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SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017

ST. GENEVIEVE CHURCH Established in 1859

100 S. Espina St. Las Cruces, NM 88001 Phone (575) 524-9649

Fax (575-524-3263 Parish website: www.stgen.info

E-mail sgcchurch@qwestoffice.net

Clergy Very Rev. Rogelio Martínez, Pastor

Rev. Juan Moreno, Priest in Residence Deacon Louis A. Román, Administrator Office Staff Terri & Kathie-Secretaries Maggie-Bookkeeper Ofelia-Housekeeper Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM-12 Noon Parish Hall 523-0974 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 Joey Valenzuela, Grades 9-12 RCIA Adults-Tuesdays 6:30 PM Children-Sunday 9:15 AM, Lucy Leyva

Adult Confirmation Tuesday 6:30 PM Dcn., Louis Román 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 P.M. 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

Names will remain on the prayer list for one month. The prayer list has been updated. Please contact the office by phone 524-9649, or email sgcchurch@qwestoffice.net to add or remove a name.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be given on Tuesday, April 4th at 7:30 a.m. in the church.

FIRST FRIDAY INTENTIONS April 7, 2017

7:00 AM †Juanita Infante †Stephen Infante †Marcos Infante †Jack & †Ruth Wireman †Maria Ascarate 6:00 PM †Santos Guevara †Maria Ascarate

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF

April 1-8, 2017 Saturday (1st) 5:00 PM †Patty Fajardo †Ramona Hernandez by Vincent Ortega †Nati Vigil Sunday (2nd) 8:00 AM †Juan Antonio Rigales by Mom 9:30 AM Parishioners by Pastor 11:00 AM Marks Family †Bill Morales by Family †Carlos Benavidez by Family 12:30 PM Mary Ann Benavidez-Happy Birthday 5:00 PM †Javier Castañeda by Carol (†Bob) †Sherry Powell & All Holy Souls Monday (3rd) 7:00 AM †Chris Hernandez Tuesday (4th) 7:00 AM Amador Reyes, Sr. by Andres, Martha, & Veronica Garcia †Hector Martinez by Family 6:00 PM Chrism Mass at IHM-No Mass at St. Genevieve Wednesday (5th) 7:00 AM In thanksgiving to St. Jude for health of Eddie Carrillo, Jr. by Gloria & Eddie Carrillo Thursday (6th) 7:00 AM †Antonio Anaya by Reymundo Bernal Friday (7th) First Friday 7:00 AM Deacon Louis Román for healing 6:00 PM All living and deceased members of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday (8th) 7:00 AM †Nati Vigil

SANCTUARY LAMP: †Mary C. Alexander by Alexander Family ALTAR BREAD: In thanksgiving to Our Blessed Mother for favors granted ALTAR WINE: In thanksgiving to Our Blessed Mother for favors granted

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS April 2, 2017 St. Vincent de Paul Ministry April 14, 2017 Holy Land (Good Friday)

Sunday Collection for March 26, 2017 $7,222.38

Second collection (Catholic Relief Services & UIM/Projects) was $958.96

Adriana Flores Alvaro Oliva Anthony Torres Belsan Chavez IV Cathy Barela Connie Jorgenson Dolores Anaya Doña Francisca Donna Dickey Elizabeth Mendoza

Janet Duran Jenny Escalante Jim Wireman Joe Rivera, Jr. Jose Guerrero Josephine L. Barncastle Josie Marquez Juanita Mendoza Judy B. MaryJane Jimenez

Melissa Benavidez Pablo Tellez, Jr. Paul Erickson Ralph Rebecca Castillo Robert Melon Rudy Ocegueda Sylvester Ballesteros

Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Ecumenical Prayer Service

All are invited to our Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Sunday, April 2nd, at 3 p.m. for an Ecumenical Prayer Ser-vice. Co-sponsored by the Diocese of Las Cruces-represented by Bishop Oscar Cantú, and the Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America-represented by Bishop Jim Gonia, this service will commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Thanks will be given for accomplishments made toward unity in the future. Come and join with your Catho-lic and Lutheran brothers and sisters in prayer!

Readings for the Week of April 2, 2017

Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-8/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/ Ps 23:1-6/Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16-21/Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Dn 3:52-56/Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-9/Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-7/Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jr 31:10-12abcd, 13/Jn 11:45-56 Next Sunday: Mt 21:1-11/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24/ Phil 2:6-11/Mt 26:14--27:66 or 27:11-54

NOTICE TO ALL PARISHIONERS Church Cleaning Scheduled

On Saturday, April 8th, beginning at 8 a.m., the church will be cleaned in preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Volunteers are need-ed, so if you have a couple of hours to spare on that particular Saturday, we invite you to join us. We hope to be done by confessions at 10 a.m., but we ask you to please bear with us if it takes a little longer, as cleaning time and confessions may overlap. Thank you!

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT APRIL 2, 2017

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK The Marian Shop

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.

First Friday Adoration & Stations of the Cross Jesus invites you to spend an hour with Him. We will have all-day adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday, April 7, 2017. Please sign up for an hour of prayer and reflection. Join our parishioners who have volunteered to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Holy Rosary at the top of each hour. Stations of the Cross will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Mass in Spanish will be cel-ebrated at 6:00 p.m.

PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS Our next pre-baptismal class series for parents and godparents will be held on Monday and Tuesday, April 3 and 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the parish hall. Please call the parish office to pre-register for the class and visit the parish office to register for the baptism. To avoid delays we encourage you to register and bring in documents as early as possible. Registration and paperwork must be completed in the office by Thursday, April 20th. The next baptism date is April 29-30.

St. Genevieve’s Columbarium Niches Sale April 10-24, 2017

Niches to entomb cremains of your loved ones are on sale for $800

Regular price is $1,000

Niches measure one square foot

May accommodate up to 4 urns.

Payment plan available. Don’t miss out on this special offer!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT 12:10 P.M. Wednesdays

5:30 P.M. Fridays

2017 Jr. High Festival The Diocese of Las Cruces Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry invites all Middle School Students and their chaper-ones to a day filled with friends, fun, faith and food, on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. $10/person-includes lunch. Keynote by Jacob DeRusha www.jacobderusha.com. Registration forms are available in the parish office. Please register by April 13th.

2017 CHRISM MASS The 2017 Chrism Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Seating is limited, but all are welcome. Please pray for our diocesan priests

renewing their priestly promises during the Mass, and also for our parish repre-sentatives receiving the Holy Oils for our parish to use throughout the year. La Misa Crismal de 2017 se celebrará el martes 4 de abril, a las 5:30 p.m. en la Catedral del Corazón Immaculado de Ma-ría. Los asientos están limitados, pero todos son bienvenidos. Por favor oren por

los sacerdotes que están renovando sus promesas sacerdotales en la Misa y también por nuestros representantes parroquiales que están recibiendo los santos óleos que nuestras parroquias usarán durante todo el año.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND A Marriage Enrichment Weekend will be held Friday, April 21st from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. and Saturday, April 22nd from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Cathedral of Immaculate Hall of Mary, Finley Hall, 1240 S. Espina Street. Suggested donation is $30/couple, snacks and meals included. Call Nancy Rivera 575-527-2808 or email dannyboy1010@mindspring.com

EASTER TRIDUUM Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017

Mass of the Lord’s Supper-7:00 PM Good Friday, April 14, 2017

Stations of the Cross & Seven Last Words-12 Noon Via Crucis & Siete Palabras-3:00 PM

The Passion of the Lord-6:00 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017

No Confessions Easter Vigil-8:00 PM

Easter Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. (Español); 9:30 a.m., & 11:00 a.m. (English)

We will not have Mass at 12:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.

Just a reminder… No confessions on Holy Saturday

April 15, 2017

Congratulations to Our Easter Candle Sponsor

The drawing for the Easter Candle Sponsor was held on Tuesday, March 28th. The “padrinos” of this year’s Easter Candle are Tony & Stella Lucero. We thank them and all who entered into the drawing. God bless you!

CARMELITE SALES Religious articles and empanadas from our Las Cruces Car-melite Monastery will be offered for sale next weekend. Help support our nuns who sacrifice and pray daily for our intentions and the welfare of our Church. Cash and checks are accepted but we are not able to accept credit cards. Thank you in advance for your support. Donations are lov-ingly accepted.

Last Stations of the Cross & Meager Meal If you haven't been able to come to Stations of the Cross with Meager Meal, it’s not too late! Our last one will take place this Friday, April 7th at 5:30 p.m. Because it is First Friday, the meal with follow at 6:30 after First Friday Mass. The meatless soup meal will be hosted by Historical Society, Marriage Prepara-tion, and Youth Confirmation.