Celebration Of Life For Mary Ranken Nov. 30
Mary Jeanette Minshall Ranken
COMMUNITY News:
The family of Mary Jeanette Minshall Ranken invites the community to join them for a heartwarming Celebration of her Life on Saturday, Nov. 30.
The celebration service is 2-3 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 N Sage Loop in Los Alamos.
Food and refreshments will be served at the church following the service.
Mary would have been 92 on Thanksgiving this year. Read More
Thrift Shop At United Church Closed Nov. 27
UCLA News:
The Thrift Shop at the United Church on Canyon Road will be closed Nov. 27.
The Thrift Shop is planning its yearly Christmas sale, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in Graves Hall of the Christian Education Building.
Items available for purchase include ornaments, lights, trees, tree skirts, gift items, clothing and indoor and outdoor decorations. Read More
Get Ready For Holidays At Shop On The Corner
Get ready for the holiday season at Shop on the Corner. Courtesy/TOTH
Scene from Shop on the Corner. Courtesy/TOTH
TOTH News:
The Shop on the Corner is the perfect place to find everything needed for Thanksgiving.
Look for Thanksgiving specials 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday in the Old Parish Hall at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
There are linens to make tables festive; crystal dishes for stuffing, cranberry, sweet potatoes and gravy, and candles to light table décor.
Then, get ready for Shop on the Corner’s annual Christmas Sale, 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. Read More
Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair At IHM Saturday
Luminarias de Abo Event In Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Near Mountainair 5:30 P.M. Dec. 7
Scene from Luminaria de Abo in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Photo by Richard Estrada/Edgewood Picture Company
Scene from Luminaria de Abo in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Photo by Richard Estrada/Edgewood Picture Company
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument News:
MOUNTAINAIR – The community is invited to a special night at Luminaria de Abo in the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.
The majestic contours of the beautiful Abo mission will glow with more than 1,000 luminarias, 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.
Fr. Glenn: The End is Near! (…maybe)
By Fr. Glenn Jones
Well … it’s been a little while since I’ve seen a doomsayer prediction in the news … “The end is coming! … at X o’clock on [insert specific date here … rinse and repeat]” type. One can’t help but wonder why some who ascribe to the inerrancy of Biblical scriptures seem to forget Jesus: “Heaven and earth will pass away…But of that day and hour NO ONE knows…” (Matthew 24:35-36) Yet, despite such assurances from Jesus Himself, such predictions linger. Hopefully the doomsayer in his sincerity will be so kind as to discontinue the collection/tithing that week. “Ah … mortgage, schmortgage!” Read More
Posts From The Road: San Francisco de Asis Church
Front Exterior: The front of the church is adorned with three crosses, one above the entry and one on each bell tower. A large buttress below each bell tower support the front of the structure. The shadow of a cross in the foreground is from the entrance archway to the church grounds. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Light, Shadow and Form: The sculpted shapes of the church create interesting light and shadow forms all times of the day. A walk around the building reveals many unique design features. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com 
Window and Vigas: The window and vigas createFr. Glenn: We Will Serve
By Fr. Glenn Jones
A happy Veterans Day weekend to all of you veterans out there! … most especially to you who have been ordered to, and have endured, the trials and tribulations of combat zones. And, even more especially, to all of you who have physical and/or mental scars attesting to your courage and sacrifice more than any badge or medal or parade ever could. Thank you so much for your service to our nation and, ultimately, to her people.
And … it’s a doubly special day for Marines every year. November 10 is the much-hailed and hallowed Marine Corps birthday … the anniversary of the establishment Read More
Knights Of Columbus Bingo Fundraiser 7 P.M. Friday
Gold Mass At IHM In Honor Of Scientists Friday
St. Albert the Great, patron saint of scientists. Courtesy/SCS
Society Of Catholic Scientists News:
The Northern New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists will host a Gold Mass in honor of scientists at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.
Gold Masses bring together members of the scientific professions, but all are invited to attend.
The homilist at the Mass is Deacon Ray Alcouffe, retired Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist and Fellow of the American Nuclear Society.
Nov. 15 is the memorial of St. Albert the Great, who is the Read More
United Church Of Los Alamos Members Collect Items For Care Boxes For College And Military Students
Members of the United Church of Los Alamos on Canyon Road recently collected items for care boxes for college and military students in their congregation. The members also collected items for Army Sergeant Ezra Maes, who while not a member of the church, is someone the members care about. Courtesy photo Read More
Shop On The Corner Annual Christmas Sale Dec. 4
Shop on the Corner will hold its annual Christmas sale Dec. 4. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The holidays are coming and so is Shop on the Corner’s annual Christmas sale.
The sale is 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The public is encouraged to stop by the thrift store on the first floor of Trinity on the Hill Espicopal Church at the corner of Conyon Road and Diamond Drive. Read More
Interfaith Los Alamos Launches Winter Coat Drive
Interfaith Los Alamos hosts its winter coat drive. Courtesy photo
Interfaith Los Alamos News:
Interfaith Los Alamos has launched its winter coat drive to provide winter coats for refugees recently resettled in Albuquerque.
These refugees come from UN Refugee sites in Tanzania and Indonesia, sometimes after years spent in the camps. Coming from The Democratic Republic of Congo and Afghanistan, these families find even an Albuquerque winter daunting.
New coats and gift cards to buy coats will be delivered to Lutheran Family Services in Albuquerque, the sole remaining Read More
Fr. Glenn: ‘Must We?’
By Fr. Glenn Jones
If you read about (or have experienced) Armed Forces boot camp/basic training, you recognize that arrivals to that training are in that arrival simply breaking the shell, as it were, as “hatchlings” in the service. Basic training is an apt analogy for anyone beginning in a new field of study or profession … and certainly for the budding Christian. One isn’t a “good” soldier, sailor, airman or Marine right off the bat; to become proficient in any field takes time—even a lifetime. For example, one might call the child who completes his first arithmetic assignment a “mathematician”,
Shop On The Corner Offers Sale Wednesday
TOTH News:
The Shop on the Corner Thrift Store will offer a sale on men’s and women’s pants and shirts 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Patrons can buy three items for $1. The sale excludes boutique items.
The Shop on the Corner Thrift Store is at the corner of Canyon Road and Diamond Drive, on the bottom floor of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Read More
Fr. Glenn: Examples To Imitate
By Fr. Glenn Jones
You may see Catholic churches in your area posting notices about the celebration of “All Saints Day” on November 1. This is our annual celebration in which we honor our brothers and sisters in Christ who have, as St. Paul himself wrote: “…have fought the good fight… have finished the race… have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7). …even unto death—deaths very often by martyrdom.
Some still erroneously believe: “There they are … worshipping saints again.” But, as CB’ers used to say: “Negatory, good buddy.” Whenever we Catholics/Orthodox hear others mistakenly accuse us of worshipping Read More
Scenes From 17th Annual K Of C Haunted House
The 17th annual Knights of Columbus Haunted House opened Friday night on DP Road. The Haunted House is open again 6-9 p.m. today at the Columbian Club Hall (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall) at 104 DP Road. Entrance fee for children ages 5-16 is $4, children under 4 are free and adults are $6. Fred Garcia and his team create the spooky extravaganza every year for the enjoyment of the community. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 17th annual Knights of Columbus Haunted House, which opened Friday night at the Columbian Club Hall (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall). Read More
Fall Festival First Baptist Church Los Alamos Oct. 30
Donations Needed For Children’s Christmas Bazaar
The annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, Dec. 7 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy/TOTH
TOTH News:
Donations are needed for the annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 7 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church on Trinity Drive.
The success of this event relies on donations of new, like new and gently used items from members of the community.
Suggested donations include stuffed animals (any size), action figures, toys, baby toys, jewelry, unopened soap and bubble bath, unopened puzzles, coffee cups, teacups, knick-knacks, ornaments and Christmas decorations, Read More
