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Inside this Issue Archbishop’s Letter: Catholic Schools-The Crown Jewel.......3 Faithful Citizenship.................................................................... 5 Catholic Education..................................................................... 9 St. Francis Xavier Church Receives $40,000..........................10 Catholic War Veterans.............................................................. 11 New Church for St. Patrick Parish, Chama............................ 14 Sisters of Loretto Celebrate 160 Years................................... 17 Notre Dame Club Holds Golf Tournament.............................. 19 Archbishop’s School Fund Dinner......................................... 28

Serving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Consecrates

St. Patrick Catholic Church

Photo by Celine

Located in Chama, New Mexico

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prayers were answered when the doors of the new church were opened to welcome the faith-filled community of Chama and its surrounding areas.

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Men Under Construction, a ministry for men’s spirituality, will host its annual confer-

ence on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the St. Pius X High School Gym! This year’s presenter will be Fr. Larry Richards and will include breakfast, lunch and Mass with Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan presiding. For more information, visit the website www.menunderconstructionnm.org or contact Robert Banagay 505.468.5025.

People Grieve at Memorial for Victims of Mass Shootings in Colorado

People grieve July 22 at a memorial for victims set up behind the Aurora, Colo., theater where a gunman opened fire on moviegoers July 20. Pope Benedict XVI expressed his sadness over the tragedy during his Angelus, saying he was “deeply shocked by the s enseless violence.” The gunman killed at least a dozen people and injured many more during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises.” (CNS photo/Shannon Stapleton, Reuters)

People Attend Candle Light Vigil After Mass Shooting at Temple in Wisconsin

People gather at a candlelight vigil in Cathedral Square in downtown Milwaukee after a mass shooting Aug. 5 at the Sikh Temple in suburban Oak Creek, Wis. A shooter opened fire during services at the temple, killing six people and critically wounding at least three others, police and hospital officials said. The gunman, who was shot and killed by police, was later identified by authorities as Wade Michael Page. (CNS photo/Tom Lynn, Reuters)

Bishop Madden Sends Prayers, Support to U.S. Sikh Community, Decries Violence Fueled By Religious Intolerance

WASHINGTON—The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs expressed the bishops’prayerful solidarity with the Sikh community in the United States following the August 5 shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin.

“In this time of grief, we Catholics mourn with our Sikh brothers and sisters,” said Bishop Denis Madden, aux-

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August, 2012 General: Prisoners

That prisoners may be treated with justice and respect for their human dignity.

Mission: Youth Witness to Christ

That young people, called to follow Christ, may be willing to proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

iliary bishop of Baltimore. “We share a warm and fruitful friendship, as well as a love of God and a belief in the community of all people, making yesterday’s tragedy all the more painful and difficult to comprehend.”

A gunman killed six people and critically wounded three others after opening fire during a worship service at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak

Creek, Wisconsin.

Bishop Madden added, “The U.S. bishops stand with the Sikh community and reject all violence, particularly violence inflicted out of religious intolerance. We are especially saddened that this horrendous act was carried out in a house of worship against people joined together as a family to worship God. Our prayers are with everyone touched

by this, especially those who’ve lost family members and loved ones.”

The Secretariat for Interreligious and Ecumenical Affairs of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has been in dialogue with the U.S. Sikh Community since 2006. For more information, visit: www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/ dialogue-with-others/interreligious/ sikhism/

POPE BENEDICT WAVES DURING ANGELUS AT SUMMER RESIDENCE IN ITALY

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Catholic Schools – The Crown Jewel of the Catholic Church Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan In a few weeks, our Catholic School students will be heading off to school again. I recall as a boy growing up in Texarkana, Texas how much I enjoyed Sacred Heart School and how much I learned there not only about the regular subjects but about my Catholic faith. I remember serving at the school Mass and then trudging the half mile from the church north on Spruce Street to start school. We had the Ursuline Nuns and they were excellent teachers. The priests who served in the parish were very fine men who made me interested in becoming a priest myself.

I want to encourage all of our Catholic families who are able to send their boys and girls to a Catholic School to do so. Certainly, there are some places in the archdiocese where there aren’t

Catholic Schools available, but the majority of our Catholic people live close enough to a Catholic School to take advantage of it.

We have 14 Elementary/Middle Schools and two Catholic High Schools.

I take this opportunity to thank the pastors who have Catholic Schools as it requires additionalattentionandfinances to have a school. I am grateful to the principals and staff for the good work that they do in preparing our young people in our schools. The

result is that we have higher test scores than the public schools and we have almost 100% graduation statistics. In some parts of Albuquerque, the dropout rate approaches 50% of public school kids!

We are clearly committed to Catholic identity in our schools and we have beengettingseminarians from St. Pius X and St. Michael’s High Schools lately.

I invite everyone to the Archbishop’s School Fund Dinner which takes place Friday, October 5, at 6:00 p.m. at Hotel Albuqueque near Old Town. It is a

way in which we raise money to help low-income families with tuition to attend our Catholic Schools. It is also a very affirming occasion recognizing our top teachers and a fun evening with wonderful food and fellowship. I invite all of you to support our Catholic School Dinner. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased by calling 505.831.8120 or you can send in your reservation form shown later in this newspaper. I ask the Lord to continue to bless Catholic education in our archdiocese.

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe

Escuelas Católicas – Las Joyas de la Corona de la Iglesia Católica Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan Enunaspocassemanas,nuestrosestudiantes de las escuelas católicas estarán regresando a clases. Recuerdo cuando niño, creciendo en Texarkana, Texas, lo mucho que disfruté en la escuela Sacred Heart y lo mucho que aprendí, no solamente sobre las materias regulares, sino también sobre mi fe católica. Recuerdo haber servido en las misas de la escuela y luego salir corriendo hacia el norte sobre la calle Spruce para llegar a tiempo al inicio de la escuela. Contábamos con las monjas Ursulinas, quienes eran excelentes maestras. Los sacerdotes que servían a la parroquia eran hombres ejemplaresquienesdespertaronenmiel interés por llegar a ser un sacerdote.

Quiero animar a todas nuestras familias católicas que lo pueden hacer así,

a que envíen a sus hijos a las escuelas católicas. Ciertamente, en algunas áreas de la Arquidiócesis no contamos con escuelas católicas disponibles, pero la mayoría de de los católicos viven cerca de una escuela católica y pueden beneficiarse de ella. Contamos con 15 escuelas elementales/secundarias y dos preparatorias católicas.

Aprovecho esta oportunidad para agradecer a los Párrocos que están a cargo de alguna escuela católica, ya que tener una escuela requiere de atención y finanzas especiales. Agradezco a los directores de estas escuelas y al personal por el buen trabajo que llevan a cabo preparando a estos jóvenes. El resultado es que contamos con puntajes más altos en los resultados de los exámenes que

en las escuelas públicas y casi un 100% en el índice de graduación. En algunas partes de Albuquerque las tazas de deserción escolar llegan casi al 50% Definitivamente estamos comprometidos a una identidad católica en nuestras escuelas y algunos de los estudiantes de St. Pius X y St. Michael han entrado últimamente al seminario.

Los invito a todos ustedes a la Cena delArzobispopararecaudarfondospara las escuelas católicas, la cual se llevará a cabo el viernes 5 de octubre a las 6:00 pm en el Hotel Albuquerque cerca de Old Town. Esta es una forma en la que recaudamos dinero para ayudar a familias de bajos ingresos con la colegiatura para que sus hijos asistan a las escuelas católicas. Es también una ocasión para

reconocer a nuestros mejores maestros y pasar una velada divertida con comida maravillosa y convivencia. Los invito a todos a apoyar esta cena para nuestras escuelas católicas. Los boletos cuestan $125 por persona y pueden comprarse llamando al 505.831.8120 o enviando su forma de reservación que encontrarán en este periódico. Pido al Señor que continúe bendiciendo a la educacióncatólicaennuestraarquidiócesis.

Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado,

Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Women’s Day Retreat Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to lead the Angelus from a window at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug. 5.

(CNS photo

by Giampiero Sposito, Reuters)

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe will hold its 1st Annual Women’s Day Retreat on Saturday, September 22 from 9am-5pm at the St. Pius Gym. The theme for our gathering is “The Lord Has Done Great Things for Us!” Our keynote speaker will be Mary Frances Reza, a composer, pastoral musician, liturgist, and consultant on Hispanic Liturgical Music. Mary Frances has been a

presenter at diocesan, regional and national conferences throughout the country. The four afternoon breakout sessions will highlight the “seasons” of our lives. They will be: • Spring Season: “Have You Seen Me?” Searching for Myself While Conquering the World (Presenters: Dawn Barreras & Brandy Ortiz) • Summer Season: “This is a Test, Only a Test” Dealing with Changes,

Adjustments and Repairs (Presenters: Cecelia Medina & Lana Gallegos) • Fall Season: “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” Becoming Comfortable and Confident with Ourselves (Presenters: Jennifer Murphy-Dye & Shirley Zuni) • Winter Season: “Rolling in the Deep” Surrendering to Peace (Presenter: Mary Frances Reza)

There will be a High Tea in the auxiliary gym following the opportunity to receive reconciliation.

Our day concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. Cost for the day is $35 which includes a continental breakfast, lunch and High Tea. For more information or to register please visit our website at www.archdiosf. org or contact Rita at 505.831.8126.

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

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

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

Men Under Construction Retreat, St. Pius X High School Mass, Men Under Construction Retreat, St. Pius X High School Catholic Mutual Board of Directors, Omaha, NE Mass, Catholic War Veterans, Hyatt Regency, Albuquerque Office Appointments Office Appointments St. Pius X High School Foundation, Albuquerque Blessing of St. Mary’s Garden, La Santisima Trinidad, Arroyo Seco Native American Liturgy, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Vacation Office Closed for Labor Day Mass, Inauguration of 400th Anniversary, St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo Office Appointments Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Center College of Consultors, Catholic Center Mass, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, Our Lady of Fatima, Albuquerque Misa del Pregón, Rosario Chapel, Santa Fe Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, Catholic Center Archbishop’s Circle, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Misa de Las Fiestas, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Mass of the Holy Cross, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Candlelight Procession to Cross of the Martyrs, Santa Fe

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Amount Received

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mass stipends)..................................................... $1,000.00 Holy Ghost (Mass stipends).......................................................................................................$450.00 Immaculate Conception – Albuquerque (Mass stipends)..............................................$661.50 Shrine of St. Bernadette (Mass stipends).......................................................................... $7,950.00 St Francis Xavier – Clayton (Mass stipends)........................................................................ $480.00 San Ysidro – Corrales (Mass stipends)................................................................................ $3,030.00 Queen of Angels Chapel (Mass stipends).............................................................................$110.00 Our Lady of Sorrows – Bernalillo (Mass stipends).......................................................... $2,500.00 Sacred Heart of Jesus – Española (Mass stipends)........................................................ $4,274.39 Our Lady of Sorrows – Las Vegas (Mass stipends)......................................................... $1,810.00 Estancia Valley – Moriarty (Mass stipends)....................................................................... $1,800.00 St. Anthony – Pecos (Mass stipends).................................................................................. $1,000.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe – Taos (Mass stipends).............................................................. $1,220.00 Annunciation Women’s Guild donation.................................................................................. $35.00 Daniel Villaseñor donation..................................................................................................... $2,000.00 St. Anne – Santa Fe (Mass stipends)................................................................................... $2,500.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe – Peralta (Mass stipends)........................................................ $6,000.00 St. Thomas Aquinas – Rio Rancho (Mass stipends)...........................................................$340.05 Our Lady of the Annunciation (Mass stipends)..................................................................$500.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (Mass stipends)................................................................ $1,180.00 St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe (Mass stipends).............................................................. $1,500.00

Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignments: • Effective Saturday, July 14, 2012 – Rev. Anthony R. Borrow, SJ, a Jesuit Priest who will be reassigned to this Archdiocese, has been appointed as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish in Albuquerque, under the direction of the Pastor, Fr. Rafael Garcia, SJ • Effective Friday, June 15, 2012 – Rev. James Sanchez, SOLT, previously assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Gertrude the Great in Mora, has been appointed as Pastor of the same parish.

Father John McHugh, previous pastor, has been reassigned by his Order to another location.

• Effective July 31, 2012 – Rev. Leo Leise, SJ, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish in Albuquerque will be leaving the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and has been assigned to the Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, Texas.

• Effective July 31, 2012 – Rev. J. Patrick Hough, SJ, currently serving as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish in Albuquerque will be leaving the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and has been assigned to the Jesuit School in Tampa, Florida.

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Cardinal urges Congress to act on HHS mandate before year’s end

By Nancy Frazier O’Brien

Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) -Since the courts will not act quickly enough to protect the religious liberty concerns prompted by the Obama administration’s contraceptive mandate, Congress must “address this urgent and fundamental issue before it completes its business this year,” Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo told members of the House and Senate.

“Timely and uniform pro-

tection of these rights cannot be expected from the current lengthy judicial process,” said the cardinal in an Aug. 3 letter to members of Congress. He is archbishop of GalvestonHouston and chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.

Cardinal DiNardo described the contraceptive mandate as an “unprecedented and misguided federal policy.”

“The Catholic bishops of the United States continue to advocate for life-affirming health care for all, especially

for poor and vulnerable people,” he wrote. “We do not see this policy as a step in that direction.”

Cardinal DiNardo said that despite “widespread opposition to this coercive policy by religious organizations, lawmakers and the general public, Congress has still taken no action to counter it.”

“The time for such action is, to say the least, overdue,” he added. “The fundamental importance of the religious freedom issue at stake demands a See MANDATE on page 24

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Processes Part III - The Oral Contentious Trial

By Rev. Kevin Niehoff, O.P., J.C.L. Adjutant Judicial Vicar

Having learned about the Contentious Trials in the Roman Catholic Church, this month the focus is on the Oral Contentious Trial. As the name suggests, this process centers on oral expression and immediacy.

The advantage to using this process is this proceeds more quickly than the Contentious Process.

The 1983 Code of Canon Law instructs that the Oral Contentious Process may be used unless its use is excluded by law or a party requests that the ordinary contentious process be used. If this process is used despite the objections of a party then the acts of the case are null (canon 1656, paragraphs 1 and 2). The Oral Contentious Trial may

GOLDEN JUBILEE Monsignor Joaquín A. Bazán will be celebrating 50 years in the priesthood this year.

While in New Mexico, Monsignor served in the following parishes, Estancia Valley, St. Anne’s, St. Francis, San Jose, Prince of Peace and Risen Savior.

There was a Jubilee Mass celebration Saturday, July 14 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Albuquerque which was followed by a dessert celebration.

I thank God. I thank my family, especially my parents.

I thank the priests with whom I have served, especially Msgr. Quinn.

I thank the Sisters I have known, especially the Little Sisters of the Poor.

I thank all the people I have known.

Thank you!

Msgr. Joaquín Bazán

Bind Each Others Wounds

By Dr. Skya Abbate, President St. Francis Altar Society

In May, the joint Pastoral and Finance Councils of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and Cristo Rey parishes in Santa Fe honored Reverend Monsignor Jerome Martinez y Alire at a special going away dinner.

The beautiful Bishop’s Lodge Resort in Santa Fe was the gracious setting for the intimate get together. Msgr. Jerome has served as the rector of the Cathedral for the past 12 years and likewise to the parishioners of Cristo Rey parish. In June, he was transferred to Pojaquewherehehasbeenappointedpastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish.

That evening, Mgr. Jerome was presented with a living legacy award in

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has campuses in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Boulder, Colorado. thanksgiving and emThis scholarship will ulation of his compasbe administered by sion and care for the Southwest Acupuncsick and the afflicted of ture College in coorNew Mexico in hospidination with the Pastals, hospices, homes toral Councils of the and hearts. Southwest Cathedral Basilica of Acupuncture College, St. Francis of Assisi Santa Fe’s longstandand Cristo Rey. By doing healthcare instituing so, we hope to extion, donated an antend the Eucharistic innual four-year full vitation to care for each tuition scholarship in other as he has shown his name worth over Aloha to Monsignor Jerome at us how to do. Bind $56,000 per scholar- his dinner Each Other’s Wounds, ship to a young adult The Monsignor Jerome New Mexico resident (parishioner in Martinez y Alire Living Legacy Award a parish in the Santa Fe Deanery) for will assist in the promotion of compasstudy to become a Doctor of Oriental sionate, effective, quality community Medicine in New Mexico. The college health and well-being that honors the

whole person body, mind and spirit, a hallmark of Oriental and Catholic medical care.

The program of study at Southwest Acupuncture College is an accredited four-year graduate program in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine designed to prepare the student to become a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine. The scholarship begins this fall at the Santa Fe or Albuquerque Campus. Applications must be received yearly prior to August 1 of every calendar year. Full information on the course of study, catalog, application and scholarship qualifications are available on line at www.acupuncturecollege.edu or by contacting Dr. Skya Abbate at skya@acupuncturcollege.edu.

We all thank you Msgr. Jerome for caring for the City of Holy Faith.

take place in First Instance before a sole judge (canon 1657).

The petition that introduces the process must set forth briefly, fully and clearly the facts, and indicate the proofs by which the contentions will be proven, and which cannot be used. All of the evidence presented must be from original documents (canon 1658, paragraphs 1 and 2).

If conciliation between the parties has been attempted but is not feasible, the judge must make a notation to this affect in the acts of the case (canon 1659, paragraphs 1 and 2). The Respondent has the right to respond to the citation and the materials. If the Respondent’s objections require the judge to place a time limit on the Petitioner for a response, then he may so in order to clearly discern the object of the

controversy (canon 1660).

When the time limits for the collection of evidence have expired the judge must determine the point at issue. The trial must then proceed within thirty days and when he informs the parties of the issue and must instruct them that they have the right to provide a statement supporting their side of the issue and do so within three days of the trial (canon 1661, paragraphs 1 and 2).

Once the hearing begins the judge must first determine if there are any exceptions that must be taken into consideration and also whether or not he has the competence to proceed with the case (canon 1662).

When the particulars are completed the proofs are assembled. A party or his or her advocate may be present for the deposition of the

witnesses and experts (canon 1663, paragraphs 1 and 2). The replies of the parties, witnesses and experts, along with the pleas and exceptions of the advocate, are to be written down in summary form by the notary and signed by the persons testifying (canon 1664). There are procedures for submitting new testimony or allowing testimony not submitted or requested to be added to the acts of the case (canon 1665). If the proofs cannot be collected during the hearing, then another day must be set (canon 1666). However, when all of the information is collected an oral discussion is to take place at the same hearing (canon 1667). The case is then concluded with the judge making his decision and the case is completed (canons 1668 – 1670).

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School of Ministry Certificate Program Participants Reach a Milestone

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St. Vincent de Paul’s New Store Opening

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION

e m o c l e W A Nun Grading Papers…

By Deacon Steve Rangel Director of Deacons/Pastoral Outreach

By Deacon Frank J. Lucero, MTS

In June, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe School of Ministry program held their certificate ceremony at the IHM Center in Santa Fe, NM. Approximately 46 Catholics from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe were lauded for reaching a milestone in Adult Christian formation.

These dedicated souls, who participated in the archdiocesan-sponsored programs, included Caminos de Fe – Northeast Deanery, Jornade de Fe – Santa Fe Deanery, Escuela de Ministerios-Albuquerque, Formación de Lideres-Santa Fe Deanery and Emmaus Journey- Albuquerque. They Those receiving certificates included: Caminos de Fe—Northeast Deanery Ernestina Cordova Our Lady of Guadalupe, Taos Jose Robert Gomez Holy Family, Chimayo Mary Ann Vigil Santa Cruz de La Cañada, Santa Cruz Jornada de Fe—Santa Fe Deanery Carla Jacquez San Ildefonso Mission Lorraine Racicot St. John the Baptist Rosalinda Roybal St. Anthony of Padua, Pecos Roberta Sanchez San Isidro Emmaus Journey– Albuquerque (ABC) Deaneries Sherrie Cline Holy Family Deacon Bert Dohle St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Fred Hudson Prince of Peace JoAnn Hudson Prince of Peace Jerome Jackson St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Rick Lofrese Our Lady of the Sandias Victoria Morales Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Louie Perez St. Bernadette Maria Reyes Perez St. Bernadette Gary Swanson St. Alice (Mountainair) Escuela de Ministerios—Albuquerque Dolores Astorga Holy Rosary Nallely Chavez Holy Rosary Lizeth Enríquez Misión San Juan Diego

gathered one Saturday per month for the last three years to become better formed in their Christian faith so that they may serve as informed lay ministers in their respective parishes. On these Saturdays, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., they heard lectures and dialogued with their presenters on various topics in Catholic theology, spirituality, and church history. They also attended various skills workshops to prepare them for what they may encounter as lay ministers.

If you are interested in more specifics on this intensive level process of formation for Christian Service, please call Archdiocese of Santa at 505.831.8100.

Rosa Gamboa Julissa Gómez Sonia Morales Manuela Moreno Martina Moreno Juanita Ojeda, Manuel Ríos María Robles Pablo Sánchez, Jesús Soriano Perla Talamantes

Santa Ana Holy Rosary Estancia Valley Holy Rosary Misión San Juan Diego San José Holy Rosary San José San Martín San José Holy Ghost

Formación de Líderes – Santa Fe Deanery Leonardo Aceves San Isidro, San José Brother Steve Armenta St. Anne Maricela Brooks, San Isidro, San José Danilo Galindo Our Lady of Guadalupe Margarita García-Peña, San Isidro, San José Ignacia Jacquez Our Lady of Guadalupe Gila Loya Our Lady of Guadalupe Charles Márquez Cathedral Delia Márquez Cathedral Frank Montoya St. Anne Hna. Jo Romero San Isidro, San José Lilia Salazar San Isidro, San José Laura Tena Our lady of Guadalupe Héctor Varela Our Lady of Guadalupe Christina Vigil St. Anne

We were happy to be able to have our new St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store blessed by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan in June. There were over 70 Vincentians present for the store blessing to celebrate the new location at 4120 Menaul which was opened four months earlier when it moved from its old location on 4th Street. After the store blessing, Archbishop Sheehan also presented a special award to Zane Wells for his 20 years of service to St. Vincent de Paul. Zane served in many leadership roles for the organization, one being President of the Archdiocesan Council for six years.

Linda Strasburg, President of the Archdiocesan Council of St. Vincent de Paul, LaVerne Armijo, Store Committee Chairperson, the Store Committee, and many Vincentians worked together to make this move possible.

It’s been a long journey to arrive at this point in time to be at a new place which provides a larger sales area and a separate warehouse. Also the new location has great curb appeal and a wider exposure to the public. Chris Rucker, store manager, has worked together with his team of employees and volunteers to create a winning combination which has had an impact on sales. Since being at the new location, our sales have increased by 100 % over the old location. With the increase in sales, additional funds will be available to help more people in need. Archbishop Sheehan was impressed with the new St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and very supportive of their efforts to make a difference in people’s lives.

If you want more information or would like to help, you can call St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 505.346.1500 or the Pastoral Outreach Office at 505.831.8174.

YOUNG ADULTS ANSWERING THE CALL Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Community Young Adults Travel To Poland Poland Mission trip participants (shown left to right, back row): Jaime Pallares, Daniel Medina,Veronica Alarcon, David Arvayo, (front row) Celia Chavez, Celina Chavez, Jessica Alarcon, and Ellen Arvayo (Holy Rosary Catholic community, not shown is Erin Jones from St Philips Parish, Bemidji, MN.) Photo by David and Ellen Arvayo

By Ellen Arvayo Holy Rosary Catholic Community

“Caritas Christi urget nos” (2 Cor 5:14): it is the love of Christ that fills our hearts and impels us to evangelize. Today as in thepast,hesendsusthroughthehighways of the world to proclaim his Gospel to all the peoples of the earth (cf. Mt 28:19). * On June 26 - July 14 a special group of young adults from Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Community, traveled to carry the “Good News of Christ” to middle and high school age children

in Poland. As part of a team representing Emmaus Journey, a lay ministry of Catholic Evangelization and Discipleship, theseexceptionalyoungadultspresented a Catholic vacation bible school program and taught English to the children. Following their mission work they visited several important historical sites following in the footsteps of Blessed John Paul II. The team’s prayer during their trip was that they would be filled by the Holy Spirit and that the people they came in contact See CALL on page 23

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Can you imagine the nun sitting at her desk grading these papers, all the while trying to keep a straight face and maintain her composure! (I know I couldn’t!) Pay special attention to the wording and spelling. If you know the bible even a little, you’ll find this hilarious! It comes from a catholic elementary school test. Kids were asked questions about the old and new testaments. The following statements about the bible were written by children. They have not been retouched or corrected. Incorrect spelling has been left in.

1. In the first book of the bible, Guinessis, God got tired of

creating the world so he took the Sabbath off.

2. Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. Noah’s

wife was Joan of Ark. Noah built an ark and the animals

came on in pears.

3. Lots’ wife was a pillar of salt during the day, but a ball of

fire during the night.

4. Sampson was a strongman who let himself be led astray

by a Jezebel like Delilah.

5. Samson slayed the Philistines with the axe of the Apostles.

6. Moses led the Jews to the Red Sea where they made un

leavened bread which is bread without any ingredients.

7. The Egyptians were all drowned in the dessert. After-

wards, Moses went up to Mount Cyanide to get the Ten Commandments.

8. The first commandment was when Eve told Adam to eat

the apple.

9. The seventh commandment is Thou Shalt Not Admit Adultery.

10. Moses died before he ever reached Canada. Then Josh-

ua led the Hebrews in the battle of Geritol.

11. The greatest miracle in the Bible is when Joshua told his

son to stand still and he obeyed him.

12. David was a Hebrew king who was skilled at playing the

liar. He fought the Finkelsteins, a race of people who

lived in biblical times.

13. Solomon, one of David’s sons, had 300 wives and 700 porcupines.

14. When Mary heard she was the Mother of Jesus, she

sang the magna carta.

15. When the three wise guys from the east side arrived they

found Jesus in the manager.

16. Jesus was born because Mary had an immaculate contraption.

17. St. John, the Blacksmith, dumped water on his head.

18. Jesus enunciated the golden rule, which says to do unto

others before they do one to you. He also explained a

man doth not live by sweat alone.

19. It was a miracle when Jesus rose from the dead, He

managed to get the tombstone off the entrance.

20. The people who followed the Lord were called the 12 decibels.

21. The epistles were the wives of the apostles.

22. One of the Oppossums was St. Matthew, who was also a taximan.

23. St. Paul cavorted to Christianity. He preached holy

acrimony which is another name for marriage.

24. Christians have only one spouse. This is called monotony.

¡Fiesta!

The 2012 Fiesta Season is well under way! In June, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan visited the St. Charles Fiesta, Home of the Cardinal Burger, a quintuple green chile cheeseburger featured in an eating challenge throughout the Fiesta weekend. The St. Charles “Cardinal” (Christopher Rodke) recruited Fiesta goers for the burger challenge. Embracing the fun spirit of the Fiesta, Archbishop Sheehan visited with the “Cardinal” and St. Charles Pastor Fr. Jerome Mueller.

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Pictured (l-r): Christopher Rodke, Archbishop Michael Sheehan, Pastor Fr. Jerome Mueller.

St. Pius X Alumni Profile

Steven Huber ‘04 Joins Basilian Order The 32- year relationship between St. Pius X and the Basilians ended in 2000 when the order turned over the administration of the school to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. While there are many lingering memories of the Basilian priests during those years, there is now another connection to them.

This month, Steven Huber, a 2004 St. Pius X graduate, will enter the novitiate for the Basilian Fathers in Sugarland, TX. The second graduate in the history of the school to enter the Basilians, he joins the Very Rev. Sean Garrity, of the class of 1976, who was the rector of the Cathedral in Las Cruces and is currently finishing a sabbatical year.

Steven is beginning the process of study and discernment.“The novitiate is described as a yearlong spiritual boot camp. The experience is intended to foster a better understanding of religious life, the vows and community living,” says Steven.

His call to religious life developed over his lifetime. Steven’s family joined Our Lady of Annunciation when they moved to Albuquerque 30 years ago. “I was brought up close to the faith. We always went to Mass, attended Catholic schools and learned the importance

of the faith.”

While attending St. Pius, Steven was influenced by the teachers and students he witnessed living their faith each day. When he went to NMSU to major in music education, he became involved with the music ministry at the Newman Center. There he met several Basilians. One of whom was a young priest, Fr. Chris Valka, who talked to him many times about the priesthood.

Steven remembers that he had no intention of being a priest and returned to Albuquerque to teach music at Eisenhower Middle School.

However, Fr. Valka encouraged him to take a ‘come and see’ visit to the main headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, to get a sense of the larger Basilian community. The visit motivated him to spend a year in Detroit living as a Basilian associate and teaching at their Detroit Catholic Central High School. He found the community and school to be excellent.

Describing the experience, he says, “I was welcomed from the moment I got there. The students were attentive and the school was an extension of the warm Basilian community. The community is a real support system to be me and will help me find success in the priesthood.”

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The “Tais” That Bind

By Deacon Keith Davis, Director

Ministry Resource/Formation

After decades of civil war, foreign occupation and civil unrest, East Timor was born in 2002 making it the fourth newest country in the world. East Timor is a tropical island near Indonesia and just North of Australia. Unfortunately, gaining independence has not resulted in financial prosperity or peace. The country has few natural resources and unemployment is very high. It is also a very young country that boasts one of the highest birthrates in the world. Over half its population is under the age of 17 which means that the job outlook and the opportunity for economic development is grim.

With national elections slated for this year, the prospect for violence was great. Just 5 years ago the country experienced riots in the capital city of Dili which resulted in a massive shut-down and the displacement of over 70,000 people. The government and the people do not want to repeat history.

In my brief 8-day visit to the East Timor with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Global Fellows delegation, I

was struck by the desire for peace by the people. Nearly every village and every person our group visited discussed and dreamed about a peaceful country. It is a part of their culture to be in solidarity with everyone. This is symbolized by their use of “tais.” A tais is a hand-woven scarf used to honor visitors.

On our first full day in East Timor, we travelled 3 ½ hours, up a rocky, unpaved mountain road, to the small village of Darlete. Upon our arrival we were welcomed with music and the placing of the tais around our necks.

During our visit we met with the parish priest and the village chief who talked about the community and their desire for peace.

Peace is a priority in this largely Catholic country. Beginning this past Ash Wednesday and continuing for over 111 days, the entire country with the support of the Catholic Church, were ardently praying for peace. To kick things off, the Diocesan Peace Commission of the Diocese of Dili decidedtoholdapeacemarchthroughout the capital, lead by the Bishop They expected about 1,000 people to make

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Celebrates Mass for Catholic War Veterans On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 7:30am at the Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque, Archbishop Sheehan will celebrate Mass for the Catholic War Veterans.

Fr. Zeka ministers to the people of Darlete Deacon Keith Davis receives a “tais” from

the 2 ½ hour walk – but well over the Darlete village chief. Photo by Mikaele 10,000 showed up.

Sansone/CRS Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the international relief and development no reports of violence. agency of the Catholic community The Timorese people taught me a along with the local church worked lesson about solidarity. It is a value together to ensure that peace building that must permeate every thought and was a priority during the election cycle. action. Solidarity means working for In addition to the march other activi- peace and making that a priority in our ties were held in parishes and schools families, in our communities and in our throughout the 111 days. The elections global relations. Solidarity is indeed, were recently held and there have been the “tais” that binds.

St. Francis Xavier Church Named Recipient of $40,000 Building Challenge Grant We are proud to partner with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to provide funding to support the construction of a new religious education center for one of the churches in the Archdiocese. We recognize that the people of this Archdiocese have enormous passion for their ministry and commitment to the growth of the Catholic faith. Through our strategic funding, Catholic Extension is dedicated to building faith, inspiring hope and igniting change. We are proud to assist the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in ensuring the continuation and growth of their dynamic Catholic faith community.

Catholic Extension announced that it has approved St. Francis Xavier Church, located in Clayton, NM, to be a recipient of funding to support and strengthen the local Catholic community within the archdiocese. Catholic Extension will provide a building challenge grant totaling $40,000.

Since the funding goal identified by St. Francis Xavier Church was met by the community of Clayton, Catholic

One of the ministries served by the Pastoral Outreach Office is Veterans. We have created a Veteran’s Task Force to help develop a plan to best serve veterans and their families within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Through the Veteran’s Task Force it was decided that we would work in collaboration with The Catholic War Veterans of the United States. The CWV as it is known has the structure, resources, and a history of serving veterans and their families.

The CWV was established in 1935 by a WWI Army Chaplain named Fr. Edward J. Higgins in Astoria, NY. They have been supporting our nation’s military veterans for 76 years, GRANT from page 10 Fe with over $1,197,600 in funding in the past 10 years to support its infrastructure, people and ministries.

Catholic Extension also has a rich history of building churches, and has

and as such, are one of the oldest Veterans Service Organizations in the nation. The CWV received the Apostolic Blessing of Pope Pius XI at the Vatican upon the organization’s formation in 1935, and is one of only 3 Veterans Service Organizations chartered by congress whose membership is decidedly religious.

The CWV is the only Catholic based organization whose membership is solely made up of military veterans and who’s main focus is to help other veterans in need. The Preamble to the CWV constitution sums it up best: We… American Citizens… members of the Catholic Church... under the spiritual authority of our

contributed to building or repairing 399 church facilities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe since 1909. Catholic Extension granted its first building grant of $500 for the building of the Most Precious Blood Church in Tucumcari on March 18th, 1909. In

TheShepherdProject Extension will provide $40,000 as a 1:1 match. Mr. Robert Anderson, assistant director of grant management, said St. Francis Parish was one of the

raise the money. St. Francis reached their goal in just 21 days!

The grant will assist in the construction of the Clayton Religious Educa-

Historically, Catholic Extension has supported the Archdiocese of Santa Fe with over $1,197,600 in funding in the past 10 years to support its infrastructure, people and ministries fastest parishes to meet the building challenge. Their efforts were extremely successful prompted with some unexpected donations. Catholic Extension generally allows 10-12 months to

tion Building. Father Glen Jones said the new hall will be used primarily to educate the children of the parish in their Catholic faith. Currently, CCD classes are being held in an old bas-

ketball gym that serves as the parish hall. The Clayton Religious Education Building will be able to provide privacy and a decreased noise level, making it a more suitable learning environment for not only the children, but also classes and meetings including RCIA and adult education. The hope is to have construction completed by December 2012, due to the inclement weather Clayton receives annually.

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Holy Father, the Pope, Bishop of Rome… and who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States… in order that we may be bound by a greater spirit of faith and patriotism… and that we may be of greater service to God, Country, and to one another… and in order to perpetuate our ideas and ideals… establish a permanent organization.

Specific “war-time” service is not a requirement to join as a member.

The CWV, while providing charitable programs and services within our communities, is focused on promoting the social welfare of all military veterans and their families without discrimination.

We can do no great things; only small things with great love.

- Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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e would like to invite you to share your stories of priests, religious sisters or religious brothers who have made a difference in your life for publication consideration. Please limit your submission to 400 words. Remember to include the name of the person you are writing about as well as your name and parish, or let us know if you’d like remain anonymous. Deadline is the 10th of each month.

Email cradigan@archdiocesesantafe.org or write to People of God 4000 St. Joseph Pl. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120-1714.

today’s market, that would translate to $12,500.00. Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan also has a long history with Catholic Extension. He served as a board member for many years and continues to be a staunch advocate for our archdiocesan parishes seekThere are times we encounter unselfishly unique people who consistently go above and beyond. We are blessed to meet these Catholic individuals who are making an impact within our parishes and community, yet we often do not take time to thank them.

Now is your chance! Do you know a lay person of this stature? We invite you to submit an article (300 words) and copyright-free photo of this person and give them the recognition they deserve. Please include their name and parish, as well as your name and parish (you may request to remain anonymous).

These are ordinary people who are performing extraordinary tasks, positively impacting our community…let’s appre-

Bless Our Armed Forces

Lord, God, We ask you to bless the members of our Armed Forces.

Give them courage, hope and strength.

May they experience Your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.

Amen. ing assistance to meet the needs of their communities.

For over 100 years, Catholic Extension has uniquely contributed to the growth and vibrancy of the Catholic Church in the U.S. by strategically investing in poor mission dioceses to

ciate them!

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. ~Anne Frank

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Confirmations & First Communions Around the Archdiocese

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Time to Celebrate!

Our Future Looks Bright

Confirmation May 5, 2012 Very Rev. John Cannon, Chancellor Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Pojoaque Photo by Daniel Torres

By Deacon Steve Rangel

Director, Deacons/Pastoral Outreach

St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Raton.Confirmandi Class of 2012 Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan was the Celebrant for Confirmation of 16 Religious Education Students at St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Raton in April. 1st row left to right Majella Honey, Tytiana Hernandez, Georjeana Rose, Rachael Sanchez, Michael Garcia, 2nd row Patrick Blaisure, Michelle Guara, Christian Gonzales, Efrain Carrasco, Mikala Vertovec, Allison Cruz, 3rd row Maximinio Gonzales, Jordan Mendez, Donovan Hernandez, Caleb Wood, Eduardo Flores Jr.

First Communion Celebrants at St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Raton.

San Jose Parish, Los Ojos, NM celebrates their First Holy Communion. Pictured here from left to right: Mia Terrazas, Vida Medina, Abbygail Garcia, Jasmine Hinds, Fr. Joel Bugas, Matias Lujan, Isaiah Maestas, Marco Antonio Samora, and Marcos Talamante.

Confirmation – Immaculate Conception, Tome Marcus Gallegos, son of Frank and Norma Gallegos is confirmed as his sister Francine stands as his sponsor. Marcus is an active member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Tome where he serves as a teacher’s aide and office assistant in the religious education program.

He is also very involved in the formation of our new youth group and will be attending the Archdiocese Youth Leadership program this summer. Marcus is also an altar server and continues to help the parish in various ways: in Fiestas, in the church restoration project, and grounds clean up days. He is a great role model to young children and an excellent example to his peers and faith community.

In July, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan celebrated with Governor E.J. Lujan, Church Officials Eligio Montoya Head Fiscale and Adam Montoya Assistant Fiscale, other church officials and the people of Santa AnaPuebloastheyheldtherededicationceremonyfor

the newly restored Tamaya Mission Church at the traditional pueblo site off of Highway 550.

According to Martin Gallegos, Sacristan of the Community of Santa Ana Pueblo, the plans for reconstruction had been discussed for years. Then last year, due to the increased structural deterioration of the adobe and vigas, the 2011 church officials, Joseph Pena, Sr., Head Fiscale, and Fernando Montoya, Assistant Fiscale, requested approval for the 2.2 million dollar year-long reconstruction project to be completed by Crocker, LTD, Architectural Conservation. Edward Crocker and the Pueblo Officials researched the historical background of the church as far back as the 1630s. Using the earliest known pictures of the church, the committee planned to rebuild the original design which included two bell towers. Along with the reconstruction, they added renovations such as radiant floor heating for the winter.

As is the tradition of the Santa Ana Pueblo, Archbishop Sheehan was escorted from Highway 550 by the Santa Ana Police Department, and then from the bridge by men on horseback. Before the procession, the Pueblo officials greeted the archbishop and the women of the Pueblo lined the Campo Santos area and laid down their shawls for Archbishop Sheehan to walk on as he entered the church. In his homily, the archbishop told the congregation to live both their Native American Indian traditions and Catholic faith together with pride, for they do not conflict. He introduced Fr. Paul Juniet, pastor of Santa Ana Church and

Photos courtesy of Santa Ana Pueblo

Tamaya Mission Church - Santa Ana Pueblo

the Jemez Pueblo Mission churches, Deacon Steve Rangel, the deacon assigned there, Deacon Joe Herrera, Native American Ministry, Deacon Albert Arquero from Cochiti Pueblo, and Ron Mims, 3rd year seminarian.

Governor E. J. Lujan addressed those in attendance telling the congregation he appreciated them.

He thanked Crocker Construction for their outstanding work, the council for accepting the request of the church officials to have the church building restored, the business interests for donating the funds needed, and the building committee’s allegiance to the task for the past year. He closed by saying, “We give you Tamaya Mission Church.”

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St. Patrick of Ireland is one of the world’s most popular saints

postle of Ireland, he was born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387; he died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 461. Saint Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 and it is celebrated both inside and outside Ireland, as both a liturgical and non-liturgical holiday. In the dioceses of Ireland, it is both a solemnity and a holy day of obligation; outside Ireland, it can be a celebration of Ireland itself. This is also a day when everyone’s Irish.

St. Patrick’s parents were Calpurnius and Conchessa, who were Romans living in Britian in charge of the colonies. As a boy of fourteen or so, he was captured during a raiding party and taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. Ireland at this time was a land of Druids and pagans.

He learned the language and practices of the people who held him.

During his six year captivity, he turned to God in prayer. He wrote: “The love of God and his fear grew in me more and more, as did the faith, and my soul was rosed, so that, in a single day, I have said as many as a hundred prayers and in the night, nearly the same.”“I prayed in the woods and on the mountain, even before dawn. I felt no hurt from the snow or ice or rain.”

After escaping he returned to Ireland and eventually was an ordained bishop in the north and west of the island. Little is known about the places where he worked. By the seventh century, he had come to be revered as the patron saint of Ireland.

St. Patrick Parish Pastors 1964-2012 Fr. Eligius Fuentes OFM........................................................................................ 1964-1972 Fr. Finnian Connolly OFM.................................................................................... 1972-1975 Fr. Varin Slacke OFM.............................................................................................. 1975-1976 Fr. Benedict Begin OFM....................................................................................... 1976-1979 Fr. Austin Ernestes OFM........................................................................................ 1979-1981 Fr. Casimir (Casey) Kolesar OFM........................................................................ 1981-1982 Fr. Cecil Kleber OFM............................................................................................... 1982-1984 Fr. Charles Martinez OFM..................................................................................... 1984-1991

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St. Patrick Parish Builds New Church in One Year

hen Father Joel Bugas received a call from Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan on April 1, 2010, informing him he would be the next Pastor of St. Patrick,Chama; Santo Nino,Tierra Amarilla; and San Jose,Los Ojos, and 6 missions, he was very surprised filled with mixed emotions. A week after her received his assignment, he went to visit Fr. Niggel Clement, the pastor to see his new home. While driving up north he recalled that the St. Patrick community were intheprocessoralreadymayhaveconstructed the new church after it fell and was destroyed from a heavy snowfall a few years ago. It was not. Instead, Fr. Clement showed him the picture of a ruined church. Father Joel said, “ I

was moved and felt the pain of the parishioners for losing a historic and personal church.”

Before he was installed, Father Joel met with many parishioners asking what their goals were “...for all of us to achieve within the five years during my term as Pastor.” He said they quickly responded “we want our church back and to be built! Can you do it?” His mind froze. He said, “Let the Holy Spirit and the Archbishop guide us in this gigantic project”.

Father Joel consulted with the Archbishop who informed him that it would be built with his 101% support. Father Joel said he was “so happy and my response was that we will build it within 2 years.” The ground breaking was See NEW CHURCH on page 24

First Diocesan Priest Assigned to St. Patrick Fr. Daniel Balizan.................................................................................................. 1995-1999 Fr. Clarence Maes................................................................................................. 1995-1999 Fr. Steve Skelly................................................................................................................. 1999 Fr. Florian Renaud................................................................................................ 1999-2001 Fr. Scott Mansfield............................................................................................... 2001-2002 Fr. John Mc Kenna............................................................................................... 2002-2005 Fr. Clement Niggel............................................................................................... 2005-2010 Fr. Joel Bugas...................................................................................................2010- Present

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Summer Fun at Nativity!

By Deacon Michael A. Illerbrun

Director, Religious Education

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mmaculate Conception Parish celebrated the grand opening of their new plaza and building addition in July. Current and former parishioners came to celebrate the additions with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan and a potluck to share food and fellowship.

Photos by Leslie M. Radigan

Here at Nativity, the fun doesn’t stop just because the school year is over! We had been planning and buying supplies for several weeks prior to holding our annual Vacation Bible School in early June. This event has a new theme every year and it is a Catholic program.

Our kids love the week of activities and we have a tremendous outpouring of volunteers, both adult and teen. This year we had 37 volunteers to help the kids through their week of fun!

They shared not only their time, but their faith with our kids, living out their mission of evangelizing through their actions.

This year, we opened and closed each day with prayer and song. By the end of the week, the kids knew all of the songs and eagerly participated in the celebration. After song, we moved all of our kids to one of the four different stations: Wild Blue Bible Adventures, Sky High Movie and Missions, Imagination Station and All Star Games.

We also provided appropriate snacks each day at the Skydive Diner. The leader of our diner, Jennifer Houidobre, did a wonderful job of breaking open the Word with the kids before the snacks were distributed each day.

The highlight of the week for the program was our help to Catholic Relief Services. As part of Catholic Social Teaching, we talked to the kids each day about the poor in Africa who have to deal with the daily threat of Malaria in their lives.

At the end of the week we had collected over $157 to donate to Catholic Relief so they could buy mosquito nets for those kids in Africa, allowing them to sleep in peace at night.

Our VBS program is a wonderful addition to the many other ministries here at Nativity. Everyone had a great time in a Christian environment and went home loving our Lord. We are already looking forward to next year!

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A Liturgy of Thanksgiving at St. Francis Cathedral Basilica, Santa Fe, NM September 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

By Sr. Sylvia Sedillo, SL

On Wednesday morning, September 26, a special 10:00 a.m. Liturgy will recall for us that the day marks the 160th anniversary of the arrival, on September 26, 1852, of the first four Sisters of Loretto in Santa Fe. We will also be reminded that this year, 2012, is the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Loretto on April 25, 1812 in Kentucky at a place then known as Little Loretto.

From this beginning, the Loretto charism of loving service, rooted in devotion to Jesus on the cross and Mary at the foot of the cross, has shaped and formed this community and keeps it alive today. The Loretto community is made up of 210 Sisters and 209 co-members, women and men, who through mutual commitment belong to the Loretto Community through a sharing of spirit and values and who participate in activities that further the Loretto mission.

In addition to the first school founded in 1853, Loretto Academy of Our Lady of Light in Santa Fe, other Loretto schools were established in Taos (1863), Mora (1864), Albuquerque (1866), West Las Vegas (1869), Las Cruces (1870), Bernalillo (1875), Socorro (1879) and East Las Vegas (1912). The Sisters of Loretto have also lived and ministered in New Mexico in Tierra Amarilla, Milan, Grants, Questa, El Rito, Chama, Tome, Albuquerque, Jemez Springs and Zuni. During the 160 years that the Sisters of Loretto have been in New Mexico, they have contributed greatly to the education, history and pioneer spirit of the “Land of enchantment.”

We wish to invite to this Liturgy former students of the Sisters of Loretto and friends from our many years in New Mexico. Following the Liturgy, you are invited to come to the Cathedral’s Fr. Crispin Hall for greetings and conversation. There will be opportunity for those who wish to acquire a copy of Loretto’s new book, “A Century of Change.” This

book shares the Loretto story from 1912 to 2012.

This Liturgy of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral Basilica is our way of expressing our gratitude to you on the anniversary of the 160 years Loretto and New Mexico together brought education to the Southwest.

Donations in honor of the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross 200th anniversary of foundation and 160th of their arrival in Santa Fe may be sent to the Loretto Development Office, 4000 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton, Co 80123-1308, or given by clicking on “Give to Loretto” on the right-hand column of the Loretto website.

Contact: Sister Sylvia Sedillo, SL, local coordinator, sedillosl@q.com or (505) 872-4001.

St. Bernadette’s VBS is “SKY” High

By Carla L. Gonzales, Director

Religious Formation, Shrine of St. Bernadette

Vacation Bible School at the Shrine of St. Bernadette was “SKY”, it was a great learning experience for the youth, children and the parents who helped out.

In the 20 years I have directed VBS, this is the one that brought me to tears.

In our planning stages I knew we would have our youth commit to help out as in past years, I never imagined to have received the outpour of help that we got.

We would start out with morning prayer and when we started praying, two and three of the youth volunteers would walk in…then they just keep coming and coming in to pray. The pastor of See VBS on page 23 VBS students participate in “Crazy Hair Day”.

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Sacred Choral Concert at the Santuario de Chimayó

The Chamber Singers of The Schola Cantorum of the Pacific will present an all acappella concert of Sacred Music in the Luminous Mysteries Portal, at the Santuario de Chimayo, Sunday, August 19th at 2pm. The 45-minute presentation will begin with the oldest known Christian hymn, from the Second Century, and conclude with choral anthems of recent times. Compositions by Tallis, Palestrina, Tchaikowsky and Britten will be included, as well as Gregorian Chant, the Ave Maria (“Dios Te Salve”) of the California Missions, an Appalachian shape-note hymn, an AfricanAmerican spiritual, and classic hymnody. Commentary will be provided in both English and Spanish. A number of the arrangements are exclusive to the Schola, a college-age student ensemble based in the mountain town of Wrightwood, California, near Los Angeles.

The Schola, founded by the Marianists and in its 36th year, has toured widely throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Admission is free to the concert, though a freewill offering to help defray tour expenses would be appreciated.

Prior to the concert, the Schola will provide congregational music at12pm Mass at the Santuario, well-known Gregorian chant, and choral anthems

by Mozart and Franck. The founderdirector of The Schola Cantorum of the Pacific is Father Ted Ley, SM, D.Mus., of the Marianists; and the assistant conductor, tenor Vicente Bastidas-Elizondo.

Francisco García, Assistant Conductor Vicente Bastidas-Elizondo, and Anthony Alfaro are Cantors in the Chamber Choir of men and women of The Schola Cantorum of the Pacific, appearing in a concert of Sacred Choral Music in the Luminous Mysteries Portal at the Santuario de Chamayo, Sunday, August 19th, at 2pm, following the Noon Mass whose Liturgical Music will also be provided by the Schola.

Pecos Benedictine Monastery Retreat September 27 – 29, 2012

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Mysticism and Those Who Seek It is a weekend retreat exploring Christian mysticism and how we are called and may choose to live today as everyday mystics. The program will include introductions to some of the well known mystics, and will provide insights into the spiritual visions that heightened their conscious awareness of God. Presentations will be made by noted scholars and lecturers; who include Br. Brian Dybowski, Sr. Marian Randall, Sr. Susan Chase and Sr. Kathleen Wood.

The retreat will be held at the Abbey of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Benedictine Congregation of Our Lady of Monte Oliveto, allowing participants to find spiritual renewal in a monastic and tranquil setting along the Pecos River. Time for quiet reflection and contemplative prayer are included in the schedule, and participants are encouraged to participate in Mass and prayers with the monastic community.

Reservations can be made at a cost of $165 per person by downloading the application form from the website for the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, www.cbsfa.org, under Adult Enrichment. The retreat runs from Friday evening, September 27, through noon on Sunday, September 29. Accommodations and meals at the Monastery are all arranged, so you can concentrate on your own spiritual growth.

The agenda, applications and biographies of the presenters are available on the website for the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, www.cbsfa.org, under Adult Enrichment. Questions concerning the retreat can be answered by contacting Carol Heppenstall at carolheppenstall@ me.com or Bill McDonnell at bodon5466@aol.com. Sponsored by the Adult Enrichment Program at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.

The Notre Dame Club of New Mexico will hold its annual Hugh Reilly Memorial Golf Tournament at noon on Friday, September 7 at Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club. This event is named for former club president and cancer victim, Hugh Reilly. This year’s tournament is very special in that it marks the 10th anniversary of Hugh’s passing. Hugh was a devoted father, a loving husband and a proud Catholic, committed to serving the Albuquerque community. His work at Dismas House, Habitat for Humanity and Casa Esperanza inspires the Notre Dame Club to continue his mission of service through support of the University’s Summer Service students.

Proceeds from this year’s tournament will benefit students who serve New Mexico charities during their summer vacations as part of the University’s Summer Service Learning Program. This eight-week program provides students the opportunity to work with and learn from those often marginalized by society. This program promotes the Catholic mission to recognize the dignity of every human being by helping those less fortunate remember that they are made in the image and likeness of God. This year, students will be volunteering at the Brothers of the Good Shepherd, Barrett House, Dismas House and Villa Guadalupe Senior Center in Gallup. Students at the Good Shepherd Center and the Barrett House will provide food, clothing, shelter, health services and community resource referrals to help individuals become self-sufficient and break the cycle of homelessness. At Dismas House, students will help adults transitioning from jail or prison back into the community to become productive, peaceful contributing members of society.

At Villa Guadalupe, students will join the Little Sisters of the Poor in their vow of hospitality to care for and accompany the elderly with love and respect.

The Notre Dame Club of New Mexico asks all friends and supporters of The Brothers of the Good Shepherd, Barrett House Dismas House and Villa Guadalupe as well as Notre Dame Alumni and fans to help this cause by participating in this year’s tournament. The tournament will be a four person scramble with a shotgun start at noon. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, closest to the pin, longest drive and a wide variety of door prizes for all participants. Hole sponsorships and prize donations are welcome. For more information, please contact Joe Carney at 505.553.3612 or by email at josephpcarney@yahoo.com.

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Holy Ghost Parish Volunteer Retires After 30 Years

By L-A Gabrielle Salas

Holy Ghost Parish

After much coaxing to stay, Ruth Earl has decided to step down as coordinator of the Homebound Ministry to the sick at Holy Ghost Parish. As coordinator of this parish ministry for 30 years, Earl matched up homebound parishioners with volunteer extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion --takingintoaccounttheneeds and expressed desires of the parishioners to be visited, as well as the guesstimated time required for each visit.

This is not an easy task as eachparishionerand/orschedule presented some type of new challenge nearly each week. “Being able to help others through this ministry has been very gratifying -- the parishioners we visit are so often vocally grateful for the visit,” said Earl.

Visiting the sick is one of the seven corporal works of mercy. It has been a ministry of Holy Ghost parish for decades. The parish boundaries reach from Central Avenue on the north and Carlisle Blvd. on the west. The other extent is the city limits.

If you are a homebound parishioner living within the parish boundaries and would like to receive Communion once a week, please call the Holy Ghost parish office at 2655957. A pastoral visit will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time. During the priest’s visit he may hear confession and/or administer the sacra-

ment of the sick. If desired, regular visits by an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion can then be arranged.

The typical weekly (Wednesday) visit begins with the volunteers attending Mass followed by group prayer and then assignments. The visit itself begins with the exchange of pleasantries followed by some penitential prayer, proclamation of the Gospel, recitation of the Our Father, reception of the body of Christ, some silent prayer, and a request for the blessing of the Holy Trinity.

At the end of the Communion service, the minister gives a copy of the weekly church bulletin to the parishioner.“We do this so that the parishioner will feel connected to the Mass of the day and to the parish community as a whole,” said Larry O’Connell. O’Connell, himself a volunteer in this ministry for more than 15 years, is alsosteppingdownatthistime.

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of our parishioners have been bedridden temporarily, one was legally blind, and many have limited mobility for one reason or another. It is such a blessing to be able to bring Christ to them and to hear their thank yous,” said O’Connell.

“Because several longtime volunteer ministers have retired recently, more volunteers to visit the sick will be welcomed and thoroughly trained,” said O’Connell.

Taking over as coordinator of this ministry will be Julia De La Cruz.

Rev. Mark A. Schultz, pastor, is grateful to the many volunteers who, over the years, have given selflessly of their time to serve in this special parish ministry. “I want all of my parishioners to feel connected to the parish, as well as to be able to receive Holy Communion on a regular basis,” said Fr. Schultz.

Larry O’Connell contributed to this article.

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concert and recital instrument. For years it has only been given light duty and so I am looking to find a parish, school or individual that will give it a happy home with many years of playing.

The piano has an appraised value of $13,500, but price can be negotiated. Contact Fabian Yañez, Associate Director for Music, Office of Worship, 505.831.8128 or fyanez@ archdiosf.org.

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Welcome CCHD Intern: Lori Ortiz-Gallegos Hello! My name is Lori Ortiz-Gallegos and I am honored to introduce myself as the 20122013 CCHD intern for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. I am currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction through NMSU. I am also a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic church in Albuquerque, NM where I volunteer as a confirmation instructor. I am married to Rey Gallegos and God has blessed us with four beautiful children. As the CCHD intern I will be giving presentations to youth and adults about the reality of poverty and our call as Catholics to respond. If you would like more info or to schedule a presentation at your parish or with your class please feel free to contact me! The one aspect of my internship that I most look forward to is meeting people such as yourself that have a desire to make a difference in the lives of those that need it most. Thank you and God Bless!

Welcome CRS Intern: Br. James Owens, O.Praem.

The Social Justice and Respect Life Office secured a multiyear grant from CRS for Diocesan Capacity Building in the area of Parish social ministries. Br. James Owens, O. Praem will be assisting the Office in promoting Rice Bowl, Advocacy through Catholics Confront Global Poverty, CRS Fair Trade, and global solidarity education. He will also be assisting parish social ministry leaders to develop skills! Br. James is a second year novice with the Norbertine Fathers and Brothers in New Mexico, and has spent his apostolic year at Catholic Charities of Central NM tutoring Iraqi refugees and working with ESL classes. James received a joint degree in Law and Social Work from Tulane University and is the founder of both the Wellesley Family Law Center and the Taos Family Law Center.

He’s happy to be working with the office!

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Catholics Care. Catholics Vote.

Participate in political life!

In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the U.S. Catholic bishops remind Catholics about the call to participate in political life. “In the Catholic tradition,” they write, “responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation” (no. 13). Visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org today to read the statement, watch videos, download podcasts, and access other great resources.

Archdiocesan Policy on Political Campaigns During this election season, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan’s policy requires all parishes to utilize materials only from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. Distribution of other election-related materials or voter guides on church property is not permitted. Among other activities, posting flyers or signs, passing out campaign literature, and leaving unauthorized materials anywhere on church property or on car windshields are prohibited. We appreciate your compliance with this policy.

Catholic Charities Honors Good Works

By Linley Daly

Catholic Charities

In Catholic teachings, the faithful are called to participate in charity. Through charity, a Catholic is blessed and rewarded not in materialistic goods, but in thestrengtheningoftheirfaith. Manyseetheconducting of charitable activities as actually the lending of our Paula Appleton: An incredible volunteer, Paula has volunteered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, served as a children’s catechist and Eucharistic Minister at the Aquinas Newman Center, volunteered at St Martin’s Hospitality Center, served in an elementary school as a volunteer reading tutor, and in the past few years served as a volunteer with the Sisters of St. Joseph for six months. She traveled to Timau, Kenya and worked at St. Elizabeth Elementary School, a school for indigent street children. For eight years, Paula has been a cherished Senior Transportation Driver with Catholic Charities.

Rev. Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies: During his 14 years in service to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, he has served in numerous capacities, including pastor, dean, Moderator of the Curia, vicar, and chancellor.

Msgr. Voorhies has served those who seek out help at Catholic Charities through his service on the Board of Catholic Charities, as an advocate for the support of the work of the organization, for his commitment to assist the organization in securing the resources it needs, and by making himself available to provide counseling and advice to its management. He has a deep and compassionate understanding of Social Justice and actively lives to serve the most vulnerable in our community.

Rev. Rafael Garcia, S.J.: Fr. Garcia was born in La Habana, Cuba, and at age 9, he and his family settled in Miami as political refugees. As a Jesuit, he feels a strong

physical hands to the Holy Spirit to perform such acts.

Catholic Charities’ Mathew 25 Giving Society seeks in a small way to share with the public the contributions of four such ordinary persons who participate daily in extraordinary demonstrations of the commitment to charity. These are this year’s winners of the Hands of the Holy Spirit Awards that were announced at a special event in July. call to minister to the impoverished. Fr. Garcia does prison ministry with mainly Mexican immigrants; participates in the NM Faith Coalition for Immigrant Justice; participates in Servicio Jesuita a Migrantes, a Jesuit network of the Americas that serves, migrants, immigrants and deportees from various sectors. He also supports Casa de las Comunidades Catholic Worker House in Albuquerque, and the NM Immigrant Law Center. Catholic Charities honors him for his advocacy on behalf of refugees and immigrants.

Stuart Prager: Stuart (known simply as Stu) has been involved with Catholic Charities for several years, in many different ways. He has supported numerous employee and fundraising events, especially the Festival of Trees. Stu came to this agency as a contractor, since he runs his own computer informationtechnologybusiness.But he has generously donated many hours of his computer knowledge, leadership skills, material resources and his winning attitude to assist our organization. There are numerous needs that he has addressed, but we don’t even know what all of them are because he often does them quietly, and without fanfare. Although admittedly not of the Catholic faith, he wholeheartedly embraces the concept of helping the less fortunate as described in the verses of

Matthew 25, “whatever you did for one of the least of these, my brothers, you did it unto me.” Clearly, God utilizes the talents and gifts of all His children.

Join the African American Catholic Community Mass The Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community (AACC) invites you to join us for Mass Mass on Aug. 26, 12 noon, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande

Catholic Church,5901 St. Joseph’s Dr. NW in Albuquerque. Celebrant Fr. William E. Young Jr. For more information, contact Brenda Dabney, 505-836-3627.

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aking Sense Out of Bioethics

Many of us have hidden fears and hesitations when it comes to dealing with persons with severe disabilities. Their unfamiliar gestures, behaviors, and limitations can challenge us and infringe on our comfort zones. We may be tempted to applyadifferentstandardwhen we deal with them. Even very young children with disabilities may suffer discrimination through denial of care as newborns, or through abortion in utero.

During his presidential campaign, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum and his wife Karen were often asked by people on the campaign trail about their daughter Bella, who was born with Trisomy 18, a severe genetic defect caused by an extra chromosome. Such children tend to have shorter lifespans, with 90% dying during the first year of life. Nevertheless, with proper care, some can live well into their teens, and even into their 20’s or 30’s. Bella became known to the public during her father’s candidacy in part because of several memorable moments during the TV debates where Rick powerfully described how Bella’s birth and struggles had impacted their family.

Early on, Rick and Karen struggled with the Trisomy 18 diagnosis, and with the way physicians labeled it a “lethal diagnosis” and “incompatible with life.” Because they had already lost another child at birth, Rick, almost unconsciously, remained emotionally distant from Bella during the first few months of her life. He focused on being the pillar of strength for the family through the storm. He later described it during one of the public presidential debates this way: “I de-

Loving Those With Disabilities cided that the best thing I could do was to treat her differently and not love her… because it wouldn’t hurt as much if I lost her.”

Several years prior to Bella’s birth, Rick had sponsored the partial-birth abortion ban in Congress. He had spent long hours on the Senate floor lobbying to protect children who were discovered to have“problems” before birth, rather than allowing them to be targeted for late-term abortions.

When Bella was 5 months old, she became critically ill andwasrushedtotheemergency room. Rick grasped her little finger on the gurney where she was lying. “I remember holding that finger,” he said, “and looking at her, and realizing what I had done. I had been exactly what I had said that I hadfoughtagainstatthepartial birth abortion [hearings]: I had seen her as less of a person because of her disability.”

His candor is a reminder of the challenges we all face in caring for and loving those with disabilities and physical limitations. Having learned many valuable lessons from their daughter, Rick and Karen now serve as even more vigorous advocates for children with disabilities. They realized they had to immerse themselves in the world of special needs, which Rick described as “a different world,” and one where children like Bella “do not get the care they need unless the parents fight for it.”

Irecentlyhadtheopportunity to meet Rick and Karen. Karen described how Bella’s situation was exacerbated by health care professionals who would not treat her with the same dignity and respect as normal children.

Surprisingly, some doctors did not even address Bella by her name. Rick and Karen soon found an exceptional team of physicians who not only called Bella by her name, but were hopeful and positive about her life and possibilities.

Karen also mentioned another couple with a child affected

by Trisomy 18. They had been told after delivery that little could be done for their newborn, and the child was placed off to the side, until one of the parents noticed her struggling and sought assistance for her.

Other parents spoke to Karen about the subtle but noticeable resistance among medical staff whenever they brought their child with Trisomy 18 to the hospital for medical attention. The Santorums had experienced similar challenges with caregivers and medical staff. They had to fight to get the prescription for oxygen, and basic medical supplies,

that Bella needed after she left the hospital; in addition, a hospice physician prescribed what would have likely been, if administered, a lethal dose of morphine.

Discrimination against those with disabilities should never be allowed to gain a foothold in the medical profession, nor be allowed to guide public policy.

The true measure of the greatness of a society will always be in terms of how it treats its weakest members, and the authenticity of our own love will be measured by our compassion and acceptance of the disabled and the powerless. God

seems to send us children with disabilities to help us grow, to remind us that every soul is of greater importance than its frail body, and to teach us how man’s highest calling is found in his God-like possibility of sharing unconditional love.

Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuroscience fromYale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard.

He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org

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Anniversaries Armijo, Esquibel Victor Esquibel and Stella Armijo joined in holy matrimony on August 25, 1962 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Taos, NM. They currently reside in Taos with three children Linda, Kathy and Victor. They have 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren with one on the way. Victor and Stella will

Higdon, Smith Mr. Arthur Clement Smith and Miss Marian “Lee” Higdon were married on August 18, 1962 in Saint Augustine Church in Lebanon, KY. Art was a U.S. Air Force fire fighter for 21 years, serving in Southeastern Asia, Germany and in the United States. He spent an additional 20 years in civil service as a firefighter until he retired in 2004. Lee obtained her diploma in Nursing in 1978 from Mount Carmel School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio and has worked for Presbyterian Healthcare Services since 1978 in both administration and hospice care. She is currently a Eucharistic minister at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic church

O’Dwyer, Sanchez Deacon Norbert C. Sanchez, formerly of Belen and Linda Carolyn (O’Dwyer) Sanchez, formerly of Hattiesburg, MI will celebrate 50 years of marriage on September 29, 2012. They were married at the old church of Our Lady of Belen. They will celebrate with a Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Community, where they are now parishioners followed by a small reception hosted by their children at the parish sala. Deacon Norbert was ordained in 1978 by Archbishop Robert F. Sanchez and served in Belen for 26

Romero, Byers Mr. Rupert Byers and Miss Rae Romero were joined in Holy Matrimony on August 28, 1961 at Our Lady of Belen Church

by Rev. Phillip M. Brennan.

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be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass on August 25, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Taos. They have lived a lifelong happy marriage and have been blessed with a great family that they continue to enjoy and watch grow. in Clovis, NM and has served as RCIA coordinator and instructor for that community.

The couple have three children, all of Albuquerque. They are Martin and his wife Roberta with their children Mikhaela and Gabriella; Kelly and his wife Alfreda with their son Aaron James (AJ) and Elizabeth Anita with her precious Tucker.

Art is an avid classic car restorer and Lee enjoys needlework, English mystery novels and her hospice ministry.

The couple will have a private celebration in Albuquerque in August with their families and will then celebrate with a 50th anniversary Mediterranean cruise in September. years, and served and the first Director of Deacons for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. They have been blessed with six children: Robert and wife Camillia, of Albuquerque, Michael of Tulsa, OK, Christine and husband Nick, of San Antonio, TX, LeeAnne and husband Ralph, of Rio Communities, Mary Catherine and husband Cliff, of Albuquerque, David and wife Amber, of Bosque Farms. They have 10 grandchildren: Ryan, Jason, Kevin, Justin, Breanne, Joseph, Nicholas, Matthew, in Albuquerque. They have four children, Karen, Richard, Michael and Pamela. They also have six grandchildren: Garrett, Avery, Hudsen, Shae, Zachary and Francine.

Rupert attended the University of Pennsyl-

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BOOKS & MEDIA

Edited by Cardinal Christoph Schonborn Publisher: Ignatius Press (April 2011) YOUCAT is short for Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, which was launched on World Youth Day. Developed with the help of young Catholics and written for high-school age people and young adults, YOUCAT is an accessible, contemporary expression of the Catholic Faith. The appealing graphic format includes Questions-and-Answers, highly-readable commentary, summary definitions of key terms, Bible citations and inspiring and thought-provoking quotes from saints and others in the margins.

What’s more, YOUCAT is keyed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, so people can go deeper. It explains: What Catholics believe and why (doctrine) How Catholics celebrate the mysteries of the faith (sacraments) How Catholics are to live (moral life) How they should pray (prayer and spirituality) The questions are direct and honest, even at times tough; the answers straightforward, relevant, and compelling. YOUCAT will likely become the “go-to” place for young people to learn the truth about the Catholic faith.

Wholly Mary: Mother of God

Trujillo Felix and Mary Trujillo, parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, celebrated their 74 wedding anniversary with family in July. The couple married on July 25, 1938 at San Miguel Mission in Socorro, NM and moved to Albuquerque in 1947.

Felix retired from the Army Corps of Engineers in 1977 after 32 years as a hydraulic engineer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was stationed in the Pacific from 1943 to 1945.

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

Rae was a stay-at-home mom and raised four children. She then attended the University of New Mexico and received a Bachelor of Business Administration. She worked as an accountant for several compa-

The couple has one son, the late, Rudy Trujillo and three grandchildren Michael Trujillo, Dianna Nafus and husband Leon, and Sara Trujillo. They have four great-grandchildren Brianna, Jayden, Skylar and Dylan. They renewed their wedding vows on their 50th anniversary at St. Charles Borromeo.

The family would also like to wish Felix a happy 95th birthday celebrated on July 19th and Mary a Happy 91st Birthday which will be celebrated on August 22nd and bless them and their beautiful unity in life together. nies after the children were grown up.

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

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By Chris Padgett Publisher: Servant Books (August 2011) There is a little bit about Mary in Scripture. We can glean a bit more from the tradition of the church.

Some of the approved apparitions add a little insight, too. But where can we go to get the complete picture, to find out about the whole Mary? Wholly Mary does just that. In an engaging style, Chris Padgett walks us through what the Bible has to say about the Mother of God. What she has meant to the church throughout the centuries, what do the apparitions add, what have the saints told us about her and, most importantly, what we can learn from her ourselves? Other facets of this explanation of the Blessed Mother include: The power of the rosary; how the Mass relates to Mary; and four important dogmas about Mary. With the enthusiasm and passion Chris Padgett is known for, Mary is sure to come alive for you in a wholly new way!

CALL from page 8 with, including the children they taught, would come to know and experience Jesus in deep relationship.

Polandisanimportantlocationforevangelizationbecause many Polish people are “culturally” Catholic but do not practice or live out their faith. Many clergy have described all of Europe as being in a state of “crisis” because of this lost Christianity. This mission was not only an opportunity for our parish to reach out to Europe, but also develops strong Catholic leadership to help nourish our Holy Rosary community. Sincere thanks to the many faithful people and Holy Rosary parishioners that donated over $22,000.00 in needed funds to further this mission of Christ. Team members included: Jaime Pallares, Daniel Medina,Veronica Alarcon, Celia Chavez, Celina Chavez, Jessica Alarcon and Erin Jones (St Philips Parish, Bemidji, MN). David and Ellen Arvayo traveled with the team and assisted with the mission. *Benedictus PP. XVI, Apostolic Letter, Motu Proprio Data (11 Oct 2011) Learn more about Emmaus Journey at www.emmausjourney.org

The Catholics Next Door: Adventures in Imperfect Living

By Greg & Jennifer Willits Publisher: Servant Books (April 2012) These days, getting kids to focus on God instead of their iPods takes nothing less than supernatural intervention. Loving God and following Him often makes you look weird to your neighbors. The Willitses understand the struggle, and in their very first book, they share their energetic, humorous, and imperfect attempts to live out their faith in today’s world.

Sometimes it helps to know that others are on the same narrow path as you, stumbling just as you do.

Greg and Jennifer Willitses’ view of the world covers the gamut of daily life, from kids and comic books to marriage and dealing with technology, and shows readers that you don’t have to be perfect parents with perfect kids to be good Catholics.

After Miscarriage: A Catholic Woman’s Companion to Healing and Hope

By Karen Edmisten Publisher: Servant Books (February 2012) After Miscarriage: A Catholic Woman’s Companion to Healing and Hope is a book about grief, healing, and hope after miscarriage. Not afraid to examine the raw emotions that accompany such an experience, the author tells women that they are not alone in reacting strongly, even frighteningly, to their loss and reassures them that hope and healing will come. Having experienced multiple miscarriages herself, Karen shares excerpts from her personal journals, as well as other women’s stories, rich quotes about grieving and the healing process, and practical advice. A helpful resource section includes a wide variety of information from both Catholic and secular sources.

VBS from page 17 the Shrine of St. Bernadette, Fr. Leo Padget was really touched by it all, he couldn’t believe how many there were!

This truly reminded me of the Bible story, “Jesus feeds the 5000”.

I could have easily had one youth helper per child.

We didn’t want to see the week end, but I know we all walked knowing the with “God All Things Are Possible”.

He sure let Himself be known to us all.

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The day was packed with fun and activity, including a surprise visit from “Lady Taco”.

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The cardinal said the requirement to provide contraceptives to their employees free of charge will likely affect forprofit business owners first. He noted that four of the lawsuits against the mandate have been filed by Catholic business owners.

“These are devout individuals and families who own and operate businesses who, without any word of protest from employees, have been offering health coverage that does not violate their moral convictions,” he said. “In effect, if an organization is ‘for-profit’ it is not allowed to be ‘for’ anything else.

“The owners who have imbued their companies with faith-based commitments to employee well-being, community service and social responsibility strongly disagree,” Cardinal DiNardo wrote. “And at a time of grave concern over business and banking scandals, does anyone think that rewarding businesses obsessed solely with company profits is sound government policy?”

The cardinal noted that a federal judge had granted a temporary stay to Hercules Industries, a Denver-based business owned by the Catholic Newland family, ruling that any “public interest” served by the mandate is “countered, and indeed outweighed, by the public interest in the free exercise of religion.”

“However, this welcome and sensible NEW CHURCH from page 15 July 23, 2011, and the dynamic community responded resulting in the dedicated the new building July 21, 2012. “It was a moment of truth and gratitude to God for this wonderful new church.”

Father Joel is quick to credit all the forArchitect: (DSA) Darren Sowell Architects from Albuquerque Construction Co: (MRC) Mick Rich Contractors from Albuquerque Area: 6,302 sf Occupancy: 372-400 plus Special Features: main entrance: Our Lady of Guadalupe in the main entrance (jeweled with a crown of Pearls of the Orient, Turquoise, Czech Republic Stones, Jades and other precious stones), four tube lights representing the four Gospels, and a big cross formed in the floor.

Main Sanctuary: 10 nichos with ironworks with Santos and lamps which represent the northern New Mexico culture, ceiling designed in “a sun ray theme” representing the gift of the Holy Spirit, and 9 Fruits of the Holy Spirit, 10 tube lights and pillars representing the ten commandments with design exterior floral rounds which represent life (green) and (yellow) hope.

Main Altar: Large Eucharist backdrop with wood sculptor of Jesus (made in the Philippines) with twelve metal rays representing the twelve apostles, altar wood carpentry with carvings symbols of the Eucharist with 500 lbs. of green, and accentuated with gold, silver, and bronze granite for the main altar and 300 lbs. of the same granite for the taber-

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initial decision marks only the beginning of even the Newland family’s court battle,” he said. “It does not affect companies filing suit in other states, or even the many thoroughly religious nonprofit organizations whose religious character has always been obvious to most people.

“Vindication of the fundamental rights of these individuals and organizations may take years of litigation,” he added.

Cardinal DiNardo said the mandate and the narrow religious exemption to it represent “an approach to religious freedom that is more grudging and arbitrary than any yet seen in federal law.” In addition, he said, “few really know whether their request for exemption will be accepted by the government or not.”

Coverage of contraceptives and sterilization “will be imposed ‘automatically’ on these organizations’ employees and their dependent teenage children, regardless of the moral or religious objections of the employer or employee,” he said. “Yet some have cynically said this policy ensures female employees’ right to make their own choice on health coverage.”

Two bills addressing areas of the health reform bill the Catholic bishops say are problematic -- the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act and the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act, which has been incorporated into the Labor/HHS appropriations bill for fiscal year 2012 -- are deadlocked in Congress. mer pastors, most specifically Fr. Clement Niggel, who initially started the fundraising effort and worked closely with the parishioners. He said this beautiful church was the result of the many sacrifices and talents generously contributed by all the parishioners and friends of St. Patrick. Our Lady of Incarnation Parish, Rio Rancho donated all the pews.

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Images of Mary

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Rev. Michael E. Jordan, SOLT

By Bernadette Lucero

Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony and Archives

Every year following the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), the historic streets of downtown Santa Fe becomenestled with faithful Catholic’s honoring the oldest Marian image in the United States. The statue of Nuestra Señora de La Paz, formally known as La Conquistadora, who generally resides at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is taken in procession to Rosario chapel. During a nine day novena, faithful parishioners devote their time to recite in vespers, prayer and spiritual hymns to the Marian image; while daily garments made by the faithful adorn the blessed statue.

Although the annual novena honors Nuestra Señora de la Paz, La Conquistadora, it was General Don Diego de Vargas whom aspired to honor the Marian image annually in gratitude for the resettlement of New Mexico. This celebration takes on a special liturgical meaning as was explained by the Reverend Monsignor Robert Calles of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. The novena and procession are a celebration of a Solemnity of Mary in New Mexico. Each year the faithful can participate in the annual Solemnity of Mary celebration honoring our patroness of New Mexico under her titles, Our Lady of the Assumption, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Nuestra Señora de la Paz, La Conquistadora.

The oldest Marian image has held many titles; however, the image of Mary and the significance remain the same, Mary is the Mother of Jesus, the Spiritual Mother of everyone and the

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protector and intercessor to God whom the faithful turn to at various times including times of happiness, and despair. Catholics venerate Mary under her numerous titles in New Mexico including Our Lady of Good Success whose image and prayer are located in the parish of St. Alice in Mountainair.

Marian images and titles are abundant in New Mexico and throughout the world and devotions include festivals, hymns and prayers. The Office of HistoricArtistic Patrimony and Archives and Archdiocesan Museum of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe invite the faithful to visit the new exhibit Images of Mary which honors the many faces and images of Mary.

The exhibit will feature the image of Our Lady of China which was presented to the Most Reverend Archbishop Edwin V. Byrne in ca. 1955 from the first Cardinal of China Cardinal Thomas Tien Keng-Hsin. Bultos of Marian images will also be on display including Nuestra Señora Como Una Muchacha (Mary as a young girl), and Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. The Archdiocesan Museum is located at 223 Cathedral Place in Santa Fe and is open daily Monday through Friday from 9:00am– 12:00 pm and 1:00pm– 4:00pm.

Rev. Michael E. Jordan, SOLT Fr. Age 65, of Robstown, TX, died in a fatal car accident on Monday, July 9, 2012. Fr. Michael was born in South Bend, IN, on December 19, 1946 to Cecil E. and Patricia A. (Bannon) Jordan. Fr. Michael graduated from St. Pius X high school in 1964 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame in 1968. After attending Holy Rosary Major Seminary in Legaspi, Philippines he was ordained to the priesthood on July 16, 1983 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Albuquerque, NM and was to celebrate his 29th year as a priest this year. Fr. Michael was a member of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) for his entire priesthood. He spent fourteen years serving with SOLT in the Philippine missions. For the last 15 years, he served in the Catholic Diocese of Corpus Christi, TX. His assignments included caring for infirm priests in

a home in the Holy Family Parish in Robstown, ministering to prison inmates, and ardently assisting the Right to Life movement in Corpus Christi. Fr. Michael is survived by three brothers, Gerard (Pamela) of Hanford, CA; Dr. Thomas (Janis) of St. Louis, MO.; Timothy of Colorado Springs, CO.; and three sisters, Susan (Colonel J) Richards of Colorado Springs, CO.; Joan (James) McLaughlin of Kansas City, MO.; and Patricia (Dr. John) Purk of Roeland Park, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was known for his contagious and indefatigable joy and faithful love for Our Blessed Mother’s communion with the Most Holy Trinity. A funeral Mass was held on July 14 at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, P.O. Box 152, Robstown, TX 78380.

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ARE YOU A MEMBER YET? The Catholic Business Form Announces Their 2012-13 Schedule

By Kristine J. Coffey, Chair D+E+I Board of Trustees

Women and men of faith, alert! The Catholic Business Forum needs your membership and support. You need The Catholic Business Forum. You will be changed. Your work and mission will be changed. Your family and colleagues will be changed. Take the challenge.

Six times this year, The Catholic Business Forum (CBF) provides women and men of faith with the opportunity to network and to be inspired by their peers’ faith stories and journeys.

The CBF meets the second Tuesday for the Fall term of September – November, and the Spring term of February – April at the newly renovated Sheraton Uptown, centrally located off I-40 at Louisiana and Menaul. The efficient schedule is: Registration 11:30 A; Presentation: 12 N; Luncheon: 12:30 – 1:00 P. Mark your calendar: September 11, 2012 February 12, 2013

October 9, 2012 March 12, 2013 November 13, 2012 April 9, 2013 Come When You Can All are welcome to one or more of the valuable sessions. Just be sure to register and pay at least one week in advance of the session. Cost is $30, or a Group Ticket for three reservations or a half-year seasonal membership is $100.

To become a member or a supporter, and/or to register: contact the Dominican Ecclesial Institute (D+E+I) at 505.243.0525; fax 505.247.2933, or email CBF@DEIabq.org . Credit cards, checks or cash are welcome. Paid reservations close one week before each event.

Share the joys and struggles of living a life in which your spirituality and your business practices are fully integrated.

The Catholic Business Forum … at the intersection of serious faith and serious business.

For questions, please contact Kristine cell = 505.400.0272; 505.858.0325.

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1 St. Giles 2 Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions 3 St. Gregory the Great 4 St. Rose of Viterbo 5 Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta 6 Blessed Claudio Granzotto 7 Blessed Frédéric Ozanam 8 Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9 St. Peter Claver 10 St. Thomas of Villanova 11 St. Cyprian 12 Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary 13 St. John Chrysostom 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary St. Stephen of Hungary St. Joan of the Cross St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. John Eudes St. Bernard of Clairvaux St. Pius X Queenship of Mary St. Rose of Lima St. Bartholomew St. Louis of France St. Joseph Calasanz St. Monica St. Augustine of Hippo Martyrdom of John the Baptist St. Jeanne Jugan Sts. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

“May the Dear Lord bless you...”

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16 Rev. Joseph Gabriel Cusimano OSB 17 Rev. Joel P. Garner O.Praem 18 Rev. Clarence Maes 21 Rev. James Marshall 22 Rev. Edmund Savilla 25 Rev. Michael DePalma

27 Rev. George V. Salazar 29 Rev. John Shedlock 31 Rev. John Conway September 2012 6 Rev. Gerald Johnson 10 Rev. Paul Nkumbi 14 Rev. John Daniel

TV Mass Schedule

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

Date August 12, 2012 19th Sun OT Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz

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Roman Catholic Saints Calendar

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Readings (Cycle B) 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Eph 4:30-5:2 Jn 6:41-51

August 19, 2012

Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Rev. Andrew Pavlak

Prv 9:1-6 20th Sun OT

August 26, 2012 21st Sun OT Rev. Andrew Pavlak

Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 Eph 5:21-32 or Eph 5:2a, 25-32 Jn 6:60-69

September 2, 2012 22nd Sun OT Rev. James Marshall

Dt 4:1-2, 6-8 Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Eph 5:15-20 Jn 6:51-58

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Dancers Perform During Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration in Los Angeles

YOU ARE INVITED!

Friday, October 5, 2012 6:00 p.m.

Archbishop’s Annual SCHOOL FUND DINNER Keynote Speaker: Mr. Marcus Grodi Mr. Grodi serves as the Founder/President of the Coming Home Network International, a non-profit Catholic lay apostolate dedicated to helping our separated brethren, both clergy and laity, come home to the Catholic Church.

Dancers in colorful garb perform Aug. 5 during the Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The event coincided with the 10th anniversary of the canonization of St. Juan Diego July 31, 2002; Juan Diego was the indigenous ma n to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, and upon whose cloak, or “tilma,” her image appeared.

(CNS photo/Victor Aleman, Vida Nueva)