Most Rev. Bishop Peter Baldacchino 1240 S. Espina Most Rev. Ricardo Ramírez, C.S.B., D.D., Bishop Emeritus Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88001 Very Rev. Bill McCann, Rector Phone: (575) 524-8563 Deacon Joseph E. Misquez Fax: (575) 523-2252 Deacon Ruben Gu errez Web: www.ihmcathedral.com Email: ihmcathedral@qwestoffice.net Parish staff Virginia D. Contreras Office Manager Chris ne Padilla Director of Religious Educa on Martha Beasley Family Outreach Patricia Cereceres Recep onist/Data Entry Eddie Padron Evening Recep onist Johnny Carrillo Custodian Max Roybal Maintenance

Daily Mass Schedule Monday—Saturday 8:15 am Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm (Spanish)

Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am (Spanish) 11:00 am 1:00 pm

Office Hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8 am - 5 pm Tuesday, Thursday: 8 am - 9 pm

Reconcilia on Monday—Friday 8 am Saturday 4 pm—5 pm Tuesday—5:30 pm (Spanish)

Sacramental Informa on Bap sms — Please call the office for more Informa on. Marriage — Those planning on ge ng married please contact the front office for informa on. Adult Sacraments — Classes run from September un l Easter. Please call the office for more informa on. Interested in Becoming Catholic? — Please call the office for more informa on about RCIA. Holy Orders — Any one interested in serving the church as a priest or deacon should see one of the parish priests. We the people of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral are a mul cultural, Roman Catholic Community of believers on a faith journey. We answer the call of our Bap sm to serve God as Disciples of Christ and seek to evangelize people of all walks of life. We serve God and each other by ministering in our parish, our community and our homes, through lives rooted in the Word, Worship and Service.

The Cathedral depends on the financial support of friends like you. Please consider the Cathedral when you give to charity. All dona ons are tax deduc ble. Our Legal tle is: Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, Inc.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 25, 2019

MONDAY, August 26 8:15 AM + Tommy Belanger By: Family Souls in Purgatory By: Gloria Lithgow TUESDAY, August 27 8:15 AM + Anne Marie McCann By: Jimmy and Martha Beasley Ron and Susan Williams (Living) By: Renee Williams 6:00 PM + Jorge Biseño By: Maria E. Briseño WEDNESDAY, August 28 8:15 AM + Fr. Michael Cerre o By: IHM Staff + Peter Mastrantuono By: Therese Mastrantuono THURSDAY, August 29 8:15 AM + Kenneth Thiessen By: Family 6:00 PM Our Diocesan Seminarians FRIDAY, August 30 8:15 AM Voca ons to the Priesthood and Religious Life SATURDAY, August 31 5:30 PM Our Parish Family SUNDAY, September 1 7:30 AM + John Niemann By: 5:30pm and 7:30am Choirs + Anne Marie McCann By: Medina Family 9:00 AM In Thanksgiving to Santo Niño de Atocha By: Tessie Bencomo + Maria de Jesus Estrada By: Graciela Guillen 11:00 AM + Connie Lucero By: The Rel Family + Raul Rodriguez By: The Family 1:00 PM + Miguel Barragan Orozco By: Family + Richard E. Madrid By: Wife and Family

Sunday, August 25 Monday, August 26 5:30 p.m. Troops of St. George Meeting, Room 4 5:45 p.m. American Heritage Girls. Rooms 9-10, 3 6:30 p.m. Rosary Group, School Chapel Tuesday, August 27 5:30 p.m. ACTS Formation Meeting, Room 3 5:30 p.m. ACTS Meeting, Room 9-10 5:45 p.m. Escuela de Preparacion para Guias, room 115 6:00 p.m. That Man is You, Spanish Meeting, Room 6 6:30 p.m. 1pm Mass Choir Rehearsal, Room 1 6:30 p.m. Life Nights (Youth Group) High School, Room 105-106 6:30 p.m. Life Nights (Youth Group) Middle School, Room 109 6:30 p.m. Talleres de Oracion y Vida, School Chapel 6:30 p.m. Dave Ramsey/Finance Peace Classes, Room 8 7:00 p.m. Men Scripture Sharing, Room 4 Wednesday, August 28 6:30 p.m. CCD Catechist Training, Finley Hall Thursday, August 29 10:00 a.m. Living the Eucharistic Meeting, Room 115 5:30 p.m. ACTS Meeting, Room 9-10 6:30 p.m. 11 am Choir Rehearsal, Room 1 Friday, August 30 Saturday, August 31

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary $1,596.00 Sunday Collection 8.18.2019 $7,857.00 Catholic Charities $1,486.14 Additional deposits for this week: Stewardship: $835.00 St. Mother Teresa: $271.00 Building Maintenance: $110.00

Special Event for St. John Paul II Parish

In support of our newest diocesan parish, St. John Paul II, the Cathedral is sponsoring a table at a special event to be held at the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino on September 7th. Eduardo Verástegui, a devout Catholic and actor who has starred in such films as Bella, Li le Boy and For Greater Glory will be the main dinner speaker. If you would like to a end and be seated at the Cathedral table please contact the parish office to me your reserva on. We only have eight ckets. Proceeds from this event will help St. John Paul II parish build their new church. The cket to be seated at the Cathedral table is free to any parishioners.

The youth ministry program will be hos ng an end

of the year pool party this Sunday August 25th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Laabs Pool (701 W Picacho Ave,

Las Cruces, NM 88005). The cost is $10 per person. Please bring modest swimgear. No basketball shorts

or two piece bikini will be accepted. If you have any ques ons text Luis Varela at

575-650-1900.

Youth Ministry Life Nights

The youth ministry program is mee ng every Tuesday for life night.

For the month of August they will be mee ng at IHM Rm 105 and 106 at 6:30 PM.

If you have any ques ons you may contact Luis Varela

at 575-650-1900.

***Program Spotlight*** The Bible and the Virgin Mary is a dynamic twelve-part video series that beautifully explains the Catholic truths about Our Lady, showing how she has been a part of God’s plan to bring salvation to the world since the beginning of time. In addition to explanation of dogmas, answers to common objections, and demonstration of Mary’s presence in the Old and New Testaments, this study discusses Church-approved Marian apparitions that play an important role in Catholic Tradition. It’s sure to help Catholics and non-Catholics alike grow in an understanding and appreciation of the Mother of God.

To access “The Bible and the Virgin Mary” Log in to Formed.org. Click on “Study” at the top of the page. Next, scroll down to “Discover the Catholic Faith” 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 Nancy Jackson Richard Serna Irma Rodriguez Jesicca Vizcaino Melanie Galvan Martha Robinson Amanda Meraz Carlota Flores Jennie Meehan Eloy Flores Alexandria Oquendo Dolores M. Vega Maureen Cas llo Jesse Lopez Dolores Vega Rodger Moxham Werner Lehmann Msgr. Bob Getz George Or z Virginia and Mike Ortega Be y and Danny Trujillo Barbara Morales Melinda and Tony Moreno If you would like to add a name to the list please call the

parish office at 524-8563.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Santa Cruz 1298 are having a Mass said for all the children and youth of the parish.

The Mass will be offered on Sunday, September 15th at 11am. Please plan to attend as members of the Court 1298 and parishioners of this parish will be present to celebrate the Mass with you, as well as offer up prayers for you and your families.

Are you, or someone you love, interested in the Catholic faith? Perhaps you are already a Catholic adult but missing some of your sacraments.

We would love to have you come to the Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults (RCIA). Classes begin on September 10th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 105 at the Parish Center.

For more informa on, or to register, please call the parish

office: 575-524-8563. We look forward to mee ng you!

SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE!

KEEP CALM AND EAT

ENCHILADAS

RED ENCHILADA PLATE SUNDAY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. IN FINLEY HALL Come join the Knights of Columbus - Immaculate Heart of Mary Council, on Sunday, September 22, 2019, in Finley Hall for good food, music, and each other’s company! We will be serving red enchiladas with an egg, beans, salad and bread for just $7.00 per plate. Children’s plates of 2 rolled cheese taquitos with beans for just $5.00 per plate will also be available. Eat in or take out. Soft drinks and desserts sold separately.

Tickets available in the Parish Office

and through Members of the Knights of Columbus.

Call Jimmy at 575/644-6293 or Ed at 575/932-8186

--A UNITED IN MINISTRY EVENT--

Educación Religiosa 2019-2020

Estos son algunos eventos y fechas importantes para su calendario:

Junta obligatoria para padres con el Padre Bill grados K-6

Miércoles 4 de septiembre de 6:30 pm a 8 pm en la iglesia

Clases de los niños en grados K-6 inician:

Miércoles 11 de septiembre de 6:30 pm a 7:30 pm

Clases de jóvenes en grados 7-12 inician: Domingo 8 de septiembre de 4 pm a 5:30 pm

Las clases de Sacramentos Especiales

inician: Domingo 8 de septiembre de las 12:20 pm a

la 1:30 pm

Welcome to Religious Ed 2019-2020

Here are some important events and dates for your calendar:

Required Parent Meeting with Fr. Bill for

parents of Grades K-12 Wednesday, September 4th from 6:30-8:00 pm in

the church

Children’s Grade K-6 Classes Begin Wednesday, September 11th from 6:30-7:30 pm

Youth Grades 7-12 Classes Begin

Sunday, September 8th from 4:00-5:30 pm

Special Sacraments Classes Begin Sunday, September 8th from 12:20-1:30 pm

Genuflec on

We are now blessed to have the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle in the sanctuary of the Cathedral. To me this is what sets up apart from the worship places of our Protestant brothers and sisters. There is a Holy presence in our church. A red vigil candle signals the holy presence of Jesus in the tabernacle. If our knees allow us we should genuflect on one knee before entering and upon leaving the pew. If your knees are bad you may make a simple bow in the direc on of the tabernacle. These gestures express our reverent recogni on of Jesus' presence in the Blessed Sacrament.

Genuflexión (Incarse en una rodilla)

Ahora tenemos la bendición de tener el San simo Sacramento reservado en el tabernáculo en el santuario de la Catedral. Para mí, esto es lo que nos dis ngue de los lugares de culto de nuestros hermanos y hermanas Protestantes. Hay una santa presencia en nuestra iglesia. Una vela roja de vigilia señala la santa presencia de Jesús en el tabernáculo. Si nuestras rodillas nos lo permiten, debemos hacer una genuflexión (reverencia) sobre una rodilla antes de entrar y al salir del banco. Si sus rodillas están mal, puede hacer una simple reverencia en dirección al tabernáculo. Estos gestos expresan nuestro reconocimiento reverente de la presencia de Jesús en el San simo Sacramento.

Proper Etiquette for Mass

I will be running a series of short articles on the proper etiquette for Mass over the next several weeks. When I was a child I received this training from the good nuns who taught at my Catholic School. Today a small percentage of Catholic children are getting good instruction on some of the basics. This will be a good refresher for adults as well. Fr. Bill.

Etiqueta apropiada para la misa

Voy a publicar una serie de artículos breves sobre la etiqueta adecuada para la misa durante las próximas semanas. Cuando era niño recibí este entrenamiento de las buenas monjas que enseñaban en mi escuela Católica. Hoy, un pequeño porcentaje de niños católicos están recibiendo una buena instrucción sobre algunos de los conceptos básicos. Esto también será un buen repaso para los adultos. Padre Bill.

Saturday, September 14th

7:00 PM at IHM Finley Hall

A unique relationship develops between an eccentric, reclusive novelist and a young, amazingly gifted scholar-athlete. After the novelist discovers that the young athlete is also an excellent writer and secretly takes him on as his protégé, they develop an unlikely friendship. As they learn more about each other, they learn more about themselves, and ultimately, with the help of his new mentor, the basketball star must choose the right path.

MOVIE NIGHT with Fr. Bill

SAINTAUGUSTINE(354-430)PatronsaintofWesternPhilosophyandTheologyFeastday-August28Saint Augus ne was born in Tagaste in Africa in 354. He

was unse led and restlessly searched for the truth un l he was converted to the faith in Milan and bap zed by St, Ambrose in 386. Returning to his homeland, he embraced an asce c life and subsequently was elected bishop of Hippo. For thirty-four years he guided his

flock, instruc ng it with sermons and many wri ngs. He fought bravely against the errors of his me and explained the faith carefully and cogently through his wri ngs. He died in 430.

There are two very intriguing stories that involve Saint Augus ne. According to a medieval legend: St. Augus ne encountered a child while walking along the seashore contempla ng and trying to understand the mystery of the Trinity. The child was trying to transfer the water of the sea to a hole using a shell and the saint told him it was impossible. The child responded, “No more impossible than what you are trying to do – comprehend the immensity of the Holy Trinity with your small intelligence.”

Saint Monica, the mother of St, Augus ne, prayed for him most of his life that he would return to the faith. He resisted for seventeen years un l he heard the preaching of Bishop Ambrose, whereupon he converted and was bap zed. She died one year a er his bap sm.

A note from Fr. Bill

As many of you know my mother passed away a few weeks ago. So many of you have sent me cards of condolences and are having Masses offered for my mother. Thank you - this means so much for me.

My mother was a woman of deep faith. Jesus was truly the center of her life. She was the mother of eight children so she knew the meaning of sacrificial love. May she now rest in eternal fruits her labor.

Religious Educa on Teachers mee ng will be Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 6:30 pm to

8pm in Finley Hall.

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Religious Educa on registra on is taking place in the office during the week.

Monsignor Anderson’s Fall Bible Study

Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm beginning Wednesday September 4, 2019

finishing November 13, 2019 at Las Cruces Good Samaritan Village, in the Social Services

Center Conference Room.

It will be a small charge for the study guide, for more information please call

575-649-9603.

2019 IHM Parish Council Elec on Nomina ons will be taken during the weekends of Aug. 24-25 & Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Four new

members will be elected this year. Nominees should be registered with IHM and prac cing Catholics. Please contemplate and pray about who you can nominate. Elec ons will be held during the weekends of Sept. 14-15 & Sept. 21-22. Ballots will be provided.

The current members are: Gloria Aldere e, Steve Duran, Toni Mar nez, Ralph Padilla, Delivan Roper, Ray Apodaca, Greg Goldbla , J.D. McNamara , Lydia Webster, Jimmy Beasley, Marie Gallegos, Irene Gomez, and Eric Rel.