St. Gertrude the Great
Catholic Church, Mora, NM Welcomes You

Important Dates to Remember:

Monday, December 9th:
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Mass times are 7:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. in the Church.
Thursday, December 12th:
Our Lady of Guadalupe; 7 a.m. Mañanitas,7:30 a.m. Mass in the Chapel, refreshments to follow.
Saturday, December 14th:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Función at the Guadalupita Mission at 4:00 p.m. There will be NO 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass at St. Gertrude's.
Tuesday, December 17th:
The Catechism Program will have their Nativity Play at 6:30 p.m. in the Church. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, December 24th:
6:00 p.m. Children's Mass. (We encourage the children to attend this Mass).
11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass
Wednesday, December 25th:
10:00 a.m. Christmas Mass

A big Thank You to everyone who donated to the success of the live auction and especially to the lively and entertaining auctioneer, Ray Padilla!

St. Gertrude's Función Financial Report

+ Silent Auction......................................$ 3,423.00

+ T-Shirts.................................................$ 120.00

+ Games/Cake Walk...............................$ 1,103.00

+ Bingo.....................................................$ 1,039.00

+ Live Auction..........................................$ 6,515.00

+ Raffle Tickets........................................$23,830.00

+ Money Donations.................................$ 1,320.00

Total: $37,350.00

to all of you for your donations &
your help!

Come discover how the Catholic Church can enrich your life and that of your family with the love and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Join other families and individuals who live the Word by a life that is Christ-centered while enjoying a life of genuine joy, peace, and love.

Celebrating 173 Years
of Catholic Life
in Mora County

2024 Función Raffle Winners

1/2 Beef - Dorothy Baker

$750 - Dolores Torres

2 Cords of wood - Mae Erickson

1/2 Pig - Betty Griego

100 Gallons of Propane - Rudy Chavez

1 Cord of Wood - Anabelle Lopez

Kenn's Cuisine Hatcha's Gift Certificate - Glen Olivas

LJ Pacheco Auto $100 Gift Certificate - Joe P. Chavez

Taos Lifestyle $100 Gift Certificate - Natalia Marrujo

On behalf of St. Gertrude's Priests & Staff, we would like to give you a BIG THANK YOU to each & everyone of you who made this year's Funcion a big success. We are so thankful for the delicious food that was donated & prepared, the servers, everyone who donated gifts (large & small), the music, the participation in the games, and the team that made everything happen. We thank you for your time, commitment and sacrifices. May God Bless All of You for our very successful Funcion!

Extraordinary Ministers Needed

St. Gertrude's Church needs more Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Adults that have been confirmed are eligible to be Ministers of the Eucharist.

Please be generous with your time in serving the Church in this very important ministry.

If you are interested, contact Anabelle at 575-915-9355.

Please click on photo for more photos of St. Gertrude's
2024! Funcion.

Under construction right now! Coming Soon!

Christmas Trees Needed

We are needing a total of 10 real Christmas Trees for the Church. If anyone can donate any trees, please call the Parish Office and let them know. Thank you!!!

Please click on photo for more photos of Trunk or Treat 2024!

Under construction right now! Coming Soon!

The next Rosary Rally to keep Christ in Christmas will take place on Saturday, December 21st, at 12:00 p.m. at the Parish Hall with refreshments to follow.

First Sunday of Advent: Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that, gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly Kingdom.

ABOUT OUR CHURCH

Serving sixteen mission churches in Mora County, St. Gertrude the Great was officially established by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in 1851, in Mora, New Mexico, and is actually much older.

St. Gertrude's Missions:
Alto del Talco, Buena Vista, Canoncito, Chacon, Cleveland, El Carmen, El Turquillo, Golondrinas, Guadalupita, Holman, La Cueva, Ledoux, Lucero, Monte Aplanado, Ojo Feliz, and Rainsville.

MINISTRIES

SACRAMENTS

Adoration: Deacon Eloy Roybal
Altar Society: Frances Martinez
Legion of Mary: Liz DeHerrera
Charitable Giving: Sherry Headlee
Choirs: Mary Catherine Sandoval
Commodities: Sherry Headlee
Eucharistic Ministers: Anabelle Lopez
Faith Formation:
Deacon Clarence Montoya
Becoming Catholic-RCIA
Danny Chavez
Director of Catechism/Confirmation
Deacon Eloy Roybal
Director of Catechism/First Confession/First Holy Communion

Family Life: Chelsea Bustos
& Jessica Martinez
The Gabriel Project: Ellen Hagamen
Lectors: Fidel Trujillo, Jr.

Home Visitation:
Sr. Maria Teresa Pacheco, SOLT
Mayordomos:
Deacon Clarence Montoya (St. Gertrude's)
Rebecca Montoya (Missions)
Men's Group - Clarence Montoya
Parish Pastoral Council: Rick Bustos
Parish Finance Council:
Bruce Erickson
Religious Education:
Deacon C. Eloy Roybal
& Danny Chavez
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Society:
Florence Trujillo
The Society of Our Lady of the
Most Holy Trinity (SOLT)
Missionary Volunteers:
Fr. Dale Craig, SOLT
Webmaster & Editor/Writer:
Virginia Berg-Taylor
WINGS (Women in Need of God):
Ellen Hagamen
Youth Ministry: Open

Baptism: Parents may register their child for Baptism at the Parish Office. Please turn in necessary paperwork two (2) weeks prior to class. Classes are the first Friday of the month. Baptisms are done on the first Sunday of the month.
Marriage: Contact Parish Priest/Office at least six (6) months before the proposed wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick: Contact the Parish Priest/Office when a parishioner is seriously ill and/or scheduled for major surgery.
Emergency phone: 505-835-0199

Protecting the Vulnerable

Link to report abuse:
https://www.archdiosf.org/report-abuse

Link to independent audit:
AUDIT

Consecration of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, August 15, 2023.

On behalf of St. Gertrude's, we would like to thank all of the children, volunteers, and parents for making our 2023 Vacation Bible School (VBS) a huge success this year. We had 88 children under the age of 18 years of age participate.
Please click on the photo to access the 2023 VBS newsletter and photos.

Remember:
I am not afraid. I was born to do this!
+++ Joan of Arc +++

EVENTS

JOIN US

Religious Education
Deacon Eloy Roybal
& Danny Chavez, Directors

RCIA
Deacon Clarence Montoya

Adoration Chapel: The Chapel is now open 24 hours. Anyone who wants to devote an hour of adoration please contact Deacon Eloy Roybal at 505-948-6887.
Men's Group: Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
Charitable Giving: Charitable Giving is on Monday's from 10-12 & 1-3 p.m.
Commodities: Commodities will be distributed on Tuesday, December 10th.
Legion of Mary: Each of you are invited to grow in your faith. Join the Legion of Mary every Tuesday at 8:50 a.m. at the Pastoral Center. The Rosary Rally will take place every 2nd Saturday of the month at 12:00 noon by the Parish Hall. The Book Borrow will be every 2nd weekend of the month
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Society will be praying the rosary at 8:30 a.m. on the first Sunday of every month.
WINGS: Women in Need of God meets every Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Pastoral Center.
Cemetery Plots: All plots need to be prearranged by Mission Mayordomos or the Church Office. Also, please clean and maintain your family members' plots.
We pray for the repose of the soul of: + Christopher Montoya + & + George Duran, Jr. + & + Daniel Valdez +.

Registration for Religious Education Sacramental Classes and Confirmation has begun. You may pick up registration forms at the Pastoral Office or after Sunday Masses.

First Confession/First Communion:
Grades 1-6, Jr. High 7-8
The next class will be on Tuesday, December 10th. The next Catechism classes for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades will now be on Tuesdays from 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. in the Elementary School.
There will be a parent meeting for all catechism parents on Sunday, December 8th following the 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. A make-up meeting will be on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m. Parents, please attend one of these meetings.
The Catechism Christmas Program will take place on Tuesday, December 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.

Confirmation: A two-year program for grades 9-12

Confirmation I: The next class will be on Sunday, December 8th at 3:30 p.m. Confessions will be offered. There will be class Sunday, December 15th (service hours are due 12/15). No classes on December 22nd and December 29th.
We are called to educate our youth in the ways of the Lord. If we do not, the world will educate them in other ways. We are in need of Catechists, an Assistant Catechist and Substitute Catechist, and people to help with snacks, etc. If you feel called to help with our youth, we need you! We will provide training and support. You provide the love and presence.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult Classes (RCIA Classes) is a process by which adults become full, participating members of the Catholic faith. Participants, known as catechumens go through a multi-step process of studying the Gospel, nurturing their relationship with God, becoming familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, professing their faith in Jesus Christ and the Church, and receiving the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation). The RCIA process also sets the foundation for the ongoing journey of the discipleship that lasts throughout one's life.

RCIA classes have begun. Classes are on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center.

St. Gertrude's Church extends an invitation to all who wish to become members of the Catholic faith. Those who need to go through the RCIA process in order to become full members of the Catholic faith include:

Someone who is of another faith and wishes to convert to Catholicism.
An individual who was baptized in another Christian denomination and wishes to become a member of the Catholic faith.
Someone who was baptized in the Catholic Church, but never received the Sacraments of Communion & Confirmation.

If you or someone you know want to become full members of the Catholic Church, please come by the Pastoral Office and register for the RCIA program. Additionally, the classes will be open to anyone who wishes to "brush up" on their Catholic knowledge.

Please call the Pastoral Office (575~387~2336) Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for more information.

St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church, Mora, NM Welcomes You