...for ADVENT! Sunday, November 29th, is the 1st Sunday of Advent. As Catholics, we celebrate this season as preparation for Christmas - not just by "decking the halls", but also spiritually, by preparing ourselves for the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ in our souls, in our heart, in our life. A good way of doing such a preparation is by going to Confession. Oh, and please, if you can resist, don't put a "Christmas tree" up yet - or, if you must, call it "Advent tree"... The Christmas Season starts with December 25, respectively the Vigil on the Eve of Christmas!

Celebration of Masses & Confessions to resume as of Nov. 24, following the regular schedule, with the faithful being able to follow Mass via radio! As Christians, we ought to show concern not only for the spiritual, but also for the physical health of our neighbors. Here at Queen of Heaven Church, we do our best to adhere to the precautionary measures, set in place by health experts: wearing facemasks, washing/disinfecting hands, keeping safe distances, staying home whenever possible...! However, following the new health order, our parish will continue with the full Mass schedule, as we have done for the past several weeks. Mass is transmitted from the church vestibule via FM radio and speaker. Please tune your car radio to channel 87.9FM. Leave one parking space empty between each car. After having started celebrating Mass this way, we have not yet surpassed 75 attendees per Mass. Confession is still available during regular times. Please, make use of the hand sanitizer when you enter and exit the confessional! Until further notice, the church will be open for private prayer between about 9:00am to 4:30PM, except on those days where Mass is scheduled - and on Saturdays and Sundays, to keep the vestibule area sanitized. As before, the elderly, people with underlying health conditions or those taking care of them, may want to stay home, or take extra precautions: the practice of faith begins at home! The parish office is closed, at least for the next 14 days. However, our secretaries will respond to voice mails. In emergencies, you can also try to call the parish emergency number 505-872 0382. Please, follow all health advice and precautionary measures to prevent the spreading of the virus! This is a work of mercy! Thank you for your understanding, and may God bless you and keep you, your families and loved ones! Fr. Simeon, pastor

What are the spiritual and ecclesiological reasons that motivated the decision to close our churches once again? Click Response to Concerns October 27 2020 above to read the letter from Archbishop Wester.

With decree from October 22, 2020, our Archbishop John Wester ordered churches to cease regular Mass schedules after Sunday, October 25, until further notice. Click on the link above to access Archbishop Wester's letter.

We will continue to celebrate Mass according to the regular schedule. The faithful will be able to receive Holy Communion in the PARKING LOT after each Mass. Also, Confessions will continue as scheduled. Click "Queen of Heaven Emergency Measures" above for details. You can follow Mass via FM radio. Please tune your car radio to channel 87.9 FM.