Thank You - St Therese of the Infant Jesue Catholic Church Parish

Fourth Sunday of Easter
Jesus’ claim to be true to the shepherd, the only pastor, has nothing idyllic about it. It completes his break
with mercenary religious leaders in whose eyes the
sheep matter little. “I myself will pasture my sheep; I
myself will give them rest, says the Lord God. The lost
I will seek out, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, shepherding
them rightly.” (Ezek 34: 15-16) This is God’s way of
acting, and the way of Christ, who gave his life for
those the Father entrusted to him.
Many do not appreciate being compared to a flock
of sheep. Nevertheless, the image of the sheep suggests clearly what are: defenseless before the ravaging
wolf. Of all creatures, sheep possess the weakest
sense of direction. So they entrust themselves by instinct to their shepherd to defend and guide them.
Novena Prayers
Dear Parishioner,
Here is another odd phenomena as a result of pietistic
ignorance which most parish priests have to deal
with. It is common to find littering the church copies
of novena like prayers for special prayer requests. Current copies found in our Shrine of the Little Flower placed the weekend of Palm Sunday of the
Passion of the Lord detailed the following: POWERFUL PRAYER OF PETITION, Blessed
be the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary! Blessed be St. Jude Thaddeus! Thoughout the World for all Eternity. Say one
Our Father, one Hail Mary, and make 81 copies of
this novena. Leave 9 copies in 9 churches and ask for
our petition. Before the nine days are up your petition
will be granted. Before the nine days are up NO
MATTER HOW DIFFCULT! P.S. DON’T FORGET
TO THANK GOD. Again, People, let us be smart and
educated Catholics and not drawn to such pietistic
superstition. Novena Prayers are an ancient and
beautiful tradition in the Church but where this beautiful prayer forms becomes warped is through the
above style of praying to God and the Saint. Leave 9
copies in 9 churches—thank goodness for the invention of photocopy machines, eh? I suppose before the
advent of photocopy machines a person needed to
copy by hand with pen and paper the prayers—
perhaps this form helped them truly become closer to
the Most Holy One. I know whenever I find this sort
of photocopied ignorant dribble in or church, left on
back pews or hidden, I personally tear them in half
and discard them in the refuse bins OUTSIDE THE
CHURCH BUILDING! Let us not confuse this superstition style of making 81 photocopies with the noble
tradition of novenas—following is an excerpt from a
friend’s book What’s the Smoke For? by Johan van
Parys:
Novena Prayers cont..
Dear Johan, My mother used to drag us to novenas when we
were young. Whatever happened to them? They seem to
have disappeared. Gentle Reader, I grew up with them
too. The ones I remember the best is the novena to St. Anthony, the Wonderworker. My grandmother had a great devotion to St. Anthony and was in regular need of his help with
lost items. At her instigation my father took my brother and
me to our local Franciscan friary for the yearly novena of St.
Anthony. This meant that for nine Tuesdays leading up to the
feast of St. Anthony on June 13, the day of his dies natalis or
the day of his birth into heaven, we went to early morning
Mass with the friars. I don’t remember much about what we
did except that we attended Mass, prayed a special prayer,
and brought white lilies, which I was told were St. Anthony’s
favorite flowers. As a treat we had breakfast at my grandmother’s home rather than ours.
The word novena comes from the Latin word novem, meaning nine. Thus a novena is a series of nine days on which one
prays for a specific need. Usually these are nine consecutive
days. So, the novena for the gifts of the Holy Spirit, for example, is prayed on the nine days leading up to Pentecost,
starting on the Friday of the sixth week of Easter and ending
on the Saturday of the seventh week of Easter. In those
churches that still celebrate the Ascension of the Lord on the
Thursday between the sixth and seventh Sundays of Easter,
the novena for the gifts of the Holy Spirit is prayed on the
nine days between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost Sunday. A novena can also be prayed on the same day of the
week for nine consecutive weeks. This is the case with the
novena of St. Anthony. Like many other traditional devotions, novenas have largely fallen to the wayside in the Western world. Thankfully, in other parts of the world these and
other devotions are practiced with great fervor. New immigrants often bring these with them and thus they are gradually being reintroduced in parts of the church where they are
dormant. So, if you miss praying novenas, why don’t you go
in search for one or, better yet, maybe your pastor might be
willing to start one. I would start slowly by suggesting a novena for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. How could he say no?
DOMINICAN ECCLESIAL INSTITUTE SPEAKER
Prepare to be inspired
Sunday May 3
Fr. Jim Marchionda, OP, will present the DEI monthly talk:
"How Can I Keep from Singing? The Power of Prayer & Preaching Through Sacred Song." The event is from 1-3p.m. at the UNM
Continuing Education Center on University Boulevard. Contact
the DEI office to reserve a space or for more information:
243-0525 or
contact@DEIabq.org .
Now Enrolling!
St. Therese Catholic School has
been fostering faith, service and
learning since 1947.
We offer academic programs for
Pre-school to 8th grade. We are
conveniently located in the North
Valley, minutes from I-25 and I-40. We offer Before and After Care from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Be sure to visit us and see what a small environment can do for your child in 2015! For information call the school at 344-4479 or visit our website at www.stthereseschoolabq.org . God Bless
St. Therese School ‘s
19th Annual
Golf Tournament
St. Therese School is holding
its Golf Tournament on May
8th, 2015 at Desert Greens Golf
Course and we need your help.
You can help us by sponsoring
a hole as follows: Gold Sponsor: $1500.00, Silver
Sponsor: $1000.00, Bronze Sponsor: $500.00, Hole
Sponsor: $250.00, or by sponsoring a player. The
cost is $125.00 per player or $500.00 per team
A sound education and challenging curriculum is
very important to be competitive in today’s market.
Your donation to St Therese School will help to further the education of many children in the Albuquerque community. St. Therese School is a beacon of
hope in the North Valley. It provides a quality education within a safe and nurturing environment. Invest in our children. They are our future leaders.
Bake Sale
Fundraiser
April 25th & April 26th
after all Masses. Your support for the St. Therese
youth is most welcome and appreciated. This
bake sale is to support the youth going to
El Salvador and their project. They will be in
El Salvador August 4th - 11, 2015. Thank you for
your generous support.
Collections from April 19, 2015
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
& put your trust in the LORD.
Regular Sunday Collection
$7967.32
St. Vincent de Paul
$ 370.00
School Support
$ 147.00
Utilities
$ 000.00
Building Fund
$1678.00
Church Boiler
$ 000.00
Prayer Garden
$ 500.00
Misc
$ 000.00
Second Collections: 1st. Sunday of the Month St. Therese
School, 2nd Sunday, St. Vincent de Paul, 3rd Sunday Building
Fund, 4th Sunday Utilities, 5th Sunday Misc. U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops Second Collections
Please use your envelopes when making any donations to
our parish. (If possible please use checks). If you don’t have
envelopes, you may use the temporary envelopes which are
located at the entrance and in the back of the church.
Please Pray for the sick in Our Parish
Javier & Angela Carrillo, Brenda Chavez, Ray J. de la Cruz, Ernest Sierra, Corrine Garcia, Julian Aguirre, Ron Garcia, Leo Sandoval, Jose
Vernier, Fr. Christopher Crotty, Fr. Ron Carrillo, Philip Cordova, George
Valley, Liberty Boettger, Melissa Escarcida, Josephine Dominguez, Rudy
Archuleta, Imelda Garcia, Emma Baca, Eunique Montoya, David Lucero,
Gabriel Shooter Delgado, Abigail Delgado, Joe Baca, Millie Borrego,
Theresa Hernandez, Anthony Cuellar, Priscilla Duran, Ermalinda Baca,
Janet Lucero, Dorothy Luna, Isabel Jaramillo, Rosa De Aragon, John
Brockmann, Bill Kinzy, Candice Demar, Alice Mario, Aaron Armijo, Catherine Howle, Christopher Sena, Jr., Eva P. Sanchez, Anna Mae Olona,
Ernest Benavidez, Mike Guzman, Loretta Garcia and for those in hospitals and in their home who can’t attend church. REMINDER: Each week names will be deleted from the current list
to accommodate other parishioners who need to be added to this
list.
Great news!!
We the Greeter ministry are happy to announce that an
amazing $1653.00 was raised from the burrito sales which
took place the weekend of April 11th & 12, from donations
received for the St Therese youth delegation for the youth
who will be traveling to El Salvador! With YOUR support,
the amazing work of the greeter ministry and the help of the
2 benefactors that donated the burritos it would not have
been the success that it was. Thank you greeters!!! On behalf of the Greeter team we thank ALL OF YOU FOR
YOUR MOST KIND AND GENEROUS SUPPORT!!! Congratulations Alex Jurado, Isabella Bruzezze
and Sarah Maes!!
The
catholic communicator
Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish • Albuquerque, NM
AN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SANTA FE*
Friday, May 8 • Queen of Heaven
Catholic School Spring Benefit
Gala-Dinner-Dance-Auction •
Sheraton Uptown • 6-11pm •
Tickets are $75 each and may
be purchased at the school office
5303 Phoenix, NE, Albuquerque
87110 • or tickets may be ordered
by phone 505-881-2484 (credit
cards) • Fun, music, laughter,
dancing and silent and live auctions and some great prizes. Call
505-881-2484.
The Catholic Charismatic Cen-
ter will be having its Women’s
Conference, Saturday, May 2 •
8:30am to 3:30pm • at the Shrine
of St. Bernadette in the Church
Hall, 11509 Indian School Rd
NE, Albuquerque. Sister Cecilia
Bushnell, DLJC a native of Santa
Fe, will be the guest speaker.
The theme of the Conference is
“The Joyous Genius of Women.”
Registration is $15 and includes
lunch. To register please call 505247-0397. Printable registration
forms and the schedule are available at www.asfccc.org.
The Serra Club of Albuquerque
Sunday • April 26, 2015
St. Therese School is holding its 19th
Annual St. Therese School Golf Tournament on May 8, at Desert Greens
Golf Course and we need your help. You can
help us by sponsoring a hole or by sponsoring
a player. Or, golf in the tournament. The cost
is $125 per player or $500 per team. All proceeds from the Golf Tournament go directly
towards enhancing the educational programs
at St. Therese Catholic School. Please call
St. Therese School for more information at
344-4479.
May 9 • St. Charles School 3rd Annual
Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 9
at 8:00am Contact Ronda Gilliland-Lopez,
ronda@mcaofnm.org or (505) 681-9952.
Our Lady of the Annunciation Knights
of Columbus Council 14920 is hosting its Inaugural Golf Tournament on
May 23, with an 8:00am Shotgun Start
at Arroyo del Oso Golf Course in Albuquerque. Cost is $100/player, or $400/team, which
includes 1 round of golf, cart, driving range,
lunch, and awards ceremony. Your player fee
will go to support Knights of Columbus charities. Contact Jason Bogue: 505-934-9991, or
Pat Schroeder: 505-980-8792, or Tony Leos:
505-206-0611.
invites you to join them on, Good
Shepherd Sunday/Vocations Sunday, April 26, in praying for our
priests and for vocations to the Priesthood and Concreted Life.
This is a special day set aside to honor priests and the priesthood.
You are encouraged to let your parish priest
know your appreciation for him -- Write a
note of gratitude, give him a phone call; tell
him that you are thankful for him and that you
are praying for him. Offer prayers of thanksgiving to God for the gift of our shepherds
(priests) and that He will grant us more holy
vocations to the priesthood and consecrated
life. For information on the Serra Club of Albuquerque visit
www.serraclubalbuquerque.org or call 507-2782.
Pray
Invite
Encourage
Affirm
Legacy Art Albuquerque 2015 will be Saturday, May 9
at 5pm (at Sandia Resort, Main Ballroom). Featured Artists
include St. Pius X parent Jose Jaramillo, Michelle Ferran,
*A privately owned working in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Tish Hinojosa and 7-time Grammy
winner Little Jo (of Little Joe y La
Familia). Legacy Art Albuquerque
is a great art auction featuring the
best artists in the industry. Most
of the featured artists will be in
attendance. All proceeds will support SPX Fine Arts and the Art Has
Heart Foundation. Please come and
enjoy this spectacular evening with
silent and live auction, buffet dinner
and entertainment. For reservations,
call SPX Advancement Office (505)
831-8406 or on-line at www.saintpiusx.com/legacy.
Knights
Of Peter Claver And
Ladies Auxiliary • This is a calling
for a wonderful opportunity with
the Knights of Peter Claver and
Ladies Auxiliary, a lay organization of Catholic men and women
dedicated to servicing the sick
and disabled, engendering social
justice through Catholic action,
and promoting intellectual association. The Knights and Ladies
need 12 men and 12 women to
start their respective orders here in
New Mexico. Let’s make a difference in our local community! For
more information, please call the
general line at (505) 875-0153.
San Felipe de Neri Catholic
school is offering a half-day Pre-Kindergarten class in the
Fall of 2015. Our Pre-K program provides a safe, warm, and
caring Catholic environment where children can learn and
explore their creativity through age-appropriate individual and
group activities. Classes are 3 hours/day, 5 days/week. Please
call the School Office at 242-2411 for our part-time tuition costs
and information.
Catholic Charities has many volunteer opportunities.
However, the greatest need for volunteers is for Senior Transportation Drivers in the 87121, 87105 and 87102 area of the
city. Drivers provide transportation to seniors 60+ to medical
appointments, grocery shopping, and government offices.
Volunteers set their own schedule and zip code destination.
Gas cards are available upon request. Please contact; Cathy
Aragon-Marquez at 724-4634
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Mass Intentions
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Acts 11: 19-26; Jn 10: 22-30
8:00 AM
†Ann Sealy
By: Margaret Villanueva
†Daniel Catano
By: Margaret Villanueva
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Acts 12: 24-13:5a; Jn 12: 44-50
8:00 AM †Manuel Gonzales
By: Wife Sarah & family
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Acts 13: 13-25; Jn 13: 16-20
8:00 AM
RECEIVE COMMUNION
by making a throne:
ONE HAND UNDER THE OTHER,
READY TO RECEIVE
our great King.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem
†Aaron J. Cortez
By: Family
Friday, May 1, 2015
Acts 13: 26-33; Jn 14: 1-6
8:00 AM
†Andres, Vicenta &
Clara Arretche
By: St. Therese Parish
†Antonio & Annie Perea
By: Lorraine Luna
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Saturday, May 2, 2015
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
1 Pt 5: 5b-14; Mk 16: 15-20
4:00 PM
†Matthew Skender
By: The Corazza Family
In honor of St. Anthony
(Favors received) Corrine Garcia
†Pete Acosta (2nd Anniversary)
By: Wife & family
†Ella Lucero (Birthday) By: Family
†Amelia Black (Birthday)
By: Belinda Sweeten
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Acts 4: 8-12; 1 Jn 3: 1-2; Jn 10: 11-18
8:00 AM
In honor of All Saints (Favors received)
By: Stella Pohl
†Adan Molina By: Camila Molina
†Richard Padila By: Carlos Garcia & Family
10:00 AM †Dora Martinez (Birthday)
By: Martinez Children
†Celia Gabaldon
By: Patricia Lucero
†Carmoline Grady
†Robert Hoolihan (20th Anniversary)
By: Family
12:00 PM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
Special Intentions of Life Teen
Monday, April 27, 2015
Acts 11: 1-18; Jn 10: 1-10
8:00 AM
Communion Services
†Ricky Joseph Parra
By: Del Curto family
Acts 13: 44-52; Jn 14: 7-14
4:00 PM
†Alice Trujillo (Birthday)
By: Family
FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Acts 9: 26-31; 1 Jn 3: 18-24; Jn 15: 1-8
8:00 AM
†Jose Carlos Neri
By: Piedad Dominguez
†Pedro Molina
By: Camila Molina
†Richard Padila
By: Carlos Garcia & Family
10:00 AM †Jimmy D. Harris (10th Anniversary)
By: Cora Harris & Family
†Filiberto Martinez (Birthday)
By: Wife Priscilla
†Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Griego &
deceased family members
By: Tony & Rosemary Montoya
12:00 PM †Prospero E. Archuleta (Birthday)
By: Inez Archuleta
†Anna L. Ortiz
By: Kathleen Ortiz
†Mary Rita Gutierrez &
Eloisa Martinez By: Doris Vigil
Special Intentions of Life Teen
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