The Parish Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 (7/1/13 - 6/30/14) is based on the giving of our faith family for Fiscal Year 2013. The portion of our budget contributed in envelopes, checks and loose cash is $1,727.640.00 or $32,597.00 per week. Thank you for your continuing generosity. Contributions for the 10th weekend of the fiscal year were $37,324.00. In the 10th week of our fiscal year, our budgeted goal for ministry programs and ordinary operating expense is $325,969.00 and our collections are $330,269.00. Collections for the Archdiocesan Seminarian Support were $11,385.00. We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider using the Capital Improvement Envelope in your packet to help recover the renovation of St. Bakhita Hall.

May God bless you in your sacrificial giving. Lord, help me move from comfort to sacrifice.

How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me? (Psalm 116:12)

TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 15, 2013

MON, SEPTEMBER 16: 8:30 AM † CATHERINE, EMILE & MICHAEL SPEYRER BY FAMILY † HILDA LOCKWOOD & CLYDE GREGORY BY HAAS FAMILY SI SICK & HOMEBOUND BY THE MARIANITES 5:30 PM † CECILIA CONNER † DEACON HARRY GOGAN SI HAROLD GONZALES & FAMILY BY SUZANNE GAINES TUES, SEPTEMBER 17: 8:30 AM † ESTHER REY BY KATHLEEN BICKEL SI MARY LAVELLE KANE BY MARCIA HOLMBERG SI JIM, MARY LOU CALDERONE BY THE DURSO’S 5:30 PM † BILL McCORMICK BY BETTY & MARY EVELYN SI BRIANNA SLUDER SI SUSAN FUENTES & FAMILY WED, SEPTEMBER 18: 8:30 AM † BEN F. ROYBAL, RUDY GONZALES & JANICE BUSTOS BY ROYBAL FAMILY † BILL McCORMICK BY JIM & MARY LOU CALDERONE † BARKER & CHIADO FAMILIES BY BARKER FAMILY 5:30 PM † ANITA MARSHALL SI ANNIE LEOS & FAMILY SI SPECIAL INTENTION THURS, SEPTEMBER 19: 8:30 AM † BILL McCORMICK BY ROSE & RITA SENA SI HENRY & MARGUERITE GEISSLER SI PAUL GONZALES 5:30 PM SI SPECIAL INTENTION SI RON & BERNADINE PAIZ BY JOHN & TERRY SANCHEZ SI BARRY & EMILEE REINHOLZ FRI, SEPTEMBER 20: 8:30AM † JAY KENNEDY † THADDEUS “TED” KOWALSKI BY GARY & SHARON KRUEGER † CARMEN SALAZAR BY FAMILY 5:30 PM † BERLINDA MARTINEZ BY ROBERT MARTINEZ FAMILY SI STEVEN PURWIN BY MOM SI ALISA PEREA SAT, SEPTEMBER 21: 5:00 PM SI FOR THE PEOPLE SUN, SEPTEMBER 22: 7:00 AM † FLORENCE & JACK KENNEDY BY COLE FAMILY † PATRICK GONZALES BY MARTY & ANNETTE BARKER SI SUSANA RIVERA BY HER SISTER 9:00 AM SI FOR THE PEOPLE 10:30 AM † JOHN NOVICK BY ROB YAKSICH SI GRATITUDE TO GOD & FRIENDS FOR MASSES & PRAYERS BY ANGIE BURWINKLE 12:00 PM SI LUPE MARTINEZ BY HUSBAND & CHILDREN SI ANGIE BACA BY ‘B’ CHASE ADAMS

5:30 PM SI FOR THE PEOPLE

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Am 8:4-7; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13

September 22, 2013

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6 FAMILY CENTERED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Leslie Monette—Director

lmonette@annunciationparishabq.org Becky Winebrenner

rwinebrenner@annunciationparishabq.org

Phone: 296-0411 Middle School

Relig ious Education

Commissioning and Blessing of Catechists— Sunday, September 15th 10:30 a.m. Mass

Certificates will be available immediately following Mass in the Community Center.

Elementary Religious Education Teachers

Pre– K—Jennifer Murphy-Dye Asst. Louise Padilla Kindergarten—Lisa Martinez

First Grade—Melody Gallegos & Monica Whitford Second Grade—Sherry Fila Third Grade—Rocquel Bogue, Anne Claspell & Sue St. Cyr Fourth Grade—Kristin Brown Fifth Grade— JR. Tellez “All Around Helper” - Hank Koenig

Middle School—The WAY

Sixth Grade—John Paul Duman & Ruth Yusckat

Seventh Grade—Alisan Napier & Andrew Ortega Eighth Grade—Dennis Lester & Mike Martinez Substitute—Nathan Sommer

RCIC Team

Michelle Hamman, Rhiannon Schroeder & Ilona Sullivan

Adult Faith Formation

Brian & Jackie Nellis, Bill Parras, Pat & Kerrie Sena, Lisa Tapia,& Robert Wall

Important Dates

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Elementary Religious Education Orientation

4:15p.m.-5:45 p.m. Gym & Classrooms Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Middle School Religious Education—The WAY

6 p.m.—7:30 p.m. Community Center & Classrooms

Thursday, September 19, 2013 Adult Faith Formation—Matthew:The King and His Kingdom 7 p.m.—9 p.m. Community Center

Sunday, September 22, 2013 Rite of Christian Initiation for Children Orientation

10:15a.m.—11:45 p.m. St. Bakhita Hall Monday, September 30, 2013 Adult Confirmation begins (ages 18 & older)

6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. St. Bakhita Hall

Parish History Celebration—Saturday, November 9, 2013 We are making a Parish History DVD to be shown at the Celebration. If you see a

photographer taking pictures during Mass or at other times around the parish property

we ask for your cooperation and patience during this stage of the DVD process. You

might even be in the photographs that they are taking for the DVD!

PARISH LIFE & PASTORAL OUTREACH

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Sr. Cristina Ovejera, FdCC, Director Mary Agnes Sain, Secretary 299-9111 covejera@annunciationparishabq.org

Sept. 16 Monday Marianites 9:30-10:30AM SFH

Communion Visits to the Sick & the Homebound

Divine Mercy Cenacle 7:00-8:30AM SFH

St. Vincent De Paul Society 6:30-8:00PM SMH

Sept. 17 Tuesday Senior Ministry-GEMS Movie* 12:30-2:30PM SFH

RCIA 7:00-9:00PM SBH

Korean Adult Faith Formation Group 7:00-9:00PM SFH

Sept. 18 Wednesday Little Rock Sacred Scripture Study (LRSS) 9:30-11:30AM SBH

Sept. 19 Thursday Sunday Readings Reflection Group 9:30-10:30AM SFH

Sept. 21 Saturday That Man Is You 7:00-8:30AM Gym

Reflection: “Once we discover the full light of Christ’s love, we realize that each of the love in our own

lives had always contained a ray of that light, and we understand its ultimate destination. The fact that

our human loves contain that ray of light also helps us to see how all love is meant to share in the com-

plete self-gift of the Son of God for our sake. In this circular movement, the light of faith illumines all our

human relationships, which can then be lived in union with the gentle love of Christ.”-Pope Francis in his

Encyclical Letter “Lumen Fidei” THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES

► Senior Ministry-GEMS-Activities The 2013-2014 calendar of activities is available in the church reading

rack in the vestibule and in Sr. Cristina’s office. The first activity this pastoral year is a

movie on the life of St. Rita of Cascia. It will be this Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 12:30-2:30 PM in

St. Francis Hall. Please bring a snack to share. Thank you.

► 40 Days for Life sign-up is this weekend, after all the Masses. “Annunciation for Life” t-shirts

will be for sale. Pro-life rosaries, prayer cards and other things will also be available for a

small donation. Our parish is assigned for the prayer vigil next Wednesday, Sept. 25, at

7:00AM-7:00PM, in front of Planned Parenthood on San Mateo Blvd.

► Lean on Me: A Spiritual Look at the Daring Promise of Marriage an evening retreat for married cou-

ples will be held at the Canossian Spirituality Center on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at 6:00

-9:00PM beginning with dinner. It will be facilitated by Kyle and Kristin Turner. Kyle is

the Director of Faith Formation at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish in downtown Den-

ver, CO and Founding Director of Spiritus et Spes (spiritandhope.com). Kristin is a Hu-

man Resources Manager with SM Energy, headquartered in Denver. They are blessed with one inspir-

ing 2 year old daughter, Abigail Hope, and their friendly Shih-Tzu companion, Lincoln. Please call 452-

9402 to register. Offering is $60.00 per couple.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Renee Pagan – Coordinator

We are still accepting registrations for 2013-2014 for this program in our parish. Sessions are held every

Tuesday, at 7:00-9:00PM in St. Bakhita Hall. Please call Sr. Cristina’s office for more information. The RCIA, while

new in a sense, was not really new. It was an effort to restore the spirit of early Christianity by emphasizing conver-

sion as a participation in the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ, as well as the role of the entire praying, wit-

nessing, and teaching Church in giving support and shape to that journey.

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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

From the Pastor

FROM THE PASTOR SEPT. 15, 2013

POPE FRANCIS AND PEACE

Here are some moving quotes from Pope Francis’ Homily at the Peace Vigil for Syria:

“When man thinks only of himself, of his own interests and places himself in the center,

when he permits himself to be captivated by the idols of dominion and power, when he

puts himself in God’s place, then all relationships are broken and everything is ruined; then

the door opens to violence, indifference and conflict.”

“Am I really my brother’s keeper? Yes, you are your brother’s keeper! To be human

means to care for one another! But when harmony is broken, a metamorphosis occurs: the brother who is to be cared for

and loved becomes an adversary to fight, to kill. What violence occurs at that moment, how many conflicts, how many

wars have marked our history! We need only look at the suffering of so many brothers and sisters. This is not a ques-

tion of coincidence, but the truth: we bring about the rebirth of Cain in every act of violence and in every war....even

today...We have perfected our weapons, our conscience has fallen asleep, and we have sharpened our ideas to justify our-

selves. As if it were normal, we continue to sow destruction, pain, death! Violence and war lead only to

death....Violence and war are the language of death!”

“Is it possible to change direction? Can we get out of this spiral of sorrow and death? Can we learn once again to walk

and live in the ways of peace? Invoking the help of God, under the maternal gaze of the Salus Populi Romani, Queen of

Peace, I say: Yes, it is possible for everyone! Or even better, I would like for each one of us, from the least to the great-

est, including those called to govern nations, to respond: Yes, we want it!...Let everyone be moved to look into the

depths of his or her conscience and listen to that word which says: Leave behind the self-interest that hardens your heart,

overcome the indifference that makes your heart insensitive toward others, conquer your deadly reasoning, and open

yourself to dialogue and reconciliation.”

OUR LADY OF SORROWS

Today, Sept. 15th, the Canossian Sisters celebrate their patronal feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows. You

will often see an image of Our Lady under this title with seven swords piercing her heart representing her

seven sorrows: 1-the prophecy of Simeon, 2-the flight into Egypt, 3-losing Jesus in the temple, 4-meeting

Jesus on the Way of the Cross, 5-the Crucifixion and 6-the deposition of Jesus’ body from the Cross and

7-the burial of Jesus. As you meditate upon these mysteries, console Our Lady with your compassion

toward all those enduring suffering today and encourage a Canossian with your love. God bless all of our

Canossians and happy feast day!

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY

This weekend we celebrate the opening of our catechetical year with the theme “Open the Door of

Faith”. This is based on Acts 14:27: “When they arrived, they gathered the church together and

declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.”

Yes, God has indeed opened the door of faith to all those of good will who desire to enter into the

Church. It is important that we remember the commission of Jesus not only to baptize all nations,

but to make disciples of them by teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded (cf. MT

28:19-20). Our mission this Year of Faith is to do the same! Thank you to our new Religious Education Director, Leslie

Monette, and to all of our catechists, mentors and volunteers who assist in this vital mission of the Church. We must

pass on the treasures of our faith in order to keep the promise of salvation alive. Please do everything you can at

home to support this work by reviewing lessons with your children and by practicing their prayers. Pray as a family and

see how the Lord blesses you with a Year of Faith!

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MUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRYMUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRYMUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRY

Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298---963696369636 Rhonda Leonard, AssistantRhonda Leonard, AssistantRhonda Leonard, Assistant

MINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGSMINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGSMINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGS

MUSICMUSIC

Laudate Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal: Wednesday, September 18, 6:45 pm, in the church

Cantor Rehearsal: Thursday, September 19, 6:45 pm, in the church

Parish Mixed Choir Rehearsal: Thursday, September 19, 7:30 pm, in the church

5:30 PM Sunday Mass Music Ensemble Rehearsal: Sunday @ 4:15 pm , in the church

The 5:30 pm Sunday Mass welcomes new musicians and singers! Just come to rehearsal.

Calling All Men: The Laudate Men’s Choir is looking for new singers! Rehearsals are held each Wednesday

at 6:45 pm in the church. If you enjoy singing in a group, please come and join these dedicated men as they

prepare music for our Fall liturgies. Call the Parish Office at 298-7553 for more information, or just come to

rehearsal this Wednesday. Men, this choir needs you!

The Parish Mixed Choir rehearses every Thursday at 7:30 pm in the church. This choir of men and women

sing two-, three-, and four-part music at our liturgies. We welcome singers of all voice ranges: Soprano,

Alto, Tenor and Bass. No audition is necessary; just come to rehearsal!

Both the LAUDATE MEN’S ENSEMBLE and the PARISH MIXED CHOIR welcome new singers, including high

school and college students. A parish this size needs choirs to match!!! If you enjoy singing in a group, join

a choir this year!

MINISTRYMINISTRY

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held each Sunday for the 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses.

This program, for ages 3 to 10, is a celebration of the Word of God using age-appropriate language, songs,

and prayers. Adult Leaders and Youth Volunteers are needed, too! Information and Registration Forms are

available in the Community Center and at the Parish Office.

Please keep the sick and homebound of our parish in your prayers.

The Liturgical Minister Schedule is available on the Annunciation Parish Website: www.annunciationparishabq.org

Coffee and donuts will be served by LRSS & Cenacle of Divine Mercy

on September 22, 2013.

3 LECTIONARY READINGS September 16th — September 21st, 2013

MONDAY Sts. Cornelius, pope, and Cyprian, bishop, martyrs 1 Tim 2:1-8 Lk 7:1-10

TUESDAY St. Robert Bellarmine, bishop, doctor 1 Tim 3:1-13 Lk 7:11-17

WEDNESDAY Weekday 1 Tm 3:14-16 Lk 7:31-35

THURSDAY St. Januarius, bishop, martyr 1 Tim 4:12-16 Lk 7:36-50

FRIDAY Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, priest, and Paul Chŏng 1 Tim 6:2c-12 Lk 8:1-3

Ha-sang, and companions, martyrs

SATURDAY ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Mt 9:9-13

4 Youth a nd Young Adult M inistry

Sr. Lisa M ar ie Doty, FdCC; Di r ector Ba rr y Reinholz, Associa te Dir ector

293- 6760

lmdoty@a nnuncia tionpa risha bq.org br einholz@a nnuncia tionpa risha bq.org

MINISTRYMINISTRYMINISTRYMINISTRY

YYYY OOOO UUUU

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jpii crew schedule Annunciation’s High School Youth Group, the JPII Crew, gathers every other Tuesday during

the academic year from 6:30PM - 7:30PM. All high school youth of the parish are invited to

participate! The next gathering is Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30PM in the Community

Center.

The Point Middle School Ministry will host the first Friday Night Live on Friday, October

4th at 6:30PM—8:00PM in the Annunciation Gym. “FNL” provides recreation, pizza, and a

reflection on our Catholic faith for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade parishioners enrolled in

home, public, or parish schools. Contact Barry if you have any questions!

youth confirmation begins today!

Orientation for Youth Confirmation will be held this Sunday, September 15th at 3:00PM in the

Community Center. Parents and candidates for Confirmation are to attend.

Even if you have not yet registered, please come to the meeting.

young adult frassati society

The Frassati Society will gather for an evening social of food and Cranium on Monday,

September 23rd at 6:30PM. If you are interested in attending,

please contact Barry for location and pot-luck information.

From August: a small batch of the YAFS at the Kiwanis Cabin during a hike!

St. Andrew Kim, St. Andrew Kim, St. Andrew Kim, St. Andrew Kim, St. P aul Chong, St. P aul Chong, St. P aul Chong, St. P aul Chong,

and Comp anionsand Comp anionsand Comp anionsand Comp anions September 20

St. MatthewSt. MatthewSt. MatthewSt. Matthew September 21

formation for women—endow

A new session of ENDOW will begin Wednesday, October 9th, unpacking the Letter of

Blessed John Paul to Women. This timeless letter has sparked a “New Feminism” within

the Church, understanding the dignity of women. Open to women of all ages.

Contact Sr Lisa Marie for more information and/or to register.

theology of the body for adults

What is the answer to the moral degradation we see in society today? Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the

Body provides an answer to this question through a series of short Biblical reflections on the meaning of hu-

man love, especially how love is meant to reveal God’s redemptive plan for the world. This series is for any

adult, married or single, wanting to understand this very powerful teaching. Course begins next Sunday,

September 29th, 4:00—5:30PM in Saint Bakhita Hall. For more information, contact the Y&YA Ministry Office!