Parish Life and Pastoral Outreach

• GEMS (Generous, Enthusiastic, Motivated Seniors) Senior Ministry provides pastoral care to senior parishioners in the areas of spirituality, education, recreational activities that are organized throughout the year. Activities are held on the third Tuesday at 1:00 – 3:00 pm.    

  
  Recovery in Christ is a Christ-centered approach to recovery over life-controlling problems of alcohol and drug abuse. Meetings are held every first Thursday at 7:00 – 8:00 pm in St. Francis Hall.

  Respect Life promotes respect for human life from conception to natural death as set forth in the Encyclical “Evangelium Vitae”. The group meets every fourth Monday at 6:30 – 8:00 pm in St. Francis Hall.

  Social Concerns Ministry coordinates the monthly collection for the poor in our city and the “Adopt-a-Family for Thanksgiving”. The committee meets every first Sunday at 11:30 am – 12 noon in St. Magdalene Hall.

  St. Vincent de Paul Society is an on-going ministry for advocacy, direct assistance to the poor, and education through home visits. Meetings are every third Monday at 6:30 -8:00 pm in St. Magdalene Hall.

  Women’s Guild helps the parish in various ways including bereavement meals served for family and guests after the funeral Mass in the parish. Meets on first Saturday of the months of October, December, February, April and May,  for Mass, Rosary, and fellowship,  at 8:30 – 12:00 noon in the Gym.

Consolation "Grief" Ministry walks with and supports with loving care our parishioners who are grieving for their lost loved ones. They meet every second and fourth Thursday from 6:30 -8:30 pm in St. Bakhita Hall.

Companions on the Journey provide spiritual companionship to those who are permanently homebound or terminally ill, through Holy Communion and visits. The group meets quarterly at 6:30 – 8:00 pm in St. Francis Hall.

Marianites bring communion to the sick and homebound parishoners. They meet on Mondays, beginning with the 8:30 am Mass in church followed by meeting at 9:30 – 10:30 am in St. Magdalene Hall.

Visitation Ministry visits and spends some time with sick and elderly in different nursing homes. Meetings are held quarterly at 6:30  - 8;00 PM in St. Francis Hall.

Little Rock Sacred Scripture Study (LRSS) combines personal Bible reading and study, small group faith sharing, lecture, and prayer in an informal setting. Fall and Spring sessions are held on Wednesdays at 9:30 – 11:00 am, in St. Magdalene Hall.

Dignity of the Person Forum is responsible for organizing forums with speakers who are experts in life issues, health care, social justice, morality, and human dignity. The forums are held 2 times a year.

Women of Grace - This is a great opportunity for women to discover the gift of authentic femininity, the holiness of life, and God's awesome purpose and mission for them in the world.  Eleven sessions on given topics are offered in the Fall and Spring on Mondays from 1:00 3:00 pm and Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:30 pm in St. Magdalene Hall. For details, please call Sr. Necy at 2999111 or Anne Desautels at 2596095.

Marriage Matters provides an environment and resources to help couples nurture their marriages through continuing marriage formation, free dinner, child care and other activities. They meet once a month on either Saturday or Sunday at 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the gym and community center for child care.

Reflection on Sunday Readings _ the group gathers every Thursday from 9:30 – 10:30 am, in St. Magdalene Hall. Please bring your Bible or Missal.

Book Club - This is a follow up of Women of Grace. Participants read and share the book entitled "Setting the World Blaze - Saint Catherine of Siena". This ministry is held on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in Saint Magdalene Hall. For details, please call Sr. Catherine at 505 8183065 or Anne Desautels at 2596095. 

Kingsmen - Provides an environment for men to pray, develop virtues, practice accountability, serve others, and be formed in our God-given roles of leaders, protectors, and providers. Meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Sangre de Cristo Parish. For details, please email TKM.Annunciation@gmail.com or visit The King's Men Annunciation Facebook page.

Infant Baptism Preparation Class for Parent and Godparents
This required sacramental session, facilitated by married couples, is held every second Monday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in St. Magdalene Hall.
Dates & Times are subject to change

INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION

Parents and Godparents seeking baptism for a child have a responsibility to attend a baptism preparation session before the Baptism takes place. Annunciation Parish offers a Baptism Preparation instruction class once a month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Parents should carefully consider choosing a saint’s name for their child, perhaps a role model whose life reflects the hopes and aspirations for this God-given child. Please contact the Parish Office to register and for more information.

Baptisms usually take place on the 4th weekend of the month except for November and December (3rd weekend due to the holidays.) There are no baptisms during Lent.

• Call Melany at 298-7553 for information on Baptism for ages Newborn- 6 years old.
• Call Mary Agnes at 299-9111 for information on Adult baptism and R.C.I.A.

Sacramental Preparation for Marriage
This is a spiritual partnership between the engaged couple and a Marriage Couple Mentor assigned by Msgr. Voorhies. The Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a mandatory 3-session part of the preparation. (See Adult Formation Page for NFP information.)

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process for unbaptized adults who are interested in becoming Catholics and for those baptized Christians who seek full communion with the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Sessions run from August to May on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm. For details, please call the RCIA director Deacon Pat Sena at 505 228 4936.

Divine Mercy Cenacle – meets every first and third Mondays at 7:00 – 8:30 pm, in St. Francis Hall. Please bring the Diary of St. Faustina, Cenacle Manual. Bible, and Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Rosary Guild – join the group who prays the Rosary every day, after the 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Masses, in the church.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration – Our parish is blessed to have a Perpetual Adoration Chapel. All parishioners are welcome to spend time in prayer, silence, and meditation in the Presence of our Lord (call Leslie Monette to schedule your visits). Adoration is held in the church on First Fridays.

The Policy for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe regarding the protection and safety of children is required to be updated every 5 years. 
All employees and volunteers must complete the training prior to beginning employment or volunteering.
If you are a current volunteer who’s training has exceeded 5 years, or a new volunteer, your training must be completed before beginning volunteering or starting your employment. 

There are options to complete the training:

1. Attend a class offered by the Archdiocese (to see the current schedule go to www.archdiosf.org and click on "Promise to Protect and Pledge to Heal" in the left column scroll down and click on "Schedule of Workshops"
2. Take the VIRTUS online training at www.archdiosf.org and click on the VIRTUS link: https://archdiosf.org/victims-assistance. Once you have completed your training please provide a copy of your certificate to the parish office for our records.