IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH

SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF:

Tome, Adelino, La Ladera, Las Maravillas, Pasitos del Cielo, La Constancia, Tavalopa, El Cerro Mission South, Casa Colorada

and Salomon Estates Website: http://immaculateconceptiontome.org

e-mail: ictome@immaculateconceptiontome.com Secretary e-mail: secy@immaculateconceptiontome.com

PASTOR: FATHER JOSE A. HERNANDEZ DEACON: LORENZO CASTILLO

SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER: MARY ANN BACA

OFFICE HOURS Tuesday-Saturday (Closed Mondays)

9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Martha Sanchez, DRE, (505) 865-4220 Email: dre@immaculateconceptiontome.com

MASS SCHEDULES SATURDAY

5:30 P.M. MASS {ENGLISH} SUNDAY

8:00 A.M. MASS {SPANISH} 10:00 A.M. MASS {ENGLISH} WEEKDAYS 9:00 A.M. MASS TUESDAY – FRIDAY Casa Colorada Mission 12:00 noon Every 4th Sunday of the Month

CONFESSIONS 4:00 P.M. Saturdays in the Chapel or by Appointment

BLESSED SACRAMENT Exposition every First Friday after 9:00 a.m. Mass followed by Benediction at 6:00 p.m.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION In order for children to be enrolled in the CCD program it is necessary that the parents/guardians be registered. All students must attend Mass regularly. SACRAMENTS ADULT INITIATION (RCIA) Process of Initiation for non-baptized individuals, Christians of other faiths wishing to become Catholic, Catholics who have not received Holy Communion, or Confirmation and for Catholics who are interested in deepening their faith.

SPECIAL SACRAMENTS (RCIC) Process of initiation into the Catholic Church for baptized children under the age of 15 and children over the age of 8 who have not yet received their first Holy Communion. CONFIRMATION Contact the CCD office . HOLY COMMUNION Children must have completed the two year preparation process to enter the Sacramental class in the third grade. MARRIAGE For registered parishioners 1) Interview with parish priest six months before the wedding. 2) Diocesan marriage preparation program. BAPTISM Please contact the Parish office to make arrangements for the Sacrament of Baptism. CARE OF THE SICK For Holy Communion and Anointing, for seriously ill or homebound parishioners, please call the Parish Office for an appointment. MINISTRY OFFICERS: Finance Council Chairperson: Parish Council Chairperson: Lawrence Johnson Lectors: Mary Jo Moya Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Mary Fresquez Youth Altar Servers: Marianne Holmes Adult Altar Servers: Lawrence Johnson Music 5:30 p.m.: Ron Vigil 8:00 a.m.: Cathy Jaramillo 10:00 a.m.: Eva Sanchez 10:00 a.m. (1st Sun) Youth Choir Park: Ramon Torres Cemetery: Flavio Perea SVDP: John Duran Flowers: Angela Norman Mayordomos: 5:30 p.m. Steve & Cindy Burdett 8:00 a.m. Robert & Frances Sanchez 10:00 a.m. Grant & Elizabeth Baltazar

P.O. BOX 100 7 CHURCH LOOP TOME, NM 87060

(505) 865-7497 FAX: (505) 865-7622

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH READINGS: First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14

Psalm: 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40

Monday December 29 No Service Tuesday December 30 9:00 a.m. +Leo Marquez by the Marquez Family Jezzria Jordan (Birthday Blessings) by Clara Jordan +Amarante Carabajal by Rene Gonzales Wednesday December 31 6:00 p.m. In Thanksgiving for all Blessings by M/M Salomon Jaramillo +Leon Othart by Andre Othart Thursday January 1 10:00 a.m. +Dolores Cordova & +Minerva Sanchez by Steve & Magdalen Sanchez +Annette Gabaldon (Birthday Blessings) by the Family Friday January 2 9:00 p.m. +Paul S. Moya by Mary Jo Moya and Family Saturday January 3 5:30 p.m. +Michael Sanchez by Gabe & Novella Herrera +Allan Gutjahr by Peggy Gutjahr and Family +Amanda Montoya by M/M Flavio Perea Sunday January 4 8:00 a.m. +Frank Apodaca by Patsy Apodaca & Family +Delfino Amador y +Dolores Nevarez por Maria Ramos +Bennie Gonzales (Anniversary) by Rene Gonzales 10:00 a.m. +Jose Rito & +Esidora Baca by the Family +Gomicino & +Rita C. Baca by the Family +John David & +Carolina Montoya by Manuel Montoya Immaculate Conception Parishioners

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH TOME, NEW MEXICO

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

With compassion and concern, we offer our prayers for our community and especially for the sick of our parish: Chester Moya, Evangeline Marquez, Lynn Wallace, Tamara Sanchez, Phil Moya, Michelle Baca, Charli Orgas, Michael Sandoval, Beatrice Marquez, Eliana Alderete, Anthony Salcido, Angelina Trujillo, Patricia Wallace, Damian Gardner, Antoinette Bencomo, Marcella Silva, Mara Segal, Patricia Gardner, Herman Rael, Jose C. Ortega, Isaiah Sanchez, Roselyn Cordova, Dayjah Lueras, Luga Calles, Loretta Aragon, Gilfred Chavez, Joshua Zamora, Wayne Gallegos, Ramona Mullane, Steve Romero, Betty Jones, Jenny Rael, James Sneed, David Lopez, Freddie Peralta, Dana Lozano, Assunta Berry, Justin Beyerl, Alex Santacruz, Mariah Sanchez, Gene Perez, Mela Jaramillo, Eva Sanchez, Janessa Alderete, Bernice Rittner, Louisa Piro, Maria Garcia, Robert Provencio, Rita Lozano, Marty D. Sanchez, Nicario Romero, Joy Veranalli, Annette Baca, Marie Padilla, Waylon Moore, Allen Kenyon, Tonia Pena, Adelita Urtiaga, Sally Lynch, Michelle Ruiz, Josie Griego, Renee DeBaca, Michael Anthony Maes, Dennis Rodriguez, Chance Apodaca, Martha Moya, Rene Gonzales, Ray Tafoya, Helen Chavez, Ray Rivera, Amy Montano, Diana Lara, Ramona Douglas, E. G. Lozano, Abel Lueras, Ria Vergeer, Grace Chavira, Theresa William, Bill Taylor, Rosa de Aragon, Eileen Krug, Robert Frank Lopez

Please call the office to add or remove a name. Thank you!!

Telephone Number (505) 865-7495 Meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted. Food distribution is on Wednesday & Saturday. Requests must be

called in before the days of distribution. Telephone messages are accessed daily and responded to within 24 hours.

MISSION STATEMENT Our faith-family of Immaculate Conception and its rich history and traditions, invite all Catholics to help them grow and mature as faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 12:30: Youth Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. 1/1: Office Closed—Mass at 10:00 a.m. 1/2: First Friday Devotions 1/4: CCD Classes in Session 1/6: RCIA 6:00 p.m.

COLLECTIONS: 12/14: Reg: $2,895.90 Loose: $338.80 Bldg. Fund: $1,477.00 SVDP: $45.00 Immac. Conc: $29.00 Ret’d Relig: $668.15 Christmas: $40.00 12/21: Not Available 12/28: Elena, Cathy, Mary Jo 1/4: Norma, Sandra, Dianna 1/11: Eleanor, Lillian, Frances 1/18: Kristy, Eloisa, Alberto Thank you everyone for your generosity. May God Bless you and your families. May you all have a Joyous and Blessed New Year. Please pick up your envelopes. They will be at the front of the church until January 15. Calendars for the year 2015 are at the entrances of the church. One per family please so everyone can get one. Contribution statements will be available by January 15th. Please call the office if you want a report of your contributions.

The Knights of Columbus meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. They start by praying the Rosary at 6:30. They also meet with their families on the third Thursday of the month for a Family Unity and Planning Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish to share. The Legion of Mary meets each Wednesday after daily Mass in the Classroom. Join them in praying the Rosary after daily Mass. If you want to have the Pilgrim Virgin in your home for a week, please call 865-8488. Divine Mercy meets each Thursday after Daily Mass in the Classroom. Join them in praying the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. The Youth Choir will practice on the last two Tuesdays of the month. Practice will be at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Pastoral Outreach Note: For deaf Catholics within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe there is an interpreted TV Mass on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on KASA Channel 2 in English and a Spanish Interpreted Mass also at 6:30 a.m. on Univision Channel 14. If anyone needs information on masses for the hearing impaired, call the office for locations and times.

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 28, 2014 SCHEDULES

Altar Servers: 12/31 6:00 p.m. Marcus Gallegos, Daria Hofmann, Alyssa Baca Adriana Sanchez* 1/1: 10:00 a.m. Enriques Sanchez, Gabriel Padilla, Isaiah Gutierrez Alexis Zamora* Lectors: 12/31: 6:00 p.m. Priscilla Mattmann 1/1: 10:00 a.m. Bonnie Shea Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: 12/31: 6:00 p.m. Deacon Lorenzo, Mary Fresquez, Trinnie Saiz 1/1: 10:00 a.m. Ramon Torres, Annette Lucero, Steve Sandoval

When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Luke 2:39-40

The Holy Family "Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, '?And you yourself a sword will pierce.'" This old man in the Temple, a man filled with the Holy Spirit, uttered these ominous, prophetic words. Right in the midst of a religious celebration that could be considered a kind of parallel to Christian baptism, Simeon started talking about suffering. Although this might have put a damper on the joy of the occasion, it was nonetheless a precious moment. God was speaking through the mouth of the Spirit-filled Simeon and actually doing Mary a great service. God was helping Mary to prepare herself for what lay ahead. And the truth was, the road in front of her family was destined to be marked by the cross. Our families also bear this mark. Although in a different way from Mary, we all have our crosses to deal with. Whether it be the sickness or death of a loved one, conflicts among siblings or spouses, or unexpected challenges like infertility or a lost job, no family is without its share of trou-ble. As we navigate these difficulties, we would do well to remember Simeon's words to Mary: suffering is going to happen, sometimes very painful, heart-piercing suffering. But instead of being shocked or angry at God, we can call to mind the fact that this is part of life in a fallen world. We can also remind ourselves that although Mary suffered when her son suffered, she also rejoiced when he rejoiced. Ultimately, every cross she bore as his mother was trumped in the end by the victory of the Resurrection. We share in this triumph as well. After all, our families are in the loving care of a heavenly Father. We are not just the children of our parents; we are also the children of God.

In an effort to reach out to our brothers and sisters who speak Spanish and are not able to attend Sunday Mass at their parish due to illness, age, or other issues, the Archdiocese offers the transmission of the Sunday Mass in Spanish. This is an archdiocesan ministry offered in collaboration with the Office of Hispanic Ministry and the Office of Worship and Christian Initiation. The Spanish TV Mass airs every Sunday at 6:30 am on Channel 13 and 5:00 p.m. on Univision Channel 14.

Concert & Music Ministry Workshop: Friday/Saturday, January 16 & 17, 2015. The concert will be an evening of music, stories, and reflection. The workshop will be for music ministers. Call Fabian Yanez at 831-8128 if you wish to attend.

“[W]e are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the ‘culture of death’ and the ‘culture of life’. We find ourselves not only ‘faced with’ but necessarily ‘in the midst of’ this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally pro-life.” Pope John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, 28 © 1995 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used With Permission “[E]stamos ante un enorme y dramatico choque entre el bien y el mal, la muerte y la vida, la ‘cultura de la muerte’ y la ‘cultura de la vida’. Estamos no solo ‘ante’, sino necesariamente ‘en medio’ de este conflicto: todos nos vemos implicados y obligados a participar, con la responsabilidad ineludible de eligir incondicionalmente en favor de la vida”.

As this year draws to a close, we want to thank everyone of our parishioners for their loyalty and support of our church and our pastor. We take this time to thank the Good Lord for the many blessings given to us throughout the year. We appreciate your generosity and goodness. May God continue to bless you and your families.