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w w w. a r c h d i o s f . o r g Inside this Issue Our Lady of La Vang’s Chinese New Year ....................................................... 2 Archbishop’s Letter: The Neocatechumenal Way .......................................... 3 Lent and Spiritual Checkups ............................................................................. 7 Catholic Education ........................................................................................... 10 Blue Mass .......................................................................................................... 12 Cathedral Basilica’s Stations of the Cross .................................................... 15 Tomé Hill............................................................................................................ 16 New American Bible ......................................................................................... 17 Exhibit Commemorates Blessed Kateri ......................................................... 28
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Father, forgive them For they know not what they do. Luke 23:34
Photo by Leslie M. Radigan
Padre perdonalos porque No saben lo que hacen. Lc 23: 24
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HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MARCH 2011 General Intention: That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and be bountiful in social justice and peace. Missionary Intention: That the Holy Spirit may give light and strength to the Christian communities and the faithful who are persecuted or discriminated against because of the Gospel.
POPE SMILES AS HE MEETS WITH SEMINARIANS IN ROME
Pope Benedict XVI smiles as he meets with students at Rome’s major diocesan seminary in Rome March 4. (CNS photo/Alessia Pierdomenico, Reuters)
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Our Lady of La Vang Celebrates Chinese New Year
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The Neocatechumenal Way Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan At the end of January, I went to the Holy Land to join a group of bishops and cardinals, priests and lay people from around the world to learn more about the Neocatechumenal Way. There were over 200 bishops there from all around the world, including 45 of us from the United States. There were seven or eight cardinals as well. We met at the beautiful, recently constructed Neocatechumenal Center at the Sea of Galilee for five days of talks and liturgical celebrations. It was indeed a powerful experience for me personally. The Neocatechumenal Way began in 1964 in the slums of Madrid, Spain through the work of Mr. Kiko Arguello and Ms. Carmen Hernandez who began to announce the Word of God to the poor. The Neocatechumenal Way has grown to include over one million people throughout the world and it has the strong support of the Vatican and of the bishops. Pope John Paul II called it an “itinerary of Catholic formation valid for our society and for our times.” There are four parishes in the Albuquerque area that are presently involved with the Neocatechumenal Way, sometimes simply called The Way. There is a dedicated lay couple, who live in the former convent at the Shrine of the Little Flower - St. Therese Church, who are in charge of the Neocatechumenate in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. They are the ones who arranged for my trip to the Sea of Galilee. The Neocatechumenate is an instrument of the Church for the rediscovery of Christian Initiation by baptized adults. The initial catechesis and journey is inspired by the three phases of Christian initiation – precatechumenate, catechumenate, and election divided into steps similar to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The Way emphasizes three basic elements of Christian life: the Liturgy of the Word which involved deeper reflection and discussion on the part of the participants in the Holy Bible. Second the Liturgy of the Eucharist which involves their
own special Mass on Saturday evening and it is also open to non-members. And thirdly, it has emphasis on the Christian community which involves weekly gatherings for fellowship and meals to deepen relationships between the members of the Neocatechumenate The Neocatechumenate events take place within the parish and are lived out in a small community. Pope John Paul II wrote in a very affirming way about the Neocatechumenate as a way to deepen the Catholic faith on the part of those who participate. Pope Benedict XVI has also expressed his strong support for this development as a way to implement the new evangelization the Church is calling for. When the Neocatechumenal Way begins in a parish with the invitation of the Pastor, announcements are made on Sunday inviting people to participate. It is an excellent way for those who have not been sufficiently catechized or who desire to deepen their Catholic faith. The participants will meet weekly for a teaching and for sharing in the Liturgy of the Word and also, if possible, have a weekly Mass and fellowship. The Way has received special approval from the Vatican to allow for discussion after the Gospel on the part of those at the Mass leading to the actual homily by the Priest. The idea is to become familiar with the Scripture Readings and to offer personal insights about the Readings. There are quite a few dioceses in the Country that have the Neocatechumenate. In fact there are a number of seminaries sponsored by the Neocatechumenate in our Country and throughout the world. Seminaries are called Redemptoris Mater Seminaries. There are six in the United States including Denver, Dallas, and Newark. They form the future priests with the deep knowledge of the Neocatechumenate and they are assigned to help the Way in
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El Camino Neocatecumenal Arzobispo Michael J. Sheehan A fines del mes de enero viajé a la Tierra Santa para unirme a un grupo de Obispos, Cardenales, Sacerdotes y personas laicas de todo el mundo para aprender más acerca del Camino Neocatecumenal. Había allí más de 200 Obispos de todo el mundo, incluyendo a 45 de nosotros de los Estados Unidos. Había también siete u ocho Cardenales. Nos reunimos en el hermoso y recientemente construido Centro Neocatecumenal del Mar de Galilea en cinco días de charlas y celebraciones litúrgicas. Esta fue para mí personalmente una experiencia en verdad poderosa. El Camino Neocatecumenal inició en el año 1964 en los suburbios de Madrid, España, a través de la labor del Sr. Kiko Arguello y la Sra. Carmen Hernandez quienes comenzaron a anunciar la Palabra de Dios a los pobres. El Camino Neocatecumenal ha crecido para incluir a más de un millón de personas en todo el mundo y cuenta con el firme apoyo del Vaticano y de los Obispos. El Papa Juan Pablo II lo llamó un “itinerario de formación católica válido para nuestra sociedad y nuestros tiempos.” Hay cuatro parroquias en el área de Albuquerque que actualmente participan en el Camino Neocatecumenal, llamado a veces simplemente El Camino. Hay una pareja de dedicados laicos, quienes viven en lo que era el convento del Shrine of the Little Flower - St. Therese quienes están a cargo el Neocatecumenado en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe. Ellos fueron los que hicieron arreglos para mi viaje al Mar de Galilea. El Neocatecumenado es un instrumento de la Iglesia para
el redescubrimiento de la Iniciación Cristiana por adultos bautizados. La catequesis inicial y su jornada es inspirada por las tres fases de la iniciación cristiana: pre-catecumenado, catecumenado y elección, divididos en pasos similares a los del Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos. El camino hace hincapié en tres elementos básicos de la vida cristiana: la Liturgia de la Palabra, que involucra una más profunda reflexión y discusión por parte de los participantes sobre la Santa Biblia. Segundo, la Liturgia de la Eucaristía, que implica su propia misa especial el sábado por la tarde y está abierta a no miembros. Y tercero, cuenta con un énfasis en la comunidad Cristiana, lo que consiste en reuniones semanales para convivir y compartir comidas con el propósito de profundizar las relaciones entre miembros del Neocatecumenado. Los eventos del Neocatecumenado tienen lugar dentro de la parroquia y se viven en pequeñas comunidades. El Papa Juan Pablo II escribió en una forma muy positiva sobre el Neocatecumenado como una forma de profundizar la fe católica de los participantes. El Papa Benedicto XVI ha expresado también su firme apoyo para este desarrollo como una forma de implementar la nueva evangelización que la Iglesia está pidiendo. Cuando el Camino Neocatecumenal inicia en una parroquia a invitación del párroco, se hacen anuncios durante el domingo invitando a las personas a participar. Es una excelente jornada para aquellos que no han sido suficientemente catequizados o quienes desean profundizar su fe católica. Los participantes se reúnen semanalmente para aprender y compartir en la liturgia de la palabra y también, si es posible, tienen una misa semanal y convivio. El camino ha recibi-
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Rite of Election, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Office Appointments Presbyteral Council, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe Deans, IHM Retreat Center, Santa Fe College of Consultors, Catholic Center, Alb. Archdiocesan Executive Pastoral Council, Catholic Center Rite of Election, St. Rose of Lima, Santa Rosa Rite of Election, St. Thomas Aquinas, Rio Rancho Pilgrimage to Eastern Countries of Europe
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Lenten sacrifice: Time to give up plastic bags or incandescent bulbs? WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As Lent begins with Ash Wednesday March 9, Dan Misleh wants to remind Catholics that it is not just about giving up chocolate or ice cream for 40 days. Instead, the executive director of the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change would like to see Catholic families and individuals make some permanent sacrificial changes that will also contribute to a more sustainable and more just world. “The whole issue of climate change is about consumption and lifestyle,” said Misleh of the changes the Washington-based coalition would like to see implemented far beyond the Lenten period. “Lent is the perfect time to examine our lifestyles,” he added. Even giving up a food item like chocolate or ice cream “reminds us that we do need to live more within our means, more in touch with people who don’t have any of these things,” Misleh said. The coalition -- which includes Catholic organizations representing the U.S. bishops, health care providers, teachers, men and women religious and a wide range of others -- is promoting the St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor, through which individuals, families and institutions promise to pray and learn about environmental issues, assess their own contributions to climate change, act to change their choices and advocate Catholic principles and priorities on climate change. Pope Benedict XVI -- dubbed the “green pope” for his support of environmental initiatives at the Vatican -- has been critical of what he sees as a lack of worldwide commitment to mitigating climate change. In a January 2010 address, he told diplomats accredited to the Vatican that he shared “the growing concern caused by economic and political resistance to combating the degradation of the environment.”
Archbishop Sheehan has made the following assignments: Effective January 26, 2011 – Fr. Andrew Ifele, originally from the Dioceses of Awka in Nigeria has been assigned as Parochial Vicar at San Clemente Parish in Los Lunas, NM, under the direction of the Pastor, Very Rev. Douglas Mitchell Effective February 28, 2011 – Fr. Daniel C. Davis, OP has been appointed as Administrator of the Aquinas Newman Center in Albuquerque. Fr. Thomas Jackson, OP, previous Administrator at Aquinas Newman has been appointed by his Superior to another assignment.
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Parishes, Parish Priests, and Assistant Pastors Part I BY REV. KEVIN NIEHOFF, O.P., J.C.L., Adjutant Judicial Vicar
The 1983 Code of Canon Law defines a parish as a certain faith community established within a particular Church, whose pastoral care, under the authority of the diocesan Bishop, is entrusted to a parish priest as its proper pastor. Only the diocesan Bishop can establish, suppress or alter parishes after he’s consulted with the council of priests. A parish that has been lawfully established enjoys by the virtue of law the status of juridic person (canon 515, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3). The law also provides for quasi-parishes and defines them as a certain community of Christ’s faithful within a particular Church, entrusted to a priest as its proper pastor but because of special circumstances is not yet established as a parish. When some communities cannot be established as a parish or quasi-parish, the diocesan Bishop is to provide for their spiritual care (canon 516, paragraphs 1 and 2). The law also provides for the care of several parishes by a group of priests, with one priest in charge of the pastoral care of the entire cluster who is responsible to the Bishop. Because there is a shortage of priests, the spiritual care of Christ’s faithful may be shared by deacons and/or laity with a priest appointed to direct the pastoral care (canon 517). Typically, parishes have territorial boundaries, however, personal parishes are allowed in the Church and these are determined by reason of rite, language or nationality (canon 518). The law defines a parish priest as the proper pastor of the parish entrusted to his care and he exercises the pastoral care of the community under the authority of the diocesan Bishop (canon 519). A parish cannot be a juridic person but a parish may be entrusted to a priest who is a member of a religious institute or a society of apostolic life. Typically, when religious priests serve in diocesan parishes, there is a contract for specific time or forever, though the ability to leave the parish is possible within contractual limits (canon 520, paragraphs 1 and 2). A parish priest must be in the sacred order of priesthood, outstanding in doctrine and character, have a zeal for souls and other virtues, and possess the proper qualities for the care of the parish. The Bishop must establish the suitability of those to serve as parish priests (canon 521, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3). Because a parish priest must have the benefit of stability in serving his parish, the Bishop appoints the pastor for an indeterminate amount of time, though he may place a specific time period to the term if this is approved by the Bishop’s conference (canon 522). Appointment of the parish priest belongs to the office of Bishop and he may appoint whomever he wishes (canon 523). The Bishop confers on a vacant parish someone who he determines suitable for the parochial care of the parish and may seek the view on that priest considered from other priests and lay members of Christ’s faithful (canon 524).
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Awakening Faith at Our Lady of the Assumption: A Whole Parish Effort BY JASON RODARTE DRE at Assumption Parish
The Awakening Faith ministry was a success at Our Lady of the Assumption in Albuquerque thanks to the hard work and dedication the Awakening Faith facilitator team. The team met for several weeks to plan and prepare for the people that would be in attendance. Announcements for people to attend were made from the pulpit, as well as the bulletin and the parish marquee. Invitation letters were sent out to parents at Our Lady of the Assumption school. The facilitating team did their very best to offer hospitality and to create a welcoming environment for participants. Baby sitting was provided by a parish catechist who was aided by Confirmation students. The parish staff was also instrumental in setting up tables every week as well as helping set up the reNEOCATECHUMENAL from page 3 an agreement with the local Bishop and the Superiors of the Neocatechumenate. I will be writing to the pastors soon, recommending their openness to the Neocatechumenate as a wonderful way to implement the new evangelization and NEOCATECUMENAL from page 3 do una aprobación especial del Vaticano para permitir la discusión del Evangelio por parte de los asistentes a misa que conduce a la homilía por parte del sacerdote. La idea es familiarizarse con las lecturas de las Escrituras y ofrecer ideas personales acerca de las lecturas. Hay bastantes diócesis en el país que cuentan con el Neocatecumenado. De hecho, hay una serie de seminarios patrocinados por el Neocatecumenado en el país y en todo el mundo. Los seminarios son llamados Seminarios Redemptoris Mater. Existen seis en los Estados Unidos, incluyendo lugares como Denver, Dallas y Newark.
freshments. Our Lady of the Assumption averaged about 50 people every session. We were also able to have a group facilitated in Spanish by Deacon Jim Delgado. Participants were made up of people of different age groups who gathered together to share their stories and how God has been present in their lives. The facilitators were able to build a sense of community with the participants and friendships between participants were established. Facilitators commented that they recognized many of participants attending Sunday Mass after attending the Awakening Faith sessions. The hope is that these endeavors will bear fruit through finishing some of the optional sessions as well as getting people involved in parish ministry or the Great Adventure Bible study that the parish has been hosting for the past several months.
the deepening of the Catholic faith. Sincerely yours in the Risen Lord,
Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan Archbishop of Santa Fe Ellos forman a los futuros sacerdotes con el profundo conocimiento del Neocatecumeando y son asignados a ayudar a El Camino en acuerdo con el Obispo local y los Superiores del Neocatecumenado. Pronto escribiré una carta a los Párrocos, recomendando su apertura al Neocatecumenado como una maravillosa forma de implementar la nueva evangelización y la profundización de la fe católica. Sinceramente suyo en el Señor Resucitado,
Reverendísimo Michael J. Sheehan Arzobispo de Santa Fe
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Anniversaries Salas, Gallegos Mr. Arthur Gallegos and Miss Mary Lou Salas were joined in holy matrimony on April 8, 1961 at Our Lady of Sorrows in Las Vegas. They have four children, Diane Sena, Paul, Anthony, and Matthew. Arthur and Mary Lou have nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Arthur attended New Mexico State University and graduated with an Engineering degree. He worked for the Highway Department for 25 years. Later he owned a construction business for eight years. He currently owns a service business in Albuquerque. Mary Lou was a stay at home mom and raised three children. She then attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, and received a teaching degree. She had her fourth child, Matthew, and chose to stay at home. She has helped Arthur run two successful businesses.
Rivera, Medina Miss Guadalupe Rivera and Mr. Meliton Medina were joined in the sacrament of holy matrimony on December 18, 1960 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Velarde, NM. Meliton and Guadalupe celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass and renewal of vows on December 18, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Velarde (the same church they were married at in 1960) with Rev. Vitus Ezeiruaku and Deacon Jerome Romero. They have been blessed with five children: Donna and Walter, Angela and Benny, Joe, Pablo and Bianca, and Dolores and Tony and 14 grandchildren. They have always been active members of their church and many of their children serve as Eucharist Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Mayodormos, and Parish and Finance Council members. Militon retired from Los Alamos County and Guadalupe is a home care provider babysitting her grandchildren. Guadalupe also worked for Addus Healthcare for almost 10 years primarily taking care of her elderly mother, Eliza.
Having a Healthy Marriage BY DEACON BRUCE EKLUND & DR. MARYANN EKLUND Healthy Marriages Associates
Mary Ann and I have been married for 51 years and we still have to work at our marriage every day. We do this by being active in our faith community, working with engaged and married couples by attending workshops ourselves and by giving work shops on the key elements of a healthy relationship, namely communication, conflict resolution, identifying expectations, discussing values, and spirituality. Our Tips for a Healthy Marriage: 1. Love is a verb, love requires action. Respect, honesty, trust, affirmation, and compliments - at least five a day (I love you, thank you, and wow - you are great for starters). 2. Intimacy is a verb, intimacy requires action. Intellectual foreplay- conversations to bring a deeper understanding about each other, communication, hugs (at least 6 ten second hugs a day, and kisses, at least a ten second kiss twice a day, sharing of time, sharing of feelings - both positive and negative, sharing your dreams and your fears, being vulnerable. 3. Work on your relationship daily. Attend classes, workshops on relationships skills, continue to learn how to communicate more effectively, never stop sharing, ask for what you need, learn to practice forgiveness - please forgive me, and never take each other for granted. 4. Maintain a spiritual connection, even if you have different faith experiences, share what is important to you. Learn to compromise your differences and grieve those expectations that will never be achieved and celebrate the expectations that come to fruition. For information about Healthy Marriage events in your area, call 505.247.1511 or go online www.healthymarriagesnm.org
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Lent: Assessing our Stewardship Life “Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart…” Joel 2:12 BY BILL MADER Archdiocesan Stewardship Committee
Lent is a time of preparation, preparing for the celebration of Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. How we prepare matters. It is critical that we focus on an end state, a particular result. Where do we want to be in our spiritual life by Easter? Where is God leading us? Lent is an excellent time for conversion, a full return to the Lord as called for in the quote above, taken from Ash Wednesday’s first scripture reading. A return implies we have left, perhaps a little, or perhaps a lot. How can we tell? We need to examine the generous giving of our time, talent, and treasure. As Christ’s disciples, we are called to return a portion of each in his name. This giving is to be sacrificial, not what is leftover after we fulfill our wants. Lent is about prayer, sacrifice/fasting, and giving alms. Our prayer begins with listening to God’s call in our lives and examining our response. As we pray about how Christ sacrificed for us, we consider how we sacrifice for him and his church on earth. Is our giving alms, our fasting, our Lenten practices, a sacrifice or a token? Prayer, sacrifice/fasting, and almsgiving all provide an opportunity to demonstrate our gratefulness for all God’s blessings in our lives. Conversion implies a lasting change, not just a temporary one, based on a sincere assessment of where we are in our spiritual lives and where God calls us to grow and change. Where do you stand regarding your attitude of gratitude, regarding your careful stewardship of God’s many gifts? Use Lent as 40 days to assess your stewardship life, an assessment done with your whole heart, mind and soul. Now is the time to return to the Lord the portion he deserves and to remain in him as he is in you!
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Lent: A Time for a Spiritual Checkup BY SR. MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC
Many people get a yearly physical to see how healthy they are or how they can improve their health. Lent is a good time to get a yearly spiritual checkup and to do those things we need to do to deepen our relationship with God. Traditionally the Church recommends three exercises to do during Lent to renew our spiritual life. These disciplines of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Of course they are not just exercises for Lent but are an integral part of our spiritual lives. First of all, prayer should be a part of the life of every Christian, all year long. Prayer is an important way to communicate with God. In Lent we are called to examine our prayer life. We might discover that we don’t really pray or our prayer amounts to an Our Father or Hail Mary once in a while. Lent is a good time to look at our prayer life and find ways that will help us deepen it. It might be as simple as setting a daily time for prayer, even 15 minutes, and sticking to it, not just during Lent but after the season is over. Those who already pray regularly might look for new ways to enhance their prayer life. Maybe it might be to go to Mass an extra day a week, read some Scripture each day to learn more about Jesus or to make a retreat or day of reflection. Even better, one could join a faith-sharing group or start one. One way a group can begin is to share the Mass
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(Please contact your parish for information for more Lenten services)
readings for the following Sunday. The second discipline of Lent is fasting. We can fast from food or meat, but there are other ways to fast that might benefit our spiritual lives even more. I had a prayer that I gave out to the students when I was a campus minister. It was about fasting and feasting during Lent. Some things suggested were that we should fast from judging others and feast on the Christ dwelling in them; fast from pessimism and feast on optimism; fast from complaining and feast on appreciation; fast from bitterness and feast on forgiveness; fast from self-concern and feast on concern and compassion for others; fast from discontent and feast on gratitude. Finally, during Lent we should focus on almsgiving. Almsgiving traditionally means to give food or money to those less fortunate than we are. Some of us don’t have money or food to share, but that does not get us off the hook. Another and sometimes more meaningful way to give alms is to give of our time and love to the poor and needy. Perhaps we can volunteer at a shelter or soup kitchen or visit lonely people in nursing homes. Think about other ways you might serve others. And hopefully our service won’t end on Easter Sunday. Lent is a time of metanoia, a Greek word that means to turn our lives around. It is to change what needs to be changed to make us a better disciple of Christ. Lent gives us another chance. Take the opportunity.
Change My Heart O God – March 19 (9:00am-3:45pm) (Teaching about making a Good Confession and the Transforming Power of the Eucharist) Speakers: Fr. Scott Mansfield and Deacon Mike Wesley $10 registration, $5 lunch. Contact the Catholic Center At 505.247.0397 to register The Sense of Prayer – March 21, 22 & 23 (7:00pm) John the XXIII, 505.293.0088 (Each night will be dedicated to a different form & style of prayer-ears, eyes & word). Schola Cantorum of Santa Fe will perform on March 21. Fr. Paul Cervinsky will discuss the many values of personal prayers. St. Francis, The Cross, Bearing Our Cross, Sacrifice March 28, 29, 30, 31 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, 505.839.7952 Mass said each evening at 6:30 pm with Mission beginning approximately 7:15pm. Fr. Tim Martinez will lead the Lenten Mission Embracing the Cross, March 28 & 29 (6:00pm-7:00pm) Holy Ghost Parish, 505.265.5957 Monsignor Leo Gomez will lead the Lenten Mission
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Lent - Season of Baptismal Renewal Blow the trumpet . . . proclaim a fast . . . call an assembly . . . (Joel 2:12-18) The images from Joel proclaimed on Ash Wednesday demand our attention. Why? Because the Lord has spoken and we have been called to turn – “return with your whole heart”, “return to the Lord”, “that he might turn and leave us a blessing”. This call to turning, to conversion, is our call to return to our “baptismal roots” and journey with our brothers and sisters preparing for Christian initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. How do we do that? The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy remind us that “[l]ent is marked by two themes, the baptismal and the penitential. By recalling or preparing for baptism and by repentance, this season disposes the faithful as they more diligently listen to the word of God and devote themselves to prayer, to celebrate the paschal mystery.” (109 CSL) We, the parish community, have journeyed with our catechumens throughout the year. Now we accompany them during these intense six weeks of their journey and preparation, the period of Purification and Enlightenment, which specifically corresponds to Lent. We pray for and with them as they are sent from the parish to participate in the Rite of Election – the public acknowledgement by the Archbishop of their call or election by God to fullness of member-
ship in the Body of Christ through the sacraments of initiation. God has chosen them; they have chosen to turn to God in their lives. And what about us, members of the faithful, those already initiated? This is our opportunity to reflect on our own call or election to Christian living – how am I living a baptismal life . . . a life that keeps me faithful to my baptismal promises? By the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent, we join the Elect as they participate in the scrutinies, meant to “uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful” and “to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright, strong and good.” (141 RCIA) Again, as the Elect become more aware of their own sinfulness and need for redemption, we are called to pray for them but at the same time to reflect on the need for healing and conversion in our own lives. So how do we keep our focus on our sinfulness and need for healing and redemption? Through our acts of repentance or penance - our acts of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the three pillars of Lenten observance. These three acts lead us to discover our God in new and life-giving ways. They lead us to the Easter experience of the Paschal Mystery as we gather to celebrate the elects’ rebirth to new life in baptism and our own renewal of our baptismal promises culminating in our sharing at the Table of the Eucharist. Is not this renewal of baptismal living, seeking to “heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful”, what we are all called to during the Lenten
season? Isn’t this the conversion for which we strive through prayer, fasting and almsgiving particularly during these six weeks? And how do we live these acts of repentance? In ways as varied as the people around us. Some examples might be – through our communal celebrations of the Rite of Penance, our reflection on the Word of God, our participation in the traditional devotions of the Lenten season, family prayer, parish missions and parish or small faith community gatherings for sharing meals, discussions and reflections. -through fasting from food, from activities and pastimes that distract us from focus on our God, and - through our participation in almsgiving, whether parish-based efforts such as food pantries and food collections, Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl collections, or other efforts responding to the needs of those around us through the corporal works of mercy. While this turning, this conversion to which we are called may be seen outwardly during Lent, our essential turning must be inward; it must deal with our attitudes and our living. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving to be seen by others turns us from the Lord rather than to Him. Beginning with the sign of the cross in ashes to mark the renewal of our efforts during this Lenten season, we are called to die with Christ and live the new life which we began with our Baptism. We pray, we fast, we give alms, not to be seen by others but to die to ourselves in order to rise with Christ so that we might live for others. That is what conversion is all about. That is Lent.
La Cuaresma - temporada de renovación bautismal Toquen la trompeta promulguen un ayuno, convoquen la asamblea. . . (Joel 2:12-18) Las imágenes de Joel proclamadas el Miércoles de Ceniza demandan nuestra atención. ¿Por qué? Porque el Señor ha hablado y nos ha llamado a volver - “Vuélvanse a mí de todo corazón” “Vuélvanse al Señor Dios nuestro”, “Quizá se arrepienta, se compadezca de nosotros y nos deje una bendición . . .” Esta llamada a volver, a la conversión, es nuestra llamada a retornar a nuestras “raíces bautismales” y a caminar junto con nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la preparación para la iniciación cristiana (Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía) durante la Vigilia Pascual. ¿Cómo hacemos esto? La Constitución sobre la Sagrada Liturgia nos
recuerda que “[p]uesto que el tiempo cuaresmal prepara a los fieles, entregados más intensamente a oír la palabra de Dios y a la oración, para que celebren el misterio pascual, sobre todo mediante el recuerdo o la preparación del bautismo y mediante la penitencia.” (CSL 109) Nosotros, la comunidad parroquial, hemos caminado con nuestros catecúmenos durante el año. Ahora los acompañamos durante estas seis intensas semanas de su jornada y preparación, el periodo de la Purificación y la Iluminación, los cuales corresponden específicamente a la Cuaresma. Oramos por ellos y con ellos mientras son enviados desde la parroquia para participar en el Rito de Elección - el reconocimiento público por parte del Arzobispo de su llamado o elección por Dios a la plena membrecía del Cuerpo de Cristo a través de los sacramentos de iniciación. Dios los ha elegido; ellos han decidido volverse a Dios en sus vidas. Y, ¿qué hay de nosotros, miembros de los fieles, quienes ya hemos sido iniciados? Esta
es nuestra oportunidad para reflexionar sobre nuestra propia llamada o elección a la vida cristiana - ¿Cómo estoy viviendo una vida bautismal. . . una vida que me mantiene fiel a mis promesas bautismales? Para el tercero, cuarto y quinto Domingos de Cuaresma, nos unimos a los Elegidos mientras ellos participan en los escrutinios, los cuales “…tienen por objeto el descubrir y posteriormente el sanar todo aquello que es débil, defectuoso o pecaminoso en los corazones de los elegidos; y resaltar y luego fortalecer todo lo que es recto, fuerte y bueno.” (141 RCIA) De nuevo, mientras los Elegidos se vuelven más conscientes de su propio pecado y necesidad de redención, somos llamados a orar por ellos y al mismo tiempo a reflexionar en la necesidad de sanación y conversión en nuestras propias vidas. ¿Cómo podemos mantener nuestro enfoque en nuestro pecado y en la necesidad de sanación y See LA CUARESMA on page 9
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Devotion to Santo Niño began when the Moors ruled Spain. Christians in the town of Atocha were persecuted and imprisoned, and were given no food. The caliph decreed that only children under the age of 12 were permitted to visit the prisoners and bring them food. The faithful prayed to Our Lady of Atocha that she would intercede with her Son on behalf of those who had no children. After that, children visiting their parents reported seeing an unfamiliar child whose gourd was never dry and whose basket of food was never empty. The people of Atocha had no doubt who this stupendous stranger was. Indeed, it was reported that the statue of the Child was missing from his mother’s arms during the night and, when he returned in the morning, his shoes were dirty and worn. Furthermore, when those shoes were replaced, they, too, were quickly worn out. Spanish settlers brought their devotion to the Holy Child of Atocha with them to America. When miners were trapped after an explosion in Fresnillo, Mexico the townspeople called on Our Lady of Atocha. A little child ministered to the trapped men and, again, his statue disappeared for periods of time and, when he returned, he was dirty and his clothes were torn. His shrine there became a place of pilgrimage and healing, and devotion to him spread. In 1857, Severiano Medina from New Mexico made a pilgrimage to Fresnillo and brought back with him a small statue of the Holy Child. A shrine in Chimayo, near Santa Fe was built, and many miracles of healing are attributed to him. The famous Indian potter Maria Martinez was taken to Chimayo for healing when she was a child, and the shrine was the scene of a large pilgrimage of grateful
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Left to right: Brother Reyes Hernandez, Rev. Mark A. Schultz, Grand Knight Anthony Salazar, District Deputy Phil Lucero
Rev. Mark A. Schultz was presented with an honorary lifetime membership to the Knights of Columbus on January 20th by Grand Knight Anthony Salazar and District Deputy Phil Lucero at the Espiritu Santo Council #15183 Holy Ghost Parish Knights of Columbus social. Also receiving certificates for completing the survivors of Corregidor, Bataan, and Japanese prison camps after World War II. The original feast day for Santo Niño is on His birthday, Christmas, however, at Santo Niño Regional Catholic School, we are beginning a new tradition of celebrating the feast of our namesake during the third week of January. This tradition is being borrowed from the devout Pilipino tradition. The children at Santo Niño learned the story of how he dressed in his pilgrim’s cloak and hat, with a gourd full of water hanging from His staff and a basket of bread in His hand, Santo Niño is prepared for a night of traveling about the hills of Chimayo to come to the aid of the needy. In gratitude for His help, and because He is constantly wearing out His shoes in His nightly journeys, the faithful leave shoes for Him at his shrine. To honor the child Jesus and this devotion, each student, teacher and staff member made unique shoes out of paper and placed them around His image, grateful of the gifts and blessings He’s bestowed on each of us out of His endless mercy and love for His children. “Let the children come to me, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” ~Mark 10:14
LA CUARESMA from page 8 redención? A través de nuestros actos de arrepentimiento y penitencia - nuestros actos de oración, ayuno y dar limosna, los tres pilares de la observancia cuaresmal. Estos tres actos nos llevan a descubrir a nuestro Dios en nuevas formas dadoras de vida. Nos llevan a la experiencia del Misterio Pascual al reunirnos a celebrar el renacimiento a la nueva vida de los electos en el bautismo y en la propia renovación de nuestras promesas bautismales culminando en nuestro compartir en la Mesa de la Eucaristía. ¿No es acaso esta renovación de la vida bautismal, buscando el “sanar todo lo que es débil, defectuoso o pecaminoso” a lo que somos llamados durante la temporada cuaresmal? ¿No es esta la conversión que tratamos de lograr especialmente durante estas seis semanas a través de la oración, el ayuno y la limosna? Y, ¿cómo vivimos estos actos de arrepentimiento? En formas tan variadas como la gente que nos rodea. Algunos ejemplos pudieran ser: – a través de nuestras celebraciones comunales del Rito de la Penitencia, nuestra reflexión sobre la Palabra de Dios, nuestra participación en las devociones tradicionales de la cuaresma, la oración familiar, las misiones parroquiales o las reuniones parroquiales o de pequeñas comunidades
First Degree principle of “charity” were 25 brother Knights and one brother who received both 2nd and 3rd Degree certificates. In addition, certificates of appreciation were presented to four families who contributed greatly to the success of the Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Day food drive.
de fe para compartir alimentos, diálogos y reflexiones. – a través del ayuno de alimentos, de actividades y pasatiempos que nos distraen de nuestro enfoque en Dios y –a través de nuestra participación al dar limosna, ya sea en esfuerzos parroquiales, como despensas de alimentos o colectas de comida, colectas de Catholic Relief Services Plato de Arroz, u otros esfuerzos que respondan a las necesidades de los que nos rodean en obras corporales de misericordia. Mientras que este cambio, esta conversión a la cual somos llamados puede verse exteriormente durante la cuaresma, nuestro cambio fundamental debe ser interno: debe tratar con nuestras actitudes y nuestra vida. La oración, el ayuno y la limosna con la intención de que sean vistos y reconocidos por otros nos alejan del Señor en lugar de acercarnos a Él. Iniciando con la señal de la cruz y las cenizas para marcar la renovación de nuestros esfuerzos durante esta temporada cuaresmal, somos llamados a morir con Cristo y a vivir la nueva vida que iniciamos con nuestro bautismo. Oramos, ayunamos, damos limosna, no para ser vistos por otros, sino para morir a nosotros mismos y poder levantarnos con Cristo para vivir por los demás. Esto es lo que es la conversión. Esto es la Cuaresma.
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CATHOLIC EDUCATION BY LISA VAKHARIA Director of Advancement, Santo Niño
Cascading dresses and masks were worn to raise money for the 12th Annual Mardi Gras “Masquerade” Archbishop Dinner that was held in February for Santo Niño Regional Catholic School at Santa Maria de la Paz parish hall. This year’s event was attended by 230 guests who adorned themselves in a “masquerade” theme to benefit Santo Niño. The parish hall was decorated with items borrowed from the Santa Fe Opera House. The evening kicked off with a silent auction that ranged from gorgeous baskets filled with themes of golf, art, jewelry, designer
purses and wine. While the guests strolled through the silent auction, they heard the wonderful sounds of Parranda Salsa Band led by Fr. Frank Pretto (San Isidro Parish). This would be Fr. Pretto’s last public performance. Fr. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz (Santa Maria de la Paz) wished Fr. Frank all the best and did introductions to start the evening. The guest of honor, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, led the guests in prayer before we broke bread and listened to the Santo Niño Children’s Choir. Guests enjoyed a Cajun meal of Greek salad, Tilapia Pontchartrain topped with Cajun craw-
fish and shrimp sauce and ending with a scrumptious dessert of crème brule with piñon crunch. The evening would not be complete without the help of our many corporate sponsors. This year, our Grand Marshall was John G. Rehders General Contractors Inc. (Santa Maria de la Paz). The Mask Mystique was Capitol Plumbing & Heating (St. Anne’s Parish), Beads and Throws; Santa Maria de la Paz, First National Bank, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, and Hilton Santa Fe/Historic Plaza. The live auction was called out by Santo Niño’s Director of Advancement, Lisa S. Vakharia. The bidders had many choices to
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Santo Niño’s Masquerade
choose from on the live auction block. The most anticipated was dinner for six at the private residence of Archbishop Sheehan which was purchased by Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. If you wanted a trip to Florida, Colorado, or California or maybe a gorgeous squash blossom necklace, it was here! A huge thanks to the awe-
some committee: Erin and Michael Newbrand (Santa Maria de la Paz), Ray and Helen Quintana (Santa Maria de la Paz), Lee and Lucia Garcia (Santa Maria de la Paz), Carol and John Gravel (Santa Maria de la Paz), Rosella Sena (San Jose, La Cienaga), and Rosemary Clayton (Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe, Pojoaque).
Summer@St. Pius X Offers Answer to “What Do I Do With the Children?” BY JO SALWAY Communications, SPX
While students look forward to summer, parents are faced with “what do I do with the children?” Like
many other parents, Andrea Chavez looked around for summer programs. Mrs. Chavez said, “My husband and I work, so we want to keep our boys busy, where they have fun and learn but
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Holy Ghost Pastor opens door to big surprise…
The Rev. Mark A. Schultz opened his door to a big surprise on his birthday. Pre K, K and 1st graders lead by Principal Dr. Noreen Copeland were all smiles and giggles as they sang happy birthday to their beloved pastor and presented him with homemade birthday cards. In addition, all the students sang happy birthday and presented more cards to Fr. Mark after the school Mass.
with no homework.” So for the last two years, sons Isaac Trujillo, age 14, and Willie Trujillo, age 13, have taken classes at Summer@St. Pius X. Last summer they took classes in computer animation, retablos, drawing, and cooking. Mrs. Chavez said, “The boys really liked the The Cooking is Fun Class is one of the hands on learning experiences offered classes. In ‘Cooking Is Fun’, at Summer@St. Pius X. the boys made a cookbook and were eager to try things Design, Beginning Band, and will be held 9am to noon, Monday-Friday, beginning at home.” The previous sum- more. For aspiring young thesJuly 5. The class will culmimer, they took Science and Engineering and were ex- pians, Summer@ SPX and nate in the one-act comedy cited about the projects and PLAY Conservatory will of- production of Snow White fer theatre training in two on weekends from July 22experiments in the class. This year, Summer@SPX classes this year. Singing, 31. Stagecraft and stage internships is offering fun classes with dancing, acting, literacy, and managements hands-on activities to area professional skills will be (tuition waived) for students middle school students, taught to students ages 8-14, 13-17 are also available. Auditions for both projgrades pre-6 to pre-9, in three from 1pm to 8pm, Mondaytwo-week sessions from June Friday, beginning June 7. The ects will be held May 7. For course culminates in a musi- details about the auditions, 6 - July 15. jonathan.dunski@ Offerings include: Begin- cal production of G2K (Get- email ning Guitar, Computer Art ting to Know) Cinderella for gmail.com. Registration by mail, fax or and Animation is Awesome, the public on weekends from July 8-17. A class in improonline continues until May Photography is Fun, Retablos and Drawing, Study visation, comedy, and pup- 14. You may also register in Skills (grades 6-10), Costume petry for students ages 10-17 the main office of St. Pius X,
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry
National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry Annual Membership Meeting The Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Diocese of Las Cruces and Gallup co-hosted the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry Annual Membership Meetings were held at Hotel Albuquerque from January 23-30, 2011. Over 170 youth directors, the National Executive board and office staff gathered at this week long meeting to discuss issues that pertain to our
Catholic Youth, Youth Ministry, Catholic teachings and the documents and visions from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. During the week, we had several liturgy scheduled in which youth from San Juan Diego Mission, St. Michaels Catholic School in AZ and a Youth Mariachi group from Deming played for our liturgies. Eddie Gonzales and
family provided the music for our Morning Prayer sessions. The youth directors for New Mexico would like to thank all those who donated their gifts to the success of our national meeting. Were truly blessed in New Mexico! For more information on Youth Ministry please visit Youth & Young Adult Directors: (Left to right) Chris Rayner- Gallup our website at asfym.org or Diocese, Bernadette Jaramillo –Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Grace call 505.831.8142. Cassetta- Las Cruces, and Deacon Anthony Trujillo Y & YA Hispanic Ministry Coordinator- ASF
2011 Young Adult Appreciation Mass & Dinner
In February, over 130 people from 30 parishes gathered at the Catholic Center
in Albuquerque to honor young adults from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Our
theme this year was “Our treasures of the Catholic Church.” The Archdiocese is very blessed with the various gifts the young adults share in our Catholic community. They serve in Youth Ministry, Young Adult, Catechist, Music, Eucharist Ministers, Retreat Teams, Social Justice, etc. The office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry honored our recipients with a beautiful liturgy, dinner, certificate and small gift
Students Have a Right to Education BY DEACON STEVE RANGEL Director, Pastoral Outreach
On March 4, 2011, 22 students from St. Pius X High School went to Santa Fe to attend the Legislative Session with their teachers and Fr. Anthony Maes. It was a great opportunity for the students to see our government in action, but they also came to stand up and testify at a House Education committee hearing concerning two tax tuition credit bills. These bills would give low income families and students with disabilities a chance to apply for a tuition scholarship so they can decide which school they want to attend. Because of their income, some parents don’t always have the opportunity for their child to attend private school when that’s what they feel will most benefit their child.
At the hearing, some legislators tried to explain to the St. Pius X students that our state constitution doesn’t allow the tax credit deduction for these tuition scholarships. Yet, this concept has been found constitutional at the federal level as well as in 12 states, even in Arizona which has a constitution similar to ours. Education is so important for students to succeed in the work place, so we owe them every opportunity to learn, even if they come from low income families or are living with a disability. I was proud to see our students from St. Pius X who were willing to speak on behalf of the students who want to learn, but are being denied the right to choose a school which would better meet their needs. (Sadly, these bills were not passed.)
of appreciation. The presider, Msgr. Richard Olona from Risen Savior and Fr. Javier Gutierrez from Santa Cruz, celebrated Mass. Deacon Anthony Trujillo from our office assisted. Anna Barthelemy and Ashley Overholt from Immaculate Conception-Albuquerque honored us with their beautiful music. Our coordinator for young adult ministry for the Archdiocese Ms. Maureen Healy headed the wonderful event along with the office team
of Taylor Kingston- Jr. High coordinator & webmaster, Della Montano-office manager, Deacon Anthony Trujillo- Hispanic Ministry coordinator and Bernadette Jaramillo- Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry. For more information on Young Adult Ministry or others events/ministries call the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (505) 831-8142, visit our Face book Archdiocese of Santa Fe Young Adult ministry and our Website asfym.org
Deacon Dan & Norma Valdez Honored BY BERNADETTE JARAMILLO Director, Youth & Young Adult Ministry
The Youth & Young Adult Office of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe honored Deacon Dan & Norma Valdez in February for over 10 years serving as coordinators for the Archdiocesan Search Christian Maturity Program. Both Deacon and Norma have dedicated themselves to reach out and minister to the youth and young adults from around the Archdiocese. They work hard and raising the level of ministerial skills, spirituality and professionalism in youth & young adult ministry. Their family has made many
sacrifices because of there dedication and we thank them for allowing their parents to share their gifts with others. Deacon Dan and Norma thank you all for your gifts, your time and the love you have given to us. May God continue to bless and guide you in your lives. Search for Christian Maturity team provides retreats for high school and young adults to experience a more intense retreat and to help them grow in their spirituality so that they can serve in their Catholic community. For more information on how to attend a Search weekend or how to become a member of the Search team call our office at 505.831.8142.
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THE BLUE MASS BY DEACON STEVE RANGEL Director, Pastoral Outreach
The 4th Annual Blue Mass for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe was held at St. Pius X gymnasium at noon on March 1, 2011. The Blue Mass was originally started at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington, DC in 1934 by a Catholic Priest named Thomas Dade from the Baltimore, Maryland Archdiocese. He initiated the Catholic Police and Firemen’s Society and invited hundreds of officers to process into the Mass in their blue uniforms, thus calling it the Blue Mass. The Blue Mass started in Albuquerque in 2008 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish downtown as a celebration of faith honoring the dedication of law enforcement and fire-rescue personnel in our community. For the first two years there were 50 officers and guests who attended the Blue Mass. Then in 2010, it was moved to St. Pius X gymnasium and it was expanded to include all first responders such as military and correction officers, as well, and 450 officers, family members and guests were in attendance. This year there were 729 who attended the Blue Mass including Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry, Rio Rancho Mayor Thomas Swisstack, Secretary of Corrections, Lupe Martinez, and other
dignitaries. There were representatives from the United States Army & Air Force, Albuquerque’s Fire, Police and K-9 Unit, Bernalillo County’s EMT, Fire, and Sheriff ’s Department, KAFB Honor Guard and National Guardsmen, Los Lunas Police Department, Metropolitan Detention Center, Rio Rancho Fire and Police Department, Sandoval County Fire Department, Santa Fe’s Fire, Police and Sheriff ’s Department, the Blue Star Mothers (who have children currently serving in the military) as well as the Gold Star Mothers (who have lost children in the service of our country). The Blue Mass is something very dear to Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan who wants to let the first responders know that as a community, we owe them our gratitude for their willingness to serve and protect us. They put themselves in harm’s way each time they put on their uniforms and step out their doors in the performance of their duties. That is why the Archbishop makes it a point to have a special Blue Mass for the first responders and their families, so we never forget to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our communities throughout New Mexico and our nation. If you are interested or wanting to help, please contact the Pastoral Outreach Office at 505.831.8174.
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Fireman’s Prayer When I’m called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage. Give me strength to save a life whatever be its age. Help me to embrace a little child before it is too late Or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert to hear the weakest shout And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me. To guard my every neighbor and protect their property. And if according to Your will I have to lose my life, Please bless with Your protecting hand my children and my wife.
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The Police Officer’s Prayer to St. Michael Saint Michael, heaven’s glorious commissioner of police, who once so neatly and successfully cleared God’s premises of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force. Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgement. Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations. You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil that the police officer’s lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration. And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people. Amen. Please visit www.archdiosf.org for an upcoming slideshow of more photos scheduled for March 31, 2011
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JESUS IS CONDEMNED
JESUS TAKES UP HIS CROSS
JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME
Even though He was innocent. Jesus was condemned to die on the Cross.
Jesus picked up the heavy cross and carried it to show His love for us.
Jesus was hurt from being beaten by the soldiers and He fell under the weight of the heavy cross.
VERONICA WIPES THE FACE OF JESUS
JESUS FALLS THE SECOND TIME
JESUS SPEAKS TO THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Veronica felt sorry for Jesus so she wiped His face to make Him feel better.
Jesus fell again because the cross was so heavy but the soldiers made Him get up and keep going.
The women and children cried when they saw that Jesus was hurt but He told them not to feel sorry for Him.
Presenting The
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Stations of the Cross Prayer Garden Sculpted by Mr. Gib Singleton
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi has opened their unique, peaceful, meditative Prayer Garden to the public. They hope each visitor is touched by the powerful depiction of the Passion of Our Lord. The Friends of the Cathedral Basilica also educate the thousands of tourists who visit the Cathedral each year to worship and learn about the unique history and strong cultural traditions of the region.
JESUS IS CRUCIFIED Jesus was nailed to the cross and left to die in the hot sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions Q. Who is the sculptor of these Stations of the Cross? A. Mr. Gib Singleton. Mr. Singleton’s sculpture is famous around the world. Pope John Paul II carried his crosier with a bronze cross at the top which was designed by Gib Singleton. He is represented in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Vatican Museum and the State of Israel. Mr. Singleton resides in Santa Fe. Q. What is the meaning of the Stations of the Cross? A. The Stations of the Cross is a popular devotion consisting of appropriate meditations before each of the 14 stations representing successive stages in the Passion of Our Lord. The version of the stations featured in this garden was developed by St. Francisof Assisi.
JESUS MEETS HIS MOTHER, MARY
SIMON HELPS CARRY JESUS’ CROSS
JJesus saw M Mary and d ffelt l better because she was there to give Him strength.
The soldiers saw that Jesus was tired and forced Simon to help Him carry the cross.
Q. Some of the sculptures are very hard to look at; why is there so much agony portrayed in the sculptures expressions? A. The artist is trying to illustrate the suffering Jesus endured while tortured before he was crucified on the cross. Q. Why are there 14 stations? A. Advocates of the traditional form of the Stations ending with the Body of Jesus being placed in the tomb say the Stations are intended as a meditation on the atoning death of Jesus, and not as a complete picture of his life, death and resurrection. Although not traditionally part of the Stations, the Resurrection of Jesus is sometimes included as a 15th station. Q. If there are only 14 Stations of the Cross, what is the 15th sculpture of John baptizing Jesus? A. The sculpture depicts John the Baptist baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River when he was about 30 years old. Following His baptism, Jesus was lead by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Jesus began His ministry after these events. Q. Were the gardens always located next to the Cathedral? A. Yes, what you see is all that remains of Archbishop Lamy’s extensive gardens started in the 1850’s. Q. How did the Cathedral Basilica obtain these sculptures? A. The sculptures are a long term loan courtesy of the Private Collection of Tia. Q. How did the Cathedral Basilica pay for the installation of these sculptures? Fundraising to cover the cost of the installation of these sculptures and the prayer garden consists of selling of memorialized benches and engraved bricks. Engraved bricks, placed around Station XIV, are still available for purchase for $35 each or 3 for $100. Q. How will the Cathedral Basilica pay for these expenses? A. The ongoing costs are not a budget item for the Cathedral Basilica. The Cathedral Basilica depends on the generosity of its parishioners and visitor’s donations.
JESUS IS STRIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS
Jesus was so tired that He fell again and could barely get up and people in the crowd laughed at Him.
When Jesus reached the top of the hill, the soldiers took His clothes.
JESUS DIES ON THE CROSS Jesus forgave the soldiers, prayed for His Mother and friends then bowed His head and died.
The Friends of the Cathedral Basilica hope that you will join them in preserving The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi for future generations and in the on-going annual cost of maintenance and insurance for this very special Prayer Garden. Please contact Wanda Vint, Director, Developent and Donor Relations @ 505. 989.9102 or wanda.vint@cbsfa.org.
JESUS IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS
JESUS IS LAID IN THE TOMB
After Jesus died, His friends took His body from the cross and prepared it for burial.
Jesus’ friends wrapped His body in a large white cloth and placed Him in the tomb.
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JESUS FALLS A THIRD TIME
Q. Who is responsible for the maintenance of these sculptures andthe garden? A. The Cathedral Basilica has been charged with the ongoing care of the Stations of the Cross Prayer Garden. The Cathedral Basilicawill bear the expense for the insurance costs, maintenance and care of the gardens.
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Below are copies of Ed Berry’s original drawings Courtesy of Dr. Matt Baca
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El Cerro De Tomé (Tomé Hill) A Promise Kept BY MATT BACA, PhD
Created by ancient volcanoes and rising more than 500 feet above the Rio Grande Valley, lies a dark basalt hill that is more than a mile in circumference. Every year on Good Friday, this hill is invaded by hundreds of people that, from a long distance, look like a long line of ants crawling up and down the hill. This hill is known as El Cerro De Tomé (Tomé Hill). Close to the hill is the historical village of Tomé (toe-meh) which is located on Highway 47 in Central New Mexico. In the late 18th century and early 19th century, the Penitente movement would use the hill as their place of worship. While in Italy during World War II, Edwin Berry made a promise to God that if he would return home safely from the war he would erect three crosses (Calvario) on the summit of El Cerro de Tomé to honor Jesus Christ’s passion, His crucifixion and the soldiers who died in World War II. In 1945, he returned home from the war and in 1947 began the hard and arduous task of construction. Like all great men with unusual ideas, he faced many difficulties including peoples’ derision. In 1947, Edwin Berry took it upon himself to erect three crosses at the summit of the hill. These crosses were built on site. Berry said he located the middle cross, “Jesus’ Cross”,
facing the Eucharist at the Tomé church in the valley below. He faced the cross of the “good thief” towards the cross of Jesus and placed the cross of the “bad thief” away from Jesus’ cross. Construction of these 20-foot crosses was a logistics feat due to the fact that the hill is very high and rises at a very sharp angle. Construction materials had to be carried to the job site. Berry, with the help of a few workers and volunteers, manually accomplished this job by sheer tenacity. The steepness of the hill was a major obstacle. At that time, there were no mountain climbing vehicles. Animals such as horses and mules were not used because of the steep incline. Water had to be hauled up by the bucket to mix cement for the foundation of the tall crosses. For the first few years after 1947, the custom of climbing the “hill” on Good Friday involved only a few pilgrims. But today people realize that Berry left them a huge legacy -- a legacy of devotion to Christ’s passion and the opportunity to connect people to people while on their pilgrimage to the Calvario. That dedication has grown tremendously with people from the valley walking miles to the hill along rural roads and ditch banks and then climbing up the steep hill to the summit. Pilgrims sing, others pray their rosaries while others simply walk silently with their walk-
ing sticks. Once they reach the hill and begin their trek up, they find that the hill can be treacherous due to the loose and sharp rocks. The incline is steep but levels off for a few hundred yards. The most challenging are the last few thousand yards before the summit where the crosses and the memorial are located. Upon arrival, people kneel on the hard rocks and pray to Jesus remembering His suffering during his passion. Many pilgrims feel a keen sense of accomplishment for having taken the long excursion in remembrance of Jesus. The mood is festive yet somber. People stop to chat with friends and neighbors. Many people will meditate about the true meaning of Christianity and the true faith. Many people stop to admire the great view of the valley below. The vistas evoke feelings of spirituality.
Directions to Tomé Hill From I-25 South, take the Los Lunas exit east. Travel NM 6 (Main Street) 3.3 miles to NM 263 and head south. NM 263 doglegs east and intersects NM 47. Take NM 47 south for 2.9 miles and head east on Tomé Hill Rd to the base of the hill. Park on the ditch bank at the westside base of the hill or continue around to the south side of the hill and park at Tomé Hill Park at the intersection of La Entrada and Rio del Oro Loop.
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Do Translations Matter? will render the text more literally (word for word), keepWalk into any bookstore ing as close as possible to the and you’ll see entire shelves language and structure of of Bibles. Type “Bible” into the original while remaining the search engine on an on- readable in the modern lanline bookseller, and you’ll get guage. A dynamic equivamore than a quarter of a mil- lent translation is less literal, lion results! Does it matter conveying the overall meanwhich one you buy? How can ing of the original text in the you tell which one is right for modern language (thought for thought) without necessaryou? The first step in selecting a ily following the language or Bible translation is making structure. A paraphrase retells sure that you have a Catho- the original text in the writer’s lic edition. Catholic editions own words. This style is used include seven books of the most frequently in Bible story Old Testament (Tobit, Judith, books intended for children. A Catholic translation will 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, the Wisdom of Ben Sira, and also have notes and annotaBaruch) and the additions to tions to help you understand two other books (Esther and the text. These notes may Daniel) that are not found in provide alternate readings of many Protestant editions of passages that are unclear in the Bible. The Church believes the original, help in underthese books are part of the standing plays on words that canon of Scripture, inspired by depend on knowing the origithe Holy Spirit. In a Catholic nal language, and brief explaBible, these books are printed nations of how the Church has as part of the Old Testament. interpreted the passage. Once you have picked a In some other Bibles, these books (and sometimes addi- translation, look for features tional, non-Scriptural books) that will meet your personal are printed between the Old needs, including price, size, and format. Bibles may inand New Testaments. To be used for teaching or clude added materials to help private reading, a Catholic you understand the text better, Bible should have an impri- including maps of biblical rematur or canonical rescript. gions, time lines, dictionaries, This official notice is usually listings of the readings used at printed on the back of the ti- Mass, and devotional materitle page. Latin for “let it be als. A particular edition may printed,” the imprimatur indi- be targeted to young people, cates that Church authorities moms, or married couples, have reviewed the text and providing articles and prayers found that nothing in it is con- to enrich your spiritual life. A given translation will be trary to the doctrine and morals of the Church. It does not identical no matter which edinecessarily mean that all the tion you choose. If you pick experts and bishops involved your translation first, you’ll in the review agree with every have a text you can rely on, decision made by the transla- no matter what other features tors. It simply means that the you seek. Mary Elizabeth Sperry is the text of Scripture is translated accurately and that nothing Associate Director for USCCB included in the text or notes is Permissions and NAB Utilizacontrary to the teaching of the tion at USCCB Publishing. She Church. A canonical rescript serves as staff to the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine which is expresses a similar judgment. You will also want to de- responsible for the development, cide what style of translation publication, and distribution of you find most useful. A for- the New American Bible and the mal equivalent translation promotion of biblical literacy. BY MARY ELIZABETH SPERRY
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Revised Edition of New American Bible Approved for Publication Will Be Available in Variety of Formats March 9, Ash Wednesday The New American Bible, revised edition (NABRE), the first major update to the New American Bible (NAB) translation in 20 years, has been approved for publication. Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, then president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), signed the canonical rescript approving publication on September 30, 2010. The NABRE will be available in a variety of print, audio and electronic formats on March 9, Ash Wednesday. The new translation takes into account advances in linguistics of the biblical languages, as well as changes in vocabulary and the cultural background of English, in order to ensure a more accurate translation. This issue is addressed in the apostolic exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI, Verbum Domini, in which the pope says, “The inculturation of God’s word is an integral part of the Church’s mission in the world, and a decisive moment in this process is the diffusion of the Bible through the precious work of translation into different languages.” The new translation also takes into account the discovery of new and better ancient manuscripts so that the best
possible textual tradition is followed. The NABRE includes the first revised translation of the Old Testament since 1970 and a complete revision of the Psalter. It retains the 1986 edition of the New Testament. Work on most books of the Old Testament began in 1994 and was completed in 2001. The 1991 revision of the Psalter was further revised between 2009 and 2010. The revision aimed at making use of the best manuscript traditions available, translating as accurately as possible, and rendering the result in good contemporary English. In many ways it is a more literal translation than the original New American Bible and has attempted to be more consistent in rendering Hebrew (or Greek) words and idioms, especially in technical contexts, such as regulations for sacrifices. In translating the Psalter special effort was made to provide a smooth, rhythmic translation for easy singing or recitation and to retain the concrete imagery of the Hebrew. The NABRE is approved for private use and study. It will not be used for the Mass, which uses an earlier, modified version of the NAB translation. (USCCB)
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Operation Rice Bowl: Making a Difference This Lent BY ANNA HUTH Area Relationship Manager, CRS Southwest
A woman in Haiti took in relatives made homeless by the 2010 earthquake and faced feeding 20 people rather than 8. A man in Indonesia worked hard at farming but it barely fed his family. A bread-baker in Senegal couldn’t buy flour, leaving him with nothing to sell until someone would give him credit to buy flour. A mother in Honduras almost died of dangerous complications during childbirth. A brother and sister, orphans in Kenya, wore tattered clothes to school and didn’t have school supplies; they knew they stood out from the rest of the class. A hungry man walked the streets in Santa Fe. A family in Albuquerque couldn’t pay their rent or utilities. Parents in Rio Rancho had nothing to feed their children. Refugees who had escaped their
homeland under threat of death arrived in New Mexico with only what they were wearing. Then you stepped in and made a difference, through Operation Rice Bowl. This U.S. Catholic Lenten program of prayer, fasting, almsgiving and learning supports Catholic Relief Services (CRS) projects around the world and local projects chosen by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. As you participate again this Lent, you’ll be hearing about the differences you have made. Now the woman in Haiti has beautiful gardens with plenty of vegetables for all 20 family members to eat; thanks to an agricultural school run by CRS, she plants different crops and uses better agricultural practices. The man in Indonesia also was taught better farming methods by CRS, so he reaps enough to feed his family
and sell through a CRS-initiated coop. The bread-baker participates in a CRS microfinance project, so can buy flour and is saving enough from his bread sales to buy equipment to expand his business. That mother in Honduras who almost died in childbirth was transported to a CRS health clinic; she has regained her strength and volunteers for the Health Center’s Emergency Committee. The orphans in Kenya have school uniforms, school supplies, and pride in their education. The hungry man in Santa Fe got a nutritious meal, thanks in part to funds provided to St. John the
Baptist Soup Kitchen from Operation Rice Bowl donations. Other donations from Operation Rice Bowl supported the St. Vincent de Paul Society that assisted the family in Albuquerque with rent and utility costs, the St. Felix food pantry in Rio Rancho that serves over 3,250 families a month, and the Archdiocese’ Catholic Charities that helped 250 refugees get their lives established last year. So as you pray, fast, give alms and learn about our brothers and sisters in need this Lent, celebrate that you are making a difference through Operation Rice Bowl.
Journey to Justice as a Journey of Faith BY BR. GRAHAM GOLDEN O.Praem, CCHD Intern
On January 29th the JustFaith* groups around the Archdiocese gathered to participate in the annual Journey to Justice Day. The Journey to Justice Day is a day of reflection intended to connect JustFaith participants with various organizations in our community that have been funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. This experience is not just informational. Participants in the program had opportunity for scriptural and spiritual reflections and an opportunity to build deeper relationships within the JustFaith community. The real focus of the day was to provide a context in which the JustFaith participants could build relationships with low income individuals who, with the support of CCHD, are claiming their own dignity and working to contribute to our community and society. The JustFaith gathering was broken up into small groups, each group visiting a particular CCHD funded group for several hours of the day. Participants from both JustFaith and the funded
groups ate lunch—broke bread— together and shared stories and life experiences in an informal and intimate setting. Four different groups that have been funded currently or in the past by CCHD were featured this year, two economic development projects and two community development organizations. • The Sawmill Community Land Trust is a housing development and organization that provides low-income individuals and families the opportunity to own their own home in a context that fosters community and strengthens families. • Southwest Creations Collaborative is a manufacturing cooperative staffed and managed largely immigrant women. The organization insures a living wage while providing educational opportunities and an environment that is family friendly including daycare services and child and family advocates. • Somos un Pueblo Unido works to protect worker rights and insure that all people, regardless of race or country of origin, have an opportunity to contribute their talents to our community.
• The New Mexico Acequia Association works through community involvement and legislative action to insure that small rural farmers and subsistence growers retain access to water rights. They also promote and maintain the centuryold agricultural, family and cultural traditions of New Mexico in low-income families.
Overall, the JustFaith participants saw and experienced people living with dignity in the face of very challenging personal and social situations. They saw first hand how individuals and communities, with the help of the Catholic Church, were on a journey to justice, to realizing the potential and dignity God had given them.
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We don’t mean President Lincoln. “Do You Know ABE?” is the theme for Adult Basic Education in New Mexico. Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is a provider of ABE services through the Center for Educational Opportunity. Tuesday, February 15 was ABE day at the Legislature and students and faculty were out in force educating our legislators on what ABE is. ABE in New Mexico is adults learning basic literacy and numeracy. It’s adults learning English as a Second Language and Citizenship preparation. It’s earning a GED and preparing for college and careers. Currently, almost 400,000 adults in New Mexico either do not have a high school diploma or do not have adequate English language skills. Adult Basic Education programs in
this state were able to serve 23,248 adults in 2009. That is only 5% of those who actually need it. And Adult Basic Education is affordable! As a comparison, the cost for New Mexico K-12 students is $7,698 per student per year. But the cost of an Adult Basic Education student is only $267 per student per year! In the 2009/2010 year there were 2,691 GED graduates in New Mexico with over 1,000 enrolling in college and 1,250 previously unemployed entered the workplace. And our students work hard to gain the skills that they need to be successful. Many work full time jobs while they take classes – and support their families too. We salute those who strive to better their lives and the lives of their families. We know ABE!
Photo by Andrew Medina.
BY TERI WIMBORNE Director of the Center for Educational Opportunity
Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan gave a special blessing to the new and returning members of Catholic Charities Board of Directors on January 12, 2011. The blessing service was held at the historic San Felipe de Neri Church in Albuquerque’s Old Town. The new Chairman of the Board is Fred Gorenz. The outgoing Chairman, Victor Valdez, will remain as an “Ex-Officio” member of the Board in order to ensure a smooth transition. Three additional board members were installed to replace three members who have completed their term of service. Back row, left to right: Jerry Saiz, Fr. Tim Martinez, Rick Fellerhoff, Joseph Muhlberger, John Menicucci, Fred Gorenz, Christina Medina, Eddie Gallegos, Victor Valdez. Front Row, Left to right: Virginia Schroeder, Pennie Pate, Dollie Lowery, Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan, Sara Santilli.
Fireworks and Family Feasts Our Lady of La Vang Catholic Church celebrated Chinese New Year in February. At Chinese New Year celebrations, people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children “lucky money” in red envelopes. Red symbolizes fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck. The fireworks that shower the festivities are rooted in a similar ancient custom. Long ago, people in China lit bamboo stalks, believing that the crackling flames would frighten evil spirits. Parishioners were entertained with the Dragon Dance accompanied by the “laughing Buddha buddy”. The origins of the Dragon Dance stretch back to when peasants in rural China would use it
as an appeal to the dragon spirit. It was believed that performing the dance could halt the spread of epidemics, as the dragon spirit would help to cleanse the air and water. The dragon spirit is highly revered in China for their wisdom, intelligence, and courage. The laughing Buddha buddy wears a mask and a robe and teases the dragons with a fan to make them jump, roll around, and lie down. Parishioners gave red envelopes to the dragon. This is supposed to bring good luck and fortune and is considered a donation for the martial arts school setting up the performance. Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan celebrated the Mass with Fr. Tin Manh Bui and his brother, Fr.
Phong Bui. Our Lady of La Vang refers to a Marian apparition at a time when Catholics were persecuted and killed in Vietnam. The Shrine of our Lady of La Vang is situated in what is today the village of Hai Phu, in the county of Mai Linh, and the Quang Tri Province in Central Vietnam. Fearing the intrusion of the Catholic Church, Emperor Canh Thinh restricted the practice of Catholicism in the country. Soon thereafter, the emperor issued an anti-Catholic edict in which persecution ensued. Many people sought refuge in the rain forest of La Vang in Quang Tri Province Vietnam, and many became very ill. While hiding in jungle, the community gathered every night at the foot of a tree to pray
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the rosary. One night, an apparition surprised them. In the branches of the tree a lady appeared, wearing the traditional Vietnamese áo dài dress and holding a child in her arms, with two angels beside her. The people present interpreted the vision as the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus Christ. They said that Our Lady comforted them and told them to boil leaves from the trees for medicine to cure the ill. Though there is no official Vatican recognition of this event as a Marian apparition, on June 19, 1998, Pope John Paul II publicly recognized the importance of Our Lady of La Vang and expressed desire to rebuild the La Vang Basilica in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the first vision.
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Who are the Christians of the Middle East? How Do We Factor into Their Fate? BY JEAN M. BUSSEMEIER Chair, Risen Savior CC Ecumenical Committee
(This is the first article in a series focused on the Christians of the Middle East. Next month’s article will focus on the Coptics of the region). During recent unrest in Egypt’s Tahriri Square, Christian and Muslims offered one another mutual protection. Initially Christian protesters encircled Muslims participating in Friday prayers. Later the Muslims returned the favor, reportedly encircling Catholics who were celebrating Mass. This example of interfaith activity points to the critical need for ecumenical cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa. The Christian bishops of the area convened a recent synod, the first of its kind in history, and laid out a four-part plan to support stability in the area. Pointing to a dramatic decrease in Christians in the area, the synod documents call Christians to act with hope to exploit and “preserve Christianity’s social capital” (the positive support from society that evolves from Christians’ faithful acts of social outreach and charity) (see “No Small Plans”; National Catholic Reporter ). The bishops call believers to participate in these efforts: • develop steps to overcome the limitations and challenges of “confessionalism” (living and studying within the bounds of one’s own “confession of faith” and religious doctrines); • establishing greater openness between the Latin church and the six Eastern Catholic churches – Armenian, Chaldean, Coptic, Ma-
ronite, Melkite, and Syrian – in order to rise above past injuries and rivalries; • clarify the pivotal role of ecumenism in a region where the very lives of Christians are threatened; and • establish support (monetary and pressure from world leaders) for stability in the Middle East. The situation in Iraq provides a clear example. There the number of Christians has dropped from 1.5 million in 1991 to just under 500,000 today, a decrease of one million members of the Body of Christ in 20 years. Bishops, priest and lay persons in Iraq have been kidnapped and tortured causing many others to flee with their lives. Local Christian leaders, members of the Chaldean Catholic church, wonder whether the attacks are part of an effort to root out Christians from the region. Hope arises from evidence indicating that these attacks were carried out by foreign extremist elements, not the Christians’ Islamic neighbors. The world, focused on the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt, expects increasing unrest in the region. Christians around the world can make a difference in the outcome of the turmoil through prayer, self education, and pressure on leaders for action focused on the Common Good. This use of our “social capital” can promote political hopes and decisions supporting the remaining Christians who have made the area their home since the foundation of the Church. Sources: National Catholic Reporter, Oct. 29, 2010; http://www.zonu.com/ images/0X0/2009-09-17-613/Middle-East-PoliticalMap-1995.jpg (accessed 2/10/11).
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New Bride of Christ wearing Crown of Thorns On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the Handmaids of the Precious Blood celebrated the final profession of one of their Sisters. Sr. Rose Philomena of Our Mother of Sorrows professed her solemn vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience as a Handmaid of the Precious Blood at Cor Jesu Monastery. The Handmaids of the Precious Blood are cloistered contemplatives dedicated to the sanctification of priests through lives of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, and sacrifice. For more about their life, visit www. nunsforpriests.org.
The D+E+I Mad Hatter’s Tea
Honoring Msgr. Richard Olona with the Lumen Ecclesiae Award Oh my ears and whiskers! The big day is getting close. The D+E+I annual fund raiser is coming up soon. Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 10, 2011 from 3-5pm. We are returning to the classic high tea format (with substantial food) this year with a touch of whimsy taking cues from Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice tales. The result promises to be an afternoon event of both class and
fun. Msgr. Richard Olona of Risen Savior Catholic Community will be honored with the Lumen Ecclesiae award, recognizing his lifetime commitment to adult Catholic education and faith formation. Also honored will be the recipients of the Lumen Gentium awards nominated by the parishes of the Archdiocese for their dedication to adult faith formation.
Augusta Meyers returns as the MC and the special speaker is Mr. Allen Sánchez, Executive Director of New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops. A silent auction featuring an exciting variety of diverse items and baskets begins when the doors open at 2pm. Please join in this lively afternoon which will both recognize these dedicated men and women as well
as provide the primary financing for the ministry of the Dominican+ Ecclesial+Institute. See below for sponsorship opportunities. If you cannot attend but wish to further the ministry of D+E+I, please consider a sponsorship, or even buying a ticket and donating it back to D+E+I to help cover the free tickets for the honorees.
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WORLD Other states consider bills modeled after Arizona’s immigration law WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Nearly a year after Arizona passed a controversial immigration enforcement law that remains hung up in the courts, dozens of state legislatures either are considering similar legislation or have already taken up bills modeled after it. In Mississippi, Catholic and Protestant bishops wrote a joint letter to legislators and Gov. Haley Barbour decrying an Arizona-style bill they warned would “divert law enforcement resources from core responsibilities, ... have a devastating economic impact on the state (and make) simple acts of Christian charity, such as transporting an undocumented immigrant to church or the hospital, a crime.” In Texas, 15 Catholic bishops joined another 25 interfaith leaders in calling for civility and respect as lawmakers opened public testimony on bills that would impose state sanctions on undocumented immigrants, require proof of citizenship for various activities, and require police departments to prioritize identification of possible undocumented immigrants. “Texas legislators should be cautious when considering policies that could detract from safety and risk the inadvertent deprivation of the civil and constitutional rights of citizens and lawful permanent residents,” said the March 2 statement. Legislators should “provide guidance and leadership to our state by rejecting policies that could encourage discrimination, co-opt local law enforcement or scapegoat immigrants,” said the statement signed by Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, the other bishop members of the Texas Catholic Conference, and leaders of dozens of Protestant, Jewish and Muslim communities in the state. Similar bills surfaced around the country, from Kentucky -- where legislation modeled after Arizona’s S.B. 1070 passed the Senate in January but awaits further action -to Colorado -- where a bill of the same design was pulled by its sponsor in the face of constitutional questions.
Pope calls for aid to civilians in Libya; Catholic agencies step in VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As fighting between rebels and government forces in Libya intensified, Pope Benedict XVI called for aid and assistance to civilians caught in the conflict. “Recent clashes have caused many deaths and an increasing humanitarian crisis” in Libya, the pope said after praying the Angelus with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square March 6. He expressed his concern over the growing crisis and said his prayers were with all victims and “those who find themselves in distress.” He said: “I appeal for assistance and aid for the people who are hit” by the crisis. More than 1,000 people were believed to have died in the two weeks after pro-democracy protests began in mid-February. A violent crackdown on the popular movement also triggered a large exodus of people, including migrants; more than 100,000 people were said to have fled to Egypt and Tunisia. Rebels opposed to the 42-year rule of Col.
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Moammar Gadhafi tried to take control of cities in the country’s western and eastern regions, and forces loyal to the Libyan dictator launched aerial bombing raids in a counteroffensive. Bishop Giovanni Martinelli of Tripoli, Libya, said there were clashes “in the mosque after prayers in central Tripoli” March 4, but that most of the capital is currently “well-guarded” by government forces. However, “the situation is very uncertain and for the moment anything is possible,” Bishop Martinelli told Fides, the news agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. “In my view, the international embargo and threats are unlikely to convince the Libyan authorities to surrender,” he said
Drought, supply, speculation drive world food prices to record high WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Prices for basic foods such as sugar, cereals and edible oils were at or near record highs worldwide in February, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. The organization’s Food Price Index for February showed that prices -- except for rice -- are higher than they were in late 2007 and early 2008, when food riots broke out in 15 developing nations. More recently, the cost of food was among factors that led Tunisians and Egyptians to rise up against long-ruling autocrats. The reasons for rising food prices are varied and complex. Largely though, supply-and-demand issues -- prompted by low stocks of food -- are at play, said Daniel Gustafson, director of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s liaison office for North America in Washington. Other factors also are at play. Rising oil prices, partially fueled by unrest in oil-rich North African nations; the rapid shift in some developing countries from growing basic foods to planting crops for biofuels; and climate extremes like last summer’s drought in Russia and firestorms in Australia have put inflationary pressure on food markets. “Everyone is watching to see what’s going to happen,” Gustafson said. But at least some of the rising price of food is being fed by investor speculation in the commodities futures markets and that’s problematic for families that spend up to 80 percent of their meager income on food, said David Kane, a staff member of the Maryknoll Office of Global Concerns. With so many pressure points, market watchers and advocates for the poor acknowledged that tough times are ahead for anyone with limited financial resources trying to feed hungry mouths. The U.N. agency expects food prices to continue a brisk upward swing in 2011.
Border violence among issues discussed by bishops from Texas, Mexico EL PASO, Texas (CNS) -- Shared concerns over violence among Mexico’s drug gangs and broader issues related to discrimination and human rights violations against immigrants and their impact on the church were discussed by bishops from dioceses along the Texas-Mexico border during a three-day meeting that ended March 3. Gath-
ering in El Paso, across the border from Ciudad Juarez, ground zero in Mexico’s drug war and where thousands of murders occur annually, the 10 bishops also discussed pastoral issues related to the celebration of the sacraments, said Father Juan Armando Renovato Lopez, spokesman for the Diocese of Piedras Negras, across from Eagle Pass, Texas. The bishops agreed to coordinate practices on both sides of the border, making it easier for U.S. residents to get married or to have their children baptized in Mexico in front of relatives who find it difficult to cross the border because of the violence, Father Renovato said. “It’s important that we have the same requirements along the border in regards to marriage preparation. That’s been a big issue for us,” Brownsville Bishop Daniel E. Flores told television station KVIA in El Paso. Mexico’s crackdown on organized crime and drug cartels has claimed more than 35,000 lives over the past four years. Violence mainly had impacted those involved in illegal activities, but the Chihuahua state human rights commission recently reported at least 200 entire families have been killed in retaliation for the actions of relatives. Father Renovato told Catholic News Service the bishops also wanted to explore “how the church can offer assistance to migrants, many of whom don’t have any money.”
Archbishop calls Obama’s decision on federal marriage law ‘alarming’ WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Obama administration’s decision to no longer support the federal Defense of Marriage Act is an “alarming and grave injustice,” said New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “Our nation and government have the duty to recognize and protect marriage, not tamper with and redefine it, nor to caricature the deeply held beliefs of so many citizens as ‘discrimination,’” he said in a March 3 statement. The archbishop’s comments were in response to a Feb. 23 announcement that President Barack Obama had instructed the Department of Justice to stop defending the federal law passed by Congress and signed into law in 1996 by President Bill Clinton. The Defense of Marriage Act says the federal government defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman and that no state must recognize a same-sex marriage from another state. A day after Archbishop Dolan’s statement, other Catholic bishops joined Protestant and Sikh religious leaders in urging the U.S. House of Representatives to fight for federal marriage law. Attorney General Eric Holder said Feb. 23 that although the administration has defended the law in some federal courts, it will no longer continue to do so in cases pending in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Unlike in the previous cases, said Holder, the 2nd Circuit “has no established or binding standard for how laws concerning sexual orientation should be treated.” Holder’s statement said Obama “has concluded that given a number of factors, including a documented history of discrimination, classifications based on sexual orientation should be subject to a more heightened standard of scrutiny.”
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BOOKS The Death of Magister Aycardus
Friar Preacher die and there be no record? A death, kept hidden by time and an oath of secrecy; that now needed By M. Thomas-Paul Demkovich to be disclosed. How did he die? Where was he buried? Published by CreateSpace January 31, 2011 These are the questions Gottfried faces as he unravels the Announcing the publication of an inspirational work on political intrigue and social struggles at play in the death the death of Meister Eckhart by Michael Demkovich, O.P. of Master Eckhart. At the dawn of the Renaissance this who said, “I sought to study the facts surrounding Eck- adventurer must find his clues amid the shards of a wanhart’s mysterious death and found that the facts had a ing Medieval Christendom. The Avignon papacy and story of their own to tell.” Gottfried Reisner is charged by Holy Roman emperor, the growing wealth of the merthe legendary Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa to discover the chants and the dwindling power of the nobles, these are truth about a death which happened long ago. It was the all factors in the tragic mystery that Gottfried must solve. death, some say murder, of one of the greatest preachers, At the same time he discovers divine consolation, in the teachers and mystics of the time. How could so famous a midst of suffering he learns the lesson of life.
Catholics Along the Rio Grande By John Taylor Published by Arcadia Publishing (February 14, 2011) Local author and New Mexico historian John Taylor presents Catholics Along The Rio Grande, the newest addition to the popular Images of America Series by Arcadia Publishing. Boasting over 200 vintage images,
Catholics Along The Rio Grande showcases the evolution of Catholicism in central New Mexico in an area sometimes referred to as the Rio Abajo. He presents Catholic life along the Rio Grande with a series of seldom-seen images gleaned from sources that include New Mexico archives and several individual collections.
Writing a Parish History BY JOHN TAYLOR
Who built your parish church? Why is it dedicated to that particular saint? Who was the first priest? Where did the statues come from? Each of these questions and many more can be answered with a parish history. Why don’t you consider writing one for your parish? Before you begin, see what has been done before, and make sure you have the support of your priest. Also realize that it will take time and possibly some money. Consider enlisting the help of local high school or college students who might even get credit for helping. Start with an outline, but make it a guide, not a dictator. Libraries and state historical societies are a great place to find general materials. In Albuquerque, two resources are the Southwest Collections at UNM and the Albuquerque Public Library Special Collections. Make sure that you also review the New Mexico Historical Review, New Mexico Magazine, and El Palacio. The Archdiocesan Archives, your parish archives, and the Catholic Directories are also important. Your parish archives include registers of baptisms, marriages, and burials, etc.; but
respect the privacy concerns that may keep some material off limits! You can also get information about your parish from interviews, but make sure to verify what you are told. Cast your net broadly-- parishioners, priests, brothers or sisters, musicians, parish leaders, local realtors, architects, fund raisers, etc. Images are essential—photos, of course, but also family trees, drawings, paintings, and maps. Put a note in the bulletin asking for pictures. However, keep in mind that you must obtain permission (and in some cases, you may have to pay a fee) to use images. One source of historical images here in New Mexico is the New Mexico Photo Archives. There is also an ENORMOUS amount of information on the Internet, but you need to be careful about its accuracy. As you do your research, take careful notes and keep detailed records so that you can find and organize the information that you generate and so that you can keep track of the sources of the information. Computers are wonderful in this regard, but paper records work just as well. Once you have assembled the material, you should have both peer and editorial reviews (they are different!), and having your priest read and approve the manuscript is
a must. Peer review, editing, and indexing can be both tedious and time-consuming, so make sure you allow sufficient time for them. You have options for publication that range from self-publishing using copy centers to subsidy presses that will publish your document for a fixed fee. If your history is of general interest, you might even find a local press to produce it at no charge. Once the document is complete, make it available to everyone in the parish. After all, these people are the ultimate beneficiaries of your work! Then congratulate yourself--you will have created a unique piece of history!
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Brother Majella Larivee Marchand, 58, of Albuquerque, died after a brief illness. Born Gerard Robert on June 12, 1952, he was the son of the late Ernest Sr. and Rita (Larivee) Marchand. He attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Attleboro, MA and was a 1970 graduate of Bishop Feehan Regional High School in Attleboro. He held a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of New Mexico and graduate certification in religious formation from the University of St. Louis. On September 22, 1970, he entered the Congregation of the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd. He made his First Profession of Vows on May 28, 1972 and his Final Profession of Vows on July 15, 1978. He was assigned to ministry for the developmentally delayed in Illinois, ministries to the homeless in Louisiana, New Mexico and Florida and BGS ministries in Toronto, Canada. Br. Majella is survived by a brother, Ernest Marchand Jr. of Erie, PA; four sisters, Jeanne Langdeau of South Attleboro, Madeleine Medeiros and Deborah Marchand of Pawtucket and Laurie Paul of Warwick; 21 nieces and nephews; 53 great-nieces and great-nephews, 17 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and several cousins.
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Sr. Joan Rutterer (formerly Sr. Mary Isabella) died February 12, 2011, at the age of 92 at Mother Margaret Hall. She was born Joan M. Rutterer on April 24, 1918 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Edward G. and Elsie (Heiselman) Rutterer. A Sister of Charity for 68 years, Sr. Joan served the dioceses of Santa Fe, NM, Detroit, MI, Cleveland, OH, Toledo, OH and Cincinnati, OH. Sr. Joan taught for six years at St. Mary School in Albuquerque from 1944 – ’50. A former student, Sr. Sheila Gallagher of North Royalton, OH remembered her dear friend. “Joan was my teacher, mentor, good friend and Sister, in one capacity or another, for over 50 years. I was impressed by her willingness at all times to do what was needed. She was always there for you.”
Part Twelve: The Vatican II Church - Paul VI, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI BY DANIEL MCGILL, Director, Ministry Resources and Formation
In any present moment we can be tempted to despair. Across the broad spectrum of Catholic thought since the Second Vatican Council ended in 1965, there have been countless disappointments with the directions, and they are many and diverse, that the reforms of the Council have taken. Collectively as a Church we have fretted a great deal about our Church and in our anxiety we have often been shaken repeatedly. In 1968, Pope Paul VI issued his encyclical letter Humanae Vitae and to the surprise and great disappointment of many, he called for a much more restrictive use of birth control in family planning than his own study commissions had recommended to him. In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in the papal apartments after little more than a month in office. In 1981, Pope John Paul II, was shot four times by an assassin in Saint Peter’s square. We could add to these dateable events
the thousands of priests and religious who abandoned their vocations after the Council for many reasons as well as the closure of so many Catholic schools in the United States. More recently we have been shaken by sex abuse scandals of both national and then international scope. Perhaps it is only human to despair when we lack the divine perspective. We do well to study the history of the Catholic Church as we have in these twelve episodes here in the People of God and the much more expanded episodes on The Archbishop’s Hour on Catholic Radio. The sheer size of the various crisis of the modern age seems to totally swamp all past events since the human enterprise is immensely larger today, we are far more aware of our present moment than the past, and global communications have brought us into a far more acute awareness of our world as a whole. But his-
tory sets our present affairs in perspective. The Church has seen far bleaker days in past centuries and emerged far more mature and true and beautiful than ever seemed possible back then. Whatever the future may say about Pope Paul VI’s encyclical letter that forbade the use of artificial means of birth control, one profoundly good outcome has been the focus it has brought to the planet about how we give birth to the future. Both the value of each human life as well as how we shape our common life together, even from the earliest moment of conception has been highlighted to our great benefit. Are any lives disposable? Is any human unnecessary? Do we dare give into the intoxication of technical control over our sexuality if it means we lose our souls by doing so? In a similar way a historical perspective conditions the sudden death of John Paul I since it led to the election of the first international pope, and the assassination attempt on his successor served to define John
Paul II’s papacy by a compassion and outreach to our enemies. Just as he visited his Muslim assailant in prison and forgave him so too John Paul II reached out to people of all faiths and the leaders of all nations so that at his death, the world gathered in an unprecedented moment of solidarity at his funeral. I hope you will consider joining me for this final episode of A History of the Catholic Church in the World on Catholic Radio on March 24 as we take a very hopefilled look at our Catholic Church through focusing on our most recent popes. We have truly never witnessed a greater age of Christianity than our own.
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MARCH Rev. Stephen Imbarrato....................... 19 Rev. Flavio J. Santillanes .................... 21 Rev. Samuel Falbo .............................. 25 Rev. Charles Brown ............................. 26 Rev. Denis Kaggwa ............................. 28 Rev. Arturo Araujo SJ .......................... 30 Rev. Rod Fenzl O.Praem..................... 30 Rev. Msgr. Douglas Raun .................... 30 Very Rev. Daniel Balizan ..................... 31 April Rev. Jeffery N. Steenson .................... 1 Rev. Adam Lee Ortega y Ortiz ............... 2 Rev. Scott Mansfield ............................ 4 Rev. Ronald J.Schultz (Ret.) ................. 7 Rev. Tien-Tri Nguyen ............................. 7 Rev. James Sanchez, SOLT .................. 8 Rev. John Plans, SF .............................. 9 Rev. Arkad Biczak................................ 10 Rev. Kevin Azubuike Iwuoha ............... 10 Rev. George Pavamkott, O.Praem ...... 10 Rev. Emmanuel U. Izuka ......................11
Roman Catholic & Popular New Mexican Saints Calendar MARCH 15........................................................St. Louise de Marillac 16.............................................. St. Clement Mary Hofbauer 17..........................................................................St. Patrick 18........................................................St. Cyril of Jerusalem 19.........................................................................St. Joseph 20..........................................................St. Salvator of Horta 21.....................................................Blessed John of Parma 22............................................................ St. Nicholas Owen 23.................................................. St. Turibius of Mogrovejo 24..................................................... St. Catherine of Genoa 25...................................................Annunciation of the Lord 26.................................................Blessed Didacus of Cadiz 27............................................Blessed Francis Faˆ di Bruno 28.............................................. St. Hesychius of Jerusalem 29............................................ Blessed Ludovico of Casoria 30............................................................St. Peter Regalado 31...................................................St. Stephen of Mar Saba APRIL 1.......................................................... St. Hugh of Grenoble 2.............................................................St. Francis of Paola 3.......................................................St. Benedict the African 4............................................................ St. Isidore of Seville 5................................................................St. Vincent Ferrer 6.......................................................... St. Crescentia Hoess 7.................................................St. John Baptist de la Salle 8.................................................................... St. Julie Billiart 9...........................................................................St. Casilda 10..................................................St. Magdalen of Canossa 11 ....................................................................St. Stanislaus 12....................................................St. Teresa of Los Andes 13.........................................................................St. Martin I 14................................................... Blessed Peter Gonzalez
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March 13
First Sunday of Lent
March 13
Rite of Election
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe
Operation Rice Bowl (Families and individuals are invited to fast and to give alms through Catholic Relief Services to help improve food security around the world) March 17
5:00-8:00pm
Brother Mathias Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner $10 adults, $5 children
March 20
Second Sunday of Lent
March 20
Rite of Election
March 25
The Annunciation of the Lord
March 26
8:30am-3pm
March 26
9am-4pm
March 27 12 Noon
March 27
12pm 6:30pm
April 3
April 9
April 9-10
Advance tickets: Garson & Sons, Ava Maria, Holy Family
Albuquerque Convention Center
St. Rose of Lima, Santa Rosa
Retreat for Hispanic Women “A Vision that Gives Life: To Fully Live the Christian Life”
Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center, Santa Fe $10 per person (includes lunch)
For more info call Angie Kollasch at 505.471.0554
The Wonder of Myself (A special one day class for mothers and their adolescent daughters 10 to 12) Cost: $15
Lourdes Hall
For info & to register: 505.831.8117
African American Catholic Community 19th Anniversary Mass
St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church
Contact Brenda Dabney, 505.836.3627 for more info
Golf Tournament (hosted by San Felipe De Neri School)
Chamisa Hills Country Club
Contact Adrian Sanchez at 363.2822 or Melissa Sisneros 507.0552
Death of the Messiah
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Contact Therese Hidalgo at 505.864.1925
Casa Angelica Auxiliary’s Annual Luncheon and Style Show to benefit profoundly disabled children & young adults. Individual tickets are $65/premier seating, $55 general seating
Hotel Albuquerque, Old Town
Reservations: 505.256.8415 Deadline for general seating: March 31st
Spring Arts & Crafts Fair
St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Hall
Call Kathy at 400.3208
Third Sunday of Lent
March 27
April 2
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
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March 13, 2011 1st Sunday Lent Rev. Ronald Bowers
Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Rom 5:12-19 Mt 4:1-11
March 20, 2011 2nd Sunday Lent Rev. Andrew Pavlak
Gn 12:1-4a 2 Tm 1:8b-10 Mt 17:1-9
March 27, 2011 3rd Sunday Lent Rev. Andrew Pavlak
Ex 17:3-7 Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 Jn 4:5-42
April 3, 2011 4th Sunday Lent Rev. Anthony Maes
1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Eph 5:8-14 Jn 9:1-41
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SOUL SISTER: Re-Imagining Kateri Tekakwitha
Exhibit to Commemorate Blessed Kateri (January - March 31, 2011) Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, NM In the exhibition Soul Sister: Re-Imagining Kateri Tekakwitha, nineteen artists reflect, re-examine and/or critique the phenomenon surrounding the “Blessed” Kateri Tekakwitha (Mohawk), prominent 16th century saint-figure beatified on June 22, 1980 by Pope John Paul II. The exhibition envisions Kateri through an Indigenous lens that includes recontextualizing history and the impact of convergence that shifted religion, tradition, and cultural practices across the North American landscape.
Ryan Rice, Chief Curator, MoCNA and Tammy Rahr, Artist
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hen I was asked if I wanted to participate in the exhibit to commemorate the life of Kateri Tekakwitha, I enthusiastically accepted. The first thing that came to my mind was the decimation of Eastern tribes by smallpox, and how I would delicately approach this subject. The piece I have created took five solid weeks to complete. It is a 5’ x 11’ blanket made of Pendleton wool, unbleached muslin, canvas, glass beads and German silver broaches. The blanket is layered with symbolism embedded with deep meaning and a wide range of emotions for me. I worked non-stop on the piece over the winter break from classes at IAIA and during that time I barely thought of anything but the life and death of this woman, Kateri. As the work progressed, I thought of how much I wanted to honor her with the creation of this blanket. One will view the blanket as a chronology of her life, the history of Iroquois People, and as a mnemonic piece about the land in which Tekakwitha was born.” - Tammy Rahr, Artist
Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
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God who, among the many Among her Saints by Holy Mother marvels of Your Grace in the Church, and that our hearts may New World, did cause to blos- Be enkindled with a strong desire som on the Banks of the Mohawk To imitate her innocence and faith. and of the St. Lawrence, the pure Through the same Christ Our Lord. and tender Lily, Kateri Tekawitha, Amen. grant we Beseech You, the favor we beg Through her intercession: that Imprimatur: Most Rev. Howard J. His Cross many soon be counted DD, Bishop of Albany, NY Fr. Joseph Mary and Br. Maximiliam Mary greetHubbard, Gov. Martinez.