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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
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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
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