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St. Eleanor

Diocese of Las Cruces

Directions

Address

140 Junction Road
Ruidoso, NM 88345

About St. Eleanor

St. Eleanor Catholic Church in Ruidoso, New Mexico is a welcoming bilingual parish in the Diocese of Las Cruces, under the pastoral care of Father Emmanuel Stephen VC. The parish celebrates both English and Spanish Sunday Masses and extends its ministry to the St. Jude Mission in nearby San Patricio. Ministries include the Knights of Columbus, Table of Plenty food outreach, RCIA adult faith formation, and weekly Eucharistic adoration on Thursdays.


St. Eleanor is a Roman Catholic parish in Ruidoso, New Mexico, part of the Diocese of Las Cruces. The parish offers Mass 11 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM and 11:30 AM and 12 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM(Bilingual Mass at St. Jude Mission -Hwy 70 East, Mile Marker 281, San Patricio)
10 AM
11:30 AM
Spanish
12 PM(St. Eleanor)
Spanish

Monday

8 AM(St. Eleanor)

Tuesday

8 AM(St. Eleanor)

Wednesday

6 PM(St. Eleanor)

Thursday

8 AM(St. Eleanor)

Friday

8 AM(St. Eleanor)

Saturday

9 AM(St. Eleanor)
5 PM

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Sunday

7:30 AM - 7:50 AMat St. Jude Mission -Hwy 70 East, Mile Marker 281, San Patricio
7:30 AM - 8 AMSt. Jude Mission

Saturday

3:30 PM - 4:30 PMor by appointment

Programs & Ministries

Faith Formation & Religious Education

Teaching Safety - Empowering God's Children™

Children

VIRTUS® Online Training / Tracking Platform for children.

Protecting God's Children® for Adults

Adults

VIRTUS® Online Training / Tracking Platform for adults.

Other Ministries

Anointing of the Sick

All ages

Schedule: Friday, 8 AM, monthly

First Friday of the month after 8:00 AM Mass

First Saturday Devotion

All ages

Schedule: Saturday, monthly

First Saturday of the month

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Eleanor?

St. Eleanor Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 12 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday.

When is confession at St. Eleanor?

St. Eleanor confession times: Sunday 7:30 AM - 7:50 AM, 7:30 AM - 8 AM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Eleanor?

Yes, St. Eleanor celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Eleanor have daily Mass?

Yes, St. Eleanor offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8 AM, 6 PM.

Where is St. Eleanor located?

St. Eleanor is located at 140 Junction Road, Ruidoso, NM 88345. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.