SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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2 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER We find ourselves in virtually the same situation as the people for whom the fourth gospel was intended: faith alone assures us that the Risen One is still present in the world, but present in absence. We believe that, in returning to his Father, Christ does not cease to act. His death did not put an end to the spread of the gospel. By his death and rising Christ is present in a new way. The Spirit which had come down on him in the Jordan is now poured out upon all believers. We go forth to plant the seed in his word. The time of presence in absence is therefore the time for us to assume our own responsibility. Without taking hard positions, we accept, in faith and in hope, the risk of giving new answers to life s ever-new questions. The Spirit demands that we take the risk. UNIQUELY YOU We may think only special people have a vocation, either to the priesthood or religious life. The fact is that each baptized Christian has a vocation to be a disciple of Jesus. The Lord knows us individually and intimately, including our personal histories, our strengths and weaknesses, and our destinies. God has a purpose in mind for every one of us. Pope John Paul II held that God s eternal plan is only revealed to us in the unfolding of our lives. Every life is unique, which is also to say that every vocation is unique. Fortunately, our vocations are best lived out in the community of faith where we can help one another hear the Lord s voice and respond to it. Baptism is the beginning of each Christian vocation in other words, the why of being a Christian while stewardship is the how. Stewardship is a way to discern, accept, and live out joyfully and generously the commitments, responsibilities, and roles to which God calls us. Here in our parish community, refracted through the prism of all our individual vocations, is a way of life embodying and expressing the one mission of Christ: to do God s will, to proclaim the Good News of salvation, to heal the afflicted, to care for one another, to live life to the fullest as Jesus did. Fortunately, we do not have to do this by our own efforts. As Jesus assures us in today s Gospel, there is help. The strength of the Holy Spirit fills the hearts of all who love the Lord and follow in his way. The call to live this way is urgent. Uniquely you cont.. Jesus does not tell us to follow him some time in the future, or whenever we feel like it. The moment is now. Copyright 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. ÚNICAMENTE TÚ Tal vez pensemos que la vocación está reservada para ciertas personas especiales que están llamadas al sacerdocio o a la vida religiosa. La realidad es que todos los bautizados tienen la vocación de discípulos de Jesús. El Señor nos conoce individual e íntimamente, incluso nuestra historia personal, nuestros puntos fuertes y nuestras debilidades, así como también conoce nuestro destino. Él tiene un propósito para cada uno de nosotros. Dios tiene un propósito cada uno de nosotros. El papa Juan Pablo II sostiene que el plan eterno de Dios solamente se nos revela en los acontecimientos de nuestra vida. Cada vida es única, lo cual también significa que cada vocación es única. Afortunadamente, nuestras vocaciones se viven mejor dentro de la comunidad de fe donde podemos ayudarnos mutuamente a escuchar la voz del Señor y responderle. El bautismo es el comienzo de toda vocación cristiana en otras palabras, el por qué de ser cristiano mientras que la corresponsabilidad representa el cómo. La corresponsabilidad cristiana es una manera de discernir, aceptar y vivir gozosa y generosamente los compromisos, las responsabilidades y funciones que Dios nos pide. Es aquí, en nuestra comunidad parroquial refractada a través del prisma de todas y cada una de las vocaciones individuales, donde se encarna y expresa la misión única de Cristo: hacer la voluntad de Dios, proclamar la Buena Nueva de la salvación, consolar al afligido, cuidar los unos de los otros, vivir la vida a plenitud tal como lo hizo Jesús. Afortunadamente, no tenemos que hacer esto con nuestros propios esfuerzos. Tal como nos asegura Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, tenemos ayuda. El poder del Espíritu Santo llena los corazones de todos los que aman al Señor y siguen su camino. El llamado a vivir de esta manera es urgente. Jesús no nos dice que lo sigamos en un futuro o cuando nos parezca. El momento es ahora. Copyright 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Ministry of Holy Communion Visitation to those in need, Communion to the Homebound A good number of our faithful parishioners are already involved in this ministry how would you feel about opening this up to an enlarged membership in this ministry? They may be people in need who are unidentified in our parish. All interested to an enhanced ministry of Holy Communion, Visitation to those in need and Communion to the homebound are invited to contact Father Vincent in person or through the parish office with your name, phone number and . We hope to schedule a meeting in May regarding this important ministry.

3 St. Therese School s 20 th 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 On behalf of St. Therese School, our most sincere gratitude and appreciation. CONGRATULATIONS! Carla Virgen Garcia, Xavier Jean Gutierrez, Alenxandra Terese LaJeunesse, Angelica Veronica Madrid, Monique Francis Mirabal, Cruz Cathrine Ortiz, Shea Esther Ortiz, Sara Jo Cecilia Saiz, Raquel Valentine Sandoval, Estevan Andrew Strader, Vicente Gabriel Vargas, Scarlett Mary Willoughby, and Rito Thomas Ybarra. We would like to congratulate all the confirmandi s who received theie Sacrament of Confirmation on April 7, 2016 by the Very Reverend Monsignor Lambert Luna. We would also like to thank all the confirmation teachers and assistants for their time and dedication on teaching them. CONGRATULATIONS! Benito Alvarez, Nathaniel Anaya, Jolyssa Baca, Frank Barela, Samuel Chavez, Matias Cordova Romero, Kayla Davis, Milton Enriques, Fabian Garcia, Mariah Garcia, Cathryn Gaona, Salvador Gonzales, Alexandria Griego, Victor Jaramillo, Sean Jimenez, Jaydace Lucero, Mya Lucero, Shaunacy Lucero, Ada Ovitt, Vicente Ramirez, Naomi Seiler, Natalie Seiler, Elias Sierra, Jenna Trujillo, Samantha Barela, Hunter Cheresposy, Deja Garcia, Jayden Martinez, Leonard Martinez, Olivia Nore, Oscar Ordonez, Victor Ordonez, Alvaro Perez, Destine Perez, Eugentio Perez, Litzy Servin, and Isabella Urioste Congratuilation s to the First Communion students who received their Sacrament of First Communion on April 16, A special thanks to Rachel & Diane Barajas and Brenda Romero for their dedication and time to the First Communion Program. Blessings, Deacon Raul Talavera DRE. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD. 4/24/2016 Regular Sunday Collection $ St. Vincent de Paul $ School Support $ Utilities $ Building Fund $ Home Mission $ 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 Diana Junco, Linda Torres, Gabriel Calderon, Theresa Morales, Julia Jaramillo, Carmen Lueras, Andrea Armenta, Beatrice Pacheco, 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 and for those in hospitals or their home and can t attend church. FROM THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Our Office is now accepting registration for catechisim and confirmation 1 and 2 for You may register at the religious ed office Wednesday & Friday from 9:00 4:00 or at the rectory with Leina Monday through Friday from 9:00 12:00 and 1:00 5:00. We are also looking for teachers or assistants for grades 1st through 8th for Sunday classes. Contact the office at or leave a message. God Bless. We are no longer going to have a Lifeteen Program for confirmation here at St. Therese. Deacon Michael Wesley will be starting a new confirmation program. Anyone interested in assisting is asked to join us on May 3, 2016 at 6:00 PM in the rectory for confirmation 1st and 2nd year confirmation classes. Please keep us in your prayers on the success of a new program. If you are interested in additional information please call and leave a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and many Blessings, Deacon Raul Talavera, DRE.

4 The Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish Albuquerque, NM catholic communicator AN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SANTA FE* Sunday May 1, 2016 Do you want to live as an authentic Christian steward? Visit the Office of Development website, to find reflections and little instructions about stewardship living! For information, call San Ignacio Catholic Church is celebrating their 100 th Anniversary of the dedication of the church on July 31, Save the Date! San Ignacio would like to invite all former priests, deacons, nuns, teachers, and parishioners, Royal Courts, Queens and Kings to this special celebration. If you would like to participate by sponsoring our event, or purchase raffle booklets for $10, please contact the office at Women who discover Natural Family Planning love it for being completely organic and risk-free! Because it involves no drugs or devices, there are zero health worries and it is immediately reversible when you want to try to conceive a baby. No doctor visits needed, no prescriptions to fill. Modern methods of Natural Family Planning have effectiveness rates equal to or better than all artificial methods except sterilization. Learn more about NFP online: or Or call the Family Life Office at (505) for a schedule of classes. May 20 St. Felix Pantry 6 th Annual Golf Tournament 8am The Canyon Club in the Four Hills Community in Albuquerque Single player: $130/Foursome: $520 Help take a bite out of local hunger. Visit us at or call Manuel at May 20 St. Therese School is holding its Golf Tournament at Desert Greens Golf Course. Participants and sponsors are invited. All proceeds from the Golf Tournament go directly towards enhancing the educational programs at St. Therese Catholic School. Please call for more information, St. Therese School sincerely thanks you for all of your help and generosity. Queen of Heaven Catholic School is accepting applications for the school year. Located in the Albuquerque NE Heights, offering a quality spiritual and educational program for 3 & 4 year old Pre-Kindergarten through 8 th grade, small class sizes, a safe and secure school environment and a caring and experienced faculty and staff. Tour the school, visit our classrooms and see our teachers and students in action. Call Chess, Magic Club, Lego Robotics Club? Do you have a student with talents that need to be fostered? Maybe your child is musically inclined and would benefit from guitar club, or a strings class with a Suzuki trained instructor. Or do you have a prekindergarten student who is ready for junior basketball camp? Visit Holy Ghost Catholic School, a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, close to Kirtland AFB, Sandia National Labs, VA and Lovelace Hospitals. Give us a call at to schedule a visit Join the Single, Single Again Year of Mercy Church Tour. The group will meet every second Friday, through August 12, for Mass, followed by a light reception, at one of the five churches designated by Archbishop Wester as Year of Mercy pilgrimage sites. Following is the schedule: May 13, Holy Family Parish in Chimayo June 10, Shrine of St. Bernadette July 8, Church of San Miguel in Socorro August 12, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The tour is free. Call Celebrating Father Thomas D. Noesen, O.P. s 40 th Anniversary Risen Savior Catholic Community, Albuquerque Sunday, June 5 The festivities will begin with a Mass of Thanksgiving at the 11am Sunday Mass with Bishop Arturo Tafoya preaching. This will be followed by a reception from 12-4pm in the Gathering Hall. All are welcome to come to the Mass and/or the reception! No gifts please. Call (505) Love and Logic Parenting Classes provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. A Love and Logic parenting course is currently under way at John XXIII. To schedule a Love and Logic course, call the Family Life Office at (505) You Did It for Me Without speaking English, it is very hard to get a job where I can make enough money to pay the bills. Every night we go back to my son s elementary school so I can take English classes. I have my own teacher and a helper who practices with me. Catholic Charities makes this class happen for me, says Juan who hopes to improve his English and then move on to the next step for him - a high school equivalency diploma through our GED (General Education Diploma) program. So whether your need is English as a second language, GED or Citizenship classes, contact Catholic Charities at or visit our website at *A privately owned business licensed by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Published by JCPress JCPress@comcast.net

5 Mass Intentions Sixth Sunday of Easter Saturday, April 30, 2016 Acts 16: 1-10; Jn 15: :00 AM Perfilia & Celestino Padilla By: The Chavez family 4:00 PM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Sunday, May 1, 2016 Acts15:1-2,22-29; Rv21:10-14,22-23;Jn14: :00 AM Alfredo Reyes By: Familia Reyes Estelle Tafoya By: The Tafoya family Mary Garcia By: Charlotte, Armando & Paula Apodaca & family 10:00 AM Margaret Mooney By: Ona Bellino Lois Wells By: Louis & Pat Harrington & family Albert Vallejos By: Dolores Vallejos 12:00 PM Special intention of Blanca Concini (Birthday) By: Family Arthur & Anna Ortiz By: Kathleen Ortiz Frances Dimas By: Alice Chavez For the health of Charles Ludberg through the intercession of St. Peregrine By: Mr. & Mrs. Felipe Archuleta & family Special Intentions of Life Teen Monday, May 2, 2016 Acts 16: 11-15; Jn 15: 26 16:4a 8:00 AM Communion Service Thank You to our bulletin advertisers! The advertisements pay for our bulletins. ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK Centennial Care - Medicaid Tuesday, May 3, Cor 15: 1-8; Jn 14: :00 AM Armenio Martinez By: Theresa Chavez Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Acts 17: 15, 22, 18:1 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Thursday, May 5, 2016 Acts 1: 1-11; Eph 1: :00 AM Rev. Chrysostom Partee, OFM By: The Hoolihan family Friday, May 6, 2016 Acts 18: 9-18; Jn 16: :00 AM Andres, Vicenta & Clara Arretche By: St. Therese Parish Fred M. Maes (7th Anniversary) By: Children & Grandchildren Ernest Santistevan By: Family Saturday, May 7, 2016 Acts 18: 23-28; Jn 16: 23b-28 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 4:00 PM Deceased Santistevan family By: Family Frank Concini By: Family Eulalia Acosta & Nieves Garcia By: Annie Acosta Sunday, May 8, 2016 Acts7:55-60; Rv 22: 12-14, 16-17,20; Jn 17: :00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 10:00 AM Antonio & Annie (Birthday) Perea & family By: Lorraine Luna Felisiana & Jose Gonzales & family By: Pearl Gonzales David S. Galbiso By: Mom 12:00 PM For Mom s on Mothers Day Theresa Hernandez & Dolores Sanchez and in remembrance to Melba Barela By: Sandra Barela & Joe Sanchez & family Prospero Archuleta (Birthday) By: Inez Archuleta Julia Alvarado & Julia Ramirez & family By: Janie Alvarado Special Intentions of Life Teen BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT The three Catholic perpetual care cemeteries, Mt. Calvary, Gate of Heaven, and Rosario, are offering an 8% discount on all memorialization purchases during the month of April, May and June. This discount applies to all headstones, emblems, flower vases, etc. For questions or more information, please call Mt. Calvary Cemetery at , Gate of heaven Cemetery at or Rosario Cemetery at

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