Activities
Get Involved
We are committed to providing activities for people of all ages. At High Desert we offer a wide range of activities for church members to get involved in.
Pantry Distribution
Distribution occurs on the first Friday (11am-2pm), the third Tuesday (9am-noon) and the third Thursday (1-4pm) of each month. The next food distributions are scheduled for:
Tuesday May 19 from 9 am - 12 pm
Thursday May 21 from 1 pm - 4 pm
Friday June 5 from 11 am - 2 pm **
** Friday distributions include pet food.
May Collection: Canned Vegetables
June Collection: Boxed Cereal (Regular Size)
Contact John Samford at (505) 870-0667 for more information.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Thank You
1. For all who contributed $4,000 to St. Jospeh Mission School.
2. To all who participated and helped with the Church Cookout.
Second Mile Giving
Our Second Mile Giving in May will go to support Haven House. Haven House is the only domestic‑violence shelter in Sandoval County, offering temporary housing for up to thirty‑two women and children who must leave unsafe homes, often with no time to prepare. Its confidential location is known only to law enforcement and trained partners to ensure the safety of those escaping physical or emotional abuse. Haven House provides emergency shelter, case management, support groups, life‑skills classes, legal advocacy, job and housing referrals, therapeutic counseling for women and children, and dedicated children’s programs. Your contributions help sustain this vital ministry and provide essential supplies and services for families in crisis; if you wish to give, please note “Haven House” on the memo line of your check.
Women With Purpose
Our last Women with Purpose meeting before summer break will be on May 7 at 10 am in the sanctuary. We look forward to hearing Rev. Tiffany Hollums share about McCurdy Ministries and assembling 150 treat bags for her Dia de Nino celebration.
St. Joseph Feast Day & Pre-K Promotion
Join us for our annual St. Joseph Feast Day & Pre-K Promotion May 8, 2026 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM at St Joseph Mission School! Celebrate with us as we honor St. Joseph and recognize our Pre-K students. Mass at 10 am. Procession at 11 AM. Community feed at 12:00 - 1:30 PM. Pueblo Throw at 2:00 PM
Feed New Mexico Kids
Join us on Monday May 11 at 10 am in the sanctuary as we assemble food packages for students at five local schools.
Graduates
Next Sunday on Mother’s Day May 10, we will present a Bible to our High School graduates as they begin their new journey in life. Please join us in congratulating them and their parents and grandparents.
Winter Donations
As winter approaches, we are collecting gloves, socka, stocking caps, sweatshirts, blankets and sleeping bags for the homeless. Please place your donations in the bins in the narthex.
A Night at the Opera
It’s time for our annual outing to the Santa Fe Opera. We will travel to Santa Fe on the church bus, or by cars, have a picnic supper on the Opera grounds, and attend “The Magic Flute” by Mozart.
Friday, August 28, 2026- at 8:00 PM.
Cost: approximately $90.00 per ticket for group rate (10 or more) plus $10 or so for the picnic. See the Bulletin for more information.
Spring Baseball Outing
Our next Baseball Outing to see the Isotopes play is scheduled for Sunday May 17 at 1:35 pm. We have reserved 45 tickets in the upper rows of Section 113. Cost is $18.50 per seat. Church Bus is available for those who need a ride. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Please mark “Baseball Outing” on the memo line of your check.
Church Cookout
Mark your calendar. Our annual Spring Church Cookout is scheduled for Friday May 1 from 5-7 pm in the church parking lot. See the bulletin insert. We will provide the hotdogs, hamburgers and drinks. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for where you can help and what dish you will bring. Great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors.