March, 2016 Vol. 34, No. 3
Serving the multicultural people of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe www.archdiosf.org
Pope Francis Visits Mexico
Archbishop Wester hosts Immigration Symposium, hundreds attend See page 4
(CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis arrives in procession to celebrate Mass at the fairgrounds in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Feb. 17.
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Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for March
March Universal: Families in Difficulty That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. Evangelization: Persecuted Christians That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the church.
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CATHOLIC 101
How Do Catholics Observe Holy Week? By Fr. Larry Rice, CSP
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or Catholics, as well as many other Christians, the celebration of Easter isn’t an isolated event that happens on one Sunday each spring. Every Sunday is, in fact, an Easter for us, a celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead. But the observance of Easter itself (March 27) is the culmination of a whole week of significant religious observance and spiritual renewal. Holy week really begins with Palm Sunday (March 20), also known as Passion Sunday. This commemoration of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and the events leading up to his death, set Marzo Universal: Familias en dificultad the stage for the week to come. For people Para que las familias en dificultad unable to attend the services later in Holy Week, Passion Sunday encapsulates reciban los apoyos necesarios much of what is to follow. y los niños puedan crecer en At some time during Holy Week, often ambientes sanos y serenos. on Tuesday or Wednesday, most dioceses Por la Evangelización: Cristianos will celebrate the Chrism Mass. [The perseguidos Archdiocese of Santa Fe celebrates the Que los cristianos discriminados Chrism Mass, Thursday, March 17, 2016 o perseguidos a causa de su at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of fe, se mantengan firmes en las St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe]. At this pruebas guardando la fidelidad celebration, Archbishop John C. Wester al Evangelio, gracias a la oración will bless and distribute the three holy oils incesante de toda la iglesia. used at churches throughout the year:
The oil used to anoint the sick, and the oil of Catechumens and Sacred Chrism used when new members are initiated into the church. Thursday of Holy Week (March 24) marks the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, at which the church celebrates the establishment of the Eucharist, the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood present each time we gather and receive holy communion. This liturgy also features the washing of the feet, a symbolic action in which the priest and other ministers wash the feet of members of the congregation as a sign of humble service of God’s people. Good Friday (March 25) is the day for observance of the Lord’s Passion. This liturgy—which is not a mass—consists of reading the Gospel account of Christ’s trial, suffering and death, as well as the veneration of the cross, an opportunity to prayerfully approach the cross and place there all our repentance, our sorrows, and our hopes. Holy week culminates in the celebration of the Easter Vigil (March 26) on Saturday night. Courtesy USCCB For Your Marriage (N.B..Editorial changes for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe events made by C. Radigan)
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Table of Contents
4 rchbishop’s Letter: Immigration Symposium – Crossing Borders 6 2016 Confirmation Schedule 8 Seminarians 9 Year of Mercy 10 Legislative Wrap-Up 11 D+E+I’s Lumen Gentium Award 12 Catholic Education: Years of Service 17 African American Catholic Community Anniversary & Scholarship Mass 20 Catholic Charities 22 Divine Mercy Men’s Retreat 23 How the Soul Matures 24 Sangre de Cristo House, Peña Blanca 25 World News 26 Faithful Citizenship 28 Rest in Peace 30 Calendars 31 Abuse Awareness for Adults 33 Kids’ Page 34 The Catholic Difference 35 Pilgrimage with Archbishop John C. Wester 36 Happy Easter from CHI St. Joseph’s Children
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Archbishop John C. Wester Hosts a Symposium on Immigration: Crossing Borders February 24, 2016 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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ecently, as I stood at the podium at the Archdiocesan Symposium on Immigration, I saw a sea of faces reflecting a look of compassion, the look of hope, the look of love. I saw people who understand the reality of so many immigrants presently in our country who have escaped dire dangers. In some cases, just to save their lives. I came away encouraged and inspired for that “look” our faithful are putting on our church and our local communities. Over 400 of us had the opportunity to engage the dialogue in a polite and kind manner in lieu of the volatile emotional discourse often seen. Together we were able to discuss the immigration issue facing our country and bring to the fore questions and themes so we can assist our country in finding solutions based on the church’s teaching. During Pope Francis’ historic February 2016 visit to Mexico, he spoke from his heart about the poorest of the poor, our immigrant brothers and sisters. The pope and our church are in a unique position to speak on the question of immigration. Scripture is filled with references on how we are to react and respond to the stranger in our midst. We know that the Lord Himself, together with Mary and Joseph, were forced immigrants. The Magisterium of the Catholic Church through papal encyclicals and bishops’ conferences has been addressing this very issue for decades. Immigration is a moral and human issue. My hope is that people will listen to what the church is saying about immigration, thus advancing our cause
of comprehensive immigration reform. We know many will not agree and yet it is so important that we continue to build bridges and not walls so we can sustain our nation’s welcome and integrate people into our society. We must bring people out of the shadows and live up to our reputation as a country that welcomes people from all shores. What does the church teach and say about immigration? Pope Francis gives us our first point: put the human being first. He doesn’t deny realities. The law is important, we need the law. It defends us and supports us as it protects our human life, dignity and freedom. But it is important to know it is the law that serves us and not the other way around. As Jesus said, the Sabbath was made for us and not us for the Sabbath. Thus, the church’s priority is always the people, the children of God. The church puts the human face on the immigrant. The church speaks with respect and the church helps us in our dialog and debate in our country to make sure that respect is foremost; thus, avoiding using terms like illegals, swarms and waves, words that conjure up fear by denoting hardened criminals, health-destroying insects or devastating floods. The church reminds us if we lose sight of the immigrant’s humanity, we risk losing sight of our own humanity. Jesus Christ calls us to welcome the stranger in our midst. It is a Gospel mandate, not a suggestion. It is important to note that an emphasis on the person does not in any way mean that the church disregards the law of the land. Pope Pius XII in his 1952 encyclical Exul Familia Nazarethena wrote to the bishops of the United States that national sovereignty must be respected. Throughout our church’s
history, our teachings are clear. Sovereign nations have a right and obligation to protect their citizens and to defend their borders. However, Pope Pius XII also teaches that this right of states is not an absolute right. In other words, those countries that have the proper resources and capacities are morally obligated to help people who are fleeing a variety of ills in the hope of a better life. Pope John Paul XXIII in his 1968 encyclical Pacem en Terris also cites that nation states have an obligation for the universal common good requiring them to welcome newcomers. When there are just reasons in favor of it, every human being must be permitted to immigrate to other countries to take up residency. Our Catechism of the Catholic Church also states that rich nations have a higher obligation than poorer ones to take in immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. And our own 2003 pastoral letter by the United States Conference of Bishops, Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope, represents these same themes. SYMPOSIUM See page 27
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Arzobispo John C. Wester patrocina Simposio sobre Inmigración: Cruzando Fronteras Febrero 24, 2016 Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
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ecientemente, mientras hablaba durante el Simposio de Inmigración de la Arquidiócesis, vi un mar de rostros que reflejaban una mirada de compasión, de esperanza, de amor. Vi a personas que entienden la realidad de tantos inmigrantes que están en nuestro país que han huido de graves peligros, algunos llanamente por salvar sus vidas. Salí del simposio motivado e inspirado por esa “mirada” que nuestros fieles están poniendo en nuestra iglesia y en nuestras comunidades locales. Más de 400 personas tuvimos la oportunidad de entablar un diálogo cortés y amable, en lugar de los acalorados y volátiles discursos como los que a menudo hemos visto. Juntos fuimos capaces de discutir el tema de la inmigración que enfrenta nuestro país y resaltar cuestiones y temas, para así poder ayudar a nuestro país a buscar soluciones basadas en las enseñanzas de la iglesia. Durante la histórica visita del Papa Francisco a México en febrero 2016, él habló de corazón sobre los más pobres entre los pobres, nuestros hermanos y hermanas inmigrantes. El Papa y nuestra iglesia se encuentran en una posición única para hablar sobre la cuestión de la inmigración. La Escritura está llena de referencias sobre cómo debemos reaccionar y responder al forastero entre nosotros. Sabemos que el Señor mismo, junto con María y José, fueron inmigrantes forzados. El Magisterio de la Iglesia Católica, a través de encíclicas papales y de las conferencias episcopales, se ha ocupado de este tema durante décadas. La inmigración es una cuestión moral y humana. Mi esperanza es que la gente es-
cuche lo que la iglesia dice acerca de la inmigración, para así avanzar nuestra causa por una reforma migratoria integral. Sabemos que muchos no estarán de acuerdo y sin embargo, es de suma importancia continuar construyendo puentes y no muros para ofrecer la bienvenida de nuestra nación y la integración de personas a nuestra sociedad. Debemos sacar a la gente de las sombras y vivir a la altura de nuestra reputación como un país que da la bienvenida a personas de todas partes. ¿Qué es lo que enseña y dice la iglesia acerca de la inmigración? El Papa Francisco nos da el primer punto: hay que poner al ser humano en primer lugar. Él no niega la realidad. La ley es importante y la necesitamos. La ley nos defiende y nos apoya, ya que protege nuestra vida, dignidad y libertad. Pero es importante saber que es la ley la que nos sirve y no al revés. Como dijo Jesús, el sábado fue hecho para nosotros y no nosotros para el sábado. Por lo tanto, la prioridad de la iglesia es siempre la gente, los hijos de Dios. La iglesia pone el rostro humano a los inmigrantes. La iglesia habla con respeto y nos ayuda en el diálogo y debate en nuestro país para asegurar que el respeto esté presente, evitando con ello el uso de términos como ilegales, enjambres y olas, palabras que despiertan el miedo al implicar que se trata de crueles criminales, insectos destructores de la salud o inundaciones devastadoras. La iglesia nos recuerda que si perdemos de vista la naturaleza humana del inmigrante, corremos el riesgo de perder de vista nuestra propia naturaleza humana. Jesucristo nos llama a acoger al forastero en medio de nosotros. Es un mandato del Evangelio, no una sugerencia.
Es importante recalcar que el énfasis en la persona no significa de manera alguna que la Iglesia no respete la ley. El Papa Pío XII en su encíclica en 1952 Exul Familia Nazarethena escribió a los obispos de los Estados Unidos que la soberanía nacional debe ser respetada. A lo largo de la historia de nuestra iglesia, nuestras enseñanzas son claras. Las naciones soberanas tienen el derecho y la obligación de proteger a sus ciudadanos y defender sus fronteras. Sin embargo, el Papa Pío XII también enseña que este derecho de los estados no es un derecho absoluto. En otras palabras, los países que tienen los recursos y capacidades adecuados, tienen la obligación moral de ayudar a quienes huyen de un sinfín de males con la esperanza de una mejor vida. El Papa Juan Pablo XXIII en su encíclica de 1968 Pacem in Terris también cita que las naciones tienen una obligación para el bien común universal que les exige dar la bienvenida a los recién llegados. Cuando hay razones justas para ello, se debe permitir a todo ser humano inmigrar a otros países para establecer su residencia. Nuestro Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica también establece que las naciones ricas tienen una obligación mayor que las más pobres de recibir a inmigrantes, refugiados y solicitantes de asilo. Y nuestra propia carta pastoral 2003 de la Conferencia de Obispos de Estados Unidos, Juntos en el camino de la esperanza. Ya no somos extranjeros, habla de estos mismos temas. El Papa Francisco hace eco de estos mismos pensamientos cuando habla de la terrible crisis que se está viviendo cada día en Siria. Dice que la actual ola SIMPOSIO See page 32
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“Remember, then, that you received a spiritual seal, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear. Keep safe what you received. God the Father sealed you, Christ the Lord strengthened you and sent the Spirit into your hearts as the pledge of what is to come.” — St. Ambrose We invite you to keep our confirmandi in prayer.
2016 Confirmation Schedule Celebrant
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Bishop Emeritus Arthur Tafoya Mon April 4 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Mon April 4 7:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Mon April 4 7:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus John C. Wester Tue April 5 7:00 pm. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Tue April 5 7:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Tue April 5 7:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna Wed April 6 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed April 6 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Thu April 7 6:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Thu April 7 6:30 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Fri April 8 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Fri April 8 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat April 9 10:00 a.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Sat April 9 10:00 a.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Sat April 9 2:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat April 9 4:30 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Sun April 10 11:30 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Mon April 11 6:30 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur Tafoya Mon April 11 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue April 12 6:00 p.m.
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Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church of the Incarnation Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of the Annunciation St. Thomas Aquinas San Ysidro Shrine of the Little Flower-St.Therese St. Francis Xavier St. Patrick-St. Joseph joined by Immaculate Conception, Cimarron and St. Joseph, Springer Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe joined by Sacred Heart, Española San Fransico de Asis joined by San Antonio de Padua, Peñasco Immaculate Conception Our Lady of Sorrows Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe joined by La Santisima Trinidad, Arroyo Seco St. Anthony, Questa San Juan Nepomuceno joined by St. Thomas Apostle, Abiqui St. Gertrude the Great Immaculate Heart of Mary Church of the Ascension joined by St. Edwin, Albuquerque, and St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo Holy Ghost St. Jude Thaddeus
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Las Vegas Las Vegas Taos
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Bishop Emeritus Arthur Tafoya Tue April 12 7:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Tue April 12 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed April 13 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Wed April 13 6:30 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna Wed April 13 6:30 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Thu April 13 6:30 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Fri April 15 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Fri April 15 7:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Fri April 15 7:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Sun April 17 10:30 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue April 19 6:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Tue April 19 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Tue April 19 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed April 20 6:00 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Wed April 20 7:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Wed April 20 7:00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur Tafoya Thu April 21 6:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Thu April 21 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Fri April 22 6:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Fri April 22 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat April 23 10:00 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat April 23 5:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun April 24 10:00 a.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun April 24 5:30 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Sun April 24 9:00 a.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Tue April 26 6:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Wed April 27 6:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna Wed April 27 6:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed April 27 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sat April 30 5:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun May 1 5:30 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue May 3 6:30 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur Tafoya Tue May 3 6:30 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Tue May 3 7:00 p.m. Bishop Emeritus Arthur Tafoya Wed May 4 7:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna Wed May 4 7:00 p.m. Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna Fri May 6 6:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Fri May 6 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Tue May 10 6:30 p.m. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan Tue May 10 7:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Tue May 10 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Wed May 11 6:30 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Wed May 11 7:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Thu May 12 7:00 p.m. Very Rev. John Daniel Fri May 13 7:00 p.m. Archbishop John C. Wester Sun May 15 12:00 Noon
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St. Thomas Aquinas Rio Rancho Sacred Heart Albuquerque Santuario de San Martin de Porres Albuquerque Saint John XXIII Catholic Community Albuquerque Holy Cross Santa Cruz joined by Holy Family, Chimayo Immaculate Conception Albuquerque St. Charles Borromeo Albuquerque joined by St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, Albuquerque San Felipe de Neri Albuquerque Shrine of St. Bernadette Albuquerque Our Lady of Sorrows La JoyaSW Our Lady of Sorrows Bernalillo St. Jude Thaddeus Albuquerque Prince of Peace Catholic Community Albuquerque St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Albuquerque Our Lady of Guadalupe Peralta Our Lady of the Assumption Albuquerque Queen of Heaven Albuquerque St. Anne Tucumcari Our Lady of Guadalupe Clovis Holy Family Albuquerque St. Helen Portales Sacred Heart Clovis St. Rose of Lima Santa Rosa St. Mary Vaughn joined by St. Anthony of Padua, Fort Sumner San Miguel del Vado Ribera St. Anne Santa Fe St. John the Baptist Santa Fe St. Anthony of Padua Pecos San Jose Albuquerque St. Anthony Mission Church Sandia Pueblo joined by San Diego Mission, Jemez Pueblo Santa Maria de La Paz Santa Fe Holy Child Tijeras Our Lady of Guadalupe Albuquerque Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Albuquerque San Jose Albuquerque San Miguel Socorro Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Albuquerque (at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande) Our Lady of Belen Belen joined by Immaculate Conception, Tome Risen Savior Catholic Community Albuquerque St. Francis Xavier Albuquerque San Clemente Los Lunas San Isidro Santa Fe St. Anne Albuquerque San Juan Bautista Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo San Jose Los Ojos joined by St. Patrick, Chama and Santo Ni単o, Tierra Amarrilla Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Santa Fe joined by Cristo Rey, Santa Fe
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Tai Pham
2nd Year Theology Holy Apostles Our Lady of LaVang Parish, Albuquerque
Discernment Retreat – February 2016 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center, Santa Fe
There were 13 men from Albuquerque, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces who came to the discernment retreat to consider a vocation to the priesthood. It was a time of prayer, learning more about the priesthood and growing in faith.
Joseph Magoffe
1st Year College Josephinium Estancia Valley Parish, Estancia
Christopher Hallada
3rd Year Theology Josephinium Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Albuquerque
Interested in the priesthood? Please call the Vocations Office at 505.831.8143 or email MDePalma@archdiosf.org
Christian Murphy 3rd Year College Holy Trinity St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Rio Rancho
Rev. Clement Niggel, Associate Director, Vocations
Robert Madrigal 3rd Year Theology Holy Apostles Aquinas Newman Center, Albuquerque
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Moments of Mercy March 2016
Though we often think of the sacrament of penance as a highly individualized and private sacrament, we must not forget its communal dimensions. In this sacrament, we are not only reconciling ourselves with God but also reconciling ourselves with our community and the church as a whole. Every time we sin, we distance ourselves from God and neighbor. We may not have sinned against a particular person, but when our relationship with God is broken, our relationships with others suffer since we no longer have God as our guiding light. This sacrament helps us renew our lives to be witnesses of the Good News of Christ and builds us up as members of the Body of Christ. 1. Invite somebody, perhaps someone from a small faith-sharing group at your parish or a friend, to go with you to a reconciliation service at your parish this month before the celebration of Easter. 2. Begin to make amends with someone you are in conflict with. A perfect resolution does not have to occur, but approaching the conflict with an attitude of mercy and compassion will help ease the tension and help you to look on this person with the love of God. (Taken from USCCB.org)
Seminary Burse
The following parishes have sent in excess Mass stipends to the Archdiocesan Finance Office for seminarian education. These receipts are for January 2016. Excess Mass stipends are from multiple Mass intentions celebrated at parishes. The archdiocesan policy is for excess Mass stipends to be used for seminarian education. Parish Name/City
Amount Received
Anonymous.................................................................................................................1,130.00 Holy Ghost – Albuquerque.................................................................................. 250.00 Immaculate Conception – Albuquerque ...................................................... 620.00 Immaculate Conception – Las Vegas.......................................................... 1,500.00 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Albuquerque................................390.00 Our Lady of Belen – Belen............................................................................... 2,000.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe – Albuquerque.................................................... 5,000.00 Our Lady of the Annunciation – Albuquerque...........................................535.00 Sacred Heart of Jesus – Española.................................................................... 700.00 St. Anne – Santa Fe.................................................................................................500.00 St. Augustine............................................................................................................... 709.50 St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe..........................................................................500.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande – Albuquerque............................................500.00 St. Patrick - St. Joseph – Raton ........................................................................ 320.00 Total $14,654.50
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Year of Mercy Celebrations at Santa Maria de la Paz, Santa Fe
By Brenda Weimer &Tommy Baca Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community
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n October 2015 as a pre-Jubilee Year activity, a group of parishioners including teens participated in the Tour of Mercy in Oklahoma City when the first class relics (skeletal remains) of St. Maria Goretti, Patron of Mercy, were brought from Italy for veneration. What an awesome trip that was! We began the Jubilee Year reading excerpts from the Bull of Indiction, Misericordia Vultus before each Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. At the morning Mass, attended by the children of Santo Niño Regional Catholic School, the school’s administrators carried in procession a large icon of the Divine Mercy, as children from the school carried in a large “Year of Mercy” banner and a candle to place before the icon. The icon was processed again at each of the day’s Masses. The icon now stands by the ambo with a lit candle in front of it until the end of the Jubilee Year. We placed another icon of the Divine Mercy in our daily Mass chapel. Our congregation prays the rosary before weekend Masses. This year, we substitute the rosary for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy before each Sunday morning Mass (We continue to pray the Rosary before our other weekend liturgies.). To celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, we will sing the Chaplet before each weekend Mass. We will also sing the Chaplet in lieu of the reproaches during the Adoration of the Cross on Good Friday. We plan five additional pilgrimages to visit the churches in the archdiocese designated as pilgrim churches to gain the Jubilee of Mercy indulgences. The sixth grade class from Santo Niño Regional Catholic School will join the pilgrimage to the Albuquerque and Socorro churches in May. We have Year of Mercy banners both inside and outside our church. Together we pray Pope Francis’s Year of Mercy prayer as the final prayer of intentions each Mass. We have invited our parishioners to share their “Mercy Stories” in our weekly bulletin; we also have a weekly bilingual Mercy reflection article in the bulletin. At Christmas, each parishioner received a Year of Mercy key fob and Matthew Kelly’s book “Rediscover Jesus”. For our adult religious education scripture study series, we studied “MERCY; Israel’s Experience of Mercy & God’s Mercy Embodied in Christ”. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts will be Sacred Heart medals given to mothers and fathers during their special blessing at each Mass for those weekends. And it’s only March! We are exploring other exciting ideas so our Santa Maria de la Paz family can celebrate this Extraordinary Jubilee Year.
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By Allen Sánchez, Executive Director New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops
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he Gospel is sometimes counter cultural. We can see how, by taking the Gospel to the public square that formation of conscience can occur and result in positive change. Six years ago when the Governor of New Mexico called for a stop of issuing legal driving privileges to undocumented immigrants, the polls showed that 70% of New Mexicans agreed. The bishops of New Mexico publicly disagreed and were very vocal on behalf of immigrants. Now, six years later, the polls show 70% of the public supports giving legal driving privileges to undocumented immigrants. The last few years of the bishops educating and speaking on the issue has proven to have been of great benefit. In the 2016 legislative session, bipartisan support rallied around a compromise that created a Real ID compliant license while also granting a legal driving privilege to undocumented immigrants. The immigrant community has expressed great joy and appreciation for the bishops of New Mexico for taking on this advocacy on their behalf. Unfortunately, there is not much more good news coming out of this session. Not one anti-abortion bill was introduced in the Hose of Representatives. No parental notification and no ban on late-term abortions. There was one bill regarding providing medical attention to a baby who survives an attempted abortion. That bill did not pass its first committee hearing in the House of Representatives. In the Senate, two bills to ban late-term abortion were introduced but were tabled in the first committee hearing. Every time a bill has a hearing it is important on many levels, one being the proposed legislation may advance to become law, but regardless of the outcome, it also creates a teachable moment for legislators and the public. It is important to point out the bishops had hope for many prolife bills to have been introduced for the reasons just mentioned. There was also bad news on the effort to address the sad conditions our children are facing. New Mexico ranks the highest in the nation for children living in poverty. With the low ranking on so many childhood well-being outcomes, one would have believed the legislature would have been propelled into action. Unfortunately, the opposite occurred. A constitutional amendment on early childhood failed to pass the Senate and House of Representatives. New Mexico’s ranking at the bottom of child well-being is only worsening and a systemic change is not going to occur until the legislature makes a commitment to substantially fund the programs that will secure a bright future for our children.
The New Mexico Conference of Churches presented Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan with the Turquoise Chalice Award in thanksgiving for his support of ecumenism. Archbishop was recognized for his involvement and support of immigration and overturning the death penalty. Congratulations, Archbishop!
Pilgrimage Churches Designated by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Presbyteral Council by Deanery Santa Fe Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi 131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe • 505.982.5619 NW Santuario de Chimayo #10, Route 76, Chimayo • 505.351.4360 NE St. Patrick-St. Joseph 105 Buena Vista St., Raton • 575.445.9763 SE St. Rose of Lima 439 South 3rd Street, Santa Rosa SW San Miguel 403 El Camino Real St NW, Socorro • 575.835.2891 ABQ A Shrine of the Little Flower/St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 3424 Fourth St NW, Albuquerque • 505.344.805 ABQ B Shrine of St. Bernadette 11401 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque • 505.298.7557 ABQ C Santuario de San Martin de Porres 8321 Camino San Martin SW, Albuquerque • 505.836.4676 Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey 5825 Coors SW, Albuquerque • 505.873.4399x201
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D+E+I’s 2016 Lumen Gentium Award
By Ian Wood, Chief Administrator Dominican Ecclesial Institute
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he Dominican Ecclesial Institute (D+E+I) announces their 2016 Lumen Gentium Award, “Light to the Nations.” Annually, the award recognizes the people of God active in the diversity of adult faith formation through parishes, organizations and programs throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Nominees serve the adult faith community in a variety of ways and excel in one or more of the following ministries: • Adult Faith Formation (Religious Education): provide classes geared to practicing adult Catholics beyond catechesis, plus those working in catechesis itself, and the formal preparation of persons for reception into the Catholic Church, including sponsors; and/or,
• Parochial Formation: share in the pastoral development of the parish, by organizing small groups for faith sharing, gospel justice, JustFaith, etc., and/or those entrusted by the pastor with care of the adult faithful in stewardship or governance; and/or, • Sacramental Formation: deepen adult understanding of the sacramental life of the church, especially in helping to prepare adults for reception of the sacraments, and parents for their children’s baptisms, first communion, first reconciliation, and couples in preparation for matrimony, as well as families in preparation for the rite of Christian burial; and/or, • Educational Media: engage adults and promote Catholic thought through the use of so-
cial media, publications, tapes, DVDs, CDs, webinars, websites, writing and/or performing music, dance, etc., audio-visuals, Spanish/English translation and more; and/or, • Pastoral Care: perform corporal works of mercy with adults, like feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick and imprisoned; and/or, • Spiritual Care: provide adult spiritual direction or counseling. Lumen Gentium awardees are recognized and celebrated at the D+E+I 20th Annual Gala on April 10, 2016, held at the historic Hotel Albuquerque, beginning at 2:30 pm. Many parishes, organizations and programs sponsor tables in support of their awardees. Register at: www.DEIabq.org/upcoming_community-events or call 505.243.0525.
D+E+I 20th Annual Gala You are cordially invited! Sunday, April 10, 2016
+ Noon Mass at St. Therese Parish
Fr. Robert Keller, OP, Presiding & Preaching
+ 1:30 pm Registration and No Host Bar + 2:30 pm Three-Course New Mexico Cultural Tastings + 800th Dominican Salute
Fr. James Marchionda, OP, Prior Provincial
+ Lumen Awards
Honors diverse adult faith formation leaders Dominic & Diego: A Lesson in Lay Leadership Fr. Michael Demkovich, OP The Historic Hotel Albuquerque 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, North of Old Town
Register at www.DEIabq.org/upcoming-community-events or call (505) 243-0525.
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Holy Cross Teresa Martinez
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St. Pius X Marc Hilton
St. Pius X James Penn St. Mary’s-ABQ Catherine Rice
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St. Pius X Diane Lacen
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St. Pius X Kathleen Stratmoen
St. Pius X Ronald Tybor
Annunciation Catholic School Debbie Mele
St. Pius X Juan de Dios Baca
St. Mary’s-ABQ Diane Wisor
St. Pius X Kevin Hillsey
San Felipe Richard Diaz
San Felipe Isena Llera
Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love, it is like giving life. - Pope Francis
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Our Lady of Fatima MATHCOUNTS Team Qualifies for State Competition By Paula Domino DeHaas Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
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ur Lady of Fatima students participated in the Albuquerque Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition in February. MATHCOUNTS is a national middle school competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging “bee” style contests. The program is supported by the National Society of Professional Engineers, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and numerous technological companies such as Texas Instruments. Four Fatima students finished 8th in the team competition qualifying for the state competition on March 19. These students are Monica Pareja, Vivian Micono, Brendan Salceies, and Dean Lopez. Coached by math teacher, Mr. Jim Dillard, Fatima first entered the competition six years ago and each year the team has steadily improved. A team of four students represent the school, and an additional six students compete as individuals. This is the third time the school team has placed in the top half of competing schools which is required to earn
Santo Niño Regional Catholic School Celebrates 10 Years
By Barbara Salas, Director of Family Engagement Santo Niño Regional Catholic School, Santa Fe
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n February, Santo Niño Regional Catholic School celebrated its 10 year anniversary with the annual Mardi Gras celebration. The honored guests included Most Rev. John C. Wester, Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, Msgr. Jerome Martinez y Alire and eight regional parish priests who currently support and fund the school’s mission: Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi and Cristo Rey - Rev. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz; Our Lady of Guadalupe - Rev. Tien-Tri Nguyen; St. Anne - Rev. Leo W. Ortiz; St. John the Baptist - Rev. Nathan Libaire; St Anthony’s - Rev. Vincent Dominquez; Santa Maria
Kneeling: Lawrence Chavez, Monica Penn, Eva Mueller, Luci Maldonado Row 2: Monica Pareja, Brendan Salceies, Vivian Micono, Savannah Gutierrez, Cali Deprest, Sophia Kassam, Casey Finley, Garris Rivera, Dean Lopez. Standing in back: Mr. Jim Dillard, Middle school Mathematics teacher
a trip to the state competition. Over the years, 14 different Fatima students have participated at the state level as part of the school team or as individuals. de la Paz - Rev. Daniel M. Balizan; San Isidro/San Jose - Very Rev. Franklin D. Pretto-Ferro and Very Rev. John Cannon. Among the archdiocese and parish support, 250 guests and local businesses also attended. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our generous sponsors. In July 2003, after years of watching enrollment in Santa Fe Catholic Schools decline, Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan and pastors of Santa Fe recognized the need to consolidate the remaining schools in a single regional school located in the population center of families with school-aged children. Santo Niño Regional Catholic School opened in the August 2006-2007 school year. A special thank you to our founding supporters. During our Mardi Gras Celebration we were able to showcase our exceptional choir under the direction of Kathleen Echols our music teacher. Most of our tremendous teachers attended the event and fun was had by all. It was a wonderful opportunity for our community to share a meal, enjoy each other’s company and end the night dancing. Today, we are proud to serve 306 elementary students age 3- 6th grade. We provide our children excellent academic education in a faith-filled community. We continue to offer Art, Library, Music, Physical Education and 21 Century (Computer, Science Lab) learning. We are currently accepting applications for enrollment. Please call our front office today at 505.424.1766 to join our angels at Santo Niño Regional Catholic School.
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St. Pius X Robotics Team Wins Top Award at State Championship By Melissa Sais, Communications, St. Pius X High School
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he St. Pius X High School RobotiX Club earned the Excellence Award and the Judges Award at the VEX State Robotics Championships at New Mexico State University in February. St. Pius topped 22 other teams to earn the Excellence Award, the event’s top award, and qualified to compete at the CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Championships April 7-9 in Council Bluffs, IA, and the 2016 VEX Robotics World Championships April 20-23 in Louisville, KY. The 11 St. Pius team members are Cris Aragon, Jacob Carpenter, Jennifer Cox, Nicole Cox, Tristin Duff, Arianna Matthews, Mark Perea, Tristian Ruiz, Jaeden Sandoval, Ely Teran, and Tim Tran. “The students are very passionate about this competition,” said their teacher Diana Perea. “They collaborate well with one another and are receptive to listening to mentors.” The team will next compete at the VEX World Championships April 20. St. Pius has had a successful robotics club for several years but with a $40,000 grant and volunteer support from Intel, the school established a STEM lab on campus and added a robotics course beginning the 2014-2015 school year. In the course, students build robots and learn about programming, computer aided design and 3D printing. In 2016-2017, the school will add an Introduction to Engineering and Multi-Media Arts course to further utilize the lab,
which includes a foam cutter, wind tunnel, and metal milling machine donated by Intel. The students will work with Intel employees on learning and utilizing the engineering process. Part of the course will be to come up with a design and prototype of an actual Intel project that will be given to the engineering class to solve. The students will present their solutions to Intel utilizing engineering presentation techniques with the possibility of their design being used as the actual solution. In the VEX Competitions held by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, teams of students are tasked with designing and building a robot to play against other teams from around the world in a game-based engineering challenge. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test on the playing field as students learn skills in teamwork, leadership and communications. In this year’s challenge, “Nothing But Net,” students built robots to launch balls into a goal.
Our Lady of the Annunciation Sweeps 2016 New Mexico Regional Future City Competition By Elizabeth Dominick, Development Director, ACS Annunciation Catholic School (ACS) recently competed in the 2016 New Mexico Regional Future City Competition that was held in January at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. The students presented their solutions for waste management via a virtual city design, a 1,500word city description; a scale model; a project plan, and a presentation to the judges. ACS’s Delta City was the winner of 2016 New Mexico Regional Future City Competition. The winning team, along with other two teams from ACS, won the top three places at New Mexico Future City Competition. Each team wrote a research paper about futuristic technologies that engineers will develop for transportation, agriculture, communication, health, and solid waste disposal. Then they developed a team plan with goals and check points, designed a virtual city and presented the cities
growth and statistics on a PowerPoint, built a city model out of recycled materials, and presented to judges and the public. The Delta City team represented NM at the National Finals in Washington, DC in February. They placed 3rd nationally for their essay and 14th overall. After the competition is over, student participants are not only prepared to be citizens of today’s complex and technical world, they are poised to become the drivers of tomorrow. 3rd Place - Greenyville: Cameron Eiting (8th), Xavier Johnson (8th), Antonio Ruiz (6th), and Noah Garcia-Pieniadz (8th grade) 2nd Place - 4R Future: Nicholas Pascuzi , Zack Pena, Evan Muhlberger, Duncan Levandoski, Nick Vargas, and Joshua Salas (7th grade) 1st Place - Delta City: Jacob Martinez , Preston Kite, Juan OUR LADY OF THE ANNUNCIATION See page 15
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St. Therese Catholic School Fostering Faith, Service and Learning since 1947 Principal, Donna Illerbrun; Pastor Rev. Vincent Chavez 311 Shopshire Ave NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 505.344.4479
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t. Therese Catholic School is dedicated to educating the children in Albuquerque and beyond. It is a faith-based school that was designed to serve the children in our community. Our dedicated and caring staff are here to serve our children and their families. Financial aid is available to students who have need. Registration for the 2016-2017 is currently taking place. Classes are filling up quickly. Financial aid packages need to be completed by April 1, 2016. Faith u Start each day with prayers and daily readings u Weekly Mass u Monthly student led school Mass u Sacramental Preparation First Reconciliation First Holy Communion u Religion is a core class u Liturgical celebrations throughout the school year u Living rosary u May crowning u Stations of the Cross Service u Food drives for Road Runner Food Bank u Collected hats, scarves, socks, gloves and more to decorate Christmas trees-all donated to local homeless shelters to clothe the naked u Middle School students participate in monthly food distribution each month u Walk-a-thon raised over $2500
for the Good Shepherd Homeless Shelter u Made over 150 “Dignity Bags” with deodorant, tooth brushes, tooth paste, shampoo, soap, razors and basic items to distribute to the homeless u Nearly $80,000 given out this year in financial need based scholarships Learning u Academically rigorous program u Core classes: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Social Studies, Science u Specials include: Spanish, Physical Education, Music, Library, and Computer u Before and After School Enrichment: • Guitar, Violin, and Band enrichment before and after school • Garden Club • Student Council • National Junior Honor Society • Science Fair • Spelling Bee • Math Counts • Faith Challenge Bowl • Laudauti Si: On Care for Our Common Home by Pope Francis • Teaching compassion and respect for all people • Care and protection of the Earth • Environmentally aware of God’s gifts • Installation of 126 solar panels in 2014 • Green house growing crops throughout the school year • Low flow toilets, LED lighting, efficient heating and cooling units
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Ruiz, Ella Cummings, and Ryan Schwaner, (8th grade) Additional awards include: Best Essay - (Annunciation School - Delta City) Best Physical Model - (Annunciation School - 4R Future) Best Presentation - (Annunciation School - 4R Future) Best Virtual City - (Annunciation School - Delta City)
Most Sustainable Food Production (Annunciation School 4R Future) People’s Choice – (Annunciation School - 4R Future) A HUGE thank you to the team mentors Mrs. Collen Ruiz and Mrs. Jean Pena for leading this young group of students to success!
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Rev. Schultz and Deacon Barretto took a breather from blessing throats to pose for a photo with the kindergarten class. Previously, squeals of laughter (and gratitude) permeated the room when Rev. Schultz assured the kindergartners he would not be “lighting the candles” for the blessing.
The Alumni Office of St. Pius X High School is proud to have worked with current student leadership to continue the legacy the class of 2015 left behind. The Class of 2016 has continued the tradition of supporting Connect16x, the Senior Giving program. The class of 2016 raised over $3,700 to support SPX now and for generations to come. Members of the class of 2016 individually donated $20.16 to support tuition assistance and then matched their efforts with a class gift of $2,016. We are so proud of these kids for their commitment to St. Pius X!
Proclaiming the Mighty Acts of the Lord – Together! By Jennifer Murphy-Dye, Annunciation Parishioner and former Ecumenical Commission Member
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he theme of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was “Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord,” inspired by the First Letter of St. Peter (2:9). In January, an ecumenical prayer service was celebrated at Our Lady of the Annunciation Church. Clergy from various denominations gathered to lead the congregation in prayer, including Annunciation pastor Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies, Rev. Dr. Hal Nilsson, pastor emeritus of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Rev. Dr. Donna McNiel, Episcopal priest and director of the New Mexico Conference of Churches, Rev. Pat Holman, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran, Abbot Joel Garner, O.Praem, abbot of Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey, Rev. Graham Golden, O. Praem., parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Rev. David Doyle, bishop of Christ the King Old Catholic Church, and Rev. Dr. John Hill, pastor of Grant Chapel AME. The congregation included people of faith from various Catholic, Protestant, and non-denominational communities. The col-
lective prayer for unity included meditations and hymns led by choirs from both St. Luke and Annunciation. Rev. Nilsson, who delivered the sermon, began with a personal connection: he has lived in the Annunciation neighborhood for 25 years, where Annunciation Deacon Harry Gogan, who died a few years ago, was a neighbor, and the two shared many a faith-filled conversation. Rev. Nilsson pointed out that his relationship with Deacon Gogan was analogous to ecumenical dialogue in our world today: there may be separations between the denominations, but the walls need to be low enough to allow theological exchanges in the service of the unity – a unity that Jesus prayed for before his death. Rev. Nilsson suggested some “light reading” for further study and discussion in anticipation of the 2017 commemoration: From Conflict to Communion, which encourages Catholics and Lutherans to tell their story together, and the recently released Declaration on the Way, which contains 32 consensus statements, where Catholics and Lutherans have said there are not church-dividing differences between them, and also identifies some remaining differences. (Both documents are available online.)
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Save the Date: African American Catholic Community’s 24th Anniversary Mass and Scholarship Awards April 24, 2016
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oin the AACC for their 24th anniversary Mass and presentation of the AACC Fr. Rollins Lambert Scholarships for the 2016-17 school year. Mass will be April 24 at 12 noon at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph’s Dr. NW, Albuquerque. Contact Brenda Dabney at 505.375.0153 or the Office of Social Justice 505.831.8167 for more info.
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A Work of Mercy: Generous Donations for the Least Among Us By Anne Avellone Director, Office of Social Justice and Respect Life
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hrough our corporal works of mercy during this Year of Mercy, we honor the dignity of all human life and we show concern for the unborn in the womb, for babies and children, for those who are vulnerable, in prison, hungry, elderly, poor or neglected in any way. Many parishes throw baby showers and toiletry drives year-round project as a corporal work of mercy and love for those in need.
Pope Francis states, “Unfortunately, in our own time, one so rich in achievements and hopes, there are many powers and forces that end up producing a culture of waste; and this tends to become the common mentality. The victims of this culture are precisely the weakest and most fragile human beings — the unborn, the poorest, the sick and elderly, the seriously handicapped,
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For Jubilee Year of Mercy September 17 - 24, 2016
Visit the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA Walk through the Holy Doors in the Cathedral of Quebec City Also visit: North American martyrs and birthplace of Kateri Tekakwitha Shrines in Montreal & Quebec, Canada Two nights at Niagra Falls Price: $2,000.00 RT from Albuquerque and select cities Two meals daily and all fees, taxes, tips included Contact: Cathy Smythe 505-384-2460, 505-705-5130 or csmythe@centurylink.net
et. al. — who are in danger of being ‘thrown away’, expelled from a system that must be efficient at all costs (12/7/13).” It is for these people, the most vulnerable and those that our culture “throws away,” that we gather to pray for and support. Each year, our office contacts pregnancy centers and homeless shelters to receive the donations that are collected from the Sanctity of Life Mass held annually in January. This collection included a baby bassinette, clothes for babies and toddlers, diapers, stuffed animals, receiving blankets,
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teething rings, toys, booties, socks, and toiletries, and divided the items for the following organizations: Birthright Socorro, 575.835.4236 Birthright Albuquerque 505.262.2235 Project Defending Life (Women’s Pregnancy Options) Albuquerque, 505.266.4100 CareNet Santa Fe 505.995.1998 Immaculate Conception Church, Homebound Ministry, Bread and Blessings Ministry Albuquerque 505.247.4271
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Slow day at Sun Bowl turns into party, then settle By Wallice J. de la Vega Catholic News Service EL PASO, Texas (CNS) -- By the time the action started at the Sun Bowl Stadium Feb. 17 for the simulcast of Pope Francis' Mass from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, scarcely a few hundred people had arrived. But by the time the sun was setting over the western stands, the crowd had peaked at more than 30,000 and settled down for the solemnity of the Mass. Later, many were heading home dancing or singing, or both. Several U.S. prelates -including Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops; Archbishop John C. Wester o Santa Fe, New Mexico; Bishop Gerald R. Barne of San Bernardino, California; and Auxiliar Bishop Eusebio L. Elizondo of Seattle, chairma of the bishops' migration committee -- distribute Communion to the people gathered on the leve Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, USCCB general secretar also distributed Communion. The celebration, "Two Nations, One Faith" wa an event hosted by Catholic Extension and joint coordinated with the Diocese of El Paso. It wa held simultaneously with the Mass celebrated b the pope at the Juarez fairgrounds. Prior to the Mass, in a ceremony at the Ri
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Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, STD, General Secretary of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Most Rev. John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe; Sr. Norman Pimentel, Missionaries of Jesus, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley in TX; Most Rev. Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville and president of USCCB; Most Rev. Eusebio Elizondo, auxiliary Bishop of Seattle and chairman of the USCCB Committee on Migration and the Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America.
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The Dream…Becoming Reality
atholic Charities is excited to provide an update on our labor of love, the Casa de Corazon community service center. The campus, located on Bridge Boulevard in the heart of the South Valley, enables us February 5, 2016, Earth movers prepare site for to provide essential building construction on the new 12,500 square services and programs August 4, 2015, Archbishop John C. Wester, Archbishop foot Casa de Corazon campus. in one location to more Emeritus Michael J. Sheenan, board members and commuthan 12,500 individuals nity leaders break ground for Catholic Charities’ new Casa The J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation, Inc. de Corazon. who seek assistance $500,000 Challenge Grant, along with the each year. Casa de support of many individuals through our Corazon will be home to the Children’s Learning Center, Capital Campaign and in-kind gifts, moves Catholic Charities Center for Educational Opportunity, Center for Refugee closer to its goal of approximately $7.2 million to complete Settlement and Support, Center for Immigration and the project. We are grateful to all who have supported us in Citizenship Legal Assistance and the Center for Community building a brighter future for our community. You can support Involvement. the building of Casa de Corazon through the donation page Just six months ago, we broke ground at the site (pictured on our website. We look forward to sharing this journey with above left). This month, we are beginning to see the dream the community through updates on our building progress. become reality. General contractor, Bradbury Stamm To learn more about the mission of Catholic Charities: To Construction has the project underway. On Friday, February create hope for those in need by promoting self-sufficiency, 5, 2016 the fence was put up around the site of Casa De strengthening families, fighting poverty, and building Corazon so that construction can begin. The photo, above community, visit our website (www.ccasfnm.org) or contact right, shows earth movers preparing the area for the next our development department at 505.724.4637. phase, setting the foundation.
Lenten Donations Needed By Kathy Freeze, Catholic Charities Faith & Community Liaison
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art of my Lenten practice is to show gratitude, so I would like to thank all the parishes and individuals who provide the much-needed furniture and household item donations that keep our Catholic Charities In-Kind Donation Center running. Our ministry, through the donation center, is to provide a safe and clean apartment with basic household furnishings for recently resettled refugees and homeless families entering our self-sufficiency program. Did you know that for every apartment we set up, there are five to six boxes that go out full of linens, kitchen items, bathroom items, and food? There is constant need to keep the shelves stocked and the warehouse full of furniture. Currently, we are in need of the following items: pillows (new), blankets (twin and full, clean and gently used), dinette sets, lamps, and kitchen cooking utensils. If possible, please bring the items to our Catholic Charities office located at 3301 Candelaria NE, Suite B. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but are closed for the lunch hour from 12:00 – 1:00pm. If you need a furniture pick-up, we can be reached at 505.724.4678. During your Lenten journey, I ask that you continue to keep Catholic Charities in your prayers and know that we are amazed by your support and very grateful.
WANTED: Director of Religious Education, Amarillo, TX
St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Director of Religious Education. The DRE will oversee the entire faith formation process for parishioners of all ages, including RCIA, sacrament preparation, adult faith formation, VBS and religious education for school children. This full-time, salary compensated position requires night and weekend work. Candidates must be faithful, energetic Catholics in good standing with the church. Candidates may contact the parish office at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 4100 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX 79109 for further details or call 806.358.2461.
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65th Annual Brother Mathias Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner The Good Shepherd Auxiliary sponsors the 65th Annual Brother Mathias Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 4:30-7:30pm at the Albuquerque Convention Center’s Northwest Exhibit Hall. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Tickets may be purchased at Garson’s, the Good Shepherd Center, FaithWorks, Immaculate Conception Church, Holy Family Religious Supplies, online at www.goodshepherdcenternm.org, or at the door. All proceeds benefit the Good Shepherd Center. For additional information, contact Mayra at 505.359.4048.
An Appeal to Parishes in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
By Manuel Casias, Vice President of Development St. Felix Pantry, Inc.
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times of financial hardship. As you can imagine, it's a humbling experience to bring yourself to a food pantry for assistance. Thankfully, no one is turned away. The Food Pantry is one of the many ways St. Felix Pantry, a Felician-sponsored ministry, helps the community through difficult times of struggle. Through generous contributions of local churches the pantry’s refrigerator and freezer is replenished, but not always full. The
pantry accepts all canned foods, boxed foods, even fresh or frozen items as we are equipped with large refrigerators and freezers. Think of the things you use on a daily basis like coffee, milk, bread, eggs, toilet paper, paper towels etc. Those are the same things families in distress are looking for as well. Also, clothing for adults, children and infants are accepted along with toys, and bedding for children. Please help us today.
As a faithful Christian steward in gratitude for God’s gifts, we commit our treasure to God to help feed the hungry and poor at St. Felix Pantry. Total Pledge $______________________________by Electronic Contribution (Pay Pal) on our website at www.stfelixpantry.org or email Manuel at mcasias@stfelixpantry.org I will pay: $_____________ weekly for 52 weeks $_____________bi-weekly for 26 weeks $_____________monthly for 12 months $_____________as follows___________ Signature__________________________________________ Date_________________________ Thank You for Helping Take a Bite Out of Local Hunger
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Attention Men & the Women Who Love Them
By Bill O'Donnell Retreat Coordinator ll Catholic men are invited to attend a Divine Mercy Retreat at the Benedictine Monastery in Pecos, NM from April 1-3, 2016. The annual retreat is sponsored by the New Mexico Knights of Columbus and will have Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan as the retreat master. You are welcome to invite other members of your family, friends, or any man that might benefit from a healing weekend retreat. We will start with dinner at 5pm on Friday, followed by introductions and the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Archbishop Sheehan & other priests from the monastery and surrounding area. Saturday morning Mass & Communion is at 7am, which will provide you with a Divine Mercy Plenary Indulgence, followed by breakfast and two talks by Archbishop Sheehan. A group Bible reading will follow lunch, and you are encouraged you to bring your Bibles, or you may purchase one at the monastery.
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The rest of the afternoon is free for your own spiritual needs for rest, hiking, fishing (if you have a NM fishing license), etc. in the upper Pecos River area or Monastery Lake Dinner will be followed by the Sacrament of Anointing by Archbishop Sheehan. Sunday morning starts with breakfast followed by Mass at 9:30am. There will be a final session for sharing of your retreat experience with Archbishop Sheehan, followed by the closing meal. These retreats have been well received over the years, and you are encouraged to support the men in your lives to attend. "Everyone who cares for them will benefit from this experience, and especially the man who comes will be the 'spiritually renewed man' when he goes home." Please call the Monastery's Retreat Office at 505.757.6415 to register, and place a deposit to reserve your room. If you have any questions, contact Bill O'Donnell, retreat coordinator at 505.438.1809. To see and experience examples of past retreats, visit youtube.com and search “Bill O’Donnell”.
Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan will be the keynote speaker.
Archdiocesan Pre Cana Offerings Evenings for the Engaged at St. Jude What When
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Weekend for the Engaged Preparation for Marriage for Engaged Couples When April. 29-31, 2016 Where Albuquerque To Register Call Family Life Office at 831-8117 What
Enrichment and Support for Married Couples Marriage Enrichment Events Marriage Enrichment Weekend Experiences will be held at • Our Lady of Belen March 18 & 19, 2016. For more information or to register, call (505) 385-5221 • Sacred Heart in Espanola April 15-16, 2016. For more information or to register, call Dee Dee Montoya at (505) 470-0819 Marriage Enrichment Evenings of Celebration are held each month at Queen of Heaven Parish from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please bring a pot luck dish to share. Dates are March 11, April 15, May 20, June 17, & July 15, 2016. Child care is provided. Healthy Relationships 101 Come and join an educational, skill based program to enrich and strengthen your relationship. This is a series of six classes on how to express ideas clearly; become a better listener; resolve conflicts in a healthy way; and discover joy & happiness in your relationship. These classes are for dating, engaged and married couples. Next classes will be April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 & May 11, 2016. Call the Family Life office to register.
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n a deeply insightful book, The Grace of Dying, Kathleen Dowling Singh shares insights she has gleaned as a health professional from being present to hundreds of people while they are dying. Among other things, she suggests that the dying process itself, in her words, “is exquisitely calibrated to automatically produce union with Spirit.” In essence, what she is saying is that what is experienced by someone in the final stages and moments of dying, particularly if the death is not a sudden one, is a purgation that naturally lessens the person’s grip on the things of this world as well as on his or her own ego so as to be ready to enter into a new realm of life and meaning beyond our present realm of consciousness. The dying process itself, she submits, midwifes us into a wider, deeper life. But that does not come without a weighty price tag. The dying process is not a pleasant one. Most of us do not die peacefully in our sleep, comfortable, dignified, and serene. The norm rather is the kind of death that comes about by aging or by terminal disease. What happens then is not comfortable, dignified, or serene. Rather there is a painful, sometimes excruciating, almost always humiliating, breakdown of the body. In that process we lose basically everything that is dear to us: our health, our natural bodily beauty, our dignity, and sometimes even our mind. Dying is rarely beautiful, save in another aesthetic. And so how is the process of dying calibrated to help ease our grip on this world and more gracefully move on to the next world? Dying matures the soul. How so? Writing about aging, James Hillman poses this question: Why have God and nature so constructed things that as we age and mature and are finally more in control of our lives, our bodies begin to fall apart and we need a bevy of doctors and medicines to keep functioning. Is there some wisdom in the very DNA of the life-process that mandates the breakdown of physical health in late life? Hillman says, yes. There’s an innate wisdom in the process of aging and dying: The best wines have to be aged in cracked old barrels. The breakdown of our bodies deepens, softens, and matures the soul. Jesus teaches us this lesson, and it is a truth he himself had to accept, with considerable reluctance, in his own life. Facing his own death the night before he died, prostrate on the ground in Gethsemane, he begs his
Father: “Let this cup pass from me! Yet, not my will, but yours, be done.” In essence, he is asking God whether there is a road to glory and vision of Easter Sunday without passing through the pain and humiliation of Good Friday. It seems there isn’t. Humiliation and depth are inextricably linked. After his resurrection, talking with his disciples on the road to Emmaus, he says to them: “Wasn’t it necessary that the Christ should so suffer?” This is more a revelation of truth than a question. The answer is already clear: The road to depth necessarily passes through pain and humiliation. Kathleen Dowling Singh and James Hillman simply format this positively: Pain and humiliation are naturally calibrated to move us beyond what is more superficial to what is deeper. Pain and humiliation, and there is invariably a certain dying in these, help open us up to deeper consciousness. And we know this already from common sense. If we honestly assess our own experience we have to admit that most of the things that have made us deep are things we would be ashamed to talk about because they were humiliating. Humiliation is what humbles and deepens us. Our successes, on the contrary, which we do like to talk about, generally produce inflations in our lives. The famed psychologist/philosopher, William James, submits that there are realms of reality and consciousness that lie beyond what we presently experience. All religion, not least Christianity, tells us the same thing. But our normal consciousness and self-awareness literally set up boundaries that prevent us from going there. Normally, for us, there’s this world, this reality, and that’s all! The dying process helps break open that contraction in our perception, awareness, and consciousness. It is calibrated to open us up to a reality and a consciousness beyond what we presently deem as real. But there are other paths to this too, outside the process of dying. Prayer and meditation are meant to do for us exactly what the dying process does. They too are exquisitely calibrated to loosen our grip on this world and open our awareness to another. As Singh puts it: “The path to the transpersonal realms, which the saints and sages of every age have known through the practice of meditation and prayer, appears to be the same transformative path that each of us traverses in the process of dying.” That’s consoling: God is going to get us, one way or the other.
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here is a prayer group in Española, NM who had a dream to make a difference in its community
and to help people fight the scourge of addiction to drugs and alcohol. After meeting for four years and praying for God to point the way, one member of the prayer group spoke up one day and said, “Our Apostles of the Sacred Heart need to do something specific to help our children and grandchildren who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We need to open a long-term rehabilitation house.”
With God’s answer to prayer, the Apostles of the Sacred Heart now offer women an opportunity to enter a new program and to seek recovery from substance abuse and addictions. Today, in the small community of Peña Blanca, there is a program in the former rectory of the Franciscan Friars at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. This program, Sangre de Cristo House, is designed to help women who want to rid the evils of addiction. The program began seven months ago and now houses 14 women and continues to expand. In New Mexico, there is only one program that provides more than a 30-day rehabilitation program: Sangre de Cristo House. Women begin a 90-day program and can stay for up to one year. Oftentimes, it is the extended length of time that builds healthy patterns of life and allows intensive counseling to be a benefit. At Sangre de Cristo, women range from 18 - 45 years. Women who have young children or who are pregnant are encouraged to bring their children with them; it is the separation from their children that oftentimes keeps a woman from seeking treatment. Each week, women participate in activities including counseling (individual and group), AA meetings, grief counseling, GED classes, physical exercise, house cleaning chores, cooking, and volunteer work in the community. Classes will soon be offered by Santa Fe Community College in areas of baking and cooking, organic gardening, chicken raising, and horse training. Women have the ability to go to Mass and confession whenever they want. The parish priest’s office is still HOUSE See page 25
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in the rectory, so the women in the program have access to spiritual direction every day. Sangre de Cristo House is funded mostly by governmental grants and contracts. This allows the house to cover costs and also to offer four beds to women who contact the house directly and who wish to enter the program. Women are encouraged to review the web page www.sangedecristohouse. com before making contact. One of the obstacles women face when coming out of rehabilitation is employment. To help with this, the program will purchase the old convent next to the church and renovate it into a restaurant. In this way, the women in the program can earn money, gain job skills, and have something on their resume to show employment when they apply for their next job. The restaurant will also benefit the local communities and Pueblos since there is no restaurant within 25 miles of Peña Blanca. To reach out to the elderly, the restaurant will also deliver meals. Sangre de Cristo House is looking for someone with restaurant management experience to run the restaurant. If you know anyone who would like to tackle this project, contact 505.465.2040. And if you know anyone who would benefit from Sangre de Cristo’s program, please refer them to Sangre de Cristo House so healing can begin.
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‘Spotlight’ is Not Anti-Catholic, Vatican Newspaper Says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican newspaper said the Oscar-winning film, “Spotlight,” is not anti-Catholic. “It is not an anti-Catholic movie, as has been written, because the film succeeds in giving voice to the alarm and deep pain” experienced by the Catholic faithful when a team of investigative newspaper reporters in Boston revealed the scandal of clerical abuse, said the article published Feb. 29 in L’Osservatore Romano. The paper said it was also a “positive sign” when Michael Sugar, the movie’s producer, said he hoped the film would “resonate all the way to the Vatican.” In his acceptance speech at the 88th annual Academy Awards Feb. 28, Sugar said the movie “gave a voice to survivors, and this Oscar amplifies this voice.” He then expressed hopes this voice would “become a choir that will resonate all the way to the Vatican.” “Pope Francis, it’s time to protect the children and restore the faith,” he said. The fact there was such an appeal, the Vatican newspaper said, was “a positive sign” because it shows “there is still trust in the institution (of the church), there is trust in a pope who is continuing the cleanup begun by his predecessor.” “There is still trust in a faith that has at its heart the defense of victims, the protection of the innocent,” said the article, written by Lucetta Scaraffia, a professor of contemporary history and a frequent contributor to the Vatican newspaper. “Spotlight” won two awards: one for best picture and one for best original screenplay. The film documents the Boston Globe’s investigation into the scandal and cover-up of the sexual abuse of minors by clergy in the Archdiocese of Boston. The Vatican newspaper said the film does not touch on the SPOTLIGHT See page 26
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“long and tenacious fight” by then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, in launching action against abusers in the church. “But a film can’t say everything, and the difficulties that Ratzinger encountered only confirm the premise of the film, that
PEOPLE of GOD is, that too often the church institution did not know how to respond with the necessary determination before these crimes,” the article said. While children are vulnerable to abuse in many other places, like in the family, school or sports teams, it said, “it is now clear that too many in the church were more worried about the image of the institution than the seriousness of the act.”
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“All of this cannot justify the very grave crime of one, who as a representative of God, uses this prestige and authority to take advantage of the innocent,” the article said. The film, in fact, shows the kind of devastation wrought on victims when “they don’t even have a God to plead with anymore, to ask for help,” it said. Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, a member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, told Vatican Radio many bishops had urged others to see the film and “take seriously its central message, which is that the Catholic Church can and must be transparent, just and committed to fighting abuse, and it must ensure it never happens again.” Catholic leaders cannot think clerical sexual abuse will go away if they don’t talk about it, Father Zollner said. “I think this is one of the central messages of the film.” Director Tom McCarthy had said that while he’s excited the pope is a “forward-thinking, inclusive, progressive, reform-minded person,” addressing the scourge of sexual abuse will not occur overnight. “He’s taking over the reins of an institution that does not change very quickly,” McCarthy said in an interview with America magazine in November 2015. “Like any leader, within his institution, he’s got his work cut out for him. What remains to be seen is how much change, how much action happens under his guidance. I think you just have to wait and see,” McCarthy had said. Contributing to this story was Junno Arocho Esteves at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis echoed these same thoughts when speaking of the horrible crisis taking place every day in Syria. He said the present wave of migration seems to be undermining the foundations of that humanistic spirit which Europe has always loved and defended. The pope spoke against what he called a globalization of indifference that can ignore the 60 million people who are displaced throughout the world. Indeed, the church has long taught that a very important part of a sound migration policy should include not only enforcement policies but also due process protections that safeguard human dignity, human rights and human life. In addition, the enforcement elements of migration policies must be targeted, proportional and humane, thus providing for a balanced immigration policy. Furthermore, enforcement-only policies do not work as has been borne in the last few decades. Our immigration detention system has grown more than five-fold between 1994 and 2013. In this time, we have tripled the number of detention beds, augmented the number of border patrols and built fences – all of which cost billions of dollars. Despite these facts, the number of persons detained annually increased from 85,000 persons in 1995 to over 440,000 persons in 2013. In fact, more persons passed through the U.S. Immigration Detention System each year than through the Federal Bureau of Prisons. With all this in mind, what does the church propose as essential in any comprehensive immigration reform in our country? Family unity. The church upholds the dignity, worth and sacredness of the family. The family is a very important gift from God; it reflects the very image of God. Families should not be fragmented by a broken immigration system. Raids can cause deep fear and mistrust; they simply do not work. The church teaches that we need to restore due process protections for our immigrants. We need to do away with the three- and 10-year barriers for reentry. Some family members wait as long as 20 years or more to be reunited with
PEOPLE of GOD their families. We also need to restore judicial discretion in immigration proceedings. This would allow judges to once again use their proper authority to help keep families together, particularly when they know they are not dealing with criminals, flight risks, etc. We should try to eliminate the one-year asylum filing deadline and ensure that asylum seekers are given a proper hearing. Sadly, many of our immigrants would qualify for asylum status if they had a hearing, but quite often they are not given that opportunity, and that is against the law. It is especially tragic that women and children are sometimes forced to have legal hearings without proper legal representation. The church also calls for a path to citizenship for those who are undocumented. To me, this is a matter of justice. On the one hand, we put out a “help wanted” sign but on the other hand, we post a “no trespassing” sign for all to see. We use the needed immigrant labor and yet do not give them the basic human protection and opportunity they deserve. It is important for us to be just to those who are doing so much for us. Provide many more temporary visas. Many immigrants do not want to stay here. They want to work and then go back to their country. An increase in visas would allow these workers to come and go safely while enabling our border agents to focus on the criminal element. We must also eliminate or ameliorate the root causes of forced migration. The pope has underscored the need to foster increased cooperation between our countries, particularly the United States, Mexico and Central America. He reminds us we must recognize our responsibility. Our U.S. government estimates $12-15 billion in cash passes into the hands of Mexican drug and human traffickers per year. Our Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimates that the drug cartels receive $23 billion a year in illicit drug revenue. These figures do not include wire transfers. It’s no wonder there is such violence and lack of regard for
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human life when there are such large sums of money involved. We must address these problems that exacerbate border tension. Working on eliminating third world debt is yet another such problem that needs addressing. Pope Francis has given us a clear message saying, “Our world is facing a refugee crisis of a magnitude not seen since the Second World War. This presents us with great challenges and many hard decisions…To respond in a way which is always humane, just and fraternal. We need to avoid a common temptation nowadays: to discard whatever proves troublesome. Let us remember the Golden Rule: ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’ (Mt 7:12).” Or as the Holy Father said in his speech to the joint houses of Congress last fall, “…if we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us.” The Catholic church has a lot to say about migration, but you and I are the ones who have to say it. We are the voice of the immigrant. It is my prayer that we will be judged well by way of our immigrants, our brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Rest Deacon Donald George Bruckner Deacon Donald Bruckner passed away on February 7, 2016 at the age of 82. Deacon Bruckner was the firs tDeacon Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on September 9, 1972 by Archbishop James P. Davis. He served at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center and St. Joseph on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque. He also served as the Spiritual Advisor of Catholic Scouting Committee and as the Associate Chaplain and then Coordinator of the Catholic Airport Chaplains until he retired in 2012.
Deacon Patrick DeLozier Deacon Patrick DeLozier passed away February 26, 2016 at the age of 84. Deacon DeLozier was ordained on July 10, 1993 by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. He served at La Santisima Trinidad Parish in Arroyo Secco for
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Sr. Teresa Stadtmiller, SC Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Teresa Stadtmiller died February 21, 2016, at the age of 95 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity. Sr. Teresa was born Agnes Elizabeth Stadtmiller on Oct. 31, 1920, to John William and Elizabeth (Gardner) Stadtmiller in Cincinnati, OH. She was a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 75 years. Sr. Teresa taught primary and intermediate grades, serving in Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, Colorado and New Mexico, a ministry spanning more than 40 years. Sr. Teresa taught at St. Francis Xavier in Albuquerque from 1971-’74. “Sharing religious life with a blood sister, having the same parents and family, is a joy words cannot describe,” Sr. Teresa once stated when interviewed for a sibling story for a Sister of Charity publication. She shared this call with two blood sisters, Srs. Mary Rosaire and Regina. 4333 Pan American Fwy. NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107 PHONE: (505)
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Sr. Barbara Tylkowski, OSF Sr. Barbara Tylkowski, O.S.F., 74, a Sister of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration for 57 years, died peacefully at Mount Saint Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs on February 19, 2016. Barbara Jean Tylkowski was born April 8, 1941 in Omaha, NE to Thomas A. Tylkowski and Bernice S. Pyzdek. Sr. Barbara entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1958, receiving the Religious habit and the name Sr. Kevin in 1959. Her profession of perpetual vows was in 1966. Sister graduated from the College of St. Joseph (University of Albuquerque) with a BS Degree in Education in 1964 and a MS Degree in Science Education in 1976 from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Sister Barbara served as teacher or teacher/ principal/administrator in New Mexico and Nebraska for many years. In New Mexico, she was at San Diego Mission, Jemez Pueblo, from 1984-99, Immaculate Conception School in Cuba, from 1977-84 as teacher/principal, St. Anthony Mission, Zuni, from 1975-77, San Diego Mission, Jemez Pueblo, from 1970-75.
Sr. M. Concetta Torrillo, SL Sr. M. Concetta Torrillo, SL passed away on February 1, 2016 at the Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary in Nerinx, KY. She was 91 and in her 72nd year as a Sister of Loretto. Sr. Concetta taught for more than a decade in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and also taught and tutored children for 34 years in Catholic schools in Illinois, Missouri and Texas. In the archdiocese, Sr. Concetta taught at Loretto Academy in Santa Fe from 1950 to 1951, Our Lady of Sorrows SR. TORRILLO, SL See page 29
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School in W. Las Vegas from 1951 to 1953, St. Joseph School in Taos from 1954 to 1961, and St. Francis School in Santa Fe from 1961 to 1964. An avid Bingo player, Sr. Concetta organized weekly Bingo for Loretto Center residents while she resided there. Through these efforts, Sr. Concetta raised several thousand dollars for the Loretto Hunger Fund. Sr. Concetta also was known for playing the lottery; she once won more than $50,000, all of which she donated to the Loretto Community in support of its retirement fund. She often used lesser winnings to buy new linen items for the Loretto chapel and to pay for weekly bakery donuts for breakfast and monthly afternoon ice cream socials for center residents.
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Catholics Care, Catholics Vote Every four years since 1976, the U.S. Catholic bishops have issued a major statement on political responsibility. In November of 2015, they approved “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility.” You may be wondering, “What’s different about the 2015 statement? What’s the same?” In the words of the bishops, in the Introduction to the 2015 statement, the bishops write: “This document consists mainly of the statement adopted… in 2007, plus certain limited revisions by way of update…In particular, this version draws on the wealth of papal teaching since the 2007 version of Faithful Citizenship, such as the later magisterium of Pope Benedict XVI and that of Pope Francis to date.” There are many resources to help you share the bishops’ statement available now, including the statement in English and Spanish; prayer and liturgy suggestions; handouts on conscience formation, civil dialogue, and contacting our elected officials; and a homily help. See www.faithfulcitizenship.org for more helpful tips.
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Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on KRQE TV-13, KBIM TV-10, KREZ TV-6 and FOX 2 American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted
March 27 Easter Sunday
Most Rev. John C. Wester
2nd Sunday of Easter Rev. Daniel Gutierrez
April 10
3rd Sunday of Easter Abbot Joel Garner, O. Praem
April 17
4th Sunday of Easter Abbot Joel Garner, O. Praem
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE March
12-13 Felician Franciscan Come & See weekend Women 18-35 Contact Sr. Dorothy Young, CSSF, 505.508.8319 17 4:30pm - 7:30pm 65th Annual Brother Mathias Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Albuquerque Convention Center, Mayra 505.359.4048 17 5:30pm Chrism Mass Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe
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25 Special Collection Good Friday Collection 27 Easter Sunday
“May the Dear Lord bless you...” March 19 20 25 25 26 27 30 31 31
Rev. Stephen Imbarrato Rev. Richard Rohr, OFM Rev. Samuel Falbo Rev. Bryant Hausfeld, OFM Rev. Charles Brown Rev. Steven A. Sanchez Rev. Msgr. Douglas Raun Rev. Jon Alexander, OP Rev. Daniel Balizan
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Roman Catholic Saints Calendar March
Rev. Andrew Pavalk
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1-3 Men's Divine Mercy Retreat Benedictine Monastery, Pecos, 505.7576415 10 10:00am Celebration of Religious Women St. Therese of the Infant Jesus 10 2:30pm D+E+I 20th Annual Gala Hotel Albuquerque, www.DEIabq.org 15-16 Deaf Circle Retreat Sacred Heart Parish Fr. James Moore Parish Hall, 505.831.8174 24 Noon African American Catholic Community Mass & Scholarship Awards St. Joseph on the Rio Grande
15 St. Louise de Marillac 16 St. Clement Mary Hofbauer 17 St. Patrick 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem 19 St. Joseph, Husband of Mary 20 St. Salvator of Horta 21 Blessed John of Parma 22 St. Nicholas Owen 23 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo 24 St. Catherine of Genoa 25 Annunciation of the Lord 26 Blessed Didacus Joseph of Cadiz 27 Lazarus 28 St. Catharine of Bologna 29 St. Ludovico of Casoria 30 St. Peter Regalado 31 St. Stephen of Mar Saba
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St. Hugh of Grenoble St. Francis of Paola St. Benedict St. Isidore of Seville St. Vincent Ferrer St. Crescentia Hoess St. John Baptist de la Salle St. Julie Billiart St. Casilda St. Magdalen of Canossa St. Stanislaus St. Teresa of Los Andes St. Martin I Blessed Peter Gonzalez
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2016 Abuse Awareness Training for Adults: Creating a Safe Environment for Our Children (formerly known as the Sexual Abuse Misconduct Prevention Workshop) Rev. 03/03/2016
Attendance at the workshop is MANDATORY for all clergy, employees, and volunteers in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Pre-registration is necessary. These workshops are sponsored by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Contact: Annette the Victims Assistance Coordinator or Rose Garcia, at 505.831.8144. Note: Do not bring children. No one under age 18 is allowed in the workshop. If you are late you will not be allowed to enter the training. Please contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator to report any abuse that has occurred by Clergy, Employee or Volunteer in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER – CALL 505-831-8144 FOR A RECORDING ADVISING IF THE TRAINING IS CANCELLED • March 19, 2016 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday • April 7, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 pm Thursday • April 9, 2016 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday • April 16, 2016 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday • May 14, 2016 9:00 a.m. – Noon Saturday • June 16, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 pm Thursday • July 16, 2016 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday • July 23, 2016 9:00 a.m. – Noon Saturday • August 18, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday • August 25, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday • September 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. – Noon Saturday • October 13, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday • November 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. – Noon Saturday • December 1, 2016 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday
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of entertainment presented. Tony Melendez, renowned Nicaraguan singer-guitarist had the tough spot of starting the show and enduring the afternoon's harshest heat. Melendez -- born without arms -- has performed for previous popes; his embrace by St. John Paul II electrified an audience during the pontiff's 1987 papal visit to Los Angeles. Country star Collin Raye, together with Andrea Thomas "and a few good friends" followed with a wide variety of rock and gospel songs. Thomas' rendition of "Ave Maria" captured the silent attention of the crowd. Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension, took time at the microphone to thank everyone present and the sponsors of the event. He used an introductory video to illustrate the wide range of places where his organization serves needy families. Catholic Extension, a Chicago-based papal society that supports under-resourced dioceses in the U.S., has been a partner to the Diocese of El Paso for the organization's entire 110-year history. It has provided assistance to the U.S. dioceses along the border totaling more than $122 million in today's dollars. Then the on-stage heat kicked-in. Father Tony Ricard, well known for youth and young adult ministries in the New Orleans Archdiocese, brought his spicy mix of stand-up comedy, dance steps and fiery preaching. He kept the audience laughing about 15 minutes, then intertwined his jokes with Gospel messages and the crowd responded accordingly. "I know every one of you has someone you just can't stand," he said. "But hey, you can't get mercy if you don't give mercy, so use that one person and be what the Holy Father wants you to be." Last in the program was the El Paso Diocesan Choir, which is part vocal group and part orchestra and whose repertoire was part mariachi and part Afro-Caribbean. The musical highlight of the event, however, turned out to be 7-year old singer Cloe Kolar, daughter of choir director Peter Kolar. She debuted the song "Querido Papa Francisco" (Dear Pope Francis), composed by her father for the occasion. Agostino Chauro, who lives in Juarez and frequently visits his daughter and grandchildren in El Paso, preferred to come to the Sun Bowl to see Pope Francis. "I am very happy to be here," he told Catholic News Service. "I wouldn't miss an opportunity to see the pope, but if I would have gone to see him in Juarez, I would not have seen him this clear and so comfortably." The attendance for "Two Nations, One Faith" was considered a success, surpassing the minimum of 25,000 desired by diocesan officials. Angela D'Antonio, vice president of marketing and communications at Catholic Extension, told CNS her organization was satisfied, too, by the turnout. "Yes, we are thrilled that so many thousands of the faithful came out today to this wonderful event," she said. Contributing to this report was Nancy Wiechec. Copyright ©2016 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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de migración parece estar destruyendo los cimientos del espíritu humanista que Europa siempre ha amado y defendido. El Papa habla en contra de lo que él llama una globalización de la indiferencia, que puede ignorar a los 60 millones de personas que han sido desplazadas en todo el mundo. En efecto, la Iglesia ha enseñado siempre que una parte muy importante de una adecuada política de migración debe incluir no solamente políticas de aplicación de la legislación, sino también las garantías que salvaguarden la dignidad, los derechos y la vida humana. Además, los elementos de la aplicación de la legislación de las pólizas de migración deben ser encauzados, proporcionales y humanos, brindando así una política de inmigración equilibrada. Por otra parte, las políticas que solamente recalcan la aplicación de la ley no funcionan, como se ya se ha visto en las últimas décadas. Nuestro sistema de detención de inmigrantes ha crecido más de cinco veces entre 1994 y 2013. En este tiempo, hemos triplicado el número de camas de detención, aumentado el número de patrullas fronterizas y se han construido cercas – todo lo cual ha costado miles de millones de dólares. A pesar de estos hechos, el número de personas detenidas por año aumentó de 85,000 personas en 1995 a más de 440,000 personas en 2013. De hecho, más personas pasan por el sistema de detención de Inmigración de EE.UU. cada año que por la Oficina Federal de Prisiones. Sabiendo todo esto , ¿qué propone la iglesia como esencial en una reforma integral de inmigración en nuestro país? La unidad familiar. La iglesia defiende la dignidad, el valor y la santidad de la familia. La familia es un regalo muy importante de parte de Dios; Refleja la misma imagen de Dios. Las familias no deben ser fragmentadas por un sistema de inmigración roto. Las redadas causan un profundo temor y desconfianza; simplemente no funcionan. La iglesia enseña que necesitamos
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da. El Papa ha enfatizado la necesidad de fomentar una mayor cooperación entre nuestros países, en particular entre Estados Unidos, México y Centroamérica. Él nos recuerda que debemos reconocer nuestra responsabilidad. El gobierno en los EE.UU. estima que entre $ 12-15 billones de dólares en efectivo pasan por manos de traficantes mexicanos de drogas y traficantes de personas por año. La Oficina de Responsabilidad del Gobierno de los EE.UU. (GAO por su sigla en inglés) estima que los carteles de la droga reciben $23 billones de dólares al año en ingresos de drogas ilícitas. Estas cifras no incluyen las transferencias electrónicas. No es de extrañar que haya tal violencia y falta de respeto por la vida humana cuando se manejan estas grandes sumas de dinero. Debemos hacer frente a estos problemas que agravan la tensión fronteriza. Trabajar en la eliminación de la deuda del tercer mundo es otro de esos problemas que hay que enfrentar. El Papa Francisco nos ha dado un mensaje claro al decir: “Nuestro mundo enfrenta una crisis de refugiados de una magnitud que no se había visto desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Esto nos plantea grandes desafíos y muchas decisiones difíciles ... hay que responder de una manera que sea siempre humana, justa y fraterna. Tenemos que evitar una tentación común de hoy en día: descartar lo que demuestra ser problemático. Recordemos la regla de oro: ‘Trata a los demás como te gustaría ser tratado’ (Mt 7:12)” O como dijo el Santo Padre en su discurso ante el Congreso de los EE.UU. el pasado otoño,” ... ... si queremos seguridad, demos seguridad; si queremos vida, demos vida; si queremos oportunidades, proporcionemos oportunidades. La vara que utilicemos para juzgar a otros será la vara con la que seremos juzgados”. La iglesia católica tiene mucho que decir acerca de la migración, pero tú y yo somos quienes lo tenemos que decir. Somos la voz del inmigrante. Rezo que seamos bien juzgados por la forma en que tratamos a nuestros inmigrantes, nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo.
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By George Weigel n September 24, 1949, Georgii Karpov, chairman of the agency that provided “liaison” to the Russian Orthodox Church for the NKVD, the Soviet secret police, wrote Josef Stalin and his chief henchmen a confidential letter reeking with self-congratulation. The “government’s instruction on the liquidation of….the Greek Catholic Church [in Ukraine],” Karpov crowed, “has been carried out.” The “Uniate Church” that “was subordinated to the Roman pope was liquidated by August of this year through its reunion with the Russian Orthodox Church.” The crucial moment in this calculated aggression, in which Russian Orthodoxy acted as a front for the brutal assault on a sister Church by an atheistic regime, came seventy years ago, on March 8-10, 1946, in Lviv, the principal city of western Ukraine. There, after more than a year of secret police coercion, a non-canonical “council” (or “Sobor”) of Ukrainian Greek Catholic clergy “voted” (without discussion and by a “spontaneous” show of hands) to abrogate the 1596 Union of Brest that had brought their Church into full communion with Rome. Not a single Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop was present; all were under arrest or en route to the Gulag. In the years between this notorious “Lviv Sobor” and Karpov’s letter, the Soviet authorities completed the task of “liquidating” the institutions of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, destroying those of its churches, seminaries, and monasteries that were not “reunited” with Russian Orthodoxy. By the early 1950s, Ukrainian Greek Catholics were the largest underground religious community in the world, living an entirely clandestine existence. And they survived as such, through extraordinary acts of courage and fidelity, until their Church re-emerged publicly in 1989. The “Lviv Sobor” was not an ecclesial act; it was a farce state-managed by the Soviet authorities, who saw in Ukraine’s Greek Catholics a major obstacle to implementing two communist policies: state-sponsored atheism and the Russification of Ukraine. Throughout the first decades of the twentieth century, under the leadership of an extraordinary archbishop, the Venerable Andrey Sheptitsky, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church had been the engine, and later the safe-deposit box, of Ukrainian culture,
identity, and aspiration. Stalin was having none of this: Ukrainian national aspirations (like other such ambitions in the multinational prison of the USSR) would be ground into dust, and one step toward accomplishing that was the eradication of the Greek Catholic Church. So as World War II was winding down, the Stalinist regime began a campaign of calumny – nicely described by historian Bohdan Bociurkiw as a “falsification industry” – that painted Ukraine’s Greek Catholics as treasonous “bandits” and “criminals” who had worked hand-in-glove with the “German-fascist occupiers,” and who were sabotaging “the socialist transformation in western Ukraine.” The vilification of the Greek Catholic Church and the “Lviv Sobor” were integral parts of the Soviet attempt to eviscerate Ukrainian nationalism. And if “reuniting” Ukrainian Greek Catholics with Russian Orthodoxy helped strengthen the Soviet regime’s control over the Russian Church, so that it became an even more pliable instrument of Soviet power, so much the better. There were ironies in the fire here: in its efforts to liquidate the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and accelerate the Russification of Ukraine, the Stalinists were mimicking the 18th-century behavior of the czarist regime the Bolshevik revolution had displaced. In both instances, though, the Russian Orthodox tendency to act as chaplain to the regime, whatever its nature or character, was on display. Why is this anniversary worth noting? First, Catholics throughout the world have a fraternal obligation to honor the memory of the many Greek Catholic martyrs who refused to accept the “Lviv Sobor,” who stayed faithful to Rome, and who consequently paid the ultimate price. Second, remembering the “falsification industry” of the past should make us more alert to the lies of the present, which are omnipresent in the Russian propaganda campaign against Ukraine’s efforts to build a future of democracy, prosperity, and freedom. And third, because there will be no progress on the path opened by Pope Francis in his February meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill unless the Church Kirill leads acknowledges its sordid role in the “Lviv Sobor” of 1946, thereby taking an important step in liberating itself from the evangelically stifling embrace of Russian state power.
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Greetings in this Year of Mercy! By Most Rev. John C. Wester
We have been blessed by Pope
Francis announcing a Jubilee Year of Mercy Dec. 8, 2015 to Nov. 20, 2016. Many of our saints, of course, have lived this virtue, offering loving kindness and compassion to all. I hope that you can join me on a special pilgrimage with the Catholic Press Association to Italy Sept. 1-12, 2016. We will visit Rome, Assisi, Cascia, Loreto, San Giovanni and several other sites associated with saints whose lives are examples of mercy. During the pilgrimage we will have the opportunity to reflect on God’s mercy in our lives and for our world. We will be able to pray with both ancient and new religious communities that daily practice the corporal works of mercy, such as the community of Sant’ Egidio. We will partake in the Church’s ancient tradition of walking through designated Holy Doors in Rome and celebrate the feast day of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, perhaps even being able to witness her canonization! Due to previous commitments, I will be joining you after the Rome segment of the pilgrimage. One of my favorite places on the tour is Assisi, the home of St. Francis, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Of course, we will also reflect on God’s great gift of creation, as we enjoy the beauty of the Italian countryside and the warm Italian hospitality. Through all of this, I believe each of us will grow in our appreciation of God’s love and mercy, and realize more deeply our personal call to kindness and faithfulness. I hope you can join me on this pilgrimage of gratitude for God’s mercy!
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Happy Easter! This year, as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Servant of God, Sister Blandina Segale’s death, we hope in resurrection. During the inquiry of the Servant of God’s heroic virtue we learned of her love for the children of New Mexico. Her loving hands built schools, orphanages, and hospitals to welcome all. We are reminded by the Congregation for the Cause of Saints that we too should be working to be saints. When we die in Christ we rise in His love and it is that love that flows out of the works of the Saints, through the power of Jesus, to His flock on earth. During this time that the Vatican investigates the Servant of God’s life that her life is offered as an example of heroic virtue. The people of New Mexico, and in a special way the Board of Directors of CHI St. Joseph’s Children, the petitioners of Her Cause, offer Sister Blandina to the world as a story of hope and love.
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The story of the Servant of God, Sister Blandina in her humility and generosity invites all of us in this year of mercy to be mindful of God’s little ones. New Mexico ranks the highest in the nation for
children living in poverty. This Easter, together, we invite you to be an Easter Egg of hope to children. Like the rabbit who places its safety and salvation in the hole, we too should place our salvation in the empty tomb that Jesus rose from. A rabbit emerges alive from the hole and we too, in Christ, will emerge alive from our earthly hole, the grave. The staff of CHI St. Joseph’s Children, in the spirit of our founder, Sister Blandina, wish you a Holy and Blessed Easter.