ST. JOSEPH and HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISHES are a welcoming Catholic community, alive in Christ, living out His message in love and service to everyone. St. Joseph Church is at 500 N. Mesa Verde Avenue in Aztec, New Mexico. Holy Trinity Church is at 42 Road 3520, Flora Vista, New Mexico. Click here for MAP. Our parish office is at Father Owen Center, across the street from St. Joseph Church, at 424 N. Mesa Verde in Aztec, NM.

THE PADRE'S PORTION 

Dear Brothers and Sisters: There have been many popular people in the past decades. Many of them were from the Television, from the Movies, or possibly from historical events; especially politics. Some have made their fame from their own individual talents. Did you ever read a Science Fiction story? Maybe you heard of writers like Ray Bradbury or Isaac Asimov? Here is a weird turn of events. Many have heard of ‘Fahrenheit 451’. That was Bradbury’s work. Asimov did his Fiction writing quite early; more in the mid 1900’s. Nothing however was super popular. Asimov made his name known by popularizing Science through his books. Recently, I had the privilege of sitting with a man in the hospital. During the visit, I was suddenly struck with the thought that he really reminded me of Isaac Asimov.  The man I spoke with was elegant in speech, and very intelligent. I could imagine that sitting with Asimov would have been similar.  Let’s say that I really was speaking with Asimov, and he shared with me his many outstanding academic achievements. What do we do with our earthly accomplishments? What if they are especially remarkable and historically valuable? Is that enough for the Lord when we meet him? What do you think?                                                                                                    Fr. David Tate  

                                                          So let our sacrifice be in your presence today
    and find favor before you;
    for those who trust in you cannot be                 put to shame.
And now we follow you with our whole heart,
    we fear you and we seek your face.
Do not put us to shame,
             but deal with us in your kindness                           and great mercy.
Deliver us in accord with your wonders,
         and bring glory to your name, O Lord.                                                                                                                                                                                      Daniel 3:40-43

Comments? You may email pastor@stjosephaztec.org

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     ST. JOSEPH CHURCH

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Our Parish theme:

"I am the vine, you are the branches....

  for without me you can do nothing."                         

                                                              (John 15:5)

We belong to the Catholic Diocese of Gallup in New Mexico, U.S.A. Click the Diocese crest on the right to go to the Diocese of Gallup website.

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