Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God! You are Rock and on this rock I will build my Church. These are two affirmations which concern the faith of every believer. There is much more here than an exchange of compliments between Jesus the Son of Man and Simon the Son of John. Jesus asks his disciples what people are saying about the identity of the Son of Man. Consonant with the popular expectation that the prophet Elijah would return to usher in the Messianic Day of the Lord Mal 3:23-24), the crowds think perhaps he is Elijah or one of the other prophets, among whom they include John the Baptist. For surely, Jesus is a great prophet. He questions his followers again about their own interpretation of him. He is a prophet and more than a prophet. He does indeed usher in the messianic era because, the Church hears Peter say, he is himself the Messiah-and more than Messiah. He is Son of the Living God. It is not strange that we should hear from the lips of Peter this faith expression of the newly born Church at the beginning of it history. It is upon Peter s profession of faith that Jesus builds his Church. Through Peter, the man of first fervors, but also the disciple who would deny him. Jesus makes himself known. He charges Peter with the building up of his brothers an sisters until the coming of the kingdom. The Rock put his mark on the Church just as John, the mystic, or Paul, the missionary, did so in their own ways. The Church is above all the home of us poor believers, caught between faith and doubt, generosity and infidelity, but nevertheless stuttering with Peter, I believe. CBF NETWORK " CBF Network is THE place to be for discussions on Catholic business ethics in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Join us on September 13, 2017 as we kick off our Fall Season 2017 with a conversation about Laudato Si, water, and ethics with special guest speakers Marcia Fernandez and Dr. Rip Anderson. Meeting at the UNM Continuing Education Bldg. from 11:30 AM -1 PM. Join us, network with other local area Catholics, hear about Catholic business ethics in action, meet new friends, and enjoy lunch catered by UNM." CATHOLIC CHARITIES Seeking caring responsible volunteers to work with refugee youth aged 9-17 helping them to learn English, do homework, integrate into their community, identify resources & have fun. Volunteers must be 21 or older, have HS diploma, pass a criminal background check, attend an 8 hour training and be able to commit to meeting with their mentee for two hours a week for a year. To learn more and to register, please contact Danielle Hernandez at 505-228-7425 or email her at hernandezd@ccasfnm.org. Join Fr. Vincent Chavez on Pilgrimage! To Belgium, Lisieux & Paris September 4-13, 2018 This 10-day pilgrimage includes roundtrip airfare (from Albuquerque); Daily Mass; all sightseeing and tours of the cities of Brussels, Bruges, Leuven, Lisieux, Paris, & more! Early booking COST: $3,899, book by Nov. 1 st, 2017 Call Corporate Travel: 313-565-8888 x 121 for more information or visit ctscentral.net for online reservations.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD. 8/20/2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 8/28/ 9/1/2017 Fall Book Fair 9/4/2017 Labor Day No School 9/22/2017 SED 1:00 PM Dismissal, Students only 9/28/2017 FALL PICTURES MASS UNIFORMS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religion (Faith Formation) classes begin Sunday, August 27, 2017. Elementary and Junior High classes at St. Therese Catholic School are from 10:30am to 11:30am. Confirmation classes at the Parish Hall are from 11am to 3pm. Our Sacrament Program class begins Wednesday, September 6 th from 4pm to 5pm at the Parish Hall, Room 2. Faith Formation registration for 2017/18 will continue Monday through Thursday at the Religious Education office from 1pm to 6pm. Call Rosa de Aragon or Rosalia Pacheco at 505-344-7643 for further information. RCIA The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a series of classes for adults who are in need of receiving the sacraments of baptism, and/or First Communion and/or Confirmation. It s also for those who simply want to learn more about the faith. Please call Deacon Mike Wesley through the parish office, for registration and more information. We really do need to know how many people to prepare for. Regular Sunday Collection $5742.00 St. Vincent de Paul $ 84.00 School Support $ 191.00 Utilities $ 42.00 Building Fund $1211.00 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 Carmen Whatley, Msgr. Francis Eggert, Lucy Gallegos, Teresa Griffin, Lucricia Baros, Bernie Martinez, Jim Wasson, Mike Mora, Stephen Lee Ames, Antonio X. Zamora, Anthony & Florinda Cortez, Carin Gallegos, Louisa Garcia, Eddie (Sunny) Chavez, Frances Meek, Ray Quintana, Betty Ortega, Jim Blea,, Priscilla Duran, Sena, Chavez & Armijo family, Marleen Anzures, Liam Nelson, Felix Barela, Estella Sanchez, Grace Callejas, Vivian Flores, Reynaldo Gurule, Anabelle Romero, Jim Meek, Vidal Raigoza, Julia Tafoya, Theresa Hernandez, Mabel Trujillo, Eric McDonald, Edward Cordova and for those in hospitals or their homes and cannot attend church. BIBLE STUDY Bible study meets at St. Therese on Mondays in room 2 of the parish hall from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This year we will be studying the Gospel of St. Matthew. If you re interested in what God s promises to you are in the Bible, how to apply Biblical teachings to everyday life, and how the Catholic Church interprets the Bible, you may want to check this out.
Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish Albuquerque, Women s Retreat (In Spanish) A September 9-10 Holy Family Church (562 Atrisco Dr Feed your faith in God and your fears will go away. Beatriz 505-720-7440. SW Albuquerque)) Donation $10 Bring your Bible! Childcare is not available For more info, call: Nelly 505-907-8777 or The Sacrament Of Baptism The Gateway To Life In The Spirit Wednesday, Aug. 30 Prince of Peace Dr. Jim Catholic Schwank will C h u r c h, discuss the Community Sacrament of Room 6:30- Baptism; the 8pm. For ritual and its information, celebration. contact Jim Schwank at (505) 401-7722. FIESTA Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish and School, The Shrine of the Little Flower 3424 4th St. NW, Albuq Join us for Mass on Friday, Sept.29, at 5:30pm, with crowning of the St. Therese Fiesta September 29-30 & October 1 Fiesta Queen and Court. The visible relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux will be out in their gold reliquary for veneration, as will the visible relics of Therese s parents, Saint Louis and Saint Zelie in their gold reliquary. The Fiesta will open after Mass ends and will be open until 9pm with food booths, silent auction, games, arts and crafts booths & live entertainment. Saturday Fiesta Hours are noon- 9pm (Mass at 4pm), and on Sunday, from 11am-6pm (raffle time). Call 344-8050. Sunday August 27, 2017 The Office of Worship will be hosting the following minister courses on September 7 at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Peralta from 6pm-9pm: LIT 5a: The Ministry of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, LIT 5b: The Ministry of Lector, LIT 5c: The Ministry of Sacristan/Mayordomo and Altar Society, LIT 5f: The Ministry of Altar Server Trainer/Coordinator. Questions call 505-831-8194. Must register at https://secure.acceptiva. com/?cst=e47582. True North Financial Ministry The Office of Family Life is presenting the money academy. This is a 6-week class where you are taught how to successfully apply Biblical financial principles and to set financial goals, get out and stay out of debt. Starts Sept. 7 at 6:30pm at the Catholic Center. Call Office of Family Life to register, 831-8117. Dave Ramsey s Financial Peace University is coming to St. Jude Thaddeus Parish. Beginning September 14 at 6:30pm in the parish hall, for nine Thursdays. Call Andrew Hadcock at 505-250- 0150 for information, or register at: https://fpu.com/1043948. Retrouvaille, a lifeline for troubled marriages Begin renewing your marriage relationship now. September 15-17. $250 www. helpourmarriage.com 1-505-890-3495. Catholics Divorce Survival Classes Begins Aug. 27 3-4pm at Prince of Peace Call Karen, 238-1159. Begins Oct 18 6:30-7:30pm Shrine of St. Bernadette Call 505-298-7557. Upcoming Class Schedule Cost $10 Register by calling or emailing: Corey Lucero 505-831-8179 clucero@ archdiosf.org September 6-Oct 4 Wednesdays Introduction to Scripture 10am-Noon Lourdes Hall Instr.: Deacon Keith Davis September 9-23 Saturdays Introduction to Jesus 10am 3pm Lourdes Hall Instructor: Tom Skorupa September 28, Oct 5 & 12 Thursdays Introduction to Mark s Gospel 6-9pm Lourdes Hall Instr.: Deacon Keith Davis October 2, 9, 16 Mondays Intro. to Benedictine Spirituality 1-3pm San Isidro Parish Instr.: Sr. Paula Gallagher October 16-Nov 13 Tuesdays Aspect of the Theology of St. John 6-8pm Queen of Heaven Instr.: Jason Rodarte October 30, Nov 6 & 13 Mondays Grandparenting in Faith 1pm 3pm San Isidro Parish Instructor: Sr. Paula Gallagher November 8-Dec 6 Wednesdays Intro. to Church History 10am Noon Lourdes Hall Instr.: Deacon Keith Davis registration is now The tournament open for the is on October 16 Serra Club s at The Canyon 2017 Club in Four Golfing with Hills. Scramble format. Cost is a Padre $125/player, Tournament which includes golf fee, box lunch, gift package, and barbecue dinner. One, two, three, and four player teams are welcome! Sign up to play and/or to sponsor the event at www.serraclubalbuquerque.org. For information, call Tom McCollum at 505-298-6343. *A privately owned business licensed by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Published by JCPress TheCatholicCommunicator@gmail.com 505-856-0333
Mass Intentions Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, August 26, 2017 Ru 2: 1-3, 8-11; 4: 13-17; Mt 23: 1-12 8:00 AM Juanita Lopez By: Helen Soto Larry Rubio By: Helen Soto 4:00 PM Eloy & Maida Sandoval By: Marie Sandoval George J. Montoya (2nd Anniversary) By: Mom Santiago & Nieves Garcia By: Annie Acosta Sunday, August 27, 2017 Is 22: 19-23; Rom 11: 33-36; Mt 16: 13-20 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 10:00 AM Benito Serbin Jr. (Anniversary) By: Lena & Dee Serbin Richard Delgado By: Janice & David Myers Jose & Adelina Ulibarri By: George & Christina Urioste 12:00 PM Ray T. Barela (30th Anniversary Remembrance) By: Sandra Barela & Jose Sanchez Judy Garcia By: Severo & Romelia Garcia Fermin Sena & Albert Armijo By: Graciel Armijo Monday, August 28, 2017 1 Thes 1: 1-5, 8b-10; Mt 23: 13-22 8:00 AM Communion Service FIESTA MEETING Join us Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20 at 6:00 PM for our a Fiesta Committee Meetings. Everyone is welcome. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 1 Thes 2: 1-8; Mt 6: 17-2 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1 Thes 2: 9-13; Mt 23: 27-32 8:00 AM Martha Harrison (1st Anniversary) By: Family Mario Lucero (Birthday) By: Martin & Terry Martha Duran Stella Sanchez ( 17th Anniversary) By: Family Michael Meek By: Mom & Dad Thursday, August 31, 2017 1 Thes 3: 7-13; Mt 24: 42-51 8:00 AM Aaron & Albert Cortez By: Family Friday, September 1, 2017 1 Thes 4: 1-8; Mt 25: 1-13 8:00 AM Andres, Vicenta & Clara Arretche By: St. Therese Parish Saturday, September 2, 2017 1 Thes 4: 9-11; Mt 25: 14-30 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 4:00 PM Albert & Dulcenia & Martha Harrison By: Pete & Linda Ortiz Virginia Sando By: Alice Juarros Hilario Calderon By: Wife Basilisa Calderon Sunday, September 3, 2017 Jer 20: 7-9; Rom 12: 1-2; Mt 16: 21-27 8:00 AM Alfredo Reyes & Polo Juarez By: Familia Reyes Orlando Chavez By: Rudy Napoleon Ortencia Casaus (Birthday) By: Family 10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 12:00 PM Ella Peshlakai By: Rose Fulton Leandro Medina By: Joseph & Cecilia Lucero Michelle Tudor & Jacob Schmader By: Margaret Staehlin Evidio V. Diniz (3rd Anniversary) By: Sara Otto-Diniz & children Thank You to our bulletin advertisers! The advertisements pay for our bulletins. ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK The Maez Group Real Estate 505-923-4687