletin boards.

10. As every year, on November 11, we’re celebrating Veterans Day. We’ll have a Mass honoring veterans at 6 PM, followed by a reception. If you would like to attend the reception, please contact the parish office no later than Friday, November 7.

Announcements for the Week of 10/19/2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:23:39 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for World Mission Sunday. Thank you for your donations!

2. All Souls envelopes are available in the back of the church for you to print the names of your deceased family members and friends. These envelopes can be dropped in the offering basket or brought to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November Masses and Adorations. Please include which Mass 5:30 PM, 9 AM, or 11 AM, you prefer the names to be read.

3. We are starting to upgrade our parish data of registered parishioners. The new registration form is available in the bulletin, in the back of the church, and on the parish website. The new form has information about children who are now college students, and children 21 and older will need to fill out their own forms. For more information, please check the poster in the back of the church.

4. Citizens for Life will be holding a Life Chain event on Sunday, October 26, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM on Main Street, in front of Pioneer Plaza. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing in remembrance of at least 65 million lives lost to abortion and praying for our nation, for people in crisis situations, and for a permanent end to abortion. Please join Citizens for Life next Sunday, and feel free to bring a folding chair if you are unable to stand for the hour.

5. Fr. Patrick, the pastor at St. Peter’s Church, is organizing a pilgrimage, Discover the Shrines of Italy, that will take place next September. For more information, please check the poster in the back of the church.

6. The men’s group, That Man is You, had their first meeting this last Saturday-. They will continue to meet on Saturdays from 7 to 8:30 AM. All men are welcome.

7. Now, Philomena will come to the ambo to give an announcement about the Altar & Rosary Bazaar and raffle tickets, which are on sale for $5 each or 5 for $20.

Announcements for the Week of 10/12/2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:18:09 GMT

1. All Souls envelopes are available in the pews for you to print the names of your deceased family members and friends. These envelopes can be dropped in the offering basket or brought to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November Masses and Adorations. Please include which Mass 5:30 PM, 9 AM, or 11 AM, you prefer the names to be read. Also, all names will be read during weekday Adorations.

2. We need to upgrade our parish data of registered parishioners. From next weekend, we will provide a new registration form, which will be available on the parish website and in the back of the church. Upgrading our information is essential so that we can have an accurate list of parishioners who haven’t left the area or even, sadly, passed away. The form will also have information about children who are now college students. Adult children 21 and older will need to fill out their own forms. This update will be for the end of the year.

3. This week, the All Saints Catholic School Mass will be on Wednesday the 15 ^th at 8:30 AM, rather than on Thursday.

4. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be holding an America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally on October 18 at noon, at Carpenter Park.

6. Next Sunday, we will have the second collection for World Mission Sunday, when all churches celebrate worldwide the feast of catholicity and universal solidarity, so Christians the world over will recognize their common responsibility for the evangelization of the world.

7. We will be starting a new men’s program called That Man is you! on October 18, 7 to 8:30 AM, in the parish hall. A core team member will now come to the ambo to talk about the program.

Announcements for the Week of 10/5/2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:58:39 GMT

1. It is that time of year to bring the names of deceased loved ones to the parish. All Souls envelopes are available in the pews for you to print their names on. These envelopes can be dropped in the offering basket or brought to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November Masses and Adorations. Please include which Mass 5:30 PM, 9 AM, or 11 AM, you prefer that the names will be read. Also, all names will be read during weekday Adorations.

2. We’re excited to bring a new program to Assumption for men called That Man is You! It is an interactive men’s program that focuses on the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop authentic male leaders capable of transforming themselves, their families, and greater society.

Please plan to visit with members of the core team after next weekend’s masses to learn more about this amazing program. All men are welcome to meet with us on Saturdays from 7 AM to 8:30 AM, starting on October 18th. We pray that you’ll be a part of it.

3. Thank you all for your prayers and support regarding Fr. Jarek’s recent surgery.

Announcements for the Week of 9/28/2025

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:49:47 GMT

1. The ushers will take the Black and Indian Missions second collection. Thank you for your donations!

2. As you already know, on Monday, the 29 ^th at 6 PM, we will celebrate a Blue Mass in our parish. Everyone is welcome to join us as we honor our law enforcement and first responders.

3. The Feast Day for St. Francis of Assisi is on Saturday, October 4. At 1 PM, we will bless our animals under the pavilion. Please check the poster.

4. The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Las Cruces is now accepting applications for its 2025 Religious & Charitable Ministries Grant Program. Grants help fund parish, mission, school, and ministry projects that serve the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable, strengthen Catholic ministries, and promote evangelization. For details, check the poster.

5. The Daniels Scholarship Program is already open. It is among the most prestigious and generous college scholarship opportunities in the country. Daniels Scholars are recognized for their exceptional character, proven leadership, and dedication to serving their communities.

The application is available to graduating high school seniors residing in New Mexico. For details, check the poster.

6. Fr. Jarek is having a minor surgery on Tuesday, and there will be no Reconciliation or Mass.

Announcements for the Week of 9/21/2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:07:04 GMT

1. We will be holding a Blue Mass honoring our law enforcement and first responder personnel on Monday, September 29 at 6 PM. Please see the flyer for more information.

2. In the back of the church, we are providing cards for you to keep in your wallet, stating, “In the event of an accident, please call a priest.” You will find them on the table by the south door.

3. Next weekend, we will have the Black and Indian Mission Second Collection, which collects funds that are distributed as grants to dioceses, supporting and strengthening evangelization of the black and Indian peoples of the United States.

4. Parking Lot Update:

Phase I and Phase II are now complete. We have received permission from the Diocese to begin Phase III. As soon as the company is available, we will start the next phase. Hopefully, the entire project will be completed soon.

Last week, we installed new lights, making it possible to read a book in the evening while sitting in front of the office.

A heartfelt thank you to all our donors, especially:

• The 42 families and individuals who contributed $25,345

• The Altar & Rosary Society for their generous donation of $10,000

May God bless you all!

5. The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Las Cruces is now accepting applications for its 2025 Religious & Charitable Ministries Grant Program. Grants help fund parish, mission, school, and ministry projects that serve the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable, strengthen Catholic ministries, and promote evangelization.

Grant Amounts: Typically range from $500 to $10,000

Deadline: October 31, 2025

How to Apply: Please check the poster.

6. The Daniels Scholarship Program is already open. It is among the most prestigious and generous college scholarship opportunities in the country. Daniels Scholars are recognized for their exceptional character, proven leadership, and dedication to serving their communities.

The application is available to graduating high school seniors residing in New Mexico. For more details please check the poster.

Announcements for the Week of 9/14/2025

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:39:49 GMT

1. St. John’s will be having their annual fiesta next weekend. If you are interested, please see the flyer.

2. We will be holding a Blue Mass honoring our law enforcement and first responder personnel on Monday, September 29 at 6 PM. Please see the flyer for more information and ignore the wrong date in the bulletin.

3. In the back of the church, we are providing cards for you to keep in your wallet, stating, “In the event of an accident, please call a priest.” You will find them on the table by the south door.

4. Fr. Jarek extends his heartfelt gratitude to all parishioners and parish groups for their generous contributions toward the parking lot.

5. On Monday, we will have a Mass at 12:10 PM for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Announcements for the Week of 9/7/2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:02:03 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for the Catholic University of America. Thank you for your donations!

2. We are almost done with phase one and phase two of the parking lot renovation. As soon as we receive permission from the Diocese for Phase III, we will begin the next stage of work. We are truly grateful for all the donations we have received so far.

I would like to extend a special thank you to the women of our parish for their help in cleaning the church, and to the men who assisted with the parking lot improvements.

3. On Saturday, September 13, there will be two altar server meetings: at 10:30 AM for current altar servers, and at 12 PM for altar server candidates.

4. On Tuesday, Fr. Jarek will celebrate a funeral Mass in Carlsbad for a parishioner who has passed away, and so, we will not have Reconciliation or Mass in our parish. However, because Monday the 8th is Mary’s birthday, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we will celebrate the Mass at 12:10 PM.

5. We will be holding a Blue Mass honoring our law enforcement and first responders personnel on Monday, September 29 at 6 PM. Please see the flyer for more information.

Announcements for the Week of 8/31/2025

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:19:45 GMT

1. Next week, we’ll have the second collection for The Catholic University of America, which is a research university of the Catholic Church. Gifts to the National Collection – the only second collection taken for higher education in the US – support students during this crucial time and helps the university conduct critical research that will serve parishes and dioceses throughout the country. Thank you for all your donations!

2. Renovation work on the parking lot is currently underway. Please exercise caution and avoid entering any closed sections of the construction site. New concrete has been poured around the Good Shepherd Statue, and fresh asphalt has been laid in part of the area in front of the parish office. To access the parish office, please park in front of the parish hall, where a sidewalk leads directly to the office entrance. For those walking to the Church from the parking lots in front of the parish hall or school, please use the sidewalk located behind the parish office, near the Stations of the Cross.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the parking lot renovation. While we are grateful for your generosity, we have not yet fully secured the funding to complete the project. Please take a look at the letter in the parish bulletin for more information.

3. Faith Formation registration closes on September 4th.

4. OCIA will start Sunday, September 7, at 6 PM.

5. We warmly invite children to become part of our Parish Altar Servers Ministry and encourage parents to support their child's participation in this meaningful role. Altar Servers play an important part in assisting with the celebration of the Mass, and joining this ministry is a wonderful way for young people to actively live out their faith. While it will require some of their time and your commitment, serving at the altar is a beautiful expression of devotion and involvement in the life of Assumption Parish. We hope you will consider this invitation and discuss it as a family. Any student who has received First Holy Communion and whose family is registered with Assumption Parish is eligible to train as an altar server. Our first meeting will take place on September 13 ^th at 12 PM. If your child is interested, we kindly ask parents to contact the parish office and provide their child’s name.

6. The parish office will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.

Announcements for the Week of 8/24/2025

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:48:03 GMT

1. We would like to inform parishioners that Bishop Peter recently traveled to Rome with young people from our diocese to attend the Jubilee Mass for Youth with our newly elected Holy Father. Upon arriving in Malta, however, he began feeling unwell and required medical tests. He has since undergone surgery and is now recovering. Please keep Bishop Peter in your daily prayers and ask for his speedy recovery so he may return to us soon.

2. Please take care to avoid parking or driving through the work areas of the parking lot, and please do not move the cones. You can also park in the school parking lot. We already have new pavement around the Good Shepherd statue, and soon there will be new pavement in front of the office, so please do not walk in the work zones surrounding those areas. If you have business at the office, you may park in front of the hall and use the walkway from there. Also, please look for the signs showing how to walk from the hall to the church.

3. If you haven’t registered your children for Youth Faith Formation, please be sure to do so. Registration closes on September 4th. The cost is $60 per student.

The first class is this Wednesday, August 27. We will meet in the church for Mass at 6 PM. All parishioners are invited to join us for the Mass.

4. OCIA will start Sunday, September 7, at 6 PM. If you haven’t registered, you still can! OCIA classes are for adult Catholics who haven’t received all their Sacraments, or for non-Catholic adults who are considering becoming Catholic. Please email us or come to the office to pick up a registration form.

6. The Holy Cross Retreat Center in Las Cruces will be holding the Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts on Labor Day Weekend. There will be over 90 art and food vendors, a Mexican meal or paella, two stages with live music, a silent auction, and donations on entry. Please see the poster for more information.

7. Due to the parking lot renovation, we will not have our parish picnic this year.

Announcements for the Week of 8/17/2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:58:02 GMT

1. We ask that you be patient, as the parking lot project is ongoing. Please take care to avoid parking or driving through the places being worked on, and please do not move the cones. If necessary, you may park in the school parking lot. Soon, there will be new pavement around the Good Shepherd statue, and we ask that you not walk in the work zone surrounding it for at least three weeks. If you have business at the office, you may park in front of the hall and use the walkway from there.

2. There will be no Reconciliation or Mass on Tuesday, August 19, because Fr. Jarek will be attending the Vicariate Meeting.

Before the Vicariate Meeting, there will be a 10 AM Mass at the Poor Clare Monastery, which everyone is welcome to attend.

3. Parent meetings for Youth Faith Formation are this Wednesday, August 20, in the parish hall. The meetings will start at 6 PM for the parents of grades 1 – 6, and at 6:45 PM for parents of Confirmation students. You may register after the parent meeting, or at the parish office during business hours. The registration cost goes up to $60 per student on August 21.

5. The Holy Cross Retreat Center in Las Cruces will be holding the Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts on Labor Day Weekend. There will be over 90 art and food vendors, a Mexican meal or paella, two stages with live music, a silent auction, and donations on entry. Please see the poster for more information.

Announcements for the Week of 8/10/2025

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:25:39 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for the Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico. Thank you for all your donations!

2. We want to remind everyone again to be patient, as the parking lot project is ongoing. Please take care to avoid parking or driving through the places being worked on, and please do not move the cones. If necessary, you may park in the school parking lot. Soon, there will be new pavement around the Good Shepherd statue, and we ask that you not walk in the work zone surrounding it for at least three weeks. If you have business at the office, you may park in front of the hall and use the walkway from there.

3. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is open. Please register in the parish office during regular office hours. Until August 20, registration is $50 per student. On August 21, the early-registration discount ends.

Parent meetings for Youth Faith Formation are on August 20, and our first class is on August 27.

4. 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.

5. This Friday, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is our parish feast day. It is also a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have Adoration at 11 AM and 5:30 PM, and Masses at 12:10 PM and 6 PM.

6. Because it is our parish feast day, the parish office will be closed this Friday.

Announcements for the Week of 8/3/2025

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:36:58 GMT

1. Thank you to everyone who has donated to the parking lot fund! Your generosity is making it possible.

As the parking lot project is ongoing, we ask for your patience. Please take care to avoid the places being worked on, which are marked by cones.

2. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is open. Please register in the parish office during regular office hours. From August 7 to August 20, registration is $50 per student. On August 21, the early-registration discount ends.

Parent meetings for Youth Faith Formation are on August 20, and our first class is on 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. Next weekend, we will have the second collection for the Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico, which enacts the corporal works of mercy: that the hungry might be fed, the naked clothed, the homeless sheltered, the sick and imprisoned visited, the stranger welcomed, all with the dignity proper to the children of God. Catholic Charities of Las Cruces is the visible expression of the Catholic Church’s solidarity with persons in need. Thank you for all your donations!

Announcements for the Week of 7/27/2025

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:49:26 GMT

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.

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.

Announcements for the Week of 7/20/2025

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:39:48 GMT

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.

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.

Announcements for the Week of 7/13/2025

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:25:59 GMT

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.

Announcements for the Week of 7/6/2025

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:40:58 GMT

1. 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.

2. The Altar and Rosary Society Garage Sale will be on Saturday, August 2 from 7 to 11 am in the parish hall. We will be accepting new and gently used items during the week of July 28 through August 1. Please see the bulletin for all the details.

3. 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. OCIA is for adults who are Catholics but have not received all their sacraments, or for non-Catholics who are inquiring about the Catholic faith. This year, the class will be held on Sunday evenings. More information will be provided in August.

4. Registration for the 2025–2026 Youth Faith Formation (YFF) year is now open! Forms are available on the Assumption Parish website, at the church office, and during in-person registration:

Wednesdays, July 16 & 23
4:00–7:00 PM in the Conference Room
After all Sunday Masses, July 26 & 27

Register early and receive a $20 discount! Early registration helps ensure we have enough books and materials for all students.

5. Volunteers are needed for YFF. We are seeking catechists, aides, and substitutes for several classes. Please prayerfully consider helping with this important ministry.

Volunteer applications are available: On the Assumption website, At the church office, Or by calling Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education, at
575-622-9895 x106 (afternoons, Monday–Friday)

Upcoming Dates for YFF:

Parent Meeting: August 20
First Day of Class: August 27

For more information, see the YFF “News” flyer posted on the church bulletin boards.

6. Due to the secretary having a medical appointment, the parish office will open at 9:30 am this coming Monday, July 7. On Tuesday, we will resume normal hours.

7. Next weekend we will have the Good Shepherd second collection, which allows parishioners to share resources with those parishes in our diocese unable to raise sufficient emergency funds when needed for facility repairs. Thank you for all your donations!

8. And now we would like to invite a representative from St. John ’ s to talk about the youth retreat.

Announcements for the Week of 6/29/2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:15:58 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the Peter’s Pence second collection. Thank you for all your donations!

2. Thank you to all parish groups and volunteers who helped with the Corpus Christi Procession.

3. Thank you to all volunteers, parents, and youth who helped make VBS True North great this year. We had mountains of fun this week!

4. 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 board for more information.

5. Due to the secretary having a medical appointment, the parish office will open at 10 AM this coming Monday, June 30. Tuesday through Thursday will have normal hours.

6. In observance of Independence Day, the parish office will be closed on Friday, July 4 ^th .

7. Fr. Jarek will be on vacation from July 1 ^st to the 31 ^st . Please pray for him for safe travels. Fr. Mike Buentello, who served in our parish during Fr. Jarek’s surgery and recovery, will serve again in the parish during Fr. Jarek’s vacation.

8. Now, our parish coordinator for the parking lot project, Gabriel Ortega, will share more details with us.

9. Now, Sarah and Emily Mathison will come to the ambo to give a talk about their mission work.

Announcements for the Week of 6/22/2025

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:01:37 GMT

1. We will have the Corpus Christi procession after the 11 AM Mass tomorrow/today. We welcome all parishioners to join us.

2. This coming Tuesday, we are celebrating the Nativity of John the Baptist, and on Friday, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, during the daily Masses.

3. Fr. Jarek will be on vacation from July 1 ^st to the 31 ^st . If you would like to talk to Fr. Jarek before he leaves, please call the office. This coming week will be the last week to set up an appointment with him.

Fr. Mike Buentello, who served in our parish during Fr. Jarek’s surgery and recovery, will serve again in the parish during Fr. Jarek’s vacation.

4. For those who registered, True North VBS starts Monday, June 23, at 9 AM in the Parish Hall. Students should wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. Snacks are going to be different this year, so children should eat a good breakfast before they come!

5. Our parishioners, Emily and Sarah Mathison, who are now students, will be full-time Catholic missionaries with an organization called FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). They are looking to partner with people in this mission to help both financially and spiritually. Next weekend, they will give a talk about it at the end of Masses. If people would like to hear more about the mission and how they can help, they will also be available to schedule individual meetings.

6. Due to the secretary having medical tests next week, the office will open at 10 AM on Monday the 23 ^rd and 9 AM on Thursday the 26 ^th .

7. On Facebook, you will find a video with information about our parking lot project. You can also find information on the bulletin boards. Due to celebrating the Solemnity of Corpus Christi this weekend, Fr. Jarek will share more details about it next weekend.

8. Next weekend, we will have the Peter’s Pence second collection, which enables the Holy Father Pope Leo to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world – those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Thank you for your support!

Announcements for the Week of 6/15/2025

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:59:52 GMT

1. If you’ve registered your children for VBS, don’t forget it will be the week of June 23 to June 27, from 9 AM to 12 PM in the parish hall.

2. Next Sunday is Corpus Christi, and we will be holding the procession after the 11 AM Mass. Please join us for this beautiful and sacred tradition.

3. On Monday, June 16 ^th , the parish office will be open from 8 AM to 1 PM and won’t close for lunch, but will resume normal hours on Tuesday, the 17 ^th .

4. Now, we ask that all fathers stand to receive the Father’s Day blessing.

Announcements for the Week of 6/8/2025

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:11:02 GMT

1. True North VBS will take us on an adventure through the Alaskan wilderness June 23-27. We will learn how to trust Jesus in a wild world through Bible-learning activities, hands-on science experiments, games, singing, dancing, and snacks. VBS is open to students who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade and the cost is $5 per student. Registration forms should be turned in to the office by June 13. It's not too late for Confirmation students and adult volunteers to join the fun. If you are interested, please contact the office.

2. There will be no Reconciliation or Mass on Tuesday, June 10, or on Wednesday, June 11.

3. On Wednesday, there will be a Mass and other activities for the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral in Las Cruces. For more information, please see the flyer on the bulletin boards.

4. Due to the secretary going on vacation June 9 through 13, the parish office will be open for fewer hours, from 9 AM to 4 PM, with the usual lunchtime. The full hours are posted on the bulletin boards, website, and Facebook.

5. Next Sunday, we will celebrate Father’s Day, and during each Mass, we will have a blessing for fathers.

Announcements for the Week of 6/1/2025

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:24:04 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign. Thank you for all your donations!

2. True North VBS will take us on an adventure through the Alaskan wilderness, “Trusting Jesus in a Wild World”, June 23-27. VBS is open to students who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade and the cost is $5 per student. Registration forms should be turned in to the office by June 13.

We are still in need of a few more Confirmation students and adult volunteers to make our VBS run smoothly. If you are interested, please contact the office.

3. There will be no Reconciliation or Mass on Tuesday, June 10 or Wednesday, June 11. On Wednesday, there will be a Mass and other activities for the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral in Las Cruces. For more information, please see the flyer on the bulletin boards.

Announcements for the Week of 5/26/2025

Tue, 27 May 2025 15:01:21 GMT

1. This Wednesday, we will have an extra Mass to celebrate Confirmation in the parish. Please pray for the children from our parish Faith Formation and All Saints Catholic School and their families.

2. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be hosting the Crowning of Mary at the Grotto behind the church on Thursday, May 30, at 7:00 PM, followed by Adoration.

3. True North VBS will take us on an adventure through the Alaskan wilderness, “Trusting Jesus in a Wild World”, June 23-27. VBS is open to students who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade and the cost is $5 per student. Registration forms should be turned in to the office by June 13.

We are still in need of a few more Confirmation students and adult volunteers to make our VBS run smoothly. If you are interested, please contact the office.

4. Next week, we will take the second collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign, which contributes to the process of evangelization by fostering projects on television, radio, internet, and other media, and also through special projects of the Catholic Press. A portion of the collection is retained by our diocese for use in local communication projects. Thank you!

5. The parish office will be closed on Monday for the observation of Memorial Day.

Announcements for the Week of 5/18/2025

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:40:07 GMT

1. Due to Fr. Jarek going to a Vicariate meeting in Artesia on Tuesday the 20 ^th , there will be no reconciliation or mass.

2. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 PM during the month of May, followed by Adoration. We will meet at the Grotto before processing to the church.

3. The graduate blessing will be on May 25 during the 11 AM Mass. If you would like to receive a blessing, RSVP to the parish office no later than Monday, May 19, so that Fr. Jarek can invite you by name to come forward for the blessing.

4. Mark your calendar with VBS on the last week in June. Registration is now open, and you can pick up a form in the office or download and print it from the parish website. The cost is $5 per child, for five days of Bible lessons and fun.

5. The door to the church that is in the columbarium will be unlocked half an hour before the Friday Adoration and each daily Mass.

6. Paul White from Vitalant will now come to the ambo to give an announcement about the upcoming Blood Drive (please see the poster on this page, where you can scan the QR code and make an appointment to give blood) .

Announcements for the Week of 5/11/2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:06:35 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the collection for the San Juan Diego Seminarian Fund. Thank you for all your donations!

4. If you purchased essential oils or candles from the youth group and haven’t picked them up, please stop by the office. If you are unable to go to the office during business hours, please call, and we will arrange another way to get your order to you.

5. Tomorrow/today, Fr. Jarek is going to Houston for his first postoperative checkup and will be back on Wednesday. Please pray for our pastor. On Tuesday, we are celebrating the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima, Fr. Larry will celebrate 12:10 PM Mass.

6. We now invite our VBS coordinator Stephanie Wenner to come to the ambo to make an announcement.

7. Next, Paul White from Vitalant will come to the ambo to give us information about the upcoming Blood Drive.

8. Now, we ask that all mothers stand to receive the Mother’s Day blessing.

Announcements for the Week of 5/4/2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 14:57:40 GMT

1. Tomorrow/Today, we will celebrate First Holy Communion in the parish. Please pray for the children from our parish Faith Formation and All Saints Catholic School and their families.

2. We will be having a volunteer meeting for VBS on May 8 at 6:30 PM in the parish hall. If you would like to volunteer, please plan on attending. Next weekend, the VBS coordinator will provide details, and registration will open.

3. Next Sunday, we will celebrate Mother’s Day, and during each Mass, we will have a blessing for mothers.

4. Also, next Sunday, May 11, Fr. Jarek is going to Houston for his first postoperative checkup and will be back on Wednesday. Please pray for our pastor.

5. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7 PM in the month of May, during the Adoration. We will meet at the Grotto before processing to the church.

6. Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl donations help feed the poor and hungry throughout the world and here in our Diocese of Las Cruces. Thank you to everyone who has been collecting money to give alms during Lent.

7. Please see the poster in the back of the church for information about MatanzaFest, which takes place on May 10 and is put on by a local nonprofit to raise money for education in Chaves County.

8. We will be hosting a Vitalant Blood Drive in the parish hall on May 21 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Blood and plasma are always needed to help save lives, and this is your opportunity to help right here at your parish. For information on making an appointment, see the posters on the bulletin boards.

9. The graduate blessing will be on May 25 during the 11 AM Mass. If you would like to receive a blessing, RSVP to the parish office no later than Monday, May 19, so that Fr. Jarek can invite you by name to come forward for the blessing.

10. As of this Sunday, we are at 49% of our annual UIM goal, with 67 parishioners participating. Thank you to everyone who has donated. If you haven’t yet donated, please consider doing so. This will keep our parish in good standing with the Diocese.

11. Next weekend, we will take the collection for the San Juan Diego Seminarian Fund, which nurtures diocesan priestly vocations through support for the education and formation of our seminarians and aspiring seminarians, usually from a younger age—our future priests. Seminary studies and priestly formation require six to eight years before a seminarian is fully prepared for ordination to the priesthood. This fund ensures support for the human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral formation of our seminarians. Thank you for your support!

Announements for the Week of 4/27/2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:19:18 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the second collection for Catholic Home Missions. Thank you for all your donations!

2. Tomorrow/Today, for Divine Mercy Sunday, we will have Confession at 2 PM and Adoration at 3 PM, and then we will have a second Adoration with the Assumption Youth Group at 7 PM. See the poster for more information.

3. There will be a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 29 at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces. Fr. Jarek will be attending this Mass. If you would like to accompany him, he has room for a couple of people. Please call the parish office no later than Monday if you are interested in going. Due to the secretary also going to the Mass, the office will be closed at noon on Tuesday and will reopen at 8 AM on Wednesday.

4. If you haven’t turned in your CRS Rice Bowls yet, please bring them to the parish office or place them in the collection. They are due by the weekend of May 4.

5. Starting in May, we will meet at St. Mary’s Grotto for the 7 PM Adoration, where the Catholic Daughters will lead a procession into the church. The Crowning of Mary will be on the last Thursday of the month.

6. Next Sunday, we will celebrate First Holy Communion in the parish. Please pray for the children from our parish and All Saints Catholic School and their families.

7. We will be holding a volunteer meeting for VBS on May 8 at 6:30 PM in the parish hall. If you would like to volunteer, please plan on attending.

8. Please see the poster in the back of the church for information about MatanzaFest, which is put on by a local nonprofit to raise money for education in Chaves County.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 4/21/2025

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:50:40 GMT

1. The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow/today at 2 PM. Bring your kids, up to the age of ten, to the parish hall.

2. There will be no youth group this Sunday so that families can spend time together for Easter.

3. Please return your donations for Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls in the Sunday Mass collections, send them with your children to Youth Faith Formation classes, or take them to the Church office. You can either bring the cash you have been collecting or write a check to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Please mark your donations for CRS Rice Bowl. Thank you to all who have chosen CRS Rice Bowls for your Lenten almsgiving!

4. We’ll have an extra Mass in the Day Chapel on Wednesday, April 23, at 4 PM, during which a few NMMI cadets will be confirmed. All parishioners are welcome to participate.

5. On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, we will have Adoration in the church at 3 PM.

6. Next weekend, we will have the second collection for Catholic Home Missions, which provides funds for a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups. Our own diocese benefits from the appeal that is happening in churches throughout the country. Thank you for all your donations!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 4/13/2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:27:49 GMT

1. If you ordered candles and essential oils from the Assumption Youth Group, don’t forget to pick them up at the parish office. Thank you for your support!

2. On Tuesday and Wednesday during Holy Week, Fr. Jarek plans to visit our sick parishioners who can’t come to the church. If you know a sick person who needs a home visit, please call the parish office on Monday.

3. We will have the Lenten Reconciliation Service on Monday, April 14 at 6 PM in the church. Thirteen priests will be available to hear confessions.

4. The Holy Week schedule is available on the bulletin boards, on Facebook, and on the parish website.

5. On Good Friday, we will take the collection for the Holy Land. This fund supports the Holy Places, especially for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of our Christian brethren and of the local communities.

6. The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday at 2 PM. Bring your kids up to the age of ten to the parish hall.

7. The parish office will be closed for Good Friday and will open again on the Monday after Easter.

Announcements for the Week of 4/6/2025

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:44:35 GMT

1. We will be holding a Lenten Retreat for men on Saturday, April 12 at noon, and for women on Sunday, April 13 at 2 PM. If you plan to attend, please RSVP so that we will have enough materials for everyone. Please see the poster on the bulletin boards for more information.

2. If you ordered candles and essential oils from the Assumption Youth Group, don’t forget to pick them up after Mass or at the parish office. Thank you for your support!

3. On Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 PM, Bishop Peter Baldacchino will preside over the annual Chrism Mass alongside all the priests of the Diocese at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces. The priests will renew their priestly promises, and Bishop Baldacchino will bless the Holy Oils that are used in sacramental celebrations in all the parishes of the Diocese throughout the year. The local Church will be gathered together as one, and we invite you to join the Bishop and all the priests for this important celebration. Please check the poster on the bulletin boards for more information.

4. The Priests’ Assembly will be on April 7 through 9, and there will be no reconciliation or daily Masses on the 8 ^th or the 9 ^th . Also, there will be no Adoration this Thursday, the 10 ^th .

5. On Tuesday and Wednesday during Holy Week, Fr. Jarek plans to visit our sick parishioners who can’t come to the Church. If you know a sick person who needs a home visit, please call the parish office this week.

6. Don’t forget we have Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent after the 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. This Friday, Stations of the Cross will be led by students from All Saints Catholic School. See their flyer in the bulletins and on the bulletin boards.

Announcements for the Week of 3/30/2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:48:15 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the collection for The Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for all your donations.

2. Thank you to all who ordered candles and essential oils from the Assumption Youth Group. The orders will be ready by the first weekend in April to pick up in the back of the church, or at the parish office the following week.

3. On April 8 at 5:30 PM, Bishop Peter Baldacchino will preside over the annual Chrism Mass alongside all the priests of the Diocese at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces. The priests will renew their priestly promises, and Bishop Baldacchino will bless the Holy Oils that are used in sacramental celebrations in all the parishes of the Diocese throughout the year. The local Church will be gathered together as one, and we invite you to join the Bishop and all the priests for this important celebration. Please check the poster in the bulletins and on the bulletin boards for more information.

4. The Priests’ Assembly will be on April 7 through 9, and there will be no reconciliation or daily Masses on the 8 ^th or the 9 ^th .

5. Please check the poster on the bulletin boards for information about the upcoming Parish Lenten Retreat.

Announcements for the Week of 3/23/2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:50:33 GMT

1. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Poor Clares Assumption Parish Shower. A team from Altar & Rosary will be taking your generous gifts to the monastery this Sunday afternoon.

2. Another thank you to all who ordered candles and essential oils from the Assumption Youth Group. The orders will be ready by the first weekend in April to pick up in the back of the church.

3. So far, we’ve collected 33% of our parish UIM goal, with 55 families donating to this fund. Thank you for your pledges and donations!

4. Next weekend we will take the second collection for Catholic Relief Services. This collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world – those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. By supporting the Catholic Relief Services, you are helping fulfill the Church’s call to be a peacemaker in regions affected by conflict, poverty, and shortages of necessary resources. Thank you for your support!

Announcements for the Week of 3/16/2025

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:41:34 GMT

1. On Fridays during Lent, we have two Stations of the Cross: after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. We will not have a homily on Fridays so that those who attend Mass during lunchtime can participate in the Stations of the Cross.

2. A St. Andrew Dinner for Vocations is being sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces on Friday, March 28, in our parish. All young men who are high school seniors, college-aged, and young adults, are exclusively invited to this event. RSVPs are due by March 23rd. Please check the flyer on the bulletin boards for more information.

3. The collection boxes for the Poor Clares’ Shower are in the foyer of the church. You will find the list of needed items on the bulletin boards.

4. The Assumption Youth Group is selling essential oils and candles for $10 each as a fundraiser for trips and events. All money and orders are due by March 23 ^rd . Please check the flyer or call the office for more information.

5. Every first Saturday, we pray for sick parishioners during the morning Mass, and in April, we will also start adding sick parishioners to the bulletin. Please inform the office if you would like to add someone to the prayer list.

6. Please do not post or put books or other materials in the back of the church without first getting permission from the office.

7. This is our last announcement, but it is important. If you are a family, or know a family, who needs help with rebuilding or replacing furniture after the flooding, we have money available for assistance. Please contact the parish office, and the flood team will get back to you.

Announcements for the Week of 3/9/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:10:56 GMT

2. A St. Andrew Dinner for Vocations is being sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces on Friday, March 28, in our parish. All young men who are high school seniors, college-aged, and young adults, are exclusively invited to this event. RSVPs are due on March 23rd. Please check the flyer on the bulletin boards for more info.

3. Don’t forget to pick up your CRS Rice Bowl from the church foyer after Masses. Thank you for your donations!

4. The annual Poor Clares’ Shower will start next weekend, and we will be collecting goods for two weeks, March 16 through 23. The list with needed items is in the bulletin and also on the bulletin boards. Please inform either an usher or the office if you donate cheese because it will need to be refrigerated.

5. Because Fr. Jarek will participate in the Vicariate Meeting in Artesia on Tuesday morning, there will be no confession before the 12:10 Mass.

6. Now, a representative from the Assumption Youth Group will give an announcement.

Announcements for the Week of 3/2/2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:45:12 GMT

1. A St. Andrew Dinner for Vocations is being sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces on Friday, March 28, in our parish. All young men who are high school seniors, college-aged, and young adults, are exclusively invited to this event. RSVPs are due on March 23rd. Please check the flyer in the bulletins and on the bulletin boards for more info.

2. The CRS Rice Bowl is a program that runs in schools and parishes, providing funding for Catholic Relief Services’ food security projects. These projects support agriculture, nutrition, education, and self-sufficiency in communities around the world. Twenty-five percent of the collection is retained in the diocese for anti-poverty programs. For the CRS website, see the flyer on the bulletin boards, and don’t forget to pick up your rice bowl. It will be available in the back of the church after Masses on Wednesday, March 5, as well as the following weekend. The Youth Faith Formation students will also be collecting for this fund.

3. Thank you to those who have completed their UIM pledge! We are humbled by your generosity and support of the Diocese of Las Cruces 2025 United in Ministry Appeal. Your sacrificial generosity to the UIM Appeal truly bears witness to our faith in action and the role of the Church as the essential service of hope to those in need.

If you haven’t yet made a commitment, we still have forms available on tables in the back of the church and boxes for you to place them in. If you need help with the QR code or with the form, please call or come to the office, and we will help you. Thank you for all your donations, and God bless you!

4. On Wednesday we are celebrating Ash Wednesday. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation, but we encourage you to participate in the Mass at 12:10 PM or 6 PM. There will be no 11:45 reconciliation on this day.

5. There will be a second collection on Ash Wednesday to aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection offers assistance in rebuilding the church in Eastern Europe. It usually focuses on training seminarians and lay leaders; supporting social service programs, youth ministries, pastoral and catechetical centers, and schools; construction and renovation of churches; evangelization; and uniting the Diocese and Universal Church by collective outreach.

6. Every Friday during Lent, we will have two Stations of the Cross: after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. We will not have a homily on Fridays so that those who attend Mass during lunchtime can participate in the Stations of the Cross.

7. Next weekend, the Assumption Youth Group will be taking orders for essential oils and scented candles after all Masses. This fundraiser will be used for upcoming trips and events.

8. If you are a family, or know a family, who needs help with rebuilding or replacing furniture after the flooding, we still have some money available for assistance. Please contact the parish office with relevant details, and the parish team will get back to you.

Announcements for the Week of 2/23/2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:17:20 GMT

1. A St. Andrew Dinner for Vocations is being sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces on Friday, March 28. All young men who are high school seniors, college-aged, and young adults, are exclusively invited to this event. RSVPs are due on March 23rd. Please check the flyer on the bulletin boards for more info.

2. The grief support group is starting again and will run from February 25th through May 20th, on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3 PM in St. Peter’s Community Room. Please see the flyer on the bulletin boards for more information.

3. On the first Friday of each month, Fr. Jarek will begin celebrating Mass for multiple intentions. This is to be helpful to those who have forgotten to add their intentions, or for those occasions when we have to cancel Masses that are already reserved for a parishioner’s intention.

4. Due to only five parishioners responding, the UIM dinner scheduled for February 28 has been canceled. If you would like more information regarding UIM, please pick up a brochure in the back of the church. This weekend is the UIM commitment weekend, and we have envelopes in the pews and the back of the church. We have provided tables if you’d like to fill out your commitment envelopes after Mass and drop them in the collection boxes provided, or you can bring them to the office or put them in next week’s collection.

If you need any assistance with the form, the QR code, or using the Diocese online page, please contact the office. Thank you for all your donations!

5. Please see the bulletin and the bulletin boards for information about the upcoming All Saints Catholic School Book Fair.

6. After the final blessing, we will watch the UIM video provided by the Diocese.

Announcements for the Week of 2/16/2025

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:53:31 GMT

1. A St. Andrew Dinner for Vocations is being sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces on February 28, 2025. All young men who are high school seniors, college-aged, and young adults, are exclusively invited to this event. RSVPs are due on February 24, 2025. There will also be a St. Andrew Dinner for Vocations at Assumption in March. Please check the flyer in the bulletin or contact Fr. Jarek for more information.

2. Grief Share, the grief support group, is starting again and will run from February 25th through May 20th, on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3 PM in St. Peter’s Community Room. Please see the flyer on the bulletin boards for more information.

3. In the back of the church and inside the bulletins, you will find a brochure with information about UIM. Next weekend, we will have the UIM commitment weekend. Then, on February 28, we will have the UIM dinner at 6 PM in the parish hall. Come enjoy a catered dinner, during which Fr. Jarek will explain more about UIM and share the parish financial report from 2024 and plans for 2025. Please RSVP for the dinner by Monday, February 24.

Now, we will hear a testimony on why it’s important to support the UIM appeal.

4. On the first Friday of each month, Fr. Jarek will begin celebrating Mass for multiple intentions. This is to be helpful to those who have forgotten to add their intentions, or for those occasions when we have to cancel Masses that are already reserved for a parishioner’s intention.

5. We have good news! Several parishioners have volunteered to help with ministries. If you would also like to be a helper, please see the flyer in the back of the church. It has explanations of the ministries and also a form to fill out, which you can bring to the office.

6. Fr. Jarek will be gone the following week and there will be no daily Masses or Adorations. There will also be no Saturday Mass at 9:30 AM or reconciliation at 4 PM, due to the Confirmation Retreat.

7. The parish office will be closed this Monday, February 17. The secretary will see you again on Tuesday at 8 AM.

Announcements for the Week of 2/9/2025

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:07:56 GMT

1. Due to Fr. Jarek’s doctor’s appointment in Albuquerque, there will be no Wednesday 12:10 PM Mass.

2. “The people who sit in darkness have seen a great light…” MT 4:16

Next weekend the annual Bishop’s United in Ministry Appeal (UIM) begins, serving thousands of individuals and families in the Diocese of Las Cruces. Through your generosity, you are a great light in the lives of many, helping them to find hope in Christ! Please prayerfully consider what you might be able to give to this appeal as we approach commitment weekend.

3. We will be having a UIM dinner on February 28, at 6 PM in the parish hall. Come enjoy a catered dinner, during which Fr. Jarek will explain more about UIM. Also, Fr. Jarek will share the parish financial report from 2024 and plans for 2025. Please RSVP by Monday, February 24.

4. Now, our UIM director, Mary Ann Tuten, will give an announcement on UIM.

5. As we previously announced, we are hosting a blood drive on February 11 in the parish hall. Paul White from Vitalant will now give us more information regarding this event.

6. Now a representative from the Bethlehem Holy Land Group will give more information regarding items from the Holy Land that will be for sale in the back of the church after Mass.

Announcements for the Week of 2/2/2025

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:43:02 GMT

1. In honor of St. Blaise Feast Day on Monday, February 3, Fr. Jarek will celebrate the Mass at 12:10 PM with the blessing of throats.

2. The St. Mary’s Craft Group will now be meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The next one is this coming Tuesday, February 4, at 9 AM in the parish hall. Please see the flyer for more information.

3. On February 8 and 9, the Bethlehem Holy Land Group will sell articles from the Holy Land after Masses.

This is a good opportunity to purchase gifts for Confirmation or First Holy Communion students while helping Christians in the Holy Land.

4. On February 11, our parish will host a blood drive by Vitalant in the parish hall. Please see the flyer on the bulletin boards for more information on how you can schedule an appointment to give blood, platelets, or plasma and receive a gift card.

5. All those couples who turned in their paperwork for Bishop Baldacchino to bless their 1 ^st , 25 ^th , 50 ^th , or 50+ wedding anniversary in 2025, don’t forget the Mass at St. Peter Parish in Roswell will be on Wednesday, February 12 at 5:30 PM. There will also be a Mass at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 PM.

6. We need volunteers for various ministries in our parish, such as being an usher, lector, or taking Holy Communion to the homebound. If you would like to be a helper, please see the flyer in the bulletin. It has explanations of the ministries and also a form to fill out, which you can drop in one of the boxes in the Narthex of the church.

7. If you have special prayer requests, we will pray for these petitions on Fridays during Adoration. If someone is sick, we will pray for them by name at Adoration, as well as at the First Saturday 9:30 AM Mass. Please call the parish office, and we will add your petition to the list.

8. Feast of the Presentation introduces Jesus as the Light. The burning candle symbolizes His abiding presence in the midst of the Christian community.

When you get home, please light a candle and place it on the table. Say an Our Father and a Hail Mary. Finally, you can add: Jesus, Light of the World, enlighten this home with your presence. Amen.

Announcements for the Week of 1/26/2025

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:23:58 GMT

1. The ushers will now take the collection for Las Cruces Diocese Catholic Schools. Thank you for all your donations!

2. All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1st), Silver (25th), Gold (50th), or 50-plus wedding anniversary in 2025, are invited to attend a Mass at St. Peter Parish in Roswell on Wednesday, February 12 at 5:30 PM, or at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m., to receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries must register with their parish priest no later than January 31 and provide him with a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent baptism certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church. For questions, call the parish office.

3. Next weekend on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, we invite all parishioners to bring their candles to be blessed at each Mass. This special tradition symbolizes Jesus as the “Light of the World” and allows us to take this light into our homes throughout the year.

4. On Sunday, February 2 ^nd , at the 11 AM Mass, Fr. Jarek will celebrate the Mass for Assumption parishioners and also for youth and young adults and will offer them a special blessing.

5. If you have special prayer requests, we will pray for these petitions on Fridays during Adoration. If someone is sick, we will pray for them by name at Adoration, as well as at the First Saturday 9:30 AM Mass. Please call the parish office, and we will add your petition to the list.

6. On February 11, our parish will host a blood drive by Vitalant in the parish hall. Please see the flyer on the bulletin boards for more information on how you can schedule an appointment to give blood, platelets, or plasma and receive a gift card.

7. We need volunteers for various ministries in our parish, such as being an usher, lector, or taking Holy Communion to the homebound. If you would like to be a helper, please call the office for more information, or stop by and pick up a volunteer application.

8. On February 8 and 9, the Bethlehem Holy Land Group will sell articles from the Holy Land after Masses. This is a good opportunity to purchase gifts for Confirmation or First Holy Communion students while helping Christians in the Holy Land.

9. Now, we will have an announcement from All Saints Catholic School.

Announcements for the Week of 1/19/2025

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:32:35 GMT

1. After Mass today, the Assumption Youth Group and Confirmation students will be passing out carnations for donations to pro-life causes. We appreciate all donations.

2. On February 11, Assumption will host a blood drive by Vitalant in the parish hall. Please see the flyer on the bulletin boards for more information on how you can schedule an appointment to give blood, platelets, or plasma and receive a gift card.

3. All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1st), Silver (25th), Gold (50th), or 50-plus wedding anniversary in 2025, are invited to attend a Mass at St. Peter Parish in Roswell on Wednesday, February 12 at 5:30 PM, or at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m., to receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries must register with their parish priest no later than January 31 and provide him with a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent baptism certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church. For questions, call the parish office.

4. Next weekend, we will have the second collection for Las Cruces Diocese Catholic Schools. Our Catholic schools promote excellence in education and foster Christian spiritual, intellectual, and moral virtues in our students. Currently, the Diocese has four schools located in Roswell, Hobbs, Alamogordo, and Las Cruces. Funds from this collection help support and expand the availability of high-quality, Catholic education within our diocese. Thank you for your donations.

5. To learn more about the Jubilee year, please see the parish website and Facebook page.

Announcements for the Week of 1/12/2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:31:47 GMT

1. Next weekend is Sanctity of Life Sunday, and The Assumption Youth Group and Confirmation students will be handing out carnations for donations to pro-life causes after all Masses.

2. The Nine Days for Life Novena starts on January 16. See the flyer on the bulletin boards for more information.

3. Due to weather conditions, this Sunday’s bulletin was not delivered. We will pass out both bulletins next week; however, it is already available online on the parish website (see QR code). Please check the bulletin boards for Bishop Baldacchino’s letter regarding the Year of Jubilee, as well as a map with designated churches in our Diocese. The Bishop’s letter will be provided in next week’s bulletin.

4. More information on the Jubilee Year is posted on the parish website and on the parish Facebook page.

Announcements for the Week of 1/5/2025

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:53:41 GMT

1. It is time again to write the cryptic-sounding message on our front doors: 20+C+M+B+25. The letters have two meanings: they stand for the three Magi—Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar—and also for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, that is, Christ bless this house. The numbers indicate the current year. We encourage you to take the blessed chalk after Mass along with the home blessing prayer.

2. There will be no Youth Faith Formation on Wednesday, January 8. We will start again on January 15. See you then!

3. The Assumption Youth Group resumes tomorrow/tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the parish hall. If you are between the ages of 10 and 17, join us for Bible lessons, games, food, and opportunities to volunteer here at the parish.

4. Starting in January, the St. Mary’s Craft Group will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month, from 9 AM to 12 PM in the parish hall.

Announcements for the Week of 12/29/2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:46:06 GMT

1. The United in Ministry campaign officially ends on December 31. However, there is a grace period of ten days until January 10. Gifts received after that date will count towards 2025. All checks must be dated no later than December 31. Credit card gifts given directly to the diocese have a hard deadline of December 31. Thank you for your generosity.

2. There will be a New Year’s Eve Vigil Mass on December 31 at 6 PM.

3. On January 1, we will be celebrating the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. There will be two Masses, at 9 and 11 AM. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.

4. The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, January 1, for the New Year’s holiday

6. [Message from Fr. Mike:]

Dear friends of Assumption, my time in your parish has come to an end. I am thankful to Bishop Peter for sending me to this parish and I am forever grateful for your acceptance of me from the moment of my arrival. It has been a wonderful spiritual experience. Together we have grown in our love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We are all pilgrims here on Earth, making our way back to God the Father. Thank you for allowing me to walk with you on your journey. Roswell is a holy city because of your prayers and discipleship in Jesus. In all my years of teaching, I would throughout the year, tell my students as they mature and journey through life to always stay near to Jesus in the Eucharist and to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We are always loved by our heavenly Father, always! I leave you with the same message. Continue to support Fr. Jarek. He is eager to resume a full schedule. Finally, thank you for making every Mass at Assumption, “The Finest Hour of the Day!”

Announcements for the Week of 12/22/2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:34 GMT

1. The Good Samaritan will continue to collect new or gently used blankets throughout the cold season. You are welcome to drop them off there, or here at the Assumption office.

2. The Advent Reconciliation Service is on Monday, December 23 at 6 PM in the church.

3. We finally have our 2025 calendars. They are available in the back of the church, but we ask that you only take one per family.

4. The Christmas schedule is posted on the bulletin boards, on the website, and on the Google calendar. Please note that on Christmas Eve, there will only be a 5:30 PM Vigil Mass; there will be no Rosary or Mass at 12:10 PM.

5. You will find a Merry Christmas letter from Fr. Jarek inside the bulletins and on the bulletin boards.

6. The parish office will be closed next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We will be open during normal hours on Monday and Friday.

Announcements for the Week of 12/15/2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:03:34 GMT

1. The Good Samaritan is still requesting new or gently used blankets that have been washed. If you would like to donate, you may bring them to the office here or take them to the Good Samaritan.

2. The Youth Group will have a Christmas party tomorrow/today from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. There will be no youth group on the 22 ^nd and 29 ^th . We will resume on January 5.

3. I [Fr. Mike] will be visiting the homebound for confessions and Holy Communion on Thursday afternoon between 1:30 and 4:30. Please call the office to schedule a time.

4. The Advent Reconciliation Service will be on December 23 at 6 PM in the church.

5. We finally have our 2025 calendars. They are available in the back of the church, but we ask that you only take one per family.

Announcements for the Week of 12/8/2024

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:50:10 GMT

1. The ushers will take the second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.

2. The Good Samaritan is still requesting new or gently used blankets that have been washed. If you would like to donate, you may bring them to the Assumption Parish office or take them to the Good Samaritan.

3. On our calendar, we advertised that the UIM Thanks for Giving Mass and Reception would be on December 16 in our parish. However, it will instead be at St. John’s on Monday, December 9, at 6:30 PM. We apologize for the confusion.

4. This year, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Monday, December 9. There will be two Masses, at 12:10 and 6 PM. It is a holy day of obligation.

5. The All Saints Catholic School Christmas Pageant will be on Tuesday, December 10, at 6 PM in the church.

6. The baptism class will be this Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM. Please call the office if you plan to attend, so that we can provide enough materials.

7. The Youth Group will have a Christmas party on December 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Announcements for the Week of 12/1/2024

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:54:46 GMT

1. The Good Samaritan is requesting new or gently used blankets that have been washed. If you would like to donate, you may bring them to the Assumption Parish office or take them to the Good Samaritan.

2. The Knights of Columbus will sell raffle tickets in the back of the church after Masses this weekend, for a drawing that will be held on December 15. See the poster for more info.

3. The Knights of Columbus Council 3030 will be holding a degree formation at 1 PM tomorrow [today] at St. Peter’s.

4. There will be no youth group this evening, due to the holidays. We will resume on December 8.

5. The Diocese Matachines Day will be on Sunday, December 8. Please see the poster for more info.

6. Next weekend, we will have a second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, which distributes financial assistance to religious institutes based on a formula and criteria approved by the conferences of major superiors and bishops. These religious women and men have dedicated their entire lives to serving the community through prayer, teaching, and social activities. Thank you for your donations!

7. Fr. Jarek continues to improve. He is following the doctor’s orders of complete rest and slowly getting stronger. He appreciates all your well wishes and prayers.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 11/24/2024

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:58:25 GMT

1. The Good Samaritan needs blankets. They are requesting new or gently used blankets that have been washed. If you would like to donate, you may bring them to the Assumption Parish office or take them to the Good Samaritan. Thank you!

2. The Knights of Columbus will sell raffle tickets in the back of the church after Masses this weekend and next, for a drawing that will be held on December 15. See the poster for the exciting prizes.

3. The Knights of Columbus will also be holding a Disaster Relief and Rebuild Fund for flood victims, on November 30 from 10 AM to 4 PM at St. Peter’s. See the poster for more info.

4. There will be no youth group this weekend or next, due to the holidays. We will resume on December 8.

5. See the flyer in the bulletin for info on a new Zoom presentation for survivors of abuse and those who care for them.

6. On Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving. The Mass will be at 9 AM and there will be no evening Adoration. The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday and will reopen Monday at 8 AM.

Announcements for the Week of 11/17/2024

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:50:32 GMT

1. The ushers will take the second Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Thank you for all your donations.

2. The Altar & Rosary annual Bazaar and Bake Sale will continue tomorrow from 8 AM to 1 PM [today until 1 PM]. They still have raffle tickets available; the raffle will take place at 1 PM. Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and have your picture taken with St. Nick.

3. The annual Mt. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage is scheduled for Saturday, November 23. For more information, please check the poster.

4. The Good Samaritan needs blankets. They are requesting new or gently used blankets that have been washed. If you would like to donate, you may bring them to the Assumption Parish office or take them to the Good Samaritan. Thank you!

5. The Knights of Columbus will sell raffle tickets in the back of the church on the next two weekends, November 24 and December 1, for a drawing that will be held on December 15. See the poster for the exciting prizes.

6. If you signed up for the Veterans’ Lunch, don’t forget it’s on Wednesday the 20th at 11:30 AM. It’s free for veterans, and $17 for guests. If you are signed up as a guest and haven’t paid, you can do so at the door.

7. Fr Jarek is in good spirits. He has settled into a routine in the house that includes prayer. We [Fr. Mike & Fr. Jarek] pray together at 7 AM and in the evening. His voice is strong with that wonderful Polish accent we all cherish. He is following the doctor’s orders of getting rest which his body needs to heal. He has mentioned that his pain is moderate. He is very appreciative of the prayers offered on his behalf.

Announcements for the Week of 11/10/2024

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:26:37 GMT

1. The A&R Society needs volunteers to make soups and baked goods for the Altar & Rosary Christmas Bazaar. People can bring their baked goods as well as soups in crockpots on Friday, November 15 from 9 to 5, and on Saturday the 16th starting at 8 AM. Also, they are still selling raffle tickets, which are available in the parish office.

2. Chaves County Federated Republican Women will partner with our parish to hold a Veterans’ Lunch on Wednesday, November 20, at 11:30 AM in the church hall. If you are a veteran and can attend, you will be our guest for a free brisket lunch, drink, and dessert. You will receive a certificate and be presented with a special gift. Veterans, please provide the parish secretary with your name, branch of service, and phone number. For others who would like to attend, the cost of lunch is $17. Please RSVP by November 13.

3. The annual Mt. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage is scheduled for Saturday, November 23. For more information, please check the poster.

4. Please check the bulletin boards for Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ information about “White Ribbons Against Pornography”.

5. If you are in need after the recent flood, we may be able to help monetarily. Please call the parish office and give your name, contact information, and situation. We will ask that you provide an insurance or FEMA report.

5. Next weekend, we will take the second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. This collection addresses the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and transformative education. Thank you for all your support.

7. Fr. Jarek’s surgery on Thursday went well. Thank you for all your prayers and support! We hope to see him back soon, but he will need continued prayer for the recovery time.

Announcements for the Week of 11/3/2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:09:52 GMT

The ushers will take the the urgent second collection for flood victims. Thank you for all your donations.
Please join All Saints Catholic School near the Good Shepherd statue after the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, November 3. The middle school students will bring saints to life and share intriguing insights into the life of their chosen saint.
The Altar & Rosary Society will meet on Saturday, November 9. They will begin at 9 AM in the Daily Mass Chapel to pray the rosary and participate in the Mass. After Mass, they will meet in the conference room for brunch and their monthly meeting. If you are not already an Altar & Rosary Society member, please feel free to join them.
The A&R Society needs volunteers to make soups and baked goods for the Altar & Rosary Christmas Bazaar. People can start bringing their soups in crockpots at 8 AM on Saturday, November 16. They will start taking BAKED goods on Friday from 9 to 5. They are also still selling raffle tickets, which are available in the parish office.
On Monday, November 4, I [Fr. Jarek] am leaving for Houston. The surgery will be on Thursday, November 7. Thank you for all your financial and spiritual support. The bishop has appointed Fr. Mike Buentello as the parish administrator during my surgery and recovery time. If you would like to schedule a meeting with Fr. Mike, please call the parish office.
Chaves County Federated Republican Women will partner with our parish to honor our veterans. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11:30 AM in the church hall, we will have a special luncheon. If you are a veteran and can attend our luncheon, you will be our guest for a free brisket lunch, drink, and dessert. You will receive a certificate and be presented with a special gift. Veterans, please provide the parish secretary with your name, branch of service, and phone number. For more details, please check the poster.
There will be no ASCS Mass this Thursday, November 7.
On Saturday, November 9, there will be the Border Mass. For more information, please check the bulletin boards.
The annual Mt. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage is scheduled for Saturday, November 23. For more information, please check the poster.
please check the bulletin boards for Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ information about “White Ribbons Against Pornography”.
Our parish is a distribution center for cleaning supplies for the flood victims. Thank you to all helpers, especially parish staff members, Food For Funerals, Knights of Columbus, Craft Group, Youth Group, and many individuals. Thank you also to everyone for making monetary donations for our brothers and sisters who are in very special need during this time.

Announcements for the Week of 10/27/2024

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:49:22 GMT

1. Each November, the Church celebrates two feast days, which are related to each other, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. On Friday, Nov. 1st, we will have two Masses, at 12:10 PM and 6 PM. Please remember that it is a Holy Day of Obligation. On Nov. 2nd the Mass will be at 9:30 AM. November 1st at 3 PM we will have a special prayer for our deceased at the Columbarium. Please Join Us!

2. This is the last week to bring your All Souls’ names to the office. Please print the names and bring them to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November Masses and Adorations. Please include which Mass, 5:30 PM, 9 AM or 11 AM, you prefer that the names will be read. Also, all names will be read during weekday Adorations.

3. Please join All Saints Catholic School students near The Good Shepherd statue after the 12:10 Mass on Friday, November 1st, and after the 11:00 Mass on Sunday, November 3rd. Middle School students will bring saints to life and share intriguing insights into the life of their chosen saint.

4. The Altar and Rosary Society will not meet this Saturday due to a funeral of one of our members. Instead, our meeting will be Saturday, November 9. We will begin at 9 am in the daily Mass Chapel to pray the rosary and participate in the Mass. After Mass, we will meet in the Conference Room for brunch and our monthly meeting. If you are not already an Altar and Rosary Society member, please feel free to join us.

5. My surgery is rescheduled from October 31 ^st to November 7 ^th . Thank you for all your financial and spiritual support. Fr. Mike Buentello, who is the Basilian Priest, will replace me during the surgery and recovery time. Thank you Fr. Mike for your help and also for introducing yourself during the homily. If you would like to read more about Fr. Mike please check the Bulletin Boards or Parish FB.

6. Chaves County Federated Republican Women will partner with our Parish to "Honor Our Veterans". On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 11:30 AM in our Church Hall, we will have a special luncheon. If you are a veteran & can attend our luncheon you will be our guest for a free brisket lunch, drink & dessert. You will receive a certificate & be presented with a special gift. Veterans, please provide the Parish Secretary your name, branch of service, and a phone number. For more details please check the Poster.

7. We are still waiting for the calendars for 2025. Hopefully, they will arrive soon.

8. Please check the Bulletin Boards for Catholic Daughters of the Americas' information about "White Ribbons Against Pornography" and NM KofC's "Disaster Relief & Rebuild Fund".

9. We have experienced a very challenging time in Roswell this week and will continue to heal from this for months to come. If you or any of your family have been affected, please let us know and call the Parish Office.

Our Parish is a distribution center for cleaning supplies, especially bleach, rakes, shovels, garbage bags and water. It is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

From Monday to Friday, we also distributed food: sandwiches, roasted chicken, pizza, and water. Thank you to all helpers, especially Parish Staff Members, Food For Funerals, Knights of Columbus, Craft Group, Youth Group, and many individuals. Thank you also to everyone for making monetary donations for our brothers and sisters in very special need during this time.

May God bless you so much!!

10. Youth Faith Formation will participate in a special Mass on Wednesday, October 30, at 6 pm instead of our regular YFF classes. We would like to invite all Parishioners to participate. During the Mass, we will pray for victims of the recent flood.

11. Next weekend, November 2 ^nd and 3 ^rd , we will have the Urgent Second Special Collection for flood victims. Thank you for all your donations.

Announcements for the Week of 10/20/2024

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:36:57 GMT

The ushers will take the second collection for World Mission Sunday. Thank you for all donations.
On the bulletin boards, we have updated information about Msgr. Moreno and Fr. Ibarra.
Please check the bulletin boards for Altar & Rosary items that will be raffled on the last day of the Christmas Bazaar.
Please remember about All Souls’ envelopes.
We are still waiting for the calendars for 2025. Hopefully, they will arrive before the New Year.
The Knights of Columbus have a box in the church foyer for new or slightly used coats for kids. We appreciate your help. Thank you very much.

Announcements for the Week of 10/13/2024

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:15:34 GMT

1. On the bulletin boards we have updated information about Msgr. Moreno and Fr. Ibarra.

2. After Mass the Altar & Rosary Society will be selling raffle tickets, $5 each, for a money wreath, a handmade quilt, and a gift-card basket. The raffle will be held at their annual Christmas Bazaar.

3. It is that time of year to bring the names of deceased loved ones to the parish. All Souls envelopes are available in the pews for you to print their names on; these envelopes can be dropped in the offering basket or brought to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November Masses and Adorations. Please include which Mass, 5:30 PM, 9 AM, or 11 AM, you prefer that names will be read. Also, all names will be read during weekday Adorations.

4. My surgery is scheduled for October 31st. Fr. Mike Buentello, who is visiting us this weekend, will replace me for the surgery and recovery time. More details soon. Thank you again for your support and prayers.

5. Next Sunday we are celebrating the World Mission Sunday. There will be a second collection. World Mission Sunday is when all churches worldwide celebrate the feast of catholicity and universal solidarity, so Christians the world over will recognize their common responsibility for the evangelization of the world. Thank you for all your donations.

Announcements for the Week of 10/6/2024

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:24:26 GMT

1. Unfortunately I don't yet have updated information regarding Msgr. Moreno or Fr. Ibarra. Hopefully, the Diocese will send the information soon.

2. Thanks to everyone who helped organize the Altar Servers Day of Reflection. As always, you did a fantastic job. I am blessed to have amazing helpers. Thank you so much.

3. Tomorrow/today, October 6 ^th at 1 PM under the pavilion, I would like to bless all animals. Please bring them for the blessing.

4. The Altar & Rosary Society will be selling raffle tickets, $5 each, for a money wreath, a handmade quilt, and a gift-card basket after Masses this weekend and next. The raffle will be held at their annual Christmas Bazaar.

5. It is that time of year to bring the names of deceased loved ones to the parish. All Souls envelopes are available in the pews for you to print their names on; these envelopes can be dropped in the offering basket or brought to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November Masses and Adorations. Please include which Mass 5:30 PM, 9 AM, or 11 AM, you prefer that the names will be read. Also, all names will be read during weekday Adorations.

6. As I announced last Sunday on Tuesday, October 8 ^th , I will have a doctor consultation at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston. There will be no Masses or Adoration this week. If you would like to participate in the daily Mass, please check the bulletin board for Mass times from our local churches:

Poor Clare's – 7:15 AM

St. Peter – 8:15 AM

St. John – 6:30 PM.

Announcements for the Week of 9/29/2024

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:13:35 GMT

1. The ushers will take the Black and Indian Mission Second Collection. Thank you for all your donations!

2. A few parishioners asked me about the priests for whom we pray every Sunday. I requested the Diocese to prepare an update about both priests’ health situation. Next week I will post the information.

3. Next Saturday, October 5, our Parish is organizing Altar Servers Day of Reflection for Roswell Vicariate and Carlsbad/Hobbs. On the bulletin boards, we have the program. We will have very special speakers. Our Sister Rose and Sister Martha will have the conference for girls and Fr. Ruben Romero, our Diocese Vocation Director, will have the conference for boys; he will also preside over the 9:30 AM Mass. We would like to invite all parishioners for this Mass which will be celebrated in the main church. Anointing of the sick will take place during Friday Mass instead of Saturday Mass.

4. Next Sunday, October 6, at 1 PM under the pavilion, I would like to bless all animals. Please bring them on Sunday for the blessing.

5. The Altar & Rosary Society will be selling raffle tickets, $5 each, for a money wreath, a handmade quilt, and a gift-card basket after Masses the weekends of October 5/6 and 12/13. The raffle will be held at their annual Christmas Bazaar.

6. Fr. Jarek’s health update.

Announcements for the Week of 9/22/2024

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:32:21 GMT

One more time I would like to thank everyone who helped prepare the Parish Fiesta, especially the office staff members, Food for Funerals members, Knights of Columbus, NMMI cadets, the youth group with leaders, and individual parishioners. Thank you!!!
Due to very few people interested in OCIA, we combined our class with St. John Parish. Classes are taking place at St. John.
Due to the secretary being on vacation this week, September 23 through September 27, the parish office will be open from 9 AM to 4 PM.
On Tuesday, September 24, I will participate at the Presbyteral Council in Las Cruces. There will be no Tuesday Rosary or Mass.
Next weekend, we will have the Black and Indian Mission Second Collection, which collects funds that are distributed as grants to dioceses, supporting and strengthening evangelization of the black and Indian peoples of the United States.

Announcements for the Week of 9/15/2024

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:11:42 GMT

1. Due to very few people interested in OCIA, we will combine our class with St. John Parish. Classes will take place at St. John.

2. The Adult Religious Education class meets on Thursdays at 6 PM and will be starting up again on September 19. This year, the class will be studying the Gospel of John through the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. This is a great opportunity to increase the knowledge of our faith. To register please call the Parish Office.

3. The Grief Support Group will be starting up again on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 PM, from September 11 to December 4, in St. Peter's Community Room. This year, they will be using a revised curriculum. Please see the poster for more information.

4. We had a wonderful, very successful Parish Fiesta.

Thank you to everyone who helped prepare the fiesta, especially the Office Staff Members, FFF Members, KofC, NMMI Cadets, Youth Group, and individual parishioners. You all did an amazing job. Thank you!!

Announcements for the Week of 9/8/2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:42:00 GMT

1. The ushers will take the Catholic University Second Collection. Thank you for your donations!!!

2. Order of Christian Initiation for Adults registration is open. It is for non-Catholic adults who are interested in Catholicism, and for baptized Catholic adults who have not been confirmed. If you are interested please call the Parish Office no later than next Friday, September 13 ^th .

3. The Adult Religious Education class meets on Thursdays at 6 PM and will be starting up again on September 19. This year, the class will be studying the Gospel of John through the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. This is a great opportunity to increase the knowledge of our faith. To register please call the Parish Office.

4. The Grief Support Group will be starting up again on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 PM, from September 11 to December 4, in St. Peter's Community Room. This year, they will be using a revised curriculum. Please see the poster for more information.

5. Tomorrow/today after 11 AM Mass we will have our rescheduled Parish Fiesta. We will have hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones, delicious popcorn, face-painting, games for children, the Assumption train, games prepared by NMMI Cadets, water slides, and a surprise prepared by ASCS students. Children will have the opportunity to visit the fire truck, the ambulance and the police car to check what is inside and turn on the siren. Parents remember to bring a towel and dry clothes for your child.

6. Next Saturday, September 14 in the conference room, there will be an Altar Servers Training. We are asking all Altar Servers to participate. We will start at 11 AM.

Announcements for the Week of 9/1/2024

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:05:07 GMT

1. After Mass, St. John's will be selling tickets for their annual raffle that will take place at their parish feast on September 22.

2. This year, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults will start on Tuesday, September 24. It is for non-Catholic adults who are interested in Catholicism, and for baptized Catholic adults who have not been confirmed. If you would like to take part in OCIA, pick up an application at the Parish Office, or call, and the Secretary will send one to you via email. You can also find it on the website under Parish Info: Forms.

3. The Adult Education class meets on Thursdays at 6 PM and will be starting up again on September 19. This year, the class will be studying the Gospel of John through the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. This is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge of your faith. If you have any questions or would like to register to join, please call the Parish Office.

4. On Sunday, September 8, we will have our rescheduled Parish Fiesta (please mark your calendar and plan to participate). We will have hot dogs, drinks, snow cones, delicious popcorn, face-painting, games, the Assumption Train, and water slides. Parents bring children's swimwear!!!

5. Youth Faith Formation registration is still being accepted in the Church office. Registration closes on September 6.

6. The parish office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day but as usual, there will be the Flame of Love Rosary at 12:10 PM.

7. Because I will have a biopsy on Tuesday in Albuquerque, the 12:10 PM Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Larry.

8. Next weekend we will have the Catholic University Second Collection which is the national research university of the Catholic Church. Gifts to the National Collection — the only second collection taken for higher education in the U.S. — support students during this crucial time and help the university conduct critical research that will serve parishes and dioceses throughout the country. Thank you for your support and donations!!!

Announcements for the Week of 8/25/2024

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:05:32 GMT

1. The ushers will take the Special collection, the Mescalero/Ruidoso Disaster Relief Fund. Thank you for all your donations!

2. After Mass, the Bethlehem Holy Land Group will be selling handmade items from the Holy Land.

3. St. John's will be selling tickets after Masses on August 31 and September 1, for their annual raffle that will take place at their parish feast on September 22. See the poster for more information.

4. In September we will start the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (FORMERLY RCIA). OCIA is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information on the Catholic Church. OCIA can also be a method for Catholics to complete their reception of the initiation sacraments. If you are interested please call the Parish Office.

5. Also in September, on Thursdays, we will start the Adult Faith Education Class. To register, please call the Parish Office.

6. Last Sunday we had a little fun related to the Parish Feast. Thank you to the musicians, face painters, youth group volunteers and members, parish staff members, and everyone who helped to have the fun. Please remember that on Sunday, September 8, we will have our rescheduled Parish Fiesta (mark your calendar).

7. Youth Faith Formation registration is still being accepted in the Church office. Registration closes on September 6.

8. The last announcement will be offered by our Parish Youth Director Mark Salas.

Announcements for the Week of 8/18/2024

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:18:43 GMT

1. Please register your child for Faith Formation. The registration fee is $50 per child through August 21 but will increase $10 per student beginning August 22.

Parent meetings are on August 21 at 6 pm for parents of students in kindergarten through grade 6 and at 6:45 pm for parents of Confirmation students. Youth Faith Formation classes begin August 28. For more information please check the poster.

2. There will be no Confession and Mass this coming Tuesday, August 20th.

3. The Bethlehem Holy Land Group will be selling hand-made items from the Holy Land after Masses next weekend, the 24th and 25th of August.

4. We will start in September the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (FORMERLY RCIA). OCIA is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information on the Catholic Church. OCIA can also be a method for Catholics to complete their reception of the initiation sacraments. If you are interested please call the Parish Office.

5. Also in September we will start the Thursday Adult Faith Education Class. To be registered please call the Parish Office.

6. Thank you A&R Society for donating 68 Altar Servers albs, crosses, and sinctures; also, thank you for ironing the albs!!!

7. Due to the HOT WEATHER we needed to reschedule our Parish Fiesta. The Parish Fiesta will be on Sunday, September 8, 2024, instead of this Sunday.

However, for this Sunday, we would like to invite everyone to the Parish Hall after the 11 AM Mass for lemonade and donuts (and we will try the new slides with the pool). Our Parish Youth Group is especially inviting children for popcorn & snow cones!!!

8. Thank you Jose Berrones who came from Las Cruces (originally from our Parish) to play the violin. Thank you, Mark, who cooperated with Jose.

9. Special Collection next weekend: To help support the ongoing recovery efforts after the fires and flooding of the Mescalero/Ruidoso region, the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces is asking you to participate in the Mescalero/Ruidoso Disaster Relief Fund. Proceeds will assist with the continuing recovery efforts for the residents of the area. Thank you for all donations!!!

Announcements for the Week of 8/11/2024

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:08:04 GMT

1. The ushers will take the second collection. Thank you for your donations.

2. Youth Faith Formation is for children in Kindergarten through Confirmation. We also have classes for children who need Baptism and First Communion.

Registration for Youth Faith Formation is open! Please register in the church office during office hours. The registration fee is $50 per child through August 21.

Youth Faith Formation parent meetings are August 21 at 6 PM for parents of students in kindergarten through grade 6 and 6:45 PM for parents of Confirmation students. Youth Faith Formation classes begin August 28.

We need aides for a couple of Youth Faith Formation classes and substitute teachers and aides are needed for all grade levels. Please volunteer with Carol Dutchover or in the parish office.

3. The funeral homes will not be sponsoring our calendar this year. But we will make our own which will be ready at the beginning of October.

4. All Saints Science Lab (in the portable), which has been transformed thanks to the generosity of many parishioners, will have an open house. Stop by and see the improvements on Sunday, August 11, after the 11:00 AM Mass.

5. The Holy Cross Retreat Center in Las Cruces is organizing the Festival of Fine Arts. For more information, please check the poster.

6. On Thursday, August 15, we are celebrating our Parish Feast. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have two Masses at 12:10 PM and 6 PM.

7. Our annual Fiesta will be on Sunday, August 18. We will have games, face painting, hot dogs and hamburgers, and a lot of wet fun for kids. For more details, please check the new poster.

Announcements for the Week of 8/4/2024

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:21:48 GMT

1. Youth Faith Formation is for children in Kindergarten through Confirmation. We also have classes for children who need Baptism and First Communion.

Registration for Youth Faith Formation is open! You can register in-person this Wednesday, August 7, from 3 – 6 pm in the church Conference Room. You can also register in the church office during office hours. The registration fee will go up $10 per child beginning August 8. So, take advantage of the lower cost and register by Wednesday, August 7. Youth Faith Formation parents meeting is August 21 and classes begin August 28.

We need aides for a couple of Youth Faith Formation classes and substitute teachers and aides are needed for all grade levels. Please volunteer with Carol Dutchover or in the church office.

2. The Community Kitchen is looking for one or two volunteers to work one Thursday a month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Assumption is one of the many churches that has volunteers plate and serve meals. If interested, please call the Assumption Parish office.

3. The funeral homes will not be sponsoring our calendar this year. We are sorry but we will not provide 2025 calendar this year.

4. An Open House is planned at the All Saints Science Lab (in the portable), which has been transformed thanks to the generosity of many parishioners. Stop by and see the improvements on Sunday, August 11, after the 11:00 AM mass.

5. Due to my medical tests in Albuquerque there will be no confession and Masses on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you would like to participate those days to the Mass please participate at the Poor Clares or other Roswell Parishes.

6. On August 15 ^th we are celebrating our Parish Feast. But our annual Fiesta will be on Sunday, August 18 ^th . For more information please check the poster.

7. Next weekend we will have the second collection. Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico is called to enact the corporal works of mercy: that the hungry might be fed, the naked clothed, the homeless sheltered, the sick and imprisoned visited, the stranger welcomed, all with the dignity proper to the children of God. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Las Cruces is the visible expression of the Catholic Church’s solidarity with persons in need.

Announcements for the Week of 7/28/2024

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:14:27 GMT

1. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is open. You can register in person after each Mass this weekend in the foyer or in the church office during office hours. Forms are also available on the Assumption website.

Youth Faith Formation is for children in Kindergarten through Confirmation. We also have classes for children who need Baptism and First Communion.

We need aides for a couple of Youth Faith Formation classes and substitute teachers and aides are needed for all grade levels. Please volunteer with Carol Dutchover during registration.

2. The Altar and Rosary Society Garage Sale will be this coming Saturday, August 3 from 7 am - 11 am in the Parish Hall. Please save the date to come shop and help support our church. We will be accepting new and gently used items during the week of July 29 – August 2 at the Parish Hall on:

-Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am – 2 pm, and

-Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am – 6 pm

Please, do not bring clothing

3. The Community Kitchen is looking for one or two volunteers to work one Thursday a month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Assumption is one of the many churches that has volunteers plate and serve meals. If interested, please call the Assumption Parish office.

4. The Blessing of Cars and any kind of Vehicle will take place tomorrow/today - Sunday, July 28th at 2PM. Please park your car in the parking lot and first I will pray outside the blessings prayer and then bless all cars.

Announcements for the Week of 7/21/2024

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:49:11 GMT

1. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is open. Forms are available on the Assumption website, in the church foyer, and in the church office. You can register in person this Wednesday evening, July 24, from 4 – 7 pm and next weekend after each Mass. You can also register at the church office during office hours.

Youth Faith Formation is for children Kindergarten through Confirmation. We also have classes for children who need Baptism and First Communion.

We need aides for a few Youth Faith Formation classes, and substitute teachers and aides are needed for all grade levels. Please volunteer with Carol Dutchover during registration.

2. On Tuesday, July 23 ^rd we are celebrating Bishop's Peter 5 ^th Anniversary of his installation as Bishop of the Diocese of Las Cruces. Please pray for our Bishop Peter Baldacchino and our Diocese.

3. The Altar and Rosary Society Garage Sale will be on Saturday, August 3 from 7 am - 11 am in the Parish Hall. Please save the date to come shop and help support our church. We will be accepting new and gently used items during the week of July 29 – August 2 at the Parish Hall on:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am – 2 pm, and
Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am – 6 pm

Please, do not bring clothing.

4. Chaves County CASA is organizing a virtual meeting regarding Foster Care:

We are looking for people that are willing to offer children in foster care a safe and loving home, be role models for parents, and support families as they navigate the child welfare system. For more information please check the poster located on the bulletin boards.

5. One family of 5 children needs a twin mattress for a 9-year-old. If you have one or know someone who has one that is clean and has no stains and would like to donate, please contact the Parish Office. The bed frame is optional. Thank you!!!

6. HAVE YOU HAD YOUR CAR BLESSED YET?

On Thursday we are celebrating the memorial of St. Christopher who – according to belief – protects drivers and their cars. Aren’t we all lucky drivers to have such a guardian angel? But to obtain his protection we must of course first get our car blessed.

The Blessing of Cars and any kind of Vehicle will take place next Sunday, July 28th at 2 pm.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 7/14/2024

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:44:43 GMT

1. We will now take up “The Good Shepherd Second Collection.” This fund allows parishioners to share our resources with those parishes in our diocese unable to raise sufficient emergency funds when needed for facility repairs. Thank you for all your donations!

2. All Saints Catholic School has two part-time openings. We are looking for a teacher who can teach grades 7-8 English. Scheduling is negotiable. We are also looking for someone to teach PE for about 10-12 hours a week. We are looking for teachers who have experience in these areas. Please call the school office if you are interested.

3. Registration for Youth Faith Formation has begun! The early discount fee is $40 per child until August 7. Be sure to take advantage of this $20 savings. For more information, please check the Parish Bulletin.

4. We received an appreciation letter from Fr. Ephraim and The Poor Clares Summer Bulletin. Both are available on the bulletin board located at the back of the Church.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 7/7/2024

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:17:46 GMT

Thank you to everyone, especially the members of the Parish Council, the members of the FFF group, and the youth group, for preparing last Sunday’s reception. You did an amazing job! Thank you.
Next weekend we will have the Good Shepherd second collection. This fund allows parishioners to share our resources with those parishes in our diocese unable to raise sufficient emergency funds when needed for facility repairs. Thank you for all your donations!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/30/2024

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:43:01 GMT

1. We will now take up the Peter’s Pence second collection. Thank you for your donations.

2. The parish office will be closed on Thursday for the Fourth of July celebration.

3. After the 11 a.m. Mass tomorrow/today, we will have the going-away reception for Fr. Ephraim. This is his last weekend with Assumption Parish, and while we congratulate him on his new assignment in Silver City, we will miss him. Thank you, Fr. Ephraim!

4. Welcome back, Fr. Jarek!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/24/2024

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:11:14 GMT

1. Thank you to the coordinators and volunteers who helped with VBS this year. We appreciate all you did to make this a fun week for the kids.

2. Next weekend, we will have Peter’s Pence second collection. The Peter’s Pence Collection enables the Holy Father Pope Francis to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world – those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Please be generous toward those most in need of our help. Thank you!

3. Sunday, June 30, 11 AM, will be Fr. Ephraim’s last Mass here at Assumption. We will have a going-away lunch and reception for him right after Mass in the parish hall. Please RSVP with the office by Monday, June 24, if you would like to attend. This will ensure there is enough food for everyone.

4. There will be a Mass on Monday, 6/24/24, at 12:10 PM, to celebrate the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/16/2024

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:57:47 GMT

1. If you have registered your kids for VBS, don’t forget to bring them to the parish hall at 9 AM, Monday through Friday, next week.

2. This is the last weekend of the Baby Bottle Fundraiser. Please remember to return your baby bottles. We will use them again next year. Thank you for your support!

4. We now invite the fathers to come forward before the altar for a blessing.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/9/2024

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:53:23 GMT

1. VBS is June 17 ^th to 21 ^st . Registrations are due by June 10 ^th and will not be accepted at the door.

2. Please register with the office if you plan to attend the baptism class, which will be on Tuesday, June 11 from 6 to 9 PM.

3. This is the last week of the Baby Bottle Fundraiser. Please remember to return your baby bottles after Masses or to the parish office. We will use them again next year. Thank you for your support!

4. Next weekend is Father’s Day. As a family of God in worship, we shall celebrate and pray for our fathers. Fathers, please come to Mass and receive a Father’s Day blessing.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/2/2024

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:53:46 GMT

1. Confirmation I and II students can join the fun at VBS and earn Confirmation service hours as student helpers. Adult leaders are also needed. A meeting for volunteers will be held on June 5 in the Conference Room at 6:30 pm.

2. VBS is June 17 to 21. Registration forms are available in the parish office and for printing from the website and should be returned to the office no later than June 7. Please see the bulletin for more information.

3. Please register with the office if you plan to attend the baptism class, which will be on Tuesday, June 11 from 6 to 9 PM.

4. When you return your baby bottle full of coins, bills, and checks, your gift will help the Assumption Parish Sanctity of Life Ministry support those served by organizations like the Chaves County Pregnancy Resource Center. Please return them after Masses by the weekend of Father’s Day or bring them to the parish office.

5. The Corpus Christi procession will be after the 11 AM Mass tomorrow/today. Please join us for this beautiful and sacred tradition.

6. The Altar & Rosary Society will now give an announcement.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 5/26/2024

Fri, 24 May 2024 21:17:35 GMT

1. We will now take up the second collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign.

2. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be hosting the Crowning of Mary at the Grotto behind the church on Thursday, May 30, at 7:00 PM, followed by Adoration.

3. Next Sunday is Corpus Christi, and we will be holding the procession after the 11 AM Mass. Please join us for this beautiful and sacred tradition.

3. Confirmation I and II students can join the fun at VBS and earn Confirmation service hours as student helpers. Adult leaders are also needed. A meeting for volunteers will be held on June 5 in the Conference Room at 6:30 pm.

4. VBS is June 17 to 21. Registration forms are available in the parish office and for printing from the website and should be returned to the office no later than June 7. Please see the bulletin for more information.

5. The Altar & Rosary Society will be holding a tea to invite new members on Sunday, June 9, from 2 to 4 PM. Please RSVP by June 5; see the poster for more information.

6. The parish office will be closed this Monday the 27 ^th in honor of Memorial Day.

7. Jacob from the Holy Land will now give a brief announcement.

Parish Aouncements for the Week of 5/19/2024

Mon, 20 May 2024 14:35:47 GMT

1. The graduate blessing will be tomorrow/today May 19, at the 11:00 AM Mass.

2. On Monday, Monday 20 ^th we will celebrate the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. There will be a Mass at 12:10 PM.

3. May 22 to 30 there will be a Novena for Life honoring the Feast of the Visitation. See the poster for more information.

4. After Masses on May 25 and May 26, Jacob from the Holy Land will be selling religious items in the back of the church.

5. This year, Assumption VBS: Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus Was a Kid, will be from June 17 to 21. You can register at the parish office or print the form from our website and bring it to the office; the cost is $5 per child.

Announcements for the Week of 5/12/2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:42:52 GMT

1. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 PM during the month of May, followed by Adoration. We will meet at the Grotto before processing to the church. For more information please check the poster.

2. From May 19 to June 28 I will be on vacation. If you need to visit with me before my leaving please call the parish office to schedule an appointment.

3. There will be no youth group tomorrow/today due to Mothers Day.

4. The graduate blessing will be on May 19, at the 11:00 AM Mass. If you would like to receive a blessing, RSVP to the parish office no later than Monday, May 13, so that you can be invited to stand for the blessing.

5. Sanctity of Life members will be distributing baby bottles to raise money for the Chaves County Pregnancy Center. Please take a baby bottle if you would like to take part in this fundraiser. For more information please check the bulletin insert. Thank you from babies, mommies and daddies!

6. There will be a Mass at 12:10 PM on Monday, May 13, for Our Lady of Fatima.

7. I would like to share an announcement for a new assignment. Our Parochial Vicar Fr. Ephraim Ezulike has been assigned to be the Administrator of St. Francis Newman Parish in Silver City, effective July 1, 2024. On Sunday, June 30th, we will have a farewell Mass at 11 AM, followed by a reception. We congratulate Fr. Ephraim and wish him a successful ministry.

8. As every year, we plan to organize VBS in June. More information will be provided by VBS coordinator Stephanie Wenner.

9. Happy Mother’s Day!

Announcements for the Week of 5/5/2024

assumptionbvm@hotmail.com (Jill Domschot) — Mon, 06 May 2024 15:27:32 GMT

1. The ushers will take up the second collection “The Catholic Home Missions Appeal”. Thank you for your donations.

2. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 PM during the month of May, followed by Adoration. We will meet at the Grotto before processing to the church. For more information please check the poster.

3. Tomorrow/Today at 2 PM All Saints Catholic School Students will receive our Lord Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time in their life. May God bless them and their families, friends, and all who helped them to be prepared for this special time.

4. From May 19 to June 28 Fr. Jarek will be on vacation. If you need to visit with him before his leaving please call the parish office to schedule an appointment.

5. As we do every year, we plan to organize VBS in June. Next weekend, the VBS coordinator Stephanie Wenner will provide details, and registration will be open.

6. The graduate blessing will be on May 19, at the 11:00 AM Mass. If you would like to receive a blessing, RSVP to the parish office no later than Monday, May 13, so that you can be invited to stand for the blessing.

7. The Sanctity of Life Ministry will have their annual Baby Bottle fundraiser for the Chaves County Pregnancy Center. Bottles will be distributed next weekend to those interested in participating in this year’s campaign. If you have a bottle from another year, please use it to participate this year. Thank you!

8. Next Sunday we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Jesus and during each Mass, we will have a blessing for mothers.

9. The last announcement will be made by an ASCS student.

Announcements for the Week of 4/28/2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:44:22 GMT

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 PM during the month of May, followed by Adoration. We will meet at the Grotto before processing to the church. For more information, please check the poster.
Please join All Saints Catholic School in the church for the Crowning of Mary on Friday, May 3 at 8:15 AM.
On Sundays, April 28 and May 5, we will celebrate First Holy Communion. Please pray for the children from the parish Faith Formation and ASCS and also for their families.
The funeral Mass for Karen Lupien will be at 2 PM on Friday, May 3rd. There will be a reception in the hall afterward.
Next weekend we will have the Catholic Home Missions Appeal as a second collection, which provides funds for a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes; and the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups. Our own diocese benefits from this appeal that is happening in churches throughout the country.

Announcements for the Week of 4/21/2024

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:07:22 GMT

1. The ushers will take up the San Juan Diego Seminary Fund second collection. Thank you for all your donations.

2. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 PM during the month of May, followed by Adoration. We will meet at the Grotto before processing to the church. For more information, please check the poster.

3. Last Sunday we celebrated Confirmation. May all Confirmed with their families always walk in faithfulness before the Lord. Thank you all who helped to prepare and celebrate this special Sacrament. Great Job!!! Thank you!!!

4. God hears our prayers for the renewal of our Church. He will answer them through a life-changing transformation of our own hearts. The 10th National Eucharistic Congress is an invitation to experience profound personal revival so we can be sent out to share Christ’s love with a world that so desperately needs it. For more information, please check the poster.

5. On Sundays, April 28 and May 5, we will celebrate First Holy Communion. Please pray for the children from the parish Faith Formation and ASCS, and also for their Families.

6. Dear Parishioners, it is with profound sadness that we would like to inform you that our former Parish Office Manager Karen Lupien passed away last Wednesday. After Sunday, via Flocknote, we will share a funeral date. Please pray for the family. May she rest in peace!

7. The next announcement will be made by a Sanctity of Life Ministry member.

Announcements for the Week of 4/14/2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:19:28 GMT

All Saints Catholic School will be holding their Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Stop by and tour the school and learn about their programs. See the posters for more information.
We pray to the Holy Spirit to send His Seven Gifts upon our candidates who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation tomorrow/today [Sunday, April 14] at 2 pm. May they with their families always walk in faithfulness before the Lord.
The next announcement will be made by a Sanctity of Life Ministry member [announcement about the Referendum to bring laws to the vote of the people ].

Parish Announcements for the Week of 4/7/2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:48:33 GMT

1. Tomorrow/Today at 2 PM we will have a Reconciliation Service, and at 3 PM, Adoration with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Please join us.

2. On Monday we are celebrating the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord transferred from March 25. We will have Holy Rosary at 11:30 AM and the Mass at 12:10 PM. Please join Us!!!

3. Please also join us this Thursday at 7 PM for the Adoration for Life.

4. We pray to the Holy Spirit to send His Seven gifts upon our candidates who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday at 2 PM. May they with their families always walk in faithfulness before the Lord.

5. Thanks from the Pastor/Letter.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 3/31/2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:11:21 GMT

1. The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday from 1 to 3 PM. Bring your kids, up to ten years of age. Drinks and cupcakes will be provided in the parish hall.

2. Thank you to everyone who has been collecting money to give alms during Lent. Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl donations help feed the poor and hungry throughout the world and here in our Diocese of Las Cruces. Please return your family’s CRS Rice Bowl either in the collection basket or take it to the Parish Office during regular office hours. If you would like to write a check, please note the donation is for Rice Bowl. Thank you for all your donations!

3. The parish office will be closed on Easter Monday, but we will have Holy Rosary at 11:30 AM and the Mass at 12:10 PM.

4. Next Sunday we are celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday instituted by Saint Pope John Paul II. At 2 PM we will have Reconciliation Service and at 3 PM Adoration with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Please join us.

This is the day the Lord has made: let us rejoice and be glad.

On Easter Vigil we recall(ed) God’s story – in our story of salvation. When we live the new life of the resurrection we become the best version of ourselves.

On behalf of myself and Father Ephraim, I wish you and your loved ones very blessed Easter.

Happy Easter!!!

Announcements for the Week of 3/24/2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:05:45 GMT

1. Please check the Bulletin Boards for the Holy Week Schedule. Tomorrow/Today we will have the Lenten Reconciliation Service at 6 PM. A few priests will come to hear confessions.

2. After Mass the Assumption Youth Group will be in the back of the church making palm crosses and accepting donations, which will be used for snacks, supplies, and future trips. Thank you.

3. The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday from 1 to 3 PM. Bring your kids, up to ten years of age. Drinks and cupcakes will be provided in the parish hall.

4. Thank you to everyone who has been collecting coins and bills to give alms during Lent through the CRS Rice Bowl. Please return your family’s CRS Rice Bowl; either place it in the collection basket or take it to the church office during regular office hours.

5. The parish office will be closed on Good Friday and the Monday after Easter Sunday.

6. On Good Friday during the Veneration of the Cross, we will have a special Pontifical Collection to support the Holy Places, especially for those pastoral, charitable, educational, and social works which the Church supports in the Holy Land for the welfare of our Christian brethren and of the local communities.

Announcements for the Week of 3/17/2024

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:36:38 GMT

1. Due to Spring Break there will be no NMMI Mass on this Sunday, March 17, and Palm Sunday, March 24, but Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated as regular at 5 PM.

2. Please check the Bulletin for the Holy Week Schedule. On Palm Sunday at 6 PM, we will have the Lenten Reconciliation Service. A few priests will come to hear confessions.

3. On Tuesday, March 19, at 5:30 PM, Bishop Peter Baldacchino will preside over the annual Chrism Mass alongside all of the priests of the Diocese at the Cathedral. The priests will renew their priestly promises. Bishop Baldacchino will bless the Holy Oils that are used in sacramental celebrations in all the parishes of the Diocese throughout the year. The local Church will be gathered together as one, and we invite you to join the Bishop and all the priests for this important celebration.

4. From Monday to Wednesday, all priests serving in the Diocese of Las Cruces with Bishop Peter will participate in the annual Priests Assembly at the Holy Cross Center.

5. On Tuesday, March 19, we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The 12:10 Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Larry.

6. On Monday & Wednesday we are inviting everyone to pray the Flame of Love Rosary in Mary’s room at 12:10 PM. Please join us!!!

7. After each Mass on Palm Sunday the Assumption Youth Group will be in the back of the church raising donations with crosses that they have made from palms. The donations will be used for snacks, supplies, and future trips. Thank you.

8. The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday from 1 to 3 PM. Bring your kids, up to ten years of age. Drinks and cupcakes will be provided in the parish hall.

9. On Tuesday and Wednesday during the Holy Week, we plan to visit our sick parishioners who cannot come to the Church. If you know a sick person who needs a home visit, please call the parish office this week.

Weekly Announcements for the Week of 3/10/2024

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:45:43 GMT

The ushers will take the Catholic Relief Services Second Collection. Thank you for your support!
Catholic Daughters of the America’s Court of Our Lady of Fatima 1293 in Roswell will be hosting a Woman’s Day of Reflection on March 16, 2024, at the parish hall from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Fr. Francis Gyau will be leading the reflection, and there will be time for prayer, reflection, and fellowship. All women and girls are invited. Food will be provided, so we ask that you RSVP to Rosie Duran by March 13 so the group can secure your space and meal. A poster with information is available in the parish bulletin and on the bulletin boards.
ASCS needs to upgrade the Science Lab to make it comparable with the public schools. We need a carpenter and plumber for a few projects. Also, the lab will need new items including safety equipment, furniture, storage units, and lab equipment and supplies. We are asking for monetary donations to fund this project so that we can purchase the items. We are hoping to raise $50,000 to cover all the expenses. Please contact Peggy Bohlin at All Saints for additional information. Thank you!
Beginning March 10, the Assumption Youth Group, for ages 10 to 17, will meet each Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the parish hall for Bible lessons, games, and activities. Come join us! Please check the poster for more information.
All are invited to pray the St. Joseph Adoption Novena from March 10th through the 18th for all whose lives are touched by adoption. Please see the bulletin and the poster in the back for more details.

Announcements for the Week of 3/3/2024

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:58:49 GMT

1. In preparation for the upcoming Synod, Parish Representatives Assemblies with Bishop Peter Baldacchino are requesting all Parishioners to fill out the form available in the back of the Church. There are two questions:

Question No.1: Where do you see the Church flourishing or being hindered by structures or practices?

Question No.2: How can the structures and organization of the Church help all the baptized to respond to the call to proclaim the Gospel message and for the Church to be a “sacrament of salvation” for the world – a sign of love and unity in Christ that brings the hope of the resurrection to a broken world?

Please respond to the questions after Mass and put the form in the prepared boxes. Thank you for your help.

2. Catholic Daughters of the America’s Court Our Lady of Fatima 1293 in Roswell will be hosting a Woman’s Day of Reflection on March 16th, 2024, at the parish hall from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fr. Francis Gyau will be leading the reflection, and there will be time for prayer, reflection, and fellowship. All women and girls are invited. Food will be provided, so we ask that you RSVP to Rosie Duran by March 13th so the group can secure your space and meal. A poster with the information is available in the parish bulletin and on the bulletin boards.

3. ASCS needs to upgrade the Science Lab to make it comparable with the public schools. We need a carpenter and plumber for a few projects. Also, the lab will need new items including safety equipment, furniture, storage units, and lab equipment and supplies. We are asking for monetary donations to fund this project so that we can purchase the items. We are hoping to raise $50,000 to cover all the expenses. Please contact Peggy Bohlin at All Saints for additional information. Thank you!

4. Beginning March 10, the Assumption Youth Group, for ages 10 to 17, will meet each Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the parish hall for Bible lessons, games, and activities. Come join us! Please check the parish bulletin for more information.

5. Next weekend we will have the Catholic Relief Services Second Collection. This collection will enable the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world — those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. By supporting the Catholic Relief Services Collection, you are helping fulfill the Church’s call to be a peacemaker in regions affected by armed conflict, poverty, and shortages of necessary resources. Thank you for your support!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 2/25/2024

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:13:08 GMT

1. Every Friday during Lent we have two Stations of the Cross, after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. During Lent, we are not offering homilies on Fridays. We hope that it will be helpful for the faithful who are attending Mass during lunchtime and would like to participate in the Stations of the Cross.

2. Also on Lenten Fridays, we have Lenten Sessions “The Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality” at 7 PM in the parish library. For more information, please check the poster. Please let the parish office know if you plan to attend so that we can provide materials for everyone.

3. Do not forget, [tomorrow/today] at 6:30 pm in the parish hall, we will have a meeting and pizza dinner with ice cream for all parents and youth interested in the parish youth group. Absolutely join us!

4. In preparation for the upcoming Synod Parish Representatives Assemblies with Bishop Peter Baldacchino, we are requesting that all parishioners fill out the attached handout in the parish bulletin, “Guiding Questions.” The handouts are also available on both tables in the back of the Church.

There are two questions:

Question No. 1: Where do you see the Church flourishing or being hindered by structures or practices?

Question No. 2: How can the structures and organization of the Church help all the baptized to respond to the call to proclaim the Gospel message and for the Church to be a “sacrament of salvation” for the world – a sign of love and unity in Christ that brings the hope of the resurrection to a broken world?

Please respond to the questions after Mass and leave the completed form on the table or complete it at home and bring it to the parish office during the week, or to the church the following weekend. Thank you for your help.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 1/18/2024

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:20:44 GMT

THANK YOU again to our youth confirmation class students who helped serve the UIM luncheon. You did a fantastic job!
The Good Samaritan needs blankets! They are requesting new or gently used blankets that have been washed. If you would like to donate, bring them to the parish office. Thank you!
Thank you to those who have completed their UIM pledge! We are humbled by your generosity and support of the Diocese of Las Cruces 2024 United in Ministry Appeal. If you have yet to pledge a gift to the United in Ministry Appeal, we need your help to reach our parish goal. Please make your pledge and return it to the parish office or in the collection basket. Thank you for your support!!!
Every Friday during Lent we have two Stations of the Cross, after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. During Lent, we will not offer homilies on Fridays. We hope that this will be helpful for the faithful who are attending Mass during lunchtime and would like to participate in the Stations of the Cross.
From this coming Friday, February 23, we will start Lenten Sessions “The Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality” at 7 PM in the parish library. For more information, please check the poster.
It is that time of year when Assumption parishioners gather food for the nuns at the Poor Clare Monastery. A list of needed items is provided on the bulletin board and online. Bring your items and place them in the boxes in the church foyer. We will collect food from this weekend until next Sunday, February 25. You can also bring items during the week, as the church is open from 8-5. Please remember the Poor Clares take a vow of poverty and rely on OUR GENEROSITY to help them with their needs.
Thank you to the men who helped shovel the parking lot and the sidewalks last Sunday. You saved many legs.
And now I would like to invite Mark Salas, our Parish Youth Director [gave announcement after Masses; see the poster regarding the youth pizza party above].

Announcements for the Week of 2/11/2024

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:05:08 GMT

1. A very special THANK YOU to our youth Confirmation Class students who helped serve last Sunday at the UIM Luncheon. You did a fantastic job! Thank you!!!

2. The Altar & Rosary Society will be having a membership tea on tomorrow/today, from 2 to 4 PM in the parish hall. Please join! The tea was canceled due to winter weather.

3. The Good Samaritan needs blankets! They are requesting new or gently used blankets that have been washed. If you would like to donate, bring them to the Assumption office. Thank you!

4. Thank you to those who have completed their UIM pledge! We are humbled by your generosity and support of the Diocese of Las Cruces 2024 United in Ministry Appeal. Your sacrificial generosity to the UIM Appeal truly bears witness to our faith in action and the role of the Church as the essential service of hope to those in need. Thank you and God bless you!

5. On Wednesday we are celebrating Ash Wednesday. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation but I encourage you to participate in the Mass at 12:10 PM or 6 PM. Every Friday during Lent we will have two Stations of the Cross: after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM. On Friday, February 23 ^rd , we will start Lenten Sessions “The Seven Pillars of Catholicism” at 7 PM in the Parish Library. More details will be provided next weekend.

6. This Lent, be transformed—and transform the world—by practicing the pillars of Lent with your family: daily prayer, weekly fasting, and almsgiving.

Every Lent since 1975, millions of Catholics across the United States have come together through Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl to support people struggling with hunger and poverty—both at home and around the world.

Please take home a CRS Rice Bowl, located in the Church foyer. Each Rice Bowl has a Lenten calendar that offers short reflections for each day of Lent. Beginning Ash Wednesday, and during the 40 days of Lent, please fill your Rice Bowl with donations.

7. It is that time of year when Assumption parishioners gather the food for the nuns at Poor Clare Monastery. A list of needed items will be provided in the bulletin and online. Bring your items and place them in the boxes in the Church foyer. We will collect food from next weekend February 17 to February 25. You can also bring items during the week as the church is open from 8-5. Please remember the Poor Clares take a vow of poverty and rely on OUR GENEROSITY to help them with their needs.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 2/4/2024

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:47:42 GMT

1. The 29th Annual Mardi Gras/Valentine's Day Gala dinner and dance is the biggest fundraiser of the year for All Saints Catholic School; plus, it offers great food, music, and more. Tickets are $60 a person. Please call the school or see the flyer in the bulletin for more information.

2. The Altar & Rosary Society will be having a membership tea on Sunday, February 11 from 2 to 4 PM in the parish hall. For more info, please see the flyer in the bulletin or call the parish office.

3. On Sunday, February 11th at the NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, our Diocese is organizing a “Theology of Style” conference for girls 12-17 and mothers. For more information please check to poster located in the back of the Church.

4. Next Saturday Fr. Ephraim is coming back after 7 weeks of vacation. Please pray for his safe travel.

5. The Good Samaritan needs blankets! They are requesting new or gently used blankets that have been washed. If you would like to donate, bring them to the Assumption office. Thank you!

6. Sanctity of Life would like to thank you for your generous donations when we distributed carnations on January 20 & 21. We were able to send $1,339.91 to Citizens for Life! Thank you!

7. We are one of not very many parishes in our Diocese that are offering confession before Daily Masses, not just once a week on Saturday. Also, we are one of a very few parishes with Saturday morning Mass. St. Augustine said: “The one who sings prays twice.” Daily Mass (usually in the US) is without music. Also, in our parish, this past few years, I wanted all Masses to have the liturgy music, and again to have the Youth Group. As you know, one of our parish musicians is Mark Salas, who covers most funerals, weddings, and special Masses. So, last week I hired a new employee very well-known in our Parish - Mark Salas. Let’s all welcome Mark as Parish Music Director, Sacristan, and Youth Director.

8. The United In Ministry Appeal (UIM) is an act by the Bishop in his duties as Shepherd of the Diocese, to promote and safeguard the unity of faith and the discipline common to the whole Church. It is also to instruct the faithful to love the whole Mystical Body of Christ and to promote activities of the Church, especially so that the faith may increase, and the light of full truth appear to all. The Appeal helps fund educational, pastoral, and charitable programs, in so far as it is able, by careful discernment of these apostolates and initiatives.

This weekend is Pledge Weekend. A gift to the UIM appeal is a wonderful way to share our blessings with others and to give thanks to God for all he has given us. I ask that you prayerfully consider a gift this year so Bishop Peter can ensure our Diocese continues to thrive. Please complete the intention form available in the back of the Church and return it in the envelope provided, or you can contribute during [Sunday’s] UIM Luncheon in the parish hall after the 11 AM Mass. Thank you for all your support and donations.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 1/28/2024

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:09:17 GMT

1. The ushers will take the second Collection for the Church in Latin America. This collection will support pastoral programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Projects include the work of evangelization, formation of laity, religious and seminarians, as well as youth ministry and catechesis. Thank you for your donations!

2. The Altar & Rosary Society will be having a membership tea on Sunday, February 11 from 2 to 4 PM in the parish hall. For more info, please call the parish office.

3. The Universal Stage for the Synod on Synodality has begun. This is the third and final phase of the synodal process, leading up to the second Vatican Assembly to be convened in Rome in October 2024. The first Global Assembly was held at the Vatican, in October 2023. Documents related to the Global Assembly can be accessed through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website, www.usccb.org/synod. The USCCB Synod Team is requesting that dioceses in the United States conduct “Listening Sessions” during Lent, 2024, with reports/information gathered from these sessions to be submitted to the USCCB Synod Team by April, 2024 in preparation for the second Vatican Assembly in Rome. Soon we will provide more information.

4. Our Diocese is organizing on Sunday, February 11th at the NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum a “Theology of Style” Conference for girls 12-17 and mothers. For more information please check to poster located in the back of the church.

5. In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, students from All Saints Catholic School are here to distribute prayer intention cards after Mass. Students would like to pray for your intentions during their morning prayers.

6. Every Monday at the Mary’s Chapel we have the Flame of Love Rosary. But this coming Friday, Feb.,2nd, we celebrate the Flame of Love Feast. We would like to invite all parishioners on Friday at 11 AM to pray the Flame of Love Rosary together.

7. This is the last week to obtain a plenary indulgence, granted in celebration of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis and his Christmas nativity at Greccio. For more information please check the poster.

8. As every year in January we will have the “United in Ministry Appeal”. More information will be shared by UIM Coordinator Mary Ann Tuten.

Bishop Peter also wants to share a few words with us. Even though he is not at the altar now, he is with us ---- in a different way [see video on the UIM page ].

UIM envelopes are available in the back of the Church. Please ask the ushers, and they will give them to you.
Next weekend will be the “Pledge Weekend”. On Sunday, February 4th after the 11 AM Mass, we will have the UIM Luncheon, during which we will present data from last year and a report on what the campaign funds are used for. During the meeting, there will also be an opportunity to make donations: cash, card, using the phone or a QR code. Parishioners who plan to attend are asked to notify the parish office by Wednesday, January 31 so that we can prepare enough food for everyone.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 1/21/2024

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:45:48 GMT

1. The book “This is My Body” is ready to pick up. Those families who signed up for a free copy please come after Mass to the priest’s sacristy to pick up your copy, or you can pick it up at the parish office during office hours.

2. All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1st), Silver (25th), Gold (50th), or 50-plus wedding anniversary in 2024, are invited to attend a Mass at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., and at St. Peter Parish in Roswell on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries only, must register with their Parish Priest no later than January 25, 2024, and provide him with a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent Baptism Certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the Certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church. It is the last chance to be registered.

3. Volunteers from the Sanctity of Life Ministry will have beautiful, red carnations available for donation after Mass. All proceeds go to the Chaves County Citizens for Life Organization for the protection of women and the unborn. Thank you for your support and donations!

4. As every year in January, we will begin the United In Ministry Appeal. Next Saturday & Sunday, we will have an “Introduction Weekend”. On Sunday, February 4th after the 11 AM Mass, we will have a UIM Luncheon, during which we will present data from last year and a report on how the campaign funds are used. During the meeting, there will also be an opportunity to make donations: cash, card, using the phone or a QR code. Parishioners who plan to attend are asked to notify the parish office by January 29 so that we can prepare enough food for everyone.

5. Next weekend, we will have a second Collection for the Church in Latin America. This collection will support pastoral programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Projects include the work of evangelization, formation of laity, religious and seminarians, as well as youth ministry and catechesis. Thank you for your generosity!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 1/14/2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:12:06 GMT

1. After Mass, All Saints Catholic School PTS will be selling tickets for a fundraiser to raise money to buy a canopy for the new playground equipment.

2. The book “This is My Body” already arrived. Those families who signed up for free copies, please come after Mass to the priest’s sacristy to pick up your copy, or you can pick it up at the parish office during office hours.

3. Men ages 18 and over are invited to spend next weekend in prayer, discernment, and fraternity. For more information, please check the poster.

4. All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1st), Silver (25th), Gold (50th), or 50-plus wedding anniversary in 2024, are invited to attend a Mass at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., and at St. Peter Parish in Roswell on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries only, must register with their parish priest no later than January 25, 2024, and provide him with a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent baptism certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church. For questions, call the Parish Office.

5. The 51st-annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. “Proclaiming the Gift of Human Dignity”, will be held Friday, January 19. The March for Life website explains that the annual event will focus this year on support of continued legislative efforts to restrict abortion “until a culture of life is restored” in the U.S. On Friday during 11 a.m. Adoration, we will pray for the protection of human life. Please join us.

6. Next weekend, Sanctity of Life will be handing out carnations for donations to pro-life causes after all Masses. Bring your loved ones a bright spot in January and support life at the same time!

7. The parish office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will resume our regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 1/7/2024

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:58:39 GMT

After Mass, All Saints Catholic School PTS will be selling tickets for a fundraiser to raise money to buy a canopy for the new playground equipment.
On Monday, January 8, we are celebrating the Baptism of the Lord. We will have a 12:10 PM Mass. Also, there will be a funeral celebrated at 10 AM, so we will have no Holy Rosary or confession before the 12:10 PM Mass.
One more time, I would like to thank all who served this past year, especially the parish volunteers, Faith Formation and RCIA catechists, money counters, ushers, choir members, altar servers, church decorators, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, especially for home-bound parishioners, and office staff. Thank you for your donations to the church and your effort in helping our parish during this past year. I appreciate the care, time, and energy you have given. May God bless all and each of you!!!
All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1st), Silver (25th), Gold (50th), or 50+ wedding anniversary in 2024, are invited to attend a Mass at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM, and at St. Peter Parish in Roswell on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM, and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries must register with their parish priest no later than January 25, 2024, and provide him with a certificate of marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent Baptism certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations of the back of the certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church. For questions, call the parish office.
We are inviting parishioners to participate in Adoration for Life on Thursday at 7 PM.
It is time again to write the cryptic-sounding message on our front doors: 20+C+M+B+24 . The letters have two meanings: they stand for the three Magi—Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar—and also for Christus Mansionem Benedicat , that is, Christ bless this house . The numbers indicate the current year. We encourage you to take the blessed chalk after Mass along with the home blessing prayer.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 12/31/2023

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:40:48 GMT

1. Because the January 1 ^st , the New Year Day - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, falls on a Monday in 2024, it is not a holy day of obligation.

In 1992, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops eliminated the obligation to attend Mass when the solemnities of Mary, Mother of God (Jan. 1), the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Aug. 15), and All Saints Day (Nov. 1) fall on a Saturday or a Monday. They continue to be holy days of obligation on the other days of the week.

Although January 1 ^st is not a Holy Day Of Obligation this time, it is still a day off for most of us, so we deeply would like to encourage you to participate in the Mass on Monday, New Year’s Day at 12:10 PM in the main church. Let us begin the New Year with our Holy Mother of God.

2. On Monday, January 1 ^st , the Parish office will be closed.

3. During the “Eucharistic Revival”, we would like to offer parish families a book “This Is My Body” written by Bishop Robert Barron. It will be the Assumption Parish New Year gift. Families who want to receive a free book please sign up on the list located on the bulletin board.

4. After Mass, All Saints Catholic School PTS will be selling tickets for a fundraiser to raise money to buy a canopy for the new playground equipment.

5. Next Sunday, we celebrate the Epiphany typically called “Three Kings Day”. Each year, using blessed chalk, people mark the doorpost of their home with an inscription of the new year separated by C+M+B, so next weekend we will bless the chalk.

6. I would like to take a moment to say thank you. I am so grateful for all of you how you have served this past year, especially: Assumption Volunteers, Faith Formation and RCIA Catechists, Money Counters, Ushers, Choir Members, Altar Servers, Church Decorators, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communions especially for home-bound, and Office Staff. Whether it’s leading groups; shepherding children; serving coffee; setting up for worship; playing music; serving on a mission trip, or any one of the countless other (usually unseen) tasks that keep our community running, I am grateful. Thank you so much for all you do! Thank you our faithful parishioners for all Christmas gifts, delicious goodies and monetary gifts.

Dear Assumption Family, I wanted to say a big thank you for your donations and effort in helping in our Parish during the past year. I appreciate the care, time and energy you have given. May God bless all and each of you in the New 2024 Year. One more time: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Announcements for the Week of 12/24/2023

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:53:54 GMT

This year, Christmas Eve is celebrated on Sunday evening, December 24. Please remember that because it is Sunday, it is not enough to attend one Mass on Sunday at 5:30 PM to fulfill the obligation to participate in both Sunday and Christmas Mass. We must attend Sunday Mass separately and attend Christmas Mass again. Christmas Eve Mass will be at 5:30 PM. Then, there will be Midnight Mass and Christmas Day Masses at 9 and 11 AM. Half an hour before Midnight Mass, we will have a Christmas Carol Concert. Please join us!
The parish office will be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and reopen on Thursday.
On Thursday, there will be the annual Priests Christmas Social with Bishop Peter Baldacchino in Artesia at noon. Due to this meeting, the parish Thursday Mass will be celebrated at 9 AM, not at 12:10 PM.
The 2024 calendar and The Word Among Us will be distributed next weekend (December 30 & 31).
During the Eucharistic Revival, we would like to offer parish families a book written by Bishop Robert Barron. It will be the Assumption Parish New Year gift. Families who want to receive a free book should call the parish office.
We would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas. During this season, we are celebrating Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy; we pray that all four of these will fill your life every way this Christmas and beyond. We are grateful to God. This Christmas, as in all previous years, we celebrate Emmanuel (God with us). Without Christ’s presence among us, we would be lost. Through God’s presence working within us, we are being healed, transformed, reconciled, and made whole. We pray you have a blessed Christmas.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 12/17/2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:04:58 GMT

1. On the bulletin boards, we posted the “Sisters of Jesus the Savior” Mother General Letter of Appreciation. The sisters collected $3500 in our parish. Thank you for your donations!

2. Please listen to the announcement from Mother Mary Angela, Poor Clair Monastery Abbess:

We are delighted to share with you the news that the Apostolic Penitentiary in Rome has graciously granted our request, made with the consent of our dear Bishop Peter Baldacchino, to grant a plenary indulgence to anyone who, under the usual conditions, makes a visit to our monastery chapel on any day between November 13, 2023, and November 13, 2024. “The sick and all those who are unable to physically participate can equally benefit from the gift of the plenary indulgence, offering their sufferings to the Lord or carrying out practices of compassion.” We are so deeply grateful for the Church’s great gift of mercy which we can now offer to our friends in a special way in honor of our jubilee year of foundation.

For more information from the monastery, please check the bulletin board.

3. On Monday, December 18 at 6 PM, we will have the Parish Advent Reconciliation Service. We encourage you to come and prepare your heart for Christmas.

4. This year, Christmas Eve is celebrated on Sunday evening, December 24. Please remember that because it is Sunday, it is not enough to attend one Mass on Sunday at 5:30 PM to fulfill the obligation to participate in both Sunday and Christmas Mass. We must attend Sunday Mass separately and attend a second Mass for Christmas. Christmas Eve Mass will be at 5:30 PM, followed by Midnight Mass. Christmas Day Masses will be celebrated at 9 and 11 AM.

5. I would like to thank Deacon Lonnie for the retreat sermon during this Mass, and we invite all the faithful to participate in [Sunday’s] conferences in the parish hall from 2 - 5 PM.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 12/10/2023

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:35:43 GMT

1. The Ushers will take a second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.

2. On Tuesday, December 12, we are celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. Please join us for 12:10 PM Mass.

3. On Thursday, December 14, we are inviting parishioners for Adoration for Life at 7 PM.;

4. Next weekend, December 16 & 17, we will have the Parish Advent Retreat: Family As Domestic Church . The retreat will be led by Deacon Lonnie Briseño. During Masses, Deacon Lonnie will preach the homily, and on Sunday, we will have three conferences in the parish hall. We will start at 2 PM:

-God created us as male and female;

-Responsible Fatherhood;

-Responsible Motherhood

For more information, please check the poster.

5. On Monday, December 18 at 6 PM, we will have the Advent Reconciliation Service.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 12/3/2023

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:55:15 GMT

1. On Friday, December 8th, we honor Mary, our Mother. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic feast celebrating Mary’s conception without sin. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have two Masses at 12:10 PM and 6 PM.

2. On the weekend of Dec.16th and 17th we will have “Assumption Advent Parish Retreat: Family as Domestic Church”. The Retreat will be led by Deacon Lonnie Briseño. During Masses, Deacon Lonnie will preach the homily, and on Sunday we will have three conferences:

God created us as male and female;
Responsible Fatherhood;
Responsible Motherhood.

For more information, please check the Poster.

3. Assumption Altar and Rosary’s annual Christmas Bazaar continues on Sunday (tomorrow/today), December 3 with shopping for homemade baked goods, Christmas décor, homemade items sewn and crafted by our St. Mary’s Craft Group, and jewelry. Join us on Sunday (tomorrow/today) before and after Masses, 10 am – 1 pm in the Parish Hall for coffee and donuts. It is the last chance to buy raffle tickets for the Christmas Gift Baskets. Winning tickets will be drawn at 12:30 pm.

4. Next weekend, we will have a second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, which distributes financial assistance to religious institutes based on a formula and criteria approved by the conferences of major superiors and bishops. These religious women and men have dedicated their entire lives to serving the community through prayer, teaching, and social activities. Thank you for your donations!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 11/26/2023

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:26:42 GMT

1. Bishop Peter is inviting everyone to the UIM Thanks-for-Giving Mass, which will be celebrated on Friday, December 1st at 6:30 PM at St. John Parish. Please join us!

2. On December 2nd and 3rd we will host Sisters of Jesus the Saviour from Nigeria in our Parish. During weekend Masses, the sisters will tell us about their mission, and there will be an opportunity to support their Projects. For more information, please check the poster.

3. Assumption Altar and Rosary’s annual Christmas Bazaar will have Christmas gift shopping with homemade baked goods, Christmas décor, homemade items sewn and crafted by our St. Mary’s Craft Group, and lots of jewelry. Saturday, we will have homemade soup and home-baked bread. Sunday, we will have coffee and donuts. We also have Christmas Gift Baskets for the raffle. Come join us Saturday, Dec. 2, 8 am – 2 pm, and Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 am – 1 pm in the Parish Hall.

Also, the Altar and Rosary Society needs your donations of baked Christmas cookies, cakes, and any type of pastries you can make! We also need homemade soups and bread. Our Christmas Bazaar relies on your help. Proceeds from the Bazaar benefit Assumption Parish.

Announcements for the Week of 11/19/2023

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:56:51 GMT

1. The ushers will take the second Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Thank you for all your donations.

2. On Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving. The Mass will be at 9 AM and there will be no evening Adoration. The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday at 2 PM instead of 5 PM and also on Thursday and Friday.

3. The Power of Prayer: Proclaim the Sanctity of Life with the Sisters of Life. For more information please check the poster on the bulletin boards.

4. On Saturday, November 25, Bishop Peter Baldacchino is inviting all parishioners to participate in the annual Mt. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage. For more information please check the poster.

5. Bishop Peter is inviting everyone for UIM Thanks-for-Giving Mass which will be celebrated on Friday, December 1 ^st at 6:30 PM at St. John Parish. Please join us!

6. On December 2 ^nd and 3 ^rd , we will host the Sisters of Jesus the Saviour from Nigeria in our Parish. During weekend Masses, the sisters will tell us about their mission, and there will be an opportunity to support their projects. For more information please check the poster.

7. After Mass, Altar & Rosary will be selling tickets for their basket raffles. The tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The raffle will be drawn at the Christmas Bazaar on December 2nd.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 11/12/2023

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:10:26 GMT

Altar & Rosary will be selling tickets for their basket raffles after Masses on the 18th and 19th of November. The tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The raffle will be drawn at the Christmas Bazaar on December 2nd.
Next weekend, the RCIA inquirers will participate in the Rites of Acceptance and Welcoming. These rites are a wonderful way to draw the entire parish community into the conversion process. It is in this rite that inquirers are given the strength to continue on the path to enter the Church and receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Please join us!
The Power of Prayer: Proclaim the Sanctity of Life with the Sisters of Life. Please join us on Wednesday, November 22, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in reflecting on prayer as the foundation and cornerstone of a culture of life. The Sisters of Life will lead us in Adoration in the church and prayer in front of the abortion clinic. For more information, please check the poster on the bulletin boards.
On Saturday, November 25, Bishop Peter is inviting all parishioners to participate in the annual Mr. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage. For more information, please check the poster on the bulletin boards.
Next weekend we will have the second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, which addresses the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and transformative education. Thank you for all your donations.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 11/5/2023

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:11:26 GMT

1. Fr. Jarek and Fr. Ephraim will participate in the Annual Diocese of Las Cruces Priests Retreat in Mexico City. They will be absent from Sunday afternoon, November 5th to Saturday, November 11th. On Tuesday, 12:10 PM Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Andrew. There will be no Masses on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning. However, we invite you to participate in the Flame of Love Rosary, which will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 12:10 PM in the daily Mass Chapel. Also, there will be no Thursday and Friday Adorations. Saturday 4 PM Reconciliation and 5:30 PM Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Larry.

Sunday Masses will be at the regular times and a half hour before we will pray for the deceased members commemorated on the November list.

2. Altar & Rosary will be selling tickets for their basket raffles after Masses on the 11th and 12th and the 18th and 19th. The tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The raffle will be drawn at the Christmas Bazaar on December 2nd.

3. The Power of Prayer: Proclaim the Sanctity of Life with the Sisters of Life. Please join them on Wednesday, November 22, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 PM in reflecting on prayer as the foundation and cornerstone of a culture of life. The Sisters of Life will lead us in Adoration in the Church and prayer in front of the abortion clinic. For more information, please check the poster on the bulletin board.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 10/29/2023

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:23:18 GMT

1. Last week we started to replace the hall roof. As you probably remember the Church roof has also leaked a few times, so the plan is to further replace the church’s roof by the end of the year.

2. Each November, the Church celebrates two feast days, which are related to each other. All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. On Wednesday, Nov. 1 ^st , we will have two Masses, at 12:10 PM and 6 PM. Please remember that it is a Holy Day of Obligation. On Nov. 2 ^nd the Mass will be at 12:10 PM. Both days at 3 PM we will have special prayer for our deceased at the Columbarium.

It is the last chance to bring the names of deceased loved ones. Please print the names and bring them to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November, during Masses and Adorations. Plenary Indulgences for All Souls Week is granted to the faithful from Nov. 1 - Nov. 8. For more information please check the poster on the bulletin boards.

3. Fr. Jarek and I [Fr. Ephraim] will participate in the Annual Diocese of Las Cruces Priests Retreat in Mexico City. We will be absent from Monday, November 6 to Saturday, November 11. More information will be shared next weekend. There will be no NMMI Mass next Sunday, November 5th.

4. The printing company sent us a short order of bulletins this week. If you would like a November calendar and we’ve run out of bulletins, they are available in the back of the church on the table near the south door.

5. The Prayer Chain for Life is happening this Sunday, the 29th. Meet us at Pioneer Plaza on Main St. to pray for life with fellow citizens! The intention will be to save babies and their mothers from becoming victims of abortion. At two o’clock, the silent vigil begins as we stand, or sit, in silence for one hour (please feel free to bring a chair).

6. In celebration of All Saints Day, students from All Saints Catholic School will be passing out collection envelopes and student-made prayer cards to benefit operational funds and scholarships. The school provides academic excellence and spiritual formation, builds leadership skills, and encourages service to others. All Saints Catholic School is currently enrolling Pre-K through 8th-grade students. Teachers, staff, the principal, and Board of Trustee members request prayers and support in their mission of “Building Saints Forever”.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 10/22/2023

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:22:43 GMT

The ushers will take the World Mission second collection. Thank you for your donations.
It is that time of year to bring the names of deceased loved ones to the parish. All Souls envelopes will be available in the pews for you to print their names on; these envelopes can be dropped in the offering basket or brought to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November, during Masses and Adorations.
There will be no Adoration this coming Friday, October 27. Fr. Ephraim and Fr. Jarek will participate in priest training. We will have a Holy Rosary at 11:30 AM and Mass at 12:10 PM celebrated by Fr. Larry.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino is inviting YOU to accompany him at the annual Bi-National Border Mass on Saturday, November 4, at 10:00 AM. The Mass will be concelebrated by Most Rev. Peter Baldacchino, the Bishop of Las Cruces, Most Rev. Mark Seitz, the Bishop of El Paso, and Most Rev. Jose Guadalupe Torres Campos, Bishop of Juarez, Mexico, and presided by Bishop Baldacchino. For more information, please check the flyer insert in the parish bulletin.
The Prayer Chain for Life is happening on Sunday the 29th. Meet us at Pioneer Plaza on Main St. to pray for life with fellow citizens! The intention will be to save babies and their mothers from becoming victims of abortion. At two o’clock, the silent vigil begins as we stand, or sit, in silence for one hour (please feel free to bring a chair).

Parish Announcements for the Week of 10/15/2023

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:56:42 GMT

1. The Ushers will take the second collection for the renovation of The Shrine of Mt. Cristo Rey. Thank you for all your help.

2. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Ordinaries of the Holy Land, with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Bishop Baldacchino, are inviting all faithful to join for a day of fasting and prayer on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land.

3. Holy Cross Retreat Center in Las Cruces is offering two Retreats. For more information please check the poster.

4. Court Our Lady of Fatima #1293 is inviting all young girls ages 6 - 18 and their mothers to attend an afternoon tea at 12 PM on Sunday, October 21, at Assumption Parish Hall to hear about Junior Catholic Daughters. A new court is being instituted, and we encourage you to join us. Please sign up and reserve your spot after Mass, in the foyer, with members of CDA.

5. It is that time of year to bring the names of deceased loved ones to the parish. All Souls envelopes will be available in the pews for you to print their names on; these envelopes can be dropped in the offering basket or brought to the church office. We will pray for them throughout November, during Masses and Adorations.

6. Next weekend we will have the World Mission Sunday second collection. The World Mission Sunday is when all churches celebrate worldwide the feast of catholicity and universal solidarity so Christians the world over will recognize their common responsibility for the evangelization of the world. Thank you for all your donations!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 10/8/2023

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:43:42 GMT

Tomorrow/today, Sunday, October 8th under the pavilion at 1 PM we will bless the animals. Please bring your pets to be blessed.
The Shrine of Mt. Cristo Rey, located near Sunland Park, and part of the Diocese of Las Cruces, has hosted thousands of pilgrims for over 80+ years for an annual pilgrimage, to coincide with the solemnity of Christ the King. The path leading to the Shrine has eroded over the years and now needs urgent attention and repairs to include proper lighting of the 29-foot-tall Christ statue at the top of the mountain. A matching grant challenge through Catholic Extension has been offered to help financially with these urgent repairs and your financial help is needed to assist with the improvements. Next weekend, October 14/15 we will have a special second collection for Mt. Cristo Rey Shrine Renovation. Thank you for all your help.
Every October, we celebrate Respect Life Month. We consider more deeply why every human life is valuable and reflect on how to build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death. Join thousands of Catholics praying a Respect Life Month novena, from Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 21. For more information and to get daily prayers, reflections, and more, please check the poster.

Announcements for the Week of 10/02/2023

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:05:42 GMT

1. The ushers will take the second collection for the Black and Indian Mission Collection Funds. Thank you for your donations!

2. The Basilica of San Albino in Las Cruces is offering “Talks of Wisdom for Teenage Girls”. For more information, please check the poster.

3. On Saturday, October 7 ^th , during the 5:30 PM Mass, Catholic Daughters of the Americas will celebrate their 85 ^th Anniversary. All are invited.

4. Next Sunday, October 8 ^th , under the pavilion at 1 PM, we will bless the animals. Please bring your pets to be blessed.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 9/24/2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:03:01 GMT

1. On Wednesday, September 27 ^th we celebrate “See You At The Pole”. It is a global day of prayer on the fourth Wednesday of September, when students meet at their school’s flagpole to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation to God. All Saints Catholic School students, staff, and faculty members will meet at the school flagpole on Wednesday at 8 AM. Please join us.

2. On Friday, September 29 ^th at 6 PM, in Las Cruces Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Bishop Peter Baldacchino will celebrate the Blue Mass, honoring police, fire & emergency medical services personnel who serve in the Diocese of Las Cruces. All are invited - especially law enforcement personnel. If you are interested, please check the poster.

3. Basilica of San Albino in Las Cruces is offering “Talks of Wisdom for Teenage Girls”. For more information, please check the poster.

4. Next weekend, we will have the second collection: The Black and Indian Mission Collection collects funds that are distributed as grants to dioceses, supporting and strengthening evangelization of the Black and Indian peoples of the United States. Please kindly keep in mind our brothers and sisters on the Apache Reservation in Mescalero. Thank you for your donations!

5. The last announcement is from Mother Mary Angela, Abbess of the Poor Clare Colettines of the Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Roswell (see announcements on the Facebook page for info on the funeral).

Announcements for the Week of 9/17/2023

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:26:01 GMT

The Grief Support Group meets on Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 PM, through November 29 in St. Peter’s community room. Call St. Peter’s parish office for more information.
Next weekend, the Holy Cross Retreat Center in Las Cruces is organizing a “Grieving Retreat” for those who have struggled through death, divorce, or other things. For more information, please check the poster located on the bulletin boards.
It is the last chance to register for the Conference for Catholic Men and Women in Alamogordo next Saturday, September 23. If you have a question, please contact Fr. Jarek.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 9/10/2023

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:38:12 GMT

1. The ushers will take the second collection for Catholic University. Thank you for your donations.

2. After Mass, St. John’s will be selling raffle tickets for a Toyota Camry, to be drawn at their Parish Festival on the 24th of September. Tickets are $20 each.

3. The Grief Support Group will be starting again on September 6 and will take place on Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 PM, through November 29 in St. Peter’s community room. Call St. Peter’s parish office for more information.

4. Now I will read a special invitation for boys from middle school to high school. Our Diocese is organizing a boys retreat, September 22-24: “Where are you going in your life?” This retreat is a time for adventure, fraternity, and prayer as we rediscover God’s plan for men, and His plan for each boy in particular as He grows into the man God has created him to become.

Retreat Weekend Includes:

- All meals and snacks

- Lodging (bunk-style)

- Adventure & Games.

Cost covered by the Diocese of Las Cruces Vocations Office. For more information, please check the poster located on the bulletin boards.

5. On Monday, September 11, will be the 22nd anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. We invite you to join the “Flame of Love” Rosary at 12:10 PM.

6. Also on the bulletin boards, there is an ASCS poster about the book fair. Please read it after the Mass.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 9/3/2023

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:29:48 GMT

1. The parish office will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. But we will still have the “Flame Of Love Rosary” at 12:10 PM.

2. St. John’s will be selling raffle tickets for a Toyota Camry after Masses on September 9 & 10, to be drawn at their Parish Festival on the 24th of September. Tickets are $20 each.

3. The Grief Support Group will be starting again on September 6 and will take place on Wednesdays, from 6 to 9 PM, through November 29, in St. Peter’s community room. Call St. Peter’s parish office for more information.

4. Next weekend we will have a second collection for Catholic University, which is the national research university of the Catholic Church. Gifts to the National Collection — the only second collection taken for higher education in the U.S.— support students during this crucial time and help the university conduct critical research that will serve parishes and dioceses throughout the country.

Announcements for the Week of 8/27/2023

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:01:11 GMT

1. Youth Faith Formation has already begun. If your child is not yet registered, please do it soon. Registration closes September 6, only 10 days away. The cost is $60 per child. Please register in the Church office during office hours.

2. ASCS will hold their Scholastic Book Fair at the school after Masses on the 9th and 10th of September. The Book Fair will be ongoing from September 11th through the 15th. On Wednesday the 13th, it will be open from 6-8 PM.

3. St. Jude Parish in Alamagordo is offering a Conference for Catholic Men and Women on September 23. More information is provided on the poster located on the bulletin board. If you are interested in traveling with Fr. Jarek, please contact our parish office.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 8/20/2023

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:50:50 GMT

Last Sunday we celebrated our Parish Feast. I would like to take a moment to thank all the people who helped make this wonderful celebration special: the choir, altar servers, ushers, lectors, KofC; but a very special thanks goes to those who helped to organize the Feast: the volunteers, office staff, FFF members and individuals. I know how much time, energy, and love you put into the ministry here, and it is such a blessing to know that we can rely on you.
Thank you for the hours you’ve spent assisting our church. Thank you for being a friend to those who need it most. Most importantly, thank you for helping to make our church a vibrant, spiritual community. May God Bless you always!!!
If you would like to see what we had last Sunday, please check after Mass both screens in the back of the church. You will see our fun and wonderful time.
ASCS will hold their Scholastic Book Fair at the school after Masses on the 9th and 10th of September. The Book Fair will be ongoing from September 11th through the 15th. On Wednesday the 13th, it will be open from 6-8 PM.
On Wednesday, August 23, our Youth Faith Formation classes will celebrate Mass at 6 PM with all students from grade 1 through Confirmation. Parents and families are invited. After Mass, we will go to the parish hall for our first-ever Meet & Treat. Come meet the catechists and enjoy some treats. If your child is not yet registered, please do it soon so we can be prepared for our new year with enough books and supplies. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is $60.

Announcements for the Week of 8/13/2023

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:40:54 GMT

1. The ushers will take the second collection for Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico. Thank you for your generosity.

2. On Mondays, at 12:10 PM in the Former Adoration Chapel which now we will call “Mary's Room,” we will pray the “Flame of Love Rosary”. All are welcome!!!

3. The meetings for all Youth Faith Formation parents will be on August 16 in the Parish Hall. Parents of students in Grades 1 through 6 will meet at 6 pm and parents of Confirmation students will meet at 6:30 pm. On August 23, for our first class, we will celebrate Mass at 6 pm with all students. Parents and families are invited. After Mass, we will go to the Parish Hall for our first-ever Meet and Treat. Come meet the catechists and enjoy some treats.

Registration for Youth Faith Formation is $60. However, you can receive a $10 discount per child until August 16. Please register in the Church office during office hours.

4. This Tuesday is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary . It is a Holy Day Of Obligation. We will have two Masses: at 12:10 PM and 6 PM .

Parish Announcements for the Week of 8/6/2023

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:07:06 GMT

1. One week separates us from the celebration of our Parish Feast. Next Sunday, August 13, we will have food, music, games and activities for children and families; children will be able to get inside the fire truck and ambulance and turn on the siren and find out how firefighters and paramedics work. We will have just one Mass on that Sunday, at 10 AM, with the feast activities following it. Parents, please bring dry clothes for your children because we will have attractions with water, which will be helpful during the sunny weather. We still need a few more Volunteers to monitor games and help younger parishioners. Confirmation service hours will be given to volunteers who help with games and cleanup. Volunteers should plan on attending a meeting on August 11 at 6m in the Parish Hall – if you are interested in helping, please call the parish office.

Dear Parishioners: Please RSVP with the office if you plan to attend no later than Wednesday, August 9 ^th – we need this information to prepare enough food.

In the Church Foyer on the TVs, we have more information regarding the Feast.

2. From this coming Monday, August 7 ^th , every Monday at 12:10 PM in the former Adoration Chapel--which we will call now “Mary's Room”--we will pray the “Flame of Love Rosary”. Also, this new “Mary's Room” could be helpful for parishioners who would like to talk together before or after Mass. Please remember that for daily prayer, we have the Church where our Lord Jesus is in the Blessed Sacrament. Jesus said: Come to me and I will give you rest . Being in God’s presence is beneficial. Also, please remember that twice a week we have the Adoration: every Thursday from 7 – 8 PM and every Friday from 11 AM – noon.

3. On Thursday, August 10, we will have the first ASCS Mass at 8:30 AM. Also, from next Sunday, August 13, again we will have NMMI Masses at 5 PM. All are welcome.

4. Next weekend, we will have a second collection for Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico. This collection enacts the corporal works of mercy: that the hungry might be fed, the naked clothed, the homeless sheltered, the sick and imprisoned visited, the stranger welcomed, all with the dignity proper to the children of God. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Las Cruces is the visible expression of the Catholic Church’s solidarity with persons in need. Thank you for your donations.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 7/30/2023

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:52:19 GMT

The Altar & Rosary garage sale is coming right up! Collect your stuff and bring it by the parish hall this week. For more information, please see the parish bulletin.
Your Faith Formation begins soon with all parents meetings on August 18 in the parish hall. Grades 1-6 parents will meet at 6 PM and Confirmation parents will meet at 6:30 PM. Our first class will be on August 23. Substitute teachers and aides are needed for all grades. If you would like to help, call Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education, afternoons Monday - Friday.
The Assumption Parish Feast is almost here! On Sunday, August 13, we will have food, music, games, and activities for children and families; children will be able to get inside the fire truck and ambulance and turn on the siren and find out how firefighters and paramedics work. Mark this on your calendar, as you don't want to miss this chance to fellowship and enjoy yourself with your fellow parishioners. We will have just one Mass on that Sunday, at 10 AM, with the feast activities following it. Parents: bring dry clothes for your children because we will have attractions with water, which will be helpful during sunny weather. Volunteers are needed to monitor games and help younger parishioners. We also need a few volunteers to run a face-painting station. Confirmation service hours will be given to volunteers who help with games and cleanup. Volunteers should plan on attending a meeting on August 11 at 6 PM in the parish hall.
Please RSVP with the office if you plan to attend, or would like to volunteer, no later than Wednesday, August 9.
On the bulletin boards there is a local Department of Health poster about the free health screening with health professional reviews that will be offered in our town next Saturday, August 5th. If you are interested, please check the poster.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 7/23/23

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:09:43 GMT

1. We are approaching the Altar & Rosary garage sale. Drop-off will be the first week in August, and the garage sale will take place Saturday, August 5th.

2. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is $60. However, you can receive a $20 discount per child until July 28. Registrations can be completed after Mass this weekend (the 22nd & 23rd). You can also register in the church office during office hours. Take advantage of the discounted price of $40 by registering this week.

Parent meeting for all Youth Faith Formation parents will be on August 18, and our first class will be on August 23. Substitute teachers and aides are needed for all grades. If you would like to help, call Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education, afternoons Monday - Friday.

3. St. Jude Parish in Alamagordo is offering a Conference for Catholic Men and Women on September 23. There is more information on the poster located on the bulletin board. If you are interested in participating, please contact our parish office.

4. We are planning to celebrate the Parish Feast on Sunday, August 13th (on the calendar the Feast is on Tuesday, August 15th). In the parish bulletin, you will find a poster with more details. For parishioners who are not reading the bulletin, the poster is also located on the bulletin boards. Everyone who plans to attend is asked to RSVP and call the parish office no later than Wednesday, August 9th.

5. On the bulletin boards there is a Local Department of Health poster about the free health screening with health professional reviews that will be offered in our town on Saturday, August 5th. If you are interested, please check the poster.

Parish Announcements for 7/16/2023

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:22:25 GMT

1. The ushers will take “The Good Shepherd Collection fund”. Thank you for your generosity.

2. We are approaching the Altar & Rosary garage sale. Drop-off will be the first week in August, and the garage sale will take place Saturday, August 5th.

3. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is $60 this year. However, you can receive a $20 discount per child if you register by July 28. Registrations can be completed after the Sunday Masses this weekend, July 15 and 16, and next weekend, July 22 and 23. We will also take registrations in the Conference Room of the church office Wednesday, July 19 from 4 – 7 pm. Take advantage of this early registration discounted price of $40 and help ensure we have enough books and supplies.

Parents meeting for Youth Faith Formation will be held on August 18, and our first class will be on August 23. Catechist aides are needed for Kindergarten and RCIC. We also need occasional substitutes. If you would like to help, call Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education afternoons Monday - Friday.

4. A celebration of Bishop Baldacchino’s 4th Anniversary of Installation as the third Bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, will be held on Saturday, July 22, at the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces. Bishop Baldacchino will preside at this Mass and will also extend a special blessing for and sending of pilgrims traveling to Lisbon Portugal for World Youth Day, 2023, with Pope Francis. A reception and outdoor events will follow the Mass. All are invited.

5. St. Jude Parish in Alamagordo is offering a Conference for Catholic Men and Women on September 23. More information is provided on the poster located on the bulletin board. If you are interested in participating, please contact our parish office.

6. As every year, August 15th is the feast day of our parish. We are planning to celebrate the “Parish Feast” on Sunday, August 13th. There will be delicious food and various games and activities for children and whole families. In next weekend’s parish bulletin, you will find a poster with more details.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 7/9/2023

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:59:22 GMT

1. It’s time to start saving your stuff for the Altar & Rosary garage sale. Drop-off will be the first week in August, and the garage sale will take place Saturday, August 5th.

2. Registration for Youth Faith Formation is $60 this year. However, you can receive a $20 discount per child if you register by July 28. Registrations can be completed after the Sunday Masses in the church foyer the next two weekends: July 15 and 16 and July 22 and 23. We will also take registrations in the Conference Room of the church office Wednesdays July 12 and 19 from 4 – 7 pm. Take advantage of this early registration discount and help ensure we have enough books and supplies.

The parents’ meeting for Youth Faith Formation will be held on August 18, and our first class will be on August 23. Catechist aides are needed for Kindergarten and RCIC. We also need substitutes for the occasional Wednesday evening when catechists must miss class. If you would like to help, download a volunteer application from our website, pick up a form at the church office, or call. For more information, call Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education, 575-622-9895 x106 afternoons Monday – Friday.

3. Next weekend we will have the “Good Shepherd Collection” fund, which allows parishioners to share our resources with those parishes in our diocese unable to raise sufficient emergency funds when needed for facility repairs. Thank you for your generosity.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 7/2/2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:45:05 GMT

The Ushers will take the second collection for Peter’s Pence. Thank you for your generosity.
We had a very successful VBS all week. Big thanks to Stephanie Wenner for organizing the entire event and the volunteers for their great help. Thank you so much.
It’s time to start saving your stuff for the Altar & Rosary garage sale. Drop-off will be the first week in August, and the garage sale will take place Saturday, August 5th.
On Tuesday, we are celebrating the 4th of July. The Mass will be at the regular time, 12:10 PM. The parish office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday an d open regularly on Wednesday. Have a wonderful holiday.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/25/2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:15:50 GMT

VBS starts this Monday, from 9 AM to noon in the parish. If you registered online and still need to pay $5, you can pay when you drop off your children. See you there!
It's time to start saving your stuff for the Altar & Rosary garage sale. Drop-off will be the first week in August, and the garage sale will take place Saturday, August 5th.
Next weekend will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence. Peter’s Pence Collection enables the Holy Father Pope Francis to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world - those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Thank you for your generosity.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/18/2023

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:52:29 GMT

1. Today is the last day to register for VBS. If you haven’t done so, please register your children today. You can do so online. See the flyer for more information.

2. The Men of the Cross will meet again on June 24 at 6:45 PM in the parish hall. See the bulletin for the rest of the dates they will be meeting this summer.

3. If you plan to have your child baptized on the 24 ^th , make sure your paperwork is turned in. Call the office if you have any questions.

4. The Building Better Marriages Group has been moved to Friday, June 23 ^rd this month. We will meet at the usual time and place: 6:30 PM in the parish hall café.

5. Happy Father’s Day from the Sanctity of Life Ministry! Like St Joseph, all fathers are uniquely entrusted with the protection and defense of both the mother and child, and, in this way, they safeguard the sanctity of human life. Thank you, fathers, for your protection and sacrifice!

Volunteers will be available to take baby bottles this weekend. If you forgot today, you may also turn your bottles into the office. Thank you for supporting local babies and their families!

6. We now invite the fathers to stand for a Father’s Day blessing.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/11/23

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:04:19 GMT

1. Adoration this week will be at 11 AM and not at the usual 7 pm on Thursday the 15 ^th . There will be no Adoration on Friday the 16 ^th because Fr. Ephraim will be going to Las Cruces to meet with his home Bishop from Nigeria.

2. Please register for VBS no later than June 18 ^th , as this will give us time to order T-shirts. Stop by the office and pick up a form or turn in an online application. Call the office if you have questions.

3. Don’t forget that the volunteer meeting for the teenage VBS volunteers is on the 14 ^th at 6 PM in the parish hall.

4. The baptism class will be on Tuesday the 13 ^th from 6-9 PM. If you plan to attend, please register with the office. We need to know how many packets to make.

5. Bishop Baldacchino, along with the bishops of Santa Fe and Gallup, will be consecrating the State of New Mexico to the hearts of Jesus and Mary on Saturday, June 17 at 5:30 pm at a Mass for the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Our bishops will be praying for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, conscious of the attacks on the sanctity of human life in our state, and invite you to join in this important prayer. We ask you to join our bishop in Las Cruces on the 17 ^th if possible, and we ask every Catholic to join in this prayer across our State.

6. The Corpus Christi Procession will be after the 11 AM Mass tomorrow/today. We will process from the church, through the parking lot, and down to the school. We are all invited to be part of the procession.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 6/4/2023

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:03:50 GMT

1. Next Sunday, we celebrate Corpus Christi. There will be a procession after the 11 AM Mass.

2. Please register with the office if you plan to attend the baptism class, which will take place on June 13 from 6 – 9 PM in the conference room.

3. Don’t forget to register your children, kindergarten through fifth grade, for VBS. Registration forms can be printed from the parish website, filled out online (see the flyer for the website address and a QR code), or picked up at the office. Registration is $5 per child. The deadline to register is June 18.

4. If you are an adult and would like to volunteer for VBS, plan to attend the volunteer meeting on June 7 at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Teenaged volunteers will meet on June 14, also at 6 p.m. in the parish hall.

5. Sanctity of Life will now give an announcement.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 5/28/23

Tue, 30 May 2023 14:57:09 GMT

1. On Monday, May 29, there will be a Mass for the Memorial of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church at 12:10 PM.

2. The first meeting for Men of the Cross will be this Saturday, June 3, at 6:45 PM. The purpose of the ministry is to assist men in strengthening their relationship with God and better understanding their role as men in the church, their families, and the community. See the bulletin for more information and dates.

5. Make sure to fill up your baby bottles for the Sanctity of Life ministry. Bring them back by Father’s Day to the office or to the church. See the flyer in the foyer of the church for more.

6. Sanctity of Life volunteers will be available in the pavilion or conference room after Masses this weekend and the next with the Referendum petitions.

7. The parish office will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 5/21/23

Mon, 22 May 2023 15:23:48 GMT

1. The ushers will take up the second collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign.

2. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite us to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. during the month of May, followed by Adoration. This Thursday, the 25 ^th , they will have the Crowning of Mary. For more information, please check the poster, which is located at the back of the church and in other parish information places.

3. The blessing of graduates will take place during the 11 a.m. Mass on May 28 ^th . If you plan to attend, please let the parish office know so that we can reserve enough pews in the church. Also, we are asking our graduates to wear their caps and gowns.

4. Don’t forget to register your children, kindergarten through fifth grade, for VBS. Registration forms can be printed from the parish website, filled out online (see the flyer for the website address and a QR code), or picked up at the office. Registration is $5 per child.

5. If you are an adult and would like to volunteer for VBS, plan to attend the volunteer meeting on June 7 at 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Teenaged volunteers will meet on June 14, also at 6 p.m. in the parish hall.

6. Bonnie Brainerd will now give an announcement on the Referendum Project.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 5/14/23

Mon, 15 May 2023 15:27:30 GMT

1. The Catholic Daughters of The Americas invite us to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. during the Month of May followed by Adoration. Please check the poster for more information, which is located at the back of the church and other parish information places.

2. The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Jesus will be celebrated on Sunday, May 21.

3. Blessing of graduates will take place during the 11 AM Mass on May 28th. If you plan to attend, please let the Parish Office know so that we can reserve enough pews in the church. Also, we are asking our graduates to wear their cap and gowns.

4. Next weekend we will have “The Catholic Communication Campaign” second collection. This campaign contributes to the process of evangelization by fostering projects on television, radio, internet, and other media, and also through special projects of the Catholic Press. A portion of the collection is retained by our dioceses for use in local communication projects. Thank you for your donations.

5. Next announcement will be provided by the Sanctity of Life Ministry (see the flyer on the announcements page).

6. And the last announcement will be about Vacation Bible School provided by VBS coordinator Stephanie Wenner (see the flyer on the announcements page).

7. Happy Mother’s Day! (Fr. Jarek and Fr. Ephraim gave the mothers a blessing.)

Parish Announcements for the Week of 5/7/2023

Mon, 08 May 2023 15:02:53 GMT

1. The ushers will take “The Catholic Home Missions” second collection. Thank you for your donations!

1A – Dear Parishioners. I would like to share with you very sad news. Last night in a Lubbock hospital our longtime parishioner Barry Mathison died. Please pray for the family who is still out of town. May Jesus Christ welcome our brother Barry into His Kingdom. May He Rest In Peace. Amen

2. Tomorrow/Today at 2 PM in our Parish, Faith Formation and All Saints Catholic School Students will receive our Lord Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time in their life. May God bless them and their families, friends, and all who helped them to be prepared for this special time.

3. We would like to remind you that our Bishop Peter Baldacchino prepared for us a special tool regarding “Proper Reception of Holy Communion”. The poster is available at the back of the church (please check the bulletin board). Also, it is outside the church and on the parish FB and the parish website.

4. The Catholic Daughters of The Americas invite us to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. during the Month of May, followed by Adoration. Please check the poster for more information, which is located at the back of the church and other parish information places.

5. Next weekend, the Sanctity of Life Ministry will kick off the annual Baby Bottle Fundraiser for the Chaves County Pregnancy Center. This local pregnancy center provides ultrasounds, counseling, parenting classes, and needed supplies for expectant mothers and their preborn or newborn children. The Pregnancy Center also offers counseling for women and men who suffer from the effects of abortion. We ask that you join us in praying for the young women and men in Roswell who need the services at the Pregnancy Center. Thank you!

6. From May 16 to June 22 Fr. Jarek will be on vacation combined with doctors’ appointments. May 22 is the first anniversary of his brother-in-law’s death, and the family will have a special Mass. Please pray especially for Fr. Jarek’s sister, Eva, and nieces, Paulina and Isabel. If you need to visit with him before his leaving please call the parish office to schedule an appointment. Please pray for our pastor and his family. Thank you!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 4/30/2023

Mon, 01 May 2023 16:39:26 GMT

Next weekend we will have First Communion weekend. On Saturday there will be First Reconciliation, and on Sunday, First Communion at 2 PM. May God bless these children who will receive Jesus for the first time in their life and all their families.
Our Bishop Peter Baldacchino prepared for us a special tool regarding the Proper Reception of Holy Communion. The poster is available at the back of the church (please check the bulletin board), and also, outside the church, and on the parish Facebook page. After Sunday, it will also be available on the parish website.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas invite you to pray the Rosary every Thursday at 7:00 PM during the month of May, followed by Adoration. Please check the poster, which is located at the back of the church and at the other parish information places, for more information.
Next weekend, we will have The Catholic Home Missions second collection. The appeal provides funds for a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups. Our own diocese benefits from this appeal that is happening in churches throughout the country. Thank you for your generosity!
This weekend, we have amazing stuff from the Holy Land (items were sold in the narthex after Masses).

Parish Announcements for the Week of 4/23/2023

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:24:24 GMT

The ushers will take up the San Juan Diego Seminary Fund collection. Thank you for your donations.
Congratulations to our 35 confirmandi! On Friday, 35 men and women of our parish, ASCS, and NMMI celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and were sealed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the presence of their sponsors, family, friends, teachers, and catechists. Thank you to the catechists, the choir, the altar servers, the people who decorated and prepared the church, the ushers, and the photographer for helping to prepare a wonderful celebration.
Dear Confirmandi! As you continue your journey of faith, may you use the gifts given to you to love and serve your brothers and sisters in Christ. May God bless you always!
Last November we lost our parish staff member Raul Lucero, who died unexpectedly. After these few months, we will celebrate his funeral on Friday, April 28. A Rosary will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church at 9:30 AM, with the funeral service immediately following at 10:00 AM. The burial of his ashes will take place at General Douglas L. McBride Veterans Cemetery. Because the parish staff will be attending the funeral, the parish office will be open on Friday from 1 PM to 5 PM. Also, on Friday there will be 11 AM Adoration and confession before Mass, but 12:10 Mass will be celebrated as usual. May he rest in peace!
The last announcement will be made by Mary Ann Tuten about the Unity Prayer and Flame of Love Rosary.

Parish Announcments for the Week of 4/16/23

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:57:07 GMT

1. On Sunday (tomorrow/today) we are celebrating “Divine Mercy Sunday”. From 2 – 3 PM we will have Confession and at 3 PM Adoration. Please join us.

2. Again, thank you for making Holy Week and Easter Sunday such wonderful celebrations for the glory of God. Thank you: altar servers, the ushers, the music ministry, the RCIA team, and all who decorated the church. Please continue to pray that the Holy Spirit continues to bless our parish, convert hearts and guide us all to the Mercy of God.

3. On Friday we will celebrate Confirmation in our Parish. Please pray for our candidates that they receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit with great joy and that they will always be guided by the teaching of the Risen Saviour.

4. Next weekend we will have The San Juan Diego Seminary Fund. This collection nurtures diocesan priestly vocations through support for the education and formation of our seminarians and aspiring seminarians, usually from a younger age – our future priests. Seminary studies and priestly formation require six to eight years before a seminarian is fully prepared for ordination to the priesthood. This fund ensures support for the human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral formation of our seminarians. Thank you for your donations.

5. Our former Pastor Fr. Joe Pacquing is celebrating his 40 ^th Priestly Ordination Anniversary. May Jesus Christ the High Priest continue to bless his life for the time he gives, the work he does, and the care he offers. Mary, Mother of the Priests – Pray for Fr. Joe. Amen.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 4/9/23

assumptionbvm@hotmail.com (Jill Domschot) — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:21:05 GMT

Today from 1-3 PM, Knights of Columbus are inviting children for their Easter Egg Hunt. Please meet in the parish hall.
Next Sunday, we are celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday. From 2-3 PM, we will have Confession, and at 3 PM, Adoration. Please join us.
Thank you for your presence and prayers as we celebrate this special Easter Sunday. We especially extend a warm welcome to anyone who is visiting with us from other places or faith backgrounds. As we gather today on the holy ground of our parish church, we celebrate the beautiful gift of life that God has blessed each of us with. If you are with us today but do not worship with our community on a regular basis, I welcome you home to the Catholic Church and extend an invitation to visit with one of the priests, to answer any questions you may have about our faith. We are here to serve you and to guide you in the journey of the beauty of our faith.

At the Easter Vigil, we welcome 6 new Catholics into our parish family. If you or a loved one would ever like more information about becoming Catholic, please feel free to speak with one of the priests or Faith Formation staff. Christian Initiation is an ongoing process in our community. We look forward to walking with you on this journey of faith.

I pray that you and your loved ones have a Blessed Easter! When you come before the Lord, please for me, for Fr. Ephraim, for our religious sisters -- for all who serve in our parish, and for our staff. Know that we will pray for you, your loved ones, and your intentions. We may not see each other each day, but may we meet each day in our prayers!
Big thanks for making Holy Week and Easter Sunday such a success for the glory of God. Thank you to the altar servers, the ushers, the music ministry, the RCIA team, and all who decorated the church. Please continue to pray that the Holy Spirit continues to bless our parish, convert our hearts, and guide us all to the Mercy of God.

Happy Easter!!

Parish Announcements for the Week of 4/2/23

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:02:16 GMT

1. Thank you to everyone who has been collecting money to donate during Lent to help others in need through the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowls. We are now collecting the filled Rice Bowls until April 12. Please return your family’s Rice Bowl in the collection basket on Easter Sunday, or bring it to the church office. If you write a check, please note the donation is for Rice Bowl. Thank you.

2. This Sunday we started the Holy Week, the most solemn week on the church’s calendar:

Holy Thursday - Last Supper mass - 7 PM

Good Friday - Stations of the Cross - 5:30 PM

Veneration of the Cross - 6 PM

Holy Saturday - Blessing of the Food - 9:30 AM

Easter Vigil - 8 PM

Easter Sunday - 9 AM & 11 AM - no NMMI Mass.

3. The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday, April 7, and concludes Saturday, April 17. In private revelations to St. Faustina, Jesus asked that the Feast of Divine Mercy be preceded by a novena praying for nine intentions with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. In the back of the church, you will find the Divine Mercy Chaplet with the Novena.

4. On Monday, April 3, we will have a Lenten Reconciliation Service at 6 PM (10 priests will be available). We encourage everyone (children, youth, and adults) to take advantage of confession. In the back of the church, you will find the poster regarding which priest will hear confession, where, and in which language (also provided above).

5. The parish office will be open on Thursday from 8 AM - 1 PM instead of 5 PM and will be closed on Good Friday.

6. Please join us for the Knights of Columbus annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday from 1 PM - 3 PM. Please meet in the parish hall.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 3/26/2023

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:31:06 GMT

1. We would like to remind you that tonight (Saturday) at 7 PM in the parish hall, there will be a reception to learn more about the “Men of the Cross Ministry.” Please come!

2. St. John Parish is inviting all parishioners to the Marty Rotella concert, which will take place on Sunday, March 26, from 5 – 7 PM. For more information please check the poster.

3. From Monday – Wednesday, Fr. Jarek and Fr. Ephraim, with other priests from our Diocese, will participate in the Priests Assembly. Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be no parish Mass. Bishop Peter is cordially inviting all parishioners for Chrism Mass, which will take place on Tuesday at 5:30 PM in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces. Please check the poster.

4. Next Sunday we celebrate Palm Sunday, which begins the liturgical celebration for Holy Week, the most solemn week on the church’s calendar. On the bulletin board, there is a Holy Week Calendar.

5. On Monday, April 3rd, we will have a Lenten Reconciliation Service at 6 PM (10 priests will be available). We encourage everyone (children, youth, and adults) to take advantage of confession.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 3/19/23

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:50:02 GMT

1. The ushers will take up the Catholic Relief Services second collection. Thank you for all your donations.

2. St. John Parish is inviting all interested parishioners to a Marty Rotella concert. A few years ago, he played in our parish. The lenten concert will be on Sunday, March 26, from 5 – 7 PM. For more information, please check the poster.

3. We normally celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary on March 19, but this year it is transferred to Monday, March 20 because March 19 is the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Though the feast of St. Joseph is a solemnity, which is the highest rank of liturgical celebrations, it is not a holy day of obligation. But we will have a Holy Mass on Monday at 12:10 PM. All are welcome.

4. Men, couples, and other parishioners are invited to The Men of the Cross Ministry Reception at the parish hall on Saturday, March 25 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The purpose of the ministry is to assist men in strengthening their relationship with God and better understanding their role as men in the church, their families, and the community. Learn more about the ministry and how That Man Is You and Into the Breach programs will a help bring you closer to God. Please save the date and we'll see you there. God Bless.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 3/12/23

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:55:34 GMT

1. On Fridays during Lent, we have Stations of the Cross after 12:10 PM Mass and 6 PM.

2. Next weekend we will have a second collection. The Catholic Relief Services Collection enables the Holy Father to respond with emergency financial assistance to requests to aid the neediest throughout the world — those who suffer as a result of war, oppression, and natural disasters. By supporting the Catholic Relief Services Collection, you are helping fulfill the Church’s call to be a peacemaker in regions affected by armed conflict, poverty, and shortages of necessary resources. Thank you for all your donations.

3. Those celebrating the Feast of St. Patrick on Friday, March 17, 2023, may be dispensed from the obligation to abstain from eating meat. A substitution should be made in the form of fasting, prayer and/or almsgiving.

4. Men, couples, and other parishioners are invited to The Men of the Cross Ministry Reception at the parish hall on Saturday, March 25 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The purpose of the ministry is to assist men in strengthening their relationship with God and better understanding their role as men in the church, their families, and the community. Save the date, and come learn more about the ministry.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 3/5/23

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:28:09 GMT

1. On Fridays during Lent, we have Stations of the Cross after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM.

2. Dr. Arnett will present a program regarding end-of-life requests from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Please join us in the Conference Room at 6 PM on March 9th. Then, please join us at 7 PM for Adoration for Life.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 2/26/23

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:15:39 GMT

1. Thank you for all your donations for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Over the two weekends, we collected: $3,524.76. Thank you so much.

2. The Grief Support Group again would like to invite all interested Parishioners for meetings that will take place at St. Peter Church Community Room from February 23rd to May 18th at 6 PM. For more information, please check the flyer.

3. On Fridays during Lent, we will have Stations of the Cross after 12:10 PM Mass and 6 PM.

4. Join our faith community—and nearly 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a transformative Lenten journey with Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s Rice Bowl from the back of the Church. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on the impact of global hunger and vulnerable communities around the world, and we will pray, fast, and give alms to help our sisters and brothers in need.

5. On Thursday Fr. Jarek is going to Poland for two eye specialist medical consultations: First “Retinal laser therapy and treatment of glaucoma” and second with “YAG laser iridotomy” medical professor. He will be back on Sunday, March 12.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 2/19/23

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:42:44 GMT

1. As last weekend, also today after Mass, Parish Sanctity of Life Ministry members will stay with donation boxes in the back of the Church to support our brothers and sisters in Turkey and Syria. If you would like to prepare a check, please make it out to Assumption Parish with the memo: Earthquake . After Sunday, all donations will be sent to Catholic Relief Services. Online donation is also available. For more information, please check the CRS website. Thank you for your support.

2. The Grief Support Group again would like to invite all interested Parishioners to meetings that will take place at St. Peter Church Community Room from February 23rd to May 18th at 6 PM. For more information, please check the flyer.

3. On Wednesday, we will celebrate “Ash Wednesday”. There will be two Parish Masses at 12:10 PM and 6 PM; also, at NMMI Chapel there will be two ecumenical services at 12 PM and 12:30 PM.

4. On Fridays during Lent, we will have Stations of the Cross after 12:10 PM Mass and at 6 PM.

5. Also on Fridays during Lent, we will have a Eucharistic Revival program called “Forgiven” at 7 PM. Please register with the parish office so that we know how many packets to provide. Please also take home the parish bulletin, where we have information regarding fasting and almsgiving and the Eucharistic Revival Program.

6. Join our faith community — and nearly 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States — in a transformative Lenten journey with the Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s Rice Bowl from the back of the Church. During the 40 days of Lent, we will reflect on the impact of global hunger and vulnerable communities around the world, and we will pray, fast, and give alms to help our sisters and brothers in need.

7. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20 ^th , in observance of Presidents Day.

8. On Ash Wednesday there will be a Second Collection to provide assistance to meet the needs of rebuilding the Church in Eastern Europe. This year, monies raised from this collection will be directed to war-stricken Ukraine. Thank you for your donations.

Parish Announcements for the week of 2/12/23

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:00:36 GMT

Thank you! To those who have completed their UIM pledge. We are humbled by your generosity and support of the Diocese of Las Cruces’ 2023 United in Ministry Appeal. Your sacrificial generosity to the UIM Appeal truly bears witness to our faith in action and the role of the Church as the essential service of hope for those in need. Your continued support of the 2023 United in Ministry Appeal is critical to the work ahead of us. Education and formation of seminarians, ongoing formation of priests and deacons, religious education of the youth, support of retired priests, youth ministry, programs to support marriage preparation and family life -- all depend on your generosity. You can obtain the information needed to make a pledge by contacting the parish office or parish website and Facebook, or you can make a gift online at the Diocese webpage. Thank you again.
In this weekend’s parish bulletin you will find a flyer about the Building Better Marriages Group. I encourage you to read it. The group will meet on Friday.
The All Saints Catholic School Mardi Gras Gala dinner and dance is on Saturday, February 18, from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM, in the St. Peter Church Gym. Food will be catered by Peppers, and DJ Louis Najar will provide the music. Tickets are $60 each. You can buy them in advance from the school, or at the door. For more info, call the school or visit their website.
[Sunday’s] NMMI Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM instead of 5:00 PM.
I know that you are so tired of just seeing my face every weekend, so I have good news. After six weeks, Fr. Ephraim is coming back to us on Monday. Please pray for safe travels for him and other priests from our diocese.
On February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated large areas of central Turkey and Northwest Syria. The death toll has surpassed 23,000 and continues to climb. Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Church, is already on the ground offering emergency relief services led by local partners with Caritas Turkey, Caritas Syria in Aleppo and Lattakia, and others. They are bringing displaced people to safe spaces and distributing hot meals, clean water, hygiene supplies, and other essentials. They are collecting donations. If you wish to help, Parish Sanctity of Life Ministry members will stay with donation boxes in the back of the Church. If you would like to prepare a check please make a check to Assumption Parish with the memo: Earthquake . We will also collect donations next weekend and then all donations will be sent to Catholic Relief Services. Online donation is also available; for more information, please check the CRS website. Thank you for all your donations.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 2/5/23

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:26:10 GMT

Carnations for Life. Thank you for your generosity! A check for $753.47 was given to the local Citizens for Life. Please continue supporting the pro-life cause through your prayers. On Thursday at 7 PM there will be Adoration for Life led by Sanctity of Life Ministry.
Sunday after 11 AM Mass we will have the UIM Lunch. Please join us to watch Bishop’s Video and learn more about the Appeal.
The All Saints Catholic School Mardi Gras Gala dinner and dance is on Saturday, February 18, from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM, in the St. Peter Church Gym. Food will be catered by Peppers, and DJ Louis Najar will provide the music. Tickets are $60 each. You can buy them in advance from the school, or at the door. For more info, call the school or visit their website.
Next Sunday, February 12, NMMI Mass will be celebrated at 1 PM instead of 5 PM.
I would like to read a letter from Mother Mary Angela – Poor Clare Monastery Abbess.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 1/29/23

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:47:33 GMT

World Youth Day Raffle Tickets are available in the parish office.
Altar & Rosary Society will be delivering the food items to the Poor Clares on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Anyone interested in helping load and deliver is asked to meet in the church foyer at 2:15 p.m. this Sunday, January 29, 2023. We appreciate any assistance you can lend.
As you know, in November we lost our parish janitor Raul Lucero (may he rest in peace). With the parish council, we have made a decision regarding this position. Our current employee Freddy Palomino cleaned the church and offices these past two months, so instead of hiring a new person for this position, after analyzing Freddy’s responsibilities, we decided to adjust his compensation packet and add these duties to his current job description. I announce Freddy as the parish custodian.
Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2023 is January 29 - February 4. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2023 is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities, and our nation.
Next week, we will start the UIM appeal. Your 2022 United in Ministry gift has been paramount in this pastoral outreach. And your continued support in the 2023 UIM appeal is equally critical to the work ahead of us. Indeed, this would not be possible without your support. Please prayerfully consider your gift to support the church’s essential services. Thank you, Floyd Kreitz, for being our past parish UIM coordinator, and I would like to introduce to you our new parish UIM coordinator, Mary Ann Tuten.
Next week will be our pledge weekend. We would like to invite our parishioners for lunch, which will be held in the parish hall next Sunday, February 5th, after the 11 a.m. Mass (about 12:15 p.m.) During lunch, we will present Bishop’s video and provide information on how the diocese allocates the funds from this appeal. It will also be possible to make gift donations through cash, checks, or debit/credit (electronically). We kindly ask those who plan to attend the lunch to call the parish office no later than Thursday, February 2nd, to provide the number of attendees. We need this information to prepare enough chairs and food. Also next weekend, we will have envelopes with UIM coupons in the church pews. Thank you so much for your help.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 1/22/23

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:28:41 GMT

The ushers will take a second collection for the Church in Latin America. Thank you for your donations.
The Sanctity of Life Ministry will have carnations available for donation after Mass. All proceeds will go to Citizens for Life for the preborn here in Roswell. Thank you for your support and donations.
Also tomorrow/today, Sunday, January 22nd at 7:00 PM, the local Citizens for Life group is sponsoring a nondenominational prayer service for life. Please join the group in praying against the mortal sin of abortion and for people to feel Christ’s great love and mercy. Please remember that the location has been changed. The prayer service will be at Christ’s Church on Sycamore Avenue instead of at NMMI Chapel.
World Youth Day Raffle Tickets are available in the parish office.
On the bulletin board there is a flyer with information regarding a post-abortion healing retreat opportunity.
Also for Saturday, January 28 ^th , the Southwest Coalition For Life is organizing a 2023 March for Life Rally. There will be Mass at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Las Cruces, at 11:30 AM with Bishop Peter Baldacchino and Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso. All are invited to attend. For more information, see the poster on the bulletin board and on the parish’s Facebook page.

Announcements for the Week of 1/15/23

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:48:19 GMT

On behalf of Fr. Ephraim and myself, one more time, I would like to thank all parishioners for the Christmas cards, gifts, and especially the delicious Christmas goodies. Thank you so much for your love and support. Many blessings to all of you.
The parish office will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Good news: the 2023 calendars are available after Mass.
The Building Better Marriages Group will meet this Friday, the 20th, at 6:30 PM in the parish hall.
The Sanctity of Life Ministry will have carnations available for donation after Masses next weekend. All proceeds will go to Citizens for Life for the preborn here in Roswell. Beautiful red carnations will brighten your house on these winter days!
Next Sunday at 7:00 PM, the local Citizens for Life group is sponsoring a nondenominational prayer service for life. Please come join us in praying against the mortal sin of abortion and for people to feel Christ’s great love and mercy. The prayer service will be at Christ’s Church on Sycamore, instead of at the NMMI Chapel.
World Youth Day raffle tickets are available in the parish office.
Next weekend we will have a second collection for the church in Latin America, which supports pastoral programs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Projects include the work of evangelization, formation of laity, religious and seminarians, as well as youth ministry and catechists.
In this weekend’s bulletin we have an insert with information about the Poor Clares Shower.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 1/8/23

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:22:31 GMT

On behalf of Fr. Ephraim and myself, I would like to thank all parishioners for the Christmas cards, gifts and, especially, the delicious Christmas goodies. Thank you so much for your love and support. Many blessings to all of you.
On Monday we celebrate “The Baptism of the Lord”. We will have a 12:10 Mass this day.
Because all 2023 calendars were distributed, we ordered more. They will soon be available.
All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1 ^st ), Silver (25 ^th ), Gold (50 ^th ), or 50-plus wedding anniversary in 2023 are invited to attend a Mass at St. Peter Parish in Roswell on Saturday, February 11, 2023, or at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 25, 2023, and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries must register with their Pastor no later than January 10, 2023, and provide him with a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent Baptism Certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the Certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church. Please contact Fr. Jarek with any questions.
World Youth Day Raffle Tickets are available in the Parish Office.
Western Sky Community Care is offering the Online Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers of Persons with Chronic Illness™. This program is designed for unpaid or partially paid family/natural caregivers who provide care for an adult living with a chronic illness. For more information, please check the flyer on the bulletin board.
One of the parishioners lost keys in the church last Sunday. If anyone has found them, please contact the parish office.
One family is willing to donate a truck to a parishioner who needs it. It is a 2002 Ford Ranger. It has over 180,000 miles and needs some work. It has transmission problems and is leaking oil. If someone really needs the vehicle, please contact the parish office.
Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. I will bless the chalk to mark our doors. The letters have two meanings: they stand for the three wisemen, Magi, Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar, and also for Christus mansionem benedicat, that is, Christ bless this house. The numbers indicate the current year. Instructions with the prayer to mark house doors can be found in the parish bulletin.

Announcements for the First Week of the New Year

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:11:08 GMT

The parish office will be closed on Monday and reopen on Tuesday.
Because all 2023 calendars weres distributed last weekend, we have ordered more. They will be available soon.
From Jan.2 ^nd – Feb.13 ^th , Fr. Ephraim will be on vacation.
The Altar and Rosary Society members would like to thank you for your special support of the fundraiser and Christmas Bazaar. The Raffles and Christmas Bazaar were a huge success and would not have been possible without your help. The funds will be used to continue to purchase weekly flowers for Our Blessed Virgin Mary, any altar needs, scholarships to our Catholic School, and other needed work within our Parish. God bless each of you.
All couples married in the Catholic Church celebrating their Paper (1 ^st ), Silver (25 ^th ), Gold (50 ^th ), or 50-plus wedding anniversary in 2023 are invited to attend a Mass at St. Peter Parish in Roswell, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, or at the Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 25, 2023, and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. Couples wishing to celebrate these milestone anniversaries must register with their Pastor no later than January 10, 2023, and provide him with a Certificate of Marriage from the Catholic parish where the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony was celebrated, or a recent Baptism Certificate (within the last 6 months) with notations on the back of the Certificate indicating the marriage is recognized by the Church. For questions, contact Fr. Jarek.
On Thursday, Jan.5 ^th , and Friday, Jan.6 ^th , there will be no Adorations.
World Youth Day Raffle Tickets are available in the parish office.
Next Sunday, we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. As every year, we will distribute blessed chalk to mark our doors. For more information, please check the parish bulletin.

Parish Announcements for Christmas

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:53:37 GMT

The parish office will be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after Christmas and reopen on Thursday.
On Wednesday at noon in Artesia, the priests from the east side of the diocese will have a Christmas gathering with Bishop Peter. The Wednesday daily Mass will be at 9 AM instead of 12:10 PM.
On Friday, December 30, we are celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. During the 11 AM Adoration, we will pray for our families, and during the 12:10 Mass, there will be a special blessing. We invite all families to participate.
We will have regular weekend Masses for the New Year: Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM, and New Year and Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God at 9 & 11 AM.
In the back of the church, the 2023 calendars are available.

Announcements For the Week of 12/19/2022

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:49:15 GMT

1. If you know sick parishioner who need anointing of the sick, confession, and Holy Communion at home before Christmas, please call the parish office no later than Tuesday.

2. We are selling Raffle Tickets for World Youth Day. The price is only $5 per ticket. The first prize is a WYD trip donated by Holy Travel, with an estimated value of $5000. The second, third, and fourth prizes are $500 each. The fifth through ninth prizes are $100 each. The drawing will be on April 9 after the 11 am Mass at the Cathedral in Las Cruces. You need not be present to win. Tickets are available in the parish office.

3. On Sunday, Dec. 18th, we will have (had) the KofC Kids’ Christmas Party from 1 to 4 PM in the parish hall. Bring your kids for carols and cupcakes and stories!

4. On Monday, December 19 at 6 PM, we will have the Advent Reconciliation Service. On the bulletin boards you will find the information on which priest, in which language, and where he will hear confessions. Please check after Mass.

5. This year Christmas is celebrated during a regular weekend. Next Saturday, Dec. 24, we will have regular morning 9:30 AM Mass, then Christmas Eve Mass will be at 5:30 PM, and Midnight Mass at midnight with a carols concert starting thirty minutes before the Mass. On Sunday/Christmas Day, Masses will be at 9 and 11 AM.

6. From Jan.2 ^nd – Feb.13 ^th Fr. Ephraim will be on vacation.

7. We also would like to announce that the parish office will be closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after Christmas!!!

Announcements For the Week of 12/12/22

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:24:25 GMT

1. The ushers will take a second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Thank you for all your donations.

2. On Monday, December 12, we are celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will have Holy Mass at 12:10 PM.

3. The PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP would like to invite all who are interested to participate in a meeting that will take place on Monday, January 9, at 5 PM. There is more information on the poster on the bulletin board.

4. After Mass, we will sell Raffle Tickets for World Youth Day. The price is only $5 per ticket. The first-place prize is a WYD trip donated by Holy Travel, at an estimated value of $5000.The second, third, and fourth-place prizes are $500 each. The fifth through ninth-place prizes are $100 each. The drawing will be on April 9 after 11 am Mass at the Cathedral in Las Cruces. You need not be present to win. Tickets will be available at the parish office during the week.

5. We will have CHRISTMAS EVENTS THIS WEEK!

On Tueasday, Dec. 13th at 6 PM in the Chruch - the All Saints’ Christmas Pageant.
On Wednesday, Dec. 14th at 6 PM, also in the church - the Faith Formation Nativity Play.
On Sunday, Dec. 18th - the KofC Kids’ Christmas Party, from 1 to 4 PM in the parish hall. Bring your kids for carols and cupcakes and stories!

6. On Monday, December 19, at 6 PM we will have the Advent Reconciliation Service. Please mark your calendars.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 12/04/22

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:21:40 GMT

Raul’s family has not yet decided when the funeral will be. As soon as we receive information, we will announce it.
Our parish is looking for a church and office cleaner. This is a part-time/20 hours per week position, with a $13 per hour pay rate. Applications are available in the office; we will accept them until Friday, December 16.
Next weekend, we will sell raffle tickets for World Youth Day.
There will be a second Eucharistic Revival session: The Story of the Eucharist on Friday, December 9, at 6:30 PM. We will meet in the library.
Next weekend, we will have a second collection for the Retirement Fund. The Retirement Fund for Religious distributes financial assistance to religious institutes based on a formula and criteria approved by the conference of major superiors and bishops. These religious women and men have dedicated their entire lives to serving the community through prayer, teaching, and social activities. You can find more information in the bulletin insert.
On Thursday, December 8, we are celebrating the Immaculate Conception. It is a Holy Day of obligation. We will have three Masses: 8:30 AM with ASCS, 12:10 PM and 6 PM. Thursday Adoration will be at the same time, 7 PM.

Parish Announcements For the Week of 11/27

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:15:54 GMT

As part of the Eucharistic Revival, we will have the Presence program, The Mystery of the Eucharist which explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture to its profound role in the life of the Church and its members . The Eucharist is the crescendo of the entire story of salvation. The first meeting will be on Friday, Dec.2 ^nd at 6:30 PM in the conference room. Please call the parish office no later than Wednesday to register so that we will have enough materials prepared.
On Tuesday we shared the sad news about our parish staff member Raul Lucero, who passed away Tuesday morning. When we have information about his funeral, we will share it with parishioners. Next weekend, we will provide the date when we will interview for the Church/Office Cleaner and details about this position.

Parish Announcements For the Week of 11/20

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:19:30 GMT

The ushers will take a second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
As part of the Eucharistic Revival, Fr. Jarek would like to invite parishioners to participate in the Presence program: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture to its profound role in the life of the Church and its members. The Eucharist is the crescendo of the entire story of salvation. The first meeting will be on Friday, Dec. 2 ^nd at 6:30 PM in the conference room. Please contact the parish office to register so that we will have enough materials prepared.
Altar & Rosary will be selling raffle tickets for their Christmas baskets after Mass. The baskets are filled with exciting things, such as money, Christmas ornaments, a table setting, etc. The tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The raffle will be drawn at the Christmas Bazaar, which is on December 3rd from 8 to 2 in the parish hall. Parishioners can drop off baked goods at the hall from 8 am until 5 pm on December 2nd.
The office will close at 3 PM on Wednesday and be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.
We would like to invite all parishioners for a special Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9 AM.

Parish Announcements For the Week of 11/13/22

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:32:20 GMT

There will be a “Thanks for Giving Mass” for United in Ministry with Bishop Peter Baldacchino for the Roswell Vicariate. The Mass will be held Friday, November 18, 6:00 PM, at St. Peter’s Church. The Mass is to include parishioners and priests from throughout the Roswell Vicariate. A reception will follow in St. Peter’s parish hall. Because the diocese celebrated the 40th anniversary since its inception on October 18, Bishop Baldacchino would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the anniversary of the diocese at the reception. There will be refreshments and cake.
We will have a Diocese special event -- the annual pilgrimage to Mount Cristo Rey. We will celebrate the Vigil Mass, presided by our bishop on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, at 3:00 PM on the top of the mountain. This Vigil Mass will be preceded by confessions, starting at 9:00 AM at the base of the mountain. Join us, along with your family and brothers and sisters from around the diocese, in such a great celebration!
Please remember Vivi Kreitz’s mom, Delfina’s, 100th birthday celebration, which will be celebrated next Saturday, November 19th, at 2 PM. Monday will be the last day to call the parish office and give the number of people who would like to participate in the reception.
As part of the Eucharistic Revival, I would like to invite parishioners to participate in sessions regarding “The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist”. Our meetings will be during Advent on Fridays at 7 PM in the conference room. Next weekend, we will share more details.
After Mass, the Altar and Rosary Society will be selling raffle tickets for their Christmas baskets.
Next weekend, we will have a second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, which addresses the root causes of poverty in America through the promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and transformative education.
Fr. Jarek gave a blessing to veterans, as follows:

Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace, as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces. Give them courage, hope, and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love, and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever. Amen

Parish Announcements For the Week of 11/7/22

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:06:21 GMT

Next Sunday, November 13, during the 11 AM Mass, we will pray for our veterans. After Mass, ASCS students would like to invite veterans and families for a special reception. If you would like to participate in the reception, please call the parish office to give the number of people who would like to attend.
Next month, we will have a very special celebration. Vivi Kreitz’s mom, Delfina, will celebrate her 100th birthday. On Saturday, November 19, at 2 PM, we will have a special Mass and reception. Parishioners are invited. If you would like to participate in the reception, please call the parish office no later than Monday, November 14.
Fr. Jarek and Fr. Ephraim, together with all the diocese priests, will participate in the Priests Retreat in Tucson, Arizona, from Monday, November 7 to Friday, November 11. Fr. Andrew will celebrate the Tuesday Mass, and then there will be no Masses on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Also, there will be no Adorations on Thursday or Friday, but Sanctity of Life is inviting parishioners for a worship prayer on Thursday at 7 PM.
There will be a Thanks for Giving Mass for United in Ministry with Bishop Peter Baldacchino for the Roswell Vicariate. The Mass will be held Friday, November 18, 6:00 PM, at St. Peter’s Church. The Mass is to include parishioners and priests from throughout the Roswell Vicariate. A reception will follow in St. Peter’s parish hall. Because the diocese celebrated the 40th anniversary since its inception on October 18, Bishop Baldacchino would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the anniversary of the diocese at the reception. There will be refreshments and a cake.

Parish Announcements for the Week of 10/30/22

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:45:47 GMT

1. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, we celebrate All Saints’ Day – it is a holy day of obligation. We will have two Masses, at 12:10 with the ASCS community, and at 6 PM. It is the last chance to bring deceased family members’ names to the church office. We will pray for them before Sunday Masses and during the Adorations.

2. On November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. On Sunday, November 13, during 11 AM Mass, we will pray for our Veterans. After Mass, ASCS students would like to invite veterans and families for a special reception. If you would like to participate in the reception, please call the parish office to give the number of people who will join us.

3. Next month, we will have a very special celebration. Vivi Kreitz’s mom, Delfina, will celebrate her 100 ^th birthday. On Saturday, Nov. 19th at 2PM, we will have a special Mass and reception. Parishioners are invited. If you would like to participate in the reception, please call the parish office no later than Monday, November 14th.

4. Fr. Jarek and Fr. Ephraim will participate in the Priests Retreat, which will be in Tucson Arizona from Monday, Nov.7 – Friday, Nov. 11. More information will be provided next weekend.

Parish Announcements for the week of 10/23

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:23:52 GMT

The ushers will take a second collection for World Missions.
Our diocese is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in 2023. There is more information on the posters on the bulletin boards.
November is a time for remembering and praying for our loved ones who have gone before us and whose loss we feel. It is a time when we are particularly conscious of those in our parish who are grieving and of all the families who’ve lost loved ones in the past year. You can now bring to the office the names of your deceased family members and we will pray for them in November before weekend masses and during weekly adorations. To make the names easy to read, kindly please print them out.
After Mass, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be handing out fliers for their membership drive. They will also be handing out white ribbons against pornography.

Parish Announcements For the Week of 10/16

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:39:48 GMT

1. Our Diocese is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in 2023. There is more information on the posters on the Bulletin Boards.

2. Parish Announcements and Parish Bulletin are also now available as QR Codes. Please check the Bulletin Boards after Mass.

3. November is a time for remembering and praying for our loved ones who have gone before us and whose loss we feel. It is a time when we are particularly conscious of those in our parish who are grieving and all of the families who have lost loved ones in the past year. You can bring to the office names of your deceased family members, and we will pray for them in November before weekend Masses and during weekly Adorations. Please print names so they are easier to read.

4. After Mass, the Sanctity of Life Ministry will distribute signs to be placed in yards before the election. All donations will go to Chaves County Citizens for Life.

5. Next weekend we will have a second collection for Mission Sunday. World Mission Sunday is when all churches worldwide celebrate the feast of catholicity and universal solidarity, so Christians the world over will recognize their common responsibility for the evangelization of the world. Thank you for your donation.

Parish Announcements for the week of October 9

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:22:38 GMT

We need more singers -- choir members. We invite parishioners of all ages to join one of our choirs. Every Mass has a designated choir that needs your help. If you are interested, please speak to one of our musicians or Fr. Jarek.
Our diocese is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in 2023. There is more information on the posters on the bulletin boards.
The parish announcements and parish bulletin are now available via QR code. Please check the bulletin boards after Mass for the code.
After Masses this weekend the Bethlehem Nativity Group will sell religious articles in support of Christians in the Holy Land.
ASCS will also be holding two raffles to raise funds for Teacher Appreciation Week. The items in the raffle will include an electric scooter, as well as a goody basket that contains chips and salsa and margarita glasses and salt (no alcohol). The tickets will cost $5. The drawing will be held on October 29th.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas would like to invite all of us to join in a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the parking lot (in front of the church).
The same weekend (October 15/16), the Sanctity of Life Ministry will distribute yard signs before the election. All donations will go to Chaves County Citizens for Life.

Parish Announcements for October 2

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:46:22 GMT

We need more singers -- choir members. We invite parishioners of all ages to join one of our choirs. Every Mass has a designated choir that needs your help. As we extend this invitation to you, remember that you do not have to be a professional to join. Please consider this special need. If you are interested, please speak to one of our musicians or Fr. Jarek.
Our diocese is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in 2023. There is more information on the bulletin boards.
Parish announcements and parish bulletins are now available as QR codes. Please check the bulletin boards after Mass to access the codes.
Next weekend, October 8 & 9, after Masses, the Bethlehem Nativity Group will sell religious articles in support of Christians in the Holy Land.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas would like to invite all of us to join in a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 11:00 AM in the parking lot (in front of the church).
The same weekend (October 15 & 16), the Sanctity of Life Ministry will distribute yard signs before the elections. All donations will go to Chaves County Citizens for Life.
Baa! Moo! Woof! Neigh! Meow! In pet language, that means, “Please bring me to church with you on Sunday, October 2nd.” Why? We will celebrate St. Francis with the blessing of our animals at 1:00 PM. For more pet language, please check after Mass on the bulletin board. There is a quiz posted!

Parish Announcements For September 25

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:06:46 GMT

We badly need more singers -- choir members. We invite all parishioners of all ages to join one of our choirs. Every Mass has a designated choir that needs your help. As we extend this invitation to you, remember that you do not have to be a professional to join. Please consider this special need. If you are interested, please speak to one of our musicians or Fr. Jarek.
On Saturday, November 12, from 8 AM to 5 PM, will be the Marriage Preparation Course. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.
Our diocese is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in 2023. You will find more information on the posters on the bulletin boards.
We have something new. From this weekend, the parish announcements and the parish bulletin will be available to download through a QR code. Please check the bulletin boards after Mass to find the QR code and snap a picture of it with your phone camera.

Parish Announcements for September 18

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:42:54 GMT

1. This coming Tuesday, September 20, from 6 PM – 9 PM in the conference room, we will have the Baptism Class for Parents and Godparents. If you are interested, please contact the parish office no later than Monday to register.

2. On Saturday, November 12 from 8 AM to 5 PM, we will have the Marriage Preparation Course. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.

3. Our diocese is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in 2023. You will find more information on the posters on the bulletin boards.

4. Unfortunately, again a scam was sent to our parishioners. Let me read:

Are you free right now? (it was 5:23 AM) .Please, I really do have a request for you to fulfill. I'll see the value in a quick email correspondence. Thank you. Blessings, Fr. Jarek.

PLEASE - If you receive a similar email, do not respond. It is a SCAM. Please be careful and always consult with the parish office or the pastor if a message looks suspicious. Fr. Jarek sent a Flocknote on Saturday morning regarding this scam, but not many parishioners are registered to receive this quick information from the parish. If you are not registered for Flocknotes, please call the parish office and register your email, cellphone number, or both. Thank you.

Parish Announcements for September 11

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:50:00 GMT

1. On Tuesday, September 20 from 6 PM – 9 PM in the conference room, we will have the Baptism Class for Parents and Godparents. If you are interested, please contact the parish office to register and to receive more information.

2. On Saturday, November 12 from 8 AM to 5 PM we will have the Marriage Preparation Course. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.

3. The nonprofit organization Lions Clubs International is sponsoring a country dance in Roswell on Saturday, September 17, as a fundraiser for providing an exam and eyeglasses for youths in school who cannot afford them. For more information, please check the poster in the back of the church.

4. Western Sky Community Care is offering a Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers of Persons with Chronic Illness. For more information, please check the poster.

6. Next Sunday is Catechetical Sunday. Please remember to pray for our catechists, whom we deeply thank for their service. May God bless you always.

7. Our diocese is organizing a pilgrimage to Lisbon for World Youth Day in 2023. You can find more information on the posters on the bulletin boards and online.

Parish Announcements for September 4

assumptionbvm@hotmail.com (Jill Domschot) — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:59:05 GMT

1. The ushers will take a second collection for Catholic University.

2. Thank you to all parish groups who helped organize the Relics Visitation. It was a very special and touching time. Thank you!

3. We will be offering again in our parish the Baptism Class for parents and godparents. The class will be offered every three months on the third Tuesday. The first class will be on September 20th from 6 - 9 PM. For more information, please contact the parish office.

4. Again, we will have regular Altar Server Meetings, every second Saturday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM. The first meeting will be next Saturday, September 10th. This year we also would like to invite all students doing preparation for First Communion, who will receive Communion in May 2023. These students are called candidates and, even though they cannot receive Communion yet, they will still be able to serve. For more information, please call the parish office or contact Fr. Jarek.

5. In addition, we will offer twice a year a Marriage Preparation Course. The first course will be in November. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.

6. The pillars of piety being prayer, almsgiving, and fasting (sacrifice), the Sanctity of Life Ministry would like to invite all interested for a one-hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, especially dedicated to promoting and defending the sanctity of life from conception until death. The dedicated Adoration hour will be this Thursday, September 8th, at 7:00 PM in the church and subsequently every second Thursday at the same time and place. In prayer, together, we will make a difference! So, mark your calendar and join us.

7. The non-profit organization Lions Clubs International is sponsoring a country dance in Roswell on Saturday, Septmeber 17, as a fundraiser for providing an exam and eyeglasses for youths in school who cannot afford them. For more information, please check the poster at the back of the church.

8. The Western Sky Community Care is offering a stress-busting program for family caregivers of persons with chronic illnesses. For more information, please check the poster at the back of the church.

9. As Monday is Labor Day, the parish office will be closed.

Parish Announcements for August 28

assumptionbvm@hotmail.com (Jill Domschot) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:45:13 GMT

1. Thank you again to all the parish groups and individual families who helped prepare our Feast and Fr. Jarek’s Priesthood Anniversary. The food, games, the hall, music--everything was very special. Thank you!

2. Youth Faith Formation classes began last Wednesday, August 24. Thank you to all parents for bringing your children! This week we will have Family Faith Night for all students and parents at 6 pm in the parish hall. Students and parents will start in the parish hall, and then students will go to class with their teachers while parents stay for information about what their children are learning and resources to help catechize at home. We hope for a great community time for parents.

You can still register by downloading the Youth Faith Formation registration from the Assumption website or going to the church office, but there is a $35 late fee. The last day to register is September 7.

3. We will be offering again the parish Baptism Class for parents and godparents. The class will be offered every three months on the third Tuesday. The first class will take place on September 20 from 6 - 9 PM. For more information, please contact the parish office.

4. And again we are starting regular Altar Server meetings, which will be every second Saturday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM. The first meeting will take place on Saturday, September 10th. This year we would also like to invite all students who are doing preparation for First Communion (those who will receive Communion in May 2023). These students are called candidates , and even though they cannot receive Communion yet, they will still be able to serve. For more information, please call the parish office or contact Fr. Jarek.

5. In addition to the baptism class, we will offer a Marriage Preparation Course twice a year. The first course will be in November. Soon, we will share the date. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.

6. Please remember that in this week’s bulletin, we have the September Parish Events Calendar.

7. This Sunday our parish will host the first-class relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Manuel Gonzales Garcia. It is not very often that we can have first-class relics. We will start with Adoration at 3 PM, and around 3:30 PM, Fr. Jarek will bring the relics from Alamagordo. Then the relics will be displayed to the public. Also on Sunday, we will have a special Mass at 5 PM in the church, celebrated by Fr. Charlie, with the homily offered by Fr. Lalo. On Monday there will be another special Mass at 11 AM, after which parishioners from San Jose in Carlsbad will pick up the relics. We encourage you to participate because it is a truly unique event.

8. Next weekend we will have a second collection for the Catholic University, which is the national research university of the Catholic Church. Gifts to the National Collection, the only second collection taken for higher education in the U.S., support students during this crucial time and help the university conduct critical research that will serve parishes.

Parish Announcements for August 21

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:37:51 GMT

1. Last weekend, we celebrated our Parish Feast. Thank you to all parish groups and the individual families who helped prepare our Feast and Fr. Jarek’s Priesthood Anniversary. The food, games, the hall, the music--everything was very special. Thank you!

2. Youth Faith Formation classes begin this Wednesday, August 24. Please pray for our students, catechists, and families. You can still register by downloading the Youth Faith Formation registration from the Assumption website or going to the church office, but there is a $35 late fee. The last day to register is September 7.

3. Next Sunday will be very special for our parish and local congregations. Our parish will host the first-class relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Manuel Gonzales Garcia. It is not very often that we can have first-class relics, so it is a little like that blessed or sainted person is visiting us. We will start with Adoration at 3 PM, and around 3:30 PM, Fr. Jarek will bring the relics from Alamagordo. Then the relics will be displayed to the public. Also, on Sunday, we will have a special Mass at 5 PM in the church. Fr. Charlie will celebrate the Mass, and Fr. Lalo will offer the homily. On Monday, there will be another special Mass at 11 AM, after which parishioners from San Jose in Carlsbad will pick up the relics. A detailed program can be found on the posters. We encourage you to participate because it is a truly unique event.

4. On Wednesday, Fr. Jarek had eye surgery. His vision is blurry as he is still in recovery, and, additionally, he is sick. Please continue to pray for him.

Parish Announcements for August 14

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:35:45 GMT

1. The ushers will take a second collection for Catholic Charities of Southern NM.

2. Youth Faith Formation parent meeting is this coming Wednesday, 8/17, in the Parish Hall. Parents of kindergarten through grade 6 students will meet at 6 pm, and parents of Confirmation students will meet at 7 pm. Classes begin on Wednesday, 8/24. You can still register by downloading the Youth Faith Formation registration from the Assumption website or going to the church office. There is a $25 late fee which will increase to $35 on August 18. So be sure to register by Wednesday!

2. In conjunction with the three-year National Eucharistic Revival, our Diocese is hosting a diocesan-wide tour of the first-class relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Manuel Gonzales Garcia. In our parish, the relics will be displayed from Sunday, August 28 until Monday, August 29--read the poster for more info (posted here at the Announcements tab and on the parish bulletin boards).

3. Holy Cross Retreat Center is offering a five-part series on coping with divorce and a retreat on The Healing Power of Forgiveness. For more information, please check the parish bulletin boards.

4. The Monastery of Christ in the Desert raffle tickets are still available in the office.

5. This week Fr. Jarek will have eye surgery. He will go to Albuquerque with Fr. Ephraim. Daily Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be celebrated by Fr. Larry (Chaplain of the Poor Clares Monastery), and on Thursday, the ASCS Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Lalo. Also, there will be no Evening Adoration on Thursday.

6. This Monday, August 15, on the Solemnity of the B.V.M., we will have a Mass at 12:10 pm.

Parish Announcements for August 7

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:32:04 GMT

1. Youth Faith Formation begins with a Parent Meeting on August 17, and classes begin on August 24. Please register soon because there will be a $25 late fee starting August 11. You can pick up a registration packet in the foyer or download it from the Assumption website, and then bring your completed registration form and money to the Church office. Youth Faith Formation is for students from kindergarten through eighteen years of age.

2. In conjunction with the three-year National Eucharistic Revival, our Diocese is hosting a diocesan-wide tour of the first-class relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Manuel Gonzales Garcia. The relics will be displayed in our Parish from Sunday, August 28 until Monday, August 29 -- see the poster (on the bulletin boards or at the top of the announcements page).

3. The Holy Cross Retreat Center is offering a five-part series on coping with divorce and a retreat on The Healing Power of Forgiveness. For more information, please check the parish bulletin boards.

4. The Monastery of Christ in the Desert raffle tickets are still available in the parish office.

5. St. John’s is selling raffle tickets for a 2022 Toyota Camry after Mass on August 6 & 7. If you are interested, please stop at the table after Mass.

6. Next weekend we will have a second collection for Catholic Charities of Southern NM. Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico is called to enact the corporal works of mercy: that the hungry might be fed, the naked clothed, the homeless sheltered, the sick and imprisoned visited, the stranger welcomed, all with the dignity proper to the children of God. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Las Cruces is the visible expression of the Catholic Church’s solidarity with persons in need.

Parish Announcements for July 31

assumptionbvm@hotmail.com (Jill Domschot) — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:45:32 GMT

1. The Altar and Rosary garage sale is already happening on Saturday, August 6th from 7 AM to 11 AM. If you have items to donate, we will be accepting “stuff” from Monday, August 1st through Friday, August 5th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Because there will be a funeral reception on Tuesday at 11 AM, please use the door on the office (north) side of the hall.

2. Good news! This coming week we are starting with a new Parish Website. It will be a nicer and friendlier site with more information, more forms, and a Parish Events Calendar. It will also be customized to all electronic devices.

Of course, please be patient, because the first version can miss some information or have some errors. Big “thanks” to our former secretary Ada and to our current secretary Jill for a wonderful job. I know that not all parishioners are using computers or smartphones, so we will provide a printed copy of the Events Calendar. Every last weekend of the month, beginning this weekend, the Events Calendar will be available as an insert in the bulletin. Because it will be printed just once a month, the calendar might have some changes, and the printed version will probably miss these, but the website calendar will be updated every week if needed.

3. Youth Faith Formation begins with a Parent Meeting on August 17, and classes begin on August 24. Please register soon because there will be a $25 late fee starting on August 11. You can pick up a registration pack in the foyer or download it from the Assumption website, and then bring the completed registration form and money to the Church office. Youth Faith Formation is for students from kindergarten through 18 years of age. More information is in this week’s bulletin.

4. In conjunction with the three-year National Eucharistic Revival, our Diocese is hosting a diocesan-wide tour of the first-class relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Manuel Gonzales Garcia. In our Parish, relics will be displayed from Sunday, August 28th to Monday the 29th, and we will have special Adoration and Holy Eucharist. In the upcoming weekends we will share more information.

5. I would like to share with you something very important. As you know, Bishop Peter last year gave me permission to be the part-time NMMI Chaplain. Unfortunately, often there was a conflict between my parish calendar and my NMMI calendar. So, thinking about what is best for the Parish and NMMI Cadets after consulting with Bishop Peter, I had to resign from being the NMMI Chaplain. Our parish, as in the past, will still offer spiritual care. Starting next Sunday at 5 PM there will be Sunday Mass in the NMMI chapel.

6. Holy Cross Retreat Center is offering a 5-part series on coping with divorce and a retreat on The Healing Power of Forgiveness. More information is in the poster on the parish bulletin boards.

7. The Monastery of Christ in the Desert asked me to announce their fundraising. So let me read: 30 tickets are available in the Parish Office.

8. Also: St. John’s will be selling raffle tickets for a 2022 Toyota Camry after Mass on August 6 & 7. The cost is $20 per ticket or $100 for a book of 6. Buy 5 and get 1 free. The raffle will be held on the 24th of September 2022 during the fiesta of their Patron Saint, John the Baptist.

9. Please remember about our Parish Feast, which we will celebrate on Saturday, August 13. At 9:30 AM there will be a special Mass, and afterward, at the hall, there will be kids' activities, face painting, ice cream, delicious warm popcorn, a swimming pool with no water but balls, a new parish train, and a delicious lunch. If you plan to attend please call the office to give the number of people in your group. It will help us to prepare tables and enough food. The music will be provided by our parish DJ. T he poster regarding the Parish Feast is available on the bulletin board.

10. In the announcement given by a special committee member, we also learned we will be celebrating the 20th year of Fr. Jarek’s ordination at the Parish Feast. There is a card to sign for him after Masses this week and next.

Parish Announcements for July 24

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:22:51 GMT

1. There are tables in the foyer for Youth Faith Formation registration for grades kindergarten through high school. Please stop by to pick up or fill out a registration form. We also have volunteer applications in the foyer. We need one lead catechist and a couple of helpers and substitutes.

Registration will also be held in the conference room on Wednesday, July 27 from 4 - 7 PM. Please enter under the pavilion. Parent meetings will be held on August 17, and our first class will be on August 24. Please register early to avoid the late fee!

2. The Altar and Rosary garage sale is coming soon. Please mark your calendar: Saturday, August 6 from 7 AM to 11 AM.

If you have items to donate, we will be accepting stuff from Monday, August 1st through Friday, August 5th, 10 AM to 2 PM. Thank you!

3. Also, mark in your calendar our Parish Feast. This year our celebration will take place on Saturday, August 13th. Next weekend we will share more details.

Parish Announcements July 17

assumptionbvm@hotmail.com (Jill Domschot) — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:39:01 GMT

1. The ushers will take up the Good Shepherd second collection fund. Thank you for your support.

2. There is a table in the foyer for Youth Faith Formation for grades Kindergarten through high school. Please stop by (after Mass) to pick up a registration form, ask questions, or say hello. We also have volunteer applications in the foyer. We need one lead catechist and a few helpers and substitutes.

Registration will also be held in the Conference Room on Wednesdays, July 20 and July 27, from 4 - 7 PM. Please enter under the Pavilion. Parent meetings will be held on August 17, and our first class will be on August 24. Please register early to help ensure we have enough books and supplies!

For more information, call Carol Dutchover, Director of Religious Education.

3. Again, we will have the Altar and Rosary Garage (or rather the Hall) Sale. Please mark your calendar: Saturday, August 6 from 7 - 11 AM.

If you have items to donate, we will be accepting stuff from Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, 10 AM - 2 PM. Please no clothes or old electronics. Thank you!