Fr. Glenn: Many Faces
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
So it begins…
Already there are numerous reported scams of those who would rob others of the stimulus the government has offered … in the midst of one of the most financially-challenging periods in many of our lifetimes, no less. Just a warning: If someone calls asking for your bank and account number or your SSN, DON’T give it to them! It’s a sad reality that we have to be wary of heartless scammers who literally rob even the elderly of their life’s savings.
Most persons would likely never stoop to doing something so contemptible … so dishonorable. But then … thinking about such Read More
Daily Postcard: Easter 2020 Like No Other…
Easter 2020 is like no other. The worldwide coronavirus pandemic has triggered social distancing, travel restrictions and religious service cancellations. Many people will attend Easter services virtually today and also gather virtually with family and friends. Though this pandemic poses many challenges, we also see it bring out the best in our community – concern, kindness, compassion for each other. It’s inspiring to live among such great people. The news team at the Los Alamos Daily Post would like to take this special day to wish all of our readers good health and peace of mind. Courtesy Read More
New Mexico Governor Announces Mass Gathering Ban Expanded To Include Houses Of Worship
STATE News:
In-person services risk spread of COVID-19
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced this afternoon that houses of worship must now abide by a public health order banning mass gatherings to mitigate COVID-19 spread.
Houses of worship were previously exempt from the public health emergency order banning mass gatherings, defined as five or more people in a single confined space. That order was amended Saturday – find it attached.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many New Mexico congregations had already canceled in-person services before the amended order.
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United Church Invites Community To Easter Services Online
UNITED CHURCH News:
The United Church of Los Alamos welcomes community members, who would like to worship this Easter Sunday, to visit their website and connect in a way new to many.
The United Church site can be found at www.unitedchurchla.org, and will host the Easter worship service at 9:30 a.m. streamed from the church’s home page this Sunday, and can be found later that day online. The service also will be aired at 7 p.m. Sunday on PAC 8
Los Alamos was the first church in Los Alamos, created in 1947. “United in our faith journeys”, is their motto as the church recognizes six denominations. They Read More
United Church Easter Services Online 9:30 A.M. Sunday
The United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy/United Church
Communion set up at The United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/United Church
UNITED CHURCH News:
The United Church of Los Alamos welcomes community members, who would like to worship this Holy season, to visit their website and unite in a way new to many.
The United Church site can be found at www.unitedchurchla.org, and features Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and will host Easter services at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday and can be found later that day online.
Los Alamos was the first church in Los Alamos, created in 1947. “United Read More
NMDOT, State Police Discourage Good Friday Pilgrimages
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE –– The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking the faithful to stay home during Holy Week.
The annual pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayo and Tome Hill have been cancelled due to the imposed health order to prohibit gathering of five or more people.
In addition, the grounds, chapel and restrooms at El Santuario de Chimayo will be closed Holy Thursday through Easter Monday (April 9-13). Pilgrims are discouraged from visiting the sacred site.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and State Police strongly discourages anyone from making the trek to the Read More
Governor, DOH Answer Faith-Based Community Questions
STATE News:Virtual Egg Hunt Hosted By Freedom Church Los Alamos
FREEDOM CHURCH News:
With Easter coming up and egg hunts being cancelled let’s hunt eggs a different way. Freedom Church in Los Alamos is hosting “The Great Los Alamos Egg Hunt”, quarantine-style where kids and their families will decorate and display an egg of their own.
Eggs must be a minimum of 1 foot tall by 8 inches wide and can be colored, painted, made with paper, etc. Families will then hop into their cars to see how many eggs they can find.
Egg designs can be displayed starting immediately.
The actual hunt begins at Noon on Wednesday, April 8 and end at 9 p.m., Saturday, Read More
Scenes From Bethlehem Church Palm Sunday Procession
Bethlehem Church Pastor Nicole Ferry and her husband Ray prepare for the Palm Sunday Procession through Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Bethlehem Church Pastor Scott Thalacker shows enthusiasm Sunday as the procession prepares to get underway. Courtesy/BELC
Separated by her window, resident Joyce Eyster raises her hand to touch Pastor Nicole Ferry’s hand during the procession event Sunday that passed by Sombrillo and Aspen Ridge. Eyster is the oldest member of Bethlehem Church. ‘Joyce turned 99 years old last month and just seeing her face brought me great joy,’ Pastor Read More
Fr. Glenn: Choose
By Fr. Glenn Jones
As is often said, crises bring out the best and the worst in people. We’ve seen this in spades over the last few week with the whole world scrambling with the COVID-19 situation—certainly a situation quite unique in most people’s lifetimes, especially in the so-called first-world countries. It certainly makes one appreciate modern medicine all the more and the eradication of so many deadly diseases in many parts of the world … as well as renewing our sympathy for those who continue to struggle with less-than-modern medicine.
In this time, two starkly contrasting personality Read More
Daily Postcard: Tall Cross At White Rock Baptist Church
Daily Postcard: The cross at White Rock Baptist Church on N.M. 4 stands tall Friday morning with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the back ground. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Community Invited To Join Bethlehem Church In SAFE Palm Sunday Procession Through Los Alamos 11 A.M. April 5
Courtesy/BELC
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church News:
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church will conduct a Palm Sunday Procession (SAFE in vehicles!!!) Sunday, April 5 through Los Alamos.
The procession begins promptly at 11 a.m. in front of the church at 2390 North Road (near Mountain School), proceeding through town and ending at Sombrillo. The plan is to include signs and sounds of this Holy Season.
The body of Christ is still one, though scattered. To find out more about Bethlehem’s creative adaptations for worship, resources and contact info, visit www.bethluth.com Read More
NMDOT And Archdiocese Of Santa Fe Discourage Good Friday Pilgrimages: ‘This Holy Week, Home Is The Holy Place’
Scene of pilgrims gathering on Good Friday in 2013 at the El Santuario de Chimayó … due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NMDOH and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are asking the faithful to stay home this year during Holy Week. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are asking the faithful to stay home during Holy Week.
While annual pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayo and Tome Hill are cherished, New Mexico traditions, the events have been cancelled due to the imposed health order to prohibit gatherings Read More
La Vista: Updates, Resources & Easter Sensory Experience
LA VISTA CHURCH News:
These are crazy times, aren’t they? As you may have guessed, the church building will be closed until further notice, but that doesn’t mean the church is closed!
Join us for our virtual services and gatherings, and scroll to the bottom of this email to find a fun Easter Sensory activity to do with the whole family!
And as always, we are here to faithfully serve our community in genuine love. If you or someone you know needs help of any kind, please contact us at pastors@lavistanaz.org or call 505.672.3202 and someone from the church will get back with you and do all Read More
Fr. Glenn: Bursting Bubbles
By Fr. Glenn Jones
Was very sorry to see the news of Los Alamos yesterday with a number of shops having been “broken into”… rather an understatement when one looks at the photos. The poor shop owners—first they get hit with closures because of the coronavirus, and now this. “Who woulda’ thunk it” in quiet little Los Alamos? But … it happens once in a while. Los Alamosians will remember a several-night crime spree a few years ago. Such things certainly wake us up from easy complacency.
That “double whammy” of the shop owners reminded of a much worse double hit in the early 20th century; you may have seen Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Pig + Fig Cafe
On the job in Los Alamos is longtime customer Eric Brosha, left, arriving Monday afternoon for his pick-up order at Pig + Fig Cafe, 11 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. Employees Dustin Lippiatt and Gabriela Vallejos assist with suggestions from a wide variety of sweet temptations. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
Pig + Fig has been assisting residents with social distancing by moving all the tables aside creating plenty of room for customers to pick up their orders. To order online and for more information, call or text 505.709.5380, call 505.672.2742 or visit www.pigandfigcafe.com. Photo Read More
IHM Parish Statement Of Response To Covid-19 Crisis
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road. Courtesy/IHM
To Members of the Los Alamos Community:
Recently the New Mexico Department of Health issued “Stay at Home Orders” for all of us living in New Mexico, due to the Covid-19 crisis.
In this challenging time know that the Priest, Deacons and Staff of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish keep everyone in our prayers. We are providing through our website, WWW.IHMCC.org:
- Sunday and Daily Mass;
- Holy Hour;
- Religious Educational opportunities;
- Face Book;
- Flock Notes (Parish Communication Program);
- Covid-19 Crisis Prayer; and
La Vista Church Issues Offer To Help
La Vista Church News:
In view of the public health emergency in effect, La Vista Church of the Nazarene at 15 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock has issued a notice to the community offering to help anyone in need .
“We are here to faithfully serve our community in genuine love,” Pastor Jeff Moore said. “If you or someone you know needs help of any kind, please contact us at pastors@lavistanaz.org or call 505.672.3202 and someone from the church will get back with you and do all we can to help … God bless!”
The La Vista Church vision is to be the church in White Rock known by the community for:
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Genuinely
Pope Francis Prays For Those Battling Pandemic
Pope Francis praying for the world today in the Apostolic Library at the Vatican in Rome calls on the people of all churches and all denominations to join him at noon Wednesday, March 25 in praying the Lord’s Prayer for those battling the pandemic around the world. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Fr. Glenn: When The Going Gets Tough…
By Fr. Glenn Jones
So these days we find ourselves in the midst of a health crisis … spawning an economic and financial crisis in its wake. Tanking markets. Fear, uncertainty, trepidation, worry. Isolation against an invisible enemy. Empty streets. Vacant airports. Closures. Shortages. Unemployment. Lockdowns. Dire forecasts. Flattening, but extending, “the curve”.
…Opportunity.
One of the most pervasive misconceptions about the divine is that, if we are good people, God should make everything hunky-dory for us all the time. Well, for one thing, who among us is truly good? Even Jesus Read More
