Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505)265-5868 OFFICE (505)268-0680 FAX Very Rev. Stephen Schultz, Pastor Very Rev. John Daniel, Vicar General (in residence) e-mail: OLOFatima_abq9@archdiosf.org Deacon William Ennis At Our Lady of Fatima Parish we are committed to know, love and serve God through Word and Sacrament, through our shared experience as the Mystical Body of Christ, and through the call to full, conscious and active participation in parish life. October 21, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Mass - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7:30 AM Saturday Anticipatory Mass for Sunday- - - - - - - - - - 5:30 PM Sunday Mass- - - - - - - - - - 7:30 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM Weekday Mass- Monday through Friday- - - - - - - - - - 6:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - - - - 8:15 AM HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM and 6:30 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED CONFESSION Saturday- - - - -3:30 to 5:00 PM or by appointment EUCHARISTIC ADORATION- - - - -Mondays 8:45AM to 6:00PM ANOINTING OF THE SICK- - - - - - - - - - - - -First Fridays after the 6:30 AM & 8:15 AM Masses OFFICE HOURS- - Monday through Thursday- 8:00AM to 4:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM NOTES FROM THE PASTOR Today s Gospel touches the very heart of discipleship and that is sacrifice and service for others. If you had one wish, what would you ask for? Good health and long life? Wealth? Power? The conversion of loved ones? How many of us would honestly ask for meaningful work with a lot of suffering and few external rewards? When James and John asked for seats of honor and authority in Jesus Kingdom, the other Apostles were angry. Can you imagine the nerve of these two brothers asking Jesus to grant them anything they asked for and then boldly asking for positions of honor and power? But Jesus then gently asked the two brothers whether they were prepared to follow Him down the only road that led to His Kingdom, which is the way of the Cross. I have spoken on previous Sundays of how the Apostles misunderstood the mission of Jesus. They thought that as the Messiah He would be a great and powerful leader. James and John were asking for places of honor in His Kingdom thinking that these would be positions of glory. Little did they understand what Jesus was facing in the days ahead. Little did they understand what they themselves were asking. Jesus responded to their request with a question of His own. Can you drink the cup that I drink? In ancient times, the image of a cup symbolized one s destiny. Jesus knew what His destiny would be. He was to be the suffering servant described in our First Reading from the prophet Isaiah. Through His total dedication to the Father s plan, Jesus would willingly accept suffering, humiliation, torture and death so that such hardship would lead to the salvation of others. The Letter to the Hebrews, from which our Second Reading is taken, describes Jesus as both the High Priest who offers the sacrifice as well as the sacrificial victim Himself. He is both the one who offers and is that which is offered, giving of Himself for the forgiveness of our sins. It is the ultimate act of sacrificial love the ultimate act of service for others. Can you drink the cup that I drink? Spooktacular Halloween Festival........ Page 3
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH Page 2 Monday, October 22, Weekday 6:30 AM Fusako Chiko Jaramillo (Honeyfield Family) Richard Posler (Posler-Long Family) Bill Jourdan & Intentions of Wayne Walthall (Jourdan Family) 8:15 AM Corky Morris (Roberta Wellems) Bill Yarnall (Julie & Pete Bachechi) Clifford Trollinger (Carol Yarnall) Tuesday, October 23, Weekday 6:30 AM Intentions of All Parishioners 8:15 AM Intentions of All Parishioners Wednesday, October 24, Weekday 6:30 AM Intentions of OLF School Students, Staff & Families 8:15 AM Francisco and Florinda Calderon (Family) Intentions of Jade Montoya (OLF School & Church) Intentions of Francis & Natasha Trias & Family (Nunez Family) Thursday, October 25, Saint Luke, Evangelist 6:30 AM In Thanksgiving for our Ministry Volunteers Friday, October 26, Weekday 6:30 AM Rudolfo Lujan Baca (Edward M. Kelly & Andrea Lujan) 8:15 AM Corky Morris (Katie and Pat Abbott) Sandy Pino (Susan Ackerman) Tom Baldoni (M. Lourdes Brito) Saturday, October 27, Weekday 7:30 AM Gary Kavanaugh (Lopez & Gieri Family) 5:30 PM Intentions of Theresa Menicucci (Sylvia & Scott Hughes) Virginia Barbieri Mayfield (Steven Mack Family) Bertha M. Sanchez (H. Sanchez) Sunday, October 28, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM In Thanksgiving to St. Jude (Ted Flores) Jimmy and Nestora Baca (Baca Family Fusako Chiko Jaramillo (Family) 10:00 AM Altagracia O. Gallegos (Nabor O. Gallegos) Charlie Vigil & Intentions of Joe Vigil (Family) Joyce & Les Croughan (Nunez Family) 12:00 PM Intentions of All Parishioners Dennis T. Garcia (Sam and Esther) John L. Montoya (Montoya Family) Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. Psalm 33 PLEASE NOTE: Meeting and event times and dates are subject to change. 10/22 Monday s Schedule: 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM Adoration in the Church 10/23 Tuesday s Schedule: 10/24 Wednesday s Schedule: 3:45 PM 5:30 PM CCD in the School 6:30 PM RCIA in FGH Library 6:30 PM Choir Practice in the Church 6:30 PM Adult Faith Formation in FGH Rm 1 10/25 Thursday s Schedule: 10:00 AM Adult Faith Sharing in FGH Rm 1 3:00 PM Legion of Mary in Parish Conference Room 10/26 Friday s Schedule: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM School Halloween Carnival in FGH SCHOOL RAFFLE DRAWING AT 8:45PM!!! 10/27 Saturday s Schedule: 12:00 PM Wedding in the Church 4:00 PM Children s Choir Practice in Music Room 10/28 Sunday s Schedule: After 7:30 and 10 AM Masses Coffee, donuts & burritos in FGH 8:30 AM RCIA in FGH Rm 1 11:00 AM SVDP Meeting in FGH Rm 1 1:30 PM Single Women s Gathering in FGH Rm 1 1:30 PM First Communion Parent Meeting in Church Readings for the Week of October 21, 2018 Sunday: Isaiah 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 / Hebrews 4:14-16/Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Monday: Ephesians 2:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5/ Luke 12:13-21 Tuesday: Ephesians 2:12-22/Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14/ Luke 12:35-38 Wednesday: Ephesians 3:2-12/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [cf. 3]/ Luke 12:39-48 Thursday: Ephesians 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19/ Luke 12:49-53 Friday: Ephesians 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6/Luke 12:54-59 Saturday: Ephesians 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5/Luke 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Jeremiah 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6/ Hebrews5:1-6/Mark 10:46-52 Quotable Saints The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth. Each moment you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him, and make your soul everlastingly more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and will help bring about everlasting peace on earth. St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
OCTOBER 21, 2018 Page 4 38 th Annual Archdiocesan Youth Conference The Theme for this Years Conference is Becoming What We Pray They keynote presenter international hip-hop artist, Jacob DeRusha has been making music for over ten years. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico his faith was nurtured early on at St. Pius X Catholic High School. He eventually found a passion for youth music ministry after performing at a church in London. The 23-year-old DeRusha is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans and is currently pursuing a Master s degree at Boston College for Theology and Ministry. His goal is to, through hip-hop music, bring people together in hope based on the teachings of Jesus Christ." The Conference is scheduled for October 26-27, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87105. The fee will $40.00 per person. The brochure/registration will be out soon!! So please get your youth to attend this great conference, which would also work as a great Confirmation Retreat. The information is also on our website: asfym.org. Catholic Women s Conference 2018 Chosen and Precious in His Sight November 3, 2018 from 8AM-PM at Queen of Heaven Parish (5311 Phoenix Ave NE) Cost includes breakfast and lunch. $50.00. Scholarships available. Speakers are Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Conference is sponsored by Courageous Women in Christ and is for women ages 18-118. Call or text Patsy Schlaegel (505)358-2935) or email cwconf@gmail.com. Register at www.nmcourageouswomen.org. Send check or money order to: Courageous Women in Christ, 1412 5th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Mark Your Calendars!!! 2018 Young Adult Advent Retreat - "Blessed Anticipation" As a people of faith, we are called to a life of anticipation, one that relies on God's presence and responds to each circumstance with faith, hope and love. As our Young Adult Advent Retreat will be on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary this year, we invite young adults to join us in celebrating the beautiful purpose given to our Blessed Mother and her "yes" to bringing Emmanuel into the world through a day of rest, reflection and community in which we ourselves will contemplate the purpose and anticipation of our own lives. WHEN: Saturday, December 8, 2018 - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary WHERE: Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey - 5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121 FOR: Young Adults (18-35) FEE: $10.00/Person Retreat Fee Need overnight accommodations on Friday, December 7? Stay at the Abbey for a total fee of $30.00/Person (includes Retreat Fee). Contact Celina Chavez at cchavez@norbertinecommunity.org to confirm. Questions? Contact The Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry Jessica Rios at jrios@archdiosf.org or Celina Chavez at cchavez@norbertinecommunity.org from Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey. Flu Shot Clinic at Fatima Walgreens will be offering a Flu Shot Clinic at Fatima-Gallagher Hall from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 11, 2018. 2 The quadrivalent flu shot will be administered which provides protection against four strains of the flu. For most persons with medical insurance there is a zero co-pay for the flu shot, so it will be provided at no cost to the recipient. Persons without medical insurance will be charged $41.99 by Walgreens. Cremated Remains Committal Service To Honor the Dead The Catholic Cemetery Association will once again offer a no-cost program that gives families the opportunity to follow the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding the proper and reverent disposition of the cremated remains of loved ones currently being kept at home. The Cremated Remains Committal Service will be celebrated on All Soul s Day, Friday, November 2, 2018, at 10:00 am in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Please call Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Albuquerque at (505) 243-0218 or Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe at (505) 983-2322, prior to October 30, 2018, if you wish to have the cremated remains of your loved on interred at one of these perpetual care cemeteries. Distribution of Political Literature on Church Grounds Prohibited The distribution of political literature or other items such as signs and buttons that cite specific candidates or political parties is not permitted on parish grounds or at parish functions. No one has been given permission to place flyers under windshield wipers, or distribute campaign literature in any other manner. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE You are invited to join other Christians through November 4th in 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. As part of our participation in 40 Days for Life, parishioners are encouraged to engage in prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the three traditional means of penance. You may join others in prayer for the protection of pre-born children on the public access space outside of Planned Parenthood on San Mateo at Marquette, or pray at the church and in your own home. Our parish has been particularly requested to pray outside of Planned Parenthood between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 23 rd. You may engage in fasting as a sacrificial act to be in solidarity with pre-born children who are in danger of being aborted. You may also participate in fundraising efforts for the work of Birthright and other organizations that seek to give women in crisis pregnancies an alternative to abortion. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving all ways in which we can ask for God s grace in moving human hearts to protect the most vulnerable in our society children within the womb.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO Page 5 Active Adults-Coordinators: Cecelia & Leo D Amour The first Friday of every month, everyone is invited to gather for breakfast after the 8:15 AM liturgy to celebrate the birthdays of the month. The Active Adults group also sponsors field trips. Altar Servers Coordinator: Theresa Irvin A great opportunity for 4th graders and above to serve at the Celebration of the Eucharist. High school and college age parishioners are especially encouraged to serve. Blessed Mother Rosary Guild Coordinator: Jahna Wilmott The Guild handcrafts rosaries for free distribution to various ministries world-wide in order to promote Our Lady s cause for devotion to her son, Jesus Christ, and world peace. Choir Coordinator: Consuelo Chavez OFS Opportunities are for adults and children to lead the people in joyful worship by singing and playing musical instruments. Coffee and Donuts Coordinator: Susan Koller Facilitate fellowship by helping to serve coffee, donuts and burritos after the 7:30 AM and 10 AM Masses on Sundays. Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors and Commentators Coordinator: Teresa Bennett As extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist you can distribute Holy Communion during Mass or Proclaim the Word of God and introduce the Mass intentions and announcements. Greeters Coordinator Pat Abbott Cheerfully welcome people to the Celebration of the Eucharist and make visitors feel at home in our parish. Holy Name Society President: Collin Martinez The Society purpose is to gives public devotion and honor to the Holy Name of Jesus, and provide for the spiritual growth and enrichment of the men of the parish 18 years of age and older. A Corporate Mass is held at 10 AM the third Sunday of each month and a meeting follows. Legion of Mary Coordinator: Frances Holmes This is an international organization ministering to the spiritual needs of the parish community. CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE INSTRUCTION (CCD) for Kindergarten through 7th Grades Classes are on Wednesdays during the school year from 3:45 5:30 PM. CRE: Mrs. Bernadette Chavez CONFIRMATION CRE: Mr. John Varney A two-year program of catechesis and preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation that is open to students in grades 8 through 12 who have been Baptized and have received First Communion. The first year Pre-Confirmation class is for 8 th graders as well as any older students who have not completed it. The second year Confirmation Prep class is for students in grades 9 thru 12. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)- CRE: Kathy O Neill This is a program for individuals interested in becoming Catholic and receiving the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 PM. Birthright Coordinator: Odelia Beach Office-262-2235 Helps any girl or woman regardless of age, race, creed, marital or economic status, who feels distressed by a pregnancy, allowing her to ask questions and explore her options without pressure and without being judged. Ministry of Care/Outreach- Coordinator: Mary Ann Lopez The home-bound Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Body of Christ to the parishioners who cannot attend the Celebration of the Eucharist. St. Vincent de Paul President: Margaret M. M. Trace Members grow spiritually through service to people in need and are dedicated to helping with food, utilities and rent. Ushers Coordinator: James Willis Offer support to people by assisting in seating, taking up offerings, distributing the bulletins and newspapers. Women s Guild - President: Gina Joyner Women s parish organization open to all women of the parish. Our purpose is to coordinate and offer service to the parish community and to encourage spirituality, friendship and support to its members. Our corporate Mass is held every third Sunday of the month followed by a short meeting. No meetings May August. Parish Council - Chairman: Pat Abbott; Vice-Chairman: Dick Knipfing; Secretary: Christine Martinez Members: Christopher Joyner, Laura-Martinez Sanchez, Steven Montiel, Veronica Nunez (School Rep.), Barbara Posler, Joe Vigil, James Willis, LaVonne Yazzie. Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Parish Dining Room. CALL 265-5868 TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF OUR MINISTRIES SACRAMENT PREPARATION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Our Lady of Fatima Website: www.fatimachurch abq.org Vatican Website: www.vatican.va Archdiocese of Santa Fe Website: www.archdiosf.org SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couples must contact the parish office at least six months in advance of the desired wedding date. They must participate in a Weekend for Engaged Couples and attend an introductory class in Natural Family Planning. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM-The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is offered the third Sunday of the month after the 12:00 PM Mass. Arrangements are to be made in person at the parish office. A birth certificate is required. Parents and godparents must attend a Baptism class that is offered the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in Room 1 of Fatima-Gallagher Hall. Pre-registration for the class is required. Godparents must be at least 16 years old, confirmed and actively practicing their Catholic faith. If Godparents are married, they must be married according to the norms of the Catholic Church. OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Pre-K through 8th grade Ms. Melinda Mader, Principal School Office: (505) 255-6391 School Fax: (505) 268-3279 Website: www.fatimaschoolabq.com
OCTOBER 21, 2018 Page 3 Our Lady of Fatima School Halloween Festival Friday, October 26th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm in Fatima-Gallagher Hall. This year s Festival will include great food (hamburgers and hot dogs), a cake walk, bingo, balloon animals, ring toss, sack races and the famous haunted alley. Join us for a Spooktacular time!! PLUS The drawing for the school raffle will take place at the end of the evening. You need not be present to win. October is traditionally the Month of the Rosary. In praying the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary, we meditate upon events in the lives of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and his Blessed Mother who seeks to always bring us closer to her Son. The Women s Guild invites you to join them in praying the Rosary in the church at 4:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays, during the month of October. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT COME AND SPEND AN HOUR IN PRAYER. MONDAYS FROM 8:45 AM TO BENEDICTION AT 5:45 PM All Saint s Day and All Soul s Day Thursday, November 1 st is All Saint s Day. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be offered at 6:30 am, 8:15 am (Our Lady of Fatima School Mass) and 6:30 pm. Friday, November 2 nd, is the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Soul s Day). It is not a Holy Day of Obligation, but it would very appropriate to attend Mass and pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Masses will be offered at 6:30 am, 8:15 am, and 6:30 pm. A special envelope for All Soul s Day has been included in your offertory envelope packets on which you can list the names of deceased persons that you would like to have remembered at Mass on All Soul s Day and make an offering. The Masses of All Soul s Day will be offered for the repose of the souls of those listed on the envelopes. These envelopes may be placed in the collection on or before All Soul s Day. A warm to all our guests. We are so happy you are here to celebrate with us!! New to Our Lady of Fatima Parish? Drop a Visitor envelope in the basket with your information or call us at 265-5868 to register. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joseph F. Mateju Our sympathy is extended to his family and friends. Requiescat in Pace Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Joshua Franchini We are blessed that you have joined our parish family. Our Lady of Fatima Adult Faith Formation Journey with us as we grow in our Catholic Faith Decision Point Adult Faith Sharing Adult Faith Sharing groups meet in Room 1 of Fatima-Gallagher Hall on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, and on Thursday mornings from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. We are currently studying and discussing the book Decision Point which is a presentation of the Catholic faith by Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic Institute. Participants are requested to make a $4 donation to cover the cost of their book. The following is a schedule of remaining sessions. October 24/25 Session #9: The Church October 31/Nov. 1 Session #10: Confirmation November 7/8 Session #11: Made for Mission November 14/15 Session #12: Holiness is Possible T H A N K YO U to everyone who helped make the Our Lady of Fatima Miracle of the Sun Festivities so special. Parish Council Women s Guild Holy Name Society Our Lady of Fatima Choir Spare Change Band Fat Sats Bar and Grill in Belen Albuquerque Catholic Women s Choir Everyone who brought a delicious dish to share for the Pot Luck! And the countless other Parish volunteers who are always there when we need them!!