I miss the Lord in the Holy Eucharist. How can I spiritually commune with the Lord? I'm not sure I'm doing it right. Is there anything out there that can tell me more about it? Yes, Virginia, there is. Our Sunday Visitor has an article that addresses spiritual communion. How are Catholics to make sense of this absence of public worship or reception of the body, blood, soul, and divinity of our Lord? Read the full text from Our Sunday Visitor by clicking on the title.

It is with extreme sadness that we inform the parish about the death of Deacon Jerry Hietpas and Deacon Rene Greivel. Both were assigned and ministered as deacons here at St Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church. We ask for the repose of their souls. Amen.

Check out this resource that's available from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. It mentions that there are all kinds of resources available for prayer, study, etc. from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe's Ministry Resource Center. I looked at it and there are some great things that you can use for your time at home and beyond. Click the title for the document.

Through CRS Rice Bowl, our Catholic community in the United States does something amazing every Lent. We come together to practice prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—and by doing so we help lift families and communities out of poverty. Instead of bringing the Rice Bowl in person under current COVID-19 restrictions, you can now give online. Click the title to get to the Archdiocese site to empty to your Rice Bowl there. Thank you for your Lenten almsgiving.

In unity with all Christians, we call on the faithful to make HOME the Holy Place for the sake of all families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through your selflessness, you help others by staying home and thereby protecting the more vulnerable among us. Stay home during this blessed, holy time and begin to make your home, a holy place. Click title for more information.

Please read the letter on the parish's financial standing by clicking the title.

You can now request and pay for Mass Intentions online. Your intention will be added to the next available Mass. If you would prefer a specific date, please include that information with your intention. A member of the parish staff will call you to verify a date. If that date is not available, we will contact you to make other arrangements. Click on the title to complete a Mass Intention form!