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Shrine of St. Therese
Reaching out to inspire
a sense of community
Third Quarter 2008 • Volume 9 • Number 3
Who Will Be Our Future Priests?
By Sally Stricca
ithin the last few months, we have lost two
long-time parish priests. Father Bob
Carden, a New Yorker who served for
many years in the Pueblo Diocese, was much loved at St.
Joseph’s in Blende. Msgr.
Ervin Schmitt came to Pueblo
as a young farm boy, and was
best known for the founding
of Our Lady of the Meadows
church and later as pastor of
the Historic southside
churches.
It takes time and much
money to move seminarians Gerardo Martinez-Luna
toward ordination. Among
our 2008 seminarians, Gerardo Martinez-Luna of
Mexico is doing his pastoral internship year in Alamosa
with Father Derrek Scott. He will be ordained a deacon
this year and is closest to the priesthood.
Michael Chrisman, well-known to Shrine parishioners, is doing his pastoral internship in Monte Vista,
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CO. and upon completion will return to the seminary
in Indiana for one more year.
Carl Wertin graduated
from Colorado State University-Pueblo recently, and is beginning his pre-theology
classes at St. Meinrad’s in Indiana. He will have five more
years of classes.
Ambrose Muma of Kenya
is going to college at Colorado
State University-Pueblo this
year, and will eventually transMichael B. Chrisman
fer to a seminary.
Arturo Vargas of Grand
Junction, CO. has started college in Mexico, and hopes
to transfer to the seminary in a few years.
Andres Santiago is starting his fourth and final year
of theology in the Mexican seminary. He is being prepared for the Pueblo Diocese along with some other
seminarians who will be assigned to the Denver and
Colorado Springs dioceses.
—continued on page 7
All Soul’s Day—Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI in his marvelous Encyclical, Save by Hope,
gives us a powerful teaching on the “last things.” He tells us:
The souls of the departed can receive “solace and refreshment”
through the Eucharist, prayer and almsgiving. The belief that love can
reach into the afterlife, that reciprocal giving and receiving is possible,
in which our affection for one another continues beyond the limits of
death—this has been a fundamental conviction of Christianity throughout the ages and it remains a source of comfort today. Who would not
feel the need to convey to their departed loved ones a sign of kindness, a
gesture of gratitude or even a request for pardon?
No one lives alone. No one sins alone. No one is saved alone . . .As
Christians we should never limit ourselves to asking: how can I save
myself? We should also ask: “What can I do in order that others may
be saved and that for them too the star of hope may rise?”
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Third Quarter 2008
Shrine Makes Quantum Leap into Computer Age
T
he world has been taken over by computers— accounts, including weekly collections, and bills due
ah, yes, even our parish office has taken a quan- and paid are recorded. The parish census of families
tum leap into the electronic age! Just ask any of and enrollment for religious education classes are just
one click away. Death
the secretaries—Carol
records are kept for four
Kristan, Janice Alfonso, or
years and then placed in
Carol Scott, our bookthe archives.
keeper-accountant—and
Worried about baptisany one of them can tell
mal records? Not to worry.
you about the office comThey are kept in a large
puter and the importance
record book in the parish
that it means in carrying
office. Once a year, these
out the tasks of the office.
baptismal records, as well
Mrs. Scott says she lives at
as other important records
her computer.
and information, is sent to
And when trouble
the diocesan office for perrears its head, she quickly
manent record keeping.
calls for the parish’s comThe ministry schedule
puter expert, former denfor the year and the weekly
tist and long-time parishbulletin, written and
ioner, Dr. Don Creager,
planned by Carol Kristan,
who comes to the rescue
Dr. Don Creager and Carol Scott
is all keyed into the comto keep the computers up
puter data base, and then
and running at the office as well as at St. Therese school.
sent
over
the
internet
for
printing
to the Paluch Co.
Mrs. Scott gives much credit and appreciation to Dr.
When computers are down in the office, work temCreager for his willingness and volunteering spirit to
share his expertise in maintaining the computer system. porarily crawls to a stop, but telephones still ring. NevThe church offices uses Parish Data System, a pro- ertheless, the Shrine office has come into the computer
—Sally Stricca
gram designed especially for churches. All financial age! The Shrine Parish Welcomes New Parishioners
More new members have been added to the membership of the Shrine Parish community and are on
record in the parish office. Most have joined as a result
of the closing of two other southside churches—St.
Patrick’s and Our Lady of Assumption. The most recent members are named in the right column. ➔ ➔
Katrina Apodaca
Daniel and Elizabeth Barbero, Child: Daniella
Michael and Nicole Cuppy, Children: Kassandra and William
Joseph Chrisman and Katherine Berger
John Emory
Esther Herrera
Patricia Martinez
Michael and Paulette Menor
Ralph Montera
Nancy Pittenger
Antonio and Maria Carmen Quintana
Victor Quintana and Nicole Hobson
Frank and Kelley Sagona
Robert and Twila Shoaf
Chris Timme and Maureen Berumen
Seven new members of the Shrine are shown above. Left to right: (standMatthew Vialpando and Jamie Cortese
ing): Pat A. Martinez, Richard Guerrero, Rose Guerrero, Pat McDonnell.
(Seated): Phyllis Crawford, Linda Escobado, and Esther A. Herrera. All
Joshua West and Lisa Madone
formerly were St. Patrick parishioners.
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Alex Ivan Plays Piano Accompaniment
at Mass
This summer Alex was inspired to compose a
S
hrine parishioners enjoyed the beautiful piano music at Sunday Masses this summer simple Agnus Dei hymn for use at the Shrine
played with enthusiasm by a tall, nicely Masses. Agnus Dei, means “Lamb of God, you take
away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.”
dressed young man. He is Alex Ivan.
M i c h e l e
Alex is the son
Landreth-Prado,
of Alysia (Abbate)
the Sacristan at
and Ron Ivan, Jr.
the Shrine, says
Both of his parents
the composition is
grew up in the
lovely and easy
Shrine parish. His
for a congregation
grandparents are
to sing.
Joe
Connie and Ron
Chrisman,
the
Ivan and Florence
Shrine’s Director
and Warren Abbate.
of Music and LitHe has a younger
urgy, encouraged
sister, Tessa, age 9,
Alex to get a sewho attends John
cured copyright
Neumann school.
on the piece, but
Alex returned to
Alex is too busy
Baylor University at
with his studies at
Waco, Texas this
Baylor to handle
school year to conthe paper work
tinue his studies.
that would be
He is a senior with
needed. Some
a double major in
day, perhaps, he
political science and
says.
economics.
How did Alex
No, he is not
like going to
studying music, but
Baylor University,
practices the piano
a prestigious Bapat least once a week.
tist School?
Playing the piano
“Baylor,” he
helps keep him
said, “was not his
sane, and gives him
first choice, but
release from the
with incentives,
pressures of his
he decided to try
studies and inner
it.”
He thought he
peace, he says.
Alex Ivan
was
being
He plays one
thrown
to
the
wolves,
but
was
pleasantly
surprised.
weekend Mass at St. Peters’ Parish in Waco.
He said he loves playing the piano and started The school was open to all and respectful of stuplaying “by ear” when he was about three years dents of different faiths.
Students live in a Christian atmosphere. There
old. Lessons began in the first grade and continued for 14 years. He has been playing accompani- is a strong Catholic presence in organizations on
ment and solos at the Shrine for about three or four campus, and Catholics make up the second largest
years, whenever he is available, and home on break denomination. —Sally Stricca
from college.
Totus Tuus Sum
The purpose of Totus Tuus program is to bring children and youth into a deeper relationship with Christ, the
Blessed Mother, and the Church. This is accomplished through the enthusiastic witness given by the welltrained college students who draw the participants into these Mysteries by instructing through songs, skits,
illustrations, Mass preparation, recitation of the Rosary, 10 Commandments and recreation, according to
Sarah Nelson, coordinator of the program for the parish.
Among the many rewarding aspects of the Program, is the amazing participation we receive each summer.
For many participants, the Totus Tuus Program is a highlight of their summer holidays, and one that is eagerly
anticipated each summer. The greatest gift of all though, is the knowledge that the participants receive
authentic, orthodox teachings of the Church, and that is something for which all families can rejoice!
—PARTICIPANTS—
Kailey Arrigo, Colton Arrigo, Meghan Austin, Denise
Anderson, Rene Anderson, Chelsea Arellano, Isaiah
Servantez, Diego Servantez, Benjamin Beltran, Christopher
Beltran, Veda Bigley, Carlee Chain, Cody Chain, Abbey Cira,
Michael Cira, Stephanie Costello, Stacey Costello,
Martin
Chrisman, Isabelle Chrisman, Daniel Consonero, Gabriel
Consonero, Ricky Darrow, James Dietz, Rebecca Dietz, Danny
Garcia, Savanna Garcia, Trey Graham, Coby Graham, Luis
Gonzalez, Angeles Gonzalez, Fernanda Gonzalez, Luke
Hawkins, Anastasia Jimenez, Mitchell Klomp, John Keating,
James Keating, Catherine Kottenstette, Jonah Kottenstette,
Max Kottenstette, Cody Kraus, Dominic Lira, Sarah Lira,
Daniel Lira, Shelby Medina, Branden Mondragon Kyle
Mondragon, Kamryn Mondragon, Benjamin Oliva, Beatriz
Oliva, Rachelle Navares Liam Parker, Syndey Parker, Riley
Parker, Calee Parker, Stephany Pickard, Eric Pumphrey, Cole
Racine, Ciandra Racine, Carissa Racine, Chadwick Reich,
Sydney Dawson, Duncan Richards,
Nate Richards, Lucy Rossi, Gina
Rossi, Rachel Rossi, Peyton Roth,
Tatum Sahli, Sig Sahli, Emily Sanchez,
Quinton Sanders, Chad Sexton, Sarah
Sexton, Megan Sexton, Chase Sexton,
Jordan Stuart, Abigail Thornton, Max
Thornton, Noah Vasquez, Thomas
Vinci, Bella Zahringer.
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Third Quarter 2008
Memorials and Building Fund
Thanks to all who contributed to the Shrine of St. Therese Memorial and Building Fund.
The list includes the months from June thru September 19, 2008
Andrew Alfonso
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Alfonso
James A. Eck Sr.
Mrs. Mary Eck
Alex Krupka Sr.
Angie Krupka
John E. Prado
Ms. Michele Prado-Landreth
Ernest Atteberry
Shirley Atteberry
Jerry Ellis
Jean Carlo Erickson
Sam & Patty Vasile
John Krupka
Angie Krupka
Ann Purkett
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Alfonso
Julia Krupka
Angie Krupka
Philip Rodacy
Mrs. Martha Rodacy
Lilly Koski
Mr. Jack Selway & Sherry Koski
Bernard Seaman
Miss Shirley Parr
Virginia Lacerte
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Charest
Anton and Maria Sneperger
Mrs. Myrtle Spitzer
Linfred & Mary Landis
Mr. & Mrs. James Mathews
Lillian Fodor Stanton
Ms. Shirley Marcen
David Marohn
Mrs. Mary Eck
Henry & Marilyn Szarkowski
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Szarkowski
Alice “Diddy” & Michael
Duane Martinez
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dietz
Christy Torgler
Mrs. Myrtle Spitzer
Lyle F. Balchuck
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Balchuck
Tom Ballas
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pantleo
Robert Barnes
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bassi
Louis Bassi
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bassi
Matilda Borrelli
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bassi
Tim Bourdon
Mr. & Mrs. Christofer Mehess
George Chuich
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Balchuck
Jim & Betty Gardner
H.W. Houston Construction Co.
Lola Ketcham & Family
Bob & Nancy Marich
Daniel & Violet Radakovich
Herb & Helen Wermers
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wooley &
Pauline Garrell
Jack Fisk
Mrs. Magdalena Fisk
Louise Angela Formico
Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph Blankis
Anthony Genova
Mrs. Eleanor Filler
Olga Golob
Mr. Jaime Loza
Robert Gonnerman
Mr. & Mrs. Christofer Mehess
June Healy
Mr. Jack Selway & Sherry Koski
Mr. & Mrs. Adolph Hopf
Mrs. Mary Eck
Con Jeffries
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Charest
Ms. LaVonne L. Morton
Deceased members of the
Mastny Family
Mary Eck and Family
Ardice & Everett Mathews
Mr. & Mrs. James Mathews
Bernardine Johnson
Mrs. Magdalena Fisk
Rose Merrill
Mrs. Angelina Krupka
Pete & Mary Corsi
Mr. & Mrs. Medrick Rome
Esther Jones
Mrs. Myrtle Spitzer
Lucille Moore
Herb & Helen Wermers
Dr. James Cover
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Balchuck
Colletta Juinta
Mr. & Mrs. George Beauvais
Mary Beth Corsentino
Loretta Danti, Janice Chenoweth
Russell & Carolyn DeSalvo
John & S.L. Greco
McDermott, Hansen & McLaughlin,
LLP
Ann Kochenberger
Charles Patrick Long
Mr. & Mrs. Pete Montera
Miss Shirley Parr
Mary T. Richter
Marijane Spear
Nick & Lucieann Todero
DuBois Moreno
Mr. Nash Moreno
Edith Crusich
Miss Dorris Gronquist
Fred & Vera Dalio
Mrs. Angelina Krupka
Helen Dominick
Mrs. Eleanor Filler
Donald L. Driscoll
Mr. & Mrs. Randal Stutzman
Frank & Anna Drorak
Mr. & Mrs. James Mathews
Alphonse Kneib
Miss Helen Kneib & Clara Kneib
Anna McGill
Mr. James McGill
Father McGuinness
Mrs. Myrtle Spitzer
James O’Dowd
Miss Shirley Parr
Esther Turri
Ron & Cathy Diodosio
Fred Jr., Gary S. & Therese L.
Ursick
Mrs. Mary Ann Ursick
Dorothy Ward
Mr.& Mrs. Raymond Balchuck
James. Ward
Miss Susan Ward
A BIT
OF BIBLICAL HUMOR
Q. What do they call pastors
in Germany?
A. German Shepherds.
Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?
A. Noah. He was floating his
stock while everyone else
was in liquidation.
Frank & Steve Pershin
Mrs. Patricia Pershin
Helen Piastro
Claramae Cribari
Maryann Dalton
Toni Latronica
Elaine & Betty Lepetsos
Aldea Sabo
Q. Who is the greatest
babysitter mentioned in the
Bible?
A. David. He rocked Goliath
into a very deep sleep
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Our Future Priests
• continued from page 1
The new Vocation Director is Deacon Veges from
St. Francis Xavier parish in Pueblo.
The Pueblo Diocese has a special Seminary Fund
Drive currently underway, and any amount of contribution is welcome by the Diocese in educating our future priests. Carl Wertin
Ambrose Muma
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Zugelders Attend Bishop’s Installation
No one was more surprised than Joan Zugelder when her name
was picked for the top prize in June in the parish raffle. Joan held
the $1,000. check and said, Why did I win this? What is this for?”
There were no answers, so she tucked the money in savings.
In July, her daughter, Sister Faustina came home for her two
week vacation. Sister received a phone call from her mother-superior in Waltan, KY notifying her that the sisters had received an invitation to Bishop David Ricken’s installation ceremonies in Green
Bay Wisconsin. Bishop Ricken was leaving the Diocese of Cheyenne to become bishop in Green Bay. He had previously served as
a parish priest in the Diocese of Pueblo for many years.
The phone call was to find out if Sister Faustina would be available to represent their congregation at the ceremony since the other
sisters would be back at the regular teaching positions at the time of
the installation.
Frank Zugelder, husband of Joan, hunkered down on his computer and discovered he could get three round trip air plane tickets
for $1,000.
Joan smiled. She knew now the answer for the raffle win! Diocesan Ministry Fund Pledges
2008-09
Arturo Vargas
Andres Ayala Santiago
All Souls Day
All Souls Day is when the Church commemorates and
prays for the holy souls in Purgatory, undergoing purification of their sins before entering heaven.
Catholic Collect from
Mass of the Dead
(for all our departed brothers and sisters)
Merciful Father, hear our prayer and console us.
As we renew our faith in Your Son,
Whom You raised from the dead,
strenghten our hope that all brothers and sisters
will share in His Resurrection,
who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
—B—
Bongers, James/Theresa
—C—
Caselnova, Nadine
Chavez, Steve
Chrisman, Douglas/Katherine
Chrisman, Martin/Michelle
Cira, Michael/Cindy
—E—
Erickson, Robert/Jean
—F—
Flieger, Raymond/Katherine
—G—
Gallegos, Charles
Graham, Matt/Donna
Guzman, Joe/Georgia
—K—
Keenan-Mason, Maureen
Kottenstette, Alfred/Christin
—M—
Madrid, Ronald/Michelle
Marcen, Shirley
Massarotti, Ann
Mathews, James/MaryAnn
McGuinn, Michael/Judith
Medina, Angel/Christine
Medina, Philip/Deena
Miazga, John/Agnes
—N—
Nelson, Brandon/Sarah
Nunez, Patricia
—P—
Pacheco, Adam/Catherine
Palatas, Jane L.
Palumbo, Angelo/Sharon
Pemrick, Michael/Jean
Pittenger, Nancy
—R—
Racine, Craig/Cindy
Rikhoff, Marcelle
Rivera-Aragon, Lucia
Rossi, Vince/Julie
—S—
Sexton, Michael/Karen
Sisnroy, Pete/Mary
Solano, Celia
Stark, John
Stutzman, Randal/Donna
—T—
Tucci, John
—W—
Wengert, Art
—Y—
Yalotz, William/Sandra
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First Catholic Church in Qatar
Catholics in the predominantly Muslim Arab country of Qatar are celebrating the establishment of the first
Catholic church in the region. Capuchin Father
Tomasito Veneracion, parish priest of Our Lady of the
Rosary Church, called the construction and opening of
the new church a “historic event.”
For decades, Christians in Qatar had to practice their
faith in cramped garages, private homes and in foreign
schools and
prefabricated
halls.
In April
2003 the government of
the
small
Persian Gulf
nation overwhelmingly
approved a new constitution that guaranteed freedom
of expression, religion, assembly and association, and
the country’s ruler donated land to Christian groups to
build churches.
However, no Christian symbols may publicly be
displayed; no exterior cross or bell tower is allowed. A publication of the Catholic community of the Shrine of
St. Therese, 300 Goodnight Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004.
—OUR MISSION—
The Shrine of St. Therese newsletter is to reach
out and inspire a sense of community and family
by means of a regular and timely publication.
Spiritual Adviser
Father Liam Courtney
Editor
Sally Stricca
Contributors:
Jan Alfonso, Carol Scott, Sarah Nelson, Bill Hrutky
Photographs: Sarah Nelson and others
The Rose is published three times a year. Parishioners are encouraged to submit articles for publication to the editor.
Visit the Shrine website at:
www.puebloshrine.org
Diocesan web: www.dioceseofpueblo.com
Parish Knights of Columbus 12720:
www.kofc12720.org
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