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 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. March 18, 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 During the season of Lent, many people make resolutions or give something up. Even with the best of intentions, we often face challenges fulfilling our promises to change. And yet, we should remain hopeful and not discouraged. Consider Jesus response to the scribe in Mark 12:28-34 and the meditation that follows which comes from the March, 2018, edition of The Word Among Us.. One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, "Which is the first of all the commandments?"jesus replied, "The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these." The scribe said to him, "Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, He is One and there is no other than he. And to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."and when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God."And no one dared to ask him any more questions. (Mark 12:28-34) ----- You are not far from the Kingdom of God. (Mark 12:34). Wouldn t it be wonderful to hear Jesus say these words to you? Imagine how heartening it would be to hear that, even as you stumble through life, God affirms his belief in you. Wouldn t you love hearing him tell you that you are on the right path? An encouraging word can be so uplifting precisely because of our all too human tendency to focus on the negative. We may be painfully aware of our sins or discouraged by our mistakes. We may eve doubt that God is pleased with us. The kingdom can seem so far out of our reach! But that s not God s message to you! His love for you is perfect and constant. Your imperfections cannot change that. So instead of feeling discouraged in the face of your failures and missteps, try to be patient with yourself. Consider these words from St. Francis de Sales: Have patience with all things but first with yourself. Never confuse your mistakes with your value as a human being. You are a perfectly valuable, creative, worthwhile person simply because you exist. And no amount of triumphs or tribulations can ever change that. Continued on page 3 WHO AM I TO JUDGE?.......... Page 3

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH Page 2 Monday, March 19, Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 AM Intentions Joseph and Beelin Armijo & Family (Family) Intentions of Manuel Armando Talamantez (Rosa Zamarippa) Tom Hofmann & Intentions of Bro. Isaiah (Pat & Katie Abbott) 8:15 AM Intentions of Julia Spiller in Thanksgiving to St. Joseph (Mary Ann Spiller) Myra Miller (Teresa Moulds) Joseph and Lilly Armijo (Family) Tuesday, March 20, Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM Fusako Chiko Jaramillo (Family) 8:15 AM COMMUNION SERVICE Wednesday, March 21, Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM Frank Spencer (Mary Quinalty) 8:15 AM For a Special Intention Yvonne Ennis (Sharon Mussmann) Helen Miller (Teresa Moulds) Thursday, March 22, Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM Fusako Chiko Jaramillo (Honeyfield Family) Rosemarie Jewell (Mary J. Gutierrez & Family) Friday, March 23, Lenten Weekday 6:30 AM Intentions of Chuck & Karen Cooper (Sharon Gorman & Gretchen Webb) 8:15 AM Living and deceased members of the Legion of Mary Berit Roman (Theresa Irvin) Intentions of Greg Mussmann (sister, Sharon Mussmann) Saturday, March 24, Lenten Weekday 7:30 AM Rudolfo Lujan Baca (Edward M. Kelly & Andrea Lujan) 5:30 PM Alphonse M.B. Charron and Bertha M. Marilyn and Anthony Sanchez (Helen Sanchez) Dottie Graham (Gloria Crespin) Intentions of Manuel Armando Talamantez (Rosa Zamarippa) Sunday, March 25, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 7:30 AM Gabriel Tudor (Aunt Sara Giovannini) Fusako Chiko Jaramillo (Family) Jimmy and Nestora Baca (Baca Family) Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit." John 12:23-24 10:00 AM Intentions of Catherine Chavez Happy Birthday (Chavez-Baca Family) John Gonzales, Sr. & Annette Padilla (Gonzales Family) Mary Margaret Olona (Family) 12:00 PM Intentions of All Parishioners Intentions of Jose & Yu-Yen Armijo & Family (Family) Eldon G. Marr (Diana & Family) PLEASE NOTE: Meeting and event times and dates are subject to change. 3/19Monday s Schedule: 8:45 AM to 6:00 PM Adoration in the Church 3/20 Tuesday s Schedule: 6:30 PM Parish Finance Committee Meeting in Parish Dining Room 3/21 Wednesday s Schedule: 6:30 PM Choir practice in the Church 6:30 PM RCIA in FGH Library 3/22 Thursday s Schedule: 10:00 AM Adult Faith Formation FGH Rm 1 3:00 PM Legion of Mary in Parish Conference Room 6:30 PM Adult Faith Formation in FGH Rm 1 3/23 Friday s Schedule: 5:30 PM Soup Supper in FGH 6:15 PM 6:45 PM Confessions in the Church 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross in the Church 3/24 Saturday s Schedule: 4:00 PM Children s Choir Practice in Music Room 3/25 Sunday s Schedule: PALM SUNDAY After 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM Masses Coffee, donuts & burritos in FGH 8:30 AM Adult Confirmation Class in FGH Rm 1 11:00 AM SVDP Meeting in FGH Rm 1 11:00 AM Confirmation Class in FGH Library 1:30 PM Single Women s Gathering in FGH Rm 1 Readings for the Week of March 18, 2018 Sunday: Jeremiah 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 [12a]/ Hebrews 5:7-9/John 12:20-33 Romans 8:8-11/ John 11:1-45 or John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Monday: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [37]/ Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22/Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Luke 2:41-51a Tuesday: Numbers 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21 [2]/ John 8:21-30 Wednesday: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Daniel 3: 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/John 8:31-42 Thursday: Genesis 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/ John 8:51-59 Friday: Jeremiah 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 [cf. 7]/ John 10:31-42 Saturday: Ezekiel 37:21-28/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/ John 11:45-56 Next Sunday: Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1-15:47 or 15:1-39 Quotable Saints The patient and humble endurance of the Cross, whatever nature it may be, is the highest work we have to do. St. Katherine Drexel

March 18, 2018 Page 3 Our Lady of Fatima School has begun 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, Mrs. Paula DeHaas, for more information about Our Lady of Fatima School and to arrange a personalized visit. The school office may be reached at 255-6391. Did you know that Our Lady of Fatima School has three School-Wide Learning Expectations (SLEs)? 1. We are Christian Role Models 2. We are Life-Long Learners 3. We are Responsible Citizens Next time you see one of our students you can test their knowledge of the SLEs. New Parish Website Please check out our new parish website at www.fatimachurchabq.org. The parish school also has a new website at www.fatimaschoolabq.com. Many thanks to parishioner Marla Montiel for using her outstanding talents in setting up these new websites! TAKE A STAND FOR LIFE From February 14 to March 25, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city and beyond. You re invited to join other Christians for 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood at 701 San Mateo NE. NOTES FROM THE PASTOR...... Continued from page 1 When memories of past mistakes or current failures loom large, remember that you can draw near to Christ because he has drawn near to you and has never left your side. Let Jesus assure you that you are not far from his kingdom. In fact, every step of obedience, faith, and trust brings you one step closer. You are not far from the Kingdom of God. Jesus spoke these words to a scribe who had not yet chosen to follow him. But that didn t stop Jesus from commending the man s faith. Jesus could tell that the scribe was on the right track, and just needed a little more encouragement to keep him moving forward. How much more encouraging will Jesus be to you, who already believe in him? How much more will he say that he is pleased with you? Jesus is infinitely patient with you. The least you can do is be just a little patient with yourself. Our Lady of Fatima Adult Faith Formation Series Journey with us as we grow in our Catholic Faith Coming Soon to Adult Formation: Who Am I To Judge? From Thursday, April 12 th through Thursday, May 31 st, Our Lady of Fatima Parish will present an 8-part series by Dr. Edward Sri entitled Who Am I to Judge? Combining video presentation, group discussions, and a study guide, this series presents the one key in effectively responding to the moral relativism of our time: A Catholic moral worldview. Moral relativism denies that there are absolutes in matters of faith, truth, and morality. Everything is relative what is true for me is not necessarily true for you, and so on. In denying the existence of absolute truth, one is essentially denying the existence of God, for God is perfect truth and God is eternal and constant never changing. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, how making a judgment is not judging a person s soul, and how, in the words of Pope Francis, relativism wounds people and is the spiritual poverty of our times. The eight weekly sessions will be held on Thursdays in Fatima-Gallagher Hall, with a morning session offered from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, and an evening session offered from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The cost of the study guide is $10. Registrations are being accepted at the Parish Office. Free registration with Parish Code 8448F9

March 18, 2018 Page 4 Holy Week Mass Schedule Saturday, March 24 th Anticipatory Mass of Palm Sunday 5:30 pm Sunday, March 25 th Palm Sunday 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12:00 noon Monday, March 26 th Tuesday, March 27 th Wednesday, March 28 th Thursday, March 29 th Holy Thursday 6:00 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:00 pm Friday, March 30 th Good Friday 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross and Novena of Divine Mercy; 6:00 pm Celebration of the Lord s Passion and Veneration of the Cross Saturday, March 31 st Holy Saturday Novena of Divine Mercy at 3:00 pm; 8:00 pm Easter Vigil. NOTE: No Confessions. Sunday, April 1 st Easter Sunday 7:30 am; 10:00 am; 12:00 noon. Novena of Divine Mercy at 3:00 pm. Stations of the Cross and Lenten Soup Suppers At 5:30 pm on Friday evenings during Lent (except Good Friday) the parish will be hosting a simple meatless Soup Supper consisting of soup, bread and butter, and beverage. A different ministry of the parish will prepare the soups each week. The soup suppers will be held in Fatima-Gallagher Hall. There is no charge for the meal. The meal will be followed by praying of the Stations of the Cross in the church at 7:00 pm. Everyone is invited to participate. Novena of Divine Mercy The Novena of Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday (March 30 th ) and ends on the Saturday of the Octave of Easter (April 7 th ). The novena will be prayed in the church at 3:00 pm each day during this period. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT COME AND SPEND AN HOUR IN PRAYER. MONDAYS FROM 8:45 AM TO BENEDICTION AT 5:45 PM A warm Good Friday Collection An offertory will be taken up at the Liturgy of the Lord s Passion at 6:00 pm on Good Friday, and this offering will be sent to help support Catholic churches in the Holy Land. 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 join us in Fatima-Gallagher Hall for coffee, donuts, burritos and conversation after the 7:30 and 10 AM Masses.

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. 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. Legion of Mary Coordinator: Frances Holmes This is an international organization ministering to the spiritual needs of the parish community. 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: Position Currently Vacant Offer support to people by assisting in seating, taking up offerings, distributing the bulletins and newspapers. Women s Guild - President: Gina Joyner A bedrock parish organization providing every type of help to the parish community. 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 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. 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 Mrs. Paula Domino DeHaas, Principal School Office: (505) 255-6391 School Fax: (505) 268-3279 Website: www.fatimaschoolabq.com