August Newsletter 2020
I hope all is well with you and your family while we continue to live through these difficult times. As the weeks pass by, we in Zuni need constant reminders to be vigilant and not let down our guard against […]
Important Announcement 8-7-2020
Please note: Respecting the week end lockdown of the Zuni Pueblo to restrict the potential spreading of the Corona Virus… St. Anthony’s Catholic Church will not hold public services on Sundays during the month of August 2020. However Sunday Mass will […]
Letter to Parents – School Update 7-27-2020
Dear Parents and Guardians Thank you for bringing your children to St. Anthony’s as we begin the schools 98th year of service to the community in Zuni. For 17 weeks we have been preparing our school for re-opening on 10th […]
July Newsletter 2020
Greetings from the very dry and hot high desert! Sadly, we have had almost no “monsoon season” this year. Sunday’s prayer for rain did bring the blessing of a 10 minute downpour…a good start, but much more is needed. Never […]
June Newsletter 2020
“Didn’t you know?” This phrase has been a recurring theme for me since I last wrote to you. It has been a stark reminder of how much I still have to learn, even after nearly six years at St. Anthony‘s! […]
St. Anthony Mission School Covid-19 Classroom Reconstruction
Father Patrick McGuire has organized a fundraiser on behalf of St. Anthony Indian Mission. Donations are 100% tax deductible. St. Anthony School: GoFundMe page St. Anthony Indian School in Zuni, NM, is preparing for school’s re-opening. We are standing on […]
Parishioners Guidelines for Mass May 29th 2020
We are pleased to announce a “Return to Parish Life”. Starting from Sunday the 31st of May Bishop Wall has permitted the public celebration of Mass in Churches of the Gallup Diocese. The faithful remain dispensed from the obligation to […]
May Newsletter 2020
“Staying Safe” is a phrase that in these last few weeks has taken on a whole new significance. Allow me to extend my sincere wish that you and your family are safe and well. We are very grateful that the […]
Easter Reflection
Reflection on the Gospel: John 20:1-9 —By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS This Easter Sunday the tomb is empty yet so are our Churches. What does this mean? This Lent we have seen how Jesus revealed himself to his disciples as […]
Palm Sunday Reflection
Sixth Sunday of Lent 2020: Palm Sunday Reflection on the Opening Gospel: Matthew 21: 1-11 —By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS We cross the sacred threshold of Holy Week on Palm Sunday. Yet, we have no palms. How do we welcome […]
5th Sunday Lent
Fifth Sunday of Lent 2020: The Raising of Lazarus Reflection on the Gospel: John 11:1-45 —By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS Little did we know when we signed ourselves with the black ashes of burnt palm leaves on Ash Wednesday that […]
Update
As of 27th March 2020 Following the New Mexico Governor’s instruction for the closure of public schools until “end of the school year” and in accordance with public distance protocols, St. Anthony Indian school will be closed until further notice. […]
Reflections 4th Sunday of Lent
Fourth Sunday of Lent 2020 Reflection on the Gospel: John 9:1-41 —By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS We are all the man born blind. Adam and Eve’s decision to not walk on God’s path for their life darkened their minds and […]
Parents News
St. Anthony Indian School Notice of School Closure due to Coronavirus | Covid-19 March 12, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students of St. Anthony’s,By now, I’m sure you have all heard the Secretary of Education’s statement regarding closure of all Public […]
Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
Reflection on the Gospel John 20:11-18 —By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS On Easter Sunday we were left with an empty tomb, burial clothes and the dim rays of Easter faith beginning to dawn in the hearts of the disciples. This […]
6th Sunday of Easter
6th Sunday of Easter Gospel Reflection: John 14:15-21 By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS Our Advocate In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus promises that the Father will send another advocate who will abide with us forever. Who is this other advocate? This […]
5th Sunday of Easter
Gospel Reflection: John 14:1-12 By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS In this Sunday’s Gospel the disciples are huddled in the upper room in Jerusalem on the eve of the crucifixion gripped with terror. The Greek word for being “troubled” here means […]
4th Sunday of Easter 2020
Reflection on the Gospel: John 10:1-10 —By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS The Good Shepherd Discourse that we hear this Sunday comes right after Jesus heals the man born blind who was betrayed by his parents and then kicked out of […]
2nd Sunday of Easter | Divine Mercy Sunday
Reflection on the Gospel of John 20: 19-31 —By Fr. Alcuin Hurl, FHS Last Sunday we began in the dark and saw how Mary Magdalen, Peter and the Beloved Disciple move toward Easter faith. Although Mary Magdalen returns and says: […]