People of God, September 2012

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Inside this Issue

Archbishop’s Letter: Why Contraception is Wrong ............ 3 Archbishop Supports the DREAM .........................................5 Priest Appreciation Dinner .....................................................6 Catholic Education ..................................................................9 Southwest Liturgical Conference ........................................10 Sor María de Jesús de Ágreda (Lady in Blue) ....................14 Inauguration of the 400th Anniversary of San Augustine, Isleta ........................................................16 Social Justice........................................................................ 20 Annual Native American Mass ............................................ 28

Ser ving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

2012 NATIVE AMERICAN MASS Seasoned Leaders, New Roles

Ms. Shirley Zuni and Mr. Lee Moquino commissioned by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan as Native American Ministry Religious Coordinator and Youth Coordinator respectively.

400 Years of Faith Dignitaries Celebrating the Inauguration of the 400th Anniversary Mass and Procession on the Feast of San Augustinito, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Augustine Parish, Isleta, NM on September 4, 2012.

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Celebrant.

We are thankful for our priests.

Historic Pilgrimage

2012 Priest Appreciation Dinner

Native American Mass

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The Year of Faith begins Oct. 11 -- the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council -- and concludes Nov. 24, 2013 -- the feast of Christ the King. Pope Benedict XVI announced the special Year of Faith to help Catholics appreciate the gift of faith, deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their commitment to sharing faith with others. At certain times in the history of the Church, popes have called upon the faithful to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of a particular aspect of the faith. In 1967, Pope Paul VI announced a Year of Faith commemorating the 19th centenary of the martyrdom of Sts. Peter and Paul. The 1967 Year of Faith called upon the Church to recall the supreme act of witness by these two saints so that their martyrdom might inspire the present day Church to collectively and individually make a sincere profession of faith.

The upcoming Year of Faith declared by Pope Benedict XVI is a “summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the One Savior of the world” (Porta fidei 6). In other words, the Year of Faith is an opportunity for Catholics to experience a conversion – to turn back to Jesus and enter into a deeper relationship with him. The pope has described this conversion as opening the “door of faith” (see Acts 14:27). The “door of faith” is opened at one’s baptism, but during this year Catholics are called to open it again, walk through it and rediscover and renew their relationship with Christ and his Church.

Pope Benedict XVI was the first person registered for World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. The international Catholic youth gathering will take place July 23-28. The pope is pictured arriving to celebrate the final Mass of World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain, in this file photo. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for September, 2012 General: Politicians That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth Mission: Help for the Poorest Churches That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest churches.

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IN THE RISEN LORD Why Artificial Contraception is Wrong Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

There has been much written lately about the HHS contraception mandate the U.S. Government is forcing on the American people and the Catholic Church in particular. We bishops have spoken out strongly against the mandate as it takes away religious freedom and would force Catholic groups to provide employees with health insurance that would provide contraceptive, sterilization and abortion drugs. Some have asked why the church teaches that contraception is morally wrong. Here is the church’s view on that: Pope Paul VI in his 1968 encyclical, Humane Vitae, condemned all forms of artificial contraception because, by a free act of will, they separate the procreative dimension of sexual intercourse form its unitive dimension.

In the church’s view, the unitive dimension of sexual intercourse uses sex to express and deepen the love which a married couple has for each other. The second meaning is the procreative aspect through which a couple cooperates with God to create new life, thereby ensuring the continuation of the human race.

According to Humane Vitae, these two meanings, the unitive and procreative dimensions, cannot be separated. Sexual intercourse is to express love and to be

open to the transmission of life simultaneously.

According to official Catholic church teaching, artificial forms of contraception are morally wrong because they involve a positive attempt to remove the procreative aspect of sexual intercourse from this unitive aspect. On the other hand, taking advantage of the body’s natural rhythms of fertility and infertility, as in the case of methods like the NFP, is morally permissible because it does not involve that attempt to separate the procreative aspects of sexual intercourse form the unitive as-

pect. The church believes that when couples use natural methods of birth control to do family planning, they are using the method God and nature has given them.

On hearing the church say contraception is wrong because it interferes with nature, some people ask: “What is the difference between using eyeglasses or corrective surgery and contraception?

All three interfere with nature.” To this objection, proponents of Humane Vitae respond: “This line of reasoning is false because the intervention of a lens or medical surgery is intended to restore a sick body or organ to what nature intended it to be, whereas, the use of contraception is intended to prevent a healthy body from operating as it was Continued on page 11

Por qué la Regulación Artificial de la Natalidad es Incorrecta Mucho se ha escrito últimamente sobre la regulación impuesta por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS, Health and Human Services) a la población de los Estados Unidos y a la Iglesia Católica en particular. Nosotros los obispos de este país hemos criticado fuertemente este mandato pues ataca la libertad religiosa y obliga a grupos católicos a proporcionar a sus empleados cobertura obligatoria en planes de salud que incluyan anticonceptivos, esterilización y medicamentos que inducen abortos.

Algunas personas han preguntado por qué la Iglesia Católica enseña que la anticoncepción es inmoral. Este es el punto de vista de la Iglesia: El Papa Pablo VI en su encíclica

Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

Humane Vitae, condenó toda forma de regulación artificial de la natalidad ya que, por un acto de libre albedrío, esta separa la dimensión procreadora de la relación sexual de su dimensión unitiva. De acuerdo a la Iglesia, la dimensión unitiva de la relación sexual expresa y profundiza el amor que una pareja casada tienen el uno para el otro.

La segunda dimensión es el aspecto procreador a través del cual una pareja colabora con Dios para crear una nueva vida, garantizando con ello la continuidad de la raza humana.

De acuerdo a Humane Vitae, estas dos dimensiones, la unitiva y la procreativa, no pueden ser separadas. La relación sexual es para expresar amor y simultáneamente abrirse a la trans-

misión de la vida. Según la enseñanza oficial de la Iglesia Católica, la regulación artificial de la natalidad es inmoral porque implica un activo intento de quitar el aspecto procreativo de la relación sexual de su aspecto unitivo.

Por otro lado, el aprovechar los ritmos naturales del cuerpo en cuanto a fertilidad e infertilidad, como es el caso de los métodos de la planificación familiar natural, es moralmente permisible porque esto no involucra un intento de separar el aspecto procreativo del unitivo de la relación sexual. La Iglesia cree que cuando las parejas utilizan métodos naturales de control natal para la planificación familiar, están utilizando el método que Dios y la naturaleza les han dado.

Al escuchar que la Iglesia dice que la regulación artificial de la natalidad es moralmente equivocada porque interfiere con la naturaleza, algunas personas preguntan: “¿Cuál es la diferencia entre utilizar anteojos o cirugía correctiva y la regulación artificial de la natalidad? Estas tres interfieren con la naturaleza.” A esta objeción, proponentes de Humane Vitae responden: “Esta línea de razonamiento es falsa porque la intervención de un lente o un cirugía médica tienen la intención de restaurar un cuerpo o un órgano enfermo a lo que la naturaleza tiene destinado, en cambio, el uso de la regulación artificial de la natalidad tiene el propósito de prevenir a un cuerpo sano funcionar Continued on page 19

Courts Urged Not To Dismiss Catholic Lawsuits Against HHS Mandate

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In a dozen courts around the country, attorneys representing more than 40 Catholic dioceses or institutions have filed briefs arguing against the federal government’s call to dismiss lawsuits against its contraceptive mandate. The Catholic entities are seeking to overturn a requirement that most religious employers provide contraceptives and sterilization to their employees. The simultaneous filings Aug. 27 were in response to an Aug. 6 brief in which the Obama administration asked the courts

to summarily dismiss the suits, saying they were premature and that the plaintiffs had no standing to challenge the Department of Health and Human Services’ mandate. “This case is about important rights to religious freedom protected by our founders under the First Amendment, assured by Congress under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, but trampled by Defendants under haphazard rulemaking,” says the 36page brief filed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. Forty-three Catholic dioceses, schools, hospitals,

social service agencies and other institutions initially filed suit in federal court May 21 to stop three government agencies from implementing a mandate that would require them to cover contraceptives and sterilization in their health plans. The Diocese of Peoria, Ill., and Catholic Charities of Chicago have since joined the lawsuits. Catholic organizations have objected to the contraceptive mandate since it was announced Aug. 1, 2011, by Kathleen Sebelius, HHS secretary. Unless they are subject to a narrow religious exemption

or have a grandfathered health plan, employers will be required to pay for sterilizations and contraceptives, including some abortion-inducing drugs, as part of their health coverage. In the briefs, filed by Jones Day, an international law firm with more than 2,400 attorneys on five continents, the dioceses and Catholic institutions rebut arguments that the courts should not hear the cases because a “temporary enforcement safe harbor” protects them from immediate government action against them if they fail to comply with the mandate.

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Archbishop’s Circle, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Misa de Las Fiestas, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Mass of the Holy Cross, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Candlelight Procession to Cross of the Martyrs, Santa Fe Office Meetings Presbyteral Council, Madonna Retreat Center, Albuquerque Deans, Madonna Retreat Center, Albuquerque Archdiocesan Evangelization Commission, Catholic Center Office Meetings Catholic Relief Services Board, Baltimore, Maryland ACA Goal Setting, Catholic Center Canonization Pilgrimage Meeting, Catholic Center Mass, 100th Anniversary, Our Lady of Sorrows Mission, Willard Cathedral Fundraiser Gala, Diocese of Tyler Office Meetings Santa Fe Province Bishops’ Meeting, Phoenix, AZ Office Meetings Holy Ghost School Blue Ribbon Event, Albuquerque Opening Prayer, Women’s Retreat, St. Pius X High School Mass, Women’s Retreat, St. Pius X High School Mass, Spanish Charismatic Conference, Albuquerque Convention Center Catholic Extension Board, Chicago, IL Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, Catholic Center 100th Anniversary, Our Sunday Visitor, Fort Wayne, IN Mass, Deacon Retreat, Marriott Pyramid, Albuquerque Dinner, Deacon Retreat, Marriott Pyramid, Albuquerque Blessing of Parish Hall, St. Anthony Mission, Logan

Seminary Burse

The following parishes have sent in excess Mass stipends to the Archdiocesan Finance Office for seminarian education. These receipts are for the period April and June 2012.

Excess Mass stipends are from multiple Mass intentions celebrated at parishes.

The archdiocesan policy is for excess Mass stipends to be used for seminarian education.

Parish Name/City

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June 2012 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (Mass stipends).........................................................$280.00 Immaculate Conception (Mass stipends) .................................................................$215.00 St. Anne – Santa Fe (Mass stipends).....................................................................$1,000.00 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mass stipends) ..............................................$410.00 St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe (Mass stipends) ......................................................$500.00 Donation – Victoria Hamilton ...............................................................................$1,000.00 July 2012 Immaculate Heart of Mary – Los Alamos (private donation) ..................................$150.00 Estancia Valley – Moriarty (Mass stipends) ............................................................$500.00 St. Anne – Santa Fe (Mass stipends)........................................................................$500.00 St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe (Mass stipends) ......................................................$500.00 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mass stipends) ..............................................$410.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (Mass stipends).........................................................$530.00

Office Meetings Office Meetings Office Meetings Archbishop’s St. Francis of Assisi Awards Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Center Archbishop’s School Fund Dinner, Hotel Albuquerque Mass, San Antonio Mission, Los Lentes Autumn Ball Fundraiser for Church of the Incarnation, Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo Procession & Mass, Rancho de Las Golondrinas Rosary Rally, Isotopes Stadium, Albuquerque

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Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignments:

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• Effective Monday, October 1, 2012 – Rev. Larry Bernard OFM, has been appointed as Pastor of San Diego Mission in Jemez Pueblo. Fr. Paul Juniet, OFM will remain in residence.

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• Effective Monday, October 1, 2012 – Rev. Abel Olivas OFM, will be in residence at the Holy Family Friary in Albuquerque and providing sacramental assistance while serving as Vocation Director for the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Stands, Welcomes and Strongly Supports the Deferred Action for Dream Eligible Youth

On August 15, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start accepting applications from undocumented youth who are applying for “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals”(DACA), a program announced by the U.S. government on June 15, 2012 that provides eligible applicants a two-year reprieve from the threat of deportation and the opportunity to apply for work authorization. Deferred action is not permanent residence or a green card. Applicants must pass a background check in addition to meeting some basic requirements.

As the Archbishop of Santa Fe, I stand with my brother bishops of the USCCB and support the action by the current administration to grant deferred action to DREAM-eligible youth. These are young people who are talented, smart, and ready to contribute their talents to our country. This is an important first step which will allow them to more fully participate in our communities and to come out of the shadows Although I and my brother bishops welcome this program, we are well aware that it is not a substitute for passage of the DREAM Act, which would grant this population a path

to citizenship. This would provide them a real chance to fully contribute to our nation. Why would we not want such young people, who are eager to contribute to our nation, to become citizens? I have several young men who want to become priests and now they will be able to enter the seminary thanks to this new policy!

This is also not a solution to our nation’s immigration problems. The other bishops of the United States and I renew our call for bipartisan cooperation to enact humane reform of our nation’s immigration system.

Young people in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe who may be eligible are reminded that today is only the start date for the application process.

There is no deadline for applying, so students and their families who decide to apply should take time to seek out information from trusted community organizations and ideally, legal advice when possible from a reputable immigration attorney or an accredited representative, who in this case is Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico, 505.247.0442. We ask families to be cautious and don’t fall prey to “notarios públicos” or any attorney who promises that they can speed up the process.

MAN TAKES NOTES DURING DEFERRED ACTION WORKSHOP AT ILLINOIS PARISH Roberto Santos takes notes during a workshop at St. James Parish in Highwood, Ill., Aug. 17, to gather information on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program as part of a series of workshops held around the Archdiocese of Chicago. They learned how to qualify, fill out applications forms, and how to seek legal assistance during the session.

(CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic New World)

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El Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan Acoge y Apoya Firmemente la Acción Diferida para Jóvenes que Califican como DREAMers El día 15 de agosto, la oficina del gobierno de los Estados Unidos de los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración (USCIS por sus siglas en inglés) comenzó a aceptar solicitudes por parte de jóvenes indocumentados que solicitan acogerse a las Acción Diferida de llegadas infantiles (DACA por sus siglas en inglés), un programa anunciado por el gobierno del los EE. UU. el 15 de junio del 2012 que provee a solicitantes elegibles un periodo de acción diferida de dos años de la amenaza de deportación y la oportunidad de solicitar autorización para trabajar. La acción diferida no es residencia permanente o tarjeta de residencia. Los solicitantes deben pasar por un chequeo de antecedentes penales además de cumplir con ciertos requisitos.

Como Arzobispo de Santa Fe, me uno a mis hermanos obispos de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos y apoyo la acción de la presente Administración para proporcionar la acción diferida a los jóvenes elegibles para este programa. Estos jóvenes son talentosos, inteligentes, y están listos para contribuir sus talentos a nuestro país. Este es un importante primer paso que les permitirá participar más plenamente en nuestras comunidades y salir de las sombras.

Aunque mis hermanos obispos y yo acogemos este programa, estamos conscientes de que no es una sustitución de la aprobación de la ley DREAM, que otorgaría a esta población un camino hacia la ciudadanía.

Esto les daría una oportunidad real de contribuir plenamente a nuestra nación. ¿Por qué no desearíamos que estos jóvenes, que están dispuestos a contribuir a nuestra nación, se convirtieran en ciudadanos legales? Tengo a varios jóvenes que quieren ser sacerdotes y ¡ahora podrían entrar al Seminario gracias a esta nueva póliza!

Esto tampoco es una solución a los problemas de inmigración de nuestro país. Los otros obispos de los Estados Unidos y yo renovamos nuestro llamado a una cooperación bi-partidaria que lleve a cabo una reforma comprensiva del sistema de inmigración.

Recordamos a los jóvenes en la Arquidiócesis que pudieran ser elegibles para este programa, que este día es solo la fecha de inicio para el proceso de solicitud.

No existe una fecha límite para someter tales solicitudes, por lo que los estudiantes y sus familias que decidan participar en este programa, deben tomar el tiempo para buscar información de parte de organizaciones comunitarias confiables, e idealmente, asesoramiento legal cuando sea posible por parte de algún abogado de inmigración reconocido o por parte de un representante acreditado, quien en este caso es Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico (Caridades Católicas del Centro de Nuevo México), 505-247-0442. Pedimos a estas familias que procedan con precaución y no caigan presa de “notarios públicos” o abogados que les prometan que pueden acelerar el proceso.

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Priest Appreciation Dinner

By Melanie Mascarenas President, Serra Club of Albuquerque

On June 18, 2012, the Serra Club of Albuquerque hosted the 2012 Priest Appreciation Dinner at the Hotel Albuquerque. More than 400 people attended, and we had the highest number of priests, seminarians, and religious in attendance to date. This event celebrated and honored our priests and thanked them for answering “Yes!” to God’s call to His holy priesthood. The night brought together laity throughout the archdiocese to show their love, support, and encouragement for the priests of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The keynote speaker, Rev. Peter Stravinskas, spoke on the topic of “Priesthood Today.” He shared from his personal experiences as a priest and discussed the role of Catholic culture in America. He spoke joyfully about the past, candidly about the present, and encouragingly about the future state of the priesthood. Arch-

bishop Michael J. Sheehan also spoke about his vocation by drawing us into a new perspective on the priesthood.

He asked us to consider not what he had given up to become a priest but all that he would have given up had he not become a priest: namely, the honor of bringing Jesus to the faithful through the holy sacraments. Both speakers emphasized how their personal “Yes!” has brought joy and richness to their lives.

The Serra Club thanks Archbishop Sheehan, Fr. Stravinskas, and the priests and religious of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for their ministry. We extend our gratitude to our premier sponsor, Daniels Family Funeral Services. We are also grateful for all of the sponsors who supported this event and the donors who provided generous raffle gifts for the priests. Our sponsors and donors made this event possible.

Thank You! Our priests are a channel of grace from God to us. They bring us God’s

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New Sister of Life

Sisters professing first vows: Sr. Avila Marie, Sr. Virginia Joy, Sr. Mariana Benedicta (from New Mexico), Sr. Cecilia Rose and Sr. Faustina Maria Pia.

One of the daughters of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe professed her first vows as a consecrated religious to the Lord in August as a Sister of Life.

Sr. Mariana Benedicta, S.V. (Mariana Matilde Uribe) is the daughter of Fransisco Uribe and Cheryl Wampler of Los Alamos. Francisco and Cheryl are parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Alamos.

Let us rejoice with in God’s great work of animating the faith of His people through the witness of young women like Sr. Mariana who give with great love all of their affections, possessions and will to the Lord of Life. The community, family and friends gathered around Sr. Mariana in the Mass of Profession which was

celebrated by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, at The Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in Stamford, CT. Along with Sr. Mariana, four other sisters professed their first vows and one sister professed her perpetual vows.

You can read more about the Sisters of Life community, including the special fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life, visit the website at www.sistersoflife. org/about-the-sisters-of-life.

Superior General, Mother Agnes Mary, SV is grateful to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for its participation in providing Sr. Mariana Benedicta’s initial faith formation which made possible her vocation to religious consecration.

divine life through the sacraments.

Their hands bring us the body, blood, soul, and divinity of our Lord, Jesus Christ, in the Eucharist. Our priests are a witness of courage, faithfulness, humility, charity, and love, and they boldly proclaim the one truth. They are a light in the darkness, and they lead us, the people, on the road to holiness.

Please pray for priests, seminarians,

and religious vocations. As they pray for us, we too, need to pray for them.

The mission of the Serra Club of Albuquerque is “to foster and affirm vocations to the priesthood and vowed religious life.” If you feel called to support this mission, consider joining the Serra Club. For more information and for updates on future events, visit www.SerraClubAlbuquerque.org.

Come Rock With Us

On September 8, 2012 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm you can join the Little Sisters of the Poor and the elderly in the second annual Rock-a-Thon. This event promises to be a time of family fun as well as a way to assist in

meeting the needs of Villa Guadalupe. In addition to “rocking” there will be a silent auction, prizes and homemade food available. Please support the elderly by joining us for the fun: 1900 Mark Ave. Gallup, NM 87301.

Phone 505.863.6894.

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Santa Maria de la Vid Priory Designated Abbey

Rev. Robert Campbell, O. Praem; The Most Reverend Thomas Handgrätinger, O.Praem, Abbot General of the Order of Prémontré (The Norbertine Order); The Right Reverend Joel P. Garner, O. Praem., Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey.

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n 1985, five Norbertine priests were missioned to New Mexico by the Community of St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI to found a dependent priory, out of which they would serve the people of the Southwest. For the last 27 years, the Norbertines have had pastoral responsibility for Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Community and have also served several other parishes in the Albuquerque area. However, it was their original intent and dream to found a completely independent house, and to permanently establish the Norbertine Order in New

Mexico.

In early August at the 2012 Norbertine General Chapter (an international meeting of Norbertine leaders which meets every six years), the chapter delegates came to an important decision: They voted that Santa Maria de la Vid Priory should be raised to the status of an independent abbey. Fr. Joel Garner, O. Praem., the prior for many years, was designated the first abbot of Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey.

Saint Norbert College played host to the Norbertine priests, sisters, brothers and associates attending the Order’s global, General Chapter meeting. In fact, this was only

the second time in the Order’s nine-century history that the general chapter was held outside of Europe. The 2012 Norbertine General Chapter brought together approximately 120 abbots, priors and other representatives from Norbertine institutions from around the world.

Because they come together so infrequently, there is always much business to be done, and the days were packed with meetings, debates and formal proceedings—all rendered simultaneously in eight different languages.

Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey is only the fourth Norbertine Abbey in the United States. The other abbeys are located in Pennsylvania, California and Wisconsin.

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Walk God’s Way

By deacon sTeve rangel Director of Deacons/Pastoral Outreach

“Walk God’s Way” was the theme for our Disability Retreat which was held in August at the Catholic Center.

Over 40 people attended the retreat which consisted of prayer, community, arts and crafts, praise and worship, a play performance, and a dance. We were blessed with our volunteers who helped at the retreat and the Knights of Columbus Councils 6696, 10560, 14410, and 14999 who provided the food, drinks, and snacks for the retreat.

It was a beautiful day filled with fun and love. The retreat is a place where everyone is welcome and everyone is special. We gather as a family being together and sharing with each other where no one feels different. Everyone who attends the retreat walks

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away with a sense of family love. Our retreaters have to face a lot of challenges in their lives, more than people may realize. All they want is what everyone else wants: to be accepted for who they are and to have opportunities in their lives. We may be different, but that is what makes us special.

We all have a gift to give to each other and that is ourselves.

The Pastoral Outreach Office, with the help of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Disability Taskforce, puts together different events throughout the year for the people living with disabilities. The mission of our taskforce is to inform and educate the community about people living with disabilities and how they are a blessing to us. If you are interested in joining the Disability Taskforce or want more information, please call the Pastoral Outreach office at 505.831.8174.

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The Servant of Christ Award Winner Brenda Dabney Mrs. Brenda Dabney, coordinator of the African American Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe was honored at the recent National Black Catholic Congress held in Indianapolis, Indiana in July.

It was the Eleventh National gathering of African American Catholics, which meets every five years, and was celebrating 25 years of “What We Have Seen and Heard” as we renewed our commitment to engage in our faith. The theme of the Congress was “Faith Engaged: Empower, Equip, Evangelize.”

Mrs. Dabney was given The Servant of Christ Award, which is a new award developed by the leadership of the National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC).

The leaders requested of the diocesan bishop of every diocese of the United States to kindly submit the name of an African American

Catholic in their diocese who best personifies Christian servant-leadership in the African American Community and Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan submitted Mrs. Dabney’s name.

Mrs. Dabney is the co-founder of the African American Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe which began in 1992 which just celebrated its 20th anniversary in April. She is a retired school teacher of 36 years of service and is a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Mrs. Dabney graciously thanks him and the African American Catholic Community, its leaders, the choir and drummers, the Office of Social Justice and Respect life staff, the Catholic Center Staff, the St Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church Community and its leadership and all who help to do to the work of the Lord through the AACC, it is a team effort.

Catholic War Veterans National Convention

The Catholic War Veterans 77th National Convention was held in Albuquerque in August. This is the first time the National Convention was held in New Mexico. Over 160 veterans and their spouses attended the convention that was held at the downtown Hyatt Hotel.

Last month, the People of God Newspaper featured an article about the organization which is run by veterans for veterans to promote zeal and devotion for God, for country and for home. The only requirement to be a member is to be a person who has served or is serving in any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan celebrated Mass with the Catholic War Veterans on Wednesday August 15th.

The archbishop shared with the veter-

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Mr. & Mrs. Quintana, members of Catholic War Veterans (left) , Fred Hudson, Commander of Prince of Peace Post 1941, and his wife Joanne.

ans the challenging times we are living in today. Reflecting on when he was growing up,he said he didn’t have to face issues that we do today, like redefining marriage and abortion. He thanked the Catholic War Veterans for their service and said “to stay true to the teaching of the church and hold on to their faith.”

The keynote speaker at the conven-

tion was Bill Toledo a Navajo Code Talker who served during World War II. Bill served three years from 1942 to 1945 and was involved in many engagements including the Battle of Bougainville in the British Solomon Islands, the Battle of Guam and Iwo Jima. There were 418 Navajo Code Talkers, and today there are less than 50 alive. We are blessed to have some

of them living in our state, even the last one of the original 29. The Navajo Code used during the war was never broken and played an important part in winning the war. Bill and other Code Talkers feel it is important to share their experiences with the new generations so that they may understand the cost of freedom and the sacrifices which are made on their behalf.

This year’s national convention had a very special event that had never occurred at any other convention before: a new post was installed by the National Commander Leo Haley. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Post 1610 in Santa Fe was installed making it the second post in New Mexico. The other post is Prince of Peace Post 1941 located in Albuquerque. If you want more information or have any questions about the Catholic War Veterans or the Navajo Code Talkers please call the Pastoral Outreach office at 505.831.8174.

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Through Their Eyes

Holy Ghost Catholic School to Hold 4th Annual

“Celebration of Excellence” Dinner Event

By rayna Bransford, gillian McMahon, and claudia noedel Sixth graders, Santo Niño Regional Catholic School

Green, yellow, red and you sigh impatiently. You’re already late and you’ve hit every red light. Not a good start to your day. You glance to your right and meet eyes with a homeless person holding an old, worn out sign. You’ve seen this person here before but you’ve never cared to give a friendly smile much less pull out your wallet. However, now as you meet his eyes you see complete sadness, despair, grief…but yet a glimmer of hope.

In New Mexico about 17,000 people are homeless for at least part of the year. These are the statistics of homelessness in New Mexico: 25% are under the age of 18, 55% ran away from home or were forced to leave, 38% are members of families with children, 22% are victims of domestic violence, 23% suffer from mental illness, and 22% are veterans.

“There are as many ways to become homeless as there are homeless people, because each person has their own story,” says Maria McMahon.

Maria is the CNP of Healthcare for the Homeless. “There are many ways to describe her, including nice, thoughtful, caring, courageous, patient, creative, and most of all, a great mom!!” says Gillian McMahon (her daughter).

Maria has been working at Healthcare

for the Homeless for about ten years.

She chose to work in primary care for the continuity of care and the relationship with her patients.

Maria McMahon and a few of her co-workers (Mark, Carlos, and Aaron) took time out of their busy days to teach the 5th and 6th graders at Santo Niño Regional Catholic School. They taught us that homelessness is a huge problem that needs to be solved. “I think that homelessness is a sad thing and no one deserves to go through it,” says Rayna Bransford. Another opinion is from Claudia Noedel, “I think that homelessness is depressing and it could happen to anyone, so don’t take for granted anything!” Finally Gillian McMahon says,” I think it is very wrong. No human deserves to be treated like this. After all didn’t Jesus say to ‘love one another as I have loved you?’ I don’t think this is how Jesus loved us.”

All in all, homelessness is not right and something needs to be done. So what are you going to do next time you see that man? To help, Health Care for the Homeless is always in need of items. Any donated items can be dropped off at the Health Care for the Homeless office located at 818 Camino Sierra Vista, Santa Fe, or for more information please call 505.988.1742.

By l-a gaBrielle salas, Holy Ghost Parish

With shouts of recognition, highfives, and warm hugs all around, Holy Ghost Catholic School alumni will gather for the 4th Annual “Celebration of Excellence” dinner event on Friday, September 21, at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel. The alumni annually come together to enjoy an evening of reminiscing and laughter but, more importantly, they come together in support of Catholic education.

“The school is proud of its past, present and future contribution to society and the Catholic Church,” said Dr. Noreen Copeland, principal.

Copeland believes the future of our church depends on the past and the present. As principal of Holy Ghost Catholic School, Copeland feels her mission is to ensure students are provided with the opportunity to make bold and enlightened choices which can help steer the future course of history under the powerful but gentle guidance of the Holy Spirit. “If we want spirituality and peace in our communities tomorrow, we need to cultivate our young Catholic people today,” adds Copeland.

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alumni, parents, parishioners and supporters of Catholic education are invited to join Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, pastor Rev. Mark A. Schultz, principal Dr. Noreen Copeland and special guest alumni, Fr. Vincent Chavez, to this year’s 4th Annual “Celebration of Excellence” dinner/dance on Friday, September 21 at the Sheraton Uptown Hotel from 6-10:00 p.m.

“Holy Ghost Catholic Parish is proud of the accomplishments of our school,” said Fr. Schultz. “The staff, parents and students all make incredible sacrifices thereby investing in the future leaders of our church and the world. I hope that all who believe in the importance of Catholic education will support us in this joyful ‘Celebration of Excellence.’”

Holy Ghost School is the first and only Roman Catholic school in New Mexico to have been selected in 2009 by the U.S. Department of Education to receive its prestigious Blue Ribbon Award for excellence in education; and, to date, remains the only Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to hold claim to this prestigious award.

Tickets to the event are $50 per person. For more information, please call the school at 505.256.1563.

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Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week January 2013 in Albuquerque By rev. ThoMas Mayefske Retired, Sacramental Assistance

The Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week will be hosted by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, January 16-19, 2013 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The SWLC Study Week is the longest running liturgical study week in the United States, and will celebrate its 51st year in 2013.

The theme of the 2013 Study Week in Albuquerque is “Listen, I will tell you a mystery… and we shall be changed”.

Throughout the Study Week, participants will be invited to pay attention to and enter the Mystery of God as revealed in Christ in sacrament, in ministry, and in our daily living.

They will be challenged to open themselves to the Mystery, contemplate its meaning, and be transformed by its power.

Dr. Jerry Galipeau, wellknown pastoral minister and associate publisher at World Library Publications will offer the keynote presentation Wednesday evening, January 16 by starting with common understanding of what we mean when we talk about “Paschal Mystery”. Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan will preside

at the Conference Eucharist on Thursday morning, January 17.

Thursday afternoon Most Rev. Gerald Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson, will challenge us to listen, to pay attention, to be aware of the Paschal Mystery that surrounds us, particularly through our participation in the Eucharistic Liturgy. Friday morning, January 18, Rev. Paul Turner, a priest of the diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph with a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant’ Anselmo in Rome, will help us turn our attention to the foundations of our faith in the Paschal Mystery, focusing on scripture and ritual experience.

Dr. Timothy Matovina will lead us from our experience of the Paschal Mystery to living in the Paschal Mystery, inviting us to reflect on how our experience changes the way we live our daily lives through his session on Saturday, January 19. Ms. Pat Kerwin, Director of Spirituality in Ministry for the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and a pastoral liturgist, and Rev. James Burkart, a priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and chair of their archdiocesan liturgical commission, will lead participants in mystagogical reflection on the liturgical prayer experiences of the Study Week.

In addition to the keynote and the daily plenary sessions, there will be breakout sessions offering opportunities for liturgical, spiritual and catechetical formation in English and in Spanish. The keynote and plenary sessions Wednesday through Friday will be offered in English with simultaneous translation in Spanish available. The Saturday plenary session will be offered in English and in Spanish.

Make plans now to join us January 16-19, 2013, for the Southwest Liturgical Conference. Registration information is available now at www. swlc.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ SWLC2013. Breakout sessions will be posted in detail by mid-September.

Linda Krehmeier, Director of the Office of Worship and Christian Initiation for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, and

Barbara Guenther, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Music at Holy Rosary Catholic Community and Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, are Co-Chairs of the local planning committee for the study week. Many local volunteers are needed to make this study week a success. To offer your time and talent, contact Angela in the Office of Worship aflores@archdiosf.org or 505.831.8194.

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Continued from page 3 intended to by God.” The Evil Effects of Artificial Contraception In his encyclical Humane Vitae (Article 17), Pope Paul VI warned of “grave consequences” that would follow if the use of contraception became widespread. Now, 25 years later, we can look at some of the consequences which the pope “prophesied” and see to what extent the pontiff may have had an eye into the future.

• Pope Paul VI noted that the widespread use of contraception would “lead to conjugal infidelity and the general lowering of morality.” Hardly anyone will deny that there has been a widespread decline in sexual morality in the past 25 years. The increase in cohabitation, adultery, premarital sex, abortions, divorce, out-of-wedlock pregnancies, and sexually-related diseases should convince any skeptic that sexual morality is on the decline. The easy availability of contraceptives has led teenagers, and often people much older, to believe that they can engage in non-marital sex “responsibly.”

• A second consequence following the widespread use of contraceptives which Pope Paul VI mentioned was “that men lose their respect for women seeing them as mere sex objects rather than as respected, beloved companions.” Concerning this consequence, Theologian Janet Smith comments: “Paul VI saw that the use of contraception would encourage the man to look upon the woman not as a special woman with her own needs and desires, not as a female with a marvelous procreative faculty but as an object. He can easily come to look upon her as one from whom he can desire sexual pleasure without risking the personal bonding that comes through participation in sexual intercourse open to procreation.”

• Pope Paul VI observed that the widespread use

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of contraception would place “a dangerous weapon in the hands of public authorities who take no heed of moral exigencies.” The forced birth control and abortion program in China show the extreme towards which government will take population control programs. The HHS Mandate for contraception in the United States is an obvious recent example.

• Pope Paul VI warned that contraception would lead men and women to think that they had “unlimited power over their own bodies and its functions.”

Sterilization is now a very widely used form of contraception in America.

• Related to the pope’s teaching, contraception leads to more abortions, not less. In 1960, 5.3% of U.S. births were by unmarried women. In 2010, it was over 40%. More people having more sex equals more pregnancies, contraception or not, and many more abortions. In Europe, contraception is used so much that the present population is not replacing itself. The same is beginning to happen in the U.S. The acceptance of church teaching on contraception is difficult for many. They see sexual pleasure as something everyone has a right to and that no obstacle should stand in the way. This is contrary to church teaching and self control in the sexual area is very important.

I encourage all readers to draw strength from their Catholic faith to follow this teaching and if necessary use the Sacrament of Confession to help.

The use of Natural Family Planning is the morally approved answer to the need to responsibly regulate family size. We must respect the dignity of human sexuality.

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord, Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe

From God to Government

By Frank Splendoria, HoSt, “tHe Forum” KNMX, Las Vegas New Mexico

American society has evolved from a religious founding of personal responsibility and self-reliance, to favored government control. Faith in God has been displaced by faith in government.

Some current examples of popular secular beliefs in America: • Traditional organized religion is much too confining. I may believe in a “Higher Power”, but I decide what morals exist for me not someone in a robe somewhere.

• “Diversity” embraces all kinds of human behaviors as equal, whether unusual, peculiar or illegal.

This is consistent with true liberty and freedom for all.

• Marriage is passé. There’s no need for it. If someone wants to, they can marry who or whatever they love. People are free to make of their lives what they will.

• Schools and communities exist to raise children.

Those who fertilized the egg should have the freedom to explore and fulfill their personal lives unhindered. Don’t worry, the kids will be fine.

• Though “life” is no longer sacred, mine is very, very important.

• Society and the environment are responsible for my actions. I may have done something wrong but

it’s not my fault.

• Everything is relative. There are no absolutes, except for that.

• Our primary goal is to satisfy ourselves. If someone has something we don’t have, government must give it to us too. What’s yours is mine.

Given these values and beliefs, our society would descend into anarchy, i.e. “every man, woman, and child for themselves”. Fortunately, there are “progressive” secular people around who are very smart. They understand humans are naturally selfish and realize rules must exist to maintain a civil society. Those rules are to be set and enforced by government. In summary, a secular, i.e. non-religious country requires more government control for its undisciplined, self-indulgent citizens who will not control themselves.

Traditional people in northern New Mexico will have an important decision to make this November 6. Will they vote to maintain the morals and values of their traditional culture, or join the secular race from the foundational religious values of the United States of America?

Men, in a word, must necessarily be controlled either by a power within them or by a power without them; either by the Word of God or by the strong arm of man….. Robert Winthrop, 30th Speaker of the U. S. House

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Let Us Rejoice in Our Sufferings Submitted by a parishioner of Our Lady of the Annunciation

Home foreclosure...selling possessions to make ends meet...resorting to Food Stamps...relying on friends and our church for support. How did we get here? But, more importantly, where are we going?

My husband and I were both working and earned a good living. Then, I lost my job and finances became tighter…I couldn’t find work in my field. Then in December 1980, my husband lost his job after working there for 20 years. For 18 months we lived hand-tomouth. We finally had to humble ourselves and ask for help by applying for Food Stamps and asked friends, family, and our church to loan us money until we could be self-sufficient again. This style of life was also difficult on our high school-aged children who not only endured the stress, but couldn’t even buy needed clothing and shoes. Besides all this, we found that some of our friends no longer kept in contact with us or invited us to their homes.

The good news arrived. In August 2010, my husband received employment as an accounting instructor at a community college. We were thrilled even though it meant moving 3,000 miles away and leaving our college-aged children. Then the bottom fell through… again. My husband’s contract was not renewed. I didn’t want to go through what we had experienced previously for 18 months financially, or watch my husband’s spirit and ego hit rock bottom again.

So where are we going? Logistically, we have been living on the edge for 16 months waiting for full-time employment. My husband even has two Master’s degrees in Accounting and Taxation. However spiritually, I have found I am stronger this time around.

One of the books I found the most helpful regarding the issue of pain and suffering is C.S. Lewis’ book The Problem of Pain. Evil entered the world and all of us are subject to its effects. But, thanks be to God, there are actions we can take to help us with the battle. If you find yourself in this or a similar situation, I recommend the following: • First, swallow your pride and ask for help from friends, family, and church; apply for Food Stamps; ask your church secretary for a list of local resources such as food pantries.

• Second, attend daily Mass. Receiving the Eucharist is a powerful tool for remembering His great love and care for us.

• Third, contribute financially to the church, even if it’s only a few dollars a month. All of us have a spiritual need to give as well as to receive.

• Fourth, pray the Rosary remembering the love our Blessed Mother has for her children.

• Fifth, stay connected with other Christians. Isolation brings depression.

Above all remember that God has not forgotten you.

God may be silent. We may not understand His ways, but He is here with us every step of the way. God bless you and remember what Romans 5:3-4 states, “We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, character and hope.”

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Archbishop’s Award Winners Spanish Market

By Marina ochoa, direcTor/curaTor/archivisT

Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony and Archives

Joseph A. Lopez, santero artist from the Española Valley, was the winner of the Archbishop’s Award for Spanish Market this year. The winning piece is a beautiful and moving carving of San Juan Nepomuceno in profile with index finger over his lips indicating the sign of secrecy. Along with the Archbishop’s Award, Joseph’s piece also won first prize in the painted wood relief category and the piece was chosen for the poster award to be used for next year’s Spanish Market. Joseph is the son of famed santero artist Felix Lopez who has won the Archbishop’s Award on two separate occasions. Joseph started doing artwork and participating in Spanish Market when he was seven years old with his father and sister; he says there were only four or five kids participating in Spanish Market at the time. He tells how he and his sister Krissa, today also an accomplished artist, were thrilled that their art was appreciated and the funds generated by the sales in Spanish Market enabled them to buy their own school clothes and supplies.

The piece was inspired by relatives and friends who are Hermanos penitentes, whose patron is San Juan Nepomuceno. He noted that the piece moved him to convey a sense of silence, prayer and meditation – the quiet aspect of the world where too much is going on and is often chaotic and noisy. He mentioned that San Juan Nepomuceno is inspiring and he praised Archbishop Sheehan for beautifully relating the story to the crowd gathered on the plaza after the Spanish Market Mass before the presentation of the award. Joseph also said he is blessed and is honored to have received the Archbishop’s Award.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi award for youth artist was given to Matthew Flores for his straw appliqué altar screen. Both artists along with artist and craftsman Andrew Garcia who was recipient of the poster award last year for work on the beautiful furniture he makes and wins awards for, presented the gifts during the annual Spanish Market Mass and Andrew presented the archbishop with

Ray Herrera, Spanish Market Mass Artist Coordinator, Matthew Flores, Youth Artist Award winner, Andrew Garcia, 2011 poster award winner, and Archbishop’s Award winner Joseph A. Lopez before Spanish Market Mass. (along right side of photo, small: Photo by Marina Ochoa)

a framed poster.

Joining in the celebration of the Mass was Rev. John Paul Leyba from the Archdiocese of Denver, originally

from Peñasco. Fr. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, was Master of Ceremonies for the Mass.

St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo on September 4, 2012.

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PROCLAMATION Presented to the delegates from Agreda, Spain, who search the historic appearances of Maria de Jesus, known as “The Lady in Blue” And to commemorate the Catholic Faith’s presence in our ancient Village of Isleta and the Church of Saint Augustine Whereas, The Pueblo people of the Village of Isleta continue to pursue our goals to remain true and direct in our quest for the continued presence of our Catholic faith and quest for eternal blessing; and, Whereas, the Pueblo of Isleta has long been a historic route and residence of Catholic Missionaries and under the direction of the missionaries the Church of Saint Antonio was built and established in the year 1613, and later renamed Church of Saint Augustine, and Whereas, after 400 years, since the Church of Saint Augustine was established that it remains as the focal point of cultural and religious influence, and Whereas, it is believed that the Venerable Maria de Jesus de Agreda miraculously appeared to a tribe of native Indian people who lived in our region in the 1600s, by way of the gift of bilocation, and

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uring the 1st International Pilgrimage to Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument and the Pueblo of Isleta, NM, pilgrims from Ágreda, Spain visited with community leaders throughout the State of New Mexico to advance the cause for sainthood of Venerable Sor María de Jesús de Ágreda (aka Lady in Blue and the Blue Nun), based on her tremendous contributions in promulgating the Catholic Faith in New Mexico. Their journey of faith followed the reported footsteps of Sor María.

Research cites that Sor María (1602-

Whereas, the 2012 delegation from Agreda, Spain reaffirms the presence and appearances of the Venerable Maria de Jesus de Agreda in the territory of New Mexico and region of Isleta Pueblo, in the pursuit of “The Lady in Blue’s” cause to saint hood, and Now, therefore, let it be proclaimed, that on this 10th day of July 2012, be remembered as the day the people of Isleta reaffirm the presence and appearances of the Venerable Maria de Jesus de Agreda to the region of Isleta Pueblo.

Be it further proclaimed, that the people of Isleta and the Church of Saint Augustine support the cause to sainthood of the Venerable Maria de Jesus de Agreda this 10th day of July 2012.

1665) served as a cloistered nun, never leaving the Ágreda Monastery.

Throughout that time, she served as political adviser to King Philip IV of Spain for more than 22 years. She is said to have appeared over 500 times to the Jumanos, a Plains Tribe in Southwestern Texas. She is credited with numerous miracles in addition to her ability to spiritually bilocate herself to several places including the Salinas Pueblo Missions in New Mexico. In her apparitions, Sor María asked the Jumanos to travel to New Mexico to request a missionary for their tribe.

Signed and Sealed at the Pueblo of Isleta State of New Mexico United States of America Frank E. Lujan, Governor

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Rev. George Pavamkott, O.Praem, Governor Frank Lujan receive presentation of the collage featuring the Agreda, Spain Pilgrimage at the Inauguration of the 400th Anniversary Mass, St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo on September 4, 2012.

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Photos/Place clockwise: Rev. Fernando Saenz, Pastor, St. Alice Parish celebrated the first Mass in 150 years in Gran Quivira Mission, NM; Gov. Frank Lujan, Isleta Pueblo, NM presented a historic Isleta Proclamation to Ms. Consuelo Campos, Ă greda Pilgrim Coordinator; Marc LeFrancois, Staff member, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Park, Abo Mission Site, NM; Jumano Kiva Religious Site, Gran Quivira, NM; Ambassador Edward Romero, Emeritus & wife, Mrs. Cayetana Romero; Ms. Shirley Zuni, Archdiocesan Catechetical Leader & Ms. Campos; Rev. Dennis Garcia, Pastor, San Felipe Parish, Br. JosĂŠ Rodriguez, OFM, San Juan Diego Friary & Pilgrims/San Felipe Parish, Albuq, NM; Pilgrims, Ms. Juanita Chavez, Mountainair Community Leaders, Mountainair, NM; Dr. Henry F. Casso, Abo Mission Site; Rev. Fernando Saenz, Pilgrims, Salinas National State Park Staff & Community Leaders/Gran Quivira, NM; Rev. Daniel Davis, OP, Aquinas Newman Center, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM; Pilgrim & Ms. Wardene Crowley; Ms. Gail Delgado, Deacon Gilbert Valdez & Pilgrims, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM; Pilgrims, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, NM; Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, 11th Archbishop of Santa Fe & Pilgrims, The Catholic Center, Albuq., NM; Gov. Frank Lujan, Tribal leaders, Rev. George Pavamkott, O.Praem, Pastor, St. Augustine Parish, Isleta Pueblo, NM; Rt. Rev. Joel Garner, O.Praem, Abbot, Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey, Norbertine Community members & Pilgrims; Glenn Fulfer, Superintendent, Salinas National Monument, NM, Marilyn Fedewa, Mystical Lady in Blue author, Enrique Madrid, Jumano Apache Tribal Historian, Gabriel Carrasco, Jumano Apache Chief. Venerables Margil/Sor Maria de Agreda Initiative - Executive Chair: Dr. Henry F. Casso; Graphic Design: Leslie Marie Radigan; Photos by Celine Baca Radigan/Leslie Marie Radigan. For more information contact ladyinbluenm@gmail.com

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Inauguration of the 400th Anniversary of St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo

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nder the original name of St. Anthony, this church was established in 1613. It is one of the oldest mission churches in the United States. The walls are original, upon which the church was rebuilt in 1716 and renamed St. Augustine.

The church in Isleta (“The Little Island�) is in the center of town and fronting upon a large public plaza. It is one of the largest and most important in New Mexico, and is flanked with extensive buildings used as a residence for the priest, and other ecclesiastical purposes. The church itself is of adobe, 110 feet by 27 feet in the inside, with walls four feet in thickness, and lighted by four high windows.

St. Augustine is the patron saint of Isleta, and so the church is dedicated to him, and his figure is the predominant one.

There is the old statue, about two feet high, carved in wood, with black beard and tonsured head; the robes decorated with the figured gold which is a distinguishing mark of the ancient wood carvings which came in with the reconquerors; and there is the new statue of twice the size, beautifully colored, and characteristic of the style which the modern French priests have introduced.

One of the oldest Spanish missions in New Mexico, St. Augustine is noted for the numerous changes to its exterior form.

Built of adobe and terrones, St. Augustine retains one of the most extensive inventories of 17th and early 18th century building features in New Mexico.

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Processes Part IV - Matrimonial Processes By rev. kevin niehoff, o.p., J.c.l.

Adjutant Judicial Vicar

The last topic of discussion in Title I of Book VII on Processes is the Matrimonial Process. The Church exerts its authority over marriages for those members of the Church who are baptized and states, “matrimonial cases of the baptized belong by right to the ecclesiastical judge (canon 1671). The law of the Church recognizes that there are relationships with some civil governments that allow for the Church process to have both civil and canonical effects (canon 1672).

The Code next establishes which Tribunals are competent to hear marriage cases. The first is the place of contract or where the marriage took place.

The second is where the Respondent

lives either full time or part time. The third is where the Petitioner lives but the Respondent must live in the same Episcopal Conference and proper permission is given by that individual’s Judicial Vicar. The fourth, and last, is the place where the most proofs will be gotten (canon 1673, o1 – o4). A marriage case that does not fit into these categories cannot be heard.

Only the spouses themselves or the promoter of justice may challenge the validity of a marriage (canon 1674) but only while the spouses are alive (canon 1675). The Code defines the role of the Judge as trying to keep the couple together first and foremost; but, if this cannot be done then the Judge is responsible for accepting the petition, notifying the parties to the case and formulating the doubt

Norbertine Professes Vows James J. Owens professed temporary vows of poverty, consecrated celibacy, and obedience in the Norbertine Community. The vows were professed at a Eucharist on the Feast of St. Augustine, Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey in Albuquerque.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, James holds a B.A. in accounting from the University of Notre Dame. He also earned a Masters of Science degree from the University of New Orleans, and received a joint degree in law and social work from Tulane University. Before entering the community he practiced law in both Albuquerque and Taos.

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As a secondyear novice, Br. James spent his apostolic year at Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico tutoring Iraqi refugees and working with ESL classes.

This year he will be ministering out of the Social Justice and Respect Life office of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe as a Catholic Relief Services intern. He will be assisting the office and promoting the Rice Bowl, advocating through Catholics Confront Global Poverty, Fair Trade, and Global Solidarity Education. He will also be assisting parish social ministry leaders in skill development.

Brother James is the son of Martha Owens of Holidaysburg, PA.

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God our Father, we thank You for calling men and women to serve in Your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons. Send Your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to Your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

(canon 1677, paragraphs 1 – 4). The responsibility of the Judge once the case has been accepted is to protect the rights of the parties and make sure all the Tribunal personnel are properly notified (canons 1678 – 1680) and the proofs of the invalid marriage are collected. Once the case is properly instructed, it is the role of the Judge to render a decision, which can be done only with moral certitude (beyond a reasonable doubt in civil parlance). If the case receives an affirmative decision it automatically is to receive an appeal with the role of the Second Instance (Appellate Court) provided for in the Code (canons 1681 – 1688).

The Code defines the general norms by which the process of declaring a marriage null is to follow (canons 1689 – 1696).

In addition to the formal process for declaring a marriage null, there are other processes, which include the process for declaring dispensing of a marriage that was ratified but not consummated (canons 1697 – 1706).

A ratified but not consummated marriage means that couple exchanged consent and this was received by a Church official. The marriage becomes ratified only after the couple engages in sexual intercourse. Proving that a marriage is ratified and not consummated it not easy and this is rarely used.

Finally, there is a process pertaining to matrimony in the Church for the presumed death of a spouse (canon 1707). Though rare, a spouse may be declared dead if he/she disappears for an indefinite period of time, even if a

Ecumenism 101, the first in a series

By The ecuMenical coMMission of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

The Ecumenical Commission of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is dedicated to enabling Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to respond faithfully to Christ’s call for unity. One way the commission hopes to foster faithful responses is to make church teaching on ecumenism accessible. This column aims to do just that by offering a series of articles on frequently asked questions related to ecumenism. The following represents the first in the series.

Ecumenism: Why Should Parishes Bother?

In his encyclical on ecumenism, Ut Unum Sint, Pope John Paul II indicates that ecumenism is more than a desire. It is a vital part of living the faith. He writes, “ecumenism, the movement promoting Christian unity, is not just some sort of appendix which is added to the Church’s traditional activity. Rather, ecumenism is an organic part of her life and work, and consequently must pervade all that she is and does; it must be like the fruit borne by a healthy and flourishing tree which grows to its full stature” (John Paul II Encyclical on Ecumenism, UUS, no. 20). In the same encyclical, John Paul further states that ecumenism “must be central to the work of the whole Catholic Church. Prayer and work for Christian unity is a basic duty of being a Catholic Christian.” His thoughts echo the Second Vatican Council’s view on ecumenism, which its Decree on Ecumenism (Unitatis Redintegratio[UR])

describes as an “urgent desire that every effort should be made towards the gradual realization of this unity in various organizations and living activities of the Church, especially by prayer and by dialogue on points of doctrine and the more pressing pastoral problems of our time.”

(UR, no. 18) The Catechism of the Catholic Church affirms ecumenism as the Church’s answer to Christ’s prayer for unity. It professes the Church to be one, holy, catholic, and apostolic and portrays the separation among the Christians as a wound to the body of Christ (CCC 817). It reiterates the point made in the Council’s Decree on Ecumenism that Christ bestowed unity on His Church from the beginning. Although Christ continues to give his Church the gift of unity, the Catechism writes that the Church “must always pray and work to maintain, reinforce, and perfect the unity that Christ wills for her” (CCC 820).

It sees the desire to recover unity of all Christians “as a gift of Christ and a call of the Holy Spirit” (CCC 820). In short, the Catechism views ecumenism as our response to Christ’s call for unity among Christians and all human kind.

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe embraces Church teaching on ecumenism and invites readers to learn more about the unity Christ wills for the Church and how to work to maintain, reinforce, and perfect it by following this column on a regular basis.

Reprinted with permission from The Archdiocesan Handbook for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs, p.9

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Rev. Dr. Kay Huggins poses with her husband George Huggins at the graduation for the ecumenical Master of Theological Studies program of Saint Norbert College in ABQ. Rev. Huggins has served the program as a professor, board member and associate director. During her time of service she has been the welcoming face to many Catholic students and graduates throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. She will soon be leaving with her husband George to his new assignment with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C. George has contributed his time generously to the program as well, running the organization’s website for years. They will be much missed by many!

Grief Support Group

A Grief Support Group will begin on Monday, September 24 at Prince of Peace Catholic Community, 12500 Carmel Ave. from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and will continue for eight weeks. The group is for anyone who is grieving a loss. Call Maggie at 505.384.6293 for more information or to register for the group.

Dr. John Bergsma to Speak

Church of the Incarnation will host speaker Dr. John Bergsma October 12 and 13. Dr. Bergsma is an Associate Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. He was a Protestant pastor before entering the Catholic Church in 2001. He has appeared on EWTN and Relevant Radio’s Drew Marinai Show. He is the author of Bible Basics for Catholics—a New Picture of Salvation History and other books. He has had several articles appear in academic journals (example-Lay Witness, magazine of Catholics United for the Faith) Dr. Bergsma is a popular teacher who inspires his students with a love of Scripture. He and his wife Dawn reside with their seven children in Steubenville, OH. For more information or to register call 505.771.8331.

Memorial Service

A Memorial Service will be held at Prince of Peace Church, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. The service is for anyone who is grieving a death. Please bring a picture of your loved one and share in a Celebration of Life. Call Maggie at 505.384.6293 for more information.

Volvamos al Señor por la Fuerza del Espíritu

Septiembre 22 y 23 del 2012: sábado de 9:00 am a 7:00 pm y domingo de 8:00 am a 7:00pm Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan, Arzobispo de Santa Fe, P. Ángel Olvera, M.A.P. de México, DF, P. Elías Arámbula, M.A.P de San José de Bacum Sonora, Diácono Jorge Gonzales de Brooklyn, NY, Hmo. Miguel Horacio de la Republica Dominicana, Hna. Magadalena Casas Nava, DLJC Directora de RCC. (Renovación Carismática Católica en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe) Para información: 505.247.0397 Centro Carismático.

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By roBerT Banagay

Men Under Construction

In August, over 700 men gathered for a time of learning and spiritual growth at the 6th Annual Men Under Construction Conference. The day quickly became unforgettable! The morning started with two talks from Fr. Larry Richards from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Erie, PA. Fr. Richards is a distinguished national speaker, author, and disciple of the Church.

Fr. Richards packed a power punch from start to finish.

He initiated a challenge to forget oneself and trust completely in Jesus everyday in order to know God’s plan for you. He revealed the importance of getting to know God’s will through the sacraments and daily prayer.

His message was aimed directly at men that are coasting along and challenged us to “stand up, man up, moreover take up” our cross. Our families, our church and our community are depending on us to lead!

Using an analogy men understand, he said if you play football or basketball you can’t win the state championship by practicing one hour per week. Yet, that is a common attitude men have when we come to church -- “at least we showed up.” We work 40 hours per week to support our family, or we exercise

everyday to be healthy, why don’t we invest more time and effort to be Disciples of God? Is being a “good person” or attending Mass when you “feel like it” sufficient to ensure your journey to heaven? We are saved

by God’s grace but we have to continuously work towards His grace to be holy.

The men in attendance were moved by Fr. Richards call to confession with hundreds lining up for the sacrament. The morning sessions concluded with Adoration and Benediction. The entire gym at St. Pius X High School was filled with strength when all these men were on their knees before our Lord. The afternoon continued with great presentations from Msgr. Bennett Voorhies, Deacon Keith Davis, Deacon Steve Rangel, and Fr. Scott Mansfield. These talks were centered around the conference theme of “Man Up! The Battle is Raging.”

Our day concluded with Mass led by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. Seeing and hearing so many men worship together was an affirmation of our Lord’s call to service and sacrifice.

The archbishop has started to make plans for the 7th Annual Men Under Construction to be held on August 3, 2013. To learn more about the Men Under Construction mission, please visit www.MUCNM.com.

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Graves Consecuencias de la Regulación Artificial de la Natalidad En su encíclica Humane Vitae (Artículo 17), El Papa Pablo VI advirtió de las “graves consecuencias” que seguirían con la generalización de la regulación artificial de la natalidad. Ahora, 25 años más tarde, podemos ver algunas de las consecuencias que el Papa “profetizó” y ver en qué medida el pontífice pudo haber tenido una mirada al futuro.

• En primer lugar, el Papa Pablo VI señaló que el uso generalizado de anticonceptivos “conduciría a la infidelidad conyugal y al descenso general de la moralidad.” Casi nadie negará que ha habido un descenso general en la moralidad sexual en los últimos 25 años. El aumento de la cohabitación, adulterio, relaciones sexuales prematrimoniales, aborto, divorcio, embarazos fuera el matrimonio y enfermedades transmitidas sexualmente debería convencer a cualquier escéptico que la moralidad sexual está disminuyendo.

La fácil disposición de anticonceptivos ha llevado a los adolescentes, y a menudo a gente mucho mayor, a creer que pueden involucrarse “responsablemente” en el sexo fuera del matrimonio.

• Una segunda consecuencia tras el uso generalizado de anticonceptivos que mencionó el Papa Pablo VI fue “que los hombres pierden su respeto por la mujer al verla como un mero objeto sexual en lugar de como una compañera respetable y amada.” Sobre esta consecuencia, la Teóloga Janet Smith comenta: “El Papa Pablo VI vio que el uso de los anticonceptivos alentaría al hombre a ver a la mujer no como una mujer especial con sus propias necesidades y deseos, con una maravillosa facultad de procreación, sino como un objeto. Él puede fácilmente llegar a verla como alguien a quien él puede desear sexualmente sin arriesgar la vinculación personal que viene a través de la participación en la relación sexual que está abierta a la procreación.”

• El Papa Pablo VI observó que el uso generalizado de los anticonceptivos colocaría “una arma peligrosa en las manos

de las autoridades públicas que no prestan ninguna atención a las exigencias morales.” El control forzado de la natalidad y el programa de aborto en China muestran el extremo hacia el cual el gobierno pudiera adoptar programas de control de la población. El mandato HHS para la anticoncepción en los Estados Unidos es un claro ejemplo reciente.

• El Papa Pablo VI advirtió que la anticoncepción conduciría a hombres y a mujeres a pensar que tienen un “ilimitado poder sobre sus propios cuerpos y sus funciones.” La esterilización es ahora una forma de anticoncepción ampliamente utilizada en los Estados Unidos.

• Relacionado a la enseñanza del Papa, la anticoncepción conduce a más abortos, no a menos. En 1960, 5.3% de los nacimientos en los Estados Unidos fueron por mujeres no casadas. En el 2010 ésta proporción era de más del 40%. Más gente teniendo más sexo equivale a más embarazos, con anticonceptivos o sin ellos, y a muchos más abortos. En Europa la anticoncepción es tan utilizada que la población actual no se está remplazando a sí misma. Lo mismo está empezando a suceder en los Estados Unidos.

La aceptación de la enseñanza de la Iglesia en cuanto al uso de la regulación artificial de la natalidad es difícil para muchos. Ven el placer sexual como algo a lo que todo el mundo tiene derecho y que ningún obstáculo debería interponerse.

Esto es contrario a la enseñanza de la Iglesia y el auto control en el área sexual es algo muy importante.

Animo a todos los lectores a sacar fuerza de su fe católica y a seguir esta enseñanza, y si es necesario, utilizar el Sacramento de la Confesión para ayudarse.

El uso de los métodos de planificación familiar naturales es la respuesta moralmente aprobada para la necesidad de regular en forma responsable el tamaño de la familia. Debemos respetar la dignidad de la sexualidad humana.

Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado, Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe

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St. Alice Parish, Mountainair

It started with one man asking if he could help us by starting a little garden space in our back yard.

When the answer was yes he started showing up with a shovel and other garden tools, first to clean the debris then to dig. He did this every day until others joined in helping with the challenging task of turning over the unyielding earth. As they worked the words of a favorite hymn echoed in the initiator’s head. “I do not want to cry, you have given me everything and I have wasted it, so now I wish to give back as much as your grace will allow.” The dedication of the first few workers inspired others to dig, bring plants, mend fences and donate dollars so the project could continue. Volunteers, donors and observers were aware that it was God’s unfolding Grace that was giving energy and direction to what seemed an effortless plan that required back breaking work.

They answered the call “Here I am Lord send me” Isaiah 6: 1-8 This is a story of a simple project that became the centerpiece of the summer and how volunteerism; inspired by the Holy Spirit, became a special works project of St. Vincent de Paul in Mountainair.

We have a community garden because of the volunteers that showed up day after day for over three months working with only one plan: to make a rather large, barren New Mexico backyard, longer than wider, surrounded on two sides by tall cracking stucco walls with a small grotto to our Lady in one corner, into a space pleasing to God who is the creator of all beauty. It is now a place that touches the heart of those who come to find respite from the blazing

summer heat.

After the plants were in place, the unwritten, informal plan turned to more functional projects, a storage place, a new donations bin and water gathering tanks were added to the newly flourishing flower and vegetable garden. The donated soil enriched with ashes from the recent Manzano fires gave vibrant and abundant life to the growing plants.

The community garden now has hosted a hot dog sale, St. Vincent de Paul meetings and visiting pilgrims from Ágreda, Spain. These events and experiences could not have happened without the commit-

ment and work of many.

As the play house goes up, we pray at the end of each day that our efforts have been pleasing in His sight and pray for further guidance from the Holy Spirit as we carry out the Mission of St. Vincent de Paul to see the face of Christ in the Poor that we serve in our conference.

The volunteers and donors choose to remain anonymous. The board of The St. Alice Conference of St. Vincent de Paul in Mountainair can only say thank you to the members and businesses who have given of themselves to make the garden a reality.

“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth.”

Whenever we pray the Our Father, we use our voice to say what we most deeply want to say also with our actions, our decisions, our lives. We long for the goodness and pervasive peace of God’s reign. Prayer turns us toward offering ourselves to God so that goodness and peace can be present here and now.

Our voices, when matched by our decisions and actions, make a difference to our families and among our co-workers. Our voices also have the power to make a difference in our communities and world when we choose to raise them, especially on behalf of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized.

This is where advocacy comes in.

Catholics in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe gather annually at the Roundhouse to raise our voices together in defense of life, children’s welfare, and protection of the most vulnerable. That’s advocacy.

The Bishops of the United States, in their document Advocay in action.

“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship”, en- We not only elect our officials, we address them on courage voting and active participation to set the na- our values and priorities. That’s advocacy.

Through “Catholics Confront Global Poverty”, tion’s path forward in ways that reflect God’s will.

a joint website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Catholics are invited to learn how national legislation affects the poor and vulnerable here in the United States and around the world. Participants are invited to e-mail, phone or visit their members of Congress, speaking up about what is needed for our nation and world as we act on our prayer “Thy will be done on earth”. That’s advocacy.

Advocacy includes prayer, learning and action.

Actions can be as varied as people’s preferences.

Examples include: raise our voice individually or in coordination with others through letters, e-mails and phone calls; visit to meet our state legislators and national congresspersons in person; talk with others about issues, needs and potential solutions; and organize ways to help parishioners know how they can participate.

We stand up and count through advocacy. That’s fundamental to our democratic processes as a nation as well as to Catholic Social Teaching principals of family, community and participation.

To sign up as part of “Catholics Confront Global Poverty”, please see www.crs.org/globalpoverty For more information, please contact Anne Avellone, Director, Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, at justice@archdiosf.org or at 505.831.8167.

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By BernadeTTe lucero, office of hisToric-arTisTic

Patrimony and Archives

October 11, 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council which began under the direction of Blessed Pope John XXII. The Council was broken down into four sessions, the first session opened on October 11, 1962 and concluded on December 8, 1962. Blessed Pope John XXIII did not partake in the second session of the Council due to his passing on June 3, 1963 and his successor Pope Paul VI promised to continue the Council dedicating the second session to Pope John XXIII. The Council continued under the newly elected pontiff Pope Paul VI for three consecutive sessions and the fourth and final session concluded on December 8, 1965.

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe was represented during the Council sessions by the Most Reverend Edwin V. Byrne eighth Archbishop of Santa Fe and the Most Reverend James P. Davis ninth Archbishop of Santa Fe. Upon his return from the first session of the Council, Archbishop Byrne published a pastoral letter which was published in the December 16, 1962 issue of the New Mexico Register imparting the Pope’s blessing on the people of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The Archbishop also appeared on

KOAT-TV (ABC) on January 13, 1963 answering questions relating to the Council.

Although, Archbishop Byrne attended the opening session in 1962, he did not partake in future sessions due to his passing on July 25, 1963. The second session of the Council convened September 29, 1963, during this session the Archdiocese of Santa Fe was listed as a sede vacante (vacant seat).

On February 25, 1964, Archbishop Davis was installed as the ninth Archbishop of Santa Fe; he attended the third and fourth sessions of the Council. Archbishop Davis guided the Archdiocese of Santa Fe through many of the changes prescribed by the Second Vatican Council including restoration of the Deaconate, use of vernacular in celebration of the mass and sacraments, as well as many other changes. During one of his trips to Rome for the Council, Archbishop Davis received a Vatican Council II ring and medallion, both of which are now in the permanent collections of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and on display in the Archdiocesan Museum.

Recently Pope Benedict the XVI declared the “Year of Faith” which begins on October 11, 2012 and concludes on November 24, 2013 the

feast of Christ the King. The Holy Father selected the date of October 11 as it commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council which is also

the feast day of Blessed Pope John XXIII and the date also incorporates the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

The Office of Historic- Ar-

tistic Patrimony & Archives and Archdiocesan Museum of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe invite the faithful to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and embark on the “Year of Faith” with the display of the ring and medallion given to Archbishop Davis in commemoration of the Second Vatican Council.

The display is featured in the Archdiocesan Museum located at 223 Cathedral Place in Santa Fe and is open daily Monday through Friday from 9:00am– 12:00 pm and 1:00pm– 4:00pm.

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Anniversaries Sanchez, Roybal Mr. Joe Roybal and Miss Faustina Sanchez were united in marriage on September 8, 1962 at Our Lady of Sorrow Catholic Church in Manzano, NM. Joe graduated from McCurdy High School in EspaĂąola, NM, served in the US Army, and is retired after 40 years of service from the Albuquerque Sunport. Faustina graduated from Mountainair High School in Mountainair, NM and is retired after 28 years of service from Albuquerque Public Schools. Their children are Jeanette and husband Carlos

Trujillo Felix and Mary Trujillo, parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, celebrated their wedding anniversary with family in July. The couple married on July 25, 1938 at San Miguel Mission in Socorro, NM and moved to Albuquerque in 1947.

Felix retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in 1977 after 32 years as a hydraulic engineer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Pacific from 1943

Romero, Byers Mr. Rupert Byers and Miss Rae Romero were joined in Holy Matrimony on August 28, 1961 at Our Lady of Belen Church by Rev. Phillip M. Brennan. Rae is a member of the Shrine of St. Bernadette in Albuquerque. They have four children, Karen, Richard, Michael and Pamela. They also have six grandchildren: Garrett, Avery, Hudsen, Shae, Zachary and Francine.

Rupert attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering, and retired from the Sandia National Laboratories after 40 years.

Gutierrez and Brenda Roybal and fiancĂŠ Martin Siordia.

Their grandchildren are Adam Ortiz, Eric Gutierrez, Alexandra Gutierrez, Mark Gutierrez, and Santiago Siordia.

Joe and Faustina have attended Holy Family Catholic Church for 50 years and have served as Eucharistic Ministers, Mayerdomos, St. Vincent de Paul Society, League of Sacred Heart, and Knights of Columbus.

The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a party hosted by their family. to 1945.

The couple has one son, the late, Rudy Trujillo and three grandchildren Michael Trujillo, Dianna Nafus and husband Leon, and Sara Trujillo.

They have four greatgrandchildren Brianna, Jayden, Skylar and Dylan. They renewed their wedding vows on their 50th anniversary at St. Charles Borromeo.

The family would also like to wish Felix a happy 95th birthday celebrated on July 19 and Mary a Happy 91st Birthday which was celebrated on August 22 and bless them and their beautiful unity in life together.

Rae was a stay-at-home mom and raised four children. She then attended the University of New Mexico and received a Bachelor of Business Administration.

She worked as an accountant for several companies after the children were grown up.

They enjoy being blessed with good health, and spending time with the grandchildren. Rae loves to travel with her high school friends.

Marriage Enrichment

St. Jude Thaddeus parish welcomes all married and engaged couples to a Marriage Experience weekend beginning Friday evening September 21 at 7:00 PM and continuing 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM on Saturday, September 22. This Marriage Experience is one that may bring a special grace to your marriage or impending marriage.

The weekend features testimonies

by married couples on topics that are universal to marriage. The speakers explain how their Catholic faith enriched their love for one another. The weekend also satisfies the Pre Cana requirement for engaged couples. For more information and registration, please call Andrew and January Hadcock at 505.792.4253 or Richard and Jessica Valerio at 505.220.5164.

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By Magdalen Eldon and Frances Phipps Publisher: Roman Catholic Books (June 2012) This forgotten treasure from 1948 follows Our Lord from His first stirrings in Mary’s womb to His teenage years, using the Gospel accounts of His later life as a guide in imagining what His youthful behavior and daily life were like.

A special effort is made to show how the daily life of the Divine Child would have reflected and foretold His public life and Passion. A bonus section of “Gospel Questions” helps older children to trace for themselves what we know from Scripture about the youthful life of Our Lord.

Francis: The Journey and the Dream

By Murray Bodo Publisher: Franciscan Media (June 2012) 40th Anniversary Edition.

Foreword by John Michael Talbot. One of the most influential books about a saint, with over 200,000 copies sold, Francis: The Journey and the Dream continues to inspire people of all ages with its lyrical prose and depth of love for the Poor Man of Assisi. This beautiful anniversary edition includes Fr. Bodo’s story of writing the book and its worldwide influence, a reader’s guide for book clubs and discussion groups, and a list of Fr. Bodo’s favorite Franciscan resources, culled over three decades of research on Francis and his followers.

It Draws Me: The Art of Contemplation

By Mary M. McDonald, PhD Publisher: Liguori (August 2012) The need for contemplative values today is great, as we are often swept up into the demands of family, work, and community. Daily, we make decisions with lightning speed, without seeking insight to understand the word of God and his will for our lives.

In It Draws Me: The Art of Contemplation, Mary M. McDonald, PhD, invites you to engage art with a contemplative lens. The contemplative examines artwork and experiences knowledge, wisdom and insight. To help guide you, this book features Thomas Merton’s unpublished notes on lectio divina and teaches us about the origin, composition, and spirituality of icons and Song Dynasty paintings.

The Catholic Imagination

By Skya Abbate Publisher: Resource Publications (May 2012) Designed primarily for the layperson, The Catholic Imagination is a journey through the liturgical year by way of weekly reflections on the life of the church.

Through reading, thinking, and discussion, the religious imagination is stimulated and structured so the reader can reflect and act upon the richness of our faith to enter into a relationship with God. Reflections on the lives of the saints, their writings, their meaning for our times, the importance and value of creation and the natural world, the significance of the sacraments, sacramental devotions, and the timelessness of the gospel message encourage the reader to coordinate their actions with the weekly topic. Ideas on the church’s artistic environment and related Scripture enhance the written materials. Special supplements are provided for Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter, due to their importance in the life of the church. Just as we repeat the themes of the liturgical year over and over again, simple little lessons and readings like this go a long way in the continuing education of the lay Catholic with their straightforward message and inspirational writing style that capture the faith.

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October 17, 1917 – August 16, 2012

Sr. Agnes Helen Rabe, formerly known as Florence Marie Rabe, died on August 7, 2012 at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, MI. She was 93 years of age and in the 75th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sister spent 53 ½ years ministering in education in Chicago, Oak Park and Harvey, IL; Adrian, Detroit, Ubly, Ypsilanti and Warren, MI; Albuquerque, NM; Las Vegas, NV, and Oakland, CA. She was Principal for five years at St. John School in Ubly, MI. Sister ministered in education for four years in New Mexico at Sacred Heart in Albuquerque from 1943-47. Sister became a resident of the Dominican Life Center in Adrian in 2011.

Felician Franciscan, Sr. Mary Angelica Slonina, passed away on August 16, 2012, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Rio Rancho, NM. The eldest child of Thomas and Juliana (Gnutek) Slonina, Julie Adeline was born in Chicago, IL, where she was baptized and attended school. She entered Mother of Good Counsel High School in 1932 and graduated in 1936.

Following her graduation she became a member of the Mother of Good Counsel Province of the Felician Sisters’ Congregation in Chicago.

In February of 1989, Sr. Angelica ended her class-room education career of 49 years when she became a resident at Assumption Convent in Rio Rancho. Sister continued to be active as an assistant to the secretary and translator of documents from Polish to English. In the latter part of the year she moved to Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Alameda, where she worked in the CCD program and assisted the DRE of the parish. In 1990 she made her final move back to Assumption Convent where she became engaged in various duties and activities of the home. In 1997, Sister became very involved with the local Right to Life Committee which she hosted monthly at the convent. Since 2008, when her health was waning she faithfully took up her role in prayer ministry for the needs of the world.

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Roman Catholic Saints Calendar September 2012 15 Our Lady of Sorrows 16 Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian 17 St. Robert Bellarmine 18 St. Joseph of Cupertino 19 St. Januarius 20 Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Companions 21 St. Matthew 22 St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions 23 St. Padre Pio da Pietrelcina 24 St. Pacifico of San Severino 25 St. Elzear and Blessed Delphina 26 Sts. Cosmas and Damian 27 St. Vincent de Paul 28 St. Wenceslaus 29 Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael 30 St. Jerome

October 2012 1 St. Thérèse of Lisieux 2 Feast of the Guardian Angels 3 St. Mother Theodora Guérin 4 St. Francis of Assisi 5 St. Maria Faustina Kowalska 6 St. Bruno 7 Our Lady of the Rosary 8 St. John Leonardi 9 Blessed John Henry Newman 10 St. Francis Borgia 11 Blessed Angela Truszkowska 12 St. Seraphin of Montegranaro 13 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque 14 St. Callistus I

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 September 9, 2012 23rd Sun OT Rev. James Marshall September 16, 2012 24th Sun OT Rev. Vincent Chavez

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September 2012 16 Rev. Francis Maley 19 Rev. Dennis Dolter SOLT 21 Rev. Luis Jaramillo 25 Rev. Ramon Smith OFM 26 Rev. Anthony Akabogu 28 Rev. Anthony R. Borrow SJ 30 Rev. Jerome Plotkowski

TV Mass Schedule

October 2012 2 Rev. Frank Prieto 6 Rev. Michael J. Shea 15 Rev.William E.Young

September 23, 2012 25th Sun OT Rev. Vincent Chavez September 30, 2012 26th Sun OT Rev. Adam Ortega Y Ortiz October 7, 2012 27th Sun OT Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz

Readings (Cycle B) Is 35:4-7a Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Jas 2:1-5 Mk 7:31-37 Is 50:5-9a Ps 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 Jas 2:14-18 Mk 8:27-35 Wis 2:12, 17-20 Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6, And 8 Jas 3:16-4:3 Mk 9:30-37 Nm 11:25-29 Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14 Jas 5:1-6 Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Gn 2:18-24 Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Heb 2:9-11 Mk 10:2-16 or Mk 10:2-12

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Annual Native American Mass Celebrated With Joy

September 2012

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By deacon Joe herrera, coordinaTor

Office of Native American Ministry

n August, the Native American Catholic Community led by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, joined Cathedral parishioners and Indian Market visitors in celebrating the Annual Native American Mass.

As Mass began, two Pueblo lay leaders, Shirley Zuni (Isleta) and Lee Moquino (Santa Clara), were recognized and blessed as they begin their ministry among the Pueblos through Youth and Religious Edu-

cation Ministry. The Scriptures were proclaimed in Keres and English and Deacon Joe Herrera, Jr. (Cochiti and Laguna), director of Native American Ministry, gave the homily.

After Holy Communion, a meditation song was sung by choir members of Santa Clara Pueblo, followed by the Eagle Dance of Praise.

All were invited to a reception of Native American treats after Mass in the Cathedral Garden.

After Mass, visitors re-

marked on the prayerfulness and joy of the Mass and the clear message of Deacon Joe’s homily.

“Brothers and sisters, in many ways our society is spiritually mal-nourished.

Yes, people are fed – but much of it is junk food – and it will not last. People are fed the junk food of selfcenteredness, the junk food of hate and discrimination, the junk food of fame, popularity, or power, the junk food of ‘getting high’, the junk food of the accumulation of money or things – none of these will last and in fact, may lead to death and

destruction, rather than life.

“As baptized Christians who are nourished together at the table of the Lord with real spiritual food, we are challenged to become that Bread of Life for our world. We are challenged to live Gospel values in an age in which many seem to say those values are no longer relevant.

“Is it irrelevant to nourish the hungry, or comfort the lonely, the searching, or the wounded, in our midst? Is it irrelevant to respect life, to care for the earth, to love and teach children? Is it irrelevant to care for the el-

derly, the sick, the poor? Is it irrelevant to tell the truth?

Is it irrelevant to love one another, forgive, and make peace?

“When Jesus says in today’s Gospel, ‘…the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world’, He is speaking of His flesh and our flesh as well. We who become the body of Christ are also flesh for the life of the world. “…let us pray that God will give us the grace to become what we eat – the body and blood of Jesus, given to be broken and shared in order to save the world.”