We are in need of someone to take over the scheduling for lectors and extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist for the 5:00pm Saturday Mass, beginning in June. If you can help, please see Ana Partido or call the office.

Mother Mary is crowned inside the church. You can submit your intentions into the box behind her up until May 31. Feel free to include offerings if you would like. The intentions will be burned after the 10:00am Mass on May 31.

Our spring Bible study will be on Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, and 27, at 6:00pm. We will be studying The Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality by Matthew Kelly, and there will be question and answer sessions with Fr. Ephraim. The seven pillars of Catholic spirituality include Prayer: engaging in regular communication with God Study: learning about the faith and deepening understanding of Catholic teachings Service: actively helping others and living out the call to love and s

The Bethlehem Nativity Group will be at Masses May 2-3, 2026 selling olive wood crafts and other religious items. If you plan to make a purchase, bring cash or check.

An early congratulations to our Confirmation candidates who will be confirmed this Tuesday, April 28, 2026!

We are in need of people to help clean the altar linens. Several people have recently stepped down, leaving only one person to take care of all the linens. The time commitment is minimal, but this is a very important ministry. Please call the office if you can help.

The Mass for our First Holy Communicants will be the 8:00am Mass Sunday, May3. It will be a special event, and many people will attend!

The Newman Club will have a cookout at the church on Monday, April 20 at 6:00pm. The Club is providing the main dish, but parishioners are asked to help provide chips, salads, desserts, ice, and waters. If you can help, please see Margaret Kesler or call the office.

We will be having a fantastic Mardi Gras party in 2027. We are seeking 4-5 volunteers to join our "Advertising and Sales" committee for the event. If you are interested, please contact the office or Shannon Mittica.

We hope you are having a blessed Palm Sunday! Here is the schedule for the rest of Holy Week: Holy Thursday, April 2 6:00pm Mass of the Lord's Supper with Washing of the Feet 7:30pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 12:00 midnight Good Friday, April 3 2:30pm Stations of the Cross 4:00pm Celebration of the Lord's Passion Holy Saturday, April 4 8:00pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, April 5 8:00am Mass 10:00am Mass

Stations of the Cross will happen every Friday this Lent at 5:30pm. Each Friday, a different ministry team is helping to lead. Join us!

Bring your palms from last year to the office by Monday, February 16, so that they can be burned to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday. (Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 18). Thank you!

The Pastoral Council will meet Monday, February 16, at 5:30pm in the church. If you have a question, a concern, or an agenda item to contribute, please contact the office at 575-538-3662.

We are in need of extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist to take communion to those who can't leave home, on Sunday mornings after the 10:00am Mass. If you are trained and are able to help, please call the office as soon as you can.

As of February 6 the 2025 tithing statements have been mailed out. If you don't receive yours, please contact the office.

The Newman Club is active and reaching out to students around Western New Mexico University at tailgating and other activities. WNMU students are invited to Mass each Sunday at 10:00am. On Sunday, February 1, we would like to gather with WNMU students after the 10:00am Mass and take them to breakfast, our treat! Please spread the word!

There will be a special Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 5:30pm. Couples married in the Catholic Church who are celebrating their 1st, 25th, 50th, or 50 plus wedding anniversaries are invited to attend, celebrate, and receive a blessing from Bishop Peter Baldacchino. To participate, couples must register with their parish priest no later than January 31, 2026 and provide him with a certificate of marriage fr

Join us for the St. Francis Fiesta tomorrow! Mass will be at 9:00am at Old James Stadium. There will be no Sunday Masses at the church....

The Pastoral Council and Finance Council will meet Tuesday, August 12, 6:00pm. Religious Education registration will open Monday, August...

Bingo tickets are available to purchase for $60 at the office. You are invited to pick up tickets to sell as well.