Week of December 27, 2015 (pdf format)

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
DECEMBER 27, 2015
MON, DEC 28:
TUES, DEC 29:
WED, DEC 30:
THURS, DEC 31:
FRI, JAN 1:
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PHILIP SAUCEDO—12TH ANNIVERSARY BY MARY LOU & FAMILY
MARY CLAIRE BACHECHI
FLORENCE DOUGHTY BY DAN & CHRIS DOUGHTY
5:30 PM
EDWARD MC KENNA BY THE FAMILY
JOHN NOUWEN BY HIS SISTER
MICHAEL KORISH BY PATRICK & KERRIE SENA
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SI
8:30 AM †
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NOHEMY ROSALES
BARKER FAMILY
HEALTH OF IRENE ARAGON BY DEACON JOSE & CARMEN ESCANDON
5:30 PM
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MANUEL MORA JOSIE MORA
EMMA DURAN
ARTHUR GONZALES—25 YEARS BY THERESE, ELIZABETH & JOSEPH
8:30 AM
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WILLIAM THOMAS BY THE FAMILY
M.J. & BOB SKARSGARD—44TH ANNIVERSARY BY THE FAMILY
MIA BY THE FAMILY
5:30 PM
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BARKER & CHIADO FAMILIES BY THE BARKER FAMILY
MAGDALENO ORTIZ ROMERO—57 YEARS BY THERESE, ELIZABETH & JOSEPH
TONY VIGIL BY THE FAMILY
8:30 AM †
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BOB DAWSON BY THE FAMILY
RIGOBERTO ROSALES
MARTY BARKER BY PAT & KATIE ABBOTT
5:30 PM
JOSEPH J. FORENCEVICH BY LINDA J. GARCIA
MARGARET DAVIDSON—BIRTHDAY BY ELIZABETH DAVIDSON
JOHN A. CLAY BY THE FAMILY
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8:30 AM †
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RUTH MIROMON BY MR. & MRS. JOSEPH GUTIERREZ
MSGR. BENNETT J. VOORHIES BY PATRICK & KERRIE SENA
LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE MARSHALL & GUTIERREZ FAMILIES
10:30 AM SI
FOR THE PEOPLE
5:30 PM
WILLIAM SAXTON BY RICK & RENEE PAGAN
ONOFRE M. HORACASITAS BY THE FAMILY
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SAT, JAN 2:
8:30 AM †
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5:00 PM
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PHILIP & ANITA MARSHALL BY THE LEOS FAMILY
CECILIA CONNER BY CHRISTINA RIKER
MARGARET MONTOYA BY THE PENNINGTON FAMILY
BILLY SLIMP BY A. HAAS
DOROTHY SLIMP—BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS BY THE FAMILY
SUN, JAN 3:
7:00 AM
10:30 AM
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RUSSELL ARENHOLZ BY THE FAMILY
STEPHANIE COLE, PATTY FERNANDEZ & CRISTY BARKER
JEAN MILLER BY THE DONADLSON FAMILY
DIANA BARRERAS BY LANA SCEIFORD
JERRY HAYES BY PATRICK SENA
MARIA CHRISTINA CARRIED BY THE SCHWANER FAMILY
12:00 PM
SI
FOR THE PEOPLE
5:30 PM
SI
SPECIAL INTENTION
9:00 AM
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
JANUARY 3, 2016
IS 60:1-6
EPH 3:2-3A, 5-6
MT 2:1-12
How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me? (Psalm 116:12)
The Financial Report is not available this week. The bulletin went to print early due to the
Christmas holiday. The reports for this week and next will be printed in the next bulletin. Thank
you for your understanding and ongoing generosity.
May God bless you in your sacrificial giving. Lord, help me move from comfort to sacrifice.
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, December 24th, 2015 and
will re-open on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 at 9:00 AM.
Although the Parish Office will be closed, a Staff Member will be available to answer the phone
in case of emergencies, such as funerals.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
From the Pastor
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Parish is a people of living faith rooted in the Gospel,
centered on the Eucharist and led by the Holy Spirit.
We are inspired by the example of Mary to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by ministering to all.
Annunciation Parish Website: www.annunciationparishabq.org
FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
In today’s gospel, LK 2:41-52, we find the twelve year old Jesus in the temple
teaching and then separated from Joseph and Mary. Ultimately, Jesus is found!
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, #534, gives us an important teaching on this:
The finding of Jesus in the temple is the only event that breaks the silence of the
gospels about the hidden years of Jesus. Here Jesus lets us catch a glimpse of the
mystery of this total consecration to a mission that flows from his divine sonship:
“Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s work?” Mary and Joseph did
not understand these words, but they accepted them in faith. Mary “kept all these
things in her heart” during the years Jesus remained hidden in the silence of an
ordinary life.”
We seek to reflect on the mysteries of the life of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and to imitate
this family with the ideals spoken of in St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians 3:12, “Because you are God’s
chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt mercy, with kindness, humility, meekness and
patience.” As the Holy Family faced rejection in Bethlehem like those enduring wars today, abandonment in
Egypt like refugees around the world today, and misunderstanding in Nazareth like families everywhere
today, they persevered in hope, trusting in divine providence even in the darkest of nights. St. Paul
continues in Col. 3:13-15, “Forgive as the Lord has forgiven you. Over all these virtues put on
love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect. Christ’s peace must reign in your
hearts....” Clearly, these are virtues that our families need today, virtues that we should all desire
strongly. Let us pray through the intercession of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in this Holy Year of
Mercy that we might not only seek the Lord’s mercy but also be true ambassadors of that mercy
right here in our own community and wherever the Lord brings us on the journey of life.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
CHRISTMAS GRATITUDE
Thanks so much to all the staff and volunteers who made this such a blessed
Christmas here at Annunciation. So many worked so hard to make this a truly
inspirational celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Father Ramos
and I want to thank all our parishioners for your kind wishes, gifts and prayers
during this holy season. Be assured of our grateful prayers and remembrances in
Mass as we thank God for your love and support.
NEW YEAR’S DAY
New Year’s Day is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and a holy day
of obligation. The Masses will begin with a New Year’s Eve Mass at
5:30 p.m. On New Year’s Day there will be three Masses: 8:30 a.m.,
10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Come and pray with Our Lady for blessings and
peace for our world in the New Year. Happy New Year 2016!
PARISH LIFE & PASTORAL OUTREACH
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Sr. Cristina Ove era, FdCC, Director
cove era annunciationparishabq.org
FAMILY CENTERED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Leslie Monette—Director
[email protected]
Phone: 296-0411
“ ne of the goals of family life is harmony among the members. t the event of
the loss of the boy Jesus in the temple , Mary and Joseph searched for him with great an iety.
uke : . Jesus’ response in uestion form, “Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s
house?” uke : , illustrates the reality that birth into a family does not mean that that
family is the best one for a person. ome people ask too much of their families and stretch
them to the breaking point. nowing that “we are od’s children now” John : makes
room for all. Thus, the gathering of the hristmas family, the neighborhood family,
the church family, and any other form of family means there is a place for everyone.”
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Christmas Greetings
Let us go now even to ethlehem and see this thing which has come to pass,
which the Lord has made nown to us.
That’s what the shepherds said to each other on a hill near ethlehem thousands
of years ago. ut what was the thing they went to see It was a child whose
birth we celebrate even now all these many years later.
The child we see each Advent season is Jesus, the Son of God. He is the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.
The Nativity is a concrete demonstration of God’s love for us—a love that given
the chance, will fill every need and exceed every expectation.
As you experience the oy of the Christmas Season ta e time to contemplate the
Incarnate Word and go forth li e the shepherds did glorifying and praising
Our Savior, Jesus.
In the Holy Family’s presence may you find Christmas Joy
Merry Christmas
THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS / ACTIVITIES
Dec. 28 Monday
Dec. 2 Tuesday
Dec. 31 Thursday
Marianites
:30-10:30AM
Communion isits to the Sick Homebound Parishioners
No RCIA Catechumenate. Enjoy your Christmas celebrations!
Sunday Scripture Readings Reflection
:30-10:30AM
SFH
SFH
HAPPY FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, JOSEPH!
Than You Parish olunteers I wa nt to t ake t his oppor t unity on t he
last weekend of 2015, on behalf of Msgr. oo rhies, to e press ou r heartfelt
gratitude to all volunteers in Annunciation Parish Life, Pastoral Outreach
and RCIA min istries. We pray for each one of you and you r family , that
your generosity and commitment may be rewarded with abundant blessings
th is new year. We p ray the Holy Sp irit to give u s the grace to live
faithfully this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the theme of which is “Merciful Like
the Father”. Th ank you very mu ch, everyone. Keep up the Sp irit!
Retreat Opportunities in the Canossian Spirituality Center : 1 J a nuar y 8-15, 2016 will be
Journal Directed Retreat, with La Salle Brother Joseph Schmidt and Sister of Charity incentia
Roney. This is open also for those who want to attend a 3 -day jou rnal writin g p hase on ly Jan. 8
in the evening to Jan 10 at noon . Please register at 452 - 402 or online at
www.canossianspirituality cen ter.org. 2 Frid ay, Janu ary 15, there will be an ev en in g of
reflection on Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si: On Care for our Common Home”, to be
facilitated by Franciscan Sister Joan Brown. Information flyers for both retreats are available
in the vestibule reading rack.
Church estibule Reading Rac I n fa it hful obser va nce of t he J ubilee Yea r of Mer cy, we will
provide prayer cards, pamphlets, booklets on Divine Mercy and general topics on Pope Francis’ writings.
These will be available during the first week of January, 2016. If you have materials to share, please give
to Sr. Cristina in the parish office. Thank you very much.
Full of God’s Blessings!!
T
hank You, Catechists and Adult Faith Formation
Facilitators for donating your time and talent to teaching
our Catholic Faith to our Parish Community! God Bless You All!
Mary Bodelson
Anne Claspell
Sherry Fila
Wendy Fuge
Melody Gallegos
Thomas Heisel
Melissa Holt Bayette
Debbie Holzmann
John Humbel
Hank Koenig
Jaclyn Ley
Anne Martinez
Jac uie Martinez
Mike Martinez
Kathy Ma well
Helen Miyaki
Nicole Monette
Matthew Morrell
Jennifer MurphyDye
Louise Padilla
Renee Pagan
Carrie Perez
Lang Ha Pham
Caitlin Robertson
Robert Rose
Sue St. Cyr
Denise Tellez
J.R. Tellez
Maria aughn
Jennifer eit
Mark illareal
Robert Wall
Monica Whitford
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LECTIONARY READINGS Monday, December 28th, 2015 — Saturday, January 2, 2016
MONDAY: THE HOLY INNOCENTS, MARTYRS
1 Jn 1:5-2:2
Mt 2:13-18
“We praise you, O God, we acclaim you as Lord; the white robed army of martyrs praise you.”
TUESDAY: FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD; St. Thomas Becket
1 Jn 2:3-11
Lk 2:22-35
“A light of revelation to the Gentiles and glory for your people Israel. “ ~ Lk 2:32
WEDNESDAY: SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
1 Jn 2:12-17
Lk 2:36-40
“A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord.
Today a great light has come upon the earth.”
THURSDAY: SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
1 Jn 2:18-21
Jn 1:1-18
“The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us.
To those who accepted him he gave power to become the children of God.” ~Jn 1:14a, 12a
FRIDAY: THE OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD; SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
Nm 6:22-27
Gal 4:4-7
Lk 2:16-21
“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
In these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son.” ~ Heb 1:1-2
SATURDAY: ST. BASIL THE GREAT GREGORY NAZIANZEN
1 Jn 2:22-28
Jn 1:19-28
“In times past, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
In these last days, he has spoken to us through his Son.” ~Heb 1:1-2
MUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRY
Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298-9636
Sr. Betty Rivero, FdCC, Assistant
MINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGS
MUSIC
NO CHILDREN’S CHOIR, PARISH MIXED CHOIR, OR CANTOR REHEARSALS THIS WEEK–
Thank you for your beautiful music this holy season and for your hard work throughout the year!!!
5:30 PM Music Ensemble Rehearsal: Sunday, 4:15 pm, in the church
MINISTRY
Liturgical Ministers!!! Thank you for your
generous service on these special holy days.
Your service is a great blessing to our parish and is
truly a gift to us all.
Merry Christmas
and have a happy and blessed new year.
If you have any changes to make to your contact information or Mass time preference,
please fill out a change form and drop it by the Parish Office. We are already working
on the next Ministry Schedule that will run through Easter 2016.
Please keep the sick and homebound of our parish in your prayers.
Anointing of the Sick: Wednesda y, Ja nua ry 27, 2015 a fter the 8:30 AM Ma ss
The Liturgical Minister Schedule is a va ila ble o n the Annuncia tio n Pa rish Website:
http://www.annunciationparishabq.org/litschedule.html
Coffee and donuts will NOT be served on Sunday, January 3, 2016
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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DAILY I LE
READING PLAN
Our Youth Need YOU!
—
It s really uite staggering. Statistics
show that 8 of Catholic youth leave
the Church during their college years.
Scary news Yes. But there is hope!
Statistics also show that 5 of high
school youth who are actively involved in
their Church in their teen years remain in
the Church during their college years.
Parents, YOU are the KEY and we need
your help to turn the tide.
YOUTH ministries sees
that our teens are busy with many things.
We propose to bring the
atholic
ommunity to them where they are—the
soccer field, dance studio, baseball
diamond—to feed them in these mo
ments, both bodily and spiritually. Will
you help us Contact Sr. Lisa Marie to
learn more about how you can help.
Casa Angelica Project
Our Youth Office is partnering with the
Canossian Sisters and Casa Angelica to
ring hurch to asa Casa Angelica
is a home for youth and young adults with
developmental disabilities, who re uire
specialized care 24 . Our aim is to share
the joy of our Faith and the Love
of Jesus for everybody, and
give our Annunciation kids an
opportunity to grow in creativ
ity, compassion, community and
gratitude. The project will take
place on Sundays in January
and February. Would you like
to help us Contact Sr. Betty
to find out how.
Sr. Betty Rivero, FdCC; Associate Director
[email protected]
UPCOMING E ENTS!
Frassati Christmas Dinner
DE 6:30-8:30pm,
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location TBA
DEC
SUN
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Haggai
Sirach
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DEC
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echaria Sirach : John : -
DEC
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echaria Sirach : Col : -
DEC
WED
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echaria Sirach : Phil : -
DEC
THU
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Malachi
Sirach : John : -
JAN
FRI
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Genesis : - :
Matthew : - :
Ps : - Prov : -
POINT MS Youth Group
JAN 6:00- :30pm, Comm Ctr
NEW Schedule!
JAN
SAT
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Genesis : - :
Matthew : - :
Ps : Prov : -
JAN Frassati Y-Adult Society
6:30-8:30pm, location TBA
Spiritual Works of Mercy
As followers of Jesus, we are instructed
to look after the needs of our brothers
and sisters. Jesus said:
Matthew
Solemnity: Mother of God
JAN Mass: 8:30, 10:30am
5:30pm
Youth ible Study
JAN 6:30-8:00pm,
St Francis Hall
Youth Confirmation
JAN 3:00-5:15pm,
Community Ctr.
Casa Angelica Pro ect
JAN 2:00-4:00pm, meet at
CommCtr
The Pope’s Mercy Message
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In this Year of Mercy, we will
highlight the Spiritual and
Corporal Works of Mercy,
asking ourselves, how am I
helping my brother and sister?
- t. Magdalene of anossa
Sr. Lisa Marie Doty, FdCC; Director
[email protected]