CHRIST THE KING PROMISE OF PARADISE ST. THERESE

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2 CHRIST THE KING This is the King of the Jews. In Luke this is the simple inscription, in Mark and Matthew a cause for consideration, in John an affirmation disputed by the chief priests. What a contrast there is between the inscription and the spectacle of the helpless crucified, between the salvation which some expected from him and the reality of this condemned man incapable of saving himself! For Luke, Jesus on the cross, enduring mockeries and insults, is the type of the persecuted just one, martyred by the impious who hurt their defiance at him: if you are the king of the Jews, save yourself. Highlighting the reactions of the two criminals who surround Jesus, Luke shows two possible attitudes toward the Messiah. One man condemns himself by blaspheming this laughable king, the other turns to him through whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of our sins (Col 1:4). Jesus, who, since his temptations in the desert, has refused any demonstration of power for his own advantage, claims that he can save the one who trusts in him, this day you will be with me in paradise. This day is the time of the kingdom already present in the person of Jesus. Here, at the foot of the cross, the lordship of Christ takes root. PROMISE OF PARADISE Monarchy has very little meaning for us in the United States. Historically, you may recall, it was a part of the oppression that the founders of our nation fought to overthrow. Nowadays, we may perhaps enjoy watching the pomp and pageantry of modern royalty as seen from afar. We have rights as American citizens, and one of those rights is the free election of leaders from among ourselves to political office and the authority that goes with that office. If we do not agree with the actions of those in power we can vote in the next election to replace them. Authority is vested in the few by the many, and yet no one has a permanent hold on power in our political system. The reign of God is of another order and dimension entirely. Today we honor Christ as our King, the anointed one of God who if we accept him fully has rule over our hearts and lives. The Son of God became human so that human beings could experience the reign of God personally and directly. Jesus had the power to forgive sinners, heal the sick, and even raise the dead, but Christ PROMISE OF PARADISE Christ has none of the earthly trappings of power and forces his rule on no one. All are free to accept or to turn away, as Judas ultimately did. Even as Jesus hung on the cross, those around him still argued about his identity. Onlookers jeered because this king had no power to save himself. Of the two criminals, one wanted a quick release from his agony; the other acknowledged the power of Jesus innocence as well as his future rule. In response to this man s total faith and trust, Jesus said, Today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43). No earthly ruler can promise so much. Copyright 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. LA PROMESA DEL PARAÍSO La monarquía tiene muy poco significado para nosotros en los Estados Unidos. La historia atestigua y muchos recordarán, que los fundadores de esta nación lucharon por derribar una opresión de la cual era parte la monarquía. Hoy en día tal vez nos guste ver toda la pompa y el ceremonial de la realeza moderna, pero de lejos. Los ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos tienen derechos y uno de esos derechos es la libre elección de sus propios líderes para ocupar puestos políticos, lo cual conlleva ejercer una autoridad. Si no estamos de acuerdo con los que están en el poder podemos votar en las próximas elecciones para remplazarlos. La autoridad se la confiere el pueblo a unos pocos y nadie en nuestro sistema político se mantiene en el poder permanentemente. El reino de Dios tiene una dimensión completamente diferente y las cosas no se disponen igual. Hoy honramos a Cristo como nuestro Rey, el ungido de Dios que reina en nuestra vida y en nuestro corazón, si nos disponemos a recibirlo. El Hijo de Dios se hizo humano para que los seres humanos pudieran experimentar el reino de Dios de una manera personal y directa. Jesús tenía el poder de perdonar a los pecadores, curar a los enfermos y aun resucitar a los muertos; pero Cristo no poseía la parafernalia o símbolos de éxito y poder de esta vida terrena ni le impone sus mandamientos a nadie. Todos estamos libres de aceptar o de rechazar, como lo hizo Judas al final. Aun cuando Jesús estaba en la cruz los que es-taban alrededor discutían acerca de su identidad. Los espectadores se burlaban porque ese rey no tenía el poder para salvarse a sí mismo. De los dos criminales, uno quería salir pronto de su agonía; el otro reconoció la inocencia de Jesús y también su reino futuro. Como respuesta a la total fe y confianza de este hombre, Jesús le dice: Yo te aseguro que hoy estarás conmigo en el paraíso (Lucas 23:43). Ningún soberano de este mundo puede hacer semejante promesa. Copyright 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

3 ST. THERESE 2016 ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Saturday, December 3 Sunday, December 4 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p. m. Table rental for the Arts & Craft Fair is $35.00 for one day, $60.00 for both days. For additional information please contact June Ortiz at Spaces will be assigned on a first come basis. ANNOUNCEMENT OF JESUIT COMMEMORATION After months of planning, we, the Friends of the Children of El Salvador, are happy to announce that four scholarship students and their Director, have come to Albuquerque. Many members of St Therese are hosting them and providing transportation to schools, including UNM, Sandia Prep, St. Pius, and Holy Ghost. These inspiring young people represent the other scholarship students we sponsor, their families, and impoverished communities located along the Coast of El Salvador. We parishioners of St Therese sponsor a young high school student, Abiel, whose father was gunned down by gang members last August. Our Salvadoran guests are here at St. Therese after all masses. They want to meet those of you who would like to find out more about their situation and our scholarship program. Our Salvadoran friends, FOCES (Friends of the Children of El Salvador), and Immaculate Conception Parish, invite you to attend the annual Commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Four Church Women and the Jesuits of the University of Central America. We will gather at 6:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Church and will process from the Church to the Parish Hall where the program will begin. Please join us next Sunday, November 20 th for an evening of inspiration and friendship. Refreshments will be served. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD. 11/13/2016 Regular Sunday Collection $ St. Vincent de Paul $ School Support $.00 Utilities $.00 Building Fund $.00 All Souls Day $.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 IN OUR PARISH Angie Tracheas, Ray Rodarte, Mary Chavez, Ashley Lopez, Damian Garcia, Virginia Sando, Josephine Chavez, Mary Vigil, Armijo, Sena & Chavez family, Joseph Berg, Gerald Rodriguez, George Lucero, Eloisa Padilla, Ann Shoemaker, Alphonse Gallion, Andrew Cleland, Louisa Garcia, Mike Garcia, Angel Villezcas, Marie Maestas, Robert Joseph Roybal, Pat Bellino, Margarita Aragon, Angie Rios, Petra Rios, Anthony & Florinda Cortez, Tony Armijo, Carin Gallegos, Theresa Hernandez and for those in hospitals or their home and can t attend church. PARISH COUNCIL A note to all Parish Council Members we will resume our meeting on November 29th, at 6:00 PM in the Parish rectory. This is an important meeting, as we will be deciding whether we should meet on a monthly, quarterly, or every two months. So, if you are a Ministry Head please plan on attending this very important meeting. Thank you. Teresa Griffin, Council President 25TH ANNIVERSARY Please join us on Sunday, November 27, at 1:00 PM in honor of Father Vincent Chavez s 25th Ordination Anniversary. This is a potluck celebration in the parish hall, so please bring a dish you would like to share. God Bless. This afternoon 5:00 8:00 PM in the Parish Hall.

4 Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish Albuquerque, r e t r o u v a i l l e A Lifefline For Troubled Marriages Rediscover a loving marital relationship through this threephase program which begins with a weekend, continues with 12 follow-up sessions and a lifetime of monthly support meetings. Begin renewing your marriage relationship now. February 1-12, 2017, is the next weekend. $250 registration fee Love and Logic parenting classes provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. Contact the Family Life Office to schedule your own Love and Logic class at your parish or school at (505) Healing Hearts Parish Support Groups Peer support for widowed, separated and divorced persons, led by trained facilitators 1 st and 3 rd Monday of every month at Risen Savior in ABQ at 7pm. Call st and 3 rd Thursday at St. Mary s Parish Hall in Vaughn at 6pm. Call Sunday November 20, 2016 Come to the Holy Family Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair 562 Atrisco SW, Albuquerque Sunday, December 4, from 9am-3pm. Bring the children to take pictures with Santa. For information, call Please come to the amazing annual St Pius X Christmas Craft Show, on December 17, from 9-4. There will be over 150 vendors, food, music, as well as a silent auction which will benefit the fine arts programs at St Pius. This will be a great opportunity for you to enjoy the day with friends and families, catch up with your last minute Christmas shopping needs! Call (505) End of the year donations Multiply your contribution to Catholic Charities Capital Campaign! We are in the final stretch of our Capital Campaign to raise funds for a beautiful new human services center in Albuquerque s South Valley, Casa De Corazon. A generous donor family has issued the following matching gift challenge for donations received by 12/31/16: They will match $2 for every $1 received by NEW donors to the Capital Campaign. They Existing donor s gifts will be doubled and new donor s gifts will be tripled! will match $1 for every $1 received by existing donors to the Capital Campaign. Call (505) November is the Season of Stewardship. Visit the following site to watch an inspiring short video on Stewardship. Call Classes: $10 Call Rosalie or register online acceptiva.com/?cst=3cbb4e or rromero@archdiosf.org. Introduction to Scripture: Tuesdays, January 10-February 7 from 10am to Noon at Lourdes Hall (Room 132) in Albuquerque. Dcn. Keith Davis, Instructor. Introduction to Jesus: Wednesdays, January 18, February 1, 15, March 8 and 22 at St. Augustine in Isleta from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Sr. Edna Esquibel, Instructor. Introduction to Jesus: Tuesdays, March 7-April 4 from 10am to Noon at Lourdes Hall (Room 132) in Albuquerque. Dcn. Keith Davis, Instructor. Introduction to Church History: Saturdays, January 21, 28 and February 11, 9am to 3pm at Lourdes Hall (Room 132) in Albuquerque. Introduction to the Church of Vatican II: Saturdays, March 11-25, 9am to 3pm at Lourdes Hall (Room 132) in Albuquerque. Intermediate and Advanced Theology Courses (Prerequisite to these courses is the completion of all four basic theology courses). Mary in Scripture. Thursdays, December 1 and 8 from 6:30 to 9pm at Lourdes Hall (Room 132) in Albuquerque. Dr. Megan McKenna, Instructor. Classes Outside of Albuquerque: $10 Call Rosalie Jesus Journey to Jerusalem, December 10, Sacred Heart, Espanola from 9:30-11:30am. *A privately owned business licensed by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Published by JCPress TheCatholicCommunicator@gmail.com

5 Mass Intentions Christ the King O Jesus Christ, I acknowledge you as universal King. All that has been made has been created for You. Exercise all Your rights over me. I renew my Baptismal Vows. I renounce Satan, his pomps and his works; I promise to live as a good Christian. And, in particular do I pledge myself to labor, to the best of my ability, for the triumph of the rights of God and of Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, to You do I offer my poor services, laboring that all hearts may acknowledge Your sacred kingship, and that thus the reign of Your peace be established throughout the whole universe. Amen. Saturday, November 19, 2016 Rv 11: 4-12; Lk 20: :00 AM Catherine Corazza By: The Corazza family Rose V. Maes By: Stella Romero In honor of St. Jude By: Gloria Ruiz 4:00 PM Eloy & Maida Sandoval By: Marie Sandoval Frank Concini By: Family Emilio Sanchez By: Family Sunday, November 20, Sm 5: 1-3; Col 1: 12-20; Lk 23: :00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 10:00 AM Judy Garcia By: Severo & Romelia Garcia David S. Galbiso By: Mom Eugene Trujillo (16th Anniversary) By: Eloisa Herrera Enrique Correa Iglesias By: Ortiz y Pino & Bruzzese families 12:00 PM Albert Armijo & Fermin Sena By: Graciel Armijo & family Eugene & Mary Lou Duran By: Robert Duran Beverly Rodarte (1st Anniversary) By: Loretta Rodarte Monday, November 21, 2016 Rv 14: 1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21: 1-4 8:00 AM Communion Service Thank You to our bulletin advertisers! The advertisements pay for our bulletins. ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK Gaddy Law Firm Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Rv 14: 14-19; Lk 21: :00 AM Stephen Ben Olona (15th Anniversary) By: Melba Olona Mary Morales (4th Anniversary) By: Family Olga Varoz By: Legion Of Mary Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Rv 15: 1-4; Lk 21: :00 AM Lucia & Linda de Aragon By: The Aragon family John & Charles Calles By: The Aragon family Elena Calles & Calles Grandparents By: The Aragon family Thursday, November 24, 2016 Rv 18: 1-1,21-23, 19:1-3; Lk 21: :00 AM Amador Jr. & Julia Alvarado & family By: Janie Alvarado Albert Cortez (60th Wedding Anniversary) By: Florinda Cortez The Juarros family By: Alice Juarros Jason Moya By: Ramona & Michelle Moya Friday, November 25, 2016 Rv 20: 1-4, 11-21:2; Lk 21: :00 AM Henry Hank Ortega By: Family friend Valerie Cordova By: Mom & family Saturday, November 26, 2016 Rv 22: 1-7; Lk 21: :00 AM Reyna Lucero (Wedding Anniversary) By: George & family In honor of St. Jude By: Gloria Ruiz 4:00 PM Marlena Torres & for the health of Gary Esquibel By: Their families Mark Edwin Sisneros (34th Anniversary) & Jason Aragon By: Sisneros & Martinez families Henry R. Ortega (Birthday) By: The Jimenez family Sunday, November 27, 2016 Is 2: 1-5; Rom 13: 11-14; Mt 24: :00 AM Roy Strader By: Cecilia Strader & family Guadalupe & Lucy Velasquez By: Cecilia Strader & family Agnes Martinez By: Cecilia Strader & family 10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 12:00 PM Angela Quintana (Birthday) By: Family Rose M. Alderete By: Margaret Villanueva Manuel Cordova By: Family Henry & Victor Chacon By: Katy Chacon

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