A prayerful community where members create sacred icons of Our Lady and other holy figures, combining art and faith to grow closer to Christ and one another. 

Contact: Maureen Connolly — text 505-660-8602

The Adoration Ministry is dedicated to fostering love for the Eucharist through prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Parishioners commit to spending time with the Lord, ensuring that He is never alone and that our community is continually lifted in prayer.

Contacts: Erik Haroz — (505) 662-6193; Email: adoration@ihmcc.org

The Altar Flowers Ministry beautifies our worship space by arranging fresh flowers for the altar and sacred areas throughout the liturgical year. Through their creativity and care, ministry members honor God’s creation and help uplift the spiritual atmosphere for all who attend Mass. For any questions, please

Contact: the Parish Office, (505)662-6193

Altar Servers assist the priest during Mass and other liturgical celebrations, helping create a prayerful and reverent environment. Serving at the altar is a special way for youth and adults to grow in faith, learn about the Mass, and participate more fully in the life of the Church. 

Please contact Caren Stephens for the Altar Servers, (505)662-7773, dre@ihmcc.org. With any questions about acolytes, please contact the office.

The 9:00 AM Choir leads the congregation in song, enriching our liturgies with beautiful music that lifts hearts in prayer and praise. New voices are always welcome to join in this joyful ministry.

Contact: Jerry Morzinski, 505 309 2953.

The 5:00 PM Choir is our Young Adult Choir, offering young adults the opportunity to share their gifts through music while leading the congregation in prayerful worship at the evening Mass. New members are always welcome to join.

The 11:30 AM Choir leads the congregation in worship through reverent and uplifting music that enhances the liturgy. New voices are encouraged to participate.

Contact: Lindsey Bezeck.

The Children’s Choir invites young voices to praise God through song. Children learn the basics of singing and church music in a fun and faith filled setting. They help lead at family Masses and during special seasons such as Advent, Christmas, and Easter. No audition is needed, just a love for music and a joyful heart to share it.

Contact: Caren Stephens, 505 662 7773.

Join us for coffee and donuts after the 9 AM Mass.

Enjoy good company and conversation in the parish hall.

If you’d like to help with Coffee and Donuts, please call the parish office to volunteer. (505)662-6193

The Dominican Laity are lay members of the Order of Preachers who live out the Dominican charism through prayer, study, community, and apostolic work. Rooted in the Gospel and inspired by St. Dominic, they seek to deepen their faith and share the truth of Christ in their daily lives.  

Contact: Carolyn Connor, (505)412-7039, with any questions.

The Family Life Ministry supports and strengthens families through faith-based programs, fellowship, and service. By nurturing relationships and promoting Christian values, the ministry helps families grow closer to God and to one another in every stage of life. 

Contact Megan Lausen, megs551@yahoo.com, or Jessica Booton, cjbooton@gmail.com 

Extraordinary Ministers assist the priest and deacon in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass and, when needed, bring Communion to the sick and homebound. Through their service, they help foster reverence, unity, and love for the Eucharist within the parish community.

The position for ministry leader is currently vacant — please contact the parish office if you are interested in serving in this role. 

All women are welcome! Meetings on the first Saturday of each month, 7:30–8:45 a.m. for prayer, friendship, and faith sharing.

For reminders and updates, contact Gloria Dunning, djgdunning@comcast.net or Mary Ann Stroud, stroud@cybermesa.com

The Gardening Committee cares for the parish grounds by planting, watering, and maintaining flowers, trees, and landscaping throughout the seasons. Their work helps create a welcoming and beautiful environment for prayer and community gatherings.

Committee Leader: Ruth Doyle — 505-695-9355 | nmrad00@gmail.com Please contact her with any questions or if you’d like to help care for our parish gardens.

The Homeschool Co-op brings together families who educate their children at home to share faith, learning, and community. Through group activities, classes, and parish involvement, the co-op supports both parents and students in growing academically and spiritually.

Contact: Jessica Boston — cjbooton@gmail.com

Please reach out to her with any questions or for more information.

Lectors proclaim the Word of God during Mass and other liturgical celebrations, helping the congregation encounter Scripture with clarity and reverence. This ministry is open to those who wish to grow in their faith and share God’s message through the power of His Word.

Contact: Jeff Janke — viking140@msn.com

Please reach out to him with any questions or if you’re interested in serving as a lector.

The Parish Library offers a variety of books and resources to help parishioners grow in faith, prayer, and understanding of the Church. Everyone is welcome to browse, borrow, and enjoy materials that inspire spiritual growth and lifelong learning.

Contact: Tina Syzmanski, ihmlib3700@gmail.com  — Please reach out to the parish office for more information or to volunteer with the library.

Martha’s Ministry serves the parish by caring for the sacred linens used during Mass. Members reverently wash, iron, and prepare altar cloths, purificators, and other linens to ensure the sanctuary is always clean and beautiful for worship.

Please contact the parish office for more information or to volunteer with Martha’s Ministry.

The Sacred Hearts Ladies Auxiliary supports the parish and community through service, prayer, and fellowship. Members assist with parish events, charitable projects, and spiritual activities that reflect devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. They also host a pancake breakfast on the last Sunday of each month.

Contact: Pam Weiss — (609) 432-0259 | jetsmom41@gmail.com

Please contact Pam for more information or to join the Ladies Auxiliary.

Ushers warmly welcome parishioners and visitors, assist with seating, collect the offertory, and help maintain a respectful and prayerful environment during Mass. Their service ensures that each liturgy flows smoothly and that everyone feels at home in our parish community.

Contact: Charles Richardson — 505-662-9894 | curly_richardson@yahoo.com

Please reach out to him with any questions or if you’re interested in serving as an usher in Los Alamos. For White Rock, please contact Ray Flesner, flester@gmail.com

The CCC is a group that helps people in need in Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico. All donations go directly to help with food, rent, utilities, medicine, and other expenses.

You can give anytime online or during the quarterly yellow-envelope collections.

Your generosity makes this work possible. To learn more, contact Nancy Arendt, 5052499641

This ministry brings the comfort and presence of Christ in the Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to attend Mass due to illness, age, or other circumstances. Ministers visit homes, hospitals, and care facilities, offering prayer, companionship, and a vital connection to the parish community.

Contact: Mary Ann Stroud — stroud@cybermesa.com | 505-930-0800

Please reach out to her with any questions or if you’re interested in serving in this ministry.

Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Homeless Bag Ministry reaches out to those experiencing homelessness by providing care bags filled with practical and spiritual items. These bags offer comfort, nourishment, and a reminder of God’s love to those in need. Each one contains nonperishable snacks, water, socks, toiletries, pain relievers, a Rosary, a Divine Mercy Prayer Card, and information on local shelters and services.

Bags are available in the narthex at both IHM and St. Joseph’s in White Rock. Parishioners are encouraged to take a few and share them with people in need during trips to Albuquerque or Santa Fe—along with a kind word and a smile that reminds them they are seen and loved.

How You Can Help

We assemble about 200 bags each quarter and rely on donations to make this ministry possible. Our greatest needs include socks, toiletries, and nonperishable snacks. Please bring donated items to the collection box in the Parish Hall.

Items Needed:

Socks

Baby wipes (small packets)

Toothbrushes & toothbrush caps

Toothpaste (travel size)

Shampoo & conditioner (travel size)

Lotion & sunblock (travel size)

Soap

Pain relievers (Advil or Tylenol packets)

Band-Aids

Beef jerky, fruit snacks, soft granola bars

8 oz bottle of water

Vienna sausages

Rosaries & Divine Mercy prayer cards

Business cards for CFRs and shelters

Ziplock bags (quart and sandwich)

Hand warmers

Toilet paper

Laundry soap (single load)

Hats and scarves

For more information or to help at our next bag-stuffing event, please contact the Parish Office at 662-6193.

The Loaves and Fishes ministry helps Bienvenidos

Outreach Inc. of Santa Fe feed the hungry.

When: 2nd Sunday of each month

Time: After the 9:00 a.m. Mass

Where: Parish Hall

Main Contact: Stacy McLaughlin

The Loaves and Fishes ministry helps Bienvenidos Outreach Inc. of Santa Fe feed the hungry. They meet the 2nd Sunday of every month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall.

The group’s first objective is to make as many sack lunches as their food resources allow.

Each sack lunch (generally around 120) includes a sandwich, drink, cookies, fruit, & chips. In the hot summer months, this group also provides a large salad (green salad or pasta), and hard-boiled eggs. They also have either iced tea or lemonade to quench the thirst.

In the cold months, the group gets the soup kettles going and they have a pick pot of chicken/vegetable/rice soup. Also, there is usually a pot of hot chocolate made and handed out on cold winter days.

The second objective is to have these delicious sack lunches in Santa Fe no later than 12 noon to distribute to the homeless and needy.

An assembly of sandwich makers and sack lunch stuffers are in high gear on the 2nd Sunday of each month after the 9:00 a.m. mass in the Parish Hall. Please feel free to stop by and lend a hand. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

For more information, please contact: Stacy McLaughlin

My Brother’s Keeper is an international group making sleeping bags for the homeless from recycled materials. We are in continuous need of used/old/slightly-damaged blankets, quilts, mattress pads, sheets, heavy fabrics (draperies, double knit, corduroy, etc. for outer coverings). Please bring to IHM Main Office at any time or to St. Joseph’s. We meet at St. Joseph’s Hall on Friday mornings from 9:00-11:30 a.m. 

For more information contact Bridget Willson (505-709-7730).Thank you!

The Prayer Chain Ministry offers spiritual support for those in need through the power of prayer. Members unite in prayer for parishioners, families, and friends who request intentions, bringing comfort and hope to those facing challenges.

Contact: Lucille Kleczka — 505-672-1532

Please contact Lucille with any prayer requests or to join the Prayer Chain Ministry.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry combines prayer and creativity to provide handmade shawls, blankets, and other items to those in need of comfort and healing. Each piece is lovingly crafted and blessed, serving as a reminder of God’s care and the parish’s prayers for those who receive them.

Contact: Jackie Petersen — 505-660-3290 | Jackipete@q.com

Please reach out to Jackie with any questions or to help create or deliver shawls.