Welcome to St. Therese, A Vatican II Ecclesiology Parish Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Words! Words! Words! cries Hamlet. Human speech can deceive as well as enlighten. It rarely captures all that is within us. Charged with the responsibility of spreading the gospel, the disciples of Christ must be vigilant over their hearts, for each one speaks from the abundance of the heart. By means of the word we build together the community of mutual support. We who wish to bring others to the gospel, must first have lived it ourselves. Black marks on white paper become the word of God only when people can read it in our lives. In an age when empty words are multiplied, Christians remember that Jesus left them a life to imitate rather than mere doctrines to memorize. A life without words is worth more than words without life. What is Lent? PREPARING FOR LENT Lent is the annual period of Christian observance that precedes Easter. The dates of Lent are defined by the date of Easter, which is a moveable feast, meaning that it falls on a different date each year. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and its observance (although not its liturgical period, as Sundays are not fast days and are therefore not counted see below) lasts for 40 days, mirroring the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness before starting his ministry. It can also be seen to mirror the 40 hours that Jesus spent in the tomb prior to his resurrection. Lent is a penitential period, involving the dual disciplines of abstinence and fasting. During Lent many Christians commit to fasting or giving up certain foods, habits or luxuries - for example meat, cakes and sweets, alcohol, smoking - for its duration (the money saved is often then donated to charity). This is done both as a form of penitence and as a spiritual tool to tame the body and 'sharpen the spirit' for prayer, reflection and contemplation in preparation for the celebration of Easter. Preparing for Lent cont Lent lasts for 40 days and the first day is always Ash Wednesday (the day after Shrove Tuesday). Nevertheless, there is often confusion as to when Lent ends! This is partly due to the fact that there are in fact always 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, and partly due to confusion between the period of the Lenten fast and the liturgical 'season' or period of Lent. The Lenten Fast (which is the period that most people consider to be 'Lent') starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday (not to be confused with Easter Saturday, the Saturday after Easter). This is a period of 46 days. However, the six Sundays within the period are not fast days (Sundays are always feast days in the Christian calendar) and therefore not counted in the 40 days of Lent. The liturgical period of Lent also begins on Ash Wednesday, however it ends on the evening of Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday). In addition, Palm Sunday (or alternatively the day before Palm Sunday) is sometimes considered to be the last day of Lent. This is incorrect and based on a misunderstanding about the liturgical periods of Lent and Holy Week. They are not exclusive of each other, and Lent in fact continues into Holy Week (see above), meaning that the liturgical season of Lent ends on Holy Thursday. Purple is the color most associated with Lent - during this period purple church vestments (altar cloths and the priests' liturgical garments) are used. The purple is symbolic in two ways: it is the traditional color of mourning (recalling Jesus' death) and also symbolic of royalty (celebrating Christ's coming as King). In Eastern Orthodox Christianity Lent is called 'Great Lent' and is the most important fasting period of the year, in preparation for the most important celebration of the year, Pascha (Orthodox Easter Sunday). As in Western Christianity, the period of Lent differs in its dates from year to year, with the dates defined by the date of Pascha, which is a moveable feast. Great Lent begins on Clean Monday (the beginning of the 7th week before Pascha) and runs for 40 days (including Sundays) until Lazarus Saturday (the day before Palm Sunday). Fasting continues until the morning of Pascha. Lent celebrants participating in a street procession during Holy Week.
ST. THERESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL MARCH CALENDAR March 3rd School Mass 10:00 a.m. March 5th Spring Photos March 6th Ash Wednesday Mass March 7th NO SCHOOL MASS March 11th March 15 Spring Break March 29th Student Led Conferences FIESTA INFORMATION There are several ways to share your time and talent. One would be volunteering for our major fundraiser; St. Therese s Parish Fiestas (October 4th, 5th and 6th, 2019). We always need help with setup, cleanup, food booths, face painting, volunteer table, games, ticket booth, and much more! We welcome you to our Fiesta Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 12 th, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall, Room 2. We look forward to seeing everyone at our first meeting. ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The food distribution will be Monday, March 18 th in the Parish Hall door s will o en at 9:15 AM. SERVE THE POOR Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor, honor them as you would Christ himself. St. Louise de Marillac SERVIR AL POBRE Sé diligente en servir al pobre. Ama a los pobres, hónralos igual que honrarías al mismo Cristo. Santa Luisa de Marillac Requisat In Pace - Rest In Peace Please pray for the repose of the souls of: Irene Angus Clorinda Lovato Msgr. Leo Lucero Msgr. Francis Eggert Sally Ulibarri Richard L. Sanchez Joe Torres Roger Montoya The Pastor and Parishioners of The Shrine of the Little Flower -St. Therese Catholic Church warmly welcome you to our parish family! We hope that you find us to be a family of faith and love, exemplifying in word and deed the generosity of the Father, the self-giving service of Jesus Christ, and the enduring presence of the Holy Spirit. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD. 2/17/2019 Sunday Collection $5747.25 St. Vincent de Paul $ 221.00 School Support $.00 Utilities $.00 Building Fund $1207.99 Misc $.00 2/24/2019 Sunday Collection $6254.23 St. Vincent de Paul $ 215.00 School Support $ 118.00 Utilities $1187.04 Building Fund $ 215.00 Misc $.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 Nasario Gutierrez, Lucas Baca, Florinda Cortez, Raymond Cortez, Carin Gallegos, Taliana Vargas, Mary Lovato, Kristin Chavez, Frances Pino, Jim Meek, Bobby Chavez, Rose Snow, Andres Medina, Kevin Garrity, Amanda Manalo, Erick Garcia, Moe Herrera, Lourdes Vernier, Andres Perea, David Gygox, Gene Gallegos, Pelar Sanchez, Rocio Medina, Helen Tafoya, Robert Garcia, Shaye Romero, Elaine Hoolihan, Louis Augustine Baca, Robert Roybal, Norma Medina, Isabel Troncoso, Tim Lowther, Ray Herrera, Kai Garcia, Julia Tafoya, Theresa Hernandez, Joseph Saavedra, and for those in hospitals or their homes and cannot attend church. SECURITY ALERT!!! Please remember to keep your vehicle locked while attending Mass. Do not leave purses or any other temptations in view of potential thieves let s not be victims. Play it smart and be safe!
The catholic communicator AN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SANTA FE* Women at the Foot of the Cross a lenten women s retreat Saturday, March 16 8:30 am-3:00 pm St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Albuq 1815 Las Lomas Blvd. NE Breakfast and Lunch Provided Register at www.lobocatholic.org or call 505-247-1094. u P ilgrimage Advertisement 11 Day Pilgrimage to Ireland & Northern Ireland Join Fr. Vincent Dominguez and Fr. June Ramos on a pilgrimage of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Visit Belfast, Derry, Knock, Blarney, Dublin and more. $3399 Round trip from Albuquerque from September 9-19, 2019. For a brochure and more information, please contact Theresa Zamora at theresaz@ymail.com or 505-795-4096. John Michael Talbot Free Concert John Michael Talbot is considered by many, to be the best-loved singer/musician of the Catholic Church. He will be performing a free concert at the Shrine of St. Bernadette on Thursday, March 7, at 7pm. All are welcome. 11401 Indian School Road NE, Albuq. 87112. Call 505-298-7557. In Observance of Lent March 13 Dr. Jim Schwank will present compelling evidence for the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist; evidence from Sacred Scripture, from parallelisms between the Old and New Testaments, and the writings of the Early Church Fathers. Join us as we cover these key principles, which can be used to help our youth and others learn how to defend this Catholic core belief. Join us at 6pm for a Lenten soup and bread potluck supper.wednesday, March 13 Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Community Rm, 6:30-8pm. Call Jim Schwank, 505-401-7722. Blessings of Age Retreat 2019 March 26 8am-12:30pm Grounded, Grateful, Gracious Presented by the ASF Pastoral Outreach Office At John XXIII Parish in Albuq. Registration must be received by the Pastoral Outreach Office by March 18. Call 505-831-8174. Singin' in the Rain Luncheon & Fashion Show March 30 at the Sandia Resort & Casino. RSVP at www. casaangelicaauxiliary. com or 505-823-0897. Sunday, March 3, 2019 Register by March 15. Casa Angelica Auxiliary Luncheon & Fashion Show will be Join Fr. Michael Demkovich at the Norbertine Abbey, Santa Maria de la Vid, 5825 Coors Blvd SW, Albuquerque. The retreat includes three talks, Mass, and times for quiet reflection. Light refreshments, drinks, and box lunches provided. $20. Register by 16 March at http://www.serraclubalbuquerque.org/ Blessed are the Poor in Spirit SERRA CLUB LENTEN RETREAT Grace Amazing Love Lenten Retreat for Women March 16 Saturday March 23 8am-4pm u The New Mexico Interfaith Dialogue s 2019 Annual Colloquium March 26 8am-2:30pm The Madonna Retreat and Conference Center Retreat Speaker, Sr. Paula Gallagher IHM. Retreat: 9am 3pm $45 / Tea Party 3:15-5PM $25 To register, call 505-831-8197. Theme: Visual Art as an Expression of Spirituality Congregation B nai Israel, Visit nminterfaithdialogue. org or call 505-792-1356. *A privately owned business licensed by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Published by JCPress TheCatholicCommunicator@gmail.com 505-856-0333
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, March 2, 2019 8:00 AM Andres, Vicenta & Clara Arretche By: St. Therese Parish 4:00 PM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Sunday, March 3, 2019 8:00 AM Leina Dinkle By: St. Therese Parish Special intentions of Helen Salas on Her 86th Birthday By: Salas family 10:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Jose Cordero & deceased Family members By: Ernest Cordero Mable Boyd (Birthday Remembrance) By: Family Special Intentions of Father Vincent By: Florinda Cortez 12:00 PM Eloy Sanchez (8th Anniversary) By: Sandra Barela & Joe Sanchez Rosa Hernandez Perez & Juan Estefana Gallegos deceased family members By: Family Special Intentions for Debra Talavera By: Carol & Carmel Chavez Monday, March 4, 2019 8:00 AM Communion Service Thank You to our bulletin advertisers! The advertisements pay for our bulletins. ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK Flying Star 2701 Broadway Blvd Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 8:00 AM JoAnn & Paul Lucero Jr. By: Family Isabel & Simon Mendoza By: Rose Mendoza Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Ash Wednesday 6:00 AM Intentions of all Parishioners 8:00 AM Intentions of all Parishioners 12:00 PM Ramon (1st Anniversary) & Stella de La Cruz By: Martin de La Cruz 5:30 PM Intentions of all Parishioners Thursday, March 7, 2019 8:00 AM Intentions of all Parishioners Friday, March 8, 2019 8:00 AM Jack & Georgia Hall By: Rose Mendoza Special Intentions of St. Anthony By: Marie Elena Mirabal 6:30 PM Stations of the Cross Lead by: Altar Servers Saturday, March 9, 2019 8:00 AM Leina Dinkle By: St. Therese Parish 4:00 PM Benny Sandoval By: Stella Sandoval Frank Concini (5th Anniversary) By: Family Richard Sanchez By: Jenkins family Lucille & Gomicinda Nieto By: Alice Juarros Sunday, March 10, 2019 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 10:00 AM Felisiana & Jose Gonzales By: Adela Baca Special Intentions for Lourdes Vernier By: Carol & Carmel Chavez Sophia Gallegos & Extended family By: Lucy Lucero 12:00 PM Janette & Gerald Montoya By: Diane Trujillo Mark, Matthew & Malcolm Chavez By: Stefanie Gallegos Mom & Dad By: Stefanie Gallegos Readings for the Week Sunday: Sir27:4-7/Ps92:2-3,13-16/1Cor15:54-54/ Lk6:39-45 (84) Monday: Sir17:20-24/ Ps 32:1-2,5-7 / Mk10:17-27 (347) Tuesday: Sir35:1-12/ Ps 50: 6-8, 14 & 23 / Mk10:28-31 (348) Wednesday: Ji2:12-18/ 2Cor5:20-6:2/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6AB, 12-14 &17 /Mt6:1-6,16-18 (219) Thursday: Dt30:15-20/ Ps 1:1-4 &6/Lk9:22-25 (220) Friday: Is58:1-9a/ Ps51:3-6AB, 18-19/ Mt9:14-15 (221) Saturday: Is58:9b-14/ Ps 86:1-6/ Lk5:27-32 (222) Next Sunday: Dt26:4-10/Ps91: 1-2, 10--15/ Rom10:8-13 / Lk4:1-13 (24)