May 15, 2016 - St Therese of the Infant Jesue Catholic Church Parish

PENTECOST SUNDAY
“Do not be surprised that I tell you, you must all
be begotten from above….but you do not know
where it (the eind) comes from or where it
goes” (John 3: 7-8). Although Luke places the
sending forth of the Spirit on Pentecost, fifty days
after the Resurrection, John places it on Easter
night. Each one, then, has his own way of portraying the glorification of Jesus. For John, this
glorification took place when he was raised up on
the cross. For both, the Spirit is the fruit of the
victory Christ won by his death and resurrection.
Pentecost can not be separated from Easter.
But why must the disciples receive the Spirit?
From Luke’s perspective, they must receive the
Spirit to be able to speak to all in their proper
language and thus inaugurate the universal mission of the Church. John does not say anything
different, but he says it in a different way. The
apostles are in the upper room with all the doors
locked for fear of the Jews. They are afraid and
their fear is contagious. They are attentive to
every sound outside. They fear arrest. Suddenly,
Jesus is there in their midst: “Peace be with
you!” Peace is what they lack most in this atmosphere of anxiety. Jesus still carries the marks of
his passion. He is there, alive and stronger than
death. The doors which were once locked no
longer hinder his mission.
The hour is no longer one of self-centered fear.
Now is the time to allow the Spirit to shatter all
barriers and lead the Church where God wills.
CHOSEN, NOT PERFECT
Watch small children singing their favorite song
and you’ll hear voices piped up loud and clear,
and see happy, smiling faces. How quickly we forget this as adults, and become so solemn and even
anxious about faith and take ourselves much too
seriously. We may think we have to be perfect before God can use us or make a home in our
hearts. Some of us, according to one bishop, even
come back to confession week after week and confess the same sins. Today we remember Pentecost,
the fiftieth day after Easter when, as promised, the
power of the Holy Spirit was poured out onto the
apostles. This was not just one historical event
reserved for them alone. The Spirit is poured out
continuously for us all. But your heart must be
open to being transformed as the apostles were.
Take heart from this popular list of the unlikeliest
characters that the Spirit has transformed for
God’s purposes. Adam was a coward.
Chosen, Not Perfect…..
Noah was a drunk. Sarah was too old. Isaac was a daydreamer. Jacob was a liar. Joseph was abused. Moses had
a stuttering problem. Gideon was afraid. Samson was a
long-haired womanizer. Rahab was a “lady of the evening.” Jeremiah was too young. David had an affair and
was a murderer. Elijah was suicidal. Isaiah preached naked. Jonah ran from God. Naomi was a widow. Job went
bankrupt. John the Baptist ate bugs. Peter denied Christ—
three times. Martha worried about everything. Three apostles fell asleep while praying and they all ran away at the
first sign of trouble. Mary Magdalene was mentally ill. The
Samaritan woman was divorced—more than once. Zaccheus was too small. Paul was too religious. Timothy had
an ulcer and Lazarus was dead! Copyright © 2009, World
Library Publications. All rights reserved.
ESCOGIDOS, NO PERFECTOS
Fíjate en los niños cuando cantan su canción prefe-rida y
verás caras sonrientes y alegres mientras sus voces se
proyectan fuerte y claramente. Cuántas veces olvidamos esa
actitud como adultos y nos volremos en tan solemnes y
hasta alarmistas en cuanto a nuestra fe, que todo se vuelve
muy rígido. Tal vez pensemos que hemos de ser perfectos
antes de que Dios use nuestros talentos y habite en nuestro
corazón. Algunos de nosotros, según dice un obispo, vienen
a la confesión semana tras semana para confesar los mismos pecados. Hoy recordamos Pentecostés, el quincuagésimo día después de la Pascua cuando, según fue prometido, el Espíritu Santo des-cendió sobre los apóstoles.
Éste no es sólo un acontecimiento histórico reservado para
ellos exclusivamente. El Espíritu desciende continuamente
sobre todos nosotros, pero tu corazón ha de estar abierto
para ser transformado, tal como el de los discípulos. Cobra
ánimo con la lista de estos personajes, que parecían improbables para ningún cambio, pero que Dios transformó,
pues tenía un propósito para ellos. Adán era un cobarde.
Noé era un borracho. Sara era muy anciana. Isaac era un
soñador. Jacob era un mentiroso. José fue abusado. Moisés
tenía un problema de tartamudez. Gedeón tuvo miedo. Sansón era un peludo mujeriego. Rajab era prostituta. Jeremías
era demasiado joven. David tuvo relaciones extramaritales
y fue un asesino. Elías fue suicida. Isaías predicó desnudo.
Jonás huyó de Dios. Noemí era viuda. Job se fue a la bancarrota. Juan Bautista comía insectos. Pedro negó a
Cristo—tres veces. Marta se preocupaba por todo. Tres
apóstoles se quedaron dormidos mientras rezaban y salieron co-rriendo cuando olieron problema. María Magdalena sufría de una enfermedad mental. La Samaritana era
divorciada—más de una vez. Zaqueo era muy bajo de estatura. Pablo era demasiado religioso. Timoteo padecía de
una úlcera y ¡Lázaro estaba muerto! Copyright © 2009,
World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
ST. THERESE SCHOOL’S 20th
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
St. Therese School is holding its
Golf Tournament on May 20, 2015
at Desert Greens Golf Course and
we need your help. You can help
with a sponsorship of a 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.
Please call St. Therese School for information at
344-4479. On behalf of St. Therese School, our
most sincere gratitude and appreciation.
FROM THE OFFICE OF RCIA
A new class will be starting on Wednesday, August
3, 2016. This is for adults (over 18) in need of receiving the sacraments of baptism, or First Communion or Confirmation. Catholics wanting a
review of their faith are also welcome to attend. Call Deacon Mike through the parish office
(344-8050) to register and/or for more
information.
CONGRATULATIONS
St. Therese School’s 8th Grade Class, Garfield &
Taft Middle School students who are moving up to
High School and to all Graduating Seniors from
St. Pius, Albuquerque High, Volcano Vista, and
East Mountain High School.
GRADUATION PRAYER
Father, we thank you so much for our time here together. For all the friends we have made, for the
days of laughter and fun. And for all the times of
great discovery and learning. We thank you for all
who have given us their energy and skill so that we
can graduate. For our teachers and mentors, our
family and loved ones. We thank you for them and
give them all to You in prayer. As this chapter on
our lives closes, so a new one begins. We present
ourselves like an open book before You. Come and
scribe your words of life into our lives- fill our
minds with Your thoughts, fill our bodies with Your
strength, fill our hearts with Your dream. That we
might eternally love and serve You this day and
every day. We ask all this in the glorious name of
Jesus who lives and reigns with You and the Holy
Spirit World without end.
Amen
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,
& put your trust in the LORD.
5/8/2016
Regular Sunday Collection
$6786.53
St. Vincent de Paul
$1489.14
School Support
$ 00.00
Utilities
$ 80.00
Building Fund
$ 127.00
Home Mission
$ 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.
PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR PARISH
Theresa Morales, Julia Jaramillo, Carmen Lueras, Andrea Armenta,
Dorothy Luna, Grace Padilla, Geneva Sandoval, Beatrice Pacheco,
Gabriel Shooter Delgado, Candace De Mar, Charles Reid, Jim Meek,
Mike Mora, Doug Schneebeck, Tina Trujillo, Sylvia Martinez,
James Lopez, Anthony & Florinda Cortez, Bernice Laredo, Mike Mares,
Gerald Rodriguez, Armijo, Sena & Chavez families, Andrew Cleland,
Robert Griffin and for those in hospitals or their home and
can’t attend church.
POPE FRANCIS
PRAYER INTENTIONS
RESPECT FOR WOMEN
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May is
for the Respect for Women: That in every country of the
world, women may be honored and respected and that their
essential contribution to society may be highly esteemed.
Women
The contribution of women in all areas of human activity is
undeniable, beginning with the family. But only to recognize it…Is that enough? We have done little for the women
who are in very difficult situations--despised, marginalized,
and even reduced to slavery. We must condemn sexual violence against women and remove the barriers that prevent
their full integration into social, political, and economic
life. If you think this is clearly right, join my petition. It is a
prayer--that in all countries of the world women may be
honored and respected and valued for their essential contribution to society.
I DO MY JOB AS WELL AS A MAN.
I WILL NEVER BE A SLAVE.
NO GENDER VIOLENCE.
ENOUGH OF DISCRIMINATION AT WORK.
MEN AND WOMEN ARE CHILDREN OF GOD.
The
catholic communicator
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The 2nd Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Arts and Crafts fair nuns, teachers, and parishioners, Royal Courts, Queens and
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Mass Intentions
Pentecost Sunday
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Jas 4: 1-10; Mk 9: 30-37
8:00 AM
†Francisco “Frank” Luna
By: Lorraine Luna
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Jas 4: 13-17; Mk 9: 38-40
8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Jas 5: 1-6; Mk 9: 41-50
8:00 AM
†Joe Downey
By: Children from St. Therese
Friday, May 20, 2016
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26; Jn 15: 9-17
8:00 AM
FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
4:00 PM
†David Vigil
By: Jeanette Mora
†Benjamin E. Juarros, Lucio
& Gomicinda Nieto & family
By: Alice Juarros
†Daniel Garcia (5th Anniversary)
By: Mom & Dad
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3b-7,12-13; Jn 20: 19-23
8:00 AM
†Reyna Lucero
By: George & family
†Timothy Alan Olona (51st Anniversary)
By: Melba Olona
†Melba Barela
By: Dora Saiz
10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
12:00 PM †Albert Armijo & Fermin Sena
By: Graciel Armijo & family
†Bertha Morales
By: Family
†Benito Serbin Sr (Anniversary)
By: Lena & Dee Serbin
†Mary Lou (Birthday) & Eugene Duran
By: Robert Duran
Monday, May 16, 2016
Jas 3: 13-18; Mk 9: 14-29
8:00 AM
Communion Service
Jas 5: 9-12; Mk 10: 1-12
8:00 AM
FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Jas 5: 13-20; Mk 10: 13-60
8:00 AM
FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
4:00 PM
†Eloy & Maida Sandoval
By: Marie Sandoval
†Jose Cordero &
deceased family members
By: Ernest Cordero
†Maria Trujillo
By: Catholic Daughters Court
Santa Maria #317
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Prv 8: 22-31; Rom 5: 1-5; Jn 16: 12-15
8:00 AM
†Emilia Gonzalez
By: Camilo Martinez & family
†Ralph A. Chavez
By: Marie Chavez
For the health & wellbeing of
Betty Chavez Hernandez
By: Selena Winter
†Ortencia Casaus
By: Family
10:00 AM †Judy Garcia
By: Severo & Romelia Garcia
†Frank A. Herrera (12th Anniversary)
By: Eloisa Herrera
†Adam Padilla (Anniversary)
By: Wife & family
12:00 PM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH
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