Parish Feast Day

The Most Holy Name of Mary

September 12th - 13th

Each year, the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary gives our parish family a special reason to gather in prayer, gratitude, and celebration. As Our Lady of the Mountains, we rejoice in the Blessed Mother’s loving intercession and in the name of Mary—a name cherished by Christians for centuries as a reminder of her faith, humility, and complete trust in God.

Celebrated by the Church on September 12, the feast has deep roots in Catholic devotion and honors the woman whose yes to God brought the Savior into the world. For Our Lady of the Mountains, it is also a celebration of who we are as a parish family, united under the patronage and maternal care of Our Blessed Mother.



Parish Picnic — Sunday, September 13

Following the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, our celebration continues with our Parish Feast Day Picnic. Come enjoy good food, fellowship, and time together as one parish family. Whether you have been with us for many years or have only recently found your way to Our Lady of the Mountains, you are warmly invited.

Sacred Art by Clorinda Bell

Throughout the weekend, the Narthex will also feature a special art show by noted religious artist Clorinda Bell, whose distinctive sacred artwork is already familiar to our parish through several pieces displayed at Our Lady of the Mountains.

The show will be open Saturday, September 12, from 3:30–7:30 PM and Sunday, September 13, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, with Clorinda present to meet visitors and share her work.

Come celebrate with us as we honor the Most Holy Name of Mary, give thanks for the blessings God has bestowed upon our parish, and enjoy the fellowship of our parish community.

Most Holy Mary, Our Lady of the Mountains, pray for us!

Mexican Martrys

Tuesday, September 15th

Relics of the Mexican Martyrs Come to Our Lady of the Mountains

Our Lady of the Mountains has the special privilege of welcoming the sacred relics of six Mexican Martyrs for two days, Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16. These heroic priests and Knights of Columbus gave their lives rather than abandon the Catholic faith during the religious persecution that swept Mexico during the 1920s and the Cristero War.

St. Luis Batis Sáinz, St. Rodrigo Aguilar Alemán, St. Miguel de la Mora, St. Pedro de Jesús Maldonado Lucero, St. José María Robles Hurtado, and St. Mateo Correa Magallanes ministered at a time when churches were closed, public worship was restricted, and Catholics risked imprisonment and death for practicing their faith.

Their witness is not merely a story from another time. These saints were real men who loved Christ, served God's people, and ultimately entrusted their lives completely to Him. The presence of their relics among us offers a beautiful opportunity to ask their intercession and pray for our families, our parish, and the Church.

We are especially grateful to the Knights of Columbus for bringing the relics of these brother Knights and martyrs to Our Lady of the Mountains and making this extraordinary opportunity possible.

Two Days of Prayer and Veneration

Tuesday, September 15
Veneration of the Relics: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Wednesday, September 16
Veneration of the Relics: 3:30–5:30 PM
Rosary: 5:30 PM
Communion Service: 6:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration: 7:00–9:00 PM

Whether you come for a few moments of quiet prayer or join us for Wednesday's evening of devotion, all are warmly invited.

Bring your family. Bring your faith. Come encounter the courageous witness of these six martyrs and ask the intercession of men who remained faithful to Christ unto death.