Our Parish Mission— ‘Nuestra Senora de La Luz’ and ‘Sacred Heart’ are communi-ties that come together to model Jesus to all peoples by addressing physical concerns and spiritual matters, and to do as Jesus did, giving everything to bring people into a closer relationship with God, in celebration.

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SAINT PAUL OF THE CROSS (1694-1775)

Feast Day - October 20th

Saint Paul of the Cross, originally named Paolo Francesco Danei, was born on January 3rd 694, in the town of Ovada, Piedmont, between Turin and Genoa in the Duchy of Savoy in northern Italy. Paul received his early education from a

priest who kept a school for boys, in Cremolino, Lombardy.

He lived at a time when many regarded Jesus only as a great moral teacher. After a brief time as a soldier, he turned to solitary prayer, developing a devotion to Christ’s passion. Paul saw in the Lord’s passion a demonstration of God’s love for all people. In turn that devotion nurtured his compassion and supported a preaching ministry that touched the hearts of many listeners. He was known as one of the most popular preachers of his day, both for his words and for his generous acts of mercy.

In 1720 Paul founded the Congregation of the Passion, whose members combined devotion to Christ’s passion with preaching to the poor and rigorous penances. Known as the Passionists, they add a fourth vow to the traditional three of poverty, chastity, and obedience, to spread the memory of Christ’s passion among the faithful. Paul was elected superior general of the Congregation in 1747, spending the remainder of his life in Rome.

Altar Servers (Carol Garcia 446-2129) Oct. 15 - Aurora, Ralaya, Aurelio, Dylan

Oct. 16 - Alex, Mariah, Omar, Sonia

Oct. 22 - Ralaya, Dylan, Aurelio, Raquel

Oct. 23 - Mariah, Sonia, Alex, Omar

Church Cleaners: Tim & Clarissa McGinn

If you can’t make your assigned date, please

trade with someone else. If the Church is not

open, please call Carol Garcia at 446-2129.

Readers (Carol Garcia)

Oct. 15 - T. & C. McGinn

Oct. 16 - M. Kellar & F. Pacheco

Oct. 22 - C. Kline & L. Valle

Oct. 23 - T. & D. Lozano

EMOH - (Carol Garcia)

Oct. 15 - M. Engelhardt, T. Sena,

L. & S. Telles

Oct. 16 - H. Sanchez, C. Klofonda

S. & C. Moquin

Oct. 22 - L. Valle, V. Shelland

N. & C. Kline

Oct. 23 - K. Burnett, C. Garcia, F. Pacheco

I. Regalado

Nuestra Señora de La Luz

Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church

P.O. Box 236 La Luz, New Mexico 88337

(www.ourladyofthelight.org) Office: (575) 434 - 9460

Mon. – Thurs. (10:00 - 4:00pm) Pastor: Fr. Alex Urena

Parochial Vicar - Fr. Theo Okafor Deacon: Andy Weiss DRE: Alicia McAninch

Ministry to the Home Bound: Janice Gillen (491-1566)

Food Bank: Vanita Chelgren (437-8065) Liturgy & Environment: Carleen Moquin

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 16th, 2016

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturdays: 3:00 – 3:30 pm

Weekend Masses:

Saturday Evening: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 11:00 am

(Rosary recited before Mass)

Weekday Masses:

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 8:30 am

Communion Service - Monday & Wednesday

Eucharistic Adoration - Thursdays after

Mass.

Anointing of the Sick - 1st Friday of the

Month and the 1st Saturday of the month

After the evening Mass.

Mass Intentions Sat: † Bobby Silva & Femia Garcia Sun: † Ramona Chavez Mon: Communion Service Tues: For the Sick of our Parish Wed: Communion Service Thus: † Betty Gilchrist Fri: † Deceased Choir Members Sat: † Merle Cooley by his wife

Please pray for those serving in our military

Bobby Duran (USAF) Major Paul Wever (USAF), Maricella & Wesley Derrick (Army) Capt. Ryan Carn (USAF), Jeremiah Williams (USAF), James Dillahunt, Jose Espinosa, Matt McLaughlin (USAF), Eric Gayso - (Army) Nick Silva - (Army) SSgt. Eliza Granados (USAF) Tec. Sgt. Robert Seaburgh (USAF) Danny Garcia, (USAF) Sydney LeBlond (USAF) Jason Schlensig

Weekend Collections Regular. Collection

$2,373.14 This weekend the 2nd collection is for Fr. Hay

Catholic School. Thank you for your donations and continued

support.

Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish

Dcn. Don Dickman Lavonne Dickman Leroy Garcia John Herrera Pauline Cuellar Richard Gesting David Kellar Andrew Francis LuLu Valdez JoAnn Dryer Martha Walters Danny Lucero Marie Black Ethel Ebner Edna J. Soto Mary Helen Novak Andrea Silva Lou Baldonado Mary Jo Drake Mary Lou Gomez Rene Beltran Travis Radcliff

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00 pm - Or by appointment.

Closed on all major holidays. (575) 434-9460(www.ourladyof thelight.org)

** If you need to add or remove a name from the Prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 434-9460. This will help ensure an updated Prayer List. **

Help Needed A parishioner who is disabled is asking for help doing housekeeping in her home perhaps twice a week. Please call the Parish office, if you can help or know someone who can. (434-9460).

OLOL RCIA Program The RCIA Program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at Our Lady of the Light will begin soon. This program is for adults who are interested in becoming Catholics or for those adults who have been away from the church and wish to learn more about their faith. Please call the Parish Office to register and for more information.

Parish Council Meeting & Potluck Mark Your Calendars!

Our next Parish Council Meeting & Potluck Supper will be Tuesday, October 25th at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall. Please join us!

THE DIOCESAN VOCATION OFFICE PRESENTS

“DISCERNMENT” A RETREAT FOR MEN CONSIDERING THE

PRIESTHOOD The retreat will be held at the San Patricio Retreat Center on November 4th—6th. For more information, contact Fr. Ray Flores at 575-522-6202 or Fr. Alex Urena at 575-434-9460

serving in our military

SSgt. Eliza Granados (USAF)

Our Lady of the Light Food Pantry

Thank you for your continued support of the Food Pantry. Listed below are items urgently needed at the food pantry: Cold cereal, canned soups, Canned veggies, Pasta sauce & noodles, Peanut butter, Bottled Juice and bath soap. Monetary donations are also welcomed. The food pantry is also collecting slightly used coats and blankets during the month of October. The Food Pantry served 433 families with 1,228 people in those families in September. Since the Food Pantry opened in 2013, the Food pantry has served over 43,000 people. Thank you for continued donations and support. God Bless you all!

Our Lady of the Light Spaghetti

Dinner October 22nd

Our Lady of the Light Parish Hall

Saturday, October 22nd from 4:00-7:00pm. Tickets: $6.00 per person. Meal includes, Spaghetti & Italian Meatballs, Garden Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert. Tickets can be purchased before & after Mass. For more information call the

Parish Office (434-9460) PLEASE JOIN US!

*A United in Ministry Renovations Fund Project.

Upcoming Events

Diocese of Las Cruces

Sun: Oct. 16th - Mariachi Mass - Downtown Plaza-Las Cruces, 10:00am

Sun: Oct. 30th - Mt. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage - 10:00 am Rosary - Noon - Mass

Annual Diocesan Respect Life Mass

Saturday, Oct. 29th

This year, the annual Diocesan Respect for Life Mass will

be held in conjunction with the 40 Days of Life Campaign.

Bishop Cantu invites everyone to celebrate the Mass at

10:30 am at the Cathedral in Las Cruces and following

mass all are invited to meet at the 40 Days for Life Vigil

site located on East Lohman Ave. to participate in a Divine

Mercy Chaplet Procession at 12:00pm (Covenant Clinic

Parking Lot–3961 E. Lohman Ave. Las Cruces.)