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Click the Title of this Article for Detailed Information!!! *** Monday Night Bible Study on Acts of the Apostles on Zoom at 6:00 PM. *** Good Shepherd Casserole Program - pick up July 9th & 10th, drop off July 17th

Pick up your pan with recipe Saturday, July 9th or Sunday, July 10th. Return your frozen casserole Sunday, July 17th between 10:30-11:30 AM in front of the church or place it in the provided freezer during weekend Masses.

Thanks to your generous donations, the Social Concerns Standing Committee was able to make 10 special outreach donations. We focused on immigration and issues refugees face because the need is so great right now with war, poverty, violence, and climate change forcing more and more people to leave their homes and seek a better life. The organizations selected (see below) provide a wide variety of services. We are pleased that, thanks to your generosity, we can assist them in their vital work. To learn more about these organizations or to make your own direct donation, please click on the title of this article.

New Mexico Pilgrimage for Unity announces: 3rd Annual Pentecost Pilgrimage-in-Place with an emphasis on praying for and with ecumenical friends in Ukraine - Zoom Opening to a week of prayer on Ascension Day, May 26, Initiation of Pilgrimage Zoom Meeting, June 2, Pentecost Zoom Celebration on June 5, Zoom Pilgrims Gather June - Sept. on 2nd Thursdays. All Zoom gatherings at 7 pm MT, access info on website. Click the article title for more information.

The Youth and Young Adult Ministries will begin collecting donations of toiletries, and clothing of all sizes immediately starting this weekend. Donations can be left in the bins located in the gathering space. Your generosity is always appreciated.

On this Earth Day weekend we’re pleased to announce our church’s enrollment in the Laudato Si Action Platform, a journey toward sustainability through care for the poor and the Earth. For details, please go to laudatosiactionplatform.org. or contact the Social Concerns Ministry. More information will be coming soon. Laudato Si’!

Share a meal with a homeless family! This April, you and your family have the opportunity to prepare and share a meal with 2 small families in need (2 adults & 4 children). This is a lifechanging experience that only takes the time to make a meal and enjoy eating it! We also need volunteers to provide food for lunches (list to be provided) and pre-made breakfasts during the week of April 25th. To sign up or get more details, contact Maria at 505-550-3992. Dates & Dinners available*: Thursday, April 28th – 5:00-7:00 PM - Friday, April 29th – 5:00-7:00 PM - Saturday, April 30th – 5:00-7:00 PM *Meals will be at Montgomery Church of Christ at 7201 Montgomery.

Sandia Mountain Lions Club is once more collecting glasses that are no longer used. The glasses go to 3rd world countries at no charge. This collection is ongoing and the drop off box is on the white cabinet in the Gathering Space.

St. John XXIII would like to thank PNM Fund, a nonprofit corporation and division of PNMR Foundation, who has granted our parish $5000. This grant has made it possible for our parish to continue our green initiative of reducing our energy costs.

Archbishop John C. Wester invites you to join the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for the next nine days as we pray for peace, not only in Ukraine but throughout our world. Archbishop will be leading days one and nine, and other people throughout New Mexico will be hosting the other seven days. Each day’s intention will be said in English, Spanish, and Ukrainian, and we will end each day with St. Francis' Peace Prayer in Ukrainian. Fr. Román Fihas, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest and coordinator of the English-language Distance Learning Master’s Program in Ecumenical Studies at the Ukrainian Catholic University, will join us from Ukraine and lead the Ukrainian intentions and prayer. Please share this with everyone.... "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20

Our parish is participating in CRS Rice Bowls again this year. You can pick up your rice bowl at the church and/or give online at their website. Click here for more information about how Catholic Relief Services helps the world and our communities in the United States.

MANY BLESSINGS ON OUR PARISHIONERS FOR THEIR DONATIONS TO THE FOOD PANTRY. OUR SHELVES ARE FULL AGAIN! Thank you from food pantry volunteers!

Please view the article for complete information: Archbishop John C. Wester Announces Revised Protocols for COVID-19 Pandemic Effective February 18, 2022. -- Masks will be optional in church; however, they remain strongly recommended, especially for those over 65, those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable to the virus, those caring for persons in the previous two categories, and those who are unvaccinated. -- Eucharistic Ministers must wear a mask while distributing Holy Communion. -- The Sunday Mass obligation remains suspended. There is no obligation to attend Sunday Mass in church until further notice. -- Those whose age and/or medical condition render them more vulnerable to the virus are recommended to pray at home on Sunday, preferably taking advantage of live-streamed Masses. -- The Catholic Schools Office has lifted the requirement to wear masks at school. In order to protect students and staff, those exhibiting symptoms will be sent home. -- While there is a definite reduction in the number of COVID-19 cases, we are still in a moment of transition and there is much that we do not know. The faithful are strongly encouraged to observe those protocols that reduce the possibility of infection. It is prudent to err on the side of caution and to be safe rather than sorry. If you are sick, stay home! -- Please continue to pray for those who have contracted the COVID-19 virus and pray for a swift end to the pandemic.-- Click the title of this summary to view the entire article.

Birthright of Albuquerque is a pro-life crisis pregnancy center and is looking for volunteers to mentor clients or assist with the front desk. If interested please call 505-262-2235 Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Due to Covid, we will not be having our carnation fundraiser this year. However, all donations are appreciated and go to our pregnant mothers and their babies. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Our parish is working on preserving our history. If you or someone you know was involved with the needlepoint work or the mounting of the Stations of the Cross that hang in our church, please contact our Main Office at 293-0088.

We will distribute bags after all Masses February 12th and 13th to replenish the food in our pantry for those in need. Please take a bag and purchase one or more items on the list and return it the following weekend or during the week.

Thank you to all the wonderful people who signed up to make a casserole for the Good Shepherd Center. This was the first time since COVID started that we were able to continue this ministry. It was definitely a success --- because of our generous parishioners. We appreciate everyone’s help!

Please pick up a casserole pan with an easy recipe for the Good Shepherd Center on Sunday, January 23rd. We will collect them the following Sunday January 30th between 10:30 and 11:30 in front of the church.

Our Social Concerns Office would like to thank you for your generosity for the Giving Tree this year. We were able to give 300 gift cards each valued at $20 to 6 agencies that we support. Blessings on all of you during the coming year!

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Moblie Blood Drive in our West Parking Lot on Sunday, December 5th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome or you may click here to sign up for an appointment. You'll need to search for zipcode 87111 on December 5th to find the specific blood drive.