The Eucharist

The Sacrament of the Eucharist

The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life"
(Catechism of the Catholic Church §1324).

Our life is centered on Jesus, who in John 6 stated clearly and repeatedly that He would give us his flesh as true food an His Blood as true drink. We believe what He said, that His love is so great as to become our very mourishment, and that in this wondrous way Jesus fulfills His promise to "be with you always, even until the end of time" (Matthew 28:20).

More Info About the Catholic Teaching on the Eucharist

Celebration of the Eucharist

At Sacred Heart, we celebrate the Eucharist everyday in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, according to the schedule below:

  • Saturday Vigil Mass (Español): 6:00 PM
  • Sunday Mass 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:00 PM
  • (1:00 PM Mass at St. Catherine’s Mission in Melrose)
  • Monday 12:10 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 PM (Español)
  • Wednesday 12:20 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 PM
  • Friday 12:10 PM

Adoration of the Eucharist

In addition to the celebration of the Eucharist at Mass, we also encourage silent adoration of the Lord in the Eucharist either by visiting our church, which is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or during our times of Exposition and Benediction:

Parish Holy Hours:

  • Wednesdays: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
  • Thursdays: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Extended Periods of Exposition:

  • Fridays: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM


Communion to the Homebound

If you are sick, home-bound, or in a care facility and would like to receive the Eucharist, please contact the parish office at 575-763-6947 or click on the button below to be put on our homebound communion list.

Receive Communion at Home

First Holy Communion

Our formation program to prepare children for their First Holy Communion is a two-year program beginning when the child is in 2nd grade. There is no cost to participate, but attendance at weekly religious education classes during the academic year is mandatory so that the children may know Who it is they receive in Holy Communion.

To sign your child up for First Holy Communion Preparation, please click on the button below.

First Holy Communion Registration