San Felipe Mission Statement: In the heart of Albuquerque, we strive to serve as the heart and hands of God.

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1 ftç YxÄ Ñx wx axü ctü á{ 2005 N. Plaza NW, Albuquerque, NM (physical address) P.O. Box 7007, Albuquerque, NM (mailing address) Phone: , Fax: , San Felipe Mission Statement: In the heart of Albuquerque, we strive to serve as the heart and hands of God. Parish Office Hours: Monday Thursday: 9:00am 5:00pm Friday: 9:00am-4:30pm Clergy Staff: Pastor: Rev. Andrew J. Pavlak Deacon Jose Lucero Deacon Tom Perez Deacon Maurice Menke Deacon Manuel Robles Parish Staff: Erick Martinez, Director of Liturgy Walter Lujan, Religious Education Lita Hopkins, Business Manager Dennis Hopkins, Office Staff Matthew Gonzales, Office Staff Ben Baca, Maintenance Maria Santiago, Housekeeping Museum and Gift Shop: (Open Monday-Saturday) Steve Torres, Manager Catherine Candelaria, Asst. Manager Eileen Garcia, Gift Shop Staff Diane Barajas, Gift Shop Staff Elijah Sandoval, Gift Shop Staff San Felipe de Neri School: Ashley Powledge, Principal Tanya Lujan, Bookkeeper Arlene Calcutt, Secretary School Address: 2000 Lomas Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM School Phone: , Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 4:00pm 6:00pm (at San Jose de Los Duranes Mission) Directions: North on Rio Grande Blvd. for one mile West on Zickert (one block North of Indian School Rd.) North on Los Luceros Los Luceros Rd. NW Sunday 7:00am, 9:00am (Spanish), 11:00am Daily 7:00am on M, T, W, F (Thurs. Communion Service) Confession: Saturdays 2:30pm-3:30pm and by appointment. Marriage: Contact the Church Office for marriage information and preparation. Marriage preparation takes a minimum of 6 months. Both the bride and groom need to be free to enter into a sacramental marriage. Baptism: Contact the Deacon s Office for more information. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office to make an appointment. March 4, 2018 Third Sunday of Lent

2 March 4 th Religious Education Bulletin Announcement Live Stations of the Cross Monday, March 5 For the health of Glenn Morse by Nona and Peter Mullen Tuesday, March 6 In thanksgiving to St. Anthony by Shirley Wednesday, March 7 9:00am School Mass Thursday, March 8 7:00am Communion Service Friday, March 9 For the intention of Robert Padilla Saturday, March 10 4:00pm For the Deacon Candidates of the Archdiocese by Barbara Hanosh +Rita Ramirez by Max and family 6:00pm +Dorothy Wood by Cathy Maestas For the health of Irene Lucero by Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Lucero Sunday, March 11 7:00am +Wilfred and +Frances Valdez by the family In thanksgiving to St. Anthony by Ernestina Aguirre 9:00am +Richard and +Flossie Cordova by Bernadette and Noel Nevarez 11:00am +John Baca by the family In thanksgiving to St. Anthony by Mary McBratney +Nick Valencia by his children March 3 and 4, 2018 Sunday Envelopes $ 6, Sunday Loose $ 2, $ 8, Envelopes used 208 Building Fund $ Other $ St. Vincent de Paul $ 0 All Religious Education and Youth Group students who are in the 8 th grade or in high school are strongly encouraged to be part of the Live Station of the Cross taking place at 6:00 pm on March 16 th and 23 rd. During Lent we strive to learn more about and get closer to our Catholic Faith, so this is an excellent opportunity for our youth to increase their understanding of the suffering Jesus Christ endured for our sins. Our next practice will be at Moreno Hall on Wednesday, March 7 th at 6:00 pm. First Communion Parents of First Communion Students we need your children s Birth and Baptismal Certificates as soon as possible. Also keep an eye out for details for our First Communion retreat on April 14 th. Confirmation Recognition Great job by the Confirmation students feeding lunch to and having lunch with the guests of the Good Shepherd Center on Saturday, February 24 th. It is important that they saw where hospitality is expressed to someone who is less fortunate thru a warm meal, possibly shelter and a change of clothing. San Felipe de Neri School News On Saturday, PreK-8th grade girls were treated to a night of dancing and fun by their fathers at our Father Daughter Dance. Girls and Dads danced the night away, took memorable pictures, and enjoyed cookies and punch. One of the highlights of the dance was the auction for four teddy bears! Pictured was the grand prize winner, Julissa in 1st grade. Stations of the Cross Evening Stations of the Cross at 6:00pm March 9, 16 & 23 at San Felipe de Neri Church

3 Third Sunday of Lent As we are now well into Lent, we can take a look at what it means to turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. A good place to start would be the Ten Commandments. The reading from Exodus presents us with one of the first listings of the Commandments. In this passage, God explains some of the laws to show how serious they are. For the first one, God includes making images to be used for worship. Now you might jump to the conclusion that all the statues and crucifixes in our churches must be destroyed. Not so. In the days of Moses, people of other cultures made images of their gods and declared that the image was the god, and so should be worshipped. The LORD wanted his people to remember that God cannot be limited to an image or idea. That is still true today. Our images and statues are meant to help us pray to God, not to that work of art. In that sense, they are no worse than using a beautiful sunset or mountain scene to help you pray. On the other hand, some people give a superstitious meaning to religious articles. Burying a statue to help sell your house could be one example. If you want to ask for a favor from God, just ask Him. God is much more likely to listen to a sincere prayer than a superstitious action. The reason God gives for the first commandment is that he is a passionate God, who has chosen the Israelites to be his people. When he punishes sin, he allows the effect of our bad choices to hurt us and those around us. But when we repent and change our ways, his love is everlasting. God also emphasizes some commands by duplicating them. He tells us not to steal from others, and also not to plan to steal from our neighbor. The same with adultery: Planning it is just as bad as doing it. Taking his name in vain originally meant perjuring yourself after taking an oath to tell the truth. That is similar to the eighth commandment about false witness. Jesus simplified all these commands when he reminds us to love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Let's remember that as we turn away from sin to serving God better during Lent. Please join us for the San José de Los Duranes Fiestas on Saturday March 17, 2018 starting at 4:00pm There will not be a 4:00pm Mass at San Felipe on that day. DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT? In the words of Pope Francis Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience. Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope. Fast from worries and have trust in God. Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity. Fast from pressures and be prayerful. Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy. Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others. Fast from grudges and be reconcilied. Fast from words and be silent so you can listen. Until Further Notice DUE TO THE SEVERE COLD AND FLU SEASON: We will not be offering the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ during Holy Communion. Also, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Officials have asked us to refrain from the following: 1)Holding hands during the praying of the Our father. 1)Shaking hands during the sign of peace; a simple nod and smile will suffice for now. 2)Shaking hands before or, after Mass. 3)If you are ill, PLEASE stay home, get rest and know your obligation for the week has been met. 4)Please wash your hands, use the disinfecting wipes and disinfecting spray. Finally, please do not be offended if folks adhere strictly to these suggested guidelines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Fr. Andy Pavlak, Pastor San Felipe de Neri Church Dated: January 19, 2018

4 San Felipe Parish Ministries Extraordinary Ministers Kay McKinney Lectors Bernadette Garcia de Rodriguez Liturgist Erick Martinez Religious Education Walter Lujan Altar Servers Jeff & Sharon Sandoval Liturgy Committee Kay McKinney Hospitality Ministry Annabel Griego Music JoAnn Ulibarri, Mary Padilla Mayordomos Deacon Tom & Gloria Perez Ministers to the Homebound Deacon Tom Perez Sacristans Deacon Tom & Gloria Perez Bereavement Lucille Chavez Parish Council Walter Duran Finance Council Lora Lee Ortiz Counters Michelle Troncoso St. Vincent de Paul Jean Fish-Enclade Knights of Columbus Mario Troncoso Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe and Mt. Calvary and Gate of Heaven Cemeteries in Albuquerque are offering a 15% discount on all pre-need purchases during the months of January, February and March. This discount program is designed to help families plan now so that those left behind are not tasked with difficult decisions and costly expenses at a time of need. For more information, please call Rosario Cemetery at , Mt. Calvary Cemetery at or Gate of Heaven Cemetery at

5 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION If your parish is reading from Year B of the Lectionary today, and not Year A, as is normally done when there are elect present for the scrutinies and preparing for Easter baptism, you hear about Jesus driving the money-changers from the temple. If you wished to get as close as possible to this site today, you would in fact be at a Muslim shrine, the Dome of the Rock, built on the ruins of Herod's temple. Archeologists believe that this striking, gold-domed crown of a shrine is set precisely where the Holy of Holies once was. Jews believe that the rock is the exact spot where Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac. It is not a mosque, as some think, but a shrine, the oldest one in the Muslim world. For them, the rock is the place from which the Prophet Mohammed ascended on a visit to heaven. The Crusaders mistook the shrine for the actual Temple of Solomon, and the infamous Knights Templar used it as their headquarters and model for their churches elsewhere. The geometric perfection of the shrine is a mathematician's dream. The inscriptions are not exactly hospitable though, since they encourage Christians to "depart from error" and declare that "Jesus son of Mary was only a messenger of God." In ancient times, those who prayed here after walking around the rock were given a certificate entitling the bearer to admission to paradise. The ticket had to be buried with them. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Re 5:1-15b; Sal 42 (41):2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30 Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23 Viernes: Os 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34 Sábado: Os 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14 Domingo: 2 Cr 36:14-16, 19-23; Sal 137 (136):1-6; Ef 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Lecturas alternativas (Año A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Ef 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

6 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS San Felipe de Neri Church # N. Plaza NW Albuquerque, NM TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Dennis Hopkins SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat DC Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 11:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION March 4, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS