People of God, December 2011 by Archdiocese of Santa Fe

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Inside this Issue

Ser ving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

St. Vincent de Paul Wins Award ...................................... 2 Archbishop’s Letter: Give the Gift of Life ..................... 3 2012 NMCCB Legislative Agenda.................................... 3 NM Voters Support Common Sense Approach to Drivers Licenses......................................... 5 Archbishop’s Keynote: Pastoring a Multicultural Church......................................................... 6 Catholic Education ......................................................... 10 Arroyo Seco Celebrates 200 Years of Stewardship .... 13 Archdiocesan Financial Statements ............................. 14 Santuario de Chimayó Retreat Center .......................... 18 Bioethics: Unconditional Love ..................................... 21 Adoration Chapels.......................................................... 22

What child is this, who, laid to rest,

Wm. Chatterton dix 1837-1898

Photos by Celine

On Mary’s lap is sleeping, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The babe, the son of Mary!

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December 2011

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Wins Outstanding Service Organization Award “Charity is not sufﬁcient. It treats the wounds but does not stop the blows that cause them… Charity is the samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. It is justice’s role to prevent the attacks.” Blessed Frederic Ozanam By dEaCon StEvE rangEl Director Deacons/Pastoral Outreach and Linda Strasburg, SVdP President

In November, 18 outstanding philanthropists were recognized for their amazing generosity and inspiring leadership within their communities. This year’s theme was “Building Generations of Philanthropists” which, according to Pamela Chavez, chair and team NPD, “is essential to the sustainability of New Mexico as a community where all have the potential to thrive.” With recipients ranging in age from 7 years to 92 years, this award exemplifies the diversity of our state’s culture and heritage. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, one of the 18 philanthropists, was nominated by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe’s Pastoral Outreach Office and won the award for the Outstanding Service Organization. St. Vincent de Paul was established in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in 1923 and now has 49 parish organizations with over 600 members, all volunteers. during the last ﬁscal year giving to people consisted of direct assistance of $1,887,000 and in-kind assistance in the amount of $1,110,000. there were 10,000 homes visited and 51,000 people were helped by caring and loving Vincentians. The funding that enables the Society to provide this assistance comes directly from the generous parishioners at each parish where a St. Vincent de Paul exists. The Society has two aims: to do a great deal of spiritual good to its members through the exercise of charity, and to do a little spiritual and temporal good to a few

poor families in the name of Jesus Christ. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and its special ministry of bringing concrete aid and the comfort of the Gospel to the needy and suffering should be seen in the broader context of the Church’s saving mission in the world and understood as part of it. Vincentians are on a journey together towards holiness. The faith and courage of those we visit teach us how to live. Vincentians assume the needs of the poor as their own by transforming their concern into action and their compassion into practical and effective love. The sharing fraternal spirituality at the conference meeting is a source of inspiration for our work. Through this work we promote a life of prayer and reflection. Recently a young lady, probably in her late forties, who is in end stage renal failure, was visited. She is unable to work but does receive Social Security disability. She has a car that she uses to get back and forth to the many doctor visits she must make. Unfortunately she was in an accident and had to get the car repaired. Due to that, she was unable to pay her utility bill. We were able to meet with her and pay that utility bill, but, as a result of the home visit, we found that she didn’t have much food so we helped with a food certificate. We were able to assist with the everyday needs to make her life a little less stressful. There is no charity foreign to the Society and as we dispense this charity, our primary focus is to preserve the dignity and confidentiality of everyone we serve.

POPE POSES WITH BISHOPS FROM PHILADELPHIA DURING THEIR ‘AD LIMINA’ VISIT TO VATICAN

Vincentians,Joe & Theresa Gurulé, longtime members of Queen of Heaven Parish, visit with a single parent living in northeast Albuquerque who was in need of assistance with her water bill.

Through our many special works we aspire to avoid slipping into the role of simply being a social service agency passing out money to strangers. Several conferences work with the Roadrunner

monthly clinic for health screenings. Commodities, distributed by a conference, serve to strengthen the nutrition safety net. NM Works Job Training for Youth, funeral aid, and ESL classes are other

During the last ﬁscal year giving to people consisted of direct assistance of $1,887,000 and in-kind assistance in the amount of $1,110,000. There were 10,000 homes visited and 51,000 people were helped by caring and loving Vincentians. Mobile Food Pantry to distribute food on a monthly basis. The amount of food is meant to provide a week’s worth of meals. Another conference provides a

works facilitated by a St. Vincent de Paul conference. The six St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores throughout the Archdiocese See AWARD on page 7

Oh Come, Let Us Adore Him

What is eucharistic adoration? Eucharistic Adoration is honouring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves “the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us”. During Eucharistic Adoration, we watch and wait, we remain silent in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist ... By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be. The Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us. Please see page 22 for a list of Adoration Chapels.

Pope Benedict XVI poses Dec. 1 with bishops from Philadelphia during their “ad limina” visit to the Vatican. From left are: Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior, Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, Pope Benedict, Auxiliary Bish op John J. McIntyre, and Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano)

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for DECEMBER 2011 GENERAL INTENTION: That the nations of the earth, through knowledge and mutual respect, may grow in harmony and peace. MISSIONARY INTENTION: That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that their dignity may always be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation.

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IN THE RISEN LORD R

Give the Gift of Life - Organ Transplants

Demos el Regalo de la Vida – Trasplantes de Órganos

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

ecently the New Mexico Donor Services has asked me to support to their efforts to increase awareness of lifesaving organ donations and transplants. Many New Mexicans are faced with having to make a donation decision for themselves when obtaining a drivers license or for a loved one at the time of death. Sadly, numerous families decline the opportunity to save the lives of others because they do not know that our Catholic faith views very positively the concept of lifesaving organ donations and transplants. Maria Sanders, who is the Director for New Mexico Donor Services and a member of John XXIII Catholic Community has asked me to let the people of the Archdiocese know that the Church looks at organ donations and transplants as something charitable and good. No one is required to do it but certainly it is important for all Catholics to know that the Church views this favorably. I am told that there are over 700 New Mexicans awaiting a lifesaving transplant right now; one-third are Hispanic, one-third are Native Americans and one-third are Caucasian. More than 100,000 men, women and children are on the national waiting list in the United States. Archdioceses throughout the United States have been very supportive to the organ donation education efforts including the Archdioceses of Chicago, Austin, Denver, Los Angeles and many more. I certainly support this effort to educate our people about the worthwhile values of donating their own organs at the time of death so that others can be helped. It is indeed a form of charity and it is to be commended. Again, please note that no one is required to do such a thing but Catholics must know that it is very much in keeping with the teachings of our Church. Life is the greatest gift of all and today it is a gift that can be shared through organ and tissue donations, people have the potential to reach out and do good in this world. They can save the lives of those who would die without help. They can give new hope to their families. They can transform and improve lives like restoring sight, health and wholeness. It is one of the greatest opportunities today for those who seek to give good, pass along life and help their fellow human beings. There are a number of our priests who have placed an emblem on their driver’s licenses making it clear that they are organ donors. Please pass the word to those whom you know that it is morally and ethically acceptable to the Vatican and to the Bishops of our Country. This Christmas Season, if you wish, give the gift of life and remember to sign up as an organ donor when you renew your license!

ecientemente la organización ‘New México Donor Services’, solicitó mi apoyo a sus esfuerzos para incrementar entre la gente la concientización sobre la importancia de las donaciones de órganos y trasplantes con el propósito de salvar vidas. Muchos nuevo mexicanos se enfrentan ante la decisión de donar o no sus órganos cuando obtienen sus licencias de conducir o en el momento de la muerte de un ser querido. Lamentablemente, muchas familias rechazan la oportunidad de salvar las vidas de otros porque no saben que nuestra fe católica considera como algo muy positivo el concepto de la donación de órganos y trasplantes. Maria Sanders, quien dirige esta organización y es feligrés de la Comunidad Católica de John XXIII me ha pedido que le recuerde a la gente de la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe que la Iglesia considera las donaciones de órganos y trasplantes como algo caritativo y beneficioso. Nadie está obligado a hacerlo, pero es importante que todos los católicos sepan que la Iglesia ve esto como algo favorable. Me dicen que en este momento hay más de 700 nuevo mexicanos en espera de trasplante que les salve la vida; un tercio son hispanos, un tercio nativo americanos y un tercio caucásicos. Más de 100,000 hombres, mujeres y niños se encuentran en la lista nacional en los Estados Unidos. Las Arquidiócesis en todo el país han apoyado los esfuerzos de la educación sobre la donación de órganos, incluyendo la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, Austin, Denver, Los Ángeles y muchas más. Sin duda, yo apoyo este esfuerzo para educar a nuestra gente sobre los valores de donar sus propios órganos a la hora de su muerte para que otros puedan recibirlos. De hecho, esto es una forma de caridad y es digna de elogio. Una vez más, sepan que nadie será obligado a hacerlo, pero los católicos deben saber que ésta práctica va de acuerdo con las enseñanzas de la Iglesia. La vida es el más grande regalo y es un regalo que puede ser compartido a través de la donación de órganos y tejidos, las personas que hacen estas donaciones tienen el potencial de salvar a otros y hacer el bien en este mundo. Pudieran salvar las vidas de quienes morirían sin ayuda. Pudieran dar nueva esperanza a esas familias. Pudieran transformar y mejorar vidas, ayudar a restaurar la vista o la salud o el bienestar de muchos. Esta es una de las oportunidades más grandes hoy en día para ofrecer el bien, transmitir vida y ayudar a otros seres humanos. Muchos de nuestros sacerdotes han colocado el emblema en sus licencias que los identifica claramente como donantes de órganos. Por favor, corran la voz a quienes conozcan que ésta práctica es moral y éticamente aceptable para el Vaticano y para los Obispos de nuestro país. Esta temporada de Navidad, si lo desean, otorguen el regalo de la vida y recuerden anotarse como donantes de órganos cuando renueven su licencia.

2012 NMCCB Legislative Agenda

Life, being the greatest gift from God, is our top priority as is our concern for the poor.

The New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops (NMCCB) 2012 Legislative Agenda for the 30-day session (Jan.17-Feb.16) is as follows: • a bill for parental notification for a minor to have an abortion; • a medical ethics bill; • a bill for tuition scholarship tax credits; • a compromise bill on Drivers’ Licenses for undocumented immigrants; and, • support for the “Invest in Kids Now” campaign for a constitutional amendment to use a portion of the royalities and interest from the permanent fund for early childhood education. The Bishops are asking Governor Susana Martinez to put prolife issues on the call. the bishop’s will oppose bills that cut funding to children’s programs and the poor.

The purpose of the New Mexico Conference of Bishops is to promote the greater good of humankind by addressing issues of moral concern and social justice as seen through the eyes of the Catholic faith. The NMCCB informs and educates its members and the public about those issues and encourages all to advocate for those issues and the betterment of humanity. NMCCB’s Executive Director, Mr. Allen Sanchez, presents the concerns of New Mexico’s three Catholic Dioceses under the leadership of Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Archdiocese of Santa Fe; Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, CSB, Diocese of Las Cruces; and Bishop James Wall, Diocese of Gallup at the New Mexico Legislature. To receive the latest information from the NMCCBB and the 2012 legislative session we invite you to visit the Archdiocese of Santa Fe web site http://www.archdiosf. org and click on the 2012 NMCCB link to sign up for email updates or call the Ofﬁce of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505-831-8167. Also listen to Allen’s daily updates on Catholic radio.

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Archbishop’s Schedule December 10 Sat 5:00 p.m. 11 Sun 10:30 a.m.

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Mass, Dedication of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Church, Encino Mass & Procession for Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Francis Xavier, Albuquerque Equestrian Order of the Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher, Santa Fe Office Appointments Mass & Dinner, Santa Maria de La Vid Priory, Albuquerque Tape Spanish TV Masses Office Appointments Priesthood Ordination of Br. Aidan M. Gore for Benedictines of Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey of Pecos at St. Anthony of Padua, Pecos Archdiocesan Finance Council, Catholic Center Office Appointments Three Masses, Central New Mexico Correctional Facility, Los Lunas Annual Native American Christmas Party, Sandia Conference Room, Catholic Center Office Appointments Archbishop’s Radio Hour Tape English TV Masses Office Appointments Mass & Lunch, Catholic Center Staff, Catholic Center Office Closed Christmas Midnight Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Christmas Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Office Closed Office Appointments Priest & Seminarian Christmas Dinner, Albuquerque Mass & Procession, Holy Innocents Chapel, Albuquerque Office Appointments

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Christmas Tree Placed in St. Peter’s Square at Vatican The Christmas tree is placed in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 5. This year’s tree is a 100 foot-tall spruce from Ukraine. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

The Ofﬁce of Communications/ Media wishes you and your loved ones a blessed, safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Seminary Burse The following parishes have sent in excess Mass stipends to the Archdiocesan Finance Office for seminarian education. These receipts are for the period August 31, 2011 through November 4, 2011. Excess Mass stipends are from multiple Mass intentions celebrated at parishes. The archdiocesan policy is for excess Mass stipends to be used for seminarian education. Parish Name/City Amount Received From August 31, 2011 to November 4, 2011

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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary $ 1,712.00 Our Lady of the Annunciation – Albuquerque 13,487.42 Church of the Ascension – Albuquerque 389.65 Holy Ghost – Albuquerque 1,960.14 Our Lady of the Assumption – Albuquerque 2,407.44 Our Lady of Fatima – Albuquerque 1,766.00 Our Lady of Guadalupe – Albuquerque 1,177.75 Holy Rosary – Albuquerque 739.18 Sangre de Cristo – Albuquerque 2,318.42 Queen of Heaven – Albuquerque 2,121.00 St. Anne – Albuquerque 1,653.25 Shrine of St Bernadette 6,000.44 St. Edwin – Albuquerque 380.45 St. Therese – Albuquerque 1,035.00 San Felipe de Neri – Albuquerque 1,561.98 San Ignacio – Albuquerque 166.85 San Jose – Albuquerque 633.33 St. Joseph – Anton Chico 29.75 La Santisima – Arroyo Seco 578.37 Our Lady of Belen – Belen 2,370.10 Our Lady of Sorrows – Bernalillo 854.14 John XXIII Catholic Community – Alb. 2,848.00 St. Joseph – Cerrillos 315.00 St. Patrick – Chama 449.32 Holy Family – Chimayo 1,426.92 St. Francis Xavier – Clayton 1,043.19 Our Lady of Guadalupe – Clovis 508.00 San Ysidro – Corrales 1,547.50 Queen of Angels – Albuquerque 287.00 St. Anthony – Ft Sumner 116.00 San Diego Mission – Jemez Pueblo 238.00 Our Lady of Sorrows – La Joya 253.00 Immaculate Conception – Las Vegas 512.50

Our Lady of Sorrows – Las Vegas Immaculate Heart of Mary – Los Alamos San Clemente – Los Lunas St. Magdalena – Magdalena Estancia Valley – Moriarty St. Gertrude – Mora St. Joseph on the Rio Grande – Alb. St. Alice – Mountainair San Jose – Los Ojos St. Anthony – Pecos Our Lady of Guadalupe – Peña Blanca San Antonio – Peñasco Our Lady of Guadalupe – Pojoaque St. Joseph/St Patrick – Raton Prince Peace – Albuquerque Holy Cross – Santa Cruz Cristo Rey – Santa Fe Our Lady of Guadalupe – Santa Fe St. Francis Cathedral – Santa Fe St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe St. Rose of Lima – Santa Rosa San Miguel – Socorro St. Joseph – Springer Our Lady of Guadalupe – Taos Santo Niño – Tierra Amarilla St. Anne – Tucumcari St. Mary – Vaughn San Miguel del Vado – Ribera Our Lady of Guadalupe – Peralta St. Thomas Aquinas – Rio Rancho Church of the Incarnation – Rio Rancho Immaculate Conception – Cimarron San Isidro – Santa Fe San Martin de Porres – Albuquerque Risen Savior – Albuquerque Sacred Heart – Albuquerque

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Catholic Charities Receives ‘St. Nicholas’ Gift By EllEn MathEr Contractor for Catholic Charities

In remembrance of the Feast Day of St. Nicholas on December 6, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe made a generous $10,000 gift to Catholic Charities’ Children’s Learning Center. This gift was announced by the Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan during the Catholic Charities’ Festival of Trees event in November. The funds will be used to maintain the center’s important Early Childhood Education and Development programs in Albuquerque’s South Valley. “Catholic Charities is very grateful for the leadership of our archbishop in addressing the needs of so many in our community. With this gift, the archbishop and the archdiocese continue the tradition of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of charity to children in need, by helping to maintain these essential services,” said Catholic Charities’ executive director, Jim Gannon. “This gift should serve as a reminder to the importance of charity not only during the Christmas season, but throughout the year.” One of the few five-star li-

censed and accredited preschool programs in New Mexico, Catholic Charities Children’s Learning Center prepares young children for a successful transition to elementary school through its Early Headstart and early childhood programs, including beginning literacy, English as a Second Language and beginning numeracy, as well as multicultural learning materials and experiences. About Catholic Charities For over 66 years, Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe has been the local arm of Catholic Charities USA, the largest private network of social service organizations in the United States. The regional agency brings a variety of organizations together to support families, reduce poverty and build communities, regardless of age, country of origin, disabilities, race, religion or sexual orientation. Working with local churches and secular community organizations, 95 staff members and more than 300 volunteers assist over 11,000 individuals and 5,400 families throughout Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Sandoval counties each year.

New Mexico Voters Support Common-Sense Approach to Driver’s Licenses There have been continued discussions throughout New Mexico about driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. While Governor Martinez’ administration has unsuccessfully attempted to revoke these driver’s licenses, recent polling shows that the majority of New Mexicans prefer a common-sense approach to driver’s license that would help keep all of us safe by making sure all drivers in New Mexico are insured and licensed. This fall, a survey conducted by Lake Research Partners showed that 64% of New Mexico voters support a compromise proposal that would subject un-

documented immigrants to additional requirements for driver’s licenses but allow them to get driver’s licenses. The poll also found that only 10% of all voters statewide cite driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants as their most important issue. Instead of trying to divide our community, our representatives in Santa Fe should focus on job creation and improving the quality of life for our citizens. Keeping all drivers in New Mexico licensed, regardless of immigration status, ensures that all of us are safer on the road. Contact Allen Sanchez, NMCCB, 505.319.3334

God’s Greatest Gift By Sr. MargiE lavoniS Sister of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame, IN

The present economic crisis can provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, rather than on the materialistic spirit that often permeates our Western culture. Since so many people are unemployed or under employed and many family incomes are shrinking, a lot people will have to limit the type and number of gifts they give. This might be a blessing in disguise. It can provide us a chance to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Gift giving is a wonderful tradition but too many of us tend to go overboard and often measure another’s love and care by the gifts they give and receive. And some people give gifts out of a feeling of obligation or just because someone gives them one. Many feel embarrassed if a person gives them a gift and they have nothing to give in return. Gift giving is meant to be a sign of one’s love, not an obligation. God showed his love by giving us the greatest gift of all— his son, Jesus Christ. I heard it put simply in a Christmas homily. The priest said that Christmas is God’s way of showing us how much he loves us. That sums up the message of Christianity. Whether we recognize it or not, God’s love touches every human being and the world. Without this divine love nothing would exist. God’s love is the glue that keeps the world together and gives us hope. Material gifts don’t last forever. Many

things get lost, broken, lose their usefulness or we get bored with them. On the contrary, God’s love for us never fades. It is everlasting. God is always faithful, even when we are not. God loves us so much that he desires to be with us, morning, noon and night. His care for us is so great that God even became a human being for us. This is what we celebrate at Christmas. Sure, it is always nice to give and receive gifts, but our greatest gift is salvation given by Jesus. God’s gift is love and the way God loves is through us. We are his instruments of love. God can’t give a hug, but we can. During this Christmas season we can give the kind of gifts that don’t require a lot of money and won’t overtax our credit cards. Let us give of ourselves rather than material things we may not be able to afford. We can work on mending or renewing old relationships. Or we can do that charitable act that we often think about but never seem to get around to carrying out. Let us live out our good intentions. Other things we might do are to visit or call people we know who are lonely and need some comfort. We might offer to babysit for a young couple who rarely get time alone. These little kindnesses are often appreciated more than another bottle of perfume or shaving lotion. Gift-giving is okay as long as it doesn’t get in the way of the reason for this season. And parents, teach your children the true meaning of Christmas. Let them know that your love for them is not measured by what is under the tree.

Bishops Discuss Religious Liberty, Marriage, Finances at Annual Meeting BALTIMORE (CNS) -- During their annual three-day fall assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops’ discussed threats to religious liberty, efforts to support traditional marriage and the need to keep a close eye on health care issues. They also were updated on the Roman Missal translation and the new U.S. ordinariate to bring former Anglicans into the Catholic Church. During the Nov. 14-16 meeting, they also voted on several items, ranging from approving the annual budget of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to adding new optional memorials for Blessed John Paul II and Blessed Marianne Cope to the U.S. liturgical calendar. New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, chairman of the Committee on Divine Worship, gave a brief report Nov. 15 on the adoption of the new Roman Missal, addressing questions related to its implementation this Advent. When asked if it were possible to still use the old missal translation in certain circumstances such as when eucharistic

ministers visit the elderly for Communion services, the archbishop said: “The guidelines say to use the new one. But the pastoral practice should allow for some flexibility.” In votes cast during the first two days of the meeting, the bishops elected Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle as USCCB secretary-elect and Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, as chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace. They also approved a $217.4 million budget for 2012 and a 3 percent increase in diocesan assessments for 2013. They also overwhelmingly approved a five-year extension of a resolution calling bishops to adhere to sound financial reporting within their dioceses and OK’d priorities and plans for 2012 for the USCCB with a 219-6 vote. The bishops overwhelmingly approved a new set of guidelines for how dioceses and parishes will administer national collections. The document a combination of history, rationale and how-to guide.

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most rev. michael J. sheehan, archbishop of santa fe Keynote address presented october 26, 2011 creighton university, omaha, nebraska

IntroductIon Archbishop Patrick Flores of San Antonio who ordained me a Bishop in 1983 tells of a busy Saturday of going to several meetings, from place to place. By the end of the day he arrived at a Church full of children and he asked them, “Do you know who I am?” They answered no. He introduced himself to them and then he asked them if they knew why he was there. And again they said no. He pleaded with them, ‘Doesn’t anyone know why I’m here?” Finally a little boy answered, “I know who you are and I know why you are here.” The Archbishop said, “Tell me, quick, why am I here?” The little boy said, “To take up a second collection.”! Well we should ask ourselves, why are we here? The answer is to reflect on the multicultural reality of the Catholic Church in our Country and to see how best we might minister to the different cultures which make up the Catholic faith. II the church Is catholIc, embracIng all cultures It is not surprising that the Catholic Bishops of the Country, in 2008, chose cultural diversity as one of our five major priorities for the Church. The things that unite us – faith, charity, love of Christ, Eucharist, and the Pope, Successor of Peter – are more powerful than the different cultures and languages in our Church. But it is not a tug of war, us against them. How do we build up one another? In the Bishops’ document, The Stranger Among Us – Unity and Diversity, issued in 2000 we said, “The Church of the 21st Century will be, as it always has been, a Church of many cultures, languages, and traditions, yet simultaneously one, as God is one – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – unity in diversity”. One of the marks of the true Church is that the Church is Catholic. This means that the Church is indeed universal and includes all cultures. Our Lord Jesus Christ came to save not just the Jewish people or the Greeks, but he came to save everyone – all cultures, all languages, all colored skins, all socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome in the Church. The presence of many cultures reminds us of the universality of the Church and that mark of the Church which is Catholic. III the archdIocese of santa fe As Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico, I come from a State that is about 50% Hispanic and the Catholic population is about 50% Hispanic as well. It is not surprising since we are on the border with Mexico. Also something that many people don’t realize is that the Spanish Franciscans brought the Catholic faith to our area in 1598 – over 400 years ago. The impact of the Spanish settlement continues to this day. We were, after all, part of the Spanish Empire

for over 220 years. The largest river is the Rio Grande. The mountains have Spanish names such as Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains. The capital City is Santa Fe – Holy Faith and many of the traditions of the New Mexico culture are rooted in those years in which we were part of Spain. Even the Native American communities which we call Pueblos have much of their culture drawn from the Spanish. The area that is now the State of New Mexico became a part of the United States after the U.S. Mexico War in 1846. Until that time the Churches in New Mexico were part of the Diocese of Durango, Mexico. The Vatican wisely created a new Diocese when the area became separated from Mexico and a part of the United States. Instead of choosing an Hispanic or American Bishop for the area a Frenchman was chosen – Bishop John Baptist Lamy. It was wise awareness of the cultural differences even in 1850 when the decision of the Vatican was made. Archbishop Lamy was a Missionary Priest of France who had been in the Midwest and could be seen as neither Hispanic or American. In addition to the Hispanic and Anglo population, the Archdiocese also has about 50,000 Native Americans with their own languages, culture and history since they were the original inhabitants of New Mexico. We have a significant number of Vietnamese. There is Our Lady of LaVang – the Vietnamese National Parish where the Vietnamese language is spoken primarily for the liturgy as well as another parish where the Vietnamese liturgy is held. We have a number of African Americans with their own unique culture to be concerned about. We have other cultures represented as well. Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Las Cruces is specialized in multicultural ministry. I draw upon some of his wisdom in this presentation. He notes that while assimilation takes place, it doesn’t happen all at once. The process is not simple. In the case of many Mexicans coming to the U.S. there may have been more of a tendency to hold on to their cultural heritage. From the pastoral point of view, it is to be hoped that they hold on to their Catholic cultural heritage in particular. There are other religions trying to convert them, take them away from the Catholic faith. Some of these will be Evangelical who will be very aggressive in recruiting them. The U.S. is, after all, not only multicultural but also very multi-religious. The U.S. culture itself has its problems. We are consumeristic and materialistic and we tend to measure success by how much we earn and how many things we possess. Our U.S. culture is cynical about truth and all forms of authority. The dark side to our present culture is the negative attitude towards people of color, towards the poor, towards the new immigrant. In ministering to a mul-

ticultural Church we certainly don’t want to see our immigrants, no matter what culture they come from, adopt the negative aspects of American culture. IV Where ParIshes fInd themselVes We must be ready to welcome new comers, no matter what culture they come from. There is no room for racism or prejudice among our parishioners and parish leaders. Bishop Ramirez suggests that there are three levels where parishes may presently find themselves. 1. Racial and Cultural Differences Seen as Defects or Problems Certainly, in the deep South there were strong racist attitudes on the part of many Whites towards Blacks. I grew up in Texarkana, Texas which had basically a Southern culture and in the 50s when I was in high school it was clear that there was strong prejudice against Blacks. Even in public buildings the Whites could have water from the water cooler and the Blacks were supposed to drink regular tap water. There was a White ladies restroom and the Colored women restroom. Blacks were required to sit in the back of the bus. Thank God that we have given up visible signs of those clearly unacceptable signs of racial intolerance. It is true that many Catholics turned Protestant after they saw Catholic Priests and Nuns walking with those advocating Civil Rights for African Americans. Thank God that we have moved beyond racial intolerance, but there might still be unspoken and unwritten practices in parishes in dealing with people from other cultures. 2. Tolerance of Racial and Cultural Differences At this level official policies may be announced regarding the acceptance of multicultural diversity in a parish. A consciousness of White Power and privilege may also be present but there are efforts of recruiting people of Color for Parish Staff and Committees. Yet there may still be some level of hesitation about other cultures. 3. Racial and Cultural Differences Seen as Assets This is the level of welcoming and acceptance that we should be aiming at in our parishes. This means a concerted effort at eradicating social sin of any racial bias and truly accepting people from other places. My Hispanic Ministry Director emphasizes again and again that the Church should embody the concept of Mi Casa es Su Casa, my house is your house. Recently, in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, we have accepted a number of priests from African and other Countries. There is no more dramatic way to be reminded of the universality of the Church than to have a Priest from Nigeria serving the spiritual needs of our people. I have been very pleased that these Priests have been accepted with love and gratitude.

V PractIcal Ways of mInIsterIng In a multIcultural sItuatIon The Vatican Council in the Document on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, par. 37-40 speaks of the importance of the Liturgy taking into consideration different cultures and traditions of the people. And so the language of the people, the music they use, the artistic traditions of different groups are important. All must be done in accord with Church norms, the Episcopal Conference of the Country and with the approval of the Holy See. We seek to minister in our multicultural Archdiocese in accord with those basic principles. Other Church documents urge these principles too, always keeping the basic unity required in the Church. 1. Masses and Homilies In the Archdiocese of Santa Fe there are 92 parishes and about half of them have a Spanish or Bilingual Mass to accommodate the Hispanics. You might ask how the issue of languages is handled. It depends on the particular parish, but most of our Hispanic speak both English and Spanish. There are a number of parishes though that have a large number of recent immigrants that require a Spanish Mass with the homily also in Spanish. It is a challenge to have enough priests who are sufficiently bilingual to not only celebrate the Mass in Spanish but to preach in Spanish. We are blessed to have a good number of bilingual deacons that assist the priest in providing for a Mass completely in Spanish by giving the homily in Spanish. The music is also in Spanish. Many parishes have a bilingual Mass which is partially in English and partially in Spanish with music also being bilingual. The Pastor tries to have a prudent arrangement of English and Spanish Masses in those parishes with a significant number of Hispanics. All our Seminarians are required to learn Spanish. They study Spanish not only in the Seminary but also study in Mexico or Spain. Priests are given the opportunity to study Spanish as well. It is very important for our clergy to speak Spanish in our ministry. An example of multicultural liturgy would be our Annual Mass and Rosary Rally honoring the Virgin Mary drawing about 6,000 people. It is held at the Isotopes Baseball Stadium. The Mass and Rosary are bilingual as well as the music. The Vietnamese young people, dressed in their traditional garb, give a dance on the ball field in front of the statue of the Blessed Virgin. This way we are recognizing not only the Hispanic and Anglo cultures, but the Vietnamese culture as well. 2. Traditions Efforts are made to incorporate aspects of Hispanic culture into the Mass in ways that are acceptable to the liturgical norms. For example, in Mexico a wedding often times includes the lasso or a large rosary

placed over the two newlyweds as they kneel in Church showing their unity. When we celebrate Mass for the Native Americans we often times use the smoke that is traditional to the Native American culture instead of regular incense. We have 16 Pueblos or villages of the Pueblo Indians in New Mexico and efforts are made to respect other aspects of their Catholic traditions such as the music that is prepared by Native American musicians. Or by having an Eagle Dance or Buffalo Dance to bless the sacred space prior to the liturgical procession of a Mass. 3. Evangelization Our recent Popes have emphasized the importance of the New Evangelization and creative ways of seeking the inactive Catholics and unchurched peoples. We have an active Evangelization Committee and Office of Evangelization. We have become aware of the need to do more in terms of evangelization of Native Americans as participation at Mass has fallen off and many young people are not being trained adequately in the faith. Recently I appoint a new Coordinator of Native American Ministry – he is a Deacon and a Native American himself. He has recently led meetings of Catholics in the different Pueblos to see what could be done to help the people become stronger in their Catholic faith, especially the youth. As a result of these meetings we are hiring two Native American catechists to help build up the catechetical efforts in the Pueblos. Two other parttime Native American youth leaders are being hired to promote the faith among the young people of the Pueblos. As I said, I estimate that we have about 50,000 Catholic Native Americans and these efforts at new evangelization will indeed bear fruit. It is essential to identify and train lay leaders in the different cultures represented. We can’t be satisfied with the involvement of new comers in liturgical ministry. They need adequate formation. There are other urgent needs too. Catechists need to be trained, especially those who have the advantage of being bilingual. Children and youth may understand and communicate well in English but their parents may not. Catechists must assist parents as the first teachers of the faith for their children. The Archdiocesan website is a valuable way to reach young people and to evangelize. 4. Music Since Vatican II we have been blessed with a variety of forms of vernacular music. In English we began with such things as Kumbaya and Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore. We took in what was the fad at the time. The music of hootenanny and folk music in those first years of liturgical reform! Thank God we have moved beyond those kind of trivial forms of music. For a continuation of the article, and for the Spanish version, please log on to www.archdiosf.org

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National Philanthropy Day Award Winner, St. Vincent de Paul The Society has two aims: to do a great deal of spiritual good to its members through the exercise of charity, and to do a little spiritual and temporal good to a few poor families in the name of Jesus Christ. AWARD from page 2

provide clothing at no cost to those in need. When furniture, household items and clothes are donated, they can be resold and the income is then used to assist many more in need. Our newly organized Voice of the Poor’s mission statement says that we are moved to join hands with the poor in the tradition of St. Vincent de Paul and our founder, Blessed

them… Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. It is Justice’s role to prevent the attacks.” Faithful to the spirit of its founders, the Society constantly strives for renewal, adapting to changing world conditions. It seeks to be ever aware of the changes that occur in human society and the new types of poverty that may be identified or anticipated.

Vincentians, Alicia Chávez and Darlene Burlé, Queen of Heaven Parishioners, visit a young mother and her children who were in need of ﬁnancial assistance to pay their rent.

There is no charity foreign to the Society and as we dispense this charity, our primary focus is to preserve the dignity and conﬁdentiality of everyone we serve. Frederic Ozanam. Pope Paul VI said, “If you want Peace, work for Justice.” It is through this work that we will empower the poor and stand in solidarity with them, advocate for justice on behalf of the less fortunate, mobilize people to seek to make policy changes to benefit the poor and educate about the social justice teachings of the Catholic Church. In the words of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, “Charity is not sufficient. It treats the wounds but does not stop the blows that cause

It gives priority to the poorest of the poor and to those who are most rejected by society. “It would be considered a theft on our part if we didn’t give to someone in greater need than we are.” St. Francis of Assisi If you would like to help St. Vincent de Paul with their ministry to help the poor and homeless, or like more information, call the Pastoral Outreach Office, at 505.831.8174.

Hardship in the US The number of people at risk of hunger increased from 36.2 million in 2007 to 48.8 million in 2010. Charities and food assistance programs are feeling the strain with these increased numbers. unemployed

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households

Food Bank Client households

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS kept millions of people out of poverty in 2010 when selected benefits are counted as income. all

households (millions)

Pictured here from left to right are Deacon Steve Rangel, Archdiocesan Liaison; Linda Strasburg, Archdiocesan Council President for the Society; Tom DeBlaay, Archdiocesan Council VP; and Deacon Santos Abeyta, Spiritual Advisor for the Archdiocesan Council. Photo by Dan McGill.

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Deacon’s Wives’ Retreat

December 2011

Counting Your Blessings By JunE Montoya Pastoral Outreach Disability Task Force Member

It is the season to count your blessings. The Harvest of Blessings Retreat brought many together to do exactly that -- count blessings! The Harvest of Blessings Retreat was held in October for persons living with disabilities and their families.

By dEaCon StEvE rangEl Director of Deacons/Pastoral Outreach

It was a wonderful day filled with friendship, community, and unity. In November, the first ASF Deacons’ Wives’ Retreat was held at San Ysidro Parish in Corrales. Over 50 wives of deacons and men in diaconate formation came to share with each other and to build community. The deacon’s wife plays an important role in the deacon’s life and his ministry. Most of our deacons are married, have a family, and hold a fulltime job. To become a deacon, a

man must first have a calling from God, and then have the support and permission of his wife, as well, in order to enter the diaconate formation and be ordained a deacon. This retreat was an important opportunity for the wives to come together to share their experiences and encourage each other. Each deacon’s wife also has a calling from God. While she has her own family obligations, career, interests and/or ministries, she has a special role as a deacon’s wife, too. She is

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called to support her husband in many ways, whether it is to take on more at home so he is free to minister, to understand when his ministry takes him away from home, and/or to be involved in ministry with him. When times get a little challenging for the deacons, the wives are there by their sides to lift them up. The role of the wife may go unnoticed, but her sacrifices and commitment to her husband and his ministry are immeasurable. May God bless the wives of the deacons in a special way, because of the extraordinary role they play in serving God’s people.

Some may think those living with disabilities would have a difficult time recalling blessings amidst their many challenges, but testimonials were heard to the contrary. The room was filled with people who readily called to mind and shared with others the many blessings they have experienced in their lives, not in spite of their disability but many times because of their disability. Keynote speaker, Rev. Christopher L. Zugger showed how the sufferings and challenges people with disabilities face daily, parallel the sufferings of Christ during His crucifixion: His inability to move His limbs, His endurance of pain, His being on display and people mocking and bullying Him, His knowing that there was no one there to help Him . . . Because of Christ’s suffering and death, those with disabilities know that someone is there to help them. Fr. Zugger explained God knows about the 2 am situation, when one is alone and in need and his/her caregiver is not

around, the Almighty Caregiver is always there! No matter what time of day or night you may be in need, He is there for you. God does not work shifts. He works 24/7. Those attending the retreat were also quick to describe the many gifts they have received. How their disability has brought them closer to God, thus bringing them great hope and joy. Also, the many wonderful people God has placed along their path, that they may not have crossed paths, if not for their disability. Participants also enjoyed a delicious spaghetti lunch and a session of praise and worship to the beautiful music provided by members of the San Ysidro Parish Choir, led by Joe Fernandez. There was also the opportunity to put all worries in a basket and offer them up to God. The retreat closed with a beautiful healing service, followed by confession and Mass. This year’s beautiful retreat was hosted by the ASF Pastoral Outreach Office and Risen Savior Catholic Community Church. Members of the Risen Savior’s JustFaith groups were contributing and active participants in the day-long retreat. If you are interested in joining the ASF Disability Taskforce please call the Pastoral Outreach Office at 505.831.8174.

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Pastor Bonus – Part III By rEv. KEvin niEhoff, o.P., J.C.l. Adjutant Judicial Vicar

Continuing with the Pontifical Councils as defined in the Apostolic Constitution Pastor Bonus: …10) the Pontifical Council for Dialogue with Non-Believers, which shows the pastoral solicitude of the church for those who do not believe in God or who profess no religion; 11) the Pontifical Council for Culture, which fosters relations between the Holy See and the realm of human culture, especially by promoting discussion with various contemporary institutions of learning and teaching, so that secular culture may be more and more open to the Gospel, and specialists in the sciences, literature, and the arts may feel themselves called by the church to truth, goodness, and beauty; and, 12) the Pontifical Council for Social Communication, which is involved in questions respecting the instruments, of social communication, so that, even by means of these instruments, human progress and the news of salvation may be advanced for the benefit of secular culture and mores. The next area defined in Pastor Bonus is the Administrative Services. These are: 1) the Apostolic Camera, which chiefly exercises the functions assigned to it by the special law on the vacancy of the Apostolic See. This office keeps the Apostolic See functioning when the Pope dies and before his successor is elected; 2) the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See, which is to administer the properties owned by the Apostolic See in order to underwrite the

expenses needed for the Roman Curia to function; and, 3) the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, which has the function of supervising and governing the temporal goods of the administrations that are dependent on the Holy See, or of which the Holy See has charge, whatever the autonomy these administrations may happen to enjoy. The next defined in Pastor Bonus is the Other Institutions of the Roman Curia. These are: 1) the Prefecture of the Papal Household, which looks after the internal organization of the papal household, and supervises everything concerning the conduct and service of all clerics and laypersons who make up the papal chapel and family; and, 2) the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, which is to prepare all that is necessary for the liturgical and other sacred celebrations performed by the Supreme Pontiff or in his name and supervise them according to the current prescriptions of liturgical law. There are two final areas defined in Pastor Bonus. These are: 1) the Advocates, who, at the request of interested parties, are qualified to represent them in their cases at the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura and to offer assistance in hierarchical recourses lodged before dicasteries of the Roman Curia; and 2) the Institutions Connected to the Holy See: which are: the Vatican Secret Archives, the Vatican Apostolic Library, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Vatican Polyglot Press, the Vatican Publishing House, and the Office of Papal Charities. My next article will address the appendices of Pastor Bonus.

Little Instructions for Aligning Your Life to God Ten Steps to Making God Our First and Most Important Priority By lEiSa anSlingEr

(Over the past year, we have considered 1o instructions for aligning our lives to God. With this article we conclude this stewardship series). take a step : We have considered ten instructions for putting God first in our lives. What steps will you take in order to make God and God’s ways your greatest priority? How will you take a step toward: • Loving and trusting God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength? • Being a good steward of your talents, time and resources out of love for God and others? • Expressing your relationship with God

in prayer, participation in Mass, Reconciliation and the life of your faith community, and in your decision-making? • Meaningful reflection on that which you treasure? • Put God at the center of your life? Author’s note: Msgr. Joseph Champlain, Jerry and Lois Locey and other stewardship leaders have encouraged many dioceses and parishes to “take a step” in faith as they grow as disciples and stewards. My gratitude for this simple and yet effective way to help us reflect on our growth in faith. *Leisa Anslinger writes for Our Sunday Visitor and on her website: www.thegenerousheart.com. For more education on practicing stewardship as a way of life, contact the Office of Development, 505.831.8258.

CDA Essay Winner Goes to Nationals

Congratulations to Isaac SmithCovarrubias for winning First Place in the state for the annual Catholic Daughters’ Essay Contest. Isaac wrote the essay when he was in the seventh grade at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School. His teacher, Mrs. Mary Wentworth, assigns the years’ topic to her language arts students in January. Isaac was notified he had won first place in

the local contest in March 2011. In October, The Catholic Daughters at Our Lady of the Assumption were notified that Isaac had won first in the state contest. All first place winners are sent on to National Education Contest. Congratulations to Isaac, his teacher, and to the Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2362 in Albuquerque. Below is his winning essay.

The Lord IS My Light By iSaaC SMith-CovarruBiaS 7th Grader, Our Lady of Fatima

The Lord is my light. To write about the Lord as my light is quite hard for me because there have been many instances in my life where God has been the one light that guided me. But, the situation that stands out in my mind the loudest is the time when my parents went through divorce. I was only 10 years old and in the fifth grade. In September, my mom caught my dad on the phone with another woman. On the phone, he used wooing words to the woman, words my mother had never heard him say to her… ever. So my mother asked, “Are you having an affair?” and he responded, “Yes.” I had been in my dad’s office playing on-line games when I overheard them. Days passed and the situation got worse. Soon thereafter, my dad packed his belongings and got into his car when my mom and I were not home, and he left. September turned into October, and despite our calls to him, he never came back. Then one day I saw his car pulling into our driveway. “Dad has come home,” I thought. It was December and we thought he returned to have a nice family Christmas. But one evening while

I was doing my homework and my mom was unpacking Christmas items, I dropped my pen and bent over to pick it up. Instead of my pen, I found a pink receipt from the Bernalillo County Courthouse for “divorce with child” documents. Realizing what it was, I gave it to my mom with a feeling in my insides that made me want to put my fist in the wall. I was so shaken up I could barely think straight. The next day he left again for good. Many times my mom and I curled up on the couch and cried. Then, they filed for divorce. On January 5, 2009, it was all over. What I wanted to be our perfect little family broke apart. The only thing that kept my mom and me going through this time was the knowledge that the Lord was leading us with his light. It seemed like God was saying, “Look, he’s not coming back. Let him go free and don’t go after him anymore.” God was opening our eyes to reality. My mom and I prayed the rosary nightly, never missed mass, and said a prayer from our prayer box as we went out the front door every morning. I must have prayed five hundred times. We never gave up and stayed close to God. Now, things are better. Despite our sad days, I learned that even in the darkest situations Jesus will keep his candle lit, walk with you, and show you the way out. Through all this, another great thing happened: My mom and I became closer than ever. For as long as I live I will never forget God IS my light, and I will trust Him.

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St. Therese Students Practice Faith in Their Everyday Lives The students at St. Therese Catholic School are celebrating their success. Every year the eighth grade students in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) standardized test. This test takes place in the beginning of October across the nation. The results are used to aid in instruction for the rest of the year, as well as for high school placement. St. Therese Catholic School is a “feeder” school to St. Pius X High School. That means that many of the students go on to St. Pius X High School to complete their education. St. Therese students have always fared very well at St. Pius X High School. They come well prepared to take on the many challenging classes, as well as to compete in the sports programs, performing arts, and other programs offered. Last year, two of the top ten graduating students from St. Pius X High School came from St. Therese Catholic School. St. Therese Catholic School is small in size but great in heart! The small class size allows the students to reach and often surpass their goals. The school recently received their results from the eighth grade class that just participated in the ITBS. Last year the school had identified vocabulary as a targeted area in need of improvement. A new approach to the curriculum was presented and after one year the class went from scoring better than 55%

of the students nationwide (which is pretty good), to scoring better than 90% of the students nationwide participating in the ITBS. That is an amazing amount of growth! Over the years, the students from St. Therese Catholic School have gone on to achieve outstanding awards and to pursue wonderful careers. We have alumni who have gone on to become lawyers, judges, pharmacists, business owners, and even priests! St. Therese Catholic School has been fostering faith, learning and service since 1947. Students go on to lead productive, rewarding lives. Although academics are a top priority, the students work throughout the school year to provide resources for the community. Each month the middle school students participate in the St. Vincent de Paul food distribution program. They help distribute food purchased from Road Runner Food Bank to over 100 families. This is their third year working with this program. It is so rewarding to see them helping to feed to hungry in our community. The students also collect items for the Blue Star Mothers to be sent overseas to support our troops. At Christmas time, they collect gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and blankets to decorate our Giving Tree. These items are distributed throughout the community homeless shelters. They give to Catholic Relief Services, the Ameri-

can Red Cross, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and to so many other worthy organizations. The students practice their faith in their everyday life. Whether it is in their daily religion class, Thursday school Mass, or on the playground; they are learning to live as disciples of Christ. During All Saints’ Day the 4th grade class, under the instruction of Mrs. Sanchez-Glover, presented the lives of the saints during the Mass. They used the computer lab to research their chosen saint, and the school library to complete their papers. They came to the Mass dressed as various saints. The entire class

St. Pius X Native Americans Share Cultural Heritage By Jo SalWay Communications, St. Pius X High School

To share the richness of the Native American culture, the St. Pius X Native American Club presented Native American Heritage Night last month. “We wanted to raise awareness of Native American students on campus. This event hasn’t been done in almost a decade, so it was special,” said SPX senior Rachel Riley, Acoma, four year member and president of the SPX club. The school’s Native American Club, which averages 30 members of which about 20 identify as Native, organized the night to include presentations and exhibits on Pueblo and Navajo art, poetry, traditional clothing, and food. “Through our membership, our families, their resources and connections, we pulled together a great event,” said Rachel. Presentations included SPX sophomore Brandi Keryte, Navajo/ Isleta/Santa Ana, who explained the significance of cradleboards and senior Tyler Gaco, Laguna/Navajo, club vicepresident, who performed several hand drum songs. Michele Kiser, UNM linguist, granddaughter of one of the first Navaho Code Talkers and parent of junior Madeline Devlin-Wollman, spoke on the significance of the Code Talkers, whose secret language contributed to the Allied victory in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Natowa Garcia, a 2011 SPX graduate, spoke about leadership on his Santa Ana Pueblo. He told of how his goals have changed from making money to being a good man follow-

did an outstanding job! The community still looks to the school as a source of pride. The students are learning and achieving their goals. In today’s challenging environment, they are preparing for the future. They are learning to become good stewards and to make moral decisions that will affect our future. They are the leaders of tomorrow. Nestled between 4th and 2nd Street in the heart of the North Valley, St. Therese Catholic School is here to meet the needs of our children. Come by for a tour of the school or call 505.344.4479 to see if this is the school for your children.

ing a UNITY Leadership Conference. Now a college student, Natowa leads positive activities on the Pueblo by sharing what he’s learned from his family and at SPX. The night ended in a “Grab Day,” where club members threw fruit and nuts as an offering of hope and blessing to the waiting crowd, reenacting the tradition of throwing gifts from rooftops, which is done differently on various local reservations. Heritage Night was just one celebration in November which is officially Native American Month. The club also participated in the annual Senior Rachel Riley, president of SPX Grandparent’s Thanksgiving the SPX Native American Club, starts Mass. Native students opened with the “Grab Day” with a blessing for the prayers in their own languages and Native American Heritage Night audiwere joined by elders in a drum proence. cession. “This was the third year that the club has been actively involved says, “They are a great bunch of with our Thanksgiving Mass,” said kids with a lot of energy and ideas Lynne Peckinpaugh, Family Studies to offer!” Rachel observed, “The teacher and one of the club’s modNative American Club is a place erators. Co-moderator Patricia CarltonBrandi Keryte, Sophomore, with a Navajo/Isle- for Native students to feel accepted McQueen, counselor at SPX, stated ta/Santa Ana background, Brandi Keryte, demon- and involved and for non-Natives that Pius has over 50 students who strates the uses and symbolism of the cradleboard to learn about the various native cultures and customs that make are registered members of over a used for infants. New Mexico so special. Our club dozen tribes, including Navajo, Laguna, Santo Domingo, Isleta, Santa Ana, and Acoma. She brings a real sense of community to the Pius experience.”

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Holy Ghost Parish Veterans Honored

By l-a gaBriElla SalaS Liturgical/Pastoral Ministries Coordinator, Holy Ghost Parish

The Holy Ghost Parish School’s eighth grade class, under the supervision of Vice Principal Sr. Mary Houlihan, O.P, presented a special Veterans Day salute for all Holy Ghost Parish veterans. The program began with school

Mass followed by a ceremonial flag folding ceremony, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, a letter from President Barack Obama, decorations, food and patriotic tributes that included a medley of service songs under the capable direction of music teacher, Hannah Albers. U.S. Air Force Major Aaron Albers opened the flag folding ceremony with a welcome and narration of the history of the American flag. The retired flag was ceremonially presented to pastor Rev. Mark A. Schultz for storage until needed to honor a deceased veteran. “Wow, what an incredible way to pay tribute to the veterans,” opened guest speaker, Col. Walter J. Lindsley, commander of the 498th Nuclear Systems Wing, Kirkland Air Force Base, NM. Col. Lindsley delighted everyone with accounts of his time in the service, and recalled the inspiration to join the service came from watching old World War II movies. In addition to the WWII heroes that inspired him, Col. Lindsley’s greatest inspiration is his son, a lieutenant serving in the U.S. Marines. Col.Lindsley went on to say “the real heroes of the military are our families who inspire us to be better men and better women.” His wife, Diane, was present. Col. Lindsley recognized the Vietnam

St. Charles’ Youth Partner to Help Veterans homeless veterans, providing employment training and supportive services to residents. The NMVIC also reaches out to homeless veterans not housed at the center, regularly going out to distribute food and clothing to those in need. There are currently over 5,000 homeless veterans in New Mexico, with 3,000 in the Albuquerque area. The present NMVIC lodging can house 50 single residents, but the organization is working diligently towards the goal of a facility which will accommodate all veterans—male, female, and those with families. The youth enthusiastically publicized the drive, held in both comDonations delivered to New Mexico Vetermunities in November. Together ans Integration Center. Picture by Fermin they inventoried, loaded and deOrtega. livered the donations, getting their families involved to increase manBy vivian MahEu power! The youth garnered over Development Office Director 1,200 personal hygiene products, St. Charles Borromeo and Outreach non-perishable food items, cookCoordinator, KAFB Chapel Catholic ware, and small appliances, with Community an estimated value of $4,200. The veterans were extremely grateful In honor of Veterans Day, the for the donations, and they were Catholic Community Youth Group especially impressed by the youth at Kirtland AFB Chapel and the involvement. NMVIC Operations St. Charles Borromeo Confirma- Director Rose James looks fortion Class partnered for a collec- ward to working with these youth tion drive of items needed at the on future service projects. For more information about the New Mexico Veterans Integration Center (NMVIC). The NMVIC NMVIC, visit nmvic.org or call provides transitional housing for 505.265.0512.

veterans with “God bless you, you set the example for us, God bless you!” In closing, Col. Lindsley thanked all who took part in the planning of the Veterans Day program and added, “America is a country where you can go as far as you are willing to work. I am walking away inspired by you!”

Worldwide Diversity Theme of Social Studies at Our Lady of Fatima

By toM gilBErt 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

A better understanding of the world is a goal for students at Our Lady of Fatima’s 6th grade Social Studies enrichment class. Mr. Gilbert, the teacher, believed a theme of worldwide diversity would be a great lesson for the students. He introduced them to the One Day on Earth Project. This project showcases the wide variety of culture, activities and human adventures through video contributions from people all around the world. Last year the project received numerous videos all recorded in one 24 hour span on October 10. The date, 10/10/10, was a memorable way to promote what happens each day across our great planet and a major motion picture documentary from these contributions will be in theaters in February of 2012. This year people were again encouraged to film something from their lives and the date chosen was 11/11/11. The class seized this opportunity to do something special that was both original and featured life at Our Lady of Fatima. They came up with a song whose theme fit both that of the class and

the One Day on Earth Project. Lyrics included “Leave out the hate; no need to wait. People are needing some honest loving. Let’s join together to make it better, one day on earth, giving it all it’s worth.” The class recorded themselves performing the song with musical accompaniment by Ms. Wilson, the school’s religion and music teacher. They also created posters to illustrate the theme as well as a classroom skit to begin the recording where students complained about boring lessons and inspired the teacher to do something fun and meaningful on 11/11/11, the day dedicated to the theme of “One Day on Earth”. The class is submitting their edited video to the onedayonearth.org website, just as others around the world are doing. Additionally, students are writing an essay about how a particular activity promotes diversity and understanding of different cultures and people. Examples include singing, acting, music, rap, group participation and art. The end result of this project has been a greater understanding of the world we live in and an appreciation of the many things happening each day on earth.

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Relics at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

By Marina oChoa, BErnadEttE luCEro Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony and Archives

After much planning for the many relics held by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, a beautiful case was made for their display and veneration. The display case is in the only remaining part of the old 1717 parroquia in the chapel of La Conquistadora on the north side of the Cathedral Basilica. The case was made by craftsman Roberto Montoya of Santa Fe with carvings

by well known artists Charlie Carrillo from Santa Fe and Aurelio Pacheco originally from Chamisal who now resides in Santa Fe. A display case was also made for the remains of Fray Jeronimo (Geronimo) de la Llana who died at the mission of Quarai, now part of the Salinas National Monument, in 1659 and Fray Ascencio (Asencio) de Zarate who died at Picuris Pueblo in 1632. The remains of both of these Franciscan Friars who died before the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 were brought to the parish of Santa Fe by Governor Marin del Valle in 1759 and placed in a sarcophagus in the wall of the north chapel of la parroquia. Fray Ascencio de Zarate had served in Santa Fe in 1622 and served there until the arrival of Fray Alonso de Benavides in 1625 who brought the image known as La Conquistadora. The new case holds reliquaries of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clare of Assisi, Blessed (Saint) Maria de Jesus, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Justin, St. Felicity, St. Lucian of Antioch, St. Mary of Loretto, St. Martin of Tours, St. Pius X, St. Francis Xavier, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Katharine Drexel, and St. Maria Goretti. There is also a relic of the True Cross and one of Nuestra SeĂąora de Pilar from Zaragoza, a leading Marian shrine in Spain. The well know relic of San Antonio will also be included in the display and will continue to be prayed to and venerated at Mass every Tuesday as well as at other times. The relics include bones of the saints as well as fingernail clippings, part of a tooth, a piece of basket and a piece of the habit worn by Blessed Maria de Jesus. The relics were cleaned and placed in the case by Friends of the Cathedral Director Wanda Vint with help from various volunteers including Carrie Korzak who donated one of the relics that includes St. Claire. Few of the relics, that included those of Maria Goretti, St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus (St. Therese of Lisieux), St. Pius X and St. Francis Xavier were placed in reliquaries and

given to the Cathedral Basilica from the Archives Office of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe as approved by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. Monsignor Jerome Martinez y Alire and the Director of Liturgy and Music, Carmen Florez-Mansi, invited the children of the choir to dress as their favorite saint and processed with the relics at the blessing of the reliquary held in November.

The youth ministers were so excited with this retreat that they decided to also have a Lenten retreat. The youth also enjoyed the day with some asking when we could do this again. It was great to see the youth from so many parishes join together, form communities, have fun and share in prayer.

Thanks to all the youth ministers and volunteers who helped make this day possible your love of God and the youth made this a really great day. For more information on this event or other events offered by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Youth and Young Adult Office please call 505.831.8142.

Santa Fe Deanery Youth Advent Retreat By dEaCon anthony truJillo Coordinator, Hispanic Youth

In November, the Santa Fe Deanery Youth Ministers hosted an Advent retreat for the high school youth in the deanery. The 45 youth and 10 youth ministers came from almost all deanery parishes. The day started with prayer and community building activities. There was a presentation on the meaning, symbols and personal preparation for the Advent season. Because the first Sunday of Advent rings in the new liturgical year we also had a New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration complete with noise makers, hats and count down. The youth were given materials necessary to create their own Advent wreaths, which resulted with many artists creating some very colorful and beautiful wreaths. The youth also participated in a Reconciliation service which was followed by Mass.

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Arroyo Seco Celebrates 200 Years of Stewardship By larry torrES Parishioner, Holy Trinity Parish

The month of November marked a very active time in the liturgical calendar. It had two designations given to it by the Archbishop of Santa Fe: The first is that it was the month dedicated to remembering the souls in Purgatory who are still being purified. The second is that it was the month dedicated to affirming daily service by the church to its faithful and by the faithful to its church. Following the archbishop’s example, Fr. Kevin Iwuoha, pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Arroyo Seco, decided to combine both mandates into one big celebration. He wanted it to be a time when not only the current stewards of the church would be recognized for their service, but their deceased ancestors would also be recorded in the parish records as having been of service to the faith. Sunday, October 23, 2011 marked this special day. After nearly two centuries of being trustworthy stewards to the church, the people of Las Colonias, San Cristóbal, Valdez, Arroyo Hondo and Arroyo Seco were recognized for their efforts in helping to maintain the faith. On that day, the names of over six hundred mayordomos, lectors, extraordinary ministers, altar servers, choir members, benefactors and volunteers, both living and dead, were presented before the

congregation. Fr. Kevin stated the certificates for the occasion were not “rewards for having led a prayerful life; that reward is in Heaven.” They were honors bestowed by the church to all who have sacrificed across the generations by giving of their time, talent and treasure. It was the church’s way of saying: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Several hundreds of people who were singled out for the honor proudly pointed to their own parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and even great-great-grandparents who had lived their temporal lives in the valleys of Taos County by giving unselfishly of themselves. They gladly received the certificates on behalf of their deceased family members and friends. Having learned the month of November would be designated as Stewardship Recognition Month throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Fr. Kevin began working on this gargantuan task nearly a year ago. The pastoral council of Holy Trinity asked people to submit the names of the honorees on a weekly basis until a near complete list of the stewards was assembled. It was a day of great rejoicing throughout the parish, before, during and after the presentations. Parish chef, Connie Espinoza, of the capilla of San Antonio directed a kitchen staff in cooking 40 pork tenderloins, bacon seasoned

green beans, tubs of mashed potatoes and an endless array of deserts. People who thought their names had been consigned to parish records, now found themselves as guests of honor. Such celebrations occur one once in every ten years, according to Fr. Kevin. He asked all to continue to radiate their faith just by continuing to be true steward of God’s bounty.

Stewardship Chair Kathy Brown with Fr. Kevin

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My Dear Catholic Brothers and Sisters, I am pleased to present to you the 2010-2011 Annual Report on the financial status of the administrative offices of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. It is my responsibility as a faithful steward to provide fiscal accountability and transparency to you who support our Catholic Church in the Archdiocese. I take my responsibility very seriously by meeting monthly with our Archdiocesan Finance Council and my staff to review the financial statements of the Catholic Center and direct short-term and long-term budget planning. Although revenues (such as grant and investment income) are down because of the economy, I am happy to say that we are financially stable. Like with any business or household, we have had to reduce expenses. The professional accounting firm, REDW LLC Certified Public Accountants, conducted the audit of the Catholic Center finances for FY2010-11. Here you will see an abbreviated financial report. The fully audited financial statements are too lengthy to publish here, but may be reviewed at the Catholic Center Finance Office. I want to share with you some of the good news going on in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. • Within the last three months I dedicated the new Church of the Incarnation in Rio Rancho and St. Jude Thaddeus in Albuquerque. Construction has started on a new church for St. Patrick’s Parish in Chama. There are several other parish renovations and buildings in progress. • We have a record number of 28 men studying to be priests at various seminaries in the United States and Rome. This is and will be a great blessing for the future of the Church of Santa Fe. The vocations budget for the cost of educating these seminarians has increased significantly to almost one million dollars. • We have strong new evangelization programs such as catholic radio to reach out to inactive Catholics and unchurched people. • We continue to serve the poor, the homeless, the imprisoned, and the disabled through our outreach ministry. We work to strengthen family life and also serve those who are divorced, widowed, or single. We do all of this and more by conservatively managing the administrative, canonical, and pastoral budgets of the Catholic Center. These budgets are funded through a percentage of your weekly parish contributions and through the Annual Catholic Appeal. Because this budget has not increased substantially in the past few years, we have sought additional grant funding. Thankfully, we have received some grants. However, our need for grant and private donor funding remains. Friends in Christ, I continue to be concerned about the economy and its impact on all people. Many are still without work; others are working several part-time jobs to make ends meet, while others are forced to ask for food and financial assistance for the first time in their lives. The future is uncertain. Yet even with these economic challenges, you, the Catholic faithful, continue to generously support the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. I am truly grateful and give thanks to God for you! Please continue to support your parish as well as ACA, sharing your God-given gifts of time, talent and financial resources as best you are able. May Jesus our Savior bless you for your steadfast faith and generosity. Let us remember to give thanks to God always and everywhere for everything! Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

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ARCHDIOCESE The Catholic Center of the Roman Consolidated Statements of Financial Position June 30, 2011

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

HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS Cash, cash equivalents, and investments include funds of approximately $ 13,515,418 held for parishes and related organizations. These funds (Deposit and Loan Program) which are held in trust for parishes and related organizations help ﬁnance parish construction projects. The new church buildings of the Church of Incarnation in Rio Rancho and St. Jude Thaddeus in Paradise Hills (Albuquerque) are being ﬁnanced through this program. Other cash and investments serve as operating reserves and generate interest income to help balance the Catholic Center’s budget.

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

LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT This line item represents the cost basis of land and buildings (net of depreciation) of the Catholic Center, such as the Catholic Center facility, Madonna Retreat Center, and St. Pius High School buildings. INTEREST BEARING DEPOSITS PAYABLE TO AFFILIATED PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS These amounts ($25,484,054 and $3,460,664) represent savings held in the Deposit and Loan Program for the beneﬁt of parishes and other organizations.

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OF SANTA FE Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe Consolidated Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets For the Years Ended June 30, 2011

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

last spring helps fund programs in the 2011-2012 ﬁscal year. Other Revenue --Rental income, tribunal fees, parish computer services, miscellaneous and individual donations, etc. EXPENSES The ﬁrst three categories of unrestricted expenses represent the mission of our Catholic Center. Your ACA dollars help support these services. Universal Church – includes subsidies to assist efforts outside of the Archdiocese such as assistance for Church in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Catholic Communications Campaign.

Members of the Archdiocesan Finance Council include Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Ex Ofﬁcio; Timothy Sheehan, Chairperson; Reverend Msgr. Lambert J. Luna, Vicar General; Very Reverend John Cannon, Chancellor; Reverend Ed Domme; Jennifer Cantrell, CPA; Bernard (Gig) Brummell; Virginia Schroeder, Stan Sluder, and William F. Raskob, III. Mr. Tony Salgado, CPA, serves as the Chief Financial Ofﬁcer. Photos by Leslie M. Radigan

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In God We Trust Miranda Serna March 11, 1975 – noVEMbEr 17, 2011

I thank God for lending her to me for 36 years. By nEttiE hErrEra Miranda’s mother

Miranda, my jita, was one daughter, sister, and auntie, along with niece, cousin, friend, and coach, that left this life with so, so, so, many precious, loving, and great memories-always putting everyone else ahead of her. Very often, she would fly me to Long Beach, Chicago, Fresno, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, or wherever I could meet with her so I could be with her. Forever, she would call me every, every day. I knew her agenda on a daily basis. On some late evenings, we would talk for long whiles because she wanted to know how all of our family and friends were doing. She came to visit me many times during each year. Every year she would write long letters to family and friends and send it to us along

with the new team media guide. It didn’t matter how tired, exhausted, or in pain she was, she made sure that I, her sister Cassandra, and my three grandchildren were well taken care of. When in Oklahoma, I

a complete package for 32 years. Later, my three grandchildren were added, and Miranda treated them as if they were her own. I have so many good things to share about her, I could write a book.

“I had told her that whenever she would see a coin on the ground to pick it up and read it “In God We Trust” because perhaps she needed God at that very moment for something or the other.” felt like a celebrity as she proudly would introduce me to many of her friends and say, “this is my mom.” I just knew she loved me tremendously. When she would get home, she would finally rest, watch “her Oprah show, tend to her best friend Bo (shih tzu dog), say her prayers, and go to sleep. Miranda, Cassandra and I were

Since she was little, my jita attended Mass every Sunday and on Holy Days of Obligation. At one point of her life, I had told her whenever she saw a coin on the ground, she should pick it up and read “In God We Trust” because perhaps she needed God at that very moment. Therefore, since her passing, the moments I have found

myself in grief, I have found coins or Catholic medals just about in any corner of her house, car and office giving me the strength to keep going. I thank God for lending her to me for 36 years. And, I thank the many people who have shared with me and Cassandra the pre-

cious memories with or about Miranda. She was and is our strength and wind beneath our wings. We now want to share that with ALL of you. Keep flying and fly high. God bless you and we love you! Reprinted with permission from Nettie Herrera

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Good Works Have No Limits Sandoval, Burke

Franklin and Pita Burke celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Franklin Nurke and Miss Pita Sandoval were married November 25, 1961 at Queen of Heaven Parish in Albuquerque. Franklin retired as a Major from the NM National Guard and his CPA practice in 2009. Pita retired from the federal government after 28 years. They are the parents of Michelle and husband Larry Garza, Stephen Burke, and Cindy and husband Jose Viramontes. They have six grandchildren: David Garza; Diamond, William and Kennedy Burke; and Ella and Miguel Viramontes. The Burkes celebrated with a cruise to the Western Caribbean with their family and a Hawaiian luau party at the Viramontes home. Fr. Dennis Garcia blessed the family at San Felipe de Neri Parish in Albuquerque.

Lovato, Romero

Miss Elfie Lovato and Mr. Robert Romero were joined in Holy Matrimony on December 2, 1961 at St. Alice Catholic Church in Mountainair, NM. They are currently parishioners at St. Anne’s Catholic Church Albuquerque. Robert is retired from the City of Albuquerque. He enjoys gardening and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elfie is also retired from APS as a computer training specialist. She serves as a Eucharist minister, catechism teacher and volunteers with the Annual Catholic Appeal. They are blessed with four children: David (wife Melissa); Polly (husband Alfred); Molly (husband Louie); and Roberta (husband Steve). The Romeros have 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Robert and Elfie have taught their family love, faith, acceptance, and understanding. Their door is always open for a hot meal, prayer, a talk and laughter. The couple renewed their vows at their 50th wedding anniversary Mass at St. Anne’s Church on December 3.

Vigil, Ortiz

On November 17, 1951, during the Korean War, Mariano returned on furlough to his hometown of Pecos, NM, to marry his lifetime sweetheart Clora Vigil at St. Anthony’s Parish. In September 1952, Mariano finished his five-year tour-of-duty with the United States Army. Prior to his return, whether there was rain, sleet, or snow, Clora would walk to church every day to pray for the safe return of her beloved Mariano. Upon completion of his tour, Mariano worked as a corrections officer at the NM State Penitentiary in Santa Fe. He decided to change careers and became certified as an electrician and joined the Local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 611. He worked in Los Alamos for Zia Electric, Johnson Control, and soon thereafter, Los Alamos National Laboratory. He then retired from the Local 611 after 25 years of service. Clora has been a homemaker all her life, staying home to care for their six children. She has always shared her love of God by teaching her children to always place God first in their lives, and in anything they pursued. When asked what their secret to staying married for 60 years was, their response was, “Having God as the center of our marriage, lots of communication, to share and share alike.” They taught their children love, respect, and honesty. A key principle instilled in their children – is that no matter how hard things are, to always strive to do their best and to always keep God as their focus.

Gabriella and her family at a fundraiser. Gabriella is a vibrant baby who always smiles and when she laughs, her little nose scrunches up. She was recently diagnosed with cancer called Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberan and has undergone a series of surgeries at UNM Children’s Hospital. Please continue praying for this little angel Gabriella and her family. Her parents are Donna & Raul and her big sisters are Deija & Ermosa. Gabriella’s fam-

ily would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Professional Catering (with a special thank you to Melissa) for dedicating numerous hours baking and decorating Halloween cakes where the proceeds went to Gabriella’s family to help with medical costs. Another “thank you” to the Catholic Center Staff, St. Pius X Staff and a huge thank you to the St. Pius X students for your donations.

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Jornada Juvenil By dEaCon anthony truJillo Coordinator, Youth & Young Adult Hispanic Ministries

The Youth and Young Adult Office will be offering a new all Spanish three-day retreat called Jornada Juvenil. According to Nayeli Perez, a leader in Jornadas, “This retreat is an opportunity for young people to put their busy lives on hold and look at where they are and where they want to be, especially when it comes to their faith journey. When one comes to know Jesus, they get to see their lives are valuable and have meaning.” The youth will come to know God who not only loves them unconditionally but also will also want to know more about and follow. Nayeli goes on to say “We live in a world where many of today’s youth lack support from their families, do not know what true friendship is and have a poor or even wrong view of what life is about. The Jornada can help illuminate the good road for the youth so the youth can learn what true friendship is with God.” Nayeli says “As Jordanistas, we realize

the journey of faith starts after the retreat. For that reason, we continue to meet after the retreat to support and pray for each other. Now that Jornada Juvenil is in the Youth and Young Adult Office, our goal is to help form groups of Jordanistas in parishes so when they return, they can further their formation and become active ministers in their parishes. Another goal is to bring the various Jordanistas together for general gatherings. Those who live a Jornada will be eligible to be team members for future Jornadas.” Besides various presentations offered, the youth will participate in community building activities, confession and Mass. There is not a firm date set for the first Jornada Juvenil. The team is currently forming with the help of prayer and teachings. With God’s help, they want to present the best retreat they can. For more information and to volunteer, call Deacon Anthony Trujillo at 505.831.8216.

Melissa and her grandmother MaryLou decorate cakes and cupcakes to raise funds for Gabriella’s medical costs.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Society, Queen of Heaven Parish is sponsoring a celebration of

hEr FEast Day, DEcEMbEr 12th Mass will be at 5:30 PM. Join us after at the parish hall for food and refreshments to celebrate the feast day of Our Lady Patroness of The Americas. Queen of Heaven Parish is located at 5300 Claremont Ave NE.

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Santuario de Chimayó Retreat Center in the Works Complex to House 60 Visitors So Pilgrims Can Stay Longer CHIMAYÓ - El Santuario de Chimayó, the well-known Northern New Mexico Catholic shrine that attracts around 200,000 visitors annually, is developing a new multimillion-dollar retreat complex aimed at attracting longterm pilgrims, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe announced this week. The retreat facility will be designed to house 60 visitors and also will include a conference room, a separate chapel and a new restaurant, said Joanne Sandoval, Chimayó’s Santuario manager. “We have a foundation that has begun a campaign for donations,” said Sandoval. “We hope to have

it up and running in three years.” Catholic Archbishop Michael Sheehan, of Santa Fe, said the retreat complex will allow visitors to spend a longer period of time at Chimayó, rather than

just an hour as most visitors do. “People will be able to stay for a few days,” said Sheehan. “We want to provide a place where people can follow the experience and meditate over time.” Chimayó pulls visitors from around the world annually. A large number who come ask for miracles and mercy in curing various sicknesses. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe said Chimayó has been called the “Lourdes of America.” The planned retreat complex would be the latest in a series of recent renovations to the 200-year-old shrine and its nextdoor sister shrine, Santo Niño de Atocha. In March, Chimayó officials

opened a new museum next to the main shrine that offers visitors exhibits on the history of El Santuario de Chimayó, which includes the story of “el pocito,” a small pit of holy adobe-colored

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people visiting from all over, including Eastern Europe, Japan and now Africa,” he said. “More people are realizing that this is a special place.” Reprinted with permission of the Associated Press 2011 about chiMayo Thirty minutes north of Santa Fe, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, lies the tiny community of Chimayó. Chimayó was founded near the end of the 17th century by Spanish settlers in a fertile valley nourished by the Santa Cruz River and protected by the surrounding foothills. The settlers became experts in farming, stock raising and wool weaving. To protect themselves from the threats inherent in a frontier life they created the fortified plaza of San Buenaventura (now the Plaza del Cerro). It is the last surviving fortified plaza in the United States. The descendants of those early settlers are still expert in many of the traditions for which Chimayó became famous, including its high-quality weaving, red chile, horse and sheep raising, and fruit orchards. Chimayó is also famous for traditional Hispanic and Tewa Indian arts including wood carving, paintings of saints on retablos (flat wood slabs) and bultos (sculptures), tin working, colcha embriodery, and pottery. Chimayó is also believed by many to be the site of a miracle

which occurred about 200 years ago. Miraculous healings are believed to have occurred at the site where a wooden crucifix was unearthed. Because of this a chapel was built in 1816 called el Santuario de Nuestro Señor de Esquipulas. This chapel, now commonly called el Santuario de Chimayó, is the destination of thousands of pilgrims and travellers each year who come for various reasons; some hoping to be healed, some simply for curiousity, and some hoping to be restored spiritually by the tranquility and hospitality of the surroundings. Many believers in the Santo Niño de Atocha also come to Chimayó. In the beginning of World War II many New Mexico soldiers were stationed in the Phillipines because of their fluency in Spanish. During the long siege of Corregidor and the subsequent Bataan Death March many of our soldiers prayed to the Santo Niño de Atocha and many believed that they survived as a result of his intercession. After the war these soldiers began the annual Easter tradition of walking to el Santuario de Chimayó in honor of the Santo Niño de Atocha and in memory of the Bataan Death March. The tradition flourished, and in the days leading up to Easter the roads and paths in north-central New Mexico are filled with people young and old making the journey on foot.

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CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Logo Design for San Miguel & Missions of Socorro County Celebrating 400 Years of Faith Deadline: March 1, 2012.

The community at San Miguel & Missions of Socorro County invites all artists to submit a maximum of three camera–ready logo designs to commemorate Rio Abajo’s historic 400 years of faith. The community is preparing to celebrate 400 years of faith in a year-long remembrance beginning September 2014 and concluding in September 2015. They are looking back to commemorate the building of the first church sometime between 1615 and 1621. To mark this momentous occasion, the 400th anniversary committee headed by parishioners Rosie Tripp and Debra Dean, along with their pastor, Rev. Andrew J. Pavlak and other significant members of the community, are calling all artists. The community is asking all interested artists

to help in the designing of a logo for this 400th celebration. Components of the history that the committee hopes to have reflected in this logo include but are not limited to representation of the following: • The San Miguel Church (itself an icon for all of Socorro County) • The El Camino Real • The Rio Grande • A Conquistador • A Native American • The dates 1615-2015 • Desert Flora and Fauna • “M” Mountain (the iconic mountain west of Socorro) • The 400th Motto “El Corazon y La

Esperanza De Socorro”, and • Recognition of the nine other current missions of the parish A prize of $500.00 will go to the artist’s design the 400th anniversary committee chooses for this celebration. We hope and pray artists representing many diverse styles and genres will seriously consider this most special call to help a holy and historic community prepare for this important time in the life of the church and the whole Socorro community. Contest rules will be available at www.sdc.org/smiguel. Any further questions, points of clarification or inquiry can be made to the church office 575.835.2891 or via e-mail at: smiguel@sdc.org.

The Barelas Neighborhood Association & Sacred Heart Catholic Church Present the 66th Annual Las Posadas de Barelas saturday, december 17, 2011 time: 6:00 pm barelas community center 801 barelas rd. sW 505.848.1343 Join the procession and reenact with us the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel through the streets of Barelas, in

search of shelter and a place for Jesus to be born. There will be angels, shepherds, kings and choirs of heavenly voices so

bring a flashlight or candle lantern and join in the singing. Following the posadas, all are welcomed back to the Barelas Community Center for

the Fiesta de Navidad with free biscochitos and hot cocoa. There will be entertainment and a special visit from Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.

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A Light in the Darkness: Raising Voice By Carla aguilar Catholic Relief Services Advocacy Program Coordinator

This Advent and -Christmas, Catholics are using their voices for more than singing hymns and caroling. Nationwide, Catholics are raising their voice in advocacy to bring light into the world by confronting global poverty. Catholics are called to speak out for 12 million people in East Africa facing malnutrition and starvation. They are relying on our voice and our nation’s leadership to save their lives. Right now, international assistance used to fight hunger, disease and poverty is at stake. These funds make up less than 1% of the U.S. federal budget, yet drastic cuts are proposed which would jeopardize the lives of those in dire need. For those in East Africa

where overseas aid was invested to dig wells, they are surviving the drought better than their neighbors. Catholics in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe raise their voices to stand with poor people around the world by participating in Catholics Confront Global Poverty (CCGP), a legislative network sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services. CCGP encourages people to pray on behalf of the world’s poor, learn how the Catholic community is helping poor people around the world, and urge legislators to support funding and policies that prevent poverty. CCGP also holds webcasts about poor and vulnerable communities in developing

countries around the world. The Archdiocese’s Office of RespeSocial Justice and Respect Life sponsors brownbag lunches during CCGP webcasts so participants can gain information, discuss, and brainstorm ways we can be a light for our brothers and sisters overseas. Our faith calls us to be light in the world for our brothers and sisters. For more information on how to raise your voice through advocacy during this Advent and -Christmas, visit www.crs.org/globalpoverty/. Catholic Relief Services is the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States; see www.crs.org. For more information on CCGP and brownbag lunches, please contact Anne Avellone, Director, Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505.831.8167, justice@archdiosf.org.

Advocacy in the United States can shed light on people like Mrs. Farheya Ahmed, a refugee from Somalia, who walked for weeks while pregnant to escape war and famine.

December 2011

Evaluating Our Spiritual Health By niColE holCoMB CCHD Intern

During the season of Advent, we easily become overwhelmed with cooking, shopping and planning events. We forget to prepare our hearts to receive the “new born Savior.” Also, we easily forget practices of self-care. As a social work student, I am learning about the importance of self-care to avoid burnout. Self-care includes tending to physical, emotional and spiritual health. After all, we are called to love God with our whole self and love our neighbor as ourselves. The Advent season is a perfect time to look closely at the health of our faith lives, and to reflect on our own practices of faith (like prayer, attending Mass, reading Scripture, serving others in need) that keep us closer to God, our family or our neighbor in need. Have we participated in the call of our faith in our social, economic and family lives? Where have we flourished, and where have we shown strengths? Advent is also an important time to reflect on how we are called to act as Catholics. At this time, many of us participate in clothing drives, serving meals for the homeless, collecting toys for children and giving money to charities. While service is important during the Christmas and winter seasons, it is equally important to take time to reflect on these activities in light of faith. As Catholics, we are called to do both acts of charity, and social justice. While participating in acts of charity, we should ask ourselves, why there are so many families without basic necessities to live? What can we do

to change their situations through social justice, while meeting their basic needs through charity? How can we protect the most vulnerable among us? As Catholic social teaching tells us, we cannot do just charity alone, it is only effective when we pair it with social justice. This year 47 parishioners at four parishes are participating in Just Faith, a year-long faith sharing group which explores social issues such as the causes of poverty in our nation in light of Catholic social teaching. I am participating in one group, and together we are learning, discussing, and most importantly praying about the social application of our faith in our daily lives, how we have been responding to the needs around us, and what else our Lord is calling us to do. For me, the Just Faith journey has made a valuable link between my faith and the lens through which I view social problems. December and January are perfect times to reflect and act on both charity and justice for those who are vulnerable. January is poverty in American awareness month, and there are so many who are struggling with unemployment, hunger, homelessness and hopelessness. In the Advent season, as we welcome the new year and teach our children to be grateful for all the abundance we have, let’s also spend some time thinking about what we as Catholics are called to do with how much we have, for those who have so little. For more information on poverty in America, go to www.povertyusa. org and contact me at 505.831.8235 or justice2@archdiosf.org for a presentation at your parish!

The Family of Ann Wanger (Ascension Parish), especially

husband Bill and daughter Donna, would like to thank all the Presidiums of the Legion of Mary of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, the family and the friends who attended her Rosary on November 18, funeral and for the numerous Masses offered in Ann’s honor. We also thank you for the flowers and all the generosity of everyone’s love and support, we appreciate all of it in this difficult time in our lives as Ann goes forward in her spiritual journey of going home to God, our Father in Heaven. May God Bless you all, The Wanger Family

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M AKING SENSE OUT OF BIOETHICS

Unconditional Parental Love

Once I met a woman who had worked for years in fashion and modeling. Unsurprisingly, she was strikingly attractive. She was accompanied by her teenage daughter who, by contrast, was rather unremarkable to look at, maybe even a plain-Jane. After spending time with them, I began to sense that the mother, whose life had largely revolved around her appearance, seemed to look down on her daughter, perhaps unconsciously, because of her average appearance. Her daughter seemed aware of this lack of maternal acceptance, and seemed troubled and uncomfortable as she tried to compensate and please her mom in other ways. The girl’s situation was a strong reminder to me of how important it is for every child to experience unconditional acceptance from their parents if they are to grow and mature in a healthy way. Unconditional love profoundly and beautifully molds us as human beings. A growing number of parents in our society, however, no longer seem to hold to this key notion of unconditionally accepting their own children. If parents are told by doctors that their children might be born with physical or mental disabilities, many parents today will reject them and

even yield to the temptation to end their lives through direct abortion. I was recently discussing the Special Olympics with the father of a boy who has Down syndrome, and he remarked that when he takes his son to the local chapter, there seem to be reduced numbers of new children participating each year. He wondered if this could be due to the expanded targeting of Down syndrome children through prenatal testing and abortion. Most unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome, in fact, are never allowed to be born. Data from the United Kingdom indicate that between 1989 and 2006 approximately 92% of women chose to terminate a pregnancy with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, while in the U.S., several published studies suggest the figure may be somewhere between 87% and 98%. A great many Down syndrome children, indeed, never see the light of day. In the face of these harsh data, the importance of explicitly repudiating the eugenic mindset that has taken hold in our society cannot be overstated. No child is perfect, but every child is precious. We need to act as a people “set apart” in our attitude to the begetting of children who may be disabled. Historically, Catholics have always stood apart in this way. Practically, this means overturning our culturally-conditioned attitudes towards

“imperfect” children, and accepting every child without preconditions. We must push back against the almost ubiquitous pressure that counsels us to ensure that our children are born without defects. Bioethicist Luke Gormally argues it this way: “In part these pressures are the natural temptation to avoid the burdens of care for the handicapped... In part, however, they are the pressures of cultural attitudes, assimilated by many Christians, towards the child.” He continues: “For many it has become merely quaint to think of each child as a unique gift of God; children are more like planned acquisitions in our culture, acquisitions which should fit into our expectations about how our lives should go, about the ease and enjoyments that should characterize our lifestyle. A child who might threaten our ease may, if he or she is viewed as an acquisition, be thought of as a replaceable acquisition. And indeed genetic counselors will tell parents: you can terminate this pregnancy and try again for a ‘normal child.’” A husband and wife are called to give themselves to each other completely and unreservedly, and to accept each other unconditionally in the marital embrace. Every child of theirs, whether entering the world with a handicap or not, is an expression and fruit of themselves and their ac-

ceptance of each other. To reject their own progeny because of a disability is to reject each other on some level. To deny life to their own flesh and blood is also to reject an infinite gift from the Giver of gifts, and to arrogate to themselves a ruthless power over life. Meanwhile, the unconditional acceptance of a child as a gift of God flows from the true and unconditional acceptance of each other as husband and wife, even with all their spousal faults and defects. As Gormally concludes, “Truly unreserved self-giving carries with it a commitment to unreserved acceptance of the fruit of that self-giving. The dignity of the child is only adequately recognized in the acceptance and cherishing of him just as he is.” We do well continually to realign our thinking, so we can come to see how our children, whether “perfect” or not, are treasures and never possessions; they are gifts, and never acquisitions. They are blessings to be safeguarded and nurtured in the embrace of unconditional parental acceptance. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org

Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day Mass/March/Rally

Join us as the three Dioceses of New Mexico prayerfully mark the 39th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade legalizing abortion with a Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day on January 18, 2012. The day includes a noon Mass with the three Bishops of New Mexico, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan (Archdiocese of Santa Fe), Bishop Ricardo Ramirez (Diocese of Las Cruces) and Bishop James S. Wall (Diocese of Gallup) at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis in Santa Fe, a prayer procession and rally with Allen Sánchez at

the Roundhouse. Participants are asked to bring baby items like diapers, blankets, bottles, etc. and/or socks and toiletries for the elderly to be collected at the Mass and distributed to organizations that provide support to expectant mothers in need or nursing homes. Sponsored by the NM Conference of Catholic Bishops. For more information, call the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505.831.8167. Note: Other groups are hosting events surrounding the Mass, march and rally.

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Risen Savior Catholic Community Sacred Heart St. Anne

505-821-1571 505-242-0561 505-877-3121

St. Charles Borromeo

505-242-3462

St. Edwin St. Francis Xavier St. Joseph on the Rio Grande

505-877-2967 505-243-5201 839-7952

St. Jude Thaddeus St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, Shrine of the Little Flower San Felipe de Neri San Ignacio San Jose San Martin de Porres

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OUT OF SANTA FE & ALBUQUERQUE abiquiu St. Thomas the Apostle Canones San Miguel Coyote San Juan Bautista San antonio gallina Our Lady of Guadalupe San Jose la Santisima trinidad

505-685-4462 505-685-4462 505-685-4462 505-685-4462 505-685-4462 575-427-1164 575-776-2273

Belen Our Lady of Belen Bernalillo Our Lady of Sorrows Cerrillos St. Joseph

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Chama St. Patrick Chimayo Holy Family Cimarron Immaculate Conception

575-756-2926 505-351-4360 575-376-2553

Eagle nest St. Mel Black lake San Antonio Clayton St. Francis Xavier Clovis Our Lady of Guadalupe Clovis Sacred Heart Corrales San Ysidro dixon St. Anthony de Padua El rito San Juan Nepomuceno Española Sacred Heart of Jesus fort Sumner St. Anthony of Padua isleta Pueblo St. Augustine Jemez Pueblo San Diego Mission Jemez Springs O.L. of the Assumption la Joya Our Lady of Sorrows las vegas Immaculate Conception

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Peralta Our Lady of Guadalupe Pojoaque Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Portales St. Helen Catholic Community Questa St. Anthony rancho de taos San Francisco de Asis raton St. Patrick St Joseph Catholic Church

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Sr. Chiara Pauloni, OP, died Nov. 13, 2011, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel Green, WI. Sr. Chiara made her first religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican Aug. 7, 1941, and her final profession Aug. 7, 1944. She taught for 25 years and served as support staff at a school for four years. Sr. Chiara spent eight years at Villa Schifanoia, Florence, Italy, where she earned her master’s degree. Sr. Chiara ministered as an artist in residence for 34 years. She served in Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, New Mexico, and Italy. In the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Sr. Chiara ministered at St. Therese Convent and School as artist in residence and support staff, respectively, 1977-1981.

Sr. Mary Xavier Sercombe

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Mary Xavier Sercombe died Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, at the age of 77 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born Shirley Ann Sercombe on Dec. 5, 1933, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of John and Mildred (Mathews) Sercombe. Sr. Mary Xavier was a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 58 years. Born and raised in Jackson, MI, Sr. Mary Xavier graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School where the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati taught her. In her autobiographical writings, we learn that Sister “first became interested in religious life when I started school. In the seventh grade I wanted to become a nun, but for a long time I didn’t know which community to join. When I went to St. Mary’s, I knew I wanted to enter the Sisters of Charity. They were wonderful to me.” Sr. Mary Xavier ministered in food service for more than 25 years. She served at St. Vincent Orphanage in Santa Fe from 1955 – ’56. “She cared very much about people,” said Sister Jane Bernadette Leo. “Sr. Mary Xavier also appreciated butterflies and flowers. She was jovial and enjoyed life.”

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BOOKS With Warm breast... and bright Wings

By Rev. Augustine John Moore, Ph.D. Vantage Press July 2011 Rev. Augustine Moore explains that he dew inspiration for the title og his luminous new collection of verse from Rev. Gerard Manley Hopkins, also a Jesuit priestFr. Moore considers the poem entitled “God’s Grandeur” to be “one of the finest sonnets written in the English language.”

our lady of guadalupe for children/ nuestra señora de guadalupe para niños

(english and spanish edition) By Lupita Vital, illustrated by Flor Larios Libros Liguori November 2011 As patroness of the Americas, there

is no doubt that Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most recognized figures in the spiritual consciousness of Hispanics and non-Hispanics alike. Our Lady’s apparitions to Juan Diego continue to be the strongest root of catholicism in Latinamerica as the devotion continues to be passed down to our younger generations. This booklet explores the rich history in an easy, bilingual format for children and gives the catechist or parent tips and guides along the way to help them present this rich story to their children.

This book is at once a biography and a kaleidoscopic history of the tumultuous times in which he lived. From it there emerges the inspiring saga of a man who changed thousands of lives with faith, humor, dedication, and a generous dash of pure hard-headed cussedness.

every tear Will be Wiped away: Prayers for comfort in times of grief

By Rita Kroska, RN, Ph.D., FACNM Anyone involved in birthing in the 1940s through the 1960s in the Santa Fe area would be interested in the book, History of Nurse-Midwifery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, by Rita Kroska (known then as Sister Judith, MMS). Kroska has also gathered memoirs of other sister midwives. Historically, Archbishop Gerken of Santa Fe, appalled at the infant mortality rate in New Mexico, appealed to Mother Anna Dengel for help. The result was the opening of the Catholic Maternity Institute (CMI) by the Medical Mission Sisters (MMS). Sr. Helen Herb and Sr. Theophane Shoemaker (Agnes Shoemaker Reinders) were the first two nurse-midwives. A major component of the nurse-midwifery service was “home deliveries” in the underserved area of Santa Fe within a radius of 30 miles. In its 25 years of service, CMI greatly reduced maternal and infant mortality. CMI has prepared a number of nurse-midwifery leaders who have held and are holding leadership positions in nurse-midwifery education, service, and private and government agencies---so the spirit of CMI lives on.

By Gretchen Schwenker Liguori Publications October 2011 Grief is a long and difficult journey. It is a truly personal recovery, often accompanied by feelings of isolation and loneliness. For these times of grieving, Gretchen L. Schwenker provides a spiritual compass. Every Tear Will Be Wiped Away blends scripture, prayers, and reflections to help you along the way through feelings of despair and hopelessness. Prayer is an intimate communication with the Lord. It is important to remember that during times of loss, God remains with us. This powerful compilation channels God’s comfort to help center on faith and point one on a path toward emotional healing.

god’s Warrior, father albert braun, ofm, 1889-1983

By Dorothy Cave Sunstone Press May 2011 Fellow priests called his ministry ‘’just short of a miracle.’’ A superior castigated him as ‘’an adventurer,’’ Apaches and migrant Mexicans claimed him ‘’one of us.’’ To his fellow soldiers he was ‘’a man’s man.’’ Of himself he chuckled, ‘’I’ve been in mischief all my life.’’ He was Fr. Albert Braun, OFM, in turn mule-headed, explosive, or penitent. Vigorously outspoken, he once charged a group of august bishops to ‘’get off your butts and out among the people.’’ His sense of duty was profound, his humor crusty. He arrived in New Mexico as missionary to the Mescalero Apaches just after Pancho Villa’s raid, was a highly decorated chaplain in both World Wars, and after World War II he participated in the top-secret birth of the first hydrogen bomb on a south Pacific atoll. Drawing on archival and military records, letters, memoirs, and interviews, Dorothy Cave chronicles the amazing life of this last of the frontier priests from his birth in the lusty, brawling California of 1889, to his death and burial in the church he built his beloved Mescaleros in 1983.

history of nurse-midwifery in santa fe, new mexico

chIldren’s booKs suItable for chrIstmas gIVIng

friendship With Jesus: Pope benedict XVI speaks to children on their first holy communion Written by Lizzie Finlay, edited by Amy Welborn, illustrated by Ann Kissane Engelhart.

little croc’s Purse Written and Illustrated by Lizzie Finlay

The books are reviewed by Barb Fraze. (CNS)

December 2011

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“May the Dear Lord bless you...”

December Rev. Jose Maria Blanch, SF Rev. Salvador Aragon, OFM (Ret.) Rev. Earl Rohleder Rev. Cecil Kleber, OFM Rev. Msgr. Richard Olona Rev. Carlos Gonzales Rev. Gregory McCormick, Sp Rev. Augustine J. Moore (Ret.) Rev. Joseph Thomas Kanavallil, CMI Rev. Joseph Mary Deane, CFR Rev. Robert Lancaster Rev. Arthur J. Jakobiak

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TV Mass Schedule The Catholic Center St. Joseph/St. Francis Chapel

Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on KrQE tv-13, KBiM tv-10, KrEZ tv-6, and foX 2 American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted TV Mass Donations may be sent online www.archdiosf.org or mailed to: Chancellor’s Ofﬁce/ TV Mass, 4000 St. Joseph Pl. NW, Albuquerque, NM. Date

Readings (Cycle B)

December 11, 2011 Is 61: 1-2a, 10-11 3rd Sun of Advent 1 Thes 5:16-24 Rev. Andy Pavlak Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 December 18, 2011 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 4th Sun of Advent Rom 16: 25-27 Rev. Andy Pavlak Lk 1: 26-38 December 25, 2011 Is 52: 7-10 Nativity of the Lord Heb 1: 1-6 Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Jn 1: 1-18 January 1, 2012 Nm 6: 22-27 Mary, Mother of God Gal 4: 4-7 Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Lk 2:16-21

Roman Catholic Saints Calendar Dec 2011 15 Blessed Mary Frances Schervier 16 Blessed Honoratus Kozminski 17 St. Lazarus 19 Blessed Pope Urban V 20 St. Dominic of Silos 21 St. Peter Canisius 22 Blessed Jacopone da Todi 23 St. John Kanty 24 Christmas at Greccio 25 Birth of Our Lord 26 St. Stephen 27 St. John the Apostle 28 Holy Innocents 29 St. Thomas Becket 30 St. Egwin 31 St. Sylvester I Jan 2012 1 Blessed Waldo 2 St. Gregory Nazianzen 3 Most Holy Name of Jesus 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 5 St. John Neumann 6 St. André Bessette 7 Blessed Angela of Foligno 9 St. Adrian of Canterbury 10 Servant of God Vico Necchi 11 Blessed William Carter 12 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys 13 St. Hilary

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AND HELP IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Immaculate

conception church in downtown albuquerque is adding much needed spaces to the church: handicapped accessible restrooms; a bridesroom/ground-level meeting room; outdoor, landscaped plaza and gathering space. our historic parish with aging buildings serves many during the week, especially for weekday masses and confessions. We need your support for this practical, modest and downtown-beautifying project. our pastor, fr. rafael garcia, s.J., who is an architect (florida), was involved in the project’s conception and design. the ticket for the award-winning mustang will be drawn at a dinner-dance event, in hotel albuquerque, on saturday, January 28th. you need not be present to win, but you do for the second prize, $500 in cash. View and learn more about the mustang, inside and out, on youtube -http://youtube/eu0o4ptJhne you can buy a raffle ticket between now and January 28th by contacting the parish office, at 619 copper ave. nW, tel. 247-4271. tickets are $50 and a maximum of 1200 will be sold. Join fr. garcia, our parish community, and our special guest, archbishop sheehan, for a pleasant evening at the winter ball at hotel albuquerque, starting at 7:00 p.m. on saturday, January 28th. your $60 ticket will support the building project. a silent and live auction will also be held at the event. tickets for the winter ball are also available through the parish office, 247-4271.