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Mass Schedule / Horario De Misas
*Livestreamed
Daily Mass *Mon – Fri 7:00am
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 8:00am (Español) in church
*9:30am in parking lot
*11:00am in church
*5:00pm in church
Holy Days 7:00am & 6:00pm
First Fridays Holy Hour @ 5:00pm
6:00pm Mass (Español)
First Saturday Rosary 10:00am
Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday 3:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 – 5:00pm
Sunday 10:30 – 11:00am
Stations of the Cross/Estaciones de la Cruz
24 February thru 7 April
Every Wednesday at 12:15pm
Every Friday at 6:15am & 6:00pm
Lenten Penitential Service
26 March at 6pm
Marriage, Baptism, & Quince Años:
Contact Parish Office for Information
Pray the Rosary / Reza el Rosario
Monday –Friday 6:30am – English
Monday –Thursday 5:30pm –Bilingual
In the Church
Please Join Us!

SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 2021
ST. GENEVIEVE CHURCH
Established in 1859
100 W. Espina St., Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone (575) 524-9649
Fax (575) 524-3263
Email: sgcchurch@qwestoffice.net Website: stgen.info
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ST. GENEVIEVE’S MISSION STATEMENT
To increase the awareness of Christ’s presence in our homes and community. We are dedicated to helping 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.
DECLARACIÓN de la MISIÓN de SANTA GENOVEVA
Es aumentar la conciencia de la presencia de Cristo en nuestros hogares y en nuestra comunidad. Estamos dedicados a ayudar a los que necesitan asistencia espiritual y material y alentamos a todas las personas a utilizar plenamente sus dones al servicio de los demás. Nuestro objetivo final es atraer a todas las personas hacia la santidad y una relación más cercana con Dios.

Homenaje Floral de Semana Santa
Estamos solicitando una donación de $10 por nombre enviado.
Recuerda a tus seres queridos el Domingo de Pascua y haz un homenaje floral en su nombre. Los lirios pascuales adornarán la Iglesia el Domingo de Pascua en su memoria. Usted puede entregar los nombres de sus seres queridos en el Oficina Parroquial.
El boletín del Domingo de Pascua incluirá un inserto reflejando los nombres de sus seres queridos.
Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros antes del 26 de marzo de 2021.

Office Hours / Horas de Oficina
Mon – Thurs 9am – 4pm Fri 9am – 12 noon

PARISH OFFICE STAFF /
PERSONAL de la OFICINA PARROQUIA
Parochial Administrator Monsignor Deacon
Rev. Theophine Okafor Juan Moreno Louis Roman
Robert Gallo
Office Mgr/Bookeeper Parish Secretaries Housekeeper
Maggie Candia Rebecca Archuleta Ofelia Narvaez
Sandra Guerrero
Maintenance
Robert Ramirez Jesus (Chuy) Ontiveros Manuel Vargas Paul Alvarado

IGLESIA DE SANTA GENOVEVA Las Cruces, NM

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Intenciones Para La Semana
March 7 –14, 2021
Sunday (7th) 3rd Sunday of Lent
8:00 AM Benefactores de Los Hermanos Franciscanos
†Ernesto y †Juanita Medrano por Familia
9:30 AM For All Parishioners by Fr. Theo
11:00 AM †Alejandro & †Lydia Martinez by
Mercedes Delgado
†For Deceased Family Members of the Altamirano, Abizo & Tellez Family
5:00 PM †Jaziah Maestas by Family †Mary Jane Hernandez by Family
Monday (8th) St. John of God, Religious
7:00 AM
Tuesday (9th) St. Frances of Rome, Religious
7:00 AM †Isidro R. Madrid 83rd Birthday by Wife & Family
†Eloy Avalos by Jimmy & Alice Avalos
†Lisa Henry by Mary Khandan
Wednesday (10th
7:00 AM Tom & RoseAnn Wireman –
In Thanksgiving to St. Jude from Naomi
Thursday (11th)
7:00 AM †Rosina Jaramillo by Children
Healing for Ed Carrillo Jr by Mom & Dad
Friday (12th)
7:00 AM †Elias L. Alderete by Luis & Romelia A. Eres
†Ernesto & †Juanita Medrano by Andres & Priscilla Lopez
Saturday (13th)
5:00 PM †Austin & Harriet Gibbons by Family
The Holy Spirit – In Thanksgiving by Jenny Medina
Sunday (14th) 4th Sunday of Lent – Day Light Savings
8:00 AM
9:30 AM †Eddie Flores by Eileen & Tito Chavez
11:00 AM †Manuel Villa by St. Genevieve Knight of Columbus
5:00 PM For all Parishioners by Fr. Theo

Readings for the Week – March 7, 2021
Las Lecturas de la Semana – 7 de marzo de 2021
Sunday 3/07: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25 or Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Monday 3/08: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday 3/09: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday 3/10: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20]/Mt 5:17-19
Thursday 3/11: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14-23
Friday 3/12: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34
Saturday 3/13: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14
Sunday 3/14: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 or 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4m 5, 6 [1]/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

Lorraine Beckton,
Josephine Bernal,
Edward Carrillo,
Tom Chavarria,
Chris Evaro,
Mando and Pete Flores,
Helen Kissel,
Rosemary Leyva,
Robert and Sandra Ramirez,
Rosie V. Rico,
Manuel Vargas,
Chris Wireman

Sanctuary Lamp, Altar Bread &Wine
Sponsor For the Month of March
Y Love you Phyllis ~ Miss You Y Joe
Intentions for Mass – $10 -$15
(are for the daily mass)
Dates available for daily & Sunday Mass

Journey of Faith

“You can trust every one of God’s promises” (2 Cor 1:20)
“If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Rm 8:31).

Y V Y
In prayer we remember Raymond Lujan, Jose Manquera & Maria Soled Buricga whose celebration of life was celebrated. May they rest in the Lord’s holy peace, & may their families feel Christ’s peace, comfort & healing & be strengthened & comforted in faith.
En la oración recordamos a Raymond Lujan, Jose Manquera & Maria Soled Buricga por quien celebramos sus vidas. Que descansen en la santa paz de Nuestro Señor, y que sus familias sientan la paz, el consuelo, y la sanación de Cristo, y sean fortalecidos y consolados en la fe.

St. Genevieve Church 575-524-9649 march 7, 2021 June 14, 2020 APRIL 5, 2009

St. Joseph

Patronage: unborn children, fathers, immigrants, workers, employment, explorer, pilgrims, traveller, carpenters, engineers, realtors, against doubt and hesitation, and of a happy death,

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Legal father of Jesus Prince and Patron of the Universal Church

28 February 2021
1st Collection for Sunday
$5,424.39
2nd Collection
Church in Latin America
$730.25
Candles
$96.30
UIM
Goal: $48,000.00
Pledged: 15,775.00
Paid: $7,707.00
Number of Donors: 54

Your Generosity
is a Blessing!

Please consider sending your weekly
Donation via Online Giving.
Log on to: www.stgeninfo
And Select the Appropriate Option
Note: There is a 3% service fee

St. Genevieve Online Giving

Make a Donation ð

UPCOMING SECOND
COLLECTIONS
7 March 2021
SVDP
14 March 2021
Catholic Relief Services

Recurring Donation ð

Just a reminder…
Please make all checks out to:
St. Genevieve’s Parish
Thank you!

Why Wear a Roman Collar?
Question: Why do priests wear a Roman collar?
Answer: The practice of priests wearing the Roman collar developed in the mid-nineteenth century as an alternative to wearing the cassock which in some places was seen as impractical or which was even outlawed by anti-Catholic legislation. Since its introduction, it has taken different forms, and if you visit different countries today, you will see variation in what priests wear.
The Code of Canon Law simply observes that priests wear “suitable ecclesiastical garb” according to the judgments of the national bishops conferences and local custom (no. 284). The US Bishops have instructed that outside of liturgical functions, a “black suit and Roman collar are the usual formal attire for priests. The use of the cassock is at the discretion of the cleric.” Priests who are members of religious communities are to follow the rules of their institute regarding the habit or other approved clothing.
In the end, whether a priest wears the Roman collar, a religious habit, or, as is the case in many European countries, a suit and tie (to distinguish them from Protestant clergy who wear a collar) the goal of their clerical clothing is to serve as a sign of their commitment to guide and to serve, and to also allow them to be truly public figures because they are ordained for the service of all.
©LPi

¿Por qué usar un Collar Romano?
Pregunta: ¿Por qué los sacerdotes usan un collar Romano?
Respuesta: La Práctica de los sacerdotes usando el collar Romano se desarrolló a mediados del siglo XIX como una alternativa al uso de la sotana que en algunos lugares se consideraba poco práctica o que incluso estaba prohibida por la legislación anticatólica. Desde su introducción, ha tomado diferentes formas, y si visitas diferentes países hoy, verás variaciones en lo que los sacerdotes usan.
El código de Derecho Canónico observa simplemente que los sacerdotes llevan "atuendos eclesiásticos adecuados" según los juicios de las Conferencias Episcopales nacionales y las costumbres locales (n. 284). Los Obispos estadounidenses han instruido que fuera de las funciones litúrgicas, un " traje negro y cuello Romano son el atuendo formal habitual para los sacerdotes. El uso de la sotana queda a discreción del clérigo."Los sacerdotes que son miembros de comunidades religiosas deben seguir las reglas de su instituto con respecto al hábito u otra vestimenta aprobada.
Al final, ya sea que un sacerdote lleve el collar Romano, un hábito religioso o, como es el caso en muchos países europeos, un traje y corbata (para distinguirlo del clero protestante que usa un collar), el objetivo de su ropa clerical es servir como un signo de su compromiso de guiar y servir, y también permitirles ser figuras verdaderamente públicas porque están ordenados para el servicio de todos.
© LPi

St. Genevieve Church 575-524-9649 MARCH 7, 2021 June 14, 2020 APRIL 5, 2009

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ST. GENEVIEVE’S
Gift Shop
Monday—Thursday 9am—4pm
Friday 9am—12 noon
Closed Daily 12 noon—1 pm

PATROCINADOR DE VELAS PASCUALES 2021
¿A usted o a su familia les gustaría ser el patrocinador de la Vela Pascual de este año?
Como "padrinos" tu familia donaría la vela a la Iglesia de Santa Genoveva. Al final de la temporada de Cuaresma del próximo año, recibirá la seguir siendo parte de la Vela Pascual para llevar a tu hogar para que puedas encenderla para tus propias intenciones personales, recuerdos familiares especiales, devociones de oración y necesidades espirituales.
La vela de 2021 es de aproximadamente $250. Su contribución es deducible de impuestos.
Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros antes del 26 de marzo de 2021.
Si está interesado en patrocinar la Vela Pascual, póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial para que su nombre pueda ser introducido en el dibujo.

Mister Carwash Tickets Fundraiser
Tickets available at Parish Office

Express: $8 Exterior Wash, T3 Conditioner
Platinum: $20 Express Service Plus, HotShine Carnauba Wax, Repel Shield, N1 Protectant, Tire Shine, Wheel Cleaner & Polish

St. Genevieve Church 575-524-9649 March 7, 2021 June 14, 2020 APRIL 5, 2009

For answers, go to: http://www.mycatholicsource.com/mcs/pca/word_search_Holy_Eucharist.htm

Prayer to Saint Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the
Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a
father and guide us in the Path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy, and
courage and defend us from every evil.
Amen.

DRESS CODE
The weather is hot, but PLEASE when coming to church:
No shorts
No miniskirts
No bare shoulders
Thank you for dressing appropriately for church!

ASH WEDNESDAY
MIERCOLES DE CENIZA
Ash Wednesday, February 26th, marks the beginning of the Lenten Season, a special time to reflect on and nurture our personal relationship with God. Masses with distribution of ashes to follow will be at 7 a.m. in English, 12:15 pm Bilingual and 6:00 p.m. English.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards. If possible the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily his Resurrection.

Easter Floral Tribute
Remember your loved ones on Easter Sunday and make a floral tribute in their name. The Easter lilies will adorn the Church on Easter Sunday in their memory. You may turn in the names of your loved ones at the
Parish Office.
The Easter Sunday bulletin will include an insert
reflecting the names of your loved ones.
We are requesting a $10 donation per name
submitted.

Addiction & Abuse Help Lines
Ayuda Para Adicciones y Abuso
Alcoholics Anonymous – 575-527-1830
Al-Anon Family Groups – 575-523-9850 or 575-635-0428. A support & discussion group for relatives of people suffering from alcoholism.
Alateen – 575-523-9850 or 575-635-0428. For teens living in a home where alcoholism is present.
Gambling Problems – 1-800-572-1142
Mesilla Valley Hospital – 575-382-3500 Mental Health
Legal Service Program (Catholic Charities) - 575-527-0500 For Immigration Legal Services
National Domestic Violence - 1-800-799-7233
La Casa Inc. – 575-526-2819 Domestic violence emergency shelter and comprehensive services to help families (men and women).
La Piñon – 575-526-3437 Service to victims of sexual assault and child abuse (men and women).
Retrouvaille Marriage Program – 575-523-3975 or 1-800-470-2230 Tony & Terri De Piazza www.helpourmarriage.com
Sex Addicts Anonymous – 1-800-477-8191

Wedding Banns
Nahim Flores & Cammie Archuleta (3)

2020 PASCHAL CANDLE SPONSOR
Would you or your family like to be the sponsor of this year’s Paschal Candle? As the “padrinos,” your family would donate the candle to St. Genevieve Church. At the end of next year’s Lenten Season, you will receive the remaining part of the Paschal Candle to take to your home so that you may light it for your own personal intentions, special family remembrances, prayer devotions, and spiritual needs. The 2020 candle is approximately $250. Your contribution is tax deductible. If you are interested in sponsoring the Paschal Candle, please contact the parish office so that your name may be entered into the drawing.

NOTE TO SACRED HEART MEMBERS
A Reminder…
The devotions to the Sacred Heart continue to take place every First Friday of each month with Holy Hour at 5:00 PM followed by Mass in Spanish at 6 PM. Please make a commitment to join us for Holy Hour and Mass.

Welcome and Thank You for Joining us for Mass!
Please adhere to the following COVID instructions:
lSit in the designated areas.
lWear a face mask at all times.
lYou may receive the Eucharist in your hand or tongue.
lLeave used missalettes / hymnbooks in the pew to be
sanitized after each mass and returned to the foyer.
lLeave the kneeler down where you sat so it can be sanitized.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Your help is greatly appreciated!

Please include these people & their families in daily prayers that they may experience Christ’s peace, comfort & healing.
Por favor incluya a estas personas y a sus familias en sus oraciones diarias para que puedan recibir el consuelo, paz y la curación de Cristo.

1st of the month: Add this note below to bulletin . Take the bulletin from the 1st Sunday of the previous month and compare the names. Remove the names from the current list.

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

Authors of The Heart of Las Cruces: History of St. Genevieve’s Church—Rosemary Leyva, Dawn More Santiago, Olivia Lerma McDonald, Celeste Conrad (photo courtesy of Juan Robles & Olivia Lerma McDonald)

Please donate your surplus household items and furniture to the St. Vincent de Paul Community Thrift Store, 580 S. Valley. Hours are 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday. The store provides clothing, household items, and furniture to the poor and needy in Las Cruces. If you are having a yard sale or are moving, we welcome your items. We also need volunteers to help in the Thrift Store. For more information, or to schedule pick up, call 575-527-4041.

INTERESTED IN HISTORY?
St. Genevieve Historical Society is looking for new members. We meet the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the conference room. Please call 524-9649 if you are interested or just come to our next meeting on February 10th.

“Faith is to
believe what you do not see.
The reward of faith is to see what you believe.”
– St. Augustine of Hippo

St. Genevieve’s Columbarium Niches Sale
November 4-18, 2019
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!

PRAYER OF REPARATION
God and Father of Life, you have created every human person, and have opened the way for each to have eternal life.
We live in the shadow of death. Tens of millions of your children have been killed because of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion.
Father, have mercy on us. Heal our land and accept our offering of prayer and penance. In your love for us, turn back the scourge of abortion.
May each of us exult in hearts full of hope and hands full of mercy, and work together to build a culture of life. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
HOLY HOUR & MASS
Jesus invites you to spend one hour with Him on First Friday, March 6. Sign up sheets are located on the little tables as you enter the church. Holy Hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Mass in Spanish will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m.
Adoracion Del Santisimo: Jesus los invita a pasar una hora con El. Primer Viernes 6 de Marzo. La hora santa comenzara alas 5:30 p.m. Con la Santa Misa en Español alas 6:00 p.m.

NOTICE TO OUR PARISHIONERS
Text Scam
We have received phone calls from some parishioners informing us that they received a text message from Rev. Theophine Okafor requesting a favor and for them to text him as soon as they get his message. Please know that Fr. Theo has not sent any texts to anyone asking for a favor. If you receive a message from Fr. Theo, please do not reply. This is a scam. Please pass the word along that this is a scam. Thanks for your help!

2020 UNITED IN MINISTRY ANNUAL APPEAL
Our Goal-$72,366
Thank you for your gift!
With a grateful heart, thank you to those who generously made a commitment to the 2020 Bishop’s Charities and Development Drive (UIM). From our Kick-Off weekend, 98 of our 800 parish families have responded. The total value of gifts/pledges was $28,605 and total paid was $6,916. We are truly grateful for the love and support of our parish community to help serve our Church above and beyond what happens here in our parish.
If you have not made a gift to UIM yet, we need your help to reach our parish goal of $72,366. Please prayerfully consider mirroring the love of Christ by putting your faith into action and make a gift to this year’s UIM appeal. Even a small gift can make a big difference. Pledge envelopes are available on the tables at the back of the church and in the parish office. Please return your completed pledge envelope to the parish office or drop it in the Sunday collection basket. Another option is to make a gift online at www.rcdlc.org. Thank you and God Bless you!

EASTER TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019
Mass of the Lord’s Supper-7:00 PM
Good Friday, April 19, 2019
Stations of the Cross-12 Noon
The Passion of the Lord-3:00 p.m.
(with Veneration of the Cross, Siete Palabras)
Holy Saturday, April 20, 2019
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.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
The St. Genevieve Parish Community greets you and invites you to participate in our various ministries.
To become a Lector, call Veronica at 642-0215
To become a Eucharistic Minister, call Veronica at 642-0215
To join the Knights of Columbus call, Jose at 649-6525
To join St. Vincent de Paul Ministry, call Margie at 571-6230
To join the Historical Society, call Rosemary at 524-9444
To become an Altar Server, Veronica at 642-0215
To join the Sacred Heart League, call Julia at 649-5806
To join one of the Choirs, call the office at 524-9649
To become a Sacristan, call Veronica at 642-0215
For other ministries, call the office at 524-9649

St. Genevieve’s community welcomes our new members. Just a reminder when coming to church, please:
Turn off cell phones
No talking in church
No chewing gum in church
Dress appropriately for church

ALTAR SERVER: This ministry is appropriate for children, teen-agers and adults. Your duties as an altar server will include several things: assisting the priest during Mass, carrying the Cross, handling the incense, lighting candles, and passing the book used for Mass. Your assistance helps the service flow smoothly.
Contact: Eli Guzman at 575-644-9083

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