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CLOSING OF THE HOLY DOORS IN THE BASILICAS OF ROME, CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI AND IN THE DIOCESES OF THE WORLD

13 November 2016, 12 Noon Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe

Pope Names Three New U.S. Cardinals

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Jubilee of Mercy

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od of all nations, Father of the human family, we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy in these United States of America. We ask for your protection and guidance for all who devote themselves to the common good, working for justice and peace at home and around the world. We lift up all our duly elected leaders and public servants, those who will serve us as president, as legislators and judges, those in the military and law enforcement. Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord, with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment to achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead for all people, and especially those who are most vulnerable in our midst. Amen.

Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, revised edition (Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2007). The “Prayer After an Election” by Cardinal Adam Maida, Archbishop of Detroit, is used with permission.

ración después de un día de elecciones Dios de todas las naciones, Padre de la familia humana, te damos gracias por la libertad que ejercemos y las muchas bendiciones de la democracia que gozamos en estos Estados Unidos de América. Pedimos tu protección y orientación para todos los que se dedican al bien común, trabajando por la justicia y la paz aquí y en todo el mundo. Elevamos a todos nuestros líderes y servidores públicos debidamente elegidos, a aquellos que nos servirán como presidente, como legisladores y jueces, a los miembros de las fuerzas armadas y las fuerzas del orden. Cúranos de nuestras diferencias y únenos, oh Señor, con un propósito, dedicación y compromiso comunes de lograr la libertad y la justicia en los años venideros para todas las personas, y especialmente los más vulnerables entre nosotros. Amén.

PRAYER AFTER AN ELECTION

PRAYER BEFORE ELECTIONS

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From the Office of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Table of Contents Prayer After an Election Archbishop’s Letter: An Advent Reflection Symposium on Child Well-Being in New Mexico The School of Mercy: Learning to Trust St. Francis of Assisi Awards 2016 Adult Confirmation Pope Names Three New U.S. Cardinals V Encuentro Homeless Jesus Archbishop’s School Fund Dinner Archbishop’s Schedule Vatican’s Instruction on Burial, Cremation Pope Francis’ Visit to Lund a Sign of Peace

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Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for November Universal: Countries Receiving Refugees That the countries which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may find support for their efforts which show solidarity.

Evangelization: Collaboration of Priests and Laity That within parishes, priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement.

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Special Collection November 20, 2016 The Catholic Campaign for Human Development addresses the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and transformative education.

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An Advent Reflection Most Reverend John C. Wester

s we approach the holy season of Advent, I thought it would be good to reflect on the meaning of this beautiful time which more and more has come to be neglected in many places. Since the church’s liturgical year begins with the first Sunday of Advent, it is worthwhile to pause and consider the importance of this time of preparation and watchful waiting. Too often, the season of Advent is overshadowed by the “holiday season” as we move too quickly into celebrating Christmas. By the time that the actual solemnity of Christmas arrives, many of us are burned out. We are already tired of all the “Christmas hype.” Christmas has become anticlimactic. The word advent comes from the Latin for “coming” or “arrival”. What is the arrival we are awaiting? The general norms for the liturgical year help us understand the season a little bit better by explaining: “The season of Advent has a twofold character: It is a time of preparation for Christmas when the first coming of God’s Son ... is recalled. It is also a season when minds are directed by this memorial to Christ’s second coming at the end of time. It is thus a season of joyful and spiritual expectation.” You will notice that this is not a penitential season. It is a season of joyful hope, a time of preparation and waiting. This season is not just about preparing for the birth of Christ at Christmas, but for the Christ who is continually being born in our midst and transforming the church ever more into his body in the world. In the late autumn of the year, as the world darkens, the church is called to gather and quietly wait in hope for the coming of Christ, her bridegroom, the Light of the World. I am reminded of a song by Marty Haugen: “For you, O Lord, my soul in stillness waits, truly my hope is in you.” Is our hope really in Christ? Have we really allowed ourselves to wait in silence and ponder the great mystery of salvation? Have we been changed by our reflection on this mystery so that we live differently as our relationship with the risen Christ deepens? In the darkness, we watch for the coming Lord. We must not let our busyness distract us from that, lest we be caught unawares like the foolish virgins in Matthew’s Gospel. The season calls us to be attentive to our preparations for the final day and attentive to the quality of our life in union with Christ. The liturgies for the Sundays of Advent are intended to focus our attention on these realities and to guide our preparation for Christ’s coming. The theme for the first Sunday of Advent calls us to be spiritually attentive. On the second Sunday of Advent, we hear John the Baptist’s call to repentance and preparation. The Baptizer is calling us to be prepared and vigilant as we invite Christ into our hearts, but also as we await the final judgment. The third Sunday,

or Gaudete Sunday, introduces Jesus as the one who will fulfill the covenant and bring forth the kingdom. On the final Sunday, we hear the gospel stories that immediately precede Christ’s birth. During these four weeks, we prepare for the Light, which comes into the world, both in Christ’s birth, and as we await his final return in glory. As we renew our sense of the liturgical celebration of time, I encourage us all to remain faithful to the celebration of the four weeks of Advent. As I mentioned earlier, it is so easy to be consumed by the hype of the “holiday season”: to decorate our churches and houses for Christmas, to spend more time shopping than in prayer, and to host Christmas parties before the season has arrived. I know it is an enormous challenge to remain faithful to the Advent season when we are surrounded by a society which, while claiming to be Christian, does not take the time to reflect and prepare as the church calls us to do. As Catholics, we must celebrate Advent differently. Our reckoning of time is itself a sacramental witness to the fullness of the paschal mystery. If we were to skip the Advent season or any other season, we would impoverish that witness. We are very lucky to have a church which has provided us with seasons to bear witness to the great mysteries of our faith. As Christians, these celebrations and our observance of time help us witness the truth and beauty of the risen Christ. This Advent, I call on every Catholic in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to strive to enter into the spirit of the season. As we move forward, I strongly encourage our schools, parishes, and each individual household to celebrate the four weeks of Advent with rich prayer. We must practice and model what we preach in order to instill the rich traditions of our faith in young and old alike. The season of Advent refocuses us and reminds us that Christ has changed the world. Darkness has covered this hemisphere, and the world itself is quiet. Because we know that Christ reigns over all of creation, we strain in the darkness to see the light of Christ, our coming King. May our observance of this season renew us and be an example of patience, silence, and joy to our hurried and anxious society. Sincerely yours in the Lord,

Most Rev. John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe (Reprinted from People of God, November 2015)

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Una Reflexión de Adviento Reverendísimo John C. Wester

l acercamos a la sagrada temporada del Adviento, pensé que sería bueno reflexionar sobre el significado de este hermoso tiempo que cada vez más y más se ha descuidado en muchas partes. Ya que el año litúrgico de la Iglesia comienza con el primer domingo de Adviento, vale la pena hacer una pausa y considerar la importancia de este tiempo de preparación y espera vigilante. Frecuentemente, el tiempo de Adviento se ve ensombrecido por la “temporada de fiestas”, mientras avanzamos rápidamente hacia la celebración de la Navidad. Para el tiempo en que realmente llega la solemnidad de la Navidad, muchos de nosotros estamos exhaustos. Ya estamos cansados de todo el “bullicio de la Navidad.” La Navidad se ha convertido en algo decepcionante. La palabra adviento viene del latín y significa “venida” o “llegada”. ¿Cuál es la llegada que estamos esperando? Las normas universales sobre el año litúrgico nos ayudan a entender un poco mejor la temporada al explicar: “El tiempo de Adviento tiene una doble índole: es el tiempo de preparación para la Navidad, en la que se conmemora la primera venida del Hijo de Dios. Es también el tiempo en el que por este recuerdo se dirigen las mentes hacia la expectación de la segunda venida de Cristo al fin de los tiempos. Por lo tanto, el Adviento se nos manifiesta como tiempo de una expectación piadosa y alegre.” Notarán que esta no es una temporada penitencial. Es una época de esperanza gozosa, un tiempo de preparación y espera. Esta temporada no se trata solamente de una preparación para el nacimiento de Cristo en la Navidad, sino de Cristo quien continuamente está naciendo entre nosotros y quien cada vez más va transformando a la Iglesia en su cuerpo en el mundo. En el otoño del año, mientras el mundo se oscurece, la Iglesia es llamada a reunirse y tranquilamente aguardar en la esperanza de la venida de Cristo, su esposo, la Luz del Mundo. Me acuerdo de una canción de Marty Haugen: “Por ti, oh Señor, mi alma espera en quietud, en verdad mi esperanza está en ti.” ¿Está nuestra esperanza realmente puesta en Cristo? ¿Realmente nos hemos permitido a nosotros mismos esperar en silencio y reflexionar sobre el gran misterio de la salvación? ¿Hemos sido transformados por nuestra reflexión sobre este misterio para vivir de manera diferente mientras nuestra relación con Cristo resucitado se profundiza? En la oscuridad, vigilamos por la venida del Señor. No debemos permitir que nuestras ocupaciones nos distraigan de eso, para que no seamos tomados por sorpresa como las vírgenes necias en el Evangelio de Mateo. La temporada nos llama a estar atentos a nuestros preparativos para el último

día y atentos a la calidad de nuestra vida en unión con Cristo. Las liturgias para los domingos de Adviento están destinadas a centrar nuestra atención en estas realidades y guiar nuestra preparación para la venida de Cristo. El tema para el primer domingo de Adviento nos llama a estar espiritualmente atentos. En el segundo domingo de Adviento escuchamos la llamada de Juan el Bautista al arrepentimiento y la preparación. El Bautista nos llama a estar preparados y vigilantes mientras invitamos a Cristo a nuestros corazones, pero también mientras esperamos el juicio final. El tercer domingo o domingo Gaudete, presenta a Jesús como el que va a cumplir la alianza y traer el reino. En el domingo final, escuchamos las historias del Evangelio que preceden inmediatamente el nacimiento de Cristo. Durante estas cuatro semanas, nos preparamos para la Luz, que entra en el mundo tanto en el nacimiento de Cristo como mientras esperamos su regreso final en la gloria. Al renovar nuestro sentido de la celebración litúrgica del tiempo, les animo a todos a permanecer fieles a la celebración de las cuatro semanas de Adviento. Como mencioné anteriormente, es muy fácil dejarse consumir por el bullicio de la “temporada de fiestas”: decorar nuestras iglesias y hogares para la Navidad, pasar más tiempo de compras que en oración y tener fiestas de Navidad antes de que haya llegado la temporada. Sé que es un enorme desafío permanecer fieles a la temporada de Adviento cuando estamos rodeados de una sociedad que, aunque dice ser cristiana, no se toma el tiempo para reflexionar y prepararse como la Iglesia nos llama a hacerlo. Como católicos, debemos celebrar el Adviento en una forma diferente. Nuestro recuento del tiempo es en sí mismo un testimonio sacramental a la plenitud del misterio pascual. Si nos saltásemos la temporada del Adviento, o cualquier otra temporada, empobreceríamos ese testimonio. Somos muy afortunados de tener una Iglesia que nos ha proporcionado temporadas para dar testimonio de los grandes misterios de nuestra fe. Como cristianos, estas celebraciones y nuestra observancia del tiempo nos ayudan a ser testigos de la verdad y la belleza de Cristo resucitado. Sinceramente suyo en el Señor,

Reverendisimo John C. Wester Arzobispo de Santa Fe (Reimpresión de People of God, noviembre 2015)

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Symposium on Child Well-Being in New Mexico

n October 1, 2016, Archbishop John C. Wester hosted the Symposium on Child Well-Being, co-sponsored by CHI St. Joseph’s Children. Archbishop Wester is ringing the alarm bell for our children. New Mexico is the worst in the nation in regard to the percentage of children living in poverty. Across the country, we rank second highest in children living in hunger and we rank 49th in children’s well-being. During the symposium, the attendees came together to learn about the plight of our children and their future; to listen, share, and together, move forward to find solutions. The keynote speakers shared how living in poverty and lack of access to food impact child development. Today, living in poverty has a more severe impact on child well-being than in prior generations because children don’t have nearly as many adult interactions. Poverty is often accompanied by increased levels of stress which can lead to household dysfunction, abuse and neglect. Emotional and intellectual needs are often neglected from early childhood. These stressful events are called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ACEs cause children to release high levels of the stress hormone cortisol,

which, when released in excess, becomes toxic and hinders proper brain development. When a child is exposed to four or more ACEs, permanent damage to brain development occurs. Additionally, the keynote speakers discussed how investing “up-stream” in programs for young children has a better return on investment than spending money later on remediation. “Up-stream” spending results in better outcomes over the course of the child’s life. For example, if a baby is born into a high-stress environment, but mom and dad get the support and knowledge they need through a home visiting program, they can “buffer” their child from this stress. Caring relationships are the best way to protect children from ACEs. The support a child received when he was a baby will positively impact him for the rest of his life. When we invest in child well-being early on, the child will have improved behavior, increased IQ and increased achievement, higher promotion rates, reduced special education, and increased graduation rates, increased employment and income, lower welfare use, and fewer arrests. All of this saves taxpayers money and results in a positive return on our initial

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investment. The symposium also highlighted three powerful testimonies including that of Ana Young who participates in a home visiting program. “My son, in spite of every risk factor you can imagine, is ahead on every growth and developmental chart, as well as every other quantitative measuring tool for childhood development and well-being. Above all else, this program allowed me to halt my descent down a dangerous path and to turn my life around.” To draw the symposium to an end, solutions were discussed. “Invest in Kids NOW”, a well-respected early childhood coalition, has completed a thorough analysis of the state’s budget, seeking funds for state programs that would empower agencies with proven track records to meet our children’s needs. The findings revealed the only source available that would make a significant difference is the Land Grant Permanent Fund. Polls conducted by the Albuquerque Journal show a majority of voters want the opportunity to vote on increasing the distribution by 1.5% from the $15 billion fund to invest in early childhood

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services. Over 200 people from across the state answered the archbishop’s call to action by attending the symposium. To get more information or to join the movement please email jessabunker@catholichealth.net. You can also visit InvestInKidsNow.org for more information.

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Retirement Fund for Religious Please give to those who have given a lifetime. www.retiredreligious.org “Be faithful to your prayer life and have a sense of humor,” says Sister Rita Polchin (foreground), 87, a member of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius. This philosophy has served her well during nearly 70 years of religious life, especially as a teacher and principal in Catholic schools. Sister Rita is one of nearly 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who benefits from the Retirement Fund for Religious. Your generosity helps provide prescription medications, nursing care, and more.

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The School of Mercy: Learning to Trust World Youth Day Fr. Graham Golden, O. Praem.

and xenophobia, including St. Maximilian Kolbe. We walked in the footsteps of St. Pope John Paul II and the solidarity movement amidst remnants of communist occupation. In the shadows of past evils, conquest, and oppression the warm welcome and generous spirit of the Polish people continued to shine forth. The message of Divine Mercy of St. Faustina Kowalska and the call to trust in Jesus was lifted high as Pope Francis reminded us that the easiest bridge to build is one hand to another. Even the message of the Holy Father became a point of contrast amidst a local church that, while rich in history, tradition, and deep faith, struggles (even pridefully at times) to welcome Muslim refugees and migrants fleeing conflict in the middle east to their communities. Together as pilgrims we journeyed as witness to the possibility of grace, beauty, and truth to break through even the most devastating of human conflict. Pope Francis gave voice to what we witnessed when, as we prayed the Stations of the Cross he noted:

ow unlikely it seemed: to want to embrace a moment of vulnerability. Who in their right mind would sleep exposed, in an open field surrounded by millions of strangers in a time in history when the presence of unpredictable public violence and terror seems itself the only predictability? It was a leap of faith, a testament of trust. But what had brought us to that point? It felt like the city came to a halt the days leading up to the close of World Youth Day. Tram cars were so crammed with people they groaned under the weight as they lumbered along their rails. Waiting in line for food seemed like an eternity. Verbal communication was often nearly impossible. One’s neighbor was likely from one of nearly 200 different nations. The heat and humidity were oppressive. Yet, in the midst of what would reduce most people to their worst selves, the crowds were full of smiles, courtesy and spontaneous songs. After days of anticipation and miles of walking, we finally made it to Campus Misericordiae, the place where we would hold vigil with Pope Francis and wake to him presiding at Mass “Where is God, if The crowd reacts as Pope Francis arrives to celebrate the closing Mass of World Youth Day at Campus Misericordiae in Krakow, Poland, July 31. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) in the morning. The hoard evil is present in our of over two million who had world, if there are men just flooded the open field where they would sleep for the night and be and women who are hungry and thirsty, homeless, exiles and refugees? Where sustained by non-perishable rations fell to their knees in silence. The Blessed is God, when innocent persons die as a result of violence, terrorism and war? Sacrament had been exposed by the Holy Father. An opportunity for total Where is God, when cruel diseases break the bonds of life and affection? Or chaos became a moment of unifying peace. We found a commonality that when children are exploited and demeaned, and they too suffer from grave transcended our exhaustion, hunger, frustrations, and cultural and linguistic illness? Where is God, amid the anguish of those who doubt and are troubled in differences: Jesus Christ. spirit? These are questions that humanly speaking have no answer. But Jesus’ This realization has journeyed with me and so many others since our answer is God is in them. Jesus is in them; he suffers in them and deeply time in Krakow, Poland for World Youth Day in July of 2016. It may seem identifies with each of them. He is so closely united to them as to form with counterintuitive to discover peace, solidarity, and hope amidst discomfort, them, as it were, one body.” diversity, and uncertainty. Knowing that such a contradiction is possible has fervently inspired many to more actively seek to further God’s Kingdom. Some of the youth and young adults traveling with our group experienced The contrast was not only held within the moment of the comparatively powerful moments of conversion, others simply encounters of affirmation, and superficial human trials we faced and the human goodness we saw during others were beckoned to look more deeply asking questions of faith in a new the festivities of World Youth Day itself. This contrast was most evident within way or for the first time. All of these movements of the heart were inspired by the the profound history and faith of Poland. We glimpsed first-hand the visible profound experience of contrast, a lesson in trust. No matter what the world seems remnant of the holocaust at the Auschwitz and Birkenau death camps where to present us or where our human weakness may wish to lead us, if we find trust in innumerable women, men, and children lost their lives in the wake of fear God’s mercy and keep our sights fixed on Jesus Christ, we can discover peace.

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Presenting the 15th Annual

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My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Welcome to the 15th Annual Archbishop’s Saint Francis of Assisi Awards and to our historic and beautiful Cathedral Basilica. I am in awe that including those being honored this year, the Archbishop’s Saint Francis of Assisi Award has been presented to 1,689 people from throughout the Archdiocese over these past 15 years. Pope Francis gave us his Apostolic Exhortation “Amoris Laetitia” earlier this year and we are making it come alive by honoring couples who have modeled the Sacrament of Marriage for 50 years or more. Each Pastor and Parish Life Coordinator was given the opportunity to nominate a sacramentally married couple to receive this Award. St. Thomas Aquinas once said, “Marriage has three blessings. The first is children, to be received and raised for God’s service. The second is the loyal faithfulness by which each serves the other. The third is the sacrament of matrimony, which signifies the inseparable union of Christ with His Church.” The husbands and wives we honor this evening started their marriages with Jesus Christ at the center of their lives. They brought a smile to God’s face when they joyfully accepted the gifts(s) of life through their children. They continued to please God by baptizing their children,

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John and Martha Carangelo, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, La Joya, 71 years of marriage, Reverend Eli Valadez, Pastor

Leo and Cecilia D’Amour, Our Lady of Fatima, Albuquerque, 64 years of marriage, Reverend Stephen Schultz, Pastor

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teaching them to make the Sign of the Cross, and preparing them to make their First Confession, receive their First Holy Communion, and ensure they were formed by Confirmation. They no doubt has [sic] some rough patches in their lives, but throughout the 50 plus years, they walked together and assured each other of their love. They have modeled the inseparable union of Christ with His church and their own inseparable union with one another. I am filled with joy to celebrate these living testaments to marriage, family life and the person of Jesus Christ visible in our Catholic faith. I pray that St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the Archdiocese, and the Holy Family will shower our award recipients and their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren with his richest blessings. Sincerely yours in the Lord,

Most Reverend John C. Wester Archbishop of Santa Fe

James and Frances Meek, Shrine of the Little Flower-St. Therese, Albuquerque, 67 years of marriage, Reverend Vincent Paul Chavez, Pastor

John and Ola Hoffman, St. Jude Thaddeus, Albuquerque, 60 years of marriage, Reverend Tien-Tri Nguyen, Pastor

Patrick and Ana Rizzieri, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, Albuquerque, 65 years of marriage, Reverend Monsignor Lambert Joseph Luna, Pastor

Ramon and Chonita Lucero, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Albuquerque, 76 years of marriage, Reverend Juan Mendez, Pastor

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15th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Award Recipients

Don and Beverly Lauer, Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Community, Santa Fe, 56 years of marriage, Reverend Daniel M. Balizan, Pastor

Joseph and Dolores Rippin, Saint John XXIII Catholic Community, Albuquerque, 58 years of marriage, Reverend Arkad Biczak, Pastor

Charles and Trudy Beverley, Risen Savior Catholic Community, Albuquerque, 64 years of marriage, Reverend Timothy A. Martinez, Pastor

Daniel and Marian Vigil, St. Joseph, Springer, 55 years of marriage, Reverend Emmanuel Izuka, Pastor

Carlos and Esther Arguello, Immaculate Conception Church, Cimarron, 57 years of marriage, Reverend Emmanuel Izuka, Pastor

Lauro and Soledad Delgado, Santuario de San Martin de Porres, Albuquerque, 66 years of marriage, Very Reverend Oscar Coelho, Pastor

Filomeno and Erlinda Flores, St. Rose of Lima, Santa Rosa, 58 years of marriage, Reverend Sotero Sena, Pastor

Carlos and Julia Lueras, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis, 60 years of marriage, Reverend Fernando Saenz

Reynaldo and Maryanne Cordova, St. Anne, Albuquerque, 53 years of marriage, Reverend Irby Nichols, Pastor

Palemon and Neoma Martinez, La Santisima Trinidad, Arroyo Seco, 60 years of marriage, Reverend Malachy C. Obejesi

Lucas and Jane Lujan, Our Lady of Sorrows, Las Vegas, 59 years of marriage, Reverend Douglas Mitchell, Pastor

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Albert and Flora Otero, San Clemente, Los Lunas, 62 years of marriage, Very Reverend James Marshall, Pastor

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15th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Award Recipients

Tommy and Alvida Torres, Immaculate Conception, Albuquerque, 57 years of marriage, Reverend Warren J. Broussard, S.J., Pastor

Jimmie and Becky Candelaria, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Albuquerque, 54 years of marriage, Very Reverend Robert Campbell, O.Praem, Pastor

Ernest and Jennie Casaus, St. Charles Borreomeo, Albuquerque, 53 years of marriage, Reverend Jemore Mueller, Pastor

Adam and Dolores Gutierrez, St. Helen, Portales, 55 years of marriage, Reverend Charles Ugochukwu, Pastor

Wilfred and Patty Romero, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe del Valle de Pojoaque, 53 years of marriage, Reverend Monsignor Jerome Martinez y Alire, Pastor

Neddie and Margaret Baca, Our Lady of Belen, Belen, 54 years of marriage, Reverend Clement Niggel, Pastor

Jose and Rosemary Roybal, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Peña Blanca, 53 years of marriage, Reverend Terrance Brennan, Pastor

Richard and Sharon Gertler, St. Patrick-St. Joseph, Raton, 52 years of marriage, Reverend William Woytavich, Pastor

Horace and Stella Martinez, Holy Family, Chimayo, 51 years of marriage, Reverend Julio Gonzalez, Pastor

Forrest and Marcella Johnson, Church of the Incarnation, Rio Rancho, 51 years of marriage, Reverend Leo Ortiz, Pastor

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Joe and Ramona Sanchez, Church of the Ascension, Albuquerque, 57 years of marriage, Reverend Irby Nichols

John and Virginia Jojola, Jr., St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo, 55 years of marriage, Reverend George Pavamkott, O.Praem, Pastor

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15th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Award Recipients

Hector and Lydia Lopez, St. Francis Xavier, Clayton, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Daniel Gutierrez, Pastor of Taos

Patrick and Gloria Romero, Estancia Valley Catholic Parish, Moriarity, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Robert Lancaster, Pastor

Bernie and Gladys Torres, St. Anthony, Questa, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Andrew Ifele, Pastor

Claudio and Angie Martinez, San Francisco de Asis, Ranchos de Taos, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Dino Candelaria, Pastor

Ralph and Pauline Sarracino, San Diego Mission, Jemez Pueblo, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Larry Bernard, O.F.M., Pastor

Mike and Gloria Garcia, Immaculate Conception, Tome, 51 years of marriage, Reverend Jose A. Hernandez, Pastor

Tom and Marlene Svenneby, Immaculate Conception, Las Vegas, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Dino Candelaria

Rudy and Helen Ortiz, Sangre de Cristo, Albuquerque, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Thomas Kayammakal, Pastor

Rumoldo and Virginia Ortiz, San Isidro, Santa Fe, 53 years of marriage, Very Reverend John Cannon, Pastor

Donald and Bertha Silva Martinez, San Juan Nepomuceno, El Rito, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Albert Mutebi Ssekabembe, Pastor

Billy and Lourdes Otero, St. Anne, Tucumcari, 53 years of marriage, Very Reverend Hyginus Chuks Anuta, Pastor

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Daniel and Grace Velasquez, Nuestra SeĂąora de Guadalupe, Taos, 51 years of marriage, Reverend Daniel Gutierrez, Pastor

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15th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Award Recipients

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Lorenzo and Sally Perea, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Peralta, 52 years of marriage, Reverend Hoi Tran, Pastor

Fernando and Patricia A. Rodriguez, St. John the Baptist, Santa Fe, 54 years of marriage, Reverend Nathan Libaire, Pastor

Duane and Maria Frances Andersen, St. Edwin, Albuquerque, 53 years of marriage, Reverend Peter Muller, O.Praem, Pastor

Joseph and Lita Pino, Holy Family, Albuquerque, 53 years of marriage, Reverend Patrick Schaefer, O.F.M., Pastor

Pete and Shirley Chiello, Holy Cross, Santa Cruz, 57 years of marriage, Reverend Javier Gutierrez, S.F., Pastor

Gilbert and Ruby MontaĂąo, San Ysidro, Corrales, 56 years of marriage, Reverend James M. McGowan, Pastor

Norbert and Elaine Styer, Prince of Peace Catholic Community, Albuquerque, 58 years of marriage, Reverend Michael J. Shea, Pastor

Paul and Marguerite Martinez, Our Lady of the Assumption, Albuquerque, 59 years of marriage, Reverend Edward Domme, Pastor

Nicolas and Ermilina Gonzales, St. Anthony, Dixon, 61 years of marriage, Reverend Simeon F. Wimmershoff, Pastor

Gabriel and Adelaida Gonzales, San Antonio de Padua, Penasco, 65 years of marriage, Reverend Simeon F. Wimmersoff, Pastor

Juan and Rosalinda Valencia, St. Anthony of Padua, Pecos, 50 years of marriage, Reverend Vincent Dominguez, Pastor

Anthony and Louise Pachelli, Our Lady of the Annunciation, Albuquerque, 62 years of marriage, Reverend Monsignor Bennett J. Voorhies, Pastor

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15th Annual St. Francis of Assisi Award Recipients

Billy E. and Marie Todd, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Los Alamos, 60 years of marriage, Reverend Glennon Jones, Pastor

Ramon and Edulia Estrada, San Jose, Los Ojos, 61 years of marriage, Reverend Scott McKee, Pastor

Juan Flavio and Silveria Martinez, Saint Patrick, Chama, 57 years of marriage, Reverend Scott McKee, Pastor

Albert and Terry Rivera, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, 56 years of marriage, Reverend Adam Lee Ortega, y Ortiz, Rector

Phillip and Eleanor Bove, Cristo Rey Parish, Santa Fe, 51 years of marriage, Reverend Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz, Pastor

Jose and Estella Parra, San Felipe de Neri, Albuquerque, 64 years of marriage, Reverend Andrew J. Pavlak, Pastor

Santo and Anna Genco, St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho, 53 years of marriage, Reverend Monsignor Douglas A. Raun, Pastor

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Joe and Corina Martinez, Queen of Heaven, Albuquerque, 60 years of marriage, Reverend William E. Young, Jr., Pastor

Not present Tony and Cathy Esquibel, Santo Nino, Tierra Amarilla, 53 years of marriage, Reverend Scott McKee, Pastor Nick and Anna Salazar, San Juan Bautista, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, 65 years of marriage, Reverend John Trambley, Pastor

Seles and Margaret Padilla, Jr., San Miguel, Socorro, 50 years of marriage, Reverend John Anasiudu, Pastor

St. Francis,

pray for us. Photos of Mr. & Mrs. Carangelo, Mr. & Mrs. Lauer and Mr. & Mrs. Ortiz courtesy of Paul Herrera

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2016 Adult Confirmation October 21, 2016 Queen of Heaven Parish, Albuquerque

Church of the Ascension, Albuquerque Christina Renee Maestas Vanessa O. Marquez Melva Jean Repik Holy Ghost, Albuquerque Nancy Yadira Esparza Bernal Michael Juan Jaramillo Ramon Alhegery Morales Muñoz Our Lady of Belen, Belen Katie Ashley Amber Cordova Amanda Lynn Martinez Our Lady of Fatima, Albuquerque Glorianna Baca Adriana Bustamante Crystal Bustamante Yvonne Marie Garcia-Tafoya Albert Gomez Our Lady of Guadaupe, San Felipe Pueblo Rebecca Kathleen Garviso Ashley Alexandra Latoma Mackensie Anthony Lucero Misty Therese Melk Berencia Asha Ortiz Kaitlin Leah Sandoval Justin Lawrence Trancosa Ann Elizabeth Valencia

Confirmation Prayer Spirit of God, grant me: The gift of wisdom To see the world through your eyes, The gift of counsel To make difficult decisions, The gifts of knowledge and understanding To use my mind to know you and to love you, The gift of fortitude To have the courage to live in the faith Despite the difficulties and disappointments, The gift of piety To be able to express my special love And commitment to you, And the right kind of awesome fear That makes me pause to wonder and revere God’s Love. Amen.

Our Lady of the Annunciation, Albuquerque Eugene Lee Clingan Alexis Nicole Cruz Jillian Janet Felix Andrew Gomez Brenda Gomez Jamie Lynn Gomez Gary Steven Madrid Jr. Barbara Marie Mooney Caitlin Holly O’Grady Liam Mathew O’Grady Lyndsy Elaine Ortiz Andrew Lee Palmer Nickie Irene Rafferty Danette Rose Valdez Our Lady of the Assumption, Albuquerque Domonic Tracy Sena Vanessa Leann Trujillo Nicole Marie Wilson San Diego Mission, Jemez Pueblo Jasmine Lovato Derrick Pasqual

San Felipe de Neri, Albuquerque Micayla Corral-Jeantete Joshua Adam Fresquez Hannah Elizabeth Hays Arturo Lemos Rachel Ann Padilla Brittany Pas Martin Roberto Perches Suzanna Miquela Perez Marina Alekzandria Reyes-Urioste Janelle Alexandria Torrez San Martin de Porres, Albuquerque Valerie Christine Arellano Melissa Ann Costa Esmeralda Loya de Maturin Adán Leonardo Diaz Rosalba Ibarra Brianna Laureen Jaramillo Kenneth Patrick Kline Cristina Gonzales Molina Cinthya Alejandra Olivas Crystal Ortiz Cynthia Jasmine Torrez

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Vianka Vargas Amber Renae Aragon Phillip Luiciano Aragon Monica Josephine Armijo Cindy Castillo Breana Faye Chavez Elijah Cunningham Cristina Jasmine Gutierrez Eva Gonzales Gutierrez Nicolas Gutierrez Oscar Ernesto Gutierrez Nicolas Gutierrez Jr. Pascual Arturo Lerma Elizabeth Samantha Lopez Berenice Ortega Perez Christian Ignacio Perez Adrianna Monique Quintana Jesus Alberto Salcido-Meza Shrine of St. Bernadette, Albuquerque Anne Marie Blythe Angelina Gabriella Garcia Amberly Angel Gonzales-Garcia Juliana Therese Gonzales-Garcia Breanna Nicole LeMasters St. Augustine, Isleta Kateri Lynn Abeita Kayleen Keisha Miya Abeita Sydney Denise Mae Abeita Wayne Jose Louis Abeita Rhealyn Marie Chewiwi Alejandria Jonel Escalera Fabian Amillio Escalera Brittany Ashley Gonzales Kevin Timothy Jojola Dawn Christina Kasero Triston Ray Kasero Dennis Lucero Donovan Edward Lucero Roxanne Catalina Lucero Darlene Brooke Lujan Marietta Samantha Lujan Autumn Rose Marie Martinez Cindy Rose Montoya Marian Annette Montoya Albert Abenicio Montoya III Alyssa Mariah Padilla Arissa Miranda Padilla Ashley Nicole Padilla Hannah Celine Trujillo

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Church of the Incarnation, Rio Rancho James Ray Casadas Ambrosia Loren Cherino Dannelle Jolene Marianito Matthew James Sandoval Ariel Nikita Zavala Lisha Nicole Zavala Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Albuquerque Bianca Baca Paloma P. Delgado Franco Daniel Flores April E. Gallegos Robert Lee Grant III Lisette Paola Loya Christina Rose Marquez Juanita Diane Marquez Melanie Roni Marquez Sylvia Noem Ortega Sheldon Paul Purley Rosy Ramos Joseph Torres Vanessa Denise Wilson

Christian Mathew Quintana St. Jude Thaddeus, Albuquerque Richard Jesse Alvarez Raul Antonio Apodaca Francisco Marcelino Baca Marie Louise Davis Nichole Monet Diaz Aaron E. Duran Dominic Andrew Flores Karen Ann Garcia Christina Pilar Griego Salena Maya Martinez April Nicole Montoya Alexandro Ochoa Amy Teresa Olonia Jesenia Ortega Veronica Ortega Isaiah Joseph Pereles Victor Hugo Perez Jr. Tamela Richards Christina Michelle Rodriguez Brandi Lea Sanchez Aura Jennifer Sperling David Gene Trujillo

Risen Savior, Albuquerque AndrĂŠs James Armijo Marlayna Desiree Baca Toby John Garki Chiu Amanda Louise Duran Mark Anthony Gallegos Gary Edward Herrman San Miguel, Socorro Mary Lynn Chavez Joseph Charles Franklin Martina Franklin Marissa Zabrina Silva Steven Jack Vigil Santa Maria de la Paz, Santa Fe Christopher Ray Aranda Samantha Kelli Aranda Epimenia Marina Felicita Cardenas Gary Jude Chavez Robert Marcus Cordova-MontaĂąo Shea L. Keller Randy James Leyba Lopez Kaitlynn M. Orlando

Marian Franklin, 95, and son Joseph Franklin were confirmed by Archbishop John C. Wester. The names they chose for their confirmation are St. Catherine the Great and St. Jerome.

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Pope Names Three New U.S. Cardinals

Cardinals-designate Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis and Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the new Vatican office for laity, family and life. (CNS photos/ Paul Haring; Bob Nichols, Catholic Moment; Tyler Orsburn).

ope Francis will conclude the Year of Mercy by creating 17 new cardinals, including three from the United States: Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago; Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the new Vatican office for laity, family and life; and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis.

Announcing the names of the new cardinals Oct. 9, 2016 Pope Francis said, “Their coming from 11 nations expresses the universality of the church that proclaims and witnesses the good news of God’s mercy in every corner of the earth.”

Pope announces 17 new cardinals, including three from U.S. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis will conclude the Year of Mercy by creating 17 new cardinals, including three from the United States: Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago; Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the new Vatican office for laity, family and life; and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis. Announcing the names of the new cardinals Oct. 9, Pope Francis said, “Their coming from 11 nations expresses the universality of the church that proclaims and witnesses the good news of God’s mercy in every corner of the earth.” The new cardinals -- 13 of whom are under the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new pope and four over 80 being honored for their “clear Christian witness” -- will be inducted into the College of Cardinals Nov. 19, the eve of the close of the Year of Mercy. The next day, Nov. 20, they will join Pope Francis and other cardinals in celebrating the feast of Christ the King and closing the Year of Mercy, the pope said. Shortly after the pope’s announcement, Archbishop Tobin tweeted: “I am shocked beyond words by the decision of the Holy Father. Please pray for me.” Editor’s Note: On Nov. 7, 2016 Pope Francis named CardinalDesignate Joseph W. Tobin as new Archbishop of Neward; accepts resignation of Archbishop Myers.

The Closing Celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee November 13, 2016

Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe – 12 Noon Mass

n the Bull of Indiction Misericordiae Vultus, Pope Francis decreed that the Holy Year would conclude on Sunday, November 20, 2016, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, with the closing of the Holy Door in the Basilica of St. Peter’s at the Vatican. On the preceding Sunday, November 13, the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Jubilee will be brought to a close at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi 12:00 noon Mass. In other churches and shrines that have been designated by the diocesan Bishop as sites of a Door of Mercy, a Eucharistic celebration of thanksgiving should be celebrated. The faithful are strongly encouraged to attend. Adapted from Our Sunday Visitor

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USCCB President And Vice President Candidate List Released; Elections Will Take Place At Fall General Assembly In Baltimore WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will elect their next president and vice-president at the upcoming Plenary Assembly in Baltimore. The elections are due to take place during the general assembly. Each office is elected from a slate of 10 candidates who have been nominated by their fellow bishops. The slate of candidates for President and Vice President are as follows: • Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans • Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., of Philadelphia • Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City • Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston • Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville • Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles • Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore • Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit • Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami • Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe The president and vice president are elected to three-year terms, which begin at the conclusion of the meeting. At that time, Archbishop Joseph

E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky and Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, will complete their terms as president and vice president, respectively. USCCB by-laws provide that the first election is that of the president by simple majority vote of members present and voting. Following the election of the president, the vice-president is elected from the remaining nine candidates. In either election, if a candidate does not receive more than half of the votes cast on the first ballot, a second vote is taken. If a third round of voting is necessary, that ballot is a run-off between the two bishops who received the most votes on the second ballot. During the meeting, the bishops will also vote for new chairmen of the following five USCCB committees: Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, Committee on International Justice and Peace, and the Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People.

U.S. Bishops To Meet November 14-16 In Baltimore; Address From Archbishop Kurtz, Election Of New USCCB President, Report From Peace In Our Communities Task Force. WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will meet November 14-16, in Baltimore for their fall general assembly. During the assembly, the bishops will elect a new president, vice president, and five committee chairs. In addition, they will discuss and vote on the Conference’s strategic plan for 2017-2020, and will receive a report and recommendations on promoting peace in violence-stricken communities. The bishops will hear from Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, as he gives his final address as USCCB president upon completion of his three-year term The bishops will also vote for new chairmen-elect of the following five USCCB committees: Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, Committee on International Justice and Peace, and the Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People. Several reports will also be given including an update from the USCCB Task Force to Promote Peace in Our Communities. An update will also be given on planning preparations for the upcoming Convocation focusing on the Joy of the Gospel in America. The Convocation is scheduled to take place July, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.

Additionally, the bishops will discuss and vote on the Conference’s 2017-2020 strategic plan, Encountering the Mercy of Christ and Accompanying His People with Joy, to support the five priorities approved last November. The priorities are: ″ Evangelization: Open wide the doors to Christ through missionary discipleship and personal encounter. ″ Family and marriage: Encourage and heal families; inspire Catholics to embrace the sacrament of matrimony. ″ Human life and dignity: Uphold the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death with special concern for the poor and vulnerable. ″ Vocations and ongoing formation: Encourage vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, and provide meaningful ongoing formation to clergy, religious and lay ministers. ″ Religious freedom: Promote and defend the freedom to serve, witness and worship, in the U.S. and abroad.

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Project Rachel: A Ministry of Mercy

By Carol Feeney, Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator

“The church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.” Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium

s we complete the Jubilee Year of Mercy at the beginning of Advent, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe continues to embrace the tenets set forth by Pope Francis when he invites us to “be merciful like the Father”. Perhaps during Advent as we prepare to welcome the Christ child, we can draw inspiration in the same way that Pope Francis does, from the King of Peace himself, whose mercy endures forever. Project Rachel is a ministry of the Catholic Church, embraced by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, which reaches out in mercy to men and women who grieve the loss of a child through abortion. Through Project Rachel the church encourages the griever to seek recovery from the crippling effects of grief and guilt with counseling, spiritual direction, and the divine helps of the sacraments. Many of us struggle to accept God’s willingness to forgive our sin and we may also struggle to forgive ourselves. We may

fail to put closure on our guilt, returning to the confessional again and again for the same offense, out of disbelief that God is truly willing to forgive us. But spiritual transformation can occur when our eyes and hearts are opened to accepting God’s mercy. Such reconciliation brings great relief, joy and transformation. This is the meaningful and merciful work of Project Rachel. Women and men who are grieving from direct or indirect involvement in an abortion decision are encouraged to call the Project Rachel message line at 505-831-8238. All information is carefully protected and participants remain anonymous. Messages left on the help line are returned by a caring volunteer or staff member who will listen

without judgement (and who will not leave messages for the caller in order to protect privacy). Depending on the needs of the caller, and after careful discernment and prayer on the part of the Project Rachel team, referrals will be made to spiritual directors, clergy, or mental health professionals who are trained in Project Rachel post abortion healing. These individuals will assist the suffering one through their trauma and help them to accept God’s grace. In my role as the coordinator of Project Rachel for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe I will be helping to spread the word about the ministry and maintaining a referral list. In the coming months I will be organizing masses of Hope and Healing which are special masses that emphasize prayer and healing and God’s never ending mercy for those who have lost children through miscarriage, infant death, or abortion. Project Rachel Message Line: 505-831-8238

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted… …to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. (Isaiah 61:1-3)

CRS on the Ground in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew: Committing to 5 million in Response Haiti is reeling from the blows of Hurricane Matthew, which crashed ashore on October 4, bringing 145 mile per hour winds, storm surges and up to 40 inches of rainfall. The category 4 storm has caused massive devastation and ﬂooding in Haiti, which is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and which has yet to fully recover from a catastrophic earthquake in 2010. Rescue workers continue to try to reach affected areas, where many people have been hurt. The death toll in Haiti has surpassed 850, and is likely to rise as

authorities reach more communities. People have limited access to potable drinking water and sanitation. Based on the most critical needs, still being determined as response teams reach areas cut off by the storm, CRS’ response will include: • Emergency shelter materials - tarps, ropes and blankets— and construction of temporary shelters using local materials that are costeffective and easy to assemble. • Drinking water, hygiene kits, hand-washing stations to prevent diseases outbreak. The area is still reeling from a cholera outbreak in the months following the earthquake and there’s a high-risk for another outbreak. • Cash to families to cover their most immediate needs. • Living supplies, including kitchen utensils and buckets. What can you do? Learn more about CRS’ work in Haiti and pray for those in need: http://www.crs.org/resource-center/church-responds-hurricanematthew give online: crs.org/hurricane-matthew By phone: 1.877.HELP.CRS

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Voices for Positive Change: The Catholic Campaign for Human Development By Catarina T. Wignall, CCHD Outreach Assistant November 19-20, parishes in our Diocese and across the nation will be taking up a special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD is the domestic anti-poverty program of the US Catholic Bishops that promotes the dignity of the poor by funding projects that work with the poor to address the root causes of poverty. The upcoming collection is the main source of funding for CCHD national and local grants. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations that are organizing communities or developing economic opportunities that help people get out of poverty and stay out. Recently, our Archbishop, the Very Reverend John C. Wester stated, “In the public square, we bring truth to power, talk to legislators, vote, and peacefully protest to give voice to the forgotten, and help poor people speak for themselves. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is an example of helping people on the margins to have a voice for positive change.” In 2016, CCHD funded five groups in our Archdiocese. Javier Martinez, Executive Director of Partnership for Community Action shares, “CCHD funding has helped us mobilize our community and ensure access to health care for all residents of Bernalillo County regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.” Dr. Virginia Necochea, Director of CESOSS explains, “Receiving the CCHD grant will help support the continuation of our Acequia Talk & Walk events that our organization is hosting in the South Valley. This work is important because it is reconnecting families and community members to one of the South Valley’s most precious resources - the acequias.” In addition to these organizations, CCHD funded Somos un Pueblo Unido: a immigrant-led organization which runs the only United Workers Center of New Mexico. The center conducts “Know Your Rights” workshops, promotes pro-worker policies, and organizes against rights abuses, such as wage theft, by forming worksite committees.

A group rests after an Acequia Talk and Walk event with CESSOS.

Also funded was The Center for Southwest Culture for assisting farmers in northern NM set up organic farming cooperatives and develop markets to sell produce. This project is providing jobs and increasing incomes from small-scale farming. In collaboration with The Catholic Foundation, CCHD funded Cornerstones, a historic preservation organization that helps youth from low-income families to acquire jobs learning building restoration and leadership skills. CCHD believes that people have the right and ability to work and solve problems in their communities. We hope you will join us in promoting “voices for positive change” in our Archdiocese and nation. Support CCHD this November! Contact Anne Avellone at the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for questions about the Collection or Grant Process: Email justice@archdiosf.org, or Phone: (505) 831-8167. Learn more about CCHD at www.usccb.org/cchd and www.povertyusa.org

Working on the Margins: Help CCHD Help Others on the Nov. 19-20 Parish Collection! CCHD is the national anti-poverty program of the US Catholic Bishops, which offers financial support to projects that address longterm solutions to poverty in their communities. Please encourage your communities to give generously this collection! All parishes should have received promotional materials. The collection funds both national and local grants (25% of the collection stays local) available to non-profit organizations working on community or economic development projects. Currently, funds are supporting a Worker Rights Center that fights wage theft, harassment, and other work-place abuses; a community-led program to help property owners protect their water rights; an advocacy project to make sure all people, regardless of status, have access to affordable payment plans for hospital bills; economic development opportunities for organic farmers; and jobs

for youth doing local historic reconstruction. CCHD has also partnered with The Catholic Foundation on local economic development grants. In the public square, we bring truth to power, talk to legislators, vote, and peacefully protest to give voice to the forgotten, and help poor people speak for themselves. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is an example of helping people on the margins to have a voice for positive change. —Most Rev. John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe Contact Anne Avellone if you know of a group who may be eligible for funding or have any questions. MORE INFORMATION? See www.povertyusa.org to learn more about poverty and what CCHD is doing to help those in need. To learn more about CCHD grants, click on these links: 2016 CCHD Flyer (Eng) (Span), Local Grant Brochure, CCHD 2016 National Flyer (Eng) (Span).

Remember Fair Trade During the Holidays! “We all have to go shopping. Fair Trade is just shopping with respect.” Several parishes will host Fair Trade sales during the holidays. Plan one for your parish. Do your shopping with a conscience! St. John XXIII: CRS/SERRV sale will be from Nov 12-Dec 4 after all Masses. Contact Maria Duran for more information: Immaculate Conception Albuquerque: Fair Trade sale will be in the vestibule of ICC Sunday, Dec 4, 2016, after 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:45 am, and 12:30 pm Masses. Sabeel Fair Trade Olive Oil (and other Sabeel products) as well as Equal Exchange coffee and tea and SERRV gifts and chocolate bars. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Albuquerque: Fair Trade sales Sunday, Nov. 16; Sunday, Dec. 11; and Sunday, Feb 12, 2017 in Rosario Hall. Coffee, CRS SERVV items and more! Or you can shop on line by visiting the CRS/SERVV Fair Trade website and purchase items on line at http://www. crsfairtrade.org/crafts/

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KaBOOM!

NOVEMBER 2016

By Jess Jungwirth, Catholic Charities

n Saturday, October 29th over 230 volunteers installed a brand-new playground for Catholic Charities’ Children’s Learning Center at their new South Valley service center, Casa De Corazon. From cutting lumber for picnic tables to assembling seesaws and play structures, all of the heavy lifting was done by volunteers from Catholic parishes including Holy Rosary, San Martin, Annunciation, Risen Savior, Prince of Peace, St. Anne, Immaculate Conception plus volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and other walks of faith as well as Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM. Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan blessed the playground during the 2:30 pm ribbon cutting. Thank you to Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico and KaBOOM! for making this project possible, and to all of the generous team leaders that helped with prep on Thursday and Friday. This project was truly a community endeavor that will serve our children for years to come!

Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan is pictured with Catholic Charities’ CEO Jim Gannon, KaBOOM! Project Manager Melanie Barnes, Consuelo BolaghCowder from Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM and Blue Bear surrounded by volunteers for the playground’s ribbon cutting.

“For It Is In Giving That We Receive…” End of Year Giving Ideas Fall is a transition time for Catholic Charities, and as move toward our holiday giving season, we are presented with opportunities to multiply your generous gifts.

Capital Campaign

We are in the final stretch of our Capital Campaign to raise funds for a beautiful new human services center in Albuquerque’s South Valley, Casa De Corazon. A generous donor family has issued the following matching gift challenge for donations received by 12/31/16: They will match $2 for every $1 received by NEW donors to the Capital Campaign. The will match $1 for every $1 received by existing donors to the Capital Campaign. As such, existing donor’s gifts are doubled and new donor’s gifts are tripled!!! To make a gift, visit www.ccasfnm.org/support-us.html or contact Catholic Charities’ Development Other ways you can donate: Goal u Donate a Vehicle $250,000 Whether it’s a clunker or a car good running order, Catholic Charities is able to accept vehicle donations of many kinds. Call 724-4674 to arrange a FREE pick-up. u Donate while you shop! From groceries to Christmas giving, keep us in mind as you do your shopping! u Employer Matches Are you fully utilizing your employer’s gift matching program? Our Development office is available to answer questions you have about leveraging what’s available to you through your employer. Contact us today! u Donate household items and furnishings Our In-Kind Donation Center is always seeking gently used household items and furnishings for apartments and living spaces for our refugee and housing clients. We are especially in need of the following items: • Gently used beds • Kitchen tables and chairs • Lamps • Dressers • Working Computers

Call to schedule a FREE pick-up of your donation today: 724-4678

Catholic Charities Presents

Saint Nicholas Ball 2016

An Enchanting Evening of Charity, Dining and Dancing Attend the Saint Nicholas Ball voted BEST Charity Ball/Gala in the ABQ Journal’s Readers’ Choice Poll! It’s no wonder tickets are selling fast! This year’s ball will feature dinner, silent and live Auctions and entertainment by the PINK FLAMINGOS. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities’ general operations fund and provides much-needed services to our community. Tickets are $150 each. Table sponsorships are also available. To purchase tickets, contact Jess Jungwirth in Development at 724-4637 or development@ccasfnm.org

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Economic hardship hit U.S. families in past year, new survey says By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A significant minority of American families faced some form of economic hardship in the past year, according to the second American Family Survey, which was released Oct. 20. “A large number of respondents faced some level of economic deprivation in the last year. About four in 10 delayed at least one thing like eating, paying bills or medical care or they required financial help -- perhaps housing -- from friends, family or other sources,” said the survey report. “A similar number has only enough savings to survive a month or less -- and this is correlated with but not completely determined by income, as some relatively high-income respondents also could not survive longer than a month,” the report added. “It is also the case that those who are less likely to have quite a bit of savings are also less connected to their neighbors and communities.” Economic stability is one key to fruitful family life, according to the survey. “Experiencing a stable marriage as a child is correlated with increased familial and economic

stability as an adult,” it said. “Respondents whose mothers were continuously married to the same person throughout the respondent’s childhood are more likely to report being married today, less likely to say their relationship is in trouble, and less likely to have experienced an economic crisis in the past 12 months.” The report said, “People generally believe that their local communities offer them decent options for education, but those who have experienced economic crises or who have less than a high school education are much less likely to think this.” This phenomenon even plays out in presidential preferences, according to the survey report. People who expressed support for Donald Trump were “less likely to have experienced any kind of economic crisis in the last year” compared to supporters of other candidates, it said. In addition, those supporters were more likely to be male, more likely to be married, and more authoritarian in their attitudes. Jeremy C. Pope of the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University, which designed the survey, issued a mild rebuke to media reports of Trump followers coming from beatendown factory towns in the American heartland.

“It’s important to keep the gender component in mind. People who like Trump tend to be men,” Pope said. “Not women. Women, they’re a bit more likely to support Trump if they haven’t experienced an economic crisis, but they’re still negative about Trump. I think it has been somewhat underreported. Trump supporters on average do not tend to be as impoverished as the coverage sounds like. Trump supporters tend to be somewhat above the median in income, although it’s not a massive difference.” While economic issues were of lesser concern to survey respondents compared to culture issues and those surrounding family structure and stability, it was the only category to show across-the-board increases from 2015’s numbers. The number of respondents who expressed concern over the costs associated with raising a family went up 6 percentage points, from 26 percent to 32 percent. High work demands and stress on parents also went up 6 percentage points, from 21 to 27 percent. Concern over the lack of good jobs went up from 19 percent to 22 percent, and concern over the lack of government programs to support families rose from 8 percent to 10 ECONOMIC HARDSHIP continued on page 24

Respondents in a new survey identified several economics, culture and family issues as they said are affecting them the most today. (CNS graphic/Liz Agbey)

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percent. “Economics became more of a concern. It’s not so much the numbers, but that it’s consistent across all four” questions, said Pope’s colleague, Christopher Karpowitz. Of the 180 questions in the online survey, newer questions focused on the election but also on economics. “A meaningful percentage of Americans faced some serious economic challenges in the past 12 months,” Karpowitz told Catholic News Service. “About four in 10 Americans had trouble paying a bill or similar sort of economic difficulty. Asked about a whole battery of things, they might have said that they didn’t pay the full amount of a bill, or received financial help from friends and family. They didn’t go to a doctor because they couldn’t afford (the cost of) the appointment. Or they couldn’t eat because they couldn’t afford food.” Pope told CNS that survey respondents who have benefited from government social safetynet programs “see the benefit” from them, although Karpowitz noted, “Just having economic difficulty on its own does not automatically increase your love of the food stamp program.” One discrepancy among survey respondents was their what Pope called their “judgmental” response that other families were “not teaching or disciplining their children sufficiently,” although they were satisfied with their own parenting skills. Karpowitz said it “suggests larger challenges with different kinds of family experiences to try to understand one another. Americans of all stripes would try to understand better the perspectives and challenges of other families.” The survey was commissioned by Deseret News and the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University. Administered by YouGov, an international internet-based market research firm, the survey was taken by 3,268 respondents July 25-30, during the Republican and Democratic conventions. After weighting the responses to match U.S. demographic characteristics, the margin of error is plus or minus 2.48 percentage points. Follow Pattison on Twitter: @MeMarkPattison.

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Orientation Sessions on the Fifth National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry By Rocío González, Director of Hispanic Ministry and

Co-Coordinator of the ASF Diocesan Team V Meeting

Some of you recently received, through regular mail or electronically, a postcard inviting you to attend an orientation on the V Encuentro. We would be delighted if you are able to attend any of the scheduled meetings. The Fifth Encuentro, convened by the Catholic Bishops of the United States, will be a process of reflection and consultation within the Church that seeks to find ways to better respond to the Hispanic/Latino presence in the United States, we also invite and welcome the development of Hispanic/Latino leadership to better meet the overall needs of our entire Church in the United States. Within the orientation session, you will be able to know a little about the process of the V Encuentro in general and how we are all invited to be part of this exciting process that will begin at the parish level and then continue to diocesan, regional and national levels. During this orientation, you’ll have an opportunity to reflect on the reality of the Catholic Church in the United States in the 21st century, especially focusing on the Hispanic presence within our Church. This orientation will also invite us to deepen our commitment as Christians to carry the message of Christ to the world and to reflect on ways we can become the protagonists through our participation in the V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry. The theme for this V Encuentro Missionary Disciples: Witnesses of God’s Love, reflects Pope Francis’ invitation to have an active faith in the world. Two upcoming orientation sessions will take place at the Catholic Center (4000 St. Joseph’s Pl NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120) on Tuesday, November 15 from 6:00- 9:00pm and on Saturday, December 10 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Don’t forget to call 505.831.8147 to confirm your attendance at the session of your choice. We look forward to seeing you at one of these sessions!

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Homeless Jesus

Shrine of the Little Flower’s Homeless Jesus Sculpture, Artist: Timothy P. Schmalz By Rev. Vincent P. Chavez, pastor, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, Shrine of the Little Flower, Albuquerque

n July, St. Therese Parish and School completed its “Homeless Jesus” Sculpture Project. This project is a life-size bronze sculpture titled “Homeless Jesus” by Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz. Homeless Jesus is inspired by Matthew 25:40: “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these sisters and brothers of mine, you did for Me.” The sculpture is a representation suggesting Christ is with the most marginalized in our society. The Christ figure is shrouded in a blanket and appears to be a homeless person sleeping on a city bench. The shape of the bench is an exact replica of the concrete and recycled plastic slats typical of the bus stop benches in our city of Albuquerque. The visible wounds on the feet are the only indication that it is Jesus. The life-size version of the work has enough room that someone is able to sit on the bench besides the feet of Jesus. St. Therese Parish and School is the exclusive location for the sculpture in New Mexico; currently, only a few major cities worldwide also have a sculpture—Toronto, Madrid, Rome, Washington D.C., Phoenix, and Detroit. The sculpture’s powerful image, intended to elicit compassion, reflection and discomfort amongst onlookers has sparked controversy in other cities. The Westminster Council rejected a sculpture for the greater London/Westminster

Metropolitan in 2014. In 2013, Pope Francis blessed the original wooden statue of Homeless Jesus, following a meeting with the artist. The wooden statue is now part of the Vatican archives. Pope Francis ordered a full-size sculpture which is now in front of the Catholic Charities Offices for the Diocese of Rome. During his trip to the United States in 2015, this sculpture became better known when the news media covering Pope Francis’ visit the Catholic Charities Offices in Washington D.C. showed this sculpture newly installed in front of their facilities. At St. Therese, we have known of the sculpture for the past three years and have been speaking with the artist for the past two years about this sculpture here on the campus of the Shrine of the Little Flower. The completion of this project was made possible through the financial bequest of our dear and faithful parishioner, +Jacqueline Libby, “The Mother to the Motherless.” In her professional life, our dear Jacqui was in charge of child adoptions in the State of New Mexico and she and her husband adopted two children themselves. We are most grateful to Jacqui for the donation of “all her worldly goods” to our parish to enable us to do special and powerful projects towards the future development and viability of our Shrine and Parish and School Communities. The artist, Timothy Schmalz originally proposed an area on the sidewalk and near an actual bus stop along busy Fourth Street—Route

66 on the façade side or West Front of the Shrine of the Little Flower. This location certainly would elicit awareness to the issue of homelessness in the world from passing traffic but it was thought that practically few would sit on the sculpture in prayer and meditation along busy Fourth Street. A public location and a quieter location at different times of the day and year was in order. The final location selected is in front of the St. Therese Parish Hall at 212 Mildred NW. This location is very busy with constant activity in the large parish hall and with so many people who use and attend athletic events at the gymnasium which is one of the largest in the archdiocese. At times in the early morning and evening, Mildred is a quiet street. Also the location is perpendicular to a school crosswalk connecting the Sr. Cornelius, O.P., Park Walkway with the separate St. Therese Catholic School Campus will ensure that 200 children and staff four times each day will be walking directly towards and literally alongside this powerful image. Can you imagine the impact of the sculpture on a child attending school at St. Therese Catholic School for ten years from Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth Grade passing alongside Homeless Jesus times every day going to and from the school cafeteria and gymnasium? This powerful sculpture and all it represents has the possibility and power of entering the children’s (and all of our) very souls and consciousness—connecting Jesus with all the powerless, homeless, the hungry, the stranger, the oppressed.

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From Home to Home

By Rev. Paul Grala, SOLT, St. Gertrude Parish, Mora, NM

Fr. Jim Flanagan, SOLT, came to my hometown of Grand Rapids, MI for my ordination on Saturday, June 3, 1995 as he allowed me to be ordained in my hometown because many of my relatives were older. His visit was also special because my parish, St. James, is named after Fr. Jim’s patron saint, and I am the only priest so far that has ever been ordained at my parish itself. The next day, Pentecost Sunday, Fr. Jim came to my home after Mass and I happened to show him our home’s Sacred Heart Consecration picture that hung in the living room by our front door. After our meal together he told me he had some work for me to do. He told me he had met a married couple in my parish that were in the process of getting a divorce and that he wanted me to visit them and consecrate their home to the Sacred Heart. I consecrated their home and gave them some counseling, and to this day they are still married. May God be praised! Let us remember the love of the Sacred Heart can heal any divisions; and, that its devotion is prophesied from Dt. 6:4,5 - the Shemah - in which we are to love the Lord with our whole heart, with our whole being, and with our whole strength. In hindsight I find it interesting I was ordained in the month of June, which is the month of the Sacred Heart. All through my years of priesthood, I still consecrate homes, and Fr. Jim, whenever I would talk with him, would always ask me how my consecrations are going. By the grace of God, I have now been to almost 1300 homes in 21 years, and a good number of these are group consecrations in which family members invite other family members to be present at the consecration as well. I

Retreat for Scouting Coming Soon!

By Bridget O’Rourke, Catholic Committee on Scouting

The Catholic Committee on Scouting for Archdiocese of Santa Fe (CCOS) is pleased to announce their Annual Retreat for Scouting. Scouts will spend the day learning more about their Catholic Faith tailored for their respective scouting program. We will grow in our Catholic beliefs by listening, sharing, praying, singing, and playing. The activities are designed to jump-start a scout’s endeavors in working toward the religious award for their rank. We will also complete the Luminous Mystery Rosary and the Immaculate Conception Marian Patch. Older Scouts not working on emblems can attend a Chaplain’s Aid Session. This year CCOS is offering a session in Santa Fe on November 19, 2016 at Santa Maria de la Paz located at 11 College Avenue, with check-in beginning at 8:30 AM, Mass starts at 9:00 AM. Additionally, we are excited to announce that we will offer training for adults who wish to serve as counselors for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius X. If interested call Gerry Quinlan 505-401-6754 for more information and class prerequisites. Preregistration for counselor training is due by November 11, 2016. A $10.00 fee is requested for each youth, and $3.00 for each parent who attends the retreat. Feel free to attend all or part of the day, however, the registration fees are the same for a whole or partial day. There will be a $3.00 late fee if registering after SCOUTING continued on page 28

encourage my brother priests and deacons to consecrate homes to the Sacred Heart that the Sacred Heart may reign “from home to home.” God bless you!

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Gallegos, Gonzales Mr. Adan Gonzales and Miss Angelica (Angie) Gallegos are celebrating 60 years of marriage. They were married at San Miguel del Vado Catholic Church in Ribera, NM on October 27, 1956 with Atiliano Gonzales as best man and Lourdes Gonzales as maid of honor. Adan Gonzales was an educator for 36 years, two years in

Gonzales, Ulibarri Mr. Michael J. “Mike” Ulibarri and Miss Linda G. Gonzalez were united in holy matrimony on November 26, 1966 at Holy Rosary Parish in Albuquerque. They have been members of Holy Rosary Parish since 1969. They have been blessed with three daughters, Esther, husband Freddy; Lisa, husband Patrick; and Angela, husband Mark. They have nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Garcia, Miera Mr. Alfonso Miera and Miss Ophelia Garcia are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They were married on November 5, 1966 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at Clayton, NM. God blessed them with four children; Felicia, Arnold and wife

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Chaperito, NM and 34 years at APS. Angie retired from UNM working at the dormitories. They have four children, Dolores, Carla, Phillip, and Andrew. They have nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. They are parishioners at the Shrine of St. Bernadette. They were one of the first parishioners at this parish when it was first built in 1959. The couple will celebrate with a family dinner. Mike and Linda both retired in 2009. Mike with 42 years in banking and Linda from the City of Albuquerque with 25 years of service. They enjoy traveling and have taken numerous cruises and traveled to France, Italy and Spain. Their most treasured time is when they have taken family vacations and spend time with their whole family. They give thanks to God for all of the blessings he has bestowed upon them and their family. They will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a renewal of their vows and a dinner and dance following. Milessia, Carlos and wife Danielle, and Alfonso Jr. who passed when he was three-months old. Alfonso and Ophelia presently belong to Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church of Belenwhere Alfonso is one of the ushers. Alfonso and Ophelia thank God for all the blessings and accomplishments.

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November 11. FThere is a $10 fee for counselor training. For more information and to register online or download the forms see our website at: http:// catholicscoutsnm.org/retreats.html. You may also contact JoAnn Brennan at 505-473-2281 Joann2719@aol.com. Boy Scouts will work with counselors. Parents will be working with American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts throughout their award program. These parents are strongly encouraged to stay for the retreat. Lunch will be provided. Registered youth will receive a retreat patch. Books for each award will be available for purchase at the retreat, pre-ordering is recommended to insure that there are enough books. Please note - Child of God and Ave Maria books are available to download from the CCOS Website http://www.catholicscoutsnm.org/links.html

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Catholicism in Cuba

with Fr. Larry Brito pastor of St. Anne’s Parish in Santa Fe, NM on December 8-15, 2017.

isit the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in the mountains near Santiago De Cuba, visit Havana, Isle of Youth Cienfuegos,and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Includes round trip airfare from Albuquerque/NewYork/ Montego Bay,Jamaica, Cruise on Celestyal Crystal Ship with seven nights accommodations, all meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, professional tour guides, deluxe motor transportation while in Cuba, gratuities to cruise staff, port charges and all entry fees. For a brochure call the St. Anne’s Parish Office at 505.983. 4430 or 505.994.9188

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ARCHBISHOP’S SCHOOL FUND DINNER By Elizabeth Dominick, Advancement Director, Catholic Schools

and the excitement of the Miss America crown! Guests were treated to wonderful auction items, unique raffle baskets and dinner. Our keynote speaker and St. Pius Student, Andres Torres generated excitement in support of Catholic education. The evening ended with one last push for tuition assistance, Raise the Paddle brought in over $11,000 in 10 minutes!

he Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Schools Office celebrated their 33rd Annual Archbishop›s School Fund Dinner, “Promise for Our Future”. The event took place on Friday, October 7th, at Hotel Albuquerque. This year’s keynote speaker was Angela Perez Baraquio (Miss Hawaii 2000 and Miss America 2001). Evening activities included a major donor/sponsor reception with Angela Perez Baraquio who shared her commitment to Catholic schools as a principal

Archbishop John C. Wester, Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, Susan Murphy (Superintendent of Catholic Schools), Angela Perez Baraquio (Keynote Speaker & Miss America 2001) and David Romero (Master of Ceremonies & Reporter for KRQE).

Angela Perez Baraquio with Mr. & Mrs. Jim Magovern during the pre-reception for major sponsors and donors at the Archbishop School Fund Dinner.

Guests, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bullock & Mr. & Mrs. Henry Koenig, enjoying the silent auction and raffle activities outside the ballroom.

Angela Perez Baraquio & Mr. & Mrs. John Menicucci during the pre-reception for major sponsors and donors at the Archbishop School Fund Dinner.

Art teacher Carol Lutz made this glass cross that was gifted to Angela Perez Baraquio.

Angela Perez Baraquio & Andres Torres. Andres is a Senior at St. Pius X Highschool & was the student speaker for the evening. Andres spoke about how much tuition assistance has helped him with his Catholic education.

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Santo Niño Regional Catholic School Participates in the Exaltation of the Cross By Juanita Perry, Santo Niño Regional Catholic School In September, students, faculty, staff and parents of Santo Niño Regional Catholic School participated in

the Exaltation of the Cross. The Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates the discovery of the original Cross of Christ by St. Helena. Three crosses carried by students were presented before the Processional Cross and

laid before the altar. Fr. Daniel Balizan celebrated the Mass and presided over the ceremony. All children of the school prepared prayer crosses with their individual intentions and presented them on the altar prior to the presentation of gifts. After Mass, the congregation gathered outside of the Santa Maria De La Paz Catholic Church singing “Were You There” to begin the ceremony. At the 14 stations, Fr. Daniel lead those gathered in readings. The final station was in front of the school where Fr. Daniel presented a very special cross. The cross was made by his brother and contains a relic from the original Cross of Christ. Those in presences were able to pay homage by bowing to this special cross. This day was memorable for all.

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Final resting place: Vatican releases instruction on burial, cremation By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Professing belief in the resurrection of the dead and affirming that the human body is an essential part of a person’s identity, the Catholic Church insists that the bodies of the deceased be treated with respect and laid to rest in a consecrated place. While the Catholic Church continues to prefer burial in the ground, it accepts cremation as an option, but forbids the scattering of ashes and the growing practice of keeping cremated remains at home, said Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. “Caring for the bodies of the deceased, the church confirms its faith in the resurrection and separates itself from attitudes and rites that see in death the definitive obliteration of the person, a stage in the process of reincarnation or the fusion of one’s soul with the universe,” the cardinal told reporters Oct. 25. In 1963, the congregation issued an instruction permitting cremation as long as it was not done as a sign

An urn containing cremated remains is seen in a niche in the Holy Rood Cemetery mausoleum in Westbury, N.Y., in 2010. During an Oct. 25 news conference in Rome, Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said that while the Catholic Church continues to prefer burial in the ground, it accepts cremation as an option, but forbids the scattering of ashes or keeping cremated remains at home. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

of denial of the basic Christian belief in the resurrection of the dead. The permission was incorporated into the Code of Canon Law in 1983 and the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches in 1990. However, Cardinal Muller said,

church law had not specified exactly what should be done with “cremains,” and several bishops’ conferences asked the congregation to provide guidance. The result, approved by Pope Francis after consultation with oth-

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er Vatican offices and with bishops’ conferences and the Eastern churches’ synods of bishops, is “Ad resurgendum cum Christo” (“To Rise with Christ”), an instruction “regarding the burial of the deceased and the conservation of the ashes in the case of cremation.” Presenting the instruction, Cardinal Muller said, “shortly, in many countries, cremation will be considered the ordinary way” to deal with the dead, including for Catholics. Cremation, in and of itself, does not constitute a denial of belief in the immortality of the soul and the resurrection of the body, the instruction says. Nor does it “prevent God, in his omnipotence, from raising up the deceased body to new life.” However, the Catholic Church wholeheartedly recommends continuing the “pious practice of burying the dead,” Cardinal Muller said. It is considered one of the corporal works of mercy and, mirroring the burial of Christ, it more clearly expresses hope in the resurrection when the person’s body and soul will be reunited. In addition, he said, when a person is buried in the ground -- and, at least to some extent -- when the urn of the person’s ashes is placed in a columbarium or tomb, the final resting place is marked with the person’s name, the same name with which the person was baptized and by which the person is called by God. “Belief in the resurrection of the flesh is fundamental,” he said. “A human cadaver is not trash” and an anonymous burial or scattering of ashes “is not compatible with the Christian faith. The name, the person, the concrete identity of the person” is important because God created each individual and calls each individual to himself. In fact, when asked if there was any way to rectify the situation when a person’s ashes already had been scattered, Cardinal Muller suggested making a memorial in a church or other appropriate place and including the name of the deceased. RESTING PLACE continued on page 33

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What is more, he said, labeling an urn or tomb in a public place is an expression of belief in the “communion of saints,” the unending unity in Christ of all the baptized, living and dead. “Other believers have a right to pray at the tomb” and to remember deceased members of the Catholic Church on the feast of All Saints and All Souls. Keeping ashes at home on the mantel, he said, is a sign not only of love and grief, but also of not understanding how the loved one belonged to the entire community of faith and not just to his or her closest relatives. “Only in grave and exceptional cases,” the instruction says, local bishops may give permission for ashes to be kept in a private home. Cardinal Muller said it was not up to him, but to local and national bishops’ conferences to determine what those “grave and exceptional” circumstances might be.

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Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, looks on during a Vatican news conference Oct. 25. Cardinal Muller said that while the Catholic Church continues to prefer burial in the ground, it accepts cremation as an option, but forbids the scattering of ashes or keeping cremated remains at home. (CNS photo/ Paul Haring)

of the body and this must be the principle of our understanding and practice,” Cardinal Muller told Catholic News Service, noting that there is a difference between allowing for

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Rev. Ramon F. Aragon Rev. Ramon F. Aragon, diocesan priest, age 92, born in Peña Blanca, NM, formally of Albuquerque, passed away at home in Peña Blanca, Sunday, October 2, 2016. Fr. Ramon was ordained June 3, 1950 and was stationed in many parishes within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe including, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Albuquerque, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Albuquerque as well as

many other parishes thoughout New Mexico. Fr. Ramon is survived by his sister, Clarabelle Padilla; brothers, C. F. Lucero and

Sr. Miriam Cauchon, CSSF Sr. Miriam Cauchon passed away at the Felician Sisters Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent on October 11, 2016. Born in Lawrence, MA, Helena Marie was the daughter of Raymond and Irene (Berube) Cauchon. In 1953, Helena became a member of the Felician Sisters in Ponca City, OK and was named Miriam. Sr. Miriam

Sr. Marie Virginia Lovato, SC Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Marie Virginia Lovato died Oct. 9, 2016, at the age of 82 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity. Sr. Marie Virginia was born on Sept. 25, 1934, to John R. and Virginia (Mondragon) Lovato in Sopris, CO. She was a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 62 years. Sr. Marie Virginia attended St. Thomas grade school in Sopris and graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Pueblo, CO, in 1953. In her growing up years she wanted to be a missionary and work with the poor. Meeting the Sisters of Charity in high

school helped her to see that she could fulfill both desires by becoming one of them. In February 1955 she came to Cincinnati and entered the congregation. Sr. Marie Virginia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the College of Mount St. Joseph in 1969. She

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wife, Teresina, Phil Lucero and wife, Bessie, Isaac Lucero and wife, Bernadette; sister in law, Andrea Lucero; brother in law, Jimmy Aragon, Sr.; nephew and caregiver, Jimmy Aragon, Jr.; niece and caregiver, Darlene Sandoval and husband, Gabriel; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; special friend, Jenaro Pedroncelli and wife, Louella; a special thank you to Cathy Montoya for her kindness and care. Fr. Ramon was preceded

in death by his father, Ramon F. Aragon; mother, Claudia Ortiz-Lucero and step-father, Fermin Lucero Sr.; sisters, Laura Aragon, JoAnn Narvaiz, and Sylvia Lucero; brothers, Wilfred Lucero, and Fermin Lucero Jr. The last eight years of life, Fr. Ramon returned to Peña Blanca to live with his sister, Laura and brother in law, Jimmy Aragon. He assisted with the Saturday Mass while he was still able. Fr. Ramon was loved and will be dearly missed by many.

spent most of her life as a teacher beginning with grade 2 in Tulsa, OK. In the following years she taught in Pomona, Anaheim, Claremont, Long Beach and Arcadia, California and in Exeter, Tecumseh and Omaha, Nebraska. Sister took a break from teaching from 1981 to 1985 to minister at the generalate in Rome, Italy as librarian, clerical assistant and tutor of English. In 2008, sister retired from teaching

and moved to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Rio Rancho where she once again served as librarian. Throughout her 63 years, SR. Miriam performed many additional ministries, the most cherished of which was Eucharistic Minister. A prayerful person she treasured the times she was able to bring Christ to others in this manner.

earned a master’s in religious studies from Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, in 1988. For 28 years she ministered as teacher or administrator, all in the West followed by 15 years of pastoral ministry and retreat work. Sr. Marie Virginia began teaching at Loyola, Denver, CO, in 1956 where she remained for eight years. From there she ministered at Sacred Heart, Denver, 1964-’68; St. Mary, Albuquerque, 1968-’72; and Sacred Heart, Denver, 1972-’83, serving as principal seven of those years. Next Sr. Marie Virginia taught at San Felipe, Albuquerque, 1983-’84. While at Sacred Heart she offered her presence to young inmates at the Gilliam Youth

Correctional facility which was located in the parish. She responded to unmet needs as she advocated for the poor, taking on landlords who were unfair in the housing offered to single parents. It was in 1985 that she completed a bilingual master’s degree in religious studies and sought to do pastoral work at St. John the Baptist parish, Roswell, NM, where she remained until 1992. Sr. Mary Ann Flannery wrote: “Though I did not get to spend much time with Sister, I was always warmed by her presence. She would send me an occasional note or card. When I visited her some time ago, she inspired me with her attitude and spirituality.”

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Pope Francis’ Visit to Lund a Sign of Peace By Beth Lukes, Chair, Archdiocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Commission

verything about Pope Francis exudes peace. His visit to Lund, Sweden on October 31, 2016 was no exception. To Catholics, October 31 brings All Saints’ Day to mind. For Lutherans, October 31 is the day Martin Luther nailed the 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517. We all know too well what happened next. Or do we? The more we know, the better we will understand why Pope Francis went to Lund and the peace his presence conveyed. First, we need to know that October 31 was most significant because it was the start of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The fact that the pope went to Lund as the Lutheran World Federation inaugurated its yearlong commemoration of the 500th anniversary, spoke volumes of his desire that progress toward unity continues and of the humility needed to realize it. Second, we need to recall the history of the Reformation and learn of the

progress toward reconciling theological differences between Lutherans and Catholics that has already been made. Third, we need to follow the pope’s lead by praying for unity with Lutherans and all our separated brothers and sisters of faith, for only by the power of the Holy Spirit will the unity Christ calls us to become a reality. You can begin following Pope Francis’ lead by participating in events being sponsored by the Archdiocesan Ecumenical and Interreligious Commission. See the save-the-date ad adjacent to this article for the dates, places, and times of the events planned. Take special note that Archbishop Wester, like Pope Francis, will join in prayer with Lutheran leaders at an ecumenical prayer service being hosted by Bishop Gonia of the Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Churches of America in Albuquerque, at St. Luke Lutheran on Sunday, January 29, 2017. By attending the study sessions and the prayer service, we can help make the sign of peace begun by Pope Francis this past October in Lund come alive and bear fruit among Catholics and Lutherans here in New Mexico.

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