Spirituality

Women’s Lenten Retreat Features Popular Catholic Author Sarah Christmyer Saturday March 14

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Author Sarah Christmyer

IHM News:

Popular Catholic author and speaker Sarah Christmyer will be the guest speaker at an upcoming Lenten retreat for women hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.

The retreat is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 in the Parish Hall, 3700 Canyon Road.

The theme of the retreat is based upon Christmyer’s latest book, “Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy.”

Through a series of talks throughout the day, Christmyer will help retreat participants explore questions such as “Who are the models of faith in Read More

United Church Mexico Mission Fundraiser March 7

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UNITED CHURCH News:

The annual Mexico Mission Fundraiser is 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at United Church, 2525 Canyon Road.

Register to attend a FREE Donor’s Dinner by contacting the Church Office at 505.662.2971. Reservations must be made by Feb. 28 to reserve a seat.

Homes will be built in Mexico during spring break. Donations are always welcome, even if unable to attend. Read More

Lucille Honsinger Of Los Alamos Celebrates 105th Birthday

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Los Alamos resident Lucille Honsinger is celebrating her 105th birthday and is honored this morning at a gathering in the parish hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road where she has been a parishioner for 13 years. Her actual birthday is Feb. 27, 2020. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Four generations of Honsingers gather this morning at IHM to honor Los Alamos resident Lucille Honsinger, center, who is celebrating her 105th birthday Thursday. From left, Hongsinger’s granddaughter Joyce Richins, great-granddaughter Aliya Richins and son Dr. Richard Honsinger. Read More

Churches Offer ‘Ashes To Go’ On Central Wednesday

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By LYNN FINNEGAN
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church

Perhaps you are familiar with Mardi Gras and “Fat Tuesday,” but did you know these celebrations precede one of the most important days on the Christian calendar?

Ash Wednesday marks the start of the holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Easter.

On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH), joined this year by Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (BELC), will be offering “Ashes to Go”, 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the sidewalk near Starbucks on Central Avenue.

Why ashes? Read More

Fr. Glenn: In Good Times And In Bad…

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

Ahhh … a belated Valentine’s Day to you all. Flowers, chocolates, hearts, cards, muchas smooches. Luuuuvvv. Hopefully good romances and kindnesses renewed. And, for you husbands who forgot about it … I hope that couch is comfy. 😉

One of the greatest joys of priests and ministers is the blessing of marriages … brides coming down the aisle embodying scripture, “She was radiant with perfect beauty…” (Esther 15:5), and the congregation musing approvingly of the insight of the groom: “Do not deprive yourself of a wise and good wife, for her charm is worth more than gold.” (Sirach 7:19) Read More

La Vista Church: Nights Of Worship And Prayer

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Courtesy/La Vista Church of the Nazarene

CHURCH News:

La Vista Church of the Nazarene invites the community to join them for songs and prayer, worshiping God and seeking His will for their church.

Attend any time between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20 or Friday, Feb. 21, and stay as long as you like to pray and sing with others. Kids are welcome.

La Vista Church of the Nazarene is at 15 Grand Canyon Dr, in White Rock. Read More