Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

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. August 12, 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 The Word of the Lord is spirit and life. It is spoken with sincere love and concern for our lives. Through His Word, God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Through His Word, God forms us to be His people. Through His Word, He strengthens us. We must be open to listen to His Word and to accept it into our hearts. In doing so, we receive the blessings that strengthen us to fulfill its commands and teachings in our daily lives. As God s Word takes root in our daily lives, we manifest the presence of God to the world. This Living Word of God leads to eternal life. Jesus, the Living Word of God incarnate, came as Bread from Heaven so as to nourish and strengthen people unto eternal life. Just as God fed the Israelite people in the desert during the Exodus with bread from Heaven (manna), so too, Jesus came to strengthen all who will come to Him on their journey to the Kingdom of God. Jesus nourishes the people with His holy Word, which is clear instruction and encouragement from God. He uses the physical image of bread to speak of Himself so as to make it clear that His life feeds them. This image became a concrete reality at the Last Supper when Jesus took bread and wine and gave them to us as His Body and Blood in the Most Holy Eucharist. There are times when the burdens and crosses of daily life seem to get too heavy for us. We can become discouraged, angry, and disillusioned. It is particularly at times such as these that we need the encouragement the Lord gives us through His holy Word, the Eucharist, and the life of the Holy Spirit within us. In His great love, God is always concerned about us. It is critical for us to receive the grace the holy nourishment that God offers us through His Word and His Sacraments. God s grace sustains us in the difficult times, helps us to celebrate the good times with even greater joy, and ultimately brings us closer to Him. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Schedule... Page 3

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH Page 2 And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. Ephesians 4:32 Monday, August 13, Weekday 8:15 AM Andrew Reisinger (Eileen Sylvester) Don Jose P. and Bertha Sanchez (H. Sanchez) John Vigil (mother, Jenny Vigil) Tuesday, August 14, St. Maximilian Kolbe Priest and Martyr 8:15 AM Intentions of Mary Clare Bordeau-Happy Birthday (Nunez Family) Scott Chmura (mom, Carlotta Chmura) Living & deceased members of the Legion of Mary Wednesday, August 15, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 8:15 AM Intentions of All Parishioners 6:30 PM Intentions of All Parishioners Thursday, August 16, Weekday 6:30 AM Fausto Espinosa (Long Family) Julia Posler (Family) Living & deceased members of the CdeBaca Family Friday, August 17, Weekday 6:30 AM In Thanksgiving for our Ministry Volunteers 8:15 AM Living & deceased members of the Tim Gonzales Family (Odelia Beach) In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony of Padua for favors received (Alcaria Valdez) Joe Palmisano (Priscilla Palmisano) Saturday, August 18, Weekday 7:30 AM Intentions of All Parishioners 5:30 PM Msgr. DiNobile & Sr. Piera Di Nobile (DiGangi Family) Lelo Ortega Jr. (Family) Donald and Sally Fogg (Bruce Squire) Sunday, August 19, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Intentions of All Parishioners Fusako Chiko Jaramillo (Family) Jimmy and Nestora Baca (Baca Family) 10:00 AM Living and deceased members of the Women s Guild Dottie Graham (Dolores Hance) Marie Huntsman (OLF Women s Guild) 12:00 PM Intentions of Maria Elena & Kevin Hughes (H. Sanchez) Randy Monte Montoya (Alyssia Cupp) Mike and Winifred Cenatiempo (Family) PLEASE NOTE: Meeting and event times and dates are subject to change. 8/13 Monday s Schedule: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 1ST - 8TH Adoration in the Church from 8:45AM to 6:00 PM 8/14 Tuesday s Schedule: 6:30 PM School Consultative Committee Meeting FGH Rm 1 8/15 Wednesday s Schedule: HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION MASS SCHEDULE: 6:30 AM - 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM 6:30 PM RCIA in FGH Rm 2 7:30 PM Adult Faith Formation Part 6 of 6 in FGH Rm 1 8/16 Thursday s Schedule: FIRST DAYOF SCHOOL PreK & 1st 10:00 AM Adult Faith Formation Part 6 of 6 in FGH Rm 1 3:00 PM Legion of Mary in Parish Conference Room 8/17 Friday s Schedule: No Scheduled Activities 8/18 Saturday s Schedule: SCHOOL RAFFLE TICKET SALES AFTER MASS 5:00 PM Children s Choir Practice in Church 8/19 Sunday s Schedule: SCHOOL RAFFLE TICKET SALES AFTER ALL MASSES After 7:30 and 10 AM Masses Coffee, donuts & burritos in FGH 8:30 AM RCIA Class in FGH Room 1 11:00 AM Holy Name Society Meeting in FGH Room 1 Baptisms in the Church after the 12:00 Mass Readings for the Week of August 12, 2018 Sunday: 1 Kings 19:4-8/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9a]/ Ephesians 4:30--5:2/John 6:41-51 Monday: Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28c/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/ Matthew 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ezekiel 2:8--3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 13[103a]/ Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Revelations 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16 [10bc]/1 Corinthians 15:20-27/Luke 1:39-56 Thursday: Ezekiel 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62 [cf. 7b]/ Matthew 18:21--19:1 Friday: Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [1c]/Matthew 19:3-12 Saturday: Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/Matthew 19:13-15 Next Sunday: Proverbs 9:1-6/Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [9a]/ Ephesians 5:15-20/John 6:51-58 Quotable Saints Faith is first a fidelity to truth, indeed to Truth Himself. St. Thomas Aquinas

August 12, 2018 Page 4 Taizé in the Desert Leave the noise of modern life behind for an evening of prayer at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121) on August 17, 2018 at 7:30pm! Build your relationship with Jesus Christ through song, scripture, silence and contemplation! All are welcome. This is an ecumenical and interdenominational form of prayer. Taizé is a spirituality that is easy to experience and hard to describe. Invite your friends and family. Christ in the Community (C-Squared) Come to Christ C-Squared Young Adult Ministry invites you to Café Communio, a pop-up coffee house experience at John XXIII Catholic Church (4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111) on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 6:30-9:00 pm! Enjoy food and drinks from local food, coffee and pastry trucks, live music, and time in community! All are welcome! *Cash and credit cards accepted. For more information about C-Squared Young Adult Ministry, Café Communio, and/or this event, call (505) 873-4399 ext. 237 or (505) 831-8216. Theology on Film - The Theology on Film Series presents The Help (2011). Join us at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121) for a screening of the film on Wednesday, August 29 at 6:30 pm. Doors will open at 6:15 pm, and pizza and popcorn will be provided. Discussion of the film to follow. All are welcome to join the Norbertine Community for vespers at 6:00 pm in the Church. There is no cost for this event, but donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, call (505) 873-4399 ext. 237. We hope to see you there! The ASF African American Catholic Community Mass Please join the African American Catholic Community for Mass on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, 12 noon at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church (5901 St. Joseph s Dr. NW, Albuquerque). For more information call 505-836-3627. Welcome! Welcome! Welcome Carmelita & Salvador Portugal We are blessed that you have joined our parish family. Need More Eucharistic Ministers for Mass The Parish is in need of additional Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion ( Eucharistic Ministers ) to assist with the distribution of the Holy Eucharist during Communion at the weekend Masses. Training will be provided. To qualify, one must be a registered parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, be at least 16 years old, and must be a Catholic in good standing who has received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Married persons must have been married in the Catholic Church. You may choose the weekend Mass that you would like to be scheduled for. Please contact Veronica or Sylvia at the Parish Office for info. RCIA and Adult Confirmation Inquiry sessions for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and for Adult Confirmation have begun. RCIA is intended for unbaptized adults who wish to become baptized Catholics, for Christians who have been baptized in another Christian denomination and now wish to become Catholic, and for Catholics who were baptized but did not receive any additional Sacraments. The Adult Confirmation classes are for baptized Catholics who have received First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, but never received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Class sessions are offered on Sundays following the 7:30 am Mass, and repeated on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm in Fatima Gallagher Hall and began June 13 th. There is no cost to participate. Sacraments will be received at the Mass of the Easter Vigil in 2019. For more information, please call the Parish Office. Second Collection August 18 th and 19 th for Catholic Charities Archbishop John C. Wester has approved a Second Collection to benefit Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on the weekend of August 18 th and 19 th.the mission of Catholic Charities is to put faith into action and improve the lives of those in need while honoring their human dignity. The works of Catholic Charities promotes self-sufficiency, strengthens families, fights poverty, and builds community. Among their many programs, Catholic Charities has a Five-Star bi-lingual Children s Learning Center; classes that help adults learn English, earn their GED, or develop skills to find a better job so they can support their family; provide housing assistance for homeless persons and settlement assistance for newcomers to the United States; as well as providing transportation for senior citizens to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and other needs. 100% of your donation goes to the services and programs of Catholic Charities right here in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Please be generous! Contribution envelopes will be available at the church. 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. Do you want to grow in your faith? Join the CCD program as a teacher or an assistant for grades K-7. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM. For more information, call Bernadette Chavez at 977-3668

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. 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

August 12, 2018 Page 3 Our Lady of Fatima School is accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year. If you have considered the benefits of giving your child or grandchild a Catholic education in a safe, nurturing environment, that encourages academic excellence, please contact our principal, Ms. Melinda Mader, for more information about Our Lady of Fatima School and to arrange a personalized visit. The school office may be reached at 255-6391. Summer office hours 8AM to 1 PM You will fall in love with our little school with a big heart! Wednesday, August 15 -Holy Day of Obligation The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Times 6:30 am 8:15 am 6:30 pm OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATECHISM (CCD) CLASSES for CHILDREN FROM K-7 Registration Wednesday, August 29th Catechism (CCD) classes for children in grades K-7 will begin on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, from 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm in classrooms at Our Lady of Fatima School. Our Parish Religious Education Program offers faith formation for children not enrolled in Our Lady of Fatima School. It is the obligation of Catholic parents to ensure that their children receive instruction in the Catholic faith. The goal of the Parish Religious Education Program is to assist parents in their role as the primary educators of their children in the faith. Registration for Catechism classes will be held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Our Lady of Fatima School. Please bring a photocopy of your child s Baptism certificate at the time of registration, if you have not previously done so. There is a registration fee of $20 per child for grades K-2 and 4-7 to help cover the cost of books. The fee for 3rd grade is $30 per child because of the additional textbooks needed for First Reconciliation and First Communion. The parish subsidizes the Religious Education Program because the registration fees alone only defray the cost of the textbooks and do not cover the actual cost of the entire program. OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 2 YEAR CONFIRMATION PROGRAM for Students in Grades 8-12 Classes Start September 9, 2018 and are held September through May on Sundays. 10:00 AM Mass Attendance followed by Class Instruction from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM twice a month, NO ABSENCES ARE ALLOWED! YEAR 1: Pre-Confirmation Classes are for those students in 8th grade to 11th grade, who are not attending/did not attend 8th grade in a Catholic Middle School. Pre-Confirmation prepares the Candidate in Catholic Doctrine to better understand the Confirmation Sacrament. A Parent, Guardian and or Sponsor does NOT need to be present in class. YEAR 2 : Confirmation Classes are for those students in 9th to 12th grade who have completed the Pre-Confirmation Class or have been promoted from a Catholic Mid-School. A Candidate cannot turn 18 years old before the Confirmation Date of May 26, 2019. A Parent, Guardian and or Sponsor must be present in class. Parents of Confirmation Candidates must be registered and active at Our Lady of Fatima for at least one year. Candidates must have received Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist and certificates must be provided at the time of registration. It is a moral obligation for Catholic parents to educate their children in the faith. The goal of the parish Confirmation Program is to assist parents in enabling and encouraging their children to learn more about and live their faith. In all things, Mass attendance, service to others and love of neighbor is promoted. Register at the Parish Office August 29, 2018 during office hours or call the office for more information. Our Lady of Fatima School s Annual Raffle is underway! All proceeds benefit the school. Raffle to be held at the Halloween Carnival on October 26, 2018 Winners need not be present to win: 1st Prize:$1,500. 2nd Prize: $750. 3rd Prize: $500. Tickets $2.00 per entry Students will be selling tickets after all Masses WEEKENDS OF August 18 & 19 September 8 & 9 - September 29 & 30 Please help support our school s major fundraiser.