People of God March 2012

M a r c h 2 0 1 2 • Vo l u m e 3 0 • N u m b e r 3

•

w w w. a r c h d i o s f . o r g

Inside this Issue

Ser ving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

The Rite of Election .................................................... 2 Archbishop’s Letter: What is an Ad Limina Visit?.....3 Pilgrimage to Chimayó................................................. 5 2012 Confirmation Schedule ........................................7 Group Weddings......................................................... 13 Record Breaking Blue Mass .......................................14 Touring Old Main ........................................................ 18 Hope in the Holy Land.................................................28

Photo by Celine

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16

The Greek Orthodox crucifixion altar, located inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem places the exact site of the crucifixion. A silver disk with a central hole, underneath the altar, marks the spot on the rock where the cross stood; pilgrims kneel and kiss the rock.

2

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

The Rite of Election

By lInDa KrehMeIer, DIrectOr Office of Worship and Christian Initiation

For the adults and young people preparing to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation at the coming Easter Vigil, the Rite of Election marks the period of fi nal intense preparation for initiation in the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Celebrated at the beginning of Lent, “this step is called election because the acceptance made by the Church is founded on the election

by God, in whose name the Church acts.”

(RCIA 119) Scripturally, “election” refers to the idea of God’s chosen people, called by God and living in relationship with God through the covenant he established. Coming to the Rite of Election as “catechumens” those whose names are formally announced as seeking baptism, confi rmation and fi rst communion in their parishes during the coming Easter Vigil, leave as the “elect”. They are now recognized as chosen, called by God

through baptism to enter into the new covenant through the sacraments of initiation.

In the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Archbishop Michael Sheehan gathers with the catechumens, their godparents and parish representatives to celebrate Rite of Election.

In the setting of a Liturgy of the Word, the Church recognizes the desire of those present to respond to the call by God. The key moments of the rite are the testimony of the Church, the enrollmemnt of names, the act of election and the promised support of the Church expressed through the role of the godparents and the intercessions and prayer over the Elect.

Following the proclamation of Scripture and homily, and in response to questions by the Archbishop, the godparents testify that the catechumens are ready to be initiated, as evidenced by their desire and their way of life. The entire assembly is then invited to support this affi rmation.

Next Archbishop addresses the catechumens, asking if they are ready to accept God’s election of them; if they are, they are

POPE WAVES AFTER LEADING ANGELUS AT VATICAN

Photos by Celine

Photos by Leslie M. Radigan

Called and Named Among God’s Chosen

then to enroll their names by signing the book of the elect.. Finally, during the act of admission or election, Archbishop Sheehan declares that these catechumens are members of the elect, those chosen by God, to be initiated at the next Easter Vigil. Although many people refer to the ceremony as the time when catechumens “go to meet the bishop,” it is about being named among God’s chosen people.

Following the Rite of Election, the entire community of faith “should surround the elect with prayer, so that the entire Church will accompany and lead them to encounter Christ.” (RCIA 121) The Elect experience Lent as the time of purifi cation and enlightenment, a time of intense, retreat-like preparation for their Christian Initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Confi rmation and Eucharist celebrated at the Easter Vigil and lived daily as they are called to go out to the world.

As part of this same liturgy, we also celebrate the Call to Continuing Conversion with those baptized candidates from throughout the Archdiocese who are seeking to complete their Christian Initiation through the reception of both Confi rmation

and Eucharist at the coming Easter Vigil.

These adults have responded to their baptismal call and, while journeying alongside the catechumens, have renewed and strengthened their faith as they prepare to celebrate these two sacraments.

During Lent, the entire Church prays for and supports the Elect and candidates as we also refl ect on our own faithfulness to our call through baptism. Together we walk the path of prayer, fasting and acts of charity. We come to the Triduum reconciled and renewed – prepared to support them in their response to God’s call as we also renew our commitment to our baptismal promises.

This Lent, Archbishop Sheehan presided at the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, at St. Anne’s parish in Tucumcari, and at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Parish in Albuquerque. Representing 51 parishes from throughout the Archdiocese, 215 catechumens were elected for full initiation to be celebrated at the Easter Vigil on April 7 of this year. 303 candidates also participated in the Call to Continuing Conversion.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for March 2012

Pope Benedict XVI waves after leading the Angelus from the window of his apartment overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Feb. 26. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

General: Contribution of Women That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society.

Mission: Persecuted Christians That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia.

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

3

IN THE RISEN LORD What is an Ad Limina Visit?

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

This Visit is made by every Bishop in charge of a diocese. This dates back to the time of Pope St. Leo III in the 800s.

This has historically been required to be accomplished every fi ve years; but since the time of Pope Benedict XVI this had changed to every eight years. The Ordinaries of a Region make the Ad Limina Visit together. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is part of Region XIII and its Ad Limina Visit is set for Monday, April 30, through Sunday, May 6, 2012. In addition to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Region XIII includes the Archdiocese of Denver and the Dioceses of Cheyenne, Colorado Springs, Gallup, Las Cruces, Phoenix, Pueblo, and Tucson The Ad Limina consists of three parts.

1.

The fi rst part entails a personal visit to the tombs of Saints Peter and Paul which is recorded in writing. This is a very spiritual and inspiring time of the Ad Limina because it connects the present Successor to the Apostles (Bishops, Archbishops and Cardinals) to the two major Apostles credited with the spreading of the faith. They draw strength and renewal from this visit to the tombs. Ad Limina is Latin meaning to the threshold of the Apostles.

3.

The third part is a written report which is presented to the Secretariat of the State, the Congregation of Bishops and the other offi ces of the Roman Curia. Each diocese is sent a questionnaire of the information being requested by the Vatican. This report provides statistical and written descriptions of all the priests, deacons, religious, and laity serving in the diocese; the state of the sacramental life of the diocese; the fi nancial health of the diocese as a whole; the types of programs being offered which can range from prison ministry to evangelization to family life to ecumenism; the process of catholic education in Catholic Schools and at parishes; evangelization efforts to the active, inactive and unchurched; and the current status of our priestly vocations. This report also presents the successes and challenges since the last report given.

The last Ad Limina Visit was in 2004 and the written report covered from January 1999 to December 2003 – it was called a Quinquennial Report because it covered fi ve years and was coordinated

by Sr. Nancy Kazik OSF, Vice Chancellor Emeritus. This year the Ad Limina Visit written report covers January 2004 to December 2011 and is called an Oc2.

The second part is a visit and tennial Report as it covers eight years interview with the Holy Father. With and was coordinated by my Executive past Popes this was a personal visit, but Assistant, Dolores K. Cordova.

Pope Benedict XVI has changed this to a group visit during which time the I ask your prayers for my upcoming Bishops, Archbishops or Cardinals re- Ad Limina Visit that it go smoothly, new their obedience and loyalty to the safely and be fruitful. I promise my Pope, receive his teaching in the form prayers for you during my visit to the of an allocution and they render oral Tombs of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome. reports on the state of their individual dioceses. This gives the Bishops, ArchSincerely yours in the Risen Lord, bishops and Cardinals a chance to listen to what their counterparts are doing and what might be useful to bring to their Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan own dioceses.

Archbishop of Santa Fe

¿Qué es una Visita Ad Limina?

Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

Esta visita a la Santa Sede es realizada por cada Obispo a cargo de una diócesis. Esta costumbre data desde el tiempo del Papa San León III en los años 800’s.

Esta visita históricamente ha sido requerida cada cinco años; pero desde el tiempo del Papa Benedicto XVI esto ha cambiado a cada ocho años. Los Ordinarios de una Región realizan juntos la Visita Ad Limina. La Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe es parte de la Región XIII y su visita Ad Limina ha sido programada desde el lunes 30 de abril hasta el domingo 6 de mayo del 2012. Además de la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe, la Región XIII incluye la Arquidiócesis de Denver, y las Diócesis de Cheyenne, Colorado Springs, Gallup, Las Cruces, Phoenix, Pueblo y Tucson.

llevando a cabo y lo que pudiera ser útil para sus propias diócesis.

La Visita Ad Limina consiste de tres partes.

3.

La tercera parte es un reporte escrito que es presentado a la Secretaría de Estado, la Congregación de Obispos y otras ofi cinas de la Curia Romana. A cada diócesis se le envía un cuestionario de la información requerida por el Vaticano. Este reporte proporciona estadísticas y descripciones por escrito de todos los sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosos y laicos que sirven en la diócesis; el estado de la vida sacramental de la diócesis; la salud fi nanciera de la diócesis en general; los tipos de programas que son ofrecidos pueden ir desde el ministerio en las prisiones, a la evangelización para la vida familiar, hasta el ecumenismo; el proceso de la educación en las escuelas católicas y en las parroquias; los esfuerzos de evangelización hacia los católicos activos, inactivos y aquellos que no cuentan con una iglesia; y el estado actual de nuestras vocaciones sacerdotales. Este reporte presenta los logros y los desafíos desde el último reporte presentado.

1.

La primera parte consiste en una visita personal a las tumbas de San Pedro y San Pablo, que se registra por escrito. Esta es una parte especial de inspiración y gran espiritualidad de la Visita Ad Limina ya que conecta a los actuales sucesores de los apóstoles (obispos, arzobispos y cardenales) con los dos apóstoles principales acreditados con la propagación de la fe. Ellos reciben fortaleza y renovación de esta visita a las tumbas. Ad Limina es el término en latín que signifi ca el umbral de los apóstoles.

La última visita Ad Limina fue en el año 2004 y el reporte escrito cubrió el periodo de enero de 1999 hasta diciembre del 2003 – se llamó Reporte Quinquenal porque cubrió cinco años y fue coordinado por la Hermana Nancy Kazik, OSF, Vice Canciller en ese tiempo. Este año el reporte escrito de la Visita Ad Limina cubre el período de enero del 2004 hasta diciembre del 2011 lo que suma ocho años y fue coordinado por mi Asistente Executiva: Dolores K. Cordova.

2.

La segunda parte es una visita y entrevista con el Santo Padre. Con los Papas anteriores había una visita personal, pero el Papa Benedicto XVI ha cambiado esta costumbre a una visita de grupo durante la cual los obispos, arzobispos o cardenales renuevan sus votos de obediencia y lealtad al Papa, reciben su instrucción en una alocución y rinden reportes orales sobre la situación en sus respectivas diócesis. Esto permite a los obispos, arzobispos y cardenales la oportunidad de escuchar lo que sus homólogos están

Les pido sus oraciones para que todo salga bien en mi próxima Visita Ad Limina y que ésta sea fructífera. Les prometo mis oraciones por ustedes durante mi visita a las tumbas de los Santos Pedro y Pablo en Roma.

Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado,

Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe

New Mexico Bishops Take the Gospel to the Public Square By allen SÁncheZ, eXecUtIVe DIrectOr New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops

Archbishop Michael Sheehan, Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, and Bishop James Wall began their ministries to the legislators this legislative session 2012 by hosting the annual legislative breakfast, attended by Governor Susana Martinez, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Santa Fe. The Bishops led the legislature in prayer by leading the invocation in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Close to 2,000 people attended the Sanctity of Life Unity Day with a Mass at the Cathedral

and a march to the Capital, with an afternoon rally for pro life.

The Bishops bring their advocacy agenda not to impose but to propose. There was pro life legislation introduced and the Bishops supported parental notifi cation for a minor to have an abortion which guarantees parents rights.

Unfortunately this legislation failed in its fi rst hearing.

The Governor attempted to reinstate the death penalty and many cabinet secretaries testifi ed at a hearing. The Bishops opposed this legislation and the legislation was defeated with a tabling action of its fi rst committee.

The Bishops have promoted a change in the distribution of funds from the permanent fund to enable pro-

gramming for early childhood needs. This legislation, called “Invest in Kids Now”, was introduced as a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment made its way through six committees but was defeated in its last committee hearing. The Bishops promise to continue working for sustainable funding for our needed early childhood education and programs. This investment in our youngest children will create the paradigm shift needed to have long lasting effects on the good of our state, particularly in improving the graduation rate.

There was also a tuition scholarship tax credit introduced that made its way through two committees. This See BISHOPS on page 17

4

PEOPLE OF GOD

Archbishop’s Schedule

March 11 Sun 12-13 === 14 Wed 15 Thu 18 Sun 19 Mon 20 Tue 21 23 24

Wed Fri Sat

26 27 28

Mon Tue Wed

29

Thu

30

Fri

April 1 Sun 2 3 4 5 6

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

7 8 9-13 14

Sat Sun === Sat

15

Sun

11:00 a.m. ======== 10:00 a.m. ======== 3:00 p.m. ======== 10:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m. ======== ======== 11:00 a.m. ======== ======== 8:00 a.m. ======== 10:30 a.m.

5:30 p.m. ========

Mass, Installation of Pastor, Our Lady of Sorrows, Las Vegas Visitation of Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, CT College of Consultors, Catholic Center Catholic Relief Services Board Meeting, Baltimore, MD Mass, Cursillo, Holy Family, Albuquerque Office Appointments Presbyteral Council, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Deans, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Office Appointments Office Appointments St. Vincent de Paul Annual Mass & Luncheon, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Albuquerque Office Appointments Office Appointments Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Center Office Appointments Day of Sanctification for Priests, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Chrism Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Office Appointments

11:00 a.m.

12:00 noon ======== 10:00 a.m. ======== 6:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. ======== 8:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

Ecumenical Blessing of Palms, Santa Fe Plaza Mass, Palm Sunday, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Office Appointments Tape TV Masses in English and Spanish, Catholic Center Office Appointments Mass of the Last Supper, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Walking Pilgrimage from Santa Cruz to Chimayo Stations of the Cross, State Penitentiary, Santa Fe Easter Vigil, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Easter Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Region XIII Bishops Retreat, San Diego, CA Confirmation, San Felipe Pueblo Keynote, Deacon In-Service, St. Pius X High School, Albuquerque Mass, Deacon In-Service, St. Pius X High School, Albuquerque Confirmation, Risen Savior Catholic Community, Albuquerque

March 2012

Cardinal Dismayed That White House Rebuffs Religious Freedom Concerns WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a strongly worded letter to his fellow bishops, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York charged that White House offi cials failed to consider the U.S. bishops’ concerns that the federal mandate governing employer coverage of contraception and sterilization under the health care law violated religious freedom principles. An invitation from the White House to “work out the wrinkles” regarding the mandate either by rescinding it or at least widening the exemptions on religious grounds failed to reach an agreement and the effort “seems to be stalled,” he said in the letter released late March 2. The letter cited recent comments by a White House offi cial that the mandates are a “fait accompli” and that Congress was notifi ed that the rules have been published in the Federal Register “without change.” Cardinal Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, also said that

during a recent meeting with White House offi cials, USCCB staff members “asked directly whether the broader concerns of religious freedom ... are all off the table.” He wrote: “They (USCCB staff) were informed they are.” The cardinal said: “Instead they advised the bishops’ conference that we listen to the ‘enlightened’ voices of accommodation,” pointing to a recent editorial in America magazine. The editorial in the magazine’s March 5 issue questioned whether the bishops’ opposition to the revised mandate released by the administration Feb. 10 was an issue of disagreement over government policy as opposed to an infringement of religious liberty. “The White House seems to think we bishops simply do not know or understand Catholic teaching and so, taking a cue from its own defi nition of religious freedom, now has nominated its own handpicked offi cial Catholic teachers,” the letter continued.

Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignments: 



Effective Friday, April 13, 2012 – Rev. Msgr. Richard Olona, currently assigned as pastor at Risen Savior Catholic Community in Albuquerque has been appointed as pastor of Santuario de San Martin de Porres also in Albuquerque.

Effective Friday, April 13, 2012 – Rev. Jerome Plotkowski, currently in residence at Risen Savior Catholic Community in Albuquerque has been appointed as parochial vicar at Santuario de San Martin de Porres also in Albuquerque.



Effective Friday, April 13, 2012 – Rev. Leo Padget, currently assigned as pastor at Santuario of San Martin de Porres in Albuquerque has been appointed as pastor at the Shrine of St. Bernadette also in Albuquerque.



Effective Friday, April 13, 2012 - Rev. Timothy A. Martinez currently serving as pastor at the Shrine of St. Bernadette in Albuquerque has been appointed as pastor of Risen Savior Catholic Community also in Albuquerque.

100%

Together We Will Reach Our Goal!

90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30%

Official Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Publisher: Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Editor/Photography/Design: Celine Baca Radigan

Editorial Assistant/Photography: Leslie M. Radigan Production: Christine Carter

Published monthly with the exception of July. The Editor reserves the right to reject, omit, or edit any article or advertising copy submitted for publication.

All items submitted for consideration must be received by the 10th of the previous month.

Advertising listings do not imply Archdiocesan endorsement.

4000 St. Joseph Pl. NW

Albuquerque NM, 87120 (505) 831-8100 Friend us on Facebook: Archdiocese of Santa Fe Official

20% 10% 3% 0%

twitter.com/ASFOfficial

Our Goal $3,000,000

PEOPLE OF GOD

5

Photo by Celine

March 2012

Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico Clean & Beautiful

Say Toss No Más During Pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is joining with New Mexico Clean & Beautiful, a program of the New Mexico Tourism Department, to encourage pilgrimage participants to refrain from littering the State’s highways and byways on their walk to Chimayó during the upcoming Holy Week, April 1-7, 2012.

“I encourage parishioners to walk on pilgrimage, but to be mindful that we are called to be good citizens,” said Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe. Chimayó, a community known for its fi ne

Spanish weaving and crafts and good food, is most famous for the beautiful El Santuario de Chimayó. Every year thousands of people journey to this small adobe church in search of spiritual or physical healing, because they believe it was built on sacred grounds that possess curative powers, and that many people have been restored to health by the sacred earth.

As in the past trash cans will be placed along the route. Santa Fe County said county crews plan to place portable toilets on county roads, including the 1.5-mile-long

ARCHBISHOP WENSKI ANNOUNCES PILGRIMAGE TO CUBA DURING PRESS CONFERENCE IN MIAMI Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski holds a press conference to announce that the Archdiocese of Miami would organize a pilgrimage to Cuba to coincide with Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the island nation March 26-28. By the Feb. 3 deadline to apply for the trip, the archdiocese had received inquiries from nearly 1,000 people and has announced the final group will number 310 and fill two planes. (CNS photo/Ana Rodriguez-Soto, The Florida Catholic)

Juan Medina Road (County Road 98), the last stretch from the south into the Santuario de Chimayó.

According to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, the fi rst “offi cial” pilgrimage was in 1945.

Many New Mexican National Guard members were sent to the Philippines prior to World War II. When Japan attacked the islands, many were taken prisoner and forced to walk 60 miles in what today is called the Bataan Death March. Many prisoners did not survive the forced walk. Some of those who did survive the walk made a promise

that if they lived and returned home alive they would make a pilgrimage to El Santuario.

In 1945, there was an organized pilgrimage by many of the survivors. Some walked from as far as Albuquerque. They were welcomed at Chimayó by Archbishop Byrne who blessed them and celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving.

For more information, contact the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, 505.831.8100 or www. holychimayo.us; or Joseph Lobato, 505827-6346 or joe.lobato@state.nm.us

6

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

Questions and Answers about Lent and Lenten Practices

Q. Why do we say that there are forty days of Lent? When you count all the days from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, there are 46.

Q. I understand that all the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat, but I’m not sure what is classified as meat. Does meat include chicken and dairy products?

foods made from meat. Thus, such foods as chicken broth, consomme, soups cooked or flavored with meat, meat gravies or sauces, as well as seasonings or condiments made from animal fat are technically not forbidden.

However, moral theologians have traditionally taught that we should abstain from all animal-derived products (except foods such as gelatin, butter, cheese and eggs, which do not have any meat taste). Fish are a different category of animal.

Salt and freshwater species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, (coldblooded animals) and shellfish are permitted.

A. Abstinence laws consider that meat comes only from animals such as chickens, cows, sheep or pigs --- all of which live on A. Apart from the prescribed land. Birds are also considered days of fast and abstinence meat. Abstinence does not on Ash Wednesday and include meat juices and liquid Good Friday, and the days of

Q. I’ve noticed that restaurants and grocery stores advertise specials on expensive types of fish and seafood on Fridays during Lent. Some of my Catholic friends take advantage of these deals, but

A. It might be more accurate to say that there is the “forty day fast within Lent.” Historically, Lent has varied from a week to three weeks to the present configuration of 46 days. The forty day fast, however, has been more stable. The Sundays of Lent are certainly part of the Time of Lent, but they are not prescribed days of fast and abstinence.

Q. So does that mean that when we give something up for Lent, such as candy, we can have it on Sundays?

abstinence every Friday of Lent, Catholics have traditionally chosen additional penitential practices for the whole Time of Lent. These practices are disciplinary in nature and often more effective if they are continuous, i.e., kept on Sundays as well. That being said, such practices are not regulated by the Church, but by individual conscience.

somehow I don’t feel right treating myself to the lobster special on Fridays during Lent.

we can have only one full, meatless meal. Some food can be taken at the other regular meal times if necessary, but combined they should be less than a full A. While fish, lobster and other meal. Liquids are allowed at any shellfish are not considered meat time, but no solid food should be and can be consumed on days consumed between meals. of abstinence, indulging in the Are there exemptions lavish buffet at your favorite Q. seafood place sort of misses the other than for age from the point. Abstaining from meat and requirement to fast on Ash other indulgences during Lent is Wednesday and Good Friday? a penitential practice. On the Fridays of Lent, we remember A. Those that are excused the sacrifice of Christ on Good from fast and abstinence Friday and unite ourselves with outside the age limits include that sacrifice through abstinence the physically or mentally ill including individuals suffering and prayer. from chronic illnesses such as Q. I understand that Catholics diabetes. Also excluded are ages 18 to 59 should fast on pregnant or nursing women. In Ash Wednesday and on Good all cases, common sense should Friday, but what exactly are prevail, and ill persons should the rules for these fasts? not further jeopardize their health by fasting.

A. Fasting on these days means From the USCCB

Journey to the Foot of the Cross: Bishop Ricken Offers 10 Things to Remember For Lent WASHINGTON—Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin, chairman of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), offers “10 Things to Remember for Lent” as the Church prepares to begin the season with Ash Wednesday on February 22: 1. Remember the formula. The Church does a good job capturing certain truths with easy-to-remember lists and formulas: 10 Commandments, 7 sacraments, 3 persons in the Trinity. For Lent, the Church gives us almost a slogan— Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving—as the three things we need to work on during the season.

2. It’s a time of prayer. Lent is essentially an act of prayer spread out over 40 days. As we pray, we go on a journey, one that hopefully brings us closer to Christ and leaves us changed by the encounter with him.

3. It’s a time to fast. With the fasts of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, meatless Fridays, and our personal disciplines interspersed, Lent is the only time many Catholics these days actually fast. And maybe that’s why it gets all the attention.

“What are you giving up for Lent? Hotdogs? Beer? Jelly beans?” It’s almost a game for some of us, but fasting is actually a form of penance, which helps us turn away from sin and toward Christ.

teries by suffering, dying with Christ and being resurrected in it’s about reaching out to others and helping them without question as a way of sharing the experience of God’s uncona purified form. ditional love.

6. Don’t do too much. It’s tempting to make Lent some ambitious period of personal reinvention, but it’s best to keep 10. Learn to love like Christ. Giving of ourselves in the it simple and focused. There’s a reason the Church works midst of our suffering and self-denial brings us closer to lovon these mysteries year after year. We spend our entire lives ing like Christ, who suffered and poured himself out uncongrowing closer to God. Don’t try to cram it all in one Lent. ditionally on cross for all of us. Lent is a journey through the That’s a recipe for failure. desert to the foot of the cross on Good Friday, as we seek him out, ask his help, join in his suffering, and learn to love like 7. Lent reminds us of our weakness. Of course, even when him. From the USCCB we set simple goals for ourselves during Lent, we still have trouble keeping them. When we fast, we realize we’re all just one meal away from hunger. In both cases, Lent shows us our weakness. This can be painful, but recognizing how helpless we are makes us seek God’s help with renewed urgency and sincerity.

8. Be patient with yourself. When we’re confronted with our own weakness during Lent, the temptation is to get angry and frustrated. “What a bad person I am!” But that’s the wrong lesson. God is calling us to be patient and to see ourselves as he does, with unconditional love.

9. Reach out in charity. As we experience weakness and suffering during Lent, we should be renewed in our compassion for those who are hungry, suffering or otherwise in need.

The third part of the Lenten formula is almsgiving. It’s about 4. It’s a time to work on discipline. The 40 days of Lent more than throwing a few extra dollars in the collection plate; are also a good, set time to work on personal discipline in general. Instead of giving something up, it can be doing something positive. “I’m going to exercise more. I’m going to pray more. I’m going to be nicer to my family, friends and coworkers.”

5. It’s about dying to yourself. The more serious side of Lenten discipline is that it’s about more than self-control – it’s about finding aspects of yourself that are less than Christ-like and letting them die. The suffering and death of Christ are foremost on our minds during Lent, and we join in these mys-

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

7

8

PEOPLE OF GOD

Students Inspired by the Happiness and Love of God in Personal Vocation Stories

Vocation Program Panelists - Back, Left to Right: Sr. Mary Lou Ibarra, Fr. Mike DePalma; Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies; Brother Maximillian Mary Stelmachowski, Mr. Jeffrey Brewer. Front, Left to Right: Ms. Mary Therese Wyant, Ms. Jennifer Whitcox, Mrs. Jana Brewer. Also presenting: Deacon Kevin Maloney

By Beth lUKeS, Serra Club Volunteer

In January, 56 confi rmandi from Our Lady of Annunciation Parish gathered to hear truelife vocation stories. A panel consisting of three clergy, two religious, two consecrated virgins, and a married couple gave accounts of their journey to their chosen vocations. Clerical vocations represented were the priesthood and the deaconate. A Franciscan Brother and Cannosian Sister spoke on the vocation to religious life. The event was sponsored by The Serra Club of Albuquerque.

After the event, the confi rmandi were asked whether they learned anything new; whether the program was helpful; and what surprised and inspired them. Several said that “hearing personal testimonies from each vocation and having people actually come to us to explain their experience” was most helpful. To the question of whether they learned anything new, confi rmandi said they learned: “that being married is easier said than done; that religious still do fun things; that there is such a thing as being married to Christ without becoming a nun; that they [clergy, religious, consecrated virgins] were all like us when they were our age; that most [of the panelists] didn’t think they would choose the vocation that they did; that there are lots more vocations than I thought; that there are other vocations besides the priesthood and married life, and that marriage is a vocation.” As for surprises, the students mentioned being surprised by: “the brother talking about living in peace; the happiness of all the people; how devoted to God you have to be to become any of those

Godly people; some of the changes of heart the speakers had.” Students commented that they were inspired by: “how happy the people are and how strong they are in their vocations; hearing of the power of God through the priesthood; how they all followed their dream; the devotion to God that each of the speakers spoke about; how the people dedicated their lives to God and how in and with Him, their lives became better; learning that God is a part of our life no matter which vocation; the happiness from each vocation and each person knowing that is where they belong.”

The program was given a thumbs-up for next year. A few wished that the panelists had shared more fun stories of their lives before choosing their vocations. Two students requested a shorter format; another thought that the audience should be involved more. Three of the students wrote to request that we “keep on praying for them.” To that end, let us pray that prayers for our youth grow in holiness and in number and that the vocations received lead to more compelling stories of happiness in service and love for God like those heard this past January.

Parishes interested in hosting a similar program for youth are encouraged to contact Serra’s Vocations Program Volunteer, Beth Lukes, via email at bethlukes@hotmail.com.

Readers who wish to join the Serra Club in supporting and fostering vocations can do so by calling Bob Calvani at 505.255.6400 or by registering online at www.serraclubalbuquerque.org. The Serra Club meets every fi rst Thursday at 6:15 pm at Our Lady of Annunciation in St. Magdalene Hall.

March 2012

Dominican Priest, Preacher, Composer, Singer, Comes to Albuquerque - Have Fun; Do Good!

By KrIS cOFFey, VIce-chaIr Board of Trustees, D+E+I

The Dominican Ecclesial Institute (D+E+I) announces that the internationally renowned, Fr. James Marchionda, OP, is coming to Albuquerque again. “The Power of Preaching through Music” engages all participants in the lively presentation by Fr. Jim at the D+E+I annual Tea and Lumen Awards Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Internationally: Fr. Jim was the featured composer at Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s funeral liturgy with “I Was Hungry” from his Harvest of Justice collection.

Locally, Fr. Jim most recently led, together with Sr. Ann Willets, OP, a 2010 area-wide stewardship mission attended by members of more than a dozen local parishes, as well as people coming from California and Colorado.

Successfully integrating the Dominican charism of preaching with a professional career in sacred music, Fr. Jim’s dynamic ministry, as preacher, speaker, conductor, singer and woodwind instrumentalist, is described as a “full-of-life celebration,” and takes him throughout the United States and abroad.

Have fun, while doing good. Sign up for the D+E+I Tea at www.d-e-i. org or call 505.243.0525.

• Enjoy a delicious three-course tea of sweets and savories at the newly upgraded Sheraton Uptown with plenty of parking – with your friends and colleagues.

• Honor the Lumen Ecclesiae Awardee, as well as Lumen Gentium Awardees from throughout the Archdiocese, including your own parish.

• Join in the diverse Silent Auction of foods, wine, travel, electronics and more.

• Delight in the special tea pot collection auction.

• And, be uplifted with Fr. Jim. Have fun, while doing good at this 16th annual fundraising event for D+E, which focuses on critical adult faith formation events and support in New Mexico. D+E+I sponsors various programs: • Catholic Business Forum (CBF) 2011-12 “Politics and Faith” six luncheons • D+E+I Dialogues: fall, 2011 “Healthcare and Spirituality” with international medical ethicist, Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP, Prior Provincial of the Central Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great.

• D+E+I Discussions in dozens of parishes, enhancing adult faith formation programs • Advent and Lent parish programs utilized throughout the archdiocese See www.d-e-i.org to hear various presentations and learn more about D+E+I. Opportunities are available to be Underwriters, Decade Donors, Sponsors and in-kind Auction donors. Your investment in D+E+I enables its present and future. Tea Tickets are $50 and a table of ten is $475.

The 2012-2015 Emmaus Journey Set to Begin September September 2012 is the month when a new opportunity for ministry formation begins in the Albuquerque area. The opportunity, known as the Emmaus Journey, is a three-year process of spiritual, theological, and practical formation. It is billed as an intensive level course of study designed to form lay ministers for ministry in the Church. Thus this process of ministry formation is for those individuals who have at least a basic to intermediate understanding of Catholicism and who sense a call to some form of ministry. If this describes you, please contact Rita Lucero at the Catholic Center (505.831.8126) and she will provide you with more information on the formation process and how you may apply.

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

Penalties for Particular Offenses – Part I

Beginning Experience (A Program for the Divorced, Widowed and Separated)

By JerOMe JacKSOn, chaIrPerSOn Beginning Experience Albuquerque

By reV. KeVIn nIehOFF, O.P., J.c.l.

Adjutant Judicial Vicar

After defi ning the sanctions in the Church, The 1983 Code of Canon Law, employing the philosophical principle of moving from the universal to the particular, lists particular offenses. This section is divided into fi ve parts, the fi rst two being: 1) offenses against religion and the unity of the Church; and, 2) offenses against Church authorities and the freedom of the Church.

The fi rst three offenses are: apostates (those who deny the faith of the Church), heretics (those who hold to teachings that are false), and schismatics (those who break away from the Church). The penalty for any one of the above offenses may be excommunication, though other penalties may be added if there is long-standing contempt or the gravity or scandal calls for it, including dismissal from the clerical state (canon 1364).

Someone who prohibits others from participating in religious rites is to be punished for this action (canon 1365). If parents and those taking the place of parents who have had their children baptized but do not see that their children are brought up Catholic are subject to censure (a penalty intended to guide healing) or another just penalty (canon 1366). One who throws away the Eucharist, or uses Eucharist for sacrilegious purposes may be subject to excommunication, which only the Holy See may lift, and priests may be subject to more punishment not excluding dismissal from the clerical state (canon 1367).

Someone who commits perjury before an ecclesiastical authority is to be punished with a just

9

penalty (canon 1368). Someone who utters blasphemy, or gravely harms public morals, or rails at or excites hatred of or contempt for religion or the Church may be subject to a just punishment (canon 1368).

Regarding offenses against Church authorities and the Freedom of the Church include: use of physical force again the Roman Pontiff or a Bishop. This is why Pope John Paul II forgave and lifted the interdict against the man who attempted to assassinate him. Then, those who use physical force against a cleric or religious out of contempt for the faith, or the Church, or ecclesiastical authority may be punished with a just penalty (canon 1370).

Individuals who teach a doctrine condemned by the Roman Pontiff, an ecumenical council (such as Vatican II) or obstinately rejects these teachings along with those who defy the lawful command or prohibition of the Apostolic See, the Ordinary or Superior may be punished but only after being warned by the appropriate authority (canon 1371). Likewise, those who appeal a decision of the Roman Pontiff to an ecumenical council, or the College of Bishops (canon 1372); publicly incites others to hatred against the Apostolic See or Ordinary (canon 1373); anyone who joins an association that plots against the church (canon 1374), those who hinder ministry (canon 1375); a person who profanes sacred objects (canon 1376); or someone who unlawfully sells ecclesiastical goods (canon 1377) may be subject to an appropriate and just penalty.

If you are divorced, widowed or separated and need help for the heartache of fi nding yourself alone again, consider attending the Beginning Experience weekend April 13, 14 and 15 at the Madonna Retreat and Conference center in Albuquerque.

Registration will be on-going.

The loss of a loved one through separation, divorce or death is one of life’s most traumatic experiences. It can result in nearly unbearable feelings of loneliness and grief. Many people who have suffered this loss feel left out by their church, uneasy around married friends, unsure of themselves, and uncertain about their future The Beginning Experience weekend program helps grieving single-again persons emerge from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning, and move into the future with renewed hope. The program helps deal with the natural grief process and offers an opportunity, through God, for turning the pain of loss into an experience

of positive growth.

The Beginning Experience weekend is designed to be a time of closure on the past and renewed hope for the future.

Those who come should be beyond the initial feelings of anger and despair which usually follow the loss of a loved one.

They should be at the point of wanting a new beginning and ready to work to make that desire a reality.

Those who’ve attended the weekend program report: • Increased emotional health and self respect • New skills to deal with the pain of loss • Healthier family relationships • Renewed energy to be more effective parents, return to their church, and improved the standard of living for themselves and their families For information contact the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Family Life Offi ce, 505.831.8117.

The program begins Friday April 13 at 7:00 p.m. and ends

late Sunday afternoon about 4:00 p.m. It is “A weekend away for a lifetime of change.”

The Beginning Experience weekend offers the opportunity to move toward a new beginning in life. Its quality and effectiveness are well documented.

• Developed by respected professionals in grief psychology, ministry, education and organizational process, the program is both psychologically and spiritually sound.

• The ministry has been honored by the North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics and the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers, participated in the International Conference for the World Federation for Mental Health in Ireland, and addressed the Australian government’s Year of the Family Congress.

• To ensure the integrity of the copyrighted program, the Beginning Experience International Ministry Center periodically certifi es 120 peer ministry teams worldwide to present the program.

Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s African American Catholic Community Turns 20 The Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s African American Catholic Community celebrates its 20th Anniversary April 29, 2012 at 12 noon, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Albuquerque. The AACC has invited renowned homilist Rev. Msgr.

Raymond East of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Washington, DC to celebrate Mass with us. Msgr. East has served in six Washington, DC parishes before being named director of the Offi ce of Black Catholics and Vicar for Evangelization. He has worked in the areas of Liturgy, Youth Ministry, Initiation and Evangelization. Please plan to join the AACC in this celebration! For more information, please call 505.836.3627.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2011 EXCEEDS GOAL!

The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2011 ACA campaign entitled, “Sowing the Seeds of Faith” has exceeded its goal of $3 million. Total dona-

tions were $3,877,393!!!! The amount over goal, $877,393, will be returned to the 72 parishes exceeding their parish goal to be used for parish projects and initiatives.

“This is wonderful!” exclaimed Dr. Dolly Sokol, Executive Director of the Annual Catholic Appeal Foundation and the Offi ce of Development of the Archdiocese. “We are so grateful to our thousands of do-

nors who support the ministries and services of the archdiocese.

These ministries assist parishes with faith formation and education, worship and music, outreach ministries and evangelization and much more.

“What do parishes receive for the funds Catholics donate to the Annual Catholic Appeal?” asked Archbishop Sheehan at a recent ACA 2012 Kick-off meeting. “You get priests and dea-

cons who are educated through your ACA donations! You get the Offi ce of the Archbishop that enables me to come to your parish for Confi rmation and special celebrations, to represent and advocate for Catholic values in the wider community, to preach, teach and sanctify in the name of Jesus Christ.”

While ACA 2011 has been very successful, there is still more to be accomplished. The

need for Catholic education, evangelization, outreach as well as more priests, deacons and trained lay leaders is growing. Yet, only 17% of registered Catholic families donated to ACA in 2011. Please support ACA 2012 with a generous gift!

To donate, visit www.archdiosf. org and click on the words Annual Catholic Appeal – Donate now, or call the ACA Offi ce at 505.831.8239.

10

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Students Invited to Jesuit College Fair

By JO SalWay Communications, St. Pius X High School

All area high school students are invited to the Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) from 6:308:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 in the St. Pius X High gym. In a college fair format, representatives from 14 Jesuit colleges and universities from around the country will be on hand to talk about the educational opportunities at the universities run in the Jesuit tradition. Juniors are especially encouraged to attend, but all class levels are welcome.

“This is the fi rst year the JET has come to Albuquerque, and we are really excited about visiting with students,” said Kate Brazzale, coordinator of the tour and assistant dean of undergraduate admissions at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Jesuit education takes the whole person into account and fosters not only intellectual development, but also moral and spiritual growth. Intellect and faith are seen as complementary, not contradictory. The Jesuit tradition values the richness and variety of

human experience and is therefore dedicated to helping all students discover the deeper meaning and purpose in their lives while also fi nding their individual places in the larger society. With a strong commitment to service and social justice, Jesuits educate “men and women for others” who develop their gifts and achieve at the highest possible level.

The college fair will include Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.; Gonzaga University, Spokane, Wash.; John Carroll Uni-

versity, University Heights, Ohio; Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, Calif.; Loyola University, Chicago, Ill.; Loyola University, New Orleans, La.; Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.; Regis University, Denver, Colo.; Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Mo.; Saint Peter’s College, Jersey City, N.J.; Seattle University, Seattle, Wash.;St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo.; University of San Francisco, Calif., and Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio.

New Improvements at St. Therese School

By DOnna IllerBrUn, PrIncIPal St. Therese Catholic School, Albuquerque

St. Therese School has been evolving into a fi rst rate Catholic School with wonderful teachers, a challenging curriculum and a great value in Catholic education!

This fall we will celebrating 65 years of academic excellence!

The staff and administration is totally dedicated to the school and the many children who have passed through their doors.

One indication of this dedication is the long list of improvements that have occurred over the last three years. The school now boasts all new fl oors in the classrooms, all new plumbing and furnaces in the elementary school, new water mains, a wonderful greenhouse for science projects, new paint on the entire school, inside and out, new landscaping, a new display case for all of the awards St. Therese has accumulated, and “Virtual Desk Top” technology in the computer labs in both the elementary and middle schools.

Now the principal has turned her sights to providing a fun and safe environment for the kids to play in. Last fall, a local business leader graciously removed and recycled old asphalt from in front of the

school. This was the start of our new playground and raised vegetable beds. In addition, three separate Eagle Scout projects have taken place over the last two years.

One created an early childhood reading center in the library, another project totally renovated the existing playground and painted all of the equipment, and another created new fl ower beds for the mid-school complete with xeriscaping as well as repaired, and painted the maintenance building. Thanks to these local Boy Scouts, who were completing their Eagle Scout project, everything looks so fresh and new.

None of these things would be possible without dedicated parents, corporate sponsors and community members, especially the Boy Scouts. Our latest project, which we just completed in February, was no exception. Through the hard work of our parents who have been collecting Box Tops for Education for several years and through the generosity of the Stafford family and Sadie’s Restaurant, we were able to purchase a brand new playground for our young children. Baca Trees provided a beautiful oak tree and three apple trees to landscape the project. In time, the apples will be used in our monthly food distribu-

Food, Fun & Fellowship

In February, St. Charles had a fundraiser night at the Flying Star in Nob Hill. The restaurant donated 10% of all the evening’s sales to help fund church and school projects. The Youth and Young Adult ministries sponsored the fundraiser. What a fantastic community builder! Over 75 St. Charles parishioners took the night off from cooking and enjoyed fun, fellowship and delicious food--including signature homemade desserts! Flying Star was really impressed with our turnout and with the lively spirit of our parishioners.

tion with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Road Runner Food Bank.

Also in February, we came together at St. Therese to create a wonderful playground where only the asphalt had been. Over a dozen wonderful parents and grandparents joined the principal and staff under the direction of a company representative to unload, separate, organize and construct this amazing addition to our school. It will

provide happiness to our students for years to come!

We are grateful to all the volunteers who have helped us over the years. Through a lot of hard work, we have come together as a community to create a superb educational atmosphere in the Catholic tradition, to help our children become better adults in the world. We are truly doing the mission of Christ!

“We Are the Light of Christ.”

Holy Ghost Parish School. Not to be outdone by their peers who appeared in the 2012 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal video, teacher Mary Ann Holland’s Pre-K class have their photo taken with Pastor Rev. Mark A. Schultz showing off their Candlemas candles under the heading: “We are the light of Christ.”

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

11

CATHOLIC EDUCATION SPX is MAD About Hunger By chrIStOPher KInG anD eVan GOnZaleS St. Pius X High School Seniors, Officers of MAD Against Hunger

By tOM GIlBert Our Lady of Fatima Social Studies Teacher, Grades 6, 7 & 8

SPX senior Jeremy Sena and Shukri Hassannuur from Somalia play bingo at the Valentine’s Day party hosted by the SPX Make A Difference Against Hunger club at the Catholic Charities Promising Practices after school program.

New Mexico.

This project is not only for the St. Pius X High School community, but also extends throughout the entire Archdiocese of Santa Fe. In addition, a private school from Tucson, Arizona, has been invited to join the project on April 4. St. Pius X High School invites the entire Catholic community of New Mexico to join us on our “Packaging Day” or make a sponsorship donation.

“Feeding children around the world...and around the corner since 2008.”

17th Annual Young Adult Appreciation Banquet

that were recognized from 24 parishes and at least one parish from each deanery in the archdiocese. Msgr. Richard Olona This year, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe & Bernadette Jaramillo presented the Offi ce of Youth and Young Adult Ministry awards. Congratulations to all the young and the Young Adult Advisory Team host- adults that were recognized and thank you ed the 17th Annual Young Adult Apprecia- for all your hard work! tion banquet. There were 43 young adults

By BernaDette JaraMIllO Director, Youth & Young Adult

Charla Becerra & Stacy Gonzalez, San Juan Diego Mission

Photo by Catherine Lopez

On Valentine’s Day, everyone needs someone to spend it with. So, this year the St. Pius X students of Making a Difference (MAD) Against Hunger spent it with teenage refugees at the after school program at the Catholic Charities center. The service club took Valentine’s cookies and played an exciting game of bingo with the refugees who come from all over the world including Afghanistan, Iran, and parts of Africa. Many of the club members were amazed at how the teenagers were very much like us, with their group of friends and in so many other ways.

While this party is just one of the many projects of the MAD Against Hunger committee has tackled in its effort to increase its involvement in the community to help people who are in need, the major focus of the committee is to raise money to supply food for the hungry. The St. Pius X community has supported various fundraisers to raise money towards this goal. The committee has also partnered with the marketing team DECA at St. Pius to fundraise even more! Both teams work concessions at various UNM basketball games and other sporting events to bring in extra money.

This year, the committee is going to raise enough money so they can buy the ingredients and package over 200,000 meals.

These meals are not only satisfying, but also they are nutritious as well. This year, 100 percent of these meals will remain in

Fatima Students Writing to the Top in DAR Essay Contest

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Social Studies Teacher, Tom Gilbert and the OLF Essay Contest Winners: Isaac Smith-Covarrubias, Chris Monjares and Jacob Carpenter.

Our Lady of Fatima eighth grade students excelled in this year’s Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest.

Each year, the DAR conducts the contest and assigns a topic. This year’s topic was “The War of 1812 – Young America Takes a Stand.” Students were instructed to write as if they were alive during that time period and were a friend to a key fi gure from the War of 1812. The idea was to have the students research this historical event (sometimes referred to as the “Second American Revolution”) and to imagine what it must have been like to stand up for our country at that time. Students learned about many important American heroes, including Andrew Jackson, James and Dolley Madison, Oliver Hazard Perry and James Lawrence.

As this year is the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 it was a timely topic.

The Lew Wallace Chapter of the DAR accepted the essay entries from all our participating students and in the eighth grade category, OLF students received recogni-

Gabriella Trujillo, St. John the Baptist, Ohkay Owingeth Pueblo

tion for the top three essays. First place went to Jacob Carpenter, fi rst runner-up to Isaac Smith-Covarrubias and second runner-up to Chris Monjaras. The students were recognized at the monthly meeting of the Lew Wallace Chapter where they read their essays to the attendees and received their awards. It is an impressive accomplishment for Fatima students to score so highly and a credit to their hard work and creative writing ability.

The annual DAR Essay contest is open to students in grades fi ve through eight.

Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Winning essays are submitted for judging on the state level with the possibility of advancing on to the regional or even national level. More information on the Daughters of American Revolution and their essay contest can be found on their web site at www.dar.org.

Wilberta Esquibel & Kyle Fastwolf, San Antonio de Padua, Peñasco

12

PEOPLE OF GOD

Divine Mercy Men’s Retreat

March 2012

Thirst

By Matt Baca, PhD Parishioner, Our Lady of Belen

By Wheeler M. Green Knights of Columbus

Photo by Leslie M. Radigan

The tongue is a lead weight.

The mouth and palette are dry and bitter. Lips are swollen.

All Catholic Men are invited to attend this wonderful The body is dehydrated. and spiritual renewal for God’s Mercy and trust in Jesus.

The Nazarene, with His The New Mexico State Council, Knights of Columbus is head bowed and His shoulhosting The Divine Mercy Men’s Retreat on the weekders slumped with the intense end of April 13-15, 2012 at Pecos Benedictine Monaspain of the heavy crossbeam tery Retreat in Pecos, NM. The Monastery is nestled in is slowly making his way the Sangre de Cristo Mountains along the Pecos River. up the Via Dolorosa. He is This beautiful setting and the area’s reputation of being whipped mercilessly by the “Holy Ground” has made the monastery widely known stern- faced soldiers. He is as a refuge and haven and a place of healing and spiritubloody and perspiring under al renewal. Rev. Msgr. Jerome Martinez y Alire, the recthe hot sun. Blood and perspitor of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi ration are irritants and add to will help lead the spiritual renewal weekend. the discomfort. Besides the Inspire-Prayer-Reflect-Seek-Learn By attending the severe wounds, He suffers Divine Mercy Men’s Retreat, the attendees will receive from lack of water. VeroniPlenary Indulgence granted under the usual conditions ca, a courageous young lady, by going to sacramental reconciliation, receiving Eutakes pity on Jesus and steps charistic communion and prayer for the intentions of the forward out of the crowd to Supreme Pontiff, and the Sacrament of Anoiting. There wipe his face and offers Him will be prayers, daily mass, teaching sessions, meals, a drink of water, but the cruel and private time throughout the weekend. soldiers knocks it out of her The Time Is Now! Take a step in the direction of Dihand before Jesus can drink.

vine Mercy Retreat. The message of mercy is that God The sight of the torture and loves us – no matter how great our sins. He wants us to crucifixion of Jesus draws a recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that pressing sea of jeering peowe will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and ple. He is taunted. It is utlet it flow through us to others. terly beyond imagination how If you are interested, the cost for the weekend is much He suffers not only $120.00 per person. Send your check and reservation from physical pain but the (name, address, phone number, and e-mail address) to mental torture from the colWheeler M. Green, ATTN: State Executive Assistant, lective psyche of the crowd.

5805 Open Sky NW Albuquerque, NM 87120-3025.

He is in a weakened physical For more information go to http://www.nmkofc.org or state because of the loss of call Wheeler Green, 505.897.4525 or Bill O’Donnell, alive. Without water, life in all forms ceases to exblood…He is completely dehydrated.

505.438.1809. ist. Although Jesus is God, He allowed Himself to To state the obvious, water is needed to funcbe sacrificed in many ways including the agony of tion, and a human being must drink water to stay deprivation of water. In today’s life, we are fortunate we have almost instant satisfaction when we thirst. Think of a drink from a cool mountain spring 4333 Pan American Fwy. NE or river. Then think how Jesus suffered for lack of ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107 these. His extreme physical excursion of carrying the heavy cross was so difficult that it prompted PHONE: (505) 247-0444 Him to say: “I thirst.” But was He also telling us FAX: (505) 243-1505 that He also was thirsting for our love? Our trust?

Not to deny Him? Do we thirst for His love?

The specialists of Berger Briggs handle all types of real estate and Water is a chemical substance of hydrogen and insurance: commerical, industrial, and investment real estate; John A. Menicucci, CPM oxygen. It can exist in three states: liquids, solids full property management; contractor bonds and all lines of insurance.

President / Real Estate and gases. It can be found in these various stages For over 70 years, in a field where reputation and high ethical for different purposes. And it is a primordial compostandards really count, clients have trusted Berger Briggs. nent of human beings to thirst and to drink (and eat) to stay alive. How Jesus reminded us of the “living REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE Frederic Brennan, CPCU water” of baptism.

Melissa A. Portillo Sherry Anderson PROPERTY MANAGEMENT President / Insurance

Historic theology and biblical interpretation of Brent Ratliff Sylvia Austin Curtis A. Brewer, CCIM Larry McClintock the martyred Christ point out there was no interferAngela Romero Trudy Best, CISR Dean F. Carris, J.D Timothy P. Mullane ence with the natural order of life. Jesus as god-man Jim Sampson Ryan Brennan Linda Chavez Vangie Pavlakos CCIM did nothing contrary to nature such as performing a William F. Raskob Dee Silva Joseph Cito Barbara Cole Will Robison miracle to get out of the situation He was in. There President / CEO Ann Skelley, CISR Paul DeBlassie Mike Dennett Jim Schneider were no signs or wonders where He could have disJames Ellis Stuart Sherman Debra Stiles Frank Melendez rupted the natural order of things with a miracle. He Connie Frierson Grant Stockdale Jessica Vargas Joseph Menicucci did not act contrary to established physical regulariBruce Golden Dave Vincioni Vanessa Villegas Pam Muzzi Gabriel A. Portillo ties. In other words, He did not tear himself from Fred Gorenz Alan Vincioni Brian O’Malley the cross to prove His divinity with superhuman Vice President Dan Hernandez, JD powers. Indeed, He suffered in many ways includACCOUNTING Steve Kraemer ing a deep thirst. He did this for an unworthy us.

Jeannie Boyd

Mary Jo Dawson

Dede Walden

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

13

To Have and To Hold, From This Day Forward The Archdiocese of Santa Fe celebrated group weddings this year with over 200 participants in Albuquerque & Santa Fe. The photos here were taken at Our Lady of the Annunciation, Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies presiding.

“T

Photos by Leslie M. Radigan

his sacrament is the one which refl ects the Trinitarian aspect of God’s love: man, woman and Christ, united as one. It takes three for love in the holy family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

It takes three for love in your home: man, woman and Christ. It is a sacrament that is both unitive and creative.

Love is hard work. Anybody who has been married over a week knows that!” —Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies

14

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

The Largest Blue Mass Ever: Over 2,400 In Attendance

THE 5th ANNUAL BLUE MASS Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe As we gather here today for the Blue Mass, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your service to the communities on behalf of the people of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Your commitment to serve and protect our communities is greatly appreciated. I know you put yourself in harm’s way protecting us, while making our communities safe for us to live in. I know the sacrifi ces your families also have to make. I pray that God will protect and keep you safe as you continue to serve our communities. May the peace and love of God be with you and your families.

Yours in the Risen Lord, Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan

THE FIREFIGHTER’S PRAYER When I’m called to duty God wherever fl ames may rage give me strength to save a life whatever be its age Help me to embrace a little child before it is too late or save an older person from the horror of that fate Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shout and quickly and effi ciently to put the fi re out I want to fi ll my calling and to give the best in me to guard my neighbor and protect his property And if according to your will I have to lose my life bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife.

--Author Unknown

CORRECTIONS OFFICER’S PRAYER Lord, when it’s time to go inside, That place of steel and stone.

I pray that you will keep me safe, So I won’t walk alone.

Help me to do my duty, Please watch me on my rounds.

Amongst those perilous places And slamming steel door sounds.

God, Keep my fellow Offi cers Well and free from harm.

Let them know I’ll be there too, Whenever there’s alarm.

Above all when I walk my beat, No matter where I roam.

Let me go back whence I came, To family and home.

By Lt. Larry Peoples

Each year as part of our fi rst responders’ son and will be repr

Juan Valentin Barela Juan was born on N He attended Santa R in football, basketba 720th Transportation was currently worki friends, helping othe Guard but most of a who was so special

PEOPLE OF GOD

15

Photos by Celine & Leslie

March 2012

f the Blue Mass a fallen hero is chosen to represent all of the heroes we have lost from ’ community. This year, the Barela family will be presenting the gifts in honor of their resenting the families of our fallen heroes.

In loving memory Sgt. Juan Barela New Mexico National Guard

a, age 23, passed away on November 28, 2011, as a result of an automobile accident.

November 14, 1988 in Tucumcari, NM to Jimmy and Maria Teresa (Bautista) Barela.

Rosa Consolidated Schools graduating in 2007. During high school Juan participated all and track. He joined the New Mexico National Guard and was serving in the n Company. Juan also served a year in Iraq proudly fi ghting for our country. He ing as a mechanic with the National Guard in Las Vegas. Juan loved being with his ers and asking nothing in return. He loved his job as a mechanic with the National all Juan loved his girlfriend Lariane, his parents, brother, sister and his niece, Delaney, to him.

A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER

Lord I ask for courage Courage to face and Conquer my own fears…

Courage to take me Where others will not go…

I ask for strength Strength of body to protect others And strength of spirit to lead others…

I ask for dedication Dedication to my job, to do it well Dedication to my community To keep it safe…

Give me Lord, concern For others who trust me And compassion for those who need me…

And please Lord Through it all Be at my side…

---Author Unknown

A SOLDIER’S PRAYER When I am called to serve, Dear Lord, Wherever war may be, Give me courage to fi ght the battles, My country may ask of me.

Grace me with Your presence, And Know that I love You, While I fi ght the enemy, My country needs me to.

Help me protect my comrades, As You expect me to, And keep me in Your loving hands, While I do what I must do.

I want to do my duty, And to give the best in me, To do what I’ve been called to do, And protect our liberty.

And if, according to Your will, I must give up my life, Please bless with Your protecting hand, My children and my wife.

Fred White Chief Warrant Offi cer U.S. Army (Retired)

16

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

2012 Rite of Election AND

CALL TO

CONTINUING CONVERSION

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan welcomes hundreds of catechumens and candidates at three ceremonies: Santa Fe, Tucumcari, Albuquerque Archbishop Sheehan asked, “Why are here?”

1. To be elected, to be chosen for Easter sacraments, called the Rite of Election, at the recommendation of your teachers, Godparents, sponsors.

2. To meet the Archbishop, a successor to the apostles whom Jesus chose

2,000 years ago. Since this is such a special ceremony, the Holy Father asks that I, your Archbishop, be here with you personally on this special day to welcome you and invite you to the Easter sacraments.

3. To meet other candidates and catechumens from other parishes in the Archdiocese, to know you are one of many that has chosen to become a Catholic and to receive the Easter sacraments.

Buy One Get One FREE

BUY ONE, GET ONE

FREE

Please present this coupon before ordering. Limit one per customer.

Not to be used with any other coupons or offers. Void where prohibited. Sales tax applicable. Cash value 1/100¢. This offer may not be available in all BURGER KING® restaurants and participation may vary by restaurant. TM & © 2011 BURGER KING CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

OFFER EXPIRES ON 4/30/12

BK BIG FISH SANDWICH

Photos by Celine

BK BIG FISH®

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

Parishes Participating in the Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, February 26, 2011

Aquinas Newman Center - Abq Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Estancia Valley Catholic Parish - Moriarty Immaculate Conception - Cimarron Immaculate Conception - Las Vegas Immaculate Heart of Mary - Los Alamos John XXIII Catholic Community - Abq Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Abq Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe- Pojoaque Our Lady of Guadalupe - Santa Fe Our Lady of Sorrows - Las Vegas Our Lady of the Annunciation - Abq Our Lady of the Assumption - Abq Our Lady of the Sandias - Abq Sacred Heart - Española San Antonio de Padua - Peñasco San Ysidro - Corrales Santa Cruz de Cañada - Santa Cruz Santa Maria de la Paz - Santa Fe St Charles Borromeo - Abq St. Anne - Abq St. Anne - Santa Fe St. Anthony of Padua - Pecos St. John the Baptist - Santa Fe St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s - Raton

St. Anne-Tucumcari

Saturday, March 3, 2012 Our Lady of Guadalupe – Clovis St. Anne – Tucumcari St. Helen - Portales St. Francis Xavier—Clayton

St. Joseph on the Rio Grande-Albuquerque Sunday, March 4, 2012

Holy Child - Tijeras Holy Family - Abq Immaculate Conception—Abq Our Lady of Belen - Belen Our Lady of Guadalupe - Abq Our Lady of Sorrows - Bernalillo Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary - Abq Prince of Peace - Abq Queen of Heaven - Abq Risen Savior - Abq Sacred Heart - Abq San Clemente - Los Lunas San Jose - Abq San Martin de Porres - Abq San Miguel - Socorro San Ysidro - Corrales Shrine of St. Bernadette - Abq St. Augustine - Isleta Pueblo St. Joseph on the Rio Grande - Abq St. Jude Thaddeus - Abq St. Therese of the Infant Jesus - Abq St. Thomas Aquinas - Rio Rancho

17

Sor Maria de Jesus de Agreda, The Blue Nun – 1602-1665 2nd Special Round Table Scheduled

over 600 letters written to one another. In 1620, María de Agreda, with the gift of bi-location, is said to have 2nd Special Round Table Forum appeared over five hundred times to the Jumanos, a Plains tribe in southwestern Texas. In her apparition, Sor María de Jesús de Agreda María de Agreda asked the Jumanos to go to New Saturday, April 21, 2012 Mexico to ask for a missionary for their tribe.

The presentations will feature three scholars and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm authorities on the life of Sor María de Agreda. One National Hispanic Cultural has published a book on the Blue Nun with the UniCenter, Ortega Hall versity of New Mexico Press. The second presenter is completing her study on the Blue Nun’s impact on the 1701 4th St., Alb., NM southwest, which will be published by the University of Notre Dame Press. Other speakers will include New You are invited to learn more about New Mexico as Mexico and Texas mission historians. They will focus on Spanish Colonial New Mexico as a gateway to Gateway to Western Civilization Western Civilization Due to the success via the Camino Real of the First Round de Tierra Adentro, Table Forum featurIn 1620, María de Agreda, with the gift of which ran from Mexiing research and findco City to Santa Fe. ings on the impact of bi-location, is said to have appeared over Committee memthe great evangelizer, five hundred times to the Jumanos, a Plains bers of the forum are Fray Antonio Margíl, tribe in southwestern Texas.

In her appariRetired General Mel OFM and his influMontaño, President ence in shaping New tion, María de Agreda asked the Jumanos of the New Mexico Spain held on January to go to New Mexico to ask for a missionary Hispanic Preservation 5, 2012 at the NationLeague; Dr. Henry J. for their tribe. al Hispanic Cultural Casso, President of Center in AlbuquerProject Uplift, Dr. Joque, a second special seph Sánchez, DirecRound Table Forum is scheduled. tor of the Spanish Colonial Research Center, UniverRecently, committee members of the Second Round Table Forum met with Archbishop Michael Sheehan, sity of New Mexico; Marc LeFrancois, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Mountainair, and Lloyd who gave his blessMartínez, associate reings for the special search historian for the forum. It will be held Of the upcoming event, Dr. Casso said, forum. Dr. Henry J. at the National Hispanic Cultural Center “This forum is an opportunity to showcase Casso, the organizer of both forums, will serve on Saturday, April 21, as the moderator. Of New Mexico’s role as the Gateway to West2012 from 2 PM to 4 the upcoming event, Dr. PM. ern Civilization. The evidence presented by Casso said, “This foThe Round Table will focus on the the scholars will provide important infor- rum is an opportunity to historical theme of mation heretofore not presented sufficient- showcase New MexiSor María de Jesús ly in social studies and history text books.” co’s role as the Gateway to Western Civilization. de Agreda, a sevenThe evidence presented teenth-century nun by the scholars will prowho lived in Spain vide important information heretofore not presented and served as the spiritual as well as political advisor sufficiently in social studies and history text books.” of King Philip IV of Spain for more than 22 years.

Contact: Dr Henry F. Casso, 505.294.4157.

The two maintained a regular correspondence with BISHOPS from page 3 tax credit would have created “tax credit donations” to scholarship organizations making it possible for low income children to attend private schools.

As the Bishops have always taught that we have a call by Jesus through the gospel to care for the poor, the widow, and the stranger, the bishops supported a compromise bill to strengthen the State’s driver’s license laws making licenses available for undocu-

mented immigrants who would meet the new stringent laws. A compromise could not be reached between the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Governor. These failings to reach compromise legislation were typical of the 30 day session. This session produced the least amount of enacted bills (proposed legislation) since 1976. The Bishops urge the faithful to continue to pray for their elected officials to be filled with a spirit of compromise and prudent discernment.

18

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21

Touring Old Main

By leSlIe M. raDIGan Office of Communications & Media

L

ast month, we ran a piece about the old New Mexico State Penitentiary known as “Old Main.” The New Mexico Corrections Department decided to open Old Main for public tours commemorating New Mexico’s 100th birthday and to serve as a reminder of the

fateful evening of February 2, 1980: the most heinous prison riot in the history of our nation.

Now, we’d like to look further into New Mexico’s prison system and the hand God has played in protecting the guards, inmates and their families. Let us continue to pray for those who are incarcerated : that they will ask God to come into their lives and help them. (pull quote #3 – if there is room) Most New Mexicans, and many throughout our nation, are aware of that infamous prison riot. It started at approximately 1:30 am, and ended 36 hours later with 32 inmates killed and 12 correction offi cers savagely beaten and held hostage (amazingly no guards were killed, although some believed it would have been a “better” alternative to the brutality they endured).

The riot took place because of overcrowding (holding close to 1200 inmates in a prison designed for 800), inhumane conditions (being served and forced to eat spoiled turkey as their “Thanksgiving” meal), disrespect (being treated as animals, not as human beings), and their unmet requests (for toilet paper, toothbrushes).

As one tours Old Main, a realization hits: The Catholic Chapel was one of the only areas that was virtually untouched. During the riot, a chapel of a different denomination was demolished and set on fi re. The fl ame from the next room came over the top of the ceiling and scorched the top of the crucifi x, yet the Catholic Chapel and the crucifi x were not destroyed. All the inmates who were in the chapel praying during the riot were not harmed. In the face of animalistic

behavior, viciousness and atrocities, the Catholic Chapel, the love and respect for God was so present that it was left unharmed. Imagine the smoke, the commotion, the screams and fear, yet God protected those who came to Him. (pull quote #1) A short video about gangs and gang life was shown after the tour. In it, men talk about becoming a part of the gang. It’s “blood in, blood out,” meaning one has to shed blood to become a part and one has to die in order to get out.

With one exception: If one has found God, truly found Him, they are excused from the gang.

There has to be constant, consistent faith-fi lled behavior demonstrated. An honest conversion.

This is another indication of the strength and presence God has in every walk of life.

I had an opportunity to interview New Mexico Department of Corrections’ Secretary Gregg Marcantel. He brought to light some inspirational and poignant points. He stated, “God has given us the opportunity to learn and grow from this experience [the riot]. We should be proud in what we’ve done in order to move forward.

We will never have a shortage of crises, but we can measure ourselves on how we respond and how we treat those involved in the crises.”

When asked about the importance and the affect the archdiocesan Prison Ministry is making, there was no hesitation when he answered, “It’s one thing to teach them [the inmates] a job skill, that’s important. It’s another thing to give them education. That is so important and we’ll continue to do that. It’s another thing to

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

19

Photos by Leslie M. Radigan

look at treating their addictions because there is such a huge relationship between that and criminal offending.

All these things are important. But to be brutally honest with you, in my career, if we don’t do things that speak to their spirit, then all we’re doing is educating, providing job skills and addressing the substance abuse issues for people who are still going to go back into life not attaching themselves to something bigger than themselves.

That is essence of true rehabilitation. So our faith, and the Prison Ministry has got to be an integral role in the pivotal role in what we are doing to speak to the attitude and belief structure that these men and women are bringing with them and for them to leave with the knowledge that there is something bigger than themselves.

“I spoke to some fi refi ghter inmates in Roswell and asked, ‘So tell me, what’s so important about being on this fi refi ghting crew?’ One of the younger inmates answered, ‘For once, I get to be involved in something that is bigger than me.’ Programs aimed at feeding our spirit are going to be the quickest way to rehabilitation. Designing a new lens for us to approach and see life.” We can educate and treat inmates, but if we don’t fi nd a way to feed their spirit, to talk to and touch their spirit, they will never be legitimately rehabilitated. (Pull quote #2) We need to remember what can happen when evil is allowed to run free. We can learn from our past, even if it isn’t a time that is pleasant. We must realize that our lives are part of everyone else’s in one way or other. Therefore, we must look for ways to help each other so we can reduce the number of people who are incarcerated and help them to return to our community so they, too, can be part of our community as retuning citizens.

The State of New Mexico holds one free tour per month, and at the time of this publication, the tours are fi lled through December 2012. An average of 250 people attend each tour. For dates and times of the tours, go to corrections.state.nm.us/news/centennial.html. If you want to volunteer with the Prison Ministry, please call the Pastoral Outreach Offi ce at 505.831.8174. Deacon Steve Rangel, Director, Pastoral Outreach, contributed to this article.

20

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

Catholic Charities Celebrates Second Chances

By BeatrIce VIlleGaS, caSe ManaGer Catholic Charities

In January, Catholic Charities celebrated the successes of several hundred households who have received services through the Center for Self Suffi ciency and Housing Assistance. Catholic Charities teamed up with the owners and staff of Amici Restaurant to coordinate a Catholic Charities’ Family Day: A Renewal of our Commitment to Building Community. The Family Day event was meant to strengthen community and celebrate participants’ successes towards self-suffi ciency. Our participants work diligently every day to ensure that their families will be successful upon completion of various housing programs at Catholic Charities. Special attention was given to the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). This program was funded through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 in collaboration with the City of Albuquerque, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Unfortunately, the HPRP program will be ending in March of 2012. This program has been a successful program because over 1200 individuals have received assistance. Over 85% of households served were considered stable upon graduation.

Catholic Charities continues to receive over a hundred calls a day from individuals hoping to obtain assistance from this program. Housing programs at Catholic Charities provide families with a second chance - a second chance to prevent homelessness and in some cases, a second chance to fi nd a place to call home.

Amici welcomed over a hundred housing participants, Catholic Charities’ staff members, and Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan.

Everyone was able to share their experiences, eat pizza, drink lemonade and complement their meal with biscochitos. Families were also able to take family portraits.

Amici provided families from all walks of life, a space where they could spend quality time with their families, which is something they may not get to do often.

For their collaboration, Catholic Chari-

A Blessing for Catholic Charities’ Board of Directors

Catholic Charities’ Board Members: (back row) Jerry Sais, Pete Robinson, Rick Fellerhof, Michael Rich, John Emerson, Eddie Gallegos, John Menicucci, Fred Gorenz, Victor Valdez, and Larry Schissell; (front row) Lori Muller, Christina Medina, Dollie Lowery, and Pennie Pate.

By DIane Kay

Every year, Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe sets aside a special evening to bless the new, incoming members of the Board of Directors as well as those continuing to serve, and to honor and thank those whose term has ended. This year the blessing was held in January at the San Felipe de Neri parish church in Albuquerque’s Old Town.

Fr. Daniel C. Davis, OP, from the Newman Center gave the blessing.

John Menicucci was welcomed as the new Chairman of the Board for 2012.

Three new members also joining were Lori Muller, Larry Schissel, and Michael Rich. An informal reception was held afterward at the High Noon Restaurant. Special awards were presented to outgoing members Joseph Muhlberger and Sara Santilli, for their years of dedicated service.

ties is grateful to all the staff at Amici, especially Dan and Angie Silva, and managers Stephen and Will Nieto. When asked why they participated, Stephen Nieto said, “We believe in helping people. There was a time when I needed help and [the Silvas] helped me by giving me a chance to work for them. I am grateful for this and

believe that other people deserve second chances as well.” And indeed, that is what this event was all about. Amici (which means “friends” in Italian) has truly lived up to its name, for they have truly been our friends in our commitment to building community and offering others a second chance.

Making Room for Christ: Our Lenten Journey of Hope

By nIcOle hOlcOMB Office of Social Justice, CCHD Intern

During Lent, prayer, fasting and almsgiving are part of our preparation for the celebration of the resurrection, Easter. We make room for the risen Christ by praying and serving others in need. Just before Lent, Catholics from JustFaith groups gathered for the Journey to Justice Retreat to meet people who are struggling to overcome poverty, to refl ect on Catholic teaching about poverty and to learn about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and the organizations it funds. At the end of the day, we had a deeper of understanding of the struggles faced every day by our brothers and sisters in need and we have a sense of hope. We carry that understanding into our Lenten journey.

We began the retreat with a refl ection on the Good Samaritan passage, Luke10:2537, in which Jesus asks, “Who is the neighbor to the man who fell ill and was laying on the side of the road?” We watched a skit that enacted this parable, and listened to a portion of Martin Luther King’s I’ve Been to the Mountain Top speech where he refl ects on this parable as well. In the parable, a law scholar asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus asks the student to refl ect on what is written in the law. The law student replies, “Love the Lord your God with all your being, strength, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.” Jesus replies that he is correct. “Do this and you will live.” But the man insisted, “Who is my neighbor?” Je-

sus then recounts that, on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho, a man was beaten and left on the road for dead. A priest and a Levite both see the man and do not stop to help. A Samaritan comes along and stops to help the man: he bandages his wounds, and transports him to an inn and pays for his stay.

As Martin Luther King so eloquently states, the priest and Levite were asking themselves the wrong question that day.

They were concerned about what would happen to them if they stopped to help the man. Would they also be mugged? Only the Samaritan asked himself, what will happen to the man laying on the ground if I do not stop to help him. The Samaritan was concerned about the “other.”

This question stayed with us throughout the day as we visited fi ve organizations currently or previously funded by CCHD including Somos Un Pueblo Unido, Partnership for Community Action, New Mexico Acequia Association, Sawmill Community Land Trust, and Barelas Community Coalition. These organizations all exemplifi ed the question, “what would happen to the immigrant, farmer, low-income family, or neighborhood, if we did not stop to help?”

Seeing and experiencing the great work these organizations do gave us all hope that people’s lives can change. We all left with a great sense of vision for the future and what we can accomplish in solidarity with our neighbors. As we continue on our Lenten journey of prayer fasting and almsgiving, let us look to Easter with hope that the risen Christ provides.

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

21

M AKING SENSE OUT OF BIOETHICS Federal Mandates and the Crushing of Religious Freedom On Jan 20th, 2012 the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a mandate placing fi rst amendment rights and religious freedom in the crosshairs.

The mandate, as a provision of ObamaCare, requires “preventive health services” to be covered by all health insurance issuers and all group health plans. Those insurance plans must provide (with no co-pay) the full range of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved contraceptive methods for women. These include not only surgical sterilizations, but also potential abortion-causing agents such as Plan B (the morning-after pill), intrauterine devices (IUDs) and another form of “emergency contraception” known as Ella. This drug, which the FDA acknowledges may also work against the life of the embryo “by preventing attachment (implantation) to the uterus,” can be taken up to 5 days after “unprotected” sex.

Essentially all employers would thus be forced — and therefore complicit in — fi nancially subsidizing pharmaceutical abortions, contraception and sterilization procedures for their employees. All these procedures represent sinful and damaging human choices, as the Catholic Church has never ceased to point out.

The mandate constitutes a direct intrusion into the religious works and governance of the Church and represents a federally-sponsored violation of her members’ consciences. The Church, as the largest provider of not-for-profi t health care in the US, operates roughly 600 hospitals and employs three quarters of a million people, in addition to employing hundreds of thousands of others in her educational and so-

cial service ministries.

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago aptly described the authoritarian environment being created by the HHS mandate in one of his recent newspaper columns: “The bishops would love to have the separation between church and state we thought we enjoyed just a few months ago, when we were free to run Catholic institutions in conformity with the demands of the Catholic faith, when the government couldn’t tell us which of our ministries are Catholic and which not, when the law protected rather than crushed conscience. The state is making itself into a church.”

In the words of another commentator, “As is more and more obvious, ObamaCare has nothing to do with controlling healthcare costs. It has everything to do with government control. It’s time to admit a mistake, repeal the law, and look at market-based ways to control health care costs.”

Critics of every persuasion have condemned the HHS mandate as a particularly egregious violation both of religious freedom and the rights of conscience. “I side with those who feel this was an insult to freedom of religion and a slap in the face of faith-based institutions,” Rabbi Eliot Pearlson of Temple Menorah in Miami Beach said.

Rabbi Dr. Michael Korman of Congregation Anshei Shalom in West Palm Beach concurred: “The entire contraception policy was poorly instituted. It appears to be in violation of our fi rst amendment.”

Jessica Devers in a Letter to the Editor of the Wall Street Journal perhaps put it most clearly when she wrote: “I am not Catholic. I am a social liberal and a supporter of Planned Parenthood. I’ve educated my children about birth control since they were young. Nevertheless, I am offended at the

arrogance of our government ruling that the Catholic Church must provide a benefi t that the church believes is immoral.”

On February 10, after stormy reaction even from President Obama’s staunchest Catholic supporters, he announced a so-called “accommodation,” which — as the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops quickly explained — really changed nothing. When the government documents were made available, it became clear that there was no compromise at all but rather some slight procedural modifi cations that left the substance of the mandate entirely intact.

The day the “accomodation” was announced, in fact, the mandate was entered into the Federal Register with no changes, along with vague assurances of possible modifi cations at a future date (reminiscint of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s famous line when campaigning for ObamaCare: “We have to pass the bill so that you can fi nd out what is in it.”)

Philip Rovner in the same issue of the Wall Street Journal sums it up this way:

“The …premise in favor of the birth-control mandate is based on [its] being ‘essential to the health of women and families.’ I assume such items as food, housing, clothing and transportation are ‘essential to the health of women and families,’ as well.

Therefore, I propose that the ObamaCare mandates be extended to cover food, shelter, clothing, autos, etc. In this scenario, everybody would be paying for everyone else’s essentials…”

The real issue, of course, has nothing to do with access to particular “reproductive issues” (like abortion or birth control), and everything to do with whether someone else can be forced by the strong arm of a federal mandate, in direct violation of their religious freedom, to pay for practices they recognize as morally reprehensible.

Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org

22

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

Casa Angelica on the Catwalk Casa Angelica Auxiliary’s 35th Annual Spring Luncheon and Style Show to benefi t the children and young adults at Casa Angelia will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town. Individual tickets are $65 for premier seating and $55 for general seating.

The event begins at 10:00 a.m. with a silent auction. Dillard’s will be providing the fashions. Reservations can be made by

La Sagrada Familia Parish in Lemitar, NM celebrates the groundbreaking of their new church in February. Rev. Andrew Pavlak, pastor, stated, “Through sadness we often grow. Through pain and suffering, we have to come together and that’s what happened here. We believe it will be stronger.”

La Sagrada Familia will be complete in approximately one year.

phone 505.275.2470. Deadline for general seating is March 20, 2012.

Casa Angelica has been home to profoundly disabled children and young adults for 45 years. The Auxiliary was organized to serve as a major fundraising and public outreach arm of Casa Angelica.

The Auxiliary is an organization of volunteers who contribute hundreds of hours each year to create public funding events

March 2012

My Brother, The Pope

PEOPLE OF GOD

23

BOOKS

By George Ratzinger and Michael Hesemann Publisher: Ignatius Press (March 2012) It wasn’t always the case that Msgr. Georg Ratzinger lived in the shadow of his younger brother, Joseph. Georg was an accomplished musician, who for over 30 years directed the Regensburger Domspatzchor, the worldfamous boys choir of the Regensburg cathedral. Brother Joseph was a brilliant young professor, but mostly known in German academic circles.

Now Georg writes about the close friendship that has united these two brothers for more than 80 years. This book is a unique window on an extraordinary family that lived through the diffi cult period of National Socialism in Germany. Those interested in knowing more about the early life of Benedict XVI will not be disappointed. They will also learn of the admirable character and inspiring example of the parents, and see how the Catholic faith can shape not just a family, but an entire culture-in this case, that of Bavaria.

Georg’s reminiscences are detailed, intimate, and warm. And while they begin with the earliest years of the Ratzinger family, they continue right up to the present day.

This is not simply a book to satisfy curiosity about a “celebrity”, though it certainly does that. It’s a beautiful portrait of Catholic family life and, in the most literal sense, of enduring fraternal charity. Georg has a talent for telling a story, and the co-author fi lls in some of the larger historical background. The many photographs, both in black and white and in color, round out a thoroughly enjoyable and inspirational book. Illustrated with 47 photographs.

“Msgr. Georg Ratzinger’s evocative portrait of the Bavarian Catholicism in which he and his brother, the future pope, were raised, offers 21st century readers an intimate glimpse of a lost world that clearly lives on in the minds and hearts of a great musician and a great theologian. The scenes sketched so ably by Msgr. Ratzinger also shed new light on the experiences that shaped some of the thinking of Benedict XVI about the reform of the Church and the future of Europe.”

- George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center

Bring Lent to Life

By Kathleen M. Basi Publisher: Liguori Publications (December 2011)

All too often the liturgical season that carries the Church from the dark days of winter to the new life of spring can be heavy and hard to share with your family. But in Bring Lent to Life, Kate Basi provides fresh ideas for growing your family’s faith throughout Lent and into Easter. Each week, journey with your family through refl ection-based activities that center on a Lenten theme. Then, bring these central aspects of our faith to life with creative activities that engage young and old: The Easter Tree craft activity grows and blooms as Easter approaches, fi lled with fl owers and leaves created as part of your Lenten observance.

Sunday Love Letters share the love of Christ with family members.

Crafts, family outings, recipes, and other activities help reveal the meaning of Lent.

Don’t fall into a rut with your family’s Lenten observance this year. Instead, Bring Lent to Life!

The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years

By MaryBeth Bonacci Publisher: Emmuas Road Publishing (January 2012) Finding a spouse has never been easy. But, it’s also never been quite so hard, especially for good Catholic girls intent on having strong Catholic marriages to nice Catholic boys.

So what are all those good Catholic girls to do? How do they navigate the increasingly long (and usually trying) years between college and “I do” without losing their sanity or their soul?

Consult The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolts of Staying Sane and Happy While Waiting for Mr. Right.

Steeped in the church’s teachings on the feminine genius, marriage, and theology of the body, The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide dishes with both wit and wisdom on some of the most pressing questions single women face: vocation, dating, sex, fi nances, work, depression, and more.

As hopeful and honest as it is fun and faithful, The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years is the perfect companion for women whose journey to “I do” is turning out to be a longer one than they (or their mothers) would have liked.

Images of America

CHIMAYÓ

By Patricia Trujillo-Oviedo Published by: Arcadia Publishing (March 2012) The name “Chimayó” is derived from the Tewa Indian term Tsi Mayoh and was given to a sacred place of the Pueblo Indians located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains between Santa Fe and Taos. Many of the Spanish colonists who settled in Chimayó after peaceful reentry to New Mexico in 1692 were descendants of those who left Castile and Extremadura. Nurtured by their faith and strengthened by the traditions and skills they brought from Spain, settlers converted a harsh environment into a fertile, green valley that provided them a livelihood for several generations. In 1810, Don Bernardo Abeyta, a prominent citizen of Chimayó, discovered a crucifi x buried near a sacred well of healing earth, where he built a church. This is the site of present-day Santuario de Chimayó, also known as the “Lourdes of America.”

Over the centuries, the descendants of Chimayó colonists developed a unique weaving tradition that is also known throughout the world. Present-day Chimayó offers a unique glimpse into a culture that has endured for centuries.

A seventh-generation descendant of original settlers to Chimayó, biologist and historian Patricia Trujillo-Oviedo presents life in Chimayó with a series of seldom-seen images gleaned from sources including New Mexico archives and several individual collections.

24

PEOPLE OF GOD

R e s t

i n

Sr. Ann Paulette Burger

P e a c e

Sr. Margaret Mary (Marge) McCullough

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Ann Paulette Burger died Thursday, February 23, 2012, at the age of 81 at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. She was born Jeanne Burger on January 12, 1931, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Paul Henry and Anna C. (Ruhl) Burger. Sr. Ann Paulette Burger was a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 62 years.

Sr. Ann Paulette was an elementary teacher at St. Francis Xavier, in Albuquerque from 1962 – ’67.

Sister enjoyed photography, coin collecting and playing cards. She was part of the “Card Club,” a group of 12 Sisters of Charity who have gathered for the last 27 years for a weekend at Lake Lorelei in Fayetteville, OH. Sr. Timothy Ann Schroeder and Ann Elizabeth Von Hagel remembered Sr. Ann Paulette as a woman, “who loved God, her family and her Sisters of Charity Community.

She greatly appreciated all of nature. She loved to feed the birds and hear them sing.

She looked forward to walks through the snow. And on occasion, she enjoyed a good card game!”

Her sister Virginia Jacobs and her brothers Paul and Hugh Burger preceded Sister Ann Paulette in death. She is survived by her sisters Phyllis Lunnemann, Joyce Scharringhausen, and Lois Enzweiller, as well as her sisters-in-law Helen and Janet, and 37 nieces and nephews.

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Margaret Mary (Marge) McCullough (formerly Sister Catherine Roberta) died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at the age of 82 at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. She was born on May 6, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Leonard) McCullough. Sr. Marge was a Sister of Charity for 64 years. Sister earned the Bachelor of Science in Education from the College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, in 1958 and the master’s in education from the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio in 1968.

From her own autobiographical sketch we learn that S. Marge enjoyed sitting by a lake, river or ocean. “Water conveys to me the ever fl owing love of God for all the earth, she said. “ My happiest memories as a Sister of Charity include the realization of the deep love we have for each other. I believe Jesus is our point of union. However else we differ is not that important.”

Sr. Marge ministered New Mexico, initially teaching intermediate grades at St. Francis School in Albuquerque, N.M., from 1949 to 1954.

Sr. Emily Anne Phelan remembers Sr. Marge as a very dear friend. “She was a very balanced person who knew how to enjoy simple pleasures, especially in nature,” Sr. Emily Anne said. “She was fun, prayerful, helpful and adventuresome. She saw suffering as helping us get to a depth of understanding of ourselves and of other people. She believed that our joy just as much as our suffering unites us to Jesus and each other.”

Rita Caroline Kroska Sr. Rita Caroline Kroska, age 90, of Tucson, AZ, died on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at The Villas at La Canada in Tucson.

Sr. Kroska, the daughter of Anthony “Tony” and Alma (Herbert) Kroska, was born on July 6, 1921 in Duelm, MN. She attended St. Cloud Hospital School of Nursing where she earned her registered nursing diploma. Following this, she achieved a B.S. degree in Public Health Nursing from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. In 1945 she entered the convent joining the Medical Mission Sisters in Fox Chase, Philadelphia where she chose the name Sr. Judith. She was then sent to New Mexico to study and become a nurse midwife.

She became a certifi ed Nurse-Midwife and later became a founding member of the American College of

LEARN ROSARY MAKING A Catholic Tradition Contact us for a catalog and introductory offer!

Dedicated to Rosary Making!

(800) 342 - 2400 rosaryparts.com

March 2012

Nurse-Midwives in 1955. She taught midwifery from 1949-1954 at Catholic Maternity Institute of Santa Fe, New Mexico. From 1954-56 she pursued a Master’s degree in Nursing Education again at Catholic University.

Following her dream of applying anthropological concepts to the profession of nursing, she taught courses at the University of New Mexico.

She is listed in the Who’s Who in American Women and was a pioneer and innovator in the development of nursemidwifery education and practice as well as maternity nursing. She was one of four who signed the Incorporation of the American College of Nurse-Midwives in 1955 whose emblem on their logo was designed by her. The last few years of life she dedicated to documenting her experiences as a midwife, authoring a book on the history of nurse-midwifery. She was proud to be a lifelong member of the Daughters of Isabella, a charitable organization of Catholic women.

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

25

26

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

Mark Your Calendar

“May the Dear Lord bless you...”

Roman Catholic Saints Calendar March 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 April 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

St. Louise de Marillac St. Clement Mary Hofbauer St. Patrick St. Cyril of Jerusalem Solemnity of St. Joseph St. Salvator of Horta Blessed John of Parma St. Nicholas Owen St. Turibius of Mogrovejo St. Catherine of Genoa Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Blessed Didacus Joseph of Cadiz Blessed Francis Faà di Bruno St. Hesychius of Jerusalem Blessed Ludovico of Casoria St. Peter Regalado St. Stephen of Mar Saba St. Hugh of Grenoble St. Francis of Paola St. Benedict the African St. Isidore of Seville St. Vincent Ferrer St. Crescentia Hoess St. John Baptist de la Salle St. Julie Billiart St. Casilda St. Magdalen of Canossa St. Stanislaus St. Teresa of Los Andes St. Martin I Blessed Peter Gonzalez

March Rev. Stephen Imbarrato Most Rev. Robert F. Sanchez Rev. Richard Rohr, OFM Rev. Jose Flavio Santillanes Rev. Bryant Housfeld, OFM Rev. Samuel Falbo Rev. Mark Byrne, SOLT Rev. Charles Brown Rev. Steven A. Sanchez Rev. Denis Kaggwa Rev. Msgr. Douglas Raun Very Rev. Daniel Balizan

19 20 20 21 25 25 25 26 27 28 30 31

April Rev. Jeffery N. Steenson 1 Rev. Sean Murnan, OFM 2 Rev. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz 2 Very Rev. Richard F. Litzau, OP 4 Rev. Scott Mansfield 4 Rev. Ronald J. Schulz 7 Rev. James Sanchez, SOLT 8 Rev. John Plans, SF 9 Rev. Arkad Biczak 10 Rev. Kevin Azubuike Iwuoha 10 Rev. George Pavamkott, O.Praem 10

Silver Owl Inc. 2720 Carlisle NE • Albuq. NM 87110

Replate • Repair

Fine Metal & Artifact Restoration Glass Engraving and Repair Custom Engraving

Custom Rosaries

(505) 888-3993 Custom Jewelry Jewelry Repair Sterling Silver & Gold

TV Mass Schedule

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

Readings (Cycle B)

March 11, 2012 3rd Sun Lent Rev. Joel Garner, O.Praem

Ex 20:1-17 /Ex 20:1-3,7-8, 12-17 1 Cor 1:22-25 Jn 2:13-25

March 18, 2012 4th Sun Lent Rev. Joel Garner, O.Praem

2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 Eph 2:4-10 Jn 3:14-21

March 25, 2012 5th Sun Lent Rev. John Cannon

Jer 31:31-34 Heb 5:7-9 Jn 12:20-33

April 1, 2012 Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 Palm Sun/Passion Rev. John Cannon

Is 50:4-7 Phil 2:6-11

March 2012

PEOPLE OF GOD

Kid’s

Corner

27

28

PEOPLE OF GOD

March 2012

HOPE From the Editor’s Desk

On the front page of People of God’s February 2012 issue, we featured a 2,000-year old olive tree thriving in the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus prayed, was betrayed and arrested. The photograph was one of many I took as one of eleven Catholic Press Association members who were guests of the Israeli government. As days pass since we left the Holy Land, my hindsight becomes sharper and more focused especially now during Lent. If I didn’t have my ticket stubs and photographs, it all would still feel like walking in Jesus’ footsteps was a virtual reality experience.

Today, reflecting on my trip to Israel and the breaking news regarding possible warfare between Israel and Iran, I wonder “how do our Middle Eastern brothers and sisters live with constant, spontaneous eruptions?” How do they continue to go on each day knowing that all may be annihilated tomorrow? The answer: Hope.

In Israel, despite the constant reminders regarding the fragility of life, I saw hope in action. Israel’s Jews, Christians, Muslims wake up each day to tend to a plethora of challenges. In addition to dealing with their daily needs of food, shelter and prayer, these people work arduously to renovate their treasure of archeological wonders and create a destination place for tourists where our thousands-year-old treasures are actively preserved. Their tenaciousness and commitment to their beautiful country, religious patrimony, and their posterity is a gift to humanity. To paraphrase a well known saying which embodies their daily work, how will we know where we are going if we don’t know where we have been? Our guide, Nathan Shapiro, informed us about the Israel community’s gentleman’s agreement to respect one another’s religious sites. As we continue on our Lenten journey, let us keep our brothers and sisters in prayer.

May peace prevail amongst all people, a Jesus peace that will allow all visitors to safely experience God’s history and His creations first-hand and into perpetuity. Shalom, Celine

Our journey was enveloped with blustery winter weather which set the tempo for walking in Jesus’ final footsteps. Most of Jesus’ three–year ministry and miracles were performed around the Sea of Galilee.

Entry into Jerusalem “The next day the great crowd that had come for the feast heard that Jesus was to enter Jerusalem, so they got palm branches and came out to meet him. They kept shouting: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

Blessed is the King of Israel!” Jesus found a donkey and mounted it, in accord with Scripture: “Fear not, O daughter of Zion!

Your king approaches you on a donkey’s colt. John 12: 12-15

The Church of all Nations/The Basilica of the Agony houses the rock upon which Jesus was praying when he was arrested.

Via Dolorosa, The Sorrowful Way, The Way of the Grief, Jerusalem. We walked the Via Dolorosa following the Stations of the Cross, from the Chapel of the Judgement Gate to the Tomb of Jesus in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Stations IX to XIV are located around and inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre). Jesus was made to carry His own cross from the place of his condemnation to Calvary. Jn 17:19.

The 2,000 year old “Jesus Boat” – discovered in the Galilee seaside village of Kibbutz Ginosar after a long drought caused the water level to recede to record levels in 1986. Some say it is one of the top ten biblical archaeological discoveries in the world. The fishing boat from Jesus’ time is exhibited in the Yigal Allon, Man of Galilee Museum.

On the floor near the entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the Stone of Anointing. According to tradition, the body of Jesus was laid on this stone after it was removed from the cross.

Station V - Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus To Carry The Cross. “As they led Him away, they laid hold of one Simon the Cyrenean who was coming in from the fields. They put a crossbeam on Simon’s shoulder for him to carry along behind Jesus.” —Luke 23:26

Photos by Celine

Station VI - Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus. “His face became as dazzling as the sun.” —Matthew 17:2

We sailed on the Sea of Galilee in a replica of a first century wooden boat. The first disciples were fishermen Jesus met on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. He challenged them to leave all their possessions and become “fishers of men.” Mt. 5:18-22