About
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Our Mission Statement
We, the Parishioners of Sangre de Cristo, are a Roman Catholic Community, inspired by the Holy Spirit, united by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and guided by the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Church. We willingly accept our mutual responsibility to carry out our true mission, doing the will of God, thus living out our faith as heirs in the hope of Eternal Life.
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The Sanctuary Window
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The window is intended to be a unifying, inspirational, and meaningful background for the Sacrifice of the Mass in our community. The grapes, wheat, and the chalice in the foreground of the window represent the Eucharist, the sacrifice which is repeated daily in this Church, named Sangre de Cristo, the Blood of Christ. “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.”
The mountains and sky are reminders of our beautiful New Mexico surroundings and the Psalmist’s words about Mt. Zion, “I lift up my eyes toward the mountains; whence shall help come to me? My help is from the Lord who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2).
The enclosing circle of white light is a symbol of oneness of God’s People and with God. The border of a southwestern pattern of glass represents the part of the country where this parish thrives.
The pillars at the outer edges of the window signify Hebrew Scripture and remind us of Jesus’ words, “Do not think I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.”
The central image is the chalice that holds the wine which becomes the Blood of Christ after Consecration, aptly representing our parish - Sangre de Cristo - the Blood of Christ.
(Credit to the Artist of the Sanctuary Window: Denise Taylor, who designed and made the window. The project was started in May 1991 and completed on December 8, 1991, with dedication).
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