People of God, August 2011

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w w w. a r c h d i o s f . o r g Inside this Issue 2011 World Youth Day: Madrid, Spain............................................ 2 Archbishop’s Letter: When Prominent Priests Fall...................... 3 Renovation of Canjilon Catholic Church........................................ 7 Catholic Education.......................................................................... 10 42nd Annual Rosary Rally.............................................................. 13 13 Men Ordained into Permanent Diaconate................................ 14 La Sagrada Familia, Lemitar.......................................................... 15 African American Catholic Scholarship Award Winners............. 16 Procession of La Conquistadora................................................... 17 Liturgical Formation........................................................................ 20

S e r v i n g T h e M u l t i c u l t u r a l P e o p l e o f t h e A r c h d i o c e s e o f S a n t a Fe

Cross created by ironworker from World Trade Center beams at Ground Zero.

This was a gift to Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan.

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Photo by Celine/ASF

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Detailed schedule for Pope Benedict XVI for World Youth Day, Madrid, Spain

Thursday, August 18, 2011 9:30am Leaves from Rome Ciampino airport to Madrid 12:00 noon Arrival at Barajas international airport.

Welcoming ceremony at Barajas airport.

Speech by the Holy Father.

7:15pm Crosses Puerta de Alcalá in Independencia Square with young people 7:30pm Welcoming party of the young people in Madrid’s Cibeles Square. Speech by the Holy Father.

Friday, August 19, 2001 07:30am Holy Mass in private in the chapel of the Apostolic Nunciature 10:00am Courtesy visit to their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain in the Zarzuela Palace 11:30am Meeting with young nuns in the Patio of the Kings, Monastery of El Escorial.

Greeting of the Holy Father.

12:00 noon Meeting with 2,000 young university professors, in the Basilica of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Speech by the Holy Father.

1:45pm Lunch with young people in the Ambassadors Lounge of the Nunciature.

5:30pm Official reception with the President of Spain in the Nunciature 7:30pm Vía Crucis in Cibeles Square. Speech by the Holy Father.

Saturday, August 20, 2011 09:00am Confession with some young people in the Buen Retiro Park, Madrid 10:00am Holy Mass with young seminarians in the Almudena Cathedral. Homily by the Holy Father.

12:45pm Lunch with the Cardinals of Spain, Bishops of Madrid Province, Auxiliary

POPE BENEDICT RECEIVES OFFICIAL WORLD YOUTH DAY BACKPACK FROM SPANISH CARDINAL

Bishops of Madrid and the Papal retinue in the Cardinal’s Residence.

5:00pm Meeting with the Local Organizing Committee of the XXVI WYD in the Apostolic Nunciature 7:40pm Visit to the Institute Foundation of Saint Joseph, Madrid. Speech by the Holy Father.

8:30pm Prayer Vigil at Cuatro Vientos aeordrome.

Speech by the Holy Father.

Sunday, August 21, 2011 09:30am Holy Mass to close the XXVI World Youth Day at Cuatro Vientos, Madrid. Speech by the Holy Father.

Holy Angelus at Cuatro Vientos. The Holy Father will speak.

12:45pm Lunch with the Cardinals of Spain and the Papal Retinue in the Apostolic Nunciature 5:00pm Farewell from the Nunciature 5:30pm Meeting with WYD volunteers in Pavillion 9 of IFEMA, the Madrid Convention Center. Speech by the Holy Father.

6:30pm Official farewell Ceremony at Barajas Airport. Speech by the Holy Father.

7:00pm The Holy Father’s plane takes off to Rome

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August 2011 General Intention: That the World Youth Day taking place in Madrid may encourage all the young people of the world to root and found their lives in Christ.

Pope Benedict XVI receives the official World Youth Day 2011 backpack from Cardinal Antonio Rouco Varela of Madrid during a private meeting at the Vatican in early February. The cardinal was the archbishop of Santiago de Compostela in 1989 when Pope John Paul II met young people there for World Youth Day. Spain is preparing to host World Youth Day in Madrid Aug. 16-21. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters)

Missionary Intention: That Christians of the West, docile to the action of the Holy Spirit, may re-encounter the freshness and enthusiasm of their faith.

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IN THE RISEN LORD When Prominent Priests Fall Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan It is a sad thing that we have seen recently, in the past year or two a number of prominent priests have turned out to have serious difficulties. One immediately thinks of Fr. John Corapi, SOLT who was on EWTN Radio and television and a prominent speaker and preacher throughout the Country. We are also painfully aware of Fr. Marcial Maciel who is the Founder of the Legionaries of Christ who was shown to be living a double life and Msgr. Dale Fushek, founder of the Life Teen movement in Phoenix; and other priests who have been guilty of sexual misconduct mostly many years ago.

Thousands of people heard Fr. Corapi on EWTN and even on our own Catholic Radio. Many came back to the Catholic faith as a result of his preaching, yet his Religious Community, the SOLTS – Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity – admitted his wrongdoing in a press release earlier this summer and said that he was not suited for priestly ministry. We have continued to read of priests who have been accused of misconduct with young people, for the most part decades ago. Certainly, it is not our place to judge these men who did a great deal of good in their priestly lives despite the failings that have come to light. We must be grateful for the spiritual blessings they have brought to many people.

Here is the point I want to make: Don’t put your faith in the bishop or priest, but in Jesus and the Eucharist!

We human beings do the best we can but sometimes we fail. It is very important to not let the bad actions of those mentioned above harm your Catholic faith. The Evil One would love to have Catholics discontinue their faith because of the scandal involving these or other priests. Our faith must be put in things that can never disappoint. Put your faith in Christ and the Sacraments of our Church so that your faith can never be

disappointed and you will never be scandalized.

It also provides us the opportunity to pray for our priests and for the good of the Church that comes from the dedicated ministry of our priests.

Pray that they will keep up their prayer lives, go to Confession regularly and maintain proper friendships and boundaries. The priests who have fallen have left these key areas slide. Remember the vast majority of priests are faithful to their vocations and joyful in serving us.

We are very blessed in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to have enough priests to have basic coverage of parishes and ministries. We have a good number of seminarians studying for us and about six more who are entering the seminary for us this fall. We are grateful not only to the men who have been ordained or will be soon; we are also grateful to the international priests from Africa, India, Philippines and elsewhere who have joined us to bring the message of Jesus and the Catholic faith to our people. We must never allow ourselves to be discouraged by human weakness and no one should ever leave the Church because of human failings. We stand strong with the Church since it is the best hope that we have for eternal salvation!

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

Rededication of The Church of St. Augustine at Isleta Pueblo

By Ernest Jaramillo Parish Council President The Church of St. Augustine at Isleta Pueblo will be rededicated on August 13 by his Excellency Archbishop Michael Sheehan after a long awaited time of planning and construction by Isletans which began in 2005.

Arguably the oldest church in the U.S., it has been renovated twice before in its recent history. In all probability, it may have been renovated quite a number of times more in its many years since it was built in 1613, but the renovation of 1920, by then pastor Father Docher, who introduced the very first “pitched” roof in New Mexico provided an attraction that brought people from miles around just to see this phenomenon never before seen in New Mexico.

The second renovation came during Msgr Stadt-

mueller’s time in 1962. With its unique architecture reflecting the Spanish influence, it became an often photographed monument that saw its acceptance into the national archives as a Historical Site in 1975.

After over 400 years in existence, the church walls were found to be in need of restructuring to protect the building. After some reinforcing of the ancient adobes and its support systems, they have been made structurally sound throughout. It can now resume its service to the people of the parish and surrounding communities. All parishioners have been patiently waiting to reenter the interior of our church that has provided so much solace and sanctuary throughout the centuries for those in need.

The Pueblo and surrounding communities are anxiously looking forward to a time when we can rekindle our faith and address the spiritual aspirations of all families in our new church.

Cuando Sacerdotes Prominentes Caen Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

Es algo muy triste ver que en estos últimos años varios sacerdotes prominentes se han metido en serias dificultades. Podemos pensar inmediatamente en el Padre John Corapi, SOLT quien fuera un presentador prominente de radio y televisión en EWTN en todo el país. También dolorosamente sabemos que el Padre Marcial Maciel, fundador de los Legionarios de Cristo fue descubierto viviendo una doble vida, el Monseñor Dale Fushek, fundador del movimiento Life Teen en Phoenix, y de otros sacerdotes que han sido acusados de conducta sexual inapropiada, la mayoría de ellos hace ya muchos años.

Miles de personas escucharon al Padre Corapi en la cadena EWTN y aún en nuestra propia Radio Católica. Muchos regresaron a la fe católica como resultado de sus predicaciones, sin embargo, su comunidad religiosa, los SOLTS – La Sociedad de Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Trinidad – admitió sus malas acciones en un comunicado de prensa al inicio de este verano y expresó que él no era apto ya para el ministerio sacerdotal.

Continuamos enterándonos de sacerdotes que han sido acusados de conducta inapropiada con jóvenes, en su gran mayoría hace ya algunas décadas. Ciertamente, no nos toca a nosotros juzgar a estos hombres, quienes hicieron mucho bien en sus vidas sacerdotales a pesar de las fallas que han salido a la luz.

Debemos estar agradecidos por las bendiciones espirituales que ellos trajeron a muchas personas.

El punto que quiero enfatizar aquí es este: No pongas tu fe en el obispo o en el sacerdote, ¡sino en Jesús y en la Eucaristía!

Nosotros como seres humanos hacemos lo mejor que podemos, pero algunas veces fallamos. Es importante no permitir que las malas acciones de los anteriormente mencionados dañen tu fe católica. Al maligno le encantaría que los católicos se olvi-

daran de su fe por el escándalo que rodea a estos y a otros sacerdotes. Nuestra fe debe estar puesta en lo que no nos puede defraudar. Pon tu fe en Cristo y en los Sacramentos de nuestra Iglesia y no te sentirás defraudado.

Esto también nos ofrece la oportunidad de rezar por nuestros sacerdotes y por el bien que surge de la Iglesia a través del dedicado ministerio de nuestros sacerdotes. Ora para que ellos mantengan su vida de oración, se acerquen a la confesión regularmente, reconozcan sus límites y se rodeen de relaciones amistosas apropiadas. Los sacerdotes que han caído han descuidado estos aspectos. Recuerda que la gran mayoría de sacerdotes son fieles a su vocación y nos sirven con gozo.

En la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe hemos sido bendecidos pues contamos con suficientes sacerdotes para ofrecer una cobertura básica en las parroquias y los ministerios. Contamos con un buen número de seminaristas estudiando para nosotros y otros seis estarán entrando al seminario este próximo otoño. Estamos agradecidos no solamente con los hombres que han sido ordenados o que serán ordenados pronto; estamos también agradecidos con los sacerdotes internacionales de África, India, las Filipinas y otros países quienes se nos han unido para continuar llevando el mensaje de Jesús y de la fe católica a nuestra gente.

Nunca debemos permitir sentirnos desalentados por las debilidades humanas y nadie debería dejar la Iglesia por causa de las fallas humanas. ¡Permanecemos firmes en la Iglesia ya que es la mejor esperanza que tenemos para la salvación eterna!

Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado,

Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe

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Archbishop’s Schedule

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Mass, Feast at Santa Clara Pueblo Dedication of Church, St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo Blessing of Parking Lot Project, Our Lady of LaVang, Albuquerque Office Appointments Executive Presbyteral, Catholic Center ACA Goal Setting, Catholic Center Office Appointments Trophy Award Ceremony, Youth Socorro Tournament, St. Pius X High School Socorro Fields, Albuquerque Annual Native American Liturgy, Cathedral Basilica, Santa Fe Installation of Pastor, San Francisco de Asis, Ranchos de Taos Installation of Pastor, St. Anthony’s Questa at Cerro Mission Church Office Appointments Mass & Holy Hour, Our Lady of Sorrows, Bernalillo Archbishop’s Radio Hour Vacation

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11 Sun 9:30 a.m.

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Vacation Office Closed for Labor Day Office Appointments Office Appointments Misa de Pregon, Rosario Chapel, Santa Fe Procession & Misa de Las Fiestas, Cathedral Basilica, Santa Fe Mass of the Holy Cross, Cathedral Basilica, Santa Fe Candle Light Procession to Cross of the Martyrs, Santa Fe

John Berchmans

SEMINARY BURSE The following donations have been made to the Saint John Vianney Burse for the education of our future priests: May 2011 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (Mass stipends) $300.00 St. Anthony – Pecos (Mass stipends) $1,000.00 Donation – James and Peggy Schwebach $300.00 Donation – Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Belen Assembly in memory of Joe E. Chavez $220.00 June 2011 St. Thomas Aquinas – Rio Rancho (Mass stipends) $330.08 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe – Pojoaque (Mass stipends) $850.00 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mass stipends) $360.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (Mass stipends) $400.00 Our Lady of Belen (Mass stipends) $560.16 Estancia Valley – Moriarty (Mass stipends) $1,120.00 Donation – Victoria Hamilton $1,000.00 July 2011 St. Thomas Aquinas – Rio Rancho (Mass stipends) $378.14 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mass stipends) $320.00 Our Lady of Belen (Mass stipends) $465.14 St. Anne – Santa Fe (Mass stipends) $500.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (Mass stipends) $510.00 The Saint John Vianney Burse Archdiocese of Santa Fe 4000 St. Joseph Place NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

The Archbishop has made the 1599-1621 following assignments following the John Berchmans August 13 Ordination of 13 men to the 1599-1621 Permanent Diaconate The patron saint of13 altar servers, John wanted to be a priest on fromJune 25, 2011 at the August boyhood, when he might serve at five Masses a day in his native Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Crosiers

Flanders, now in Belgium. This son of a shoemaker began priestly * All of these assignments are effective the same day of the Ordination. studies with the Jesuits at 17. Drawn to simple devotions like praying Deacon Hector Aguirre has been assigned to serve at San José Parish in Albuquerque under the The patron saint of altar servers, John wanted to be a priest from before a crucifix and saying the rosary, he rose to the oftop of his class guidance the Pastor, Very Rev. Gabriel Paredes. boyhood, when he might serve at five Masses a day in his native Flanders, now in Belgium.

Deacon Victoriano Ceballos Moreno has been assigned to serve at San Martín de Porres Parish in and was sent to the Jesuit college in Rome. He finished philosophy Albuquerque under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. Leo Padget.

This son of a shoemaker began priestly studies with the Jesuits at 17. studies early, andlikewon a debate withandanother college.

ButS.the Deacon Michael Irving day has been assigned to serve at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Drawn to simple devotions praying before a crucifix saying the rosary, he rose to the top of his class and was sent to the Jesuit Alamos under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. John Carney. afterinhis victory hephilosophy fell ill and died just college Rome.

He finished studies early,at and won22, a already known for his Deacon Mark Thomas Leonard has been assigned to serve at San Clemente Parish in Los Lunas debate with another college. But the day after his victory he fell ill and under the guidance of the Pastor, Very Rev. Douglas Mitchell. holiness in everyday living. died at just 22, already known for his holiness in everyday living.

Deacon John Albert Krepps has been assigned to serve at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Alamos under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. John Carney.

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Deacon Michael Alexander Montoya has been assigned to serve at Our Lady of Belen in Belen under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. Stephen Schultz.

Deacon James Francis O’Hara has been assigned to serve at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Alamos under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. John Carney.

Deacon Laurence Anthony Rivera has been assigned to serve at Our Lady of the Annunciation in Albuquerque under the guidance of the Pastor, Very Rev. Bennett J. Voorhies.

Deacon R. David Russell has been assigned to serve at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. Msgr. Douglas A. Raun.

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Deacon Michael Andrew Salazar has been assigned to serve at San Isidro – San José Parish in Santa Fe under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. Franklin Pretto Ferro Deacon John Gordon Sutton has been assigned to serve at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Alamos under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. John Carney.

Deacon Raul Talavera has been assigned to serve at The Shrine of the Little Flower-St. Therese in Albuquerque under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. Vincent Chavez.

Deacon Manuel Osmond Trujillo has been assigned to serve at Our Lady of Belen Parish in Belen under the guidance of the Pastor, Rev. Stephen Schultz.

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Renovation of Canjilon Catholic Church

By Carlos Martinez Archdiocesan Seminarian, Mt. Angel Seminary, Benedict, Oregon

It was not until recently that the renovation of this historic building became a priority for the residents of Canjilon. For the past eight years, crews labored for countless hours on days off, weekends and evenings until the renovation of the church was complete. The wives and daughters of the community contributed to the effort by feeding the work crews. June 15 marked the completion of the Church and served as proof of the fruits of

Photos by Deidre DeGuio

The small peaceful town of Canjilon is a community hidden within a large, beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. The village is thought to be settle by neighboring settlers from El Rito in the early to mid1800’s. The population made up of approximately 330 residents is a mixture of young couples with children, middle-aged couples, and older retirees; 300 of which are practicing Catholics.

In 2003, some community members decided to start the renovation of the historic church building. A renovation committee consisting of Ronald Martinez, Adriano Valdez, Jr., Wayne Vigil, Ross Velasquez, and Emery Baca, was formed. Though there had been some renovation efforts made, lack of funding prevented the renovation to continue; it was not till the renovation committee was formed that a new interest came alive within the community and efforts of fund raising began. Such events included raffles, dances, bake sales, biker poker runs, diners and yard sales. Outside support was also received from the Catholic Foundation, Knights of Columbus in the Española Valley, St. Patrick’s Parish and The Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Monetary, labor and material donations were received from various donors and benefactors. The nine stained glass windows that adorn the church were purchased and donated by individual families, along with the carved wooden doors that were made and donated by Victor Archuleta, and the beautiful carved altar that was donated

by David Manzanares, a native of Canjilon.

Tommy Baeza, Chairman of the Building Committee, Barren Sowell of DSA Architects, Archbishop The old building was maintained through Michael J. Sheehan, Fr. Joel Bugas, pastor of Canjilon, and Michael Rich, Mick Rich Contractors, all the years but due to the high amounts of share a laugh as they ceremoniously upturn the first dirt of the renovation. snow, the moisture eventually saturated the thick adobe walls and they started to disintegames, food booths, and a dance to comgrate. The lack of money to construct a new the community coming together as to acmemorate the event; which was filled with roof as well as the lack of adequate drainage complish an enormous task.

It is also a great pride from the completion of the renovation to divert the water added to the churches dewitness that the Catholic Faith is alive and project. The rite of dedication held on June mise. Attempts were made to hold the walls very much apart of who the community is.

19, was the first Mass held there in almost together, but due to the danger of the walls The residents and renovation committee 40 years, since the church was vacated, and collapsing; the building was abandoned in committed themselves to completing the was overflowing with people in attendance.

1972. A metal building was than constructrenovation by June 19, 2011 and on June 18, The ceremony was one of rebirth and joy. ed as its replacement, which served as the a fiesta was celebrated with a large parade, It was celebrated by Most Rev. Michael J. new Catholic Church for the community.

Sheehan, and was concelebrated by Rev. Joel Bugas, pastor, Rev. Clement Nigel, former pastor, and Rev. Charlie Martinez, OFM, former pastor and Canjilon native.

The rite of dedication ceremony was very touching as Archbishop Sheehan blessed the water and sprinkled the walls of the building and the assembly with the newly blessed holy water, reminding us of our baptism. He then anointed the newly finished walls and altar with Holy Chrism. The celebration continued as the mayordomas and other community residents came forth to dress the newly blessed altar to prepare the space for the sacred sacrifice that was to take place.

The church truly became the living body of Christ as the renovation project reunited the community and relit the spiritual life of the parishioners. The people who supported the project but had not seen the fruits of the labor were in awe and became emotional and teary-eyed as they entered and saw the beauty of the church. Archbishop Sheehan put it best regarding the transformation that had occurred not only of the church but of the community as well, “ A miracle has occurred in Canjilon,” and a well deserved miracle at that.

The Archbishop has made the following assignments  Effective July 11, 2011 – Rev. Richard F. Litzau, OP, a Dominican Priest who recently arrived to this Archdiocese has been assigned as Parochial Vicar at Aquinas Newman Center in Albuquerque under the direction of the Administrator, Fr. Daniel Davis, OP.

 Effective August 1, 2011 – Rev. J. Patrick Hough, SJ, a recently ordained Jesuit Priest has been appointed as Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception in Albuquerque under the direction of the Pastor, Fr. Rafael García, SJ.

 Effective July 26, 2011 – Rev. David Fitzgerald, sP, who has recently been elected as the new Servant General for the Servants of the Paracletes has been appointed as Canonical Pastor of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jemez Springs. Fr. Gregory McCormick, sP will continue as Administrator at Our Lady of the Assumption.

 Effective August 1, 2011 – Rev. Anthony Maes has been assigned as full time staff member at St. Pius X High School with residence at the rectory of the Shrine of St. Bernadette. Fr. Maes spent the last few years in discernment with the local Norbertine Community and has decided to return to the status of Diocesan Priest.

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The Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Convene & Conclude Tri-Annual Chapter One the final day of the Chapter, Franciscan Friars of the Renewal gathered for a group photo. The friars vow themselves to the Rule of Saint Francis according to the Capuchin tradition by caring for the needy and engaging in various forms of evangelization for the renewal of the Church.

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By Fr. Mariusz Koch, CFR The Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal recently held their Community Chapter at Holy Apostles Seminary located in Cromwell, CT. Community Chapters are an assembly of all the finally professed friars and are held every three years in order to elect leaders and to evaluate the life and work of the community.

Seventy-six finally professed friars living and serving in New York, New Jersey,

New Mexico, Texas, Central America, Ireland, and England gathered for their fiveday chapter assembly. Through the gracious generosity of Fr. Douglas Mosey and the staff at the seminary, the friars enjoyed the accommodations needed not only for their daily deliberations, but time for prayer and fraternal recreation. The community’s novices and other simply professed friars worked in the kitchen to keep their professed friars well fed with food provided by generous benefactors.

The friars were spiritually prepared for

their assembly thanks to a day of recollection provided by Fr. Thomas Caserta, a priest from the diocese of Brooklyn. The five-day assembly was made up of formal presentations together with discussions and proposals, yet each day the friars set aside time for personal and common liturgical prayer. Daily Mass and Eucharistic adoration was held in the seminary’s newly constructed church designed by Fr. Paulus Maria Tautz and Fr. Daniel Marie Williamson, both graduates of Holy Apostles.

On the final day of the Chapter, the fri-

ars had the opportunity to elect those who would be responsible for leading the community for the next three years. Fr. Mariusz Koch, was reelected as Community Servant (superior) and Fr. Richard Roemer was chosen as Community Vicar. Fr. Anthony Marie Baetzold, Fr. Fidelis Moscinski, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, and Br. John Joseph Brice were elected as Council members.

One the final day, simply professed members and the Sisters of the Renewal celebrated the conclusion of the Chapter with prayer and a festive meal.

Daniel’s Funeral Home Awards Serra Club a $5,000 Sponsorship for the 2011 “Golf with a Padre” Fundraiser

By Beth Lukes Serra Club The Albuquerque Chapter of Serra Club International, a Catholic organization dedicated to fostering religious vocations in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, announced that Daniel’s Funeral Services awarded the club a $5,000 sponsorship for its upcoming “Golf with a Padre” fundraiser. This year’s event is scheduled to take place Monday, October 12 at Tanoan Country Club.

According to the club’s president, Mr. James McCabe, Daniel’s contribution bodes well for the event, saying, “With Daniel’s sponsorship, we have no excuse but to exceed the club’s previous success with this event.” Putting the award in perspective, Mr. McCabe noted that Daniel’s award equals one half of the total garnered from the club’s first “Golf with a Padre”. He informed the club those proceeds plus the

some increase in support for seminarians compared to previous years. The Serra Club uses the funds to underwrite stipends and educational opportunities for archdiocesan seminarians and religious.

Tom McCollom, the 2011 “Golf with a Padre” chair, echoed McCabe’s enthusiasm and encouraged fellow Serrans to spread the word of Daniel’s generosity and to encourage others to follow its lead in supporting seminarians by getting involved in the event.

He expressed his personal gratitude to Daniel’s Archbishop Sheehan receives $10,000 check Funeral Services for Seminarians from Serra Club President, Jim for its ongoing McCabe. support and conveyed his hope $15,000 acquired from last fall’s that other busiPriest Appreciation Dinner, which ness owners in the Serra Club co-hosts every other the Archdiocese year with the One Hundred Club of will join Daniel’s Albuquerque, represented a hand-

Funeral in sponsoring the event. Past sponsors, he said, included Fuddrucker’s, Jaynes Corporation, NCA Architectural Firm, The Española Valley Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, Burger King, and Twohig Dental. McCollom mentioned the club also welcomes support from private individuals, golfers and non-golfers alike, saying individual donations played a key role in the Serra club’s inaugural success in 2009.

Two sponsorship categories remain for this year’s golf event: three secondary event sponsorships at $2,000 and 27 hole sponsorships at $250. Interested sponsors can call Bob Calvani at 505.255.6400 or email him at rcalvani@nca-architects.com.

The Serra Club welcomes Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to become members. The club meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:15pm in Magdalene Hall at Our Lady of Annunciation Parish in Albuquerque.

Adrian Dominicans Mark Vatican II Anniversary with Special Issue of Magazine

By Barbara Kelley, OP Communication Specialist, Adrian Dominican Sisters As the Catholic Church prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, the Adrian Dominican Sisters have published a special edition of their magazine, Voices in Mission and Ministry, to reflect on the influence of Vatican II on their Congregation and their own ministries. Rising Spirit,

released in June 2011, explores the impact of Vatican II on the Church, the world, the Congregation and on individual lives through the voices of more than 30 authors.

“The reflections contained in this publication celebrate the far-reaching impact of Vatican II on the Adrian Dominican Sisters

in the 50 years since Pope John XXIII summoned the Ecumenical Council in 1961, convening it the following October,” Sr. Attracta Kelly, OP, Prioress of the Congregation, wrote in her introduction. “Those who have entered or associated with us since renewal give witness, as the authors of this issue convey, to a clear understanding that the joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of our world, especially among the

poor and afflicted, are ours as followers of Christ.”

Interspersed with historic and recent photos, the articles in Rising Spirit explore such themes as the background of Vatican II, the history of the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ 1968 Chapter of Renewal, changes in the ministries of education and healing, the role of art, the Congregation’s new focus on jusSee MAGAZINE on page 7

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Franciscan Friars Celebrate Mass at Pecos National Historic Park

By Marina Ochoa Director, Archives/Museum The Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province celebrated the Mass for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in May at Pecos National Historic Park. The Mass was part of the Annual Provincial Assembly of the Friars, headquartered in Albuquerque. The Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe was established in 1985 and the Friars serve in New Mexico, the Navajo Reservation, Arizona and the greater southwest. The Assembly this year was focused on the idea that as men of God, they are drawn by a vision rather than driven by problems.

The Mass was held in the ruins of the last church of Nuestra Señora de los Angeles at the old Pecos Pueblo which was abandoned in the 1840’s. The Mass was celebrated

by Fr. Abel Olivas, a Franciscan priest ordained for less than one year. Franciscans and guests from Cochiti, Peña Blanca, Santa Fe, San Antonio, Texas and as far away as the Philippines were present as well as park rangers from the ruins. The homily was giv-

en by Fr. Jack Clark Robinson, now at the San Antonio de Padua Friary in San Antonio with historic remarks given by past State Historian and well known northern New Mexican Robert Torrez. The Franciscans were the missionary force in New Mexico beginning in 1540 to the 1840’s and were responsible for the “Golden Age” of New Mexico missions of the 1600’s. When they returned in the late 1890’s, they set up missions and parishes throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Reservation and people still speak of them highly. One of the Franciscans, Fr. Albert Thomas Daeger, OFM, who came to serve in New Mexico at Peña Blanca, the San Juan area of northwestern New Mexico and Jemez was known affectionately as “Fr. Alberto” or “Padre Alberto” and was called to be the sixth Archbishop of Santa Fe (1919-1932). The Franciscans from the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe today serve in the parishes of Holy Family, St. Charles Borromeo and Queen of Angels Chapel, Native American Center, in Albuquerque and at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Peña Blanca and San Diego Mission in Jemez in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.

Frances Renda, Ph.D., (a clinical psychologist from New York City and an expert on the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux) spoke at the Shrine of the Little Flower in July. St. Therese Parish in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is one of the major shrines in the world dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux. Two of the finely carved marble altars of the church house her relics.

Photos by Leslie M. Radigan/ASF

The Spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux and Her Family

Dr. Renda has given teachings on St. Therese around the world.

She edited the newly published book on Blessed Louis and Blessed Zelie Martin (St. Therese’s parents) called A Call to a Deeper Love.

A few years ago she coordinated the nationwide tour of St. Therese’s relics and she still arranges for her relics to be seen around the world. It was a well-attended, thought provoking talk.

Photo by Leslie M. Radigan

Rito Lopez, Grand Knight, Clovis Council 4205 (right) and Tony L. Chavez, Trustee, 2nd Year (left), pictured here with Very Rev. John Cannon, Chancellor, presented a check for $8700 to be used for seminarians in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. God bless you and all your good works!

Catholic Author and Radio Personality to Speak at Our Lady of Fatima Parish September 16-17, 2011

Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of Assumption welcome best-selling author of 16 books and EWTN television and radio host Patrick Madrid September 16 - 17 to present four seminars on the biblical and historical foundations of the Catholic Faith.

The seminar topics include—“Why Be Catholic? (When you could be anything else)”; “Search and Rescue: How You Can Help People Come Home to the Church”; and “Surprised by Truth: Why Are So Many Non-Catholics Becoming Catholic?” Each of the seminars are billed as informative presentations aimed at showing how the Bible, current events, and the facts of Christian history can answer common questions and challenges to the Catholic Church, its teachings, and practices.

Friday night, the event will begin at 7 pm and Saturday; the event will begin at 9 am.

Both events are open to people of all faiths.

Admission is a suggested free will offering of $10. Refreshments along with Mr. Madrid’s books, DVDs and CDs will be available at both events.

“Apologetics” is a term in Catholic theology, which refers to the process of explaining the Catholic Faith and answering questions and objections in a charitable and respectful way. Apologetics has been present in the Catholic Church since the days of the New Testament. Some prominent Catholic apologists include St. Paul, Augustine of Hippo,

Thomas Aquinas, Francis de Sales, and John Henry Newman. The field of Catholic apologetics and evangelization has experienced a strong resurgence, especially among lay Catholics in the United States, in the last decade.

Patrick Madrid publishes the award-winning Envoy magazine (www.envoymagazine. com), a print and online Catholic journal of apologetics and evangelization. He is the author or editor of 16 books on Catholic themes including, Pope Fiction; Search and Rescue; Does the Bible Really Say That?; and The Godless Delusion and the multi-volume Surprised by Truth series.

At the invitation of numerous bishops and priests, he has conducted hundreds of apologetics and evangelization conferences in English and Spanish at parishes, seminaries, and universities across the U.S., as well as throughout Europe, Asia, and Latin America. He is a regular presenter at Franciscan University of Steubenville’s “Defending the Faith” summer conferences.

Cardinal Edward Egan, the former Archbishop of New York, commented on Mr. Madrid’s unique and effective approach to Catholic apologetics and evangelization saying, “How do you bring a friend or relative back into the Church? First, you pray. Then, you follow Patrick Madrid’s advice in [his book] Search and Rescue.”

For more information on the seminar at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, please call 505.265.5868 or visit Madrid’s website at www.patrickmadrid.com.

MAGAZINE from page 6 tice and peace issues, the expanding role of the laity and of women in the Church and new forms of ministry. The authors range from Sisters who were present at the time of Vatican II to Sisters who have entered religious life since then and women who are currently in initial formation with the Congregation. While recalling the events of the past 50 years, Rising Spirit also looks to transforming powers of the Holy Spirit at work today. “I believe we are at another crossroads today,” Sister Attracta writes.

“Our response today may not be as measurable as in days past, but it will speak no less faithfully. We still hold the power to bring

the Spirit of God, movement toward a transformed world, to those who need it most.”

The authors of Rising Spirit demonstrate the same hope that was in the hearts of Catholics 50 years ago after Vatican II. Among the four Adrian Dominican Sisters residing in Albuquerque, one is a featured author of Rising Spirit. Sr. Jacqueline Stoll, OP, is a nurse practitioner, ministering at the University of New Mexico Medical Center. In addition, eight Adrian Dominican Associates – men and women who have made a non-vowed commitment to the Congregation – reside in Albuquerque or in surrounding towns.

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Jubilees Silver Jubilarian Sr. Anunziata Grace

Sr. Anunziata Grace of the Incarnate Word recently celebrated her silver jubilee of vows as a Handmaid of the Precious Blood earlier in July.

Sr. Anunziata Grace is sub-prioress of the cloistered contemplative community dedicated to Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration for the sanctification of priests. Currently she is digitizing a vast corpus of recorded talks and conferences by the Servant of God, Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., who was a close spiritual friend to the Community. All the Handmaids rejoice over 25 years of vowed life given for Christ in His Priest. Photo by Sr. Rose Philomena.

Golden Jubilarian Sr. Sylvia Sedillo, SL

Sr. Sylvia Sedillo celebrated her 50th Jubilee as a Sister of Loretto on May 31, 2011 with her classmates at the Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, KY. She is the daughter of the late Roque and Martina Silva Sedillo. Her siblings are Orlando and wife Jeanette; Daniel, Rosina and husband Jack; and Janis. Sylvia was born in Socorro, NM where she attended school with the Sisters of Loretto. She never forgot their kindness and spirit of freedom and joy. Her family moved to Albuquerque in 1950 and she attended St. Francis Xavier and St. Mary’s High School, worked as a steno-typist at Kirtland Air Force Base before going to St. Joseph’s College and the University of New Mexico. Her ministries included travel to four Republics of the former Soviet Union, seven countries of Western Europe, Mexico and five countries in Latin America.

Sr. Sylvia taught at Loretto all-girl High Schools in St. Louis, El Paso and Kansas City. She received her B.A. from Webster College and M.A. from UMKC. She was director of the Language Institute at the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio, TX; director of a home for single mothers in the Diocese of Gallup; on the national coordinating team of LAS HERMANAS, a national organization of Hispanic Women in the Church; administrative assistant to the Cabinet Secretary of the NM Health and Environment department; program coordinator of the U.S./Mexico Border Health Organization in El Paso, TX; taught at the Santa Fe Community College and Santa Fe High School. She was the founding director of the Women’s Spiritual Center in Santa Fe (interfaith and multicultural); and director of the Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of El Paso. Presently, her ministry is in Albuquerque as a family living provider for her sister Janis who has Down syndrome.

Sr. Sylvia celebrated with a special Mass in Albuquerque with her family and local Loretto members last September 2010—50 years when she left for the convent. She said this is when she made all her vows and she is most grateful for such an amazing life.

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Confirmation at St. Therese Catholic School

By Dawn Robbins parishioner & parent at St. Therese Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan was the celebrant for the sacrament of Holy Confirmation at St. Therese Parish in Albuquerque’s North Valley. The Mass was the culmination of two years of classes but also ended nine months of study for students, parents and sponsors. Last summer, St. Therese, under the direction of Fr. Vincent Chavez, implemented a new confirmation program called the One-Eight Program. The classes combined an innovative religious team teaching approach that enhanced the experience for everyone involved. Both students and parents were required to participate in every class and the students were required to

attend a two-day retreat at the Madonna Center. Classes focused on the teachings of the Catholic Faith, but challenged the students to learn and understand the true meaning of their faith and the Sacrament of Confirmation.

During the Mass, Archbishop Sheehan read letters the students wrote about confirmation. One student commented on how his high school graduation was an important step in his life, but his confirmation was just as important in his spiritual life. “Our incredible Confirmation team really prepared these students for the sacrament and I believe they are ready to embark on the next portion of their spiritual journey,” Fr. Vincent said after the Mass. “The OneEight and the Life-Teen programs have revitalized our religious education at St. Therese.”

Golfers Needed to Support Local Catholic Charities

By Joe Carney Notre Dame Alumni Club of New Mexico “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me ... sick and you visited me ... Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:35-40) Each year, students from the University of Notre Dame come to New Mexico as part of the University’s Summer Service Learning Program. This eight-week program provides students with 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. To support this program, the Notre Dame Alumni Club of New Mexico will hold its annual Hugh Reilly Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 9th at Paa-ko Ridge Golf Club. This fund-raising event is named for former club president and cancer victim, Hugh Reilly. 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 con-

tinue his mission of service through support of the University’s Summer Service students.

This year, at least four students will be volunteering at the Brothers of the Good Shepherd, Dismas House and Villa Guadalupe Senior Center in Gallup. Students at the Good Shepherd Center 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, Dismas House and Villa Guadalupe as well as Notre Dame Alumni and Notre Dame fans to help further this cause and register for 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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Saddle Up with Christ Parishes, Parish Priests, and Assistant Pastors - Part IV

By Rev. Kevin Niehoff O.P., J.C.L., Adjutant Judicial Vicar Finishing up on this topic, the 1983 Code of Canon Law allows for a priest to serve more than one parish. In order to serve in this capacity the priest must be an ordained priest, and be outstanding in sound doctrine, of good character, and have zeal for souls and other virtues. He must be appointed by the bishop, and begins his pastoral care from the time of appointment (canon 542, paragraphs 1, 2, and 3). If more than one priest is assigned to a cluster parish, one is to be named the moderator. Priests assigned to more than one parish are bound to fulfill the duties and functions of the parish priest, are bound to the obligation of residence, are to arrange for the proper celebration of the sacraments; and, in juridic matters only the moderator of the priests acts in the person of the parish or parishes entrusted to his care (canon 543, paragraphs 1 and 2). If the office of moderator of the parish becomes vacant, it is the bishop’s responsibility to name a new person as moderator (canon 544).

One or more assistant priests may be named to serve in a cluster parish, but this priest may be assigned to serve one parish or all of the parishes in the grouping (canon 545, paragraphs 1 and 2). For validity of appointment,

the assistant priest must be ordained (canon 546). The bishop can freely appoint an assistant priest only after consultation with those already assigned to the parish and the Dean of the Deanery (canon 547). The obligations and rights of the assistant priest are defined not only the canons of this chapter but also the diocesan statutes, the assistant priest is bound to assist the parish priest, and report regularly to the parish priest regarding his pastoral initiatives (canon 548, paragraphs 1, 2, and 3).

When the parish priest is away, the assistant priest is bound to fulfill all obligations with the exception of applying the Mass for the People (canon 549). The assistant priest must live in the parish until he has been permitted by the local ordinary to live elsewhere, the local ordinary is to see that whenever possible some type of common life be established between the parish priest and the assistant priest, and the assistant priest had the same rights in regard to holidays or vacations (canon 550, paragraphs 1, 2, and 3). The assistant priest is entitled to proper remuneration for these pastoral services, which are to be determined by the bishop of the diocese (canon 551). Finally, should the need arise, the assistant priest may be removed from office by the diocesan bishop, or diocesan administrator but only for a judge reason (canon 552).

Little Instructions for Aligning Your Life to God Ten Steps to Making God our First and Most Important Priority

By Leisa Anslinger Instruction #5: Focus time, attention, activity How many times do we say, “Actions speak louder than words?” only to head into a rush of activities or a blur of details, losing sight of God’s path in the process? Jesus reminds us, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroy, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be.” (Mathew 6: 19-21) Some of the steps on the path of faith and discipleship necessitate a step back in order to reflect and to regain a vision of that which is most important, so that we may focus our time, attention, and activity with the goal of God’s way as our way. When we recall what is most important, we treasure the moments along the journey and our steps become surer and stronger.

In their pastoral letter on evangelization the United States Bishops say this: “The Gospel speaks across time and space to each human being, each mind, each heart. It asks us what

we think about our lives, how we hope, whom we love, and what we live for. If faith is not transforming each heart and life, it is dead.” (GMD, 9) Take a step back and reflect: How is your faith transforming your heart and life?

Or drawing on Jesus’ words, what do you treasure, and how does what you treasure point to what is deep within your heart?

Instruction #6: Keep money in its place This one is really rather straightforward. “No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (money).”

Jesus does not tell us that money is evil, but rather directs us to keep money in its place as a resource for our living, and a blessing to be shared with those who are in need.

How might you take a step to be a good steward of your resources for the sake of others, in Christ’s name?

Next installment: Instruction #7: Decisions are steps and Instruction #8: Trust in God. Leisa Anslinger writes for Our Sunday Visitor and on her website: www.thegenerousheart.com.

By Deacon Steve Rangel Director, Pastoral Outreach

Teens and adults living with developmental disabilities gathered for a western-themed retreat at Queen of Heaven Parish in Albuquerque in June. It was a faith-filled day of activities, entertainment and fellowship celebrating and embracing the unique qualities that define each of us.

Participants were inspired and entertained with a wide variety of activities including “laugh therapy” and a cowboy roping demonstration in which participants were encouraged to try their hand at roping. There was also a petting zoo and games. A beautiful music concert was performed by Darren and Trish Beckett.

All were invited to participate in singing, praise and worship. Finally after a delicious BBQ dinner, everyone enjoyed an evening of dancing to music played

by Howling Coyote DJ.

The retreat was sponsored by the Office of Pastoral Outreach who hosts these retreats twice a year for individuals living with developmental disabilities.

If you would like to be a participant or volunteer for the next retreat scheduled for the fall, please contact Monica at the Pastoral Outreach Office 505.831.8174.

Blessings of Age Conference for Seniors

By Deacon Steve Rangel Director, Pastoral Outreach Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya, retired bishop of Pueblo, CO, provided a beautiful presentation, “Evangelizing the Next Generation,” to a group of over 165 seniors from all around the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. He told the seniors they are a blessing to their families and to the church in all they have done and continue to do in serving others. He asked the seniors to help encourage the younger

generations to step up and get involved with them in ministry as well.

Blessings of Age is a Pastoral Outreach ministry directed toward seniors of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, reaching out to them in their golden years, providing opportunities to gather as community, and addressing any needs or concerns they have.

The goal at the Pastoral Outreach Office is to encourage each parish in the archdiocese to have a senior ministry which would allow seniors to gather as community for spiritual growth, companionship, different social activities, and support. If you or your parish would like more information on senior ministry, if you would like to participate in Blessing of Age, or if you would like to be on Blessings of Age task force, please contact the Pastoral Office secretary, Monica, at 505.831.8174.

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Join Our Lady of Fatima in Celebrating the Past, Present and Future

By Elizabeth Catanach-Hamm Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is hosting the 3rd Annual Madre’s Angels Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Albuquerque Hilton Hotel beginning at 5:30 pm. This elegant and meaningful fundraising event will benefit the needs of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School and more importantly, helps to ensure that a quality Catholic education is available for our children.

This year’s event will honor two extraordinary individuals who have made countless contributions, through their careers,

to the Catholic faith and education. Mrs. Betsy Franchini, a teacher at Our Lady of Fatima for the past 21 years has positively touched the lives of thousands of children.

Fr. John C. Daniel, a Fatima Alumnus and Pastor at St. Jude Thaddeus Church in Paradise Hills, is currently in the process of rebuilding his church to accommodate the need of his rapidly growing parish.

Mrs. Franchini and Fr. John truly demonstrate the spirit of Catholic education.

We would like to acknowledge their commitment, enthusiasm and unwavering dedication to providing positive support and guidance to children and adults. Your attendance at the Madre’s Angels Dinner

is a great way to honor these exceptional individuals.

The Madre’s Angels Dinner is also great opportunity to reconnect with old friends from Our Lady of Fatima and at the same time, make certain that the school continues its tradition of excellence in education.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School opened its doors in 1950 with 157 students in four grades taught by three nuns. Today, the school provides a valuable catholic education to 170 students. Faculty and students continue to embody their mission statement, “At Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, God gives us the opportunity every day to be the very best we can be:

compassionate, responsible, discerning citizens.”

This year’s event will be hosted by Juan Velasco of KRST Radio. Many artists and businesses have donated wonderful items for the silent auction and we are sure there will be something for everyone.

Mark your calendars and join us for the exciting and fun 3rd Annual Madre’s Angels Dinner.

Please contact us at madresangels@gmail. com for more information to buy tickets, or call 505.263.4045.

Holy Ghost Catholic School is Seeking Alumni

By Laurie Monfiletto Holy Ghost Catholic School parent Holy Ghost Catholic School, as part of providing educational excellence to students, is seeking alumni to share their educational and career successes. Elementary and middle school are crucial times to reinforce good educational practices. But middle school is also the time when students start to question why they embark on certain studies. This is crucial, because if student expectations lower, students invariably drift in their educational practices.

The relationship between expectations and achievement are a recurring theme in edu-

cation. With alumni, we can show our students why studying hard now leads to success in the future.

At Holy Ghost, we consistently demonstrate high expectations and goals for our students. Within the individual classroom, teacher expectations are high for students and students meet those expectations through their improvement and growth in the classroom. Our teachers not only express and clarify expectations for student achievement, but also stress student responsibility and accountability for striving to meet those expectations. Our students rise to the occasion, demonstrating improved competency that we measure during

the year through benchmark testing.

Holy Ghost received national recognition in 2009 when it was named a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. The Blue Ribbon designation honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that are either high performing or have improved student achievement to high levels. The program is part of a larger U.S. Department of Education effort to identify schools where students attain and maintain high academic goals.

Although Holy Ghost has received this designation, the hard work of education does not end. This is where the Holy Ghost Alumni are crucial. By showing our cur-

rent students how their education made a difference in their lives, our Alumni will help our staff show our students how relevant their Holy Ghost experience was to their lives.

If you are an Alumni of Holy Ghost Catholic School, please “friend” us on Facebook at Holy Ghost Catholic School in Albuquerque, NM and let us know if you can help! Also, we will be celebrating the school’s continued achievements at a Blue Ribbon Dinner at the Albuquerque Bio Park on Friday, September 17, 2011.

Please contact us on our Facebook page or at 505.256.1563 for more information on the dinner.

YOUNG PEOPLE PREPARE FLAGS, BANNERS FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY IN MADRID Photo by: L-A Gabriella Salas

Young people display flags from around the globe and World Youth Day banners as they prepare for the international gathering in Madrid Aug. 5. World Youth Day kicks off Aug. 16 in Spain’s capital city. Pope Benedict XVI will join the celebration beginnin g Aug. 18. (CNS photo/Cristina Pascual Fernandez, courtesy of World Youth Day 2011)

Noah Sanchez and Annie Sanchez (no relation) are among the sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students being trained as lectors. At this year’s final school Mass in May, Rev. Mark A. Schultz, pastor of Holy Ghost Church, surprised the students by announcing that beginning with the first Saturday in September, and all first Saturdays during the school year, HGS students will proclaim the Scripture readings at the 5 p.m. parish Mass. “Not only will this help to promote better communication between the parish and the school,” said Rev. Schultz, “but it will also help our students to develop a deeper love and respect for the Mass and the Word of God.”

Correction: St. Pius X High School submitted the following updated listing of their Top Ten Seniors in Academics:

Mary Bartlett Francesca Del Frate Audrey Gutierrez Elizabeth Illerbrun Patrick Mahoney

Ian Maloney Julie Peterson Rachel Reese Madison Rightley Chase Stewart

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Catholic School: Archbishop’s School Fund Dinner: Friday, October 7, 2011, 6:00 p.m. Hotel Albuquerque Give the Gift of Heaven!

By Janine Burford Teacher, Queen of Heaven When I am asked, “Why do you send your child to Catholic school?” my reply is always the same, “Catholic school not only teaches my children how to earn a living on Earth, but most importantly, how to earn their way to Heaven!”

There are 17 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese, with 11 located in the Albuquerque area. No matter where you live, you are within 10 minutes from a Catholic school! Did you know that you do not have to be Catholic to attend a Catholic school? Many students who attend our schools are of other denominations. The curriculum taught in Catholic schools is faith based. Brian Osterloh, President of Queen of Heaven’s School Advisory Council, was asked why he sends his daughter to Catholic school. His response was that his daughter learns and lives the 3R’s: Reverence, Respect and Responsibility. In a world filled with people who choose to make immoral and unethical decisions, it is refreshing to see that there is a place where morals and ethics are still being taught and practiced every day.

Catholic schools also rank among the highest for academic standards and test scores of schools in Albuquerque. Students take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills during their third, fifth and eighth grade years. Students rank between the 63%-74% average in the nation. Catholic high school students have a 99% graduation rate which outpaces APS’ graduation rate of 68%. Catholic high school students earn an average composite ACT score of 22.9 versus a score of 20.1 for other NM high schools.

Many attribute these glowing statistics to three things: class size, teachers, and faith-based curriculum. Class sizes in public schools are averaging 25-30 students per class. “I can tell you my daughter’s school, Queen of Heaven, has an average class size of 12. This allows my daughter to have more individual instruction from her teachers”, stated one parent. Around 50% of the teachers have a Masters or Doctoral degree. But more importantly, teachers live their Christian faith by volunteering at various charities as well as assisting within their parish community. This inspires students to do the same.

Catholic school students are well rounded students. Schools offer extracurricular activities for their students. Besides sports, schools offer programs like chess clubs, music/choir clubs, mathletes, boys/girls scouts and many more. Creating well rounded students is a top priority of our schools.

When speaking to public school parents, I often get the comment, “Well, that’s great, but I just cannot afford to send my kids to a private school.” A Catholic education is surprisingly affordable for the value it offers! The average tuition for elementary is $3,919 and $8,450 for high school. F.A.C.T.S. is a program which allows a family to pay tuition over 10 months.

Many schools even offer discounts for multiple students, have scholarships, and financial aid which could cut this payment even more. If you look at other private schools in Albuquerque, Catholic schools tuition costs are about 25% of those including Albuquerque Academy, Sandia Prep and even Hope Christian.

August is back to school time! Why not start this year off learning moral and values for life? If you have a child or grandchild of school age, you owe it to them to check out Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. Go to www.csoadmin. org or check out your local school. Help the child in your life not only earn a living here on Earth, but most importantly, help them earn their way to Heaven!

Catch this bit of excitement and pass it on! This year, the Archbishop’s School Fund Dinner, which raises funds to assist with Catholic School tuition, will have lots to cheer about. Please see your invitation and reservation form in this issue.

There will be a live auction which will feature 1) a bulto of Our Lady of Guadalupe donated by Marie Romero Cash, internationally known santera; 2) two tickets to the Green Bay Packer’s vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL Game at Green Bay on Monday, November 14 (which includes a room for one night and a $500 gift certificate for air travel); 3) Disneyland Adventure to include airfare; and 4) the

ever popular Dinner for Six with the Archbishop at his home.

We will also announce the members of the Archbishop’s Circle who have committed to donate $5,000 annually to assist Catholic Schools.

As always, we are deeply grateful to our major sponsors who continue to support this event annually (from $5,000 - $15,000).

Please support their efforts!

You’re Invited! Archbishop’s Annual School Fund Dinner ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS - The Green Bay Packers called St. Norbert’s College “home” for its 53rd consecutive training camp this summer. The relationship between the private college and the Green Bay Packers marks the longest continual use of any training camp facility by an NFL team. Players take up residence in Victor McCormick Hall, a 60-room coed dormitory used to house 225 students during the academic year. The Packers use their own practice and team meeting facilities at Lambeau Field during training camp, with the St. Norbert’s College serving as housing headquarters. Players return to St. Norbert every evening for a team dinner.

St. Norbert College was founded by the Norbertine order of priests in 1898 and is the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world. Thomas Kunkel took over as St. Norbert’s seventh president in July 2008. Prior to his appointment at St. Norbert, Kunkel served for eight years as Dean of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland where he also served as President of the American Journalism Review.

A writer and editor, Kunkel spent much of his early career in newspaper management. He was Deputy Managing Editor of the San Jose Mercury News and has worked worked for The Miami Herald, The New York Times, The Cincinnati Post, and Arizona Trend Magazine. He has written and/or edited five books: Genius in Disguise, the critically praised biography of New Yorker editor Har-

old Ross which was a New York Times Notable Book of 1995; Enormous Prayers: A Journey into the Priesthood, an ethnographic portrait of 28 Catholic priests, in 1998; Letters from the Editor, a compilation and analysis of Ross letters, published in 2000. Kunkel worked with legendary editor Gene Roberts on the Project on the State of the American Newspaper, a two-year, in-depth examination of the newspaper industry. He later updated the series for a two-volume anthology published by the University of Arkansas Press.

Kunkel was born and raised in Evansville, IN. He earned his B.A. in political science at the University of Evansville in 1977 and his master’s degree in humanities from UE in 1979. He and his wife, Debra, have four daughters.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to help fund tuition for low-income students at Archdiocesan Catholic Schools. The dinner is set for Friday, October 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm at Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town. If you have attended before, you know how much your help is needed and appreciated. If this will be your first time, you will get to see the importance of Catholic education, witness the acknowledgement of teachers nominated for the Archdiocesan Teacher of the Year, and applaud the generosity of our many sponsors, get to know new people and may even be top bidder in the live auction or win one of the basket raffles.

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Catholic Singles Activities

By Jerome Jackson Chairman, Catholic Singles, Family Life Office Members of Catholic Singles of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe have enjoyed many activities this year. Besides the monthly Bible study with Ben Baran, we were able to avail ourselves of outings to new restaurants, hiking, picnics, presentations on the letters of St. John as well as Opus Dei, and a day’s excursion to Santa Fe. Catholic Singles Day in Santa Fe started with everyone meeting aboard the Rail Runner as we visited, meeting new members, and rode the train to Santa Fe Station. Arriving in Santa Fe, we walked over to the Greek Festival at the Farmers Market to enjoy great Greek food and music.

We then strolled over to the New Mexico History Museum; and then to the Museum of Arts, where we listened to the Santa Fe Symphony. Stops for ice cream and coffee also took place as the group browsed shops for bargains and unusual items. We returned to the Greek Festival to watch authentic Greek Folk Dances and have dessert before returning to Albuquerque. Catholic Single members

enjoy the companionship of other singles as we engage in activities for our body, mind, and spirit. We promote activities that bring its members out to be social and be surrounded with others of like vocation.

Future activities include hikes, picnics, new restaurants, outings to the Bio Park and zoo concert, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, perhaps a dance or two, in addition to our third Sunday Bible studies. We are in the process of updating our communication system and are encouraging other Catholic singles to join us. Accordingly, if you are single and want to participate in our outings, or be informed of future events, we encourage you to contact Catholic Singles at the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Call 505.831.8117 with your name, email, and other contact information. We would like all singles, even existing members, to update their email information. Thus, we will be able to provide the latest information of events, or event changes.

Additionally, the new email system will allow member feedback for their preferred, or new, activities on an ongoing basis.

Escuela de Ministerios y Formación de Líderes (Courses in Spanish) Escuela de Ministerios and Formación de Líderes; two formation programs for Spanish speaking men and women serving in different parish ministries will be taught during this school year at three different sites in our archdiocese. Parishes should encourage all their Spanish speaking ministers to take these courses as a way to prepare themselves for the ministries in which they serve.

Escuela de Ministerios Year I in Clovis: These classes will be taught at OL Guadalupe in Clovis, one Saturday a month, beginning August 27, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Escuela de Ministerios Year II in Albuquerque: These classes will be taught at the Catholic Center in Albuquerque one Saturday a month, beginning August 20, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Escuela de Ministerios Year III in Santa Fe NM: These classes will be taught at Saint Anne’s Parish in Santa Fe, one Saturday a month, beginning August 13, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.

For more information call Deacon Juan Barajas at 505.831.8152, or jbarajas@archdiosf.org

Married, But Not Married?

Are you a Catholic person, living in a marital relationship but not married by the Church? Would you like to get married in a large group wedding ceremony in February 2012? Couples interested in participating are invited to attend one of the following orientation meetings: Orientation Meetings in English (in the Albuquerque Area) Risen Savior, August 15, 7:00 pm Holy Ghost, August 18, 7:00 pm Catholic Center, Aug 19, 7:00 pm Prince of Peace, August 21, 6:30 pm Orientation Meetings in the SW Deanery Catholic Church in Moriarty August 22, 7:00 pm (Bilingual) Our Lady of Belen in Belen: August 25, at 7:00 pm (Bilingual) Orientation Meetings in the SE Deanery St. Helen in Portales on August 27, 7:00 pm (Bilingual) OL Guadalupe in Clovis on August 28, 5:00 pm (Bilingual) Orientation Meetings in Northern Deaneries Immaculate Conception, Las Vegas: August 16, 7:00 pm (Bilingual) St. Anne in Santa Fe, September 19, 7:00 pm (Bilingual) OL Guadalupe in Taos, September 20, 7:00 pm (Bilingual) Holy Cross in Santa Cruz, September 21, 7:00 pm (Bilingual)

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42nd Annual Rosary Rally Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.

Isotopes Park, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez, SE

and in the world.

This year’s Rosary Rally will be dedicated in loving memory of Fr. Stephen A. Sanchez who died on May 4, 2011. Fr. Sanchez was the spiritual director of the Rosary Rally for several years. Deacon Manuel Montoya and the Rosary Rally committee thank Fr. Sanchez and his family for their support and dedication to the Rosary Rally over many years.

St. Patrick Parish in Chama Building Fund Raising Sunday, August 28th • 12:00-4:00

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he 42nd Annual Rosary Rally will be held on Sunday, October 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the Isotopes Stadium in Albuquerque. This year’s theme for this annual event is: “The Lord Has Chosen You; Go and Bear Fruit.” Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will be the Main Presider for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Giving the Homily will be Rev. Msgr. Jerome Martinez Y Alire.

The Annual consecration of families to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will take place before the Mass. This will be followed by the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary.

First Communicants from different parishes from throughout the archdiocese will participate in the Living Rosary. As each First Communicant says a Hail Mary, a red rose will be placed in front of the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. Priests from the Archdiocese and visiting priests are invited to concelebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Deacons

from throughout the archdiocese are also invited to participate. The Third Degree Knights of Columbus will be part of the procession and an Honor Guard from their ranks will assist in crowning the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. This year, Ruth Ann Sandidge from the recently restored Mission Church of San Isidro in Lower Frisco in Reserve will do the crowning. Deacon Manuel and many others worked for a year and a half to restore the interior of the mission church. Ruth Ann was the first one to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion there after the restoration. According to Deacon Manuel, the small mission church was built in 1880 and was in dire need of renovation.

Young people will be at each entrance to hand out rosaries and scapulars.

Everyone is invited to attend and pray for peace in our families

Photo by Celine/ASF

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A Vibrant ChurchPermanent Diaconate Ordination

By Deacon Steve Rangel Director Diaconate/Pastoral Outreach By the grace of God and with the support of many people during their journey of formation, thirteen men were ordained to the permanent diaconate in June 2011, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe. You could feel the Holy Spirit present at the Cathedral and the great joy and excitement as these men were ordained deacons.

Some people may wonder if the Church is alive and growing. The answer was evident at the Cathedral with the vibrant, overflowing crowd to witness the growth of the diaconate in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Under our

shepherd, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, the number of men in the diaconate has more than doubled since he has been here and now stands at 226 active deacons.

Archbishop has stated many times the important role deacons play in the archdiocese and in the different ministries in which they serve. In his homily, Archbishop invited all deacons to renew their commitment to the ministry of the diaconate which they made at their own ordinations…the commitment to the ministry of service. He also thanked the deacons’ wives and families for their help and support of these men.

The Church is alive and growing, and this special day was one example.

We welcome our new deacons and their wives.

Deacon Hector Aguirre and his wife, Bertha, San Jose Parish, Albuquerque Deacon Victoriano Ceballos-Moreno and his wife, Lourdes, San Martin de Porres Parish, Albuquerque Deacon Michael Irving and his wife, Geri, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Los Alamos Deacon John Krepps and his wife, Theresa, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Los Alamos Deacon Mark Leonard and his wife, Joanna, San Clemente Parish, Los Lunas Deacon Michael Montoya and his wife, Brenda, Our Lady of Belen, Belen Deacon JamesO’Hara and his wife, Isabelle, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Los Alamos Deacon Lawrence Rivera and his wife, Kathy, Our Lady of the Annunciation, Albuquerque Deacon Robert David Russell and his wife, Judith Vanderstar, St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho Deacon Michael Salazar and his wife, Jennifer, San Isidro, Santa Fe Deacon John Sutton and his wife, Pamela, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Los Alamos Deacon Raul Talavera and his wife, Debra, St. Therese, Albuquerque Deacon Manuel Trujillo and his wife, Marcelle, Our Lady of Belen, Belen

Photos by Celine/ASF

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La Sagrada Familia, Lemitar “…and the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit return unto God who gave it.”

Ecclesiastes 12:7 Photos and story by Leslie M. Radigan In June 2010, La Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Mission Church in Lemitar collapsed. In July 2011, a final Mass was celebrated outside the church, which has stood since 1835. Upon news of the collapse back in 2010, Rev. Andrew Pavlak, pastor, said, “The people of Socorro County are strong (and sometimes stronger) than the bricks that were used to construct this beautiful church…I cannot help but reverence the years and years of blessings, Eucharistic celebrations, weddings, baptisms, funerals and confessions that have taken place within these walls. Certainly, the very adobes, (with the handprints of the original founders) and the years of plastering and re-plastering speak to the love and commitment of this community. It is that strength that comes from God alone that will take this community into a time of healing and growth.”

When news came that the church could not be salvaged, that it would need to be rebuilt, Lorella Chavez, one of the mayordomos for La Sagrada Familia said, “It’s a circle of life. We’ve got to go forward. We can’t stay in the past.”

“La Sagrada Familia has undergone serious damage due to the collapse of this sacred adobe structure. My prayers and thoughts go out to the people of the Lemitar community.”

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan “In order to have new life in our faith, there’s death before resurrection.”

Fr. Andrew Pavlak

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Luc-Andre Pierre-Louis of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Albuquerque, and his family.

Brenda Dabney, Director of African American Catholic Ministry

Billy J. J. Homer of Santo Niño Regional Catholic School, Santa Fe and his family.

African American Catholic Community Awards 2nd Annual Fr. Rollins Lambert Scholarships

By Veronica Lewis, AACC Publicity Chairperson Gerry Harge, AACC Scholarship Committee member The Albuquerque African American Catholic Community (AACC) is proud to announce the second annual Fr. Rollins Lambert scholarship winners.

Scholarships were awarded at the AACC Mass at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church. This years’ recipients (pictured) are Billy J.J. Homer of Santo Niño Regional Catholic School and Luc-Andre Pierre-Louis of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School. Awardees not pictured include Maryah Burrells of San Felipe Catholic School, Camryn Jennings, and Stefan Pierre, students at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School.

Thanks to donations, bequests, and a grant from the Black and Indian Missions, each of the eligible recipients received a scholarship in the amount of $1,800 and the opportunity for mentorship at parents’ requests.

The Lambert Scholarship recipients are monitored on academic progress throughout the school by AACC Scholarship Committee members. The students also were honored at a picnic at the Catholic Center after Mass.

The AACC, through its mission, is committed to the growth of African American youth socially, spiritually and intellectually who attend Catholic elementary schools within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The AACC’s first spiritual director, the late Fr. Rollins E. Lambert (1920-2008) dreamed of the day when the

AACC could establish a scholarship fund to assist with tuition expenses associated with a Catholic school education. At his bequest, a stipend was established to begin the AACC Lambert Scholarship Fund awarded for the first time in 2010 -2011 school year.

The third annual Fr. Rollins Lambert Scholarship applications and eligibility criteria will be available after January 15, 2012 at any of the Catholic elementary school offices. Applicants must be African American, Catholic or non-Catholic, in grades kindergarten to 8th grade, enrolled or will be enrolling in one of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s Catholic elementary schools.

They must be planning to attend for the entire 2012-13 academic year and have a C+ or better grade average. A Grant and Aid Assessment portion of FACTS should be on file at the Catholic School of attendance.

The AACC also supports a school supply drive in August and January each year at parish churches with a Catholic School on site to help Catholic school students.

Other AACC social, spiritual and cultural activities include five Masses at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, a Kwanzaa celebration in December and a Martin Luther King Jr. Mass with guest speaker in January. Everyone is welcome at all of our events.

For more information on the Fr. Rollins E. Lambert Scholarship Fund, please contact the principals at any archdiocesan elementary school or Anne Avellone at the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Social Justice at aavellone@archdiosf.org or 505.831.8167.

Msgr. Luna and two of the AACC Scholarship Recipients, Billy and Luc-Andre.

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2011 La Conquistadora Procession

By Marina Ochoa Director, Archives/Museum

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During the service a chalice made especially for use at the Rosario Chapel was designed

by Mayordomo de la Cofradia Ignacio Garcia and made by Mark Humenick. It shows dates relating to the history of La Conquistadora: 1) 1625 when she came to New Mexico; 2)1680 when she left Santa Fe during the Pueblo Revolt: 3) 1960 for the year she received the Papal Crown as the oldest image of Our Lady in the United States; and, 4) 2010 the Cuatro Centennario of Santa Fe. The chalice features an image of La Conquistadora on one side and a cross on the other as well as etched titles of Our Lady of Peace, Our Lady of the Assumption and Our Lady of the Rosary. It is further enhanced with turquoise and amethyst stones.

Photos by Bernadette Lucero

elcomed rain greeted the people as they exited the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe on Sunday, July 3, 2011 to start the yearly procession to Rosario Chapel honoring La Conquistadora/ Our Lady of Peace. The hundreds of people joining the procession did not complain at all as they walked in the welcomed rain which stopped shortly after they started. It made for a much cooler walk to the Rosario Chapel.

By the time Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Msgr.

Jerome Martinez y Alire, Rev. Tien-Tri Nguyen and Deacons Gilbert Valdez and Anthony Trujillo came out of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi with La Conquistadora the rain had almost stopped.

The procession followed the Mass where this year’s Don Diego de Vargas with his cuadrilla was knighted and la Reina de las Fiestas and the fiesta princesses were crowned. Don Diego de Vargas is portrayed by Andy Lee Lopez y Sandoval and la Reina is Samantha Antonia Tapia y Olguin. Also in the procession were groups from the Fiesta Foundation and Council, the families of de Vargas, queen and princesses, royalty from other town fiestas, La Cofradia de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, parish members and groups: Knights of Columbus, Blue Army, Secular Franciscans, Third Order Carmelites and others including the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Choir. The Caballeros de Vargas participated this year, as they do each year, by serving as honor guard for La Conquistadora.

Once at Rosario Chapel, La Conquistadora’s rain protection was removed and she was led into the Chapel wearing a beautiful green dress and cape made of antique green fabric and a tan colored cape. She also wore a beautiful crown and pectoral cross and was surrounded by many flowers. She was placed on her platform and vespers followed led by Archbishop Sheehan.

Masses at Rosario Chapel for the yearly novena were celebrated by Msgr. Jerome Martinez y Alire; Rev. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz, Santa Maria de la Paz, Santa Fe; Rev. Nathan Libaire, St. John the Baptist, Santa Fe; Rev. Franklin D. Pretto-Ferro, San Isidro/San Jose Parish, Agua Fria; Rev. Larry Brito, San Juan, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo; Rev. Oscar Coelho, Sacred Heart Parish, A pectoral cross of 14 k gold and silver with amethyst stones and a gold chain, purchased in Rome, Espanola and others. a personal gift by Msgr. Jerome Martinez y Alire, were blessed by the Archbishop. The cross is ca. 3 The return procession to the Cathedral Basilica was on Sunday, ¾” x 2 ¾” has an image of Our Lady of the Assumption, the original title of La Conquistadora in the July 10. La Conquistadora was adorned in a beautiful gown and center, floral designs and is embedded with four amethyst stones. mantilla made from material brought from Nigeria by Rev. Vitus Ezeriruaku, San Antonio de Padua, Peñasco and St. Anthony of Padua, Dixon and made by Siri Sanchez of the Cathedral Basilica.

The final novena Mass was held on Monday, July 11 at 6:00 a.m. celebrated by Archbishop Sheehan with Msgr. Jerome Martinez y Alire, Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz, Rev. John Trambley and Deacons Joe Garcia, William Kolash and Juan Martinez. The Archbishop wore a beautiful vestment made by Carrie Lynn Corzak from the Cathedral Basilica with roses and a drawing of La Conquistadora with baby Jesus made by the children of the St. Cecilia’s Liturgical Institute directed by Carmen Florez-Manzi. These talented children also made the altar cloth and other objects for use during the Mass.

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AACC Welcomes Fr. Tony Ricard Internationally Known Black Catholic Speaker and Youth Minister, Aug 27-28 The African American Catholic Community (AACC) invites you to inspirational workshops and Mass on August 27-28 offered by Rev. R. Tony Ricard, M.Th., M.Div.from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA. Fr. Tony will be speaking August 27 at Holy Family Parish Hall,562 Atrisco SW, Albuquerque. The first event is an evangelical/ catechetical gathering for adults from 2pm-4pm, topic: “Who Invited the Devil?” The second event is a gathering for youth from 7pm-9pm, with the topic : “Shut Up and Just Listen: Jesus Has Something to Say!” Cost is $5.00 at the door for each event. Don’t miss this inspiring priest and preacher!

Then, join us for Sunday Mass on August 28 with Fr. Tony as guest presider at noon at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, 5901 St. Joseph’s Dr. NW, Albuquerque.

His homily topic will be “Get Thee Behind Me, Satan! Overcoming the Obstacles on our Pathway to Heaven.” For more

information about either event, contact Brenda Dabney, 505.836.3627.

Fr. Tony is the pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish in Louisianna.

He is also a former Core Instructor of Church Doctrine for the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans. Fr. Tony has given keynote addresses, retreats, revivals, and youth talks across the nation. At last count, he has preached

in 18 countries.

He is the author of the books, and has given keynote addresses, retreats, revivals, and youth talks and has preached in and visited 20 other countries. Since 2000, Fr. Tony has served as the Catholic Chaplain of the NFL’s 2010 World Champions the New Orleans Saints. In this capacity, he coordinates the Pre-game Masses and celebrates other Sacraments with the players, coaches and staff. In the fall of 2010, he was featured in a nationallyreleased commercial for the NFL Network.

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Catholic Charities is Taking Aid to a Higher Level

By Ellen Mather Catholic Charities has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at raising awareness of the many services the agency provides to more than 11,000 individuals and 5,400 families throughout Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties each year. Beginning this week, outdoor, print, television and radio ads touting the theme “Taking Aid to a Higher Level” will run in a wide variety of media outlets throughout New Mexico.

Catholic Charities’ ad campaign is made possible through the American Advertising Federation - New Mexico’s Public Service Media (PSM) program, which brings together local media, creative and vendor services to give non-profit organizations like Catholic Charities a cost-effective way to communicate their messages to the public.

Award-winning agency Esparza Advertising worked closely with Catholic Charities to develop the creative concept for Catholic Charities’ campaign. Esparza donated the creative elements and worked

with a team of professionals including Mountain Road Recording Studios, 30 Second Street, Matthew Greer and the Quintessence Choral Artists of the Southwest, Comcast executive Joe Biondi and Unvision to execute the theme “Taking Aid to a Higher Level” in print, radio and television formats.

“This advertising campaign would not have been possible without Esparza’s extremely generous donation of time and creative talent,” said Jim Gannon, Catholic Charities executive director. “AAF-NM’s PSM program provides Catholic Charities with an opportunity to remind the greater community that for the past 65 years, we have been providing services that promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, fight poverty, and build our community. In these difficult economic times, the need for these types of services continues to grow at an alarming rate, much faster than we can keep up. We hope this promotion will inspire individuals, religious groups and corporations alike to support us in our mission of creating hope for those in need.”

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Catholic Charities Retiree Celebrates a Career of Service to Others

By Anna Huth Catholic Relief Services, SW Regional Office As students return to schools in New Mexico, students around the world are starting their school year or, in the case of the southern hemisphere, are well into the second half of their school year.

And what a difference this makes in their lives, the lives of their families and the future of their countries!

The Catholics of the Archdiocese who had an opportunity to hear Catholic Relief Services’ Thomas Awiapo know how

powerful education was for him. As an orphan saved from starvation by a CRS school feeding program, Thomas gradually went to school for the sake of education itself. Now, Thomas has a Masters degree, works for CRS in his home country of Ghana, comes to the U.S. to thank Catholics for their solidarity through CRS, and proudly proclaims with a big smile “Now I can feed my children, and they can go to school.”

Those who used Operation Rice Bowl this past Lent learned about a CRS program that helps children have the clothes, shoes See SCHOOL on page 19

Retiree Margie Lovato celebrates with an award she received from her co-workers at Catholic Charities during her retirement party.

By Diane Kay Catholic Charities Margie R. Lovato, a stalwart employee of Catholic Charities, retired in June. She was hired by Catholic Charities on May 16, 1996 as a Job Developer, and she has continued working in the same job for 15 years. She has served the needy in our

community by helping unemployed persons to find employment and work toward selfsufficiency. Prior to this, she worked for 25 years as a Community Service Specialist, providing social services to low income clients for the Economic Opportunity Board.

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Uganda Update In June, People of God ran a story regarding water wells in Uganda and the direct tie Uganda has with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Russ, Venita, Savannah and Carson Ames gave Fr. Paul Nkumbi’s mother Teresa and brother David a solar lamp on Easter Sunday. Fr. Paul is travelling back home to Uganda this August. Let us keep him and his family in our prayers.

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The World Hurts, But You Can Help Here’s How: JustFaith and JusticeWalking Groups Forming for Fall 2011 Fifty percent of the world lives in abject poverty. How does our Catholic faith call us to respond? Find out what you can do through reflection on Scripture and Catholic social teaching, study, prayer and community by participating in the JustFaith program for adults or JusticeWalking for youth.

JustFaith (adult) JusticeWalking (youth) allows parishioners to experience a spiritual journey into compassion. These programs are now offered in hundreds of parishes across the country, providing a lively and challenging format to read, view, discuss, pray, experience and be formed by the Catholic justice tradition, which changes lives, inspires faithful witness, and transforms the world through the love and service of committed disciples of Christ. The program is self-led by parishioners, and the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life is available to provide training and support and follow up. Several parishes can form one group. Often JustFaith graduates become some of the most committed members of a parish’s social concerns efforts.

Groups are forming now to start in September. If interested, contact the Social Justice and Respect Life office, 505.831.8167.

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SCHOOL from page 18 and materials they need to go to school, raising the children’s selfconfidence and desire to attend.

The Archdiocese’ Catholics who heard CRS’ Kathleen Kahlau on “Archbishop’s Hour” earlier this summer know how strongly a nation’s future is influenced by the health and education of its children.

Kathleen described the results of countries with high percentages of undernourished children, unschooled or hampered in their learning, becoming the future adult generation of that country.

Those who visit CRS’ website regularly have learned results of CRS’ education programs: girls able to join their brothers in school for the first time; an elderly gentleman in Afghanistan attending a new CRS school for his own sake but also as a sign to the children of education’s importance; a mother in Vietnam

whose disabled child was rejected until a CRS education program for disabled children restored their inclusion in the village’s life; and “talking walls” (murals) at a school in Ethiopia that educate children and, through them, the community about health and hygiene practices.

Readers can learn about CRS’ education programs and more at www.crs.org.

So as children again head for school here, Catholics can know they are also part of making school possible for children around the world by engaging with CRS. Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. For more information, see www.crs.org or call Anne Avellone, Director of the Office for Social Justice and Respect Life, at 505.831.8100.

When Margie takes on a task, she sticks with it! Since coming to Catholic Charities, she has survived temporary layoffs, reductions and restorations in hours, and she has seen many programs and departments come and go over time. But she has adapted to change by taking training opportunities whenever they have been available to increase her skills.

It is estimated that she has helped over 2000 job seekers to find employment. The economic impact of this on our community is immeasurable. Considering that successful employment is modeled from parents to children, her work has touched not just this generation, but generations to come. As she embarks on retirement, and a new phase of life, we wish her much joy and fulfillment in memories of a job well done.

My name is Nicole Holcomb, and I am very excited to have been chosen as the CCHD intern for the 2011/2012 school year. I am currently pursuing a dual degree MSW/ MBA at New Mexico Highlands University with a concentration in Government/Not for Profit. I obtained my undergraduate degree at UNM in Philosophy with a minor in Business. After graduating, I hope to work here in New Mexico in community development helping to strengthen families and the communities in which they live. I applied for the CCHD internship to both learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and to strengthen my faith while promoting the Catholic Social Teaching our Archdiocese. I am a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Rio Rancho, and my personal interests include reading and traveling in order to gain a deeper understanding of other cultures. If you want me to come speak to your parish youth or adult group about Catholic social teaching and poverty, call 505.831.8235 or email me at nholcomb@ archdiosf.org I look forward to working with you!

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The Ministry of the Lector in the Assembly of Believers

By Dr. Dolly Sokol Executive Director Development/ACA “You are a wonderful lector,” Mr. Chavez says to Tina. “Why do you say that, Mr. Chavez?” Tina asks. “You are one of the few lectors I can actually hear!!” For those of us who are loud lectors, no doubt we have heard this comment from countless parishioners.

Certainly being heard is a basic expectation of lectors for Mass and the sacraments. But is that all that your parish expects of lectors? I’ve heard a few more basic expectations that parishioners have shared with me. They say, “Lectors should show up, follow parish procedures, and get a substitute when they are unable to meet their assignment”.

While these basics are necessary, doing these things does not make

a Catholic an effective lector of God’s word. Let’s see what the Catholic Church herself expects of lectors of God’s Word.

From the General Instruction to the Roman Missal (GIRM), we are told, “When the Scriptures are read in Church, God himself is speaking to his people…”. Wow! If you were told that this Sunday, you would be speaking for God, wouldn’t you do more than show up and be heard?

This is a sacred ministry carrying a great responsibility.

From the Introduction to the Lectionary for Mass (LM), we read, “It is necessary that those who exercise the ministry of reader…be truly qualified and carefully prepared so that the faithful may develop a warm and living love for Scripture from listening to the Sacred Texts read”. How does your parish en-

sure that lectors are qualified and carefully prepared?

Complete parish lector training and formation includes the following: Ministerial Formation Are lectors Catholic believers, pray-ers, ministers, and learners?

Spiritual Preparation Do lectors receive biblical for-

mation? “…to give readers the ability to understand the reading in context and perceive by the light of faith the central point of the revealed message”. (LM) Do lectors receive liturgical formation? “to equip readers with some grasp of the meaning and structure of the liturgy of the word and of the significance of its connection with the liturgy of the Eucharist”. (LM) Technical Preparation “…to make readers more skilled in the art of reading publically…”

(LM) Have lectors acquired the skills of physical presence, vocal variety, eye communication, oral interpretation, etc.?

Preparation Process Have lectors been given a stepby-step preparation process to fol-

low each time they are assigned to proclaim God’s Word?

Ongoing Formation When was the last time parish lectors were given ongoing formation?

The ministry of lector in the assembly of believers is a partnership – a partnership among God, the lector, and the assembly. God will always do his part, for God is faithful. The lectors’ responsibility is detailed above. The responsibility of the assembly is to read the Sunday scriptures before coming to Mass to prepare to receive God’s Word, to maintain an open mind and heart and listen to the proclamation of the Word, and then, upon reflection through the homily and personal prayer, discern how they will act on the Word of God in their own lives.

El Ministerio del Lector en la Asamblea de Creyentes Por Dr. Dolly Sokol Director Ejecutivo, Development/ACA “Eres una magnífica lectora,” le dijo el Señor Chávez a Tina. “¿Por qué dice usted eso, Señor Chávez? preguntó Tina. “¡Porque eres una de las pocas lectoras a las que puedo oír! Quienes somos lectores que leemos en voz alta, sin duda hemos escuchado

este comentario de parte de muchos feligreses.

Por supuesto que la habilidad de poder ser escuchado es una de los puntos básicos que se esperan de los lectores para las misas y los sacramentos. Pero, ¿es eso todo lo que se espera de los lectores en tu parroquia? He escuchado algunas otras expectativas que algunos feligreses han compartido conmigo, como

“Los lectores deben presentarse cuando les toca leer, seguir los procedimientos parroquiales y buscar a un sustituto cuando no pueden cumplir cuando les toca su turno.” Mientras que el cumplir con estas responsabilidades es básico, el hacerlo no convierte a un católico en un eficaz lector de la palabra de Dios.

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De la Introducción al Leccionario para la Misa (LM) leemos: “Es necesario que quienes ejercitan el ministerio de lector… estén en verdad calificados y cuidadosamente preparados para que los fieles puedan desarrollar un tibio y vivo amor por la Escritura al escuchar la lectura de los textos sagrados”. ¿Cómo se asegura tu parroquia que los lectores estén calificados y sean cuidadosamente preparados?

El entrenamiento y formación completa para lectores parroquiales incluye lo siguiente: Formación Ministerial ¿Son los lectores católicos personas creyentes, fieles a la oración, ministros y están dispuestos a aprender?

Preparación Espiritual ¿Reciben los lectores formación bíblica? “…para que puedan comprender la lectura en contexto y percibir por la luz de la fe el punto central del mensaje revelado”. (LM) ¿Reciben los lectores formación litúrgica? “para equipar a

los lectores con cierta comprensión del significado y estructura de la liturgia de la palabra y del significado de su conexión con la liturgia de la Eucaristía”. (LM) Preparación Técnica “…para preparar lectores más calificados en el arte de leer públicamente…”(LM) ¿Han los lectores adquirido las habilidades de la presencia física, variedad vocal, comunicación visual, interpretación oral, etc.?

Proceso de Preparación ¿Han recibido los lectores un proceso paso por paso para seguir cada vez que son asignados a proclamar la Palabra de Dios?

Formación Continua ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que los lectores parroquiales recibieron formación continua?

El ministerio de lector en la asamblea de creyentes es una asociación – una asociación entre Dios, el lector y la asamblea. Dios siempre hará su parte, porque Él es fiel. La responsabilidad del lector está detallada anteriormente. La responsabilidad de la asamblea es leer las escrituras dominicales antes de ir a misa en preparación para recibir la Palabra de Dios, mantener una mente y corazón abiertos a la proclamación de la Palabra, y entonces, después de reflexionar a través de la homilía y la oración personal, discernir en cómo responderán a la Palabra de Dios en sus propias vidas.

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M aking Sense Out of Bioethics Bringing Christ to the Clinic

A Catholic physician once related to me a powerful story about one of his patients, who had just received a diagnosis of advanced, metastatic cancer and had a relatively short

time left to live.

The patient mentioned to the doctor that he was Catholic but had drifted away from the Church and no longer practiced. A short time after sharing the diagnosis, the doctor returned to the man’s hospital room together with a priest, asking whether he would like to talk with him. The man became upset and threw them both out of the room, saying to his doctor, “Don’t ever do that again!”

Over the next few weeks as his condition worsened, the doctor worked tirelessly with the patient, addressing his medical and pain management needs. He became closer to him each day, and spoke with him about a range of topics. A relationship of trust began to grow and develop.

When the patient’s condition took a sharp turn for the worse, the physician knew the end was approaching. Once again he came to the door of the patient’s room accompanied by a priest and stood there for a moment. The patient caught the doctor’s eye, and with a glimmer in his own, said rather cryptically, “Oh, what the heck, he probably knows me better than you do, so send him in here.”

The priest didn’t come out of the room for over an hour. The man ended up going to confession and receiving the last sacraments. Ninety minutes after the priest departed, the man passed on to the Lord.

It might seem bold that the physician brought the priest to the room initially without first inquiring whether the patient had wanted a visit from the priest. Yet it was clearly out of concern for the patient’s spiritual needs that he “erred” on the side of taking that risk. That same personal concern, bolstered by a stronger relationship with the patient, led him to try a second time, making it possible for the man to receive the sacraments and make his peace with God. The physician’s boldness and unflagging concern for his patient played

an important role in bringing Christ into a situation where His healing graces were needed, where even the priest alone probably could not have succeeded.

A few months ago, a physician in Florida told me a similar story from his own experience. A young man who had been found unconscious from a suspected drug overdose was admitted to the ICU. He was not brain dead, but his neurologic exam was poor, and death was imminent. His parents and sister were at the hospital that Sunday morning when it looked like he would die in the next hour or so. The physician explained the situation and then asked if they had any spiritual needs he could help them with. The father and mother indicated they were both Catholic, but they had never had the children baptized, saying, “I thought they should make their own decision.” The doctor inquired if they would like their son to be baptized. They nodded yes, even though their daughter didn’t agree.

The doctor placed a call to the hospital’s Spiritual Services but couldn’t reach anyone. He tried calling two local parishes but the priests were saying Mass. Finally he called a retired housebound priest he knew and asked him how to proceed. The priest instructed the physician to baptize the patient conditionally.

When the physician returned, the father spontaneously restated that he would like his son baptized. With the nurse and the parents at bedside, the physician took some tap water into his hand and poured it over the patient’s forehead while saying, “I baptize you conditionally in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” The patient died within the hour. The physician later commented: “Hopefully the patient was disposed to receive the sacrament.

I believe his parents were comforted by their decision, and rightfully so. They had probably just requested the most important event in their son’s existence.”

Some Catholic health care workers may take a largely hands-off approach when it comes to addressing the spiritual needs of their patients. The physician or nurse may feel such spiritual concerns are not really their purview or concern. Yet close collaboration between Catholic medical profes-

Society of St. Vincent de Paul The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is very active in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Their mission is to assist the poor and the needy.

They are volunteers who discover great rewards through serving those in need in Jesus’ name. They provide financial assistance to those in need in many areas such as rent, utilities, and food. However, there are no limits on the types of assistance they provide as long as funds are available. Monetary donations are given through collections during Mass. They also accept monetary donations from individuals who wish to donate directly or through estates, fundraisers, or through their thrift stores.

The thrift stores accept gently used furniture, clothing, house wares, as well as cash

donations. There are thrift stores in Tucumcari, Mountainair, Santa Fe, Belen, Los Lunas and Albuquerque.

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Mr. Jim Delgado and Miss Jean Maestas were joined in Holy Matrimony on September 16, 1961 at Saint Felicitas in San Leandro, California and are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They have been parishioners at Our Lady of the Assumption for ten years, where Jim currently serves as a deacon.

They have been blessed with three children: Anthony (wife Margie), Cindy (husband Mario), and Sharon ( husband Carl); and six grandchildren Santiago, Tobias, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Mary.

Jim has been retired from the United States Postal Service for 14 years. He has continued to work as a deacon for 24 years, and a hospice volunteer for 16 years. Jean has lovingly worked by Jim’s side and at home raising their children and grandchildren. They will renew their marriage vows on September 3, 2011 at the 8:30am Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption.

Duran, Gutierrez

Mr. Con Gutierrez and Miss Lucille Duran were married on May 26, 1951 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springer with Fr. Colombo performing the ceremony.

They have lived in Springer for their 60 years of married life. They have been blessed with four children, David, Steve, Patricia and Carol. Mr. and Mrs. Gutierrez also have nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Con and Lucille are now enjoying their retirement and their children.

Lucero, Montoya

Miss Donna M. Lucero married Mr. Pat Montoya on May 7, 1951 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Fe. They have two children, Richard and Yvonne, four grandchildren Dominic and Krystal, Siria, Donnnamarie and two great grandchildren Kaley and Ryan Montoya.

Pat owned Pat’s Golf for 30 years and retired in 1985. Donna worked for J.C. Penney 36 years and retired in 1986.

They are parishioners of St. Anne’s Church in Santa Fe. They celebrated their anniversary with their children and their family took them out to a beautiful dinner.

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HHS Makes In-Your-Face Effort to Undermine Constitution’s Religious Freedom

By Sister Mary Ann Walsh Director of Media Relations, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Health and Human Services must think Catholics and other religious groups are fools.

That’s all you can think when you read HHS’s recent announcement that it may exempt the church from having to pay for contraceptive services, counseling to use them and sterilizations under the new health reform in certain circumstances. As planned now, HHS would limit the right of the church not to pay for such services in limited instances, such as when the employees involved are teaching religion and in cases where the people served are primarily Catholic.

HHS’s reg conveniently ignores the underlying principle of Catholic charitable actions: we help people because we are Catholic, not because our clients are. There’s no need to show your baptismal certificate in the hospital emergency room, the parish food pantry, or the diocesan drug rehab program. Or any place else the church offers help, either.

With its new regulation, HHS seeks to force church institutions to buy contraceptives, including drugs that can disrupt an existing pregnancy, through insurance they offer their own employees. This is part of HHS’s anticipated list of preventive services for women that private insurance programs must provide under the new health reform law.

The exemption is limited, to say the least. The pastor in the Catholic parish doesn’t have to buy the Pill for his employees, but the religious order that

runs a Catholic hospital has to foot the bill for surgical sterilizations. And diocesan Catholic Charities agencies have to use money that would be better spent on feeding the poor to underwrite services that violate church teachings.

Whatever you think of artificial birth control, HHS’s command that everyone, including churches, must pay for it exalts ideology over conscience and common sense.

Perhaps HHS is unduly influenced by lobbyists. No surprise there. Certainly a major lobbyist is Planned Parenthood, the nation’s chief proponent of contraceptive services. Contraceptive services make a lot of money for Planned Parenthood clinics, which (again no surprise) provide the “services” HHS has mandated.

HHS and Planned Parenthood are narrow in focus. Respect for religious rights isn’t likely a key concern for them.

However, it ought to be a key concern for President Obama, who last year promised to respect religious rights as he garnered support from the church community to pass the health care reform act. To assuage concerns, President Obama went so far as to issue an executive order promising that the health care reform act would not fund abortion or force people and institutions to violate their consciences. HHS is on its way to violating that promise. For the sake of basic integrity – the President’s keeping his word and for the protection of the right to religious freedom – President Obama needs to speak up now.

Deacon Donato Lucero: Deacon of the Year

Salazar, Montaño

Mr. Vicente Montaño married Miss Amelia Salazar on September 29, 1961 at the Santo Niño Catholic Church in Tierra Amarilla, NM. The presiding priest was Fr. Eligius Fuentes, OFM. They made their home in the beautiful community of Enseñada, where they raised three children, Melisha, Mark and Melvin. Vicente and Amelia are enjoying retirement by traveling and spending time with their family including grandchildren, Ronaldo, Michael, Ursula, Emmitt, Gunny, and Dominic as well as their great-grandson, Juan.

They maintain a strong Catholic faith and credit the Lord for the many blessings in their life.

Deacon Donato Lucero receives his award as Deacon of the Year. He is recognized for his contributions to the Deacon Community for his 12 years of service as Deacon Director, from 1996 to 2008. Thank you, Deacon Donato!

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BOOKS The Godless Delusion: A Catholic Challenge to Modern Atheism [Paperback] Patrick Madrid, Kenneth Hensley Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (June 2010) In this hard-hitting book, apologetics experts Patrick Madrid and Kenneth Hensley help Christians to wake up to the crisis of godlessness, alerting them to the imperative need to take seriously atheism’s challenge, while learning how to effectively engage in today’s atheistic debate.

“The Godless Delusion takes on the new atheism of our times and pulls the rug right out from underneath it. I wholeheartedly recommend this work of apologetics for anyone who is serious about defending our faith in the existence of God. “ Bishop Michael Sheridan of Colorado Springs

I Will See You in Heaven

By Friar Jack Wintz Publisher: Paraclete Press (April 2010) Friar Jack Wintz wants you to know--the Bible gives us many clues that we will be with our pets in heaven for eternity!

“Our God is a God of overflowing love, goodness, and beauty who is ready to give over everything to those he loves. This goodness is reflected in the whole family of creation. When God says of any creature, whether human or nonhuman, that it is good or very good, it’s not a simple matter of moral goodness. The creature also has an inherent goodness and beauty--a beauty that reflects God, who is beauty itself.”

I Will See You in Heaven (Cat Lover’s Edition)

By Friar Jack Wintz Publisher: Paraclete Press (February 2011)

Life, Death, and Catholic Medical Choices (50 Questions from the Pew)

By Kevin O’Neil and Peter Black Published by Liguori Publications (May 2011) With the many medical options available for ourselves and loved ones, how do we make informed decisions which draw upon our Catholic tradition and so respect our human dignity and the dignity of others?

This book, using question-answer format, addresses topics that touch: On the beginning of human life--medical responses to infertility, stem cell research, etc.

On life in between--organ donation, genetic testing, experimental treatment, etc.

On the end of life--pain management, euthanasia, withdrawing life support, cremation, etc.

In Life, Death, and Medical Choices: 50 Questions from the Pews, Revs. Black and O’Neil bring professional training in Catholic ethics into dialogue with questions that people in the pews must face. Using precise language they help us understand the core values of respect for life and human dignity that are the heart of moral analysis and pastoral theological reflection.

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Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan celebrates Corpus Christi Sunday (The Feast of the Body of Christ) in Cathedral Park located north of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

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It is with great sadness that I received the news that Archbishop Pietro Sambi passed away. Archbishop Sambi was one of the finest Apostolic Nuncios that the Holy Father has ever sent to the United States. He was not only good at his job in representing the Holy See, but he was also a man with many personal human qualities that made him very effective. His joyful and pastoral approach to working with the Bishops is something that I will always remember. We thank God for Archbishop Sambi’s ministry to us in the United States and ask God to grant him eternal happiness in Heaven for his wonderful and dedicated service to the Church.

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Archbishop Pietro Sambi is pictured here alongside Cardinal Roger M.Mahoney, Archbishop of Los Angeles Concelebrating the Ordination Mass for Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, NM with Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan and several other bishops representing Region VIII.

Sr. Anita Marie Howe Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Anita Marie Howe died Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the age of 81 at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. She was born Anita Howe on Feb. 15, 1930, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Sadler) Howe.

A Sister of Charity for 61 years, Sister Anita Marie missioned as a dietitian at St. Joseph Hospital in Albuquerque from 1960’63 and at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe from 1963-’67. During her time in served as president of the state district association.

“Sister Anita Marie inspires me with her love and compassion for others,” Kelly Rowland, director of development for the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, told Intercom magazine in the fall

Sister Marilyn Therese Beauvais, SC Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Marilyn Therese Beauvais died Monday, June 20, 2011, at the age of 79 at Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. She was born Marilyn Beauvais on Dec. 14, 1931, in Pueblo, CO, the daughter of George A. and Mary A. (Fahey) Beauvais. S. Marilyn’s family was of French Canadian descent. She was a Sister of Charity for 58 years.

When she was a child, Sister pretended to be a nurse, using her cat and younger brothers as patients. She wore a dishtowel on her head and her mother’s rosary beads on her side, imitating the religious Sisters she admired.

Sister’s dreams became a reality when she entered the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati in 1952, and graduated from the Good

2010. “I have been blessed to have worked with her over the years…she has helped deserving students reach their dreams of becoming a nurse…. She is an amazing role model for all of us.”

Sr. Lynn Heper remembered, “Sr. Anita’s legacy is that of compassion and mentoring the young…she started The Healthy Moms and Babes Guild to offer support to the program for the medically underserved. She always had time to visit with others, and she continued to be able to give until her death. She truly was a woman of compassion.”

Her brothers Dan, Tom and sister Rita Hutchinson preceded S. Anita Marie in death. Her brothers Bob and Jim, as well as nieces and nephews survive her.

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, Dayton, OH in 1954.

In 1956, Sister became a nursing supervisor at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe from 1956 – ’62. She served in the labor and delivery ward and the nursery. Sister also implemented the hospital’s ‘rooming-in’ program for newborn babies and their mothers. She initiated classes for new parents and instructed nursing students in obstetrics.

Sr. Pat Marie Bernard remembered her friend: “She had a radiant smile which reflected her deep love of God and ‘beamed out’ to her Sisters of Charity family, and to her many friends and patients through the years. Her gift of writing poetry and clever ventriloquist communication through her puppet, ‘Glory Bee,’ also inspired and delighted many.”

Her brothers George and Edward Beauvais as well as nieces and nephews survive Sr. Marilyn Therese.

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began in early July in Albuquerque. Here, the participants met one another, trained, had fun and prayed. They then journeyed to Philmont Scout Ranch where they hiked the Sangre de Cristo Range of the Rocky Mountains. While hiking, they experienced a program designed to encourage the integration of morality, values, spirituality, faith and scripture in their lives as Christian leaders. Before returning home, they were asked to commit themselves to bring what they have experienced home

to their respective dioceses where they can become effective peer leaders and role models for their fellow scouts. This year, there were 67 participants and 15 crew advisors. Pictured here is Albuquerque’s own Mack Follingstad, parishioner of Our Lady of Annunciation. He is with Rev. Stephen B. Salvador, National Chaplain; Rev. Gerard Gentleman, St. George Trek advisor; and Col. (ret.) John Halloran, National Chairman. Also pictured is Mack and his crew.