Pastor
Msgr. John E. Anderson, P.A.
frjohn@zianet.com
(575) 649-9603
I am a native of El Paso and was ordained a priest for the El Paso Diocese in 1966. I served as an associate pastor at St. Pius X Parish in El Paso and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Las Cruces. I obtained my MA degree in counseling from NMSU in 1974 and served as chaplain of the St. Albert the Great Newman Center until 1983. When the Diocese of Las Cruces established in 1982, Bishop Ramirez asked me to serve as his Vicar General and in 1984 he asked me to serve as pastor of Holy Cross parish. I enjoy serving you and look forward to seeing our "dream" Pope John Paul II Family Center completed.
Associate Pastor
Fr. Sergio Balderrama
I am a native of Temosachi, Chih. Mex. and I was ordained a priest of Cuauhtémoc Madera Diocese of Chihuahua State. I served as an Associate Pastor at St. Clement Parish, in Sheboygan, WI for three years. I have been associate pastor at Holy Cross Church of Las Cruces since October 31, 2010. I enjoy serving the people here, growing in love and in the priesthood.
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministries
Deacon Francisco & Martha Gurrola
fgurrola@zianet.com
Martha (575) 621-5200 Francisco (575) 621-2095
Office (575) 523-0167 Ext 101
As Coordinators they assist the Hispanic Community with Liturgical scheduling and training. Provides classes and gathers documentation for sacramental preparation for Spanish-speaking parishioners. Conducts and plans fundraisers to assist the Hispanic Community conventions and retreats. Schedules Masses and other events and activities for Feast Days at Holy Cross Parish.
Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
Deacon Paul Lederman
plederman@gmail.com
(575) 405-9027
Office (575) 523-0167 Ext 303
He coordinates Parent and Godparent Baptismal Preparation, Adult Confirmation, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), Marriage Preparation and Bible Study Groups. As Coordinator, he provides communication among the various adult formation activities and the pastor making sure that all groups have the resources they need and are accomplishing their mission. As Pastoral Associate, he assists Monsignor in liturgical events, visiting homebound and nursing home residents, presiding at funeral vigils, committals, presider services, and home and business blessings. In addition, he is available to assist the Pastor in performing administrative tasks and pastoral duties.
Pastoral Associate & Coordinator of Ministries
Elizabeth Behnke
behnke@zianet.com
(575) 640-5080
Office (575) 523-0167 Ext 107
She assists in the spiritual care of those within the parish and community in the name of the Pastor. She coordinates scheduling of liturgical ministers. She meets with parish staff as needed for state of ongoing projects and review of special projects. She also assists and aids where needed in all existing ministries and in the creation of new ones.
Director of Religious Education
Pat Lederman
plederman@gmail.com
(575) 405-9028
Office (575) 523-0167 Ext 110
She directs the Parish Faith Formation Program that supports a lifelong deepening of the catholic faith. As such, she develops, implements, and directs sacramental preparation of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Baptism (RCIA) for students 7-17 years and their parents, ongoing faith formation for Pre-K through 8th grade students and parents, training for catechists and aides, and Basic Ministry Formulation and Safe Environment certification classes for all parish ministers. She is also Chair of the parish Faith Formation Council that oversees parish-wide faith formation programs.
Religious Education Administrative Assistant
Dianna Arroyos
religiousedsecretary@zianet.com
Office (575) 523-0167 Ext 111
As Administrative Assistant, Dianna is often the first friendly voice and welcoming face of Religious Education. She is responsible for communications, organization, record keeping and other administrative tasks. As Coordinator of Family Sacramental Preparation, she also facilitates the intergenerational sessions that actively involve parents in the preparation of their children for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Director of Youth Ministry/Coordinator of Adolescent Confirmation Formation
Johnny Aldas
(575) 312-2047
Office (575) 523-0167 Ext 114
He is responsible for the Confirmation program and the total youth ministry concept which includes service projects, socials, retreats, music ministry, advocacy, social awareness, faith building and community building.
As the office manager she oversees the office staff and their ongoing projects at Holy Cross Church. She is also the accounting manager and financial officer. She is responsible for all Payroll Accounting, Accounting Payable, and Financial Reports to the pastor and the Financial Council.
Stewardship and Development Administrative Assistant
Eduvina Najera
Office (575) 523-0167 Ext 108
Pope John Paul II Family Life Center/”Together in Faith & hope” Capital Campaign
She is the administrative assistant for the stewardship and development of the Pope John Paul II Family Life Center campaign, the United in Ministry campaign, and the “Together in faith and Hope” campaign. She is responsible for the data entry of payments and the processing of reports to the finance office, the compilation and distribution of campaign materials when needed, and assists the steering committees by scheduling appointments and meetings. She also supports the parish office staff.
She performs secretarial and clerical duties in support of Holy Cross Church. She's also responsible for compiling information for Baptisms, Weddings, funerals, RCIA activities, and keeps Sacramental record books and notifications of Sacraments. *Notary Public*
She is responsible for creating weekly bulletins, newsletters, posters, and assisting with special projects. She also assists with faith formation billing and data entry of Sunday collections. *Notary Public*
Parish Maintenance
Gabe Montalvo
(575) 644-5276
Office (575) 523-0167 Ext 112
He supervises the maintenance of the parish facilities, oversees the environment preparation for all liturgical needs of the church, and also works closely with other ministries.
Parish Housekeeping
Maria Garcia
She maintains the cleaning of the church, church offices, and the Rectory. Maria also helps with environment for liturgical needs.