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.
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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
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for more resource information.
November 13 COVID-19 Update
The Governor today (Nov. 13) issued a modified health order allowing houses of worship to accommodate the lesser of either: 1) 25% fire-marshal-rated capacity, or, 2) up to 75 persons for worship services.
Please be aware that Archbishop Wester’s directive to suspend indoor Mass and limit attendance at other rites REMAINS IN EFFECT.
We must be cognizant that the Governor’s Office consults with many health professionals, and because of the expressed anguish of many of the faithful of not being able to attend Mass because of earlier-imposed restrictions, the Archbishop has allowed pastors to ease the severity of restrictions to those outlined in the Governor’s order, effectively immediately, should they determine that local pandemic conditions so allow.
However, desiring to work in cooperation with civil authorities because of the medical expertise available to them, restrictions may be increased when authorities determine such is necessary to safeguard lives. This means that Mass could be cancelled again at any time.
Since the possibility of complete shut down exists at any time, I HAVE DECIDED THAT SAN IGNACIO WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THINGS HAVE STABILIZED FURTHER AND THE ARCHBISHOP HAS REMOVED THE RESTRICTIONS.
Also, the Archbishop continues to strongly recommend that people remain home and away from gatherings, as danger of COVID infection not only continues, but has worsened dramatically in recent weeks.
The dispensation to not attend weekly Mass remains.
The elderly and those with underlying health conditions are especially encouraged to remain apart from any gatherings, availing themselves of scriptural and spiritual reading, prayer and widely-available televised/streaming Masses.
Fr. Robert Bustamante
Please be aware that Archbishop Wester’s directive to suspend indoor Mass and limit attendance at other rites REMAINS IN EFFECT.
We must be cognizant that the Governor’s Office consults with many health professionals, and because of the expressed anguish of many of the faithful of not being able to attend Mass because of earlier-imposed restrictions, the Archbishop has allowed pastors to ease the severity of restrictions to those outlined in the Governor’s order, effectively immediately, should they determine that local pandemic conditions so allow.
However, desiring to work in cooperation with civil authorities because of the medical expertise available to them, restrictions may be increased when authorities determine such is necessary to safeguard lives. This means that Mass could be cancelled again at any time.
Since the possibility of complete shut down exists at any time, I HAVE DECIDED THAT SAN IGNACIO WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL THINGS HAVE STABILIZED FURTHER AND THE ARCHBISHOP HAS REMOVED THE RESTRICTIONS.
Also, the Archbishop continues to strongly recommend that people remain home and away from gatherings, as danger of COVID infection not only continues, but has worsened dramatically in recent weeks.
The dispensation to not attend weekly Mass remains.
The elderly and those with underlying health conditions are especially encouraged to remain apart from any gatherings, availing themselves of scriptural and spiritual reading, prayer and widely-available televised/streaming Masses.
Fr. Robert Bustamante
Until further notice the
parish office will not be staffed onsite.
We have opted to monitor the
office needs remotely,
please call (505) 243-4287
and leave a message.
Messages are being checked
and we will call you back
as soon as possible.
Thank you, for your
understanding during these
very challenging times.
parish office will not be staffed onsite.
We have opted to monitor the
office needs remotely,
please call (505) 243-4287
and leave a message.
Messages are being checked
and we will call you back
as soon as possible.
Thank you, for your
understanding during these
very challenging times.
November 2, 2020
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
While many of the Catholic faithful in the Archdiocese have agreed with, and expressed appreciation for, the decision to close churches for indoor worship, several persist in concern and have reached out to me. In respect for your opinions, I have met with the COVID-19 Response Team today to seek once again their insight and advice. From our discussion, we have determined that the current course of action is both prudent and necessary. However, it is important to remember that this action is in no way permanent. The COVID-19 Response Team will be continually assessing the situation and medical recommendations over the next several weeks in the hope that we can ease restrictions sooner than later. Hardship is neither pleasant nor welcomed; we continue to seek the common good of all of God’s creation.
What are the reasons for the current directives?
Listening to the guidance of State and Local health officials, the following was considered:
With Respect to the Celebration of Holy Eucharist:
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives as Catholics--a precious gift beyond compare. Christ is truly present in his very Body and Blood. When we cannot receive the Eucharist together in this way, we long for an important sacrament of our faith, one that sustains us and gives us life. However, this beautiful reality does not negate the many other ways that Jesus is present to us. Though challenging, this time of separation can be an opportunity for growth.
What are the spiritual and ecclesiological reasons that motivated the decision to close our churches once again?
Frequently Asked Questions:
While there may still be myriad questions, the following were the most frequently asked. These answers are subject to change, as the situation changes.
Answers to Comments Received
We also ought to remember that New Mexico has a centuries-long history of maintaining the faith even before weekly Mass was available. In earlier times, Masses were infrequent, and priests few and far between; it is only in the last 150 years or so with increased population and improved transportation that Mass has become so regularly accessible. And yet the faithful of our state never flagged in fidelity and the worship and love of God. So remember our forebears, the martyrs and the persecuted in the world, who remained faithful even in the most desperate conditions, and know that God gives you, too, the grace and faith to be as steadfast even when sacrificing your attendance at Mass to safeguard the lives of your brothers and sisters. Jesus emphasizes: “…love one another; even as I have loved you…By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:34-35) And with the shortage of priests, we may experience such infrequency of Mass in the future, so encourage young men to explore vocations to the priesthood.
At the heart of all our prudential judgments is a great love for the Eucharist and for our people. I pray that this latest decision honors both. I pray as well that God will give us all the gift of patience since we still have a long way to go in fighting the coronavirus. This pandemic has deepened my appreciation for each of you and for all that you do for our Church. It has also drawn me closer to you as I appreciate the great gift we share together as brothers and sisters in Christ, a gift that no virus can take away from us since we are one with Christ, the High Priest, who has conquered sin and death through his Resurrection.
With prayers for your well-being and safety, I remain
Fraternally yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend John C. Wester
Archbishop of Santa Fe
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
While many of the Catholic faithful in the Archdiocese have agreed with, and expressed appreciation for, the decision to close churches for indoor worship, several persist in concern and have reached out to me. In respect for your opinions, I have met with the COVID-19 Response Team today to seek once again their insight and advice. From our discussion, we have determined that the current course of action is both prudent and necessary. However, it is important to remember that this action is in no way permanent. The COVID-19 Response Team will be continually assessing the situation and medical recommendations over the next several weeks in the hope that we can ease restrictions sooner than later. Hardship is neither pleasant nor welcomed; we continue to seek the common good of all of God’s creation.
What are the reasons for the current directives?
Listening to the guidance of State and Local health officials, the following was considered:
- COVID-19 cases and deaths have risen at a rapid rate and have reached alarming numbers. These will likely increase without active countermeasures. A website with concise data is https://covidtracking.com/data/state/new-mexico
- The virus is very contagious and carriers often asymptomatic. Even when observing protocols, policies and procedures, there are still many who are contracting the virus.
- Hospitals are already sounding the alarm, with hospitalizations increasing throughout the state. Urban hospitals are reaching capacity in both their Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and their regular facilities, and while some rural hospitals have experienced few cases, they most often have very limited facilities should a local outbreak occur. Rural facilities also often depend on transferring patients to urban hospitals which might quickly be overwhelmed. Such an eventuality could quickly jeopardize response times and availability of critical care. Such is the situation even prior to the outbreak of the normal influenza season.
- Many of our priests, staff, teachers and parishioners are in the vulnerable age category, with mortality rates increasing with age. Many care for family members who are elderly and/or have underlying health conditions. A person can be an asymptomatic carrier for weeks, unknowingly infecting those with whom he or she comes in contact—a situation magnified in the winter season with persons remaining in close proximity. We also know the virus is no respecter of age or circumstance. There are even young people without underlying conditions dying from this disease.
- Civic leaders at all levels of government are telling me that they are extremely worried and are doing all they can to keep people from large gatherings indoors for extended periods of time. Catholics in the Archdiocese number in the hundreds of thousands; even with only a 40% attendance, this still amounts to close to 130,000 gathered on any given Sunday.
- As countries around the world have learned, slow and/or poor initial responses to the virus have disastrous consequences. It is critical to stay ahead of the curve and to take forthright action for the safety and wellbeing of all.
- There are many opinions as to the severity of the disease, how easily it is contracted, what is the best way to react to the pandemic, etc. Sadly, the pandemic and its subsequent protocols have been highly politicized. We could debate issues endlessly, or cherry-pick reports which fit one’s own presumptions. I believe that we must always act quickly and decisively when human life is at stake. If in retrospect the Archdiocese makes an error in responding to the pandemic, then I would rather err on the side of protecting human life.
With Respect to the Celebration of Holy Eucharist:
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our lives as Catholics--a precious gift beyond compare. Christ is truly present in his very Body and Blood. When we cannot receive the Eucharist together in this way, we long for an important sacrament of our faith, one that sustains us and gives us life. However, this beautiful reality does not negate the many other ways that Jesus is present to us. Though challenging, this time of separation can be an opportunity for growth.
What are the spiritual and ecclesiological reasons that motivated the decision to close our churches once again?
- Gathered in His Name: As Our Lord promised in the last verse of Matthew’s Gospel, “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age. “(Mt. 28:20) and again in Matthew, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Mt. 18:20) Our rich Catholic faith allows us to remain spiritually healthy during these difficult days even when we cannot get to church. As the Catholic Faithful, we must open up for our people the many ways in which God is reaching out to us now and lead by example. We will eventually be back to church, hopefully sooner rather than later, and in the meantime, we have an opportunity to deepen our prayer lives and to gather our loved ones together in prayer.
- Embracing the Domestic Church: Remember the theme we underscored last March: “Home is the holy place.” This is a perfect time to emphasize the beauty of the domestic church. We can emphasize the intimacy we have with Christ when we reflect on the scriptures or engage in so many other kinds of Catholic prayer, such as the rosary, the stations and the chaplet of Divine Mercy. Karl Rahner spoke famously about this when he said that if Christianity is to have a future, then we all must become mystics. The presence of Christ in the ordinary, in the everyday fabric of our lives, is a beautiful mystery whose depths we need to plumb ever more deeply. Rahner spoke often and eloquently about the importance of relating to Christ, growing closer to Christ, not just on Sunday but in all the days of the week. In addition, I am thankful that most, if not all, of our parishes do have live streaming which assists our faithful in joining the entire community at prayer as they hear and see their priests calling the parish together around the altar of the Lord.
- The Practice of Charity: Charity is at the heart of everything we are doing during this pandemic. As Catholics, we are called to give of ourselves for others. We are avoiding large gatherings (going to church) for the sake of others. We wear a mask for the sake of others. We are experiencing hardship for the sake of others. By observing these enhanced protocols, each of us has an opportunity to build up the Body of Christ by staying home, ironically, by staying apart from the Body of Christ. It is not about “me”, but about the community and how we can together defeat this virus. It is not about religious liberty or politics but about science and a prudent response to a dangerous virus. Thanks be to God our faith gives us the tools to respond effectively to this global emergency and to grow spiritually at the same time. We pray for the virtue of patience during this time of sacrifice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
While there may still be myriad questions, the following were the most frequently asked. These answers are subject to change, as the situation changes.
- Can Mass intentions from several Sunday Masses be merged into the one live-streamed Mass? Yes, this is fine as long as the donors are aware that this is being done.
- Can we celebrate outdoor Masses? Yes, as long as you observe proper protocols: masks, distancing, washing hands, etc. While parking lot Mass are not preferable, they are permissible; pastors can obtain limited-range FM broadcast equipment to aid in these. These will be determined by the pastor and his staff. Holy Communion can be received either from ministers going vehicle by vehicle or by a socially-distance and masked reception line as normal.
- Can we celebrate daily Mass in the church? Churches may be open for individual devotion and prayer; however public daily inside Mass is currently suspended.
- Can we receive Holy Communion outside of Mass: Yes, at the discretion of the pastor. Deacons and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist could be utilized as well. Holy Communion can be distributed by scheduled visits to the church or by home visits to those who cannot receive otherwise or are in increased danger should they become infected.
- Will missing Mass be a sin? Not in this instance. The Archbishop has granted dispensation from attending Mass until further notice due to the pandemic.
- Can we continue with Religious Education Classes? In general, yes. This should be determined by the pastor and his staff. However, there should be no more than 25% occupancy in the room, follow protocols of masks, distancing, etc., and offer alternatives. PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE IS NOT REQUIRED.
- Can I still receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation? Will Anointing of the Sick still be available? Pastors can still hear individual confessions as well as give the Anointing of the Sick, as long as protocols are observed.
- Can we still celebrate baptisms, weddings and funerals? Baptisms, weddings and funerals without Mass are allowed with no more than 10 people attending in the church building, including the priest and other ministers. Outdoor services at the graveside should observe distancing, masking, etc., without large, close gatherings at gravesides. Indoor chapels at cemeteries may be used as long as there are no more than ten people in the chapel at any time. Please contact your parish for specific questions.
- How can the Faithful help at this time? All the faithful are encouraged to reach out to their family, friends and others during this time of adversity to encourage and lift each other in prayer and our Faith. If someone you know is struggling, encourage them to seek professional guidance from your local crisis center.
Answers to Comments Received
- “You should worry about the soul, not the body!” That would be counter to Jesus’ own example, who Himself healed afflicted persons even when it went against the laws governing the Sabbath. The closure of inside Mass is itself a type of “pre-emptive healing” by helping people avoid acquiring a potentially deadly disease. See Luke 13:10-15 for just one recent example from Mass.
- “You don’t have enough faith! God will keep us from illness!” God does not suspend His natural laws at our demand; to expect Him to do so is “tempting God”, which Jesus Himself teaches against. By this logic, no one of faith would ever get sick at any time.
- “We’re adults; we should be able to decide for ourselves!” Yes, but do you have the right to decide for everyone with whom you might come in contact should you become an asymptomatic carrier/spreader…for weeks? Others will not know you exposed yourself to possible contagion, and may then themselves become spreaders or succumb to the disease.
- You’re denying our constitutional right to worship!” Worship is always possible to those with faith—prayer, scriptures, spiritual reading, adoration, etc. God is not limited by His sacraments. The enacted measures are to safeguard against very real and immediate danger to human life and health. Rights are legitimate only until they impinge on the rights of others. Also, as an informational note, the 1st amendment right to worship limits the government, not the internal governance of religions. If COVID-19 had a 50% fatality rate, would you still argue that the government or religious authorities had no right or obligation to protect the public?
We also ought to remember that New Mexico has a centuries-long history of maintaining the faith even before weekly Mass was available. In earlier times, Masses were infrequent, and priests few and far between; it is only in the last 150 years or so with increased population and improved transportation that Mass has become so regularly accessible. And yet the faithful of our state never flagged in fidelity and the worship and love of God. So remember our forebears, the martyrs and the persecuted in the world, who remained faithful even in the most desperate conditions, and know that God gives you, too, the grace and faith to be as steadfast even when sacrificing your attendance at Mass to safeguard the lives of your brothers and sisters. Jesus emphasizes: “…love one another; even as I have loved you…By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:34-35) And with the shortage of priests, we may experience such infrequency of Mass in the future, so encourage young men to explore vocations to the priesthood.
At the heart of all our prudential judgments is a great love for the Eucharist and for our people. I pray that this latest decision honors both. I pray as well that God will give us all the gift of patience since we still have a long way to go in fighting the coronavirus. This pandemic has deepened my appreciation for each of you and for all that you do for our Church. It has also drawn me closer to you as I appreciate the great gift we share together as brothers and sisters in Christ, a gift that no virus can take away from us since we are one with Christ, the High Priest, who has conquered sin and death through his Resurrection.
With prayers for your well-being and safety, I remain
Fraternally yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend John C. Wester
Archbishop of Santa Fe
Live Mass Streaming Schedule
Archdiocesan Daily Masses- Archbishop John C. Wester
https://www.archdiosf.org/
mass-schedules
Parish Live Streaming
Mass Schedule
Cathedral Basilica
Sunday at 8:00am (SP)
and 10:00am (ENG)
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UCDMKICF2PH3edSYRJZRIUOA/
https://www.facebook.com/
CathedralBasilicaOfStFrancisOfAssisi/
Holy Child-Tijeras
Sunday at 12:00pm
www.holychildparishnm.org
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UCIeM1xprOa-6UkD93Wt1-gA
Holy Cross- Santa Cruz
Daily Mass at 6:00pm (SP)
Sunday at 8:30am (SP)
and 10:30am (ENG)
https://m.facebook.com/
santacruz.espanola
Youtube:
Santacruz Parish Espanola
(Pre-recorded to watch after
8:30am Spanish & 10:30am English)
Holy Family- Albuquerque
Sunday at 10:00am (SP)
and 12:00pm (ENG)
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UChOefA1a 2-2cUgQItikdxA
Holy Family- Chimayo
Daily Mass at 8:30am
Sunday at 12:30pm
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UCe7WIWQRkH0FG-LXiKru1Tg
Immaculate Heart of Mary-
Los Alamos
Mon. & Tues. at 6:30am
Thursday at 5:30pm
Friday at 12:10pm
Saturday at 6:00pm
Sunday at 9:30am
http://www.ihmcc.org/
mass-videos.html
Nuestra Senora de
Guadalupe- Pojoaque
Saturday at 5:00pm (SP)
Sunday at 10:00am (ENG)
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UCziH2uMvNyVM4nO5O2mfkgA
Our Lady of Belen
Daily Mass at 7:00am
Sunday at 8:00am
https://www.ourladyofbelen.org/
televised-masses
https://www.facebook.com/Daily-
Mass-109477964018955/?ti=as
Our Lady of Fatima
Saturday at 5:30pm
www.fatimachurchabq.org
Our Lady of the
Most Holy Rosary
Sunday at 9:00am (BI)
www.holyrosaryabq.org
http://www.facebook.com/
HolyRosaryABQ
Youtube: HolyRosaryABQ
Prince of Peace
Daily Mass at 9:00am
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am, 10:30am,
and 5:00pm
https://popabq.org/
mass-schedule
https://popabq.org/
prince-of-peace-live-masses
Sacred Heart- Albuquerque
Saturday at 5:00pm
www.sacredheartabq.com
https://www.facebook.com/
SacredHeartABQ
San Felipe de Neri
Daily Mass at 9:00am
Sunday at 10:00am
www.sanfelipedeneri.org
San Ysidro- Corrales
Saturday at 6:00pm
www.sanysidroparish.org
https://www.facebook.com/
San-Ysidro-Catholic-Church-
1091573607529958/
Santa Maria de la Paz- Santa Fe
Sunday at 9:30am
www.twitter.com/SMDLPaz
You do not need a twitter account to view.
Santuario de San Martin
Saturday at 4:00pm (ENG)
and 5:30pm (SP)
www.santuariosanmartin.org
St. Joseph- Springer
Sunday at 7:30am
https://www.facebook.com/
stjosephspringernm/
St. Joseph of the Rio Grande
Saturday at 5:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/
Masses-from-St-Joseph-on-
the-Rio-Grande/
St. Thomas Aquinas- Rio Rancho
Daily Mass at 9:00am
Sunday at 9:00am
www.stanm.org
Streaming and Playback available
on the website and on:
Android/IOS/Amazon/Roku
https://subsplash.com/
stthomasaquinaspari/app
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/
StThomasAquinasParish/
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/
StThomasAquinasNM
In addition, we radio broadcast all
Sunday Masses from the Church
parking lot on channel 106.5.
Holy Communion is distributed
after the 9:00am Mass in front of
the Religious Education Building.
Archdiocesan Daily Masses- Archbishop John C. Wester
https://www.archdiosf.org/
mass-schedules
Parish Live Streaming
Mass Schedule
Cathedral Basilica
Sunday at 8:00am (SP)
and 10:00am (ENG)
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UCDMKICF2PH3edSYRJZRIUOA/
https://www.facebook.com/
CathedralBasilicaOfStFrancisOfAssisi/
Holy Child-Tijeras
Sunday at 12:00pm
www.holychildparishnm.org
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UCIeM1xprOa-6UkD93Wt1-gA
Holy Cross- Santa Cruz
Daily Mass at 6:00pm (SP)
Sunday at 8:30am (SP)
and 10:30am (ENG)
https://m.facebook.com/
santacruz.espanola
Youtube:
Santacruz Parish Espanola
(Pre-recorded to watch after
8:30am Spanish & 10:30am English)
Holy Family- Albuquerque
Sunday at 10:00am (SP)
and 12:00pm (ENG)
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UChOefA1a 2-2cUgQItikdxA
Holy Family- Chimayo
Daily Mass at 8:30am
Sunday at 12:30pm
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UCe7WIWQRkH0FG-LXiKru1Tg
Immaculate Heart of Mary-
Los Alamos
Mon. & Tues. at 6:30am
Thursday at 5:30pm
Friday at 12:10pm
Saturday at 6:00pm
Sunday at 9:30am
http://www.ihmcc.org/
mass-videos.html
Nuestra Senora de
Guadalupe- Pojoaque
Saturday at 5:00pm (SP)
Sunday at 10:00am (ENG)
https://www.youtube.com/channel
/UCziH2uMvNyVM4nO5O2mfkgA
Our Lady of Belen
Daily Mass at 7:00am
Sunday at 8:00am
https://www.ourladyofbelen.org/
televised-masses
https://www.facebook.com/Daily-
Mass-109477964018955/?ti=as
Our Lady of Fatima
Saturday at 5:30pm
www.fatimachurchabq.org
Our Lady of the
Most Holy Rosary
Sunday at 9:00am (BI)
www.holyrosaryabq.org
http://www.facebook.com/
HolyRosaryABQ
Youtube: HolyRosaryABQ
Prince of Peace
Daily Mass at 9:00am
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 9:00am, 10:30am,
and 5:00pm
https://popabq.org/
mass-schedule
https://popabq.org/
prince-of-peace-live-masses
Sacred Heart- Albuquerque
Saturday at 5:00pm
www.sacredheartabq.com
https://www.facebook.com/
SacredHeartABQ
San Felipe de Neri
Daily Mass at 9:00am
Sunday at 10:00am
www.sanfelipedeneri.org
San Ysidro- Corrales
Saturday at 6:00pm
www.sanysidroparish.org
https://www.facebook.com/
San-Ysidro-Catholic-Church-
1091573607529958/
Santa Maria de la Paz- Santa Fe
Sunday at 9:30am
www.twitter.com/SMDLPaz
You do not need a twitter account to view.
Santuario de San Martin
Saturday at 4:00pm (ENG)
and 5:30pm (SP)
www.santuariosanmartin.org
St. Joseph- Springer
Sunday at 7:30am
https://www.facebook.com/
stjosephspringernm/
St. Joseph of the Rio Grande
Saturday at 5:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/
Masses-from-St-Joseph-on-
the-Rio-Grande/
St. Thomas Aquinas- Rio Rancho
Daily Mass at 9:00am
Sunday at 9:00am
www.stanm.org
Streaming and Playback available
on the website and on:
Android/IOS/Amazon/Roku
https://subsplash.com/
stthomasaquinaspari/app
https://www.facebook.com/
StThomasAquinasParish/
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/
StThomasAquinasNM
In addition, we radio broadcast all
Sunday Masses from the Church
parking lot on channel 106.5.
Holy Communion is distributed
after the 9:00am Mass in front of
the Religious Education Building.
October 22, 2020
Dear Friends in Christ,
New Mexico is currently experiencing a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases as well as increasing number of deaths. Combined with the perennial influenza season which is fast approaching and persons being in close quarters during the winter, this portends a perfect storm"to form an extremely hazardous situation. Already the demographics of COVID-19-positive cases is migrating toward the younger ages, and there is even a case of a death of a 15-year-old who had no pre-existing conditions. In addition, hospitals are also reaching maximum capacity for treating patients.
The Governor's office, advised by scientists and medical experts, is strongly advising persons to stay home and out of public areas as much as possible. Therefore, in accordance with our faith's concern for the protection of human life, we are issuing the following directives for Catholic churches and schools in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe:
Churches will cease regular Mass schedules after Sunday, October 25, until further notice. Churches may remain open for individual devotion as long as persons remain masked and socially-distanced, with other now familiar protective measures in place (sanitizer, cleansing, etc. . ) Normally scheduled Masses should be streamed via the internet and/or recorded as best possible so that they may be accessed by people at home. The dispensation to NOT attend Sunday Mass continues until further notice. Please ensure the elderly are especially aware of this.
Anointing of the sick may continue with due care. Priests celebrating anointings should take extra care to ensure their safety and their attendant ability to continue to minister.
Funerals should be delayed if possible; otherwise, funeral rites without a Mass with a maximum of 10 persons attending in the church or at the graveside.
Weddings with Mass are to be delayed until further notice. If for a good reason they cannot be delayed, there should be a rite without Mass and a maximum of 10 persons attending.
Confession/General Absolution/Plenary Indulgences/Anointing:
The Apostolic Penitentiary, promulgated instruction which will provide much succor to the faithful as well as easing the burden for
the clergy. They may be found at the following locations:
a. Concerning Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2020/03/20/200320d.html
b. Decree Concerning Special/Plenary Indulgences:
https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2020/03/20/200320c.html
Because there has been no significant increase in the number of cases in our Catholic schools, they may remain open in
accordance with the judgment of the pastor, superintendent and principals. However, should cases begin to rise, schools should
begin arranging to provide online classes exclusively should the need to cease in-person instruction arise.
Sincerely yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend John C. Wester
Archbishop of Santa Fe
Dear Friends in Christ,
New Mexico is currently experiencing a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases as well as increasing number of deaths. Combined with the perennial influenza season which is fast approaching and persons being in close quarters during the winter, this portends a perfect storm"to form an extremely hazardous situation. Already the demographics of COVID-19-positive cases is migrating toward the younger ages, and there is even a case of a death of a 15-year-old who had no pre-existing conditions. In addition, hospitals are also reaching maximum capacity for treating patients.
The Governor's office, advised by scientists and medical experts, is strongly advising persons to stay home and out of public areas as much as possible. Therefore, in accordance with our faith's concern for the protection of human life, we are issuing the following directives for Catholic churches and schools in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe:
Churches will cease regular Mass schedules after Sunday, October 25, until further notice. Churches may remain open for individual devotion as long as persons remain masked and socially-distanced, with other now familiar protective measures in place (sanitizer, cleansing, etc. . ) Normally scheduled Masses should be streamed via the internet and/or recorded as best possible so that they may be accessed by people at home. The dispensation to NOT attend Sunday Mass continues until further notice. Please ensure the elderly are especially aware of this.
Anointing of the sick may continue with due care. Priests celebrating anointings should take extra care to ensure their safety and their attendant ability to continue to minister.
Funerals should be delayed if possible; otherwise, funeral rites without a Mass with a maximum of 10 persons attending in the church or at the graveside.
Weddings with Mass are to be delayed until further notice. If for a good reason they cannot be delayed, there should be a rite without Mass and a maximum of 10 persons attending.
Confession/General Absolution/Plenary Indulgences/Anointing:
The Apostolic Penitentiary, promulgated instruction which will provide much succor to the faithful as well as easing the burden for
the clergy. They may be found at the following locations:
a. Concerning Sacrament of Reconciliation: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2020/03/20/200320d.html
b. Decree Concerning Special/Plenary Indulgences:
https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2020/03/20/200320c.html
Because there has been no significant increase in the number of cases in our Catholic schools, they may remain open in
accordance with the judgment of the pastor, superintendent and principals. However, should cases begin to rise, schools should
begin arranging to provide online classes exclusively should the need to cease in-person instruction arise.
Sincerely yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend John C. Wester
Archbishop of Santa Fe
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