MONDAY, December 16 8:15 AM Stephen, Dennis, Doni Lithgow (Special Inten on) By: Gloria Lithgow TUESDAY, December 17 8:15 AM + Kenneth Thiessen By: Family Souls in Purgatory 6:00 PM + Tillie and + Cruz Nevarez; + Cruz Monje By: Cecilia Monje WEDNESDAY, December 18 8:15 AM + Dominic Scheer By: Carole Scheer + Toñia Rodriguez By: Family THURSDAY, December 19 8:15 AM + Cuca Gu errez By: Apodaca Family + Toñia Rodriguez By: Family + Paul McCann By: Fr. Bill 6:00 PM + Fidelina Padilla By: Sophie Atwater FRIDAY, December 20 8:15 AM + Mary T. Vigil By: Nick J. Vigil + Robert and + Fred Altuna By: Rosa Altuna and Family SATURDAY, December 21 5:30 PM + Marc Walker Griffin By: Family + Anastacio and + Guadalupe Archuleta By: Archi and Dolores Archuleta SUNDAY, December 22 7:30 AM Our Parish Family 9:00 AM + Fortunato Gonzalez, Sr.; + Charlo e McGuire By: Consuelo Gonzalez and Family + Raquel Or z By: Araceli Ortega y Familia 11:00 AM + Victoria D. Lara By: Suzanna L. Mejia + Rose Preve e By: Singh Family Ernie and Vicky Garcia (50th Wedding Anniversary) 1:00 PM + Robert Urban By: Family + Josephine and + Isabel Lopez By: Irene and Raymond Banegas

Sunday, December 15 12:20 p.m. Rel. Edu. Special Sacraments Classes, Rooms 3-4 4:00 p.m. Youth Classes, Finley Hall and PC Rooms Monday, December 16 12:30 a.m. Bible Study, Room 105-106 5:45 p.m. American Heritage Girls, Rooms 3, 9-10 6:30 p.m. Rosary Group, School Chapel 7:00 p.m. Advent Reconciliation Service, Cathedral Tuesday, December 17 5:00 p.m. RCIA Interviews, Library 5:30 p.m. ACTS Formation Meeting, Room 3 5:30 p.m. ACTS Meeting, Room 9-10 6:00 p.m. That Man is You, Spanish Meeting, Room 6:30 p.m. 1pm Mass Choir Rehearsal, Room 1 6:30 p.m. RCIA Classes, Room 105-106 6:30 p.m. Life Nights (Youth Group) Room 109 7:00 p.m. Men Scripture Sharing, Room 4 Wednesday, December 18 6:30 p.m. Religious Education K-6 Classes, All Facilitates Thursday, December 19 10:00 a.m. Bible Study, Library 10:00 a.m. Living the Eucharistic Meeting, Room 115 5:30 p.m. ACTS Meeting, Room 9-10 6:30 p.m. 11am Choir Mass Rehearsal, Room 1 7:00 p.m. Fr. Charles Becker, Holy Hour of Prayer, Cathedral Friday, December 20 Saturday, December 21 9:00 a.m. English Baptism Class, Room 105

Sunday Collection 12.08.2019 $10,800.00 Building Maintenance $1,161.00 Additional deposits for this week: Stewardship: $2,936.00 St. Mother Teresa: $200.00 Building Maintenance: $388.22 Retirement Fund For Religious: $100.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

Christmas Decora ng at the Cathedral Sunday, December 22nd

2 pm Please come and bring your family.

Let’s make our Cathedral beau ful for Jesus!

Decoraciones de navidad en la Catedral Domingo 22 de diciembre

2 pm Por favor venga triaga a toda su familia

Hagamos que nuestra Catedral esté hermosa para Jesús!

***Program Spotlight***

Guadalupe - The Miracle and the Message traces the history of this transformative event from the 16th century to the present. Featuring interviews with leading theologians, historians, and experts on the scientific inquiries into the miraculous image, this gripping film explores both the inexplicable mysteries behind the image, and the continued relevance of the Guadalupe apparition to the modern world.

To access “Guadalupe” Log in to Formed.org. Click on “Watch” at the top of the page. Next, scroll down to “Knights of Columbus” and click on the image like the one above.

Tip: To watch on your TV use an HDMI cord from your laptop to the TV, a “Chromecast” device from your Android phone to the TV, or an “Apple TV” device from your iPhone to the TV. Get FORMED Now! It’s EASY and FREE to Register! • Visit formed.org with a web browser • Click on Register (lower right of page) • Enter Parish Access Code: PJJNPQ • Enter your email and create a password (you need this to login later) • Enjoy and share with others in our local community!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH WHO ARE ILL

Toni Frietze Jack Hancock Hortencia V. Butler Steve Lucero Nadege Griego Manny Ramirez Daniel N. Telles Irma Rodriguez Melanie Galvan Manuela Yanet Garcia Msgr. Bob Getz Jus ne S. Martha Robinson Nancy Chavez Frank Villa Fabian Quirarte Barbara Morales Alex Perez Ernes ne Trujillo Werner Lehmann Eloy Flores Dolores Vega Virginia Ortega Mike Ortega Delia/George Or z Be y/Danny Trujillo Liz V. Morris Mar nez Dan Montes Rae Hoff Carlos Apodaca Melinda and Tony Moreno If you would like to add a name to the list please call the

parish office at 524-8563.

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

JESUS OF MERCY CHAPEL ATTENTION: OPEN HOURS

JESUS IS CALLING!

Blessed Sacrament Adoration: Jesus invites you to spend One Hour With Him.

Adoración Del Santísimo: Jesús te invita a pasar Una Hora Con El.

Please call: LucyMunoz621-2176Por favor llame a: IreneBanegas993-3784

Emmanuel, God with us.

MONDAY/Lunes 11am - 12pm MONDAY/Lunes 3am - 4am TUESDAY/Martes 9am - 10am WEDNESDAY/Miércoles 10am - 11am THURSDAY/Jueves 12am - 1am FRIDAY/Viernes 1am - 2am FRIDAY/Viernes 7am - 8am SATURDAY/Sábado 10am - 11am Relevant Radio:

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Proper Etiquette at Mass – continued

The Mass is celebrated throughout the universal Church in accordance with liturgical norms outlined in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM). To put it plainly, this is so we are on the same page throughout the universal Church in the way we celebrate Mass. It also prevents liberties taken that tend towards liturgical abuses. As a priest I have always sought to be faithful to these norms. For me it is a point of obedience. I believe, as a pastor, I have an obligation to celebrate the Mass in accordance with the “mind of the Church” and the people have a right to expect the Mass to be celebrated according to the wishes of the universal Church. In the weeks ahead I will highlight and explain some of the GIRM norms.

Advent Reconcilia on Service will be on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7pm.

El Servicio de Reconciliación de Adviento será el lunes 16 de diciembre del 2019 a las 7pm.

“An Evening of Prayer and Reflec on on Our Lady’s Messages on Advent”

Please join us for a Holy Hour and Rosary, Talk and Healing Service, with Fr. Charles Becker, Priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago; Our Lady’s Prayer Groups Marian Apostolate, on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 1240 S. Espina Street, in Las Cruces, New Mexico from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All are invited to a end.

For more informa on, please visit

www.frcharliebecker.org.

E queta apropiada en la misa - con nuación

La misa se celebra en toda la Iglesia universal de acuerdo con las normas litúrgicas descritas en la Instrucción General del Misal Romano (GIRM). Para decirlo claramente, esto es así, estamos de acuerdo en toda la Iglesia universal en la forma en que celebramos la Misa. También evita las libertades que tienden hacia los abusos litúrgicos. Como sacerdote, siempre he tratado de ser fiel a estas normas. Para mí es un punto de obediencia. Creo que, como pastor, tengo la obligación de celebrar la Misa de acuerdo con la "mente de la Iglesia" y la gente tiene derecho a esperar que la Misa se celebre según los deseos de la Iglesia universal. En las próximas semanas recalcaré y explicaré algunas de las normas GIRM.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent

Monday: Las Posadas begins

Saturday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS SCHEDULE

Tuesday, December 24th

6 pm (Children Mass) 9 pm (English Mass)

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CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 25th

9 am (Spanish Mass) 11 am (English Mass)

NEW YEAR’S EVE AND NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE

11 pm Mass

9 am (Spanish Mass) 11 am (English Mass)

Living God’s Word We can ask God to give us that joy that the world cannot give, a joy that is found rooted in our faith in God, in our trusting that the God who raised Jesus up will also bring us to fullness of life. Copyright © 2013, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Vivamos la Palabra de Dios Podemos pedirle a Dios que nos dé esa alegría que el mundo no puede dar, una alegría enraizada en nuestra fe en Dios, en nuestra confianza de que Dios, que resucitó a Jesús, también nos llevará a nosotros a la plenitud de la vida.

Derechos de autor © 2013, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.

Luminarias

The youth ministry program will be having their luminarias fundraiser this year. The last day to submit the luminarias envelopes will be December 23rd.

The office will be closed on Tuesday and

Wednesday, December 24-25, 2019.

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La oficina estará cerrada el

martes y miércoles,

diciembre 24-25, 2019.

Vivamos la Palabra de Dios El Adviento se trata del mismísimo lugar en donde comienzan nuestros sueños, o sea, en Dios. Es donde las quebradas del dolor y el sufrimiento humanos se llenan y donde las montañas de injusticias llegan finalmente a abajarse. Es la manera en que Dios comienza a conducir a su pueblo hacia su destino, ahí donde todo comenzó. Derechos de autor © 2012, World Library Publications. Todos los derechos reservados.

Living God’s Word Advent is about the very place from which all of our dreams begin—in God. It’s where gorges of human pain and suffering are filled and where mountains of injustice are brought low. It’s the way God begins to lead the people home to where it all began. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

SAINT DOMINIC 0F SILOS (ca 1000-1073)

Patron Saint of Pregnant Women Feast day is December 20 DominicofSilos,aSpanishshepherdboywasbornat the beginning of the eleventh century, andtended sheep at the bottom of the PyreneesMountains.Asayoungboyhespentmanyhoursinthe ields,wherehewelcomedthesolitudeanddevelopedhis love forprayer. Hebecameaholymonk and was soon appointed abbot of hismonastery and brought about many changes forthebetter.Followingadisputewiththekingoverproperty, Dominic and his monks were exiled.Theyestablishedanewmonasteryinwhatat irstseemed an unpromising location. Thismonasterywas located in a lonely spot and was very rundown. Under Dominic’s leadership, however, itbecame one of themost famous houses in Spain.Manyhealingswerereportedthere.About 100 years after Dominic’s death, a youngwoman made a pilgrimage to his tomb. ThereDominicofSilosappearedtoherandassuredherthatshewouldbearanotherson.ThewomanwasJoan of Aza, (now she is called Blessed Joan ofAza). When that son was born, Joan gratefullynamed him Dominic. And this son became thegreatSt.Dominic,founderoftheDominicanOrder.Today’ssaintdiedonDecember20,1073.For many years thereafter, the staff used by St.Dominic of Siloswas brought to the royal palacewhenever a queen of Spain was in labor. Thatpracticeendedin1931. Join Us!

Marian Shrines Portugal, Spain and France

September 1-11, 2020

Spiritual Director: Rev. Mar n Cornejo

Immaculate Concep on Church

Alamogordo, NM

Package Price: $3,749.99 per person We accept checks and credit cards

Include: Round trip, air fare, First class hotels, Daily Breakfast and dinner, Health plan

For more informa on please call: Lili Smith, Coordinator

at 575-491-4137

HAVE YOU HEARD THE GOOD NEWS? Your offertory gi s can work harder than ever to support The Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary by par cipa ng in our First Fruits Giving Program. When you par cipate, your offering will be transferred conveniently each month from your checking or savings account directly to the church’s account. Your gi will go further than ever allowing The Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary to reduce administra ve costs, plan future projects with greater efficiency, and spend more me on ministry, less on fundraising. For more informa on or to enroll, please call 524-8563. All you need to do is visit our website at www.ihmcathedral.com

Youth Night

The youth ministry program will be meeting Tuesdays at 6:30pm. We will be meeting at the Cathedral in Rm 109. If you have any questions you can contact Luis Varela at 575-650-1900.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Martes: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Miércoles: Jer 23:5-8; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Jueves: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25 Viernes: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 1:26-38 Sábado: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Domingo: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

Are you, or is someone you love, interested in the Catholic faith?

Would you like to be Baptized?

Perhaps you are already a Catholic adult, but are missing some of your sacraments?

If your answer is, “Yes!” to any of these questions, then we have the classes for you!

You are cordially invited to join us for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Room 105 in the Parish Center

Tuesday, December 17th at 6:30 pm

THIS WEEK’S TOPICS: The Sacraments: God Uses the Material World to Sanctify Us; Baptism; Infant

Baptism

For more information, or to register, please call the IHM Parish Office at 575-524-8563.

Rides for the homebound.

We would like to start a ministry that could provide rides for parishioners who are elderly and/or somewhat disabled so that they could a end Mass Saturday evening or Sunday. We would try to match you up with someone who lives close to your residence. If you are interested in helping or would just like more informa on, please call Virginia in the parish office 575-524-8563.

Transporte para los confinados en casa.

Nos gustaría comenzar un ministerio que pueda proporcionar transporte para los feligreses que son ancianos y/o algo discapacitados para que puedan asis r a misa el sábado por la noche o el domingo. Intentaríamos ponerlo en contacto con alguien que viva cerca de su residencia. Si está interesado en ayudar o simplemente desea obtener más información, llame a Virginia en la oficina parroquial al 575-524-8563.