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Inside this Issue Farewell to Sr. Marianella Domenici, SC ................................................. 2 Archbishop’s Letter: Ad Limina Visit ..................................................... 3 Distinguished Service Award Winner: Sr. Dolorita Martinez, OP .......... 5 Catholic Education .................................................................................... 8 Ordination of Deacons and a Priest ....................................................... 14 Protection of Conscience Rights ........................................................... 18 Calendar of Events ................................................................................... 26

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Ordains Our Newest Priest Reverend Scott McKee May 26, 2012 Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Santa Fe, NM “…When you baptize, you will bring men and women into the people of God. In the sacrament of penance, you will forgive sins in the name of Christ and the Church.

With holy oil you will relieve and console the sick. You will celebrate the liturgy and offer thanks and praise to God throughout the day, praying not only for the people of God but for the whole world. Remember that you are chosen from among God’s people and appointed to act for them in relation of God. Do your part in the work of Christ the Priest with genuine joy and love, and attend to the concerns of Christ before your own…”

Duties of Priests from The Rite of Ordination

Ser ving The Multicultural People of the Archdioce se of Santa Fe

Photo by Celine

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Albuquerque’s Finest “Love Dove,” Sr. Marianella Domenici, SC

By Melinda Singkanati, St. Mary’s class of ’94 and 7th Grade Teacher

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On behalf of the staff and students at St. Mary’s, Assistant Principal Mr. Paul Salcido surprises Sr. Marianella with a trip to the Netherlands.

Photos by Leslie M. Radigan

Sr. Marianella is pictured here with her sisters Rose Ann Domenici Hamberger and Thelma Domenici during Mass on “Sr. Marianella Day.”

s the 2012 school year comes to a close, St. Mary’s School is faced with having to say goodbye to an extraordinary individual who has spent the last 23 years changing the lives of all those who have entered our doors, Sr. Marianella Domenici.

Sr. Marianella was born in Albuquerque in 1930, to parents Alda and Cherubino Domenici, and is one of six children. She entered the Sisters of Charity in 1947 and from there began a 63 year career in education. Sr. Marianella taught for 19 years beginning at Sacred Heart in Denver where she taught first grade from 1949-1954. Her last teaching post was at St. Rose of Lima where she taught grades 6th,7th and 8th from 1962-1968. In 1968, Sister began her studies at Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she earned a Masters Degree in Elementary School Administration. In that same

year, she became principal at Pauline Memorial School, part of St. Paul’s Parish, in Colorado Springs where she stayed for 21 years. In 1989, Sr. Marianella came home to Albuquerque when she was named principal of St. Mary’s. In her 63 year career, she has only changed positions six times and has, by her count, helped to educate over 19,000 students.

Since arriving at St. Mary’s in 1989, Sr. Marianella has been the driving force behind the growth of the school. In 1989, St. Mary’s had an enrollment of 335 students. Today, St. Mary’s is the largest parochial elementary school in the state with an enrollment of 530 with two pre-kinder classes and three classes of each grade level from kindergarten to eighth grade. Under Sr. Marianella’s leadership, there has been a very low faculty turnover. The main reason for this is Sister herself. Her “open door” policy and genuine concern for her employees, who are indeed more of a family than employees, is evident in the Continued on page 13

The talented staff serenaded Sister with a wonderful rendition of “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for June & July, 2012 June General: Christ, Present in the Eucharist That believers may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life.

Mission: European Christians That Christians in Europe may rediscover their true identity and participate with greater enthusiasm in the proclamation of the Gospel.

July General: Work Security That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions.

Mission: Christian Volunteers That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ.

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IN THE RISEN LORD Ad Limina Visit Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan The bishops of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming were in Rome from Monday, April 30, until Sunday, May 6, for the Ad Limina Visit. It was a very successful and full week. The highlight, of course, was the fact that we met two separate times with our Holy Father, Benedict XVI. We had heard reports before we arrived that he was looking very tired but when we were with him he seemed to be full of energy, very friendly and focused on what each of us had to say to him about our dioceses. He did not look tired, but well rested and was very welcoming to us.

As achbishop of Santa Fe, I was the spokesman for our group and began the session with a short prepared greeting.

I told him that we expressed our love and obedience to him as Successor of St. Peter and our desire to be faithful successors of the 12 Apostles leading the Catholic Church in the dioceses of the Southwest United States. I also told him that we brought the love and support of our lay faithful, religious and clergy who hold him in high regard.

I think it is important for us to remember some of the aspects of his wonderful leadership of the Universal Church and his emphasis on the new evangelization which confronts the secularism and

relativism of our present day. He has called for a Year of Faith which will take place later this year in which we are to be challenged to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord. He is calling for a Synod of Bishops this fall as well to bring new energy for evangelization.

Unlike other parts of the Country, such as the Northeast, I was able to tell him that the church in the Southwest shows great strength and energy. We are not closing churches and consolidating parishes, but rather building new churches and parishes. We are even seeing a good number of new seminarians although we still suffer the need for more priests.

Presently we have 22 seminarians with another 12 that are expected to join the seminary this fall. This is a sign of great hope, although it does challenge our finances because of the cost of tuition, room and board at the seminaries.

I told him that the priests, deacons and church leaders in our area show a growing commitment to Catholic identity and fidelity to Church teaching in the

Visita Ad Limina Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan Los obispos de Nuevo México, Arizona, Colorado y Wyoming estuvieron en Roma desde el lunes 30 de abril hasta el domingo 6 de mayo realizando la Visita Ad Limina. Fue una semana muy exitosa y completa.

Lo mejor, por supuesto, fue el hecho de que nos reunimos dos veces con nuestro Santo Padre, Benedicto XVI. Habíamos escuchado reportes antes de llegar de que él se veía muy cansado, pero cuando estuvimos con él, parecía lleno de energía, muy amigable y centrado en lo que cada uno de nosotros hablamos sobre nuestras diócesis. No se veía cansado, y nos dio una muy buena bienvenida.

Como Arzobispo de Santa Fe, fui el portavoz de nuestro grupo y comencé la sesión con un breve saludo preparado de antemano. Le expresé nuestro amor y obediencia a él como el sucesor de

San Pedro y nuestro deseo de ser fieles sucesores de los 12 Apóstoles guiando a la Iglesia Católica e las diócesis del Suroeste de los Estados Unidos.

También le dije que llevábamos con nosotros el amor y apoyo de nuestros fieles laicos, religiosos y el clero, quienes le tienen alta estima.

Creo que es importante que recordemos algunos de los aspectos de su maravilloso liderazgo de la Iglesia Universal y su énfasis en la nueva evangelización que confronta le secularismo y el relativismo de nuestra actualidad. Él ha hecho un llamado para un Año de Fe que tendrá lugar más adelante en este año en el que estamos siendo llamados a una auténtica y renovada conversión al Señor. Ha pedido un Sínodo de Obispos este otoño, así como traer una nueva energía por la evangelización.

liturgical norms.

We spoke with him about the immigrants, the large number of Hispanic Catholics that we have in the Southwest and the fact that we are doing everything we can to prepare our priests, seminarians, and other church leaders to be able to minister effectively in Spanish to them. We thanked the pope for the plans for the canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha on Sunday, October 21, as our large numbers of Native American Catholics have great love and devotion for her. I will be leading a pilgrimage to Rome for the ceremony and several pilgrimages are planned by others for the canonization as well.

During our Ad Limina Visit, we stayed at the North American College where we have two fine seminarians, Simon Carrion from St. Thomas in Rio Rancho in third year theology and Christopher Bernarbe from Prince of Peace in Albuquerque in second year theology. We will have another seminarian there this summer, Michael Niemczak from St. Thomas Aquinas in Rio Rancho who graduated this past May from the Josephinum College.

We had the opportunity to visit the

major Roman Congregations that deal with liturgy, clergy, consecrated life, doctrine of the faith, the new evangelization and the Signatura and several others. We celebrated Mass in the Basilicas of St. Peter, Mary Major, St. John Lateran, and St. Paul Outside the Walls.

The weather was perfect and there was an enthusiastic, positive spirit in all of our dealings with the leadership of our church.

It was also a wonderful time for us bishops to be together with one another and to have some great Italian pasta which we all enjoy.

Please pray for Our Holy Father and those who work with him to provide the unity and leadership that we are so grateful to have in the Catholic Church.

Remember that the Catholic Church is the only one that goes all the way back to Jesus and the Apostles.

Please remember the four marks of the True Church - one holy Catholic and apostolic. We saw all four marks, not only in our celebration of Mass at the Tomb of Peter but in the other aspects of the Church that we experienced. May God give all of us an ever increasing devotion to our Catholic faith and the grace to live the best we can according to our teachings.

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

A diferencia de otras partes del país, como el Noreste, pude decirle que la Iglesia en el Suroeste muestra gran fuerza y energía. No estamos cerrando iglesias ni consolidando parroquias, más bien, estamos construyendo nuevas iglesias y parroquias. Incluso estamos viendo un buen número de nuevos seminaristas, aunque todavía sufrimos la necesidad por más sacerdotes. Actualmente contamos con 22 seminaristas con otros 12 que esperan ingresar al seminario este otoño. Esto es una señal de gran esperanza, aunque es también un desafío para nuestras finanzas por los gastos de matrículas, alojamiento y comida en los seminarios. Le dije que los sacerdotes, diáconos y los líderes de la iglesia en nuestra zona muestran un creciente compromiso a la identidad católica y fidelidad a la doctrina de la Iglesia en las normas litúrgicas.

Hablamos con él sobre los inmigrantes, el gran número de católicos hispanos que tenemos en el Suroeste

y el hecho de que estamos haciendo todo lo que podemos para preparar a nuestros sacerdotes, seminaristas y otros líderes de la iglesia para poder ministrar a este grupo efectivamente en español. Le dimos las gracias al Papa por los planes para la canonización de la Beata Kateri Tekakwitha el domingo 21 de octubre, ya que un gran número de católicos Nativo Americanos tienen un gran amor y devoción por ella. Yo estaré encabezando una peregrinación a Roma para esa ceremonia y varias peregrinaciones más están siendo planeadas por otros para asistir también a la canonización.

Durante nuestra Visita Ad Limina nos hospedamos en el North American College, donde tenemos a dos finos seminaristas: Simon Carrion de St. Thomas Aquinas en Rio Rancho en su tercer año de Teología y Christopher Bernabe de Prince of Peace en Albuquerque en su segundo año de Teología. Tendremos otro seminarista Continued on page 19

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Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignments:

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Blessing of New St. Vincent de Paul Store, Albuquerque Mass & Dinner, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Our Lady of Sorrows, Bernalillo Corpus Christi Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Corpus Christi Procession, Santa Fe Plaza Catholic Relief Services Board Meeting, Atlanta, GA USCCB General Meeting, Atlanta, GA Invocation, Mayor’s Charity Gala, Albuquerque Convention Center Mass, Neocatechumenal Way, St. Therese-Shrine of the Little Flower, Albuquerque Mass, Installation of Fr. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz as Rector of Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Vespers & Procession from Cathedral Basilica to Rosario Cemetery Office Appointments Serra Club Priest Appreciation Dinner, Hotel Albuquerque Executive Presbyteral, Catholic Center Archdiocesan Evangelization Commission, Catholic Center Office Appointments General Servant of the Sons of the Holy Family CALL Meeting, Albuquerque Installation of Msgr. Jerome Martinez y Alire as Pastor of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe del Valle de Pojoaque Procession from Rosario Cemetery to Cathedral Basilica Pontifical Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Closing of Novena, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Archbishop’s Radio Hour Office Appointments Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Center Office Appointments

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• Effective Thursday, May 31, 2012 – Deacon Victoriano Ceballos Moreno, previously assigned as Deacon at Santuario de San Martin de Porres in Albuquerque, has been assigned as deacon at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Albuquerque.

• Effective Friday, June 8, 2012 – Rev. Oscar Coelho, currently assigned as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Española and its missions, will be released from his pastoral duties in Española to study Canon Law in Rome from September 18, 2012 through June 30, 2013; and again from September 25, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

• Effective Friday, June 8, 2012 - Very Rev. Vitus Ezeiruaku, currently assigned as pastor of San Antonio de Padua in Peñasco and St. Anthony of Padua in Dixon, has been appointed as pastor of Sacred Heart in Española and its missions. He will continue serving as dean of the Northwest Deanery.

• Effective Friday, June 8, 2012 – Rev. Simeon Wimmershoff, currently assigned as pastor of St. Mary’s in Vaughn and canonical pastor of Anton Chico and Fort Sumner, has been appointed as pastor of San Antonio de Padua in Peñasco and St. Anthony in Dixon and their missions.

• Effective Friday, June 8, 2012 – Rev. Paul Nkumbi, currently assigned as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua in Fort Sumner, has been appointed as pastor of St. Mary’s in Vaughn and its missions. This new assignment is in addition to his present assignment at Ft. Sumner.

• Effective Friday, June 8, 2012 – Rev. Joseph Thomas Kanavallil, CMI, a Carmelite Priest currently assigned as pastor of St. Rose of Lima church in Santa Rosa, has been reassigned by his Religious Order to another location.

• Effective Friday, June 8, 2012 – Rev. Thomas Kayammakal, currently assigned as pastor of San Miguel Church in Ribera has been assigned as pastor of St. Rose of Lima in Santa Rosa and its missions. In addition to this assignment, Fr. Kayammakal has been assigned as canonical pastor of San José Church in Anton Chico, where Lugie Romo will continue serving as parish life coordinator.

• Effective Friday, June 8, 2012 – Rev. Ronald Stone, temporarily assigned as Sacramental Assistant at Our Lady of Sorrows in Las Vegas, has been appointed as pastor of San Miguel del Vado in Ribera and its missions, and canonical pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Villanueva, where Sister Elena Carney, OLVM will continue serving as parish life coordinator.

• Effective Friday, June 8, 2012 – Rev. Scott McKee, ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 2012 at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, has been appointed as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Belen under the direction of pastor, Rev. Stephen Schultz • Effective Friday, June 22, 2012 – Rev. June Ramos, currently assigned as pastor of San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in El Rito and its missions, has been appointed as parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Annunciation in Albuquerque, under the direction of the pastor, Rev. Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies.

• Effective Friday, June 22, 2012 – Rev. Charles Ugochukwu, currently assigned as parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Annunciation in Albuquerque, has been appointed as pastor of San Juan Nepomuceno Parish in El Rito and its missions.

• Effective July 1, 2012 – Rev. Peter Hung Nguyen, SOLT, currently assigned as pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows in La Joya, has been assigned to another location by his Regional Priest Servant.

• Effective, July 1, 2012 – Rev. Dennis Dolter, SOLT, has been appointed as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows in La Joya and its missions.

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Congratulations to all the awardees at the 25th Annual Catechetical Affirmation Luncheon held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette

Pictured here are the other catechetical leaders of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. All were honored at the 25th Jubilee Affirmation Luncheon in May. Louise Ortiz, St. Patrick– St. Joseph, Raton Lucia Quintana, San Miguel de Vado Lucy Waquie, San Diego Mission Marcus Romero, St. Anne Margaret Wakefield, Our Lady of the Sandias Margaret Zuni, St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo Marlene Torres, Holy Ghost Marta Jasso, Our Lady of Guadalupe Martha Sanchez, Immaculate Conception, Tome Mary Henson, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Peralta Mary Margaret Baca, Church of the Incarnation Matt Gill, San Felipe de Neri Melissa Carrillo, Our Lady of Sorrows, La Joya Nancy Arias, St. Anne, Tucumcari Nickie Gallegos, St. Patrick, Chama Norma Casados, San Jose and Santo Niño Patricia Garcia-Zerrate, St. Charles Borromeo Patricia Lopez, Santa Maria de la Paz Patsy Garcia, Our Lady of Sorrows Paula Chavez, St. Anne, Santa Fe Priscilla Quintana, La Santisima Trinidad, Arroyo

Seco Renee Valencia, St. Francis Xavier Rita Gallegos, St. Anthony of Padua, Fort Sumner Rita Garcia, Immaculate Conception, Las Vegas Robert Shields, Prince of Peace Sally Romero, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis Sally Trujillo, Sacred Heart, Clovis Sandra Tettrick, St. Jude Thaddeus Sandy Valencia, St. Anthony of Padua, Pecos Savannah Trujillo, San Juan Bautista, Okay Owingeh Pueblo Sr. Caritas Sparke, SOLT, St. Gertude the Great, Mora Socorro Trujillo, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Taos Sr. Angie Gonzales, OP, Santa Cruz de la Cañada Sr. Ann Kaufman, CSJ, St. Rose of Lima Sr. Annette Lucero, OP, San Ignacio Sr. Evangeline Salazar, OSB, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Sr. Grace De Paoli, FdCC, Our Lady of Annunciation Sr. Josephine Macias, Cathedral Basilica and Cristo Rey

Sr. Juanita Gonzales, SC, San Isidro-San Jose Sr. Roseann Fernandez, MPF, St. Thomas Aquinas Sr. Connie Martinez, San Jose Sr. Marisa Lopez, San Jose Sylvia Baca, St. Helen, Portales Theresa Montoya, Holy Ghost Theresa Salazar, Our Lady of Belen Theresa Sanchez, St. Anthony, Questa Tina Aragon, San Jose, Anton Chico Tori Vigil, Immaculate Conception, Cimarron Tracy Downes, Our Lady of Guadalupe Tuen Nyguen, Our Lady of La Vang William Linder, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Yvonne Sena, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Alex Valenzuela, St. Joseph-Cerrillos Andrea Naranjo, St. Francis Xavier, Clayton Anna Villegas, Church of Ascension Betty Andrade, Santa Cruz de la Cañada Bernadette Chavez, Our Lady of Fatima Bernadette Downey, John XXIII Bernadette Zamora, San Miguel, Socorro

Brenda Romero, St. Anne Caren Stephens, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Los Alamos Carla Lucero, Shrine of Saint Bernadette Carlos Valencia, St. Anthony of Padua, Pecos Carmelita Linder, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cecilia Chavez, San Juan Bautista Connie Rogers, Holy Child, Tijeras Dcn. Bob Burkhard, San Clemente, Los Lunas Dcn. C. Patrick DeLozier, San Francisco de Asis, Ranchos de Taos Dcn. Charles E. Schwenn, St. Alice, Mountainair Dcn. George Sandoval, Immaculate Conception Dcn. George Miller, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Dcn. Joe Garcia, St. John the Baptist, Santa Fe Dcn. Manuel Toquinto, Church of Ascension Dcn. Michael Illerbrun, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dcn. Rudy Baca, Sangre de Cristo

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Sr. Dolorita Martinez, OP - Living out the Dominican Charism

Elvira Martinez, later to be known as Sr. Dolorita Martinez was born to Victor and Agueda Martinez on May 17, 1937 in beautiful Truchas, NM. She joined the Dominican Sisters in Grand Rapids Michigan in September 1955, and made final Profession as a Dominican Sister in 1960 in Marywood Convent.

Sr. Dolorita’s education was extensive. She got her BS in Biology and in Spanish. She received her Masters in Theology from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids Michigan and her Doctorate in Theology from Jesuit School of Theology in Berkley California.

Sr. Dolorita’s teaching career began in Dearborn Michigan in 1958 as a 7th grade teacher. Later she taught 7th and 8th grade at Our Lady of Fatima School in Albuquerque. Sr. Dolorita has been a teacher at San Juan Pueblo NM, Marywood Academy and Catholic Central in Grand Rapids.

Sister left the classroom in 1972 to become an RE coordinator at San Juan Pueblo New Mexico. Over the years, Sr. Dolorita has carried many titles such as Director of Hispanic Ministry, Parish Life Coordinator, Coordinator of Pastoral Affairs and Deanery

Catechetical Consultant. She also served six years on the Executive Board of the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters as Councilor for the Mission and Ministry.

Sr. Dolorita has lived out the Dominican Charism to the fullest-Contemplate (pray and study) and then give to others the fruits of that contemplation.

When preparing a presenSr. Dolorita Martinez, OP receives the Distinguished Service Award from tation, Sr. Dolorita studies Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan and Maria Cruz-Cordoba, Director, the Ofmany hours. Sr. Dolorita is fice of Religious Education. also known to bake bread in the shape of a cross to make Communion. ing and making our Catholic the mystery of the love of God It is evident she loves what Faith as exciting and visible to more visible to children who she does and wants to do the as many people who want to are preparing for their First best job she can in present- know and love God more.

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113th Commencement at the Pontifical College Josephinum

By Carolyn A. Divovo, Director of Communications Pontifical College Josephinum

“The Pontifical College Josephinum sends you forth to be heralds of Jesus Christ and his Gospel,” said Very Reverend James A. Wehner, STD, Rector / President, to the seminary’s 2012 graduating class.

The second Saturday of May was “a glorious day” for the graduates and their family and friends, who gathered for the 113th Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises of the only pontifical seminary outside of Italy.

“What a glorious day!” said Msgr. Torres, homilist. “We give thanks to Almighty God for the wondrous gifts of these graduates of this fine insitution of Catholic faith.” Msgr. Torres encouraged the graduates to live a life of mercy toward others, even in the face of life’s difficulties. “The reality

Prayer

for Vocations God our Father, we thank You for calling men and women to serve in Your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons.

Send Your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to Your call.

May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

is that the world is tough,” he said. “Graduates, you must realize that it will be tough, but every day can be a glorious day if you live in Christ and are rich in his mercy. What you have learned can blossom if you truly live in Christ and are strong in your prayer life, humble in your spirit, listen with your ears and heart, and are merciful as Christ is.”

Degrees were conferred by Fr. Wehner; 30 seminarians from 16 different dioceses were granted degrees from the Josephinum’s College of Liberal Arts, Pre-Theology Program or School of Theology.

College Senior Alford Enfield of the Diocese of Phoenix spoke on behalf of the Class of 2012 and offered words of advice and encouragement to his brother seminarians: “We are

here first and foremost to discern if God is calling us to the priesthood,” he said. “Trust the formation process; fully invest yourself into the program. Our priestly fathers have told us that we cannot fail, regardless of whether we go on to theology and eventually the priesthood, or become good, holy, humble Catholic laymen. Is the Josephinum perfect? Of course not. But this is a good, holy place where boys grow into men, and men grow into the holy men of God that they were always intended to be.”

As a national seminary, the Pontifical College Josephinum educates priesthood candidates from an average of 25 dioceses throughout the United States; the 113th Baccalaureate and Commencement marks the institution’s 124th year of forming men for service to the Universal Church. It also is the final year for Father Weh-

Fr. James Wehner (Rector) and ASF Seminarian Michael Niemczak. Photo by Chris Axline ner, a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, who concludes his three-year tenure as rector this spring. On July 1, 2012, he will assume responsibilities as Rector/President of Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, LA. “It has been a privilege and an honor to be your pastor,” he said in his final

remarks during Commencement. “Christ is the King of kings, and today is victory for him. May God always be with you.”

Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s seminarian Michael Niemczak received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Classical Studies Summa cum Laude.

Fishers of Men

By Rev. Michael DePalma Director, Vocations

For those who were able to make the ordinations this past May, they could be able to say there really is nothing like being present when a man becomes ordained, made into the very image of Christ himself. We had three men ordained, two as deacons who are now in the image of Christ the Servant, and one as a priest, who is now configured in the image of Christ the Good Shepherd. Let’s get to know them a little bit more: Our priestly ordination was for the now Fr. Scott McKee. Fr. Scott is a native of Albuquerque, 51 years old and is the youngest of four children.

He was raised in the Methodist faith, but converted and was received into the Catholic Church by Archbishop Robert Sanchez in 1983. Father spent some time at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert before deciding on becoming a diocesan priest. As any seminarian who becomes

a priest can tell you, the formation is sometimes difficult.

For Fr. Scott, who graduated from Holy Apostles Seminary, it was most difficult on a physical level, as he survived slipping on ice and breaking a leg, and then having a slipped disc, and then this past autumn had to have part of a lung removed because of some cancer. But Fr. Scott has made it through the suffering and is now ready to serve the people of the archdiocese as a priest.

Deacon Daniel Gutierrez, 27 years old, is one of our two newest transitional deacons and will be ordained as a priest next year. Deacon Danny was born in Sierra Vista, AZ but pretty much grew up in Albuquerque. Though baptized a Catholic, he came fully into the Catholic faith through some devout, active Catholics at UNM. Deacon Danny is very loyal to Santa Fe and everyone involved with his formation is very proud in that after a slow start, he achieved a 4.0 in his studies at Mt. Angel Seminary.

Seminarian, Deacon Bob Peccatiello, soon to be a “Fisher of Men”.

One of his favorite images is that of Simon of Cyrene and how Simon shows us that we all have to help carry each other’s crosses in life with love.

Deacon Robert Peccatiello, 31 years old was born in Illinois, lived in Texas, then in Louisiana where he went to McNeese State University. Deacon Bob has one sister and for many years did political work in Louisiana. He is well rounded as he likes chess, fishing, horses, hiking, bowling and politics. He is very devoted to the Rosa-

ry and to the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Deacon Bob also went through some physical suffering this past spring as a brown recluse spider bit him on the foot and he had to be hospitalized. But despite this setback he is scheduled to graduate from Mt. Angel Seminary next year and along with Deacon Danny and soon to be deacon Simon Carian, who is currenty studying at the North American College in Rome, he will be ordained to the priesthood in 2013.

Please see center spread for ordination photos.

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Award Winning Parish Photo by Terry Davenport

By rev. Kevin niehoFF, o.P., J.C.l.

Adjutant Judicial Vicar

The 1983 Code of Canon Law defines a contentious trial as “all controversial questions brought in a legal process before the courts of the Church.” There are four different processes. This article will deal with the first process, the contentious trial.

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview as the Code focuses on the process and the many details in following through the process. The case must be introduced through a petition, which must name the issue, who the court officials are and the parties involved. It also specifies time limits, which are to be faithfully followed. Once this is completed the individuals involved in the suit are summoned to the court to review the petition. Even how the petition is to be delivered is defined. If one party rejects the petition he/she is considered lawfully summoned. Once the initial investigation is complete, the officials of the trial join the issue by defining in a legal fashion how the petition is to be worded and once determined cannot be changed without lawful cause (canons 1501 – 1516).

The trial then begins. The burden of proof is always on the individual who is bringing suit. The proofs are then collected which includes the declarations of the parties, summoning the necessary documents, e.g., baptismal certificates and any civil documents to be admitted as evidence and must be authenticated, as original and valid. Once these documents are obtained, witness testimony is sought. The evidence must be determined to be credible. Expert witnesses may be named by the individuals involved or the Court may seek professional testimony to assist in the instruction of the case. Once the above is completed, then the Judge must determine what is to be admitted and what will not (canons 1517 – 1597).

The case is now instructed and the time has come to complete it. This begins with the publication of the acts. This is time at which the parties may see the evidence, unless there are certain bits of information that should not be seen by the parties, and respond to the petition. The Judge pronounces judgment but once this has been published, the parties may choose to challenge the Judge’s decision. All affirmative decisions in the first instance get an automatic appeal.

Once the decision is completed and is considered adjudged when there are two conforming decisions, there was never any appeal to the judgment, the case has been closed, the case is brought to a new grade of trial, or a definitive judgment is issued. If the judgment indicates there was an injustice, then the person may obtain full reinstatement (canons 1598 – 1648).

Finally, the Code defines the trial fees, how they are to be paid and, then, instructs how the judgment is to be executed (canons 1649 – 1655).

The above process is not used extensively in the United States. However, one application of this process is for trying priests who have been accused of sexually abusing children.

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By terry DavenPort, Grand Knight Knights of Columbus Council #10517, Santa Maria de la Paz, Santa Fe

At its recent annual state convention, the New Mexico State Council of the Knights of Columbus presented awards for outstanding individual and council service to the church and community. Of the six individual awards, Santa Maria de la Paz and council 10517 received five: Outstanding Catholic Boy of the Year, Mark Garcia; Outstanding Catholic Girl of the Year, Siobhan Brennan; Knight the Year, Horacio Herrera; Family of the Year, Valerie AlaridRichard Martinez; Pro-Life Couple of Year, Michael and Patricia Sullivan. In addition, Council 10517 received the outstanding community service award for its project helping the Catholic poor in Honduras, Central America.

Referring to Siobhan Brennan and Mark Gar-

Former pastor, Fr. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz M.Div, now rector at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi with Siobhan Brennan and Mark Garcia.

cia Fr. Adam said, “I have had the privilege of presiding at their first Communion and at their Confirmation. I was delighted to see them continue in their service to church and receipt of these prestigious awards” Mark and Siobhan are college-bound high school seniors. They have outstanding academic achievements and they have demonstrated leadership through their active participation in both school and community activities. In spite of their hectic and demanding schedules, they both made time to serve in several church ministries.

Council 10517 is housed at Santa Maria de la Paz. Parish based councils work closely with the pastor and the parish staff to achieve success. The awards received are a fitting reflection of the enthusiastic support the council received from Fr. Adam, parish staff and the parishioners.

St. Therese of Lisieux and Her Parents; Love and the Concept of Marriage By rev. vinCent Paul ChÁveZ, pastor Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus

The Shrine of the Little Flower, Parish of Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus (Albuquerque) is hosting a presentation on Sunday, June 24 5:00 pm at 3424 Fourth Street NW. Dr. Frances Renda, a clinical psychologist in New York City, will be in the archdiocese as a presenter at the Santa Fe Institute of Spirituality this summer. On June 24, she will be speaking on St. Thérèse and her parents, Blessed Louis and Zélie Martin. Blessed Louis and Zélie Martin are considered models in the church of faithful married life. They were beatified by the church on October 19, 2008.

Zélie and Louis faced many challenges as all married couples do. They lived in the aftermath of the French Revolution with its difficulties.

Louis, a jeweler by profession left his business to support his wife’s business as a travelling salesman for the famous lace work of Zélie. They had a family of nine children to care for and grieved the deaths of their four sons. Their five daughters

lived to adulthood. Zélie died very young when Thérèse was four years old after losing a long painful battle with breast cancer. Louis suffered with Alzheimer’s disease. The anguish of losing four of their nine children, the economic reverses that threatened their businesses were some of the serious challenges faced by this charismatic married couple who radiated holiness and brought to life the greatest, most loved and popular saint of the modern age. As St. Thérèse wrote: “God has given me a father and mother more worthy of heaven than of earth.”

Dr. Renda is one of the experts in the English language on the writings and spirituality of St. Thérèse. She is responsible for most of the translations from French to English on her. She is the Editor of A Call To A Deeper Love, The Family Correspondence of the Parents of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus—1863-1885. Dr. Renda has appeared on EWTN Catholic Television on the Sunday Night Live Program.

Come join Dr. Renda on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm at the magnificent Shrine of the Little Flower. www.littleflowerabq.org

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Trustworthiness • Respect • Responsibility Fairness • Caring • Citizenship

16th Annual Catholic Character Counts Dinner

Each year, the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe honor those individuals who exemplify the six pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship. The above were honored at a dinner in April for their service to their schools and community.

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Faith Challenge Bowl The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Schools Office hosts an annual Faith Challenge Bowl to test Catholic school students knowledge of the Catholic Faith. The competition is divided into two divisions - middle school (grades 6-8) and an intermediate (grades 3-5).

Fourteen schools participated this year answering challenging questions about scripture, doctrine, the commandments, sacraments, church history and many other areas of the Catholic faith.

Students Colonize Mars

By Janine BurForD, teacher Queen of Heaven School, Albuquerque

The Air Force has teamed up with elementary schools to help promote the interest in science related fields. One of the programs is the AFRL La Luz Academy for 5th-8th graders. Within this program, 5th graders throughout the state learn about the planet Earth, its natural wonders and why it sustains life as we know it. They also learn about the planet Mars. Scientists believe Mars could sustain a human civilization one day.

With this hypothesis, AFRL has students learn and plan ways they could colonize Mars. There are two Link-Up days in May within the state of New Mexico. Thirty-nine schools in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas send students to participate at the ABQ Convention Center on Friday, May 4, 2012.

Four Catholic Schools participate in this event including Our Lady of Assumption, Queen of Heaven, St Therese, and

San Felipe de Neri School.

To have a successful mission, students must design and demonstrate to Air Force staff their Life Support Systems (LSS) they designed to survive on Mars.

Students use plastic sheeting to create a habitat (house) to live on the harsh Martian surface. The LSS could be a way to make water, food, air, communication, recreation, control the temperature, dispose of waste, and transportation on Mars. Students design team uniforms and mission patches which they proudly wear and display. They must evaluate what supplies they need for their journey there, life on Mars, and any missions to return to Earth. Then students perform a SAGA, or song, telling about their journey and survival on Mars. This is always a favorite for the Air Force Staff to watch since the students are so creative!

Who knows? Maybe one day, these students will really be the first ones to assist us in colonizing the real planet Mars!

achievements in athletics, too. In May, 14 Catholic and other schools who are members of the APIAL League competed in their District Track Meet.

All large schools competed at Sandia Prep while the smaller schools competed at Menaul School.

Students could compete in four events including relay races, open dashes, and Pictured here is Queen of Heaven’s Girls Varsity District field events. Here are the Champs. Well done, ladies! results of the District Track

By Janine BurForD, teacher meets for both locations: Queen of Heaven School, Albuquerque

Catholic schools are usually known for two things: Faithbased education and high graduation/achievement scores.

Our faith is the foundation for all we say and do as Christian people and it is right that we put God first. As an extension of this, our gift to God is the good works we do with the gifts He gives us. Classroom learning and achievement is paramount within our Catholic Schools.

Students study hard and their effort shows in above average testing scores, graduation rates, and number of students who earn academic scholarships to high school and colleges throughout our country.

Sometimes overlooked are our Catholic school students’

Large School Results JV Girls: 1st 2nd 3rd JV Boys: 1st 2nd 3rd Varsity Girls: 1st 2nd 3rd Varsity Boys: 1st 2nd 3rd Small School Results JV Girls: 1st 2nd 3rd JV Boys: 1st 2nd 3rd Varsity Girls: 1st 2nd 3rd Varsity Boys: 1st 2nd 3rd

St. Thomas Sandia Prep Bosque SandiaPrep St.Thomas Bosque Hope Bosque SandiaPrep SandiaPrep Bosque Annunciation St Charles Holy Ghost Immanuel Lutheran Menaul Immanuel Lutheran Our Lady of the Assumption Queen of Heaven St Mary’s, Belen Fatima Menaul Holy Ghost Fatima

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Graduation, What’s Next?

By sr. MarGaret Mary lavonis, Office of Communications, Sisters of the Holy Cross

I am called. I am called. I am called on a mission to love and serve the Lord.

These words, from the theme song of a conference on vocations, strike me as good ones for all of us, especially graduating students.

Several weeks ago I saw one of the seniors at our college visiting one of our senior sisters. I asked her if she were counting the days until graduation? After a pensive pause, she said she did not even want to think about it!!!

Have you ever felt as if one of your feet was in one world and the other in another? During the last days of the academic year, many students about to graduate can relate to this. The anxiety of graduating for college students, and even some high school seniors, is almost palpable. When I walk around campuses I can often pick out the seniors by the look on their faces! Most traditional students have lived in the secure, sheltered world of education and family. Thoughts of getting a job, being on one’s own and having to go into the “real world” can be extremely scary.

However, one does not have to be a college student to experience transition.

Most of us have been through the difficult stage of being “in between” things.

Life is filled with transitions, some major and others minor. We experience it when we lose a job, get married or prepare to move to a new and unfamiliar location, etc.

This stage between endings and beginnings can be very uncomfortable. Even so, it is a necessary part of life. Every transition is an ending that prepares the ground for new growth in our lives.

Change is an integral part of everyone’s life. Try as some people may, it cannot be avoided.

Letting go of the familiar is rarely easy. Our tendency is to hang on to what we already know. It gives us a sense of security. Some people try to avoid major change, like the perpetual students who continually work on one degree after another and delay starting a career. I am often tempted to tell them to “get a life!”

William Bridges, who wrote several books on transitions, gives some points of advice to help people through this difficult stage. First of all, he advises that we take our time. No rational person expects you to have a forty-hour a week, well-paying job in your field the week after graduation!!!

Another important suggestion is not to act for the sake of action. Reflect on what is meaningful to you. What are your goals and dreams? This requires discernment and prayer. Call upon God to show you the way. This is crucial for anyone who has to make a major decision.

Also note that good closure is important. Starting something new requires letting go of the previous situation. Be patient. It is a process and doesn’t happen immediately. It is like when someone leaves high school and begins college. For the first few months the person, often refers to how things were done in their old school. I remember leaving a parish that I loved. In my new place I frequently caught myself saying what we did there. Finally, with the help of friends and my own realization, I had to come to terms that I wasn’t at my former job anymore and I had to let go so I could really begin my new ministry.

It helps to take the time needed to say your goodbyes to fellow students, faculty and all your favorite places on the campus. A suggestion is to sit and reflect significant events and people who have touched your life. But is important to remember that you and your fellow students are beginning a new stage in your lives.

Recognize that it is uncomfortable and even painful during times of major transition and you take care of yourself in little ways. Don’t look for a job day and night. Take a vacation. Have some fun.

Volunteer your time to a worthy cause.

Once you land a full time job or get married your time won’t be completely your own.

Finally, find someone to talk to.

Choose a person who will listen with an empathetic ear. We all need spiritual guides, but especially when we are going through significant changes in our lives. Don’t try to go through it alone.

And above all else, remember that God has a mission for you and your major task in life right now is to discover how you are going to best carry out that mission. You can make all the money in the world but you will be very poor if you do not answer the call to love and serve the Lord!!! At our final transition in life Jesus is not going to ask us how much we acquired while on earth or how popular we were. We will be asked how well we loved.

St. Pius X Honors Outstanding Seniors

By Jo salWay Communications, St. Pius X High School

pre-law.

The Senior Choice Award: Angelica McCarron and Jacob Moulton It is a SPX tradition for seniors to choose a young man and a young woman to represent the “best of their class.” These two students represent the all-around ideal St. Pius student: intellectual integrity, respect and caring for peers, sensitivity, congeniality, and leadership.

St. Pius X graduates excel inside and outside the classroom. Through their experiences, they develop character and compassion to last through their lifetime. SPX grads all deserve the highest kudos for their achievements. A few of these outstanding students were recognized at the Senior Awards ceremony at the baccalaureate Mass before graduation. These award winners for the class of 2012 are listed below: Outstanding Graduate: Charlie Berger Each year, the faculty chooses a senior who embodies the SPX motto “Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge” for the Outstanding Graduate Award. And this year, teachers agree that Charlie Berger possesses those traits, plus an engaging sense of humor.

When Charlie was announced as Outstanding Graduate, SPX faculty selects Charlie Berger as the speaker Roseanne Outstanding Senior of 2012.

Villareal, counselor, said, “People who Principal’s Leadership Award: work with Charlie can count on him Evan Gonzales to get the job done and have fun in The Principal’s Award recognizes the process. He does not give up eas- a student who has demonstrated the ily, which is a good thing because he ability to combine academic excelhas chosen a rigorous AP and Hon- lence and exemplary leadership in ors curriculum and a busy sports and school and community activities. activities schedule. He is captain of Primo Contreras Award: Jessica the track and basketball team and is Roach and Nathan Spulak a member of the National Honor SoNamed for Primo Contreras, an ciety.” influential longtime SPX theology Mrs. Villareal quoted his teachers. teacher and dean of students, this “He is not afraid of hard work or of award is given to a young man and failure. He was a joy to have in class, woman of exemplary character who he seemed genuinely happy to learn have demonstrated joy in serving new skills and knowledge, and his others outside their school commupositive attitude helped everyone in nity and love of their school. class,” said Susie Sanchez, English SPX Scholar-Athletes: Sara Weteacher. Charlie attended St. Thomas ber and Quintin Rizek Aquinas School and plans to attend The requirements for this award St. Mary’s University and major in See SENIORS on page 11

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION SENIORS from page 10 include being an honor student and a multi-sport athlete of exceptional participation and performance. Besides excelling in both fields, the award winners exhibit positive attitudes, commitment, and discipline.

Danny McKay Memorial Award:Edwin J. Reyes The Danny McKay Memorial Award is given each year to an individual who reflects Danny McKay’s exemplary character and dedication. Hard work, 110 percent effort, and a never-ending smile were some of the characteristics of Danny, a member of the class of 1999 who passed away his junior year.

Marcita Marek Award: Kila Hartom Named for Marcita Marek who taught physical education for many years, the award honors a student who embodies Marcita’s interest in promoting peer education and involvement in the school’s athletic programs. The winner embodies the qualities of athletic leadership and service.

Renaissance Award: Chase Bowman and Jessica van LobenSels The Renaissance Award is the highest honor bestowed by the fine arts department. Each year, the fine arts faculty selects a male and a female student who has excelled in multiple areas of the visual and performing arts to receive this prestigious award.

Art Has Heart Scholarship: Katherine Corio The Art Has Heart Foundation, established by artists Amado and J.B. Peña in 1994, each year awards a scholarship to a SPX student with promising artistic talent, as well as a number of other scholarships to students living in the Southwest.

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Award: Nathan Spulak The Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Company gives an award each year to an outstanding senior who excelled in American History as a junior and in American Government

St. Pius X Academic Decathlon Team places fifth in the nation in the largest academic competition in the country. From left, Troy Hatfield, Peter Sinclair, Patrick Abbo and Vincent Teague. Back row, teachers James Penn and Jonathan Ball. and Economics as a senior.

National Merit Scholarship Each year over one million students take the PSAT examination and compete in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Three SPX students were named as finalists and three were commended for their outstanding performance on the exam.

National Merit Finalists Troy Hatfield, winner Thien-Nam Dinh Peter Sinclair Letter of Commendation James M. Bunch Daniel Frumkin Danielle J. Wrasman National Hispanic Recognition Program College Board honors The National Hispanic Recognition Program, sponsored by the College Board, named seven SPX students as National Hispanic Scholars. Each student received a certificate of recognition.

Elijah Candelario Angelica McCarron James Riker Luis Rivera Quintin Rizek Jessica van LobenSels Sara Weber West Point Leadership Award The West Point Society of

Albuquerque nominates students for this award based on leadership qualities, academic standing, athletic honors, community service, and good citizenship activities. Five students were recognized in the program.

West Point Leadership Award Winner Jacob Moulton West Point Leadership Finalists Charles Berger Timothy Carlton-McQueen Sean Fattor Matt Humphrey Daniels Fund Scholarship: Kim Sierra and Nathan Spulak When entrepreneur Bill Daniels passed away in 2000, his estate transferred to the Daniels Fund, making it one of the largest foundations in the Rocky Mountain Region. The trust invests in deserving students for college education. Students are chosen on the basis of character, academic promise, leadership potential, and potential to contribute to one’s community and well-rounded personality.

Jack and Gloria Candelaria Scholarship: Jessica Roach Jacob Candelaria, class of 2005, founded the Jack and Gloria Candelaria Scholarship to honor his grandparents, who

strove to serve as examples of Christian charity through their involvement with numerous civic organizations.

The Jack and Gloria Candelaria Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who embodies the couple’s selfless commitment to community and to being Christ’s agents of social justice.

National French Contest Over 100,000 students compete in a written and oral test for Le Grande Concours, the National French Contest. Two SPX seniors won national and state honors.

Victoria Ruiz, first in New Mexico and seventh in the nation in French IV Maria Warfield, fourth in New Mexico and eleventh in the nation in French III. Varsity Letters in Community Service Fourth year James Bunch Laura Meurer Jessica vanLoben Sels Third year Jessica Roach Second year Andrea Garcia Edwin Reyes First year Patrick Abbo Alyssa Baca Katherine Corio

Christopher King James Riker Nicholas Sapien Jeremy Sena Varsity Letters in Activities DECA Evan Gonzales Chris King Ferryl Salls Danielle Sanchez Mock Trial Elijah Candelario Erica Pascetti Cristina Sisneros Model UN Elijah Candelario St. Pius X Decathlon Team For 11 of the last 14 years, the St. Pius X Decathlon team has won the state championship and represented New Mexico in the nationals of the largest academic competition in the country. This year, the team competed in the nationals which were held in Albuquerque for the first time. Under the leadership of teachers, James Penn and Jonathan Ball, St. Pius took fifth place in division II, schools with 750-1800, competing with teams from 36 states and foreign countries.

Students compete in ten academic areas, including essays and interviews.

Senior members of the team include: Vincent Teague, Troy Hatfield, Peter Sinclair, and Patrick Abbo.

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St. Mary’s Catholic School Sr. Marianella Domenici, S.C. Principal, 1989 – 2012 Born: May 24, 1930 Third of five siblings Italian immigrant parents, moved to Albuquerque, NM early 1900’s Raised in downtown Albuquerque Education: St. Vincent Academy, All Girls Private School Kindergarten 1935 - loved school Quickly promoted to the first grade Graduated 1947 First encountered the Sisters of Charity Career: Aspired to be a Sister of Charity Entered the religious life September 8, 1947 at the age of 17 1949 – Became “Sr. Marianella” after two years of Canonical training, began career as an educator Love of children evident from beginning Considered it a privilege to serve children Began teaching career in Cincinnati, Ohio 19 Years as a Teacher: 1949 -1954 Sacred Heart School – Denver, Colorado First Grade 1954 – 1959 St. Mary’s Hyde Park – Cincinnati, Ohio First and Second Grade 1959 – 1962 Lawrence School – Denver, Colorado Third Grade 1962 – 1968 St. Rose of Lima – Denver, Colorado Mid-School - Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade

44 Years as an Administrator: 1968 – Began studies for a Master’s Degree in Elementary School Administration Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska 1968 – 1989 St. Paul’s Parish, Colorado Springs, Colorado Pauline Memorial School Principal - 21 years 1989 – 2012 Immaculate Conception Parish, Albuquerque, New Mexico St. Mary’s School Principal - 23 years • 44 Years in Elementary School Administration • 63 Years in Education Total • Only grades not taught – Fourth and Fifth Grade • Entered the Sisters of Charity from Albuqueque, ending teaching and administrative career in Albu querque

She is the constant, ever present, brightly burning light that shines for the children, families, faculty and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School.

Historical Information – • Sr. Marianella’s departure brings an end to the legacy of the dedicated ministry of the Sisters of Charity at St. Mary’s School.

• On September 9, 1893, St. Mary’s opened its doors to 65 boys and three Sisters of Charity teachers. Girls were admitted in 1904 and enrollment grew to 224.

• Today, St. Mary’s School is the largest Catholic Elementary and Mid-School in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe with 535 students enrolled.

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Fact: families have placed their children at St. Mary’s because of Sister’s reputation of having an unconditional commitment and dedication to children whom she fondly calls her “love doves”.

St. Mary’s School continues to have a waiting list for registration.

Awards: Sr. Marianella excels in leadership, dedicated efforts, and notable contributions within her community: • The 26th Annual Governor’s Awards for Out standing New Mexico Women New Mexico Com mission on the Status of Women May 2011 Recognized for Improving the Quality of Life for all New Mexicans • House of Representatives of the State of New Mexico New Mexico Quality Award – Piñon Recognition Awarded to St. Mary’s Catholic School 2009 • Immaculate Conception Parish Maria Immaculada Award December 2005 Outstanding Service to Parish and Community • Archdiocese of Santa Fe – Teacher of the Year 2006 – 2007 Continual Dedication to Catholic Education and Outstanding Educational Service • Nominated National Catholic Education Association, NCEA, Principal Award – Colorado Springs, Colorado Distinguishing Characteristic: Sr. Marianella, a faithful and tireless advocate of educational, financial, spiritual and positive life changing support to benefit children, families and the community.

Sr. Marianella is an exceptional leader and role model to everyone that has had the pleasure to know and work with her.

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Sr. Marianella with two of her many “love doves”.

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Continued from page 2 words of a 20 year veteran St. Mary’s teacher. “While teaching, there are days when my aspirations for myself and my students seem unattainable and days when things in my personal life seemed too difficult to bear…on these days I went to see Sister, and she prayed. I was never turned away and never made to feel unwelcome. She helped me find the courage to remain strong and live life the way she does, as a woman of faith. So for the last 20 years, I WENT TO SEE SISTER.” Sr. Marianella has always encouraged her teachers to be the best they can.

She has given young teachers the opportunity to prove themselves when no one else would. One teacher says, “She was willing to take a chance on me. She has loved me enough to scold me when I was wrong, encourage me when I was right, and for all of that I will never be able to thank her enough.”

If it was ever unclear how the St. Mary’s faculty felt about Sr. Marianella, it was made very evident when in 2008, the faculty of St. Mary’s unanimously voted her as teacher of the year.

That year, at the archbishop’s annual School Fund Dinner, Sr. Marianella was named the Archdiocesan Teacher of the Year. In 2011, Sister was named as one of the recipients for the Governor’s Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women, having been nominated by St. Mary’s Boy Scout Troop.

Sr. Marianella has had a lasting impact on the thousands of students that she has taught and administered to. She lovingly refers to all of her students as her “love doves.” Sr. Marianella Domenici is one of the most genuine, caring, loving people one would ever meet. She puts the school, its students, families, staff and faculty above all else.

Immaculate Conception Pastor, Fr. Rafael Garcia says “it is obvious that her passion is the school and the students.

She models a very positive quality of a Religious, namely, total dedication to serve God through the people of God, Sister really loves the students!” And, the students really love her.

Sr. Marianella is truly the heart of the school. It is her devotion, time spent with students, concern for her teachers, and the joy of being in the school that has made Sister so successful.

St. Mary’s will not be the same without Sr. Marianella. For so long she has been the cornerstone of our school and though we will miss her tremendously, we wish her well in all that she chooses to do in this next stage of her life.

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The archdiocese also wishes to thank Mrs. Dolores Aragon for her 35 years of service to Catholic Schools. She is another gem who will be sorely missed.

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Me Fish Mother Rose Teresa Prem OCD, Prioress, Discalced Carmelite Monastery, Santa Fe, NM receives Rev. Scott McKee’s blessing.

Very Rev. Douglas A. Mosey CSB, Rector of Holy Apostles Seminary greets attendees at the reception.

Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Eggert, Pastor, Our Lady of Fatima, Albuquerque, NM receives blessing by Rev. Scott McKee.

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eet Our New hers of Men Pictured with Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan and the newly ordained are left to right: Rev. Clement Niggel, Associate Vocations Director and Pastor Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Taos, NM; Deacon Daniel Gutierrez, St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho, attending Mt. Angel Seminary, OR; Deacon Robert Peccatiello, Estancia Valley Catholic Parish, Moriarty, NM, also attending Mt. Angel Seminary; Rev. Scott McKee, Parochial Vicar serving with Rev. Stephen Schultz, Pastor, Our Lady of Belen Parish, Belen, NM; and Rev. Michael DePalma, Director of Vocations, Pastor, San Isidro Parish,, Corrales, NM. See article on page 6

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Confir mation and First Communion Celebrations

Sixty-four candidates received the Sacrament of Confirmation at San Martin de Porres. Mass was celebrated by Msgr. Lambert Luna, Vicar General and concelebrated by Msgr. Richard Olona.

Immaculate Conception, Las Vegas 1st Communion Celebration

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan administered the Sacrament of Confirmation at Holy Ghost Catholic Church to 24 candidates on May 16, 2012. Concelebrant was Fr. Tom Mayefske and Deacon Ricardo Chavez served.

St. Alice, Mountainair Confirmandi: Alexus Tapia, Shawnee Romero, Ashley Romero, Archbishop Sheehan, Weston Garcia, Amber Padilla, Bianca Maes, Jessi Jo Gonzales.

Confirmandi April Hoogerhuies with her sponsor, Leiann Herrera smile with Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. April received the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Las Vegas on April 20, 2012.

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300 Years of a Promise Made a Promise Kept Public Relations Chair

The Fiesta de Santa Fe is an integral part of the rich cultural fabric that has drawn visitors to Santa Fe and New Mexico for centuries.

Santa Fecinos have long been proud of their city’s heritage developed through the merging of the Native American, Spanish, and Mexican culture, said Deborah Sparks Norris, President of Santa Fe Fiesta, Inc. The evolvement and settlement of Santa Fe has produced a tradition of colorful music, vibrant dance and song, together with a spirit of friendliness, hospitality and acceptance which encompasses what the Fiesta de Santa Fe represents and seeks to preserve and perpetuate annually, she said.

In September of 1692, El Capitán General y Gobernador Don Diego Jose de Vargas Zapata y Lujan Ponce de León y Contreras Marques de la Nava de Barcinas, New Mexico’s 13th territorial governor arrived in La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Así, the city of holy faith, after a 25 day journey from El Paso along the Camino Real.

Upon his arrival, he set up a camp near the present day Rosario Chapel. In the days ahead, Don Diego had a difficult task. He had been sent by King Carlos II of Spain to re-enter and resettle New Mexico on behalf of the Spanish Crown. The monarch had specified that the re-entry and resettlement must be bloodless.

Don Diego was a man of great faith, courage and dignity. He engaged the assistance of the 29-inch tall Marion figure of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion, today commonly known as La Conquistadora. This very figure, which had been brought to New Mexico in 1625 by Fray Alonso de Benavides, was rescued from the burning church in Santa Fe on August 10, 1680, during the Pueblo Revolt.

De Vargas prayed to La Conquistadora for a peaceful re-entry and resettlement. With her intercession a peaceful resettlement was realized on August 14, 1692, feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, said Sparks.

In the Mercurio Volante, published in Mexico City in 1693, the court chronicler recounted De Vargas’ campaign to restore a whole kingdom “without wasting a single ounce of powder or unsheathing a sword…”

In gratitude to La Conquistadora, Don Diego promised to honor her annually with a Fiesta. Sadly, he was un-

KEY EVENTS KNIGHTING AND CORONATION Procession to Rosario Chapel 3 pm, Sun., June 17 Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi NOVENA DE LA CONQUISTADORA 6 AM and 5:15 PM June 18-24 Rosario Chapel Return Procession to Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi 4 PM Sunday, June 24, 2012 Rosario Chapel Final day of Novena 6 AM / June 25 Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis

able to realize his goal due to his death on April 8, 1704. However the Santa Fe City Council issued a proclamation on September 16, 1712 establishing the fiesta which calls for vespers, Mass, sermon, and procession through the main plaza, said Sparks.

Now, 300 years later we continue to honor that promise, she said.

Each summer, the faithful of Santa Fe gather to ensure that Don Diego de Vargas’ promise is kept to honor the oldest Marian statue in the United States, Nuestra Señora de la Paz, La Conquistadora.

This beautiful tradition begins with the knighting and coronation Mass for the individuals selected to portray the roles of Don Diego de Vargas, his cuadrilla, La Reina de la Fiesta de Santa Fe™, and her royal court. This year’s Knighting and Coronation is planned for Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, said Sparks.

Immediately after the Mass, hundreds of New Mexicans retrace their ancestor’s footsteps and process to Rosario Chapel. Dignitaries, Santa Fe Fiesta Council Members, parishioners, and clergy of the various parishes all process in honor of Our Lady, said Sparks. La Conquistadora is carried by the Caballeros de Vargas as rose petals fall on the ground in front of her, she said.

Prayers and songs of devotion fill the streets along the procession route.

Once Our Lady arrives at Rosario Chapel she remains there for a nine day novena. The following morning, the no-

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vena begins and is held twice a day for a week at the Rosario Chapel. Mass times are 6 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. The following Sunday, June 24, 2012, La Conquistadora returns to the Cathedral Basilica St. Francis of Assi.

This tradition has been carried out by the faithful of Santa Fe for many years.

These spiritual events take place in the

City of Holy Faith which is rich with culture, heritage, and faith. An experience that one should not miss, the Santa Fe Fiesta Council Inc., would like to invite you and your family to join and continue to help us keep the promise made by Don Diego de Vargas to Our Blessed Mother 300 years ago, said Sparks.

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Music for the Honor and Glory of God

By FaBian ruBen yaÑeZ, Associate Director for Music, Office of Worship

A Friday evening in May was a time for a glorious event at the Catholic Center. Peter Kolar as pianist, composer, arranger and accordionist provided a concert of superior performance for those of our English and Spanish-speaking communities. Assisted by Michele Lobato-Abeyta and 10 singers and instrumentalists from the parishes of Risen Savior, St. Anne, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque, Kolar presented a program of great variety in styles from contemporary liturgical music to the classics. Highlights were Kolar’s Gloria and Santo from Misa Luna, LobatoAbeyta’s All the Ends of the Earth, Movements 1 and 3 of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” and Rubalcava’s Con La Cruz.

All pieces were performed with great mastery.

Kolar gave special recognition to Mary Frances Reza who was present in the audience. He praised her for pioneering the composition and publication of music in Spanish through major publishers and for her being the mentor of so many in the liturgical music field including himself.

This was only the beginning for a day-long workshop on Saturday, Cinco de Mayo.

The first bilingual session was devoted to principles stated in the Bishops’ document Sing to the Lord: Music in Di-

vine Worship. Why we sing, the importance of song in bringing unity to the assembly through participation, the roles of pastoral musicians and an overview of the rites in the Mass were the topics.

In the second session Kolar spoke on the primacy of the assembly as music minister, planning and choosing music for the liturgy, musical techniques and matters of presentation of oneself as leader in the worshiping community.

Kolar dealt with instrumentation in the ensemble in the afternoon session. He taught on the use of keyboards, guitars, bass guitar, percussion, brass, wind and strings.

Peter Kolar has been a significant contributor to the liturgical repertoire of the Catholic Church over the last two decades. Holding degrees in Music Composition he has editorial duties at World Library Publication (WLP) above all in the area of Hispanic music ministry.

Residing in El Paso, Texas he serves as an instructor for the Tepeyac Institute and is the director of the El Paso Diocesan Choir.

Michele Lobato-Abeyta is the regional parish consultant for WLP in Colorado and New Mexico. As well as praying with her vocal and instrumental talents at the concert, she also managed the distribution of packets of free music to all the participants and the sale of support materials.

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Helping Hand Mrs. Belem Parra

“I am so grateful for all the support I have received and for the opportunity to keep serving my God and my Mother Mary as my Lord has asked it of me so many times.”

the Congregation for Institutes

By Cindy Wooden of Consecrated Life and SociCatholic News Service eties of Apostolic Life.

Archbishop Sheehan said VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- that during the meeting, atRecent Vatican investigations tended by bishops from Colof religious women have cre- orado, New Mexico, Arizoated opportunities for growth na and Wyoming, who were through reflection and for dia- making their “ad limina” visits toPorthefavor, Vati-recen por nuestro Santo Padre y Continued from page 3 can, “the point por quienes trabajan con él para que les otorgue ahí este verano: Michael Niemczak de St. that was made la unidad y el liderazgo por los cuales estamos Thomas en Riotwo Rancho, quien se logue withAquinas their bishops, was that although some people de contar en la Iglesia Católica. tan agradecidos graduará este said mes after de mayo Josephinum U.S. bishops dis- delwere unhappy with the deciRecuerden que la Iglesia Católica es la única College.the matter with Vati- sion to make corrections” in cussing que se remonta hasta Jesús y los Apóstoles. canTuvimos officials. la oportunidad dethevisitar LCWR,lasit would be “an Recuerden las cuatro marcas de la verdadera congregaciones romanas principales que se Archbishop Michael J. opportunity for dialogue” Iglesia - beuna, santa, católica y apostólica. ocupan deof la liturgia, el clero, la vida consagrada, Sheehan Santa Fe, N.M., tween the religious and esas the cuatro marcas, no solamente en Nosotros la doctrina de la fe, la nueva evangelización, la and Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas bishops. nuestra celebración de la Misa en la Tumba Signatura variastold otras.

Celebramos en of Tucson,yAriz., CathoThemisa archbishop told sino en los otros aspectos de desaid SanhePedro, las News Basílicas de San Mayor,Joao St. Braz de Aviz, lic Service MayPedro, 2 thatMaría Cardinal la Iglesia que experimentamos. Que Dios nos Juanhad de Letrán y San en lascongregation afueras. they discussed thePablo Vatican prefect, “thatcreciente devoción hacia nuestra otorgue una El clima perfecto y hubo un espíritu visitation ofestuvo U.S. communities if this would have happened fe católica y la gracia de vivir lo mejor que entusiasta conearlier, it might of religiousy positivo women en andtodo thenuestro sometrato years podamos de acuerdo a nuestras enseñanzas. el liderazgo la Iglesia. more recent de order to reform have been better. But, anyway, también Conference un tiempo of maravilloso theFue Leadership it’s goingenonelnow and I think it que nosotros los obispos tiempo unos Women Religious earlierpasamos the will be the occasion for some Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan con otros pudimos disfrutar la gran pasta same day ywith officials from dedialogue.”

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Mrs. Belem Parra has dedicated her life and musical talent to serving God and people of the archdiocese through the Archdiocesan Family Life Office for many years. Mrs. Parra has visited parishes as a staunch supporter of our seminarians offering her singing talents at various fund raisers.

She has also donated a substantial amount each month from her proceeds of the sale of her religious tapes and CDs to the St. John Vianney Burse.

Mrs. Parra was born in Galeana Chihuahua, Mexico.

At the age of seven, she and her family moved to Cuidad Juarez in Mexico and developed their love for music. Mrs. Parra and her brother’s skills were quickly applauded and before long “Los Hermanitos

Marquez” were sought out to perform at special events. After a few years, they moved to Albuquerque and made it their home. Mrs. Parra has been so grateful to the people of New Mexico. She said “They are so very dear to us. We are so appreciative for their support and love that they have given us. Because of their support we have been able to continue to develop our gift which we owe to God, serving Him always with joy. Our Lord has given us the the opportunity to live and participate in many religious events offered through the Archdiocese of Santa Fe which has steadily fed our spiritual health.”

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Catholic Coalition of Churches build Homes for Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity

A single moms story

I have three sons. Most of our money goes toward paying high rent and utilities. The three boys share a small room that should be the living room.

I have a small bed in a back room behind the kitchen area. We eat our meals sitting on the beds in the living room. I have qualified for a Habitat home. The zero interest payments will be less than what I now pay in rent.

My boys and I go to the Habitat job site on weekends to help build, earning sweat equity hours as down payment for our home. This house will stabilize our lives and will make a tremendous difference in the way we live, finally being able to meet more than just survival needs. I will be able to provide my boys a better chance to make it in the world, concentrating some effort and resources toward their futures. Owning our own home would never have become a reality without Habitat for Humanity and its volunteers and supporters. We believe that this is truly one of God’s miracles to meet so many good Christian p e o ple who care.

In the last 12 years, Albuquerque’s Catholic parishes have provided funding and volunteer assistance in building 11 Habitat for Humanity homes for low-income families who are employed but cannot qualify for a conventional mortgage. The twelfth build will begin on Saturday, July 21, with

the completion and dedication scheduled for October 20.

We would like to thank the following sponsoring Catholic parishes for their contributions toward building the twelfth house: Risen Savior Catholic Community, Holy Rosary Parish, Nativity Parish, Aquinas Newman Center, Prince of Peace Catholic

Community, Annunciation Parish, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Parish, and Sangre de Christo Parish.

Contributions from parishes and individuals are still being accepted.

The parishes also provide volunteer assistance in building the homes and in providing lunches for the workers.

Skilled and unskilled workers are wel-

come; job captains teach volunteers to perform needed tasks.

For more information about contributing and volunteering, contact Carolyn Burgholzer, Catholic Coalition Coordinator and member of Risen Savior Catholic Community. Carolyn Burgholzer, 505.821.7882, or burgholzercar@yahoo.com.

Solidarity with People of Gaza

By Matt Davis, CRS’ Country Representative, Jerusalem/West Bank/Gaza and Anna Huth, CRS Southwest Area Relationship Manager

This is an article of the “Solidarity with…” series on how Catholic Relief Services (CRS) makes a difference in the lives of people in a particular part of our world. CRS is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.

Last month’s CRS article in People of God focused on peacebuilding in Mexico and Central America. This article takes us to another volatile

part of our world where CRS builds hope: Gaza. Gaza is a territory of Palestine, which borders Egypt on the southwest and Israel on the east and north.

After the devastation of the 2009 conflict between Israel and Gaza, the immediate need was for humanitarian relief. CRS provided food, basic items for families, and psychosocial support.

In the past two years, CRS has moved from the emer-

gency relief phase of its work in Gaza to the development phase: helping the people of Gaza make a difference in the realities of their own communities. CRS’ focus for this phase is helping college graduates get jobs.

In Gaza, close to 75% of the population is under the age of 25. Previously, there was a flow of day labor from Gaza into Israel; young adults would commute to work across the Gaza-Israel border daily.

Since the conflict, the border is closed except to humanitarian aid workers, so access to jobs in Israel is no longer possible.

Currently there basically is no functioning economy in Gaza.

In that context, many of Gaza’s young adults face unemployment and its resulting frustration.

To address the needs of this group, CRS has established a “Cash for Internship” program. This supplies thousands of fresh graduates from the university with professional internships within Gaza.

Through this program, CRS gives the interns the opportunity to use their skills in order to develop their communities.

This improves local situations.

It also helps the college graduates stay positive about their future. It lets them move forward in a productive way under difficult circumstances.

This and other CRS initiatives around the world are made possibly by the prayer, learning, action and giving of U.S. Catholics. For ways to participate or for more information on how you make a difference around the world, please see www.crs.org or contact Anne Avellone, Director, Archdiocesan Office of Peace, Justice and Respect Life, at justice@archdiosf.org or at 505.831.8167.

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The Spiritual Journey of a Catholic Charities’ Volunteer

By Catherine araGon-MarQueZ Volunteer Developer

In March 2011, Amira, a former refugee client, and a retired employee of Catholic Charities, was diagnosed with a terminal illness, lung cancer. She had no family in the U.S. All her acquaintances had job commitments. She was no longer able to work, so she turned to Catholic Charities for help. Her request was for transportation services to medical appointments. Although she did not meet the age requirement for Senior Transportation Services, we made an exception to the rule. It is necessary sometimes to make exceptions for “special needs”.

I placed a call to a volunteer driver who lives in close proximity to the rider’s home address and explained the situation. Paula, who has been a senior transportation driver for eight years, accepted the assignment. And so began Paula’s spiritual journey with her “Special Passenger, Amira”.

The weekly medical appointments for chemotherapy and/or radiation were only the beginning of what became a family bond between two strangers.

Initially, the assignment involved driving Amira to medical appointments, the pharmacy, grocery runs, and business offices. But as the treatments zapped Continued from page 19 ue her life’s work in helping others.

She said now she wants to help others with different needs. “My wish is to help in some way, my beloved people in Ciudad Juarez, since they are suffering many economic needs. In

Amira’s energy, Paula took it upon herself to pick up prescriptions, replenish oxygen tanks and purchase groceries.

She began cooking special recipes for her and performed all business related errands. Paula wasn’t asked to do this, but her faith called her to take additional action.

The medical situation facing Amira became a financial crisis as well. By September, Amira’s minimal income meant that her living situation must change. She was forced to leave her small house and move into a one room arrangement.

Long before this added disaster occurred, Paula and Amira had become friends. It was only natural for Paula to step up and provide more help. When the phone service was disconnected, Paula purchased a cell phone for her with measured minutes. During the move, family contact information was lost, so Paula contacted the American Embassy and connected Amira to her family in Bosnia. She also made it possible for Amira to see her sisters on a computer via Skype.

Paula visited Amira almost daily, in her new residence. Always concerned that she needed a better living situation, she offered to take her into her own home. But Amira could not climb stairs, so this was not an option.

this way, I can continue to work for my Lord in His ministry. At the moment I have three religious CDs and very soon, will have a fourth CD of the song of Ciudad Juarez, written by Dr. Victor M. Gonzalez.” For more information about her CDs, call Mrs. Belem Parra at 505.345.1597.

Paula kept me abreast of her special friend’s condition. Then one day with much sadness she reported that all treatment was stopped and the end was near. Hospice had stepped in and Amira needed to be moved to a nursing home. Much paperwork needed to be done, applications for benefits, living wills, DNR’s, power of attorney, all the painful end of life preparation one goes through with family. Paula helped Amira with this and much more.

Eventually, Paula had to move Amira to a nursing home. By this time Paula had enlisted her family to help as well. Paula and her sister moved part of Amira’s belongings to Amira’s nursing home room and the rest of her belongings to Paula’s garage. When I visited Amira in her room a few weeks ago, she spoke fondly of Paula: “She is not a friend, she is my family”. She stated. She pointed to the door of a small closet that had a hand written sign on it. It read, Laundry will be done by the FAMILY. “See,” she said,

“I am her family, too.” She was so very grateful to have been connected to this very extraordinary person.

On March 30, 2012, a year from the date they met, Paula was notified by the nursing home that her “family member had passed away.” Now, Paula is tying up loose ends, fulfilling Amira’s last wishes.

Paula stated, “I really felt that I had no choice but to walk this road with Amira. God (through Catholic Charities) put her right in my path. Since she didn’t have any family near, I couldn’t let her walk alone without ‘family’. Often when I pray, I remind Him that I’m just a little dense, or a lot dense, so if He wants me to do something, He better make it very, very clear what the task entails. He did. I think that having lost my mother, father and husband to cancer, I could relate closely to her pain and struggle. I know you know this too. I have been so enriched spiritually by this journey with Amira. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of her life.”

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For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada - The Cristero War and Mexico’s Struggle for Religious Freedom

By Ruben Quezada, Foreword by Archbishop Jose Gomez, Introduction by Eduardo Verastegui Published by Ignatius Press (June 2012)

For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada is the official companion volume to the film of the same name, which stars Academy See CRISTIADA on page 23

Sometimes Life Is Just Not Fair

By Fr. Joe Kempf Published by: Our Sunday Visitor (May 2012) Children are the forgotten mourners, says Fr. Kempf. Because there are few grief-coping resources for them, Sometimes Life Is Just Not Fair meets struggling youngsters in their grief. It is a splendidly illustrated book, featuring Fr. Joe and his furry fictional friends, Big Al and Annie, which helps kids tackle tough issues, grapple with the question of suffering, and find renewed hope in the midst of anguish.

No One Cries the Wrong Way

By Fr. Joe Kempf Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (May 2012) No One Cries the Wrong Way clarifies the meaning of suffering for adults, typical reactions to grief and why they’re necessary, and strategies for relearning how to live in a vastly changed world. The book likewise helps readers ponder mortality, understand death as a “birth” into new life, and implement practical and spiritual transitions for both the griever and loved one. The book includes a prayer service for each chaptertopic, scriptural and other quotes for meditation, and concludes with a guided prayer for times of grief.

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Marriage Encounter Rekindles Spark, Communication and Happiness among Couples

By Erica Asmus-Otero for Marriage Encounter

St. Jerome once said in jest that, “marriage is good for those who are afraid to sleep alone at night.” But he knew, as married couples know all too well, that marriage is about much more than companionship.

Each year, millions of Catholics stand before God, friends, and family as they take their vows of Holy Matrimony, attesting to their love and commitment to each other for the rest of their lives.

But once the honeymoon ends, real-life challenges such as career demands, parenthood, financial difficulties, and other stressors can overwhelm couples, often making them feel more like business partners than two people in love. Poor communication skills can compound problems, leading to a lack of intimacy and satisfaction. But there is hope – and it’s called Marriage Encounter.

Marriage Encounter is an invitation for married couples to rediscover for themselves, in an accepting and loving environment, why they fell in love in the first place.

A Marriage Encounter weekend is scheduled on Aug. 11 and 12 at the Madonna Retreat and Conference Center in Albuquerque (St. Pius X High School campus).

“Marriage Encounter is directed totally towards the couple and teaches communication techniques that couples can use for the rest of their lives,” said Duane Andersen, who has been leading Marriage Encounter weekends with his wife, Fran, for more than 30 years. “For some couples, Marriage Encounter has enriched their marriage; for others, it will bring about a hapCRISTIADA Continued from page 22 Award® nominee Andy Garcia; Golden Globe winner Eva Longoria; legendary Oscar® winner Peter O’Toole; Eduardo Verástegui; and an international cast.

“I am thrilled to see a book of this type become available so everyone can have a deeper understanding of the authentic history behind the terrible persecution portrayed in For Greater Glory - The True Story of Cristiada,” writes Eduardo Verástegui, who plays Blessed Anacleto Gonzalez Flores in the film. Verástegui contributed an introduction to the book. “I sincerely pray such persecution will never be repeated.”

The 150-page volume, loaded with rare and revealing historical and film photos, is written

by Ruben Quezada, a recognized expert on the Cristero War and the Cristiada. English and Spanish editions of the book will be in stores June 15. Quezada is Director for the Catholic Resource Center and St. Joseph Communica-

pier marriage beyond just contentment.”

Marriage Encounter is not a retreat or dialogue group, nor is it “sensitivity training” or counseling. It is a private weekend designed to enhance communication between couples who already have a strong marital foundation.

During the weekend, couples will reexamine their relationship with one other, their families and their faith. A team of lay couples like the Andersens will lead the retreat and share personal, relatable anecdotes and insights about their marital struggles and Marriage Encounter.

Private time is given for participating couples to share (“dialogue”) with each other.

Ernest and Marangellie Trujillo, married 12 years, have participated in two Marriage Encounter weekends over the past decade and feel that Marriage Encounter has restored their marriage.

“We were at different points in our lives and had gone through many changes – kids, relocation, careers – which had caused us to grow apart and didn’t afford us the time to communicate like we used to,” said Ernest Trujillo. “But when we decided to do a Marriage Encounter weekend, we felt spiritually reconnected and rediscovered that deeper sense of love for each other again. Our friends started taking notice, and wanted to know why we got along so great.

What they were seeing is the result of more meaningful communication that we discovered through Marriage Encounter.”

Though Marriage Encounter is Catholic in orientation, couples of all faiths are welcome.

Marriage Encounter is offered by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. To reserve a spot, contact Duane Andersen at 505.877.0062 or Family Life at 505.831.8117 or visit www.archdiosf.org. tions, Inc., in Southern California, and has travelled internationally as a bilingual speaker giving presentation on the Cristiada.

“It became clear to us that this book was n e c e s s a r y, ” said Ignatius Press President Mark Brumley. “Leaders around the country who have attended pre-release screenings are leaving with tremendous interest in bringing to light the full story of the Cristiada, which is impossible to achieve within the time context of a feature theatrical film.

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Anniversaries

Serna, Lucero

On June 9, 1962, Mr. Filadelfio (Phil) Lucero and Miss Theresa Serna were married at St. Francis Xavier Church by Msgr. Sipio Salas.

Phil and Theresa lived in the South Barelas area attending Sacred Heart Church for many years, before moving to the Queen of Heaven parish area where they have been parishioners for almost 40 years.

After having served three years in the U.S.M.C., Phil worked at the VA Hospital, Albuquerque Police Department, and later retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

In thanking our Lord and Savior for blessings received, Phil and Theresa have dedicated themselves to help others, especially the elderly and the infirm. Since retirement, they have also become very active and involved members of the Knights of Columbus.

Blessed with four children, Veronica, husband Ben, Edward, wife Ruby, Robert, and Vincent “our angel” deceased in 1987.

Great grandchildren Rachel, husband Tom, Isaiah, and Joshua.

They celebrated their diamond anniversary at St. Francis Xavier Church, where Mass was celebrated by Rev. Msgr.

Sipio Salas.

Viola and Joe enjoy spending time with all their grandchildren and Viola enjoys her activities of straw appliqué art and painting in her leisure time and Joe is presently employed as a security guard and enjoys working on home projects in his spare time.

Casaus, Archuleta

Mr. Jose S. Archuleta and Miss Tina Casaus formerly of Santa Fe and now living in Albuquerque, were joined in Holy Matrimony on July 7, 1962, at St. Anthony’s parish in Ft. Sumner, NM, and are now celebrating 50 years of marriage.

Jose retired from US Indian Health Services, and now works part time for ABQ Health Partners. Tina is retired and at present enjoys her favorite hobby of quilt making.

They have been blessed with four daughters, Theresa Chaparro and husband Osman, Christina Givens and husband John, the late Lisa Ann Archuleta (passed away Nov. 12, 2010) and Michelle Archuleta. Ten grandchildren, Miranda Small, Ramon & Aaron Chaparro, Andrew & Jessica Givens, Patrick, Alisha & Isaiah Archuleta, Michael & Joseph Martinez, four great grandchildren, Cassius, Moriah, Jalynn Simone, and Alissa Rene Small.

Jose and Tina presently belong to St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Parish in Albuquerque.

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The Birth of ‘Born To Run’

By Beth ChaveZ, parishioner St. Joseph’s on the Rio Grande

It’s good to know that God’s spirit of unselfishness and His will for us to speak out against wrongdoing is alive and well, especially in the heart of Leroy Chavez.

The sight that lit a spark into this God-fearing man was a simple headstone dedicated to the unborn. One that the Knights of Columbus Council in Glasgow, MT erected well over 15 years ago. Saddened by the loss of so many lives, Leroy wondered what more could be done to shed light on this ‘politically incorrect’ topic. What could one man do for the helpless?

As a Special Agent for the federal government, one must keep fit. Thus on one of Leroy’s many runs the idea hit him like a brick. A run to save

lives, not for animals, not for research, but for the least of these, the unborn, was conceived.

With no previous racing experience, Leroy researched the many facets of coordinating a race, and discovered it would take much more than one man could accomplish. He would need much more support bodily and financially. Who could he turn to in order to achieve his goal? Who had the same drive and belief that abortion was indeed wrong and people needed to be educated? Who was themselves speaking out against it publicly? The Right to Life Committee of New Mexico was the public voice he heard, and thus, in 2001 he proposed the idea to the RTLCNM state board.

Born To Run, rooted in the will to educate society, was itself born in the fall of 2002.

Saying Thank You

By DeaCon steve ranGel Director of Deacons/Pastoral Outreach

In May, the Pastoral Outreach Department along with the Knights of Columbus Councils 14999, 14410 and 13699 held a barbeque in Santa Fe to thank the men and women who work at our prisons throughout the State of New Mexico. There were over 300 correction officers, administrators, and support staff along with their families who attended it. These men and women go to work each day keeping our state, cities, and communities safe and protected. It’s a profession that most people

don’t think about or else they may take it for granted. Yet, it is one that is very important for all of us because without them where would we be? We wouldn’t have the safety and protection we enjoy today.

They willingly place themselves in harm’s way each time they go to work. They have to face situations that are unpredictable, stressful, and dangerous. They are locked up in prison with men and women who have done some bad things which have caused them to be behind bars. Why would anyone want to work for the Correction Department knowing that they will be working in

The wish to make it a reputable race, one that would grow throughout the years, drove the Born To Run committee to lay the groundwork for a family themed race. Games, prizes, race awards, guest speaker, face painters, race coordinator, timing chips, balloon jump, and DJ were all part of the plan.

Today, 10 years from its beginnings, Born To Run, has maintained that family centered theme and remains a well-organized race.

The stakes are, however, about to be raised. This year the Born To Run committee has a goal of 1,000 runners and $20,000 in sponsor donations. This goal has not been taken lightly and the push to educate the public about the birth options available is the strongest in the ten-year history. There are several groups registered for

tables at the race to give out information about these choices, including Birthright, The Gabriel Project, Project Defending Life, and many more.

The dream of one man, one child of God, has become a reality. Ten years and countless hours dedicated to helpless in-

fants, has produced good fruit.

You can hear the story, register to run/walk, volunteer, or donate online at www.borntorunnm.org. We are all called do our part to help the least of these. One man answered the call. You, too, can do great things.

Preparing to Leave Your Legacy This past May at Santa Maria de La Paz Church in Santa Fe, the Pastoral Outreach Office of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe sponsored a workshop to learn the Catholic perspective on end of life decisions, funeral rites and stewardship. This workshop was free of charge to seniors and anyone else who wanted to learn more about these issues. Our speakers were Tom Macken, attorney; Mary Dunn, Executive Director for the Catholic Foundation; and Eve Corcoran, Hospital Chaplain for Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital. The list of topics that were covered included: • Archdiocese of Santa Fe Advanced Medical Directives • Catholic Guidelines and Liturgy Planning Form • Wills • Document and Estate Valuation Inventory • Titles one of the toughest careers that there is? It’s not known for being a popular profession, nor one that pays a lot of money. But we need to realize that it is a noble profession that we all need to recognize and honor.

As long as we have to have prisons, we need to thank these men and women who chose this profession. We

• Power of Attorney Documents • Common Planned Gifts • Charitable Gifts Annuities • Charitable Remainder Trusts Approximately 60 people attended and found the workshop very interesting and helpful. Most people feel uneasy discussing end of life issues. However, it is necessary and important that we all have that conversation with our families. It is a gift of love to let your family members know what your wishes are and to have it in writing. We hope to continue to have these workshops each year, one in Santa Fe and one in Albuquerque. They will be open to everyone. The Pastoral Outreach Office would like to extend a grateful thank you to Fr. Adams, Santa Maria de La Paz Church, and the Knights of Columbus #10517 for supporting this important workshop.

need to pray to God asking Him to keep them safe and protected allowing them to return home to their families safely each day. If you are in-

terested in prison ministry or information concerning the Knights of Columbus please call the Pastoral Office at 505.831.8174.

For advertising information please call Leslie at 505.831.8162 or email lradigan@archdiosf.org

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Mark Your Calendar June 7 thru July 12 7-8:30 p.m.

6 Thursday sessions When parents divorce or separate, children are often in the middle. (support group for children) Office of Myrna Fraker, LLPC 2403 San Mateo, NE S-5, Abq 505.831.8117 No cost, thanks to the financial assistance of Catholic Foundation

Fri, June 15 Sacred Heart Feast Day, Est. 1903 Sacred Heart, Abq 505.242.0561

Tue, June 12 Adults w/Disabilities Summer Certification Institute Welcoming People w/Disabilities SF

Sun, June 17 1:30 p.m.

Catholic singles study Gospel of Mark Catholic Ctr Abq w/Ben Baran 505.831.8117

Wed, June 13 St. Anthony de Padua Feast Day, Est. 1929 St. Anthony de Padua, Dixon 505.579.4389 Wed, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua Parish Feast Day, Est. 1958 St. Anthony of Padua, Fort Sumner 575.355.2320 Wed, June 13 San Antonio de Padua Feast Day, Est. 1827 under Picuris Pueblo, moved to Peñasco 1867 San Antonio de Padua, Peñasco 575.587.2111 Wed, June 13 St. Anthony of Padua Parish Feast Day, Est. 1862 St. Anthony of Padua, Pecos 575.757.6345

Fri, June 15 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Feast Day, Est. 1950 Sacred Heart of Jesus, Espanola 505.753.4225

Mon, June 18 6 pm (no host bar) 7pm dinner Serra Club Priest Appreciation Dinner Join us w/Archbishop Sheehan for an evening to honor our priests.

Hotel Albuquerque Old Town, Abq (Reservations by June 10th) 505.239.9314, Mary or www.SerraClubAlbuquerque.org Tue, June 19 7-8pm Evening of Renewal “The Holy Eucharist”, Fr. George Salazar Queen of Heaven, Abq Free will donations accepted 505.881.1772

Fri, June 15 St. Alice Parish Feast Day, Est. 1911 St. Alice, Mountainair 505.847.2264

Sat, July 14 Feast of St. Bonaventure Cochiti Pueblo 505.465.2244 Mon, July 16 Estancia Valley Catholic Parish Feast Day, Est. 1972 Estancia Valley Catholic, Moriarity 505.832.6655 Mon, July 23 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Parish Feast Day, Est. 1920 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Villanueva 575.421.2548 Wed, July 25 San Jose Parish Feast Day, Est. 1883 San Jose Parish, Los Ojos 575.588.7473 Thu, July 26 St. Anne Parish Feast Day, Est. 1910 St. Anne Parish, Tucumcari 575.461.2515 Thu, July 26 Santa Ana, Parish Feast Day Santa Ana Pueblo 575.834.7300

Sun, June 24 St John the Baptist Feast Day Est 1953 St. John the Baptist, SF 505.983.5034

Thu, July 26 St. Anne Parish Feast Day, Est. 1929 St. Anne, Abq 505.877.3121

Wed, June 27 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Feast Day, Est. 1974 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Abq 505.256.1539 Jul 7-8 Engaged Encounter Abq. 505.352.1177

“May the Dear Lord bless you...”

June Rev. Joseph M. Vanderholt, SJ Rev. Vincent G. DeFazio Rev. Nathan Libaire Rev. Luis Regalado, OSB Rev. Ricardo Russo, OFM Rev. Aloysius Abaneke Rev. Joseph LaVoie Abbott Dom Philip Lawrence, OSB Rev. John Carney Rev. June N. Ramos Rev. Jonas Romea Rev. Paul Juniet, OFM July Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Rev. William McNichols Rev. Timon Cook, OFM Rev. Francis Dorff, O.Praem Rev. Kevin Niehoff, OP Rev. Gerald Steinmetz, OFM Rev. Javier Gutierrez, SF Rev. Andrew Nguyen, OSB Rev. Ronald Stone Rev. Jeffrey Tennison Whorton Rev. Thomas Mayefske Rev. Casimiro Roca, SF Rev. Jerome D. Mueller, OFM Rev. Lawrence R. Brito Rev. Colman Heffern, OSB oliv.

Rev. Don Billiard, OFM Rev. Anthony Bolman Rev. Bernard Cranor, OSB Rev. Vitus Ezeiruaku Rev. Stephen Schultz Rev. Glennon Jones August Rev. Daniel C. Davis, OP Rev. Mark Granito Rev. John S. McHugh, SOLT Rev. Patrick Duffy Rev. Msgr. Leo Gomez Rev. Antonio Mondragon Rev. Charles Dougherty, C.P.

Sat, July 14 Blessed Kateri Tekawitha Parish Feast Day Blessed Kateri Tekawitha, Abq 505.243.0835

June 22-23 Pre-CanaSt. Charles, Abq 505.242.3462

Sun, June 24 San Juan Bautista, & its Missions Parish Feast Day Est. 1598 San Juan Bautista, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo 505.852.4179

Wed, June 13 St. Anthony Parish Feast Day, Est 1841 St. Anthony, Questa 575.586.0470

Jul 10-19 Pre-Cana July 10, 12, 17, 19th St. Jude, Abq 505.898-0826

Jul 26-28 Pre-Cana of Santa FeSt. Anne, SF 505.982.9139 or 505.983.3992 Jul 27-29 SW Catholic Charismatic Conference. “I am the Light of the World” Crowne Plaza Hotel, Abq 505.247.0397 or www.asfccc.org Sat, July 28 Class for moms w/daughters 10-12 Cost $15/person Abq. 505.831.8117 Sun, July 29 St. Anne Parish Feast Day, Est. 1942 St. Anne, SF 505.983.4430

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The Catholic Center St. Joseph/St. Francis Chapel Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on KRQE TV-13, KBIM TV-10, KREZ TV-6, and FOX 2 American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted TV Mass Donations may be sent online www.archdiosf.org or mailed to: Chancellor’s Office/ TV Mass, 4000 St. Joseph Pl. NW, Albuquerque, NM. Date

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June 10, 2012 Ex 24:3-8 Body & Blood of Christ Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 Rev. Ronald Bowers Heb 9:11-15 Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

July 8, 2012 14th Sun OT Rev. Joel Garner, O.Praem

June 17, 2012 11th Sun OT Rev. Ronald Bowers

July 15, 2012 AM 7:12-15 15th Sun OT Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Rev. Joel Garner, O.PraemEph 1:3-14 or Eph 1:3-10 Mk 6:7-13

June 24, 2012 St. John the Baptist Rev. Leo Leise, SJ

July 1, 2012 13th Sun OT Rev. Leo Leise, SJ

Ez 17:22-24 Ps 92:2-3,13-14,15-16 2 Cor 5:6-10 Mk 4:26-34 Vigil Mass Jer 1:4-10 Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab And 17 1 Pt 1:8-12 Lk 1:5-17 Mass during the day Is 49:1-6 Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15 Acts 13:22-26 Lk 1:57-66, 80 Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 Mk 5:21-43 Or Mk 5:21-24, 35b-43

Ez 2:2-5 Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 2 Cor 12:7-10 Mk 6:1-6

July 22, 2012 16th Sun OT Rev. Ronald Bowers

Jer 23:1-6 Ps 23: 1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 Eph 2:13-18 Mk 6:30-34

July 29, 2012 17th Sun OT Rev. Ronald Bowers

2 Kngs 4:42-44 Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 Eph 4:1-6 Jn 6:1-15

Aug 5, 2012 Ex 16:2-4, 12-15 18th Sun OT Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54 Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz Eph 4:17, 20-24 Jn 6:24-35

Sun, July 29 Santiago de Apóstle, Parish Feast Day, Est. 1959 Santiago de Apóstle, Chimayo 505.351.4360 Sun, July 29 Holy Family (Roy), St. Joseph (Mosquero), St. George (Roy), Misa del Cerro Parish Feast Day, Est. 1894 Holy Family, (Roy) St. Joseph (Mosquero) St. George (Roy), Misa del Cerro 575.485.9633 Sun, July 29 San Juan Bautista Feast, Est. 1598 Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo 505.852.4179 Tue, July 31 7-8pm Evening of Renewal “Prayer” Fr. Gino Correa Queen of Heaven, Abq Free will donations accepted 505.881.1772 Tue, July 31 San Ignacio Parish Feast Day, Est. 1916 San Ignacio, Abq 505.243.4287 Thu, Aug 2 San Diego Mission Parish Feast Day, Est. 1905 San Diego Mission, Jemez Pueblo 575.834.7300 Thu, Aug 2 Queen of Angels Feast Day, Est. 1954 Queen of Angels, Abq 505.243-0835 Aug 3-5 Weekend for the Engaged Our Lady of Belen, Belen 505.864.8872 Dcn. Rudy & Lucille Sat, Aug 11 Santa Clara Parish Feast Day, Est. 1918 Santa Clara, Wagon Mound 575.666.2478 Oct 29 –Nov 9 Pilgrimage w/Msgr. Lambert Luna Holy Land & Jordan 505.217.9460

Roman Catholic Saints Calendar June 15 Servant of God Orlando Catanii 16 St. John Francis Regis 17 St. Joseph Cafasso 18 Venerable Matt Talbot 19 St. Romuald 20 St. Paulinus of Nola 21 St. Aloysius Gonzaga 22 St. Thomas More 23 St. John Fisher 24 Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist 25 Blessed Jutta of Thuringia 26 Blessed Raymond Lull 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria 28 St. Irenaeus 29 Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul 30 First Martyrs of the Church of Rome July 1 Blessed Junipero Serra 2 St. Oliver Plunkett 3 St. Thomas the Apostle 4 St. Elizabeth of Portugal 5 St. Anthony Zaccaria 6 St. Maria Goretti 7 Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions 8 St. Gregory Grassi and Companions 9 St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions 10 St. Veronica Giuliani 11 St. Benedict 12 Sts. John Jones and John Wall 13 St. Henry 14 Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha 15 St. Bonaventure 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel 17 St. Francis Solano 18 Blessed Angeline of Marsciano 19 Servant of God Francis Garcés and Companions 20 St. Apollinaris 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi 22 St. Mary Magdalene 23 St. Bridget 24 St. Sharbel Makhluf 25 St. James

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Fr. Frank Pretto, Pastor of San Isidro Church in Santa Fe, NM who for the past 50 years has been playing professional music with his band PARRANDA and who retired last year from music, has put out a new CD labeled, PRETTO LIVE-EN VIVO, VOLUME ONE. Fr. Frank has played a variety of Latin music styles, and compiled a number of live performances in this album. Over the years, Father has sent his royalties to the missions in Panama, his home country. You can order the CD directly from the parish, 505-471-0710 or sanisidro4@gmail.com; Cost is 16.95 which includes first class postage. The CD will also be available on ITUNES for download.

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