Ministries
Music MinistryEach Mass has its own choir. They prepare their hymns in accordance to the Scripture readings of the day. Legion of MaryUnite as a community praying the Rosary and continue with a meeting. Meditative hymns are sung, along with the recitation of the Rosary. No experience required. Meetings are each Wednesday after the daily Mass. If interested in any of these ministries, please call the office at (505) 865-7497. Eucharistic AdorationFirst Fridays from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed and adored by volunteers for one hour or more to pray before the Lord Jesus present in the Monstrance. Finance CouncilAdvises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets. Offertory CountersA group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once every five weeks.. Parish Pastoral CouncilThe PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of Immaculate Conception Parish. Senior Altar ServerMen and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community. Stations of the CrossHeld Friday evenings at 6:00 PM during Lent. UsherVolunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection. This is a ministry handled by our Mayordomos. There is a set of mayordomos for each weekend Mass. Duties are shared on Holy Days of Obligation and other Special occasions. St. Vincent de PaulThis group consists of parishioners who assist those in the parish's designated district with food or assistance with utilities. The members meet monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Pantry. Volunteers are needed to make house calls when needed and to work in the pantry on Wednesdays and Saturdays when the food is distributed. They have their own telephone number (505) 865-7495. This is a message only telephone but messages are accessed and responded to within 24 hours.
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Altar ServerBoys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy. Baptism PreparationPreparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith. Classes are on the Tuesday before the Baptismal date which is on the third Sunday of each month except during the month of Easter and Christmas. Eucharistic MinisterExtraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound. FlowersVolunteer who cares for and beautifies the Altar and church for special occasions and changes of Liturgical Seasons. GroundsVolunteers take care of the park and surrounding areas. Parishioners are assigned to clean around the church area each Saturday. LectorReader who proclaims the Scriptures at Mass and other services. Liturgical Linen ServiceResponsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens. RCIARite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. SacristanDuties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass. Divine MercyVolunteers who gather on Thursday mornings after daily Mass to recite the Chaplet and read the Diary of Saint Faustina. |
SCHEDULES FOR
YOUTH ALTAR SERVERS
LECTORS
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
THE MONTH OF MAY 2015
YOUTH ALTAR SERVERS
May 2 -3: 11:00 a.m. - First Communion Mass: Brenda, Isaiah, Austin J. & Lainey Racette
5:30 p.m. - Amanda, Justin, Karsen & Maurize
10:00 a.m. Joshua, Alesha, Kamryn & Kayla
May 9-10: 5:30 p.m. Alma, Eva, Carmela, Roman
10:00 a.m. Marcus, Daniel, Gabriel, Alexis
May 16: 7:00 p.m. CONFIRMATION MASS Daria, Christopher, Isaiah, Reylene
May 17: 10:00 a.m. Enriques, Angela, Brenda, Chelsea
May 23-24: 5:30 p.m. Austin B, Alyssa, Maurize, Celestina
10:00 a.m. Dustin, Alexis, Matthew, Anastacia
May 30-31: 5:30 p.m. Daria, Gabriel P., Benjamin, Matthew C.
10:00 a.m. Joshua, Kevin, Eugene, Adriana
Lectors
May 3-4: 5:30 p.m. Susan Wilson 8:00 a.m. Ann Garcia 10:00 a.m. Clara Jordan
May 9-10: 5:30 p.m. Amanda, 8:00 a.m. Lucille, 10:00 a.m. Barbara
May 16-17: 5:30 p.m. Priscilla, 8:00 a.m. Lawrence, 10:00 a.m.Bonnie
May 23-24: 5:30 p.m. Theresa, 8:00 a.m. Mercy, 10:00 a.m. Vickie
May 30-31: 5:30 p.m. Marianne, 8:00 a.m.Leticia, 10:00 a.m. Steve
Extraordinary Ministers
May 2-3: 5:30 p.m. Ernest, Stella, Mary Fresquez
8:00 a.m. Deacon Lorenzo, Cris & Elias
10:00 a.m. Tanisha, Bonnie, Carolyn Matzke
May 9-10: 5:30 p.m. Tony, Carolyn R, Susan
8:00 a.m. Deacon, Lucy A. Ramon
10:00 a.m. Steve, Gloria, Mary
May 16-17: 5:30 p.m. Ann, David & Jolaine
8:00 a.m. Elias, Ramon, Lucy
10:00 a.m. Deacon, Tanisha, Daniel
May 23-24: 5:30 p.m. Marianne, Carolyn R., Susan
8:00 a.m. Deacon, Cris, Lucille
10:00 a.m. Mary, Julie, Carolyn
May 25 10:00 A.M. MEMORIAL DAY
Deacon, Ramon, Lucille
May 30-31: 5:30 p.m. Ann, Carolyn R., Susan
8:00 a.m. Deacon, Cris, Daniel
10:00 a.m. Gloria, Annette, Tanisha
Adult Servers
May 3: Rey May 10: Marianne May 17: Buddy May 24: Manuel May 31: Ricky