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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016

ST. GENEVIEVE CHURCH Established in 1859

100 S. Espina St.

Las Cruces, NM 88001

(575) 524-9649 Parish website: www.stgen.info

Very Rev. Rogelio Martínez, Pastor

Rev. Alonso Quiñonez, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Juan Moreno, Priest in Residence

Deacon Louis A. Román, Administrator

Office Staff

Terri & Kathie-Secretaries

Maggie-Bookkeeper

Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Parish Hall 523-0974

Fax 524-3263

E-mail sgcchurch@qwestoffice.net

Mass Schedule

Daily Mass (Mon-Sat) 7:00 AM

Saturdays: 5:00 PM

Sundays: 8:00 AM & 12:30 PM

(Español)

9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, & 5:00 PM

(English)

Holy Days: 7:00 AM & 6:00 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays 10:00—11:00 AM &

4:00—5:00 PM

Religious Education for Children

Saturdays 9:00 AM

Cuca Medina, Grades 1-8

Religious Education for the Youth Sundays 9:00 AM

Pat Guerra, Grades 9-12

RCIA Tuesdays 7:00 PM

Romelia Enriquez

Divine Mercy Chaplet

Saturday at 3:00 PM

First Saturday Rosary 10:00 AM

St. Vincent De Paul Thursday

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Parish Hall

Marriage Please call the office 6 months in

advance for preparation

Secular Franciscan Order (Spanish)

Second Sunday of the Month

2:00 PM in the Conference Room

Bingo Thursday, Friday & Sunday

7:00 PM at Parish Hall

ST. GENEVIEVE’S MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Saint Genevieve Church is to increase the awareness of

Christ’s presence in our homes and community. We are dedicated to help-

ing those in need of spiritual and material assistance and we encourage all

people to fully utilize their gifts in service to others. Our ultimate goal is to

draw all people towards holiness and a closer relationship with God.

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ST. GENEVIEVE CHURCH LAS CRUCES, NM

PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS March 6, 2016 St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF

February 20-27, 2016 Saturday (20th)

5:00 PM †Vicente Ortega by Vincent Ortega

Parishioners by Priest

Sunday (21st)

8:00 AM †Eddie Lagos by Julia & †Art Holguin

9:30 AM All living and deceased members of the Knights of

Columbus

11:00 AM †Saul Buenvivir Molina by Family

12:30 PM St. Jude by Carmen Chavez

5:00 PM †Rodriguez Family

Monday (22nd)

7:00 AM †Frances N. Lucero by Raymond C. Lucero & Family

Tuesday (23rd)

7:00 AM †Manuel, †Paulita & †Josefina Morales

by Morales Family

6:00 PM †Rubina Garcia by Family

Wednesday (24th)

7:00 AM †Pat Aguilar by Jaime & Cecila Flores & Family

Thursday (25th)

7:00 AM †Robert D. Eres by Luis & Romeila A. Eres

Friday (26th)

7:00 AM The Marks Family

Saturday (27th)

7:00 AM †Molly Figueroa by daughter, Nancy

Alvina Medrana

Aracely Robles

Belsan Chavez IV

Bob Owens

Brian Ortiz

David Terc

Enrique Villalobos

Erma Nichols

Frances Cachia

Francis Lopez

Gomisindo Angel

Henry Rutherford

Humberto Herrera

Isabel Valles

Jason Borland

Jim Wireman

Joan Rutherford

Johnny Miramontes

Julia Holguin

Kiem Salas

Lita Lujan

Lorraine K. Paz

Lupe Jaime

Lupe Reyes

Maggie Smith

Marianna Lopez

Marissa Pacheco

Margie Clement

Mary Bolton

Michael Gonzales

Michael Lopez

Michelle Lopez

Neche Cobos

Paul Aleman

Pedro Gonzales

Peter Perkins

Ralph Gonzalez

Richard Telles

Tanner Trevino

Tanya Rutherford

Toni Frietze

Tony Robles

William Beltran

Yolanda Ortiz

Sunday Collection for February 14, 2016 $5,802.90

Second collection was $807.62 Collection for Ash Wednesday was $1,097.23

Thank You and God Bless You!

SANCTUARY LAMP: †Leonard Banegas

Readings for the Week of February 21, 2016

Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/Phil 3:17--

4:1 or 3:20--4:1/Lk 9:28b-36

Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19

Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23

Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/Mt 20:17-28

Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 16:19-31

Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-21

Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Lk 15:1-3,

11-32

Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11

1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9

1st Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8

Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

FORMACION PARA PROCLAMADORES DE LA

PALABRA (LECTORES) Se invita a todos los miembros del Ministerio de Lectores, a par-

ticipar el dia Sabado 27 de Febrero, en el Taller de Formacion

para los Proclamadores de la Palabra de Dios, en Español, en

el Salon 9 y 10 de la Catedral de Las Cruces. El mismo se iniciara

a las 10 a.m. y concluira a las 3 p.m. Ademas, se invita muy cor-

dialmente, a todas aquellas personas que deseen formar parte de

este Ministerio, a recibir la formacion señalada. El taller sera im-

partido por la Señora Mari Campos-Waite, Presidente de la

Comision de Movimientos Apostolicos y Grupos de Evange-

lizacion de la Pastoral Hispana, en coordinacion con la Directora

de la Oficina de Formacion Liturgica de la Diocesis de Las Cru-

ces, Señora Joanna Haston. Por favor, confirmar su asistencia con

la secretaria de su parroquia al dia 23 de Febrero, con el fin de

tener disponible el material que se les entregara. Al mismo tiem-

po, se comunica que cada participante llenara una boleta de asis-

tencia que quedara como record de su particpacion, en su par-

roquia y en la Oficina de Formacion Liturgica de la Diocesis.

Esta formacion es totalmente gratis.

El Grupo Nueva Vida de Alcoholicos Anonimos Le hace la mas cordial invitacion a la comunidad de esta parroquia

a participar en una serie de juntas de informacion sobre la terrible

enfermedad del alcoholismo y otro tipo de dependencias. En estas

juntas contaremos con personas experimentadas en este tipo de

platicas. Este es un mensaje para toda nuestra sociead en general.

La primera charla tendra lugar en esta parraquia en los cuartos de

juntas de la misma. Febrero 22 horario de 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Atte

Grupo Nueva Vida de A.A. Te esperamos...para mas informacion

llamar 575-805-3107 preguntar por Leo.

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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 21, 2016

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

Las Cruces Catholic School/St. Mary’s High School If you are interested in placing an advertisement for your business,

call 1-800-950-9952 ext. #267

Personal ads for loved ones can also be placed at this same number.

UNITED IN MINISTRY 2016

Please make your pledge for the 2016 United In Ministry

Campaign as soon as possible. Pledge envelopes are availa-

ble in the parish office and church. Please deposit envelopes

in the collection basket or mail it directly to the Diocese.

EASTER CANDLE SPONSOR

This year we continue with our tradition of having an Easter can-

dle sponsor. Would your family like to be the sponsor of our

2016 Easter Candle? As the “padrinos,” your family would do-

nate the candle to St. Genevieve Church. At the end of next

year’s Lenten Season, your family will receive the remaining

Easter Candle into your home to light for your own personal in-

tentions special family remembrances, prayer devotions, and spir-

itual needs. The cost of the candle is approximately $375. Your

contribution is tax deductible! If you are interested in sponsoring

the Easter Candle, please contact the parish office so that your

name may be entered into a drawing.

FOR GREATER GLORY

Defending Life, Faith & Freedom

A Historical Presentation by Ruben Quezada

Author & Historian

The Knights of Columbus Basilica de San Albino Council 15578

and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Hear of Mary, will host Ru-

ben Quezada, author of “For Greater Glory: The True Story of

Cristiada” on Thursday, February 25 (Spanish) and Friday, Febru-

ary 26 (English). Both presentations begin at 7 p.m. in the Cathe-

dral, 1240 S. Espina. A reception will follow. Mr. Quezada’s

presentation is based on the historical accounts when Mexico’s

ruling president, Plutarco Elias Calles launched a direct attack on

Catholics across the country in the 1920’s. The religious persecu-

tion forced Catholics to rise up and fight for their religious free-

dom. Passionate and engaging, Mr. Quezada’s timely message

offers important insight for all of us: Catholics, Protestants and

Evangelicals in the ongoing struggle to protect our religious free-

dom. Tickets are $10. Please call 575-640-9076 or 575-635-

9333, or buy online at www.lascrucesforlife.org. Tickets can also

be purchased at the Office of the Cathedral of IHM and we have a

few tickets available in our parish office as well.

Lenten Collections for Local Organizations Each Sunday during Lent we will be collecting goods and materi-

als for various non-profit service providers in Las Cruces. This is

an opportunity for us as individuals and families to actively par-

ticipate in our Lenten Journey by sharing our abundance.

February 21-St. Luke’s (New socks, scarves, gloves)

February 28-Jardin de los Niños (Children’s toothpaste, all sizes

of batteries, art supplies)

March 6-Care Net (Diapers size 4 & 5, disposable wipes).

March 13-St. Vincent de Paul (Non-perishable food)

In addition, we will continue to accept donations of non-

perishable food items during Mass and we invite you to place

them at the altar at the Presentation of the Gifts or you may leave

donations in the containers in the foyer of the church or in the

parish office during regular business hours. Thank you!

2016 Stations of the Cross with Meager Meal

Friday’s at 5:30 P.M. Everyone is invited to join us each Friday of Lent at 5:30 p.m. to

pray the Stations of the Cross in the church. Immediately follow-

ing we will gather to share a meal of meatless soup in the confer-

ence room. We kindly ask our ministries to host the meal each

Friday by providing a meatless soup to share.

Friday, February 26-Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers

Friday, March 4-Sacred Heart League & St. Vincent de Paul

Friday, March 11-CCD

Friday, March 18-Historical Society, Cemetery Committee,

Marriage Preparation, Youth Confirmation

If you cannot make it on a night that you are scheduled, please

join us any other night that you can!

The Pope’s Prayer Intentions for 2016

February

Universal: Care for Creation-That we may take good care

of creation-a gift freely given-cultivating and protecting it

for future generations.

Evangelization: Asia-That opportunities may increase for

dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and the

peoples of Asia.

ENCHILADA DINNER FUNDRAISER

March19-20, 2016

St. Genevieve Parish Hall

Enchilada Dinner tickets have been mailed to all parishion-

ers. Please write your ticket numbers on your check or

envelope and bring money directly to the office or drop it

in the collection basket in an envelope marked “Enchilada

Money.” Tickets may also be purchased at the parish office

for $6 each. Thank you in advance for your support!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m.

Fridays at 5:30 p.m.