People of God, May 2013

May 2013 • Volume 31 • Number 5 • www.archdiosf.org

Ser ving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Photos by Celine and Leslie

Healing Continues for St. jude Thaddeus Church, Albuquerque

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan reconsecrates St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church.

“We will move forward with God’s grace.” Fr. John Daniel, pastor, St. Jude Thaddeus, Albuquerque.

By Celine Baca Radigan, Director, Communications/Media

A

violent stabbing incident of St. Jude Thaddeus church choir members by a lone assailant during the 11:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday, April 28, 2013 was quickly thwarted by members of the congregation .

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan was joined by Fr. John Daniel, as he reconsecrated St. Jude Thaddeus Church, Albuquerque, prior to the Mass and prescheduled confirmation on May 1, 2013, of 68 confirmandi. The ritual is required by Church Law when a sacred space is desecrated by “gravely injurious actions done in them with Continued on page 2

Brothers Pedro & Casimiro Roca Photo courtesy of Holy Family.

The Beatification of Fr. Pedro Roca Toscas, S.F. (1916 - 1937), Religious and Martyr October 13, 2013 Brother of Fr. Casimiro Roca, Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Parish, Chimayó, NM

By Fr. Julio Gonzales, SF, Pastor, Holy Family Parish, Chimayó, NM

T

housands of priests, nuns and faithful Catholics were martyred during the Spanish Civil War (19361939). Among them are Sons of the Holy Family, the religious congregation which serves at the Santuario de Chimayó.

In the 1950s, Fr. Casimiro Roca, S.F., left his religious community of Santa Cruz de la Cañada in Española, NM, to start a new parish nearby for families and missions of the Chimayó Valley. Ever since then, the Continued on page 5

2

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

Photos by Celine & Leslie

Voices from Heaven

Sixty-eight people were confirmed at St. Jude by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan.

By Leslie M. Radigan, Communications/Media

T

he moment the young men opened their mouths, I started to cry. Not just because I was already emotional at the reconsecration/confirmation Mass (still reeling that something this horrific could happen in a Catholic Church…in MY Catholic church!). Their voices were so soothing, so majestic, so angelic.

I have never felt peace envelope me this way. Thinking back, I still get goose bumps.

I had to find out more about these gentlemen. After some research, I was able to track down one of them (Ralph Pesci, a delightful, smart young man!) and was even more blown away with all they are offering - not only in the church, but in the community.

The choir consists of Ralph Pesci, William Tapia, pianist Jaime Rodriguez (all graduates of St. Pius X High School, class of 2011), Jay Montiel, and Jared Raborn. They are members of the Knights of Columbus Council 12218 Blessed Paul Gojdich at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Byzantine Ruthenian Rite in Albuquerque. They are some of the youngest Knights in the United States!

William was attending Mass at Immaculate Conception Church (Albu-

querque) last year and got to know Fr. Patrick Hough, SJ. William introduced Ralph to Fr. Hough. Fr. Hough carved out some time for them where they were taught the Gregorian Chants.

They normally sing at the Wednesday evening Mass at San Felipe in Old Town and have sung at Our Lady of Sorrows in Bernalillo however, a special request was made to have them at this particular Mass.

They are also involved in CAFÉ (Catholic, Apologetic, Fellowship, Evangelization), a Catholic organization on the University of New Mexico campus. They are a group of young Catholic UNM students who go about engaging students and share their faith. They have regular meetings where different topics are discussed.

One packed meeting was held in the SUB. There was a scheduled debate between an atheist and Trent Horn, a well-know apologetic and the topic was “Does God Exist?” Another one of popular events was an Eastern Christian art exhibit. Art work from Austria, Hungary and Imperial Russia were on display along with Eastern Rite Catholic vestments.

If you ever have the opportunity to listen to these amazing young men, don’t pass it up…and don’t forget your Kleenex!

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for May 2013 General: That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience.

Mission: That seminaries, especially those of mission Churches, may form pastors after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.

Luke Francis Denoyer, freshman at St. Pius X High School and his sponsor Mike Smith.

Continued from page 1 scandal to the faithful which are so grave and contrary to the holiness of the place.” Canon 1211.

Archbishop Sheehan issued a statement immediately upon hearing about the bizarre incident. He said, “I am deeply saddened by the incident. This is the first time in my 30 years serving as Archbishop of Santa Fe and as Bishop of Lubbock, that anything like this has occurred.

I pray for all who have been harmed, their families, the parishioners and that nothing like this will ever happen again. St. Jude Thaddeus Parish is a vibrant community led by an excellent pastor, Fr. John Daniel, an Albuquerque native.”

St. Jude Thaddeus Parish was established on April 1, 1977 with Fr. Edward Rutowski as its first pastor.

Archbishop Sanchez dedicated the church on December 13, 1980. A new church to accommodate 1,244 people at one time was built and consecrated by Archbishop Sheehan on October28, 2011. The Parish Feast Day is October 28. Sunday Mass Attendance Average is 4,172.

Fr. John Daniel, pastor of St. Jude Thaddeus, said, “We will move forward with God’s graces and the sup-

port we get from the sacraments and the Sacred Scriptures to heal.”

The incident happened after Holy Communion when Fr. John was placing the Eucharist into the Tabernacle.

He said when he turned around, there were already 20 people trying to protect the victim from the assailant who was being stabbed. Heroic actions from one particular choir member resulted in severe wounds. Two were hospitalized; all victims are on the road to recovery. Fr. John said, “We have a very caring and vigilant parish.” Off-duty civil authorities and medical professionals attending the Mass provided immediate assistance to the victims and handcuffed and escorted the assailant outside the church by the time the ambulance and civil authorities arrived a few minutes later. He thanks all involved for their care of their fellow man and woman. The choir members make a huge commitment to their faith and our church, they are here every Sunday and do a great job.

Weekend Masses have been including the Rite of Blessing and Healing. If you are interested in proving a donation to the victims and their families, please visit St. Jude’s website www.stjudenm.org.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

3

IN THE RISEN LORD

Wonderful Sacrament of Confession Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

I

hope that all of you took the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession during the Lenten Season. The priests and I put special emphasis on confession this year and began the program called “The Light is On for You”. The priests were asked to hear confessions on Fridays from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on all the Fridays during Lent in addition to the regular times.

The priests who spoke about this new opportunity to their people really had an excellent response. Those parishes that neglected to promote the opportunity, I believe suffered.

By the way, I always refer to this as the Sacrament of Confession rather than reconciliation or penance because it is the more traditional way of referring to the sacrament. I have said jokingly that it seemed that people stopped

going to confession when we stopped calling it confession!

We know, of course, from our catechism that Jesus gave the power to forgive sins to the apostles and, of course, to their successors. He did this in John 20; 21-23 where He says, “Whose sins you forgive they are forgiven; whose sins you retain they are retained.” This direction to the apostles was certainly not to remain simply with them but to continue on in the future just as He intended His church to go forward in the future throughout all time.

I can speak with experience that those whose confession I heard during the Lenten season, especially those who had been away for a good while or had some very serious sins to confess, left the confessional joyfully and lighter spiritually. There is nothing like the feeling of forgiveness that a person has, stepping away from the sacrament.

I am in the confirmation season now and I asked the confirmandi to write a letter to me answering two questions. One is, “Why do you like being a Catholic?” Many of the teenagers respond that what they like about being a Cath-

olic is that they can receive the body and blood of Christ in Holy Communion and that they can have their sins forgiven in the Sacrament of Confession.

It is a great blessing that we have as Catholics to be able to go to confession. Whether our failings are small or great, we receive the graces from the sacrament to do better in the future. It is a way of being humble before God. I hope that you are regular at receiving this marvelous sacrament. No other church has it and we thank God that in His goodness He gave us this wonderful Sacrament of Confession!

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe

El Maravilloso Sacramento de la Confesión Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

E

spero que todos ustedes hayan tenido la oportunidad de recibir el Sacramento de la Confesión durante la temporada de la Cuaresma.

Los sacerdotes y yo dimos un énfasis especial este año a la Confesión e iniciamos el programa llamado “La luz está encendida para ti”. Se pidió a los sacerdotes que escucharan confesiones durante todos los viernes de la Cuaresma de las 6:30pm -8:00pm, además de los horarios regulares.

Los sacerdotes que hablaron sobre esta nueva oportunidad con su gente realmente tuvieron una excelente respuesta. Las parroquias que no promovieron esta oportunidad, creo que sufrieron.

Por cierto, yo siempre me refiero a este como el Sacramento de la Confesión en lugar de reconciliación o peni-

tencia ya que es la forma más tradicional de referirse a este sacramento. ¡He dicho bromeando que parece que la gente dejó de ir a la confesión cuando dejamos de llamarla confesión!

De nuestro Catecismo sabemos que Jesús dio a los apóstoles, y por ende a sus sucesores, el poder de perdonar los pecados. Lo hizo en Juan 20, 2123 donde dice, “A los que les perdonen los pecados, les quedarán perdonados; y a los que no se los perdonen, les quedarán sin perdonar”. Esta instrucción a los apóstoles fue sin duda no para que la guardaran para ellos mismos, sino para que la continuaran en el futuro tal como él quiso que su Iglesia continuara a través del tiempo.

Puedo decirles por experiencia personal que aquellos de quienes escu-

ché su confesión durante la temporada de la Cuaresma, especialmente de quienes habían estado alejados por un buen tiempo o quienes tenían algunos pecados muy graves que confesar, se retiraron del confesionario viéndose alegres y espiritualmente más ligeros. No hay nada como la sensación de perdón que una persona experimenta al haberse acercado a este sacramento.

Me encuentro en la temporada de las confirmaciones y les he pedido a quienes van a recibir este sacramento que me escriban una carta respondiendo a dos preguntas. Una es: “¿Qué es lo que te gusta de ser católico?” Muchos de los adolescentes responden que lo que les gusta de ser católico es que pueden recibir el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo en la Sagrada Comunión y que

puedan ser perdonados de sus pecados en el Sacramento de la Confesión.

Es una gran bendición que tenemos como católicos el poder acercarnos a la Confesión. Ya sea que nuestras faltas sean pequeñas o grandes, recibimos la gracia del sacramento para ser mejores en el futuro. Es una forma de ser humildes ante Dios. Espero que tú seas alguien quien recibe este maravilloso sacramento regularmente. ¡Ninguna otra Iglesia lo tiene y le damos gracias a Dios que en su bondad nos dio este maravilloso Sacramento de la Confesión!

Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado,

Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe

Pope: Confession is not like dry cleaners, but is encounter with jesus VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Going to confession isn’t like heading off to be tortured or punished, nor is it like going to the dry cleaners to get out a stain, Pope Francis said in a morning Mass homily. “It’s an encounter with Jesus” who is patiently waiting “and

takes us as we are,” offering penitents his tender mercy and forgiveness, he said April 29. Members of the Vatican’s investment agency and a group of religious women joined the pope for the Mass in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, where the pope

lives. “God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all,” the pope said, quoting from the First Letter of John.

While everyone experiences moments of darkness in life, the verse refers to the darkness of living in error, “being satisfied with oneself, being con-

vinced of not needing salvation,” he said. As John continues, the pope said, “If we say, ‘We are without sin,’ we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” People have to start out with the humility of realizing “we are all sinners, all of us,” he said.

4

PEOPLE OF GOD

Archbishop’s Schedule May 11 Sat 13 Mon

10:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m. ======== 12:00 Noon 7:00 p.m.

12:00 Noon 8:00 a.m.

Confirmation, Our Lady of Sorrows, Bernalillo 40th Anniversary Mass for Fr. Baaju Izuchi CSSP, St. Jude Thaddeus, Albuquerque Office Appointments Confirmation, John XXIII Catholic Community, Albuquerque Presbyteral Council, Madonna Retreat Center, Albuquerque Deans, Madonna Retreat Center, Albuquerque Confirmation, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Albuquerque College of Consultors, Catholic Center Catholic Cemetery Association Board, Catholic Center Holy Hour for Ordandi, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Ordinations, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Confirmation, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe joined by Cristo Rey, Cerrillos, Pena Blanca and Pecos Graduation, St. Mike’s High School, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Office Appointments Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, Catholic Center Graduation, St. Pius X High School, Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho Catholic Relief Services Board Conference Call Confirmation, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Del Valle de Pojoaque Confirmation, San Francisco de Asis, Ranchos de Taos joined by St. Anthony, Questa Confirmation, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Taos Confirmation, Santisima Trinidad, Arroyo Seco Office Closed for Memorial Day Archbishop’s Radio Hour Archdiocesan Evangelization Commission, Catholic Center Annual Catechetical Affirmation Luncheon, St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Center

9:30 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

12:00 Noon 3:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. ========

Scouting Awards Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Mass, Rite of Consecrated Virgin, San Ysidro, Corrales Corpus Christi Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Corpus Christi Procession, Santa Fe Reception, Villa Therese Clinic, Santa Fe Priest Retreat, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Mass, Carmelite Monastery, Santa Fe High Bidder Dinner, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Closing Mass, Pilgrimage for Vocations, Santuario de Chimayo United Stated Catholic Conference of Bishops, San Diego, CA

18 Sat 19 Sun

======== 7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:00 Noon

20 Mon

10:00 a.m.

21 Tue

======== 6:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

12:00 Noon 6:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

14 Tue 15 Wed 17 Fri

22 Wed 24 Fri 25 Sat 26 Sun 27 Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 31 Fri June 1 Sat 2

Sun

3 Mon 3-6 === 7 Fri 8 Sat 9-14 ===

St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, SS.CC.

Missionary to the lepers of Molokai, Hawaii St. Damien of Molokai was born in Belgium in 1840 to a poor farmer and his wife. At the age of 13, he quit school to help his parents on the farm; when he was nineteen, he entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Damien’s older brother, Pamphile, was also a priest in this congregation, and had offered his service to the care of the lepers on the Island of Molokai. When he fell ill and couldn’t go to the mission, Damien volunteered to take his place. The saint offered to stay in the leper colony permanently - he built schools, churches, hospitals and coffins. He was later joined in his work by the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse, led by St. Marianne Cope. St. Damien contracted the disease himself, but continued to serve the mission until his death in 1889 .

May 2013

Seminary Burse

The following parishes have sent in excess Mass stipends to the Archdiocesan Finance Office for seminarian education. These receipts are for March 2013.

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.

Holy Ghost – Albuquerque (Mass stipends) ...................................................$300.00 Immaculate Conception – Albuquerque (Mass stipends) ..............................$595.00 Our Lady of Sorrows – Las Vegas (Mass stipends) .................................... $2,370.00 Estancia Valley – Moriarty (Mass stipends) ................................................$1,000.00 Teresa Gies donation ........................................................................................$25.00 St. Anne – Santa Fe (Mass stipends)............................................................$1,000.00 Our Lady of the Annunciation (Mass stipends) ...........................................$1,430.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (Mass stipends)................................................$510.00 St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe (Mass stipends) .............................................$375.00 St. Jude Thaddeus – Albuquerque (Mass stipend) ......................................$3,000.00 San Isidro – San Jose – Santa Fe (Mass stipend) ........................................$1,000.00 Ranchos de Taos – San Francisco de Asis ......................................................$500.00

Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignments: • Effective Monday, April 8, 2013 – Rev. Thomas Pulickal, O. Praem has been appointed as the full time parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Albuquerque, under the direction of pastor, Abbot Joel Garner. Effective Saturday, June 15, 2013 - Rev. Pulickal, O. Praem will be appointed as part-time parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary and part-time to hospital ministry under the direction of the Director of Pastoral Outreach.

• Effective Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – Rev. Paul Grala, SOLT currently in residence at the SOLT Formation Center in Bosque, has been appointed as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Sorrows in La Joya, under the direction of the pastor, Rev. Dennis Dolter, SOLT. • Effective Friday, May 17, 2013 – Rev. Stephen Imbarrato, currently assigned as pastor at Our Lady of Sorrows in Bernalillo, has been appointed as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Albuquerque.

• Effective Friday, May 17, 2013 – Rev. Clarence Maes, currently assigned as pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Albuquerque has been appointed as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows in Bernalillo.

• Effective Saturday, June 15, 2013 – Rev. Robert Campbell, O. Praem, currently appointed as part-time parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Albuquerque, has been appointed as pastor at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Albuquerque. The former pastor, Abbot Joel Garner, O. Praem will be full time at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey.

100% 90%

Together We Will Reach Our Goal!

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

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

Editorial Assistant/Photography: Leslie M. Radigan lradigan@archdiosf.org Production: Christine Carter

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

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

Advertising listings do not imply Archdiocesan endorsement.

4000 St. Joseph Pl. NW

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

twitter.com/ASFOfficial

20% 10% 3% 0%

Our Goal $3,000,000

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

Science Can Create a Monster if too Prideful, said Pope

By Lauren Colegrove Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- With a specialized education in both chemistry and theology, Pope Francis is no stranger to the relationship between science and faith.

“Science has its autonomy that must be respected and encouraged,” the pope said in a recently published book. “There is no reason to meddle with scientists’ autonomy, except when they overstep their field and get into the transcendent.”

Pope Francis discussed the responsibility of science in the book “On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family and the Church in the 21st Century.” The book, published in April by Image Books, a division of Random House, is a conversation between then-Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Rabbi Abraham Skorka, an Argentine biophysicist and rector of the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary.

In the introduction to the book, the future pope wrote, “Dialogue is born from a respectful attitude toward the other person ... it supposes that we can make room in our heart for their point of view.”

Using creative analogies and personal stories, the future pope offered

insight into his viewpoints on science.

He cited God’s command in the book of Genesis, “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it.”

He said humanity received the raw materials of the earth from God in order to build culture -- just as a log is made into a table. But, he said, humanity must not lose respect for nature as people subdue it. He warned against the sin of pride, citing abuses of atomic power and destruction that can result when “science does not put limits on itself.”

Science “can lose control of its own creation, just like in the story of Frankenstein,” the future pope said.

“When man becomes proud, he creates a monster that can get out of hand.”

The pope also touched on the subject of environmentalism in the homily of his inaugural Mass, stating, “The vocation of being a ‘protector,’ however, is not just something involving us Christians ... It means protecting all creation, the beauty of the created world.”

“In the end, everything has been entrusted to our protection, and all of us are responsible for it,” he said.

Copyright (c) 2013 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Continued from page 1

life of Fr. Casimiro Roca has been linked to El Santuario de Chimayó.

One of Fr. Casimiro Roca’s brothers, Fr. Pedro Roca, S.F., is part of the group of 19 martyrs (18 religious and layman Sebastián Llorens), who shared the spirituality and mission of the Sons of the Holy Family and are to be beatified on October 13, 2013.

Pedro Roca Toscas was studying theology in Barcelona, Spain, when the Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936. Pedro was a cheerful and helpful young seminarian who also had a special talent for poetry.

From Barcelona he traveled to his hometown, Mura, to try to cross the border and then, through France, to arrive in Rome to complete his studies before being ordained a priest. He did not go alone. There were four other men walking with him: his brother Pablo, José, Francisco and Pedro Ruiz. All

came to the same fate.

They never reached the French border. Recognized by the enemies of the Catholic Church, they were arrested and taken to Barcelona. In prison they were interrogated and tortured. What was their crime?

Having faith in God and being Catholic.

When the mother of Fr. Casimiro learned her sons Pedro and Pablo were killed, she told Casimiro, the youngest of all the brothers: “ Pedro and Pablo are no longer with us, so you’re called to do the work of two.”

Casimiro managed to leave Spain a year later and arrived in Rome, where he completed his theological studies and was ordained a priest.

The Sons of the Holy Family can testify to the fact that Fr. Roca has always tried to work for two, his brothers Pedro and Pablo.

5

Vatican official says Archbishop Romero’s sainthood cause ‘unblocked’

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family and the official promoter of the sainthood cause of the late Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, said the process to beatify and eventually canonize the slain Salvadoran archbishop has been unblocked.

Archbishop Paglia, who has been the postulator of Archbishop Romero’s cause for years, made the announcement in a homily April 20, just a few hours after meeting with Pope Francis.

The Italian archbishop, who was preaching at a Mass in the Italian city Molfetta to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of the diocese’s Bishop Antonio Bello -- widely known by the diminutive Don Tonino -- said, “Today, the anniversary of the death of Don Tonino, the cause for the beatification of Archbishop Romero was unblocked.”

The archbishop gave no more details, and his office said April 22 that no more would be said until there is something “concrete” to report.

In his homily, Archbishop Paglia said, “Martyrs help us live, help us understand there is more joy in giving than in receiving. This is why we need to preserve their memories.”

He added that he hoped Archbishop Romero and Bishop Bello -- known for his care of the poor and his commitment to peace -- could be beatified together “because Jesus always sent the apostles out two by two.”

Bishop Bello died in 1993; the Vatican approved the opening of his sainthood cause in 2007.

Archbishop Romero was shot March 24, 1980, as he celebrated Mass. The Congregation for Saints’ Causes authorized the opening of his cause in 1993. Often the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is asked to review the writings of sainthood candidates to ensure they are free of doctrinal error; many people working for Archbishop Romero’s cause described the review as “blocked” in the congregation from 2000 to 2005.

One of those supporters is Roberto Morozzo della Rocca, a professor of contemporary history in Rome, and

1979 file photo of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero is pictured in a 1979 photo in San Salvador. The official promoter of the sainthood cause of the late archbishop indicated April 22 that the cause would be moving forward. Archbishop Romero was shot dead March 24, 1980, as he celebrated Mass. His assassination came during the Salvadoran Civil War. (CNS photo/Octavio Duran) author of “Primero Dios: Vita di Oscar A. Romero” (“God First: The Life of Oscar A. Romero.”

He said Archbishop Romero’s “enemies claimed there were theological errors” in his writings and sermons.

“This took years of work to clear up,” della Rocca told Catholic News Service April 22.

The next step in the process is a formal papal declaration that Archbishop Romero died a martyr -- that he was killed because of his faith. Opponents of his cause have claimed his assassination was politically motivated. The papal decree would follow a recommendation from the cardinals who are members of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes; they vote on decrees after reviews by separate panels of theologians and historians.

A miracle is not needed for the beatification of a martyr.

6

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

Prophets Call Us to Love God, Neighbor This is the seventh column in a 14-part series.

By Cackie Upchurch, Director of Little Rock Scripture Study

This is the seventh column in a 14-part series.

When asked by the Pharisees to identify the greatest commandment, Jesus responded by quoting two laws from Israel’s earliest tradition: love of God, from Deuteronomy 6:5, and love of neighbor, from Leviticus 19:18. (See Matthew 22:34-40 and Mark 12:28-31.) By putting these two laws on equal footing Jesus illustrated, as Israel’s prophets did before him, that devotion to God was empty without love of neighbor and that love of neighbor meant little without embracing God. As a son of Israel, Jesus would have been steeped in the traditions of his ancestors. The stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs would have shaped his childhood, as would praying the Psalms and listening to the challenging words of Israel’s prophets. The holy family, like most families in Palestine, would surely have been familiar with Israel’s history of making and breaking covenant with God, only to renew the covenant once again.

Love of God and love of neighbor are the core twin teachings found in the writings of the 16 named prophets in the Old Testament. Their writings reflect the period of the eighth through fifth centuries B.C. Within this prophetic tradition we find some of the most challenging words of Scripture, alongside some of the most uplifting.

As scholar Walter Brueggemann says, the way of the prophet is to both criticize and energize, based solely on how closely God’s people walk in the ways of the covenant God to whom they have pledged their faithfulness.

God is the great liberator who shaped his people in the desert and led them to a new land where their tribal and nomadic lifestyle was transformed into a nation state of farmers and craftspeople. The ten commands from the Mount Sinai encounter between God and Moses call for a healthy way of living with God (the first three commands) and with others (the final seven commands).

The challenges of living in this newfound freedom, establishing a national identity and shaping daily interactions created a larger body of laws intended to reflect God’s will in the community. The laws that emerged in these early generations among the people of Israel are enshrined in 613 mandates found largely throughout the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy).

While this number may sound overwhelming, the original motive was the desire to shape a community which embodied God’s presence in the world. Over time, and in the midst of always shifting geopolitical power struggles in the region, the people of God found themselves forgetful. Some strictly obeyed the laws of

worship but ignored or forgot the plight of their brothers and sisters. Others forgot the single-hearted devotion they were called to and dabbled in foreign alliances.

Some simply forgot their obligations to one another in community.

The prophets of Israel served to remind God’s people in ancient times of the covenant their ancestors had accepted with full hearts as they wandered in the desert (see Exodus 19:1-8; 24:3-8). Every generation needs that reminder and so the words of the ancient prophets also are words for us today.

The biblical prophets spoke on God’s behalf. They were not seers in any popular sense. They did not read tea leaves or crystal balls. Their “predictions” could more accurately be called consequences. Based on the evidence of how closely or how loosely God’s people were aligned with the covenant, they spelled out the inevitable results. They spoke from an intimate relationship with God. Authentic worship and avoidance of foreign alliances was a way of expressing love for God (see Isaiah 30:1-7; Hosea 4:1-6; 6:4-6). Even properly celebrated rituals were empty gestures without loving one’s neighbor (see Micah 6:6-8). This kind of love was to be carried out in the most practical ways by caring for widows and orphans, dealing justly in business and living in a spirit of mercy (see Isaiah 1:10-17; Amos 5:21-24).

The prophets were never popular, primarily because they named the sins of their people and spelled out the consequences: destruction, loss of national status, punishment in exile, purging through historical events that would not favor them. But they also described in lavish metaphors the fruits of repentance: the abounding mercy and justice of God, the renewal of God’s covenant and the forgiveness of sins (see Jeremiah 3:11-18; 31:7-14; Hosea 14:2-9; Micah 7:18-19).

It is little wonder that we see in Jesus the profound influence of the prophetic tradition and with him, seek to live in justice and mercy.

Study Questions • After reading the passages identified in the first paragraph above, how would you describe the influence of religious upbringing in Jesus’ own ministry?

• When have you heard or read challenging words from Scripture or Church teaching that were hard to swallow? What steps can you take to open yourself to being more receptive of difficult teachings?

• What events in your life or the life of your family have illustrated to you the profound connection between love of God and love of neighbor?

• Review the passages identified in this article from the writings of the prophets.

Which of them do you find yourself pondering more deeply? Why? This article was originally published in Arkansas Catholic April 13, 2013. Copyright Diocese of Little Rock. All rights reserved. This article may be copied or

Los Profetas Nos Llaman a Acoger a Dios y Al Prójimo Este es el 7º artículo de una serie de catorce.

Por Cackie Upchurch, Directora del Estudio Bíblico de Little Rock Cuando los fariseos le pidieron que identificase el mayor mandamiento, Jesús respondió citando dos leyes de la tradición primitiva de Israel: amar a Dios de Deuteronomio 6,5 y amor al prójimo, de Levítico 19,18. (Ver Mateo 22,34-40; Marco 12,28-31). Al poner estas dos leyes a la par, Jesús explicaba, como lo habían hecho los profetas de Israel antes que él, que la devoción a Dios está vacía sin amor al prójimo y que el amor al prójimo significa muy poco sin acoger a Dios.

Como hijo de Israel, Jesús debía estar muy impuesto en las tradiciones de sus antepasados. Las historias de los patriarcas y matriarcas debían haber marcado su infancia, así como la recitación de los salmos y la escucha de las palabras desafiantes de los profetas de Israel. La sagrada familia, como la mayoría de las familias en Palestina, seguramente estaba muy familiarizada con la historia del hacer y romper la alianza con Dios, para renovarla de nuevo una y otra vez.

El amor a Dios y el amor al prójimo son las enseñanzas nucleares que se encuentran en los escritos de los diez y seis profetas nombrados en el Antiguo Testamento. Sus escritos reflejan el período comprendido entre los siglos VIII y V antes de Cristo.

Dentro de esta tradición profética encontramos algunas de las palabras más desa-

fiantes de la Escritura, junto con algunas de las más inspiradoras. Como dice el experto bíblico Walter Brueggemann, el método del profeta es criticar y empujar, basándose únicamente en cuán fielmente camina el pueblo de Dios en los caminos del Dios de la alianza a quien han prometido su fidelidad.

Dios es el gran liberador que moldeó a su pueblo en el desierto y lo condujo a una nueva tierra en que su estilo de vida tribal y nómada fue transformado en una nación de agricultores y artesanos. Los diez mandamientos del encuentro entre Dios y Moisés en el Monte Sinaí piden un modo saludable de vivir con Dios (los tres primeros mandamientos) y con los demás (los otros siete mandamientos).

Los desafíos de vivir en esta libertad recién encontrada, estableciendo una identidad nacional y moldeando las relaciones diarias crearon un cuerpo legislativo más grande, dirigido a reflejar la voluntad de Dios en la comunidad. Las leyes que surgieron de estas primeras generaciones entre el pueblo de Israel están inscritas en 613 mandamientos que le encuentran a través de todo el Pentateuco (Génesis, Éxodo, Levítico, Números y Deuteronomio).

Aunque el número suene abrumador, la motivación original era el deseo de modelar una comunidad que encarnase la presencia de Dios en el mundo. Con el paso

See PRÓJIMO continued on page 22

May 2013

Am I Religious or Am I Spiritual?

By Allen Sánchez, Executive Director, New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops There is a new phenomenon of people, when challenged about the practice of their faith, to answer “I am spiritual” or “I practice spirituality not religion.” It seems important at this time to discern the differences, if you could call it that. While studying to receive one of my pontifical degrees I earned in Rome, my emphasis was on spirituality. A long used definition was “the habitual exercises of my faith that cause me to grow in goodness and the love of God”. Habitual is an important word. It can also be used as “accustomed to doing.” In the Gospel of Luke, one can see hints of Jesus’ spirituality. “He then left to make His way as usual to the Mount of Olives, with the disciples following. When He reached the place, He said to them, ‘pray not to be put to the test’. Then He withdrew from them, about a stone’s throw away, and knelt down and prayed.” Luke 22:3941. Jesus is our example, and spirituality is habitual.

There is a contemporary definition for spirituality that I offer, “The ethical, moral, and religious values that are deliberately discerned and solidified into attitudes that govern my actions.” Spirituality is not a carefree, spontaneous behavior, but behaviors governed by specific values. An example would be attendance of Mass on Sundays. Attendance at Mass on Sunday reflects the value to keep Holy the Lord’s Day from the Ten Commandments. With Jesus’ salvation for us, His resurrection creates a new first day of the week and the Lord’s Day, Sunday. The lack of attendance at Mass on Sunday is clearly a lack of Catholic spirituality. Catholic spirituality has clear actions, not inactions. Someone once told me that they practiced Catholic spirituality but did not go to Mass. The warning here is, “that to claim to be spiritual was equivalent to religious” is a fallacy. Remember, even the Devil is spiritual, he is pure spirit.

The spirituality one practices is based on values. Values that are preserved, taught and passed down from generation to generation is the function of religion. Religion is the vehicle that delivers the kernel (seed) of faith to each generation. Religion preserves the teaching and that teaching is transformed into personal values that are one’s spirituality.

In the Catholic tradition, we have examples of Gospel values lived out in specific spiritualities, such as Franciscan or Dominican, to mention two. The important point is that Catholic spirituality is Gospel values made into attitudes and actions of one’s life. Inaction is not spirituality but laziness. Laziness is the opposite of the Holy Spirit. In Galatians, we see the fruits of the spirit are clearly gifts of attitudes and actions. The opposite of the spirit is self-indulgence (laziness) “When you are led by the spirit,” (Holy Spirit) Galatians 5:18. “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trustfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23. Catholic spirituality also includes many Biblical directives such as the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes, to only mention some.

In conclusion, spirituality is being active and included in the mission of the church. Catholic spirituality is the long list of values handed down through the Catholic religion, concretized into attitudes governing one’s personal actions, not inactions.

PEOPLE OF GOD

7

8

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

V O C A T I O N S

Deacons Simon Carian, Daniel Gutierrez, and Bob Peccatiello will be ordained as priests. Dominic Pierson and Felipe Valadez will be ordained as Deacons. The ordinations will be held on May 18, 2013 at 10:00am at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe.

Fr. Arkad Biczak to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Ordination

By Julian Sanchez, parishioner, John XXIII Catholic Community, Albuquerque Fr. Arkad Biczac (Fr. “Ark”) will celebrate his golden anniversary as a priest during the weekend of May 24-26, 2013 at John XXIII Catholic Community in northeast Albuquerque. Festivities will include a general Mass open to the public on Sunday the 26th at 11:30am.

Fr. Ark was born in New Jersey in 1937, the second of eight children. His father was a doctor and his mother a nurse. Being a very religious family, his parents established strong values based on generosity, fairness and acceptance of differences. Ask him when he decided to become a priest and he’ll tell you that he felt a “calling” during the 7th and 8th grade. He was an Eagle Scout and with a memorable trip to Philmont Scout Ranch, his journey that ultimately led to settling in New Mexico began.

Father received a BA from Seton Hall University, and entered Immaculate Conception Seminary in New Jersey. He was ordained in 1963 at St. John Cathedral in Patterson, NJ for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. He was assigned archbishop’s secretary for one week-end followed by Immaculate Heart of Mary in Los Alamos.

As a priest strongly influenced by Vatican II, he continued to grow and broaden his experience through assignments at St. Therese, St. Mary’s

40th Anniversary Special Invitation for Fr. Baaju Izuchi, CSSp Please join in a Concelebrated Mass with His Excellency, Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe, Most Rev. Arthur N. Tafoya, Emeritus Bishop of Pueblo and Rev. John C. Daniel, Pastor, St. Jude Parish. We will celebrate 40 years of priestly pastoral ministry of Fr. Baaju Izuchi, CSSp Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Time: 5:00 pm Venue: St. Jude Thaddeus Church Buffet dinner reception will follow immediately after Mass in the parish hall.

Sisters Celebrating Anniversaries

High School, as Archdiocesan Religious Director and Youth Director, San Felipe and at St. Bernadette’s in Albuquerque. He also received a Master’s in Religious Ed. and a Doctorate in Ministry in the late 1970’s and became Adjunct Professor at the Jesuit school of Theology in Berkeley, CA. This varied background helped him to form a new style of parish founded on Vatican II principles of parish and ministry. Today, besides being pastor, he is also Director of the Archdiocesan Mission office which includes, Propagation of the Faith Director and Catholic Relief Services Director. His vision has been that John XXIII would always be dedicated to being “within the reach of all people – a church that responds to the diversity of a community of people who have flesh and blood, likes and dislikes, and sorrows and joys – a

Fifteen Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph (KY) are celebrating anniversaries of religious profession this year, including one who served in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Sr. Mary Gerald Payne, a native of Knottsville, KY, is celebrating 60 years. She taught at St. Charles Borromeo School in Albuquerque, and was a Eucharistic minister in the par-

church that lives in the present but aims toward the future”. These concepts and many others are in the parish mission statement Father is also a voracious reader (especially of history), he is a painter, an avid hiker, photographer and he loves to ski. He spends much of his time outdoors with his Hungarian Dog, Geza.

We congratulate Fr. Ark on his 50 years as a wonderful priest and pastor.

ish (1980-84). She also served in the Archdiocese of Louisville, the Diocese of Owensboro, KY, and in Missouri. Since 2003, she has ministered in transportation and as a craft maker at the Motherhouse, in Maple Mount, KY. Jubilee congratulations can be sent to 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.

May 2013

NADD Conference 2013

By Deacon Steve Rangel, Director Diaconate The Archdiocese of Santa Fe was proud to host the Annual National Conference for the National Association of Deacon Directors in April at the Marriott Pyramid in Albuquerque. Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan welcomed the over 200 deacon directors and wives from all around the United States and Canada telling them how much he appreciates his deacons and how he couldn’t run the archdiocese without their help.

We wanted to share our diverse culture and the richness of our state with those attending the conference, especially those who were visiting New Mexico for the first time. Native Americans from the Laguna, Santo Domingo and Jemez Pueblos shared some of their traditional dances, and members of Baila! Baila! and Mariachi Nuevo Sonido demonstrated the beautiful music and dances of the Mexican heritage of our state.

Archbishop Sheehan celebrated the closing Mass for the NADD Conference at the St. Frances of Assisi Cathedral Basilica in Santa Fe at which he installed the NADD officers.

The theme of the conference was “Deacon as Servant of the New Evangelization.” Our outstanding presenters included His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston; Most Rev. James S. Wall, Bishop of Gallup; Most Rev. Octavio Cisneros, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn and CCLV Liaison to NADD; Rev. W. Shawn McKnight, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations; Rev. David Garcia, Senior Advisor for Clergy Outreach for Catholic Relief Services; Dr. Ralph Martin, Associate Professor of Theology and Director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization, Sacred Heart Major Seminary; and Reuben Quezada, Author of For Greater Glory: The True Story of the Cristiada.

As anyone who has organized a conference knows, it takes the efforts of many. We would like to acknowledge the many groups and individuals who helped make this national conference successful: the ASF deacon community, the NADD office, Region XIII deacons, ASF Pastoral Outreach & Office of Worship, State of New Mexico Knights of Columbus, the Marriott Pyramid staff, and many other volunteers. All who attended were impressed by the friendliness and hospitality of the people of our state.

Prayer for Rain Almighty God, we are in need of rain. We realize now, looking up into the clear, blue sky, what a marvel even the least drop of rain really is. To think that so much water can really fall out of the sky, which now is empty and clear! We place our trust in You. We are sure that You know our needs. But You want us to ask you anyway, to show You that we know we are dependent on you. Look to our dry hills and fields, dear God, and bless them with the living blessing of soft rain. Then the land will rejoice and rivers will sing Your praises, and the hearts of all will be made glad. Amen Rural Life Prayers, Blessings, and Liturgies Victoria M. Tufano (Editor) Publisher: National Catholic Rural Life Conference (1989)

PEOPLE OF GOD

9

St Pius X Girls Softball Team Hosts Annual Softball Clinic

By Marty Eckert, SPX softball parent In April, the St. Pius High School Softball team held an intense clinic for school-age girls up to 8th grade who were interested in developing and improving their softball skills. The event took place on the Saint Pius softball field 2:00 and everyone participating was blessed with a beautiful spring day. Each year the softball team sponsors the event as a team builder and community service project.

This year, about 30 young ladies from around the city participated in the event that offered a challenging four hours where they improved their batting, fielding, sliding, pitching and catching skills under the direction of softball team and coaches. Each participant paid a $10 entry fee and received a souvenir St. Pius tee shirt.

Sartan softball head coach, Tim O’Meara said, “I enjoy just standing back and watching our team work with the participants. They enjoy it and by the end of the four hours they had some new fans.

And to see the smiles and the high fives is amazing, there are no words to describe it.”

The members of the Saint Pius Softball team are: Freshmen: Tatiana Perry, Justyce Millan and Kasey Givens Sophmores: Alejandra DeLaCruz, Gaby Mora and Krysta Lucero Juniors: Gabby Lucero, Monee Barela, Katelynne Johnson, Julia Eckert and Kaitlyn Archibeque Seniors: Noelle Fowler, Vanessa Garcia and Nicole Madrid

4333 Pan American Fwy. NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107 PHONE: (505)

247-0444 FAX: (505) 243-1505

John A. Menicucci, CPM President / Real Estate

Frederic Brennan, CPCU President / Insurance William F. Raskob President / CEO

Gabriel A. Portillo Vice President

The specialists of Berger Briggs handle all types of real estate and insurance: commerical, industrial, and investment real estate; full property management; contractor bonds and all lines of insurance.

For over 70 years, in a field where reputation and high ethical standards really count, clients have trusted Berger Briggs.

REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Curtis A. Brewer, CCIM Linda Chavez Barbara Cole Mike Dennett James Ellis Connie Frierson Bruce Golden Fred Gorenz Dan Hernandez, JD

Steve Kraemer Larry McClintock Timothy P. Mullane Vangie Pavlakos CCIM Will Robison Jim Schneider Stuart Sherman Dave Vincioni Alan Vincioni

Jeannie Boyd

ACCOUNTING Mary Jo Dawson

INSURANCE

Sherry Anderson Sylvia Austin Trudy Best, CISR Ryan Brennan Joseph Cito Paul DeBlassie Frank Melendez Joseph Menicucci Pam Muzzi Carolyn Nasi

Dede Walden

Brian O’Malley Melissa A. Portillo Brent Ratliff Angela Romero Jim Sampson Dee Silva Ann Skelley, CISR Debra Stiles Jessica Vargas Vanessa Villegas

10

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

CATHOLIC EDUCATION

90 Years of Service for these Teachers at St. Mary’s in Albuquerque

Jeanne Snyder, 10 years

Jeanne Hatok, 25+ years

Shawn Christensen, 5 years

Dana Karaskiewicz, 25 years

International Fair/ Wee Market at Santo Niño Regional Catholic School in Santa Fe

By Lisa Vakharia, Director of Advancement, Santo Niño Regional Catholic School, Santa Fe Santo Niño Regional Catholic School had a wonderful journey around the world with our annual International Fair/ Wee Market. Students worked on projects and decorated their classrooms from Tanzania to Greece. Each classroom was assigned a country that worked diligently on their country preparing food, projects, music, and free market crafts.

Students and parents were able to roam the world with passports in hand to visit each culture with the chance to purchase handmade crafts prepared by the students that represented their particular culture. In Japan, you could purchase a kite, and if you stopped by Spain you could pick up a beautiful handmade rosary. There was no shortage of delicious delectables to choose from. In Italy, you could have a taste of gelato and if you popped into Ireland you could try a treat. A great time was had by all. The evening was topped off with musical performances led by our talented music teacher Kathleen Echols who had taught the students songs with instruments from the native countries.

Each child brought in two dollars to go toward Catholic Relief Services for a donation. This year long project is

Loreen LaBarre, 5 years

Thomas Lopez, 5 years

Rev. Mark A. Schultz, Helen Copeland, 15 yrs.; Chris Hyde, 10 yrs.; Hannah Lind Albers, 5 yrs.; Holly Rivera, 5 yrs.; Principal Dr. Noreen Copeland, 20 yrs.; Superintendent Susan Murphy. Following the recognitions, Vice-Principal Sister Mary Houlilan, OP, presented Dr. Copeland with a beautiful bouquet of flowers honoring her 20 years of devoted leadership. Holy Ghost Catholic School will commemorate its 60th anniversary this year with a special celebration on Saturday, September 21, 2013.

made possible by Thornburg Investment Management.

Fifty-Five Years of Combined Service

Rev. Mark A. Schultz, pastor of Holy Ghost, welcomed superintendent Susan Murphy to the Friday school Mass

JoAnn Tomita, 15 years

Eating and Serving Gelato at International/Wee Market Santo Niño Regional Catholic School are Karim Perez- Estrada (Cathedral Basilica St. Francis of Assisi), Garrett Garcia (Cathedral Basilica St. Francis of Assisi), Isaiah Mendiola (St. Anne’s Catholic Church).

in April where Murphy acknowledged the following school personnel for their dedicated years of service.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

11

CATHOLIC EDUCATION Curl Up with a Nice Book and Share God’s Love

By Kathy Freeze, Parish & Faith Community Outreach Liaison, Catholic Charities Center for Community Involvement

Imagine you just bathed your child in a nice warm tub, you dry them off and put on a new pair of pajamas and then together, you curl up in a chair to read a new book. You stop to think life is good – God is good! This special moment will soon become a reality for the 35 students at the Catholic Charities’ Children’s Learning Center thanks to the 4th grade class at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic School.

During the month of March, the 4th grade class held a special Lenten collection. Their goal was to collect enough books (new, old and bilingual) along with new pajamas to support this special preschool.

Annunciation school encouraged the families to work together and develop a home plan where the children could raise the money to purchase the needed books and pajamas. When we talked with the 4th grade students, they described some of the chores as mainly “extra cleaning stuff that Mom wanted”. The chore completed most often had to do with “dog stuff” followed by vacuuming, dishes, yard work and bed making. At the end,

Catholic Charities received 136 sets of pajamas, 22 boxes/bags of books and $38 (mostly in coins).

Catholic Charities’ Children’s Learning Center is dedicated to providing quality early childhood education to children ages 12 months to 5 years. It is a five star, licensed and accredited program committed to giving young children the necessary foundation for a successful transition to elementary school. Most of the children who enter the learning center are Spanish speaking. They have learned to think and learn in Spanish. One of the center’s goals is to provide a quality, bilingual curriculum that includes pre-literacy, numeracy and introduction to English.

The 4th grade class learned about this special preschool and now better understand how giving of their time and treasure can greatly enhance the lives of children in the south valley.

Many experts say that strong reading skills can be the key to a brighter future. Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic School is supporting the Catholic Charities’ preschool by helping to build the kingdom of God today.

To find out more ways to donate or to get involved, please contact Kathy Freeze at 505.724.4694 or at freezek@ ccasfnm.org.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Schoolchoice initiatives -- akin to the quiet students in the back of a classroom -- have kept a relatively low profile in recent years while steadily working their way to the front. The movement was given a big boost in late March when the Indiana Supreme Court upheld one of the country’s most comprehensive school-choice programs.

The state court backed a 2002 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said that because school vouchers primarily benefit families, they could not be viewed as an unconstitutional state support for religion. Currently, there are 30 schoolchoice programs in 17 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 250,000 students. School-choice programs -- primarily vouchers and tax-credit scholarships -- have continued to grow since 1990, when the first

school-voucher program started in Milwaukee, followed close behind by similar programs in Ohio and Florida. In the past two years, five new states have added school-choice legislation, while other states have expanded programs already in place. But for all the steps forward, there are still school-choice programs that do not get approved, including a recent voucher proposal in Kansas. Congress also has not been keen on voucher legislation. Recently, the Senate voted down more than $14 billion in federal money for school vouchers for low-income families in an amendment to a spending bill. John Schoenig, director of the University of Notre Dame’s Program for Educational Access, acknowledges that the “pace may be slow” with school-choice initiatives, but he also thinks the movement is seeing a positive turn.

School-choice Movement Gains Slow but Steady Momentum

SUMMER ACADEMY 2013

By Janine Burford, Fifth Grade Teacher, Queen of Heaven School, Albuquerque At the end of May, most students scream, “Hooray! Summer break!” and teachers are echoing the same thing. But in several schools, dedicated teachers forgo their personal vacation time to assist students. Some students are getting a jump-start on next year while others are reviewing concepts that were difficult for them to grasp during the academic year. Still, others want to expand their minds with new concepts that are not part of a normal school year curriculum. Finally, parents are looking for programs to keep their students entertained or retain concepts learned in the previous year during the summer months while they continue to go to work. For over 15 years, Queen of Heaven has provided a place for students during the month of June to accommodate all the students in our school, parish, and surrounding community.

“Students come from all parts of town. Our program is for ANY child, non-Catholics or Catholics, private or public school children.

It doesn’t matter to our teachers who or where you come from; only that a student wants to learn,” stated Mrs. Burford who has been implementing and teaching the Summer Academy at Queen of

8-9am 8-9am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 10-11am 8-9am 10-11am 11-12pm 8-9am 9-10am 10-12pm 10-11am 11-12pm 11-12am

Reading 1 Reading 2 Writing Reading 3 Phonics Reading 4 Math 1 Math 2 Math 3

Heaven for the past eight years.

Classes vary from year to year but always include reading and math.

Some years we have art or drama programs. This year, we are proud to offer a life skills class where middle school students can learn how to balance a checkbook and do other realworld tasks. Another exciting class is computer animation where students will animate their own short films. In addition, reading comprehension and math computation classes will be offered.

Registration for this program begins April 1st and concludes June 1st.

Classes are Monday through Thursday from June 10-27th. The cost is $175 per class for the entire threeweek session. Each class has a maximum number of spaces and those fill up quickly so registering early is recommended. Parents can call Queen of Heaven at 505.881.2484 or come by the office between 7:30am-4pm Monday thought Friday until June 1st. Students are guaranteed a space in each class ONLY when the fee has been paid. Below is a schedule with times and course offerings for this year’s Summer Academy.

Classes are Monday through Thursday from 8:00-12:00pm, from June 10-27.

Summer reading and comprehension skills for grades 2-3 Summer reading and comprehension skills for grades K-1 Creative Writing and Research skills for grades 4-8 Summer reading and comprehension skills for grade 4-5 Phonics and decoding skills for grades K-1 Summer reading and comprehension skills for grades 6-8 Math skills for grades 4-6 Math skills for grades K-1 Math skills for grades 2-3 Computer Computer skills and design (grades 5-8) Computer Computer skills and design (grades 2-3) Computer Computer Film and Animation (grades 4-8) Science Art Recycling Art projects (grades 2-5) Science Discover Your World! (Grades K-1) Social Skills Real World Life Skills (grades 5-8)

12

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

FDA ‘Acted Irresponsibly’ in Lowering Age for Emergency Contraceptives

By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) -The Food and Drug Administration “acted irresponsibly” with its decision to lower the age limit from 17 to 15 for purchasing an over-the-counter emergency contraceptive, said an official of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

“No public health consideration justifies the unsupervised sale of such drugs to young teens,” said Deirdre McQuade, spokeswoman for the USCCB’s Secretariat for Pro Life Activities.

Plan B One-Step now will be sold openly on pharmacy shelves while the generic brands will still be sold under pharmacy counters and only for those 17-years of age.

Those who purchase the drugs will have to show identification to prove their age.

A ruling by a federal judge in early April said the Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to all ages by

May 6.

The Justice Department announced May 1 that it is appealing this decision, saying the judge who issued the ruling had exceeded his authority and that his decision should be suspended while the appeal is underway.

The appeal and a request for an injunction will not affect the FDA’s April 30 decision to allow emergency contraceptives to be sold without a prescription to 15-year-olds.

U.S. District Court Judge Edward Korman in Brooklyn, N.Y., said the case wasn’t about the potential misuse of the emergency contraceptive by 11-year-olds because he said the number of girls that age likely to use the drugs was minuscule.

Korman’s ruling was in response to a lawsuit by the Center for Reproductive Rights seeking to expand access to emergency contraception.

McQuade said in a May 1 statement that she hopes the FDA will appeal the federal

judge’s decision. The FDA said in a statement that its April 30 decision was independent of the court case and was not intended to address it.

Plan B, known generically as levonorgestrel, uses large doses of birth-control pills to prevent conception up to 72 hours after unprotected sex.

According to the FDA it will “not stop a pregnancy when a woman is already pregnant, and there is no medical evidence that the product will harm a developing fetus.”

In 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter sales of Plan B to women 18 and older; three years later, a court ruling made it available to women 17 and older without a prescription. Until Korman’s ruling, anyone younger still needed a prescription.

The Associated Press reported that the FDA was ready to lift all age limits on emergency contraceptives and let them be sold over the counter in late 2011, but Health and

Ask the Padre Dear Fr. Sampson, I am single and have been divorced for 15 years. My former husband is a baptized Catholic; however, we were not married in the Catholic Church. I would like to apply for an annulment, but I am Protestant. Is this a possibility; and if the marriage is annulled, would that make our four children illegitimate?

Sincerely, JJ

Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, changed the FDA’s course, saying that even though some girls as young as 11 are physically capable of bearing children they shouldn’t be able to buy the pregnancy-preventing pill on their own.

McQuade said the FDA’s latest decision will make young teens “vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases and sexual manipulation.”

She said studies have shown that “wider access to so-called ‘emergency contraception’ reduces neither pregnancy nor abortion rates, but can contribute to higher rates of sexually transmitted disease, especially among young people.”

The group Concerned Women for America charged that health officials were putting politics and so-called progress ahead of the health of children as well as women.

“It makes no sense that kids need parental permission to take aspirin at school, but they’re free to buy and admin-

ister Plan B,” Penny Nance, CEO and president of CWA, said in a statement.

Some women’s groups said the FDA’s decision was seen as not doing enough by some women’s groups who noted that some young women without identification will still be unable to purchase the emergency contraceptives.

A Feb. 21 statement by the German bishops said the “morning-after pills,” or Plan B, can be dispensed at churchrun hospitals to prevent rape victims from becoming pregnant.

“Women who have been victims of rape will, of course, receive human, medical, psychological and pastoral help in Catholic hospitals -- this can include administration of the ‘morning-after pill’ as long as it has a preventive rather than abortive effect,” the bishops’ conference said.

They added that “medical and pharmaceutical methods that result in the death of an embryo may still not be used.”

St. Patrick, Chama

cree of Nullity. Also, this process of annulment should not be overly cumbersome because your husband was married outside of the Catholic Church. As a baptized Catholic, he was required to be married in the Church. Since he did not do so, the marriage would be considered invalid in the eyes of the Church.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Sampson

Dear JJ, Let me answer your second question first to take away your fears.

You were civilly married which is a legal contract, so your four children would not be illegitimate. Therefore, marriage nullity has nothing to do with the legitimacy of children.

In regard to your first question, yes, even as a Protestant, you can freely initiate the process for a De-

Readers are encouraged to send their questions to the Family Life Office via postal service at 4000 St. Joseph Place, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 or via the internet to: blukes@archdiosf.org. Responses to questions posted by June 1 will be published in the June/July issue of The People of God. Those received after June 1 will appear in the August issue of The People of God.

Fr. Joel Bugas is pictured here with confirmandi of St. Patrick, Chama.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

13

St. Therese School Saves the World!

By Donna Illerbrun, Principal, St. Therese Catholic School, Albuquerque

Gabrielle, 6th Grader says, “I’ve learned the solar panels are going to provide our school energy without hurting the earth.”

Photos by Leslie M. Radigan

The students at St. Therese Catholic School are working to save the worldone solar panel at a time. Each year, they plan activities that involve energy awareness and sustainability. They have been removing old asphalt and planting shade trees and apple trees. They updated their heating and cooling equipment to shrink their carbon footprint. For Arbor Day on April 26th, the students spent the day at Bachechi Open Space learning about water conservation, alternative energy sources and the many gifts God has given them. They hiked the trails and learned about the plant and animal life that lives in the Bosque areas.

Consolidated Solar Technology gave a Power Point Presentation on solar energy and how it works. They also provided the students with small solar powered cars and crickets!

The students are learning how to be better stewards of God’s creations. That includes using less electricity, water and gas at home and at school. Each year, they honestly try to make a difference in their world. This year they are going all out…They are going solar! St. Therese Catholic School is raising funds to put 126 solar panels on the roof of the school. This will provide at least 85% of their energy needs. With the ever increasing costs of electricity, this is a great investment. It is estimated to save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the panels.

Students are excited about using the sun, which is a renewable energy source, to power their school. They will be able to track the efficiency of the project in the computer labs, as well as by the monitoring that will take place on a flat screen in the school lobby. St. Therese School will be one of the first Catholic schools in the southwest to go solar! For more information on the project or on how you can help, please visit the website at: www.stthereseschoolabq.org Click on the “Green-a-thon” button which will take you directly to the page on our solar project.

Students experiment with solar powered crickets provided to them during the field trip.

The students help to plant their tree at the Bachechi Open Space. A sad fact: More trees are cut down than planted every day.

14

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

Confirmat

“Swim Against the Tide, VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Administering the sacrament of confirmation to 44 people, including two teenagers from the United States and two from Ireland, Pope Francis encouraged them to “swim against the tide; it’s good for the heart.” In a partially improvised homily at Mass April 28 in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis encouraged young people to hang on to their ideals and pursue them. “We Christians weren’t

St. Mary’s, Vaughn

Confirmandi from St. Mary’s, Vaughn: Esequiel Lucero, Mariah Sanchez and Robert Castillo.

By Alice Martinez, Confirmation Catechist, St. Mary’s, Vaughn In order to meet the goal of their community service hours, the confirmandi at St. Mary’s in Belen were involved in a number of activities.

At the beginning of the catechetical year, we adopted a less fortunate catholic school, “St. Joseph’s” in Uganda.

Our confirmadi wrote letters to the Ugandan children and sent pictures. After that they be gan raising money through bak e sales to raise enough money that would hopefully help their new friends obtain a few of the basic necessities we take for granted.

The confirmandi were very proud of this project and took great pride in it.

They realized in this day and age teenagers today are spoiled with so much

technology, fast food places and places of entertainment. After talking about it, the confirmandi were greatly sadden and wanted to help in any way possible.

The confirmandi were involved in different ministries during Sunday Mass which include lector, altar server or usher. During days off from school, some spent their time with the monthly commodity distributions by aiding the elderly or anyone who was unable to carry boxes to their cars.

These children also aided in cleaning and decorating St. Mary’s Church in preparation for the liturgical year.

Linda, the Catechetical leader, and I are very proud of our group and hope the children continue on with their religious education through the faith and dedication they have shown throughout the school year. These children have become “labors in the vineyard.”

St. John the Baptist, Santa Fe

Adult confirmandi of St. John the Baptist, Santa Fe

chosen by the Lord to do little things,” he with chrism oil on the foreheads of those oil all over their foreheads, sealing them peace, he gave each a quick kiss on the c Brigid Miniter, 14, and Anthony Merejo, 1

Our Lady of Sorrows, Las Vegas

Pictured here are confirmandi from Our Lady of Sorrows in Las Vegas, NM There were 37 confirmation candidates.

St. Helen, Portales

Confirmandi of St. Helen, Portales with Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Fr. James McGowan and Deacon Robert Herrera

By Deacon Joe Garcia, St. John the Baptist, Santa Fe In April, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan celebrated the sacrament of confirmation at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Archbishop Sheehan confirmed 18 high school students, and nine adults. The high school students are: Caylee Acevedo, Felisha Archuleta, Dominic Benavidez, Rayana Bonnell, Gabriela Gabaldon, Teara Herrera, Miquaela Jaramillo, Kristina Lopez, Robert Lopez, Aliyah Lucero, Kristin Mackowski, Gabriela Ortiz, Ryan Ortiz, Breanna Romero, Marissa Sanchez, Martin Sanchez, Kelly Sandoval, and Jessica Serrano. The Adults are: Robert Apodaca, Anna Arguello, Eugene Bachicha, Ivan Cordova, Laura Cordova, Karla Gonzales, Albert Santiago, Matthew Ortiz, and Martin Roybal. The confirmation team at St. John’s has been working with the high school students since September 2012, and with the adults since January 2013. This particular group of high school students went above and beyond in terms of their service hours. Our high school students did a wide variety of service hour projects. They ranged from working with the elderly in our community, volunteering in our lunch

kitchen, delivering clothing to the homeless shelters in Santa Fe at Christmas time, to helping our catechists teach the children’s liturgy of the Word at Mass to our children, to name but a few. As the team worked with them, they began to realize we are called as Catholics to serve from our baptism. They began to understand they will spend the rest of their lives in service to others. The team also feels several of our high school students may have a special calling from God to the religious life. We are encouraging all of our high school students to pray about and discern their call from God. In our adult confirmation program, we get the opportunity to share our faith with individuals who themselves have varied life and faith experiences. We learn so much from our adult confirmandi, and we hope they learn something from us as well. It is a mutual exchange of our faith journeys.

We are always impressed with how enthusiastic and joyful the adults seem to be each year, to be confirmed.

We held a confirmation retreat for our adults in March.

The faith sharing that took place at that retreat was truly powerful and inspiring for all who took part. It seems like every year, our own faith is renewed in walking with our confirmandi, and that’s really how it should be.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

15

ions 2013

I t s G o o d fo r t h e H e a r t ”

e said. After making the sign of the cross being confirmed, Pope Francis rubbed the with the Holy Spirit. After wishing them cheek. The two U.S. teens confirmed were 17, from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish

in Ridgewood, N.J. The two young people from Ireland were Edmond Roche, 13, and Emily Mulcahy, 12, from the Diocese of Cloyne. Msgr. Ronald J. Rozniak, pastor of the Ridgewood parish, said he didn’t know how his community was chosen by the archdiocese and he did not ask. “You don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” he told Catholic News Service.

Our Lady of Belen, Belen

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.

And You shall renew the face of the earth.

The confirmandi of Our Lady of Belen.

Holy Ghost, Albuquerque

Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Albuquerque

Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s Chancellor Fr. John Cannon administered the sacrament of confirmation at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in April to 28 confirmandi under the direction of Theresa Montoya, director of religious formation. Filling in for the recovering pastor, Fr. Tom Mayefske served as concelebrant and George Palma served as MC. A surprise visitor, Fr. Vincent Chavez, pastor of St. Theresa Parish (and Holy Ghost Catholic School alumni), added a special “holy” touch by his own rendition of the Litany of the Saints.

Photo by Matthew Mayfield

Immaculate Conception, Cimarron; Our Lady of Guadalupe, Des Moines; St. Joseph, Springer; St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s, Raton

Teens from Immaculate Conception of Cimarron, Our Lady of Guadalupe of Des Moines, St. Joseph of Springer, and St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Raton all celebrated and received the sacrament of confirmation on Saturday, April 20th, 2013. Listed, right to left, are-Back Row: Cory Crosswhite, Carlos Urquijo, Jerry Jiron, Trevor Romero, Thomas Gallegos, Dean Olona; Middle Row: Cassidy Kear, Sabrina Valdez, Kori Vukonich, Holli Araiza, Kate Little, Very Rev. John Cannon (Chancellor); Front Row: Rev. John B. Trambley, Kathryn Kear, Rhianna Muniz, Jacob Sanchez, Briana Pais, Rev. Daniel M. Balizan

By Leslie Monette, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries In April, 40 newly confirmed youth at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish proudly processed out of the church ready to sustain the spirit of confirmation in their lives. The air was electrifying and the excitement over having just completed the last sacrament of initiation was exhilarating. When anointed with chrism and sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit by Archbishop Sheehan, each newly confirmed proudly responded, “Amen!” Each amen

was their way of answering the call of discipleship to remain committed to following the words of Micah; “Do what is right, love what is good and walk humbly with the Lord.”

(Mi. 6:8) Confirmation preparation included spiritual guidance by Msgr.

Voorhies, pastor, their parents, sponsors and parish mentors. Surrounded by a strong faith community their relationship with Jesus has grown.

For the newly confirmed, being a confirmed Catholic means more than just saying that they are Catholics; it means sharing their faith with zeal and valor.

All parishes were invited to submit photos of their celebration of confirmation. If you’d like to submit a photo and information, contact Leslie, lradigan@archdiosf.org

16

PEOPLE OF GOD

San Jose, Albuquerque

By Sr. Marisa Lopez, Fdcc, Children and Youth Program Coordinator En Septiembre del 2012 se inició en la Parroquia de San José en Albuquerque, el proceso de preparación para los candidatos a recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación.

La parroquia recibió a 233 candidatos de los cuales se confirmaron 198 en una celebración precedida por nuestro Sr. Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan y el Obispo Emérito de Pueblo Colorado Arthur Tafoya.

Fue un momento de gracia y bendición para toda la comunidad parroquial, donde estos jóvenes renovaron las promesas bautismales y recibieron a través del Sacramento de la Confirmación el Don del Espíritu Santo. Recemos por todos aquellos que en nuestra Arquidiócesis han recibido este hermoso Sacramento de madurez cristiana, y pidamos también al Señor para que, quienes ya estamos confirmados, nos renovemos en las responsabilidades que adquirimos al recibir este sacramento.

May 2013

Confirmations 2013 “COME, HOLY SPIRIT.”

Holy Family, Chimayo

The celebration of Confirmation

1297 The consecration of the sacred chrism is an important action that precedes the celebration of Confirmation, but is in a certain way a part of it. It is the bishop who, in the course of the Chrism Mass of Holy Thursday, consecrates the sacred chrism for his whole diocese.

In some Eastern Churches this consecration is even reserved to the patriarch: (1183, 1241)

Matthew N. Bryant, Jeremiah Jacquez, Angelica Martinez, Marcus Martinez, Andrea Rodriguez, Adrian Romero, Janelle Rubio, Roy Salazar, Ariana Trujillo, Dante Trujillo, Jessica Trujillo, Amanda Torraco, Erica Vigil, James Vigil

Our Lady of Fatima, Albuquerque

The liturgy of Antioch expresses the epiclesis for the consecration of the sacred chrism (myron) in this way: “[Father... send your Holy Spirit] on us and on this oil which is before us and consecrate it, so that it may be for all who are anointed and marked with it holy myron, priestly myron, royal myron, anointing with gladness, clothing with light, a cloak of salvation, a spiritual gift, the sanctification of souls and bodies, imperishable happiness, the indelible seal, a buckler of faith, and a fearsome helmet against all the works of the adversary.”

1298 When Confirmation is celebrated separately from Baptism, as is the case in the Roman Rite, the Liturgy of Confirmation begins with the renewal of baptismal promises and the profession of faith by the confirmands.

This clearly shows that Confirmation follows Baptism.111 When adults are baptized, they immediately receive Confirmation and participate in the Eucharist.112

Tankred Steinbach, Angel Tafoya, Jocelyn Lucero, Archbishop Sheehan, Jonathan Tafoya, Sydney Allard, Adam Sanchez, Timothy Sanchez

1299 In the Roman Rite the bishop extends his hands over the whole group of the confirmands. Since the time of the apostles this gesture has signified the gift of the Spirit. The bishop invokes the outpouring of the Spirit in these words: (1831) All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life.

Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper and guide.

Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence.

Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.113 1300 The essential rite of the sacrament follows. In the Latin rite, “the sacrament of Confirmation is conferred through the anointing with chrism on the forehead, which is done by the laying on of the hand, and through the words: ‘Accipe signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti’ [Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.].”114 In the Eastern Churches of Byzantine rite, after a prayer of epiclesis, the more significant parts of the body are anointed with myron: forehead, eyes, nose, ears, lips, chest, back, hands, and feet. Each anointing is accompanied by the formula Σφραγς Πvεύματoς ΄Αγίoυ (Signaculum doni Spiritus Sancti): “the seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit.”115 (699) 1301 The sign of peace that concludes the rite of the sacrament signifies and demonstrates ecclesial communion with the bishop and with all the faithful.116 Catechism of the Catholic Church for the United States of America copyright © 1994, United States Catholic Conference, Inc.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

17

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert, on Friday, june 21st The monastery is embraced by the severe beauty of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness Area near Abiquiu and rests by the banks of the Chama River. Founded in 1964, Christ in the Desert is home to Benedictine monks, and welcomes pilgrims and visitors seeking spiritual respite and contemplation.

The monastery is in dire need of new water tanks and an overhaul of the water delivery system, an expensive capital project. On June 21, 2013 the monastery will be hosting a very special evening, “By the Light of the Silvery Moon”, to help raise money for this, commencing with Vespers at 4:30pm, followed by refreshments in the Cloister Gardens, and a summer supper in Refectory prepared by the monks themselves. A silent auction will be conducted during the cocktail hour, and items have been graciously donated by some of Santa Fe’s and New Mexico’s most talented artists and designers, finest restaurants and spas, and celebrated personalities.

For further information about the “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” benefit and the water project, please visit the Monastery of Christ in the Desert on the web at christdesert.org. The cost for the benefit is $100 per person and transportation to and from the monastery on the evening of June 21 is available. A limited amount of space is available for overnight guests in the monastery guesthouse (please inquire via email: cidguestmaster@christdesert.org).

If you are unable to attend, but would like to contribute to this most vital project, please send your tax-deductible donation to: Monastery of Christ in the Desert, P.O. Box 270, Abiquiu, NM 87510.

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

Replate • Repair

Fine Metal & Artifact Restoration Glass Engraving and Repair Custom Engraving

Custom Rosaries

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

Summer Program Announcement: Spirituality Institute The Santa Fe Institute for Spirituality invites you to its 28th summer program in June 2013, at St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, NM, 100 Siringo Road, 87505.

Bro. Brian Dybowski, FSC, will pursue the spirituality of St. Augustine of Hippo. He lived in times so like ours that he’s the ideal example we can follow. Incompetent government wasted Rome’s power. Running up tremendous debts, emperors and senators destroyed Rome’s economy. Military might, once invincible, eroded so much that government had to hire mercenaries. As government failed, people despaired, and sank into gross immorality. At first, the pagan Au-

gustine was sunk in corruption.

Realizing what a waste his life was, he turned to God, and sprang into full Catholic life.

Make friends with Augustine¸ a people-person if ever there was one. Learn how he overcame corruption, to vault up to God. Find some of his eye-opening insights, which abound throughout his writings. We’ll review his Confessions and Soliloquies, so rich in gracefilled thoughts. Bro. Brian will provide 15 lecture-discussions¸ from Sunday night at 7pm, and two-aday sessions Monday through Friday noon. He will provide written summaries, so you can afford to miss a class or two.

Among the other programs we’re planning, Dr. Frances Renda helps us discover our newest Native American Saint: Kateri Tekakwitha. Bro. Joseph Schmidt, FSC, shares insights from Walking the Little Way of Therese of Lisieux, his latest book. Dynamic Rev. Bob Patterson, MA, delivers pure gold from the 16th century Spanish Mystics. All of these speakers appear in videos at www.sfis.org Join Pope Francis’ momentum for the New Evangelization by enjoying these sparkling presentations.

For details, check our website: www.sfis.org, or call or write Bro. Brian 505.470.0377, 96 Siringo Road; Santa Fe, NM 87505.

18

PEOPLE OF GOD

Baca, Garcia Mr. Bernard Baca and Miss Fidelina (Fillie) Garcia were united in the holy sacrament of marriage May 23¸1953 at Our Lady of Belen in Belen, NM. Bernard is a native of Belen and Fidelina is from Bosque.

Estanislado Padilla and Emily Olguin were their padrinos. They were active in parish activities until recently. Bernard and Fillie have lived on the family farm since they

Hodge, Mascarena Mr. Florentino Mascarena and Miss Betty Hodge were united in holy matrimony on May 30, 1963 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church in Belen, NM. Tino and Betty were blessed with 12 children, Ruby, Judy and husband Juan, Cindy and Husband Paul, Kim, Molly, Sophia, Angie, Stephanie, Jonathan, Cynthia and husband Rodger, John, and Elizabeth. They have also been blessed with 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Tino retired with a medical disability from Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque. Tino and Betty were the own-

Hall Congratulations to Tracy and Ernestine Hall of the Native American Community who celebrated their 50th anniversary by attending the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Rome October 2012. At the March Native American Ministry Mass at Jemez Pueblo, they received a special 50th anniversary blessing from Fr. Larry Bernard, OFM in the presence of the Native American community.

May 2013

Anniversaries retired in 1988. Bernard is a decorated WW II Veteran, retired school administrator, farmer and rancher.

Fillie was a substitute teacher, homemaker and continues to be a farmer’s wife. They were majordomos for the church and active in the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau. Their children are Art Baca, wife Carol, Carl Baca and wife Carole, Bernardine Baca and husband Dave Spiers. Their grandchildren are Adian Emilio Baca, wife Mattie, Kiri Baca, Rose Baca and Lakota “Koko” Spiers. Their great-grandchildren are Toni, Sonya and Alina Baca. ers and operators of Sunshine Child Care in Jarales, NM for 20 years, after which Betty worked as Director of Religious Education at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Peralta, she retired after 10 years.

Tino and Betty are both very involved in the marriage enrichment program at their parish, Our Lady of Belen in Belen and in the Pastorela which is a shepherd’s play presented annually around New Mexico.

They are in the Saturday night choir that sings at San Francisco Xavier in Jarales, and they also sing at funeral Masses. Tino and Betty were in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Task Force for Special Needs.

The Mass of thanksgiving for 50 years of marriage will be celebrated on May 25, 2013 at Our Lady of Belen Church with Fr. Stephen Schultz, Celebrant.

Archibeque, Miera Mr. Robert Miera and Miss Stella Archibeque were joined in holy matrimony on May 17, 1943 at Our Lady of Sorrows in Bernalillo. They grew up in the small town of Algodones, NM. They met at the town schoolyard and have been inseparable ever since. After marrying, Robert began his 43 year career in Albuquerque at Springer Corporation. They are current parishioners of Immaculate Conception Church in Albuquerque.

Stella volunteered at Immaculate

Flores, Sena Mr. Jose Sena and Miss Maria Vicenta (Bessie) Flores were married on June 20, 1953 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Villanueva, NM. They are members of San Isidro Parish in Santa Fe. They will be married 60 years and are the best parents of 10 children and their spouses, the best grandparents to 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, three

Cordova, Zamora Mr. Rudy Zamora and Miss Lucille Cordova were united in holy matrimony on June 1, 1963, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa, NM. Rudy and Lucille have been blessed with three children: Matthew, Daniel and his wife Maureen, Bernadette and her husband Mike. They have also been blessed with four grandchildren: Alexander, Brian, Tatiana and Isaac.

Rudy is a permanent deacon at Our Lady of Belen Church and Lucille is employed as bookkeeper at St. Mary’s School in Belen. Rudy was a mathematics teacher for 30 years in

Conception Church while maintaining the Miera household. Seventy years of marriage and they were blessed with four children; Lila married to Orlando Ortega, Jerry married to Suzette Miera, Rick married to Bernadette Miera and Barbara married to Jerry Sanchez. The favorite Miera family members are of course their nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Robert and Stella enjoy dancing at the senior center, visiting with family and friends and watching their grandchildren grow. They will celebrate their 70 years of marriage with their family at a dinner in their honor. of whom were born this year. Their family continues expanding with two new members in 2013 through the sacrament of marriage. Bessie says her treasure is her family. Jose jokes that he would have been a millionaire 10 times over if he didn’t have such a big family. He just finished helping Phil, one of his sons, build his new house in Santa Fe. Together, they are the rock of this big family. Thanks be to God. the public schools of Los Lunas and Belen. After retirement, he worked in the Vocation Office at the Catholic Center for ten years.

They are very involved in church ministry. Rudy as deacon and Lucille as lector and Eucharistic Minister. They prepare couples to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. Over 900 couples have attended the program since May of 1990. Rudy and Lucille enjoy traveling and have made pilgrimages to Spain and Portugal (Fatima); Israel (followed in the footsteps of Jesus); France (Shrine of St. Bernadette); Poland (visited the home Blessed John Paul II): Rome, Italy. A highlight of the Rome trip was receiving the Eucharist from then Cardinal Ratzinger at the Vatican.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

19

A Mother’s Love for Life Beatitudes for Women Blessed is she who suffers with the very young, the very old, and the very lonely, for she has compassion.

Blessed is she who greets the world with joy, laughter, and anticipation, for she has courage.

Blessed is she who speaks gently, lives humbly, and chooses to give freely, for she has dignity.

Photo by Leslie M. Radigan

Blessed is she who listens and hears and extends her hand as a friend, for she is understanding.

Blessed is she who gives simply, loves deeply, and walks joyfully in life, for she has sincerity.

Blessed is she who lives intensely and sings life’s alleluias, for she has awareness.

Blessed is she who has compassion and courage, freedom and dignity, understanding, sincerity, and awareness, for she is a woman, a gift, a blessing.

Courtesy of the Newark Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women

By Fabian Yañez, Director of Worship and Christian Initiation Motherhood is very much the focus in the month of May. We honor the Blessed Mother, Mary as well as our own mothers, living and dead.

We pray for many blessings upon our expectant mothers and also upon the special and unique children they bear.

For a number of years there has been the Order for the Blessing of Parents Before Childbirth in the Book of Blessings. The Catholic Church, in her wisdom, canonically approved in 2008 the Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb/Rito de bendición de una criatura en el vientre materno for use in the United States. In 2011, the Apostolic See approved the English translation and then in 2012 the Spanish translation. The rite is now a part of the Book of Blessings. For more information regarding the rite, see the USCCB bookstore online at http://www.usccbpublishing.org/ or contact the Office of Worship at aflores@archdiosf.org.

After discussing the Rite, we wanted to promote the use of it throughout the archdiocese. It is our hope and prayer many priests and deacons will desire to pray this with their people and that many families will often ask for this blessing.

Lori Ortiz-Gallegos, intern for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development with the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, will be leaving due to the coming birth of her fifth

child. She requested the blessing of the new translation of the Rite.

Deacon Keith Davis, Director of Ministry Resource Center/Formation for Christian Service, presided over the Blessing Outside of Mass in the chapel of Sts. Joseph and Francis at the Catholic Center. The celebration included a Liturgy of the Word and the Rite of Blessing. First the unborn baby was blessed, followed by one for Lori, her husband, Ray, and the rest of the family. Their children are Marisol, Lorenzo, Esperanza, and Jesús, ages seven to two.

Lori also gave an interesting insight after the celebration. She said mothers, being always concerned about the spiritual and physical well-being of the child in the womb, would have an extra sense of security about their pregnancy and delivery with this blessing. My thought is they would have a greater assurance their child is destined for heaven.

God, author of all life, bless, we pray, this unborn child; give constant protection and grant a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven.

Lord, who have brought to this woman the wondrous joy of motherhood, grant her comfort in all anxiety and make her determined to lead her child along the ways of salvation.

Excerpt from the Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb

20

PEOPLE OF GOD

Catholics Help Mothers Overseas through Catholic Relief Services

By Anna Huth, CRS Southwest Relationship Manager This Mother’s Day, parishes around the archdiocese honor and bless mothers while encouraging their families to do the same – not only on that day, but always. Homilies include stories of mothers’ love. There’s a light side -- jokes about all that mothers have to put up with. And a sad side -- prayers for mothers who have died.

At the same time, though they often don’t even realize it, Catholics are blessing and helping mothers all around the world through Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

“A Thousand Days” is a program helping mothers in communities overseas to nurture their children from the time they are in the womb through age two. CRS supplies the information and resources needed for mothers to be healthy and raise healthy families. It also provides training for village-based health workers who are equipped with mobile phones to consult doctors at a distant clinic.

In countries around Syria, mothers in refugee camps face life with few resources.

Working with a network of Catholic humanitarian agencies, CRS provides food, medicine and child-friendly spaces with special support for the traumatized children.

It also improves substandard housing and responds to the need for more shelter for the growing refugee population.

The earthquake that devastated Haiti three years ago took its toll on mothers. CRS projects supply small, safe houses and help them rebuild

their neighborhoods. Through related projects, mothers establish small businesses essential for their family’s livelihood. They also receive training in community action that has resulted in improved sanitation and neighborhood parks for their children.

Mothers of children with disabilities in Vietnam used to be shunned, along with their disabled children. Now, thanks to CRS educationbased projects, they live fully in the community with their children, more engaged than ever.

Catholics in the United States have made this Mother’s Day happier for these mothers and thousands like them around the world by using CRS to carry out the gospel mission of aiding the poor.

Even though many of them face a difficult road ahead, their children and families are healthier and safer and living fuller lives because of you.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States; see www.crs. org. For more on the Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s participation in CRS’ work, contact Anne Avellone, Director, Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505.831.8167, justice@archdiosf.org.

May 2013

2013 CCHD Multi-Media Youth Contest Winners

By Lori Ortiz-Gallegos, CCHD Intern Talented youth from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe were honored at the awards reception for this year’s Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Multi Media Youth Contest, themed “Be a Disciple! Put Two Feet of Love in Action.” The awards Mass and reception took place during the youth Mass at St. Jude Thaddeus followed by an awards reception in the parish hall on a Sunday evening in April.

CCHD, the anti-poverty program of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), hosts the arts contest to engage youth in learning and creativity to explore the connections between our Catholic faith, the call to service and justice and the mission of CCHD to “bring good news to the poor.”

The ideal entry exemplified the following qualities: artistic skill and creativity; exhibit an understanding of the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms; it should be clear that the artist understood in addition to charitable works, work for social justice is needed to address the causes of problems faced by people living in poverty; portray the poor as empowered persons capable of leading efforts for change in community as opposed to portrayal as victims; illustrate that action to confront poverty is a response to our faith and the values of Catholic social teaching; and exhibit learning about CCHD’s work and mission.

Ellie and Maggie House and Reese Prudhomme from The Church of the Incarnation in Albuquerque took home the first place honors. They created a website “Two Feet of Love For Life” which can be found at http://casa2518.wix.com/2feet. These intellectual and creative young ladies displayed their gifts and hard work in their website by thoroughly researching the topic, the life and dignity of the human person. They related the topic directly to this year’s theme of using the “two feet” of charity and justice. Be sure to visit their website! Their entry has been sent to the national competition in Washington D.C. where they will compete for a possible grand prize of $500, with a $500 matching grant to a community

organization working to fight poverty, plus a trip to a national awards event.

Nick Camacho and Taylor VanBurgen from St. Jude Thaddeus in Albuquerque received second place honors as they composed and sang a song entitled “God is With Us.” They talked about their learning experience in their song composition and performed it live at the awards ceremony. It was humbling to see them singing a beautiful song about God’s love for us.

The talent of all youth participants and their love for God was very evident. It was truly an honor to be a part of the implementation of the multi-media youth contest and see the great things our youth can accomplish when given the proper platform. Congratulations to all participants and may God bless them in all they do.

Learn more about the work of Catholic Campaign for Human Development and see past arts contest national winners at www. usccb.org/cchd

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

21

Undated photos from various memorial websites show the victims of the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newton, Conn. (CNS photo/Reuters)

ECUMENISM 101 Does Ecumenism Mean Weakening or Diluting Catholic Doctrine?

Ecumenism does not seek unity through compromising doctrine. The Sacred Council states that “it is essential that the doctrine be clearly presented in its entirety” (UR, no. 11).

The Council considers the Apostolic Church to be the primary means of unity given us by Christ. For Catholics to give partial expression of the truth as the Holy Spirit has guided the Church to grasp would be harmful to the very unity we seek, not to mention to all believers.

Even though the Council acknowledges that “many of the significant elements and endowments which go together to build the Church itself can exist outside the visible boundaries of the Catholic Church — the written word of God; the life of grace; faith, hope,

charity along with the other interior gifts of the Holy Spirit” (UR, no. 3) - it also teaches that we must bring to the ecumenical dialogue the integrity of our own doctrine to the edification of fellow Christians.

Such integrity calls us to explain the Church’s doctrine “more profoundly and precisely, and in such a way and in such terms as our separated brethren can also really understand it” (UR, no. 11). This may entail reform and renewal of the mode of communicating the Catholic teaching, but should not entail altering the substance of the faith itself (UR, no. 6). Catholics should also be reminded that “in Catholic doctrine there exists a ‘hierarchy’ of truths, since they vary in their relation to the fundamental Christian faith”

(UR, no. 11). –Taken from the Archdiocesan Handbook for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs, 11). The Ecumenical and Inter-religious

Commission of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is dedicated to enabling Catholics throughout the Archdiocese to respond faithfully to Christ’s call for

unity. This article represents the eighth in an on-going column on frequently asked questions related to ecumenism and inter-religious relations.

22

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

“I Don’t Get Anything Out of Mass”

By Dr. Christopher Kaczor, Professor of Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University You might have heard the phrase: “I don’t get anything out of Mass.”

You may feel this way yourself from time to time or even regularly.

However, what we “get out” of something is related to what we bring to it. What is the difference between people who love to watch the Super Bowl and those who are bored? What is happening on the field is identical for the fans and the bored alike.

However, the fans wouldn’t miss it for the world, the bored are, well, bored. The fans bring knowledge, an appreciation for the tactics, skill and excitement of the sport, which enables them to appreciate the championship game. The bored often bring a lack of understanding, which results in a lack of appreciation.

If I don’t get much out of Mass, I may want to ask myself what I am bringing to Mass. If I don’t understand what is going on during the Eucharist, then, of course, I am not going to get much out of it. One way to get more from Mass is to bring a deeper knowledge of what the liturgy is.

Eucharist is the Greek word for “thanksgiving,” and each Mass can be a time to thank God for the blessings that are in our lives. Despite the evident pain and suffering in people’s lives, there also is always much to be thankful for, beginning with life, friends and family, and the freedoms we enjoy.

In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday

in November, but Catholics have the opportunities to celebrate Thanksgiving every Sunday (or every day, for that matter). To get more from Mass, consider all you have been given by God in the previous week, and in grateful joy give back to God your awareness and gratitude for these gifts. Each Eucharist can become like a “thank-you note” to a kind friend who has done us a great service.

We also can bring our sacrifices, troubles, doubts, worries and needs to Mass. Each Mass recalls the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, and we can recall the sorrows, troubles and difficulties that Christ and his mother endured. Jesus went through grave difficulties, including literal trials that culminated in his condemnation, torture and death. We, too, can bring our trials before the Lord during the Mass. The suffering that we are going through finds an echo in the life, suffering and death of Jesus.

The message of the Mass does not end with suffering and death, however. Each Eucharist commemorates the resurrection of Christ. Each Mass is a reminder that no matter the depths of our suffering and trials, these evils are not insurmountable and permanent. We share, by Jesus’ work, the hope of the Resurrection, and the final reversal of all evils, sufferings, hardships and deaths.

Even if you don’t feel like you’re getting anything out of Mass, this feeling may be mistaken. A person might feel sick but be quite healthy.

Conversely, a person can feel perfectly fine and have a deadly disease. How we feel about a situation

and the reality of the situation are not always identical. Some people who feel that they are not getting anything out of Mass are actually getting quite a bit out of it.

In the world of advertising, the exposure effect states that repeated exposure tends to lead people to a preference for the thing to which they are exposed. In the Mass, a person is exposed to the life and person of Jesus.

As a person hears the stories of Jesus’ compassion, forgiveness, courage and kindness, that person perhaps grows in valuing and emulating the example of Jesus.

When a person worthily receives Communion, that too leaves an effect on the recipient — an effect that, even if not felt emotionally, may move a person toward choosing greater love for God and neighbor.

As Blessed Pope John Paul II noted, “From the Eucharist comes strength to live the Christian life and zeal to share that life with others.”

God has asked us in the Ten Commandments to keep holy the Sabbath, to set time aside to worship.

As the Catechism of the Catholic Church (No. 2180) notes, “On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass.” This is a serious obligation and to fail to do so is seriously wrong.

In response to all that God has given to us, it is more than fitting to attend Mass each Sunday — whether or not we feel that we get anything out of it.

Are you having trouble getting anything out of Mass? Try bringing more knowledge, gratitude, and

• Pray as if this were your first Mass.

• Pray as if this were your last Mass.

• Pray as if this were your only Mass.

• Incorporate distractions into your prayer. If you think about a problem with the family, say, “God, please help us with this problem,” and then focus again on the liturgy.

• Sit near the front to avoid as many visual distractions as possible.

• Arrive at the church early for prayer before Mass

sense of doing the right thing to the liturgy and see what happens.

Dr. Christopher Kaczor is Acting Chair and Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. He is the author of How to Stay Catholic in College and The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church.

PRójIMO continued from 6 del tiempo, y en medio de las sempiternas luchas de poder en la región, el pueblo de Dios se hizo olvidadizo. Algunos obedecían las leyes de culto rigurosamente, pero ignoraban u olvidaban el dolor de sus hermanos y hermanas. Otros olvidaban en sus devociones la pureza de intención a la que estaban llamados y jugaban con alianzas extrañas. Algunos simplemente olvidaban sus obligaciones comunitarias mutuas.

Los profetas de Israel servían para recordar al pueblo de Dios de la antigüedad la alianza que sus antepasados habían aceptado de todo corazón cuando caminaban por el desierto (ver Éxodo 19,1-8; 24,3-8).

Toda generación necesita ese recuerdo, así que las palabras de los profetas de antaño son palabras para nosotros hoy.

Los profetas bíblicos hablaban en nombre de Dios. No eran visionarios en el sentido popular. No leían posos de té ni bolas

de cristal. Sus “predicciones” se podrían llamar más adecuadamente consecuencias.

Basados en la evidencia sobre cuán cercanamente o ligeramente seguía el pueblo de Dios la alianza, los profetas pronunciaban con exactitud los resultados inevitables. Hablaban desde una relación íntima con Dios.

Un culto auténtico y el evitar alianzas extranjeras era un modo de expresar el amor de Dios (ver Isaías 30,1-7; Oseas 4,16; 6,4-6). Incluso algunos rituales celebrados adecuadamente eran gestos vacíos sin el amor por el prójimo (ver Miqueas 6,68). Este tipo de amor se debía cumplir de modos muy prácticos cuidando de viudas y huérfanos, conduciendo los negocios con justicia y viviendo en espíritu de misericordia (ver Isaías 1,10-17; Amós 5,21-24).

Los profetas nunca eran populares, principalmente porque nombraban los pecados

de su pueblo y explicaban las consecuencias: destrucción, falta de status nacional, castigo en el exilio, purificación por acontecimientos históricos que no los favorecían. Pero también describían con ricas metáforas los frutos del arrepentimiento: la abundante misericordia y justicia de Dios, la renovación de la alianza con Dios y el perdón de los pecados (ver Jeremías 3,11-18; 31,7-14; Oseas 14,2-9; Miqueas 7,18-19).

No es sorprendente que veamos en Jesús la profunda influencia de la tradición profética, y con Él, busquemos vivir en justicia y misericordia.

Preguntas para la reflexión y discusión • Después de leer los pasajes que se identifican en el primer párrafo, ¿cómo describirías la influencia de la educación religiosa en el propio ministerio de Jesús?

• ¿En qué momentos has escuchado

o leído palabras desafiantes de la Escritura o la enseñanza de la iglesia que eran duros de aceptar? ¿Qué pasos puedes dar para abrirte a ser más receptivo de las enseñanzas más difíciles?

• ¿Qué acontecimientos en tu vida o la vida de tu familia han ilustrado para ti la profunda conexión entre el amor de Dios y el amor del prójimo?

• Revisa los pasajes que se identifican en este artículo de los escritos de los profetas. ¿Cuáles te encuentras considerando más profundamente? ¿Por qué?

Este artículo fue originalmente publicado en el Arkansas Catholic el 13 de abril de 2013. Derechos de autor Diócesis de Little Rock. Todos los derechos son reservados.

Este artículo podrá ser copiado o redistribuido con reconocimiento y permiso del editor.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

23

BOOKS & MEDIA

A School of Prayer: The Saints Show us How to Pray by Pope Benedict XVI

By Pope Benedict XVI Publisher: Ignatius Press; 3rd edition (2013) Prayer is essential to the life of faith. In this superb book, based on Pope Benedict’s weekly teaching, he examines the foundational principles of the life of prayer. Believers of various backgrounds and experience in prayer-from beginners to spiritually advancedwill be enriched by this spiritual masterpiece.

Benedict begins considering what we can learn from the examples of prayer found in a wide range of cultures and eras. Next, he turns to the Bible’s teaching about prayer, beginning with Abraham and moving though Moses, the prophets, the Psalms to the example of Jesus. With Jesus Christ, Pope Benedict considers not only the Lord’s teaching about prayer, but also his example of how to pray, including the Our Father, his prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane, and prayers on the Cross. The prayers of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the early Church are also explored. Benedict also draws on insights from spiritual masters, the saints, and the Church’s liturgy. He challenges readers to live their relationships with God “even more intensely, as it were, at a ‘school of prayer’.”

Although Benedict provides a sweeping survey of great figures of prayer, his discussion centers on Jesus Christ and even invokes him in the study of prayer.

“It is in fact in Jesus,” writes Benedict, “that man becomes able to approach God in the depth and intimacy of the relationship of fatherhood and sonship. Together with the first disciples, let us now turn with humble trust to the Teacher and ask him: ‘Lord, teach us to pray’ (Lk 11:1).”

Catholic Mom’s Cafe: 5-Minute Retreats for Every Day of the Year

By Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (May 2013) Motherhood is a miraculous vocation - sometimes the miracle is just making it through the day!

Let’s face it: being a mom is not for the faint of heart.

Too often we just hit the ground running without giving our faith a second thought. This collection of quick “mini-retreats for moms” can change all that.

Consider these your spiritual “daily vitamins” that will energize you and help you find the faith, hope, and love you’ll need to be the mom God wants you to be today and every day.

Pope Francis

By Matthew Bennson Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (April 2013) “Make me an instrument of your peace.” St. Francis of Assisi When the curtains were drawn and our new Holy Father stepped out into view of the 150,000 people waiting in St. Peter’s Square, it was a humble and gentle man from Argentina who greeted them, not in triumph, but with a gentle wave.

He’s a pope of “firsts” - the first Jesuit pope, the first pope from the Americas, and the first to choose the name of Italy’s most famous saint.

• He is the son of an immigrant railway worker, and sibling of four.

• He was an active, social young man who trained to be a chemist before pursuing a religious vocation.

• He is a Jesuit priest and beloved spiritual director who even as archbishop of

Buenos Aires was referred to as Father Jorge.

• He is an outspoken leader who experienced firsthand the challenges of a society ravaged by war, economic despair and cultural unrest.

Pope Francis is still new to us, but in this biography you will get to know the man who became pope: A street priest at heart with a deep love for people and a pastor’s touch. He teaches in word and deed the truths of the Church and God’s merciful love.

Get inside access to the entire history-making event, from the startling resignation of Pope Benedict through the gathering of Cardinals for the Conclave and the installation of this Pope of the people.

Examine Pope Francis the man - his background, his ideas, his mission, and his challenges and opportunities as our new pope - including 16 pages of full color photos from Pope Francis’ past and present.

“I want to ask you to walk together, and take care of one another …We need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others.” Pope Francis

The Shadow of His Wings

By Gereon Goldmann Publisher: Ignatius Press; Revised edition (March 2000) We had to do it. We had to reprint this book. Rarely has a book had such an impact on so many of us here at Ignatius Press. It is one of the most powerful and moving books we have come across. If you can only buy one book this season, this must be the one. Here is the astonishing true story of the harrowing experiences of a young German seminarian drafted into Hitler’s dreaded SS at the onset of World War II. Without betraying his Christian ideals, against all odds, and in the face of Evil, Gereon Goldmann was able to complete his priestly training, be ordained, and secretly minister to German Catholic soldiers and innocent civilian victims caught up in the horrors of war. How it all came to pass will astound you.

Father Goldmann tells of his own incredible experiences of the trials of war, his many escapes from almost certain death, and the diabolical persecution that he and his fellow Catholic soldiers encountered on account of their faith. What emerges is an extraordinary witness to the workings of Divine Providence and the undying power of love, prayer, faith, and sacrifice. Illustrated

Albuquerque Native Named New Community Relations Officer for New Mexico

By Gail Kinnamon, Immaculate Heart Radio Immaculate Heart Radio is pleased to welcome Anita Feight to the Immaculate Heart Radio family, as the new community relations officer for New Mexico! A lifelong Catholic, Anita says the thing she is most grateful for is the ability to receive Our Lord and hear His word every day at Mass.

Anita brings with her more than 20 years of experience in marketing and advertising sales, but her real expertise is building and nurturing relationships. She says, “I love to meet and develop unique relationships with people with diverse backgrounds.” Anita was born and raised in Albuquerque and loves the culture, the weather and especially the people. She says, “I have my own testimonial of what listening has done for my faith, but as I talk to people and hear the stories of their changed lives, I feel blessed and excited to be a part of the mission of evangelization!” You can contact Anita at afeight@ihradio.org.

24

PEOPLE OF GOD

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Albuquerque

Celine

Hail, Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.

May 2013

Rest in Peace Dr. Michael Maher Dr. Michael Maher, 78, beloved Math teacher at St. Pius X High School, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Dr. Maher taught at St. Pius from 1994-2006 and his wife Mrs. JoAnne Maher taught Social Studies and Newspaper from 1984-2006.

Dr. and Mrs. Maher were pillars of St. Pius. They would come to school early in the morning and leave late in the event in the event a student needed them. They rarely missed a sporting event and were on every student bus trekking around New Mexico with “their kids”. Not only were they ever-present for sporting events, they attended all student events.

They had such a passion for students and Catholic Education. So much so, when they “retired” from St. Pius in 2006 and moved to Pennsylvania, they taught in Catholic schools there.

A memorial Mass was held in St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Churchin Pocono

Pines, PA with Rev. Ryan Maher, S.J. (son), and the Rev. John Boyle (pastor) presiding. In keeping with his love for Jesuit education, Dr. Maher’s remains were donated to Georgetown University Medical School.

Surviving family include JoAnne Lucey Maher, wife of 55 years; children, Ryan, Scranton, PA.; Maureen Gray, Clarks Green, PA.; Colleen Maher (Joseph Riga), Narberth, PA.; Shannon Morgan (Jerry), Albuquerque, NM; Sean (Leela), Menomonee Falls, WI; R. Patrick, Albuquerque, NM; and nine grandchildren.

Where were you when the pope was announced?

“Like many people, we were captured watching the suspense of the TV accounts for the announcement of the next Successor of St Peter. Then we heard bits and pieces and finally the name, Pope Francis. It was a thrilling moment.

That evening as we gathered for our 4th Lenten Soup and Bread Sharing, the mood was palpitating as we all shared the exciting news and the details we had heard. It was most appropriate in that our topic was a talk and table sharing on “Generosity” led by Linda Strasburg of SVdP based on the new Matthew Kelly book, The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic.

Deacon Centenera opened with comments from the official Vatican bio of Cardinal Jorge Marion Bergoglio, the new pope, followed by “The Prayer of St Francis”.

Gathered together with 50 like-minded Catholics made it a most special night, a night when we felt the presence of the Holy Spirit and a special sense of community. We were proud of our faith, our pope and our Savior. It was a night we shall never forget.”

John D, Prince of Peace, Albuquerque “I was at work checking Facebook when I heard about the white smoke! It blew up my newsfeed on Facebook! It was such an exciting moment! I was at work when he first made an appearance! The wait was so hard for me! I watched it on my computer at work. I had never heard of him before, but after watching him I can tell he is a very humble man, and I think he is exactly the type of leader we need to lead the Catholic Church. I look forward to seeing what Pope Francis has in mind for the future of the Catholic Church.”

Carolyn R., parishioner, Our Lady of Belen “I was on vacation in Denver at a local mall when we heard the exciting news about the new pope. My husband Tyler, my son Thomas and I walked quickly through the mall to find a TV. We found one with a couch so we plopped down and started watching. I was excited for my son to be a part of this big event. This time, he would remember. Before we knew it there was this fun group of Catholics all sitting together talking about our faith. We wondered what must he be feeling. Then Pope Francis greeted his people and we all cheering in the middle of the mall. We all said goodbye and wished each other well. It was such a fun experience and made me proud to be Catholic.”

Mercedes W., parishioner, St. Jude Thaddeus, Albuquerque

“Funny, but I was listening to Rush Limbaugh when he broke the news of the white smoke. My guess is that he was watching the coverage on EWTN, and he scooped CNN by a minute or so.”

David G., parishioner, St. Anne’s, Santa Fe

“I was at the Diocese of Las Cruces Pastoral Center when Pope Francis made his first appearance. At the time, I was being interviewed for a historical renovation of our 1850’s adobe church. I saw him via smart phone. While I had never heard of him, I think Francis is an exciting name. Names mean a lot. The name pointed to Francis of Assisi’s charge to represent the poor. And while the church’s ecclesiastical walls are firm, this Francis is charged with rebuilding the walls of the secular world with stones of virtue, humility, and love.

As I stood by our 1850 era San Jose Catholic Church in the historic town on the Camino Real named La Mesa, I thought of how much rebuilding is always necessary and how rebuilding represents continual renewal, conservation, and preservation of the deposit of faith that is 2000 years old. The sun shown brightly upon the thick adobe walls of the church I was married in and within which my son was baptized. Somehow this old church and church’s like St. Joseph’s on the Rio Grande are inextricably related in that they are dedicated to St. Joseph, they are both touched by the Franciscan spirituality that came to the new world, that we are one church, one body, and that my life has been centered for more than 35 years in these two structures; and the fact of Pope Francis calls me to wonder at that universality we call the Catholic Church in all of its dimensions.”

Deacon Tom Baca, (incardinated in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in the permanent diaconate 2007), initially assigned to St. Joseph’s on the Rio Grande, Albuquerque Presently Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Las Cruces, Diocese of Las Cruces and assigned to San Jose de La Mesa Roman Catholic Church.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

Rest in Peace Fr. Raymond Moses Amiro Fr. Raymond Moses Amiro left this world on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in the arms of the Lord he so faithfully served. Fr. Ray was born on March 7, 1918 in Norfolk, VA to the home of Edmund and Emily (Terrault ) Amiro.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lucy Turner. He is survived by his brother, William and wife, Ruth of St. Petersburg, FL and by many friends, especially Lorraine Torres and family, and Mike and Mary Romero and family. Fr. Ray was ordained on November 20, 1943 by Most Rev. Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley, D.D. for the Diocese of St. Augustine, FL. After serving in Florida for many years, Fr. Ray was incardinated in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in 1970. His last assignment prior to his retirement was as pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Anton Chico from 1978 to 1988. Upon his retirement, Fr. Ray returned to Florida to care for his elderly mother for many years until her death. He was a devoted and faithful son to his mother and is now a powerful advocate for us.

Deacon Harry Leo Gogan Gogan, Harry Leo age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1951, was born April 6, 1922 in Buffalo, NY, and went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan Lorraine Gogan; children, Mary Jo Davee and husband, John of Tucson, AZ, Eileen Martinez and husband Marty, Susan Folkner and husband Mark, and Pamela Harada and husband, Michael, of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Joel Davee, Erin Folkner, Michael Davee and wife Barbara, Jacqueline Vigliano and husband David, Nathan Martinez, Jessica Folkner, Sarah Martinez and Emily Martinez. Harry was eagerly anticipating the births of his first two great grandchildren later this year. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Ann Wagner and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Anna Gogan, sister Gertrude Razmus, and son, Joseph Stephen Gogan. Upon graduation from Burgard Technical High School in Buffalo, Harry studied

engineering at the University of Alabama, where he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942.

He was assigned to the 57th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Squadron, 12th Air Forces, and stationed in Corsica, Italy, flying P-40 Warhawks and P-47 Thunderbolts. On December 20, 1944, he suffered severe injuries when his plane was shot down in the Brenner Pass, and he spent the next five months in a German POW camp. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Air Medal. After the war, he returned to complete his BS in Engineering at the University Alabama. He met Joan while working as a life guard at Sherkston, Ontario, Canada in July 1947, and they were married on December 27 of that year.

Both families said the marriage would never last! After working for NASA in Virginia, he was hired

25

at the Air Force Special Weapons Center at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, where he rose to the rank of GS-16. In 1963-64, Harry attended the Harvard School of Government, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. Harry and Joan were founding members of Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Church. He was President of Catholic Charities of New Mexico for ten years, involved in St. Vincent de Paul Society, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. After a long and satisfying career which included DOD projects and design of the Space Shuttle propulsion systems. Harry “retired” and began his second career as a Deacon of the Catholic Church in 1987, serving the parishioners at Our Lady of the Annunciation for almost 26 years. A wonderful, caring man, Harry loved his family, flying, golf, camping, fishing, and bowling, and was an excellent dancer. Most of all, he was devoted to his faith. He was a lifelong supporter of Crimson Tide football, UNM Lobo basketball and Harvard.

26

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

Mark Your Calendar

Family Life 505.831.8117

“May the Dear Lord bless you.. ” May 2013 14 17 21 29 27

Rev. Baaju Izuchi, CSSp Rev. John Trambley Rev. Robert Coughlan Rev. James Flanagan, SOLT Rev. Vidal Martinez

28

Roman Catholic Saints Calendar

Rev. Thomas Pulickal, O.Praem

June 2013 1 Rev. Linus Nwatarali 4 Rev. Anthony Maes 5 Rev. Edward Domme 7 Rev. Paul Valley, Sp 8 Rev. C. John Brasher 8 Rev. Eugene Gries, O.Praem 11 Rev. Msgr. Francis Eggert 11 Rev. Julio Gonzalez, SF 11 Rev. Juan Mendez

TV Mass Schedule

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

Readings (Cycle C)

May 12, 2013 Ascension Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz

Acts 7:55-60 Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 Jn 17:20-26

May 19, 2013 Pentecost Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz May 26, 2013 Holy Trinity Rev. Andrew Pavlak

Prv 8:22-31 Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Rom 5:1-5 / Jn 16:12-15

June 2, 2013 Body & Blood of Christ Rev. Andrew Pavlak

Gn 14:18-20 Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 1 Cor 11:23-26 / Lk 9:11b-17

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

St. Isidore the Farmer St. Margaret of Cortona St. Paschal Baylon St. John I St. Theophilus of Corte St. Bernardine of Siena St. Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions St. Rita of Cascia St. Felix of Cantalice St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi St. Venerable Bede St. Philip Neri St. Augustine of Canterbury Venerable Pierre Toussaint St. Madeleine Sophie Barat St. Gregory VII

31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Visitation St. Justin Sts. Marcellinus and Peter Blessed John XXIII Sts. Charles Lwanga and Companions St. Boniface St. Norbert Servant of God Joseph Perez St. William of York St. Ephrem Blessed Joachima St. Barnabas Blessed Jolenta (Yolanda) of Poland St. Anthony of Padua St. Albert Chmielowski

Parish History Training Days As part of the celebration of the Year of Faith, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe have been asked to organize and present a Parish History Day, where the story of the parish, its pastors and its people can be celebrated, shared and remembered. Bilingual trainings for parish teams are being organized by the Pastoral Ministries office and will be presented by the Office of Archives and Historic Patrimony, with the help of deanery representatives of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council. The deanery wide trainings will be held on Saturdays from 9am-4pm, with Marina Ochoa, Director of the Office of Archives and Historic Patrimony and John Taylor a local historian as presenters. Cost is $10 to cover lunch. The trainings are scheduled for the following locations: Sat, May 18, 2013 St. Anthony’s Fort Sumner for parishes of the Southeast Deanery In addition, there will be one make-up session scheduled for August 24, 2013 at the Catholic Center 9am4pm for parish teams who may not be able to make the scheduled date and times for their deanery. To sign up you parish team contact Rita from the Pastoral Ministries Division at 505.831.8126.

May 2013

PEOPLE OF GOD

Kid’s Corner

27

28

PEOPLE OF GOD

May 2013

Navajo Code Talkers Photo by Celine Radigan

M

r. Alfred Newman and Mr. Bill Toledo, gather to pay their final respects to Mr. Albert Smith who passed away on April 17, 2013. The Funeral Mass was held on April 19, 2013 at St. joseph’s Church, Old Laguna Pueblo, NM. These men were part of a small band of warriors who created an unbreakable code from the ancient language of their people and changed the course of modern history. Ms. Vicki jarvison, Executive Director Dine Code Talker Corporation, said of the over 200 Navajo Talkers who fought in foreign battles less than 25 are currently living. We are grateful to these gentlemen who served our

country with great honor as Navajo Code Talkers.

The Navajo Code Talkers were young Navajo men who transmitted secret communications on the battlefields of WWII. At a time when America’s best cryptographers were falling short, these modest sheepherders and farmers were able to fashion the most ingenious and successful code in military history. They drew upon

their proud warrior tradition to brave the dense jungles of Guadalcanal and the exposed beachheads of Iwo jima. Serving with distinction in every major engagement of the Pacific theater from 1942-1945, their unbreakable code played a pivotal role in saving countless lives and hastening the war’s end. (Courtesy of www.navajocodetalkers. com)

Travel with Fr. Tom & Other Catholics!

Spain Pilgrimage Plus Fatima, Portugal & Lourdes, France

14 Days

from

$2099*

Depart September 24, 2013

Remembering our loved ones “I liked this trip so much, I’m going back!”

“Autumn Leaves” Tour Visits Historic East

14 Days

from

$1539*

Depart September 27, 2013 Fatima Cathedral

Fly into Madrid (2 nights) to start your Catholic Pilgrimage. You’ll tour Madrid, the Royal Palace, and the Toledo Cathedral. Visit Segovia and Avila (1 night) with private Mass at St. Theresa Convent. Visit the Old and New Cathedrals in Salamanca with Mass; and Fatima, Portugal (2 nights) with sightseeing, time for personal devotions and Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Basilica. Experience Sunday Mass and tour at Bom Jesus Church and Shrine in Braga and tour Santiago de Compostela (2 nights) and visit sanctuaries, Bernadette’s House and Celebrate Mass at Chapel Lourdes - at the Grotto. Sightsee in Barcelona (2 nights) including the Cathedral, choir and Mass. Fly home Monday, October 7, 2013. Includes daily breakfast and 11 dinners, English/Spanish speaking tour director throughout! Your YMT chaplain: Father Thomas Westhoven, SCJ, from Franklin, WI. This will be Father Tom’s third European Pilgrimage with YMT Vacations. Single room add $650. *Price per person based on double occupancy. Plus $299 tax, services & gov’t fees. Airfare is extra.

For details, itinerary, reservations & letter from YMT’s chaplain with his phone number call 7 days a week:

1-800-736-7300

Mass Included Some Days

Niagara Falls

Arrive in the birthplace of our Nation, Philadelphia and enjoy a sightseeing tour. Then your scenic journey begins offering spectacular and colorful vistas through Amish Country to Gettysburg where you will see the most important battlefield of the Civil War. Travel north with a stop at the Corning Museum of Glass into Ontario and aweinspiring Niagara Falls for two nights! Then head back to upstate New York where you will board a cruise through the 1000 Islands. Next, drive through the six-million-acre civilized wilderness of the Adirondack region, with a stop in Lake Placid and then into the forest area of New England: The White Mountains, including Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, then view the incredible waterfalls at Flume Gorge and enjoy a trip on the Cannon Aerial Tramway. Next drive along the New England coast to Boston, with a city tour and visit Cape Cod, exploring Chatham and Provincetown with coastal scenery and village shops. View the gorgeous Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island en route to Bridgeport, Connecticut and tour New York City seeing all the major sights of the “Big Apple.” Your Chaplain, Father Daniel Gerres, Senior Priest at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Wilmington, DE. This will be Fr. Gerres second time as chaplain on this YMT New England Tour. *Price per person/double occupancy. Add $159 tax, service & gov’t fees. Airfare is extra.

For details, itinerary, reservations & letter from YMT’s chaplain with his phone number call 7 days a week:

1-800-736-7300