THE CRUCIAL DIFFERENCE

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2 Solemnity of The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ This celebration originated in the diocese of Liège (1246) on the basis of revelations of Juliana of Cornillion. It was accepted with such enthusiasm throughout Europe that in 1264 it was promulgated for the entire Latin Church. From the beginning the feast commemorated both the body and the blood of the Lord. This original unity has been restored in the post-vatican II celebration. Human beings are so essentially physical that even our language of the spirit derives from our bodies, To be a member of an organization requires that we be incorporated into that organization. Publications of societies are said to be organs of one group. Jesus and his Church have a keep grasp of this reality in the celebrations we call sacraments. Sacraments address themselves to the Church which is Christ s Body and to individual members of that Body. The source and summit of all the Church s life is professed to be the celebration of the Eucharist where Body of Christ partakes of what it is. On this Sunday we celebrate our identity of Christ s Body. On this Sunday we profess our belief that the life-giving and life-supporting blood which flows among us is Christ s very life. On this Sunday we direct our attention to the symbol which makes all other symbols possible. The earthly language of bodies and blood fills the scriptures. But those same scriptures proclaim that the pouring forth of blood in unto the nourishment of God s people. Flesh, blood, bread and wine are the products of destructive processes which bring them to human tables as food to sustain a family. Christ immersed himself in those processes which brought him to the table of the human family as the one food and drink which changes the eater into the eaten. In him we truly become what we eat and drink. THE CRUCIAL DIFFERENCE A man dreamed that he was having a conversation with God. He felt comfortable enough to ask God a question, Lord, I m curious. I wonder if it would be possible for you to show me what heaven and hell are like. The Lord led the man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the man looked inside. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a big pot of stew, which smelled so delicious it made the man s mouth water. But the people sitting around the table were thin and sickly-looking. They seemed to be famished. THE CRUCIAL DIFFERENCE They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped tightly to their arms and each one was dipping desperately into the pot of stew to take a spoonful, but the stew was spilling back into the pot because they could not bend their elbows. No matter how they tried they could not get the spoons back into their mouths. The man shuddered at the sight of all their misery and suffering. The Lord turned to him and said, You have seen hell. They then went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was another large round table with the big savory pot of stew in the middle, which made the man s mouth water all over again. The people had exactly the same style of longhandled spoons strapped on their arms, but these people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking happily together. The man was quite puzzled and said, I don t understand what s going on. This is heaven? Yes indeed, said God with a smile. In this place the people have learned to feed one another. Copyright 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. UNA DIFERENCIA CRUCIAL Un hombre soñó que conversaba con Dios. Sintió la confianza suficiente como para hacerle esta pregunta a Dios: Señor, tengo una gran curiosidad por saber cómo es el cielo y el infierno, me los podrías mostrar? El Señor dirigió al hombre hacia dos puertas. Abrió una de ellas y el hombre miró adentro. En el centro de la habitación había una mesa redonda y grande, y en el medio de la mesa una gran olla de guisado que olía tan bien que al hombre se le hacía la boca agua. Pero las personas sentadas alrededor de la mesa lucían enfermas y mal nutridas. Parecían muertas de hambre. Tenían unas cucharas cuyos largos mangos estaban amarrados a sus brazos y todos trataban desesperadamente de poner un poco del guisado en la cuchara, pero era en vano pues al no poder doblar el codo el guisado caía de nuevo en la olla. Por mucho que trataban no podían llevarse una cucharada a la boca. El hombre se estremeció al ver tanta miseria y sufrimiento. El Señor le dijo: Has visto el infierno. Se dirigieron entonces a la próxima habitación y abrieron la puerta. Adentro era exactamente igual que el otro lugar. Otra mesa grande y redonda con una olla de sabroso guisado en el centro, y de nuevo al hombre se le hacía la boca agua. La gente tenía el mismo estilo de cuchara y también estaban amarradas por el largo mango a sus brazos, pero estas personas lucían bien nutridas y saludables, se reían y conversaban alegremente. Confundido del todo, el hombre dijo: No entiendo lo que está pasando. Es éste el cielo? Así es, contestó Dios con una sonrisa. Aquí las personas han aprendido a darse de comer mutuamente. Copyright 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

3 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 MEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2017 Men s Conference Saturday, August 12, 2017 National Hispanic Cultural Center Albuquerque, NM Featuring: The Most Reverend John C. Wester, Tim Staples, Deacon Keith Strohm, and Steve Woodbury. A day of men s evangelization & fellowship. Men ages 18 & up (teen boys 15 & up with an adult, father-son opportunity). Fees $35, Groups (3 or more) $30, Scholarships. Register and lodging information at: or Norbertine Community of Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey The Theology on Film Series presents Disney s Zootopia (2016) Join us at 5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM In the Our Lady of Guadalupe Commons for a screening of the film and discussion to follow on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 6:30 PM. Pizza and Popcorn will be provided. There is no cost for this event, but donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, contact the Abbey at (505) ext. 237 or ccchavez@norbertinecommunity.org. We hope to see you there! See the movie trailer at (click): Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD. 6/11/2017 Regular Sunday Collection $ St. Vincent de Paul $ School Support $ Utilities $ Building Fund $ Pew Cushions $.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 Priscilla Duran, Sena, Chavez & Armijo family, Luis Aguilar, Abelicia Aguilar, Ana Araujo, Barbara Downey, Teresa DeBruyn, George Lucero, Carmen Whatley, Msgr. Francis Eggert, Lucy Gallegos, Teresa Griffin, Lucricia Baros, William (Bill) Robinson, Bernie Martinez, Jim Wasson, Mike Mora, Stephen Lee Ames, Antonio X. Zamora, Anthony & Florinda Cortez, Theresa Hernandez, Carin Gallegos, Louisa Garcia, Eddie (Sunny) Chavez, Petra Montoya Gonzales, Frances Meek, Ray Quintana and for those in hospitals or their homes and cannot attend church. D+E+I Summer Retreat Living the Dominican Spirit with Dominic & Catherine Led by Sr. Geneal Kramer, OP, noted spiritual director and adjunct faculty in the Masters in Theology Program of the Ecumenical Institute for Ministry. Brothers of St. John of God Chapel 901 Br. Mathias Pl NW, Albuquerque, NM Session 1 (1 part) $20 Friday, July 28, 2017, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Session 2 (3 parts with Lunch) $50 Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Both Sessions - $65 D+E+I Members: Complimentary Sessions $15 lunch Space is limited Registration required: Contact@DEIabq.org or D+E+I 4060 St. Josephs Pl NW Albuquerque, NM

4 Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish Albuquerque, Sunday June 18, 2017 Tournaments Fundraisers The Notre Dame Club of New Mexico will hold its annual Hugh Reilly Memorial Golf Tournament 8am on Friday, August 25 UNM South Championship Golf Course Early Bird $100 is due August 11. Call Joe Carney at Proceeds benefit the club s scholarship fund and its summer service programs at the Hospitallers of St. John and St. Martin s Hospitality Center. Second Annual Golf Tournament: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parishf, ABQ Friday, August 4 8am shotgun start At Desert Greens Golf Course, Paradise Hills Before June 30, $80/golfer or $320/team After June 30, it s $90/$360 Hole Sponsorship is $120 Visit guadalupeabq.com/golf or pick up forms in the parish office. Contact Marcella Gallegos at HELP WANTED Gate of Heaven Cemetery needs a person to maintain grounds, buildings and equipment. Applicant should have knowledge of safety rules and procedures, insecticides, herbicides, etc. and be experienced in lawn and equipment care. $10.55/hr. Call the HR Director at or csalcido@archdiosf.org by June 21. We welcome back Fr. John Thomas Lane as we celebrate with him his 25 th ordination anniversary. All are invited to join Fr. Lane for a special Anniversary Mass and celebration on Saturday, July 8 at 4pm at Albuquerque s St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish, Shrine of The Little Flower. Following the Mass, please bring your favorite dish and join in a potluck dinner in the Parish Hall Father Lane served the ASF as pastor of Saint Charles Borromeo from Call Invest In Excellence St. Charles Catholic School creates leaders through academic excellence, team building, and a faith community. We strive for all students to become serviceoriented citizens who generously give of themselves and appreciate what they have received. Close to UNM/CNM and hospitals. Contact Principal Paul Horton at for a tour. Please join the ASF African American Catholic Community as they celebrate the Fr. Rollins Lambert Family Day Mass at 12 noon on June 25, at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Albuquerque. Guest Celebrant will be Rev. John Paul Afuecheta, Parochial Vicar, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. Call or St. Anthony s Parish in Pecos invites all to their flea market weekend. This will be open on June 13 from Noon to 8pm; June 24 from 8am-3pm; an on June 25 from 12 noon-4pm and will be at the Pecos High School gym. Food and drinks will be sold: hamburgers, hotdogs, frito pies, etc. Call Montessoribased Pre-K and Kinder program and Grades 1 through 8 th Before & after school care Flea Market weekend! June pm June 24 8am-3pm June pm Hosted by Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Albuquerque All young ladies getting ready for their 15 th year celebration are invited to spend the day with their parents learning about the tradition and spiritual meaning of the Quinceañera Celebration. The material is bilingual. $35/family, lunch and materials included. Register by July 28. For information, call Jessica at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at UNM is now registering for K-8 CCD. Classes start July 10-21, Monday through Friday Register/Pay on lobocatholic.org or damontoyajmj@gmail.com for registration forms. Before and aftercare available for an additional fee. First Confession: July 22 at 10am; First Communion: July 30 at 9am. For information, call Taste of Italy Archbishop John C. Wester invites you to join A us for an evening at Piatanzi Bistro 3305 Juan Tabo Blvd, NE, ABQ Tuesday, August 1, at 6:30pm $60 pp, excluding wine and gratuity Fundraiser to benefit Seminarian education. Sponsored by The Serra Club of Albuquerque To make a reservation: visit www. SerraClubAlbuquerque.org. Call Beth at *A privately owned business licensed by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Published by JCPress TheCatholicCommunicator@gmail.com

5 Mass Intentions The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Corpus Christi Saturday, June 17, Cor 5: 14-21; Mt 5: :00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 4:00 PM Frank Concini (Father s Day) For the health of Gary Esquibel Marlena Torres, Agnes & Roque Sandoval Pedro & Eulalia Acosta By: Annie Acosta Sunday, June 18, 2017 Dt 8: 2-3, 14b-16a; 1 Cor 10: 16-17; Jn 6: :00 AM Pedro & Senovia Archuleta By: Mr. & Mrs. Felipe Archuleta Elena Lopez By: Doris & family Eloisa Lopez By: Doris & family 10:00 AM Ray T. Barela & Juan Sanchez (Father s Day Remembrance) By: Joe Sanchez & Sandra Barela & family Estolano Barela & Eloy Sanchez (Father s Day Remembrance) By: Joe Sanchez & Sandra Barela & family Amador Alvarado & Leo Ramirez By: Jane Alvarado 12:00 PM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Monday, June 19, Cor 6: 1-10; Mt 5: :00 AM Communion Service Tuesday, June 20, Cor 8: 1-9; Mt 5: :00 AM Frank Concini (Birthday Remembrance) Wednesday, June 21, Cor 9: 6-11; Mt 6: 1-6, :00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Thursday, June 22, Cor 11: 1-11; Mt 6: :00 AM Ralph A. Chavez By: Marie Chavez Friday, June 23, 2017 Dt 7: 6-11; 1 Jn 4: 7-16; Mt 11: :00 AM For the health of Patricia Weatherman By: Dulcie Tafoya In honor of St. Jude By: Gloria Ruiz Saturday, June 24, 2017 Is 49: 1-6; Acts 13: 22-26; Lk 1: 57-66, 80 8:00 AM Anselmo Serrano By: Sadie Serrano & family 4:00 PM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Sunday, June 25, 2017 Jer 20: 10-13; Rom 5: 12-15; Mt 10: :00 AM Simon Saiz (10th Anniversary) By: Dora Saiz & family In thanksgiving to my Lord Jesus Christ By: Stella Pohl Gianna Suzanne Frongillo By: Mom & Dad 10:00 AM Cherie Quintero Albert Vallejos By: Wife & family Felisiana & Jose Gonzales By: Pearl Gonzales Denis Paul Alonzo (Birthday Remembrance) By: Mom Grace 12:00 PM Judy Garcia Severo & Romelia Garcia Fermin Sena & Albert Armijo By: Graciel Armijo Juan & Estevana Gallegos & deceased family members Thank You to our bulletin advertisers! The advertisements pay for our bulletins. ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK Absolute Skylight & Construction

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