December 2012 People of God by Archdiocese of Santa Fe

December 2012 • Volume 30 • Number 11 • www.archdiosf.org

Ser ving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

“Glory to God in high heaven.”

Photo by Celine

Luke 2:14

This gleaming star is believed to be near the place Jesus was born. The star is inscribed by the Latin words Hic de Virgine Maria Jesus Christus natus est (Here Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary). One must kneel to view this star situated on the floor of the Grotto located inside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem.

Hic de Virgine Maria Jesus Christus natus est

And so Joseph went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to David’s town of Bethlehem because he was of the house and lineage of David to register with Mary, his espoused wife, who was with child. While they were there the days of her confinement were completed. She gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the place where travelers lodged. There were shepherds in that region, living in the fields and keeping night watch by turns over their flocks. The angel of the Lord appeared to them as the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were very much afraid. The angel said to them: You have nothing to fear! I come to proclaim good news to you, tidings of great joy to be shared by the whole people. This day in David’s city a savior has been born to you, the Messiah and Lord. Let this be a sign to you: in a manger you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes.” Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in high heaven, peace on earth to those on whom his favor rests.”

Peace on Earth 46th Annual World Peace Day is Jan. 1, 2013

Holy Father selects “Blessed are the Peacemakers” Theme

ope Benedict XVI has chosen the theme “Blessed are the peacemakers” for the 46th World Day of Peace to be celebrated on January 1, 2013. The Holy Father will encourage everyone to take responsibility for peace building and to embrace the fullness of the concept of peace; then, highlighting the fundamental human rights, including freedom of conscience, of expression and of religion. The Message will offer an ethical reflection on the world’s response to financial and economic crisis, the educations crisis, the crisis of the institutions and politics. It will also look at the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the encyclical letter by Pope John XXIII, Pacem in Terris, which states that the primacy is always for human dignity and freedom, for the building of an earthly city to the service of every person, without any discrimination, and directed to the common good which is based on justice and true peace. Visit www.usccb.org for resources. Source: Press Office of the Holy See

Inside this Issue Advent ..................................................... 2 Archbishop’s Letter: Ordination of a New Bishop .......................................3 Groundbreaking for Our Lady of Belen .....................................................5 Year of Faith ............................................ 6

U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien touches the Grotto Nov. 28 inside of the Church of the Nativity. Cardinal O’Brien was making his ﬁrst visit to the Holy Land as grand master of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, a chivalric order that supports church institutions and Christians in the Holy Land. (CNS photo/Heidi Levine)

Parish Incorporation ............................... 8 Finances ..................................................10 Meet Our Seminarians............................13 Catholic Education .................................18 Bioethics: Taboos and Tattoos..............21

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December 2012

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A Christmas message from Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Remember to say, “Merry Christmas” not Happy Holidays. Why? Because this is the season of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let’s keep Christ in Christmas!

Blessing of an Advent Wreath The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the family. All make the sign of the cross as the leader says: Our help is in the name of the Lord. Response (R/.) Who made heaven and earth. Then the Scripture, Isaiah 9: (lines 1-2 and 5-6) or Isaiah 63 (lines 16-17 & 19) or Isaiah 64 (lines 2-7) is read: Reader: The Word of the Lord. R/. Thanks be to God. With hands joined, the leader says: Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: he is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples, he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, he is the Savior of every nation. Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. The blessing may conclude with a verse from “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”: O come, desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of humankind; bid ev’ry sad division cease and be thyself our Prince of peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

“Advent, this powerful liturgical season that we are beginning, invites us to pause in silence to understand a presence. It is an invitation to understand that the individual events of the day are hints that God is giving us, signs of the attention he has for each one of us.” ---Pope Benedict VXI, Homily at First Vespers of Advent, November 28, 2009

Excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI’s Spiritual Thoughts Series: “Christmas”

These quotes and reflections from the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, are excerpted from “Christmas: Pope Benedict XVI Spiritual Thoughts Series.” “Presence” Advent, this powerful liturgical season that we are beginning, invites us to pause in silence to understand a presence. It is an invitation to understand that the individual events of the day are hints that God is giving us, signs of the

attention he has for each one of us. ---Homily at First Vespers of Advent, November 28, 2009 “Waiting” The question is: Is the humanity of our time still waiting for a Savior? One has the feeling that many consider God as foreign to their own interests. Apparently, they do not need him. They live as though he did not exist and, worse still, as though he were an “obstacle” to remove in order to fulfill themselves. Even among believers—

we are sure of it—some let themselves be attracted by enticing dreams and distracted by misleading doctrines that suggest deceptive shortcuts to happiness. Yet, despite its contradictions, worries and tragedies, and perhaps precisely because of them, humanity today seeks a path of renewal, of salvation, it seeks a Savior and awaits, sometimes unconsciously, the coming of the Savior who renews the world and our life, the coming of Christ, the one true Redeemer of man and of the whole of man. ---Pope Benedict XVI, General Audience December 20, 2006

POPE GREETS CROWD AS HE ARRIVES FOR ANGELUS AT VATICAN

—From “Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers”

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for DEceMber 2012 General: Migrants That migrants throughout the world may be welcomed with generosity and authentic love, especially by Christian communities. Mission: Christ, light for all humanity. That Christ may reveal himself to all humanity with the light that shines forth from Bethlehem and is reflected in the face of His Church.

Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd as he arrives to pray the Angelus from the window of his apartment overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 2. The pope said that Mary perfectly embodies the spirit of Advent, a season for listening to God in order to do his will. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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IN THE RISEN LORD

Ordination of a New Bishop Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

On Wednesday, November 28, at 2:00 p.m. I had the honor of being a co-consecrator of the new Bishop of Tyler - Joseph Strickland! I have known Bishop Strickland since he was 16 years old. His older brother was a seminarian at Holy Trinity Seminary in Dallas where I was later serving as rector. Joseph also attended Holy Trinity Seminary while I was still rector. It was wonderful to see the joy in Bishop Strickland’s face and to witness the outpouring of love for him by the people of Tyler. I was filled with pride to see one of my former seminarians raised to the Office of Bishop, a Successor of the Apostles. Whenever a priest accepts the call to serve as a bishop, his flock expands greatly as do his responsibilities. I ask that everyone keep Bishop Strickland in prayer as he undertakes, by the grace of God, his sanctifying, teaching and governing ministries and well as his relationship to various groups of people in the diocese – laity, clergy, religious and those not fully in communion with

the Catholic Church. In their sanctifying ministries bishops are the principal dispensers of the mysteries of God and they devote their labor to this end that those they serve may be of one mind in prayer and through the reception of the sacraments may grow in grace and be faithful witnesses to the Lord. (Documents of the Vatican II, pp. 406-407) In other words, bishops are responsible to provide the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage through priests and deacons; the Sacraments of Confession, Eucharist and Anointing of the Sick through the priests of the diocese. Bishops are responsible to provide the Sacrament of Confirmation themselves or delegate priests to do so. Plus, bishops are given the authority to

celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Orders for deacons, priests and bishops. In the exercise of teaching authority by bishops, preaching the Word takes the pride of place (Directory on the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops, Par. 55). There is a more formal teaching role which calls the bishops to preserve and protect the truth of the faith. He teaches in the name of the church and is authorized to make the final prudential judgment as to how the community’s faith will be publicly expressed at various stages of its historical development. This teaching authority also includes religious education at the parishes and at Catholic Schools. The bishops’ pastoral government ministries include the governance of churches (parishes, missions and shrines) within the diocese. This min-

istry also includes exercising canon law to include the Tribunal, Presbyteral Council, College of Consultors, Deans and Archdiocesan Finance Council. It is under this ministry that the bishops relate to the laity, clergy, religious and provide outreach to the unchurched and non-Catholics. The above is a very short summary of the myriad of responsibilities that Bishop Strickland now carries on his shoulders. The miter can become heavy at times! An Episcopal Ordination always brings back memories of my own Episcopal Ordination in 1983 when I was ordained as the First Bishop of Lubbock. Let us pray for the bishops of the world so that the True Church founded by Jesus Christ can be fruitful! Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe

Ordenación de un Nuevo Obispo Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

El miércoles 28 de noviembre a las 2:00 p.m. tuve el honor de ser un CoConsagrante del nuevo obispo de Tyler, Texas - Joseph Strickland! He conocido al obispo Strickland desde que él tenía 16 años de edad. Su hermano mayor fue seminarista en el seminario de Holy Trinity en Dallas, donde más tarde yo fungí como Rector. Joseph también asistió al seminario de Holy Trinity mientras yo era el Rector. Fue maravilloso ver la alegría en la cara del obispo Strickland y presenciar la efusión de amor para él por parte del pueblo de Tyler. Me llena de orgullo ver a uno de mis ex seminaristas ser elevado a la Oficina del obispo, sucesor de los apóstoles. Cuando un sacerdote acepta el llamado a servir como obispo, su rebaño se amplía grandemente, a la misma vez que sus responsabilidades. Les pido a todos que mantengan al obispo Strickland en oración mientras él toma, con la gracia de Dios, sus ministerios de enseñanza, santificación y gobierno,

así como en su relación con los diversos grupos de personas en la diócesis – laicos, clero, religiosos y aquellos quienes no están totalmente en comunión con la Iglesia Católica. En sus ministerios se santificación, los obispos son los principales dispensadores de los misterios de Dios y dedican su labor a este fin para que las personas a quienes sirven puedan ser uno en la oración y quienes mediante la recepción de los sacramentos puedan crecer en la gracia y ser testigos fieles del Señor. (Documentos del Vaticano II, pp. 406-407) En otras palabras, los obispos son responsables de proporcionar los sacramentos del bautismo y el matrimonio a través de los sacerdotes y diáconos y los sacramentos de la confesión, eucaristía y unción de los enfermos a través de los sacerdotes de la diócesis. Los obispos son responsables de proveer el sacramento de la confirmación o delegar a sacerdotes para hacerlo. Los obispos además cuentan con la autoridad para celebrar el sac-

ramento de las santas órdenes de los diáconos, sacerdotes y obispos. En el ejercicio de la enseñanza de la autoridad por parte de los obispos, la predicación de la Palabra toma el lugar de honor (directorio en el Ministerio Pastoral de los obispos, párrafo 55). Hay un papel de enseñanza más formal que llama a los obispos a preservar y proteger la verdad de la fe. Él enseña en nombre de la Iglesia y está autorizado a realizar el juicio prudencial final en cuanto a cómo la fe de la comunidad se expresa públicamente en diversas etapas de su desarrollo histórico. Esta autoridad de enseñanza también incluye la educación religiosa en las parroquias y en las escuelas católicas. Los ministerios del gobierno pastoral de los obispos incluyen el gobierno de las iglesias (parroquias, misiones y santuarios) dentro de la diócesis. Este Ministerio incluye también el ejercer la ley canónica incluyendo los cuerpos del Tribunal, el Consejo Presbiteral, el Colegio de Consultores, los Deca-

nos y el Consejo de Finanzas de la Arquidiócesis. Es bajo este Ministerio que los obispos se relacionan con los laicos, el clero, y los religiosos y hacen el esfuerzo por llegar a los que no cuentan con una iglesia y a los que no son católicos. Lo anterior es un resumen muy breve de la multitud de responsabilidades que el obispo Strickland ahora carga sobre sus hombros. ¡La mitra puede a veces llegar a ser muy pesada! Una ordenación Episcopal siempre me trae recuerdos de mi propia ordenación Episcopal en 1983 cuando fui ordenado como el primer obispo de Lubbock. ¡Oremos por los obispos del mundo para que la verdadera iglesia fundada por Jesucristo pueda ser fructífera! Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado, Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe

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Mass of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sacred Heart, Española Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, San Jon Tape Spanish TV Masses, Catholic Center Archdiocesan Evangelization Commission, Catholic Center Executive Presbyteral Council, Catholic Center Deans, Archbishop’s Home, Albuquerque Offi ce Appointments Offi ce Appointments Archdiocesan Finance Council Dinner, Archbishop’s Home Three Masses, Los Lunas Correctional Facility Native American Christmas Party, Catholic Center Archbishop’s Radio Hour Tape TV Masses, Catholic Center Offi ce Appointments Catholic Center Employee Mass & Luncheon, Catholic Center Offi ce Closed Christmas Midnight Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Christmas Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Offi ce Appointments St. Stephen’s Dinner, Archbishop’s Home Holy Innocents Mass & Procession, Project Defending Life, Alb. Priest & Seminarian Christmas Dinner, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Offi ce Appointments

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Offi ce Closed Offi ce Appointments Opening Prayer & Welcome, Catholic Academic Liturgy, Hyatt Regency Tape TV Masses, Catholic Center ACA Kickoff for Santa Fe & Northwest Deaneries, Cristo Rey, Santa Fe Bishops of Region XIII Retreat, Tucson Offi ce Appointments ACA Kickoff for Northeast Deanery, Immaculate Conception, Las Vegas ACA Kickoff for Southeast Deanery, St. Anthony of Padua, Fort Sumner

Seminary Burse August - October, 2012

Anonymous donation ............................................................................................. $1,000.00 Teresa and Linda Gies – donation .............................................................................. $25.00 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mass stipends) ............................................... $1050.00 St. Anne – Santa Fe (Mass stipends) .................................................................... $3,000.00 St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe (Mass stipends) .................................................... $1800.00 Our Lady of the Annunciation ................................................................................. .$2505.00 Holy Ghost ............................................................................................................... .$309.00 Immaculate Conception – Albuquerque .................................................................... $630.00 Our Lady of Belen ................................................................................................. .$2,000.00 John XXIII Catholic Community ............................................................................... .$300.00 St Francis Xavier – Clayton ...................................................................................... $360.00 San Ysidro – Corrale ............................................................................................... $1580.00 Our Lady of LaVang .................................................................................................. $661.00 St. Anthony of Padua – Fort Sumner .......................................................................... $30.00 Our Lady of Sorrows – Las Vegas ......................................................................... .$1380.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande ................................................................................. $1600.00 Santa Maria De La Paz ........................................................................................... $5000.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe – Taos ................................................................................. $625.00 St. Jude Thaddeu .................................................................................................... $4000.00 Risen Savior .............................................................................................................. $300.00

ANNUAL APPEAL FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS & DIOCESAN CLERGY December 9, 2012

December 2012

Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignments: • Effective Friday, November 30, 2012 – Rev. Sotero Sena currently assigned as pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Clovis, has been appointed as pastor of St. Alice in Mountainair and its missions. • Effective Friday, November 30, 2012 – Rev. Fernando Saenz currently assigned as pastor at St. Alice in Mountainair, has been appointed as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Clovis and its Mission in Texico. • Effective Monday, November 5, 2012 – Deacon William M. Barry, previously assigned to diaconal ministry at St. Charles Borromeo in Albuquerque has been appointed to diaconal ministry at the Shrine of St. Bernadette also in Albuquerque, under the direction of the pastor, Fr. Leo Padget. • Effective Friday, November 30, 2012 – Rev. Bryant Hausfeld OFM has been appointed as Sacramental Minister at Santa Maria de La Paz Parish in Santa Fe. Rev. Hausfeld OFM will remain in residence at San Paschal Friary in Santa Fe. • Effective Saturday, December 1, 2012 – Deacon Robert W. Morrow, previously assigned to diaconal ministry at Our Lady of Annunciation in Albuquerque has been appointed as the Parish Life Coordinator at San Ignacio also in Albuquerque, under the direction of canonical pastor, Very Rev. Dennis Garcia.

St. John Neumann, C.Ss.R. Missionary and 4th bishop of Philadelphia. Founded the first diocesan Catholic school system in U.S. St. John Neumann learned pretty quickly what it meant to follow God’s will with your whole heart and soul. He was certain that he was called to be a priest, but when the time came for ordination, the bishop fell ill and the ordination was cancelled. It was never rescheduled, because there was an over-abundance of priests in Europe. Knowing he was meant to be a priest, John traveled all the way from Bohemia to New York City to be ordained. He was one of only 36 priests, serving 200,000 Catholics: his ‘parish’ stretched from Lake Ontario throughout Pennsylvania. He became the founder of the first diocesan Catholic School system, going from only two schools to one hundred schools in his diocese.

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Groundbreaking for New Parish Center for Our Lady of Belen Parish, Belen, NM

By Fr. Stephen SChultz Pastor, Our Lady of Belen, Belen

There was a buzz of excitement in the crisp morning air of November 19 as a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new parish center at Our Lady of Belen Church. The new facility will be 17,300 square feet in size and will include a gymnasium, commercial kitchen and cafeteria, and banquet hall. The current parish hall was built in the early 1960’s and holds a special place in the history of the parish and the hearts of the parishioners. Countless athletic events and PE classes have taken place there over the years, in addition to bingo and a wide variety of parish activities and meetings. The current parish hall also contains the kitchen and cafeteria for the school lunch pro-

gram. For a period of time in the early 1970’s, Mass was celebrated in the parish hall while the current church was being built on land that had been occupied by the previous church. In recent times, however, it became apparent that the current parish hall was insufficient for the needs of such a large parish. In particular, there was a need for enhanced sports facilities for Saint Mary’s School of Belen, a ministry of Our Lady of Belen Parish. The basketball court in the current parish hall is not regulation size, so official league games could not be played there. There is also a lack of locker rooms, and no bleachers for seating of spectators. In addition to needed sports improvements, the kitchen and cafeteria are outdated and there is a lack of space for non-school activities

such as bereavement lunches following funerals. A parish building committee was established in 2000 to come up with a master plan for the parish campus, and a plan for a new parish hall in particular. A capital campaign also began. It soon became apparent that there was a more pressing need for religious education classroom space. The parish hall project was put on hold as finances and other efforts were directed toward the renovation of the former convent, including the addition of new classrooms and office space, to serve the religious education need of the children who attended public schools. Following a change in pastors at Our Lady of Belen in 2003, the parish hall project continued to be placed on hold as decisions were made regarding the future

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Fr. Stephen Schultz - Pastor of Our Lady of Belen Parish; Dana Neice – Project Superintendent for Gerald Martin Construction; Victoria Martin – CEO of Gerald Martin Construction; Rose Baca – Student Body President of Saint Mary’s School of Belen; Michele Mullen – architect, Mullen-Heller Architecture; Melodie Good - Principal, Saint Mary’s School of Belen; David “Hossie” Sanchez – Our Lady of Belen Building Committee member; Rudy Jaramillo – Mayor, City of Belen

of the project. The capital campaign was replaced by tithing as the means by which the new building would be paid for. The project for a new building was reinvigorated in 2010 under the direction of Fr. Stephen Schultz, Pastor of Our Lady of Belen, and the Parish Finance Council. In 2011, the firm of Mullen-Heller Architecture of Albuquerque was contracted for the design work, with Michele Mullen as the lead architect. The initial design was finessed over a period of several months and evolved to where it met the needs of the parish. The new “parish center” as it has come to be known has a common entry point and lobby that allows entry into its three component areas: (1) a regulation size gymnasium with sports floor, bleacher seating to accommodate 240 spectators, locker rooms, coach’s office, and storage rooms for sports equipment, as well as a performance stage, (2) a commercial quality kitchen and 140 seat cafeteria for the school

lunch program and other functions, and (3) a banquet hall with stage and banquet seating for 300 people. The design thus allows three different events to be happening simultaneously within the building. The project was put out to bid in October, 2012, and several general contractors were interviewed by the architect and representatives from the parish. Gerald Martin Construction of Albuquerque was selected as the general contractor for the project. With a completion date in early August, 2013, the new parish center will be available for use at the beginning of the next school year. The current parish hall holds many happy memories for parishioners of Our Lady of Belen and will not be torn down, but instead will be remodeled for a new purpose so that it may continue to serve the needs of the parish in a new capacity, even as the parishioners look forward with great excitement to the facilities of the new parish center.

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All Scripture Heralds Good News of Christ This is the second column in a 14-part series.

By Clifford M. Yeary, Associate Director, Little Rock Scripture Study

his Year of Faith calls us to enrich our faith in Christ. By no coincidence the Year of Faith comes to us upon the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, a council dedicated to the renewal of the Church and our Christian witness in the context of the modern world. The vision for renewal is clearly found in the 16 documents of Vatican II and the riches of our faith are explored in depth in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It is in Sacred Scripture, however, that the deepest roots of faith will always draw from the wellspring of new life in Christ. In the Book of Acts, in the testimony of Stephen, our faith’s first martyr, we discover something of the biblical panorama awaiting those who turn to Scripture as part of a biblical year of faith (Acts 6:8–7:60). Stephen is one of seven Greek-speaking Jewish followers of Christ whom the apostles set aside as special ministers to the Greek-speaking widows of the community. In theory, the service of these new “deacons” would free up time for the apostles to preach and teach (Acts 6:1-6). From Stephen’s example, however, and Phillip’s as well (Acts 8:4-8, 26-40), we quickly realize that they are as vigorous preachers, teachers and healers as the apostles themselves. When false witnesses press charges of blasphemy against Stephen before the Sanhedrin — the same religious court that heard charges against Jesus — Stephen answers the charges by summarizing the religious experience of the Jewish people. Filled with the Holy Spirit, he retells, in effect, the story of the Old Testament. Stephen is a faith-filled witness to the new life he experiences in Christ. Deeply familiar with Sacred Scripture, he knows his faith is greater than life itself. At this point in Acts the followers of Jesus are not even called Christians yet. Outsiders refer to them as Nazoreans (Acts 24:5), and they probably referred to themselves as followers of “the Way” (Acts 9:1-2). They have no Bible other than the same Sacred Scriptures revered by other Jewish people. But they are firm in their belief that these Scriptures (which we now refer to as the Old Testament) point to Christ in everything they teach. Stephen, however, nowhere actually quotes Scripture. His familiarity with Scripture combined with his faith in Christ and his faithfulness to the apostles’ teaching enables him to interpret Scripture. Beginning with Abraham, and highlighting the faithfulness of the patriarchs, Moses, Joshua, David, Solomon

and the prophets, he presents an understanding of Scripture that ascribes faithlessness to those who are charging Stephen with blasphemy. It would be an understatement to say Stephen’s interpretation of Israel’s story of faith was shocking to his audience. They respond by stoning him to death. Stephen’s killers knew Scripture quite well. Even Saul of Tarsus (the future Apostle Paul), who was a well-schooled rabbi, is in complete agreement with Stephen’s killing. What these pious men couldn’t believe was that their ancient record of faith could be pointing them to a new dimension of belief, a new focus for their faith, in their present moment. The new dimension of faith that Stephen finds in Scripture is its capacity to proclaim Jesus of Nazareth as Messiah (Christ) and Lord. His ability to understand Scripture in this fashion is something Luke (author of Acts) ascribes with certainty to Jesus himself as its source (Luke 24:44-46). It was Jesus who opened the minds of the apostles to understand Scripture. This gift has never been lost to the Church, but it is also one that requires exercising through faithful study. God’s word has the power to speak to the very depths of our souls. Delving deeply into both the Old and New Testaments during this Year of Faith will build our faith for years to come. As Pope Benedict XVI stated in “Verbum Domini”: “I wish to encourage all the people of God, pastors, consecrated persons, and the laity, to become increasingly familiar with the Sacred Scriptures. We must never forget that all authentic and living Christian spirituality is based on the word of God proclaimed, accepted, celebrated and meditated upon in the Church.” Study Questions • What were the followers of Jesus called in the first years following his resurrection? • Both his accusers and Stephen believe in the Scriptures. How has Stephen’s interpretation of the Old Testament upset them? • Where in the Old Testament have you found nourishment for your faith in Christ? • Why did the apostles choose the first seven for diaconal service (Acts 6:1-6)? What ministry do we read of them actually performing (Acts 6:8–7:60; 8:4-8, 26-40)? This article was originally published in Arkansas Catholic Nov. 10, 2012. Copyright Diocese of Little Rock. All rights reserved. This article may be copied or redistributed with acknowledgement and permission of the publisher.

Toda Escritura proclama la Buena Noticia de Cristo Este es el 2º artículo de una serie de catorce.

Por Clifford M. Yeary, Director Asociado Estudio Bíblico de Little Rock

ste Año de la Fe nos llama a aumentar nuestra fe en Cristo. No es coincidencia que el Año de la Fe se celebre en el 50 aniversario de la apertura del Concilio Vaticano Segundo, un concilio dedicado a la renovación de la Iglesia y a nuestro testimonio cristiano en el contexto del mundo moderno. La visión de renovación se encuentra muy claramente en los 16 documentos del Vaticano II y las riquezas de nuestra fe se estudian en profundidad en el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica. Pero las raíces más profundas de nuestra fe siempre se apoyarán en la Escritura para poder beber de la fuente de la nueva vida en Cristo. En el libro

de los Hechos, en el testimonio de Esteban, el primer mártir de nuestra fe, descubrimos algo del panorama bíblico que se despliega ante quienes acudan a la Escritura en los próximos meses como parte del año bíblico de la fe (Hechos 6,8—7,60). Esteban es uno de los siete judíos de habla griega seguidores de Cristo que los apóstoles consagraron como ministros especiales para las viudas griegas de la comunidad. En teoría, el servicio de estos nuevos diáconos liberaría el tiempo de los apóstoles para predicar y enseñar. (Hechos 6,1-6). Por el ejemplo de Esteban y también de Felipe, sin embargo (Hechos 8,4-8. 26-40), nos damos cuenta rápidamente de que eran predicadores, maestros Continued on page 12

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Focus 11 Comes To New Mexico

Most Reverend Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe The Catholic Center 4000 St. Joseph’s Place, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120-1709 Your Excellency: As the personal representative of the Holy Father in the United States, I write with gratitude for the check in the amount of $81,312.04, which you sent to the Apostolic Nunciature as the Peter’s Pence contribution from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for 2012. “[Peter’s Pence] is a practical assistance offered to the Successor of Peter, to enable him to respond to the innumerable requests that come to him from every part of the world, especially from the poorest countries. I warmly thank you for all the work you carry out so generously in a spirit of sacrifice that is born from your faith, from your relationship with the Lord, nurtured every day. May faith, charity and witness continue to be the guidelines of your apostolate.” -Address of Pope Benedict XVI to the Members of the Circle of St. Peter, February 24, 2012 I assure you that this sum will be transmitted to the Secretariat of State on your behalf. May God, who is infinitely generous, reward you and continue to bless you and the faithful under your pastoral care. With prayerful regards, I am Sincerely yours in Christ,

By Sr. Marilú iBarra, FdCC

On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, the Santa Fe Archdiocesan Religious Vocation Committee is hosting a vocation awareness day entitled, Focus 11. This event is being offered for the first time in New Mexico for all boys and girls in sixth grade attending Archdiocesan Catholic schools. This event is being hosted at St. Therese of the Little Flower Shrine. Fr. Vincent Chavez and Life teen youth coordinator, Mr. Dennis Baca, in conjunction with the male and female religious congregations of the archdiocese are working to make this educational fun-filled day an opportunity for Mass, question and answer panel sessions, visits to congregational exhibits of both genders, a chance to praise God in song and conclude the day with a fuller understanding of what it means to be of service in the church. Sr. Shirlee Tremont, MPF, from Brooklyn, NY employed as a theology teacher at St. Bernadette Grammar School has graciously agreed to facilitate this day of fun, prayer, reflection and enrichment. The religious serving in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are invited to participate. For further in-

formation contact Sr. Veronica M. Lucero, CSSF at sveronicalucero@feliciansisters.org or Sr. Geneal Kramer, OP at catherinehse@msn.com “The Focus 11 Program was first introduced in the Archdiocese of Detroit in

1989. It was based on several studies that showed that most priests and religious first thought about ministry at about age eleven and then had that thought reinforced during their junior year in high school. It was funded

by a grant from the Lilly Endowment and tried to make a systematic program of vocation awareness and invitation for age eleven and grade eleven called ‘Focus Eleven.’” (USCCB Statement about the Focus 11 Project)

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Parish Incorporation in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

By tony Salgado Executive Director of Finance

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is in the process of legally incorporating its parishes. Each parish will become a separate nonprofit corporation organized civilly under the State of New Mexico. Each parish will have four officers, with the pastor being the President. This new structure mirrors what Church law, that is Canon Law, already describes. Presently, under Civil Law, which is the law of the State of New Mexico law, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is structured as a “Corporation Sole”, meaning there is only one officer, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, President. This “ Corporation Sole” entity in its present form includes all 92 parishes of the Archdiocese. However, the form of Civil Law should follow from the substance of Canon Law. In Canon Law, the parish is a public juridic entity with certain church rights. In other words, it has a Church identity separate from all of the other public juridic entities in the Church. Under the Civil Law, therefore, care must be given to describe the

parish as a unique civil entity. Consequently, incorporating each parish does this. The decision to incorporate was made after careful study of other diocesan legal structures in the United States. The results of this study and recommendations were made to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe College of Consultors, Presbyteral Council, and Finance Council. Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan has approved this move toward parish incorporation. “Incorporating parishes as nonprofit corporations emphasizes in a legal way the importance of the canonical uniqueness of each parish. Many dioceses in the United States have already incorporated their parishes. Our neighboring dioceses of Tucson, Phoenix, and Las Cruces have incorporated their parishes. This important process was begun after careful consultation and prayer”. There will be little impact on the dayto-day operations of the parish. Besides formalizing and documenting important actions and meetings of the parish, as with all nonprofit corporations in the State of New Mexico, an annual filing with the state Public Regulation Commission will be required.

Rt. Rev. Joel P. Garner, O.Praem Named First Abbot of the Norbertine Abbey of Santa Maria de la Vid

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St. Charles Borromeo’s Viét Thánh Lë

Photos by Viv Maheu

At St. Charles, there is a small but wonderful Vietnamese community. In November, St. Charles celebrated the Feast of the Martyrs of Vietnam with a procession, bilingual Vietnamese-English Mass and reception. Each year for the feast, the Vietnamese congregation shares its rich culture and traditions with fellow parishioners in this multi-cultural parish. To learn more, please join in the bilingual Mass held each Saturday at 7pm.

Bind Each Other’s Wounds, The Monsignor Jerome Martinez y Alire Living Legacy Award

Photo by Celine

By dr. Skya aBBate, pariShioner Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

the archdiocese of Santa Fe’s african american Catholic Community will celebrate kwanzaa on Saturday, december 29, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at our lady of the Most holy rosary parish hall, 5415 Fortuna rd. nW, albuquerque, nM. We will honor the traditional principles of kwanzaa and celebrate Family, Community and Culture. all are invited to attend. afro-centric attire is encouraged. potluck dinner will follow our celebration. Side dishes for sharing will be appreciated. please call (505) 836-3627 for more information.

Elyse Rohrer Budiash of Santa Fe was selected for the first annual Bind Each Other’s Wounds scholarship honoring Monsignor Jerome Martinez y Alire. The scholarship is funded by Southwest Acupuncture College and administered in coordination with the Pastoral Councils of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and Christo Rey. Southwest Acupuncture College, Santa Fe’s long standing healthcare institution, donates this annual four-year full tuition scholarship worth over $56,000, to a young adult New Mexico resident (parishioner in a parish in the Santa Fe Deanery), for study to become a Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico. This is an accredited fouryear graduate program in Acupuncture and/or Oriental Medicine. Elyse is in her third year of working on her Master’s of Science in Orien-

tal Medicine and holds a 4.0 GPA. In her private practice she hopes to work with trauma victims. Elyse is married to David Rohrer Budiash who is the Director of Religious Education at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Applications are due no later than July 1, 2013. The applicant must meet all entrance requirements of the college and must be a parishioner of the deanery parishes of Santa Fe, Cerrillos, Pecos or Peña Blanca. The scholarship is awarded in the fall of each year for attendance at either the Santa Fe campus or the Albuquerque campus. Applicants must write an essay on how you envision your faith and spirituality will deepen your study and practice of Oriental medicine. Please visit the college’s website at www.acupuncturecollege.edu for an application. For more details contact the Admissions Assistant at the Santa Fe Campus: Stacia@acupuncturecollege.edu

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Knights of Columbus Names New Mexican International International Catholic Family of the Year

Brother Richard Martinez, Lady Valerie Alarid and State Deputy Peter Quichocho, presenter of the award. By terry davenport Administrative Assistant to the State Council

For the first time in many years a New Mexico family has received the very

prestigious International Family of the Year Award (third runner-up) from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council. Each year, every council (over 15,000 councils worldwide) in all 73 jurisdic-

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tions have the opportunity to submit their candidate for Family of the Year. The winner from each jurisdiction is submitted to the Supreme Council for the international competition. The Martinez-Alarid family from the Santa Fe Santa Maria de la Paz parish and Council 10517 were the New Mexico award winners. New Mexico State Council’s State Deputy, Peter Quichocho, stated when presenting the award, “In earning this coveted award, Brother Richard and his wife Lady Valerie have demonstrated an exceptional level of performance in a unique and demanding environment. Their significant contributions to their council, parish, and community have required complete dedication, long hours, and many personal sacrifices. Brother Richard and Lady Valerie can be justly proud of their accomplishment. Well done!” In his letter of recommendation, Fr. Adam Ortega y Ortiz, the then pastor of Santa Maria de la Paz parish, noted the Martinez-Alarid clan is a “Catholic Army” serving the archdiocese as well as the parish, the Knights of Columbus and the community. The ten member clan includes four generations from great-grandfather Gilbert, Lady

Valerie’s father to her granddaughter, Simone, who is a fourth grader at the Santo Niño Regional Catholic School to Brother Richard’s family members, all of which support the church and the community. Collectively, they have a long list of service to parish ministries and activities including Hermanos Crusados, Mission Honduras, the Santa Fe Interfaith Shelter, Santo Niño Regional Catholic School, the Girl Scouts and other community activities. Brother Richard and Lady Valerie led the successful fundraising effort and a team of 14 Knights and parishioners on a mission to Guaimaca, Honduras, CA to build a house for a homeless Catholic family. Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson, states in his award letter, “We are grateful to you for all that you do to serve your church, community and council and we appreciate the fact you serve in this way as an example to each one of us to keep our families strong and united in faith.” The award includes a framed picture plus a $500.00 donation to the parish in their name. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization consisting of two million members worldwide.

By Manuel Mora, youth repreSentative Mission San Juan Diego Meadowlark

The Mission San Juan Diego Fiesta for the year of 2012 was an event full of family fun and carnival rides, mariachis, DJ, live bands, and traditional dances. Several groups from the mission participated in the organization as well as volunteering at the assorted food and drink stands. Saturday started with a parade. Our parade included this year our Fiesta Queen candidates from our older catechism group, Matachines dancers (a Latin American traditional dance of prayer for the Virgin of Guadalupe), other dancers, and several parishioners of the mission that walked, on a float, or even on horse. A few floats represented our theme for the fiesta while others commemorated the appearance of Our

Holy Mother to St. Juan Diego. This year’s fiesta was important for several reasons. Fr. Francisco Alaníz, the mission’s new priest, experienced his first fiesta within a community. Within the celebrations of the fiesta, a group of parishioners received the Sacrament of Matrimony in the Saturday Mass. This year our new altar, crafted by a parishioner, was consecrated by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan along with the blessing of a newly painted Crucifix of St. Damian by a parishioner of San Clemente in Los Lunas. The new altar contains eleven relics of different popular saints along with Latin American saints. It was important to our community so Archbishop Sheehan could see improvements of the current edifice and increased participation in the celebration of the Mass.

Photo by Tori Vigil

Celebrating a History of Faith Immaculate Conception, Cimarron

Members of the community listen to the history of the churches. By tori vigil, Coordinator, religiouS eduCation & youth Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cimarron

Immaculate Conception Church in Cimarron hosted the Cimarron Ministerial Alliance’s Fiesta del Espíritu in October at Sr. Hildegarde Smith Hall. The event was a celebration of spirit and faith. In this centennial year of our state, Cimarron celebrates an even longer history of the Christian faith in the community – 148 years for the Catholic Church and 144 for the United Methodist Church. In addition to recounting stories from both these churches, attendees danced to the live music of Amistad - a popular

New Mexican band, watched children break open piñatas, and enjoyed a delicious fiesta dinner. The Ministerial Alliance includes the four faith communities of Cimarron: Immaculate Conception Church, Cimarron United Methodist Church, Cimarron Church of Christ, and First Baptist Church of Cimarron. Three significant services the Ministerial Alliance provides for the community are food assistance, disaster relief, and aid to stranded travelers. The fiesta raised nearly $750 for these services.

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ARCHDIOCESE The Catholic Center of the Roman Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! I write with gratitude in my heart for the generosity that you, the Catholic people of God of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, have demonstrated in this past year. Though economic times have been difficult, you chose to financially support your parish and the archdiocese from the fruits of your labor. For this, I am truly grateful! The revised Code of Canon Law, effective November 27, 1983, addresses extensively the responsibilities of bishops and their delegates as administrators of the Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporal goods. Ultimately, the Archbishop has the duty to ensure proper accountability and stewardship in the administration of Church goods within the Archdiocese. It is only right that in carrying out these responsibilities, I present this yearly report to you, the Catholic faithful who support our mission. To assist in this accountability and stewardship, I have established an Archdiocesan Finance Council composed of both clergy and laity. They come from various professions: an attorney, a certified public accountant, a banker, a retired stockbroker, a pastor, a small business owner, a parish business manager, and the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The names of the Finance Council members are listed in this report. The Finance Council, required by Canon Law, meets monthly to discuss important fiscal issues including the financial status of the Archdiocese, real estate concerns, and audits of parishes and schools. Another requirement of Canon Law is that each diocese employ a Finance Officer. Our Finance Officer Tony Salgado, a Certified Public Accountant, assists me in managing the financial affairs of the Archdiocese. Also required by Canon Law, each parish is to have a Finance Council to assist the pastor in his financial and administrative responsibilities. Many of our parish Finance Councils follow the pattern of the Archdiocesan Finance Council and are composed of local leaders from various professions. Each parish is periodically audited for compliance to archdiocesan norms and policies and for sound business practices such as internal controls for safeguarding assets. In addition, the professional accounting firm, REDW LLC Certified Public Accountants, conducts an audit of our Archdiocesan Catholic Center finances yearly. The full audit report is too lengthy to publish here, but may be viewed at the Catholic Center Finance Office. What is provided here is a summary report. Thank you again for living your Catholic faith and for financially supporting the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ here in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. I pray for you daily that through the many joys and struggles of life, your faith may endure and deepen. Please pray for me as well. Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

Most Reverend Michael J. Sheehan, STL, JCD Archbishop of Santa Fe

HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS Cash, cash equivalents, and investments include funds of approximately $ 9,878,290 held for parishes and related organizations. These funds (Deposit and Loan Program) which are held in trust for parishes and related organizations help finance parish construction projects. The new church buildings of the Church of Incarnation in Rio Rancho and St. Jude Thaddeus in Paradise Hills (Albuquerque) are being financed through this program. Other cash and investments serve as operating reserves and generate interest income to help balance the Catholic Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL FOUNDATION Management consolidates the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) Foundation financial position, activities, and net assets in the accompanying statements of the Catholic Center. The Foundation is for the benefit of pastoral, canonical, and educational ministries of the Catholic Center. Examples of offices and programs supported are Catholic Schools Office, Youth Office, Education of Seminarians, Social Justice, Tribunal Office, and Evangelization. Also funded with ACA are Catholic Charities, Hospital Ministry, Prison Ministry, parish assistance, and several more programs and ministries.

LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT This line item represents the cost basis of land and buildings (net of depreciation) of the Catholic Center, such as the Catholic Center facility, Madonna Retreat Center, and St. Pius High School buildings. INTEREST BEARING DEPOSITS PAYABLE TO AFFILIATED PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS These amounts ($22,773,875 and $5,230,653) represent savings held in the Deposit and Loan Program for the benefit of parishes and other organizations.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED BONDS PAYABLE A tax exempt bond issue was closed April 2008 for the benefit of Santo Niño Regional Catholic School’s facilities construction. REVENUES Parish Assessments –This represents an assessment on parish collections which provides for the operation of the Archdiocese. ACA Contributions -- Annual Catholic Appeal donations by which the pastoral, canonical, and educational programs of

the Catholic Center are funded. The campaign which ended last spring helps fund programs in the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Other Revenue --Rental income, tribunal fees, parish computer services, miscellaneous and individual donations, etc. EXPENSES The first three categories of unrestricted expenses represent the mission of our Catholic Center. Your ACA dollars help support these services. Universal Church – includes subsidies to assist efforts

outside of the Archdiocese such as assistance for Church in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Catholic Communications Campaign. Members of the Archdiocesan Finance Council include Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Ex Officio; Jennifer Cantrell, CPA, Chairperson; Reverend Msgr. Lambert J. Luna, Vicar General; Very Reverend John Cannon, Chancellor; Reverend Ed Domme; Bernard (Gig) Brummell; Virginia Schroeder, Stan Sluder, James Macgovern, and William F. Raskob, III. Mr. Tony Salgado, CPA, serves as the Chief Financial Officer.

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A Christmas Exchange By deaCon FaBian gagnon Director of Pastoral Care at Lovelace Hospital

Photo by Deacon Fabian Gagnon

Sunday, November 25th was the Fifth Annual Toy Drive sponsored by Rosalie Romero and her son Gabriel. The gift giving event took place at Rosalie’s home. Rosalie, a member of the Office of Ministry Resource Center and Formation for Christian Service at the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, invited family and friends to gather and to remember the children whose parent is incarcerated. This memorable event raises a level of consciousness within our communities that families are separated by circumstances and the Rosalie Romero and Tony Aguilar, Director of Volunteers at the children who are in the fore- Westside Jail. He came to pick up the toys after the open house. front of this separation. Participants are met at the door of to celebrate the holidays with community in reaching out to the home, greeted by Rosalie their parent.” she said. “This our inmates and their families with the spirit of Christmas annual event allows the chil- as we look forward annually as they bring new unwrapped dren of an incarcerated parent to the little miracles of Christgifts for a child of age infant to have a time of connecting mas,” said Mr. Aguilar. “Even to 14 year olds. It is followed instead of separation.” After in family separation, children by the New Mexico aroma of the Sunday afternoon event, can bond with their parents festive foods, prepared by Ro- the gifts are therefore present- in the true meaning of Christsalie, (posole, tamales, red ed to the West-Side Correc- mas!” If anyone would like to chili and biscochitos). “What tional Division under the care help or would like more ina wonderful opportunity for of Mr. Tony Aguilar, Director formation, please contact the us as a community to think of of Volunteers. “We are very Pastoral Outreach Office at the children who are unable grateful to our archdiocesan 505.831.8174. Continued from page 6 y sanadores tan enérgicos como los propios apóstoles. Cuando los falsos testigos presentan acusaciones de blasfemia contra Esteban ante el Sanedrín—la misma corte religiosa que escuchó acusaciones parecidas sobre Jesús—Esteban responde resumiendo toda la experiencia religiosa de los judíos. Lleno del Espíritu Santo, de hecho relata la historia del Antiguo Testamento. Esteban es un testigo de la nueva vida que experimenta en Cristo. Está lleno de fe y muy familiarizado con la Sagrada Escritura; conoce el valor de su fe y sabe que es mayor que la propia vida. En este momento en Hechos los seguidores de Jesús no son llamados cristianos todavía. Los de fuera se refieren a ellos como Nazarenos (Hechos 24,5) y ellos probablemente se referían a sí mismos como “el Camino” (Hechos 9,1-2). No tienen otra Biblia que las mismas Sagradas Escrituras que valoran los judíos. Pero son firmes en su convicción de que estas Escrituras (a las

que ahora nos referimos como Antiguo Testamento) se dirigen a Cristo en todo lo que enseñan. Sin embargo Esteban no cita la Escritura en ningún momento. Su familiaridad con la Escritura, junto con su fe en Cristo y su fidelidad a la enseñanza de los apóstoles, le permitía interpretar la Escritura. Empezando por Abraham, y enfatizando la fidelidad de los patriarcas, Moisés, Josué, David, Salomón y los profetas, presenta una comprensión de la Escritura que asigna la falta de fe precisamente a quienes están acusándole de blasfemia. Es muy poco decir que la interpretación de la historia bíblica de Israel que hace Esteban fue escandalosa para su audiencia. Responden con la lapidación. Los verdugos de Esteban conocían bien la Escritura. Incluso Saulo de Tarso (el futuro apóstol Pablo) que era un rabino bien educado, está totalmente de acuerdo con esta matanza. Lo que estos hombres piadosos no podían creer es que su historial de fe los podría estar dirigiendo a una nueva dimensión de creencia, un nuevo enfoque de su fe,

para el momento presente. La nueva dimensión de fe que encontró Esteban en la Sagrada Escritura es su capacidad de proclamar a Jesús de Nazaret como Mesías (Cristo) y Señor. Su capacidad de comprender la Escritura de esta manera es algo que Lucas (el autor de Hechos) asigna con certeza al propio Jesús como su fuente. (Lucas 24,44-46). Fue Jesús quien abrió las mentes de los apóstoles para comprender la Escritura. Este don nunca se ha perdido en la iglesia, pero también requiere ejercitarlo a través del estudio constante. La palabra de Dios tiene la fuerza de hablar a lo más profundo de nuestra alma. Profundizar tanto en el Antiguo como en el Nuevo Testamento durante este año de fe construirá nuestra fe para muchos años por venir. Como ha dicho el Papa Benedicto XVI en Verbum Domini: “Quiero animar a todo el Pueblo de Dios, pastores, personas consagradas y laicos a familiarizarse más con la Sagrada Escritura. No debemos olvidar nunca que toda espiritualidad cristiana auténtica y viva se

basa en la palabra de Dios proclamada, aceptada, celebrada y meditada en la Iglesia.” Preguntas para la reflexión y discusión • ¿Cómo se llamaba a los seguidores de Jesús en los primeros años después de la resurrección? • Tanto los que acusan a Esteban como éste creen en las Escrituras. ¿Por qué los ha incomodado la interpretación que hace Esteban del Antiguo Testamento? • ¿En qué parte del Antiguo Testamento has encontrado alimento para tu fe en Cristo? • ¿Por qué escogieron los apóstoles a los primeros siete para el servicio diaconal (Hechos 6,1-6) ¿En qué ministerios los vemos de hecho actuar (Hechos 6,8—7,60; 8,4-8. 26-40)? Este artículo fue originalmente publicado en el Arkansas Catholic el 10 de noviembre de 2012. Derechos de autor Diócesis de Little Rock. Todos los derechos son reservados. Este artículo podrá ser copiado o redistribuido con reconocimiento y permiso del editor.

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Presenting Our Seminarians Joseph Baltz: 2nd Year College, Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, Texas Sponsoring Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho, NM Joseph is 19 years old and was born and raised in Albuquerque and is a graduate of Rio Rancho High School. Joseph felt his calling to the priesthood from the age of 8. He has always been close to his home parish being an altar server and helping out with one of their bible study groups. He was on the track team while in high school and took a great interest in engineering.

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

Fr. Michael DePalma, Director, Office of Vocations/Pastor, San Ysidro, Corrales Christopher Bernabe: 3rd Year Theology, Pontifi cal North American College, Rome Sponsoring Parish: Prince of Peace, Albuquerque, NM Christopher is 29 years old and is from Albuquerque, NM. He went to Hope Christian School in Albuquerque and then attended the University of New Mexico. He graduated college with a double major in political science and psychology. After college he worked as an offi ce manager of a real estate company before he was hired to be the full time youth minister at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Alamos. He has a wealth of experience in parish ministry and will be ordained a deacon in the fall of 2013.

Fr. Clement Niggel, Assoc. Director, Ofﬁce of Vocations/Pastor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Taos

Mr. Robert Martinez, Ofﬁce Manager (Part-Time)

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Archdiocesan Annual Vocation Discernment Retreat February 1-3, 2013

Who: Where: Contact:

Men Ages 17 –50 Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat & Conference Center 50 Mt. Carmel Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Fr. Michael DePalma, Director/Ofﬁ ce of Vocations mdepalma@archdiosf.org or call 505.831.8143

Have any of you men ever asked yourself: Does God want me to become a priest? How can I be sure? How do I know if I have the gifts and abilities to be a priest? How do I know if I am holy enough? How do I know that I will be happy and fulﬁ lled? If such

questions have been brought to mind then we have the retreat for you. On February 1 thru 3, 2012 Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, along with the Ofﬁ ce of Vocations, will be hosting their annual vocation discernment retreat for men between the ages of 17 and 50 who are considering if God is calling them to the priesthood. Every year, this retreat produces seminarians who go on to become priests in the Archdiocese. The event will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center and Conference Center in Santa Fe. There is no cost and registration forms can be picked up from your pastor or by calling the Ofﬁ ce of Vocations at 505.831.8143. The purpose of a priest is to bring people to Jesus and Jesus to people. May our Lord continue to bless us with new seminarians.

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Paul Chavez: 3rd Year College, Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio Sponsoring Parish: St. Anthony, Pecos, NM

Michael Garcia: 2nd Year Theology, Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, Connecticut Sponsoring Parish: Sacred Heart, Albuquerque, NM

Bill is 22 years old and is from West Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of the Boy Scouts until his sophomore year in high school and was also a member of the school band where he played several instruments. Many members of Bill’s family live here in the Southwest, and that was a major factor in his leaving Illinois to study for us here in Santa Fe. Before entering seminary, Bill was a security guard to a number of facilities in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

Paul is 20 years old and was born and raised in Pecos, NM. Paul had been very active in his parish where he was an altar server, lector and member of the choir. Paul once spent a summer with the Youth Conservation Corps in the national forest near his hometown.

Michael is 44 years old and is from Albuquerque and is a graduate of Albuquerque High School. He was once part of the military spending four years in the Navy. He held down a number of jobs from being a custodian, to working at a call center, to being the ofﬁ ce manager at his home parish. Before becoming a seminarian, Michael very much thought about becoming a teacher.

Ted Butler: 2nd Year Pre-theology, Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, Connecticut Sponsoring Parish: St. Helen, Portales, NM

Dillon Chitto: 4th Year College, Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio Sponsoring Parish: Santa Maria de la Paz, Santa Fe, NM

Deacon Daniel Gutierrez: 4th Year Theology, Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon Sponsoring Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho, NM

Dillon is 21 years old and was born and raised in Santa Fe. He is a graduate of St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe where his favorite subject was history. He once worked as an usher at the Santa Fe Opera and also worked for his father at art displays. At his home parish, Dillon worked with the conﬁ rmation classes and served on the youth board. He was able to go on a mission trip to Honduras which was very rewarding for him.

Deacon Danny is 27 years old and though he was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona, he was raised in Albuquerque. He is a graduate of Del Norte High School and majored in philosophy while at UNM. Danny also did his college theology at the Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, and was ordained a deacon for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on May 26th of 2012. He will be ordained a priest on May 18, 2013.

Timothy Davis: 1st Year pre-theology, Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio Sponsoring Parish: Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, Santa Fe, NM

Christopher Hallada: 2nd Year Pre-theology, Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum Sponsoring Parish: Our Lady of the Annunciation, Albuquerque, NM

Timothy is 23 years old is from Genoa, Illinois which is just outside of Chicago. Though both of his parents are evangelical Christians, Timothy converted to Catholicism after studying Church history while he was in high school. After high school he attended St. John’s College in Santa Fe where he studied grammar, logic and rhetoric.

Christopher is 33 years old and he is from a military family who lived in Ohio, England, Colorado and California, though he was born in Albuquerque. He is the oldest of ﬁ ve children and is a graduate of Sandia High School in Albuquerque. Before becoming a seminarian, Christopher thought that he might be a writer as he received both a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from UNM. He is another seminarian who was involved in youth ministry while at his home parish.

William Burke: 1st Year College, Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio

Ted is 52 years old and was born and raised in Portales, NM. Ted is a veteran of the United States Navy, and is a convert to the Catholic faith. While he was in the Navy, he spent most of his time on submarines. After being discharged he worked in electronics in San Diego for about 10 years. He returned to Portales where he worked on a dairy farm and soon would become very active in helping to run St. Helen’s Parish.

Robert Bustamante: 1st Year Pre-theology, Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, Connecticut Sponsoring Parish: St. Joseph’s on the Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM Robert is 49 years old and was born and raised in Albuquerque. He ﬁ rst felt a calling to the priesthood when he was a teenager but did not pay much attention to it back then. He is a graduate from West Mesa High School in Albuquerque, and served as a Marine, and then worked for the Public Safety Department in Rio Rancho before serving 15 years as a police ofﬁ cer in Oregon. At his parish he was involved in a number of ministries including ushering, and bringing Holy Communion to shut-ins. Francisco Carbajal: 4th Year College, Assumption Seminary, San Antonio, Texas Sponsoring Parish: Risen Savior, Albuquerque, NM

James DeOreo 4th Year College, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Sponsoring Parish: San Ysidro, Corrales, NM

Santiago Henderson: 3rd Year College, Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, Texas Sponsoring Parish: San Jose, Albuquerque, NM

Francisco is 29 years old and was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico. Before seminary, he studied computer programming but also worked at a very large supermarket. He was part of a choir from Assumption Seminary that got to travel Europe this past year. Francisco was looking for a way to help people, especially those who have come to the U.S. from Mexico, and now the Holy Spirit has showed him that it will be through priesthood.

James is 22 years old and is from Rio Rancho, New Mexico. As the valedictorian for his graduating class at St. Pius High School in Albuquerque he gave a memorable speech talking about the Catholic Faith and about his goal to become a priest. While at Notre Dame, James has done quite a bit of work studying St. Thomas Aquinas. At his home parish he was the instrumental force in getting a memorial for the unborn in place.

Santiago is 20 years old and was born in El Paso, Texas. He moved to Albuquerque when he was 3 years old. He was homeschooled until the last two years of high school. He then attended CNM before entering into seminary. Santiago was a great help to his home parish where he volunteered with the conﬁ rmation classes, altar serving and playing the piano during Mass.

Deacon Simon Carian: 4th Year Theology: Pontiﬁ cal North American College, Rome Sponsoring Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho, NM

David Gallegos: 3rd Year College, Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio Sponsoring Parish: Immaculate Conception, Cimarron, NM

Robert Madrigal: 1st Year Pre-theologian, Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, Connecticut Sponsoring Parish: St. Anne’s, Albuquerque, NM

Deacon Simon was ordained this past October 4th at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. He is from Albuquerque, NM and is 24 years old. He is a graduate of the Albuquerque Academy and did his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame. One of Deacon Simon’s many skills is his ability to pick up languages as he is very well versed in both Spanish and Italian. Deacon Simon will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese on May 18th, 2013.

David is 20 years old and is the third oldest of nine children being born in Albuquerque, but raised in Cimarron. He was very active in Boy Scouts and ran cross country for his high school team. David was quite helpful at his home parish working as a religious education teacher and being an altar server. He would love to become a priest that could server the smaller communities of New Mexico.

Robert is 42 years old and is a native of Albuquerque. Robert was once a long-haul truck drive and in the months before entering seminary he worked in remodeling homes. He is someone who had a re-version to the Catholic faith as he was part of a nondenominational church during his teenage years. But about 4 years ago he had a conversion experience and returned to the church of his younger days. Robert was very active at his home parish especially working with the Knights of Columbus and with their St. Vincent de Paul group.

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Angelo Marquez: 1st Year Theology, Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio Sponsoring Parish: Church of the Incarnation, Rio Rancho, NM

Deacon Bob Peccatiello: 4th Year Theology, Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon Sponsoring Parish: Estancia Valley Parish, Moriarty, NM

Felipe Valadez: 4th Year Theology, Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, Connecticut Sponsoring Parish: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis, NM

Angelo is 22 years old and was born in Gallup, New Mexico. He is a graduate of Rio Rancho High School, and Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio where he completed his philosophy requirements. He worked extensively with the Youth Conference while at Franciscan, and he also co-lead a mission trip to Ecuador. While in high school, he became part of the National Spanish Honor Society.

Deacon Bob is 34 years old and was born in Hinsdale, Illinois but moved to Maryland, then Texas, then Louisiana. While in Louisiana he starting working in politics and was a campaign manager. He also had experience in being both a special-ed teacher and a security guard. He at ﬁ rst thought that he might be called to religious life and studied with the Fathers of Mercy for a few years before joining Santa Fe. He is a graduate of the Josephinum and will be graduating from Mount Angel Seminary next May, and is very much looking forward to his priestly ordination on May 18th of 2013.

Felipe is 45 years old and was born in Mexico and was raised in Monterey. Soon after high school he joined the religious community of St. John which is located in France in 1995. During his time as a religious brother with the community he did extensive work in parishes and in hospital settings. He started reﬂ ecting on the idea of becoming a priest and spent a year of reﬂ ection at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert in Abiquiu. He then spent six months working at the parish in Clovis which convinced him that an active life as a priest was where God was calling him to be.

Tim Meurer: 1st Year College, Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, Texas Sponsoring Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho, NM

Dominic Pierson: 3rd Year Theology, Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon Sponsoring Parish: Immaculate Conception, Albuquerque, NM

Leon Vigil: 2nd Year Theology, Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon Sponsoring Parish: St. Anthony’s, Pecos, NM

Tim is 22 years old and was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has two older brothers and one older sister who are all adopted from different countries: Mexico, South Korea and India. He went to Queen of Heaven, St. Mary’s and then St. Pius High School in Albuquerque. At his home parish, Tim was very active with the liturgical choir and with the youth group. He spent one year at New Mexico Tech in Socorro before following God’s call to enter into seminary.

Dominic is 33 years old and is from Albuquerque. He is a graduate of Valley High School. He spent some time at UNM studying engineering and then went to CNM where he took some courses in geology and computers. But perhaps Dominic is best known as someone who worked for several years at Garson and Sons Catholic Supply Store in Albuquerque.

Leon is 26 years old and was born in Santa Fe, but raised in Pecos, NM. While at Pecos High School, Leon played basketball, ran track and cross country and was in the top ﬁ ve of his class. He has quite a bit of parish experience, having been an altar server, choir member, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and lector. Before entering seminary, Leon graduated in 2008 from UNM with a B.A. in political science and Spanish.

Ron Mims: 3rd Year College: Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio Sponsoring Parish: San Ysidro, Corrales, NM

Edgar Sanchez: 2nd Year Theology, Mt. Angel Seminary, St. Benedict Oregon. Sponsoring Parish: Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey, Pecos, NM

William Woytavich: 2nd Year Theology, Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, Connecticut Sponsoring Parish: Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, Santa Fe, NM

Ron was born in Albuquerque, NM but spent most of his life in Corrales. He is 21 years old and is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Pius High School. His main wake-up call to the religious life came when he went to a Catholic Charismatic conference. After graduating high school he spent some time at UNM where he studied both art and philosophy. At his home parish Ron was a lector and altar server.

Edgar is 43 years old and was born and raised in Mexico City. He had been a graphic designer before becoming a seminarian, and also worked at an auto repair shop. What brought him to New Mexico was a chance to study iconography which he was able to do at the Pecos Benedictine Monastery.

William is 53 years old and was born and raised just outside of Krakow, Poland. He is the youngest of seven children. While in his 20’s as a member of the Solidarity movement, he had to leave Poland to go the Middle East to gain political asylum. He then traveled to Italy and then came to the U.S. where he joined the Marines where his ﬂ uency with the Russian language was quite helpful. After the Marines he moved to Denver where he received a B.A. in international business. While discerning religious life he spent some time at Christ in the Desert Monastery.

Christian Murphy: 1st Year College, Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, Texas Sponsoring Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho, NM

Jordan Sanchez: 1st Year College, Holy Trinity Seminary, Irving, Texas Sponsoring Parish: San Ysidro, Corrales, NM

Rob Yaksich: 2nd Year Theology, Holy Apostles, Cromwell, Connecticut Sponsoring Parish: Our Lady of the Annunciation, Albuquerque, NM

Christian is 19 years old and was born in Albuquerque, but was raised in Rio Rancho. He was very active at his home parish in altar serving, youth group activities and was one of the handymen who helped out at the priests’ rectory. What reinforced Christian’s call to the priesthood was when he was transferred from public school to Catholic school and was able to see priests in action outside of the normal Mass environment.

Jordan is 19 years old and was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but moved to New Mexico with his family when he as 6 months old. Jordan is a recent graduate of St. Pius High School in Albuquerque, and started out taking classes at UNM in philosophy before he received the call to enter into seminary. Jordan suspected that the Lord had a religious vocation in store for him when he realized that many of his friends would come up to him for advice.

Rob is 44 years old and is from Raton, NM. He graduated from UNM in 1993 with a B.S. in Biology and spent many years working as a park ranger in the New Mexico State Parks system. His specialty was education and interpretation, teaching children and adults about nature, and birds in particular. Rob had a conversion experience while in his 30’s and it was then that God’s call to priesthood became very strong in his life. While at his home parish Rob was a very well loved RCIA instructor.

Michael Niemczak: 1st Year Theology, Pontiﬁ cal North American College, Rome Sponsoring Parish: St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho, NM

Dylan Davidson-Talley 4th Year College, Pontiﬁ cal College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio Sponsoring Parish: Our Lady of Fatima, Albuquerque, NM

Michael is 22 years old and was born in Alamosa, Colorado where his parents fi rst moved when they immigrated from Poland. He graduated Cibola High School in Albuquerque before going to the Pontifi cal College Josephinum where he graduated with a degree in philosophy. Michael had been involved with various activities at his parish before entering seminary with the youth group and confi rmation classes especially.

Dylan is 23 years old and though he was born in Albuquerque, he spent time going back and forth living in Louisiana. Before going into seminary he worked as a seafood clerk at a local grocery store but was also taking classes at UNM. Dylan has a great liking to the classical languages especially Latin and Greek. He had been aware of a call from God to the priesthood from a very early age, but that it really had begun to get very clear when he was in his early teens.

“The discernment of a vocation is above all the fruit of an intimate dialogue between the Lord and his disciples. Young people, if they know how to pray, can be trusted to know what to do with God’s call.” —Pope Benedict XVI, Response to questions by the bishopsof the United States in Washington, D.C., April 16

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e extend our prayerful best wishes and deepest gratitude and to Heddy Long, Deacon Juan Barrajas, and John Huchmala for their extraordinary contributions they have made to the people of God as staff members of the archdiocese. Their expertise, dedication and have raised the bar. Vaya con Dios. Ofﬁce of Family Life For 22 years, Heddy Long served as Director of Family Life Ministries for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. She created, implemented, and oversaw numerous family ministries, often in concert with her late husband, Dick. In recent years, Heddy implemented a new marriage preparation process; initiated three new grief ministries; and was instrumental in bringing the Presbyterian/Catholic dialogue to fruition. Beth Lukes, Director: As the person appointed to assume Heddy’s position, I can tell you it won’t be easy! I am, however, optimistic. I am optimistic because this position involves my two greatest loves, faith and family. I have seen how faith transforms family life, regardless the circumstances, and how touchstones of faith change at various stages of life. I have learned when it comes to family and faith, it is never either/or. It is always both/and—both practical and spiritual, personal and communal, patient and proactive,

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for now and forever after. I have hope the Family Life Office will continue to be a prophetic voice for faith-filled family life. (Beth received her BA from Marquette University, WI and MTS from St. Norbert College, DePere, WI.) Office of Hispanic Ministry Deacon Juan Barajas served the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for 27 years in different capacities and as the Director of Hispanic Ministry since 1999. Under his leadership, programs of faith formation for children, youth and adults in many parishes were expanded and created for Spanishspeakers. He also launched many bilingual liturgical celebrations as well as a deaconate program in Spanish. Deacon Juan was also instrumental in securing funds for local programs for Evangelization and Hispanic Ministry, including the Catholic Extension three-year grant recently awarded to the Archdiocese for the Escuelas de Ministerios y Formación de Líderes in Clovis, NM. Rocío González is originally from Guadalajara, México and has lived in Albuquerque for the last 21 years. She has been employed by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe since 2001, where she has had the opportunity to work for a number of offices, including the Office of Hispanic Ministry, the Catholic Cemetery Association, the Office of Development, and the Chancellor’s office. Rocío

Archbishop Sheehan Receives Prestigious Award from the Boy Scouts of America

participated in the Spanish formation programs offered by the Ofﬁce of Hispanic Ministry as a student, and later as the program coordinator for the Albuquerque area. As the new Director of the Ofﬁce of Hispanic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, she works to promote ongoing ministry to Hispanics, especially the newly arrived immigrants by: · Promoting an attitude of welcoming into our Church · Preparing and implementing programs of formation in Spanish, and offering resources to facilitate the education, training and empowerment of the faithful in their service to the Church · Assisting the newly arrived in their efforts to make a good living in the US and to contribute to the common good of the Church and society Property/ Construction Management John Huchmala served as the Property/Construction Manager for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for over 22 years, overseeing countless projects throughout the many parishes and missions within our archdiocese. We are grateful to John for the guidance and expertise he provided throughout the years and wish him a wonderful retirement with his lovely wife Julie, who also retired after teaching at St. Pius X High School for 30 years! We welcome Tom Macken, currently serving part-time as an Interim Property/Construction Manager for the archdiocese. As the archdiocese moves forward with the incorporation of each parish within the archdiocese, Tom’s experience as a real estate attorney will help the archdiocese and the parishes to make this a smooth transition.

BY CHRISTOPHER W. SHELBY Scout Executive

The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self sacriﬁce, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it. The medal consists of a silver beaver pendant suspended from a blue and white ribbon worn around the neck. Recipients may wear the corresponding square knot, with a white strand over a blue strand, on the BSA uniform. Using the United States Military as

the model, silver awards are the highest awards in the BSA. The Silver Beaver was introduced in 1931 as a pin-on medal, but due to the heavy weight of the medallion it was switched over to a neck ribbon in mid-1932. A blue-white-blue ribbon bar was introduced in 1934 for informal uniform wear. In 1946, ribbon bars were replaced by the current knot insignia. The Silver Beaver was initially awarded only to men. The Silver Fawn Award, an equivalent for women, was awarded starting in 1971. It used the same knot insignia, but on a blue background, as women were mostly involved in Cub Scouting during this period. The Silver Fawn was discontinued and the Silver Beaver began to be awarded to women in 1974. A total of 2,455 Silver Fawns were awarded to outstanding women for support of Cub Scouting before the award was discontinued in 1974.

December 2012

The Manner of Procedure in Administrative Recourse – Recourse Against Administrative Decrees

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By rev. kevin niehoFF, o.p., J.C.l., Adjutant Judicial Vicar

As this article is regarding recourse to administrative acts, it is important to remind us of what is an administrative act. The commentary on canon 35 of The 1983 Code of Canon Law defines an administrative act as “an act of authority intended for a specific or concrete (singular) individual.” Typically, an administrative act is a form of punishment for someone who has done something wrong. All individuals who are the subject of an administrative act have the right to their good name and the protection of that good name (canons 220 and 221). Therefore, they have recourse to administrative acts as defined in the Code of Canon Law. Canon 1732 explains, “whatever is laid down in the canons of this section concerning decrees, is also to be applied to all singular administrative acts given in the external forum outside a judicial trial, except for those given by the Roman Pontiff himself or by an Ecumenical Council” (canon 1732). When an individual believes he or she have been treated unfairly, with the desire that contention between the individual and the author of the decree to be avoided, care is to be given to an equitable resolution to the problem. The Bishops’ Conference can determine that each diocese create an office to for addresses these types of concerns, and my create norms. And, if an office is created the staff is to work diligently towards a satisfactory outcome (canon 1733). Before someone may seek recourse, they must seek in writing from the author of the decree the revocation or amendment of the decree with the suspension of the execution of the decree explicitly sought and must be made within the proper time-limit, with some exceptions (canon 1734). Typically, the author of the decree has thirty days to address the recourse but if he does not do so the time-limit begins from the thirtieth day (canon 1735). When the recourse is hierarchical and suspends the execution of the decree, one of the exceptions in canon 1734 comes to reality. An interim suspension may be sought if the original suspension is lifted, and the person who is to make a determination on the suspension must either confirm it or revoke it (canon 1736). If a person argues that he or she has been injured by the decree recourse is to the hierarchical Superior of the one issuing the decree and may be given directly to the Superior who issued the decree who must forward it to the competent hierarchical Superior; and, this must be done within the time-limit of fifteen days. The Superior must always keep in mind the salvation of souls and make sure no individuals are harmed by a decree (canon 1737). The person who is seeking recourse has the right to an advocate or procurator. The Superior who must make a decision on the decree must decide to not only confirm the decree or declare it invalid but may rescind or revoke it, but he may also amend it, substitute it or to abrogate it (canon 1739).

Front row L to R: Deacon Jerry Reynolds, Jennifer Viegut, Julie Adams. Back row L to R: Deacon Steve Rangel, Louise Rodriguez, Janet Eadie, Rev. Rachel Bauman, Barb Schwery, Fr. Nathan Libaire, Gloria Valdez, Pat Woldt, Ruth Miller, Jan Paris, Mary Brueggen By deaCon Steve rangel Director, Deacon/Pastoral Outreach

A BeFriender workshop was held in November 5 at the Catholic Center in Albuquerque. The workshop provided training for people who will become program leaders. There were 12 people from different places like California, Denver, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Albuquerque and from different faith communities who attended the training. BeFriender is a listening ministry which meets the growing needs for Pastoral Care in churches, healthcare institutions, or long-

term care facilities. The four principles for BeFriender ministry are Active listening, Nonjudgmental presence, Caring, not curing, and God is present. A BeFriender is someone who listens with compassion, accepts people as they are, respects another’s spiritual journey, and embodies the caring presence of God. In this time in which we live, people are busier than ever with the day to day demands in their lives from work and family. They also have to face many different challenges in their lives like financial worries, loss of job, chronic

illness, addiction, divorce, death of a loved one, and major life decisions to name a few. It seems that it is harder and harder to find a person who has a listening presence. Today people are looking for someone who can help and support them to face these challenges in their lives. A BeFriender provides others with a listening presence and walks with them on their life’s journey. If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the BeFriender ministry, you can call the Pastoral Outreach Office at 505.831.8174.

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WHO SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT ECUMENISM? By Beth lukeS, Chair Ecumenical & Inter-Religious Commission, Archdiocese of Santa Fe

The Second Vatican Council unequivocally states that ecumenism is the concern of the entire Church, laity and clergy alike. In its Decree on Ecumenism, the Sacred Council specifically calls all the Catholic faithful “to recognize the signs of the times and to take an active and intelligent part in the work of ecumenism” (UR, no. 4). This call for ecumenical involvement is not given without qualification, however. The Sacred Council “exhorts the faithful to refrain from superficiality and imprudent zeal, which can hinder real progress for unity” (UR, no. 4). Ecumenical action must be “fully, sincerely Catholic, that is to say, faithful to the truth received from the apostles and Fathers of the Church in harmony with the faith which the Church of Christ has always professed, and at the same time directed to-

ward that fullness to which Our Lord wills His Body to grow in the course of time” (UR, no. 4). The council also encourages Catholics “to make a careful, honest appraisal of whatever needs to be done or renewed in the Catholic household itself, in order that its life may bear witness more clearly and faithfully to the teachings and institutions which have come to it from Christ through the Apostles” (UR, no 4)---from The Archdiocesan Handbook for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs, 10-11. Note: Each year the Catholic Church joins Christian communions throughout the world in praying for unity, between the feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul, January 18 through the 25th. This Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, otherwise known as the Octave for Christian Unity, presents an excellent opportunity for parishes to invite neighboring Christian Communions to an ecumenical

prayer service or for individuals, especially interdenominational families, to invite friends and family members of both traditions to study and pray for unity. Templates for joint prayer, study, and interdenominational prayer services can be downloaded from the Graymoor Institute website, www. geii.org, or from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe website at www.archdiosf.org. Once at the archdiocesan website go to the Ecumenical and Inter-religious Office web page and click on Octave 2013. The theme for this year’s Octave is: “What does God require of us?” (Micah 6: 6-8) The Ecumenical Commission of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is dedicated to enabling Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to respond faithfully to Christ’s call for unity. The following represents the third in an ongoing series of articles on frequently asked questions related to ecumenism.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION St. Kateri Honored St. Thomas Aquinas School in Rio Rancho

Marcos Serna: All Around Student Shares His Talents

Marcos Serna, St. Pius X junior, puts ﬁnishing touches on his Santa Fe Spanish Market Best of Show award winning bultos of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

By roSanne Sloan School Registrar, STAS

She’s the first American Indian Saint, and Indigenous People worldwide celebrated her recent canonization by Pope Benedict XVI. Here at St. Thomas Aquinas School, students honored St. Kateri Tekakwitha at a special Mass involving the community. The Mass integrated the traditions of Roman Catholicism with those sacred to Native Americans: students drummed, the 93-year old Cochiti uncle of an STAS student wrote a special song about St. Kateri, which was sung at the Mass by the student’s relatives. “I personally have had a devotion to her; my daughters took her name as a confirmation name,” says Mrs. Pat Lawton, STAS 1st grade teacher and event coordinator. “She, being a minority in every sense of the word, having to go through all she to go through as a little girl, where there were adverse reactions to Catholicism, she persevered. Being that this state of New Mexico is so heavily inhabited by Native Americans I felt it very important she be recognized.” Families of STAS Native American students participated in the Mass, preparing the sacred bowls for incense and the basket of food,

which went to a food shelter. St. Kateri was born nearly 400 years ago in what is now the state of New York, to an Algonquin mother and a father who was Mohawk. Baptized by French Jesuits after the death of her parents, she was persecuted for her faith and fled to an Indian settlement in modern day Canada. She is known as the “Lily of the Mohawks” because of her chastity. The lily is a traditional symbol of purity among Roman Catholics. The saint was said to have put thorns on her sleeping mat and to have lain on them while praying for the conversion and forgiveness of her kinsmen. Piercing the body to draw blood was a traditional practice of the Mohawk and other Iroquois nations. Some of the miracles attributed to St. Kateri are the healing of a boy with a flesh eating bacterium and a priest who recovered his hearing. She is the patron saint of ecology, and Mrs. Lawton says Kateri’s message is for all peoples, not just Native Americans. “The appreciation of the environment, taking care of what God gave us: trees, natural resources, knowing if we don’t take care of these things we are all adversely affected.” Her U.S. feast day is July 14.

Winning the Youth Grand Award, Best of Show, in the Santa Fe Spanish Market, the largest exhibition of traditional Spanish Colonial and Hispanic Arts in the country, is an accomplishment for any young person. But for Marcos Serna, a junior at St. Pius X High School, it is one of the many facets of expressing his heritage and his faith, while also excelling in academics, cross country and track. In his first year exhibiting at the market, he met many people, one of which was a master carver Alcario Otero who became his mentor. Marcos said, “He helped me learn the basics and showed me how to do the complex elements like eyes and other details.” Marcos also dragged his father to join a group of carvers and artists. This year his grand prize winner was a painted bultos of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which he depicted with the colors of Mexico next to a male figure in red, white and blue, which tied her to the United States. Marcos said that the bultos honored his heritage and his grandmother who died before he was born. Already, his art has turned into a business. At the Spanish

Market, he took two bultos and 20 retablos and sold out in 20 minutes. “I am learning about paying taxes and how to be an entrepreneur,” he reported. “I really love to meet people and also to help the community. I am working on my third letter in community service at St. Pius,” he said. The letter in community service goes to students who serve more than 120 hours in a year. Last year when the Knights of Columbus at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary had left over bags from its luminaria project, Marcos added his sand, made flyers and sold them in his neighborhood, raising $1000 for the K of C. This year he is working through the K of C to donate 15 retablos for the elderly so they can enjoy and pray to the saints. “Marcos handles his activities well. During the school year, his priority and focus is his academics and also loves to run on the St. Pius X crosscountry and track teams. During his off season between cross country and track, he works on his drawing, painting, and carving projects,” noted his mother, Bridget. He also maintains a 4.1 grade point average.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION Holy Ghost Parish Veterans Honored Day Care vs. Pre-school at Queen of Heaven By l-a gaBrielle SalaS Liturgical Pastoral Ministries Coordinator, Holy Ghost

By deana MarQuez Teacher, Queen of Heaven

Day Care cost: $8,500/year “The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) reports that daycare in the United States costs an average of $679 per month. This results in a total average bill of $8,500 per year.” Preschool at Q of H cost: $4,600/year A non-refundable registration fee of $250.00 is payable with each student’s admission application. Tuition for one student is $4,600 per year. There is a discount in tuition for additional children enrolling from the same family. Tuition may be paid over a 9 or 10-month period starting in June. The Preschool program at Queen of Heaven emphasizes a developmental, hands-on approach to learning. The school strives to educate the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and emotionally. Every effort is made to cultivate within each child a positive self-image and to heighten his/her awareness of the dignity and worth of others. We strive to provide a Christ centered and nurturing environment which incorporates activities to promote the child’s cognitive, social, and physical development. Our school follows the curriculum objectives provided by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. We accept 3 and 4 year olds in our Preschool classroom. The school day begins at 7:50 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. We offer before school care beginning at 7:00 a.m. and after school care until 6:00 p.m. Daily activities include: Religion, Oral Language, Social Studies, Writing, Phonics, Math, Science, Learning Centers, Music, Outdoor Play, Snack, Story Time, Lunch, and Rest/Nap. The children also have weekly pull out classes with licensed teachers for Physical Education, Spanish, Computer, Art, Music and Library. Our school has a rich history and long tradition. Families have attended for more than two generations. The highly qualified teaching staff possesses educational degrees from bachelors to masters. They truly care about the well-being and success of each child. It is our desire to see that we will continue to provide an excellent education for all our students; from Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth grade. We invite you to partner with us to make this happen. We are currently accepting enrollment applications for grades Pre K – 8th. Contact the office at 8812484 or come by for a visit of our campus at 5303 Phoenix NE; Albuquerque, NM 87110. Web site: www.queenofheavennm.com

The Holy Ghost Parish School’s eighth grade class, under the supervision of Vice Principal Sr. Mary Houlihan, O.P, hosted a Veteran’s Day reception in honor of all Holy Ghost Parish veterans. The tribute began with a school Mass celebrated by pastor, Rev. Mark A. Schultz followed by a ceremonial flag raising courtesy of Webelo Scouts Clay and Donald Dewey, Kenny Boles, and Cub Scout Nicholas Boles. A letter from President Barack Obama was read and a medley of service songs were sung by the eighth grade class. “We have a strong armed service and our armed service is the greatest in the world,” opened guest speaker U.S. Air Force Colonel Clarence “CJ” Johnson. “We stand on the shoulders of giants – thank you to all Veterans!” Johnson was accompanied by his wife, Sheila Maguire. In an emotional moment, Johnson held up a photo of his father Sergeant Clarence Johnson, and told of how this special man influenced his life. “He taught me the difference between ‘working’ and ‘working in service of others’,” said Johnson. Johnson was in the Pentagon on 9-11, a monumental lifechanging event that filled him with tremendous pride at being an American. He told the story of how the different branches of

the service came together that day (removing medals and shirts because of the intense heat and smoke) and together entered the Pentagon building in search of survivors. “That day there were no officers or different branches of service – only Americans coming together in a moment of crisis,” said Johnson. In closing, Johnson counseled the eighth graders to “be ready

to make that split-second decision that will require sacrifice for something greater than yourself.” Quoting scripture, Johnson said, “Here I am, send me...” He told the students to “hitch your wagons to something greater than yourselves, just as Christ taught us.” Johnson ended by commending the staff, students and school on their exemplary patriotism.

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Love in Human Flesh By anna huth CRS Southwest Area Relationship Manager

Over two thousand years ago, a world of need received a world of hope in the birth of Jesus. In him, God’s love became human flesh so that people could see, hear, touch and experience first-hand the very love of God. The way Jesus treated people in their human realities brought them their own first-hand experience of that love. As Jesus taught, healed and reconciled, He also called and sent. He knew that, through the ministry of His followers, more people would see, hear, touch and experience first-hand

the very love of God. Here we are, over two thousand years later, in our Year of Faith as a Church. As Jesus depended on His followers, so He calls and sends us today to be that first-hand experience for others. People around us – ones we know and ones we don’t know -- also need to be able to see, hear, touch and experience love. We make this love and care for others practical and real through acts of love, constantly, in our homes, our workplaces and sites of daily living. Church organizations give us an opportunity to pull together in acts of love that make a difference in our communities and world. By God’s grace and

through organizations like St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), we bring love in human flesh to our world today. Bethlehem, the city of Jesus’ birth, is now a walled-in city. Bethlehem’s residents are not free to move about, and visitors to the city of Jesus’ birth also realize without doubt that they are in an occupied land. Just as Jesus was born into danger, so are people today. In that setting, CRS is working to help high school students and their families have skills for building peace in tense, difficult circumstances as

well as resources for daily living in the context of constricted opportunities. Through CRS, U.S. Catholics reach out to people in the city of Bethlehem and around the world, making a difference through love-in-action. CRS initiatives are made possibly by the prayer, learning, action and giving of U.S. Catholics. For ways to participate or for more information on how you make a difference around the world, please see www.crs.org or contact Anne Avellone, Director, Archdiocesan Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, at justice@archdiosf.org or at 505.831.8167.

ship as the goal, other essential things fall into place; without it, no justice, no peace” (p. 187). A great way to love God and to love our neighbor as ourselves is not only to give in response to a person’s immediate needs but also to give justice to those in need. Pope Benedict XVI calls this the “primary way of charity,” or love, because: “If we love others with charity, then first of all we are just towards them” (Caritas in Veritate, no. 6). When we see the face of those in need, get to know who they are and ask why they are in the situations they are in, then we can truly see God’s face through them. When we put other’s needs in front of our own, we are loving God with our entire being and loving our neighbor as ourselves. We build real kinship with someone: a baby in the womb, a neighbor, a person at church, a stranger. This is when we are willing to fight for justice for them. How can you build real kinship with those in need and work for justice? Each of us has gifts and talents that we should not bury (Matthew 25:1430) but rather share with the world. This Advent season, let us thank God for what He has given us by helping the 46.2 million Americans or the 1 in 4 children in New Mexico living in poverty who are in need of your kinship. How will you help? For more information or to schedule a presenta-

tion about poverty and Catholic social teaching, contact Lori Ortiz-Gallegos

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Preparing our Hearts for God by Building Kinship By lori ortiz-gallegoS CCHD Intern

During Advent, the rush to buy gifts and prepare food for our Christmas celebrations begins. In our rush, we forget Advent is also a time of preparing our hearts for God’s second coming. From the moment Mary said “Yes,” she is a most perfect example a heart open to life and love. The greatest commandments can be our guide to prepare our hearts for Jesus: “To love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind and to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-39).” The Holy Family is the greatest example of how to love God and to love others as ourselves. As Catholics, our faith calls us to care for one another. We are a shining example of the Holy Family by giving where there is need. However, how much does it mean when we give from our surplus rather our whole livelihood (Mark 12; 4144)? How much does it mean when we never see the face of those we are helping? It is easy to get a tag from the giving tree, buy something and put it back under the tree, but giving of our time and love in person, building true kinship, is challenging. In my JustFaith group, we read Tatoos on the Heart by Fr. Gregory Boyle, about his ministry with gang members in Los Angeles. He states, “With kin-

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SENSE OUT OF BIOETHICS Taboos and Tattoos

On TV these days, we’re seeing more and more programs about "body art" and tattoo design. Despite the apparent widespread acceptance of the practice, there are several problems with tattooing that go beyond the sanitary issues, disease transmission and unclean inking needles that can be found in second-rate tattoo parlors. Tattoos, as some who have gotten them have recognized, have negative associations. An article in the Dallas Morning News a few years ago chronicled the story of a young man named Jesus Mendoza, who was "going to great lengths to remove the six tattoos that hint at his erstwhile gang involvement.... He feels branded. 'It's the stereotyping,' he said. 'The question is: What do you think when you see a young Hispanic male with tattoos? You're going to think gangs. And I think that, too, now.'" Similar branding concerns were raised in a recent column by David Whitley about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose arms and back are full of tattoos. “NFL quarterback is the ultimate position of influence and responsibility,” he wrote. “He is the CEO of a high-profile organization, and you don’t want your CEO to look like he just got paroled.” That branding communicates a message that can make life more difficult for those who have tattoos. It should come as no surprise that employers often associate tattooed workers with "reduced productivity" and may show a preference for untattooed employees in hiring or promotions. Even for the vast majority of tattoo recipients who have no connection with gangs or an indolent lifestyle, a psychological issue is raised by the way they seem to serve as marks of vanity. Placing tattoos in positions where they can hardly be missed — on the neck, the forearms, or even the face — can play into a disordered desire to be flamboyant, disruptive and self-seeking with our bodily image. One young woman, tattooed with the image of a fairy having "stylized butterfly wings, in a spray of pussy willow" expressed her sentiments this way: "I am a shameless exhibitionist and truly love having unique marks on my body." These questions about vanity lead to similar concerns about modesty. Modesty in its essential meaning involves the decision to not draw undue attention to ourselves. Tattoos and body piercings most definitely draw attention, and often may be desired for precisely these immodest reasons. We ought to dress modestly, in part, to prevent others from being attracted to us out of a mere “focus on body parts.” One aspect of dressing modestly is to make sure ev-

erything needing to be covered is, in fact, adequately covered. Placing tattoos in unusual positions on the body may tempt us to dress immodestly so as to assure that the tattoo is visible and exposed for general viewing, in the same way that elective breast augmentation may tempt some women to lower their necklines. Tattoos, chosen as a permanent change to one's own body, may also suggest issues with psychological self-acceptance. One young woman wanting to get a tattoo expressed her desire to look "edgier," after concluding that she was just too "squeaky-clean" looking. The simple beauty of the human body constitutes a real good and that basic goodness ought to be reasonably safeguarded. Permanent, radical changes to the human body can indeed signal an unwillingness to accept its fundamental goodness, and in certain cases of very radical tattooing and body piercing, one can even discern a subtle form of self-rejection and selfmutilation. There is a spiritual dimension involved as well. Russell Grigaitis, who now regrets getting several tattoos in his 20's, argues in a National Catholic Register interview, "God created the body. A tattoo is like putting graffiti on a work of art." He compares it with trying to improve a painting by Michelangelo. Some argue that there can be good spiritual reasons for getting tattoos. For example, people have gotten Crosses or an image of Jesus tattooed as a sign of permanent commitment to Christ, or a ring or a spouse’s name tattooed as a sign of their marital commitment. Yet isn’t a personal commitment

to Christ or to one's spouse more effectively manifested through the realities of inner virtue and a life of outward generosity than by a tattoo? It’s unsurprising that many who got tattoos in their younger days have grown to regret it later. Pop musician Robbie Williams remarked: "I wish it was like an Etch-a-Sketch where I can wipe them all out: it would be nice to have a pure, clean body again." The American Academy of Dermatology reported in 2007 that "tattoo regret" is now quite common in the United States. Tattoo removal is a costly and difficult procedure, and can leave translucent areas on the skin that never go away. The most effective remedy, of course, is to not seek tattoos in the first place. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org

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Anniversary Gabaldon, Gonzales On December 29, 1962, Mr. Adrian C. Gonzales married Miss Adela F. Gabaldon at Our Lady of Belen Church. Rev. Wright was the celebrant. Adrian & Adela lived in Belen and are blessed with seven beautiful children: Lupita & husband Benito Torres; Diane & fiancée Wilfred Gonzales; Patrick & wife Natalie; Adrian W. Gonzales; and the youngest, Amanda & husband Michael Tenorio. Two of their children (Joseph, and Adrian A. Gonzales) are with the angels in heaven. Adrian & Adela are continuously blessed

with 16 grandchildren, Derik, Louren, Dana, LeeAnn, Jacob, Leonard, Samuel, Sabrina, Logan, J.P, Antonio, Makayla, Santiago, Monique, Nick , and Coleen, six great grandchildren Alexis, Ayden, Logan , Saleen, Marlisa, Brynleigh and one on the way. Adrian is retired from the state of NM, and Adela continues to work for Moriarty Schools. They have made a home in Chillili, NM for the past 30 years and plan to spend their golden years back in Belen. The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Holy Mass at Our Lady of Belen on December 29, 2012 and Rev. Stephen Schultz will be the celebrant.

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Real Marriage Crisis A great deal of ink has been spilled on the Petraeus scandal. We hesitate to spill more, but we can’t help but note that much of the finger-pointing seems a bit off target. Gen. David Petraeus, as nearly everyone knows, has confessed to having an affair with Paula Broadwell. Both are married to others and have children. An investigation has entangled others in this apparently endless scandal: a general, a Florida socialite, even an FBI agent. While one can argue that none of this is our business -- unless national secrets were compromised -- it certainly contributes to a suspicion of people in high places that already permeates our society. No matter how noble, how celebrated, how values-oriented, even how prayerful someone is, we have seen again and again how the mighty fall -- usually in the glare of the paparazzi and with all of the finger-pointing that is part of the popular sport of celebrity gossip. What gets ignored is the fact that this isn’t just the comeuppance that comes to celebrity. The disregard of marriage vows is widespread in society -- not just in the media and popular culture, but also in our communities. Ask not at whom the finger points. It points at us. Indeed, the statistics on marriage, divorce, cohabitation, the number of children now raised without both biological parents present and, of course, all the attendant casualties of “no fault divorce” are significant. Our country has the highest divorce rate in the Western world. More than one-fifth of Americans get divorced before they’ve been married five years. Half of all marriages end in divorce. Thirty percent of all marriages involve someone who will be a stepparent, yet almost two-thirds of those marriages fail. The impact of divorce on children is multiplied by successive failures. Marriage itself as an institution is failing, with both civil and sacramental marriage rates down, and rates of cohabitation and children

born out of wedlock way up. Contrary to stereotypes, all of this impacts those with limited education and income more than those who are wealthier and more educated. Infidelity is not the only cause, but experts say it is significant. Accurate numbers are hard to come by, but an estimated 28 percent of married men have had affairs, as have 18 percent of married women. More common may be the kind of “serial monogamy” predicted by the futurist Alvin Toffler: a series of partners in marriage or cohabitation. The impact of all of this on the institution of marriage, on children and on society as a whole is incalculable. Each marital collapse has a ripple effect on the larger community. Children, even adult children, lose a sense of trust and stability, and this earthquake increases the chance of future instability as the children of divorce and betrayal struggle to achieve and maintain fidelity in their own lives when those they trusted let them down. As the bishops are acknowledging with some of their recent marriage projects, it is this crisis that ultimately is the greatest threat to the institution of marriage. While gay marriage may seek to redefine marriage, heterosexuals have already done a pretty good job of showing that they themselves have little faith that “what God has joined together, no human being must separate” (Mt 19:6). Strengthening marriages may be one of the most critical challenges the church faces today. “Real marriage crisis” is printed with permission. It was published in the Dec. 2 issue of Our Sunday Visitor, a national Catholic newsweekly based in Huntington, Ind. It was written by the editorial board. The views or positions presented in this or any guest editorial are those of the individual publication and do not necessarily represent the views of Catholic News Service or of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Copyright (c) 2012 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

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The Voice of Vatican II: Words for Our Church Today By Peter Huff, PhD Publisher: Liguori (August 2012)

At the turn of this century, Pope John Paul II called for a new season of engaging the sixteen documents of the Second Vatican Council. Although these documents are part of the Church’s official teaching, reading the constitutions, degrees, and declarations can be daunting, especially for the average Catholic. In The Voice of Vatican II, Peter A. Huff uses the cathedral as metaphor to help readers hear and relate the documents to their experience today. Beginning at the altar with the Council’s first document, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, he explores each in turn, explaining their significance today. “The pilgrim departs a great cathedral rejuvenated,” writes Huff. “What awaits the sincere reader of Vatican II texts is a life-changing encounter with the living Church and the Church’s living Lord.”

Vatican II: Its Impact on You By Peter Huff, PhD Publisher: Liguori (November 2012)

Peter Huff is a Catholic theologian and historian. He writes on the history of Christian thought, religious pluralism in the United States, and contemporary interfaith relations. He holds the Besl Family Chair in Ethics, Religion and Society at Xavier University and the T. L. James Chair in Religious Studies at Centenary College of Louisiana.

Welcome Baby Jesus By Sarah A. Reinhard Publisher: Liguori (July 2011)

Advent is a season almost forgotten by the secular world. With new toys and electronics available, why should we focus on this time of anticipation? Most everyone cannot wait for Christmas morning to arrive, but is it for the right reason? Sarah A. Reinhard designed Welcome Baby Jesus for you and your family to capture some of what’s intended by the liturgical season of Advent. Each day has a Scripture quote from the Sunday gospel readings, a brief reflection, and an action to complete. With each passing Sunday, your Advent Wreath will grow brighter, your family’s faith will grow stronger, and the true meaning of this season will be discovered.

Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi By John Kruse, PhD Publisher: Liguori (September 2008)

It’s easy to get lost in the bustle of Christmas shopping and holiday parties, losing sight of God. Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi gives readers a momentary cease in the chaos, allowing daily meditation. It is essential in today’s postmodern culture to remember the true purpose of Advent--the preparation for and celebration of the coming of Jesus. Each day’s selection offers a new insight from one of the most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis serves as an appropriate model of virtue during the time of year when it is easy to become caught up in the materialized aspects of the holiday. Through his words, we are reminded of the simplicity in poverty, the reverence of God’s word, of showing gratitude, and practicing forgiveness. Along with the words of St. Francis are daily Scripture readings and prayers that mirror his philosophy. After reflecting, readers will find an Advent action--something simple they can do to keep the words and prayers alive with them throughout the day. Christians looking for a way to energize their holiday practices will cherish this guide to refocusing on the true reason for the season, the birth of Christ.

Albuquerque Welcomes Fr. Allan White, OP By kriStine J. CoFFey, Chair D+E+I Board of Trustees

The Dominican Ecclesial Institute (D+E+I) announces their 2013 Dominican Visiting Scholar, Fr. Allan White, OP, from January 25 to February 6, 2013. Listen to an interview with Fr. Allan on Catholic Radio January 8, 2013. Plan to attend one or more of his presentations, being given to all ages and with many local groups. “Theology with a Paintbrush: Fra Angelico and St. Thomas” will look at the deposit of faith through Renaissance art, especially the works of Fra. Angelico. This brings together visual images, cultural history, theology and devotion. The concentration will be on the fresco cycle in San Marco, Florence and connect that with what St. Thomas says about the mystery of the incarnation in the third part of the Summa. The goal will be to deepen people’s personal relationship with the risen Christ through a reflection on the tradition. Contact D+E+I at 243.0525 for your reservation. “To Be Human: The Face of Christ through the Fathers and Scripture” will focus on reading the Bible, listening to the Word and taking up some of the themes in the letter written at the end of the recent Synod on the Word, Verbum Domini, and through the Fathers and the Scriptures, a view of what it is to be human, since true humanity is presented to us in the face of Christ. On Sunday, January 27, Fr. Allan will give the Annual Aquinas Lecture, in collaboration with the Priory of St. Thomas Aquinas, Albuquerque, D+E+I and the Aquinas Newman Center at the University of New Mexico. The 2013 Dominican Visiting Scholar Program is supported by a generous gift from the Dominican Spiritual Renewal Center. Other presentations throughout the archdiocese that have been scheduled include a signed presentation at Nativity parish, St. Pius X High School faculty, theology and art students, UNM Religious Studies and Art class and faculty meeting, the Religious Sisters of the Archdiocese, the Dominican Laity, the Faith in Life program, other key parishes, and intimate presentations in various homes. See www.DEIabq.org under Dominican Visiting Scholar Program for the latest schedule and to register. Fr. Allan holds a doctorate in Theology and Church History from the University of Edinburg and a summa cum laude in Sacred Theology from the Blackfriars. Coming to Albuquerque from Campus Ministry at New York University, Fr. Allan served as the assistant (Socius) to the head (Master) of the Dominican Order in Rome, responsible for Northern Europe and Canada. Coming from the Oxford Blackfriars, Fr. Allan has been their Provincial, as well as a noted professor. ‘Burques’ will remember Fr. Allan as the keynote presenter at the acclaimed international 2009 D+E+I Dialogues, “Transformation and Collaboration … Toward a Catholic Future.”

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Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week Join us in Albuquerque, January 16-19, 2013 at the Albuquerque Convention Center for the Southwest Liturgical Conference Study Week, hosted by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The $135 Early Registration rate is available ONLY UNTIL December 7, 2012! Register now at www.swlc.org or contact the Office of Worship and Christian Initiation to receive a Study Week registration brochure. Scholarships are also available. Contact 505.831.8194 or aflores@ archdiosf.org for registration and scholarship information. More than 40 workshop presenters will be on hand to share their expertise, experience, and wisdom, including: Most Rev. Gerald F. Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson, Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, Bishop of Las Cruces, Dr. Jerry Galipeau, Rev. Paul Turner, Mrs. Pat Kerwin, Dr. Timothy Matovina, Dr. Eileen Crowley, Dr. Dolores Martinez, Mr. Daniel Girardot, Mr. Pedro Rubalcava, Br. Rufino Zaragoza, ofm, Mr. Paul Covino, Ms. Damaris Thillet, Mr. Peter Kolar, Rev. Richard Vega, Rev. William H. McNichols, Mr. Rudy Lopez, Sr. Guadalupe Ramirez, mdcp, Dr. Dolly Sokol, Rev. Leon Strieder, and many more. In addition to our four general sessions on the Paschal Mystery, 70 workshops will be offered in both English and Spanish, including: Liturgical Space, Images, and Movement, Liturgy in a Culturally Diverse Community, Praying with Icons, Liturgy Committee Basics, Living Beyond the Sunday Eucharist, Praying with Scripture, Creating Liturgical Environment, The Psalms in Liturgy, Preparing & Celebrating the Funeral Liturgy, Faith Sharing with Children & Youth, Liturgy & Devotions, Roman Missal Texts, La Asamblea en la Liturgia, Quince Anos: Celebrando el Don de la Vida, Viviendo la Palabra, Expresiones Populares de la Fe, RCIA y Mistagogia, and so much more! Other Study Week events include three music showcases by your favorite music publishers: Oregon Catholic Press, World Library Publications, and Good for the Soul Music. There will be

two Pecha Kucha Visual Art Experiences, perfect for parishes and communities involved in building, renovation, remodeling, or just looking for new liturgical art. More than 400 people are already registered. Plan now to attend. This is one Paschal Mystery experience you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss!

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Sr. Mary Genette Kukula,CSSF, 1910 - 2012

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Genevieve Bankowski died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at the age of 98 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity in Delhi Township. She was born Genevieve Bankowski on Dec. 11, 1913 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Walter and Hedwig (Jagiellowicz) Bankowski. Sr. Genevieve was a Sister of Charity for 72 years. Sister came to the Congregation as a registered nurse, having earned her LRN from the St. Joseph School of Nursing, Mt. Clemens, MI, in 1939. She first met the Sisters of Charity while working on her degree. Sister particularly admired Sr. Jean DePaul and felt drawn to religious life through their friendship. After becoming a LRN she did private duty home care before entering the Sisters of Charity in 1940. Sr. Genevieve spent more than 50 years, ministering as a nurse in the dioceses of Denver, Santa Fe, Pueblo, Cincinnati, Columbus (OH), and Detroit.(MI). She served as nursing supervisor for eight years (1945-’53) in St. Joseph Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. From there she ministered in the following hospitals: San Antonio, Kenton, OH, (1953-’64); St. Vincent, Santa Fe, NM, (1964-’66); San Rafael, Trinidad,CO, (1966’67); St. Joseph, Mt. Clemens, MI (1967-’92). She became a nurse on a dare from her brother who said she couldn’t do it. “My brother said I was too sensitive and cried easily, but I had the determination and have been so happy ministering to those who are ill. I was turned down when I initially applied to nursing school because I was too short. That didn’t stop me. Throughout my life as a religious I have never regretted taking vows. I dream that the Congregation will continue to grow; I am pleased we have so many Associates that are partnering with us in ministry.”

Felician Franciscan Sr. Mary Genette (Sophie) Kukula passed away at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Rio Rancho on October 30, 2012 at 102 years of age. Born in Chicago, IL on May 8, 1910, Sophia was the daughter of Jacob and Angela Malinek Kukula. She attended Mother of Good Counsel High School in Chicago, and in July 1926, she entered religious life with the Felician Sisters, receiving the religious name of Sr. Mary Fulginetta. Sr. Genette obtained an MA from Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and dedicated her life to education, both elementary and secondary. Sr. Genette served as historian for the province of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rio Rancho from 1979 to 1996, and served as interim chairperson of the Felician Historians Commission from 1990-1992. She was admissions clerk and worked in medical records at Yorktown Memorial Hospital, Yorktown, TX, 1982-83. In 1989-92, she was secretarial aide at Good Shepherd Center, Albuquerque, NM, and did volunteer work at Good Shepherd Development Office, 1994-98. From the year 2000 until her death, Sr. Genette devoted herself to prayer ministry at the Felician Sisters Convent in Rio Rancho. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Joseph, Frank, John, and Edwin; sisters Katherine, and Marie. She is survived by her brothers Ted Kukula of San Francisco, CA, and Chester Kukula of Wayne, PA; many nieces and nephews; and by the Felician Franciscan Sisters. Rosary and Wake Services was held at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent chapel.

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Roman Catholic Saints Calendar January 2013 15 St. Paul the Hermit 16 St. Berard and Companions 17 St. Anthony of Egypt 18 St. Charles of Sezze 19 St. Fabian 20 St. Sebastian 21 St. Agnes 22 St. Vincent 23 Saint Marianne Cope 24 St. Francis de Sales 25 Conversion of St. Paul 26 Sts. Timothy and Titus 27 St. Angela Merici 28 St. Thomas Aquinas 29 Servant of God Brother Juniper 30 St. Hyacintha of Mariscotti 31 St. John Bosco

February 2013 1 St. Ansgar 2 Presentation of the Lord 3 St. Blaise 4 St. Joseph of Leonissa 5 St. Agatha 6 St. Paul Miki and Companions 7 St. Colette 8 St. Josephine Bakhita 9 St. Jerome Emiliani 10 St. Scholastica 11 Our Lady of Lourdes 12 St. Apollonia 13 St. Giles Mary of St. Joseph 14 Sts. Cyril and Methodius

“May the Dear Lord bless you...” December 15 Rev. Dino Candelaria 17 Rev. Jose Maria Blanch, SF 18 Rev. Ramon Aragon 20 Rev. Earl Rohleder 12/20 22 Rev. Cecil Kleber, OFM 23 Rev. Carlos Gonzales 23 Rev. Msgr. Richard Olona 26 Rev. Augustine Moore 28 Rev. Joseph Mary Deane, CFR

29 Rev. Robert Lancaster 31 Rev. Msgr. J.Gaston Hebert 31 Rev. Arthur Jakobiak January 2 Rev. Hoi Tran 3 Rev. Donatus Onyeke 10 Rev. Ulric Pax, OFM 10 Rev. James Suntum, SF 13 Rev. Ronald Bowers 12 Rev. Scott Mckee

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

December 9, 2012 2nd Sun of Advent Rev. Andrew Pavlak December 16, 2012 3rd Sun of Advent Rev. Joel Garner O.Praem December 23, 2012 4th Sun of Advent Rev. Joel Garner, O.Praem December 30, 2012 Feast of the Holy Family Rev. Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan January 6, 2013 Rev. Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

Bar 5:1-9 Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 Lk 3:1-6 Zep 3:14-18a Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Phil 4:4-7 Lk 3:10-18 Mi 5:1-4a Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45 Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 Ps 128:1-2,3,4-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 Lk 2:41-52 Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

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St. Francis Xavier, Est. 1928 December 3 Very Rev. Gabriel Paredes, Canonical Pastor 820 Broadway Blvd., SE, Alb., NM 87102 F 505.243.5201 / F 505.243.1179 St. Francis Xavier, Est. 1937 December 3 Rev. Glenn Jones, Pastor 115 North First Street, Clayton, NM 88415 T 575.374.9500 / F 575.374.8897 Immaculate Conception, Est. 1882 December 8 Rev. Rafael Garcia SJ, Pastor 619 Copper Avenue, NW, Alb., NM 87102 T 505.247.4271 / F 505.243-0402 Immaculate Conception, Est. 1864 December 8 Rev. Emmanuel Izuka, Pastor 440 West 18th Street, Cimarron, NM 87714 T 575.376.2553 / F 575.376.2553 Immaculate Conception, Est. 1885 December 8 Rev. George Salazar, Pastor 811 Sixth Street, Las Vegas, NM 87701

T 505.425.7791 / F 505.425.6991 Immaculate Conception, Est. 1739 December 8 Rev. Jose A. Hernandez, Pastor 7 Church Loop, Tome, NM 87060 T 505.865.7497 / F 505.865.7622 Our Lady of La Vang (Immaculate Conception), Est. 1984 December 8 Rev. Tin Manh Bui, Pastor 1015 Chelwood Park, NE, Alb., NM 87112 T 505.275-3909 / F Call first to fax Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Est. 1881 December 12 Rev. Tien-Tri Nguyen, Pastor 417 Agua Fria Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 T 505.983.8868 / F 505.983.4304 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Est. 1950 December 12 Rev. Joe D. Vigil, Pastor 1860 Griegos Road, NW, Alb., NM 87107 T 505.345.4596 / F 505.342.2984 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Est. 1869 December 12 Rev. Sean Murnan OFM, Pastor

816 Highway 22, Peña Blanca, NM 87041 T 505.465.2226 / F 505.465.1336 Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Del Valle De Pojoaque, Est. 1959 December 12 Rev. Msgr. Jerome Martinez y Alire, Pastor 9 Grazing Elk Drive, Pojoaque, NM 87506 T 505.455.2472 / F 505.455.3849 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Est. 1892, Mission of Tome moved to Peralta 1971 December 12 Rev. Hoi Tran, Pastor 3674 Highway 47, Peralta, NM 87042 T 505.869.2189 / F 505.869.5850 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Est. 1945 December 12 Rev. Fernando Saenz, Pastor 108 North Davis Street, Clovis, NM 88101 T 575.763.4445 / F 575.763.4446 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Est. 1833 December 12 Rev. Clement Niggel, Pastor 205 Don Fernando Street, Taos, NM 87571 T 575.758.9208 / F 575.758.2745 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Est. 1920 December 12 Rev. Thomas Kayammakal, Canonical Pastor 1228 NM 3, Villanueva, NM 87583 T 575.421.2548 / F 575.421.2548 Prince of Peace Catholic Community, Est. 2000 December 25 Rev. Michael J. Shea, Pastor 12500 Carmel Ave., NE, Alb., NM 87122 T 505.856.7657 / 505.856.2560 Holy Child, Est. 1962 December 25 Rev. Mark Granito, Pastor 19 Camino de Santo Nino, Tijeras, NM 87059 T 505.281.2297 / F 505.281.0355 John XXIII Catholic Community (St. John The Apostle), Est. 1984 December 27 Rev. Arkad Biczak, Pastor 4831 Tramway Ridge Drive, NE, Alb, NM 87111 T 505.293.0088 / F 505.293.7276 Holy Family, Est. 1953 December 30 Rev. Gerald Steinmetz OFM, Pastor 12/29/13 562 Atrisco Drive, SW, Alb., NM 87105 T 505.842.5426 / 505.842.9767 Holy Family, Est. 1959 December 30 Rev. Julio Gonzalez SF, Pastor 12/29/13 #10, Route 76, Chimayo, NM 87522 vertical/page ad-3.25x4.875_Layout 1 7/20/12 2:55 PM Page 1 T1-3page 505.351.4360 F 505.351.4698

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