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SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2019

ST. GENEVIEVE CHURCH Established in 1859

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

Fax (575-524-3263 E-mail sgcchurch@qwestoffice.net

Website: stgen.info

Clergy Rev. Rogelio Martínez, Pastor Rev. Theophine Okafor-Administrator Monsignor Juan Moreno Deacon Louis A. Roman Deacon Steve Apodaca Office Staff Maggie Candia-Parish Administrator Terri & Stephany-Secretaries Ofelia-Housekeeper Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM-12 Noon Parish Hall 523-0974 or 640-5633 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) (*No 12:30 PM Mass May 26-September 8) 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 1-6 Religious Education for the Youth Sundays 9:00 AM Joey Valenzuela, Grades 7-12 RCIA Adults-Tuesdays 6:30 PM Children-Sunday 9:15 AM, Lucy Leyva

Adult Confirmation Monday 7:00 PM Dcn., Louis Román 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 1:00 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

REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual abuse by clergy or church personnel, contact the Victim’s Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Las Cruces at (575) 523-7577.

Let us pray for our faithfully departed parishioners and their loved ones: †Francisco Pacheco

Mass Intentions, Intentions for Sanctuary Lamp, Altar Bread and Altar Wine

We have plenty of dates available for daily and Sunday Mass intentions, as well as for Altar Bread, Altar Wine and Sanctuary Lamp intentions. Just stop by the office during regular business hours and we will be happy to help you!

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DEACONS Lately we have received information that some of our permanent deacon brothers are having health issues, due to an illness or surgi-cal intervention, please raise a prayer to God, to grant them the health they need. To them and to those who take care of them in these moments of pain and recovery, God bless them.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF July 13-20, 2019

Saturday (13th) 5:00 PM †Candido (Candy) Quezada by Minda & Family For the Healing of John Valencia Sunday (14th) 8:00 AM †Berta Terrazas By Samuel Terrazas Julia Iturbe By Family 9:30 AM †Louie & †Molly Figueroa by Daughter Nancy Holguin †William DelGiudice Jr. by Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Fahy Happy 23rd Birthday Jorge Chavez by Mom 11:00 AM Parishioner by Pastor 5:00 PM Monday (15th) 7:00 AM †Rafael Robles by Family †Josie Marquez by Daughter Patsy Tuesday (16th) 7:00 AM In thanksgiving for Answered Prayers 6:00 PM †Carmen Morales by Family In thanksgiving of Jude by Bernie Carillo Wednesday (17th) 7:00 AM For Infant Jesus by Pat Thursday (18th) 7:00 AM †Manuel Ortega by Family Friday (19th) 7:00 AM †Imo Broderick by Joan Nelson Saturday (20th) 7:00 AM †Ricardo R. Medina by Family †Mary †Frank Rodriguez & †Alfredo Rodriguez by Daughter

Alicia Telles Aldo Carrillo Andrew Benjamin G. Jamie Brandon Montoya Carlos Martinez Cecilia Contreras Dawn Santiago

Deacon Adam Sanchez Deacon Lou Román Guadalupe C. Alvarez Helen Maynez Javier Villalobos Jolene Rosen Judy Montoya Lisa Cordova

Manuela Duran Mariana Lopez Michael Gomez & Family

Mikayla Padilla Robert Sandoval Socorro U. Reza Sophie Montoya Stella Barela Yolanda Boyle

Sunday Collection for June 30, 2019 $5,599.43

Second Collection (Peter’s Pence & UIM Projects) was $486.70

Sunday Collection for July 7,2019 $4,787.56

Second Collection St. Vincent de Paul was $1,542.30

Thank you!

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS July 21, 2019 UIM/Projects 2019 August 11, 2019 Catholic Charities of Southern NM

Schedule your photo session online or after Masses on July 21, 2019

St. Genevieve’s Photo Directory Family Portraits August 4th, 11th, 17th, 18th

Portrait package includes: Portrait session time for individual or family portraits, personal online proof gallery, professional print package to include (1) 8x10, (2) 5x7, (8) wallets, Church photo directory book, Church mobile directory app, Keepsake box-$125 + Tax. Photo Directory Book-$75 + Tax (Portrait included in book free). Portrait session is being sold at a discounted rate through church affiliation. A portion of the proceeds will go to-wards St. Genevieve as a fundraiser. Pre-registration is required. To register go to www.stgenregistration.com or register in person with Las Cruces Portraits after mass on 6/22, 6/23, 7/7, or 7/21. For questions, please call 575-448-5323 or email lascrucespor-traits@gmail.com. Visit the website at

Readings for the week of July 14, 2019

Sunday: Dt 30:10-14/Ps 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 [cf. 33] or PS 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [9a]/Col 1:15-20/Lk 10:25- 37 Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8 [8a]/Mt 10:34-- 11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34 [cf. 33]/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7 [8a]/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1 and 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26-27 [8a]/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Ex 11:10--12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18 [13]/Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42/Ps 136:1 and 23-24, 10-12, 13-15/Mt 12:14-21 Next Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 [1a]/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42

VESPERS AND INSTALLATION OF BISHOP PETER BALDACCHINO

Closed Circuit Coverage at St. Genevieve Parish Hall You are invited to Vespers which will take place at 7:00 pm on Monday, July 22 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Installation Mass for Bishop Peter Baldacchino will take place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 23. Seating will be very limited for the Mass. Howev-er, all are invited to view the Installation Mass via closed circuit coverage at St. Genevieve’s Parish Hall.

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 14, 2019

DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Join us to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy every Saturday at 3:00 PM .

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Exit Realty Horizons

If you are interested in placing an advertisement for your business, please call

call 1-800-950-9952 ext. #267 Personal ads for loved ones can also be placed at this same number.

2019 UNITED IN MINISTRY CAMPAIGN Our Goal-$62,292.70

Pledged-$25,757 Paid-$13,812

Number of Donors-112

PRIZES NEEDED FOR OUR FIESTA Donations of gently used or new toys, games, etc., are needed for the kids prize booth for the 2019 St. Genevieve Fiesta. They may be dropped off at the parish office or you may call Cecilia Flores, 575-496-6526 for pick up. Thank you for your generosity.

MAGNIFICAT MEAL Magnificat-A ministry to Catholic Women is having their quarter-ly breakfast on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Guest speaker will be Melissa Cavaliere. Tickets are $14.50 each and are available in the parish office through July 18. Since the day is designed to speak to the hearts of women, free of distractions, it is respectfully requested that young children not be in attendance.

Fiesta Chairpersons, Volunteers & Donations Needed In assessing the needs for our upcoming fiesta, scheduled for Sep-tember 7 & 8, 2019, the Fiesta Committee is asking for a Gordita Booth Coordinator and Volunteer Chairpersons for a couple of booths as well as volunteers to work in the various booths. Please call the parish office if you are able to give a few of your hours that weekend to help. Donations of soft drinks and new kitchen items such as utensils, pot holders, etc. are also needed for prizes for our Loteria Game Booth.

St. Genevieve Historical Society Needs Pictures of You! St. Genevieve Historical Society is asking all parishioners for pic-tures of any and all activities involving St. Genevieve Church, past and present. All photographs will be returned (Baptisms, Confirmation, First Communion, Weddings, Fiestas, etc. and indi-vidual or family pictures of parishioners requested). Please bring pictures to the parish office during regular business hours. Thank you for your help with this special project.

DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL CONGRESS Saturday, July 27

Holy Cross Parish and Las Cruces Catholic School 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

This Congress is for all who are involved in faith formation: direc-tors of religious education, elementary catechists, youth confirma-tion coordinators and catechists, adult confirmation and RCIA catechists, marriage preparation and baptism preparation teams, and youth ministry teams. The cost is $10 per person which in-cludes lunch. The keynote speaker is Dr. Robert McCarty, a pasto-ral ministry consultant and trainer and who serves as the project coordinator for the Saint Mary’s Press research project, Going, Going, Gone: The Dynamics of Disaffiliation in Young Catholics. Registration is available on the diocesan website at www.rcdlc.org. Deadline to pre-register is July 19.

St. Genevieve’s 2019 Fiesta Jr. Prince/Jr. Princess Prince/Princess

& King/Queen Contest Fundraiser

• Entry Fee $10 (*Please register in the parish office by Au-gust 1)

• Three Age Categories-Jr. Prince/Jr. Princess Ages 5-9; Prince/Princess Ages 10-14; King/Queen Ages 15-18.

This will be a fundraiser for our UIM/Projects 2019. Each contestant will receive 50 sponsor tickets and will have the option to sell tickets after one reserved Mass time. Monies must be returned upon selling the book. The deadline to turn in funds raised will be at noon on Friday, September 6th. We will have a “Last Chance Dollar Dance” on Saturday, Sep-tember 7th at the Fiesta where contestants will have an op-portunity to participate to raise last chance funds. Winners of the contest will be announced Sunday, September 8th. *Registration form with complete contest rules is available in the parish office.

ST. GENEVIEVE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH RAFFLE Grand Prize…$1,500.00 2nd Prize……….$500.00 3rd Prize………..$500.00 4th Prize………...$500.00

Fundraiser to benefit Church Projects. Raffle Drawing: September 8, 2019

Need not be present to win Donation $5.00 Raffle tickets have been mailed out to our registered parishioners. Please keep an eye out for them. You may turn in raffle ticket stubs and payment to the parish office or place the stubs and pay-ment in an envelope clearly marked “raffle tickets” and drop it in the Sunday collection basket. Thank you in advance for your participation in this fundraiser!

The Carmelite Sister’s Invite you The Carmelite Sisters invite you to the Celebration of Our Lady of Carmel. The Mass will be on July 16, 2019 at 8:00 am in Eng-lish and 6:00 pm in Spanish, Confessions at 5:00pm . Mass will be held at the Monastery located on 2011 Glass Rd Las Cruces, NM 88005 .

Saint Genevieve Knight of Columbus Thank You! The Saint Genevieve Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who supported this year’s 2019 State Charity Raffle. With your support a donation of $2,017.50 was presented to our Saint Genevieve Saint Vincent de Paul. Also, our council sold the most tickets statewide and were awarded $1000.00 to support our Church, Community and Youth Programs for the upcoming year. Unfortunately, there were no winners from our Parish but the big winner was our Saint Vincent de Paul Ministry! Here is the list of winners: $5000-Frank (Santa Fe), $1000 Royale Marella (Albuquerque), $1000– Carlos Montoya (Espanola), $1000 MaryLou Chacon (Taos), $1000-Connie Espinosa (Taos) and $1000– Contessa Bonnie (Clovis)