People of God May 2011

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Serving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Transition Deaconate Ordination .......................................................... 2 Archbishop’s Letter: In the Footsteps of Pope John Paul II ............. 3 Santa Cruz de Mayo .............................................................................. 7 Catholic Education ................................................................................ 8 Liturgical Formation ............................................................................. 12 Cristo Rey Catholic Church ................................................................ 13 SF Hill of Tepeyac ................................................................................. 13 Blessed Pope John Paul II .................................................................. 14 Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish ........................................................ 14 Social Justice........................................................................................ 18 Bioethics: The Courage to Refute Evil ............................................. 20 2011 Catechumens ............................................................................... 28

A Blessed May Crowning

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Jonah Griego, San Felipe 8thGrader Chosen to Crown Our Lady

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Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan celebrates the Chrism Mass in April 2011 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

At Chrism Masses around the country, bishops urged priests to remain true to their calling and persevere through challenges they face. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez told priests gathered for the April 18 chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to remember their calling is “part of something greater” in their role as stewards “of the mysteries of God.” He said: “Our priesthood is not the result of a career decision we made. Our priesthood is the response we made to the personal call that God addresses to each of us.” The annual chrism Mass is celebrated during Holy Week by a bishop and the priests of his diocese and is typically the largest annual gathering of clergy in any diocese. During the Mass, priests renew the commitments they made at their ordination.

Chrism oils to be used during the year for the ordination of priests and bishops, baptisms, confirmations, the consecration of altars and the blessing of churches are blessed during the Mass. Archbishop Gomez, who became the head of the Los Angeles Archdiocese in March, noted that Pope John Paul II used to call the yearly celebration “the feast of priests.” He said the chrism Mass provided a “wonderful opportunity for the renewal of our priesthood.” The archbishop thanked the priests for their service and reminded them to help each other grow in holiness amid the many challenges they face. During an April 19 chrism Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, priests were advised to “try and recall the joy, the energy, the hope, the conviction” they had when they took their ordination vows.

Transition Diaconate Ordination

Scott McKee

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At Chrism Masses, US Bishops Encourage Priests to Stay True to Calling

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Joseph Kirchner

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan will ordain two seminarians, Joseph Kirchner and Scott McKee, into the Diaconate on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. The Transition Diaconate Ordination will take place at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho.

The seminarians are scheduled to become priests in June 2012.

They both currently attend Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, CT. Let us all continue to pray for many more vocations to the priesthood.

POPE BENEDICT XVI PRAYS AT CASKET OF POPE JOHN PAUL II ON DAY OF BEATIFICATION

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY 2011 Pope Benedict XVI makes the sign of the cross as he prays at the casket of Pope John Paul II in front of the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 1. Pope Benedict declared his predecessor blessed during an outdoor Mass outside the basilica. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

General Intention: That those who work in the media may always respect truth, solidarity and the dignity of each person. Missionary Intention: That the Lord may grant the Church in China the capacity to persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and to grow in unity.

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IN THE RISEN LORD

In the Footprints of John Paul II

En las huellas de Juan Pablo II

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

This month, John Paul II was beatified in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI. Instead of going to the beatification, I led a pilgrimage to the Eastern Countries of Europe which were significant in the life of now Blessed John Paul II. A total of 42 pilgrims accompanied me from not only the Archdiocese of Santa Fe but also the Dioceses of Las Cruces, Phoenix, Lubbock, Tyler, Dallas and Wheeling-Charleston from Monday, March 21, through Friday, April 1.

In Poland, we visited Wadowice, the birthplace of John Paul II, including the Church where he was baptized and confirmed. We were in Krakow where he attended the Jagieollonia University and where he knocked on the Archbishop’s Palace door and declared that he wanted to study for the priesthood. He was named as Archbishop of Krakow on January 13, 1964. We were in Warsaw where John Paul II was ordained a Bishop on September 28, 1958 and where he served as Auxiliary Bishop to Archbishop Eugeniusz Baziak.

We celebrated Mass at the Marian Shrine in Czestochowa that John Paul II often visited. It was swarming with teenagers. It seems that all schools – including public schools – encourage their students to make a visit to the Shrine during spring break. Teenagers around the world are teenagers, but when these young people entered the Shrine, the respect and devotion they demonstrated was incredible and very moving.

Many were approaching the Shrine on their knees.

We visited places associated with saints that John Paul II canonized.

Glogowiec, Poland is the birthplace of Sr. Faustina. When we arrived, a Sister of the Community, which Sr. Faustina belonged to, quickly paraded us into the small church where we joined the Community for part of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the adoration of the Crucified Christ. On the outskirts of Krakow, we visited the Shrine of Sr. Faustina and saw where she was buried and the original of the Divine Mercy Image. This was especially memorable in that I didn’t see the sign that stated “No

Photographs” so when I decided to take a picture with my iPhone I was quickly reprimanded and told to stop by a one of the sisters.

John Paul II also canonized St. Maximillan Kolbe.

We were all moved into silence at the shock of what happen at AuschiwtizBirkenau Concentration Camp as were walked through the barracks and were told of the atrocities the people suffered there. A million and half people were killed –mostly Jews, but also priests and other Catholics. John Paul II visited this place and prayed at the place where St. Maximillan Kolbe was martyred by the Nazis. We prayed at his cell.

In the Czech Republic, we were scheduled to celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Victory where the statue of the Infant of Prague is located - we made a simple visit to pray there instead. This was a Sunday and since we were visiting St. Vitus Cathedral inside Prague Castle, I decided we could attend Mass with the local people instead. To my surprise and that of the priests that were with me (Msgr. Francis Eggert, Fr. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz, and Msgr. Joseph Strickland of Tyler) I was asked to celebrate the Mass in Latin and the priests were asked to concelebrate.

The local priest gave the homily in Czech! No doubt that John Paul II visited both of these places.

In Austria, we visited the Marian Shrine of Mariezell which John Paul II had visited on pilgrimage on September 13, 1983. This is located high in the Alps and we enjoyed the exquisite mountain views as we travelled there by bus.

Finally in Hungary, we visited the Pannonhalma Benedictine Abbey which was also visited by John Paul II. This Abbey was established in 996, and it was from here that the Benedictine Order was reformed in the Middle Ages.

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Este mes, Juan Pablo II fue beatificado en Roma por el Papa Benedicto XVI. En lugar de ir a la beatificación encabecé una peregrinación a los países de Europa oriental que fueron importantes en la vida de ahora Beato Juan Pablo II. Un total de 42 peregrinos no sólo de la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe, sino también de las Diócesis de Las Cruces, Phoenix, Lubbock, Tyler, Dallas y Wheeling-Charleston me acompañaron desde el lunes 21 de marzo hasta el viernes 1 de abril.

En Polonia visitamos Wadowice, la ciudad natal de Juan Pablo II, incluyendo la iglesia donde fue bautizado y confirmado. Estuvimos en Cracovia, donde asistió a la Universidad de Jagieollonia y donde tocó a la puerta de Palacio Arzobispal y declaró que quería estudiar para el sacerdocio. El 13 de enero de 1964, fue nombrado Arzobispo de Cracovia. Estuvimos en Varsovia, donde Juan Pablo II fue ordenado obispo el 28 de septiembre de 1958, y donde se desempeñó como obispo auxiliar del arzobispo Eugeniusz Baziak. Celebramos la Misa en el santuario Mariano en Czestochowa que Juan Pablo II visitó con frecuencia. Ahí había un enjambre de adolescentes. Parece que todas las escuelas, incluyendo las escuelas públicas, alientan a sus estudiantes a realizar una visita al santuario durante las vacaciones de primavera. Los adolescentes de todos el mundo son adolescentes, pero cuando estos jóvenes entraron el santuario el respeto y devoción que demostraron fue increíble y muy emocionante. Muchos se acercaban a la ermita de rodillas.

Visitamos lugares asociados con los Santos que Juan Pablo II canonizó. Glogowiec, Polonia es el lugar de nacimiento de la her-

mana Faustina. Cuando llegamos, una hermana de la comunidad a la cual la hermana Faustina pertenecía, rápidamente nos llevó a todos a la pequeña iglesia donde nos sumamos a la comunidad local para tomar parte en la coronilla de la Divina Misericordia y la adoración al Cristo Crucificado. En las afueras de Cracovia visitamos el santuario de hermana Faustina y vimos el lugar donde fue sepultada y el original de la imagen de la Divina Misericordia. Esto fue especialmente memorable para mí pues no vi el letrero que decía “No fotografías” y cuando decidí tomar una foto con mi teléfono, rápidamente fui reprendido por una de las hermanas quien me pidió que dejara de hacerlo.

Juan Pablo II canonizó también a San Maximillan Kolbe.

Todos nos quedamos en silencio al escuchar lo que sucedió en el campo de concentración de Auschiwtiz-Birkenau cuando nos guiaron por el cuartel y nos dijeron de las atrocidades que las personas sufrieron allí. Un millón y medio de personas fueron asesinadas – la mayor parte judíos, pero también sacerdotes y otros católicos. Juan Pablo II visitó este lugar y oró en el lugar donde fue martirizado San Maximillan Kolbe por los Nazis.

Nosotros oramos en su celda.

En la República Checa teníamos planeado celebrar misa en nuestra Señora de la Victoria donde se encuentra la estatua del niño de Praga - en lugar de ello, hicimos una simple visita para orar allí. Como era domingo y también íbamos a visitar la Catedral de San Vito en el castillo de Praga ese mismo día, decidí que podríamos asistir a misa allí con la población local. Para mi sorpresa y la de los sacerdotes que fueron conmigo (Monseñor Francis Eggert, Padre Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz y Monseñor Joseph Strickland de Tyler) me pidieron que celebrara

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Sacrament of Confirmation

By Rev. Kevin niehoff, o.P., J.C.L., Adjutant Judicial Vicar

The 1983 Code of Canon Law teaches the sacrament of confirmation in canons 879 through 893. This sacrament is defined as “conferring a character” for “by confirmation the baptized continue their path of Christian initiation” (canon 879).

Confirmation “is conferred by anointing with chrism on the forehead” (canon 880). The ordinary minister of this sacrament is a Bishop but he may delegate this to another priest for pastoral reasons (canons 882 – 884, 885, paragraph 2, and 887).

The 1983 Code of Canon Law requires “the diocesan Bishop is bound to ensure that the sacrament of confirmation is conferred upon his subjects who duly and reasonable request it” (canon 885, paragraph 1). Further, a Bishop may confer the sacrament of confirmation outside of his diocese with the permission of that local Bishop (canon 886).

In regard to those who may receive the sacrament of confirmation, the 1983 Code of Canon Law teaches, “every baptized person who is not confirmed, and only such a person, is capable of receiving confirmation,” further specifying, “apart from the danger of death, to receive confirmation lawfully a person who has the use of reason must be suitably instructed, properly disposed

and able to renew the baptismal promises” (canon 889, paragraphs 1 and 2). Continuing, “the faithful are bound to receive this sacrament at the proper time, conferred on the faithful about the time of discretion, unless the Bishop’s conference has decided on a different age” (canons 890 – 891).

Finally, the person receiving this sacrament “as far as possible is to have a sponsor” whose “function is to take care that the person confirmed behaves as a true witness of Christ and faithfully fulfills the duties inherent in this sacrament” (canon 892). The sponsor must meet the same requirements as for baptism.

These requirements are: sponsors are required (canons 872 – 874) and if there are two one must be male and the other female (canon 873). Also, the sponsors ought to be at least sixteen years of age and confirmed; though the Church always allows for pastoral exceptions – your pastor is the one to make this determination (canon 874 o4).

For a schedule of Confirmations,

please refer to the April 2011 issue of People of God or go online www.archdiosf.org and click on People of God

Effective May 22, 2011 – Fr. Aloysius Abaneke, will no longer be employed full time for the Pastoral Outreach Office. He has accepted a full time position as Chaplain for the University of New Mexico Hospital. Fr. Abaneke enjoys the Faculties of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and is a priest in good standing.

From the Office of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Case Name: CANDELARIA-ARAGON; Prot. Num.: 2010-0294M Notice of Annulment Proceeding. VERONICA ARAGON is hereby notified that ROBERT CANDELARIA has filed a petition for a declaration of ecclesiastical nullity of the marriage contracted by both of you. Please contact the Office of the Tribunal before June 9, 2011. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of VERONICA ARAGON is to inform the Office of the Tribunal as soon as possible.

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Remembering Our Dominican Sisters By fRanCis DoRff, o. PRaem.

(For almost 40 years the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine d’Ricci, whose motherhouse is in Pennsylvania, offered a retreat ministry on the beautiful, desert property which now is home to the Norbertine Community. When they moved to another location in Albuquerque, the Dominican Retreat House became the Spiritual Renewal Center and their retreat ministry continued. Sadly, the Spiritual Renewal Center has now closed. That event occasioned this reflection.)

“A Place that Remembers” When I introduce small groups to this desert place as they begin their retreat here, I always encourage them to let it speak to them. Like any sacred place I have known, this is a place that remembers. It remembers things we have long since forgotten or may never have known. It is as though they all are etched into this landscape and, if we listen very carefully, this place will speak to us of them. It will remind us of what we need to know and of what we need to honor.

Of course, this place doesn’t speak to us in words. It speaks in the quiet intimations and silent stirrings of our soul.

It speaks to us especially through the reverent atmosphere and the lingering presence of persons who over the years have experienced this place as Holy Ground.

More and more, I find that many of our retreatants do not need to be invited to let this place speak to them. Their very first reaction to being here is often a whispered, “This is a special place.”

Through them, the presence and the atmosphere of persons who experience this place as holy ground continues to deepen.

I hear this place speaking very eloquently these days of our Dominican Sisters who lived, prayed, and ministered here for close to 40 years. They were the ones who honored this place by transforming it from a private home and airfield into a desert retreat where

people could come to learn to pray again, to discover who they really are, to meet their God, and to let the beauty of the desert speak to them in silence and solitude. The desert chapel, the four hermitages, the convent, and the retreat house the sisters themselves built—yes, and even the old airplane hangar they renovated as a conference room— all speak of them. We Norbertines who live, pray, and minister here are still using all of these places as a desert retreat for ourselves and our guests. That makes it easy for us to remember our Dominican Sisters. Not that it ever was hard for us to remember Sr. Amata and Sr. Margaret Mary, the two dedicated religious whom we came to know and admire.

During the last six months the sisters were here, I lived in one of their hermitages as a personal liaison between the Norbertine Community and them. This gave me the opportunity to get to know them in a special way during those very trying times. It let me share their simple meals and join in their prayer and ministry. It also let me experience their prayerful and joyful presence in hard times and how deep their hospitality and faith actually went. Who can ever forget the beauty of such dedicated and courageous Christian women? Who would ever want to?

As this Norbertine community prepares to become an independent abbey and to commit itself to calling this sacred place our home for generations to come, our dedicated Dominican Sisters will always be remembered here. Their prayerful presence and the atmosphere they fostered in this place linger on. The life of prayerful service which they inaugurated here creatively continues in the life and ministry of this Norbertine community. In this deeply personal way, our Dominican Sisters will remain with us in spirit and in truth, and this sacred place will continue to be honored as, “A Place that Remembers.”

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Celebration of 48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Vowed religious women and men of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are invited to celebrate the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Sunday, May 15 from 2:15 to 4:00 at the Felician Convent, 420 Meadowlark Ln SE in Rio Rancho. The Archdiocesan Religious Vocation Committee has planned a prayer service for religious vocations followed by refreshments to mark the occasion.

In 1963, Pope Paul VI designated Good Shepherd Sunday a World Day of Prayer for Vocations to pray for fidelity to our vocation as Christians given to us at Baptism. It is a day to rededicate our lives to God through our call to marriage, vowed religious life, single life, priesthood or diaconate. It is a day of prayer for those discerning their life vo-

cation to listen for God’s voice to guide them in their choice.

Pope Benedict XVI tells us that the Second Vatican Council explicitly reminds us that “the duty of fostering vocations pertains to the whole Christian Community which should exercise it above all by living a fully Christian life.”

Parishes are encouraged to help their members celebrate the call to follow Jesus in their chosen way of life given to every Christian at Baptism.

Resources for family, school and parish celebrations are available at www.worlddayofprayerforvocations.org. For additional information contact Br. Charles Schreiner GSB at chasschreiner@aol.com , Sr. Linda Chavez, SC at slindachavez@ msn.com or Sr. Geneal Kramer OP at catherinehse@msn.com.

Jubilees Twelve Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, based in Maple Mount, KY are celebrating jubilees of religious life this year, including two who ministered in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Sr. Helena Fischer, is celebrating her 50th year of religious life. She was a teacher and principal of St. Charles Borromeo School, Albuquerque, from 1980-87.

Sr. Elizabeth Mary (Betsy) Moyer is celebrating her 40th jubilee. She taught for 16 years, including in St. Francis Cathedral School, Santa Fe (1989-93).

Jubilarian congratulations may be sent to Mount Saint Joseph, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, KY 42356.

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My Mother Becomes a Catholic When God Created Mothers When the good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of overtime, when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, “Have you read the spec on this one? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; have 180 moveable parts, all replaceable; run on black coffee and leftovers; have a lap that disappears when she stands up, a kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair, and six pair of hands.”

“The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands...no way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me problems,” said the Lord. “It’s the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have.”

“That’s on the standard model?” asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. “One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, ‘What are you kids doing in there?’ when she already knows. Another here, in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn’t, but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say, ‘I understand and I love you,’ without so much as uttering a word.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching His sleeve gently, “Rest for now. Tomorrow...”

“I can’t,” said the Lord. “I’m so close to creating something close to Myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick, can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger and can get a nine year old to stand under a shower.”

The angel circled the model of the mother very slowly.”She’s too soft,” she sighed.

“But tough!” said the Lord excitedly.

“You cannot imagine what the mother can do or endure.”

“Can she think?”

“Not only think, but she can reason and compromise,” said the Lord. Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek.

“There’s a leak,” she pronounced.

“I told you, you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“It’s not a leak,” said the Lord. “It’s a tear.”

“What’s it for?”

“It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked somber, “I didn’t put it there.”

— Erma Bombeck

By fR. iRBy niChoLs Pastor, St. Anne

Several weeks ago, I was talking to my mother, Margaret or as I call her, Mamma, on the phone.

We somehow got on the subject of where she would like her ashes to be interred when she died, and my mother said she would like to become a Catholic. Until then, I was the only Catholic in the family. My mother was baptized a Methodist but became an Episcopalian in her early twenties. I had often thought of evangelizing my mother…. but the time was never right or I just didn’t know how to broach the subject with her, so I was flabbergasted.

I’d said I’d write a letter to the Archbishop and ask him to contact Bishop Kevin Vann of the Diocese of Ft. Worth for delegation.

My mother is 86, lives in Denton, Texas, and while very sharp (she is a Professor Emeritus and edits a very impressive publication for the College of Information at the University of North Texas), she seldom leaves home due to a lack of mobility. While seeking delegation, I sent Mamma a Catechism and Catholicism for Dummies (as a joke). Since she was receiving the Outstanding Alumna Service Award from the University, I had planned to return home for the ceremony and, while there, confirm her on Palm Sunday.

Bishop Vann was happy to give me delegation and my mother entered the Church as planned.

Margaret Irby Nichols with President V. Lane Rawlins. Mrs. Nichols was the recipient of the University of Northern Texas Outstanding Alumna Service Award.

After the Mass at our house, she said that she had wanted to become a Catholic for a long time.

As stated, I never said a word to her about becoming Catholic and have to give all the credit to the Holy Spirit and her cooperation with God’s grace.

The next day, on my way back to Albuquerque, I shopped at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denton to record Mamma’s confirmation, fill out the paper work so she could become a member of the parish, and to arrange for communion to be brought to her weekly. I guess the lesson is that we never know how God is working in our world. I had prayed for her for 20 years and never expected such a beautiful gift. I had arrived in Denton on the Thursday to attend the award ceremony on Friday. As we drove through the UNT campus, my mother pointed out a new chapel and said that perhaps

we could have her memorial service there. I said, “No mamma, your funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception; you’ll be a Roman Catholic on Sunday.”

2011 Outstanding Alumna Service Award (Courtesy of the University of North Texas) Margaret Irby Nichols (’45 BA Library Science) completed the master of library science program at the University of Texas at Austin, after earning her bachelor’s degree at what was then North Texas State Teachers College. After working 10 years in the library and information field, she returned to Denton in 1955 to a faculty position in the School of Library and Information Sciences, which ended with her retirement in 1996.

Throughout her many years of teaching, she acted as mentor and friend to thousands of information professionals who subSee CATHOLIC on page 7

May: The Month of Mary The month of May is the “month which the piety of the faithful has especially dedicated to Our Blessed Lady,” and it is the occasion for a “moving tribute of faith and love which Catholics in every part of the world [pay] to the Queen of Heaven. During this month Christians, both in church and in the privacy of the home, offer up to Mary from their hearts an especially fervent and loving homage of prayer and veneration. In this month, too, the benefits of God’s mercy come down to us from her throne in greater abundance” (Paul VI: Encyclical on the Month of May, no. 1).

This Christian custom of dedi-

cating the month of May to the Blessed Virgin arose at the end of the 13th century. In this way, the Church was able to Christianize the secular feasts which were wont to take place at that time. In the 16th century, books appeared and fostered this devotion.

The practice became especially popular among the members of the Jesuit Order — by 1700 it took hold among their students at the Roman College and a bit later it was publicly practiced in the Gesu Church in Rome.

From there it spread to the whole Church.

The practice was granted a partial indulgence by Pius VII in

1815 and a plenary indulgence

by Pius IX in 1859. With the complete revision of indulgences in 1966 and the decreased emphasis on specific indulgences, it no longer carries an indulgence; however it certainly falls within the category of the First General Grant of Indulgences. (A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who, in the performance of their duties and in bearing the trials of life, raise their mind with humble confidence to God, adding — even if only mentally — some pious invocation.

Excerpted from Enchiridion of Indulgences. Information from www. catholicculture.org.

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By heDDy LonG Director, Family Life

“Santacruzan” is the word Filipinos use to refer to “Santa Cruz de Mayo,” a procession in honor of our Blessed Mother. The procession commemorates St. Helen and her young son Rey Constantino’s finding the Holy Cross, which had been taken away from the Christians by the infidels.

The Santa Cruz de Mayo is a pageant about this historic event. Throughout the procession, which will begin right after the May 21st 5:30 Mass at San Felipe de Neri Church in Albuquerque Old Town.

In the Philippines, every day in May, there is a town celebrating the Santa Cruz de Mayo. A town usually does it for nine consecutive evenings, like a novena. On the ninth evening, the whole town has a fiesta.

It has been a tradition in our Philippine community, that we have a Santa Cruz de Mayo at San Felipe de Neri Church in Albuquerque Old town every year. Nine consecutive evenings is not very practical here in Albuquerque, so May 21st will be like the ninth evening in the Philippines.

After the procession, free Filipino food will be served around the gazebo, courtesy of the Filipino American Foundation of New Mexico. Then, we will have a program in the gazebo, consisting mainly of a variety of Philippine folk dances and songs.

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Santa Cruz de Mayo is also referred to as “Flores de Mayo,” because May is the month when flowers of all kinds are blooming in the Philippines. The procession is adorned with colorful gay flowers. For this reason, one of the queens in the procession is called “Reyna de Las Flores.”

The main participants in the procession are called, “sagalas.” They will be representing either the important individuals during the expedition, or the angels and saints that were called to intercede for them.

This tradition in New Mexico was started in May, 1976 by our dearly departed Mr. Eugenio Zafra and his wife, Consuelo during Mr. Zafra’s term of office as president of then, Filipino-American Association, presently called, Filipino-American Foundation of New Mexico. Consuelo Zafra continues to be active and supportive of this event.

We will always remember them for this wonderful tradition.

We are grateful to the officers and members of the Filipino-American Foundation of New Mexico who are sponsoring this event.

We would like to thank Fr. Dennis Garcia for his hospitality in allowing us to be at San Felipe for our 35th celebration. And to you, parishioners of San Felipe, we thank you for your hospitality and for allowing us to share a part of our culture.

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He was the second-longest documented Pontificate; only Pope Pius IX served longer. He personally affected my life by appointing me as the Founding Bishop HUELLAS from page 3 la Misa en latín y a los sacerdotes en nuestro grupo se les pidió que concelebraran. ¡El sacerdote local dio la homilía en checo! Sin duda Juan Pablo II visitó ambos de estos lugares.

En Austria visitamos el santuario Mariano de Mariezell que Juan Pablo II visitó en una peregrinación el 13 de septiembre de 1983. Esto se encuentra en los Alpes y como fuimos allí en autobús, pudimos disfrutar de las exquisitas vistas de las montañas.

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Memorial Day, May 30, 2011 A day we honor the memories of the armed forces members who never made it to veteran status because they were killed fighting for their country in wars, police actions, peace-keeping missions or terrorist attacks.

Thank you for your service.

God bless you and your families.

of Lubbock in 1983; the Eleventh Archbishop of Santa Fe in 1993 and the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Phoenix from June 17, 2003 to December 20, 2003. It was an honor to follow in some of his footsteps during this pilgrimage and a great joy to have the 42 pilgrims with me. We now start to pray for his Canon-

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El ahora Beato Juan Pablo II reinó como Sumo Pontífice de la Iglesia Católica desde el 16 de octubre de 1978 hasta su muerte el 2 de abril de 2005. Ha sido el segundo más largo Pontificado documentado; sólo el Papa Pío IX sirvió por más tiempo. Él afectó mi vida personalmente al nombrarme como el obispo fundador de Lubbock, en 1983; el undécimo Arzobispo de Santa Fe en 1993 y el Administrador Apostólico de la

Diócesis de Phoenix desde el 17 de junio de 2003 al 20 de diciembre de 2003. Fue un honor seguir algunas de sus huellas durante esta peregrinación y una gran alegría contar con la presencia de los 42 peregrinos que me acompañaron. ¡Ahora empezamos a orar por su canonización!

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe

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St. Therese Shows Off New Story Area

Holy Child Catholic School Student Receives Duke TIP

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The kindergarten class of St. Therese Catholic School in Albuquerque proudly shows off the new story area created by Ryan Salazar as part of his Eagle Scout project for Boy Scouts. Ryan built new bookshelves for the St. Therese school library. He also refurbished additional bookshelves, provided a rocking chair, stuffed animals, CD player, new carpet and a bulletin board.

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Marlena Figge, daughter of Steve and Deb Figge of Sandia Park, has received recognition from Duke University Talent Identification Program. Marlena participated in the Duke TIP program by taking the SAT in December. She scored a 510 in Reading and a 490 in Math, earning her state recognition (Texas Recognition Ceremony at Texas A&M University) for being in the top 20% of the participants in the country. Students qualify for this program by scoring in the 95 percentile or higher in an acceptable Standardized Test.

Students from a 16 state region participate in this search (16,578 alone participated in Texas).

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our departed family and friends who may still be in Purgatory.

The students (not teachers) came up with the idea of visiting a cemetery and praying for our family and friends.

We decided to go to the National Cemetery in March – to not only pray for our family and friends, but also our former soldiers. Students who did not have family or friends buried there were asked to “adopt” a solider and pray for them. After the visit,

we met at the Ceremonial Shelter and dedicated a rosary to all of our family, friends, and soldiers who have passed away. The students led the rosary and a couple of parents remarked at how “nice it was that their child can lead a rosary; it is something that is being lost” (how to say a rosary).

This was a great way to show the students and their families how we can pray for one another both living and passed.

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One Bread, One Body

By Donna iLLeRBRun Principal, St. Therese Catholic School

On a clear sunny day, 14 students from St. Therese Catholic School received their First Holy Communion in a Mass shared with their family, teachers, and friends. They will remember this as the day they fully received Jesus into their lives. It was a beautiful celebration presided over by Fr. Vincent Chavez in the Shrine of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Church.

The sacrament of Communion is the reception of the body and blood of Christ. It is a time in a person’s life where they fully acknowledge that through transubstantiation, the wine and host are truly converted into the body and blood of Christ.

The children have been studying their faith and preparing for this sacrament for many years. Earlier this year, they all received their first Reconciliation. This sacrament is a cleansing of the mind and soul in preparation for communion. Both of these sacraments are ongoing celebrations that take place on a regular basis in the lives of practicing Catholics. It is a gift and a blessing to be forgiven for our shortcomings through reconciliation, and then to receive the body and blood of Christ. It is the life water that gives us the hope for a future that helps

each of us to be Christ like to those in our world.

Liana Padilla stated that, “I was nervous at first, but I felt so much better after receiving communion. It was like a warm feeling flowing threw me.” Joseph Triana-Ulibarri agreed that he was very happy to receive his first Holy Communion and looks forward to receiving again and again.

Mrs. Melissa La Barre is the third grade teacher at St. Therese School who prepares our children for their first Reconciliation and Communion. She very succinctly put it, “We are so excited to receive Jesus in our life and it is just as important to be Jesus to each other. We hold each other as reverently as we hold the chalice and the host. The students are very compassionate to each other here at St. Therese School.” The small classes and family community at St. Therese Catholic School create an atmosphere of kindness and compassion. The older students watch over the younger students, they all come together on Thursdays to pray the Mass and celebrate the many blessings God has bestowed on us.

We are known as the best kept secret in the North Valley. Our students are achieving well above grade level on nationwide standardized testing, the small school setting is excellent for providing individual attention to all of the students. We are

Students who received their First Holy Communion were Aiden Michael Aragon, Liana Margaret Padilla, Sierra Mercedes Quintana, Eli Julian Sandoval, Delfino James Romero, Pablo Jose Vernier, Dalio Jaime Tavarez, Tristan Dante Villanueva, JonMykel Angelo Garcia, Ben Charles Tombs-Webster, Raven Antoinette Gonzales-Sanchez, Christopher Robert DeLeon-Lewis, Alexander Dominic Toya-Reano, Joseph Triana-Ulibarri

all so proud of the academic success of our children, but we are equally proud of the respect that they show for each other and for the less fortunate in our community. Now is the time to invest in our children’s future. Education is such an important part of their development. Our students are molded into responsible, respectful and caring adults.

We need intelligent leaders that can make moral decisions; our children will be these leaders.

For more information on how you can enroll your students at St. Therese Catholic School for next year, please call 505.344.4479 to set up an appointment.

Queen of Heaven Summer Academy

By Janine BuRfoRD 5th Grade Teacher, Queen of Heaven School

Like their students, many teachers are excited for summer to arrive so they can begin their summer vacation. However, some dedicated teachers at Queen of Heaven delay their summer break to assist struggling students and help others get a jump start to next years’ academics.

“I just want to make sure students have the skills they need to be successful next year”, stated Mrs. Aguilar, who is teaching two classes for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

“Queen of Heaven offers classes for all students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. We even have classes in P.E. and Music”, says Mrs. Burford enthusiastically.

Classes run from June 6-23, 2011 and are only Monday - Thursday.

Queen of Heaven has offered the Summer Academy for the past five summers. Classes usually fill to capacity quickly so signing up early is a good idea. Children ages 4-12 are welcome and do not need to attend a

Catholic school to participate.

If you are interested in attending one of these classes, please call 505.881.2484 or stop by Queen of

Heaven School, located at 5303 Phoenix Ave NE (behind Big 5 on San Mateo & Menaul) as soon as possible.

Classes fill up fast and are on a first

Volleyball Skills Clinic

4th-8th grade 8:00-9:15 Coach Warren $150 Come practice volleyball skills. Class will cover fundamentals and game play. All skill levels welcomed.

come, first serve basis. So, come visit Queen of Heaven’s Summer Academy to reinforce concepts or get your child ready for next year!

fall or a chance for current 1st graders to reinforce their skills. Topics include writing, number, rhyming, and reading skills.

Monster Math

5th-8th grade 9:30-10:45 Coach Warren $150 Come and learn how to play Pickle ball, Ping Pong, and Badminton.

All skill levels welcomed.

2nd & 3rd grade 8am-9am Mrs. Bee $150 4th, 5th & 6th grade 11am-12pm Mrs. Bee $150 Improve your skills in math by playing games, building puzzle.

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions will be covered.

Games, Games, & Games!

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1st-4th grade 11:00-12:00 Coach Warren $150 Come learn how to play some classic games: jacks, tops, marbles, ball & cup, four squares, and a lot more.

Music Academy

2nd-3rd grade 9am-10am Mrs. Bee $150 4th, 5th & 6th grade 10am-11am Mrs. Bee $150 Improve your reading skills. Learn how to use graphic organizers and other strategies to boost your comprehension. Summer reading help is also provided.

Jump Start to Kindergarten

This is the mastery of fractions, percent, area and perimeter. It is expected that multiplication and division facts are already mastered.

1st-5th grade 9am-10:30 Ms. Overholt $100 This is an exploratory music class. Topics include choir, making instru- Math Summer Camp 601 ments, drumming, music composition, dance and music history.

6th-7th grade 9am-10am Mrs. Penn $150 This is the mastery of basic math skills. Topics include whole numMusic Lessons bers, decimals and fractions. It is expected that multiplication facts 1st-8th grade 10:30-12noon Ms. Overholt are already mastered. $25/30 min or $45/hour Private or group lessons in voice, piano, guitar or other band instruMath Summer Camp 701 ments. Cost is per lesson, not for the entire Summer Academy.

6th, 7th, & 8th grade 10am-11am Mrs. Penn $150 Pre-K & Kindergarten 9am-10:30 Ms. Aguilar $150 This amazing class gives your child a head start for kindergarten this fall or a chance for current kindergarteners to reinforce their skills.

Topics include writing skills, number skills, colors, shape and time.

Jump Start to 1st grade

Kindergarten & 1st grade 10:30-12noon Ms. Aguilar $150 This exciting class gives your child a head start for 1st grade for this

Math Summer Camp Algebra

6th, 7th & 8th grade 11am-12pm Mrs. Penn $150 Topics include evaluating & translation of mathematical expressions and solving equations. These will be used to solve word problems.

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Ministries and Roles at Mass

By LinDa KRehmeieR Office of Worship

When the church comes together in the liturgical assembly to celebrate the Mass, or any other sacrament, it is not simply as a crowd of undifferentiated group of people but in a variety of ministries and roles. To understand the significance of these ministries and roles, we must begin with Baptism, for only one who through Baptism has been given a share in the priesthood of Christ is capable of participating in the public worship, the liturgy, of the Church. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy tells us that participation in the liturgy is the right and duty of all the baptized; the first qualification for any participant in the Eucharist is baptism into the Body of Christ, the Church.

Through Baptism, all share in the priesthood of Christ which delegates them to worship. Some are called by God to serve in the ministerial priesthood as bishops and priests. Others by God’s grace are ordained to the ministry of deacon. In addition, there are roles in the liturgy exercised by the laity at the service of the liturgical assembly as acolytes, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, cantors, choir members, instrumentalists, leaders of song and ushers.

Others contribute to preparing the liturgy, keeping the church and the vestments and vessels clean and well-ordered or providing an environment reflecting the spirit of the feast or season. There is a wide variety of services to be performed, and it is desirable that different individuals exercise those services so that the talents and gifts God has placed within the Christian community are fully utilized and these roles of service are not monopolized by a few.

Those engaged in liturgical roles need to be well-prepared for those roles to carry them out with reverence, dignity and understanding. Obtaining the proper preparation requires a

further gift of time on the part of the person being prepared as well as on the part of those in the parish responsible for the training of liturgical ministers.

All the baptized need to understand that part of their duty regarding liturgy is to accept some responsibility for the liturgy, to place themselves and their Godgiven talents at the service of the liturgical community whenever possible. If liturgy is a duty as well as a right, then part of that duty for those able to undertake these tasks is the responsibility to participate as one who brings up the gifts at the Presentation, reads the Word of God, assists with the distribution of Communion and brings the Eucharist to those unable to be present at Mass, serves at the altar, provides music supports the celebration or serves the assembled community as an usher, contributing to the worship of the community and fulfilling the responsibility that comes with Baptism.

While this might give the impression that those not exercising one of these roles are free to sit back passively and simply let the liturgy happen around them, nothing could be further from the truth. Because liturgy is not only their right, but their responsibility, the baptized faithful who form the congregation do not have the luxury of waiting for all to be done for them. They are called to join in praise and thanksgiving in song and spoken word; to listen attentively to God’s Word, to exercise their baptismal priesthood in prayer for the Church, the world and all in need. In the Liturgy of the Eucharist they join their prayer to that of the priest celebrant, offering Christ the Victim, not only through the hands of the priest, but also together with him and offer themselves as well (GIRM n.95).

Participation culminates in the reception of the Body and Blood of the Lord, which unites them more See MASS on page 19

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PoR LinDa KRehmeieR Oficina del Culto Divino

Cuando la iglesia se reúne como asamblea litúrgica para celebrar la Misa o cualquier sacramento, no se trata simplemente de una multitud o grupo de personas indiferentes entre sí, sino de un grupo con una variedad de funciones y ministerios. Para comprender el significado de estos ministerios y funciones, debemos iniciar con el Bautismo, porque solamente quien a través del bautismo ha recibido una participación en el sacerdocio de Cristo es capaz de participar en la alabanza pública, la liturgia, de la Iglesia. La Constitución de la Sagrada Liturgia nos dice que la participación en la liturgia es el derecho y el deber de todos los bautizados; el primer requisito para cualquier participante en la Eucaristía es el bautismo dentro del Cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia.

A través del bautismo todos comparten en el sacerdocio de Cristo, quien los delega para la alabanza.

Algunos son llamados por Dios para servir en el sacerdocio ministerial como obispos y sacerdotes. Otros por la gracia de Dios son ordenados al ministerio del diaconado. Existen además funciones en la liturgia ejercitadas por los laicos al servicio de la asamblea litúrgica como acólitos, lectores, ministros extraordinarios de la comunión, cantores, miembros del coro, instrumentistas, líderes del canto y ujieres. Otros contribuyen a preparar la liturgia, manteniendo la Iglesia, las vestimentas y los recipientes limpios y ordenados o proporcionando un entorno que refleja el espíritu de la festividad o de la temporada. Hay una amplia variedad de servicios para llevarse a cabo, y es deseable que diferentes individuos lleven a cabo los servicios para que los dones y talentos que Dios ha puesto dentro de la comunidad cristiana se utilicen plenamente y estas funciones de servicio no sean monopolizadas por

unos pocos.

Quienes ejercen funciones litúrgicas deben estar bien preparados para llevar a cabo esos papeles con reverencia, dignidad y conocimiento. Obtener la adecuada preparación requiere un don adicional de tiempo por parte de la persona que se está preparando, así como por parte de quienes en la parroquia son responsables de la formación de ministros litúrgicos.

Todos los bautizados deben comprender que parte de su deber en cuanto a la liturgia es aceptar algunas responsabilidades dentro de ella, ponerse a sí mismos y a los talentos que Dios les dio al servicio de la comunidad litúrgica siempre que sea posible. Si la liturgia es un deber y un derecho, entonces parte de esa obligación para aquellos que pueden llevar a cabo estas tareas es la responsabilidad de participar en llevar los dones al altar, leer la Palabra de Dios, asistir con la distribución de la Comunión y llevar la Eucaristía a quienes no pueden estar presentes en la Misa, servir en el altar, tocar música, apoyar la celebración o servir como ujieres, contribuyendo a la alabanza de la comunidad y cumpliendo con la responsabilidad que viene con el Bautismo.

Mientras que esto podría dar la impresión de que quienes no ejercen una de estas funciones son libres de simplemente sentarse y dejar que la liturgia suceda a su alrededor, nada podría estar más lejos de la verdad ya que la liturgia es no sólo su derecho, sino su responsabilidad.

Los fieles bautizados que conforman la congregación no tienen el lujo de esperar que todo sea hecho por ellos. Están llamados a participar en la alabanza y acción de gracias, en el canto y en la palabra hablada; a escuchar atentamente la Palabra de Dios, a ejercer su sacerdocio bautismal en la oración por la Iglesia, por el mundo y por todos los necesitados. En la liturgia de la Eucaristía unen su oración a la del sacerdote celebrante, ofreciendo a Cristo la víctima inmaculada, See MISA on page 19

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Cristo Rey Catholic Church in Santa Fe

Cristo Rey Catholic Church in Santa Fe was built in 1939 by its parishioners and has often been referred to as the “crown jewel” among New Mexican historical churches. It was designed by the famous Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem and still ranks the largest adobe structure in the United States. Cristo Rey Parish has always been a thriving community of faith, so in September of 2010 the parishioners elected to have a Capital Campaign, “A New Beginning”. This campaign generated $820,000 in pledges which exceeded their goal by $20,000. The church’s renovations would not be possible without the support of some of our most dedicated families. The success of “A New Beginning” will definitely ensure a strong future for Cristo Rey Parish. This project includes renovation of the church, rectory and gymnasium.

Capital Project Time Schedule: Beginning Date: February 1, 2011 Proposed Completion Date: August 31, 2011

Santa Fe’s Hill of Tepeyac

By DoLoRes RomeRo Business Manager, Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

If you have been wondering what the • Donations of $500 or greater will structure is surrounding the parking lot, entitle you to have a rock approximateit will soon become the “Hill of Tepey- ly 18”x12” engraved with the wording ac”. This transformation will be home of your choice and placed on the “Hill

to the five Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe and an image of St. Juan Diego. Arlene Cisneros Sena, a well known Santa Fe Santera is presently painting the images on 5 ft x 3 ft retablos. Photos of these paintings will be transferred to ceramic tile which will be placed just above the wall. This area will also be landscaped with rocks and native New Mexico plants and shrubs.

Additionally, we are pleased to inform you that we recently received the status of New Mexico Shrine by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan and were given approval to start the Our Lady of Guadalupe Institute, which will be devoted to the Studies of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

We have begun a campaign to raise monies to pay for these projects. Thus far, we have pledges totaling ($15,000) from parishioners. We are asking for donations, pledges and will be selling raffle tickets for these projects.

• All donations are appreciated.

• Donations of $50 or greater, you will receive a photo button and box of greeting cards with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

• Donations of $100 or greater, you will receive the items mentioned above and a brick with your choice of wording, placed in the Santuario Courtyard.

• Donations of $250 or greater will entitle you to have a rock approximately 13” x 5” engraved with the wording of your choice and placed on the “Hill of Tepeyac”.

of Tepeyac”.

• Engraved rocks on the “Hill of Tepeyac” will be limited to 75. Rock samples may be seen at the rectory.

We are planning a weeklong celebration to commemorate our Institute and Hill of Tepeyac, which will begin on the week of August 7, 2011 and conclude with our Parish Fiesta on Sunday, August 14, 2011. We are planning talks

by Msgr. Eduardo Chavez, Postulator of the Cause of Saint Juan Diego, Robin Gavin, Curator of the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, Georgina (Gogy) Farias, Sculptor of the Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe at our Parish, a “Night of Music, the Dedication of the “Hill of Tepayac” and our Parish Fiesta.

Please help us with this project which will continue to enhance our Parish.

Your pledge is requested by June 15, 2011. Dolores Romero in the Parish Office (505.983.8868) will be happy to set up your pledge, receive your donation or answer your questions. You may mail donations to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 417 Agua Fria, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

According to Canon 1232 #1, the local ordinary is competent to approve the statues of a diocesan shrine. Canon 1233 indicates certain privileges can be granted to shrines as often as local circumstances, the large number of pilgrims and especially the good of the faithful seem to suggest it. For the whole section on shrines see Cannons 1230 - 1234 in the Code of Canon Law.

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Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Dedicates Memorial to

Blessed Pope John Paul II on Divine Mercy Sunday

On May 1, 2011, the man who canonized more saints than any other pope in modern history became one step closer to sainthood himself.

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n May 1, 2011, Archbishop Michael Sheehan dedicated life-size bronze statues of Pope John Paul II and two young people at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Los Alamos. The “Pope John Paul the Great Memorial,” was created by two Polish artists, Marek and Agnieszka Maślaniec, who used a bronze cast method to mold the three statues. The memorial commemorates a man whose constant urging “Be not afraid” speaks to Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Several dignitaries attending included Polish Consulate Director of Culture, the Mexican Consul from Albuquerque, and Los Alamos County officials.

Despite the inclement weather, the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish family hosted a warm reception including lunch, music, and festivities after the dedication which was followed by Divine Mercy Holy Hour.

Also on May 1, Catholics throughout the world celebrated the beatification of Pope John Paul II. The beatification ceremony will took place in Rome as Pope Benedict XVI presided at the rite recognizing the holiness of his predecessor. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims were in attendance at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Prior to the dedication of the Archbishop Sheehan and Father John Carney, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary, concelebrated the Confirmation Mass for the forty IHM young adults.

For information on the beatification of Pope John Paul II visit the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Official Website www.archdiosf.org

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Pope Benedict beatifies Pope John Paul ‘because of his faith’ VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- “John Paul II is blessed because of his faith -- a strong, generous and apostolic faith,” Pope Benedict XVI said May 1 just minutes after formally beatifying his predecessor. Italian police said that for the Mass more than 1 million people were gathered in and around the Vatican and in front of large video screens in several parts of the city.

Many in the crowd had personal stories about seeing Pope John Paul or even meeting him, and Pope Benedict ended his homily at the Mass sharing his own personal story. “I would like to thank God for the gift of having worked for many years with Blessed Pope John Paul II,” he said. As prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 1982 until his election in 2005, Pope Benedict said he “came to revere” the Polish pope as he worked at his side. “His example of prayer continually impressed and edified me: he remained deeply united to God even amid the many demands of his ministry,” Pope Benedict said.

After the Mass, Pope Benedict went into St. Peter’s Basilica and knelt in prayer for four minutes before Blessed John Paul’s casket.

At vigil, young and old remember Pope John Paul as spiritual model ROME (CNS) -- With songs, videos, testimonials and prayers, Catholics of every age and many countries gathered in Rome to remember Pope John Paul II on

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the eve of his beatification. “I feel him present here in the Circus Maximus,” the pope’s former secretary, Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow told the crowd in Rome’s ancient racetrack April 30. “I feel him returning tonight.” The vigil began with a two-minute video clip of Pope John Paul talking to young people in 2000, struggling at first to find the words and then bantering easily, to the delight of the crowd. The video set the evening’s tone of remembrance, and it was followed by a torchlight procession to an image of Mary, evoking the late pope’s special devotion to the mother of Jesus. The vigil featured a live satellite link-up to five Marian sanctuaries around the world, including the pope’s former Archdiocese of Krakow, Poland. Pope Benedict XVI closed the event with a prayer to Mary and a blessing, telecast live from the papal apartment at the Vatican. The crowd on a wet evening was small at first but swelled to an estimated 200,000.

For many, Pope John Paul’s humanity made him a more accessible saint VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Throughout his 26-year pontificate, Pope John Paul paid attention not only to world leaders but also to the “little people” and what was on their minds. On his journeys outside the Vatican, he would chat with workers, visit the sick and make pilgrimage to even the most humble of local shrines. More than once, he stepped off the official papal motorcade route to drop in on families in Africa and Latin America. He sipped tea in their huts, and once, after visiting a Brazilian shantytown,

he took off his papal ring and left it to be sold for the benefit of the local residents. He opened a hostel for the poor inside the Vatican, and personally hosted the homeless for holiday dinners. In Rome, he visited the most out-of-the-way parishes and spent the better part of his Sundays with parishioners. Everywhere he went, Pope John Paul seemed to imbibe the local culture and embrace its expressions. He did this in the simplest of gestures: donning a tribal headdress in Kenya, swinging a hockey stick in St. Louis or drinking a pepper-root brew from a coconut shell in Fiji.

New Washington seminary to be named for Blessed Pope John Paul II Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington has announced that the new archdiocesan seminary opening for the fall semester will be named for Blessed Pope John Paul II. The seminary, which will be located in Northeast Washington will serve as a college-level pre-theology house of formation, with seminarians attending classes at The Catholic University of America nearby. Cardinal Wuerl said the seminary will be blessed on Oct. 22, the feast day of Blessed John Paul and the anniversary of his installation as pope in 1978. Plans for the seminary were announced in October 2010, and the permits necessary to complete the renovation of the structure that will house See NEWS on page 22

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A Spiritual Feast for Your Home: How Catholics Can Use the Old Testament in the Family

By Jem suLLivan, Ph.D.

What is your family’s favorite meal? Is it a holiday recipe, a simple weeknight dinner, or a gourmet dessert treat?

The Second Vatican Council teaches that “the treasures of the Bible are to be opened more lavishly, so that richer fare may be provided for the faithful at the table of God’s Word “(Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 51). Is the Bible a special table around which your family gathers, as if for a favorite meal?

As we consider ways to share the Old Testament in the family we discover that the Bible, whether prominently displayed or gathering dust on a shelf, offers rich spiritual nourishment for children, teenagers and adults in your home.

It is said that we live in the Age of Information. The information superhighway moves us through the high

speed traffic of news conveyed through television, the Internet, blogs, and instant messaging. We may have instant and high speed access to information at our fingertips. But the search for human happiness and daily wisdom remains. What is the place of the Bible in this Information Age? The Catechism tells us that, the books of the Old Testament “are a storehouse of sublime teaching on God and of sound wisdom on human life, as well as a wonderful treasury of prayers; in them, too, the mystery of our salvation is present in a hidden way.”

(CCC 122, quoting Dei Verbum 15) Much of the Old Testament takes the form of stories. The way God teaches resounds with human imagination. Through the rich tapestry of biblical narratives we learn about God’s love and fidelity in the face of human doubt,

apathy and infidelity. In the drama of the biblical stories is reflected our own journeys of faith with our daily joys, struggles, and hopes.

Old Testament stories are especially compelling for

We may have instant and high speed access to information at our fingertips. But the search for human happiness and daily wisdom remains.

What is the place of the Bible in this Information Age? young children who, with their natural capacity for awe and wonder, marvel at the unfolding of God’s saving action and living presence in the world. Biblical stories that reveal weakness and sin are opportunities to discuss, at age appropri-

ate levels, our humanness in light of God’s love and mercy. Through the biblical range of human experiences we learn God’s ways and our response of faith.

To bring the Old Testament to life, assign family members to gather artistic images that depict biblical stories and themes. Let the painting, sculpture, stained glass, or piece of sacred music serve as a discussion starter for family reflection on God’s word expressed in artistic forms.

The Psalms are a rich storehouse of prayers. In spite of overloaded family schedules taking brief moments to pray together the Liturgy of the Hours, whether Morning or Evening Prayer, connects your home to the Church’s rhythm of praise, thanksgiving and intercession.

Handy Catholic resources now available make daily praying of Morning and Evening Prayer simple and

sustainable.

Finally, lectio divina is another practical way to feast on the Old Testament in your home. This ancient Christian practice is being recovered in our time and strongly encouraged during the 2008 Bishops Synod on the Word of God and in Pope Benedict’s Exhortation following the Synod.

Through the steps of lectio divina - reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation - the wisdom of the Old Testament can bear rich fruit in your home and may even become your family’s favorite spiritual food.

Jem Sullivan, Ph.D., serves as staff to the USCCB Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis. She is the author of a Study Guide to the United States Adult Catholic Catechism and The Beauty of Faith: Christian Art and the Gospel published by Our Sunday Visitor, and writes on a variety of catechetical themes.

Spirituality Institute Celebrates 25 Years

By BRo. BRian DyBowsKi, fsC

The Santa Fe Institute for Spirituality welcomes everyone to its 25th anniversary summer program. We invite all our former presenters or participants to join us for a celebration of our quarter century of service. On July 19, 2011, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan delivers a keynote address on how the Institute worked to awaken faith.

Archbishop Sheehan graciously taught at the Institute almost each year since he arrived. Most often, he delivered the keynote address.

During this quarter century of service to God’s people, Franciscans, Benedictines, Dominicans, Jesuits, Carmelites, Salesians, Josephites, Capuchins, Blessed Sacrament priests

and sisters, Loretines, Paracletes, and Christian Brothers have contributed. Diocesan priests often spoke and provided daily Mass. Besides Catholic contributors, our ecumenical outreach included a wide range of Protestant brethren, Jewish rabbis, and Orthodox priests.

Hikes in the “Green Cathedral”, where God’s glories inspire us, brought our people into the mountains to marvel at infinite creativity. God expresses His greatness much better than we do. The gasps as hikers first saw Nambe Lake, expressed awe and wonder at Divine Architecture. People from all over the United States fell in love with Santa Fe and its blessed surroundings. Native American and Hispanic spirituality took their breath away. Visitors

from New York to Los Angeles were amazed at living spirituality here. For many of them, this was a “desert experience”, like the early Christian monks.

Native Americans flocked to our weeks at St. Catherine’s Indian School, especially Fr. John Hascal’s healing Mass. Fr. Hascal, OFMCap, was an Ojibway pipe carrier, and President of the Tekakwetha Conference. Local native leaders taught for us regularly, and invited us to visit their Pueblos. A Native American Spirituality Institute spun off from our efforts. Most years, native representatives showed how Catholic and ancient practices blend.

Pedro Ortega Ribera was an example of Native American and Hispanic interaction.

He taught the basic spirituality that brought people

together in God’s love. The history that he recounted showed Hispanic interactions with Navajo, Apache, and Pueblo peoples.

Media expressions of our work include People of God articles, radio programs, and our home grown Spirituality TV. This cable program shows interviews with hundreds of our teachers. Using both cable channel 16 and 27 enabled more people to watch, and even to “internet stream” Spirituality TV. Three programs show in Albuquerque on channel 27.

Interviews with priests and bishops form the “Year of the Priest”. The Franciscan program, and the Christian Brothers of New Mexico present achievements of these religious orders here in New Mexico. Check out the Spirituality website www.sfis.org for video and

print examples.

By popular request, Saturday evening sessions followed up on summer programs. We investigated St. John of the Cross, reviewing all of his poems. In the year of St. Paul, we examined his main topics. Then we moved to the Catholic Catechism, which we continue to explore, Saturdays at 7pm at St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe. We invite everyone to participate.

Check the handouts on our website for examples of our discussions. This sketch shows some of the highlights of our service to awaken faith. Thanks be to God. Presenters can revisit their presentations and update them. Please contact Bro. Brian Dybowski at bdybowski2@gmail.com or phone 505.470.0377 to join our summer program.

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The Newman Center at New Mexico Highlands University Engaging Catholic Charities and the Local Albuquerque Community

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The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Takes Justice Ministries to a National Stage

By Rosie Chinea shawveR Parish and Faith Community Outreach Liaison, Catholic Charities

By BR. GRaham GoLDen, o. PRaem

When one is an undergraduate ing, and engaging the Albuquerin college, the world one lives in is que community. One of the young similar to living in a “bubble”. Col- women on the trip indicated her lege students tend to focus on their “eyes have now been opened”. school work, outside work, their The days were filled with the stusocial lives, dents engaging in their families the Catholic com“I was hungry and you and religion. munity in AlbuquerThinking about gave me food, I was thirsty que. On Sunday, and you gave me drink, a issues of social they volunteered at injustice in our stranger and you welcomed Immaculate Conworld is some- me, naked and you clothed ceptions meal for thing that is me, ill and you cared for me, people who are merely beyond homeless. Beatrice, their view. I in prison and you visited me” from Catholic Char(Matthew 25: 35-36). know these are ities’ housing center, generalizations came out and spoke and there are always exceptions. to the group about housing and However, for the students this does homelessness in Albuquerque. This characterize exposure to social in- was followed by a guided reflecjustices both locally and globally is tion on the experience. Later that essential to broadening their minds evening, after a young adult Mass, and hearts. they listened to two guest speakers’ In March, two students from talk about Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Highlands University’s Newman a national volunteer program for Center in Las Vegas, NM, their cam- post-graduate students wanting to pus minister and staff advisor came engage their desire in social justice. to learn about and volunteer with They volunteered and observed Catholic Charities and other Catho- projects such as feeding the homelic organizations around the city of less at the Good Shepherd Center Albuquerque. This was the New- and visiting both Catholic Worker man Center’s first time engaging homes in Albuquerque, Trinity in a spring break trip. It was four House and Casa de las Communifull days filled with learning, praySee NEWMAN on page 19

In February, a delegation of three representatives from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe (Anne Avellone, director of the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, Fr. Arkad Biczak, pastor of John XXIII Catholic Community, and Br. Graham Golden, O. Praem, Intern for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)) traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering and other meetings put on by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The purpose of this gathering was to study and live out the social teachings of our Church.

The delegation from our Archdiocese, along with hundreds of other Catholics from around the country, worked on behalf of the USCCB to live out this legacy by meeting with congressional representatives and senators to promote the life and dignity of the human person.

Our delegation met in person with Representatives Heinrich, Lujan and Pearce as well as with Senator Bingaman and Senator Udall’s staff. The delegates carried a clear message from the bishops. They asked that the federal budget not be cut on the backs of the poor. They advocated for social programs that are needed more than even in our own country and for international

aide, that if cut, would directly lead to the death of thousands of people around the globe.

The delegates also pressed congress to support amendments to healthcare reform preventing federal funding to be used for abortion and to have a clear freedom of conscience policy so that Catholic health providers would not be forced to perform abortions. They also asked extend healthcare to immigrants.

In addition to lobbying congress, the gathering was marked by a demonstration of increased cooperation within the USCCB between the Pro-life Secretariate and Department of Justice Peace and Human Development as the USCCB recognizes the need to emphasize both human life and dignity.

The extensive justice work of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe was highlighted when Anne Avellone was asked to give a presentation on the local CCHD committee to her fellow diocesan directors. She provided insights into the organizing and managing of grant committees building on her extensive experience with the many effective antipoverty organizations funded in the Archdiocese. Anne was also nominated to the board of directors of her professional organization, the Roundtable Association of Catholic Diocesan Social Action Directors.

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Catholic Relief Services’ Mother-Child Programs

Photo by Rita Villanueva of CRS

By anna huTh Catholic Relief Services, SW Regional Office

May is a month of family celebrations, with First Holy Communions, Confirmations, Mother’s Day and graduations heading the list.

Mothers everywhere bring life to families, communities, and nations.

Respect for the life and dignity of the human person calls for special recognition of expectant and current mothers. Unfortunately, in countries where poverty is rampant, it is often mothers and children who are most vulnerable to its effects. This is why Catholic Relief Services (CRS) pays special attention to women and children through its mother-child programs.

Through these programs, mothers and children in need receive help for a fresh start, improving lives for individuals, families, and entire communities. This is made possible by Catholics of this Archdiocese and around the United States working together by praying, learning, acting and giving through CRS. Three ways these programs make a difference are health, education and livelihoods.

Local leaders are trained to educate women regarding personal and family health. With CRS, they establish village-based health care services and build regional clinics stocked with medicines. Other CRS programs, such as developing sanitation, assuring access to clean water and improving agricultural practices, increase nutrition and prevent the

diseases that affect pregnant women and young children.

Education improves the life of the child and of the nation. CRS works with communities to bring to light the advantages of education and to build schools. Food programs for these schools – a hot meal every day for the children – boost school attendance. CRS also supports teachertraining.

Mothers in poverty, although already engaged in so much work, often seek ways to increase their family income. CRS provides skilltraining and resources through such programs as microfinance and Fair Trade cooperatives. In some cases, CRS helps a village establish a women’s center where women can practice traditional arts in producing clothes, household items and handicrafts. CRS helps the community set up a system to get those products to market and obtain a fair price.

So during their family May celebrations, Catholics of this Archdiocese also can celebrate that, through CRS, they are making a difference for mothers and children around the world.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. For more information, see www.crs.org or call Anne Avellone, Director of the Office for Social Justice and Respect Life, at 505.831.8167.

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MASS from page 12 fully with Christ their Head and with one another.

All present minister to one another, calling forth the best each has to offer through song and verbal responses made with conviction, which encourages others to sing and respond; their very presence at the celebration of Mass when so many other options might have been chosen instead supports and reinforces others who have made the same choice.

The liturgy, then, is about the action of God’s own people, each with different offices and roles, each office and role, one of service, not of privilege, a mirror of Christ who washed the feet of his disciples and instructed his followers to imitate his example of service.

Based upon Roman Missal Formational Materials provided by the Secretariat for the Liturgy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2010.

MISA from page 12 no sólo por manos del sacerdote, sino juntamente con él y para ofrecerse a sí mismos. (GIRM n.95). La participación culmina en la recepción del Cuerpo y la Sangre del Señor, que los une más plenamente con Cristo su Cabeza y uno con el otro.

Todos los presentes ministran uno al otro, ofreciendo lo mejor de cada uno a través del canto y las respuestas verbales hechas con convicción, lo cual alienta a otros a cantar y responder; su sola presencia en la celebración de la Misa cuando tantas otras opciones

podrían haber sido elegidas apoya y refuerza a otros que han hecho la misma elección.

La liturgia, entonces, es la acción del propio pueblo de Dios, cada integrante con diferentes oficios y funciones, cada oficio y función siendo de servicio, no de privilegio, un espejo de Cristo quien lavó los pies de sus discípulos y dio instrucciones a sus seguidores a imitar su ejemplo de servicio.

Basado en Materiales de Formación del Misal Romano proporcionados por la Secretaría para la Liturgia de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, 2010.

NEWMAN from page 18 starting to paint a mural of a world dades. map in the youth classroom.

The group then learned and By the end of the trip, the group’s spent an entire day at Catholic hearts were opened to compassion Charities. They were at the Bridge towards the people and programs Street location, where they learned they encountered. This compassion about Catholic Charities’ Centers has empowered them to look into for Immigration and Education. issues of social injustices that are During the presentation, children occurring in their own backyards from the early childcare center in Las Vegas. With the strength came and sang a few songs to the and vision of the Holy Spirit, I group. After the presentation, the hope this group uses their experigroup planted flowers at Hiberni- ence with Catholic Charities and an House, a housing unit for low- the Albuquerque Catholic commuincome seniors which brightened nity to engage their community so the day for the seniors. Follow- that people’s basic needs are met ing the planting, they went back and that the dignity of all peoples to the Bridge location where they is preserved. cleaned around the entire building. The group then went to the Marble 2720 Carlisle NE • Albuq. NM 87110 Ave location where they learned about Replate • Repair Catholic Charities’ Fine Metal & Artifact Restoration Glass Engraving and Repair Centers for RefuCustom Engraving gees, Housing, and Custom Community InRosaries (505) 888-3993 volvement.

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May 2011

Catholics in Iraq – Then and Now

By Jean BussemeieR Chair, Risen Savior Ecumenical Committee

The people of Northern Iraq trace their roots in the region back to the destruction of their original home of Nineveh reported in the Book of Nahum. They proudly note that the names of the towns of the region testify to the survival of the Assyrian people into our present day (e.g.: Arbil comes from the Assyrian name “Araba-illu”; Tikrit from the Assyrian “Tikriti”) despite their reported desolation (Nahum 2:8-13). Historians point to unfolding evidence supporting a connection between these Christians and the ancient inhabitants of Assyria.

Nevertheless, they remain a people without a homeland. Historians call them Syrians and Phoenician Assyrians based on an inscription on the Rosetta Stone.

These Christians refer themselves “Syriac-speaking Christians of Mesopotamia” or “the Assyrians of Iraq, Turkey, and Northwest Iran”. They share the region with those who arrived after the origins of Islam and have proudly survived “2000 years of persecutions and massacres by the Persians, Arabs, Mongols, Ta-

tars, Kurds and Turks”. Between 1914 and 1919 approximately twothirds of the Assyrian population was murdered or forced into Islam in a modern attempt to wipe them out. (This chapter in their history is not unique; sadly, Armenian Christians suffered a similar fate, losing 1.5 million of their population during the same period). History indicates they prevailed in part due to their concentration in a relative-

ly small region and in part to their unique language and Christian traditions. Today the inhabitants of the region include more Arabs and Kurds than Assyrians.

The farming communities of Northern Iraq claim as evidence of their roots the rich farmland developed by their long-standing efforts as well as to the older villages found recently below newer cities.

As they built homes and developed their farmland, historian H.W.F. Saggs writes: “After seven or eight centuries and various vicissitudes, these people became Christians,” (The Might that Was Assyria 290).

Evidence supporting their claim of connection to their ancient homeland includes a monastery known as “Mar Bahaman” near the Christian city of Kalkhu. The monastery is a large fort-like structure, built in the 12th or 13th Century and named for a legendary prince who died in battle many centuries earlier. The Christian tradition in the region reaches back to Addaeus the Apostle. Reportedly Christians came into the area claiming to be merchants, seeking Addaeus and his “signs”. It is recorded that many converted because of Ad-

daeus’ witness; some were even ordained to the priesthood. These early Christians gathered in secret due to the danger posed by their neighbors who worshiped fire and water.

Historian Philip Jenkins wrote of the flourishing Christian culture there and the rich “splendor” of their faith through at least the 13th Century (“The Untold history of the church’s First thousand Year” 8). He states that the traditions of Assyrian Christians once rivaled those of the Roman Church.

Today Assyrian Catholics in Iraq suffer like their ancestors through violence inflamed by the on-going war in the region. In 2004, coordinated attacks on regional churches caused the immediate deaths of 11 and injuries to more than 50 other worshipers. Many more died as a result of these attacks and others during the Islamic insurgency. On All Saints Day in 2010, 58 worshipers were killed and 120 more were taken hostage for no reason other than their status as Christians.

Once again their population drops precipitously.

References available upon request.

M AKING SENSE OUT OF BIOETHICS The Courage to Refuse to Cooperate in Evil

An electrician by trade, Tim Roach is married with two children and lives about an hour outside Minneapolis. He was laid off his job in July 2009. After looking for work for more than a year and a half, he got a call from his local union in February 2011 with the news anyone who is unemployed longs for, not just a job offer, but one with responsibility and a good salary of almost $70,000 a year. He ultimately turned the offer down, however, because he discovered that he was being asked to oversee the electrical work at a new Planned Parenthood facility under construction in St. Paul on University Avenue. Aware that abortions would be performed there, he knew his work would involve him in “cooperation with evil,” and he courageously declined the offer.

Significant moral issues can arise if we knowingly cooperate in another’s evil actions, even though we don’t perform those evil actions ourselves. Some helpful “principles of cooperation” have been developed over the centuries in the Catholic moral tradition as a way of discerning how properly to avoid, limit, or distance ourselves from evil, especially intrinsically evil actions. In particular, these principles enable us to recognize that there are certain real-life situations when we must refuse to cooperate.

A simple example can be helpful to illustrate some of these principles: suppose a nurse were to hand the instruments to a physician performing a direct abortion, or turn on the suction machine used to dismember the unborn baby. If the nurse intended the abortion, she would be guilty of formal cooperation in evil.

Yet even if she personally opposed

the abortion and did not share the intention of the physician performing the procedure, there would still be grave moral objections to her cooperation. Because she would be participating in circumstances essential to the performance of that particular act of abortion, like handing instruments or turning on the suction machine, her cooperation would be morally unacceptable, and would be known as immediate material cooperation.

The key point, then, is that both types of cooperation (formal and immediate material) are morally unacceptable. Whenever we are faced with the temptation to cooperate in intrinsically evil actions like abortion, destruction of embryos for stem cell research, euthanasia, assisted suicide, or direct sterilization, morally we must refuse. This is different, for example, from what theologians call “remote coopera-

tion” in another’s evil, as, for example, is done by the postal carrier who delivers letters to an abortion facility; although what occurs there might sicken the carrier’s stomach, delivering the mail would not constitute an essential ingredient to the wrongful destruction of human life that occurs there.

On the other hand, driving someone to an abortion clinic so she can undergo an abortion, assisting as a nurse in the operating room during a tubal ligation, or thawing out human embryos from the deep freeze so that a researcher might vivisect them for their stem cells — even if we opposed the practices — all would constitute unacceptable forms of immediate material cooperation with evil.

Real world decisions about cooperation can be daunting and complex.

Pharmacists, for example, cannot in See EVIL on page 24

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Little Instructions for Aligning Your Life to God Ten Steps to making God first and most important priority Part III of an Eight-Part Series

By Leisa ansLinGeR Our Sunday Visitor

Instruction #1: Begin with a reality check.

Any time we find ourselves drifting from our commitment to put God first, we must search our hearts to rediscover the reality of God’s love for us and to find again our real and true love for God. Sometimes we say we want to give our lives to our Lord, yet we do little more than go through the motions.

When our commitment comes from a real desire to love God, in response to the great love of God for us, keeping first things first becomes not only possible but desirable.

• Where is your relationship with God at this time in your life? How will you take a step toward a deeper relationship with God, knowing

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that our Lord is always ready to embrace your heart with love?

Instruction #2: Pay attention.

Recognizing God’s love for us and deepening our response to that love is the work of our lifetime. Notice Jesus’ use of the foundational Shema prayer in response to the scribe’s question.

That prayer guides the Jewish people, and us, to nurture a total and all-encompassing love for God – with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Such love requires attention to the One who is loved; such love cannot be ignored!

• Being completely truthful to yourself, how much attention do you give God? How might you take a step toward increasing your attention to God each day?

Next installment: Instruction #3: Give out of love and Instruction #4: Pray. *Leisa Anslinger writes for Our Sunday Visitor and on her website: www.thegenerousheart.com.

Anniversaries

Mr. Fred Davalos and Miss Sofia Olona joined in matrimony on May 19, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church in Albuquerque.

They are members of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Alameda.

Mr. Davalos, a recipient of the Purple Heart after being wounded in 1945 in World War II, retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1984. Sophie owned and operated Towne and Country Beauty Salon from 1960 to her retirement in 2000.

Blessed with five children, Ella, husband Quentin, Fred Jr., David, wife Kim, Don, wife Jane, and Arthur, deceased in 1978; grandchildren, Darren, Corri, Melissa, Matthew, Joel, Erica: great grandchildren, Amanda, Ava, Charli and Jacobi. They will celebrate their diamond anniversary with a blessing by Msgr.

Richard Olona followed by a family gathering.

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Mr. Fidel Saiz of Duran and Miss Dora Nunez of Corona were joined in Holy Matrimony on May 26, 1951 at St. Theresa’s in Corona by Fr. Savarad. They have nine children, Fidel, Jr. (passed in 2009), Adolph, Alice, Dorothy, Johnny (passed in 1981), Raymond, Jerry, Diana & Frances.

They have 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Fidel retired from the US Air Force in 1967 and from Civil Service 1979. Dora was a stay at home mother. They are current members of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rio Rancho, NM. They have been blessed with good health, great friends, and a loving family. They enjoy life to the fullest and enjoy spending time with their family. They will celebrate their Diamond Anniversary with family and friends with a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren.

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Star NFL Player and Coach to Give Keynote Talks at Archdiocesan Men’s Conference

By RoBeRT BanaGay Chair, Men Under Construction

DannyAbramowicz, an eight year NFL veteran, coach and color commentator will give two keynote talks at the 5th Annual Archdiocesan Men’s Conference on August 6, 2011. Danny was a wide receiver and voted an NFL All-Pro player; he also went on to coach under Mike Ditka for eight years. Danny will talk about how the fame and fortune of being an NFL star led to lifestyle that was destructive and on the path for total ruin. He returned to the Catholic faith of his youth and experienced total transformation in Christ. After his conversion, he surrounded himself with men who could help him learn about and live his faith.

Danny Abramowicz has now dedicated his life to helping other Catholic men live up to their God given potential to get off the couch and “get in the game” to save their souls. He is a highly sought after conference speaker and co-host of the EWTN men’s program Crossing the Goal.

The 5th Annual Men Under Construction Conference will be held on Saturday August 6th, 2011 at St Pius X High School Gym from 8am to 4pm. Led by Archbishop Michael Sheehan, join men from across New Mexico as we welcome Danny Abramowicz. The cost is $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Men can learn more and register online at www.

MenUnderConstructionNM.com or call 505.831.8221.

This dynamic conference will include motivational talks, continental breakfast, lunch, men’s fellowship, and Mass with the Sacrament of Reconciliation available throughout the day. This is a great opportunity for all Catholic men and men’s groups in New Mexico to build up their faith and to “get in the game”.

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WORLD NEWS from page 16 the seminary were recently finalized. Seminarians for the archdiocese will begin their formation through the new seminary in August, and renovation of the building is scheduled to be completed in October. Currently, 67 men are studying for the priesthood of the Archdiocese of Washington, including 29 in college and pre-theology studies. Renovation work is under way at the new seminary, which formerly housed archdiocesan offices for Carroll Publishing and the Office of Youth Ministry, which are now in downtown Silver Spring, Md.

Vatican says bin Laden’s death cause for reflection, not rejoicing The Vatican said the killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, a man who sowed division and hatred and CONVERSION from page 28 to Mass. Sometimes this invitation inspires people to consider the Catholic Church and RCIA. 2. Rite of Acceptance and Welcome: This marks the first time those in RCIA officially assemble before the parish. After their initial conversion, they declare publicly their intention to enter into a relationship with Christ and his Church. The parish commits to praying for them. From this point on those seeking baptism are called catechumens, and those seeking full communion with the Church are called candidates.

3. Celebration of the Word: After the Rite of Acceptance, the catechumens are usually dismissed from Mass after the Liturgy of the Word to reflect more deeply on Scripture and prepare themselves for their eventual participation in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. This dismissal is not meant to ex-

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who caused ìinnumerable deaths, should prompt serious reflection about oneís responsibility before God, not rejoicing. The Vatican statement May 2 came the day after President Barack Obama announced that U.S. forces had killed bin Laden in an attack on his hideout in northwest Pakistan. In several U.S. cities, the news prompted street demonstrations and expressions of jubilation. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, released a brief written statement reacting to the news. ìOsama bin Laden, as we all know, bore the most serious responsibility for spreading divisions and hatred among populations, causing the deaths of innumerable people, and manipulating religions to this end, Father Lombardi said. ìIn the face of a manís death, a Christian never rejoices, but reflects on the serious responsibilities of each person before God and before men, and hopes and works so that every event may be the occasion for the further growth of peace and not of hatred.

clude those in RCIA from the Liturgy of the Eucharist, but to help them and the parish joyfully build up anticipation of the Easter Sacraments.

4. Sending of the Catechumens and Candidates: Before the First Sunday of Lent, those in RCIA are called before the parish, which prays for them and sends them forth to present themselves to the bishop. They are presented to the bishop because he is the chief pastor of the diocese and admits them to the Easter Sacraments on behalf of the entire Church.

5. Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion: This rite is usually held on the First Sunday of Lent and marks the catechumens and candidates’ final preparation for the Easter Sacraments.

They reaffirm their intention to join the Church.

In the presence of the bishop, the catechumens inscribe their name in the Book of the Elect. From this point forward, the catechumens are called the elect.

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Retired Spanish Cardinal Garcia-Gasco dies in Rome Retired Spanish Cardinal Agustin Garcia-Gasco Vicente of Valencia, 80, was found dead May 1 just hours before he was to go to St. Peterís Square for the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Vatican Radio reported that the cardinal had attended the beatification prayer vigil the night of April 30 without any sign of difficulty. His death early the next morning at the guesthouse where he was staying in Rome was presumed to be the result of a heart attack. He was named archbishop of Valencia in 1992, was created a cardinal in 2007 and retired in 2009. A former auxiliary bishop of Madrid, he also had served as secretary-general of the Spanish bishopsí conference. Born in Corral de Almaguer in 1931, he was ordained a priest in 1956. period begins with the Rite of Election and is a season of intense spiritual preparation and reflection on the Paschal Mystery. The elect and candidates are called to deepen their relationship with Christ, and the parish community is called to increase their prayers and support of the elect and candidates.

7. Scrutinies: The Scrutinies are rites of conversion and repentance. They include prayers of intercession and exorcism and are intended to deliver the elect from sin, protect them from temptation and invite them closer to Christ, who is the living water, the light of the world and the Resurrection and the Life. The three Scrutinies are celebrated on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent.

8. Presentation of the Creed and Lord’s Prayer: After the first Scrutiny, those in RCIA are entrusted with the Creed and after the third Scrutiny, the Lord’s Prayer. The Creed professes the faith, and the Lord’s Prayer teaches believers to call upon the Father as Christ did. At the Easter Vigil, those in RCIA will for the first time publicly profess the Creed and participate in the Liturgy of the Eucharist to pray the Lord’s Prayer.

9. Easter Vigil: The “most blessed of all nights,” as proclaimed by the Exsultet, is the night the Church joyfully anticipates Christ’s Resurrection. The elect receive all three Sacraments of Initiation and candidates for full communion receive confirmation and/or the Eucharist. For the first time, the elect and candidates are welcomed to the Lord’s Table as full disciples of Christ.

10. Mystagogy: After receiving the Easter Sacraments, the neophytes (newly initiated) continue their faith formation during the period of mystagogy (which means “interpretation of mystery”).

Mystagogy is the time of post-baptismal catechesis.

It typically lasts for one year. This time allows the neophytes to reflect on their experience of the sacraments, Scripture, grow closer to Christ through the Eucharist and participate more frequently in the parish. The parish community is called to mentor the neophytes as they begin to live as Christian disciples and fulfill their baptismal vocation to evangelize. One way to support our newest brothers and sisters in Christ is to invite them to join a parish ministry or to dinner!

Jeannine Marino is a program specialist at the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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BOOKS Good Words: Inspiration for Catholic Women Publisher by St. Anthony Messenger Press (October 2010)

From the rich treasury of Catholic books written by leading Catholic women writers, the editors of St. Anthony Messenger Press have selected words of wisdom to recognize women’s unique spirituality and contributions to our world. These 100 brief inspirations explore women s role in the world and in the church, how we think about our bodies, how we

La Conquistadora,

Unveiling the History of a Six Hundred Year Old Religious Icon

By Jaima Chevalier Published by Sunstone Press (October 2010) Few religious icons dominate and inspire their subjects as powerfully as La Conquistadora, America’s Oldest Madonna, has over the centuries.

Don Diego de Vargas carried her image as a message of peace and reconciliation when the Spanish returned to Santa Fe after the Pueblo Revolt.

In frontier times, a well-known local madam was especially devoted to her. In modern times, her fame has reached throughout the world, while her local devotional society has provided a link between the very rich and the very poor in Santa Fe, even as it served as a power base for city and state politicsWith features sometimes called “Palestinian” and startling

Smart Martha’s Catholic Guide for Busy Moms

By Tami Kiser Published by Our Sunday Visitor (September 2010) Motherhood is so demanding, it s easy to become a Martha always worried about the next thing we have to do and rarely choosing the better part, as Martha’s sister Mary did. Tami Kiser understands. She’s a busy mom of nine who juggles teaching at her children’s parish school, volunteering at her parish, running a household, and many other responsibilities. Her Smart Martha seminars have helped thousands of women learn

maintain our relationships, and how our spirituality is shaped by our hopes, our dreams, our gifts, our joys, and even our grief. Good Words culls the thoughts and insights of such women writers as Elizabeth Dreyer, Sidney Callahan, Susan Saint Sing, Clare Wagner, Tamara Bundy, Lynn Doucet, Susan Rowland, Carol Luebering, Joan Mueller, Dolores Leckey, Fran Gangloff, Ginny Moyer, Donna Couch, Beth Knobbe, and others. blue eyes, La Conquistadora’s origins are shrouded in mystery, but Jaima Chevalier unveils surprising new information about this icon’s amazing provenance and past.

A never-before-seen x-ray suggests the transformations La Conquistadora has undergone, while material from the journals of one of her most loyal devotees recalls the tense weeks of her 1973 kidnapping.

Finally, Chevalier discovers the key to the long-standing mystery surrounding the wood used to craft the statue. This book fuses recent scientific discoveries with the stories and legends that comprise La Conquistadora’s incredible mythology, creating a lyrical meditation that resonates with history throughout the centuries and across two continents and embracing Santa Fe, New Mexico as a crossroads of different cultures. Jaima Chevalier is a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico, with deep ties to her home state. to set their priorities so that they still have ample time for Jesus throughout the day. This is the book that can help any frazzled Martha become more spiritually focused, more holistically fulfilled, and more mentally prepared than ever before. Discover practical tips that will help save time and your sanity.

Your maternal instinct as well as constant demands from family members may call for a Martha mom, but trust in the Lord that they need a Mary mom, too. Be a Smart Martha, with one eye on the task at hand and the other on the Lord.

Seven Lonely Places, Seven Warm Places: The Vices and Virtues for Children

By April Bolto Published by St. Anthony Messenger Press (December 2002) With imaginative illustrations that give small children concrete, immediate examples of the seven sins, this book explains how Pride, Greed, Envy, Anger, Lust, Gluttony and Sloth can make us very lonely people. Then it offers the cure, the four cardinal and three theological virtues-Prudence, Justice, Courage, Temperance, Faith, Hope and Charity--that can mend relationships and rebuild what sin has broken.

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Fr. Christian Thomas O’Brien, O.Praem., age 75, a member of the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, DePere, WI passed into God’s eternal kingdom on March 28, 2011.

Fr. O’Brien was born on May 30, 1935, in Green Bay, WI to Dr. E.J. and Margaret (Hart) O’Brien.

In 1987, his ministry brought him to the Norbertine Priory of Santa Mariá de la Vid in Albuquerque where he served as associate pastor at Holy Rosary Parish. Fr. O’Brien ministered as chaplain at the Veterans Medical Center and the Albuquerque Regional Medical Center (formerly St. Joseph) in Albuquerque. After 17 years of service in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, he returned on 2004 to St. Norbert Abbey because of health issues.

Fr. O’Brien is survived by the Norbertine Community; three brothers, Rev. Dr. Charles (Elvy) O’Brien, Rev. John O’Brien, Dr. Michael (Sally) O’Brien; one sister, Patricia (Donald) Schneider; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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good conscience provide the morning-after pill for use by a woman who has had consensual sex and wishes to avoid a pregnancy. The morning-after pill has a contraceptive effect, and may sometimes also work by altering the uterine environment and preventing implantation of an embryo (causing a pregnancy loss/abortion). Even if the pharmacist personally opposed both contraception and abortion, by providing the pill and knowing the purposes to which it would be put, he would cooperate in wrongdoing in an immediate and material way.

In fact, a pharmacist in these circumstances would not even be able to refer the woman to a coworker, because if he were to do so, he would still be cooperating in an essential way in the causal chain leading to the prevention or ending of a pregnancy. He would rather have to decline to assist her, forcing the woman herself to initiate a new sequence of choices and actions that would not involve him — approaching a different pharmacist, for example, who might then provide the drug. For a pharmacist to choose the morally correct course of action in this situation not only requires fortitude, but also could cause significant tension with his supervisor, the pharmacy owner and with others who work there, particularly if such a scenario had not been discussed ahead of time.

Modern health care is replete with situations that tempt us to cooperate immorally in evil. Clearly, certain activities like abortion are

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not authentic medicine at all, but rather, acts of immorality veiled behind the professionalism of white coats and institutional protocols.

Great care, discretion, and courage are required as we seek to avoid cooperation in medical situations where immoral practices may not only be tolerated, but even at times almost imposed on us.

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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May Rev. John B. Trambley ....................... 17 Rev. Robert Coughlan (Ret.) .............. 21 Rev. Leo W. Ortiz................................ 22 Rev. Vidal Martinez (Ret.) ................... 27 June Rev. Anthony G. Maes, O.Praem ......... 4 Rev. Edward Domme............................ 5 Rev. Paul Valley, sP .............................. 7 Rev. C. John Brasher .......................... 8 Rev. Eugene Gries, O.Praem (Ret.) ..... 8 Rev. Leo V. Leise, SJ............................ 9 Rev. Juan Mendez ...............................11 Rev. Msgr. Francis Eggert ...................11 Rev. Julio Gonzalez, SF ......................11

Archdiocese of Santa Fe 2011 Abuse Awareness Training for Adults: Creating a Safe Environment for Our Children (formerly known as the Sexual Abuse Misconduct Prevention Workshop) Rev. 04/29/11 Attendance at the workshop is encouraged for all Catholic adults and is required of the following persons: a. All priests and deacons currently serving in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe; b. All religious employed by or volunteering for the Archdiocese or any of its entities; c. All employees of the Archdiocese, Catholic schools, parishes and affi liated entities; d.

All volunteers serving in Archdiocesan and affi liated Catholic schools; e. All volunteers in Archdiocesan parishes whose services place them in regular contact with or close proximity to children and youth; and f.

All persons who supervise those who work with children and youth in any capacity.

Pre-registration is necessary. These workshops are sponsored by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Contact: Annette in the Victims Assistance Coordinator’s Office 505.831.8144.

Note: Do not bring children. No one under age 18 is allowed in the workshop.

Roman Catholic Saints Calendar

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May 15 St. Isidore the Farmer 16 St. Margaret of Cortona 17 St. Paschal Baylon 18 St. John I 19 St. Theophilus of Corte 20 St. Bernardine of Siena 21 St. Cristobal Magallanes and Companions 22 St. Rita of Cascia 23 St. Felix of Cantalice 24 St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi 25 St. Venerable Bede 26 St. Philip Neri 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury

28 Venerable Pierre Toussaint 29 St. Madeleine Sophie Barat 30 St. Gregory VII 31 Visitation June 1 St. Justin 2 Sts. Marcellinus and Peter 3 Blessed John XXIII 4 Charles Lwanga and Companions 5 St. Boniface 6 St. Norbert 7 Servant of God Joseph Perez 8 St. William of York 9 St. Ephrem

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Wednesdays in May

7pm-10:30pm

Life in the Spirit Seminar

Sangre de Cristo Community Center

Joan Goodman 883.4046 Pat dePalma 247.0397

Thurs, May 12 Fri, May 13 Sat, May 14

7pm 7:30pm 7:15pm

Professor Courtenay Bartholomew will speak on the subject matter in his book The End of This Era Our Lady of Fatima Parish Feast Day, Est. 1949 Interchurch Family Afternoon of Reflection Led by Fr. Bennett J. Voorhies Requested donation of $3/person Concert Series: Young Voices Soar (NMSA Chamber Choir) San Isidro-San Jose Parish Parish Feast Day, Est. 1975 San Isidro Parish Feast Day San Diego Mission, Est. 1905 San Ysidro Parish Feast Day, Est. 1966 Good Shepherd Sunday 48th World Day of

San Clemente Paris/Los Lunas 7pm Our Lady of Guadalupe/Abq 7:30p St. AnneÕ s/Santa Fe 7:15p

505.440.0300

Our Lady of Fatima, Abq

505.265.5868

San Ysidro Parish, Corrales

505.898.1779

Prayer for Vocations (Rededicate your call to marriage, single life, or diaconate) Vowed religious women and men of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will meet from 2:15-4:00 at the Felician Convent Financial Peace University Preview (Break free from the bondage of debt) John Taylor, author of Catholics Along the Rio Grande will give a brief lecture and sign copies of the book

Felician Convent 420 Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho

For additional information contact Br. Charles Schreiner GSB at chasschreiner@aol.com , Sr. Linda Chavez, SC at slindachavez@msn.com or Sr. Geneal Kramer OP at catherinehse@msn.com

Fri, May 13 Sat, May 14

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Sun, May 15

5:30pm

Sun, May 15 Sun, May 15 Sun, May 15

Sun, May 15

Sun, May 15

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Fri, May 20

6:30pm

Sat, May 21

Starts with 5:30 mass

Santa Cruz de Mayo, a Philippine Tradition (Mass, followed by procession, ending with a program of Philippine dances and music)

Sat, May 21Sun, May 22

Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center San Isidro-San Jose Parish, Santa Fe Jemez Pueblo

Queen of Heaven Parish Catholic Center

7am-3pm

Mon, May 23

6pm-7pm

Thurs, May 26 Thurs, May 26

8:00am-1:00pm

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Annual Summer Fest Arts & Crafts ChildrenÕ s Grief Support Group (For children ages 6-12 who have experienced death of a special person) San Felipe de Neri Parish Feast Day, Est. 1706 Blessings of Age Conference for Seniors, $10 fee for lunch, RSVP by May 20

Fri, May 27 Sat,May 28

Marriage Enrichment

Mon, May 30 Thurs, June 2Thurs, July 7

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Thurs, June 2 Sat, June 4 Sun, June 5 Sun, June 5 June 6July 15

La Santisima Trinidad Parish Feast Day, Est. 1946 Support Group for Children of the Divorced and Marital Separated Easter Weekday, Sixth Week (not the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord in ASF) San Miguel del Vado Parish Feast Day, Est. 1805 Ascension of the Lord (in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe) Church of the Ascension Parish Feast Day

Sat, June 11

10:00am

505.471.0710 575.834.7300

Joseph @ 505.264.5403 505.831.8179 for more information

505.352.1177 Julia @ 344.4758

Sangre de Cristo Parish Orientation will be on May 23rd Sessions are 6/6-7/18

505.831.8117

San Felipe de Neri Parish, Abq

505.243.4628

Sangre de Cristo Catholic Community, Abq

505.831.8174

St. Charles Borromeo Church, Abq

505.242.3462

Arroyo Seco

575.776.2273

Office of Myrna Fraker 2403 San Mateo NE, S-5

To register call Family Life, 831.8117

San Miguel del Vado, Ribera

575.421.2780

Church of the Ascension, Abq

505.877.8550

Summer Programs at St. Pius X High School 6:30pm Opening Prayer & Dinner

831.8117 505.988.1975

San Felipe de Neri in Old Town

Engaged Encounter

Sun, May 22

Fri, June 10

Catholic Center

505.831.8400

Deacon Appreciation Dinner

Marriott Pyramid Hotel (Ballroom) 5151 San Francisco Rd., Abq

505.831.8246

Transition Diaconate Ordination of Joseph Kirchner & Scott McKee

St. Thomas Aquinas

831.8246

Office of Hispanic Ministry: TV Masses on the Road The Offi ce of Hispanic Ministry has taken the Show on the Road and the Spanish Television Masses will be fi lmed on site at different parishes throughout our Archdiocese. This will be a wonderful opportunity for parishes to show on television the beauty of their churches and the talent of their parish communities. The Masses will be presided by the pastor; lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and music ministry will be provided by the parish. The following is the schedule for the Spanish TV Masses for the months of May and June.

Date and Time to Film

May 14, 10:00am May 17, 5:00pm May 27, 7:00pm May 31, 5:30pm June 7, 6:00pm

Place to Film

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Alb St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, Alb San José, Alb Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Pojoaque San Clemente, Los Lunas

Liturgical Feast

Body of Christ 5th Sunday of Easter Pentecost Ascension Holy Trinity

Dates to be Aired

June 26 and 30 May 22 and 26 June 12 and 16 June 5 and 9 June 19 and 23

The Mass will air at 10:30 am on channel 32 of regular television (KAZQ) or channel 22 of Comcast cable.

Contact Deacon Juan Barajas 505.831.8152

TV Mass Schedule The Catholic Center St. Joseph/St. Francis Chapel Sunday at 7:00 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.

Date May 15, 2011 4th Sunday Easter Rev. Joel Garner May 22, 2011 5th Sunday Easter Rep. Joel Garner May 29, 2011 6th Sunday Easter Rev. Leo Leise

Readings (Cycle A) Acts 2:14a, 36-41 1 Pt 2:20b-25 Jn 10:1-10 Acts 6:1-7 1 Pt 2:4-9 Jn 14:1-12 Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 1 Pt 3:15-18 Jn 14:15-21

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Rite of Election

By LinDa KRehmeieR Director, Office of Worship

At Easter Vigil celebrations through the Archdiocese, 278 adults and children of catechetical age were initiated through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Having begun this journey of faith over a year ago as catechumens (unbaptized individuals seeking membership in the Church) they gathered with their godparents and families for the Rite of Election, celebrated in Santa Fe at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on the First Sunday of Lent, in Tucumcari at St. Anne’s the following Saturday, and in Rio Rancho at St. Thomas Aquinas on the Second Sunday of Lent.

During the Rite of Election (or Enrollment of Names) Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, in the name of the entire Church, elected (or admitted to the sacraments of initiation) these catechumens based on the testimony of godparents and parish representatives and the affirmation of the catechumen’s intention to fully participate in the life of the Church. Following the testimony, Archbishop Sheehan invited the names of those catechumens present to be enrolled in the Book of the Elect; in other words, the new Elect were invited to continue their journey toward sacramental initiation within the Church at the coming Easter Vigil.

With the invitation to the sacraments at this Rite, the Elect en-

tered a period of final, more intense preparation during Lent.

This preparation for the sacraments of initiation was a time of prayer and reflection, marked with various liturgical rites such as the Scrutinies, celebrated in the midst of the community of the faithful.

At the Easter Vigil, gathered in the midst of the people of God, the Elect professed their faith in Jesus Christ, participated in His death and resurrection through Baptism, were sealed with the Holy Spirit in Confirmation, and participated in the celebration of the Eucharist, for the first time sharing the Body and Blood of Christ at the Table of the Eucharist. And now, following their initiation the neophytes (newly initiated) are spending this Easter season with the community, “deepening their grasp of the Paschal Mystery . . . and making it part of their lives through meditation on the Gospel, sharing in the eucharist, and doing the works of charity.” (RCIA 244) During this same period, approximately 378 baptized adults seeking to complete their initiation through the sacraments of both Confirmation and Eucharist, participated in the Call to Continuing Conversion at the beginning of Lent. Following a time of intense spiritual renewal during the Lenten season, they celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation and joined the community of the faithful at the Table of the Eucharist, receiving the Eucharist for the first time.

Catholic Conversion Process Unwrapped

By Jeannine maRino, J.C.L.

For most parishes, Sunday Mass during Lent has been different as people called “the elect” and “candidates” have been called forth to the altar. As the Easter Triduum approaches, the Church prepares to welcome these participants in Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) through the Sacraments of Initiation. RCIA is not only for those seeking full initiation into the Church, RCIA involves the whole Christian community.

RCIA is mainly for two groups of people: the unbaptized and baptized Christians seeking full communion with the Church.

Some dioceses also include bap-

tized but uncatechized Catholics. For the unbaptized, RCIA prepares them to receive all three Sacraments of Initiation— Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Baptized Christians and Catholics will receive Confirmation and/or the Eucharist.

Here are ten important steps in the RCIA process and their significance for the participants and the entire Church: 1. Period of Evangelization: Through baptism every Catholic is called to preach the Good News and share the gift of faith they received with the world; all are urged to invite friends and family members

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Cathedral Basilica Sunday, March 13, 2011 Aquinas Newman Center Albuquerque Gerald Albert Polanco, Erik Ruben Hendrickson Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi Michelle Abeyta, Calista Alvarez, Isabel Alvarez, Daniel Kase, Josue Maldonado, Daniel Otero, Christina Prada, Mark Prada, Macy Ridge, Lauren Tyler Rodriguez-Hastings, Touri Strick, Elizabeth Walztoni, Karey Lynn Yardman Estancia Valley Catholic Parish Moriarty David Jaramillo, Daniel Jaramillo Holy Child-Tijeras Rebecca “Ruth” Spires

Holy Family-Albuquerque Anna Marie Casuas, Alexi Gallegos, Roger Martinez, Jorge Reyes, Cecilia Sombra Immaculate Conception Las Vegas Angelique Carrillo, Barbara Linda Perez, Alec Vincent Almendarez, David Joe Jonathan Barela, Johnny Pedro Barela, Aidan Thomas Butcher, Amor Sierra Gonzalez, Marissa Hernandez, Alejandro Lovato, Fernando Julio Lujan, Lonnie Kenneth Padilla, Alyssa Valdez, Nicholas Valdez, Matthew Diego Vigil Immaculate Heart of Mary Los Alamos Naishing Key, Michael Ward Richins, Stephen Ford Storey John XXIII Catholic Community Albuquerque Steven Sims Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Pojoaque Kristina Espinoza, Seferino Gallegos, Alissia Haagenstad, Julia Haagenstad, Michael Higbee, Jamila Lopez, Isaac Melendez, Briannah Navarrete Our Lady of Guadalupe-Taos Kimberley Appa, Juse Granados, JoLynn Mondragon, Alyssa Romero, Manuel Voight, Jessica G. Chino, Rama Sibley, Paul A. Vigil Our Lady of the Annunciation Albuquerque Lisette Apodaca, Bobbie Jean Davis, Lydia Giardetti, Robert Porter, Mikey Dixon, Antonio “Manuel” Garcia, Dominica Thomas Our Lady of Sorrows - Las Vegas Tracy Baca, Estrella Encinias, Chris Gallegos III, Tabitha Gallegos, Joleen Gallegos, Dominic Montaño, Tyler Pina, Sabrina Lee Roybal Samantha Jo Roybal, Steven Roybal Our Lady of the Assumption Albuquerque Jason Lermuseaux, Jenifer Arcidez Our Lady of the Most Holy RosaryAlbuquerque Jose Bolivar, Javier Muñoz, Rigo Flores, Shantel Perez, Reyna Ivette Benitez-Segovia, Carlo Guillen, Juan Guillen, Ariana Varela, Maritza Rodriguez, Fernando Rodriguez, Jazmin de la Cruz, Joedamian Duran, Donovan Nathanial Jordan Risen Savior-Albuquerque Cheyenne Buckner, Sydney Lynn Zunno

Sacred Heart- Albuquerque San Francisco de Asis Ranchos de Taos Susan M. Trujillo, Maya E. Vargas

San Juan Bautista-Ohkay Owingeh Ashten Salazar, Brian Lopez, Hilary Archeluta, Jodie Martinez, Lonnie Marcotte, Rachel Arrietta, Samuel Molina, SkyRose Clay, James Naranjo, Peter Sohappy Sangre de Cristo-Albuquerque Angela Grace Galvan, Chrysta Lorine Chavez Santa Clara Pueblo Santa Clara Pueblo - Diane Halsey Santa Cruz de la Canada-Santa Cruz Natasha Lucero, Bianca Vanessa Ponce Calderon, Frank Martinez, Ashley Arian Ponce Calderon, iliana Lopez, Miguel Lopez, Isabella Lopez, Patricia Manzanares, Amari Otto, Max Otto Santa Maria de la Paz-Santa Fe Forrest Berry, Miquelita Hewlett, April Hunter, Jason Main, Heather Miller Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Santa Fe - Steven Archuleta Shrine of St. Bernadette-Albuquerque Raina Hanes, William Jones, Tanh Nguyen, Charles O’Brien, Susan Tyson, Fujie Xia St Anne-Santa Fe Lauren Elaine Herrera, Conrad Ray Ramirez, Asel Samuel Sanchez, Jason Allen Valdez, Michelle Ann Salazar St Charles Borromeo-Albuquerque Jazmine Samone Lucero, Raelena Angel Tafoya St John the Baptist-Santa Fe Julie McDaniel, Annette Rachelle Naranjo, James Andrew Roser, Kayla Marie Garcia, Selena Charleen Garcia, Angelo Benjamin Mladosich St Patrick-St Joseph-Raton Jessie Cardenas, Jennifer Sparaco

St. Anne – Tucumcari March 19, 2011

Our Lady of Belen - Belen Darlene Baca, Monique Garcia, Kenneth Landavazo, Pamela Toledo, Scott Amos Our Lady of Guadalupe - Albuquerque Alyssa Benavedez, Kail Embry, Emily Kinnington, Katie Zickerfoose Our Lady of Guadalupe - Peralta Chelesa Nourse, Shawmarie Nourse, Joseph Otero, Lawrence Martinez, Ricardo Soto, Sharon Martinez, Shyanne Nourse, Dominic Penn, Seth Penn

Our Lady of Sorrows - Bernalillo Staci Aguilar, David Blythe, Carla Chavez, Christoper Chavez, Ryan Easter, Jose Jaramillo, JoAnne Jaramillo, Angelic Silva, Samanatha Nielsen Prince of Peace - Albuquerque Cindy Chall-Silva, Roxanne Pratt Queen of Heaven - Albuquerque Adan Alarcon, Holly-Ann Alarcon, Laci Alarcon, Jordan Benavidez, Tracy Cachora, Nicolas Chavez, Angelina Clanton, Lilliana Clanton, Felicita Davila, Noe Gallegos Gilmour, Angelina Jacques, Saen O’Connell, Denice Martines Torres, Isah Sedillo, Raymond Sedillo Risen Savior - Albuquerque Cheyenne Buckner, Sydney Lynn Zunno San Clemente - Los Lunas Danielle Myer, Michael Ramey, Madison Peterson San Martin de Porres - Albuquerque Kimberly Gasca, Cindy Porras Bernardo Gomez, Ashley Elizabeth Martinez San Miguel - Socorro Carlos Andres Aguilar, David Gamez Garcia, Shailynn Alisha Chavez, Timothy Orlando Gonzales, Angela Louise Ketchum, Andrea T. L. Ketchum, Michael E. Nedbalek Shrine of St Bernadette - Albuquerque Skyler Lasco, Helen Mata, Christopher Carter, Joshua Castillo, Brittany Danielle Holder St Anne - Albuquerque Matthew Alan Rael

Our Lady of Guadalupe - Clovis Dorothy Casillas, Sara Mitchell, Lee Vann

St Augustine - Isleta Pueblo Jacob Abeita, Dominic Jojola, Jared Lujan, Chantel Tafoya

Sacred Heart - Clovis Chase Gentry, Shane McCurter, Isaac Coronado

St Charles Borromeo - Albuquerque Shane Kuszmaul

St Helen - Portales James Jex, Tory Kropf, Yvonne Trujillo

St. Thomas Aquinas – Rio Rancho – March 20, 2011

Church of the Ascension Albuquerque Nance Pease, Mateo Lopez, Mia Lopez, Jordan Mendoza, Lindsey Mendoza, Elizabeth Montoya, Raquel Sheri Montoya, Miranda Sedillo Church of the Incarnation Rio Rancho - Lawrence Roy Crane Holy Ghost - Albuquerque Marie Lizama Immaculate Conception - Albuquerque Melanie Duran, Michael Pace Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Albuquerque Mark Lobitz, Joshlyn Martinez, Tamara Melendez, Rick Wright

St Joseph on the Rio Grande Albuquerque Dana Colleen Burdick, Ashleigh Elizabeth More, Joshua Balboa Romero, Edwin E. Tilgner, Roxana Alarcon, Frida Areadne Cano, Derek Benjamin Chavez, Aric Riley Cowan, Nathaniel Bram Cowan, Arianna Francesca Delgado, Izabella Alena Murillo, Bryanna Otero, Daniel Ray Sisneros, Johnathan Daniel Sisneros St Jude Thaddeus - Albuquerque Dennise Barela St Thomas Aquinas - Rio Rancho Justin Robert Conlan, Ronnie Murphy Curley, Roy Espinoza, Leon Ernest Garcia, Wendy Lyn Haase, Sean Michael Hannold, Gerald Lauren Marler, Jacqueline Lee McCallum, Misha Ann McCallum, Sarah Lea Valdez