May 2014

May 2014 • Volume 32 • Number 5 • www.archdiosf.org

Serving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

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Archbishop’s Letter: Reflection of the Last 50 Years............................. 3 Vocations................................................................................................. 6 Vatican Exhibit........................................................................................ 9 Catholic Education................................................................................ 10 God is Good…All the Time!................................................................ 13 FOCUS 11............................................................................................. 14 Social Justice......................................................................................... 20 Native American Ministry..................................................................... 22

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Pope Francis’s Mother Surprised by His Vocation

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n an interview for a Spanish-language newspaper, Pope Francis’s only living sibling, María Elena Bergoglio, recounts how their mother discovered he was interested in the priesthood.

At age 19, young Jorge Bergoglio initially felt that he wanted to study medicine.

Wanting him to have a quiet place to study, his mother prepared a special room for him by cleaning out a cluttered room on the family’s terrace.

One day, the future pope’s mom entered the room to clean it. But she ran into a surprise: books of theology.

The pope’s sister, the only one of his five siblings still alive, recounted the conversation between mother and son: “Jorge, come here. You told me that you were going to study medicine.”

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The following is a message St. John Paul II gave specifically to the people of New Mexico.

APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA RADIO MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS JOHN PAUL II TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW MEXICO Monday, 14 September 1987

Dear People of New Mexico, “Yes, mother.”

“Why did you lie to me?”

“No, I did not lie to you mother; I am going to study the medicine of the soul.”

Surprised by the news, his mother wept, because she understood he would have to leave home to study. His father, however, rejoiced in his son’s vocation.

Eventually the entire family embraced his call to the priesthood. Jorge Bergoglio was ordained a priest in 1969 and elected pope in 2013.

Banner of St. John Paul II hangs from facade of St. Peter’s Basilica

1. Although it has not been possible to include New Mexico in this pastoral visit to the United States, I am happy to have this occasion to extend to all of you my cordial good wishes. I wish to include in this greeting all the people of every cultural and religious tradition, particularly the Native Americans. The ancient Indian dwellings which still remain today speak eloquently of the richness of your unique heritage. May you always preserve and draw strength from the worthy traditions which have been handed down to you from the past.

I offer a special greeting to my brothers and sisters of the Catholic faith who live in New Mexico. The first beginnings of the faith in this area go back to the time of the first Spanish missionaries who came from Mexico. The impact of the Gospel on your history and culture is clearly reflected in the names of your cities, such as Las Cruces, Santa Rosa and Socorro. Even your colourful mountains refer to Christ and the saints, with names such as Sangre de Cristo, San Andreas and San Mateo. It seems very fitting, then; that the capital of your State and your Archdiocesan See should bear the name of Santa Fe, the holy faith, for indeed the Catholic faith has greatly influenced the history and culture of New Mexico.

2. My sentiments in your regard are captured by the words of Saint Paul who said: “We keep thanking God for all of you and we remember you in our prayers, for we constantly are mindful before our God and Father of the way you are proving your faith, and labouring in love, and showing constancy of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1Thess. 1, 2-3).

Our identity as Christians is rooted in the gift of faith. We have come to know and to believe in Christ. We are convinced that he is “the way, and the truth, and the life” (Io. 14, 6). And while we treasure this gift of faith, we know too that it must be guarded and developed, strengthened and shared. We must exercise our faith in love, putting it into practice in every aspect of our daily lives.

This precious gift shapes our whole vision of the future. For the deeper our love for Christ, the more confidently we trust in God’s providential care for ourselves and those who are dear to us, and for the future of the world. As the Letter to the Hebrews says: “Faith is confident assurance concerning what we hope for, and conviction about things we do not see” (Hebr. 11, 1).

And so, dear brothers and sisters in the Lord: “Let us lay aside every encumbrance of sin which clings to us and persevere in running the race which lies ahead. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, who inspires and perfects our faith” (Ibid. 12, 1-2).

May the Lord strengthen each of you in faith, and fill you with love and joy. God bless New Mexico!

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions FOR MAY 2014 A banner depicting St. John Paul II hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 27. That day Pope Francis canonized Sts. John Paul and John XXIII. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Universal: That the media may be instruments in the service of truth and peace.

For Evangelization: That Mary, Star of Evangelization, may guide the Church in proclaiming Christ to all nations.

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IN THE RISEN LORD Reflection of the Last 50 Years and Some Lessons Learned Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

This July, I will be celebrating my 50th anniversary of priesthood ordination and 75 years of age. It is hard to believe that on July 12, 1964 I was in Rome being ordained and celebrating my first Mass the very next day in front of the Tomb of St. Peter! I have been reminiscing not only about my own priesthood but about the many priests who helped form my faith as a child and young adult in Texarkana, TX; the priests who I worked with as a newly ordained priest myself in the Diocese of Dallas; and of course of the many priests whom I have worked with in the Diocese of Lubbock and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. We have so many good, faithful priests in so many places who have dedicated their lives to help people reach eternal life in Heaven. I wanted to share some of their stories with you

and how I have learned from them. Here are a few of the many priests who have helped me through the years.

Msgr. Douglas A. Raun has been a great help to me in many ways. He started Perpetual Adoration at St. Thomas Aquinas and it has deepened devotion to the Eucharist for many. I believe it has been a major reason he has so many seminarians in his parish.

He started a thriving Catholic School and gives successful parish missions around the archdiocese during Lent.

He serves as dean which places him on the Presbyteral Council and Personnel Board. He connects well with his people and fellow priests.

Msgr. Richard Olona has been a great help since my coming to the archdiocese in 1993. He was my chancellor after Fr. Ron Wolf was assigned to a parish. He has served also as vicar general and as a member of the Presbyteral Council and College

of Consultors. We have also traveled together. He has been a key advisor and a friend.

Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, TX was a former student of mine when I was rector of Holy Trinity Seminary from 1976-1982. He is a dear friend and I have known him since he was 17 years old. We both come from the Texarkana, TX area and I have known his family for many years. We travel on vacation together and I am fond of him.

Msgr. Francis X. Eggert of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe who has been a priest now for 56 years, is 84 years old and continues to serve as a pastor of a parish with a Catholic School! He has taught me to persevere in serving the people of God even beyond the age of retirement which in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for priests is age 70!

Very Rev. John Cannon of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe who celebrates 10 years as a priest this year and is only 48 years old and currently serves as our

chancellor, vicar for priests, moderator of the curia and vicar for religious. He has taught me that our converts have much to offer us “cradle Catholics”.

You see, Father Cannon was raised as a Protestant, converted to our Catholic faith when he was 25 years old and was ordained a priest when he was 38. He embraced the Catholic faith with gusto and walks with those he serves to bring them closer to God whether they are his parishioners, brother priests, or employees.

Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies now of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, formerly of the Diocese of Lafayette, who has been a priest for 31 years, has taught me the gift of laughter. Anyone who knows “Fr. J.” knows he tells the best jokes and can light up a room with his presence. I’m trying to tell jokes like he does but I have a ways to go!

Msgr. Jerome Martinez y Alire of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, who has See Reflection on p24

Una Reflexión Sobre Los Últimos 50 Años y Algunas Lecciones Que He Aprendido Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

Este próximo mes de Julio estaré celebrando mi 50 aniversario de Ordenación Sacerdotal y mis 75 años de edad. ¡Me parece difícil creer que el 12 de Julio de 1964 estaba yo en Roma siendo ordenado y celebrando mi primera Misa al día siguiente frente a la tumba de San Pedro! Últimamente he estado recordando no sólo mi propio sacerdocio, sino a los muchos sacerdotes que ayudaron a formar mi fe cuando yo era un niño y joven adulto en Texarkana, Texas; los sacerdotes con quienes trabajé en la Diócesis de Dallas cuando recién fui ordenado, y por supuesto los muchos sacerdotes con quienes he trabajado tanto en la Diócesis de Lubbock como en esta Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe. Contamos con muchos sacerdotes buenos y fieles en tantos lugares quienes han dedicado su vida a ayudar a la gente a alcanzar la vida eterna en el Cielo. Quiero compartir con ustedes algunas de las historias de los muchos sacerdotes que me han ayudado a través de los años y cómo yo he aprendido de ellos: El Monseñor Douglas A. Raun ha

sido una gran ayuda para mí en muchos sentidos. El comenzó la Adoración Perpetua en la parroquia Santo Tomás de Aquino (en Rio Rancho) y con ello ha profundizado la devoción a la Eucaristía para muchos. Yo creo que esto ha sido una de las principales razones por las que él tiene tantos seminaristas en su parroquia. Estableció una próspera escuela católica y ofrece con éxito misiones parroquiales durante la Cuaresma en toda la Arquidiócesis. Se desempeña como Decano, lo cual lo coloca como miembro del Consejo Presbiteral y el Consejo de Personal. Él se relaciona muy bien con su congregación y con sus compañeros sacerdotes.

El Monseñor Richard Olona ha sido de gran ayuda desde mi llegada a la Arquidiócesis en 1993. Él fue mi Canciller después de que el Padre Ron Wolf fuera asignado a una parroquia. Se ha desempeñado también como Vicario General, miembro del Consejo Presbiteral y del Colegio de Consultores.

También hemos hecho viajes juntos. Él ha sido un asesor clave y un gran amigo.

El ahora Obispo Joseph Strickland de

Tyler, Texas fue mi alumno cuando fui Rector del Seminario de la Santísima Trinidad de 1976 a 1982. Él es un gran amigo y lo conozco desde que tenía 17 años de edad. Ambos somos de la zona de Texarkana, Texas y he conocido a su familia por muchos años. Hemos viajado juntos en algunas vacaciones y le tengo un gran afecto.

El Monseñor Francis X. Eggert de esta Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe ha sido sacerdote por 56 años y tiene 84 años de edad. Hasta esta fecha, ¡él continúa sirviendo como párroco de una parroquia que cuenta con una escuela católica! Él me ha enseñado a perseverar en el servicio al pueblo de Dios, incluso más allá de la edad de jubilación para los sacerdotes, la cual en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe es a los 70 años.

El Padre John Cannon, de esta Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe, cumple este año 10 años como sacerdote y tiene solamente 48 años de edad. Actualmente se desempeña como nuestro Canciller, es el Vicario para los Sacerdotes, Moderador de la Curia y Vicario de Religiosos. Él me ha enseñado que las personas convertidas tienen

mucho que ofrecernos a los “católicos de nacimiento”. El Padre Cannon creció como protestante y se convirtió a nuestra fe católica cuando tenía 25 años y fue ordenado sacerdote cuando tenía 38. Él abrazó con gusto la fe católica y camina con aquellos a quienes sirve para acercarlos más a Dios, ya sea que se trate de sus feligreses, hermanos sacerdotes o empleados.

El Monseñor Bennett J. Voorhies ahora de la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe, anteriormente de la Diócesis de Lafayette, ha sido sacerdote por 31 años. Él me ha enseñado el don de la risa. Cualquiera que conozca al “Padre Jay” sabe que él cuenta los mejores chistes y puede alegrar toda una reunión con su presencia. Yo estoy tratando de contar chistes como él lo hace, ¡pero tengo todavía mucho camino por recorrer!

El Monseñor Jerome Martínez y Alire de la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe ha sido sacerdote por 38 años. Él me ha enseñado a hacer todo con “clase” y gracia. Cuando lo nombré Rector de la entonces Catedral de San Francisco en See Reflection on p22

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Archbishop’s Schedule

May 10 Sat 10:00 a.m.

Confirmation, San Felipe, San Felipe Pueblo 5:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pena Blanca joined by Cochiti Pueblo 11 Sun 5:30 p.m.

Confirmation, Santa Maria de La Paz, Santa Fe 12 Mon ======== Office Appointments

7:00 p.m.

Confirmation, Prince of Peace, Albuquerque 13 Tue 10:00 a.m.

Presbyteral Council, Madonna Retreat Center, Albuquerque 2:00 p.m.

Deans, Madonna Retreat Center, Albuquerque

6:30 p.m.

Confirmation, San Ysidro, Corrales 14 Wed 11:30 a.m.

Annual Catechetical Awards Lunch, Saint John XXII Catholic Community, Albuquerque 6:00 p.m.

Baccalaureate Mass, St. Pius X High School Gym, Albuquerque 16 Fri 11:00 a.m.

Pueblo Governors Meeting Lunch, Catholic Center, Albuquerque

6:30 p.m.

Confirmation, Immaculate Conception, Las Vegas 17 Sat 9:30 a.m.

Confirmation, Our Lady of Sorrows, Las Vegas

6:00 p.m.

Confirmation, St. Patrick’s-St. Joseph’s, Raton joined by Cimarron 18 Sun 11:00 a.m.

Confirmation, St. Gertrude the Great, Mora 4:30 p.m.

San Miguel del Vado, Ribera joined by Villanueva 19 Mon 10:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s High School Graduation, Cathedral Basilica of St.

Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe

7:00 p.m.

Confirmation, San Jose, Albuquerque 20 Tue ======== Office Appointments

7:00 p.m.

Confirmation, Risen Savior Catholic Community, Albuquerque 21 Wed ======== Office Appointments

7:00 p.m.

Confirmation, Holy Family, Albuquerque 23 Fri ======== Office Appointments

6:00 p.m.

Confirmation, Sangre de Cristo, Albuquerque 24 Sat 10:00 a.m.

Confirmation, Sacred Heart, Espanola

4:00 p.m.

Confirmation, St. John Vianney, Rio Rancho 25 Sun 3:00 p.m.

Blessing of New Offices and Groundbreaking for New Church

Santuario de San Martin de Porres, Albuquerque 26 Mon ======== Office Closed for Memorial Day

7:00 p.m.

Confirmation, San Diego Mission Parish, Jemez Pueblo

at Church of the Incarnation in Rio Rancho 27 Tue 7:00 a.m.

Mass and Visitation, Carmelite Monastery, Santa Fe 28 Wed 8:00 a.m.

Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Center

5:30 p.m.

Vowed Religious Jubilarian Mass & Dinner, Archbishop’s Residence 30 Fri ======== Office Appointments June 1 Sat 11:30 a.m.

2 Mon ======== 6:00 p.m.

3 Tue 10:00 a.m.

4 Wed ======== 6 Fri ======== 5:00 p.m.

7 Sat 10:00 a.m.

8 Sun 12:00 Noon

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Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignment:

• Effective Wednesday, April 9, 2014 – Very Rev. Robert Campbell, O.Praem, Pastor at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Albuquerque, has been appointed as Dean of the Albuquerque C Deanery.

Rev. Msgr. Richard Olona the previous Dean has asked to be relieved of the position.

50th Anniversary Mass for Jody & Frances Sheehan, Texarkana, KS Office Appointments Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, Catholic Center Executive Presbyteral, Catholic Center Office Appointments Office Appointments Holy Hour with Priesthood and Transitional Diaconate Ordinandi IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Priesthood & Transitional Diaconate Ordination, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Confirmation, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe joined by Cristo Rey, Chama, and Cerrillos Priest Retreat, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe USCCB Spring Meeting, New Orleans, LA Confirmation, St. Mary’s, Vaughn joined by Fort Sumner

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Oh What A Night!

Last row: Dominic Pacheco, Juan Jaramillo, Deacon Jerry Quintana, Fr. Clement Niggel, Deacon Donald Martinez,Joseph Duran and Frank Medina. Middle row: Carina Garcia Tarango, Ramon Romero, Faith Cisneros, Dwayne Lefthand, Jr., Kimberly Toya, Damian Cruz Lefthand, April Medina and Jordan Medina. First row: Estrella Garcia Tarango, Ian Navarro, Isaiah Garcia, and Annaleah Gutierrez. Not in the picture were Esther Garcia and Karen Martinez.

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The Easter Vigil at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Taos begun at the new Rosary Garden with the blessing of fire and lighting of the Easter candle. The parishioners of OLG and St Jerome Mission Church processed into the church led

by Father Clement Niggle, Deacons Donald Martinez and Jerry Quintana. Sixteen excited Catechumens and Candidates followed as Deacon Don’s beautiful voice sang the Easter proclamation.

Preparing this many people for their sacraments was the job of Socorro Trujillo who is the director of religious education for RCIA with Father Clement and the RCIC program with Deacon Jerry.

On May 3 and 4, 36 students made their first holy communion.

On May 22, 17 confirmandi of OLG will join with the confirmandi of Holy Trinity of Arroyo Seco to receive the sacrament of confirmation.

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2 0 1 4 Vo w e d R e l i g i o u s J u b i l a r i a n s Prayer To Know One’s Vocation Lord, my God and my loving Father, You have made me to know You, to love You, to serve You, and thereby to find and to fulfill my deepest longings. I know that You are in all things, and that every path can lead me to You. But of them all, there is one especially by which You want me to come to you. Since I will do what You want of me, I pray You, send Your Holy Spirit to me: into my mind, to show me what You want of me; into my heart, to give me the determination to do it, and to do it with all my love, with all my mind, and with all of my strength right to the end. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen Courtesy USCCB

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Sr. Josefina Peralta FdCC Prison Ministry Sr. Ellen K. Taylor FdCC Provincial Leader

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Br. Ronald Bartusiak FSC Director of Maintenance, Santa Fe University Sr. Kathleen Hurley OSF Pastoral Associate, St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Sr. Rochelle Perrier MSC Chaplain, Christus St. Vincent Medical Center

Golden Jubilarian Sr. Kathleen Hurley, OSF

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discovered my vocation when I was 17 years old while I was busy making a “deal” with God and then promptly breaking it.

I was under the delusion that if I broke the deal, He would back off and I wouldn’t have to go to the convent! Now, 50 years later, I am delighted that our God is persistent!

I chose to enter the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, whose motherhouse is in Milwaukee, WI, because these were my teachers in high school. They were happy, friendly and fun to be around. I had met other sisters who were very strict and didn’t appear to be happy. I have taught children with developmental disabilities in boarding schools that are sponsored by my community, taught in our college and have been a formation minister in the community and on our leadership team. I ministered on an archdiocesan parish mission team in Boston for 10 years, was a parish director in Wisconsin for nine years and am currently a pastoral associate at St. Joseph on the Rio

Grande Parish in Albuquerque. The most rewarding and challenging ministries for me are parish work and preaching, in whatever form it takes, which allow me to encourage people to recognize the creative ways that God is present in their lives every day!

My favorite saint is Francis of Assisi because he was simple and ordinary and his only desire in life was to be as much like Jesus as he could. I think he would enjoy living in New Mexico because it is very much like the areas around Assisi where he grew up!

That is probably why there have been so many Franciscans in New Mexico over the years!

My mentors were many; one was a sister who taught me in high school because she was happy and Pope (now Saint) John XXIII because he was wildly courageous in responding to what God was inviting him to do (Vatican II).

For anyone in the process of discerning their vocation, I would encourage them to trust your heart, be generous in your response and deepen your relationship with God daily!

Vocations Blossom in Good Soil, says Pope Francis Families, Especially Mothers, Nurture Call, Notes Raleigh Bishop on Mother’s Day USCCB Offer Aids To Help Parishes, Families in Efforts for New Priests, Religious WASHINGTON—The Vatican has set the 51st World Day for Vocations for May 11, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly known as Good Shepherd Sunday.

The theme for this year’s celebration, which falls on Mother’s Day this year, is “Vocations, Witness to the Truth.”

Pope Francis, in a statement for the occasion said that “No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people, in the experience of fraternal love.”

The entire papal message is available in both English and Spanish at www.usccb.org/vocations along with other resources from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Secretariat for Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.

Resources include videos of priests and religious men and women giving witness to their vocations, videos of testimonies from parents whose children have answered a vocation to the priesthood and consecrated life, prayers and discernment resources for men and women, down-loadable lesson plans for educators and retreat resources for parishes.

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh, North Carolina, who chairs of the U.S. Bishops Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, noted the importance of prayer for vocations, especially for parishes and families, where vocations are nourished.

“Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life are sent

by God and nourished in parishes and families,” said Bishop Burbidge. “We recognize this especially on May 11, which is Mother’s Day this year. Parents are instrumental in helping their children hear God’s call and in providing a prayerful atmosphere within the home where vocations are supported and nurtured. I encourage all families to pray together for an increase of vocations to Priesthood and Consecrated Life from within their own families and parish communities. Such prayer is a special gift to the entire Church!”

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations May 11, 2014

The purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publically fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life. While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention

this day on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), to the Religious life in all its forms (male and female, contemplative and apostolic), to societies of apostolic life, to secular institutes in their diversity of services and membership, and to the missionary life, in the particular sense of mission “ad gentes”.

This year marks the 51st Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

Silver Jubilarian Sr. Josefina D. Peralta, FDCC, Canossian Daughters of Charity Servants of the Poor

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ne of the best things that happened to me prior to my entering religious life is I had a very happy childhood. I had a home surrounded by vast rice and fruit tree plantations which I loved and a father and a mother who loved each other dearly and made success in reaching 63 years of marriage and parenthood. My father returned to the Father’s house in 2012. I have four sisters and three brothers all living happily back in the Philippines, one of my brothers died when he was nine-months old.

The call to religious life is a unique call. It is faith that made it a very tangible and amazing journey searching what state of life the Lord wanted me to follow through. The search for Jesus and what God’s plan for me

took about two years before I finally figured out that I was being called to religious life. I discovered my vocation to religious life from reading the scriptures daily. When I came across the passage, “I have loved you with an everlasting love…” these words of God never left me and the prayers of my family and my spiritual director guided me. I was convinced I was called to an active, contemplative life.

I embraced the community of the Canossian Daughters of Charity Servants of the Poor, whose foundress is St. Magdalene of Canossa from Verona, Italy. The charism of the foundress gives joy to my heart and life “Inspice et fac Secundum Exemplar” which means look and do the same. To look at Jesus crucified and to love

Deacon Pilar Garcia’s 40th Anniversary

Deacon Pilar Garcia was ordained a (permanent) deacon for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on May 10, 1974. He has been involved in youth ministry since 1962 as a volunteer at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Albuquerque until ordination. He served as a full-time deacon in the same parish until June 10, 1982, at which time he was transferred and has been full-time at Queen of Heaven Parish in Albuquerque up to the present.

He and his wife Viola will also celebrate the anniversary of their marriage of 50 years on August 22, 2014. They were married at San Ignacio Parish in Albuquerque.

like Him is my mission in life and to live it to the full! I had my first profession in 1983 and prior to my final/ perpetual profession, I had the privilege to travel places like India, Africa and Italy.

Most of my ministries are geared to formation of people from different walks of life. I taught in our schools in the Philippines for 29 years. I was called to Albuquerque in 1996 “to make Jesus known and loved” in different parishes like St. Bernadette as the associate director of religious formation; director of religious formation at Ascension Parish serving mainly the Mexican and Native American population; and in San Francisco, CA as the director of religious education of Holy Name of Jesus School where I taught kindergarten to eighth grade.

My superior called me back to Albuquerque to take up another mission- to study. I studied for two years CPE, known as Clinical Pastoral Education at Presbyterian Hospital. I love caring for the sick people in hospital, but the Lord had another plan for me.

In 2008, I was called to be the coordinator of volunteers in prison ministry in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to train volunteers in giving Catholic services to the incarcerated in prisons, jails and juvenile centers. This was the most challenging and rewarding mission I have had for the last five years. Challenging because it entails a lot of travelling and preparation to reach out to our volunteers and the incarcerated “to make Jesus known that he may be See PERALTA on page 21

NADD Elects Deacon Steve Rangel as Chair

By Deacon Thomas R. Dubois, MPS, NADD Executive Director Deacon Steve Rangel of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe was elected to the office of Chair for the National Association of Diaconate Directors (NADD) during the association’s annual convention in April in Atlanta, GA. Deacon Rangel joined NADD in 2006 and later served as the USCCB Region XIII representative to the NADD board of directors. He was most recently the vice-chair of the association.

In addition to his new leadership position at NADD, Deacon Rangel will continue to serve the Archdiocese of Santa Fe as director of deacons. He is responsible for the formation of men in preparation for ordination to the diaconate and the oversight of the 216 active deacons of the archdiocese. He will also continue to serve as the deacon at St. John Vianney parish in Rio Rancho.

As the associate director of the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops for the State of New Mexico, Deacon Rangel also works on behalf of the three bishops of New Mexico to promote human life issues and responsible citizenship. The conference informs and educates the public and legislators about what the Catholic church teaches on moral and social justice issues facing the state and encourages Catholic citizens to advocate for those issues.

Deacon Rangel was ordained a deacon on June 2, 2003 for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. He resides in Albuquerque with his wife of 36 years, Linda, and their two daughters.

Deacon Rangel’s goals for NADD include improving conventions and communications while enhancing the availability of resources to help deacons better serve our bishops, priests, laity and communities.

The 2014 NADD Convention carried the theme, “Deacon: Preaching the Word of God.” NADD members from the U.S. and Canada attended the convention which included liturgies, meetings, presentations, and workshops. The NADD convention is an annual event designed to provide educational and networking opportunities for deacon formation directors and to conduct association business.

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Our Lady of Belen Celebrates 70 Years!

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Fr. Stephen Schultz, pastor of Our Lady of Belen Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas’ New Mexico State officers, San Clemente officers, Mountainair officers, local court officers and members, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and invited guests, attended a special celebration for the 70th anniversary for Court Our Lady of Belen #1359 in March.

Paintings Conservation Inspires a Parish

By Kate Nelson, Marketing Director, New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors

A few years ago, curator Josef Díaz came across a booklet Our Lady of Belen had published for its 200th anniversary. Noting its mention of some old paintings, he tucked it into a file. As he began planning Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New World, an exhibition opening June 29 at the New Mexico History Museum, he called Father Stephen Schultz and asked for a peek.

The exhibit tells how faith sustained Spanish colonists and how their art evolved in the new world and gave birth to new and uniquely New Mexico artists: the santeros.

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The Belen paintings had been in storage for years and were worse for the wear. One in particular caught Díaz’s eye. The Visitation, painted by an unknown hand in Mexico, ca. 1750, looked as if it had served as a model for a santero known only as A.J., whose work is represented in the Palace of the Governors exhibit Treasures of Devotion/Tesoros de Devoción.

Father Schultz got the necessary approvals, Díaz found a private donor, and the painting was shipped to Denver art conservator Cynthia Lawrence to work her magic. In March, Díaz returned it to the church for a brief rest before it joins Painting the Divine. He hadn’t even finished unwrapping it before Father Schultz said, “It feels like Christmas.”

Lawrence had removed centuries of grime and varnish to reveal the painting’s rich colors and background landscape. She repaired two rips in the canvas and judiciously reapplied lost paint—restoring the painting’s appeal without upstaging the original artist.

The conservation cost about $1,500 and so thrilled the priest that he’s vowed to seek funding for all five paintings.

“It’s a powerful connection to our past,” he said. “Who knows how many people prayed in front of this image?

How many babies may have been baptized in front of it?

How many marriages were celebrated with this painting looking down? It means a lot for our parish to have this work done and present for generations to come.”

Mary of Nazareth To Be Shown at El Raton Theatre

Mary of Nazareth, the first major motion picture on the remarkable life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus will be shown in theaters on May 19-20 at 7:00pm at El Raton Theatre, North 2nd Street, Raton, New Mexico.

The movie vividly captures the essence of Mary’s profound faith and trust in God amidst the great mysteries she lived as the Mother of the Messiah. It shows her compassionate humanity and concern for others, and the deep love that she and Jesus shared for one another. This film also underscores

her special role in God’s plan for our redemption, her unique relationship with Christ, and the tremendous suffering that she endured in union with his passion and death, as well as her serene joy at his Resurrection.

Originally a 200-minute film, Mary of Nazareth has been edited down to 153 minutes for the theatrical release. The cost is $6 per ticket and children under five are free.

For more information on the event and to RSVP, please contact Dominic Apodaca 575.495.3529 or Vickie Blaisure 575.445.9563spsjre@hotmail.com.

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Vatican International Exhibition The Eucharistic Miracles of the World

By Gaylene Bitonel, Coordinator of Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho

On Good Friday of this year, the faithful people of San Miguel and Missions gathered for the traditional 3pm service. After the service, some who were able joined in a procession with Nuestra Señora de Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows) all through the community. The procession went from the Capilla de Todos Los Angeles, (formerly the temporary church -- parish hall) all the way to the Socorro Plaza and back in complete silence. All the people kept the silence and marched to the beat of a drum. The prayer was profound in its silence and the emotions were sincere.

Meet Our Timeless Treasures

By Louise Davis, choir director, Risen Savior Catholic Community, Albuquerque

The New Mexico Office of African American Affairs’ “Timeless Treasures” Albuquerque Senior Recognition Luncheon was held in March. The luncheon recognized seniors for their valuable contributions in the Albuquerque community. The New Mexico Office of African American Affairs (OAAA) is under the direction of

Ms. Yvette Kaufmann-Bell, Executive Director, and was sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.

Dorothy Howard of Immaculate Conception Parish and Louise Davis of Risen Savior Catholic Community received the Timeless Treasures Award at the luncheon. Both women are active members of the African American Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Dorothy

St. Charles Birthday Fiesta It’s Fiesta Time! And Birthday Time!

St. Charles Borromeo Parish is 80 years young this year, and we’re celebrating our rich multicultural parish traditions with a Birthday Fiesta! Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 1. Bring friends and family for a day of music, fellowship and fun! The Cardinal Burger is waiting for you! For information, contact us at 505.242.3462 or office@stcbabq.org. Location: 1818 Coal Place, SE – Fiesta Hours: 10am-7pm.

has served as its treasurer for the past 21 years. Louise has served as choir director and liturgist for the past 19 years. The ongoing evangelization of the African American Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is awarding scholarships to elementary school children in Catholic Schools of African descent and bringing our gifts of spirituality to the local community through hospitality, liturgy, compassion and justice.

St. Therese Catholic School 18th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, May 16, at Desert Greens Golf Course. Includes 18 holes, golf cart, lunch, prizes and lots of fun, $125/players.

Proceeds go toward our scholarship fund, call 505.344.4479.

Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., defines a miracle for us in his Modern Catholic Dictionary as “A sensibly perceptible effect, surpassing at least the powers of visible nature, produced by God to witness to some truth or The Relic of the Precious testify to someone’s Blood, 141, Ludberg, Croatia sanctity.”

“The real presence of Jesus Christ with His glorified body is beyond the realm of purely sensory experience. The eucharistic miracles, on the other hand, are extraordinary events concerning the bread and wine consecrated at Mass which can be experienced through the senses. They become a visible sign of the real presence of Jesus….”

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Rio Rancho, invites you to the Vatican International Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles, Friday, June 20th through Sunday, June 22, 2014 at D’Arco Hall, 1502 Sara Road, Rio Rancho, NM. An extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions, this exhibition sponsored by the Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration association, Inc., presents some of the principal eucharistic miracles which have taken place throughout the ages in various countries of the world, and have been recognized by the church.

By means of photographic laminated panels, one can “virtually visit” the places where the miracles took place.

The exhibition has visited well over 500 parishes alone in Italy and other countries and has been translated into numerous languages. It is the desire of the Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association to bring the exhibit here to the U.S. in order to enlighten and educate our communities on the truth of the Real Presence.

St. Thomas will initially open the exhibit Friday, June 20 at 9a.m. The official opening prayer and keynote by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan will begin at 4p.m.

The exhibit will open again Saturday, June 21 from 9a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, The Feast of Corpus Christi, June 22, the exhibit will open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The procession of the blessed sacrament will begin at 3p.m. and the exhibit will re-open at 4p.m. and close at 8 p.m.

All are invited to visit this beautiful gathering and display of the eucharistic miracles. There is no admission fee.

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Albuquerque Alumni Gathering

St. Pius X High School’s Make A Difference (MAD) Against Hunger campaign successfully packed almost 194,000 meals for the hungry this April. Students from Catholic schools throughout the archdiocese helped St. Pius students in this annual Lenten project, which this year provided food to two parishes in Albuquerque’s South Valley. Pictured here are students from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in Rio Rancho.

Summer Fun on Deck at St. Pius X

By Melissa W. Sais, St. Pius X, Albuquerque Register now for the St. Pius X High School summer academic and enrichment programs and summer sports camps for schoolaged children beginning June 2.

“St. Pius X has a safe campus for our young people to enjoy sports, fine arts and academic programs during the summer,” says Jeff Turcotte, SPX activities director.

“School may be out, but our campus never closes.”

Fun Under the Sun Summer Camp will run June 2 through July 11 and offer two-, four- and six-week programs on the SPX campus. The camp days begin with reading and math lessons in the mornings, followed in the afternoon by activities including photography, space rocketry and

engineering, culinary arts, band, choir and arts and crafts. Beforeand after-care programs also are available.

Parents can expect a safe environment, engaging programs that include guest speakers and field trips, and fun. Cost is $400 for a two-week program, $700 for a four-week program and $900 for a six-week program.

For more information or to register by May 30, visit www.saintpiusx.com, stop by the SPX administration office or call 505.831.8400.

Sports camps will be presented by SPX coaches and players throughout the summer for the list of sports that follows. Parochial school students and others planning to attend SPX are encouraged to attend. Visit www.saintpiusxsummercamps.com for information and to register.

• Baseball for ages 9-14, May 30-31, 9 a.m. to noon, $70.

• Boys basketball for ages 9-14, June 2-6, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., $110.

• Girls basketball for ages 8-15, June 9-13, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., $110.

• Football for ages 9-15, June 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., $60.

• Distance running for ages 9-15, June 16-18, 8 a.m. to noon, $50.

• Aquatics for ages 6-14, June 30-July 3, 9:30 a.m. to noon, West Mesa Pool, $75.

• Spirit cheer and dance for ages 6-14, July 16-18, noon to 4 p.m., $90.

• Wrestling for ages 6-17, July 18-19, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., $60.

• Volleyball, week of July 28, more information at www.saintpiusxsummercamps.com.

• Boys soccer for ages 12-17, Aug. 4-8, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., $150.

• Girls soccer for ages 12-17, Aug 4-7, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., $110.

The St. Pius Alumni Council had its first “Sartan Social Hour” in March at the Broken Bottle Brewery.

Thanks to proprietor, and fellow alum Chris Chavez ‘96, the event was a huge success. A wonderful time was had by all alumni, spouses and friends of alumni.

Members from a variety of classes were present to socialize and re-connect.

Sartan Social Hours will be planned quarterly throughout the year. Now that the word is out, we expect these events are going

to become very popular!

Alumni can stay connected through the SPX website, Facebook and alumni magazine “Connections”.

Please feel free to

contact Becky Montoya-Ballou at the Alumni and Advancement Office with any questions, 505.831.8406. Hope to see all alumni at the next “Sartan Social Hour”!

Sancta Familia - Catholic Homeschooling

By Kate Padilla, Sancta Familia Homeschoolers-NM

Sancta Famila Homeschoolers-NM is pleased to announce the first annual homeschooling conference for Catholic homeschoolers. This conference will take place May 31, 2014, at St. Jude Thaddeus Church in Albuquerque. All homeschoolers, as well as those considering homeschooling as an option, are wel-

come to attend. The day will begin with Mass, followed by a used curriculum and book sale, a presentation, speakers, and a panel discussion. Pat Carmack, the founder of Angelicum Academy Homeschool Program and the Great Books Academy Homeschool Program, will be speaking on the importance of literature in education as well as how to earn college credits while still in high school.

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AAAC Scholars

The African American Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe awarded the 2014-2015 Fr. Rollins Lambert Scholarships to deserving students at their 22nd Anniversary Mass in April. The awardees are: Adrianna Cross and Sydney Kennedy, Our Lady of Fatima School; Tyler Meadows, Our Lady of the Annuncia-

tion School; Ursalla Anne Gomez, Queen of Heaven School; and Marques Gavaldon, St. Mary’s School. (Marques was not present). The St. Peter Claver Western States District representatives also donated over $1,500 in school supplies to the ASF AACC School Supply Drive. The school supplies are available to any child enrolled in

ASF Catholic elementary schools who needs them.

The Fr. Rollins Lambert Scholarship is available for African American children, Catholic or non-Catholic, who are enrolled in grades K-8 at ASF Catholic Schools.

Applications for next school year will be available at the principal’s office of the schools after January 15, 2015. Completed Grant and Aid Assessment in FACTS application is required and on file at the Catholic School. For questions and further information, contact the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505.831.8167 or Dr. Gerry Harge at 505.831.0800.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION C a t h o l i c S c h o o l s Fa i t h C h a l l e n g e B o w l

By Susan Murphy, Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Fifteen schools participated in the Faith Challenge Bowl held in April at St. Pius X High School. This is a competition to highlight our students’ knowledge of the Catholic faith. Teams of three students from each school competed in the Intermediate Division (grades 3-5) and Middle School Division (grades 6-8). The competition was full of excitement and all participants amazed us with the extent of their knowledge. Our faith is celebrated as a gift to be known and shared freely. We congratulate all participants for their hard work and perseverance. The following schools took top honors this year: Want a sample of the questions asked? Let’s see how you rank among our Catholic school students!

Round One, Intermediate 1. What did Jesus predict would be without “one stone left upon another”?

2. How many lepers did not thank Jesus for healing them?

St. Thomas Elementary

Annunciation Elementary

St. Thomas Middle School

Belen Middle School

Holy Ghost Elementary

Our Lady of Fatima Middle School

Round Two, Intermediate 3. Which early bishop was the first to call the church Catholic?

4. The three “offices” of Christ are?

Round One, Middle School 5. What were the early Christian underground cemeteries called?

St. Mary’s, Belen, Winners in the Catholic Daughters’ Education Contest

6. Who in the New Testament wanted to buy the spiritual power at work in the apostles?

Round Two, Middle School 7. What did Jonah do when he was in-

St. Thomas Aquinas School Adoration

By Gaylene Bitonel, Coordinator of Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho

Several students at St. Mary’s received cash awards and a certificate for placing in one of four contests offered by the national organization of Catholic Daughters. In the Essay Contest, first place went to Sammy Medrano; second place, Alesha Foster; tied for third place, Charlie Wisneski and Faith Baldonado. In the art contest, first place, Caleb Baca; second place, Emilio Carrejo; and tied for third place, Kade Benavidez and Adrian Trujillo. In the poetry contest, first place went to Isabella Sais; second place, Kamryn Duenas; third place, Elena Carrejo.

In the photography contest, first place went to Olivia Montoya; and third place went to Jasmine Day. There was no second place in the photography division.

Presenting the awards were Catholic Daughters Rosie Chavez , Luz Chavez, Hilda Hidalgo, and Connie Baca. Fr. Stephen Schultz, pastor at Our Lady of Belen, and principal, Melodie Good are also pictured.

side the animal?

8. According to the Book of Genesis, who lived to be the oldest person in the Bible?

How did you do? Check your answers on page 16.

Several months ago, the students of St. Thomas Aquinas School, Rio Rancho, participated in the world mission rosary and adoration hour on the Feast of St. Francis of Assissi. This holy hour was offered by children on every continent for Pope Francis and all children and families of the world.

St. Thomas has held First Friday Adoration since their inception in August 2000, but recently incorporated a prayer-led adoration hour that involves the students and faculty as

they offer prayer together for the welfare of our country, our families, and the Holy Father.

Each of the classes, K-8, spend approximately 30-40 minutes with Our Lord in prayer-led praise and thanksgiving.

From the youngest to the ones preparing to move on to high school, the Holy Spirit is definitely alive and flourishing within the school walls.

The hope of the staff and the parents of all the children is, of course, the constant reminder of Jesus’ love.

Adoration also introduces the students to the truth of the real presence and provides for them an opportunity to grow in their faith before the most blessed sacrament. Their relationship with Jesus is nurtured at a young age and allows them to draw closer to God because they come to understand and appreciate the gift of Jesus Himself.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION And That’s a Wrap! SPX Fine Arts

HOMESCHOOLING from page 10

By Denise Poage, Secretary, SPX Fine Arts Booster

Some of the dutiful ladies who are on the conference committee, planning the upcoming conference. From left to right: Laura Prudhomme, Diane Barajas, Andrea Watje, Lori Gallegos, Karen Rodriguez Other speakers will discuss topics of interest to both new and experienced homeschool families. There will also be a presentation to address issues pertinent to anyone considering homeschooling, including a panel of newer and seasoned homeschoolers available to answer questions. Register at http://sanctafamiliahsnm.weebly.com/ prior to May 24 for a family fee of $10. Childcare is also available for $5/child-space is limited and no on-site childcare registration will be allowed, so be sure to sign up soon.

Sancta Familia Homeschoolers-NM was formed as an umbrella organization for individuals as well as groups of homeschoolers, following the Magisterium of the Holy Church, in order to strength-

en the growing community of Catholic homeschoolers throughout the state of New Mexico. It is the hope of this group to provide smaller groups with support and resources for homeschooling as well as to develop community bonds through all-inclusive functions. Although smaller groups are geographically convenient for many homeschooling families throughout the state, large-scale activities and programs are often difficult for one group to run.

Combining the numerous resources of these smaller groups is essential in order to promote more ambitious projects. If you are interested in learning more about Sancta Familia Homeschoolers-NM, please email Kate Padilla at khpadilla2001@yahoo.com.

The 2013-2014 school year is finishing this month and what a great end to the year for the performing arts students!

Students participated in a dramatic presentation of “Alice in Wonderland”, the choir; band and orchestra gave their final concert of the year and the performing arts students traveled to the Showcase Music Festival before returning for Broadway Ole! rehearsals.

Mrs. Diane Keyson, drama teacher, presented Alice in Wonderland on Stage 1 at St. Pius X campus. The event was not only staged for evening audiences, but also a weekday performance was given for parochial grade school students as well as students from nearby public elementary classes. All the cast members were SPX students, and in particular Veronica Baca ’15, played Alice and Clara Torres, ’14 played the Cheshire Cat. In March, the band and orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Keith Jordan, and the women’s and mixed choirs, under the direction of Mr. John Reith, performed a lovely evening of music and entertainment.

Highlights of the evening included a beautiful arrangement of “Amazing Grace” and a toe-tapping piece called “Fiddle Faddle”.

The SPX mixed choir received three top awards when they traveled to the Showcase Music Festival in Colorado Springs, CO in April. There the choir, band and orchestra competed against other high schools from Colorado, Texas and New Mexico in the Choice Music Event. Mr. Reith’s Mixed choir received a superior rating, Best in class 3A award and the best overall Choir award for the festival! Mr. Jordan led the band and orchestra to superior rating awards and three of his students, Angelo Collins, 14, Mateo Gutierrez, ’16, and Devon Poage, ’15, received special recognition awards for their solo work in the band and orchestra.

The drama, orchestra, band

and choir members are practicing for the final gala event of the year---Broadway Ole. This Disney review took place in April. Each performance coincided with a visual art exhibition. All the performing students at St. Pius took part in this yearly extravaganza of entertainment that was thoroughly enjoyed by young and old.

As the school year ends, it is a pleasure to reminisce through the many and varied performances given by the talented group of students at St. Pius X High School. These students and the community are blessed to have faculty who are not only very talented, but also are very dedicated to the Fine Arts Program at St. Pius X High School.

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St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Parish and Msgr. Lambert Joseph Luna, pastor, welcomed the Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community, the Knights of St. Peter Claver and the Ladies’ Auxiliary, the 2014 AACC Scholarship winners and their families in grand style at the April 27, 2014 Noon Mass. Guest celebrant was Rev. James V. Marchionda, OP, St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center. Rev. Marchionda’s energizing homily focused on God’s goodness around us “All the time.!” The AACC was surprised and delighted with the generous monetary gift donated for the AACC School supply project.

By Sean Cardinalli, African American Catholic Community Steering Committee Member

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he Knights of St. Peter Claver and Knights of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary met in Albuquerque in April for their Annual Western States District Conference. At least 300 men and women attended the conference at the Marriott Pyramid North to discuss and promote their tenets as the largest historically African American lay organization in the United States.

Those tenets include: supporting local bishops and parishes; promoting civic improvements and

social justice; and encouraging lay apostolic and Catholic action.

The Knights and Ladies Auxiliary are not exclusively African American groups, and they are actively recruiting Catholics of all backgrounds to open a chapter in New Mexico. The African American Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe has already set-up a subcommittee to help recruit the 12 men and 12 women necessary to establish a chapter here.

Also at the conference, local stalwarts of the community Ava Marie Bowers and Ron Wallace were awarded honors from the knights and ladies for their tireless, life-

long efforts. Mrs. Bowers is a local Catholic entrepreneur and the first African American member of the Albuquerque Board of Realtors. Mr. Wallace is a renowned publisher, photographer and media maven known for his Perspective newspaper. The two were regaled by the AACC, the knights and ladies, and also given respective proclamations from Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry’s office. For anyone inquiring about establishing the Knights of St. Peter Claver and Knights of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary chapter here in New Mexico, please contact the AACC’s Barbara Antrom at 505.891.7681 or Sean Cardinalli at 310.994.8958.

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hrine of the Little Flower – St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish Church, gymnasium, and school grounds were inundated with energetic and curious 6th graders anxious to learn

more about the numerous possibilities their future may have in store for them.

The Archdiocesan Religious Vocation Committee, an ad hoc group of religious interested in fostering religious voca-

tions invited all communities of religious women and men serving in the archdiocese to be present for the day and to exhibit vocation materials that might interest students.

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, is God calling you?

The day began with a special Mass with Father Vincent Chavez, pastor of the St. Therese, serving as presider with Father Bob Campbell, OPraem, pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, as homilist.

Following Mass, non-stop opportunities to learn more about vocations included panel discussions, a scavenger hunt in which students explored the numerous exhibits and interviewed participants, and a chance

to interact and have fun with other school members (a vivacious chicken dance (yes, chicken dance!), lunch, and prayer time to remind our youth how important it is to listen to God’s call.

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Church Preservation and the Archbishop’s Commission for the Preservation of Historic New Mexico Churches (second of three articles on church preservation)

Mud plaster being applied community members.

By Antonio Martinez, ASF Church Preservation Consultant and other Members of the CPHNMC

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hurch preservation projects are undertaken at the request of the community and the parish priest, as outlined in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Policy Manual. The Commission for the Preservation of Historic New Mexico Churches works with church communities to assure that

Stone foundation repair.

preservation guidelines and policies are followed based on almost 30+ years of experience in dealing with problems faced by adobe churches.

The effects of cement plaster on adobe churches has caused or has much to do with the collapse of walls at El Rito, Upper Rociada, Lemitar, Questa, and even the collapse of the bell tower at Santa Cruz de la Cañada (see photo of El Rito). Major damage at many churches where moisture samples were

taken of the adobe walls, have been high, indicating problems that are inevitable. At the older church in Truchas moisture samples taken showed moisture in at least one area of the walls to be at 16.6% (see Truchas photographs) and the walls at the church in Questa were also at high levels before failure occurred (collapsed).

Some churches are on a stone and mud foundation and some have no foundation at all (see photo of Algodones). After

Moisture wicking up the adobe wall.

2’ x 2’ cuts in cement plaster allowing the walls to dry out

WWII cement plaster was applied to many adobe churches in an effort to preserve them perpetually. The footprint of all churches will trap moisture. As moisture wicks up into the adobes through capillary action it is unable to dry because of the cement plaster.

Prior to the churches being cemented, as the moisture wicks up into the adobe walls it dries up at ground level because of the mud plaster.

On the first day that churches are cemented (cement plastered) they start to trap moisture. Moisture wicks up into an adobe wall, like moisture wicks up into a sponge, to a height of about 4 feet and then gravity kicks in and does not allow the moisture to continue on up the wall. The base will continue to absorb moisture to the point that it becomes so saturated that it can See CHURCHES on p17

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By Marina Ochoa, Director (Curator/ Archivist), Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony and Archives

In March 2013, the Archdiocesan Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony and Archives with the Chancellor of the ASF made a request for an updated inventory of sacramental records held by its parishes. To date, inventories have been received from most parishes with a few parishes still needing to send inventories in.

The request was made in order to ascertain what records are out there in the parishes and to prepare to have records post 1955/56 microfilmed in order to preserve them. Microfilming of sacramental records was first done in 1955/56 with authority and approval of Archbishop Edward V. Byrne. Archbishop Byrne was known to believe that the importance of preservation of these documents far outweighed any other reasons people may have against having them microfilmed.

The microfilming was done at parishes throughout New Mexico at no expense to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and has proven to be of great benefit to the ASF and to the number of persons it has helped. New Mexico did not begin to officially keep vital records pertaining to persons until after it became a state in 1912, even though some were kept sporadically before that time.

There was no course of action to document the number of persons, for example, that were born at home, married, or buried without the necessary documentation needed to record such events. Even today, persons who are known to have been born in New Mexico and even buried well into the 1940s and even the 1960s are not recorded by CHURCHES from p16 not hold up all the weight of the walls – this moisture causes the adobe at the bottom of the wall to lose its cohesiveness (see photo of Arroyo Seco).

Once moisture content reaches 11% in an adobe wall it is in danger of collapse. In order to save the building (church) a 2’x 2’ section of plaster should be cut right at ground level or above the foundation then skip 8 to 10 feet and then cut another section, following the same sequence around the church (see

the State. This has proven difficult for those persons wishing to acquire passports, social security or other benefits for themselves and/or their families.

Baptismal records are often times used as one of three documents required to obtain valid birth records from the state, and those who have made use of these records have been greatly appreciative that the church recorded them.

At the time the records of the ASF were microfilmed, procedures were not put in place to keep these records from being accessed by the public. The records that were microfilmed to 1955/56 have been available for research and review since at least that time. The ASF did not make these records available until after 1985 when it was known that they were already accessible through other means. It was not until after the TV mini-series Roots came out in 1977 that these records began to be used extensively. Roots created a great interest in genealogy and attention was brought to these long forgotten records. People interested in their genealogy began to make use of these records wherever they were located and available.

In 1974, shortly after he became Archbishop, the Most Reverend Archbishop Robert F. Sanchez allowed the New Mexico Genealogical Society (NMGS) access to these records. ASF records first extracted were Albuquerque Baptisms 1706-1850 published in 1983 by the NMGS. Other extractions followed, including some that were not approved and some extractions were made and published that did not have correct information. It is now the requirement of the ASF that records extracted be as they appear in original form – words, phrases, or other additions to records should not be made due

photos of Llano Quemado and Truchas).

The plaster cannot be removed all in one day because the stucco netting, if evident, can also act as a form to hold the building together. Once the 2’x 2’ section is dry, after about 4 to 6 weeks, another section can be cut and removed between the previous cut sections.

Follow this same pattern until the base of the church has been exposed.

The community can then determine the height at which they would like to either mud or lime plas-

ter as was done at Socorro and at the Santuario de Chimayo this past year (see photo of Socorro).

Mud and lime plaster are the only two choices of plaster that can be applied to the walls to allow the adobe to remain dry. Both mud and lime plasters are a sacrificial coat to the elements so that the wall can remain dry and will have to be re-plastered as needed. Past experience has shown us that cement plaster is detrimental to churches and should not be used.

to confusion when original documents are required. Some exceptions have and need to be made due primarily to spelling of names, not only of individuals recorded but of parish or mission names as well – Anthony is recorded as Antonio, St. Michael could be in some records noted as San Miguel.

The benefit of microfilming records for their preservation continues to be of importance to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, keeping in mind that procedures for their use have been put in place. The Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony and Archives will see to it that any future microfilming of records adhere to procedures as outlined by the Archdiocese, as well as knowledge of the Archival staff. Records microfilmed will not be released for any purpose to the general public until it has been determined that information contained therein will not harm any living person

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(generally about 50 to 75 years) and microfilmed records will be kept with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for their use only until that time.

Earlier this year records not previously microfilmed began to be microfilmed. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has made funding available for this project, and has contracted with James Clokey, a micrographics specialist previously with the State Records Center and Archives. It is the hope that this project will continue until it is completed. It is the intent of the ASF to microfilm records post 1955/56 to at least 2000, and the parish inventories requested in 2013 will be used to assure that all records from this period will be microfilmed, thereby preserving them.

Digitization of records is not planned for the near future due to the fact that digitizing of records is not yet a fully known preservation method.

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Mr. Ira L. Harge and Ms. Geraldine (Gerry) Cecilia McDowell were married at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Church, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM on June 4, 1964, Fr. Robert Burns, OP presider. Ira earned his BA and MA degrees from UNM. In addition he was recruited by UNM basketball coach Bob King and played Lobo basketball achieving All American Honors. He was inducted into the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame and UNM Athletic Hall of Fame. Gerry earned her BA from the College of St. Joseph on the RioGrande, MA from UNM and Doctorate from Nova SE University. They are blessed with three children, Ira, Jr. (St.Pius X,’83) and wife Lisa; Joseph (St.Pius X, ’85) and fiancée Laurie and Cecilia Harge French (St.Pius X,’88) and husband Tommy French. They have seven grand children and two great grand children. They are members of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary parish. Gerry chairs the African American Catholic Community Lambert Scholarship committee and serves in the Social Justice ministry at Holy Rosary.

Ira spent a career as a pro basketball player in the National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association as well as playing two years in Spain. He works at Rich Ford. Gerry worked as a teacher, principal and region superintendent for the Albuquerque Public Schools; superintendent of schools in Nye County School District, Nye County, NV and Berryessa Union School District in San Jose, CA. During her tenure in Nevada, she was named Nevada Superintendent of the Year and Nevada School Boards Administrator of the Year.

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Currently, she is a part time consultant for Community Training and Assistance Center, Boston, MA. Gerry and Ira enjoy spending time with their family and they are planning a Hawaiian vacation later this year.

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Mr. Walter Sanchez and Miss Cecilia Chavez were joined in holy matrimony on March 26, 1949 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Tajique, NM. They have lived in Albuquerque 63 of the 65 years they have been married. They have been blessed to spend their years with more family and friends than one could count. They raised five children and are happy their children and their families have always lived close by.

Walter made a successful living running his own business, Walt’s Top Shop, with Cecilia always by his side. They celebrated their anniversary with 35 of their immediate family members at their son Edward’s home. Everyone had a great time eating, laughing and celebrating such a special occasion.

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Marriage Enrichment Programs is pleased to announce the upcoming plans for our Marriage Enrichment 40th Anniversary Celebration to be held the Weekend of September 6th and 7th, 2014 here in Albuquerque, NM. For more information and registration please go to: www.marriageenrichment-nm.com As part of the celebration we have published a short history of the 4 decades of Marriage Enrichment.

Marriage Enrichment Ministry Fourth Decade: 2004-2014 By the Board of Directors, Archdiocese of Santa Fe Marriage Enrichment Programs Give, and it shall be given to you. Good measure pressed down, shaken together, running over, will they pour into the fold of your garment. For the measure you measure will be measured back to you.

Luke 6:38 This fourth decade of the Marriage Enrichment Ministry focused on expanding the programs to cover the life cycle in marriage. New programs were developed for youth at the time of dating and courtship, and for married- and engaged-couples who could not attend a full three-day Weekend. There were now seven ministry programs in both English and Spanish. This set of programs and associated prayer rituals and participant journals were organized into a book series with the theme: Marriage Enrichment Journey®. This became a ministry trademark.

National level promotion involved creation of a website (www.tmewpi.org) and participation at national conferences with exhibit booths and serving as session presenters. These activities were in support of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops National Pastoral Initiative on Marriage. Articles on the ministry were published in national Catholic magazines.

The ministry was transferred to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and organized under the Family Life Office in 2012. The purpose was to help insure long-term stability. The new name for the ministry became “Archdiocese of Santa Fe Marriage Enrichment Programs.”

In this the 40th year of the ministry, over 26,000 couples have participated in over 1,400 program presentations, in 120 parishes/congregations. The process and dynamics of the programs surface the gifts and talents of people, develop lay leadership, and build community both in and between parishes. As in the past, the continued growth of this ministry will be guided by the Holy Spirit and will stress the need in today’s world for couples to share the richness of their married lives and to become involved with other people, their families, churches, communities, and society.

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The Santa Fe Institute for Spirituality’s 29th Summer Program

By Bro. Brian Dybowski, FSC, Ph.D., The Santa Fe Institute for Spirituality

Do you love St. Francis of Assisi? Doesn’t everyone? Do you love St. Therese of Lisieux?

Join the crowd. Does government look pushy to you? Again, you’re with the majority. Join us to follow these questions home. The Santa Fe Institute for Spirituality invites you to its 29th summer program this July 12 - 22. Approach God through three of his saints, two of them canonized. Rejoice that God uses some of us to inspire the rest to hasten home. St. Francis of Assisi is probably our most inspiring canonized saint, followed closely by St. Therese of Lisieux. Dietrich Bonhoeffer will probably not be canonized, but he certainly died a martyr, a shining witness, against Hitler’s National Socialist oppression. Bonhoeffer encourages us to oppose rampaging government as he did. Be with us to

seek help from these holy people, to advance with Jesus into God. Saturday, July 12, Rev. Bob Patterson, M.A. will bring Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s courage and wisdom into our hearts.

Rev. Bob’s dynamic presentation will arouse us to join Bonhoeffer’s holy striving, shining through to discern good from bad spirits, then work with the good against the bad. Christ inspired Bonhoeffer to speak truth to power. He can help us to serve God joyfully when government treads heavily upon us. Rev. Bob will present four studies, to better appreciate Bonhoeffer’s holy opposition to Hitler.

These four sessions are at Santa Fe’s St. Michael’s High School, in room 111, starting at 9:30am.

Each session lasts an hour, with half an hour between the two in the morning and afternoon.

We break for lunch at 12, returning at 1:30 for afternoon discussions. Come to grow in Christian holiness, expressed

As Hispanics Approach Majority in U.S Church, Needs for Ministry Loom CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (CNS) --- Training of pastoral leaders and provision of most other resources for Hispanic ministry aren’t keeping up with the fast-approaching time when Hispanics will make up the majority of Catholics in the United States, according to a new report. “Hispanic Catholics have reached critical mass in the church,” said Hosffman Ospino, lead author of the National Study of Catholic Parishes with Hispanic Ministry. He said 55 percent of all U.S. Catholics under the age of 30 are Hispanic and Hispanics account for 71 percent of the growth in the U.S. Catholic population since 1960. “Ignoring the growth of Hispanic Catholics in the United States would be self-defeating for our churches and schools,” he added.

Ospino, assistant professor of theology and ministry at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, presented his findings from the first major survey of how parishes are handling the rapid demographic shift May 5 at the college.

Hispanics currently account for about 40 percent of all U.S. Catholics and their share of the population is continuing to increase. Nationwide, 4,358 parishes -- almost one-quarter of the U.S. total -- were identified as having some sort of organized ministry to Hispanics.

The study cited many signs of vitality in parish Hispanic ministry -- including youth, a strong permanent diaconate system and thriving apostolic movements.

But other areas require urgent attention, it said.

so beautifully in Bonhoeffer.

Rev. Bob Patterson is a graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C., and is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is a pastor who teaches in the Religious Studies Department at the University of Texas, El Paso. His extensive ecumenical experience includes earning an MA in Theology from Denver’s St. Thomas Theological Seminary (Roman Catholic). We enjoyed his dynamic teaching over the years, and invite you to join our joy.

Then, St. Francis of Assisi showers his love for a week.

July 13-18, Bro. Brian Dybowski, FSC, Ph.D. will present our most beloved saint radiating Christ’s love throughout the world. His friars spread all over the globe, inspiring people to follow Jesus. Experience Franciscan joy, as we review his journey to God. Sunday through Thursday nights, and

Monday through Friday mornings, we explore St. Francis’ fascinating happiness, so like Christ. Evening presentations are at 7pm, and mornings at 9:30 and 11. All these sessions are at St. Michael’s High School, in room 111. Each discussion goes about an hour.

Join us for this joyful review of God’s troubadour. Share discussions of his extraordinary impact, and bask in his light and love.

Bro. Brian earned Ph.D’s in Philosophy and Psychology, and two Theology MA’s, one in Scripture and the other in Spirituality. He taught all three disciplines at the late College of Santa Fe, and now teaches Theology and Philosophy at Lewis University’s Albuquerque branch, and at the Spirituality Institute, in person Saturday evenings, and online continuously at: www.sfis.org July 20 through 22, at 7pm, Bro. Joseph Schmidt, FSC, M.A., will share St. Therese of

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Lisieux, presented in his books: Walking the little Way, and Everything is Grace. We love St. Therese because she explains how to make little things count for eternity. Bro. Joseph clarifies her profound simplicity. Come to enjoy insights for mind, and impulses for heart, in these evening sessions at Guadalupe Santuario in Santa Fe. Bro. Joseph shows how the Little Flower calls you to God’s love. You can find details, and web-registration, at www.sfis.org Bro. Joseph Schmidt, FSC, applies his rich spirituality to world-wide lecturing and spiritual directing, lately in Kenya. For many years, he served bishops, priests and religious who renewed their spirits at the Sangre de Cristo Center outside Santa Fe. His popular books include three on St. Therese, and one on Praying your Experiences. Come, rest and renew your spirit in these saints who refresh your soul!

Vatican Statistics Report Church Growth Remains Steady Worldwide

Faith Leaders Urge Support of Federal Minimum Wage Legislation

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The number of Catholics in the world and the number of priests, permanent deacons and religious men all increased in 2012, while the number of women in religious orders continued to decline, according to Vatican statistics. The number of candidates for the priesthood also showed its first global downturn in recent years. The statistics come from a recently published Statistical Yearbook of the Church, which reported worldwide church figures as of Dec. 31, 2012. By the end of 2012, the worldwide Catholic population had reached 1.228 billion, an increase of 14 million or 1.14 percent, slightly outpacing the global population growth rate, which, as of 2013, was estimated at 1.09 percent. Catholics as a percentage of the global population remained essentially unchanged from the previous year at around 17.5 percent. However, the latest Vatican statistical yearbook estimated that there were about 4.8 million Catholics that were not included in its survey because they were in countries that could not provide an accurate report to the Vatican, mainly China and North Korea. According to the yearbook, the percentage of Catholics as part of the general population is highest in the Americas where they make up 63.2 percent of the continent’s population. Asia has the lowest proportion, with 3.2 percent.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A group of religious leaders stressed the moral obligation to raise the federal minimum wage in an April 29 letter to Congress, describing increased wages as “indispensable to ensuring that no worker will suffer the indignity of poverty.” The letter was released the day before the Senate was to vote on increasing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $10.10 an hour by 2016. The Senate, however, voted 54-42 April 30 against opening debate on the bill, killing the measure for the immediate future. Senate Democrats, who needed 60 votes to begin debate, pledged to reintroduce the measure, but gave no date for doing so. The religious leaders said raising the minimum wage was necessary to help lift people out of poverty.

“We respect the dignity of our neighbors who toil under the yoke of today’s unjust minimum wage, and we call on our elected leaders to ease their burden by making the minimum wage a family wage,” said the letter, organized by public policy groups Interfaith Worker Justice and Faith in Public Life and signed by about 5,000 people including more than 30 prominent religious leaders known for their work on social issues.

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Catholic Charities Senior Transportation Service - Group Volunteer of the Year Award

By Cathy Aragon-Marquez, Catholic Charities Senior Transportation & Volunteer Coordinator

Congratulations to Catholic Charities Center for Community Involvement! This past April, while many amazing organizations were nominated, Catholic Charities Senior Transportation Services was singled out and honored as the “Group Volunteer of the Year”

by AlbuquerqueMayor Richard Berry on the Mayor’s Day of Recognition for National Service. “Volunteering is not only a nice thing to do, but it is critical to the health and compassion of a community. The cost of addressing our community’s social concerns without volunteers would be immeasurable,” said Mayor Berry.

For 25 years, Catholic Charities’ Senior Transportation Service has responded to the need of seniors who have lost their ability to drive yet want to maintain their independence. The service is provided by volunteer drivers and volunteer office volunteers who

work tirelessly to fulfill senior trip request to medical appointments, grocery stores, or other necessary engagements.

Even with soaring gas prices, the increasing need for services, and an ever-growing elder population, the program has maintained its standard of service because of our volunteers dedication and compassion. What makes this service unique is the dignity with which each individual is treated. All of our drivers report that they receive more than they give because they value their passengers and learn from the insightful stories they share. Some volunteers have been driving for over seventeen years and, as one driver says, “I drive because I can, and I love meeting people.”

What sums it all up are the words of Blessed Mother Teresa: “We may not do great things, but small things with great love.”

If you need a ride or want to drive, please contact Cathy Aragon-Marquez with Catholic Charities at 505.724.4634.

Thank You for Participating in CRS Rice Bowl!

Our archdiocese helped make a difference in the lives of millions of people locally and around the world who are suffering from poverty and hunger. To ensure that Catholic Relief Services is able to continue providing life-saving work to these communities, please return your Rice Bowl to your

parish or school if you haven’t already. Once we receive all parish donations, we will report on how much was collected, and which local organizations received part of

the 25% of our collection that stays in our archdiocese to help organizations that help hungry people locally.

Thank you for your participation and generous support!

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Catholic Charities’ Matthew 25 Giving Society

Catholic Charities kicked off its 2014 Matthew 25 Giving Society campaign with a brown bag lunch and open house at its Candelaria office last month. Guests were invited to tour the facility and see the agency in its day-today operations. For almost seven decades, Catholic Charities in New Mexico has been dedicated to finding solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges individuals and families face.

Matthew 25 Giving Society members share a common belief in the responsibility to

serve those less fortunate in the community. This collaboration furthers Catholic Charities’ mission of creating hope for those in need by promoting self-sufficiency, strengthening families, fighting poverty, and building community.

This mission would be impossible to accomplish without help - help not only from donations, but also from the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, which creates a society centered on respect for the human dignity of all.

Catholic Charities welcomes new members to the

Matthew 25 Giving Society through a one-time gift of $600, or multi-year commitments. This charity is the core of our work and ensures that the resources and leadership needed to bear one another’s burdens provides shelter, guidance, education and training for individuals, families and children.

For additional information about Catholic Charities’ Matthew 25 Giving Society and upcoming events, contact Liz Lozano-Lopez at 505.724.4693 or email lopezl@ccasfnm.org .

Into the Heart of Ministry: The Global Fellow Experience

By Deacon Keith Davis, MBA, Ed.D., Director, Ministry Resource Center On the day of my ordination, the bishop handed me a book of the Gospels and said: “Receive the Book of the Gospels.

Believe what your read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach.” This phrase is foundational to understanding the role of the deacon in the church. We are preachers of the good news. Perhaps that is a reason that the diaconate was so appealing to me, having spent my entire career in ministering in Catholic parishes as a youth minister and pastoral associate.

In 2010, this phrase took on new meaning for me when I

was accepted as a global fellow with Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Global fellows are deacons and priests who are selected and trained to preach and teach about global solidarity in Catholic parishes.

There are over 100 of us across the U.S. willing and able to preach and teach in your parish community.

My interest in social justice has been a lifelong endeavor.

It was instilled in me by my parents and fostered by my Catholic high school and college experiences. But it became very serious through my participation in the JustFaith program which is an intensive year long excursion into the heart of Catholic social teaching.

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Being a global fellow means I attend annual training gatherings to assist in building my preaching skills and to update me on the work of CRS. It also means that I had the opportunity to experience the work of CRS directly when they sent me to East Timor in 2012. Mostly, it means that I use these experiences to help others understand that their role as a Christian means loving our brothers and sisters, and that their brothers and sisters are far more numerous than they ever imagined.

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You are invited to participate in our annual celebration of the refugee community in Albuquerque. Each year, close to 500 individuals are resettled in our community, having come to the United States due to fear of persecution in their home countries. As we welcome this diverse group of people into our community, join us in an afternoon of celebration – Music, Dance, Art and Food!

World Refugee Day, June 21, 2014 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn, SE Let’s create a stronger community together! For more information, contact Kathy with Catholic Charities at 505.724.4694.

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San Isidro – Patron Saint of Farmers

By Paula Garcia, Executive Director of the New Mexico Acequia Association, parishioner at St. Gertrude the Great, Mora

San Isidro, the patron saint of farmers, is celebrated during the month of May. Around May 15, communities and congregations around New Mexico celebrate this feast day with prayer, processions, and blessings of fields and acequias. Stories of his devotion have resonated with the people of New Mexico for centuries perhaps because farming in arid lands requires a deep and abiding faith. The lessons from his life continue to inspire many faithful farmers and ranchers and his feast day is focal point of a renewal of agricultural traditions.

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loved by all.” Rewarding because I’ve learned a lot from my experiences in meeting people in the process.

My favorite saints, are St. Magdalene of Canossa and St. Josephine Bakhita because they are my models in “making Jesus known that He may be loved by all.”

What I enjoyed most is to: be close to nature, climbing mountains, feeding the birds and fish, reading, studying, EXPERIENCE from p20 ing the gospel and how Jesus taught that all of us are brothers and sisters; and because I am charged with teaching that we help the poor by giving them food, water and comfort; and because I am charged with practicing what I believe-- my wife and I have been working hard at simplifying our lives, monitoring our purchases to ensure that no one is harmed by the products we buy and being as generous as we can.

It has helped me to be a better deacon and a better Christian.

If you wish to know more about the work of CRS, go to www.crs.org

San Isidro and his spouse, Santa Maria de la Cabeza, were poor but devout farmers in Madrid, Spain known for their hard work and generosity. San Isidro attended Mass daily and his fellow workers complained he spent too much time at Mass and not enough time tending to his fields.

When the landowner checked on his work, he observed San Isidro in prayer while an angel was plowing the field for him.

Deacon Eloy Roybal of St. Gertrude the Great in Mora commented on the importance of San Isidro. “Our prayers and processions are an expression of our faith in God. We San Isidro celebration at Holy Family Parish in Atrisco, south valley of Albuquerque, with a proask for the intercession of San cession along the acequias.

Isidro to ask God to bring us much needed rain. The story part and to put our trust in God near Grants, the local congre- May these rose petals bless the of San Isidro tells us that we to help us in all that we do.” gation asks God for his bless- fields and bring bountiful harshould work hard and do our Deacon Roybal reflects on ing: vests. the return of traditions of blessOn this feast of San Isidro, ing the fields and the water in we ask You, our Creator, that The New Mexico Acequia the Mora Valley. “In paseando You bless this water from Association (NMAA) is an swimming, and having con- los santos, we are going back the springs of San Jose de organization of acequias, the versations with good and to our roots. We ask for God’s la Cienega. The water that communal waterways that life-giving people! blessing mindful that we have blesses our land, our fields, nurture the land-based liveliAlso, advising those who done everything we can to our homes, our families, our hoods of thousands of famiare still searching and in the work the land and clean the schools, our church, our ani- lies throughout New Mexico. process of discerning their acequias. Anyone who plants mals, and all who drink from NMAA preserves traditional vocation, to pray well, eat a seed in the ground is a person these waters of the San Ma- farming and land conservation well, play well, study well of faith because we do our part teo Mountains. Let this water practices of acequia farming and follow the bliss of your but then trust in God to do the also remind us of our baptism in rural New Mexico and edheart! rest.” which gives us life in your Son, ucates youth on traditional Every day is a jubilee year Communities around New Jesus. With this Holy water we acequia farming. NMAA reas a religious thanking the Mexico continue to pasear los ask You to bless these rose pet- ceives funding from Catholic Lord for the many blessings santos on the feast day of San als that will be placed in the Campaign for Human DevelHe has given me!

Isidro in May. In San Jose, spring waters of the Acequia. opment to support its work.

Books and PJ’s for Social Justice?

By Kathy Freeze, Catholic Charities Parish Outreach Liaison In support of Catholic Charities’ Preschool on Bridge SW, the Our Lady of Annunciation School’s fourth graders brainstormed odd jobs they could do at home for neighbors, relatives, and family friends, and then did those jobs to earn money.

They brought the money to school, and the parents

drove them on a field trip to Hastings to buy early reader books in Spanish and English and then to Walmart to buy pajamas for children from newborns to about their age.

The pajamas and books will be donated through Catholic Charities to the families we serve.

What amazing results!

The two classes earned over $1,100 and purchased 101 pairs of pajamas and 136 books. During our

conversation with the classes, we talked about why it is a gift to be bilingual and why these families could not afford books and pajamas.

The kids were fantastic and shared all the “odd” jobs they did to earn these funds. Their jobs ranged from cleaning baseboards, vacuuming, laundry, raking leaves, and doggy duty.

We continued our dialogue about justice, including discussing questions like Is it

fair that these families were poor? Why are they poor?

How can we help? It is a blessing to see 9-year-olds “get” Catholic Social Teaching – they understand fairness and have a pure sense of justice. Catholic Charities Preschool would like to sincerely thank the Annunciation fourth graders for their hard work, their excellent shopping skills, their fantastic teachers and their supportive family.

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Native American Ministry for Young Adults

The committee, pictured left to right: Taylor Kingston (Middle School & Young Adult Coordinator for the ASF), Sara Zuni (committee member from Isleta Pueblo), Jonathan Pino (committee member from Zia Pueblo), Deacon Sidney Martin (Native American Young Adult Coordinator for the ASF) Elva Schildt (committee member from Zia Pueblo).

By Taylor Kingston, Youth and Young Adult Office Under the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, a sub-committee for Native American Young Adults has been created to meet the needs of those Catholic Native Americans looking to grow in their faith, learn more about their traditions and build community within their pueblos. If you are a Native REFLECTIONS from p3 Santa Fe, esa era una parroquia que no tenía mucha vida y el edificio era incluso oscuro a causa de la falta de mantenimiento. El Monseñor Jerome renovó la Catedral por dentro y por fuera y trajo vida a la parroquia haciéndola una parroquia vibrante. También trabajó diligentemente conmigo y con varios otros para obtener el título de Catedral Basílica del Vaticano. A lo largo de los años en que sirvió allí, todo fue de primera categoría, cada celebración se llevó a cabo con clase y él aceptó con gracia y bondad las felicitaciones ofrecidas en nombre de todos los involucrados.

El Padre Timothy A. Martínez se desempeñó como mi canciller del 2005 al 2010 y ha sido miembro de nuestro Consejo Presbiteral y de otros grupos consultivos. Él ha sido sacerdote desde hace 24 años.

El Monseñor Lambert Joseph Luna ha sido mi Vicario General desde 2007 y es un asesor clave para mí. Él ha sido sacerdote por 36 años.

El Padre Vitus Ezeiruaku es de la diócesis de Awka en Nigeria, pero ha servido en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe desde el 2006. Yo he aprendido la alegría del sacerdocio de él y de sus

American Young Adult and are interested in being part of the sub-committee for Native American Young Adults and/or would like more information on upcoming events contact the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at 505.831.8142 or visit our website at www.asfym.org The next Native American sub-committee meeting will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Catholic Center located at 4000 compañeros sacerdotes nigerianos. El Padre Ezeiruaku ha sido sacerdote durante 18 años y no importa donde sea visto, él siempre tiene una sonrisa en su rostro. El gozo de Cristo irradia de él e ilumina el camino para que otros lo sigan.

Además de estos sacerdotes, también he reflexionado en otras personas con diferentes vocaciones, de quienes también he aprendido: La Hermana Nancy Kazik OSF, quien fuera Vice- Canciller, Vicaria de Religiosos, Editora del Periódico Pueblo de Dios (People of God) y encargada de Casos de la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe, me enseñó a permanecer fuerte ante la confusión. Su fortaleza y cuidado pastoral en el manejo de todos los casos de abuso desde mí llegada a esta Arquidiócesis en 1993, hasta su jubilación en 2005, fueron factores clave en la Arquidiócesis. Ella ingresó a la vida consagrada religiosa directamente de la escuela secundaria y ¡ha servido como Religiosa por más de 60 años!

La vocación al matrimonio vivida por mis padres, Joe y Mildred Sheehan, me enseñó el amor de la familia y cómo se puede fomentar la formación en la fe de los niños. Esto puede tener un efecto dominó para las futuras gen-

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The Archdiocese of Santa Fe would like to welcome Shirley Zuni as the new associate and Deacon Sidney Martin as the new coordinator of the Native American Ministry. If you have any questions on how to become involved in this beautiful ministry, please call 505.831.8104. eraciones. Mis dos hermanos, Joseph y John, y mi hermana Mary fueron llamados a la vocación al matrimonio. Yo fui llamado a la vocación al sacerdocio. Yo quiero mucho a mis hermanos Jody, y John Sheehan y a Mary (que en paz descanse) y a sus familias.

El Diácono Permanente Donato Lucero ha sido modelo de la combinación perfecta entre las Santas Ordenes y el Matrimonio. Él fue ordenado diácono en 1993 y su esposa, Carmen (que en paz descanse), lo apoyó en su ministerio con la oración. Ellos se dedicaron el uno al otro y a sus hijos. Cuando Carmen murió, El Diácono Donato continuó sirviendo a la Iglesia y continúa guiando a otros a Cristo, incluyendo a sus nietos.

Tony Salgado, Director Ejecutivo de nuestra Oficina de Finanzas por los últimos 30 años, ha sido instrumental para la seguridad financiera de la Arquidiócesis. El Diácono Steve Rangel ha sido de mucha ayuda para mí al trabajar con nuestros diáconos, así como el Diácono Juan Barajas, quien en el pasado trabajara en el Ministerio Hispano y Evangelización.

Muchos amigos laicos también han sido muy especiales para mí, como Jim y Kay Magovern, Bing y Carmo-

line Grady, Dick y Charlene Knipfing y Allen Sánchez, quien es el Director de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Nuevo México. Y, por supuesto, mis muchos sacerdotes y seminaristas a quienes aprecio en verdad.

Mi vida ha sido impactada por muchas personas quienes viven una vida de solteros, sin tomar votos religiosos, pero se esfuerzan por servir a Jesucristo, a su Iglesia y al pueblo de Dios viviendo la vida sacramental de la Iglesia y sirviendo como modelos a seguir en nuestra fe católica. Algunos de estas personas son Michelle Montez, Directora Ejecutiva de Ministerios Pastorales, mi sobrina Ana Sheehan y mi sobrino Steve Sheehan; y por supuesto, mi secretaria desde hace 15 años, Dolores K. Cordova.

Estos han sido unos muy buenos 50 años, llenos de regalos de Dios de gente de todos los ámbitos de la vida. ¡Espero con gusto los años con los que Dios me bendecirá en el futuro!

Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado,

Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe

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Happy Mother’s Day Mary, Mother of Vocations

Every aspect of priestly formation can be referred to Mary, the human being who has responded better than any other to God’s call. Mary became both the servant and the disciple of the Word to the point of conceiving, in her heart and in her flesh, the Word made man, so as to give him to mankind.

Mary was called to educate the one Eternal Priest, who became docile and subject to her motherly authority. With her example and intercession the Blessed Virgin keeps vigilant watch over the growth of vocations and priestly life in the Church.”

Pope John Paul II, I Will Give You Shepherds

Prayer for Motherhood

Pope Saint Pius X Kisses His Mother’s Wedding Ring

Good St. Gerard, powerful intercessor before the throne Pope Pius X was a very humble man and had a saintly mother. Because of God, wonder-worker of our day, I call upon you and they were so poor, she worked as a washer woman and a school janitor to seek your aid. You know that our marriage has not as yet earn enough money so that he could go to the seminary. (In those days, the been blessed with a child and how much my husband and family had to pay for the seminarian’s education.)

When elected pope, he was embarrassed and uncomfortable with the pomp I desire this gift. Please present our fervent pleas to the and circumstance of the office. “Look how they have dressed me up,” he Creator of life from whom all parenthood proceeds and lamented to a friend. beseech Him to bless us with a child whom we may raise as His mother was also present at his installation and kissed his large papal His child and heir of heaven. Amen. ring, as is the custom. She then presented her tiny hand with her wedding ring and said, “Now you kiss my ring—for without it, you never would have received yours!”

On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, let’s fervently pray not just that young people to hear the Lord’s voice, but that their parents happily support & encourage them as they respond to His call.

al prayer as part of a larger exercise in civic ment purpose” they will “not likely establish recognition suggests that its purpose and ef- a constitutional violation.” He also wrote that fect are to acknowledge religious leaders and because the town had followed a policy of the institutions they represent, rather than to nondiscrimination it was not required by the exclude or coerce nonbelievers.” He said that Constitution to search beyond its borders for People line up in unless the prayers “over time denigrate, pros- those who could offer non-Christian prayers the rain outside elytize or betray an impermissible govern- in an attempt to provide balance. the U.S. Supreme

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Prayers Before Public Meetings Court building in Washington April 29. The Supreme Court ruled May 5 that prayers said before town council meetings in Greece, N.Y., do not violate the Constitution. (CNS photo/ Gary Cameron, Reuters)

WASHINGTON (CNS) -The Supreme Court ruled May 5 that prayers said before town council meetings in Greece, N.Y., do not violate the Constitution. In their 5-4 decision, the judges noted a historical precedent to opening local legislative meetings with a prayer and stressed that the predominantly Christian nature of the prayers in the New York town were not coercive to those in attendance.

Justice Anthony Kennedy,

writing for the majority, said the prayers delivered before public meetings in Greece, a suburb of Rochester, “evoked universal themes” such as “calling for a ‘spirit of cooperation.’” He also noted the historical precedence of such prayers, pointing out that the U.S. House and Senate have official chaplains and a majority of the states have the practice of legislative prayer.

Kennedy wrote that the “inclusion of a brief, ceremoni-

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Sr. Helen Carney, OLVM

Sr. Mary Irene Krysinski, CSSF

Sr. Mary Mercedia Lukaszewicz

Sr. Helen Carney, OLVM, 83, a resident of Victory Noll, Huntington, IN, passed away early Monday, April 14, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital, in Fort Wayne, IN. Sr. Helen was born in Royal Oak, MI, on May 13, 1930, to Patrick Carney and Elodie (Frappier) Carney. Her parents, her brother, Raymond Carney and her sister Lydia Mae Carney preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sisters, Florence Smith of Arlington Heights, IL, Sr. Alodia Carney, OLVM of Huntington, IN, and Rose Mary Carney, OSF, Dubuque, IA. She is also survived by her Victory Noll sisters with whom she shared life and community for 64 years.

Sr. Helen entered the Congregation of

Sr. Mary Irene Krysinski passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Rio Rancho. The daughter of John and Stephania (Knast) Krysinski, Sr. Irene was born in Bremond, TX on December 17, 1922.

Following her grade school education in Bremond, she entered Mother of Good Counsel High School in Chicago, IL in 1937, from which she graduated in 1941. On August 2, 1941, she formally entered the Felician Sisters of the Mother of Good Counsel Province in Chicago. She was given the name Sr. Mary Edwinella which she used until the summer of 1976 when she returned to her baptismal name, Irene. An educator most of her life, Sr. Irene taught in grade schools in Illinois, Wisconsin, Alabama, California and Oklahoma. In the late spring of 2001, she transferred her many and meticulous skills to another exacting ministry as provincial archivist at the provincial house in Rio Rancho. In 2008, Sis-

Felician, Sr. Mary Mercedia Lukaszewicz passed away at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent on Wednesday, October 22, 2013.

Born in Rockford, IL, she was the daughter of John and Josephine Szklanka Lukaszewicz.

At the age of seven her mother died, leaving a hole in her heart and added self-appointed responsibilities on very young shoulders. Influenced by the kindness of the Felician Sisters, she received her father’s blessing to enter the Felician Congregation in Chicago, IL, on September 8, 1939. Sr. Mercedia began her teaching ministry in 1942 and for eight years, taught double grades in the Chicago area. 1970 threw another curve into her life when she was elected to serve as a General Councilor for the Felician Congregation, this time taking her to Rome, Italy. Sister was elected to a second term. In 1983, Sr. Mercedia was elected for a second term as provincial minister of the Assumption Province, now in Rio Rancho. Upon completion of her term of leadership, she once again returned to teaching – this time to grade 5 at Holy Trinity School in Los Angeles, CA. Upon her relocation to Rio Rancho in Assumption

REFLECTIONS from page 3 2005-2010 and has been on been a priest for 38 years, has our Presbyteral Council and taught me to do everything other advisory groups. He with class and grace. When has been a priest for 24 years.

I appointed him as rector of Msgr. Lambert Joseph Luna then the St. Francis Cathe- has been my vicar general dral in Santa Fe it was a par- since 2007 and is a key adviish that was not very lively sor. He has been a priest for and even sort of dark because 36 years.

Very Rev. Vitus Ezeiruaku of the lack of maintenance. is from the Diocese of Awka Msgr. Jerome renovated the cathedral inside and out and in Nigeria but has served in brought life to the parish mak- the Archdiocese of Santa Fe ing it vibrant. He also worked since 2006. I have learned diligently with me and several the joy of the priesthood from others to obtain the title of Ca- him and his fellow Nigerithedral Basilica from the Vati- an priests. Fr. Ezeiruaku has can. All through the years, he been a priest for 18 years and served there, it was top-notch, no matter where you see him with every celebration done he will have a smile on his with class and he accepted face. The joy of Christ just racompliments on behalf of all diates from him and lights the involved with grace and kind- way for others to follow.

But I have also reflected on ness.

Rev. Timothy A. Martinez others, in different vocations, served as my chancellor from from whom I have learned.

Sr. Nancy Kazik OSF, former vice chancellor, vicar for religious, editor of the People of God newspaper and case manager for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe has taught me to be strong in the face of turmoil. Her strength and pastoral care in dealing with all the abuse cases since my arrival in 1993 until her retirement in 2005 was instrumental in the archdiocese. She entered vowed religious life directly out of high school and has served more than 60 years!

The vocation of marriage embraced by my parents, Joe and Mildred Sheehan, taught me the love of family and how they can nurture the faith formation of children. This can have a ripple effect to future generations. My two brothers, Joseph and John, and my sister Mary all were called to

the vocation of marriage. I was called to the vocation of priesthood. I love my two brothers, Jody and John Sheehan, and Mary (may she rest in peace) and their families.

Permanent Deacon Donato Lucero has role modeled the perfect combination of holy orders and marriage. He was ordained a deacon in 1993 and his wife, Carmen (may she rest in peace), supported his ministry with prayer. They were devoted to each other and their children. When Carmen died, Deacon Donato continued to serve the church and continues to lead others to Christ, including his grandchildren.

Tony Salgado, Executive Director of our Finance Office for the past 30 years, has been instrumental in the financial security of the archdiocese.

Deacon Steve Rangel has been a help to me working with our deacons; as well as Deacon Juan Barajas who worked in Hispanic Ministry and Evangelization in the past.

Many lay friends have also been very special to me, such as Jim & Kay Magovern, Bing & Carmoline Grady, Dick &

Charlene Knipfing and Allen Sánchez who is the Director of the New Mexico Catholic Bishops Conference. And, of course, my many priests and seminarians for whom I care very much.

I have been impacted by many who live the single life, never taking vows but who strive to serve Jesus Christ and His church and the people of God by living the sacramental life of the church and role modeling our Catholic faith.

Some of these are Michelle Montez, Executive Director of Pastoral Ministries, my niece Ann Sheehan and nephew Steve Sheehan; and of course, my Secretary of 15 years, Dolores K. Cordova.

It has been a good 50 years, filled with gifts from God of people who come from all walks of life. I look forward to the years God will grace me with in the future!

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

May 2014

CARNEY from page 24 Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters on October 27, 1949, and made first vows on KRYSINSKI from page 24 ter moved to San Antonio to be near her family and assist with health care. During this time, she also served as a hospitality volunteer at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center LUKASZEWICZ from page 24 Convent, Sister served in many roles including teaching CCD at San Ysidro in Corrales, and internal ministries such as being part of the Local Ministerial Team, Co-Moderator of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Library Assistant

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lanueva where she served as parish life coordinator.

A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Villanueva

on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

Many parishioners, friends and neighbors attended the Mass and reception that followed.

in San Antonio. A serious stroke in the spring of 2013 once again brought Sr. Irene to Assumption Convent in Rio Rancho. During her life span, Sr. Irene developed the skills of a perfectionist in all the areas of her ministries as

well as the craft works she created so lovingly for family and friends.

All remember the many times and way she gifted them with her beautiful and timely hand crafted items, especially her needlework.

Students and parents remember Sister for the many ways she assisted them in their times of need whether it was matters of financial stress or any other way she could be of assistance. Sister may have left a few craft projects unfin-

ished, but she completed her life with grace in all that matters. Sr. Irene was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Margaret Zimmerman and brother-in-law Gus. She is survived by loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

and Correspondence Assistant to the Infirm Sisters to mention a few. In 2008, Sister was assigned to prayer ministry but involved herself assisting others whenever and wherever she saw a need. Sister was indeed a very prayerful person, who remembered the needs of

the world around her and the world at large in many forms of prayer. Sr. Mary Mercedia will be remembered not only for her many years of responsible leadership but for always being a vital member and true sister of any community she was a part of. Always motivated by her deep

sense of prayer, justice and commitment, she was alert to the needs of others. She was by nature a storyteller and as a weaver of words, brought her wit and wisdom to all situations and events. She was devoted to the Felician congregation, friends and family and kept in touch with many

to the end. Sr. Mercedia was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Chester and Matthew Lukaszewicz, Eugene Lucas, Leocadia Burgert, Monica Kleczewski and Anne Mahorski. She is survived by numerous loving and devoted nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Mark Your Calendar

Roman Catholic Saints Calendar 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. Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions 22 St. Rita of Cascia 23 St. Felix of Cantalice 24 St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi 25 St. Bede the Venerable 26 St. Philip Neri 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury 28 Venerable Pierre Toussaint 29 St. Madeleine Sophie Barat 30 St. Gregory VII 31 Visitation

“May the Dear Lord bless you...”

May: Very Rev. John Trambley 5/17 Rev. Robert Coughlan 5/21 Rev. Leo Ortiz 5/22 Rev. Vidal Martinez 5/27 Rev. Thomas Pulickal, O.Oraem 5/28 Rev. James Flanagan, SOLT 5/29 June: Rev Linus Nwatarali 6/1 Rev. Anthony G. Maes 6/4

June: 1 St. Justin 2 Sts. Marcellinus and Peter 3 Blessed John XXIII 4 Sts. Charles Lwanga and Companions 5 St. Boniface 6 St. Norbert 7 Servant of God Joseph Perez 8 St. William of York 9 St. Ephrem 10 Blessed Joachima 11 St. Barnabas 12 Blessed Jolenta (Yolanda) of Poland 13 St. Anthony of Padua 14 St. Albert Chmielowski

Rev. Edward Domme 6/5 Rev. Stephen Abaukaka 6/7 Rev. Eugene Gries O.Praem 6/8 Rev. C. John Brasher 6/8 Rev. Msgr. Francis Eggert 6/11 Rev. Julio Gonzalez SF 6/11 Rev. Juan Mendez 6/11 Rev. Vincent G. DeFazio 6/17 Rev. James V. Marchionda OP 6/17 Rev. Joseph M. Vanderholt SJ 6/17 Rev. Nathan Libaire 6/20 Rev. Luis Regalado OSB 6/20 Rev. Ricardo Russo OFM 6/20 Rev. John Carney 6/25 Rt. Rev. Dom Philip Lawrence OSB 6/25 Rev. June N. Ramos 6/26 Rev. Jonas Romea 6/27 Rev. Paul Juniet OFM 6/28

TV Mass Schedule The Catholic Center St. Joseph/St. Francis Chapel Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on KRQE TV-13, KBIM TV-10, KREZ TV-6 and FOX 2 American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted TV Mass Donations may be sent online to www.archdiosf.org or mailed to: Chancellor’s Office/ TV Mass, 4000 St. Joseph’s Pl. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

May 11, 2014 ACTS 2:14a, 36-41 4th Sunday Easter PS 23:1-2a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz 1 PT 2:20b-25

JN 10:1-10 May 18, 2014 ACTS 6:1-7 5th Sunday Easter PS 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 Rev. Daniel Gutierrez 1 PT 2:4-9

JN 14:1-12 May 25, 2014 ACTS 8:5-8, 14-17 6th Sunday Easter PS 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 Rev. Daniel Gutierrez 1 PT 3:15-18

JN 14:15-21 June 1, 2014 Ascension Rev. Richard Litzau June 8, 2014 Pentecost Rev. Richard Litzau

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