HOLY WEEK at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH AD 2017

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1 ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH We live a dynamic orthodoxy that is a spirit-filled faithfulness to Jesus Christ and His Gospel and to His Catholic Church and her teachings. March 25, 2018 The mission of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish is to seek the greater honor and glory of God and the salvation of souls by sanctifying, teaching, and shepherding the faithful through orthodoxy. Pastoral Team Pastor Rev. Msgr. Douglas Raun Vicar Rev. Scott McKee Deacons: Rev. Roger Ayers, Jim Baca, Dave Little, Leroy Sanchez Frank Smith, Tom Tynan Mass Schedule Saturday (fulfills Sunday obligation).5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 a.m., 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:30pm (Bilingual) 6:00pm (Life Teen) Weekday Mon. -Sat. 9:00 am Mon.- Fri., 6:00 pm Mailing address 1502 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico Office located at 1594 Sara Rd Suite F Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:45am to 5:00pm HOLY WEEK at ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH AD 2017 MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY 8:30 am Confessions 9:00 am Mass 5:30 pm Confessions 6:00 pm Mass 7:00 pm Confessions and Stations of the Cross A visiting priest will be available at the 7:00 pm Confessions HOLY THURSDAY March 29th 7:00 pm The Mass of the Lord s Supper Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight GOOD FRIDAY March 30th A day of fast and abstinence 12 noon The Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena 7:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross and Passion Sermon HOLY SATURDAY March 31st 9:00 am Confessions 1:00 pm Blessing of Easter Food 3:00 pm Confessions and Divine Mercy Novena THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD 8:30 pm Solemn High Mass of the Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY April 1st 7:00 am Mass 9:00 am Solemn High Mass 9:30 am outdoor Mass at Vista Verde Cemetery 11:00 am Mass 11:30 am outdoor Mass at Vista Verde Cemetery 12:30 pm Mass 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena No 6:00 pm Mass on Easter Sunday 1

2 Pastors Column of His Resurrecon. that all the priests will be hearing confessions three mes a day on Monday, Tuesday, and with a vising priest joining us at the 7pm confessions. The priests are in a much beer mood on Don t wait unl the last minute to make your confession! On Holy Thursday we will have Adoraon of the Blessed Sacrament at the Altar of Repose from aer the Mass unl midnight. We should make it a point of honor to spend some me in adoraon on Holy Thursday bering the queson our Lord asked of us that night: Could you not watch with Me one hour? is a day of strict obligaon of fasngfrom eang meat. Tradionally, on pares, needless shopping, etc., to fast and abstain from eang meat on Holy Saturday the Easter Vigil fulfills the Easter Sunday Mass obligaon the two outdoor Masses on Easter morning are very beauful so there will be the two Masses at Vista Verde, no maer what! custom that helps the children e in their Easter candy with the Resurrecon. the blessed Easter water will be available aer all the Easter Masses 2

3 Eucharisc Adoraon the Adoraon Chap- This week, March 26th THE WORD OF TRUST Msgr. Raun teaches on the final word that Jesus spoke on the cross. Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands! In this moving message, we learn four truths to remember in our darkest hour and we learn the depth of trust that we can place in the powerful hands of God. 3

4 THE ADORATION CHAPEL OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS The adoration Chapel will close on Holy Thursday, March 29th at midnight. It will close at 7:00 p.m. till after the Mass of the Last Supper and than exposition of the Blessed Sacrament till midnight than it will remain closed until after Easter vigil, Saturday Evening March 31st. MIDNIGHT HOURS: Sunday: 3am Monday: 1am and 2am Tuesday: 12am Saturday: 12am and 1am MORNING HOURS: Tuesday: 10am, 1:00pm DAYTIME HOURS: Monday: 3pm and 4pm Tuesday: 4pm Friday: 1pm, 4pm Saturday: 3pm, and 4pm Sunday: 3pm and 5pm EVENING HOURS: Tuesday: 10pm and 11pm Wednesday: 11pm Friday: 6pm and 11pm Saturday: 7pm and 10pm Sunday: 9pm and 10pm Liturgical News Steven Woodbury x105 Chaplet and Benedicon P V: of Fama in your home, and to receive Her For Informaon please call Gerri Hoover at 892 Perpetual Eucharisc Adoraon Tesmonies gi of life WELCOME NEW PARISHONERS 4

5 Funerals, Baptisms, & Wedding Banns Sacrament of Baptism Rosalie Ann Rita Hodges Every Sunday aer 12:30 pm Mass. Wedding Banns Please call our Parish Office four months prior to your wedding day to make arrangements and complete the paper work. Funerals Culture of Life This Palm Sunday we take our clue from Cruz De Perfeccion Cruz de Perdon: Cross of Perfection Cross of Pardon. No person is able to hope to enter Heaven without compete forgiveness (pardon) of their sins. Our Lord gave us a simple rule to follow: Forgive us the wrong we have done as we also forgive those who have wrong us (Matt.6:12). When Jesus rides into Jerusalemhe is not escaping death. Spiritually speaking, this is the most important week of the yearour heart should be filled with sorrow over what we have done to our Lord (Fr. De Palma). He did no wrong; we have! End Lent with a contrite heart. Confess. Ask for forgiveness. Be healed. In martyrdom: As Stephen was being stoned, he could be heard saying Lord, receive my spirit Lord do not hold this sin against them ( Acts 7:59-60 ). Submitted by Charles Griego (Knights of Columbus) ST. Vincent de Paul Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life. During Lent, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring the mercy of Jesus into the hearts of the poor by assisting 41 walk-ins and 38 families providing them with $3, for rent and $9, for utilities. Thanks for your generosity. Lenten Dinners YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO DO, LET US COOK FOR YOU. Good Friday 1:00 PM 7:00 PM ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH In Fr. D Arco Hall Delicious breaded Cod fillets OR Jumbo Shrimp, mashed potatoes & white gravy, hot vegetable, coleslaw or salad, tartar sauce, dinner roll, butter, coffee or tea, or Mac and Cheese. Donation: a 2-fish fillet dinner $7.00 or a 1-fish fillet dinner $6.00 or a 5-Jumbo Shrimp dinner $7.00, or Mac and Cheese $2.00. Accepting Credit Cards A variety of cold soft drinks will also be available for purchase. A dessert table will be available with all proceeds going to St. Thomas Aquinas School. Dine in with us or TAKE it home. Call in orders from 2:30 pm at Hosted by: Eugene Teatum Council #6696 5

6 Mass Intentions Monday March 26th Monday of Holy Week 9:00 a.m. + Kevin Quinn by the Hanratty Family Robert Homrich Birthday by Jerry Miller + Betty Baldonado by E. Duran 6:00 p.m. + Thomas John Hoover by Mom Tuesday March 27th Tuesday of Holy Week 9:00 a,m, + Anna Pietrzak by Carol Pietrzak John & Carol Sulzen for Healing by Carol Larson 6:00 p.m. Special Intentions by Caren Waters Wednesday March 28th Wednesday of Holy Week 9:00 a.m. + Joaquin Romero Jr. Birthday by Manuel & Antonia Martinez & Family + Phil Rubio by Phyllis & Bob Taylor + Jon Paul Chavez by Mom, Dad & Jacob 6:00 p.m. + Tom & Eugene Lopez by Robert & Irene Lopez Special Intentions by Caren Waters Thursday March 29th Holy Thursday 7:00 p.m. + Andrzej Janczurewicz by Wife Stella + Elizabeth Massaro Birthday Remembrance by Anne Lazar Special Intentions by Caren Waters Friday March 30th Good Friday 12 Noon The Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord 6:00 p.m. NO MASS Saturday March 31st Holy Saturday 8:30 p.m. Special Intentions by Caren Waters Sunday April 1st Easter Sunday 7:00 a.m. + Eric Hogue 1 Yr. Anniversary by Mom & Luciano + In Loving Memory of Wayne E. Hanson by Wife & Family + Anthony N. Karner by Elizabeth & Dan Karner 9:00 a.m. + Don Yeaman by Wife Barbara Yeaman + Patricia Celardo - 1 st Anniversary by Diane Kramer & Kim Brewster For the People of the Parish 9:30 a.m Outdoor Mass.Vista Verde Cemetery 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Mass.Vista Verde Cemetery + Eugene Jankowski by Elaine Jones + CDA Court STA #2306 Special Intentions by Caren Waters For the Souls in Purgatory by Parishioner For the ACTS Sisters on Team & Those That Will be on Retreat by Joanna Lovato 12:30 p.m. For our parish priests 6:00 p.m. NO MASS Next Week s Readings March 25th thru April 1st Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/ Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/ Mk 14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39 Monday: Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, [1a]/ Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 [cf. 15ab]/Jn 13:21-33, Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and [14c]/Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/ Ps 89:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [2a]/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21 Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, [cf. 1 Cor 10:16]/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/ Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 [Lk 23:46]/ Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42 Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/ Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 [30] or Ps 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, [5b]/ Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/ Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Ex 14:15--15:1/ Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, [1b]/ Is 54:5-14/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 [2a]/Is 55:1-11/ Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/ Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/ Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 [42:2] or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3] or Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, [12a]/ Rom 6:3-11/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Mk 16:1-7 Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/ Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, [24]/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7or Lk 24:

7 FEEL THE PAIN Oh my mother, I can never begin to know your anguish and pain As in your loving arms, the body of your Son was lain. You bore him in a stable humble and good, You nursed Him at your breast as our Father said you would. You raised Him with Love and tender care, He brought you joy and love and an occasional tear. You felt the anguish of a mother whose child was lost, And you found Him in the temple, you searched at all cost. You nurtured and guided Him through His teenage years, Sharing many rewards, but knowing too, a mother s tears. You knew your share of sleepless nights, Worried each moment He was out of your sight. You watched Him in His public life, cure their ills, end their strife. You saw Him heal the blind that they may see, And make the deaf to hear so they may be free. He revealed His temper in the marketplace, Everyone knew it was real by the look on His face. And all the while you knew the Father s plan- Your Son would save the world, and die for the sins of man. You watched as they whipped His flesh, until His bones shown white, You felt the pain of the thorns as they pushed the crown with all their might. His agony was yours, as on His back so torn, The weight of our sins, the cross, was borne. You felt each blow of the mallet as each nail was driven, But you never questioned the will of our Father in Heaven. You felt such anguish and pain as the lance pierced His side, And your heart was with Him as He bowed His head and died. Immaculate Mother so pure and true, Guide me home to Heaven with you. Tom Coyle 9/8/03 7

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10 PREPARATION FOR FIFTY DAYS OF TRANSFORMATION LENTEN SOUP AND SCRIPTURE SERIES - THE SEVEN GREATEST WORDS OF LOVE 26 March 2018 The Word of Trust Msgr. Raun 10

11 St. Thomas Aquinas School Sr. Anne Louise Abascal Hood Road Where Faith & Knowledge Meet SCHOOL Starng in August 2018 St size is 15 students with 1 teacher and 1 educaonal assistant. There are no excepons to age eligibility. There will be a school open house on Thursday, February 8 from 10 am unl 11 Principal Sr. Anne Louise will present informaon about the school and tours will be Students and parents are invited to aend. For more informaon and to apply go to St. Thomas Aquinas School is in need of part-time custodial help. Interested persons should contact Jeff Lujan at for additional details. JOB OPENING: Other Parish News & Events 11 St. Thomas Aquinas School is seeking interested candidates for a Pre-School Teacher. Qualified candidate must have a current teaching license with an Early Childhood Endorsement. We are also seeking applicants for elementary teaching positions. If interested, please call Archdiocese Catholic Committee on Scouting 2018 Chimayo Pilgrimage Project Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Campfire, Girl Scouts, and American Heritage Girls with their leaders are invited to join us for the 2018 Archdiocese Catholic Committee on Scouting Chimayo Pilgrimage Project on March 29th and 30 th. Starting at 4:00 PM on Holy Thursday, we will be handing out Blessed Crucifixes to pilgrimages as they make their journey to Chimayo. The Chimayo Pilgrimage Project began eight years ago as a way to provide encouragement to the pilgrims on their journey and to hold high our Catholic faith. The goal is to provide encouragement and give religious items to pilgrims as they mount the last hill on their physical and spiritual journey into Chimayo. For those who have traveled a great distance, this hill can be agonizing and we want to be their Simon of Cyrene. It is a time where we put the Outing in Scouting and put our Catholic faith in action. For more information on how you can participate in our activities please visit the Catholic Committee on Scouting website by visiting or contact Felipe Rael at frael@outlook.com

12 BUILD MY CHURCH CAMPAIGN Status Report as of Total Pledged: $6,034, Total Given to date: $4,975, Project Expenses: Printing Services, Moots Productions Inc. Video, land & charge card processing fees $69, Cosgriff Consulting - for conducting the Capital Campaign $165, Integrated Design our main Architect $386, Havona environmental consulting and testing $5, Local Architectural Work $68, Cartesian Survey, Western Tech Geotechnical & Environmental $23, Acquisition of adjacent property (5payments of 10,000=50,000) $40, Campaign funds in Bank: $4,217, Given week of Mar. 5th Mar.11th $15, Pray for the success of the campaign. God Bless Your Generosity! PARISH ON GOING MEETINGS O W M Prayer for Vocaons Marriage and Family Life Deacon Smith ext 112 Bereavement Support Group St. Thomas Aquinas Bereavement Support Group meets Mondays at 5:00 p.m. in the Religious Ed. Building Room 2, 1st Building north of church. For information contact Mary Davidson at If no response within two days, please call back. Aer 10:00 a.m. Mass meengs are held on Friday mornings at 10:00 in the Religious each month at 7:00 p.m. For more informaon, contact Pete & Charloe Lile Educaon Building in Room 7 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If room is not available look for noce of change at front door. For more informaon call Helen Halligan 544 empo. Escuchanos, Senor. Ten piedad. Hemos pecado 12

13 Parish Directory Vicar (Ext. 110)...Rev. Sco McKee Maintenance (Ext. 115) Michael Flure.David Lile, Leroy Sanchez, Frank Smith, Tom Tynan Receponist Chrisna Sosa and Laurene Harris..Elizabeth Illerbrun Religious Educaon (Catechism).(892 Accountant Assistant (Ext.108)....Ann Lile.. Sr. Roseann Fernandez MPF.Deacon David Lile Administrave Asst. (892 Bullen Editor (Ext. 111). Jeannie Pinel Youth Minister (Ext. 104)..Ed Leyba Catholic Social Acon(Ext. 112) Deacon Frank Smith Website.. St. Thomas Aquinas Sponsored Ministries Deacon Dave Lile 892.Penny Torreo 994 Eucharisc Adoraon:. Jerry & Gwendolyn Nuer 890.Deacon Dave Lile 890 Other Catholic Organizations Crisis & Immediate Help Catholic Charies: Naonal Runaway Switchboard: Support & Other Groups United Way Informaon & Referral Help Line: 13

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