Deceased/ Jose Omedo Montoya. Funeral Mass at San Miguel, El Valle, 11:00 am.

Jose Omedo Motoya was born at El Valle on April/1935.
He was 76 years old.
His parents were Tranquilino Montoya and Claudina Leyba.
He was married to Clara Alatorre Montoya.
Father of: Larry, Erna Francis, Jo Ann, Lorna, Eric, Diane, Robert, Stephanie and Cathy.
Joe Omedo Montoya was an active Catholic at El Valle, where he served as mayordomo.

Deceased/ Floyd Tafoya, Funeral Mass: Tuesday 27 at 10:30 am.

Floyd Tafoya was born in El Valle on December 21, 1930.

His parents were Cipriano and Crisenciana Tafoya.
He married Erlinda Tafoya (+) and had two children: Eddie Randy and Tania.
Floyd was a registered parishioner and served his homebound brothers and sisters bringing the Holy Eucharist to them. He was a very devout Catholic and loved to prepare "chicos", Fr. Julio's favorite meal, for the Posadas.

God of power and mercy,
you have made death itself
the gateway to eternal life.
Look with love on our dying brother FLOYD TAFOYA,
and make him one with Your Son
in His suffering and death,
that, sealed with the blood of Christ,
he may come before you free from sin.
Amen.

Christmas/ Mass during the day

Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 98 "All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God"
Hebrews 1:1-6
John 1:1-18


Isaiah 52:7-10

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, and saying to Zion, Your God is King! Hark! Your sentinels raise a cry, together they shout for joy, for they see directly, before their eyes, the Lord restoring Zion. Break out together in song, O ruins of Jerusalem! For the Lord comforts his people, he redeems Jerusalem. The Lord has bared his holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God.

Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
Sing to the Lord a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
his right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

The Lord has made his salvation known:
in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.
He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness
toward the house of Israel.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

All the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation by our God.
Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands;
break into song; sing praise.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Sing praise to the Lord with the harp,
with the harp and melodious song.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
sing joyfully before the King, the Lord.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Hebrews 1:1-6

Brothers and sisters: In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways to our ancestors through the prophets; in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son, whom he made heir of all things and through whom he created the universe, who is the refulgence of his glory, the very imprint of his being, and who sustains all things by his mighty word. When he had accomplished purification from sins, he took his seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high, as far superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. For to which of the angels did God ever say: You are my son; this day I have begotten you? Or again: I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me? And again, when he leads the firstborn into the world, he says: Let all the angels of God worship him.

John 1:1-18

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, but the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God. And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. John testified to him and cried out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, ‘The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’" From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace, because while the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. The only Son, God, who is at the Father’s side, has revealed him.

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Vigil Mass

Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 89: "For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord."
Acts 13:16-17;22-25
Matthew 1:1-25 or 1:18-25

Isaiah 62:1-5

For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her victory like a burning torch. Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory; you shall be called by a new name pronounced by the mouth of the Lord. You shall be a glorious crown in the hand of the Lord, a royal diadem held by your God. No more shall people call you "Forsaken, " or your land "Desolate," but you shall be called "My Delight," and your land "Espoused." For the Lord delights in you and makes your land his spouse. As a young man marries a virgin, your Builder shall marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices in his bride so shall your God rejoice in you.


Responsorial Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
I have sworn to David my servant:
Forever will I confirm your posterity
and establish your throne for all generations.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Blessed the people who know the joyful shout;
in the light of your countenance, O Lord, they walk.
At your name they rejoice all the day,
and through your justice they are exalted.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

He shall say of me, "You are my father,
my God, the rock, my savior."
Forever I will maintain my kindness toward him,
and my covenant with him stands firm.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Acts 13:16-17, 22-25

When Paul reached Antioch in Pisidia and entered the synagogue, he stood up, motioned with his hand, and said, "Fellow Israelites and you others who are God-fearing, listen. The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and exalted the people during their sojourn in the land of Egypt. With uplifted arm he led them out of it. Then he removed Saul and raised up David as king; of him he testified, ‘I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will carry out my every wish.’ From this man’s descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus. John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel; and as John was completing his course, he would say, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.’"

Matthew 1:1-25

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, Ram the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse, Jesse the father of David the king. David became the father of Solomon, whose mother had been the wife of Uriah. Solomon became the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asaph. Asaph became the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah. Uzziah became the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amos, Amos the father of Josiah. Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers at the time of the Babylonian exile. After the Babylonian exile, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, Zerubbabel the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, Azor the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud, Eliud the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ. Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Christ, fourteen generations.[Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.]

Fourth Sunday of Advent, B

4^thSUNDAY WEEK OF ADVENT, year B
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a,16
Psalm 89 "For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord."
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38


2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16

When King David was settled in his palace, and the Lord had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, "Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God dwells in a tent!" Nathan answered the king, "Go, do whatever you have in mind, for the Lord is with you." But that night the Lord spoke to Nathan and said: "Go, tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord: Should you build me a house to dwell in?’ "It was I who took you from the pasture and from the care of the flock to be commander of my people Israel. I have been with you wherever you went, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. And I will make you famous like the great ones of the earth. I will fix a place for my people Israel; I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance. Neither shall the wicked continue to afflict them as they did of old, since the time I first appointed judges over my people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The Lord also reveals to you that he will establish a house for you. And when your time comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will make his kingdom firm. I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm forever."

Responsorial Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

The promises of the Lord I will sing forever;
through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness.
For you have said, "My kindness is established forever";
in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness.
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

"I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
I have sworn to David my servant:
Forever will I confirm your posterity
and establish your throne for all generations."
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

"He shall say of me, ‘You are my father,
my God, the Rock, my savior.’
Forever I will maintain my kindness toward him,
and my covenant with him stands firm."
R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Romans 16:25-27

Brothers and sisters: To him who can strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith, to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Luke 1:26-38

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.

Marriage/ Welcome to the Marriage Enrichment Programs Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Our Mission
The mission of Marriage Enrichment is to strengthen the relationship between a man and a woman in the Sacrament of Marriage through a spiritual, experiential-based process that places God at the center. This is accomplished through parish - congregation - based marriage programs for married couples, engaged couples, and youth that foster commitment and growth, develop couple leadership, provide mutual support, and build community. This ministry has an inter-church and inter-faith dimension.

Marriage Enrichment Programs (Archdiocese of Santa Fe)

Deceased/ Gilbert L. Naranjo. Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., on Monday 12, 2011.

Gilbert L. Naranjo was born in Espanola in August, 1935.
He was 76 years old.
Son of Daniel (+) and Manuelita Naranjo (+)
Husband of Isabel Naranjo.
Father of Dennis Naranjo, Gerald Naranjo, James Naranjo, Ben Naranjo and Teresa Naranjo.
Gilbert was a registered parishioner at Holy Family Parish and loved to bring fresh flowers to our Blessed Mother Mary.

God of power and mercy,
you have made death itself
the gateway to eternal life.
Look with love on our dying brother Gilbert,
and make him one with Your Son
in His suffering and death,
that, sealed with the blood of Christ,
he may come before you free from sin.
Amen.

Deceased/ Funeral Mass for our sister Viola Lourdes Olivas. 11:00 am.

Viola Lourdes Olivas was born on October 16, 1946.
Viola was 65 years old.
Daughter of Ursulo Martinez and Louisa Martinez.
Mother of Chris Olivas (+), Johnny Olivas (+), Doreen Campbell and Evangeline Olivas.
Viola was a registered parishioner and member of the Coros of the Holy Family.

God of power and mercy,
you have made death itself
the gateway to eternal life.
Look with love on our dying sister Viola,
and make her one with Your Son
in His suffering and death,
that, sealed with the blood of Christ,
she may come before you free from sin.
Amen.

Deceased/ Carmelita Martinez, Funeral Mass at 11:00 am.

Carmelita Martinez was born in Chimayo on April 3, 1919.
She was 92 years old.
Daughter of Jose Maria (+) and Juanita Coriz (+).
Husband: Manuel (+)
Children: Amado (+), Veronica (+), Rose, Viola, Connie, Lucille, Rita, Manuel, Albert, Virginia, Lorraine and Belinda.
Carmelita was a registered parishioner and member of the Coros of the Holy Family.

God of power and mercy,
you have made death itself
the gateway to eternal life.
Look with love on our dying sister Carmelita,
and make her one with Your Son
in His suffering and death,
that, sealed with the blood of Christ,
she may come before you free from sin.
Amen.

Deceased: Funeral Mass for Mrs. Noelia Martinez, 11:00 pm. Burial: Dolores Cemetery, Chimayo.

PRAYER FOR OUR SISTER:
NOELIA MARTINEZ

God of power and mercy,
you have made death itself
the gateway to eternal life.
Look with love on our dying sister Noelia 
and make her one with Your Son
in His suffering and death,
that, sealed with the blood of Christ,
she may come before you free from sin.
Amen.

Pray for our sick brothers and sisters

Baca, Rosalie
Fernandez, Bernie
Jaramillo, Marianita
Martinez, Amelia
Martinez, Carlos
Martinez, Noelia
Martinez, Vences
Montoya, Luis
Montoya, Candie
Romero, Adelina
Salinas, Josefina
Sanchez, Margaret
Sandoval, Ana
Sandoval, Lorraine
Trujillo, Cindy
Trujillo, Mary
Trujillo, Pablito
Velasquez, Paul

Prayer for the Sick (1)

Almighty and Eternal God,
You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You.
Hear us for Your sick servant (N..........)
for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy,
that being restored to bodily health,
he/she may give thanks to You in Your Church.
Through Christ our Lord.

Prayer for the Sick (2)

Watch, O Lord,
with those who wake,
or watch,
or weep tonight,
and give your angels charge
over those who sleep.

Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones.
And for all your love's sake.
Amen.

Saint Augustine

Prayer for the Sick and Seniors

All praise and glory are yours,
Lord our God.
For you have called us to serve you
and one another in love.
Bless our sick today
so that they may bear their illness
in union with Jesus' sufferings
and restore them quickly to health.
Bless those who have grown old in your service
and give them courage and strength in their faith.
Lead us all to eternal glory.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Your Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

Mother of Perpetual Help pray for us.

25 Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A

Isaiah 55:6-9

Seek the Lord while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way, and the wicked his thoughts; let him turn to the Lord for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts.

Responsorial Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18

R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
Every day will I bless you,
and I will praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord and highly to be praised;
his greatness is unsearchable.
R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
The Lord is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The Lord is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
The Lord is just in all his ways
and holy in all his works.
The Lord is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth.
R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.

Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a

Brothers and sisters: Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. If I go on living in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. And I do not know which I shall choose. I am caught between the two. I long to depart this life and be with Christ, for that is far better. Yet that I remain in the flesh is more necessary for your benefit. Only, conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Matthew 20:1-16a

Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o’clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.’ So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o’clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o’clock, the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard.’ When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’ When those who had started about five o’clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day’s burden and the heat.’ He said to one of them in reply, ‘My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?’ Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."