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Feed the Hungry................................................... 2 Awakening Faith .................................................. 2 Archbishop’s Letter: New Year, New Beginnings . ............................... 3 Sanctity of Life Awareness Wednesday, Jan 19............................................... 6 Catholic Education . ............................................ 9 Books for Young Catholics . ............................. 13 Archdiocese of Santa Fe Financials ................ 14 World News ........................................................ 22 2011 Holy Days of Obligation............................ 26

Pope Celebrates Mass on Feast of Mary Mother of God Pope Benedict XVI waves as he arrives to celebrate Mass on the feast of Mary Mother of God in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 1. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

An invitation from Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

See Pope’s 2011 Letter page 5

Are you looking, or do you know of someone looking to reconnect with the Catholic Faith?

Grace and Peace to you in Christ.

Sometimes, before we even realize it, we find we have drifted away from something that once was important to us. If you have been away from church for some reason, I invite you to come back again to pray and to attend Mass.

You are an important part of our family and, like any family, when one person is missing, the family does not feel complete. Please accept this invitation to rediscover the love of Christ and of your Catholic family and to fill that longing that you may be feeling for God. See page 2

Catholic Schools Week

January 27 - February 2, 2011 See page 9

Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Santa Fe, NM • 9:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m., Ecumenical Conference, the Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy, Santa Fe 12:00 noon, Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis concelebrated New Mexico’s three Bishops Following the Mass The Bishops will lead a prayerful procession to the State Capitol ending with a rally at the Roundhouse. The three Bishops of New Mexico, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan (Archdiocese of Santa Fe), Bishop Ricardo Ramirez (Diocese of Las Cruces) and Bishop James S. Wall (Diocese of Gallup) who make up the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops, have called for a day to focus on the sanctity of all life from conception to natural death. Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day on January 19, 2011 will prayerfully mark the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in our country. According to the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) Pro-Life Secretariat, there are currently about 1.37 million abortions per year in the U.S. See page 6

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re you looking, or do you know of someone looking to reconnect with the Catholic Faith?

You are invited to “Awakening Faith,” a parish program meant just for you!

Groups are forming at a number of parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe beginning the week of January 9, 2011 and will run until March 9, 2011. Each session will last approximately 90 minutes.

Topics include: • Spirituality: What’s the Buzz?

• Who is Jesus?

• Do We Need the Spirit?

• Can I Accept God’s Mercy?

• Can Mass Make My Life Meaningful?

• The Church and Me See the chart to find a parish presenting the program near you or for a more complete list visit www.journeybackhome.org

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We Are Called to Feed the Hungry…

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Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for January 2011

General Intention: That the riches of creation be preserved, valued and made available to all, as a precious gifts from God to mankind.

Missionary Intention: That Christians may achieve full unity, bearing witness of the universal fatherhood of God to the entire human race.

Yes, we are called to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty and to clothe the naked. Did you know that every week, 40,000 New Mexicans seek food assistance – that’s the equivalent to a city the size of Farmington!

Forty percent of the members of households seeking food assistance are children under the age of 18 and 7% of those children are under the age of 5. Thirteen percent of the people seeking food assistance in New Mexico are Senior Citizens. The average monthly income for a household seeking food assistance is $900 per month. Many New Mexicans are faced with difficult choices. In fact, in a recent food bank client survey 54% have to choose between paying for food and paying for utilities or heating fuel; 38% percent had to choose between paying for food and paying their rent or mortgage; and 45% had to choose between paying for food and paying for medicine or medical care.

There is a wonderful opportunity to help us fulfill our responsibility in feeding the hungry in Santa Fe through The Food Depot which feeds the hungry

in nine Northern New Mexico counties. These are: Colfax, Harding, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe San Miguel, Taos and Union Counties. In the last eight years The Food Depot has distributed more than 17.6 million pounds of food and related product, providing more than 23.4 million meals to people who are hungry in Northern New Mexico.

The challenge is not only that more food is needed but the current warehouse used by The Food Deport is not adequate.

They are raising funds to build a larger warehouse and need your help. You are encouraged and most welcome to contact The Food Depot Executive Director, Sherry Hooper, at 505.471.1633 x 10 or by email at director@ thefooddepot.org; or the Campaign Counsel, Lisa Dietlin at 505.471.1633 x 16 or by email at campaign@thefooddepot.org.

They can tell you more about how you can help feed the hungry or help them with building a new warehouse. After meeting with the Executive Director and the Campaign Counsel, Archbishop Sheehan gave a personal donation of $500.

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New Year New Beginnings!

Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan

It’s hard to believe we are already in 2011! As with each New Year, many of us are dealing with new beginnings. Here are a few that will affect us in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe: Many will start this New Year in retirement! Fr. Jerome Plotkowski and Deacon Merce Villareal to name two of our clergy, but also many of our readers may also find themselves in retirement. My prayer for all of you is that your years are filled with health, and the love and laughter of friends and family.

A loved one missing - whether through death, divorce, or military service overseas. Everyday life for many among us will change drastically in these situations. I encourage you to stay close to Our Lord through daily prayer and through the Sacraments. God will sustain you.

Employment! For those who are fortunate to be employed during these tough economic times I pray that you are grateful that God has blessed you with a way to earn a living. For those who are not as fortunate, draw strength from our rich Catholic faith and know that God is holding you in the palm of His hand and He knows your needs and will provide.

New vehicle – if you are fortunate to be blest with a new vehicle this year, please consider donating your car to a charity or to a needy seminarian!

New clothes or shoes – think about donating your used clothing and shoes to those who are in great need.

St. Vincent de Paul, Goodwill, and Catholic Charities can get them to the right place!

New Year, new attitude! I pray that it will be an attitude of gratitude. I once read that many people suffer from depression because they aren’t grateful. They don’t count their blessings! We have a lot to be thankful for – the basics to begin with, i.e.,

food, water, etc. But on top of our list should be the True Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Stop by and visit Him in an Adoration Chapel or in any Church with a Tabernacle and give thanks!

Awakening Faith Program – we televised invitations throughout Advent to inactive Catholics and the unchurched. Now WE must come forward and welcome them, encourage them, and role model our Catholic faith so that they not only join us, but want to stay and be fed with the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Get involved! Please consider stepping forward and getting involved in ministry at your parish. YOU are needed to serve as religious education teachers, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, greeters, ushers, fundraisers, bulletin stuffers, scouting leaders, senior citizen outreach, homebound outreach, prison ministry, feeding the homeless - just ask your pastor!

God has blessed us. Let’s share His blessings with those less fortunate!

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe

Año Nuevo ¡Nuevos comienzos!

Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan

¡Es difícil creer que ya estamos en el 2011! Y como cada Año Nuevo, muchos de nosotros nos enfrentamos a nuevos comienzos. He aquí algunos de esos comienzos que nos afectarán en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe: Muchos comenzarán este Nuevo Año como jubilados. El Padre Jerome Platkowski y el Diácono Merce Villarreal, por nombrar a dos miembros del nuestro clero, pero también muchos de nuestros lectores iniciarán su jubilación. Mis oraciones están con ustedes para que estos años estén llenos de salud y del amor y alegría de amigos y familiares.

Un ser querido que ya no esté con nosotros, ya sea por causa de muerte, divorcio, o servicio militar en el extranjero. La vida diaria para muchos entre nosotros cambiará drásticamente en alguna de estas situaciones. Yo los animo a permanecer cerca de Nuestro Señor a través de la oración diaria y los Sacramentos. Dios los sostendrá. ¡Empleo! Para quienes tienen la fortuna de contar con un empleo en estos tiempos difíciles, oro para que sean agradecidos con Dios pues los ha bendecido con una forma de ganarse el sustento. Para quienes no son tan afortunados, saquen fuerzas de nuestra rica fe católica y sepan que Dios los está sosteniendo en la palma de su mano, que conoce sus necesidades y que proveerá por ellas. ¡Vehículo Nuevo! – Si tiene la fortuna de haber sido bendecido con un nuevo vehículo este año, considere donar su vehículo anterior a alguna obra de caridad o a un seminarista necesitado.

Ropa o zapatos nuevos – considere donar su ropa o calzado usados a quienes lo necesitan en verdad. ¡La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl, Goodwill y Caridades Católicas pueden hacerlos llegar al lugar

apropiado! ¡Año Nuevo, actitud nueva! Oro para que exista una actitud de gratitud. Una vez leí que mucha gente sufre de depresión porque no son agradecidos. ¡No toman en cuenta sus bendiciones! Tenemos mucho por qué dar gracias, lo básico inicia con el alimento, el agua, etc. Pero al principio de nuestra lista debería estar la Verdadera Presencia de Jesucristo en la Eucaristía. ¡Visiten una Capilla de Adoración o una iglesia con un Tabernáculo y den gracias!

El programa Reanima tu Fe – se televisaron invitaciones durante el Adviento para invitar a católicos inactivos o quienes no pertenecen a una iglesia. Ahora NOSOTROS debemos acercarnos y darles la bienvenida, motivarlos, y ser modelos de nuestra fe católica para que ellos no sólo se unan a nosotros, sino que quieran quedarse y ser alimentados con el Cuerpo y la Sangre de nuestro Señor y Salvador, Jesucristo. ¡Involúcrense!

Consideren la posibilidad de participar en los ministerios de su parroquia. Se necesitan maestros de educación religiosa, lectores, ujieres, Ministros de Eucaristía, personas para dar la bienvenida, personas que soliciten fondos, que ayuden a preparar los boletines, líderes para grupos de scouts, para coordinar el ministerio hacia los ciudadanos mayores, los confinados a sus hogares, los prisioneros, para alimentar a los desamparados, etc. – simplemente, hablen con su Párroco!

Dios nos ha bendecido. ¡Compartamos Sus bendiciones con otros menos afortunados!

Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado,

Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe

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From the Office of the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Case Name: MARTINEZ-VASQUEZ; Prot. Num.: 2010-0385M Notice of Annulment Proceeding. MARTIN VASQUEZ is hereby notified that STEPHANIE L. MARTINEZ 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 February 15, 2011. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of MARTIN VASQUEZ is to inform the Office of the Tribunal as soon as possible.

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Somos llamados a alimentar al hambriento…

Así es, somos llamados a alimentar al hambriento, dar de beber al sediento y arropar al desnudo. ¿Sabía usted que cada semana cerca de 40,000 Nuevo Mexicanos buscan asistencia para alimentarse? – ¡esto es equivalente a una ciudad del tamaño de Farmington!

40% de los miembros de los hogares que necesitan asistencia para comida son niños menores de 18 años y 7% de ellos son menores de 5. 13% de los que buscan este tipo de asistencia en Nuevo México son ciudadanos mayores o ancianos. El ingreso promedio para un hogar en busca de esta asistencia es de $900 por mes. Muchos Nuevo Mexicanos se enfrentan con decisiones difíciles. De hecho, en una encuesta reciente hecha a clientes del banco de alimentos, 54% tienen que elegir entre pagar por su comida y pagar por servicios del hogar, como lo son agua, luz, gas, etc. 38% tienen que elegir entre pagar por sus alimentos y pagar por el alquiler o compra de su casa; y 45% tienen que elegir entre pagar por sus alimentos y pagar por gastos médicos o medicinas.

Existe una maravillosa oportunidad para ayudarnos a cumplir con nuestra responsabilidad de alimentar al hambriento en Santa Fe a través de la organización The Food Depot, la cual alimenta a personas necesitadas en

nueve condados de Nuevo México.

Estos condados son: Colfax, Harding, Los Álamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Miguel, Taos y Unión. En los últimos ocho años, The Food Depot ha distribuido más de 17.6 millones de libras de comida y productos relacionados, proporcionando más de 23.4 millones de comidas a personas necesitadas en el Norte de Nuevo México.

El desafío ahora, es que no solamente se necesita más comida, sino que la bodega que actualmente utiliza The Food Depot ya no es adecuada. Ellos están tratando de reunir fondos para construir una bodega más grande y necesitan de nuestra ayuda. Se exhorta e invita a todas las personas a contactar a la Directora Ejecutiva, Sherry Hooper, al 505-471-1633 Extensión 10 o por email: director@thefooddepot.org; o a la coordinadora de la campaña, Lisa Dietlin al 505-471-1633 Extensión 16 o por email al campaign@thefooddepot.org. Ellas les pueden explicar más acerca de cómo ustedes pueden ayudar a alimentar al hambriento o a construir una nueva bodega. Después de reunirse con la Directora Ejecutiva y la coordinadora de la campaña, el Señor Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan les entregó una donación personal de $500.

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.

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The Diocesan Curia (Part III)

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

Correction: the last paragraph of my last article inaccurately cited canon 492, it was supposed to be canon 491.

Each diocese is to have a finance committee which is presided over by the Bishop or his delegate. This committee is to consist of at least three members of the faithful who are experienced and/or trained in financial matters. The members of this committee are appointed for a minimum of five year terms (one may serve longer); and, anyone related to the Bishop up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity (blood or familial association) are excluded from serving (canon 492). The finance committee is regulated by the norms of Book V of the 1983 Code of Canon Law on the administration of temporal goods, and also must supervise the yearly diocesan budget, and account for the income and expenses at the end of the year (canon 493).

Each diocese is to have a financial administrator who is an expert in financial matters, and is appointed by the Bishop after consulting the college of consultors and the finance committee. The finance administrator is appointed for a minimum of five years and can only be removed for a grave reason. The finance administrator is responsible for, under the authority of the Bishop, to administer the goods of the diocese under the plan of the finance committee, and it to account for his actions at the end of the year (canon 494).

Each diocese is to have a council of priests whose role is to advise the Bishop in governance, so the pastoral welfare of the faithful may be promoted (canon 495).

The council of priests is to have its own statutes and is to be constituted of priests (canon 496), about half of which are freely elected from among the priests and the others serving ex-officio, or by virtue of their office (canon 497). The statutes define the role and voice the priest has (canon 498) and the way the elections are held (canon 499). The council of priests is convened by the Bishop, has only a consultative vote, and cannot act without the Bishop (canon 500). Membership on the council of priests is specified in the statutes but the entire council must be renewed every five years; and, when the see is vacant the priest council lapses with their function being fulfilled by the college of consultors. If the council of priests does not fulfill the office entrusted or if there are grave abuses of office, the council may be dissolved but only after consultation with the Metropolitan Bishop, or in the case of the Metropolitan Bishop, the senior of the suffragan Bishops (canon 501).

From the council of priests, the Bishop freely appoints not fewer than six and not more than twelve priests to serve as the college of consultors. This college’s function is defined by law and continues to function when the see is vacant, however, the Bishop is the one who presides over the college of consultors unless the see if vacant. Then, the senior in ordination, if another is not appointed to lead this group the Bishop’s absence, leads this group (canon 502).

Pope Begins New Year with Call for Religious Freedom, End to Violence

By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Opening 2011 with a strong call for religious liberty, Pope Benedict XVI condemned deadly attacks against Christians and announced a new interfaith meeting next fall in Assisi, Italy.

At a Mass Jan. 1 marking the World Day of Peace and a blessing the next day, the pope voiced his concern about fresh episodes of violence and discrimination against Christian minorities in the Middle East.

In particular, the pope condemned an attack Jan. 1 against Orthodox Christians in Egypt, calling it a “despicable gesture of death.” A bomb that exploded as parishioners were leaving a church in Alexandria, Egypt, left 25 people dead and dozens more injured.

The pope said the attack was part of a “strategy of violence that targets Christians,” and which has negative repercussions on the entire population. He offered prayers for the victims and their families.

The pope also denounced the recent practice of “planting bombs close to the homes of Christians in Iraq to force them to leave.” At least seven Christian homes in Baghdad were targeted in bombings Dec. 30, leaving at least 13 people wounded.

The pope said the latest attacks in Egypt and Iraq “offend God and all humanity.”

Addressing pilgrims at his noon blessing Jan. 1, the pope said he planned to invite religious leaders from the world’s major faiths to gather in Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, in order to “solemnly renew the commitment by believers of every religion to live their religious faith as a service to the cause of peace.”

“Whoever is making his way toward God cannot fail to transmit peace, and whoever builds peace cannot fail to draw nearer to God,” he said.

The pope said the gathering, planned for October, is meant to recall “the historic gesture” made by the late Pope John Paul II when he convoked the first

World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi in 1986.

In his homily during the morning Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Jan. 1, the pope spoke about the theme he chose for World Peace Day 2011: “Religious Freedom, the Path to Peace.”

He said religious freedom was challenged today by two extremes at work in the world: secularism that banishes religion to the private sphere and fundamentalism that seeks to forcefully impose religion on everyone.

He said religious freedom is the best path for building peace, because wherever religious freedom is guaranteed, human dignity is also respected.

Pope Benedict called on political leaders and all people of goodwill to not give up when faced with “the negative force of egoism and violence” and to not become jaded into thinking that conflict, which puts lives and the future at risk, is inevitable.

War, he said, reflects “the most horrendous and violent face of history.” He called on everyone to promote and build peace, reminding people that “words aren’t enough for this difficult task.”

He said “a concrete and constant commitment is needed by heads of nations, but above all what’s needed is that every person be inspired by an authentic spirit of peace,” which is fostered by prayer and lived out in one’s day-today activities.

Peace does not come because of “weapons, nor economic, political, cultural and media power,” he said. Peace is both a gift from God and the result of a change in the human conscience, which becomes open to truth and love, he said.

The pope presided over an evening prayer service with eucharistic adoration and the singing of a special hymn of thanksgiving to God Dec. 31 in St. Peter’s Basilica.

After the prayer service, the pope went by popemobile into St. Peter’s Square, where he visited the Vatican’s Nativity scene. While choristers sang, the pope entered the grotto housing the larger-than-life-size figures of the Holy Family and knelt in prayer.

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Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day, January 19, 2011

By Anne Avellone Office of Social Justice and Respect Life

The three Bishops of New Mexico, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan (Archdiocese of Santa Fe), Bishop Ricardo Ramirez (Diocese of Las Cruces) and Bishop James S. Wall (Diocese of Gallup) who make up the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops, have called for a day to focus on the sanctity of all life from conception to natural death. Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day on January 19, 2011 will prayerfully mark the 38th anniversary of Roe v.

Wade, which legalized abortion in our country. According to the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) Pro-Life Secretariat, there are currently about 1.37 million abortions per year in the U.S. Each year, USCCB publishes a Respect Life Program to promote a culture of life in every parish across our nation. Each parish was sent a packet in August, which contains ideas of how to implement Respect Life in the parish during the year. This year’s Respect Life Program theme is “The Measure of Love Is To Love Without Measure. “How we care for…(each other) does not reflect the degree of their humanity, but our own…There can be no compromise with the standard Jesus set and continually calls us to: The Measure of Love Is To Love Without

Measure.”

The U.S. Bishops call all Catholics to mark this anniversary with solemn prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. There are several ways your parish can be involved in helping to create a culture of life especially in light of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade in January.

The Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day in Santa Fe, sponsored by the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be held on Wednesday, January 19 in Santa Fe. The day will be filled with education, prayer and empowerment for those working in the pro-life movement. The New Mexico Bishops have worked hard in the past to advance pro-life legislation, including repealing the Death Penalty in New Mexico and replacing it with life in prison without parole and preventing legislation that would permit embryonic stem cell research.

The Bishops wish to bring more attention to the dignity of life in all its stages.

The day will begin with an ecumenical conference from 9 am till 11 am at the Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy, Santa Fe; just off the Plaza. There will be speakers and exhibits.

The conference will be followed by a noon Mass

at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis concelebrated by the three bishops of New Mexico. To support the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, participants are encouraged to bring baby items like diapers, blankets, bottles, etc. and/or socks and toiletries for the elderly to be collected at the Mass and distributed to organizations in the three Dioceses that provide support to expectant mothers in need or nursing homes.

Following the noon Mass, the three Bishops will lead a prayerful procession to the State Capitol ending with a rally at the Roundhouse at approximately 2:30pm.

Those who cannot attend the Sanctity of Life Awareness and Unity Day in Santa Fe are encouraged to mark the day in their own parishes with special prayer services, Masses or acts of service that honor life in all its stages. The Office of Social Justice and Respect Life has resources available for parishes to plan these prayer services.

The dignity of life calls us all to recognize each human being as an image of God. We teach that life is sacred in all its stages. The Bishops of New Mexico invite all to come and pray together for the protection of life, God’s greatest gift.

For more information, call the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505.831.8167.

Catholic Charities Identifies the Roots of Homelessness

By Beatrice Villegas Outreach Specialist

Homelessness is an issue that many have been trying to resolve. However, when one thinks about homeless individuals, what is the first image that comes to mind? Test yourself on this. Did your mind conjure the image of an older male with facial hair pushing a shopping cart? Or did you picture a male standing on the edge of the freeway with a sign “will work for food?” The reality is that homelessness does not discriminate.

Through our various housing programs, we have identified many household groups that are being affected by homelessness. Many government programs have been designed to serve homeless individuals with extreme needs, which, in many cases include severe mental and physical health issues and exclude everyone else. As the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing program completes its full year in existence, our team continues to collect data in an effort to help find a permanent solution/end to homelessness, and to also bring light to anyone included in the “homeless” population in the Albuquerque metro area.

The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program in Albuquerque is made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in Collaboration with the City of Albuquerque and US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Our staff has taken this opportunity to collect extensive data on what may cause homelessness. The program is geared towards helping two types of households: house-

holds who are currently renting and are on the risk of becoming homeless due to the economy; OR households who are currently homeless due to the economy. Sadly, many negative stereotypes mislead the general public to assume the cause of homelessness is solely at fault of the individual.

On the contrary, there are several circumstances that have caused families in HPRP to be on the brink of homelessness or become homeless. Our findings are not gender, race, cultural or age specific.

What contributes to homelessness?

• Many participants lack self-esteem. Many participants, for various reasons, feel they do not have the abilities to succeed. Low self-esteem can result from poor familial relationships or intimate relationships. Often, low-self esteem can lead to depression. The goal of a case manager is to help a participant refocus their attention on their strengths.

• Some participants may have a mental health condition, which may hinder their ability to work. Participants may not be aware of this or may not be ready to accept this. This is also a similar pattern we have noticed with participants who suffer from drug, alcohol or substance abuse.

• Mismanagement of money seems to be another re-occurring trend. Many of our participants lack experience in budgeting and knowing their monthly expenses. In some cases participants have relied on title loans when they do not have available income. Title loans are extremely accessible but in the long run, with their high interest rates, participants who purchase them find

themselves in more debt.

• Some lack experience and/or education.

In many cases, individuals are not able to find work because they lack a degree or training. Under this category, we find individuals who have years of work experience but do not have a formal degree. Without a degree, many individuals may not be considered for certain jobs.

• Disintegration of family and lack of family support. Many of our participants are single parents. When their marriages or relationships do not work, they are also losing financial support.

This may also include lack of familial support; participants not being able to rely on parents, siblings, or other family members because of disagreements in the past or due to lack of communication.

• Lack of childcare. Again, many participants may not have family to depend on to watch their children, therefore many individuals risk losing jobs in order to care for their children. Participants also do not earn enough money to pay for a professional day care.

• Lack of jobs. Many of our participants are averaging about 6-8 months before they are able to find permanent work. We have many motivated individuals but due to one or a combination of factors, many participants have not been able to find employment.

The reality is that the population affected by homelessness is growing and it is becoming diverse. Understanding what each individual needs is essential in helping a household to become selfsufficient.

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Poverty: Sources and Solutions Haiti, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, and CRS: In Deep is Poverty in America AwareAs Catholics, we understand our call Suffering, Love One Another nessJanuary Month. In the Church we use the to love as a call to seek the common

By Br. Graham Golden, O. Praem.

Intern for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

By Anne Avellone, M.Div, LMSW Director, Office of Social Justice and Respect Life

A year ago this month, Haiti experienced an earthquake that rocked the foundations of its homes, businesses, communities, and rural areas.

Life since the disaster has been full of challenges to basic elements of human living. The year’s sufferings were increased

by Hurricane Tomás, the cholera outbreak and civil strife.

Catholics around the world responded to the deep suffering of our Haitian brothers and sisters in fulfillment of Christ’s command, “Love one another.” U.S. Catholics lived out the social mission of the Church in Haiti through Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe responded to Pope Benedict’s request to work with CRS for Haiti’s relief, recovery and rebuilding. Prayers for Haiti were – and are – offered in our parishes, schools, organizations, and homes. The Archdiocese had one of its largest second collections for Haiti that came to $438,641.27. Throughout the U.S., donations to that special collection totaled $80 million.

CRS’ expertise in relief work has proven invaluable in Haiti.

CRS has provided monthly food rations, emergency shelters and now transitional shelters, potable water, latrines, protection for children and other vulnerable populations, hospital services, and projects that hire Haitians for work needed to rebuild community infrastructure. Rebuilding has special ef-

fect because the Catholic Social Teaching principle of subsidiarity is implemented and the work is done with and by Haitians themselves, trained and supervised by CRS personnel and partners. See www.crs.org for more detail.

With only 5% of the earthquake rubble cleared, recovery work is slow-going but consistent.

Spending is tactical and targeted because disaster relief, recovery and rebuilding, particularly in regions in which poverty is rampant, are a long-term endeavor.

Focuses of the long-term recovery work include housing and community infrastructure. The pace of physical rebuilding is influenced by lack of the boundary demarcations, and the extensive and coordinated planning needed. Rebuilding plans use a range of 5 to 10 years.

Before the quake, parish life was the center of the community. A robust relationship is being developed between the Church of Haiti and the U.S. Church.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops mandated that 40% of the funds from the special collection for Haiti be for the reconstruction of Church property. The use of this money will include the rebuilding of Church facilities such as schools, orphanages, clinics, hospitals, and meeting halls.

CRS provides technical input, its expertise in reconstruction, and its experience in working in Haiti with and through its Haitian partners.

term “poverty” in a variety of ways.

Blessed John XXIII claimed “all people have a right to life, food, clothing, shelter, rest, medical care, education and employment.” To be denied these rights is to live in material poverty.

How do the poor define poverty?

“It means having to do without basic needs. It means being last, forgotten, judged wrongly by others” “Feeling like you always owe everyone either an apology or an explanation or both.”

“You are voiceless and somewhat powerless to change your situation, because you are too busy trying to survive to make the changes you need to improve your situation.”

We make many assumptions about poverty. Have you ever heard “Poverty doesn’t really exist in the richest nation on earth”? Have you ever thought “poverty is due to individual failure and laziness”?

In our nation today, nearly 44 million people live below the federal poverty line. Many social service organizations consider the poverty line to be set too low and suggest that 56 million Americans live in poverty. Regardless of where we set the poverty line there are indisputably 19 million Americans who live in dire poverty. In New Mexico, one in four children lives in poverty.

The Church teaches that we have both rights and responsibilities. We are called to care for our basic needs and contribute to our communities. Sometimes, even if someone is doing everything right, there are obstacles due to social injustices that are difficult for any one individual to overcome. Poverty, especially persistent, chronic poverty is the result of a variety of complex social conditions often beyond the control of any one individual or family. Poverty is often the result of what the Church defines as “social sin.”

good or “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily” (Gaudium et Spes). To either support systems contrary to the common good, or to choose to ignore injustices is sinful. Pope John Paul II notes, “social sin is sin against love of neighbor…the term social applies to every sin against justice …Also social is every sin against the common good” (Reconciliation and Penance).

If poverty is a condition caused by social sin then its solution is found in communal grace. Pope Benedict XVI urges that “The development of peoples depends, above all, on a recognition that the human race is a single family working together in true communion, not simply a group of subjects who happen to live side by side” (Caritas in Veritate).

This is why the US Bishops through the Catholic Campaign for Human Development works to end poverty through community and economic development programs focused on building solidarity among the poor and between rich and poor. We are all called to be involved! Build solidarity in your community by: • LEARNING about poverty by visiting www.povertyusa.org and www. usccb.org/cchd • SUPPORTING the Church’s collections for programs that address poverty • TALKING with others about the impact of poverty on individuals and communities.

• JOINING a legislative advocacy group • WORKING with poor and low-income people to build a more just community and world.

For more information call 505.831.8235 or email justice2@archdiosf.org

Paid Faith and Justice Internship Available - Apply Now! Catholic? Interested in fighting poverty? Be an Intern with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)! Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the domestic anti-poverty social justice program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops. Through annual collections in parishes throughout the U.S., CCHD is able to provide local Archdiocesan grants to promote and support community-based efforts and education for justice that work to end the root causes of poverty.

CCHD’s Archdiocesan office in Albuquerque is looking for people who have a passion for service and justice, to apply for a paid position, approx 15 hours/week $12/hr for Fall 2011and Spring 2012. The internship is a great opportunity to learn more about social justice education,

poverty relief, community development and Catholic social teaching.

Duties of the intern include assisting Office of Social Justice and Respect Life in implementing a public education campaign to promote poverty education and Catholic social teaching in parishes and schools of the Archdiocese, connecting parish JustFaith groups with CCHD funded groups, assisting with site visits to local CCHD funded projects, including Community Organizing and Economic Development awarded sites, writing articles featuring funded projects and developing a website for educating about CCHD. A national training session in Washington, D.C. in June and additional training is required. Job skills include ability to speak/write and understand basic Spanish, good organiza-

tional skills, leadership experience, community service experience and effective writing and communication skills and computer skills. Relevant areas of interest include social work, communication, public service, sociology, education, political science or religious studies.

Applications can be downloaded from the Social Justice page at www.archdiosf.org or requested by e-mail at justice@archdiosf.org . Contact Anne Avellone, Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505.831.8167, for more information. Applications received before March 1, 2010 will be given priority, but applications will be taken until position is filled.

Don’t pass up this wonderful opportunity!

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LITURG ICAL Formation I Heard the Mass Is Changing ...

“The Lord be with you.”

“And with your spirit.”

Many of you reading this may remember the first time you heard primarily English during Sunday Mass – it was the early 1970’s and the initial revisions and translations of our liturgical rites following the Second Vatican Council were being implemented. By 1973, the English edition of the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal), the ritual text for the celebration of the Mass, promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1970, was published in the United States. In 1975 a revised text was issued resulting in minor changes in the English text. In 2000 Pope John Paul II issued the third edition of the Missale Romanum with the Introduction to that text (the General Instruction of the Roman Missal - GIRM), available in English by 2002. By 2005 the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, along with most of the dioceses of the United States, had implemented the norms of the GIRM. At the same time the bishops’ conferences of the Englishspeaking countries were involved in studying and approving the English language translations of the texts of the Missale Romanum.

These texts were then sent to Rome for confirmation which was given in April 2010. Implementation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, in English will take place throughout the country on the First Sunday of Advent 2011.

Key to understanding what this means for our parishes is the fact that the structure and actions of the Mass are not changing – the revisions that will be implemented involve changes in the texts, both what the presider proclaims and, at times, how the assembly responds. Simply put, the revised translations are the result of forty years of use and a different set of guidelines for translations that were to be followed in this most recent work.

For the last six months the People of God has featured articles on various aspects of liturgical celebration and participation. These articles will continue as we prepare to implement the third edition of the Roman Missal and will become more focused on the changes in the texts as we come closer to the time

of implementation.

As more immediate preparation for this implementation – to better assist our parish communities in praying these revised texts, workshops and formation sessions will be offered throughout the Archdiocese beginning late winter 2011. This October the priests of the Archdioceses gathered to reflect on and study the revised texts with Fr. Paul Turner of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. A series of sessions for parish liturgical leaders will be offered in various locations of the Archdiocese beginning in March. Catechists (adult formation, children’s formation, RCIA, youth/young adult ministers) will gather this spring for a day of information and formation; in May the deacons of the ASF will gather for a day of formation on the Revised Missal. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, parish musicians will have the opportunity to gather for sessions to learn new Mass settings and the dialogs and chants for the revised texts.

Resources will also be provided to assist parishes in the implementation of these changes.

The US Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship has a website devoted to the implementation of the Missal with background, articles and resources available for public use (http://www.usccb.org/ romanmissal). A variety of other liturgical and catechetical publishers are also making materials available. The Office of Worship and Christian Initiation has samples of the wide variety of parish resources that are available for purchase.

These will also be available for preview at the various gatherings throughout the Archdiocese during the following year.

The U.S. Spanish language edition of the Missale Romanum is now in preparation as well. This text will be based on the approved Mexican translation (expected to be confirmed by Rome within the next 2 years) and will add the texts specific to the U.S. English edition as well as the prayers for the patronal feasts of the countries of Latin American. The Misal Romano for the United States should be available within 2-3 years. Until that time, communities will continue using the texts from Mexico.

January 2011

Escuché que la misa en inglés va a cambiar…

“El señor este con ustedes.”

“Y con tu espíritu.”

Muchas de las personas que hablan Inglés tal vez recuerden la primera vez que escucharon primordialmente el idioma inglés durante la misa dominical - era el principio de los años 70’s y las revisiones y traducciones iniciales de nuestros ritos litúrgicos que siguieron al Concilio Vaticano Segundo se estaban implementando.

Para el año 1973, la edición en inglés del Missale Romanum (Misal Romano), el texto ritual para la celebración de la misa, promulgado por el Papa Pablo VI en 1970, fue publicado en los Estados Unidos. En 1975, se divulgó un texto revisado que resultó en cambios menores al texto en inglés. En el año 2000, el Papa Juan Pablo II emitió la tercera edición del Missale Romanum con la introducción a tal texto (la Instrucción general del Misal Romano GIRM, por sus siglas en inglés), disponible en inglés para el año 2002. Para el año 2005 la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe, junto con la mayoría de las diócesis de los Estados Unidos, habían implementado las normas del GIRM. Al mismo tiempo, las conferencias de Obispos de los países anglo parlantes participaron en el estudio y la aprobación del las traducciones al inglés de los textos del Missale Romanum. Estos textos fueron entonces enviados a Roma para su confirmación, la cual fue otorgada en el mes de abril del 2010. La implementación del Misal Romano, Tercera Edición, en inglés, se llevará a cabo en todo este país en el Primer Domingo del Adviento del 2011.

Algo clave para comprender lo que esto significa para la comunidad anglo-parlante es el hecho de que la estructura y las acciones de la misa no se están cambiando - las revisiones que se implementarán implican cambios en los textos, tanto en lo que el celebrante proclama como, a veces, en lo que la asamblea responde. En pocas palabras, las traducciones revisadas son el resultado de cuarenta años de uso y un conjunto diferente de directrices para las traducciones que se debieron seguir en este más reciente trabajo.

Por los pasados seis meses, en este periódico People of God, han aparecido artículos sobre diversos aspectos de la celebración litúrgica y la participación. Estos artículos continuarán a medida que nos preparamos para la implementación de la tercera edición del Misal Romano y se concentrarán más en los cambios a los textos de la misa en inglés al acercarnos cada vez más al tiempo de la implementación.

Como preparación más inmediata para esta implementación de la edición en inglés del Misal Romano, y para asistir me-

jor a nuestras comunidades parroquiales al orar estos textos revisados, se ofrecerán talleres y sesiones de formación en inglés en toda la arquidiócesis a partir de fines del invierno del 2011. En el pasado mes de octubre, los sacerdotes de la arquidiócesis se reunieron para reflexionar y estudiar los textos revisados bajo la guía del Padre Paul Turner de la Diócesis de Kansas City-St. Joseph.

Se ofrecerán una serie de sesiones para líderes litúrgicos en diferentes localidades de la arquidiócesis a partir del mes de marzo.

Los catequistas (formación para adultos, formación para niños, RCIA, ministerios para jóvenes/jóvenes adultos) se reunirán esta próxima primavera para un día de información y formación; en el mes de mayo, los diáconos de la ASF se reunirán para un día de formación sobre el Misal Revisado. A lo largo de la primavera, verano y otoño, los músicos parroquiales tendrán la oportunidad de reunirse en sesiones para aprender las nuevas configuraciones para la misa y los diálogos y cantos para los textos revisados. Se proporcionarán también recursos para asistir a las parroquias en la implementación de estos cambios.

El Comité del Culto Divino de los Obispos de los Estados Unidos cuenta con un sitio Web con material tanto en inglés como en español, dedicado a la implementación del Misal, el cual cuenta con información de trasfondo, artículos y recursos disponibles para el uso público (http:// www.usccb.org/romanmissal).

Existen también disponibles una variedad de editoriales litúrgicas que cuentan con materiales disponibles en inglés. La Oficina de Culto e Iniciación Cristiana tiene muestras de la amplia variedad de recursos parroquiales, disponibles también para su compra. Estos materiales también se mostrarán en las diversas reuniones que se llevarán a cabo en toda la arquidiócesis durante el próximo año. En este momento, se está también continuando con una versión en español de la formación litúrgica básica de los materiales publicados por FDLC. La edición del Missale Romanum de los Estados Unidos en el lenguaje español también se está preparando. Este texto estará basado en la traducción aprobada del la traducción mexicana (se espera que sea confirmada por Roma en los próximos 2 años) y se le agregarán los textos específicos a la edición en inglés de los Estados Unidos, así como las oraciones por las festividades patronales de los países de Latinoamérica.

El Misal Romano para los Estados Unidos debería estar disponible dentro de los siguientes 2-3 años. Hasta ese entonces, las comunidades continuarán utilizando los textos de México.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Schools

The Good News in Education for New Mexico Catholic Schools Mission Statement The mission of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Schools is formation, fostering school improvement, and developing the to provide a faith-filled, quality, Catholic Education. We will ad- capacities of Christ towards the fulfillment of God-given student vance Catholic Education by standardizing intentional spiritual destinies.

Some Brief Statistics Enrollment: • Total Archdiocesan school enrollment 5,141.

• Minority student enrollment 59%.

• Average class size: 18 students.

• Student teacher ratio: 13:1 • 15 elementary schools

• Decathlon State Champions

• 2 secondary schools.

Professional Staff: • Full-time professional staff numbered 396:

Laity

96%

Bachelor’s Degree

54%

Doctorate Degree

3%

Religious/Clergy Master’s Degree

• District championship for many sports teams

• Kids Against Hunger service project provides 285,626 meal to Haiti

Schools:

• 17 students made the All State Choir

• Seven Athletic Scholarship awarded to Notre Dame, Bellarmine University, New Mexico State, Trinity University, Waldorf University and College of Wooster

• Non-Catholic enrollment 6%

• 11 National Hispanic Scholars

• Top ranking in the Le Grand Concours French Contest, International Science and Engineering Fail, National Qualification Tournament for Speech

4%

• Holy Ghost - US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Excellence in Education Award

43%

• Our Lady of the Annunciation - Quality New Mexico – Roadrunner Award

Selected Accomplishments: • 99% Graduation rate for high school students • More than $7.6 million awarded in college scholarships • 105 NM Bridge to Success Scholarships • 26 NMSU Opportunity Scholarships

• St. Mary’s Quality New Mexico – Piñon Award • Our Lady of the Annunciation - Hewlett Packard $40,000 Grant. One of 10 worldwide.

• State winner for the Geo Bee

• Sixth in state for Science Olympiad

• American Math Competition Awards

• Over $1 million awarded in financial assistance

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Queen of Heaven

St. Nick Flies in Early

Elementary Math Competition Math Problems, Math Challenge, Kids Buzzing In

Photo by L-A Gabriella Salas

By Janine Burford 5th Grade Teacher, Queen of Heaven

To everyone’s delight, St. Nicholas (a.k.a. Rev. Mark A. Schultz) dropped in for a surprise visit during the 2nd Annual Holy Ghost Parish St. Nicholas Day Musical Celebration. Under the direction of Choir Director Elizabeth Salazar, Holy Ghost choirs, children soloists and guest choirs from other parishes participated in the musical celebration making it a festive and joyful event. The St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral choir from the Cathedral Basilica in Santa Fe, NM closed the concert with an array of accomplished “heavenly” music.

A New Addition: Grupo de Danza Holy Ghost Rev. Mark A. Schultz blesses the members of the newly formed Grupo de Danza Holy Ghost Matachine dancers on Saturday, Dec. 11, before the special Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The Grupo de Danza Holy Ghost

has been practicing faithfully every Monday night for almost a year in preparation for their first Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration at Holy Ghost Parish. Contacts for Grupo de Danza Holy Ghost are Gabriel and Rosy Jurado at 505.489.7534.

Mrs. Penn started the Queen of Heaven Elementary Math Competitions in 2008. The competition has two rounds: the Written Round and the Countdown Round. All Queen of Heaven students from pre-K through 5th grade participate in the Written Round. Top scoring students from each class will advance to the Countdown Round where students use a buzzer system to answer questions and compete within and across grade levels.

What’s new this year? Students will actively be involved in raising funds for children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while competing in math competitions at school. Not only will they have fun figuring out mathematical questions in less than 45 seconds, they will also have the privilege to make a difference, helping to save lives! Be a part! Be a SPONSOR! Any interested individual or company who would like to be a part of young minds’ mathematical enthusiasm is invited to be a sponsor for this exciting and fun event! Students will be wearing t-shirts

during the Countdown Round. A sponsor’s name or company logo may be printed on the back of the shirts. If interested, please contact Mrs. Penn at Queen of Heaven School by February 1st. We must have your name or logo sent electronically no later than Friday, February 11, 2011, for printing purposes. Checks are payable to Queen of Heaven School. Please write math competition on the memo line. Donations will also cover the shirt printing cost, award trophies and certificates.

Thank you for your support in making this event a successful one!

Competition Schedule: Written Round: March 7 - 8, 2011 Countdown Round: Friday, April 8, 2011 Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Contact: Jay Christie Penn (math competition coordinator) 505-881-2484 or email: mathcompetition@queenofheavennm.com. You may also visit the math competition under “Extracurricular Activities” at the school’s website www.queenofheavennm.com for photos from previous years and more information on the competition.

Catholic School: Give the Gift of Heaven!

By Janine Burford 5th Grade Teacher, Queen of Heaven

When I am asked, “Why do you send your child to Catholic school?” my reply is always the same, “Catholic school not only teaches my children how to earn a living on Earth, but most importantly, how to earn their way to Heaven!” There are 17 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese, with 11 located in the Albuquerque area. No matter where you live, you are within 10 minutes from a Catholic school! Did you know that you do not have to be Catholic to attend a Catholic school? Many students who attend our schools are of other denominations. The curriculum taught in Catholic schools is faith-based. Brian Osterloh, President of Queen of Heaven’s School Advisory Council, was asked why he sends his daughter to Catholic school. His response was that his daughter learns and lives the 3R’s: Reverence, Respect and Responsibility. In a world filled with people who choose to make immoral and unethical decisions, it is refreshing to see that there is a place where morals and ethics are still being taught and practiced every day. Catholic schools also rank among the highest for academic standards and test scores of schools in

Albuquerque. Students take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills during their 3rd, 5th and 8th grade years. Students rank between the 63%-74% average in the nation. Catholic high school students have a 99% graduation rate which outpaces APS’ graduation rate of 68.8%. Catholic high school students earn an average composite ACT score of 22.9 versus a score of 20.1 for other NM high schools. Many attribute

Catholic schools also rank among the highest for academic standards and test scores of schools in Albuquerque. these glowing statistics to three things: class size, teachers, and faith-based curriculum. Class sizes in public schools average 25-30 students per class. “I can tell you that my daughter’s school, Queen of Heaven, has an average class size of 12. This allows my daughter to have more individual instruction from her teachers”, stated one parent. Around 50% of the teachers have a Master or Doctoral degree. But more importantly, teachers live their Christian faith by volunteering at various charities as well as assisting within their parish community. This inspires students to do the same. Catholic school students are

well rounded students. Schools offer extracurricular activities for their students. Besides sports, schools offer programs like chess clubs, music/choir clubs, mathletes, boys/girls scouts and many more. Creating well rounded students is a top priority of our schools. When speaking to public school parents, I often get the comment, “Well, that’s great, but I just cannot afford to send my kids to a private school.” A Catholic education is surprisingly affordable for the value it offers. The average tuition for elementary is $3,919 and $8,450 for high school. F.A.C.T.S. is a program which allows a family to pay tuition over 10 months. Many schools even offer discounts for multiple students, have scholarships, and financial aid which could cut this payment even more. If you look at other private schools in Albuquerque, Catholic schools tuition costs are about 25% of those including Albuquerque Academy, Sandia Prep and even Hope Christian. January is Catholic Schools Month. If you have a child or grandchild of school age, you owe it to them to check out Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. Go to www.csoadmin.org or check out your local school. Help the child in your life not only earn a living here on Earth, but most importantly, help them earn their way to Heaven!

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION

2011 St. Pius X Mardi Gras Ball

By Jo Salway Communications, St. Pius X High School

Mardi Gras is a centuries-old tradition preceding Lent dating back to the second century. St. Pius X High School continues the ancient custom with its Annual Mardi Gras gala. “It is an exciting, funfilled evening for St. Pius X alumni, parents and friends. But, you don’t have to be connected to St. Pius X to come, it is a great way to support Catholic education for everyone,” said Becky Montoya-Ballou, assistant director of Advancement and Alumni at SPX. The 2011 Mardi Gras will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 26, in Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town located at I-40 and Rio Grande. The dinner, dance, silent and live auction benefits the SPX Foundation in support of financial aid. This year will feature a special performance by a group of young alumni who have come together to form a pop/acoustic group. The Noms have been called “a sensation” in the Albuquerque music scene by local critics. The five members of the group are Mike Mares (‘05), Jesse

Herrera (‘05), Greg Pisotti, Michelle Baumann (‘05) and Joshua Herrera (‘07). Too Hot to Stop DJ will also provide music for the dance. Showcasing the student talent, the SPX Spirit Drill team and other SPX students will perform.

As always, the silent auction features hundreds of items and the Mardi Gras committee is still accepting donations.

This year’s offerings include a personalized trompe l’oeil mural by How Great Thou Art Finishing Studio, spa packages, lots of jewelry, and the popular SPX summer sports camps.

Tickets are $100 a person and include dinner, dance, and a silent and live auction. To guarantee a seat with friends, reserve a table of 10 now. Table sponsorships are $1200, and corporate sponsorships are $1700. Call 505.831.8406 to donate for the silent auction and for tickets and sponsorship opportunities. To get tickets online, go to www.saintpiusx. com.

“Anyone who has been to Mardi Gras knows how much fun it is. Once people have attended, they come back the next year,” said Mrs. Montoya-Ballou.

Scenes from 2010 St. Pius X Mardi Gras. (Masks) Masks-a Mardi Gras tradition. (entertainment) SPX Spirit Drill team performs. (silent auction) Hundreds of items sell at the silent auction.

St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Mary’s Follows

By Dominic DeBlassie Fourth Grade, St. Thomas Aquinas School

St. Maximilian Kolbe was born on January 8, 1984 in Warsaw, Poland. He was born to a poor Polish family. His name was Raymond Kolbe at the time. He grew up as a mischievous child. As he grew, he became less mischievous. One day, when he was 12 years old, he had a vision of the Virgin Mary that changed his life. Our Blessed Mother held up two crowns, one white and one red. She asked if he would be willing to accept either of these crowns.

The white one meant he would persevere in purity and the red that he would become a martyr. He said he would accept both.

At the age of 16, he entered the seminary. He made his first vows on September 5, 1911. He studied in Rome. He made his final vows on November 11, 1914. By the age of 24, he was ordained a Catholic priest. He began the publication of a magazine called Knight of the Immaculate to fight religious apathy. In 1930, St. Maximilian and four brothers left for Japan. Within a month of their arrival,

without much money, he began printing a Japanese version of the Knight of the Immaculate. In 1931, he founded a monastery in Nagasaki, Japan.

In 1939, he returned back to Poland because of his poor health. On September 19, 1939 he got arrested along with many other priests and brothers. The Nazi invasion of Poland brought much suffering to the people of Poland. On May 28, 1941 he was transferred to Auschwitz where he was a prisoner. He was assigned to special work groups staffed by priests. He was taken by abusive guards and treated very cruelly.

In July 1941, there was an escape from the camp. It was customary to make the prisoners guard each other. When there was an escape, 10 prisoners would be slaughtered as punishment. Francis Gajowniczek, a married man with young children was chosen to die for the escape.

Maximilian volunteered to take his place and died as a martyr of charity. Maximilian died on August 14, 1941.

Maximilian was beatified by Pope John Paul II on October 10, 1982 in the presence of Franciszek Gajowniczek. His saying of “No greater love is there than to lay down your life for a friend”, has become a renown saying that symbolizes St. Maximilian’s Christ- like love.

Jesus’ Examples in More Way Than One

St. Mary’s second graders prepare for All Saints Day Mass. Each student dressed as a different Saint.

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Albuquerque has a rich history and a promising future. In March of 2010, St. Mary’s received the prestigious Piñon Recognition from Quality New Mexico. This recognition signifies our school’s efforts to continually strive to im-

prove educational practices for the betterment of our students.

St. Mary’s is the largest catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe with a student population of nearly 600. We currently minister to two pre-kinder See EXAMPLES on page 20

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic School Named Winner of HP EdTech Innovators Award

Elementary Science Program selected as one of 10 exemplary programs worldwide Colleen Ruiz

Annunciation Catholic School has been selected as an HP EdTech Innovators Award recipient for its project, Tech Savvy Future Scientists & Engineers.

The New Media Consortium and HP announced 10 award winners in all. The HP EdTech Innovators program is designed to support innovative educators with technology to replicate, advance and share their successes.

Annunciation Catholic School’s project stood out because it is a proven example of an educational project that uses technology in novel ways inside and outside the classroom. The school will utilize the $40,000 for a class set of tablet PCs and LanSchool software to provide more individualized, student centered lab experiences.

Examples of planned activities are regular communication with international classes, collaborative projects with integrated themes, digital lab write-ups, on-line research, educational gaming, pre-assessments, surveys, quizzes, student progress tracking, and the education of tech savvy future engineers and scientists.

Only four percent of proposed projects were chosen, making Annunciation Catholic School part of an elite cohort dedicated to enhancing education through the innovations possible at the intersection of teaching, learning and technology.

The award is valued at more than $40,000.

Gabriele Zedlmayer, Vice President of the Office of Global Social Innovation at HP, noted the excellence of the institutions and programs honored by saying, “This incredible group of social innovators from around the globe will not only likely improve the educational experience within their own classrooms and organizations, but also will demonstrate a path of success for others to

Science Lab Grants, Donations, and Fellowship Summary Photo by Colleen Ruiz

By Amy McCarty Vice-Principal, Our Lady of the Annunciation

Annunciation 4th graders Vanessa Lucero and Antonio Rubio

follow in order to harness the unique power of technology to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.”

Award recipients were selected by a renowned judging panel consisting of over 160 representatives from governments, businesses and nonprofit organizations as well as leading education experts.

Colleen Ruiz, Elementary Science Teacher at Annunciation applied for and received the grant.

She supports the elementary teachers in planning science lessons, she plans and executes hands on weekly labs for 145 students in grades 3, 4 and 5.

She works closely with the middle school science teachers and she is involved with Science Olympiad, Science Fair and Destination Imagination.

She does all of this working part-time! Other grants she has applied for and received for our program are listed below this article.

If you are interested in more information about Annunciation Catholic School please log onto www.annunciationcatholicschoolabq.org. Additionally, please feel free to stop by our open house Thursday, February 3, 9:00 – 2:00 (2610 Utah NE) or call 505.299.6783.

Holy Child Catholic School Students Know, Love and Live Their Faith

By Jim Grogan Principal, Holy Child Catholic School

The classical education offered Holy Child Catholic School in Tijeras might be a well kept secret in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. However, to the families currently enrolled at our school, the spiritual and academic benefits of a traditional curriculum (including intensive study of theology, phonics, traditional Math, English grammar, Latin and history) is alive and well.

A snapshot of recent activities at all grade levels of Holy Child reveals the strengths of an educational philosophy which prepares and draws students to the greatest spiritual, literary and artistic achievements of Western civilization. Our newly established pre-school program, with an emphasis on language, instills in students a love of reading and an appreciation for stories and poetry that will last a lifetime. The primary grades’ curSee FAITH on page 19

School Year Organization Value Materials Purchased & Projects Associated 2009-2010 PNM $1000 Greenhouse - Learn about life cycles, plants, photosynthesis, energy transfer, problem solving - water, shade, sunlight etc.... Plant recognition, nurturing 2009-2010 Wells Fargo $1000 Magnets, accelerators, and Magnetic levitation vehicles and tracks Students will learn about Magnetic Levitation Vehicles, acceleration, friction, modern technology, and engineering design.

2009-2010 Bohannan Huston $350 Blasa Bridge supplies Students research, design, build, and test balsawood bridges in a competition to determine the best strength to weight design.

2009-2010 AAIA $200 Aerospace supplies Balsa Gliders and lab materials to test aerodynamics 2010-2011 HP EdTech $40,000 Laptop Computers and Software Provide a technology and digital software for science labs and research capabilities 2010-2011 Toshiba America $1000 Rockets, parachutes, gliders Simulate “Toy Story” students with straw rocket launchers, parachute construction, and student designed gliders to learn about force, angle of launch, Newton’s laws, aerod 2010-2011 PNM $2000 Digital Cameras, SMART Slates, printing materials Students make energy themed calendars for refugees to help them with time management.

2010-2011 Albuquerque Museum and BioPark Fellowship One of 6 teachers given behind the scene tours and expert advice to develop curriculum.

2010-2011 University of Texas McDonalds Observatory - Comets Fellowship One of 13 teachers to attend a 3 day workshop and receive curriculum, classroom supplies experience with telescopes, and contact information

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Prove It! Teen Catholic Bible

By Amy Welborn Published by Our Sunday Visitor (September 2004)

Sometimes the answers aren’t enough. Sometimes you want to know why they’re the answers.

Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers are the answers.

The answers to what? To the questions you’ve been asking your parents, your teachers, your friends … yourself.

What’s life all about and where do I fit in? What’s my life all about, and where do God, family, friends, and all the rest fit in? How do I know God even exists, and what do the life and death of Jesus have to do with me right here, right now? If God loves us all, why should I bother taking my Catholicism seriously? If all religions are pretty much the same, why be a Catholic at all?

Here is the inspired Word of God. Here is what God has revealed to us about Himself simply because He loves us so much. Here is what the Catholic Church teaches about the Bible and Tradition and why it teaches those things. Why the Bible matters not just in the life of the Church but in your life. Here is how to read the Bible – how to understand, to “de-code,” what its authors were saying to their particular audiences thousands of years ago. How to truly hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you today.

“The Bible matters?” Yes. “Prove it!” That’s exactly what this book does as it takes a frank and honest look at God, Jesus, Church, prayer … and you.

Catholic Encyclopedia for Children

By Ann Ball with Julianna M. Will Published by Our Sunday Visitor (October 2003)

Fascinating stories and whimsical illustrations delight children as they discover the basics of the Catholic Church! Here are: • The great people and events of the Bible • The life and message of Jesus • The history of the early Church • The stories of the saints • Fundamental Catholic beliefs and practices • And more This child-friendly resource is the ideal read-aloud text for preschool through second-grade. It’s one that “I-can-read-it-myself!” third- and fourth-graders will love.

The format is similar to a storybook, with information presented in a topical style, rather than alphabetically. Whether they’re listening or reading, youngsters will keep an eye out for “Icthus,” the friendly fish who acts as their guide all through the book.

Parents, grandparents, and godparents: This is a perfect First Holy Communion, Christmas, or birthday gift. Librarians, catechists, classroom and homeschool teachers: This is the solid, Catholic — entertaining! — resource you’ve been looking for.

Don’t Drink the Holy Water!

Big Al and Annie Go to Mass

By Fr. Joe Kempf Liguori Publications (December 2010)

Young children can be both mystified and confused by what they witness while attending Mass with their families--even when they can see over the adults sitting in front of them! Don’t Drink the Holy Water! explains the Mass with creative, full-color illustrations and simple descriptions that resonate with kids. A special section at the back of the book helps adults answer kids’ questions about the Mass. Featuring a 50-minute DVD--broken into 20 small segments, perfect for engaging kids and offering opportunities for questions and reflection--parents, grandparents, godparents, and teachers alike will appreciate this lively, versatile teaching tool.

Handbook For Today’s Catholic Teen

By Jim Auer Liguori Publications (September 2004)

This invaluable resource for Catholic teenagers covers traditional topics like Catholic doctrine, practices, and prayers, then tackles serious contemporary issues like violence, media, sex, substance abuse, and matters of conscience. Teens will appreciate the Handbook’s honest, friendly tone; their parents and teachers will appreciate the conversations it starts. Used alone or with the Handbook for Today’s Catholic Teen Activity Notebook, it’s the perfect guide on the journey to Catholic Christian adulthood.

Lewis University Business Programs Achieve Prestigious Accreditation

By Dana Bloomquist

The College of Business programs at Lewis University have been comprehensively reviewed and are now accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Lewis, which is based in Romeoville, Ill., operates campuses in Albuquerque and at Kirtland Air Force Base.

ACBSP is a global, specialized accreditation association for business education which supports, celebrates and rewards teaching ex-

cellence. It also develops, promotes and recognizes best practices that contribute to continuous improvements of business education.

Dr. Rami Khasawneh, Dean of the College of Business said, “This will be an added value for our students to receive their degree from a school which is publicly recognized at this level. Our faculty members have always been devoted to teaching excellence in the classroom, and to working with our students to provide internships that will prepare See LEWIS on page 19

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My Dear Dear Catholic Catholic Brothers Brothers My and Sisters, Sisters, and am pleased pleased to to present present to to you the 2009-2010 II am Annual Report on the financial status of the you the 2009-2010 Annual administrative the Archdiocese of Santa Report on the fioffices nancialofstatus Fe.the It is my responsibility asofa faithful steward to of administrative offices provide fiscal accountability the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. and It is transparency my responsibi-to you who support our Catholic Church in accounthe Arlity as a faithful steward to provide fiscal chdiocese. take my responsibility very seriously tability andItransparency to you who support our by meeting monthly with our Archdiocesan Finance CounCatholic Church in the Archdiocese. I take my responcil and very my staff to review the financial statements the Catholic Finance Center sibility seriously by meeting monthly with ourofArchdiocesan and direct short-term and long-term budget statements planning. Although revenues Council and my staff to review the financial of the Catholic (such asand grant andshort-term investmentand income) are down slightly because of the Center direct long-term budget planning.

Although economy, I am happy to say that we are financially stable.

Like with any revenues (such as grant and investment income) are down slightly becaubusiness or household, havetohad reduce expenses. se of the economy, I amwe happy sayto that we are financially stable. Like The professional REDW Certified Public with any business oraccounting household,firm, we have hadLLC to reduce expenses.

Accountants, conducted the audit of the Catholic finances The professional accounting firm, REDW LLC Center Certified Public for FY2009-10. Here you will an abbreviated financial Theforfully Accountants, conducted thesee audit of the Catholic Centerreport. finances audited financial lengthy tofipublish butThe may be FY2009-10.

Herestatements you will seeare antoo abbreviated nancial here, report. fully reviewedfinancial at the Catholic Center Finance Office. audited statements are too lengthy to publish here, but may be I want to with you someFinance of the good news going on in the Archdireviewed at share the Catholic Center Office. ocese of Santa Fe.with you some of the good news going on in the ArchdiI want to share • Weofare in the ocese Santa Fe.process of constructing three new churches: Church of the• Incarnation Rio Rancho, St. Jude Thaddeus Albuquerque andof We are in theinprocess of constructing three newinchurches: Church Saint Patrick in in Chama.

There are a fewThaddeus other parish renovations and the Incarnation Rio Rancho, St. Jude in Albuquerque and buildings in progress.

Saint Patrick in Chama. There are a few other parish renovations and • We have a record number of 30 men studying to be priests at various buildings in progress. seminaries United Statesofand Rome.

This isto and be aatgreat • We haveinathe record number 30 men studying bewill priests various blessing forinthe of States the Church of Santa Fe.isThe budget seminaries thefuture United and Rome.

This andvocations will be a great for the cost seminarians has significantly blessing for of theeducating future of these the Church of Santa Fe.increased The vocations budgetto almost one million dollars. for the cost of educating these seminarians has increased significantly to • We one havemillion initiated a new evangelization program called “Awakening almost dollars.

Faith” theaArchdiocese to inviteprogram unengaged Catholics to re• We throughout have initiated new evangelization called “Awakening turn as throughout active members of the Catholic faith unengaged community.Catholics Watch fortoour Faith” the Archdiocese to invite re-TV commercials parishofwelcoming programs and faith sharing sessions! turn as activeand members the Catholic faith community.

Watch for our TV • We have implemented a new software system manage andsessions! secure commercials and parish welcoming programs andtofaith sharing the• data of each registeredaCatholic familysystem in the to Archdiocese. softWe have implemented new software manage andThis secure waredata willofalso both our parishes and in thethe Annual CatholicThis Appeal the eachallow registered Catholic family Archdiocese. soft-to operate ware willmore alsoefficiently allow bothand oureffectively. parishes and the Annual Catholic Appeal to • We are expanding our certification programs in operate more efficientlyand andimproving effectively.

Catholic catechesis forand adults throughout the Archdiocese in bothinEnglish • We are expanding improving our certifi cation programs and Spanish.

This will what is the being taught in parish Catholic catechesis forassure adults that throughout Archdiocese in bothreligious English education classes faithful ourwhat Catholic faithtaught and age appropriate for and Spanish.

This is will assuretothat is being in parish religious the student.classes is faithful to our Catholic faith and age appropriate for education We continue to serve the poor, the imprisoned, and the disabled throuthe• student. gh•our Wepoor, workthe to strengthen lifedisabled and alsothrouserve We outreach continue ministry. to serve the imprisoned,family and the those are divorced, gh ourwho outreach ministry.widowed, We work or to single. strengthen family life and also serve We who do allare ofdivorced, this and more by conservatively those widowed, or single. managing the administrative budget theand Catholic Center This budget is fundedthe through a We do all of of this more by conservatively managing adminispercentage of your parish contributions throughthrough the Annual trative budget of theweekly Catholic Center This budgetand is funded a Catholic Appeal. budget has not increased substantially in percentage of yourBecause weekly this parish contributions and through the Annual the past few years,Because we havethis sought additional grant funding.

Thankfully, Catholic Appeal. budget has not increased substantially in we have received grants.

However, our need grant and private the past few years,some we have sought additional grantfor funding.

Thankfully, donor funding continues. we have received some grants. However, our need for grant and private donor continues.

Evenfunding in a slow economic recovery you, the Catholic faithful, continue Even in a slow economic recovery you, the faithful,ofcontinue to generously support the Catholic Church in Catholic the Archdiocese Santa to support the and Catholic in the Archdiocese of Santa Fegenerously through both the ACA your Church parish collections.

I am truly grateful.

Fe through both to thesupport ACA and your parish truly your grateful.

Please continue your parish as collections. well as ACA,I am sharing Please continue to time, support your parish as well as ACA,assharing your God-given gifts of talent and financial resources best you are God-given gifts of time, talent and financial resources as best you are able. able.

May Jesus our Savior bless you for your steadfast faith and generoMay our Savior blessthanks you fortoyour faith and generosity.

LetJesus us remember to give God steadfast always and everywhere for sity.

Let us remember to give thanks to God always and everywhere for everything! everything!

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

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ARCHDIOCESE The Catholic Center of the Roman Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - June 30, 2010 and 2009 2010

2009

$1,029,647

$885,694

19,958,702

24,322,552

605,729

563,444

697,897 52,895 1,484,891 212,813 60,156

918,048 54,521 1,229,918 191,545 60,202

24,102,730

28,225,924

7,992,260 -

7,987,243 40,000

90,000 124,274 17,867,055 264,139

100,000 190,090 17,819,620 190,071

4,537,347 10,642,529 14,515

4,290,997 11,103,387 14,515

$65,634,849

$69,961,847

$28,323,037 130,000 514,033 -

$32,078,139 165,000 433,853 2,750,000

724,073 319,324 638,688

312,087 389,804 694,767

Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents and investments held for parishes and other church-related organizations Receivables from parishes and other church-related organizations, current maturities, net Parishes and other church-related organizations loans receivable, current maturities, net Tribunal receivables, net Unconditional promises to give receivable, current portion Accrued interest and dividends receivable Prepaid expenses, deposits and other assets Total current assets Parishes and other church-related organizations loans receivable, less current maturities, net Unconditional promises to give receivable, less current portion Receivables from parishes and other church-related organizations, less current maturities, net Bond issuance costs, net Investments Investment in Catholic Umbrella Pool Investments held by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Foundation including permanently restricted $2,839,267 and $2,790,168 as of 2010 and 2009, remainder temporarily restricted Land, buildings and equipment, net Other Total assets

Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities Interest bearing deposits payable to parishes and other church-related organizations, current maturities Contributions payable Accounts payable and accrued expenses Bonds payable, current portion Accrued bond interest and swap agreement fair value adjustment Funds held for church-related organizations Rebates payable to parishes

HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED CASH AND INVESTMENTS Cash, cash equivalents, and investments include funds of approximately $19,900,000 held for parishes and related organizations.

These funds (Deposit and Loan Program) which are held in trust for parishes and related organizations help finance parish construction projects. The new church buildings of the Church of Incarnation in Rio Rancho and St. Jude Thaddeus in Paradise Hills (Albuquerque) are being financed through this program. Other cash and investments serve as operating reserves and generate interest income to help balance the Catholic Center’s budget.

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

Also funded with ACA are Catholic Charities, Hospital Ministry, Prison Ministry, parish assistance, and several more programs and ministries.

LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT This line item represents the cost basis of land and buildings (net of depreciation) of the Catholic Center, such as the Catholic Center facility, Madonna Retreat Center, and St. Pius High School buildings.

INTEREST BEARING DEPOSITS PAYABLE TO AFFILIATED PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS This amount ($28,323,037 and $382,586) represents savings held in the Deposit and Loan Program for the benefit of parishes and other organizations.

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Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe Accrued workers compensation insurance claims Total current liabilities General insurance program liabilities Long-term care liability Interest bearing deposits payable to parishes and other church-related organizations, less current maturities Bonds payable, net of current portion Lease deposit payable Note payable to Catholic Cemetery Association, net Accrual for estimated claims Total liabilities Net assets Unrestricted Unrestricted - designated Unrestricted - net investment in land, buildings and equipment Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets Total liabilities and net assets

589,969

410,040

31,239,124 1,386,533 152,627

37,233,690 1,349,435 234,934

382,586 7,373,730 12,500 424,167 110,000

1,188,380 7,372,250 110,000

41,081,267

47,488,689

5,722,752 1,293,648

3,234,543 1,375,249

10,642,529 4,055,386 2,839,267

11,103,387 3,969,811 2,790,168

24,553,582 $65,634,849

22,473,158 $69,961,847

1,020,660

1,054,027

244,365

567,653

499,000 434,441 102,484 8,276,197

470,000 389,602 106,598 8,397,909

2,892,367 209,345 3,101,712 11,377,909

2,699,195 188,848 2,888,043 11,285,952

973,483

1,676,521

(919,068) (82,449) 2,181,560 (187,394) (1,515) (15,167) (3,700) 972,267

(823,591) 679,795 (403,000) 221,166 (135,959) 16,500 (445,089)

1,945,750 15,713,179

1,231,432 14,481,747

$17,658,929

$15,713,179

$2,534,700 197,252 159,868

$2,515,627 (489,982) 360,540

(2,573,826) (232,419) 85,575 3,969,811 $4,055,386

(2,674,932) (248,858) (537,605) 4,507,416 $3,969,811

Permanently Restricted Revenues (Expenses) Change in fair value of endowment investments held by the Catholic Foundation, donor released $200,825 Contribution for seminary burses 9,050 Released and distributed from Catholic Foundation (160,776) Change in permanently restricted net assets 49,099 Permanently restricted net assets, beginning of year 2,790,168 Permanently restricted net assets, end of year $2,839,267

$(670,582) 7,595 (91,395) (754,382) 3,544,550 $2,790,168

Annual Catholic Appeal rebates to parishes Interest expense on parishes and other church-related organizations’ deposits Uncollected and uncollectible Annual Catholic Appeal promises to give Other Universal church Total program services Supporting services Administration and canonical offices Fundraising expenses Total supporting services Total unrestricted expenses Unrestricted operating revenues less unrestricted operating expenses Other Unrestricted Revenues (Expenses) Bonds payable interest and swap agreement fair value adjustment Santo Niño LLC Cathedral property Hunt lease income Parish construction project contributions Santo Niño LLC contributions and other income Cathedral and Santo Niño Regional School allocation contributions Gain (loss) on sales of land, buildings and equipment Santo Niño LLC interest expense Claims expense, net Total other net unrestricted revenue (expense) Change in unrestricted net assets Unrestricted net assets, beginning of year

Unrestricted Operating Revenues Parish assessments Annual Catholic Appeal contributions Interest and dividend income Contributions from fundraising and programs Other Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center Madonna Retreat House Newspaper (People of God) Second collection vocations Net realized and unrealized gains on investments Mass stipends St. Charles contribution Net assets released from restrictions Annual Catholic Appeal contributions Catholic Health Initiatives Contributions from fundraising and programs Total unrestricted operating revenues Unrestricted Operating Expenses Program services Religious personnel and education Community services Pastoral services

$3,589,639 1,912,960 1,345,750 811,590 577,862 382,093 184,380 164,235 160,342 147,197 108,323 -

$3,815,773 1,890,400 1,496,647 856,436 658,860 425,833 174,195 164,577 140,861 42,364 126,342 155,000

2,573,826 160,776 232,419

2,674,932 91,395 248,858

12,351,392

12,962,473

3,062,500 1,690,059 1,222,688

2,886,709 1,640,963 1,282,357

Unrestricted net assets, end of year

Temporarily Restricted Revenues (Expenses) Annual Catholic Appeal contributions Change in investments held by the Catholic Foundation Contributions from fundraising and programs Net assets released from restrictions Expiration of Annual Catholic Appeal time restrictions Expiration of donor restrictions Change in temporarily restricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets, beginning of year Temporarily restricted net assets, end of year

HIGHLIGHTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED BONDS PAYABLE Two bond issues were closed April 2008 for the benefit of Santo Niño Regional Catholic School’s facilities construction. During the fiscal year one of the bond issues in the amount of $2,750,000 was paid off.

Center are funded. The campaign which ended last spring helps fund programs in the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

Other Revenue --Rental income, People of God advertising income, tribunal fees, parish computer services, miscellaneous and individual donations, etc.

REVENUES Parish Assessments –This represents an assessment on parish collections which provides for the operation of the Archdiocese.

ACA Contributions -- Annual Catholic Appeal donations by which the pastoral, canonical, and educational programs of the Catholic

EXPENSES The first three categories of unrestricted expenses represent the mission of our Catholic Center. Your ACA dollars help support these services.

Universal Church – includes subsidies to assist efforts outside of the Archdiocese such as assistance for Church in Latin America, Eastern Europe and Catholic Communications Campaign.

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

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St. Anthony, Questa, NM

Anthony Church, Questa, NM Photos by John Huchmala

Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua Almighty, ever-living God, You gave Your people the extraordinary preacher St. Anthony and made him an intercessor in difficulties. By his aid grant that we may live a truly Christian life and experience Your help in all adversities. Amen.

Archdiocese of Santa Fe THE CATHOLIC CENTER 4000 SAINT JOSEPH’S PLACE, N.W.

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87120-1709

December 10, 2010

505 831-8100

Dear Taos News Editor, This is in reply to the one-sided editorial which the Taos News published in the December 9-15 edition criticizing me and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe with regard to the historic, adobe church in Questa. The editorial doesn’t make it clear that there are definitely two sides to this matter. The Pastor of St. Anthony Church, the Parish Council and Parish Finance Council plus a very large number of parishioners want a new church built and believe that the old church is beyond repair. Just a few years ago, over half a million dollars were spent to restore the church but the efforts failed. It is significant to note that the two previous Pastors agree that a new church should be built rather than put more money into the old church. The editorial puts the blame on me and the Archdiocese. There have been at least two political cartoons attacking me personally.

The Archdiocese and Questa Village officials have been in discussion regarding the Archdiocese handing over the old church and the property it stands on to a group that would seek to restore the church. I hope that the deal goes through and that the efforts are successful in restoring the historic church. We have worked to restore many historic adobe churches since I arrived 17 years ago.

But the details of the agreement are indeed very important. One thing that has surfaced is that the Bureau of Land Management has a requirement that we may not transfer the land without the approval of the Bureau of Land Management. Despite what the Mayor of Questa says, the land grant does not own the land. Rather ownership was transferred to the U.S. Government and then to the Church. It would revert to the U.S. Government if the Village and the Archdiocese fail to have the Bureau of Land Management sign off on this agreement. It should be fairly easy for the Questa Village attorneys to get the approval of the Bureau of Land Management.

With regard to insurance, it is simply responsible practice that care be taken for the safety of any workers that might be injured in the project. We are close to an agreement and I would urge all involved in the process to finish the details of the negotiations so that this matter can be settled. Yes we have proposed a time limit of six years on the restoration effort so that if significant progress is not being made the majority who want to build new may have a chance to do so.

It is important to have a sense of respect for the different views involved in this controversial matter in which there is significant division in Questa. It must be remembered that the Church is not the building, but the people of faith who worship in Questa. There is another Catholic Church nearby where services are held. I urge Christian charity on the part of all those involved and pray that the matter can be resolved in the best way possible.

Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,

Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe

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Fourth Degree Knight Installed as Pastor

By Phil Lucero Knights of Columbus, Queen of Heaven parishioner

Anniversaries

Romero, Córdova

Mr. Ruben Córdova and Miss Lillian Romero were joined in Holy Matrimony on December 29, 1960 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Taos. They were blessed with four children, Anthony, Matthew, Christina and Michael. They raised their family in Canon. They have eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Ruben is retired from Kit Carson Electric and Lillian is a retired educator from the Taos Municipal Schools. They have traveled abroad Spain, France, Italy, Turkey, Greece, and Africa. Their most memorable trip was a cruise on the Mediterranean with special friends and a trip to Ephesus, Turkey to the House of Mary. They enjoy going to the casino, watching their grandchildren at sporting events, and spending time with family.

Lopez, Vigil Mr. Leroy Vigil and Miss Flora Lopez were joined by the Sacrament of Matrimony on January 28, 1961 at Holy Rosary Church in Truchas, NM by Father Casimiro Roca. They currently belong to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Albuquerque. They have been blessed with five daughters and nine grandchildren. Leroy is retired from Zia Company/Johnson Controls in Los Alamos and Flora retired from the Española Schools specializing in Special Education. They have been enjoying their retirement by traveling and spending time with their family and friends

Fr. Vincent Dominguez, a Fourth Degree Knight and State Chaplain for the New Mexico Knights of Columbus, was installed as the pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Pecos and the Mission Churches in the area in November.

The main celebrant at the Installation Mass was Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan. In attendance was a full house of parishioners, several officers of the New Mexico Knights of Columbus State Council, and the 4th Degree Assembly from

Santa Fe who provided the Color Guard for the occasion.

A Weekend Away for a Lifetime of Change If you are divorced, widowed, or separated and need help for the heartache of finding yourself alone again, consider attending the Beginning Experience weekend January 21 - 23 at the Madonna Retreat Center in Albuquerque.

The Beginning Experience weekend program helps grieving single-again persons emerge from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning, and move into the future with renewed hope. The program helps deal with the natural grief process and offers an opportunity, through God, for turning the

pain of loss into an experience of positive growth.

The Beginning Experience weekend is designed to be a time of closure on the past and renewed hope for the future. Those who come should be beyond the initial feelings of anger and despair which usually follow the loss of a loved one. They should be at the point of wanting a new beginning and ready to work to make that desire a reality.

For information contact the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Family Life Office, 505.831.8117.

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A History of the Catholic Church in the World Part X

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Plans Ecumenical Services for the Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Napoleon, the Embattled Church and the Leadership of Mary

By Daniel McGill, Executive Director, Ministry Resources and Formation

Let me introduce you to someone by what he said: “Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet…it is what keeps the poor man from murdering the rich…all religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few…”

Napoleon Bonaparte rose from the lower ranks of the French army during the period of the French Revolution to become the self-declared emperor of France who asserted his rule, rather briefly but very violently from Spain to Russia all across Europe. Sadly, his words and attitudes were an improvement over the violent hostility that his revolutionary predecessors had shown to the Catholic Church in the French Revolution, which ran from 17891799.

We still live today in the shadow of the French Revolution and Napoleon in the attitudes of many modern people toward the Catholic Church. During the Revolution, the French government took over control of the Church, abolished all monastic vows, sold off church property (which constituted 10% of the property in France), and took over the social functions of the church in caring for the poor under a deliberately secular government.

During the nineteenth century the Catholic Church suffered enormous setbacks in continental Europe, largely due to the French Revolution and its subsequent ripples across history. The Papal States were abolished in 1870 when Italy was unified and established as a secular state, replacing the millennium long rule of the papacy in Central Italy. Pope Pius IX became the most embattled of modern popes, and yet, oddly one of the most influential.

With the destruction of the institutional Catholic Church in much of Europe, people stopped relying solely upon their national church leaders and began to look to the pope for leadership in ways that they never had before. In the United States, where Protestants dominated and yet millions of Catholics arrived as immigrants, the role of the pope was equally important, even though popes have sometimes misunderstood the situation of the church in this country.

Improving modern communications also helped make this transformation of papal influence possible.

Due to the secularization of societies, both the papacy and the Church stopped being

so closely tied to secular wealth and power and emerged purified, more spiritually focused. At the same time, during the nineteenth century there were a remarkable number of visions and apparitions of Mary that captured the popular imagination. One of the most famous was in 1858 in Lourdes, France, where fourteen year old Bernadette Soubirous reported 18 apparitions of “a small young lady” who instructed her and her listeners to do penance. Subsequent reports of miracles drew enormous attention to this apparition and the message that this “small young lady” gave.

Today the pope is far more influential than ever before and yet the world is more secular than ever before, especially in Europe.

Despite the scourge of recent church scandals, especially concerning clergy sexual abuse, church government has become less corrupt. Even though many of the changes for the Church have been painful and often resisted, Christ and Mary continue to call the Church to a greater and greater mission, even within a secularized world. To learn much more about this interesting period in our recent history, please join me on The Archbishop’s Hour on Catholic Radio on January 28.

By Beth Lukes Chair, Ecumenical Commission

Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will observe the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18 – 25, 2011. The Pontifical Council on Christian Unity has chosen Acts 2:42, “One in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer,” to be the theme for this year’s worldwide celebration.

Local archdiocesan observances will include a Taizé prayer service, several ecumenical celebrations of the Word of God, daily intercessory prayers for Christian unity at parish Masses, and a daily prayer and scripture guide to be provided in parish adoration chapels for personal reflection on responding to Christ’s call for unity.

All of the ecumenical celebrations of the Word of God will be held at 7:00 pm. The dates and parishes set for these services are as follows: • Thursday, January 20 Risen Savior Catholic Com-

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FAITH from page 12 riculum continues the emphasis on the three R’s (Reading, wRiting, aRithmatic). Additionally, our students enjoy an exposure to religious, historical, and scientific concepts that truly challenge them and prepare them to have a deep understanding of God’s world. Great books, writing and logical thinking skills, and a continued emphasis on the grammar, or the language of learning, highlight the emphasis of our Intermediate school. A rigorous traditional Math and Science curriculum, daily Mass, and literary/history term papers which challenge them to think and conjecture in ever-increasing ways, highlight the Mid-school curriculum.

As we finish our 3rd year, it is clear that our founders’ vision for revisiting the “old” traditions of Catholic education yields refreshingly spirited results. Through his homilies, Fr. Mark Granito provides our students with the wonderful formation that allows them to want to know, love and live their faith. All this is available in a small, family friendly, environment where teachers enjoy the luxury of being able to individualize instruction and truly mentor students.

LEWIS from page 13 them for their careers. This accreditation reflects the great work we have done and will continue to do preparing tomorrow’s business leaders.”

Albuquerque undergraduate programs offered by the College of Business include accountancy, business administration, management and information technology management. Graduate-level programs include an MBA and a master’s in information security.

Dr. Stephany Schlachter, Provost at Lewis University said, “This is a significant achievement by the College of Business as only one in four business colleges offers accredited programs. The focus on teaching excellence and continuous improvement fits well with the Mission and goals of the University.“ Lewis’ courses are designed for the working adult, and are offered in an accelerated eight-week format with classes meeting one night per week, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,000 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares ethically grounded, socially responsible and globally engaged graduates. The ninth largest not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report.

Lewis University-Albuquerque is located at 2440 Louisiana Blvd. NE, across from Coronado Shopping Center in the Lewis University building, and on Kirtland Air Force Base at the Kirtland Education Center. For more information about Lewis University and information specific to Albuquerque, visit: www.lewisu.edu/albuquerque, e-mail acceleratedprogram@lewisu.edu or call 505.25.

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Employees of the Catholic Center Celebrate Anniversaries

Photo by Leslie M. Radigan

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Employees of the Catholic Center celebrating anniversaries in 2009 were: 5 Years Robin Prawdzik 20 Years John Huchmala (continued) 10 Years Donna Martinez

Heddy Long

Dolores Sokol

Rosalie Romero

Bette Jean Stephens 15 Years Michael Taylor 20 Years Joseph Contreras 25 Years Deacon Juan Barajas

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1. The Catholic Church’s work in the area of Christian unity is called: a. Evangelization b. Proselytism c. Ecumenism d. None of the above 2. The word ecumenism means a. Universal, worldwide b. Correction of wrongs c. Conversion of others d. Inter-religious 3. Authentic ecumenism is about a. Compromising what we truly believe as Catholics b. Trying to convert others to Catholicism c. Fidelity to Christ’s call for unity in truth d. All of the above

4. The goal of ecumenism is to a. convert those communities who left the Church during the Reformation b. water down the Catholic faith to make it appealing to others c. bring humankind into one household of faith in and through Jesus Christ d. force Catholics to attend services at other Christian Churches 5. In his encyclical on ecumenism, Ut Unum Sint, Pope John Paul II indicated that ecumenism was a. a waste of the Church’s time b. an imperative for Catholics c. a topic to be explored at a later time d. not of concern to Catholics worldwide 6. Prayer and work for Christian unity is a. a basic duty of being a Catholic Christian

b. not a priority for the Catholic Church c. futile and unnecessary d. not worthy of time and energy 7. Before He died, Jesus prayed in John 17: 21 a. “that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you” b. “may you divide yourselves into warring Christian factions” c. “love your neighbor unless they are

Protestants” d. “compromise your faith in me that others may join your church” 8. Every year, Christians around the world celebrate the Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity a. During Advent and Lent b. Between January 18th and 25th c. Between the Feasts of the Chair of St. Peter of Rome and the Conversion of St. Paul d. Both b and c 9. True or False: The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has an Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Affairs Committee to promote ecumenism throughout our archdiocese.

10. Bonus question: the Ecumenical Officer for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, appointed

by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, is ____________ For more information about ecumenism, visit http://www. archdiocesesantafe.org/Offices/Ecumenical/Ecumenical.html

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4. c 5. b 6. a 7. a 8. d

9. True 10. Monsignor Richard Olona

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EXAMPLES from page 11 classes and three class sections of students in grades kindergarten through eighth. Our curriculum is designed to challenge our students as well as provide a high quality education. Students not only study the core subjects of reading, writing, mathematics, history and science, but are also given the opportunity to enhance their education in areas of art, music, Spanish, physical education and computer.

Additionally, the middle school offers electives in a variety of areas designed to develop life skills. In one elective, students are creating a literary magazine. This publication is in its second year and features art work, poetry and short stories all created by St. Mary’s students. Magzilla, our literary magazine, will be published and distributed in May. Here at St. Mary’s, we take academics very seriously, but we have also learned that learning can be fun.

This year, our school is embarking on a reading goal. Our goal is to read 35,644 books! This goal was determined by calculating how many books a child could read depending on grade level and difficulty. Each time a student reads a book, they fill out a reading “link” and drop it off in the library.

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the school. To date our students have read 12,000 books!

At St. Mary’s, we believe one of the most important qualities we can instill in our students is to act as Jesus would act. Following Jesus’ example, our school is service-oriented, participating in many charitable events throughout the year. Through the teachings of social justice, our students learn the value of selflessness as we become aware of families struck by hard times or tragedy. We collect non-perishable food for needy families and participate in “Operation Christmas Child.”

Our students have participated in St. Jude’s Math-a-thon, raising money for the children at St. Jude’s Research Hospital, for more than a decade. It is the giving nature of St. Mary’s students, families and faculty that allows us to participate in these and many more charitable events.

As a Catholic School, we strive for academic excellence, but it is also our intent to bring to the foreground our Catholic values. If we as teachers, parents and families do not teach our children about their faith, not only through academic classes but through action, who will? There are many reasons we would choose to send our children to a Catholic School, but we cannot forget that our number-one reason is to reinforce our faith.

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Reflections “MAKING ALL THINGS NEW” STEWARDSHIP AND NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Stewardship is a commitment of mind and heart to the Lord; a way of life that needs constant renewal and transformation. This time of year has always been one of looking forward to a new year, reflecting on the changes we need to make in our lives and resolving to follow through on those changes. Perhaps those who seek to make resolutions to be better stewards might find inspiration in the following examples:

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St. Francis Award Recipients Branch, Edalia is from St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Abiquiu. She was nominated by Fr. James E. Marshall, Pastor, who stated, “Edalia is from the San Juan Bautista Mission in Coyote. She has been a devoted Catholic all her life, serving as Mayordoma, choir member, is part of the St. Vincent de Paul ministry and a member of La Sagrada Familia organization. Edalia is always ready to lend a helping hand wherever she is needed. Her late husband, Jake, and she were very involved in building the new Catholic Church back in the 1970’s.”

Brandt, Wilma is from Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Albuquerque. She was nominated

by Fr. Joel P. Garner O.Praem, Pastor, who stated, “Wilma is an extraordinarily generous and dedicated member of our Parish family and mother of five children. Her ministries have been wide ranging from minister to the homebound to Extraordinary Minister of Communion at weekday and Sunday Masses. Her participation in Parish committees follows a parallel pattern: Ecumenism Committee, Ministry of Consolation Committee, and Social Justice Committee. Wilma has been active in the Small Christian Community Movement through her involvement in one of its faith sharing and action groups. She is presently Vice-Regent of the Court of Holy Rosary of the Catholic Daughters of Americas and has served on most of its committees. She has volunteered her time to help the Parish Office and she continues a 30-year commitment as a volunteer at the Spiritual Renewal Center. She is a Lay Associate of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. However, her primary ministry is as caregiver to her eldest daughter who suffers from Fibromyalgia.”

Cantrell, Odilia is from St. Gertrude the Great Parish in Mora. She was nominated by Fr. John S. McHugh SOLT, Administrator, who stated, “Odilia has been an outstanding witness of what it is to “live what you believe”. She is a faithful Catholic woman who, in addition to fulfilling her duties as mother and wife, somehow manages to work zealously and willingly for her parish – giving of her time, talent and treasure with unreserved and unconditional love. She is a true disciple of Jesus and Mary.”

Catanach, Steve is from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Rio Rancho. He was nominated by Msgr.

Douglas A. Raun, Pastor, who stated, “Steve is being recognized for his faithful and dedicated service to the music/choir ministry. He volunteers his talent as lead cantor for the liturgies and certainly fulfills the example by responding to his Baptismal call to serve Our Lord in His Church faithfully.

Steve has been a dedicated cantor for nearly 15 years; and without any complaint he cantors and sings in the choirs for at least two to three Masses each weekend. He is the source behind the scenes - setting up microphones, equipment and the sound system for the choirs early each Sunday morning and for all the special Liturgies. Steve is a Santa Fe native; and he and his wife have raised five beautiful children. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish is blessed and proud to recognize Steve as the recipient of this year’s Archbishop’s St. Francis of Assisi Award.”

Chavez, Alice is from St. Anne’s Parish in Albuquerque. She was nominated by Fr. Irby Nichols, Pastor, who stated, “Alice is a very active parishioner here at St. Anne’s Church. For many years she and her late husband led Marriage Enrichment classes and retreats in New Mexico and in other States as well. She is a dedicated Lector and an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist for Masses and to the homebound parishioners of St. Anne’s. Her ministry here has also been as a Catechist, Sacristan, member of the Bereavement Committee, longtime Fiesta volunteer, and she is a member of the Legion of Mary which she helped organize. She distributes rosaries and prayer cards to those in need. She even reaches out to the elderly of the Parish to give them rides to doctor appointments and for groceries Alice is true to her faith in that she gives of herself for others and is very active in the family of faith here at St. Anne’s.”

Cazares, Sonia is from Estancia Valley Catholic Parish in Moriarty. She was nominated by Fr. William E. Young, Pastor, who stated, “Sonia is a totally dedicated Catholic parishioner. She serves on the Parish Council, as a Confirmation Catechist, a Choir Member, Lector, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, and as Vice President of the Parish’s St. Vincent de Paul Council. Sonia completed three years of formation in the Archdiocesan Escuela de Ministerios and Escuela de Formación para Lideres Hispanos, and received certificates from both. As an exemplary Catholic wife and mother, she brings her deep love for Jesus and the Catholic faith to her family, friends and broader community.

She serves in the community by active work with the Torrance Country Project Office teaching pre-natal classes in Spanish, making home visits, assisting in planning safety fairs, promoting “Amigas de La Familia”, and other activities connected with the welfare of all, particularly the Hispanic Community. Sonia is a most sincere person in her love and concern for others and the spiritual good of all. She is trusted by all, especially her Pastor.

She is truly essential to the work of serving God’s Kingdom in our Parish.”

Chavez, William & Lucille are from San Felipe de Neri Parish in Albuquerque. They were nominated by Fr. Dennis Garcia, Pastor, who stated, ““Willie” and Lucille serve in many capacities. Their service at San Felipe de Neri Parish is a testimony of their deep faith and of their love for our parish community.

Willie and Lucille have served in the Parish in some capacity throughout most of their lives and are dedicated still. Lucille is a collection counter, cooks for many events, is available for extra help in the office at all times and always brings a sense of humor. Willie is also ready to help at a moments notice and serves in the Bereavement Ministry, as an usher at Mass, and assists with the youth – especially serving meals and providing a safe environment for them. He is present from the beginning of the set-up for Fiestas until the last grill is stored away at the end. Willie is always smiling and encouraging others to serve with joy. Together with family and friends, Willie and Lucille run a hamburger booth at the Parish Fiesta and a food stand during the Parish’s October Santero Market.”

Cordova, Dolores is from San Jose Parish in Anton Chico. She was nominated by Lugie M. Romo, Parish Life Coordinator, who stated, “Dolores has been teaching First Grade Faith Formation classes for the past seven years. She has dedicated her time in educating our young children. Dolores has been a faithful parishioner and everything she does she does joyfully. San Jose Parish is blessed to have her in our community. Therefore, Dolores deserves to be recognized as the recipient of the Archbishop’s St. Francis of Assisi Award.”

Davis, Mary Louise is from Queen of Heaven Parish in Albuquerque. She was nominated by Fr. Johnny Lee Chavez, Pastor, who stated, “Louise has been a member of Queen of Heaven Parish for 30 years and has been actively involved in several ministries in the Parish. Most notable, she was very involved with the Altar Rosary Society and the Arts and Environment Ministries in our Parish. She dedicated many hours to see that the Church was always well decorated in keeping with the liturgical cycles. Louise was also active with the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission, preparing the liturgical environment for many celebrations of the Archdiocese. She retired this year from these ministries and is currently involved with the lay Canossian group in the Southwest Valley as a Third Order Member. She still leads the music ministry with the African American Choir.”

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

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WORLD Vatican emerges from WikiLeaks as a key player on global scene

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- If there’s one clear conclusion that can be drawn from the Vatican-related WikiLeaks disclosures, it’s that the United States takes the Vatican and its diplomatic

activity very seriously. In memo after memo in recent years, officials of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See have reported back to Washington on the impact of papal trips, statements and documents; on the Vatican’s behindthe-scenes efforts to head off conflicts;

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on church-state tensions in Latin America; on the evolution of Catholic teaching on bioethics; and even on the international repercussions of ecumenical affairs. When a Vatican agency organized a conference on genetically modified foods, the

U.S. embassy paid attention. When the Vatican condemned human trafficking, embassy officials met with Vatican counterparts to broaden areas of cooperation on that issue.

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WORLD NEWS from page 22 in 2007 that “nothing positive comes from Iraq, torn apart by continual slaughter as the civil population flees,” the embassy quickly objected, telling a high-level Vatican official that Iraq was experiencing positive developments and that the papal comments were not constructive. Reading the cables, it’s hard to imagine that before 1984, the United States did not have diplomatic relations with the Vatican. Today, the U.S. Embassy has five diplomatic officials and a support staff of 14, and is considered one of the busiest delegations accredited to the Vatican.

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Pope names two US cardinals to Vatican departments

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI named two U.S. cardinals to several Vatican offices.

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington and Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, prefect of the Vatican’s supreme court, were among the 24 new cardinals that the pope appointed as members of a number of departments Dec. 29. Cardinal Burke was made a member of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, Congregation for Bishops, and the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. Cardinal Wuerl was made a member of the

Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

Pope signs new measures to guarantee financial transparency in Vatican

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI has instituted a new agency to monitor all Vatican financial operations and make sure they meet international norms against money-laundering and the financing of terrorism. The pope issued an apostolic letter Dec. 30 that established the Financial Information Authority as an independent agency to oversee the monetary and commercial activities of all Vatican-related institutions, including the Vatican bank. At the same time, the Vatican promulgated a detailed new law that defined financial crimes and established penalties -- including possible jail time -- for their violation.

The list of transgressions includes corruption, market manipulation, fraud and virtually any activity that facilitates or provides funding to acts of terrorism. The new law, which reflects the latest European Union regulations, takes effect April 1.

The pope’s brief apostolic letter said the Vatican fully supported the international community’s efforts to coordinate a response to financial crimes, which often involve more than one country. “In our age of increasing globalization, peace is unfortunately threatened by many factors, including an improper use of the market and the economy, and the terrible and destructive violence perpetrated by terrorism, which causes death, suffering, hatred and social instability,” the pope said. The creation of such an oversight agency is unprecedented at the Vatican, where several departments have operated with some degree of financial independence for decades or centuries. The Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, described the move as a courageous step that reflects the moral requirement of “transparency, honesty and responsibility” in the Vatican’s operations.

A ‘routine’ year: Pope’s 2011 calendar holds full slate of events

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- For Pope Benedict XVI, the 2011 calendar already holds a full slate of meetings, liturgies and foreign trips. What’s not on the calendar -- at least so far -- is a special “year of” or a “year for.” In 2008-2009, the pope declared a Year of St. Paul. He designated 2009-2010 the Year for Priests. Perhaps 2011 will mark the Year of Business as Usual for the German pontiff, who turns 84 in April. Unlike the past three years, there’s no Synod of Bishops on the horizon in 2011. Most people are not expecting a consistory this year, either, and there is no sign that the pope plans to convene the world’s cardinals at the Vatican for other reasons. What many people don’t appreciate is that the papacy is not just about commemorative years and cardinal summits. “Business as usual” for the pope means a steady series of events that begins with a New Year’s Mass to mark World Peace Day and ends with a “te deum” prayer service of thanksgiving Dec. 31. In between are hundreds of papal encounters with individuals and groups, ranging from heads of state to schoolchildren.

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Sister Armin Cooper

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Armin Cooper (formerly Sister Mary Daniel) died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at the age of 89 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. She was born Armin Valerian Cooper on August 14, 1921, in Memphis, TN, the daughter of John T. and Julia A. (Scheid) Cooper.

Sr. Armin was a Sister of Charity for 71 years. Sister began her long teaching ministry in the field of math and science in 1943 and taught at St. Vincent High School in Albuquerque from 1956 – ’57. Sr. Armin’s dear friend Sr. Joan Cook of Silver Spring, MD, said, “For Armin, life was an adventure. She loved to meet new people, read, travel, learn new ideas and skills, and share what she learned with others. I smile as I picture her discovering all the delights of her new home in heaven.”

Sr. Beatrice Hundt

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Sr. Beatrice Hundt (formerly Sr. Alberta Mary) died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at the age of 90 at the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati nursing facility, Mother Margaret Hall, Mount St. Joseph, OH. She was born Beatrice Mary Hundt on July 20, 1920, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Albert A. and Mary (Weber) Hundt. The Sisters of Charity educated Sister Beatrice for 12 years at St. Mary School in Lansing, just across the street from her childhood home.

Sr. Beatrice Hundt was a Sister of Charity for 72 years serving in education and pastoral ministry in the dioceses of Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, Detroit, MI, Saginaw, MI, Washington, D.C. and Santa Fe, NM. Her ministry took a different path in 1978 when Sr. Beatrice moved to Albuquerque to work as a pastoral minister with the senior population at St. Bernadette parish for 19 years.

Sr. Pat Bernard remembered her friend: “Bea always had a big smile when greeting anyone. She was, no doubt, in touch with the unique image of God – God’s life – within each person. She was warm and gracious with a reputation of concern and helpfulness for the ‘shut-ins’ of St. Bernadette parish in Albuquerque, N.M.”

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Felician Franciscan Sister Mary Alonza Kowalski passed away at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on Friday, December 10, 2010. Born in Bremond, TX, on August 28, 1925, Alonza was the daughter of Felix and Anna Kujawa Kowalski. Upon her return to Assumption Convent in Rio Rancho, she continued to be involved in various internal ministries until prayer and suffering became her vital ministries. To her final day, she remained faithful to community prayer and no matter how severe her pain may have been no one ever heard a single word of complaint. Sr. Alonza will be remembered for her endless energy, her commitment to education and her involvement in community as well as her silent suffering, her gift of prayer and her gracious presence.

Sister Mary Patricia Loos

Felician Franciscan Sister Mary Patricia Ann Loos, CSSF, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. Patricia Ann, the daughter of Vincent and Maureen Elizabeth O’Donnell Loos, was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 11, 1939. From 1999 - 2005 Sr. Patricia served as local minister for the Sisters at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Provincial House in Rio Rancho. In her final years, sister served in various ministries in the Rio Rancho area including assistant to the provincial archivist, receptionist at the desk in the Clothing Room at St. Felix Pantry and as librarian at St Thomas Aquinas School. Sr. Patricia will be remembered for her love of the Good Shepherd and for her own shepherd-like love of people. She always made time for others, offering encouragement, comfort and consolation.

Sr. Terese Sherritt

DELHI TOWNSHIP, OHIO – December 14, 2010 – Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Terese Sherritt (formerly Sr. Mary Raphael) died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at the age of 84 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH. She was born Marie Terese Sherritt on March 4, 1926, in Gallipolis, OH, the daughter of Henry and Mary M. (Welshiemer) Sherritt.

Sister’s 2004 golden jubilee press release indicated, “Terese Sherritt grew up in Albuquerque, where she graduated from St. Mary High School in 1944. Sister’s decision to enter the Congregation was heavily influenced by her teachers and principal at St. Mary’s who were Sisters of Charity.”

On the occasion of her jubilee in 2004, Sr. Terese reflected, “Our teachers were fun-loving and had a way with students. By my senior year I knew that I wanted to enter the Community.” Sr. Terese was a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 66 years. After entering the Congregation in 1944, Sister embarked on her ministry in education as a teacher and principal. For more than 40 years, she served at schools in New Mexico, Colorado, Ohio and Maryland. In New Mexico, Sr. Terese taught at San Felipe, Albuquerque (1983 – ’87); and was principal at her alma mater, St. Mary, Albuquerque (1973 – ’83). Upon retirement in 1989, Sister continued to serve in Albuquerque as a supply and copy clerk at St. Joseph Hospital. Sr. Rose Therese Wich, of Albuquerque, N.M., entered the Congregation with Sr. Terese 66 years ago. She said, “I remember as postulants taking the train from New Mexico to Ohio. It was the beginning of a lifelong friendship.

Sister was loved by so many people.”

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The Archdiocese of Santa Fe observes 5 solemnities designated as Holy Days of Obligation with the obligation to participate in Mass: • Christmas (December 25) • Mary, Mother of the Lord (January 1), • Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15), • All Saints (November 1) • Immaculate Conception (December 8).

The Ascension of the Lord is observed on the Seventh Sunday of Easter in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The Committee on Divine Worship of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has provided the following guidelines for determining exceptions to the above observations: • when January 1, August 15, or November 1 fall on a Saturday or a Monday, the obligation to participate in Mass is abrogated.

• when December 8 falls on a Saturday or a Monday, the obligation to participate in Mass remains because Mary, under the title of the Immaculate Conception, is the patroness of the United States.

• when December 8 falls on a Sunday of Advent, the observance is transferred to Monday, December 9, and there is no obligation to participate in Mass.

• December 25, The Nativity of the Lord, is always a holy day of obligation.

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January 9, 2011 Is 42:1-4, 6-7 The Baptism of the Lord Acts 10:34-38 Rev. Adam Ortega Y Ortiz Mt 3:13-17 January 16, 2011 Is 49:3, 5-6 2nd Sunday, OT 1 Cor 1:1-3 Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz Jn 1:29-34 January 23, 2011 Is 8:23-9:3-1 3rd Sunday, OT 1 Cor 1:10-13,17 Rev. Joel Garner, O.Praem Mt 4:12-17 January 30, 2011 Zep 2:3; 3:12-13 4th Sunday, OT 1 Cor 1:26-31 Rev. Joel Garner, O. Praem Mt 5:1-12a February 6, 2011 Is 58:7-10 5th Sunday, OT 1 Cor 2:1-5 Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan & Mt 5:13-16 Rev. John Cannon

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