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Padre Edwin L. Gros, SJ

El Paso: The World’s Best-Kept Secret

Llega Navidad y yo sin ti en esta soledad” My favorite tear-jerker Christmas song by Marco Antonio Solís, known in the Spanish speaking world as “El Buki”. “Christmas is coming” , the song says, “and I am without you, in this lonely state.” You know, I might have sung that with more feeling my first Chrtistmas here. But now, “soledad” or “loneliness” is the last word I would use to describe how I feel. El Paso IS now my home, “El Chuco” in Mexican slang, the crossroads of the southwest. As Sister Helen Santamaria says, (She is the director of Villa Maria and herself an El Paso native) “The beauty and the richness of El Paso are one of the worlds best kept secrets!
 
One of the most beautiful things about this city, the aspect I appreciate most, is its openness to people of color --any color. I am not saying this place is perfect. But it is one of the most tolerant, open-minded communities I have ever lived in. A young black man named Tyrone evacuated here from New Orleans after Katrina. He loved El Paso so much that he has decided to make it his home. Countless of soldiers from Ft Bliss have fallen in love with El Paso women and have also chosen to sink roots here and call “El Chuco” home. These marriages , usually between a lovely Mexican American woman and a handsome young anglo have turned into some of the most beautiful families in the world. And now, many people, at least 40,000 to date, have fled the sad violence of Ciudad Juarez and elected to make El Paso their home.
 
The great counseler Carl Rodgers speaks of the importance of giving to others “unconditional positive regard.” That kind of attitude is very prevalent here. And as our Country becomes more polarized over every issue imaginable, El Paso continues to show the world that tolerance and mutual respect make for a safe society. We continue to be one of the safest cities in the country. And I believe it goes back to the fundamental attitude of openness to people, whatever their beliefs, whatever their racial background, whatever the color of their skin.

Come visit us here.

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MASS SCHEDULE

 

Monday - Saturday

8:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Sunday

7:00, 8:30, 10:00 a.m.;

& 12:00 noon

 

 

RECONCILIATION

HOURS

 

Monday - Friday

7:40 - 7:55 a.m.

Saturday

7:40 - 7:55 a.m.;

5:00 - 5:55 p.m.

Sunday

9:30 - 9:55 a.m.;

11:20 - 11:55 a.m.

 

 

OFFICE HOURS

 

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

(closed 12:00 - 1:00p.m.)

Saturday

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

(closed 12:00 - 1:00p.m.)

Sunday

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

PASTORAL TEAM

 

Padre Edwin L. Gros, S.J.,

    Pastor

Padre Frank Renfroe S.J.,

    Vicar

Padre Louis J. Lambert, S.J.,Vicar,

    Director of Monaguillos

Hermana Marta Gomez, O.P.,

    Director of Religious Education

Mr. Pete Zagone, S.J.,

    Director of Pastoral Social y Juvenil

Mr. Eduardo L. Castorena,

    Director of Development

Mr. James Martinez,

    Director of Hospitality - F&B

Blanca Borrero,

    Coordinator of Progress Campaign

Mary Fernández,

    Coordinator of Ministries

Josefina Torres,

    Coordinator of Bolsa de Trabajo y Dispensas

Raúl Rascon,

    Coordinator of Music Ministry

Bertha Belmontes,

    Sacristan

Enriqueta Duran,

    Treasurer

Teresa Ortega,

    Administrative Assistant

Catalina Muñoz,

    Weekend Administrative Assistant

Martha A. Gándara,

    Administrative Assistant

 

 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE

 

Hermana Marta Gomez, O.P.,

  Director of Religious Education

  915.351-6181

 

INFANT BAPTISM

 

Two Saturdays per month.  Baptismal Preparation classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

Contact the office for information:  915.532.5447

 

MARRIAGE

 

Those wishing to marry should meet and consult with the pastor at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date.

Contact the office for information:  915.532.5447.

Or e-mail Father Eddie Gros, S.J. at edgros@sacredheartelpaso.org

 

 

QUINCEAÑERAS

 

The 3rd Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m.  Contact us 3 months prior the quinceañera day.

Contact the office for information:  915.532.5447.

 

 

SOCIAL MINISTRIES

(PASTORAL SOCIAL)

 

Adult Education Program Classes:

-  GED

-  ESL

-  Citizenship

-  Computer

-  Primaria & Secundaria

 

Job Seeking Office

 

Food Pantry

 

St. Vincent De Paul Society

 

Sagrado Corazón Tortilleria & Grill

Sacred Heart Church        602 S. Oregon Street        El Paso, TX   79901
Phone:  915.532.5447   Fax:  915.533.0013   E-mailedgros@sacredheartelpaso.org