Welcome to San Ignacio Catholic Church!
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the members of the Roman Catholic community of San Ignacio Parish live in the heart of Martineztown. United in our Eucharistic worship, we strive to do all for the "Greater Glory of God", by reaching out to our community through our parishioners.
In the tradition of our patron saint, San Ignacio de Loyola and under the protection of Our Blessed Mother, Maria Santisima, Mater Dei, we continue the mission of Our Lord Jesus Christ, through our faith in action.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline: 1.855.600.3453
(for all questions regarding health and testing)
1.833.551.0518
(for all non-health issue questions regarding schools,
businesses, childcare, food, supplies, etc.)
Please click COVID-2019 Resources for more resource information.
COVID-19 is not God's judgment, but a call to live differently, pope says
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
Rev. Carlos Gonzales
Effective immediately Fr. Carlos Gonzales will no longer be celebrating the Extraordinary Form of the Mass (Traditional Latin Mass) at San Ignacio Catholic Church.
The Traditional Latin Mass will continue to be held at San Ignacio at noon once the CORVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
I will be the celebrant and I ask for your patience during this transition. Low Mass will be the standard for the first month or so as I learn the Missa in Cantu or High Mass.
I have posted below the letter from the Office of the Archbishop which fully explains the reasons for this change.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please keep Fr. Gonzales in your prayers.
Fr. Robert Bustamante
Vatican releases pope's pandemic-influenced plan for Holy Week, Easter
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service
Good News and Bad News
I am very sad to have to tell you that our church has once again been the target of burglars. The north side church door was pried open and the burglar entered the church.
The good news is our alarm system worked perfectly and notified the police who were able to capture the man inside the church. Further good news is that nothing was taken from the inside of the church.
The bad news is that the door was damaged and will need to be repaired. The cost of the damages will likely not meet our insurance deductible so the costs will come out of the church savings.
If you would like to make a donation to help offset the cost any help would be greatly appreciated.
We are working hard to make the church as secure as possible, but those that are determined to commit a crime will often find a way. Let's continue to pray for those unfortunate souls that feel they must turn to crime, for whatever reason, that they might see the light of Christ and return to Him.
Fr. Robert Bustamante
The good news is our alarm system worked perfectly and notified the police who were able to capture the man inside the church. Further good news is that nothing was taken from the inside of the church.
The bad news is that the door was damaged and will need to be repaired. The cost of the damages will likely not meet our insurance deductible so the costs will come out of the church savings.
If you would like to make a donation to help offset the cost any help would be greatly appreciated.
We are working hard to make the church as secure as possible, but those that are determined to commit a crime will often find a way. Let's continue to pray for those unfortunate souls that feel they must turn to crime, for whatever reason, that they might see the light of Christ and return to Him.
Fr. Robert Bustamante
Be aware that some non-Catholic communities and communities not in union with Rome will continue to have services, and some Catholics may be tempted to go to those.
Please do not give into this temptation.
According to canon 844 §1, Catholic ministers may licitly administer the sacraments to Catholic members of the Christian faithful only and, likewise, the latter may licitly receive the sacraments only from Catholic ministers. (www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_P2T.HTM)
The key term here is licit. If a Catholic receives communion from a Protestant minister, it is generally considered “illicit” or unlawful.
Also, be aware that the church of Sts. Peter and Paul on Ouray St. is an SSPX church not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
It is very difficult for all of us to be away from the regular sacramental life that we are used to. Please be steadfast in your faith through prayer and fasting. By God's gift of grace and through patient endurance we will hopefully see a quick end to this difficult time.
God willing this will be over soon and we can return to a regular sacramental life as we have known it.
Please do not give into this temptation.
According to canon 844 §1, Catholic ministers may licitly administer the sacraments to Catholic members of the Christian faithful only and, likewise, the latter may licitly receive the sacraments only from Catholic ministers. (www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_P2T.HTM)
The key term here is licit. If a Catholic receives communion from a Protestant minister, it is generally considered “illicit” or unlawful.
Also, be aware that the church of Sts. Peter and Paul on Ouray St. is an SSPX church not in communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
It is very difficult for all of us to be away from the regular sacramental life that we are used to. Please be steadfast in your faith through prayer and fasting. By God's gift of grace and through patient endurance we will hopefully see a quick end to this difficult time.
God willing this will be over soon and we can return to a regular sacramental life as we have known it.
Just a reminder that the pilgrimages to Chimayo and Tome are CANCELLED. Please offer this personal sacrifice of NOT making the pilgrimage out of charity to others during this pandemic if you normally make the pilgrimage as an annual devotion.
AB Wester's motto this Lenten season:
"This Holy Week, HOME is the Holy Place"
And always remember Jesus' assurance:
"Where 2 or 3 gather, there I am in the midst of them."
AB Wester's motto this Lenten season:
"This Holy Week, HOME is the Holy Place"
And always remember Jesus' assurance:
"Where 2 or 3 gather, there I am in the midst of them."
My beloved parish family,
I hope that everyone is healthy and happy during this very difficult time. I am praying for all of you and for everyone here in New Mexico and our nation every day.
It is very difficult for me to ask this, but despite all of the restrictions we are under, the bills continue to come in. So I am asking for those of you who are able to support the parish, we are really going to need your donations and offerings at this time. The best way to do this is to mail it to the parish office.
We are in the process of setting up online giving for those that would prefer that, but it is not yet available. This process will take about a week, possibly more, but I will update the website when it is available.
Any support you can give is greatly appreciated.
For those who are not in a financial position to be able to help us, please continue to pray for us! Your prayers are perhaps the greatest "donation" that we can receive!
Let us pray to our Lord Almighty, who sent his only son to redeem us from our sins, to shower his blessings and care once again to save mankind from this deadly virus, and help his faithful to persevere with patient endurance all the hardships they may encounter. Amen
Fr. Robert Bustamante
I hope that everyone is healthy and happy during this very difficult time. I am praying for all of you and for everyone here in New Mexico and our nation every day.
It is very difficult for me to ask this, but despite all of the restrictions we are under, the bills continue to come in. So I am asking for those of you who are able to support the parish, we are really going to need your donations and offerings at this time. The best way to do this is to mail it to the parish office.
We are in the process of setting up online giving for those that would prefer that, but it is not yet available. This process will take about a week, possibly more, but I will update the website when it is available.
Any support you can give is greatly appreciated.
For those who are not in a financial position to be able to help us, please continue to pray for us! Your prayers are perhaps the greatest "donation" that we can receive!
Let us pray to our Lord Almighty, who sent his only son to redeem us from our sins, to shower his blessings and care once again to save mankind from this deadly virus, and help his faithful to persevere with patient endurance all the hardships they may encounter. Amen
Fr. Robert Bustamante
The Archbishop has released the guidelines for Holy Week and Easter. (See below). We will be following these guidelines and I will announce the Mass schedule so that all of our parishioners can be with us in spirit while the Holy Week and Easter Masses are being celebrated.
It may not be obvious from the guidelines whether or not the public can attend the Easter Vigil and Easter day Masses, but we have contacted the Archdiocese for clarification and ALL Masses for Holy Week, the Easter Vigil and Easter Masses will be celebrated in the absence of the faithful.
This is a new and very different way of doing things and all of us have had to make some very difficult adjustments since the COVID-19 restrictions have been in place.
I ask your continued prayers for everyone in the parish and Holy Mother Church in general during these difficult times.
A reminder that confessions are available by appointment, just call the office and we will get back to you as quickly as we can to set up an appointment for confession.
Confessions are limited to one person at a time and will be held in the main church, out in the open not in the confessional, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Fr. Robert Bustamante
It may not be obvious from the guidelines whether or not the public can attend the Easter Vigil and Easter day Masses, but we have contacted the Archdiocese for clarification and ALL Masses for Holy Week, the Easter Vigil and Easter Masses will be celebrated in the absence of the faithful.
This is a new and very different way of doing things and all of us have had to make some very difficult adjustments since the COVID-19 restrictions have been in place.
I ask your continued prayers for everyone in the parish and Holy Mother Church in general during these difficult times.
A reminder that confessions are available by appointment, just call the office and we will get back to you as quickly as we can to set up an appointment for confession.
Confessions are limited to one person at a time and will be held in the main church, out in the open not in the confessional, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Fr. Robert Bustamante
Liturgical Guidelines for Holy Week and Easter
Yesterday, at the end of his Wednesday Audience Address, Pope Francis asked all Catholics in the world to unite Spiritually and pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary in unison at 2 PM Mountain Time, today, Thursday March 19th, the Feast of St. Joseph, the Protector of Families.
The intention is for the protection of our families, in particular the sick and those who care for them: doctors, nurses, and volunteers, who risk their lives in this service.
Every family, every member of the faithful, every religious community: All of us spiritually united today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. MDT in praying the Rosary, the Luminous Mysteries.Mary — Mother of God, and Health of the Sick, to whom we direct the Rosary, under the loving gaze of St. Joseph, Protector of the Holy Family, and our families — brings us to the luminous and transfigured Face of Christ and his Heart.
And we ask that he especially protect our families, in particular the sick and those who care for them: doctors, nurses, and volunteers, who risk their lives in this service.
The Holy Father also spoke about St. Joseph:
In life, in work, in family, in joy and sorrow, he always sought and loved the Lord, making himself deserving of the praise the Scriptures give him: a just and wise man.
Call on him always, especially in difficult times, and entrust your lives to this great saint.
The intention is for the protection of our families, in particular the sick and those who care for them: doctors, nurses, and volunteers, who risk their lives in this service.
Every family, every member of the faithful, every religious community: All of us spiritually united today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. MDT in praying the Rosary, the Luminous Mysteries.Mary — Mother of God, and Health of the Sick, to whom we direct the Rosary, under the loving gaze of St. Joseph, Protector of the Holy Family, and our families — brings us to the luminous and transfigured Face of Christ and his Heart.
And we ask that he especially protect our families, in particular the sick and those who care for them: doctors, nurses, and volunteers, who risk their lives in this service.
The Holy Father also spoke about St. Joseph:
In life, in work, in family, in joy and sorrow, he always sought and loved the Lord, making himself deserving of the praise the Scriptures give him: a just and wise man.
Call on him always, especially in difficult times, and entrust your lives to this great saint.
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Pastoral Letter on COVID-19 Crisis - March 15, 2020
This is the latest COVID-19 restriction information as of March 13, 2020
A private Mass will be held each Sunday for the needs of the Holy Roman Catholic Church
and the San Ignacio Parish Community. All current Mass intentions will be honored. (New Mass intentions will be accepted once the restrictions have been removed.) Confessions available by appointment.
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