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Archbishop’s Letter: The Nigeria Visit.........................................................................3 NMCCB Legislative Agenda...........................................................................................5 Catholic Education..........................................................................................................8 Over 200 Adults Confirmed..........................................................................................13 Knights of the Holy Sepulchre with Cardinal Dinardi...............................................14 Institution of Acolytes...................................................................................................16 Catholic Charities..........................................................................................................20 Mission Congress 2010............................................................................................... 21

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Serving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

His Eminence Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras Keynote - Mission Congress

His Eminence Cardinal Daniel DiNardo Grand Prior, EOHSJ See pages 14 & 15

See interview excerpts on page 19

Lady Margaret Garcia Blessed by the Holy Spirit: Confirmandi Sammy Quintana and his sponsor Marissa Roddy. Over 200 adults were confirmed by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan at Our Lady of the Assumption, Albuquerque in November. See page 13.

Parishioner of Immaculate Conception, Albuquerque, was one of the 800 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem attending their annual meeting in New Mexico.

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Nigeria: The Blessing, The Challenges

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nder Nigeria’s southern delta region lays its blessing and its curse: oil. Oil has made Nigeria one of Africa’s wealthiest countries, but also one of the most turbulent. Even though Nigeria’s reserves are estimated at 34 billion barrels and natural gas reserves Bishop Paulinus of Awka drove five hours to meet Archbishop Sheehan and Bishop Boland. are among the top 10 globally, Nigerians Catholic Church and other communityare still mired in poverty. Despite increasbased organizations on peacebuilding, ing national revenues, high levels of governance, emergency response, and unemployment and economic insecurity HIV and AIDS projects. CRS programs persist. Poverty is rife in this country of reach Nigerians in 19 of the country’s 36 140 million people, the most populated states. CRS Nigeria also collaborates with in West Africa. While health statistics are partners at the national level regarding grim—life expectancy decreased from 47 health and natural resource issues. years in 1990 to 44 years in 2005—Nigeria Photos Courtesy CRS is now battling another scourge: HIV and AIDS. Nigeria has more people infected with HIV than any African country except South Africa.

Catholic Relief Services began working in Nigeria in the 1960s, but suspended programming in 1970. Following the country’s return to democracy in 1999, CRS was invited to reestablish a presence by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria.

CRS opened an office in the capital, Abuja, in July 2000, partnering with the Bishop Apochi discuss plans with Archbishop Sheehan in Otukpo.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for December 2010 The Experience of Personal Suffering as a Help to Others who Suffer General: That our personal experience of suffering may be an occasion for better understanding the situation of unease and pain which is the lot of many people who are alone, sick or aged, and stir us all to give them generous help.

Opening Our Doors to Christ Missionary: That the peoples of the earth may open their doors to Christ and to His Gospel of peace, brotherhood and justice.

Peace Building Project participants meet in the Otukpo Village of Obohu=Oju .

Otukpo Secondary School students enrolled in the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program greet their guests.

Nigerian Emergency Project Response Team members listen to Archbishop Sheehan and the Catholic Relief Service team.

POPE WAVES AFTER EVENING PRAYER SERVICE AT VATICAN Pope Benedict XVI waves after celebrating the beginning of Advent during an evening prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 27. (CNS photo/ Stefano Rellandini, Reuters)

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IN THE RISEN LORD

The Nigeria Visit

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Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

ecently, I traveled to Nigeria as part of my responsibilities as a Board Member of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). It was moving to see how alive our Catholic faith is in this humble part of the world! Truly our faith is universal.

There were times when we celebrated Mass in very poor conditions, and the eyes of the participants reflected great joy. They might not have fine chalices, expensive vestments, or elaborate buildings – but their belief in the True Presence was so real it didn’t matter what the conditions were; it mattered only that Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was present.

Thanks to your annual donations to the CRS collection, CRS is able to keep thousands of people from dying of AIDS. We are able to help thousands of orphans get Catholic education and the help they need. I visited clinics, orphanages and schools and saw the hope that CRS gives.

Some dioceses of Nigeria are overflowing with priestly vocations and we are fortunate that we have some of their priests with us in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Who are they?

Where and how are they serving us?

Fr. Vitus Ezeiruaku was ordained for the Diocese of Awka, Nigeria and is currently serving as Pastor of both St. Anthony of Padua in Peñasco and St. Anthony in Dixon.

• Fr. Hyginus Chuks Anuta was also ordained for the Diocese of Awka, Nigeria and serves as Pastor of St. Anne in Tucumcari.

• Fr. Emmanuel U. Izuka was ordained for the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria and serves as Pastor of St. Joseph’s in Springer and Immaculate Conception in Cimarron.

• Fr. Kevin Iwuoha was ordained for the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria and serves as Pastor of Holy Trinity in Arroyo Seco.

• Fr. Aloysius Abaneke was ordained for the Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria and serves as Hospital Chaplain in Albuquerque. He resides at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Albuquerque.

These men have left their homes, traveled across the ocean, and have tried their best to learn

our cultures and customs. They did all that to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ, to evangelize, to celebrate Mass, to forgive sins in the Sacrament of Confession, to witness marriages, to baptize, to teach, to anoint the sick. They, and all our priests of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, have given their lives to help us on our pilgrimage to Heaven. How blessed we are! The Nigerian priests and our other international priests vividly remind us of the universality of our Catholic Church!

Although we have celebrated our Catholic faith in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for more than 400 years, I believe we may be taking our faith for granted. We are used to always having the Sacraments readily available to us. We must deepen our awareness of how truly blessed we are to have the freedom to practice our faith. And we have to go beyond that. We have to reach out to our inactive Catholic family members, friends, and co-workers and invite them to return to the sacramental life of our Church. During this Advent, pay attention to our efforts to reach out to the inactive and unchurched through our Awakening Faith programs.

I pray that we can all show our joy in simply having Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament available to us – during the Mass in Eucharist, in all our Tabernacles and in Adoration. We have so much more materially than they do in Nigeria, but do we have as much faith?

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe

La Visita a Nigeria

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Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

ecientemente viajé a Nigeria como parte de mis responsabilidades como miembro de la Junta de Catholic Relief Services o Servicios Católicos de Ayuda (CRS por sus siglas en inglés). ¡Me conmovió en verdad el ver lo viva que está nuestra fe católica en esta humilde parte del mundo! En verdad nuestra fe es universal. Hubo ocasiones en las que celebramos la Misa en condiciones muy pobres, y aún así, los ojos de los participantes reflejaban un gran gozo. Tal vez no tengan los cálices más finos, o las costosas vestimentas, o los elaborados edificios - pero su creencia en la Verdadera Presencia era tan real que las condiciones no importaron; solamente importó que Nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo estaba presente.

Gracia a sus donaciones anuales para la colecta de CRS, esta organización puede prevenir la muerte de miles de personas por causa del sida. Podemos ayudar a miles de huérfanos a obtener una educación católica y la ayuda que necesitan.

Visité clínicas, orfanatos y escuelas y vi la esperanza que CRS lleva a esta zona.

Algunas diócesis de Nigeria tienen una abundancia de vocaciones sacerdotales y nosotros somos muy afortunados de tener a algunos de sus sacerdotes con nosotros aquí en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe. ¿Quiénes son? ¿En dónde y cómo sirven entre nosotros?

• Padre Vitus Ezeiruaku fue ordenado para la Diócesis de Awka, Nigeria y actualmente sirve como Párroco de San Antonio de Padua en Peñasco y San Antonio en Dixon.

• Padre Hyginus Chuks Anuta también fue ordenado para la Diócesis de Awka, Nigeria y sirve como Párroco de Santa Ana en Tucumcari.

• Padre Emmanuel U. Izuka fue ordenado para la Diócesis de Orlu, Nigeria y sirve como Párroco de San José en Springer y de la Inmaculada Concepción en Cimarrón.

• Padre Kevin Iwuoha fue ordenado para la Diócesis de Orlu, Nigeria y sirve como Párroco de la Santísima Trinidad en Arroyo Seco.

• Padre Aloysius Abaneke fue ordenado para la Diócesis de Orlu, Nigeria y sirve como Capellán de hospitales en Albuquerque. Él reside en la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima en Albuquerque.

Estos hombres han dejado sus hogares, viajado a través del océano y se han esforzado por aprender nuestras culturas y costumbres. Han hecho todo esto para continuar difundiendo las Buenas Nuevas de Jesucristo, para evangelizar, para celebrar la Misa, para perdonar pecados en el Sacramento de la Confesión, para ser testigos de matrimonios, para bautizar, para enseñar, para ungir a los enfermos. Ellos, y todos nuestros Sacerdotes de la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe, han dado sus vidas para ayudarnos en nuestra peregrinación hacia el Cielo. ¡Qué bendecidos somos! Los sacerdotes de Nigeria, y nuestros otros sacerdotes internacionales nos recuerdan vívidamente la universalidad de nuestra Iglesia Católica.

Aunque aquí en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe hemos celebrado nuestra fe católica por más de 400 años, creo yo que no la apreciamos como debiéramos. Estamos acostumbrados a tener los Sacramentos a nuestra disposición. Debemos estar conscientes de lo bendecidos que somos al tener la libertad de practicar nuestra fe, e ir aún más allá. Tenemos que tratar de alcanzar a los miembros católicos inactivos de nuestra familia, amigos y compañeros de trabajo e invitarlos a regresar a la vida sacramental de nuestra Iglesia. Durante esta temporada de Adviento, presten atención a nuestros esfuerzos por alcanzar a los inactivos a quienes no tienen una iglesia a través de los programas de See NIGERIA on page 12

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Archbishop’s Schedule

December 12 Sun 8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

13 Mon 10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

14 Tue ======== 15 Wed 9:00 a.m.

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18 Sat 8:00 a.m.

19 Sun 2:00-6:00

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25 Sat 10:00 a.m.

Fe 27 Mon ======== 28 Tue 11:00 a.m.

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Fe 29 Wed ======== 31 Fri ======== January 2-6 === 7 Fri

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Mass, Sacred Heart, Clovis Mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis Executive Presbyteral, Catholic Center Deans, Archbishop’s Residence, Albuquerque Advent Penance Service, Shrine of St. Bernadette, Albuquerque Flight to Baltimore Catholic Relief Services Board Meeting, Baltimore Office Appointments Archdiocesan Finance Council Dinner, Archbishop’s Residence Three Annual Christmas Masses, Los Lunas Correctional Facility Annual Native American Kateri Tekakwitha Christmas Gathering, Catholic Center Office Appointments Archbishop’s Radio Hour Tape TV Masses for Feast of the Holy Family and Epiphany Office Appointments Annual Catholic Center Employee Mass and Luncheon, Catholic Center Office Closed Christmas Midnight Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe Christmas Mass, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Office Closed Mass & Procession for the Holy Innocents, Project Defending Life, Albuquerque Priest & Seminarian Christmas Dinner, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Office Appointments Office Closed Regional XIII Bishops Retreat Presbyteral Council, Madonna Retreat Center, Albuquerque Deans, Madonna Retreat Center, Albuquerque

Advent Penance Services December 9 December 10 December 13 December 13 December 14 December 21

Our Lady of the Assumption (Albuquerque) - 7:00 p.m.

Aquinas Newman Center (Albuquerque) - 7:00 p.m.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (Santa Fe) - 6:30p.m.

Prince of Peace Catholic Community (Albuquerque)- 7:00 p.m.

Shrine of St. Bernadette (Albuquerque) - 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of the Annunciation (Albuquerque) - 7:00 p.m.

For more information, please call your parish.

Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignments: Effective October 1, 2010 – Rev. John Shedlock, previously assigned to Prison Ministry in the Archdiocese has been granted early retirement for medical reasons.

Effective October 8, 2010 – Rev. Lawrence Merta, a newly arrived priest has been assigned as Parochial Vicar at Estancia Valley Catholic Church in Moriarty.

Effective October 8, 2010 – Rev. Joseph Nelson, OFM has been appointed by his Provincial as Director of the Office of Mission and Evangelization for the Franciscan Province. He has received the Faculties of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to provide sacramental assistance as his schedule allows.

Effective October 8, 2010 – Rev. Terrence Brennan, previously on Sabbatical, has been granted six months Leave of Absence to enter postulancy with the Benedictines at Christ in the Desert in Abiquiu.

Effective October 20, 2010 – Rev. Gregorio Wierzba, CFR, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, recently arrived, has received the faculties of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to assist the mission of the Friars and assist with sacramental ministry as his schedule allows.

Effective October 29, 2010 – Rev. Steven A. Sanchez, previously assigned pastor at St. Mary’s Church in Vaughn has been granted a one year Leave of Absence for medical reasons.

Effective October 29. 2010 – Rev. Simeon Wimmershoff, previously assigned Parochial Vicar at Queen of Heaven Parish has been assigned as pastor of St. Mary’s in Vaughn.

Effective October 29, 2010 – Rev. Gerald Johnson, previously assigned pastor at St. Anthony of Padua parish in Pecos, has been granted a one year Leave of Absence for medical reasons.

Effective October 29, 2010 – Rev. Vincent Dominguez, previously assigned Parochial Vicar at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish in Albuquerque has been assigned as pastor at St. Anthony of Padua parish in Pecos.

From the Office of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Holy Family first century December 29

This feast celebrates the life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Nazareth as the model for families and all who live in community as family. It honors the humility of God’s son in submitting to human parents’ the unselfish virtue of Mary and Joseph in providing for their family; and the obedience of all three to God’s plan of salvation. Devotions to the Holy Family were strong in the 17th century. The feast was extended to the whole church in 1921. It is usually celebrated on the Sunday after Christmas.

Case Name: WRIGHT-MARTUSCELLI; Prot. Num.: 2010-0051M Notice of Annulment Proceeding NICOLE I. MARTISCELLI is hereby notified that MARSHALL E. WRIGHT has filed a petition for a declaration of ecclesiastical nullity of the marriage contracted by both of you. Please contact the Office of the Tribunal before January 17, 2011.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of NICOLE I. MARTUSCELLI is to inform the Office of the Tribunal as soon as possible.

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Awakening Faith in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Liturgical Year 2010-2011

Legislative Agenda

By Allen Sánchez Executive Director, New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Catholic Bishops have prayed long and hard over the economic situation of our great state of New Mexico and what legislation they can support to create the most good. First, the bishops invite Catholics in our state to pray for state legislators and the Governor. The decisions facing them will be more difficult than ever. A legislator’s hours are long; they find themselves working late into the night to understand issues. The state budget will be extremely hard to balance with sacrifices being made. At the heart of our prayers should be a gift of discernment from the Holy Spirit so that legislators can prioritize and know God’s will. Special to Jesus and all of us are the poor and children. Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, and Bishop James Wall met in September to create their legislative agenda.

The 2011 Legislative Agenda of the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops is as follows: Life, being the greatest gift from God, is top priority. The bishops support the passage of “parental consent” for a minor to have an abortion.

This law would require abortion providers to obtain permission from a parent before the minor could have an abortion.

In New Mexico, there isn’t even a notification law. For example, a twelve or thirteen year old girl could have an abortion without any parent ever knowing.

A stranger could be taking your child to a clinic for a life-threatening procedure

without parental notification or consent.

A second bill that will be introduced on life is a ban on abortions after 22 weeks.

New studies prove that children in the womb experience full intense human pain. The evidence will be helpful in educating legislators.

The bishops will also endorse legislation to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot for voters to decide. The constitutional amendment would do two things: 1) It would extend the definition of education to include early childhood programs; so to effect the distribution of funds from the state’s permanent fund.

The land grant fund serves for education and has approximately $9 billion in it. 2) It would raise the percentage of funds used from revenue generated without decreasing the corpus of the fund or its needed equity inflation growth. This is a paradigm shift. Ninety percent of a child’s brain develops from conception to age five years, yet very little is spent by the state on this age group. If you change the first five years of a child’s life you change everything.

The church is always concerned for the poor, marginalized, and those without a voice. The bishops will be opposing any legislation that would take away in-state tuition status for immigrant children that graduate from our high schools. Access to the scholarship lottery is also very impor-

By Michelle Montez, Director, Pastoral Planning and Evangelization

The Need to Evangelize: According to the U.S. Religious Landscape Survey recently released by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, Catholics account for nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults.

Although we continue to attract a fair number of converts (2.6% of U.S. adults have switched their affiliation to Catholicism after being raised in another faith or in no faith at all), former Catholics outnumber converts to Catholicism by roughly four-to-one and approximately one-in-ten American adults are former Catholics.

While 31.4% of Americans were raised Catholic, only 23.9% of the adults surveyed consider themselves still to be Catholics.

Overall, roughly one-third of those who were raised Catholic have left the church.

To respond to this urgent need, the Office of Evangelization, at the direction of Archbishop Sheehan, is coordinating an welcoming home campaign throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for the coming year Using the Awakening Faith: Reconnecting with your Catholic Faith process design by the Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association, the office of Evangelization will assist parishes in their efforts to engage inactive Catholics as well as those who desire to update their faith.

See AGENDA on page 23

The Diocesan Curia (Part II)

By Rev. Kevin Niehoff, O.P., J.C.L., Adjutant Judicial Vicar

The power of the Vicar general or episcopal Vicar ceases when the term is completed or by resignation (canon 481, paragraph 1). When the office of diocesan Bishop ends, the Vicar general and episcopal Vicar is suspended unless they are themselves Bishops (canon 481, paragraph 2).

The Chancellor is appointed to office and serves to draw up and dispatch the acts of the curia. Depending on how much work there is, it is possible to have a vice-chancellor.

Both are notaries and secretaries of the curia (canon 482). Other notaries may be appointed as needed, whose writing or signature authenticate

(Part II of II)

public church documents. These individuals must be of unblemished reputations (canon 483).

The office of notary involves: writing acts and documents concerning decrees, arrangements, obligations, and other matters; faithfully record what is done, and signing the documents with a note of the place, the day, the month, and the year; showing documents from the archives who lawfully request them, and verifying copies (canon 484); and, the chancellor and notaries may be freely removed by the diocesan Bishop, or removed by a diocesan administrator only with the consent of the college of

consultors (canon 485).

All documents maintained by the diocese must be cared for, kept in a safe place under lock and key, and both inventoried and cataloged (canon 486). The archive must be locked with the Bishop and chancellor having the only keys. Documents may be viewed with the permission of the Bishop; or, the Moderator of the Curia and the chancellor. Persons have the right to receive documents regarding their individual status personally, by proxy, or an authentic written or photostat copy (canon 487). Documents may not be removed from the archive except for short periods of time and only with the permission of the Bishop or of both the Moderator of the Curia and the chancellor (canon 488).

The 1983 Code of Canon Law permits the maintenance of a secret archive. The purpose of this secret archive is protect those who have been convicted of serious offenses. The se-

See FAITH on page 11 cret archive is to be locked, bolted and closed at all times. Each year criminal cases concerning moral matters are to be destroyed whenever the parties have died or ten years have passed.

The only person to have access to the secret archive is the Bishop. Documents may never be removed from the secret archive (canon 490).

Please note: the Archdiocese of Santa Fe DOES NOT maintain a secret archive because these documents may be subpoenaed by civil authorities, thus, betraying the purpose of a secret archive.

One of the responsibilities of the Bishop is to ensure that the documents of the archives of cathedral, collegiate, parochial and other churches in his territory are kept (2 copies), maintained and cataloged. Further, the Bishop is to ensure the historical archive is maintained and determines how all archives are to be maintained (canon 492).

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LITURGICAL Formation

The Presence of Christ La Presencia de Cristo in the Sacraments en los Sacramentos

By Barbara Guenther Chairperson, Archdiocese of Santa Fe Liturgical Commission

By Barbara Guenther Chairperson, Archdiocese of Santa Fe Liturgical Commission

A few months ago in this space, Ken Griesemer discussed the presence of Christ in the liturgy: in the person of the minister, in the Eucharistic species (bread and wine), in the Word proclaimed, and in the gathered assembly. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy reminds us that beyond the celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy (i.e. Mass), Christ is also present whenever the sacraments are celebrated: “By His power [Christ] is present in the sacraments, so that when [one] baptizes it is really Christ Himself who baptizes.” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, ¶7) We can take that baptismal example from the Constitution and extend it to all the sacraments of the Church: When a bishop confirms, it is Christ who confirms; when a priest gives absolution in the sacrament of reconciliation, it is really Christ who absolves; when the sick are anointed, it is Christ who anoints; when two people are united in matrimony, it is Christ who unites them; when a man is ordained for ministry, it is really Christ who ordains.

The purpose of the sacraments is to make us holy, to build up the Body of Christ and to give worship to God (Sacrosanctum Concilium, ¶59). No matter what our vocation or status in life, we are called to be holy through our baptism.

We are rooted and established in holiness through our baptism. (“Keep yourselves holy, because I am holy.” Lev. 11:44).

Lumen Gentium, The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, a 1964 document from the Second Vatican Council, talks about the “Universal Call to Holiness”: “In order that the faithful may reach this perfection… they must devote themselves with all their being to the glory of God and the service of their neighbor. In this way, the holiness of the People of God will grow into an abundant harvest of

Hace algunos meses, en este espacio, Ken Griesemer escribió sobre la presencia de Cristo en la liturgia: en la persona del ministro, en las especies eucarísticas (el pan y el vino), en la Palabra proclamada, y en la asamblea congregada. La Constitución sobre la Sagrada Liturgia nos recuerda que además de en la celebración de la liturgia eucarística (es decir, la misa), Cristo también está presente cuando se celebran los sacramentos: “ (Cristo) está presente con su fuerza en los Sacramentos, de modo que, cuando alguien bautiza, es Cristo quien bautiza” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, ¶7) Podemos tomar el ejemplo del bautismo de la Constitución y extenderlo a todos los sacramentos de la Iglesia: Cuando un obispo confirma, es Cristo quien confirma; cuando un sacerdote otorga la absolución en el sacramento de la reconciliación, es realmente Cristo quien absuelve; cuando el enfermo es ungido; es Cristo quien lo unge; cuando dos personas se unen en matrimonio, es Cristo quien los une; cuando un hombre es ordenado para el ministerio, es realmente Cristo quien lo ordena.

El propósito de los sacramentos es santificarnos, para la edificación del Cuerpo de Cristo y, en definitiva, para dar culto a Dios (Sacrosanctum Concilium, ¶59). Sin importar cual sea nuestra vocación o estado en la vida, somos llamados a ser santos por nuestro bautismo. Estamos arraigados y establecidos en la santidad a través de nuestro bautismo. (“manténganse santos, porque yo soy santo.” Lev. 11:44).

Lumen Gentium, La Constitución Dogmática de la Iglesia, un documento de 1964 del Concilio Vaticano Segundo, habla acerca de la “vocación universal a la santidad”: “En el logro de esta perfección, los fieles … se deberán entregar con toda su

good.” (#40) In the celebration of the sacraments we are made holy in our recognition that everything is gift from the God who created us. In the sacraments we celebrate, remember, and give thanks to God as creator of the universe and source of every good gift. We acknowledge who God is and what God has done for us, his holy people. (“Give to the Lord glory and praise.” Ps. 96:7).

In a recent conversation I was reminded that, just as with any gift, once we receive the gift it is up to us to learn how to use it, to understand its meaning and purpose, and to express our gratitude.

If we received a new computer or mobile phone for the holidays, we probably spent several days (or for some of us, weeks) learning how to use it, understanding the various programs, what it can do, and we certainly expressed our gratitude to the giver of the gift.

The same must be true of the Sacraments. Sacraments are a gift of God. They are God’s gift of grace.

When we receive that grace in the celebration of the Sacraments we assume the responsibility of learning how to use that gift, to understand its meaning and purpose, and to express our gratitude to God for God’s generosity.

The Eucharistic liturgy is the preeminent way by which we are made holy through God’s gift of grace, and God is glorified by our expression of worship and gratitude. Through the celebration of the Sacraments we are made more perfect and offer our worship and praise to God. Our participation in the sacraments of the Church, in addition to Sunday Mass, is essential in our spiritual journey to a life of holiness and perfection with God.

alma a la gloria de Dios y al servicio del prójimo. Así, la santidad del Pueblo de Dios producirá abundantes frutos.” (#40) En la celebración de los sacramentos, somos santificados al reconocer que todo proviene de Dios quien nos creó. En los sacramentos celebramos, recordamos, y damos gracias a Dios como el creador del universo y la fuente de todo bien. Reconocemos quién es Dios y lo que Dios ha hecho por nosotros, su pueblo santo. (“Ríndanle al Señor gloria y alabanza”.

Salmo 96:7).

En una conversación reciente, se me recordó que, cuando recibimos un regalo, nos corresponde a nosotros aprender a utilizarlo, para comprender su significado y propósito, y para expresar nuestra gratitud. Si recibimos una computadora nueva o un teléfono móvil para navidad, probablemente nos pasaremos varios días (y algunos de nosotros varias semanas) aprendiendo a utilizar el nuevo aparato, sus programas, lo que puede hacer, y desde luego, expresando nuestra gratitud al quien nos dio el regalo.

Lo mismo debe suceder con los Sacramentos. Son un regalo de Dios. Son el regalo de la gracia de Dios. Cuando recibimos esa gracia en la celebración de los Sacramentos, asumimos la responsabilidad de aprender cómo utilizar ese regalo, entender su significado y propósito, y expresar nuestra gratitud hacia Dios por su generosidad.

La liturgia eucarística es la forma primordial por la cual somos santificados a través del don de la gracia de Dios y Dios es glorificado por nuestra expresión de alabanza y gratitud. A través de la celebración de los Sacramentos, somos perfeccionados y ofrecemos nuestra alabanza y adoración a Dios. Nuestra participación en los sacramentos de la Iglesia, además de en la misa dominical, es esencial para nuestra jornada espiritual hacia una vida de santidad y perfección con Dios.

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Fearless, Faithful Stewardship

“Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!” Isaiah 35:4

By Bill Mader Archdiocesan Stewardship Committee

Matthew Kelly, a well-known Catholic author and speaker, describes one of the most important reasons Catholics struggle with their faith as fear, fear of living our lives in today’s secular culture, fear of the many challenges life brings us. In Isaiah 35:4, we hear Isaiah tell us to “fear not.” Pope John Paul the Great told us in his first words as the new pope: “Have no fear of moving into the unknown…Do this in complete faith and confidence.”

Many of us fear answering the Church’s call to be good stewards of God’s many blessings, to give from our firstfruits. Being good stewards is often unknown to us. We fear there will not be enough of God’s gifts “leftover” for us to continue the life styles to which we have become accustomed. Fear is a natural reaction to the unknown. The Church fathers and the Church today through its bishops, tell us to conquer our fear through faith in Jesus.

In October, we saw only one of the ten lepers, because of his faith in Jesus, return to thank Him for his cure.

We too need fearless faith to thankfully give back to God just a portion of our time, talent, and treasure.

When we pray for the courage to be grateful stewards, when we faithfully believe God will provide, we suddenly overcome our selfish fear and God blesses us with gratitude.

As 2010 winds down, now is the time to plan for our 2011 giving. If we were too frightened to be generous this year, we can pray for courage in 2011. God has taken care of us this year and He will again in 2011.

A c t u a l l y, scriptures tell us the more generous we are, the more He will provide.

Step into the unknown with courage from God. When we turn our lives over to Him, we need fear no longer. Commit to being a fearless steward, a more generous steward for 2011. See the peace and joy that comes from faithful giving in gratitude for God’s blessings. He will reward you now and even greater in your eternal life with Him in glory.

Have fearless faith in Him!

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done…

Our discussion could end with that list. It seems much more than any group, any church, any society could ever solve. It is in that despair that I the Kingdom that is to come when remember the words of Pope Benedict Christ returns. It is from this silence XVI, “…our actions engender hope for that we are called. For, “the expecta- us and for others…it is the great hope tion of a new earth must not weaken based upon God’s promises that gives but rather stimulate our concern for us courage and directs our actions in cultivating this one” (Gaudium et good times and bad.” I remember the Spes). promises of the lord, of his Kingdom As I travel the Archdiocese speak- that is to come. It is then that I rememing with youth and other parish ber that “On this earth that Kingdom is groups, I ask for examples of chal- already present in mystery. When the lenges they face. A litany of social Lord returns it will be brought into full ills, most of which stem from mate- flower” (Gaudium et Spes). rial injustice and poverty, flow out.

We may never end the despair of our Domestic violence, sexual, physical world. That only the grace of God can and psychological abuse, abortion, do. However, we can “engender hope” bullying, homelessness, hunger, un- by working to create a society so reflecemployment, drug use, gang activ- tive of that Gospel that it can touch the ity…and the list goes on. lives of others and ourselves with that

By Br. Graham Golden, O. Praem Intern, Catholic Campaign for Human Development

“And Mary said: ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior…

He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly.

The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty.’” (Luke 1:46-47, 51-53).

These are the words of an expectant mother, the Virgin Mary while carrying the child Jesus in her womb.

They are words she exclaimed in the presence of her cousin Elizabeth. As we enter into a new Church year, as we sit waiting and watching in the silence of Advent, we too are expectant. We prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ. We also anticipate

mystery of the Kingdom in which we all hope to someday take part.

This is why the Bishops of the United States continue to promote the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). CCHD funds programs that give a hand up, not a hand out. CCHD inspires communities to recognize that they have God-given dignity that not only gives them rights but calls them to contribute to our society in building up the Mystical Body of Christ.

January is Poverty Awareness Month. May this provide an opportunity for us to understand the real needs of our neighbors, the root causes of poverty, and how through support for programs like CCHD we can “engender hope for us and for others.”

Br. Graham is available to give presentations to groups in your parish. Justice2@ archdiosf.org, 505.831.8235

ASF, CRS, and the Year 2010

By Anna Huth Catholic Relief Services, SW Regional Office

During 2010, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe has worked with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official humanitarian international agency of the Catholic community in the United States, to increase its participation in the Church’s social services mission around the world.

Fr. Ark Biczak, Archdiocesan Director for CRS, explains, “CRS is a major means that we have as individual Catholics to make a difference to those who suffer the ravages of dire poverty, famine, war, climate disasters, and dislocation due to these tragedies.”

Fr. Ark points out that parishioners

of the archdiocese are already familiar with some ways of being involved in CRS’ work in 100 countries around the world: emergency appeals (like Haiti), Operation Rice Bowl, the annual CRS Collection, and Fair Trade. He and Anne Avellone, Director of the Office of Justice and Respect Life, along with Anna Huth from CRS, have activated other possibilities for prayer, learning, action and giving as well. Here is a look at 2010’s additional activities: • Archdiocesan Catholic Youth Convention speaker focusing on solidarity • Presentations to leaders of

Catholic schools and parish religious education programs about CRS’ work overseas as well as its resources and programs for U.S. Catholics • Establishment of a core group to promote Fair Trade • Trainings in Fair Trade and Operation Rice Bowl Increased interaction with JustFaith participants and grads on global realities and opportunities for engagement • Monthly articles in People of God and monthly interviews with Catholic radio’s “Archbishop’s Hour” about CRS’ mission and work • Orientation in Global Fellows (clergy ready to share the Church’s teaching and practice of global

solidarity) by Deacon Keith Davis, Archdiocesan Director of Formation for Christian Service Catholics of the Archdiocese also interacted with CRS personnel overseas.

Thomas Awiapo from CRS Ghana, whose life as a young boy was saved

by Operation Rice Bowl donations, spoke to youth and adults. Anne’s office hosts brown-bag lunch opportunities for joint participation in CRS webinars, with post-session discussion. Anne and Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, a member of CRS’ Board, each participated in a CRS overseas delegation trip aimed to help participants spread how Catholics make a difference around the world through CRS.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION Santo Niño Kindergarteners Make a Difference in the World Every October, K3 students are ready to join in a little charitable fun with the annual Trick or Treat for UNICEF project.

The students learn important concepts in religion, social studies, math and science.

Most importantly, they are learning life lessons about making a positive impact in the world. The children learn every penny counts and in giving we receive. Rather than focusing on getting candy, the children focus on getting donations to help other children in need. K3 kids want to be like Jesus and it all begins when we learn to love and serve everyone near and far. Trick or Treat for UNICEF raises money to help save children’s lives in over 150 countries through education, nutrition, clean water and sanitation, health care and immunization. The K3 students earned money by doing chores around the house, helping family and friends and bringing their UNICEF box out while Trick or Treating. We earned $165.00 this year as a class.

The children enjoyed identifying, sorting and counting their donations.

When the students first learned there were children all over the world who did

Photos by Janine Burford

By Ms. Roselle Agles Kindergarten 3 Teacher

“Saving

kids lives feels really good!”

A+ for Service

By Janine Burford Fifth Grade Teacher, Queen of Heaven

not have clean water to drink, medicine, blankets, food, school supplies, etc., they were very sad about this. They soon became so excited to learn that just pennies could help and as children they could make a difference in another child’s life.

For instance, just $1.40 can immunize two children against polio for life, $27.10 can save 100 children from deadly measles through vaccinations, $67.79 can buy a box of 10,000 tablets to purify water, $99.00 can provide 48 liters of therapeutic milk to help malnourished kids survive.

Photo by Leslie Radigan

SPX’s Rosary Relay

“Teacher, which Commandment in the law is the greatest?” Jesus answered him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole Law and the Prophets depend on these two commandments.”

At Queen of Heaven School, this passage from Mark’s Gospel is lived daily by the staff and students. “We pride ourselves in being a serviceoriented school,” stated principal Dr. Richard Dodson. “This does not take away from our excellent academics, but adds to it.”

Teachers lead by example. They recycle cans and donate the money to charity as well as sponsoring families during the holiday season. Teachers give of their time and talent before and after school to their students and other community non-profit groups. “We cannot convince students that service is important if we do not live what we are teaching,” said Mrs. Aguilar.

Our Pre-K and 4th grade class have joined together to assist at-risk students, by adopting them for Christmas and provide gifts and household supplies. In first grade, Mrs. Talbert collects pop tops for the Ronald McDonald House. Mrs. Claspell’s second graders make cards for members of the parish who are receiving their sacraments. These students also make prayer cards for the community.

All lower elementary classes take time out of their academic day to visit with the Queen of Heaven Senior

Each October, St. Pius X holds an all-school rosary in the gym.

In 2008, head cross country coach Jeff Turcotte had the prayerful thought during the rosary to create a workout centered around the rosary, and the “Rosary Workout” was born!

Using the SPX track, each Hail Mary of the rosary equals a 100 meter sprint, and for each Our Father, the team runs a 400 meter. For each decade, the team dedicates, in prayer, special intentions.

This year, the team invited the other SPX fall sport teams to run a decade with them, making the rosary workout a little bit more crowded. When the other team joined the cross country team for their 1 x Our Father and 10 x Hail Marys, the decade prayer was in that team’s name. The cross country team, of course(!), ran the many sprints make them plenty sore full rosary.

The rosary workout is one of for the next few days!

Pope St. Pius X said: “If you want the team’s favorite, though the

Group which meets in the Parish Hall every Tuesday morning. “The children are so adorable!” exclaimed Virginia, leader of the senior group. “They make us table decorations, cards, and sing to us. It really makes our day!”

The fifth grade class has completed several projects including the Sept.

11th Family Fund and helping the parish by ensuring bulletins are ready each Sunday. Student Council has non-perishable food drives for St. Vincent de Paul Society and collects items for the Barrett House at Christmas time. Our school has a “sister school” in El Salvador. Students donate school supplies, books, clothes and other basic necessities to this community.

Our middle school students volunteer for a minimum of ten hours in school service, as well as ten hours community service each semester. Students volunteer to help build houses for Habitat for Humanity, work at Roadrunner Food Bank, and assist others at various vacation Bible school programs throughout the summer.

This year, our new service project will be a coat drive for children. KOAT TV has a Koats for Kids drive every year and Queen of Heaven is collecting coats that our students have outgrown and donating them to this cause. “We hope to get at least 200 coats, one for each student in our school to keep another child in New Mexico warm this winter,” said Anthony, a member of the Student Council . Queen of Heaven School gets an A+ for its commitment to helping others in our community! peace in your heart, in your home, in your country, assemble together every night and say the ROSARY”.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION St. Therese School: Their Year-Long Season of Giving St. Therese School students take the true meaning of giving to heart. Every month, the middle school students partner with the parish St. Vincent de Paul Society in an effort to meet the growing needs of the community. This month, over 100 families in need were provided with basic food items to get them through meager times. The students help with this monthly distribution in an effort to give back to the community.

A Catholic education is so much more than academics. It takes the “book” knowledge and translates it into everyday living. We learn from the world around us. Our community provides us many opportunities to not only learn from, but to reach out and give back to those most in need. Service to others is something that we are very concerned about. Today

there are more and more families that are unable to feed their children.

This month, we served many families with babies and young children, as well as many elderly couples who have to decide whether to eat or pay the gas bill so they can heat their home. The students are very kind and respectful to all who come for assistance. They enjoy helping them fill their carts, walking them to their cars and unloading the food. It is a lesson in compassion.

To see Jesus in all who come to these food distributions is the true blessing. It takes immense humility for many to come and ask for assistance. It takes the heart of a child to give compassion and joy back to all who enter our facilities. Our students are serving with love and kindness. This is the true education they are receiving at our Catholic schools. It is a lifelong lesson they will carry with them into adulthood.

What Christmas Is All About Photo by Leslie Radigan

A Kindergartener’s View

By Leslie M. Radigan Office of Communications/Media I had the enlightening opportunity to interview Mrs. Gina Szabo’s Kindergarten class from Our Lady of Fatima. We wanted to get a fresh perspective of the Holy Days ahead of us. Read on for some joyous (albeit humorous and interesting) Christmas spirit, traditions and what Christmas means to these little angels.

Christmas is really all about Jesus’ birthday but it’s also about getting toys and being thankful for them… even if you don’t really like them. If you’re not thankful, Santa comes back at night and takes them away.

Then when they get all ragged up, you give them to the poor.

We don’t really have traditions. I mean, we put the tree up and we put snowflakes and those little round things on the table, but that’s it.

We put the tree up and get presents. My brother tries to help, but he’s not that good at it. He’s little.

Christmas is about the River of Lights. Family comes over and we decorate together. And if we’re lucky, we build snowmans.

I get to go to my Becki’s house to make gingerbread houses.

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Photo by Leslie Radigan

By Donna Illerbrun Principal, St. Therese Catholic School

New SPX Director to Foster Spirit of Giving

By Jo Salway SPX Office of Advancement St. Pius X High School recently named Steve Ross as the new Director of Advancement. One of his first duties will be to build on the spirit of giving fostered at the school and lead the school’s fundraising efforts, in addition to working with the St. Pius X Foundation, Alumni Council, and overseeing a staff four.

“When I came to St. Pius, I saw that the students are learning how to make a difference and how to give to the community all year round,” said Mr. Ross. As students graduate, many are eager to give back to the school. “I am excited about the potential for support from the alumni and members of the community.

One of the reasons I love what I do,

Come to Me

By Julia DeBlassie Freshman, St. Pius X High School The following is an essay assignment given to the Freshmen Theology class at SPX. The opening paragraph was provided and each student was to expand their essay to encourage others to come to church.

Dear Fellow Pilgrim: I greet you as someone who is looking for meaning and happiness, as we all are. I know you’re sincere or you wouldn’t be reading this letter.

Know this first of all: We miss you at church. There’s not a Sunday goes by when your absence isn’t felt. You’re missed. Join us.

I am getting to meet with key people who are willing to give and support Catholic education,” he said.

While Mr. Ross is a newcomer to the SPX community, he is a native New Mexican and a veteran fundraiser. He has over 35 years experience in development and public relations, serving non-profits, YMCAs, community colleges and universities, including UNM, and has served as the Executive Director for several college foundations.

He has managed fund raising campaigns with goals ranging from $2 million to $25 million. A Certified

Fund Raising Executive, he is a long standing member of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals. Mr. Ross is a member of the Albuquerque Meals on Wheels Board, the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and the Rotary Club of Albuquerque.

“I am really excited about joining the team at St. Pius X. The school is one of the shining stars in the educational experience, not just in Albuquerque, but in the state and regionally,” said Mr. Ross. The goal of the school has long been to ensure that this quality education is available to any student who desires it, regardless of financial circumstances. “So a major focus in this job will be raising money for financial aid, so we can let parents know that cost is not a deterrent to attending SPX,” said Mr. Ross.

Part of being human is making mistakes. Nobody is perfect, but with grace, we can become more pure.

Jesus said, “I Am the Way”.

Only through the Holy Spirit’s grace we can be made perfect. God gives us many ways in which we can obtain His grace. He gave the Ten Commandments as guidelines to live a more flawless life. More times than not, we break these commandants, but that is why we were given the Seven Sacraments. The Sacrament that brings us closer to God when we have done wrong, is Reconciliation.

This is when we confess all that we have done wrong. When we confess all of our sins to the priest, we are actually telling them to Jesus. When you know that Jesus has forgiven, you have a feeling of a new beginning.

You are able to start clean again.

When you think all hope is lost, think again. The Catholic Church is a place where hope can be found.

God is the source of all hope. We can always trust that God will be there for us. Even when we think He has left us to the dust, that is when He is most present. We just don’t take the time to notice, because we are too caught up thinking about how lonely we are. God is always with us. He is never going to abandon His faithful followers.

Having membership in the Church

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Christmas at My House The mid-schoolers from St. Therese Catholic School have shared their fondest and most beloved Christmas traditions and memories. Here are some excerpts of their heart-warming recollections provided by their principal Mrs. Donna Illerbrun…. thank you!

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31st Annual Youth & Young Adult Catholic Conference

Every year, my entire family piles into my Grandma’s house. We eat a bountiful dinner on Christmas Eve and then return the next morning to her den where it is consumed by presents.

My Christmas tradition is very fun! We have a party on Christmas Eve with family, friends and delicious homemade food: biscochitos, homemade tortillas (from scratch!), homemade cookies and the best is homemade enchiladas. It’s just one big feast! People don’t just come for the food, it’s to spend time with each other.

For as long as I can remember, we have gone to Midnight Mass. We play board games or watch movies and relax and enjoy the birth of Jesus.

Since I am from Isleta Pueblo, we go and watch the dances on Christmas Eve. Then we go to Belen and spend the rest of the evening at my Grandma’s house. We mostly eat and open presents.

My favorite thing on Christmas is being with family.

Many people look forward to having presents, but for me, just having Jesus be born is gift enough. This is how I spend my holy, faith-filled holiday. Let God guide you to have the perfect holiday.

COME TO ME from page 9 is important. This gives you the security that you are not alone. We all have problems in our life, you’re not alone.

When you get together with people who share common beliefs with you, they can help you overcome problems.

This can help you gain your confidence knowing that you are not alone when it comes to struggles in life, or even spiritually. No matter what issues you are having, in one way or another the Church can guide you to overcoming these difficulties you are faced with.

As you start to understand the meaning the Catholic faith, you will gain inner peace and calmness. This is an important part of living this earthly life. God wants us to be happy. All He wants is the best for us. He gives us whatever He wants us [to have] in order to be happy. It does not always mean in this earthly life, but certainly up in Heaven. God gives us all of the resources we need to be able to achieve the gift of Heaven.

We are given the Bible; the Bible is a guide on how to live our life. In the Bible there are both rules and regulations, but there are also tips on how to live life more easily.

He gives hope to the hopeless and forgives those who need to be forgiven. God is a god of forgiveness, love and hope. God loves you and He only wants the best for you. You too can be one of His faithful followers. Come join us in the Catholic Church!

CHRISTMAS from page 9 My grandpa makes a house for Jesus because he’s a great builder. Then I have a bunch of crystal things that I get to put in it (I’m pretty sure she was talking about a Nativity set!

When I asked them who was with Jesus in the stable, they all answered, “Mary!” When I asked who else was there, one little one piped up and said, “I already know it was Joseph because I have the toy. I didn’t even learn it in Catholic school.”).

Thank you, Mr. Whalen, Mrs. Szabo and Kindergarteners for granting me this pleasure!

The nominees from left to right are; Alyssa Quijano, Risen Savior; Brianna Sanchez, Our Lady of Assumption; Florela Estella TrujilloGriego, Our Lady of Sorrows, La Joya; Mariha Maez, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Peralta, Youth of the Year Kevin Escobar, Holy Rosary.

By Bernadette Jaramillo Director, Youth & Young Adult The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is extremely proud to make the announcement of the 2010 nominee’s and youth of the year award.

These youths have bought so many wonderful gifts to the Archdiocese and to the people with whom they minister. They truly know the meaning of “Serving the Catholic Way!” the theme for this year’s conference.

The youth have served in different ways such as serving the poor, attended both parish and dioce-

san retreats, trained through the Catholic Christian Leadership Institute and have continued to strive to be best Catholic they can be.

The 2010 Youth of the Year is Kevin Escobar from Holy Rosary. Kevin has served in his parish community for several years, is a great peer leader and the compassion he shows his parish leadership team, the confirmation youth, and those who he services is a great testimony to how he truly loves his God and the Catholic community.

For information on the 32nd Catholic Youth Conference or other events call 505.831.8142 or visit www.asfym.org.

2010 Youth Minister of the Year Award Patricia Garcia Zerrate Youth Minister, St. Charles Borromeo The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry announces Mrs. Patricia Garcia Zerrate from St. Charles Borromeo as the the 2010 Youth Minister of the Year award recipient.

Each year, the office selects one youth minister from the Archdiocese who has shown outstanding leadership and Catholic values.

This year, Patricia is the selected minister. She has grown as a minister and continues to show compassion to others, love and respect for her fellow youth ministers, the youth and Catholic Community.

Patricia is always willing to help and support Archdiocesan efforts for the youth, young adults and the parish community in special events and projects.

Patricia has been involved in her parish for over 15 years it by either teaching, serving as a Catechetical leader, in the choir and youth & young adult ministry.

Patricia’s special gifts are hospitality, collaboration, family and Catholic values.

Seminarian Retreat February 2011 Have any of you men ever asked yourself: Does God want me to become a priest? How can I be sure? How do I know if I have the gifts and abilities to be a priest? How do I know if I am holy enough? How do I know that I will be happy and fulfilled? If such questions have been brought to mind then we have the retreat for you.

On February 4, 5, and 6, 2011 Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, along with the vocations office, will be hosting their annual vocation discernment retreat for men between the ages of 18 and

50 who are considering if God is calling them to the priesthood. Every year, this retreat produces seminarians who go on to become priests in the Archdiocese. The event will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center in Santa Fe. There is no cost and registration forms can be picked up from your pastor or by calling the vocations office at 505.831.8143.

The purpose of a priest is to bring people to Jesus and Jesus to people. May our Lord continue to bless us with new seminarians.

December 2010

Mary, an Advent Role Model

By Sr. Margie Lavonis, CSC

Mary is an important figure during this season of Advent. How she lived her life is a model for all Christians, but particularly for young adults. Mary was a very young woman when she received God’s call to be the mother of Jesus. So too does God invite each of us, particularly the young, to discover God’s plan.

The feast of the Immaculate Conception, which takes place during Advent, celebrates our Catholic belief that Mary was conceived without any sin. We believe she was born without the original sin that other human beings have when they come into the world.

With that in mind, we can be tempted to see Mary as someone programmed to do what God asked of her. Believing this is to deny Mary her humanity and the depth of her faith in God. Her greatness lies not in the fact that God preserved her from original sin, but that she responded affirmatively to God’s call to be the mother of Jesus and that she strove to live God’s will throughout her life. It is about her great faith, trust, love and willingness to say yes to whatever God asked of her, not knowing what the future held. We believe both she and Jesus had the same gift of free will that every human possesses and that they chose God’s will over their own. It was not a forced decision.

The story of the Annunciation, which is proclaimed during Advent, can teach us a lot about answering our own call from God. First of all, artists often portray Mary in a stance of prayer when the angel comes to her.

Mary had a relationship with God. She was in love with God. Her heart was prepared to listen to God. Through her prayer and union with God she was open to his will. If this were not the case, she probably would not have recognized the angel.

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be?” She knew she was a virgin and what the consequences of becoming pregnant out of wedlock were. Even so, because of her great faith and trust in God she believed that God would make it happen, even though she did not understand how. It was her trust in God’s goodness and love that enabled her to risk her future. She was absolutely sure that God loved her and would stand by her no matter what the consequences of her yes might be.

So it is with us. It takes prayer, faith and trust to answer God’s call. We need to discover God’s will in the context of prayer and in the other circumstances of our lives.

Preparing our hearts through prayer is very important because we are saying yes to a future we are not sure about. When two people marry they have no idea what their lives together will bring. And when a person enters the religious life the same thing is true. I had no idea the life of a sister would change as radically as it has during the past 30 years, and no one knows what will happen in the next 20. One thing I do know, however, and am convinced of, is that God will be with me and take care of me no matter what life brings.

Like Mary, it is our ongoing love-relationship with God that sustains us and supports us in our attempts to answer his daily call.

Our trust in and our assurance of God’s faithfulness give us the courage we need to carry out his will for us each day.

Mary’s greatness ensues not only because she was chosen to be God’s mother, but also because she was a woman of faith, trust and love who said yes to God even though she did not understand all that God was asking of her.

During this season of Advent, let us pray to God to deepen our faith and help us bring hope to an often hopeless world. Like Mary, let us always have our hearts prepared to say yes to God in whatever circumstances we find ourselves.

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Questions about Awakening Faith

What is the role of the pastor?

The pastor’s role is essential in endorsing and promoting the program in his parish, however it is recommended that the parish form a four person pastoral team-one member who is the parish secretary- to help with this effort. Other members may include the catechetical leader, the deacon, an RCIA team member or a member of the parish evangelization team.

The pastor is also essential for Awakening Faith Sunday, (December 5) when parishioners were given a prayer card during the Mass as well as flyers to personally invite inactive Catholics to participate in the program. Homily hints, bulletin and pulpit announcements and general intercessions were provided for the pastor. The pastor may also wish to send letters to various organizations and ministries in his parish.

How will the parish staff be involved?

Each parish is asked to form a four person team who will assist the pastor at the parish level in presenting this process.

The Awakening Faith team assists in organizing and facilitating each session and can receive training through the Office of Evangelization and the Awakening Faith website. Trainings include webinars prepared by the Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association (PNCEA) as well as information on hospitality and welcoming and a practice session. Visit www. awakeningfaith.org or www.archdiosf.org for more details.

What will this program cost?

Each parish will receive a binder from the Office of Evangelization with pastor’s resources, pastoral team resources, a complete set of program materials and additional handouts and templates. The complete program set of Awakening Faith materials includes: one participant booklet, one parish manual, one group leader guide and one program material disk. Because of the Annual Catholic Appeal, these $60 sets will be provided to the parish free of charge. Additional participant guides can be purchased for $10 each from the PNCEA through their website. The recommended reference for the facilitator is the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults.

How will the Archdiocese support this effort?

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe will promote and support this effort through local advertising, parish billboard production and distribution, program materials, training of pastoral teams and liturgical aids. Thirty-second TV spots that invite the inactive back to the practice of their faith will air during the four weeks of Advent throughout the viewing area of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Additional TV spots will be produced throughout the liturgical year. These are also being made possible through the Annual Catholic Appeal.

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Archbishop Attends St. Joseph Celebration of Babies

Tom Brahl Photography

By Lorie Padilla Communications Specialist, St. Joseph Community Health

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan attended the second annual St. Joseph Celebration of Babies at the NM Museum of Natural Science and History in October. The Archbishop made a special connection with many of the young participants at the event, including Tatiana who received a special blessing from the Archbishop.

“I learned from families that they love the St. Joseph Home Visiting program. St. Joseph

home visitors answer all their questions and help them prepare during pregnancy for the birth of their baby,” said Archbishop Sheehan. “This important program will have a significant impact on the lives of these families, their babies and on the health of New Mexico in general.” A St. Joseph home visitor follows a family until the baby is three years old, taking each step with them as the baby develops, promoting parenting skills, and helping the parents make sure their baby has a healthy start in life.

The annual event is a celebration of New Mexican children and highlights the importance of the early years in life.

Science has proven that meeting the developmental needs of young children is critical to building a strong foundation for lifelong physical and mental health and enhancing

readiness to succeed in school. Many attendees at the St. Joseph event were participants in the St. Joseph Home Visiting program which provides education and support to those parenting for the first time. It is a free service offered to anyone living the in the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area. Additionally, St. Joseph offers an Enhanced Referral Service to families in the home visiting program that helps them in meeting life challenges such as access to food, housing, employment, Medicaid enrollment, getting back into school, and finding quality child care.

If you are pregnant, or know someone who is pregnant or will be parenting for the first time, please have them contact St. Joseph at 505.924.8000 to find out more about this program. Visit our website at www.stjosephnm.org.

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Reanima tu Fe. Oro para que todos podamos mostrar nuestro gozo en el simple hecho de poder tener a Jesús en el Santísimo Sacramento - durante la Misa en la Eucaristía , en todos nuestros Tabernáculos y en la Adoración. En el aspecto material, tenemos mucho más de lo que tienen en Nigeria, pero, ¿tenemos tanta fe como ellos?

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rchbishop Michael J. Sheehan confirmed over 200 adults at Our Lady of the Assumption in Albuquerque on November 10. The confirmation candidates came from as far away as Belen, Villanueva, and a large group came from Chama. There were confirmandi of all ages, dialects and cultures. In total, 25 parishes presented candidates to the Archbishop. In his comments at the Mass, Archbishop Sheehan celebrated how such a large group shows that the Catholic Church in New Mexico is very much alive and growing. With sponsors and family members, the large sanctuary was filled to standing room only, with several hundred standing in the back as well as on the sides. While many had to stand patiently throughout the celebration, many of these reported they were moved by the celebration.

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n October, nearly 800 members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Jerusalem gathered in Albuquerque and Santa Fe for their Annual M Investiture Ceremony. In attendance were: Archbishop Michael J. the host, His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Grand Prior of the archbishops; bishops; abbots; priests; dignitaries and lay members.

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the Traveler’s Mass at San Felipe de Neri in Albuquerque, they traveled to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe for the Memorial Mass, and finally joined together at the parish of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande for a Mass and Ceremony of Investiture. The Masses at The Cathedral and St. Joseph were followed by a banquet at the Hyatt.

Archbishops and bishops attending from New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas were: His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, KGCHS - Grand Prior — Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, KC*HS

— Archbishop of Santa Fe

Most Rev. Eusebius Beltran, KC*HS

— Archbishop of Oklahoma City

Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza, KC*HS

— Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston

Most Rev. Curtis J. Guillory, KC*HS

— Bishop of Beaumont

Most Rev. W. Michael Mulvey, KC*HS

— Bishop of Corpus Christi

Most Rev. Michael D. Pfeifer, KC*HS

— Bishop of San Angelo

Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, KC*HS

— Bishop of Las Cruces

Most Rev. Placido Rodriguez, KC*HS

— Bishop of Lubbock

Most Rev. Edward J. Slattery, KC*HS

— Bishop of Tulsa

Right Rev. Lawrence R. Stasyszen, KCHS Abbott

— Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

Most Rev. James A. Tamayo, KC*HS

— Bishop of Laredo

Most Rev. Anthony B. Taylor, KC*HS

— Bishop of Little Rock

Most Rev. Joseph S. Vasquez, KC*HS

— Bishop of Austin

Most Rev. James S. Wall

— Bishop of Gallup

Most Rev. Patrick Zurek, KC*HS

— Bishop of Amarillo

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Next Step: Permanent Diaconate

By Deacon Jim Snell Associate Director, Deaconate Formation

Thirteen candidates to the Permanent Diaconate received the Institution of Acolyte on November 20, 2010 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho, NM from Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. This is one of the final steps before being ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The following candidates were installed: Hector Aguirre – San Jose Parish, Albuquerque Victoriano Ceballos – San Martin de Porres Parish, Albuquerque Michael Irving - Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Los Alamos John Krepps – Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Los Alamos Mark Leonard – San Clemente Parish, Los Lunas Michael Montoya – Our Lady of Belen Parish, Belen James O’Hara – Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Los Alamos Lawrence Anthony Rivera – Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Alb.

David Russell – St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Rio Rancho Michael Salazar - San Isidro Parish, Santa Fe John Sutton – Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Los Alamos Raul Talavera – St. Therese Parish, Albuquerque Manuel Trujillo – Our Lady of Belen Parish, Belen An Acolyte is any man who wishes to serve the Church through his service at the Altar of the Lord. He may set up before Mass, prepare the Altar for the presider, read the 1st or 2nd reading (he may not proclaim the Gospel), serve Communion and purify the vessels after Communion. He is not a glorified altar server or a deacon but someone who is growing closer to the living God. Please pray for these faith-filled candidates as they progress towards Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate. The Sacrament of Holy Orders will be conferred by Archbishop Sheehan at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe on Saturday, June 25, 2011.

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St. Francis Award Recipients Ancira, Adrian is from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Clovis. He was nominated by Fr. Sotero A. Sena, Pastor, who stated, “Adrian plays the guitar, bass guitar, tambourine, drums, keyboard and accordion. From 1995 to present he has played in the choirs at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Clovis and San Jose Mission in Texico. Besides playing for the 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Masses, he also plays for various activities in the parish such as rosaries, funerals, weddings, anniversaries and Quinceañera celebrations. This is a remarkable young man who is always willing to share his God-given talents with Our Lady of Guadalupe and San Jose Mission.”

Andresen, Jr., George W. is from Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish in Albuquerque. He was personally nominated by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, who stated, “Catholic School students, many who are now adults, may not even be aware of how George has impacted their lives! Since the start of the Archbishop’s School Fund Dinner, George has generously provided the printing of all the elegant invitations, RSVPs, envelopes and programs at no cost. Because of his stewardship of time, talent and treasure we have been able to save thousands of dollars allowing more financial aid to reach those students who need assistance with their Catholic School tuition. George’s act of kindness over decades has reached beyond his own parish to every Catholic School in the Archdiocese in a very quiet way. He truly fulfills the words of St. John Vianney, “I do not lend. I give. Hasn’t the good God been the first to give to me?” Thank you George for all you do to help needy children with their Catholic School education!”

Ayala, Gene is from John XXIII Catholic Community Parish in Albuquerque. He was nominated by Fr. Arkad Biczak, Pastor, who stated, “Gene has been an active member since the beginning of the Parish. On average Gene gives the parish 25 hours, or more, of his time each week. He is active in the spiritual and social life of the Parish in addition to his main ministry of liturgical music.”

Baca, Lillian is from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Peralta. She was nominated by Fr. Hoi Tran, Pastor, who stated, “Lillian has been an active parishioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Peralta for over 50 years. During this tenure, she has served in many capacities from serving as Mayordoma, to her present duties as a Catechist and President of the Altar Society of which she has served for many years. Lillian, I wish to thank you for your love and dedication to our Parish! Especially I thank you for being a witness to your faith and your love in our Lord, Jesus Christ.”

Baca, Mary is from St. John the Baptist Parish in Santa Fe. She was nominated by Fr. Nathan Libaire, Pastor, who stated, “Mary has been a member of the Parish for well over 25 years. She is dedicated to her Parish and her Catholic faith. Her music ministry has been a great blessing to the Parish and to her Pastor.”

Barkocy, Kevin & Marybeth are from Prince of Peace Parish in Albuquerque. They were nominated

by Fr. Michael J. Shea, Pastor, who stated, “Kevin and Marybeth are outstanding Catholics who are true missionaries of our faith. Kevin and Marybeth are a “Sacramental Couple” in that they teach and celebrate the sacraments among us. They are actively involved in youth ministry, especially in Confirmation preparation for our young people.

They help to design and produce the special Confirmation retreat for Prince of Peace and other parishes. Kevin has inspired many young people to deepen their faith in Our Lord. Marybeth is instrumental in preparing children for First Communion and Reconciliation. They also design and produce the Vacation Bible School story center where children learn stories about Jesus and how to be in relationship with Him. Kevin and Marybeth are leaders and also work well as teammates in parish activities. Their enthusiasm enlightens all around them, and they are able to aid others in their mission. They are “fun” to be around! Kevin and Marybeth are a credit to themselves, their parish and to our Catholic Church.”

Baca, Nestor & Nellie are from the Shrine of the Little Flower - St. Therese Parish in Albuquerque. They were nominated by Fr. Vincent P. Chavez, Pastor, who stated, “Nestor and Nellie are faithful, active, practicing Catholics and like everyone else here in the Cathedral this evening – pillars of the Church! They are very active in the following parish ministries: Weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Therese Catholic School, Eucharistic Ministers, Evangelization, Pro-Life, Religious Education, St. Vincent de Paul, Young Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry, Parish Grounds & Maintenance, and Parish Fiestas. It is in the area of Youth Ministry and on our Life Teen Core Team that they particularly shine as examples, guides and friends of our youth. Nestor and Nellie, several years ago, sold their successful business and Nestor retired as Director of the Youth Detention Center and went to Central America and Mexico to serve as Catholic Missionaries. Finally returning back to New Mexico to be near their close-knit and large family, they have continued to be very active in their parish community. They still regularly go to Cuidad Juarez taking large moving vans full of food, clothing and other necessities to the needy. In the words of St. Paul to his beloved Thessalonians he writes: “What do you think is our pride and our joy? You are; and you will be the crown of which we shall be proudest in the presence of our Lord when he comes; you are our pride and our joy.” We here at St. Therese feel the same way about Nellie and Nestor – they are our crown of boasting of which we shall be proudest in the presence of the Our Lord. We are so fortunate to have their love, faith and presence here at the Shrine of the Little Flower.”

Barrera, Michael & Bobbie are from Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Albuquerque. They were nominated by Fr. Edward C. Domme, Pastor, who stated, “Michael and his wife, Bobbie, are outstanding volunteers. Michael is a handyman who can fix and/or build anything. He is always working on various projects around the church, parish office and school and is basically on-call for emergencies 24 hours a day. More importantly Michael and Bobbie are active witnesses of a vibrant faith, serving in various ministries, including as Eucharistic Ministers and ministering to the sick. As parents of an 8th grade student, they both volunteer many hours to help with school activities – always with a smile and eager to help. I am happy to recommend Michael and Bobbie for the 2010 Archbishop’s St. Francis of Assisi Award.”

Baca, Sylvia is from St. Helen Parish in Portales. She was nominated by Fr. James M. McGowan, Pastor, who stated, “Sylvia has been our Religious Education Director for the past five years. She is very faithful in everything she does for our community and wonderful for our children in providing them with the knowledge they need in our faith. She is filled with love and compassion and we are very proud in having her in our Parish.”

More biographies of the St. Francis of Assisi Award recipients will be featured in upcoming issues of

Bowen, Lorraine is from Holy Family Parish in Albuquerque.

She was nominated by Fr. Gerald Steinmetz OFM, Pastor, who stated, “Lorraine has served as Sacristan in an outstanding way. She serves the Parish community with quiet grace, joyful service to all the parishioners and has everything prepared for a prayerful liturgy. She is at the morning Masses with her grandchildren and all other celebrations. She prays the Rosary for funerals, and is helpful, welcoming and gracious to the people and ministers before, during and after the celebrations.

Her service deserves recognition because she exemplifies the peace of St. Francis.”

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By Children I only know the names of two angels, Hark and Harold. - Gregory, 5 Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to go do something else. - Mitchell, 7 My guardian angel helps me with math, but he’s not much good for science. - Henry, 8

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan with Miguel Chavez at the blessing of the church of San Jose de Rio Chama in Hernandez.

By Marina Ochoa, Director Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony and Archives

The old church of San Jose de Rio Chama in the community of Hernandez, north of Española, was recently restored and a Mass to celebrate the work was held in late September. The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan assisted by Rev. Oscar Coelho, Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Española and Deacon Diego Herrera.

The building of the church of San Jose in what was then known as Rio Chama was begun in 1844 and was finished in 1850. It was blessed by Bishop Jose Antonio Laureano de Zubiria y Escalante from the Diocese of Durango in Mexico during his last visit to New Mexico before the arrival of Bishop John Baptiste Lamy in 1851. It was restored in honor of the 160th anniversary of its blessing. The man who donated the land for the capilla y cemeterio and who was instrumental in having it built was Don Miguel Mariano Chavez, vecino (resident) of San Jose de Chama who was charged with providing necessary items for the church including vestments, linens, etc. He donated the land and provided funds for the building of the church for a promise that he made to San Jose that was fulfilled. The restoration of the

church was undertaken by the San Jose Restoration Committee and the Hermanos Penitentes from the area. Virgil and Barbara Vigil are the present mayordomos who helped plan for the 160th anniversary.

The church served the faithful on the west side of the Rio Chama for a number of years and was attended to by the Native American parish-missions at San Ildefonso and Santa Clara and then from the parish of Santa Cruz de la Cañada (on the east side of the Chama and Rio Grande Rivers) and most recently from Sacred Heart in Española.

Members of the donor’s family were at the Mass including Mariano Chavez, Miguel Chavez and others. Archbishop Sheehan stated that the church had been blessed when Pius IX was the Pope and Zachery Taylor was president of the United States.

He also commended the people who had been restoring or helped in restoration efforts for the past 13 years and if the restoration had gone on for one more year “it would have celebrated its quinceañera.” One of three bells that were at the church is now in the collections of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, one other is located at the new church of San Jose and the other was, it is believed

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stolen from the church. It is further believed that people from the community donated jewelry and other valuables to include in the bells when they were made and named to honor the three daughters of the donor Don Miguel Mariano Chavez.

Barbara Vigil, the mayordoma, said that it was a community and family tradition to restore the church and that her parents Eloisa and Miguel Valdez were also mayordomos and helped in efforts to restore the church.

The Archbishop stated that the restoration of this beautiful church tells something about the integrity and love for others that the faithful of the community share and that they are as faithful as St. Joseph was to his faith and encouraged everyone “to be faithful.” After the Mass the restoration committee and the hermanos went forward for a blessing from the Archbishop and he asked them what they had done in the restoration project.

Tomas Cordova answered that he removed about one foot of dirt from the ceiling.

The old church of San Jose de Rio Chama will be used for rosary and Lenten services and for prayer services by the Hermanos Penitentes.

The church was photographed by Ansel Adams in the 1940s and has become one of his and New Mexico’s most famous photographs.

Angels talk all the way while they’re flying you up to heaven. The main subject is where you went wrong before you got dead. - Daniel, 9 When an angel gets mad, he takes a deep breath and counts to ten. And when he lets out his breath, somewhere there’s a tornado. - Reagan, 10 Angels have a lot to do and they keep very busy. If you lose a tooth, an angel comes in through your window and leaves money under your pillow. Then when it gets cold, angels go south for the winter. - Sara, 6 All angels are girls because they gotta wear dresses and boys didn’t go for it.

- Antonio, 9 My angel is my grandma who died last year. She got a big head start on helping me while she was still down here on earth. - Ashley , 9 Some of the angels are in charge of helping heal sick animals and pets. And if they don’t make the animals get better, they help the child get over it.

- Vicki, 8 What I don’t get about angels is why, when someone is in love, they shoot arrows at them. - Sarah, 7

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Anniversaries Chavez

Carmel and Carol Chavez celebrated 50 years of marriage on November 12.

They were married at San Antonio Church in Torreon, NM. For the last 50 years, they have been members of Holy Ghost parish in Albuquerque. Over the years, they have faithfully served in many ministries and on the various councils. They supported Catholic education by sending their children to Holy Ghost, St. Pius X, and the College of Santa Fe (formerly St. Michael’s College). In September, they celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving and a reception with their immediate family and siblings at St. Therese in Albuquerque. They both retired from Sandia National Labs. They spend time working on their ranch in Torreon and being involved in their children’s and grandchildren’s lives. Their children are Carl Chavez of Albuquerque, Steven Chavez of Tijeras, Rev. Vincent Chavez, pastor of St. Therese, Albuquerque; and Donny and Lucille Chavez of Santa Fe. Their grandchildren are Ella, Frank, Anthony and Morgan.

Rivera, Valencia

Mr. Seferino Valencia and Miss Martha Ann Rivera were married on November 16, 1940 at St. Anthony’s Church in Pecos, NM. They have always been active members at St. Anthony’s Church and have served in the ministries of the Eucharist and Mayordomos at the parish missions in Glorieta and Cañoncito.

They have been blessed with two daughters, Mary Lou, Rosalinda and husband Juan, a nephew they raised, Jerry and his wife Bertha. Their greatest joys are their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and spending time with all of them.

Seferino and Martha owned a lounge and dance hall in Glorieta. It was very popular for dances and weddings. Throughout their lives, they have enjoyed old style dancing especially polkas, Valses, Varsovianas, and Chotis.

Fernandez, Lopez

Mr. Reymundo Lopez and Miss Maria Elena Fernandez were married at the old St. Anne Catholic Church in Albuquerque on December 28, 1960. They have been active members of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Parish since its beginning in the 1980’s.

They were blessed with two sons, Edward (deceased) and Carlos and now their grandchildren, Adam and Felicia.

Ray served in the U.S. Army and is retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Elena continues to enjoy her dressmaking and they both enjoy spending time with their extended family.

They will celebrate their anniversary with family and a Mass at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande.

An excerpt of an interview with Cardinal Rodriguez We just celebrated 400 years of faith in Santa Fe. Our treasure is our faith and our people. We have a rich culture and a treasure trove of traditions. How do we continue to grow? How do we go forth? What would you like to tell New Mexicans?

- Celine Baca Radigan, Editor My message is that you had pioneers in the faith. When I reflect on how the first missionaries were coming to these lands without any means, without any possibilities of communicating, of evangelizing, we see they had strong hearts. They had a missionary heart… all the time bidding “Woe is me, if I don’t preach the Gospel. And with that they were able to plant Christianity here in this beautiful land.

Some of them died very early, some of them left their homelands, their families, and they are buried here – who knows where, but they were delivering

the message. They gave the faith to these lands. A big mistake will be to go back to paganism. That is trying to cut your roots. And you know that a tree without roots will die sooner or later. So it is necessary to keep this kind of Christian roots. They are not an obstacle for development.

You see how with faith the first Pilgrims could develop a great nation. It is necessary not to be the victims to the de-Christianization because this will lead to a decadent society that will always go back to paganism, to the lack of love and in the end to the self-destruction. It is necessary to cultivate the true values and continue educating the youth in order that they can build themselves as persons of value and persons who can continue the tradition of a great nation.

New Mexico is a wonderful testament to the U.S. Faith.

Missionary zeal, formation, and to go forth and preach. Be firm about preaching!

Cardinal DiNardo Stresses Care of the Holy Land His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Grand Prior of the Order sanctifies the altar prior to Mass and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Investiture Ceremony at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, Albuquerque. Cardinal DiNardo said “The care of the Holy Land and the attentiveness to the Christians in the Holy Land is a major concern of the Holy Father.” 800 members attended their Southwest Annual Meet-

ing in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Exemplary moral conduct and true Christian feelings are the prime requisites for admission to the Order. The practice of Christian faith must be shown in the heart of one’s family, at work, in obedience to the Holy Father, and in involvement in Christian activities both in one’s own parish and in one’s Diocese.

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A History of the Catholic Catholic Charities’ Panels of Glass versity’s Pediatric Hospital. Then the Church in the World Part IX doctors informed her that she must reThe Enlightenment and Catholicism in the United States

By James Gannon CEO, Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities’ administrative offices are located in an old, tired, leased office complex. A little sprucing up could make the offices more desirable to tenants, but then our landlord would probably want to raise the rent. The complex is structured around a courtyard, and all the offices have a panel of windows that look out onto the yard. There are some planters, a couple of trees, and a few well worn picnic tables, but generally just concrete (old, cracked and uneven in places). But when I gaze out those windows I see so much more then just the tired buildings.

I often see people patiently waiting for an appointment with their case managers. In their eyes you can see the confusion, the fears and concerns that come with the label of “Refugee”. They will soon learn that the country that lent them the money to travel here, expects that they will achieve integration and self sufficiency in 90 to 240 days. Only two thirds of them will have that 240 day timeline to learn English, find employment, settle their children into a school, themselves into adult education classes, to not need assistance any longer.

A young African mother has discovered that because officials gave no concern to the health implications of relocating people from Sub-Saharan Africa to Albuquerque, her three-year old child with sickle cell anemia will spend more than half of his first six months in America in the intensive care unit of the Uni-

truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness….”

James Madison, another Enlightenment thinker and later U.S. president, gave concrete form to the principal of individual human equality when he wrote the Bill of Rights which prohibited state sponsorship of any religion, in effect guaranteeing religious liberty for all citizens.

By Daniel McGill, The leadership of the Catholic Executive Director, Pastoral Church did not immediately enMinistries Division dorse religious liberty. After all, During the Reformation, be- they reasoned, if a religious point ginning in 1517 when Western of view is wrong, why should Christianity shattered into many it be given rights? However, different groups, the response at the Second Vatican Council, was frequently violent and hor- the Catholic Church in the Unitrific. Declaring independence ed States came of age, exerting from the pope, Henry VIII of Eng- great influence in the creation of land destroyed the English mon- the conciliar document, Dignitas asteries and laid claim to their Humanae, the Declaration on Rewealth. His daughter, Mary I, re- ligious Liberty. The Church realturned England to the Catholic ized that everyone must seek the Church but lost popular support truth for themselves as part of by burning heretics at the stake. their human dignity, and thereIn France, Protestants were the fore religious liberty is essential. victims of both massacres and The Church has come to realize mass exile. The Thirty Years War that the dignity of every human (1618-1648), fought on religious life is central to the gospel of Jegrounds, involved all the major sus.

How the Enpowers of Europe and devastatlightenment ed Germany. Eventually, Europe grew weary of religious warfare changed our Wilfred J. Brennan and in a remarkable development world, as well Director Emeritus all sides began to turn to human as the role that reason instead of religious differ- Catholics from Albert Arrigoni United ences to resolve conflicts. We call the Director Emeritus States played this development, the Enlightenin this change ment.

The leaders of the Enlighten- is fascinating. ment were philosophers and they Even the CathJohn A. Menicucci, CPM came from both Protestant and olic Church in President / Real Estate Catholic roots, as well as Jew- New Mexico ish. Many were cynical about re- is part of this ligious practices given the atroc- story. I invite Frederic Brennan, CPCU ities that had occurred in the you to join me President / Insurance name of religion; but at their best as I explore they developed an awareness of these topics in God’s universal presence in the much greater William F. Raskob depth on the life of every human being.

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Catholic Charities has somehow found her a home and enrolled her in a program that gives her two years of assistance in transitioning to normalcy in America, in Albuquerque. Will another city give her and her family the same opportunity? Catholic Charities has provided her with her home through a Housing and Urban Development funded program, not through refugee services which are so time-limited. Her case manager will explain that there is no funding to help her relocate and no guarantees.

She is being asked to gamble the future of her healthy children to save her ill child. In Africa, the acceptable equation might be very different, but here in America she will relocate. No other choice could be made. Catholic Charities has stepped forward and assumed the burden of relocation and coordinated the assistance of Catholic Charities of Dallas in settling the family once again.

Our Catholic Charities office paid to relocate the family and provide a new start in Dallas. The added cost cannot be shared with the federal government or United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (our Church partner in refugee services) and it is not in our budget.

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Catholics’ Faith, Mission ‘All Begins With Jesus Christ,’ Says Cardinal ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (CNS) -- Catholics’ faith and their mission to evangelize “all begins with Jesus Christ,” Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, told participants at Mission Congress 2010 in Albuquerque. “(All) are called to be disciples and missionaries of Jesus Christ,” he said in an Oct. 30 keynote to the more than 400 congress attendees. “Being a Christian does not begin with an ethical decision or a

great idea but with an encounter with a person,” the cardinal said. “To be a missionary is not looking for more people to come inside our galleries. It is to nourish the faith of our flock.” The congress had as its theme “God’s Mission, Many Faces: A Portrait of U.S. Catholics in Mission. The participants -- men and women dedicated the promotion of mission and global solidarity -- came from the United States, Italy, Australia, Samoa, Marshal

Islands, Zambia, the Philippines, Dominican Republic, and Asia. In opening the congress, Father Michael Montoya, executive director of the Washington-based U.S. Catholic Mission Association, said: “Look around. The entire world is right here in Albuquerque, N.M.!” Held every five years, the Mission Congress is designed to bring together Catholics and other Christians in the mission field to talk about the face of mission in today’s world.

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Archdioceses Clarify Church Teaching on Cremation, Burial of Remains WASHINGTON (CNS) -While cremation is not prohibited unless it is chosen for reasons “contrary to Christian teaching,” the Catholic Church prefers that the body of a deceased person be buried in accord with church custom, according to statements issued by two U.S. archdioceses.

Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia and Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan of Santa Fe, N.M., said that even when cremation is chosen, the cremated remains of a deceased individual must be treated with respect and integrity.

Cremated remains only may be buried in a cemetery or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium, they said.

The prelates issued their statements recently to clarify church teaching on cremation and proper burial of the dead. Both prelates said scattering cremated remains is not permitted under church teaching.

“Especially to be con-

demned are the practices of scattering the ashes, enclosing them in jewelry, dividing them among relatives as keepsakes or doing other bizarre things with them,” Archbishop Sheehan wrote in an All Souls’ Day statement. “Such practices do not give honor to the body and, indirectly, are an affront to our belief in the resurrection of the dead.”

Keeping ashes at home so that family members “may feel close” to their loved ones “shows a lack of faith in the communion of saints, by which we are spiritually united to the departed, in a way far more marvelous than keeping their remains on a shelf in our house,” Archbishop Sheehan said.

Cardinal Rigali said burial at sea is permitted, but cremated remains must be placed in a solid and durable container and not scattered.

Norms governing cremation in Philadelphia took effect Nov. 1, All Saints’ Day,

and said that burial of the human body recalls the manner of the entombment of Christ even though cremation is allowed.

The norms state it is preferred that remains be cremated after a funeral Mass.

The norms also require that the length of time between a funeral liturgy and the burial of cremated remains not to exceed 30 days.

In cases where remains are cremated and buried prior to a funeral liturgy, the rite is to be adapted according to the Order of Christian Funerals, the norms said. For example, the rite of final commendation and rite of committal would be omitted because they would have already occurred at the burial.

Father G. Dennis Gill, director of the Philadelphia archdiocesan Office for Worship, explained to The Catholic Standard & Times, the archdiocesan newspaper, that most of the norms are not unique but are spelled

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out in church law or in liturgical books.

The new Code of Canon Law issued in 1983 said the church “earnestly recommends” the custom of bodily interment but does not prohibit cremation unless it is done for reasons “contrary to Christian teaching.”

Since 1997, the U.S. bishops have had permission, in cases where the body has been cremated, to allow the cremated remains to be present at the funeral Mass or liturgy in their dioceses if they judged it pastorally appropriate.

According to The Catholic Standard & Times, a recent survey showed that about 21 percent of Catholics choose cremation.

In Santa Fe, Archbishop Sheehan urged pastors to share church teaching on cremation and burial with faithful in the pews. He asked

the priests “to do all in their power to see that each Catholic receives the funeral rites of the church as they deserve as baptized Christians.”

“Let us not be misled by the atmosphere of paganism around us, which rejects the existence of the soul, the sacredness of the body, the mercy of the redemption and the eternal life with God in heaven. Rather, let us render the debt of love we owe the dead in frequent prayer for their eternal rest and let our funeral celebrations show to the entire world that we believe ‘in the resurrection of the dead and the life everlasting,’ won for us by the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Archbishop Sheehan said.

Editor’s note: Contributing to this story was Christie L. Chicoine in Philadelphia.

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By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (CNS) -- The question of how much effort and money to put into restoring a crumbling church -- especially one that isn’t in regular use -- can be a quagmire of emotions and conflicting interests.

John Huchmala, properties manager for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, tells of one parish that is split over whether to spend the estimated $4 million it would cost to restore its historic adobe church or to build a new, modern church in a style that mimics the look of adobe, with a price tag of just $1 million. Unlike the majority of the state’s hundreds of little-used, rural adobe churches, this one is the hub of an active parish.

“One side wants to preserve the historic church and the other side says it’s lived its life,” he told Catholic News Service in a phone interview. The ongoing debate is partly about cost, but also about history, tradition and family roots.

The new church would use steel construction with a stucco exterior and reuse the centuries-old timbers, called “vigas,” that support the roof in the old church and the wood flooring, he said.

Restoring existing adobe is so costly because it requires replicating as nearly as possible the exact makeup of the mud used centuries ago, Huchmala explained. That means returning to the source of the dirt used originally, typically found right near the building, and reproducing the combination of straw or other binding material the builders used.

Essentially, the issue is one of matching the acidity of the original adobe so that the replacement material binds to the older mud, he said.

“If you used (modern) stabilized adobe, it couldn’t attach to the old adobe,” he said, because the machine-made blocks used in modern adobe construction may include petroleum-based asphalt for weather-proofing.

The parish with the rebuild-or-replace choices came to the archdiocesan Commission for the AGENDA from page 5 tant for young adults to succeed. The bishops will follow closely the issue of driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. They will be looking for a compromise that will strengthen the proof of residence in the state while allowing driver’s licenses to be issued. For example, many young adults that were brought to our state as small children and graduate from our school systems would not be able to drive or would do so with no insurance making our streets more dangerous. Another issue would be local policing of federal immigration laws that the bishops would oppose

Preservation of Historic Churches in New Mexico, which advises about restoration projects. Huchmala said the simple adobe churches that dot the New Mexico landscape were never built with the intention that they would remain there for hundreds of years, but some have stood since the early days of Christian missionaries in the territory.

Many were built in the early 1800s, he said, when small, close-knit communities could support their own churches, one just five miles or so down the road from another small church. Huchmala said that when the railroads came through in the midto late-1800s, bigger towns displaced the older ones. Today, bigger parishes in towns are where most people go to church regularly.

Historic churches that used to have 100 families around them now have perhaps 10 or 20 families and are used only a few times a year for a feast day, weddings or funerals, said Huchmala.

That few people can’t support a whole town, but especially if it’s where the residents’ ancestors called home, a dozen or so families can and will keep up the maintenance for a small church, he said.

“There’s a lot of emotion because of the history,” Huchmala said.

When the archdiocese is consulted about a building, “our main concern is that it be safe,” he said. He and the commission help evaluate a structure and can guide a parish through the available resources and figure out how to proceed.

One of the main issues the commission hears about is what to do with churches that were encased in concrete stucco over the past 40 or so years, he said.

Concrete stucco became a favored replacement surface on adobe churches

because of racial profiling.

Included on the bishop’s agenda are also the support for tuition scholarship tax credits, farm worker-workman’s compensation, and funding for social programs for the poor.

The bishops will oppose bills that cut funding to children’s programs, cut benefits to the poor, establish food tax, or create domestic partnership.

The full agenda can be found on the archdiocesan website www.archdiosf.org. We invite you to listen to Catholic Radio for daily reports from the state capital and how you can help with these pieces of legislation.

in the last century because it does not require the labor-intensive annual maintenance of traditional mud-based stucco. In the last decade or so, however, it’s turned out that in many buildings that got the treatment, moisture has become trapped inside, causing the adobe blocks to deteriorate. As the adobe crumbles, with walls essentially held up by no more than a few inches of concrete, they eventually collapse.

But the commission can only advise a community on how to proceed. If parishioners want to use concrete stucco, for example, “we can’t say no,” he said, explaining that under canon law it’s up to the parishioners to determine what to do with their churches.

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Sr. Mary Rosaire Stadtmiller Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Sr. Mary Rosaire Stadtmiller died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at the age of 94 at the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati nursing facility, Mother Margaret Hall, Mount St. Joseph, OH. She was born Alma Ida Stadtmiller on March 11, 1916, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth (Gardner) Stadtmiller.

Sr. Mary Rosaire was a Sister of Charity for 75 years serving in primary and secondary education, as well as administration in the dioceses of Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, Pueblo, CO, Santa Fe, NM and Denver, CO. In 1973, Sr. Mary Rosaire traveled west to serve in the admitting office at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. Sr. Claire Foken lived with Sr. Mary Rosiare over the years. “She was very kind and understanding, never angry, always enjoying life,” remembered Sr. Claire.

Prayer for the New Year God our Father, we come to you as the year ends, and thank You for all its blessings: (Name God’s greatest gifts to you this past year.)

As we begin 2011, we lay these hopes before you: (Name what you’d like to see this year.)

You who care for the vast universe, as well as for our household needs, only You know which of these will be best for us.

Help us to enter the year, like the Holy Family, with trust in your plan and confidence that, like any loving parent, You will give us what we most need and help us to bring good out of any suffering.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Reprinted from Keeping the Seasons / Celebremos los tiempos liturgicos: Reproducibles for Advent-Christmas 2010 – 2011 Recursos reproducibles para Adviento-Navidad 2010 - 2011. 2011 by Kathy Coffey, (c) 2010 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. www.ltp.org All rights reserved. Used with permission.

DecEMBER 2010

Communications: On Call

At the closing of a day’s events at the National Mission Congress meetings held recently in Albuquerque, my esteemed colleague, Mr. Tony Spence, Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Service, Washington D.C. and I had the fortune to meet and interview His Eminence Óscar Andrés Cardinal Rodríguez Maradiaga, S.D.B., Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras and President of Caritas Internationalis. Cardinal Rodriguez sent his love and blessings to our friends and families here in New Mexico.

The following messages to the faithful are excerpts from the interview (Celine Baca Radigan/Editor).

To our youth and young adults: Faith is not an ornament. It is a life, and when you have faith, when you cultivate your faith, that gives you a better perspective on life. And especially for the young: they are starting life. They would like to have goals in their lives. They want to be believers instead of being an obstacle. Faith will give the light and special strength in order to overcome all the difficulties when you want to achieve a goal in your life.

To parents: Many times the parents are hopelessly in trouble, concerned about the future. Their faith gives them hope and a goal, the future can be better when you educate your children in the faith. Many people think the best heritage they can leave to their children

is good education - that is wonderful.

There are people who are always thinking of leaving money to their children – this is the least that they could leave.

When you didn’t fight for it , when you didn’t have to make sacrifice to acquire the money, it will disappear in minutes. When you leave education, you leave a good future. Even if you don’t leave money, with education they will have an opportunity to have money. But more and more it’s necessary to leave the children faith. With faith, you can overcome any obstacle.

Even negative things in life, obstacles, illness, can be defeated when you have faith. For the parents, I will tell don’t be afraid of educating your children in faith, don’t be afraid of teaching your children to say ‘yes to what is yes and no to what is no’ as John Paul II used to say to the youth.

To our senior citizens Many times in this very prosperous society, senior citizens are a burden.

But they are no burden for us, especially in our cultures in Latin America.

The senior citizens are a blessing even if they have less strength, even if they have less health. They are the wisdom incarnate because of the experience of life. To the senior citizens, I will say you are not a burden, you are not a heavyweight for your families, you are a blessing. You can share all the wisdom you apply for experience in life. You can share your prayers and your good examples to the younger generations.

Joy to the World: Advent Activities for Your Family

By Kathleen Basi Liguori Publications (July 2010) Here’s a treasure trove of exciting ideas that will enable your family to focus anew on preparing for the holy time of Advent and Christmas!

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Sun, Dec 26

Feast, Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Weds., Dec 29

December 15 Blessed Mary Frances Schervier 16 Blessed Honoratus Kozminski 17 Lazarus 18 Blessed Anthony Grassi 19 Blessed Pope Urban V 20 St. Dominic of Silos 21 St. Peter Canisius 22 Blessed Jacopone da Todi 23 St. John of Kanty 24 Christmas at Greccio 25 Christmas Day 26 St. Stephen 27 St. John the Apostle 28 Feast of the Holy Innocents 29 St. Thomas Becket 30 St. Egwin 31 St. Sylvester I January 1 Mary, Mother of God 2 St. Basil the Great_and Gregory Nazianzen 3 Most Holy Name of Jesus 4 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 5 St. John Neumann 6 St. AndrŽ Bessette 7 St. Raymond of Pe–afort 8 Blessed Angela of Foligno 9 St. Adrian of Canterbury 10 St. Gregory of Nyssa 11 Blessed William Carter 12 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys 13 St. Hilary 14 Servant of God John the Gardener

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African American Catholic Community KWANZAA Celebration (Potluck to follow at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande)

TV Mass Schedule The Catholic Center St. Joseph/St. Francis Chapel Sunday at 7:00 a.m. on KRQE TV-13, KBIM TV-10, KREZ TV-6, and FOX 2 American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted Date

Readings (Cycle C)

December 12, 2010 3rd Sunday of Advent Rev. Joel Garner, O. Praem

Is 35:1-6a, 10 Jas 5:7-10 Mt 11:2-11

December 19, 2010 4th Sunday of Advent Rev. Joel Garner, O. Praem

Is 7:10-14 Rom 1:1-7 Mt 1:18-24

December 26, 2010 Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Col 3:12-21 Joseph Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

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January 2, 2011 Solemnity of the Epiphany of The Lord Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

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An era of peace Which One?

Is 60:1-6 Eph 3:12-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

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

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

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