Sunday, February 19, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Sunday, February 19, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement St. Albert the Great Newman Parish, a Roman Catholic community at New Mexico State University, as a family of faith, welcomes everyone to encounter Jesus Christ through Word, Worship, Community, and Service. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are changed for the better and sent forth as disciples of Christ to continue his work in the world. Parish Staff Pastor Rev. Ray Flores fr.ray@stalbertnewmancenter.org Deacon David McNeill, Jr. dmref@zianet.com Business Manager Isabel Gallegos isabel@stalbertnewmancenter.org Director Campus Ministry Sal Melendrez sal@stalbertnewmancenter.org Associate Campus Minister Mona Chip mona@stalbertnewmancenter.org Campus Ministry Student Interns Steven Garcia Carla Villareal Director Faith Formation Sr. Nancy Cabr al mnancyfmm@hotmail.com Youth Minister Receptionist Custodians Carlos Briseño carlos@stalbertnewmancenter.org Dorothy Andrade reception@stalbertnewmancenter.org Philip Alvarez Luis Ramos Lunch Bunch Coordinator Bonnie Benedetti Parish Office Hours: Mon Thurs 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Fridays 8:30 am to 1pm Mass Schedule Monday Thursday: Daily 5:30 pm 1st Friday of the Month : 5:30 pm All other Fridays : 12:10 pm Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 7:30 pm Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 to 5 pm; or by appointment. Baptism Parents who have been registered in the parish for 6 months need to schedule an interview with the Pastor through the parish office at least 3 months prior to the baptism date. Marriage Couples need to schedule an interview with the Pastor, through the parish office, 6 months prior to the wedding date. Pastoral Care for the Sick Ill and homebound parishioners, please call the parish office to schedule visits. Anointing of the Sick First Friday of the Month REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse by clergy or church personnel, contact Ms. Antoinette Fuentes, Victim s Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Las Cruces, at (575) , or afuentes@dioceseoflascruces.org 2615 South Solano, Las Cruces, NM *

2 Faith Formation & Religious Education Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 There will be no Classes held on Feb & 21 Classes resume on Feb 26, 27 & 28 th. March 1 st is Ash Wednesday Children in RCIA Santos & Eliseo Rodriguez and Mia Bellamy *This year 2017* is designated as the year of the family The family that prays together stays together RE Calendars are available at the office. For Confirmation Calendars please ask teachers Sacramental Preparation - 3 year program beginning in 1st level, with reception of the Sacraments in 3rd level. - 3 year program beginning in 9th grade (Conf. I) with reception of the Sacrament in the 11th grade (Conf. III). - College students 18 years and older who have been Baptized and want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, Please contact Sal Melendrez via sal@stalbertnewmancenter.org. Unbaptized adults needing the Sacraments of Initiation or those who need Confirmation and those who wish to become members of the Church Please contact Sr. Nancy. Does your marriage need a little spring spruce up? All marriages do! If you are interested in learning ways to spruce up your marriage and communication a Worldwide Marriage encounter is waiting for you! There will be a Marriage Encounter in Las Cruces the weekend of March 3 5, More information can be found at elpasonewmexicowwme.org. If you have any questions please call Michael and Roxanne Ogas at or Eric and Caitlin Pfeifer at La Bodega Emergency Food Pantry Help us keep our pantry stocked this Fall! If each family brought one nonperishable item to Mass each weekend, our shelves would be full. Right now we are especially in need of: - tuna - pasta sauce - hamburger helper - cake mix - tomato sauce - canned vegetables - flour - beans - macaroni & cheese Threads of Prayer Do you crochet or knit? Our Threads of Prayer Ministry donates blankets/shawls to those in need of comfort, a hug, or spiritual healing. This ministry needs your help to make these blankets and shawls. Would you be willing to join the wonderful ladies in this ministry? If so, please contact the office with your name and phone number. Altar Flowers Celebrate your family event or honor the memory of a loved one with a donation of altar flowers. Donation for flowers is $40. Please contact parish office at Thank you!! Note from the Pope "You have to work with young people by doing things, working with the popular missions, social work, going every week to feed the homeless, the Holy Father continued Young people find the Lord in action. Then, after action they have to reflect. But reflection alone doesn t help, because it is only ideas... ideas. So, two concepts: listening and movement. This is important. But not only training young people to listen, but first listening to them, the young people themselves. This is an important priority for the Church: listening to young people. -To the 88th General Assembly of the Union of Superiors General, November 25, 2916

3 From the Pastor s Desk Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst! Your disciples were filled with fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and compassion on the migrant crowd, welcoming them as brothers and sisters. Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God's family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence, and war. Like your disciples, we too are filled with fear and doubt and even suspicion. We build barriers in our hearts and in our minds. Lord Jesus, help us by your grace, To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister; To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity, while responding to their many needs; To realize that you call all people to your holy mountain to learn the ways of peace and justice; To share of our abundance as you spread a banquet before us; To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring. We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people. We see in this human family a reflection of the divine unity of the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. 6th 12th grade! You're invited to come join us for youth nights! Middle School Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. High School Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Want Youth Ministry news and reminders? Text the message below to the number For High For Middle If you would like to volunteer with youth ministry, Carlos Briseno at carlos@stalbertnewmancenter.org Let us pray for all those serving in our Armed Forces Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior Amen. NAVY-USMC Lt Kenneth Pasone, Lt James Michael MGySgt Ron Talamantes, SSgt Sam Cruz Cpl Joseph Michael, Cpl Vincent A. De Piazza PVC Joseph De Piazza, LCpl Matthew A. Syner Each week a new military branch will be honored. Please let us know if you know of anyone serving, Please call the parish office at NMSU Catholic Campus Ministry Do not be afraid to bring Christ into every area of your life. -Pope Francis Greetings! As the calendar inches closer to the Lenten Season, campus ministry, is running on all cylinders! This weekend a group of students are up in Ruidoso for Camp Amistad, our annual winter mini retreat. This retreat offers a great opportunity for students to get away from the stress of studies to blow off steam with some team building activities, prayer and re lection in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains. A new initiative, Men s and Women s groups began meeting on Tuesday and our Campus Outreach team is working on energizing tabling. Tabling serves as a great initial opportunity to interact with students and share not only our events and programs, but also the energy and enthusiasm of the NMSU Catholic community. When we gather for these events, and the all the other events throughout the semester, I am keenly aware that we are truly blessed with some amazing students who put so much of their time and energy into these activities. They are faith illed and work tirelessly to balance their studies and part time jobs as they put their faith into action. Please continue to keep them and their efforts in your prayers! Peace, Sal

4 ST. ALBERT S FINANCIAL REPORT COLLECTIONS 2017: February 11/12, 2017 : Envelopes/Loose Currency: $ 1, Loose Checks: $ 2, Envelope Checks: $ 3, E-Giving: $ 1, TOTAL: $ 8, Received in the Office: Sunday Collection: $ Maintenance: $ La Bodega: $ Building Fund (Wachtel) $ R.E. Donations: $ TOTAL: $ 10, nd Collection: Black & Indian Mission E-giving: $ E-Giving: Here is an easy way to give your weekly, monthly, quarterly donations to St. Albert the Great. Go to our website: On the top, right corner of the home page click on the button Donate. You indicate how much, what date, etc. No need to worry about envelopes, checks or cash. If you need assistance, please call Mona or Isabel at Please include these people and their families in your prayers that they may experience Christ comfort and healing: Mari Franco, Jed Hendee, Walter Kazmier, Ernest Chavez, Bertha Salas, Msgr. Getz, Manuela Chavez, Larry Hill, Marie Tighe, Ruben Martinez, Freddy Rodriguez, Monica Dominguez, Teresa Rementer, David Garza, Raymond Telles, Matt Bridges, Miranda Thomas, Zachary Simione, Don Medina, Joe Harbeck, Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, Gina McFeely, Joan Jacinto, Frank Gonzales Jr., Raymond Barreras, Gloria Newton Homebound Bertha Banegas, Alfredo & Erlinda Moreno, Rocio Edmondson, Charles & Mary Miller, Catherine Hooley, KC & Virginia Stevens, Willemina Paupaw, Priscilla Daneliak, Lorraine Schulte, Martina Garcia, Herlinda Apodaca, Olga Warriner, Priscilla Grijalva, Bernarda Gamboa, Robert Santistevan, Janet Mills If you or your loved one is/are in need of prayer, Please notify the Parish Office at (575)

5 THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES AA Meets Sunday Saturday at 7:00 am at The Bridge Sunday 8:30 am - Mass 11:00 am - Mass 4:00 pm - Conf. II Class (NO CLASSES) 5:00 pm - Conf. I Class (NO CLASSES) 5:00 pm - 6-8th RE Class (NO CLASSES) 6:00 pm - Conf. III Class (NO CLASSES) 7:30 pm - Student Mass 8:30 pm - After Mass Social (Campus Ministry) Monday 4:00 pm - K-5th Grades Rel. Ed Classes (NO CLASSES) 6:30 pm - K-6th Grade Rel. Ed Classes (NO CLASSES) Tuesday 12:10 pm - Mass on Campus (NMSU Spiritual Center) 4:00 pm - 1-4th Grade Rel. Ed Classes (NO CLASSES) 5:10 pm - Evening Prayer Wednesday 5:10 pm - Evening Prayer 5:30 pm - Midweek Mass & Dinner 6:30 pm - Divine Mercy Cenacle Group Thursday 5:10 pm - Evening Prayer 6:00 pm - Rosary for Families 6:30 pm - Youth Group Meeting 7:30 pm - Newman Nights (Campus Ministry) Friday 12:10 pm - Daily Mass Saturday 9:00 am - Music Practice 4:00 pm - Confessions 5:30 pm - Vigil Mass Bulletin Deadline: Mondays by Noon, Holidays on Thursday by 12:00 noon. Readings for the Week February 19, 2017 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/ Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, Cor 3:16-23/ Mt 4:38-48 Monday: Sir 1:1-10/ Ps 93:1-2, 5/ Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/ Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/ Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6/ Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8/ Ps 1:1-4, 6/ Mk 9:41-50 Rv 2:8-11/ Jn 15:18-21 Friday: Sir 6:5-17/ Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, Mk 10:1-12

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