Faith Formation - Newsletter
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We provide a newsletter each week during the school year to deal with religious education issues. Please enjoy this week’s newsletter or refer to archived editions for information you may have missed over the past weeks. If you have questions or issues with any of our newsletters please contact me at (505) 898-5253, Ext 2 or send me an e-mail at [email protected] |
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Faith Formation Newsletter 1 November 2020 |
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PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Holy Lord, as we prepare for the triple holiday of Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day we turn to you in thanksgiving for those who have gone before us. Our ancestors in blood and spirit pave the way for our journey to you. May we always turn to our predecessors that we may follow the narrow path that leads to you. May we in turn show our descendants the path back to you, their Creator! We pray these things in the name of your son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever! Amen
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BIG CHANGES As many of you already know, the Archbishop has decided to err on the side of safety and close our churches once again. He considered many different arguments in his decision and I am sure it could not have been easy. But in the end…he chose life. What many of you are not aware of is that he gave us many more options this time. He is allowing us to conduct outside Masses, so Father Nathan has decided to do just that! We will offer Mass in the parking lot at the regularly scheduled times (4, 7:30, 9, 10:45 and 12:30). As you enter the parking lot, please follow the direction of the Knights of Columbus and the Ushers. Please wear mask and social distance anytime you leave your car. When it is time for the collection, Father will ask you to turn on your warning flashers so the Ushers can come to your car for the collection. Please wear your mask when you roll your window down to give them your offering. Communion will occur as you drive out one of the two designated exits. Please ensure you are wearing your mask for the protection of the Eucharistic Ministers. You will drive between the two ministers and receive communion from |
both sides of the car. Communion will still be given only in the hand. We will also continue daily Masses at 9 am on Monday – Friday UNLESS there is a funeral. Then we will have Mass at 10:30. We will notify you when this occurs. Baptisms, weddings and funerals will continue to be conducted with restrictions. Call the office for details. MAILINGS By now, all of you should have received your calendar mailing. Please use your calendars as a means of educating your children in the faith. They are a great way to open discussion on the saints that we celebrate on 1 November of each year. They also help you to keep track of the various seasons within the Church. Today we mailed out another opportunity for you. This time it is about Halloween! This year, even a fun night for the kids is not normal. Our handout talks about costumes and customs around the world that you can share with your family. There is also an article on Dia de los Muertos, an article on the twin feasts of All Saints and All Souls, ideas of how to celebrate as a family and a prayer for visiting the cemetery. We will continue to send you these updates throughout the year. |
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ORACIÓN POR LA SEMANA Santo Señor, mientras nos preparamos para la triple fiesta de Halloween, Día de Todos los Santos y Día de los Difuntos, nos dirigimos a ti en acción de gracias por aquellos que nos han precedido. Nuestros antepasados en sangre y espíritu allanan el camino para nuestro viaje hacia ti. Que siempre nos volvamos a nuestros predecesores para que podamos seguir el camino angosto que conduce a ti. ¡Que a su vez podamos mostrar a nuestros descendientes el camino de regreso a ti, su Creador! Oramos estas cosas en el nombre de tu hijo, Jesucristo, que vive y reina contigo en unidad con el Espíritu Santo, ¡un solo Dios por los siglos de los siglos! Amén |
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