Jesus Christ is risen! Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness!
Out of love for us, Jesus Christ stripped himself of his divine glory, emptied himself, took on the form of a slave and humbled himself even to death, death on a cross. For this reason God exalted him and made him Lord of the universe. Jesus is Lord! By his death and resurrection, Jesus shows everyone the way to life and happiness: this way is humility, which involves humiliation. This is the path which leads to glory. Only those who humble themselves can go towards the "things that are above", towards God (cf. Col 3:1-4). The proud look "down from above"; the humble look "up from below."
          On Easter morning, alerted by the women, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it open and empty. Then they drew near and "bent down" in order to enter it. To enter into the mystery, we need to “bend down'”, to abase ourselves. Only those who abase themselves understand the glorification of Jesus and are able to follow him on his way.
The world proposes that we put ourselves forward at all costs, that we compete, that we prevail. But Christians, by the grace of Christ, dead and risen, are the seeds of another humanity, in which we seek to live in service to one another, not to be arrogant, but rather respectful and ready to help.
          I wish to thanks all who made our Easter celebration colorful and kept our church clean, for those who led us station of the cross, and those who made decoration in our church, may the risen Lord bless you and keep your family safe. 
          I pray that the Joy of our Easter (2021) celebration, bring hope to all who are being marginalized, the imprisoned, the poor, those who are often rejected in our families and in our community, above all,  may the joy of Easter bring strength and comfort to all who are still  mourning their loved ones in our community, as they hear the consoling voice of the risen Lord Jesus: "Peace to you!" And "Fear not” for I am risen and death has no power anymore.
Once again, thank you for continuous support to our parish and our ministries. 
Wish you a blessed Easter season ahead.
                                                                             Fr. John 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
  The Archbishop has allowed us to celebrate Mass publicly again.
          BUT, There are limitations: 30% capacity in our parish. 
      We will resume our Sunday masses and Weekdays masses in Penasco,
         Thursday evening @ 6pm and Friday @ 9Am.
        Dixon and Velarde Parishes Weekdays Masses are on hold for now.
        
       Fr. John Kimani

          Pope Francis on Tuesday announced a special year dedicated to St. Joseph starting from 8 December 2020 until 8 December 2021, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church, as well as the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady.
            The Apostolic Penitentiary also issued a decree granting special indulgences for the duration of the special year to celebrate the anniversary and “to perpetuate the entrustment of the whole Church to the powerful patronage of the Custodian of Jesus.
            During this period, the faithful will have the opportunity to commit themselves “with prayer and good works, to obtain, with the help of St. Joseph, head of the heavenly Family of Nazareth, comfort and relief from the serious human and social tribulations that besiege the contemporary world today.                               St. Joseph pray for us.
 

 Penasco Parish:
First Holy Communion: Saturday, 5/1/2021 @ 10:00 Am,
Confirmation:                  Saturday ,5/8/2021 @ 10: 00 Am 

Dixon Parish:
First Holy Communion:  Saturday 4/24/2021 @ 10:00 Am 
Confirmation:                  

At the Guadalupe Center in Penasco, food baskets are available for all those in need. Please call ahead to Joyce @ 575-587 2216.
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Thank you & may God bless you!