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Parish Office Winter Hours - Beginning November 30, the office will close one hour earlier at 4:00pm. This will give Patsy a chance to drive back to Las Vegas in some daylight. We will to this for the months of December, January and February. Thank You, Father Nathan.

Daylight Savings Time - starts next Sunday, March 14. Set your clock one hour ahead. Remember spring forward.

Report from Finance Department of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe -

1. Santa Nino Regional Catholic School was built in 2006 and financed with two bond issues through Santa Fe County and are educational facility revenue bonds. One bond issue, Series A, is tax exempt and was in the amount of $7.4 million and the other bond issue (taxable), series B, was in the amount of $2.965 million. The original intent was to service the annual debt payments through lease income to be generated from developing the Cathedral parking lot and old school area. With the downturn of the economy, this effort has been delayed.
2. The Archdiocese and Santa Fe and Pecos pastors determined that it was best to put together a funding package to pay off the B bonds. Paying off the B bonds lessened the annual debt service. The bonds were paid off in August, 2009. Part of the funding package included $860,000 from the Santa Fe and Pecos parishes. Our parish commitment was $125,781.02. Our parish paid this commitment in June, 2009 from parish savings. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe contributed over $600,000 towards the funding package.
3. The intent is to continue working toward the development of the Cathedral parking lot and St. Francis school building at the appropriate time to generate income for the debt serviced on the A bonds. Until that development takes place, any rents from the St. Francis Cathedral School, former St. Francis parish office building and Cathedral Basilica parking lot income will be used to help fund the debt service. The parking lot income has been used for this purpose since July, 2009. The St. Francis Cathedral School will begin to generate rent income beginning in May, 2010 and the former Parish Office is currently being marketed but is not currently generating income.

St. Vincent de Paul Society - ANNUAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY - During the Calendar year of 2009, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church received a total of 86 requests for assistance, of which 35 families were financially assisted with $15,798.14. The amount given to the National Council to aide Natural Disaster victims were $100. The conference members of St. Vincent de Paul, (Vincentians). Thank you contributors for their financial and spiritual support. May God Bless You for your love and generosity.

Kids Corner - Good Deed: Be nice to mom and dad, give up candy, giving up video games for two years, going to be happy for what I get, do not eat meat, go to church, being nice to my brother, doing my chores, spend time with my Auntie, give up nintendo.. This week I am giving to God my "love with interest". This week I am giving to God "time by sharing". Total collected was 2.50. These funds will be used for special projects throughout the year.

Important Letter from Archbishop Sheehan - My Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

When parents bring their children to be baptized, they must first promise to bring them up in the practice of our Catholic faith, that is, to follow the law of Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church. There is no greater gift that a parent can give than this. One of the most excellent ways for a parent to do this is by enrolling their children in a Catholic School. Catholic Schools have an excellent track record of strengthening the Catholic faith of students and providing great education and good discipline. Santa Fe is blessed to have Santo Nino Regional Catholic School sponsored and supported by eight parishes. It has state of the art building and an award-winning course of studies, including religious. I encourage parents to enroll their kids (grandparents to enroll their grandchildren) for the upcoming school year, while space and tuition assistance are still available. In your children's future, they will little remember what sports they may have excelled in, or what social activities they had in school but they should remember the solid education and moral values they received in their education. There is no better place to make sure this happens than in your local Catholic School. Enroll now. Sincerely - Michael J. Sheehan.

Archbishop's Hour - aims to inform, foster and deepen the message of the Gospel and promote the current teachings. Call in comments and questions are welcome during the live show at 505-831-8230. You may also e-mail your questions during the show to www.catholicradio2@archdiocesesantafe.org. In order to improve our quality and service, we invite our listeners to report poor quality of broadcast sound and technical difficulties to us 24/7 at 505-831-8230 or at the above web site.

The stations are: 98.9FM in Albuquerque; 85.3 in Farmington; 88.7FM in Portales; 91.7 in Clovis; 88.9FM in Tucumcari; 100.7 in Gallup/Grants; 104.5 in Santa Fe; 93.9FM in Roswell; 99.9FM in Socorro.

Santo Nino Regional Catholic School News - Friend raising and fundraising is the emphasis of the development office at Santo Nino. With a budget of almost $2.5 million, only 70% of that coming from tuition, it is the responsibility of eight parishes and one development office to raise the remaining 30%. Major events include Fiesta (October), the Sweepstakes raffle drawing (November), Mardi Gras (Friday before Lent) and the Golf Tournament (Spring). Your participation in any and all of these events is greatly appreciated!

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store - is open on Saturdays. The store hours are Tuesday thru Saturday from 10:00am to 4:30pm. St. Vincent's thrift store serves the poor through your love and generosity. Located at 1088 Early Street in Santa Fe. The phone number is 505-989-8328.

Deadline - The deadline for bulletin announcements is two weeks before bulletin is printed, which is every Tuesday.

Creighton Model System - The Creighton Model System is highly effective for avoiding pregnancy (99.5%), treating infertility (up to 80%), and monitoring a woman's reproductive and gynecological health. The system is completely, morally acceptable and is endorsed by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. For more information, please call 466-1714 or to reserve a space, call Helen or Ray Quintana.

Reminder - We have been having vehicles broken into so please DO NOT leave any personal items, especially your purses in your vehicle were they are visible as this is an invitation to break in to your vehicle. Please be careful when you park your cars in the parking lot of the church, don't park so close to another car where you scratch or dent the other vehicles doors or sides. Some have been reporting very badly scratched cars.

Announcements - Announcements from the pulpit are prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation.

Leaflets or Fliers - Please note that leaflets or fliers for political or otherwise are not allowed to be placed on cars on the church grounds. Announcements from the pulpit are also prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation.

Annual Catholic Appeal - Total pledges to date $45,366.00. Amount paid to date $12,323.75. You may bring pledge cards to the parish office or mail to St. John's. If you don't have a pledge card you may stop at the Parish Office ad fill one out. Thank you!!

Building a Legacy of Faith for Future Generations Campaign - The total pledge amount collected to date is $$812,031.82. Thanks to all who have pledged. Kindly remember to use your Building Fund envelope when making your monthly pledge payment. If you haven't already pledged and would like to, please contact or come by the office to complete a pledge card. Thank You!

Hospitality Sunday - Hospitality Sunday will take place every Sunday of the month after the 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00 Masses. This is an opportunity to visit with parishioners and to welcome new parishioners and visitors. Coffee and juice will be provided. There will be baked goods for sale.

Proper Dress - Letters were sent to all pastors of the Archdiocese concerning appropriate dressing for the celebration of the Liturgy on Sundays. People become careless in the way they dress for church, showing disregard for others who attend Mass as well as for the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. The message is for both men and women. At times clothing is very revealing, some times sloppy, torn and dirty. I encourage everyone to take pride in the way they dress when they come to church. Remember that you come to the house of God. Respect yourself and others in the way you dress when you attend Mass on Sundays and during the week.