Announcements for the Week of 2/9/2025

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.