ǡ ͹ǡ ʹͲͳͶ Ϊ Parish Mission Statement St. Albert the Great Newman Center, a Roman Catholic community at New Mexico State University, as a family of faith, welcomes everyone to encounter Jesus Christ through Word, Worship, Community, and Service. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are changed for the better and sent forth as disciples of Christ to continue his work in the world. Parish Staff Rev. Ray Flores [email protected] Deacon David McNeill, Jr. [email protected] Business Manager Isabel Gallegos [email protected] Dir. Campus Ministry Sal Melendrez [email protected] Associate Campus Minister Mona Chip [email protected] Campus Ministry Student Intern Carlos Briseño [email protected] Dir. Faith Formation Sr. Nancy Cabral [email protected] Receptionists Dorothy Andrade Antonio Perez [email protected] Custodians Philip Alvarez Luis Ramos Lunch Bunch Coordinator Roberta Lukens Parish Office Hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Phone: (575) 522-6202 Fax: (575) 521-3453 Pastor Mass Schedule Daily Mass @ 5:30 pm Vigil Mass (Saturday) @ 5:30 pm Sunday Masses @ 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 7:30 pm Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 to 5 pm; or by appointment. Baptism Parents who have been registered in the parish for 6 months need to schedule an interview with the Pastor through the parish office at least 3 months prior to the baptism date. Marriage Couples need to schedule an interview with the Pastor, through the parish office, 6 months prior to the wedding date. Pastoral Care for the Sick Ill and homebound parishioners, please call the parish office to schedule visits. Anointing of the Sick First Fridays after the 5:30 pm Mass. REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse by clergy or church personnel, contact Deacon David McNeill, Victim’s Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Las Cruces, at (575) 523-7577, or email [email protected] ʹ͸ͳͷ ǡ ǡ ͺͺͲͲͳ ȗ ǤǤ Ƭ Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 Christmas shopping for children-Dec. 8 &9 during classes Christmas Party during class Dec 15 & 16 Classes on Vacation from Dec. 21-Jan 11, 2015 Gospel storytellers needed especially for 8:30 am mass. Please consider this ministry. Parent’s Day Out December 14 from 12:30 to 4pm sponsored by 7&8 grs. Christmas Pageant will be at 3:30 pm Dec. 24 before the 4pm children’s mass Call the office & sign up your child to participate ♦ Communion - 3 year program beginning in 1st grade, with reception of the Sacraments in 3rd grade. ♦ Youth Confirmation - 3 year program beginning in the 9th grade (Conf. I), with reception of the Sacrament in the 11th grade (Conf. III). ♦ Adult Confirmation - Baptized Catholics, 18 years and older who would like to receive the Sacrament, contact Sal Melendrez via email: [email protected] or 522-2432. ♦ Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - 9 month preparation process for unbaptized adults and adults who wish to become members of the Church and receive the Sacraments of Initiation. Please contact Sr. Nancy at 575-522-6202. Gift Shop News New Advent wreaths and calendars are now on sale at the Gift Shop. Check out the mangers scenes and purchase a statue of Baby Jesus for Bambinelli Sunday, December 13 & 14, when Fr. Ray will bless Baby Jesus. December 8th: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary On this day we celebrate the example Mary has given us in her graceful openness to God’s will. Through Mary’s “yes” to God and the mystery of Gabriel’s announcement she shows us how to trust God even when we do not understand or know where He is leading us. Holy Day Masses are at 12:10pm and 5:30pm. Note from the Pope Words of Wisdom from Pope Francis "Dear young people, do not be discouraged. It is easy to say this, but please make an effort not to be discouraged. With the help of God, continue to hope in a better future, despite the difficulties and obstacles which you are currently facing. The Catholic Church is with you... Remember always that God does not forget any of his children, and that those who are the smallest and who suffer the most are closest to the Father's heart.” — Address to the students of the Salesian Youth Oratory, November 28, 2014 ****Parents Day Out Reminder**** Sponsored by 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group Bring your children for some fun while you tackle the stores and get some Christmas errands finished! We will have lots of crafts, movies and recreational games for kids to play. Lunch and snacks will be provided. When: Dec 14th from 12:30pm to 4:00pm Where: St. Albert the Great Newman Center Who: All children ages 3 to 10 are invited Cost $10 per child. Registration forms available after all masses or in parish office. Christmas Flowers Please help us celebrate the beauty of Christmas by ordering flowers for our worship space. You may designate the flowers in memory or honor of a loved one, he or she will be mentioned in the bulletin. Please make checks payable to the Newman Center and include this order form. Forms can be dropped off in the office or placed in an envelope in the collection basket. The cost is $10.00 each. (Please Print) : Your Name: _______________________________________ How Many: _______________________________________ In Memory/ Honor of: _________________________________________________ Total $ ____________ Let us pray for those serving in our Armed Forces Currently Active Pvt. Vincent A. De Piazza (USMC) SSgt Sam Cruz (USMC) Amn Estevan O. Perez (Air Force) SSgt Ernesto X. Perez (Air Force) TSgt Christopher S. Marrufo (Air Force) TSgt AnnaJo Marrufo-Blizman (Air Force) TSgt Adam J. Blizman (Air Force) PFC Joseph Chavira (Army) SPC2 Vicente Chavira (Army) MGySgt Ron Talamantes (USMC) Sgt Jonathan Standish (Army) TSgt Julianne Marie Lujan (Air Force) SrA Rachel Marie Lujan (Air Force) LTC Greg Grusenmeyer (Army) SSG John Troy (Army) Cpt. Sean Dixon (Army) MAJ Nicholas Thompson (Army) Cpt. Patrick Vickery (Army) SSG Perry Harrison (Army) PFC Gino Benedetti (Army) LTC Edward Brady (Army) LTC James Brady (Army) LT Janet Michael (Navy) Corporal Joseph Michael (USMC) LCpl Matthew A. Syner (USMC) Pvt. Jesus Navarro (Army) FROM THE PASTORS DESK Dear, friends: Once again, this year, the Giving tree is filled with cutouts of names for those who are in need of a gift. If you would, please consider taking one of the heart cutouts and providing a gift for a child, this Christmas. I’d like to thank Confirmation III teachers, Anton and Jane, as well as the students, in that class, for helping with this project. On Sunday, Jane mentioned that this is year 23 for this parish project; a wonderful way for the people of God to share with those who are less fortunate. December 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, is a holy day of obligation. Services will be at 1210 and 530 p.m. Please make every effort to attend mass on that day! Blessings, Fr. Ray 1st Bn., 200th Infantry Brigade, NM National Guard and all others that you may hold dear to your heart!!! “If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze!” -St. Catherine of Sienna Blessings of Brains May God our Creator, the One who brought order out of chaos, bring order and productivity to my work. May Jesus Christ our Redeemer, the one who brings us peace beyond understanding, bring me calmness and serenity in the midst of stress. May the Holy Spirit our Sanctifier, the Spirit of Wisdom, fill me with insight and guide me in my study and in all my examinations. And may Almighty God bless us, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. ST. ALBERT’S FINANCIAL REPORT SUNDAY COLLECTION - 2014: WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 22/23: Envelopes & Loose Change: $5,841.16 Loose Checks: $3,617.00 TOTALS: $9,458.16 2ND COLLECTION: CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Envelopes & Loose Change: $1,750.37 Loose Checks: 255.00 TOTALS: $2,005.37 WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 29/30: Envelopes & Loose Change: $5,326.25 Loose Checks: $3,998.00 TOTALS: $9,324.25 United in Ministry – 2014 - October Goal: Pledged: Paid: Rebate: Families: $51,721.71 $68,307.58 $55,287.54 $3,565.83 97 Second Collection Give thanks for religious. A parishioner writes, “we thank God today and every day for every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our ABC’s, but also to love God.” Share your gratitude for the senior Catholic sister, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious Please include these people and their families in your prayers that they may experience Christ’s comfort and healing: Joline Rosén Teresa Rementer THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Sunday 4:00 pm - Conf. II (The Bridge) 5:00 pm - Conf. I 5:00 pm - 7th & 8th grade Religious Ed. 6:00 pm - Conf. III (The Bridge) 7:30 pm - Graduation Mass (NMSU) Monday 12:10 pm - Holy Day of Obligation Mass 4:00 pm - K-5th Grade Religious Ed. 5:30 pm - Daily Mass (Holy Day of Obligation) 6:30 pm - K - 6 Grade Religious Ed. Tuesday 4:00 pm - 1st - 4th Grade Religious Ed. 5:30 pm - Daily Mass Wednesday 5:30 pm - Daily Mass 6:30 pm - Divine Mercy Thursday 5:30 pm - Daily Mass 6:00 pm - Newman Social Ministry Planning Mtg. 7:00 pm - Christmas Party (Campus Ministry) Friday 5:30 pm - Daily Mass Saturday 9:00 am - Music Practice 4:00 pm - Confessions 5:30 pm - Vigil Mass BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday by 12:00 noon, Holidays on Thursday by 12:00 noon Manuela Chavez Bernarda Gamboa Tomasita, Eric, Marisol and Mariam Fierro Herlinda Apodaca Bertha Salas Walter Kazmier Mary Ettinger Catherine Hooley Jon Hooley Willemina Paupaw Bertha Banegas Martina Garcia Jennifer Mazan Carmen Franco Priscilla Grijalva Mariana Franco Rene Rodriguez Linda Matinis Ed O’Brian Christine Sandoval Fernando De la Rosa Freddie Rodriguez Lucinda Armendariz Msgr. Robert Getz Monica Dominguez Teresa Alvarez Marie Tighe Fay Gibson Patricia Beard If you or your loved one is/are in need of payer, please notify the Parish Office at (575) 522-6202. Readings for the Week December 7, 2014 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 0-11/ Ps 85:9-14/ 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/ Ps 98:1-4 Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/ Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/ Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13 Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/ Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10 Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/ Ps 145:1, 9-13b Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab (PS) Jdt 13:18bc, 19/ Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 or 707-712 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/ Mt 17:9a, 10-13 ST. ALBERT’S FINANCIAL REPORT SUNDAY COLLECTION - 2014: WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 22/23: Envelopes & Loose Change: $5,841.16 Loose Checks: $3,617.00 TOTALS: $9,458.16 2ND COLLECTION: CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Envelopes & Loose Change: $1,750.37 Loose Checks: 255.00 TOTALS: $2,005.37 WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 29/30: Envelopes & Loose Change: $5,326.25 Loose Checks: $3,998.00 TOTALS: $9,324.25 United in Ministry – 2014 - October Goal: Pledged: Paid: Rebate: Families: $51,721.71 $68,307.58 $55,287.54 $3,565.83 97 Second Collection Give thanks for religious. A parishioner writes, “we thank God today and every day for every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our ABC’s, but also to love God.” Share your gratitude for the senior Catholic sister, brothers, and religious order priests who made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give generously to next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious Please include these people and their families in your prayers that they may experience Christ’s comfort and healing: Joline Rosén Teresa Rementer THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES Sunday 4:00 pm - Conf. II (The Bridge) 5:00 pm - Conf. I 5:00 pm - 7th & 8th grade Religious Ed. 6:00 pm - Conf. III (The Bridge) 7:30 pm - Graduation Mass (NMSU) Monday 12:10 pm - Holy Day of Obligation Mass 4:00 pm - K-5th Grade Religious Ed. 5:30 pm - Daily Mass (Holy Day of Obligation) 6:30 pm - K - 6 Grade Religious Ed. Tuesday 4:00 pm - 1st - 4th Grade Religious Ed. 5:30 pm - Daily Mass Wednesday 5:30 pm - Daily Mass 6:30 pm - Divine Mercy Thursday 5:30 pm - Daily Mass 6:00 pm - Newman Social Ministry Planning Mtg. 7:00 pm - Christmas Party (Campus Ministry) Friday 5:30 pm - Daily Mass Saturday 9:00 am - Music Practice 4:00 pm - Confessions 5:30 pm - Vigil Mass BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday by 12:00 noon, Holidays on Thursday by 12:00 noon Manuela Chavez Bernarda Gamboa Tomasita, Eric, Marisol and Mariam Fierro Herlinda Apodaca Bertha Salas Walter Kazmier Mary Ettinger Catherine Hooley Jon Hooley Willemina Paupaw Bertha Banegas Martina Garcia Jennifer Mazan Carmen Franco Priscilla Grijalva Mariana Franco Rene Rodriguez Linda Matinis Ed O’Brian Christine Sandoval Fernando De la Rosa Freddie Rodriguez Lucinda Armendariz Msgr. Robert Getz Monica Dominguez Teresa Alvarez Marie Tighe Fay Gibson Patricia Beard If you or your loved one is/are in need of payer, please notify the Parish Office at (575) 522-6202. Readings for the Week December 7, 2014 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 0-11/ Ps 85:9-14/ 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/ Ps 98:1-4 Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/ Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/ Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13 Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/ Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10 Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/ Ps 145:1, 9-13b Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab (PS) Jdt 13:18bc, 19/ Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 or 707-712 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11 Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/ Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Karen I. Mundy, MAI State Certified General Appraiser NM-01219-G Gentle Care Dentistry 9525 Escobar El Paso, Texas MUNDY APPRAISAL SERVICES Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants “We Cater To Cowards” www.m-v-t.com Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Anton F. Milavec, DDS 524-0044 HIRING CDL-A DRIVERS WITH 1+YRS EXP. You don’t have a CDL-A? (575) 527-9260 • Fax (575) 527-9287 [email protected] • Cell (575) 644-4117 Ask us about our Tuition Assistance Program. 2980 N. Main St • Las Cruces 456 N. 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