About St. Eleanor · Ruidoso, New Mexico
St. Eleanor Roman Catholic Church in Ruidoso, New Mexico, welcomes all with open arms, offering worship, community support, and a warm, home-like atmosphere. The parish serves the local community through regular Masses, sacraments, and ministries including RCIA, Liturgical Ministry, and the Knights of Columbus. It also operates a separate St. Jude Mission in San Patricio, NM, providing outreach and services to those in need. The parish is led by Pastor Reverend Emmanuel Eche Stephen, V.C., and staffed by dedicated lay and clergy members committed to faith formation and pastoral care.
- Patron
- Saint Eleanor
- Rector
- Reverend Emmanuel Eche Stephen, V.C.
Why belong here
Join St. Eleanor Church to experience a warm, welcoming community rooted in faith, love, and compassion. Participate in regular Masses, sacraments, and ministries like RCIA, Liturgical Ministry, and the Knights of Columbus. The parish also supports outreach through the St. Jude Mission and offers Communion for the sick and homebound, ensuring no one is left out of God’s grace.
Mass times at St. Eleanor
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday: 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM (St. Jude Mission)
- Saturday: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (St. Eleanor)
Adoration times
- Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (St. Eleanor)
- First Saturday of month Devotion Eucharistic Adoration
About Saint Eleanor
Saint Eleanor is venerated as the patron saint of archaeologists, with her feast day on August 18. She is often synonymous with Saint Helen, who was canonized for her role in rediscovering Christian relics in the Holy Land, including the site of Calvary and the True Cross.
Ministries
- RCIA
- Liturgical Ministry
- Knights of Columbus
- Table of Plenty
- St. Jude Mission
Sacraments
- Baptism
- First Holy Communion
- Confirmation
- Matrimony
- Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick