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Our Parish Mission — ‘ Nuestra Senora de La Luz’ (Our Lady of the Light) is a community that comes 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. FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR A Readings: Acts 6: 1-7, 1 Peter 2: 4-9, John 14: 1-12 Theme: Following Christ, the Way and the Keystone especially in time of distress. Sometimes we feel so distressed, hopeless, weak, afraid, and rejected at some particular times in life, especially at the demise of someone related to us. For example, we experienced anxiety at the passing of Pope John Paul II. From time to time we all experience fears, worries, anxieties. If its severe it could even affect someone’s sleep and appetite. Because we are prone to fear, anxiety and worry it is no wonder that several hundred times the Bible advises us not to worry. Why does the Bible keep telling us not to worry? Because our faith is weak and instead of looking at God too often we look at the problems. If we prayed more I’m sure we would see God sending us help from somewhere. In the Gospel today we heard Jesus preparing his disciples for the time when he would no longer be with them. He said to them; Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be (John 14:1-3). In the Gospel Philip asked Jesus to be able to see the Father and Jesus responded, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? To have seen me is to have seen the Father.” (John 14:9) If Jesus were to ask that question of us I think we would all answer that we do know something of Jesus but we don’t know him very well. That is why we worry. If we knew Jesus better we would not focus on problems and difficulties but focus on Jesus instead. “Have I been with you all this time and you still do not know me?” “Have I been with you all this time in the Mass and sacraments and the Word of God in the Bible and you still do not know me?” “Have I been with you all this time in the faith of your community and when you pray to me and you still do not know me?” “Have I been with you all this time and when you look back over your life you can see that I sent you help when you needed it and you still do not know me?” If we had more of Jesus in our lives we would have less fear, worries and anxieties. We would still have problems. God never promised that we would not have problems. Jesus himself had a big problem, he was sentenced to death as a common criminal. But Jesus rose on the third day and Jesus will help us rise above our difficulties also because as the second reading stated Jesus is the “living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God” (1 Pet 2:4) If we try to live without Jesus, life will not go nearly as well for us as when we have Jesus at the centre of our lives. We can overcome problems better with Jesus in our lives than without Jesus. If we turn our backs on Jesus how can we expect to succeed? Let us focus on Jesus and not on the problems. Again as our second reading stated, “Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a cornerstone, chosen and precious, and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame. ” (1 Pet 2:6) When we have problems let us turn to Jesus who is always waiting for us. Words of consolation from Jesus: Sometimes we say, “It’s impossible.” But Jesus says in Luke 18:27, “Things that are impossible for men are possible for God. ” Sometimes we say, “I’m too tired.” But Jesus says in Matt 11:28 “Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest.” Sometimes we say, “Nobody really loves me.” But in John 3:16 we read that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. Sometimes we say, “I can’t go on.” But Jesus told Paul, “My grace is enough for you: for power is at full stretch in weakness.” (2 Cor. 12:9). Sometimes we say, “I can’t do it.” But Paul wrote in Phil 4:13, “I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.” Sometimes we say, “I can’t manage.” But Paul wrote in Phil 4:19, “God will fulfil all your needs in Christ Jesus as lavishly as only God can. Sometimes we say, “I’m afraid.” But in 2 Tim 1:7 we read, “God’s gift was not a spirit of timidity, but the Spirit of power and love and self-control.” Sometimes we say, “I feel all alone.” But in Heb 13:5 God says, “I will never fail or desert you.” Jesus loves you, and so do I. Rev. Marcel Okonkwo. Altar Servers (Carol Garcia 446-2129) Church Cleaners: . 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. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 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. Marcel Okonkwo Deacon: Andy Weiss DRE: Alicia McAninch Ministry to the Home Bound: Janice Gillen Food Bank: 434-9460 5th Sunday of Easter May 10th, 2020 Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays: 3:00 – 3:30 pm Weekend Masses: Saturday Evening: 4:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 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 Mass Intentions Sat: : † For the victims of the Corona Virus Sun: For all Mothers & Grandmothers both living and deceased on this Mother’s Day Celebration. Mon: † Victoria Sanchez by Alicia McAninch Tues: For the Sick of the Parish Wed: In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima Thurs: For the Parishioners of Our Lady of the Light Fri: † Bessie Sanchez by K. Sanchez Sat: † Sarah West by her parents. Readers (Carol Garcia) May 9 - C. & T. McGinn May 10 - H. Sanchez & F. Pacheco May 16 - B. Shoaf & L. Valle May 17 - K. Burnett
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Our Parish Mission — ‘Nuestra Senora de La Luz’ (Our Lady of the Light) is a community that comes 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.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR A Readings: Acts 6: 1-7, 1 Peter 2: 4-9, John 14: 1-12 Theme: Following Christ, the Way and the Keystone especially in time of distress. Sometimes we feel so distressed, hopeless, weak, afraid, and rejected at some particular times in life, especially at the demise of someone related to us. For example, we experienced anxiety at the passing of Pope John Paul II. From time to time we all experience fears, worries, anxieties. If its severe it could even affect someone’s sleep and appetite. Because we are prone to fear, anxiety and worry it is no wonder that several hundred times the Bible advises us not to worry. Why does the Bible keep telling us not to worry? Because our faith is weak and instead of looking at God too often we look at the problems. If we prayed more I’m sure we would see God sending us help from somewhere. In the Gospel today we heard Jesus preparing his disciples for the time when he would no longer be with them. He said to them; Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be (John 14:1-3). In the Gospel Philip asked Jesus to be able to see the Father and Jesus responded, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? To have seen me is to have seen the Father.” (John 14:9) If Jesus were to ask that question of us I think we would all answer that we do know something of Jesus but we don’t know him very well. That is why we worry. If we knew Jesus better we would not focus on problems and difficulties but focus on Jesus instead. “Have I been with you all this time and you still do not know me?” “Have I been with you all this time in the Mass and sacraments and the Word of God in the Bible and you still do not know me?” “Have I been with you all this time in the faith of your community and when you pray to me and you still do not know me?” “Have I been with you all this time and when you look back over your life you can see that I sent you help when you needed it and you still do not know me?” If we had more of Jesus in our lives we would have less fear, worries and anxieties. We would still have problems. God never promised that we would not have problems. Jesus himself had a big problem, he was sentenced to death as a common criminal. But Jesus rose on the third day and Jesus will help us rise above our difficulties also because as the second reading stated Jesus is the “living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God” (1 Pet 2:4) If we try to live without Jesus, life will not go nearly as well for us as when we have Jesus at the centre of our lives. We can overcome problems better with Jesus in our lives than without Jesus. If we turn our backs on Jesus how can we expect to succeed? Let us focus on Jesus and not on the problems. Again as our second reading stated, “Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a cornerstone, chosen and precious, and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame.” (1 Pet 2:6) When we have problems let us turn to Jesus who is always waiting for us. Words of consolation from Jesus: Sometimes we say, “It’s impossible.” But Jesus says in Luke 18:27, “Things that are impossible for men are possible for God.” Sometimes we say, “I’m too tired.” But Jesus says in Matt 11:28 “Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest.” Sometimes we say, “Nobody really loves me.” But in John 3:16 we read that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. Sometimes we say, “I can’t go on.” But Jesus told Paul, “My grace is enough for you: for power is at full stretch in
weakness.” (2 Cor. 12:9). Sometimes we say, “I can’t do it.” But Paul wrote in Phil 4:13, “I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.” Sometimes we say, “I can’t manage.” But Paul wrote in Phil 4:19, “God will fulfil all your needs in Christ Jesus as lavishly as only God can. Sometimes we say, “I’m afraid.” But in 2 Tim 1:7 we read, “God’s gift was not a spirit of timidity, but the Spirit of power and love and self-control.” Sometimes we say, “I feel all alone.” But in Heb 13:5 God says, “I will never fail or desert you.” Jesus loves you, and so do I.
Rev. Marcel Okonkwo.
Altar Servers (Carol Garcia 446-2129)
Church Cleaners: . 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.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
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. Marcel Okonkwo
Deacon: Andy Weiss DRE: Alicia McAninch
Ministry to the Home Bound: Janice Gillen
Food Bank: 434-9460
5th Sunday of Easter May 10th, 2020
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays: 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Weekend Masses:
Saturday Evening: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 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
Mass Intentions Sat: : † For the victims of the Corona Virus Sun: For all Mothers & Grandmothers both living and deceased on this Mother’s Day Celebration. Mon: † Victoria Sanchez by Alicia McAninch Tues: For the Sick of the Parish
Wed: In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima Thurs: For the Parishioners of Our Lady of the Light
Fri: † Bessie Sanchez by K. Sanchez Sat: † Sarah West by her parents.
Readers (Carol Garcia)
May 9 - C. & T. McGinn
May 10 - H. Sanchez & F. Pacheco
May 16 - B. Shoaf & L. Valle
May 17 - K. Burnett
Please pray for those serving in our military
Major Paul Weaver (USAF) Jeremiah Williams (USAF) Eric Gayso - (Army) SSgt. Eliza Granados (USAF) Tec. Sgt. Robert Seaburgh (USAF) Markie Campbell Raul Martinez Jr. (USAF) Capt. Amanda Armijo Katherine Agnew (Army) John Gill - USAF Andrew McLaughlin Clinton Caleb Muncy (Marines) Victor Baray (Marines)
Sick of the Parish John Herrera David Kellar Martha Kellar Bob Kellar Danny Lucero Clara Silva John Clute Marie Black Lane Dokken Lucas Gaukler Tilly Telles Stacy Miller Lisa Gutierrez Sandra Wilder Margaret Brabson Tommy Garcia Bill Gayso Frank Borunda Erlinda Garcia Larry McEntire Sr. Edward Strumpf Sandra Carrillo Amanda Rose John Wilson Bobby Granados Roma Duncan Michelle Robinson
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)
Offering Envelopes If you would like to continue supporting our parish by using your Offering envelopes, or making monetary donations. you can mail your envelopes & donations to: Our Lady of the Light Catholic Church, - P.O. Box 236 La Luz, NM 88337. Thank you for your continued support of our parish.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
If you would like to receive the sacrament of reconciliation or confession, please call the parish office and leave your name and telephone number. Fr. Marcel will contact you to set up an appointment for a time for confession. Fr. Marcel will also be available on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in the church parking lot. Please remain in your cars and Father will come to you.
You’re invited to Join Us for Weekend Mass!
4:00pm Saturday/10:00am Sunday
Presidio Park (across from the Parish Hall)
Parking Spaces Limited You may remain in your vehicle for the
duration of Mass or sit outside in the park (bring your own chairs). Please practice safe Social
Distancing.
To All the Mothers & Grandmothers of the
Parish May God reward your generous love and fill
each year with countless blessings.
Happy Mother’s Day.
We would like to thank all of
those who have helped clean
the park, helped set-up for
Mass and helped with our
sound system: Ralph Ketter,
Sam Telles, Rudy Cadena, Ben
Salas, Lloyd & Carol Garcia,
Kathy Burnett and John
McAninch.
serving in our military
Clinton Caleb Muncy (Marines)
Visit Our Website for Parish News, Events, & Photos! http://www.ourladyofthelight.org
Our Lady of the Light Food Pantry Our Lady of the Light Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Boxed mac
and cheese, Pasta sauce and noodles, Ramen noodles, canned
soups, cold cereal Small sugar and flour, small vegetable oil,
canned beans & dried rice, canned fruit, and potted meat and tuna. In
April the Food Pantry served 482 families. In May, the panty will be
open the 2nd and the 4th Tuesday of the month. The pantry will open
from 9:30am until 3:00pm and will distribute pre-packed food boxes. We
would like to sincerely thank all of our Pantry Volunteers, parishioners
and everyone who have contributed food items and given monetary
donations to the food pantry. God bless you all.
How to Make an Act of Spiritual Communion
1. Make the Sign of the Cross
2. If possible, read the Mass Readings
3. Recite the Prayer of Spiritual Communion:
“My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Most Blessed
Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to possess You
within my soul. Since I am unable at this moment to receive You
sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as
being already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be
separated from You. Amen”
Principal/Administrator Position
The All Saints Catholic School in Roswell, NM is looking for a
Principal/Administrator. If you are interested please send your
resume via email to [email protected] or allsaintscatholicschool.board@
gmail.com.
Diocesan Virtual Youth Night The Diocese of Las Cruces is going to host a Virtual Diocesan Youth Night on May 21st at 6pm. They are going to have Catholic Speaker Paul J Kim as the keynote. The event will take place over ZOOM for two hours on that Thursday Evening. To participate, please register at: www.rdclc.org/resourceym
We would like to thank all of
those who have helped clean
up for
Mass and helped with our
sound system: Ralph Ketter,
Sam Telles, Rudy Cadena, Ben
Salas, Lloyd & Carol Garcia,
Kathy Burnett and John
