Words of wisdom: People don t care how much you know... Till they know how much you care! RELEASING THE HOLY FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Who does not cherish the desire for a home, a harbor of peace and refreshment? Jesus announces his departure in terms of that human desire. He is going before his disciples to prepare a place for them. I am the way is as strange a proclamation as, I am the Sheepgate (John 10:7), but they help us examine the implications of the Easter experience. You know the way that leads where I go (John 14:4). We are sympathetic with the misunderstanding of Thomas and Philip. They would like to specify the road and identify the place where they will see the Father. But there is no need for a map. Jesus is the way to the Father. We must follow him. Whoever has seen him has seen the Father< Jesus is the way, the truth and the life because he is the one with God: He is the Father and the Father is in him. Authentic Christian faith is not anonymous. We cannot believe in a faceless God. Christianity teaches us to recognize God in the face of Jesus of Nazareth. By identifying his face in the disfigured faces of those whose suffering he bore on the cross, we find our dwelling place in him. RELEASING THE HOLY One day God noticed a huge racket going on around a man in Italy. Day after day, this man hammered and chiseled away at stone; it was as if he had discovered something alive inside it and with determination and passion he labored to set it free. From pieces of marble that he himself had chosen from the Carrara quarries, he set about releasing magnificent figures. Yet even God was surprised at what was emerging out of the stone this time. The man was trying to set God free! God went to visit the sculptor. Michelangelo, God said, what exactly are you doing? Lord, he answered, I am setting you free, so everyone will recognize you, not only in this stone, but in all those who suffer unjustly and die violently at the hands of others and those who mourn for them. I don t want people to forget what you did for us. And the Lord spoke again to Michelangelo: Hmm. In times past I have stayed in rocks and mountains, wells and tombs, and in the Ark of my Temple, but I don t remember living in the stone you are working on now. RELEASING THE HOLY And Michelangelo answered, Lord, as I see it, since your Son came to us, you don t have to pick and choose your places of rest. He left your Holy Spirit everywhere; we just have to search it out, discover it, touch it, and reveal it to others. The Lord was more than happy with what Michelangelo had said and left him to get back to work. Michelangelo chipped away at the huge piece of marble and slowly, very slowly, the sculptor set free the figure of a woman holding the body of her dead son in her lap. Copyright 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. DEJA SALIR LO SAGRADO Un día Dios se fijó en el gran ruido que hacía un hombre en Italia. Todos los días este hombre martillaba y cincelaba una piedra, como si hubiese descubierto algo vivo dentro de ella, y se empeñara con determinación y pasión a dejarlo salir. De los pedazos de mármol que él mismo había escogido de las canteras de Carrara se propuso a sacar figuras grandiosas. Pero aun Dios se sorprendió al ver lo que estaba emergiendo de la piedra esta vez. El hombre estaba tratando de dejar salir a Dios! Dios fue a visitar al escultor y le dijo: Miguel Ángel, qué es lo que estás haciendo? Le respondió: Señor, estoy tratando de dejarte salir para que todos te reconozcan, no sólo en esta piedra, sino en todos los que sufren injustamente y mueren bajo la violencia de otros, y en aquellos que lloran esa pérdida. No quiero que la gente se olvide de lo que hiciste por nosotros. El Señor volvió a dirigirse a Miguel Ángel: Mmm. En tiempos pasados me he quedado en rocas y cerros, pozos y tumbas, y en el arca de mi templo, pero no recuerdo vivir en la piedra que cincelas ahora. Miguel Ángel le contesta: Señor, a mí me parece que desde que tu Hijo vino a vivir entre nosotros, tú no tienes que escoger los lugares para descansar, pues él dejó tu Espíritu Santo en todos los lugares; a nosotros sólo nos queda buscarlo, descubrirlo, tocarlo y revelárselo a los demás. El Señor se quedó bien contento con lo que le dijo Miguel Ángel y lo dejó para que siguiera trabajando. Miguel Ángel continuó cincelando en aquel pedazo enorme de mármol y lentamente, muy lentamente, el escultor dejó salir la figura de una mujer con el cuerpo inerte de su Hijo en su regazo. Copyright 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Words of wisdom: People don t care how much you know... Till they know how much you care!

3 Prayer for First Communion May this day be an initial step into a life-long love of the Eucharist. Give them a hunger for this sacred food that they turn to you for comfort, guidance, and wisdom as they grow into full discipleship. Thank you for their innocence and goodness. May their hands, extend in in anticipation of your Body and Blood, inspire all of us to cherish this sacred sacrament. Amen. Congratulations St. Therese School 3rd Grade Saturday, May 6, :00 A.M. Anna Aragon, Joseph Chavez, Mia Cruz- Moreno, Anna Findell, Santiago Garia, Dalton Gladfelter,Ella Hill, Sofia Hoskins, Hayden Maestas, Timoteo Maes, Maria Medina, Diego Minjares, Antonio Real, Isaac Reedy, Michael Romero, Ezeriah Ezzie Smith, Kaden Valles, Clara Vernier & Mattie Wert God our Creator, we pray: for new mothers, coming to terms with new responsibility; for expectant mothers, wondering and waiting; for those who are tired, stressed or depressed; for those who struggle to balance the tasks of work and family; for those who are unable to feed their children due to poverty; for those whose children have physical, mental or emotional disabilities; for those who have children they do not want; for those who raise children on their own; for those who have lost a child; for those who care for the children of others; for those whose children have left home; and for those whose desire to be a mother has not been fulfilled. Bless all mothers, that their love may be deep and tender, and that they may lead their children to know and do what is good, living not for themselves alone, but for God and for others. Amen. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD. 5/7/2017 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 Adele Faucett, Sr. Margaret Sierra, Donald Luna, Gilbert Aragon, Dolores Mares, Marcella Herrera, Esequiel Duran,, Julia Tafoya, Andres Medina, Norma Medina, Monique Torres, Priscilla Duran, Sena, Chavez & Armijo family, Luis Aguilar, Abelicia Aguilar, Ana Araujo, Barbara Downey, Teresa DeBruyn, George Lucero, Carmen Whatley, Msgr. Francis Eggert, Mary Lou Burke, Richard Delgado, 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 and for those in hospitals or their homes and cannot attend church. LIVING JUSTICE The Dignity of Work, Rights of Workers, and Support for Unions. Worker justice Both Leo XIII and John Paul II hold up an ideal of worker justice that demands close attention to concrete conditions that face workers in the actual workplace and in labor markets neither is afraid to insist on the importance of concrete measures, such as living wages and reasonable work hours, for the entire workforce Labor unions are a crucial element in the over all balance of power in the economy and Catholic social teaching consistently portrays them as playing a constructive role in the pursuit of economic justice In our work we can discover rich meaning and develop our potential God invites us to be co-creators of the material world. This is why human work should never be treated as a mere commodity John Paul II repeatedly insists on the priority of labor over capital. Through labor, we pursue not only a job or a career, but a vocation---a calling in which we are summoned by God to develop our capabilities and to follow the carpenter from Nazareth on our path to discipleship. Most Important Texts: Rerum Novarum 1-3, 20-1, 31-8; Mater et Magistra 68-81; Laborem Exercens 1-27.

4 Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish Albuquerque, Sunday May 14, 2017 Summer Classes for Ministry June 5-9 An incredible opportunity for education and enlightenment will be available this summer for all Catholics, especially those engaged in ministry. The Institute of Formation for Christian Service (Summer Institute) will be held at Lourdes Hall, Catholic Center, in Albuquerque. Forty-seven classes and workshops will be offered in three daily sessions morning, afternoon and evening, in English and Spanish. $50 for the entire week and you may register for as many classes as you want. Class sizes are limited, so you will want to sign-up early. On-line registration: form.jotformpro.com/kdavis5430/ Summerinstitute_17 or you can call Kathy at Preschool Open House! Risen Savior Catholic Preschool, located at 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuq, is having an Open House and Usborne Book Fair on May 21 after the 7, 9, and 11am Masses (ending at 12:30 pm). The Preschool is partnering with the Knights of Columbus and the Open House/Book Fair coincides with their Burrito Breakfast! Come, have breakfast, shop for amazing children s books and see what our Preschool has to offer your precious 3 or 4 year old! Call x112. Celebrating 50 Years of Catholic Charismatic Renewal! Theme is: Do not slack in zeal, but be fervent in spirit. Romans 12:11. Dr. Ralph Martin, Dcn. Ralph Poyo, Dan Dirkes, Fr. Michael DePalma, Msgr. Bennett Voorhies are the speakers. Early Bird Registration (received by June 23) Adults $55, Married Couples $100, BBQ and Bingo This event kicks off the 2017 Seminarian Endowment Challenge. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe was chosen by Catholic Extension to participate in the 2017 challenge based on our needs as a mission diocese. The Catholic Extension will be matching donations up to $50,000. This gives us an opportunity to continue being Fishers of Men and establish a permanent seminarian endowment fund. This is a FREE event to help educate and build community support for the ASF Seminarians. To attend, please RSVP to or stewardship@archdiosf.org by Wednesday, May 17. There is limited seating, please call or today to secure your spot. Featuring East European food (stuffed cabbage rolls, pirohi, sausage, sauerkraut) and hot dogs, Hosted by The Office of Stewardship Saturday, May 20 6:30-8:30 pm w i t h t h e s e m i n a r i a n s annual Byzantine Bazaar May 20 10am-4pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church dine in or take out; traditional baked goods; Catholic books and imported Russian icons Alvarado Drive NE for directions and information. Call :(505) Youth & Children $10. Late Registration (received after June 23 and at the conference site) Adults $60, Married Couples $110. Youth & Children $10. For more information abqccc. org. To register call the Catholic Charismatic Center at Divorce Recovery Summer Session Begins June 17 Saturdays 10-11:30 am 43 rd Southwest Catholic Charismatic Conference July Albuquerque Crown Plaza Hotel Peace and healing for those suffering a divorce/separation. Held at the Catholic Center. $20/person. Call Yvette at Family Life to register: or yduran@archdiosf.org. For information, Jane: or Joe: PILGRIMAGE ADVERTISEMENTS A 13 Day Pilgrimage to France, Spain & Portugal: Join Fr. Clement Niggel on a 13 day pilgrimage to Paris, Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela, Fatima & More. $3899 including all airline taxes and fees! October 2 14, 2017! For more information please call (505) A 7 Day Pilgrimage to Mexico City: Join Fr. Thomas Kayammakal on 7 day pilgrimage to Mexico City and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. $1999 including all airline taxes and fees! November 6-12, 2017! For more information please call (505) *A privately owned business licensed by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Published by JCPress TheCatholicCommunicator@gmail.com

5 Mass Intentions Fifth Sunday of Easter Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Acts 14: 19-28; Jn 14; 27-31a 8:00 AM Antonio & Annie Perea By: Lorraine Luna Frank Luna By: Lorraine Luna Alice Trujillo By: Tony Trujillo Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Acts 15: 1-6; Jn 15: 1-8 Thursday, May 18, 2017 Acts 15: 7-21; Jn 15: 9-11 Saturday, May 13, 2017 Acts 13: 44-52; Jn 14: :00 PM Frank Concini By: Family Daniel Garcia (6th Anniversary) By: Mom & Dad Virginia Sando By: John & Deborah Koury Sunday, May 14, 2017 Acts 6: 1-7; 1 Pt 2: 4-9; Jn 14: :00 AM Alfredo Reyes & Jovita Juarez By: Familia Reyes Mr. Vicente & Mrs. Enomia Martinez By: Mr. & Mrs. Felipe Archuleta Mr. Jose M. & Mrs. Antonia Martinez By: Mr. & Mrs. Felipe Archuleta Reyna Lucero By: George Lucero & family 10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 12:00 PM For the health of Theresa Hernandez and Dolores Sanchez By: Sandra Barela & Joe Sanchez In remembrance of Melba Barela on Mother s Day By: Sandra Barela, Joe Sanchez & family David S. Galbiso By: Mom Julia Alvarado & Julia Ramirez By: Jane Alvarado Monday, May 15, 2017 Acts 14: 5-18; Jn 14: :00 AM Communion Service Friday, May 19, 2017 Acts 15: 22-31; Jn 15: Saturday, May 20, 2017 Acts 16: 1-10; Jn 15: :00 PM Eloy & Maida Sandoval By: Marie Sandoval For the health of Gary Esquibel By: Family Marlena Torres, Agnes & Roque Sandoval By: Family For the health of Florence Rusty Dow By: Priscilla Martinez Sunday, May 21, 2017 Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17; 1 Pt 3: 15-18; Jn 14: :00 AM Benito Serbin Sr. (Anniversary) By: Lena & Dee Serbin Fabie & Carmen Jaramillo By: Maria & George Jaramillo & family Angie Tachias By: Maria & George Jaramillo & family 10:00 AM Frank A. Herrera (13th Anniversary) By: Eloisa Herrera Albert Vallejos By: Wife & family Mary Lou (Birthday) & Eugene Duran By: Robert Duran 12:00 PM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Thank You to our bulletin advertisers! The advertisements pay for our bulletins. ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK State Farm Deacon Juan Barajas

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