This weekend, my brothers and sisters we celebrate the feast of St. Anthony of Padua, a doctor of the Church and patron saint of our parish. As many have already read about his life, Saint Anthony is known for his zeal to bring the gospel of peace and justice to the city of Italy and France through in his preaching, he is also a saint who is known to be a patronage of finding lost items.

            As you pastor, I wish to take this opportunity to thank each an everyone, especially all our volunteers, who have continued to dedicate their time, and talents to make sure our Sunday/ Funerals celebrations are colorful, and who make sure our churches are clean for the safety of everyone. 
I also thanks all of you, for your continuous financial support to our parish ministries, without your support many of our ministries will have collapsed, and so, Thank you.

My prayers for you is that through our patron saint, Saint Anthony, that the good Lord may continue bless each an every one of you and may he bring His abundant Joy and peace in your families and your loved ones. 
            In a special way I continue to pray for the strength and comfort to all who are still mourning their loved ones in our community. It has been a difficult time, and it continues to be difficult for many of us in our community who are still mourning the loss of our loved one. 
One thing I am certain is that; God has not forsaken us, rather on the contrary, God is still with us, and he will never abandon us. Let our heart not be troubled but continue to have faith in him, because is the one who gives us our loved ones and he is the one who take away, and his name be praise forever.

            Once again, thank you for continuous support to our parish and our ministries.
Happy Feast day of Saint Anthony.
 
                                                                        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!