Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Scripture abounds with accounts of God’s tireless mercy. As often as his people fall into infidelity, so often does he stand ready to forgive them. One wonders that he does not grow weary of their ever-faltering love and call a halt to the endless story of sin, repentance and restoration. He never does. He is the “prodigal Father” of the gospel parable. He would not dream of refusing pardon to a beloved child (Luke 15). Jesus reveals this attitude in action. He turns no sinner away. Today’s reading make it clear that God’s par-don is given to be shared unstintingly. The com-munity of the new covenant is characterized by the mutual love of its members. We are com-manded to love one another as Christ has loved us. Forgiveness is the gift of love. So me must forgive one another as the Lord has forgiven us-”Seventy times seven times,” a biblical way of saying “without limit”. The scripture suggests that God’s forgiveness is not entirely unconditional. If we do not share it, we shall lose it. The inconstancy does not lie with God. If we have truly allowed ourselves to be transformed by his forgiving love, we can do no other than forgive one another. If we have re-fused to be so transformed, we have in fact re-jected the gift of his pardon from the beginning. Before we bring our gift to the altar, then, we must offer to share freely with one another the forgiveness we have freely received from God.

" NOVENA TO ST THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS OF THE HOLY FACE"

A Novena to St. Therese will take place daily at the Church starting September 23 - 30, 2017 at

5:30 pm. Everyone is invited to come and pray for families, jobs, illnesses and any other needs. We can count on St. Therese's promise that she will

listen to our prayers. Bring all your intentions. A Novena to St. Therese will take place daily at the Church starting September 23 - 30, 2017 at 5:30

pm. Everyone is invited to come and pray for families, jobs, illnesses and any other needs. We can count on St. Therese's promise that she will listen to our prayers. Bring all your intentions.

All Members of Parish Ministries Parish Ministry Fair at Saint Therese Fiesta

This year we would like to have a Parish Ministry Fair in conjunction with and at the Parish Fiestas. Since all our parishioners attend the Fiestas at least one or more days and as we have many guests and visitors here, the Fiestas are a great opportunity to recruit parishioners into parish ministries and to show guests and visitors that Saint Therese Parish and School is more than really great Fies-tas. Our Parish Fiestas are the second largest Parish Fies-tas in Albuquerque after those in Old Town. At this point our thinking is that the tables displaying information of the various ministries will be set up under a large tent in the Prayer Garden. Everyone goes into this area to purchase their tokens and so this is an ideal location for parishioners to brows the ministry tables and hopefully sign up. All Par-ish Ministries and Catholic Endeavors are invited to have displays and information such as: Saint Vincent de Paul—Monthly Food Distribution the Third Monday of the Month; Boy Scouts, Saint Therese Catholic School; Legion of Mary, Knights of Columbus; Lay Dominicans, D+E+I; Catholic Daughters, Ushers; Greeters; Faith Sharing Groups; Litur-gical Ministers; Be A Man Thursday Morning Group; etc. etc. The Prayer Garden has been selected as it is also cen-trally located and in the midst of all the action of the Fies-tas. Please get together with one another in the various ministries and plan to have representatives at the tables and create information fliers of our ministries. Again, the Fies-tas are an ideal time for a Ministry Fair and also sharing with guests and visitors the various ways in which we seek the well-being of the people in our community. Thank You for all you accomplish for the well-being of others.

Father Vincent

Retreat-Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey

Tending the Movement of Life: A Meditative Writing Re-treat with Meg Ashcroft, O. Praem, Obl., will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Our Lady of Gua-dalupe Commons at Santa Maria de la Vida (Norbertine) Abbey, 5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Abs. “Like a flower or vege-table garden, our lives need loving attention in order to thrive. By being conscious of “the grace of the moment,” and growing in awareness of the movement of our lives, we can live with a sense of ease and freedom, even in the face of great challenges. This day of meditative writing is an opportunity to honor our life with our presence!” The offering for the is $55.00, which includes lunch. All are welcome to participate—no writing experience is neces-sary! Please register by Monday, Sept. 25 by calling 505-873-4399, or emailing RSVP@norbertinecommunity.org. For more info., go towww.norbertinecommunity.org.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD.

9/10/2017 Regular Sunday Collection $6866.71 St. Vincent de Paul $1767.60 School Support $ .00 Utilities $ .00 Building Fund $ .00 Second Collections: 1st. Sunday of the Month St. Therese School, 2nd Sunday, St. Vincent de Paul, 3rd Sunday Build-ing Fund, 4th Sunday Utilities, 5th Sunday Misc.

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Lucricia Baros, Bernie Martinez, Jim Wasson, Mike Mora, Stephen Lee Ames, Antonio X. Zamora, Anthony & Florinda Cortez, Carin Gallegos, Louisa Garcia, Eddie (Sunny) Chavez, Frances Meek, Betty Ortega, Jim Blea, , Priscilla Duran, Sena, Chavez & Armijo family, Marleen Anzures, Liam Nelson, Felix Barela, Estella Sanchez, Grace Callejas, Vivian Flores, Jim Meek, Reynaldo Gu-rule, Anabelle Romero, Vidal Raigoza, Eric McDonald, Edward Cordova, Sandra Montoya, Ruth Nunez, Marcus Gurule, Julia Tafoya, Theresa Hernandez, Joseph Saavedra, Alonzo Rodriguez and for those in hospitals or their homes and cannot attend church.

BIBLE STUDY

Bible study meets at St. Therese on Mondays in room 2 of the parish hall from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This year we

will be studying the Gospel of St. Matthew.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT

Come join fellow married couples at the next Marriage Enrichment hosted at Queen of Heaven, on September 29, 30, and October 1st, 2017. Come set aside time for

sharing, laughing and growing in our marriage together. Meals and child care provided. For more information

and registration contact Bob/Venus Weir at 505-275-9153 or email weirwest@yahoo.com.

God Bless

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL ACA AUGUST UPDATE

The goal assigned to our parish this year from the Arch-diocese is $28,000.00 to ACA. So far in pledges, we have $27960.00 and in actual cash we have $25,226.88. We thank those who have made your pledges. May God re-

ward you! We encourage those of you who have not made a pledge to please do so as soon as you can. Help

us meet our obligation for the ministries of the Archdiocese.

" St. Therese Catholic School is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. There will be a Gala celebration on April 21st, 2018 to commemorate the many peo-ple that have had a part in our school and commu-nity. Come out and help us to continue the tradition of providing faith, service and learning for many generations to come! More details to come."

SEPTEMBER SCHOOL NEWS

9/21 Archdiocesan In Service No School for Students 9/29-30 & 10/1 Fiestas

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religion (Faith Formation) for Elementary and Junior High students are held every Sunday at St. Therese Catholic School from 10:30am to 1:30am. Confirmation classes at the Parish Hall are from 11am to 3pm. Our Sacrament Program class are on Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm at the Parish Hall, Room 2. Faith Formation registration for 2017/18 will continue Monday through Thursday at the Re-ligious Education office from 1pm to 6pm. Call Rosa de Aragon or Rosalia Pacheco at 505-344-7643 for further information.

BIRTHRIGHT OF ALBUQUERQUE

Is in need of Spanish speaking volunteers. You can help a few hours one or more days a week.

Birthright’s motto is “it is the right of every mother to give birth-and the right of every child to be

born”. Volunteers are trained to offer personal, confidential, non-judgmental help to the pregnant mother. We help her explore positive alternatives available. Our services are free. We are located

at 3228 Candelaria NE (just west of Carlisle). Phone: 505-262-2235

RCIA

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a series of classes for adults who are in need of re-

ceiving the sacraments of baptism, and/or First Communion and/or Confirmation. Please call

Deacon Mike Wesley through the parish office, for registration and more information.

Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Scripture abounds with accounts of God’s tireless mercy. As often as his people fall into infidelity, so often does he stand ready to forgive them. One wonders that he does not grow weary of their ever-faltering love and call a halt to the endless story of sin, repentance and restoration. He never does. He is the “prodigal Father” of the gospel parable. He would not dream of refusing pardon to a beloved child (Luke 15). Jesus reveals this attitude in action. He turns no sinner away. Today’s reading make it clear that God’s par-don is given to be shared unstintingly. The com-munity of the new covenant is characterized by the mutual love of its members. We are com-manded to love one another as Christ has loved us. Forgiveness is the gift of love. So me must forgive one another as the Lord has forgiven us-”Seventy times seven times,” a biblical way of saying “without limit”. The scripture suggests that God’s forgiveness is not entirely unconditional. If we do not share it, we shall lose it. The inconstancy does not lie with God. If we have truly allowed ourselves to be transformed by his forgiving love, we can do no other than forgive one another. If we have re-fused to be so transformed, we have in fact re-jected the gift of his pardon from the beginning. Before we bring our gift to the altar, then, we must offer to share freely with one another the forgiveness we have freely received from God.

" NOVENA TO ST THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS OF THE HOLY FACE"

A Novena to St. Therese will take place daily at the Church starting September 23 - 30, 2017 at

5:30 pm. Everyone is invited to come and pray for families, jobs, illnesses and any other needs. We can count on St. Therese's promise that she will

listen to our prayers. Bring all your intentions. A Novena to St. Therese will take place daily at the Church starting September 23 - 30, 2017 at 5:30

pm. Everyone is invited to come and pray for families, jobs, illnesses and any other needs. We can count on St. Therese's promise that she will listen to our prayers. Bring all your intentions.

All Members of Parish Ministries Parish Ministry Fair at Saint Therese Fiesta

This year we would like to have a Parish Ministry Fair in conjunction with and at the Parish Fiestas. Since all our parishioners attend the Fiestas at least one or more days and as we have many guests and visitors here, the Fiestas are a great opportunity to recruit parishioners into parish ministries and to show guests and visitors that Saint Therese Parish and School is more than really great Fies-tas. Our Parish Fiestas are the second largest Parish Fies-tas in Albuquerque after those in Old Town. At this point our thinking is that the tables displaying information of the various ministries will be set up under a large tent in the Prayer Garden. Everyone goes into this area to purchase their tokens and so this is an ideal location for parishioners to brows the ministry tables and hopefully sign up. All Par-ish Ministries and Catholic Endeavors are invited to have displays and information such as: Saint Vincent de Paul—Monthly Food Distribution the Third Monday of the Month; Boy Scouts, Saint Therese Catholic School; Legion of Mary, Knights of Columbus; Lay Dominicans, D+E+I; Catholic Daughters, Ushers; Greeters; Faith Sharing Groups; Litur-gical Ministers; Be A Man Thursday Morning Group; etc. etc. The Prayer Garden has been selected as it is also cen-trally located and in the midst of all the action of the Fies-tas. Please get together with one another in the various ministries and plan to have representatives at the tables and create information fliers of our ministries. Again, the Fies-tas are an ideal time for a Ministry Fair and also sharing with guests and visitors the various ways in which we seek the well-being of the people in our community. Thank You for all you accomplish for the well-being of others.

Father Vincent

Retreat-Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey

Tending the Movement of Life: A Meditative Writing Re-treat with Meg Ashcroft, O. Praem, Obl., will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Our Lady of Gua-dalupe Commons at Santa Maria de la Vida (Norbertine) Abbey, 5825 Coors Blvd. SW, Abs. “Like a flower or vege-table garden, our lives need loving attention in order to thrive. By being conscious of “the grace of the moment,” and growing in awareness of the movement of our lives, we can live with a sense of ease and freedom, even in the face of great challenges. This day of meditative writing is an opportunity to honor our life with our presence!” The offering for the is $55.00, which includes lunch. All are welcome to participate—no writing experience is neces-sary! Please register by Monday, Sept. 25 by calling 505-873-4399, or emailing RSVP@norbertinecommunity.org. For more info., go towww.norbertinecommunity.org.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD.

9/10/2017 Regular Sunday Collection $6866.71 St. Vincent de Paul $1767.60 School Support $ .00 Utilities $ .00 Building Fund $ .00 Second Collections: 1st. Sunday of the Month St. Therese School, 2nd Sunday, St. Vincent de Paul, 3rd Sunday Build-ing Fund, 4th Sunday Utilities, 5th Sunday Misc.

PRAY FOR THE SICK

Lucricia Baros, Bernie Martinez, Jim Wasson, Mike Mora, Stephen Lee Ames, Antonio X. Zamora, Anthony & Florinda Cortez, Carin Gallegos, Louisa Garcia, Eddie (Sunny) Chavez, Frances Meek, Betty Ortega, Jim Blea, , Priscilla Duran, Sena, Chavez & Armijo family, Marleen Anzures, Liam Nelson, Felix Barela, Estella Sanchez, Grace Callejas, Vivian Flores, Jim Meek, Reynaldo Gu-rule, Anabelle Romero, Vidal Raigoza, Eric McDonald, Edward Cordova, Sandra Montoya, Ruth Nunez, Marcus Gurule, Julia Tafoya, Theresa Hernandez, Joseph Saavedra, Alonzo Rodriguez and for those in hospitals or their homes and cannot attend church.

BIBLE STUDY

Bible study meets at St. Therese on Mondays in room 2 of the parish hall from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This year we

will be studying the Gospel of St. Matthew.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT

Come join fellow married couples at the next Marriage Enrichment hosted at Queen of Heaven, on September 29, 30, and October 1st, 2017. Come set aside time for

sharing, laughing and growing in our marriage together. Meals and child care provided. For more information

and registration contact Bob/Venus Weir at 505-275-9153 or email weirwest@yahoo.com.

God Bless

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL ACA AUGUST UPDATE

The goal assigned to our parish this year from the Arch-diocese is $28,000.00 to ACA. So far in pledges, we have $27960.00 and in actual cash we have $25,226.88. We thank those who have made your pledges. May God re-

ward you! We encourage those of you who have not made a pledge to please do so as soon as you can. Help

us meet our obligation for the ministries of the Archdiocese.

" St. Therese Catholic School is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. There will be a Gala celebration on April 21st, 2018 to commemorate the many peo-ple that have had a part in our school and commu-nity. Come out and help us to continue the tradition of providing faith, service and learning for many generations to come! More details to come."

SEPTEMBER SCHOOL NEWS

9/21 Archdiocesan In Service No School for Students 9/29-30 & 10/1 Fiestas

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religion (Faith Formation) for Elementary and Junior High students are held every Sunday at St. Therese Catholic School from 10:30am to 1:30am. Confirmation classes at the Parish Hall are from 11am to 3pm. Our Sacrament Program class are on Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm at the Parish Hall, Room 2. Faith Formation registration for 2017/18 will continue Monday through Thursday at the Re-ligious Education office from 1pm to 6pm. Call Rosa de Aragon or Rosalia Pacheco at 505-344-7643 for further information.

BIRTHRIGHT OF ALBUQUERQUE

Is in need of Spanish speaking volunteers. You can help a few hours one or more days a week.

Birthright’s motto is “it is the right of every mother to give birth-and the right of every child to be

born”. Volunteers are trained to offer personal, confidential, non-judgmental help to the pregnant mother. We help her explore positive alternatives available. Our services are free. We are located

at 3228 Candelaria NE (just west of Carlisle). Phone: 505-262-2235

RCIA

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a series of classes for adults who are in need of re-

ceiving the sacraments of baptism, and/or First Communion and/or Confirmation. Please call

Deacon Mike Wesley through the parish office, for registration and more information.

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Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish • Albuquerque,

Sunday • September 17, 2017

At the Catholic Center! Watch the mass ascension of the balloons and enjoy burrito breakfast on the veranda overlooking the Rio Grande, from 7-8:30am. Zoom in on the beauty of the Catholic Mass with Fabian Yanez, our Director of Liturgy and Worship, as he walks through the Mass, 8:30-11:30am. Attend Mass, en mass, at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, at noon. All are

welcome. $5/pp. RSVP, the Family Life Office, 831-8117 or yduran@archdiosf.org. Sponsored by the Family Life and the Ecumenical & Interreligious Offices.

Learn the history of Christian division, what we share in common, and what is being done to make Christ’s

prayer for unity a reality. Saturday, September 23, from 9am-3pm at the Catholic Center, 4000 St. Joseph Place, NW. All are invited. The presenters

will be Mr. Jim Gilroy, with Msgr. Voorhies and members of the Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Commission. Morning refreshments and lunch will be served. To register, call Rose in the Ecumenical Office at 831-8243 or email Rose at rogarcia@archdiosf.org.

Fiestas this Weekend Sept 16-17 • Food, Music, Fun • Our Lady of Sorrows in La Joya and Our Lady of Sorrows

in Bernalillo.

American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Cub and Boy Scouts, Venturers, and their parents will

spend the day learning about their Catholic faith and mission tailored for their respective scouting program with song and prayer. Please attend only one retreat. At The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Albuquerque or Santa Maria de la Paz Parish in Santa Fe. Visit our website

at http://catholicscoutsnm.org/retreats.html or contact Bridget O’Rourke at 505-504-6492 or via email at bco67@yahoo.com.

Saint Thomas Aquinas and St. Francis of Assisi • St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish will study these two

great saints of our Church Thursday evenings beginning, Sep-tember 21 from 6:15-7:15 through Dec. 13. Call 247-1094 or email Dora at damontoyaJMJ@gmail.com.

L ove and Logic Parenting Classes provide practical tools and techniques

that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children. St. John XXIII will be hosting classes starting on September 28, from 6:30-8:30pm. Call the Family Life Office, 831-8117.

Sept 30 • 5:30pm • $50/person • Cocktails w/ hors d’oeuvres, dinner, auctions, entertain-ment and raffle. To order your ticket, purchase a table, or make a donation, call 505-757-6415 x 112 or email man-ager@pecosmonastery.org.

Serra Club’s 2017 Golfing with a Padre Tournament • October 16 at The Canyon Club in Four Hills. Call Tom

McCollum at 505-298-6343.

Join us. 3424 4th Street NW, Albuquerque • Mass on Friday, September 29, at 5:30pm. The Fiesta will open after Mass ends and will be

open until 9pm with food booths, silent auction, games, arts and crafts booths and live entertainment. Saturday Fiesta Hours are noon-9pm (Mass at 4pm), and on Sunday, the hours are from 11am-6pm (raffle time). Call 344-8050.

Be an answer to Christ’s

prayer that we be one.

Annual Retreat ASF Catholic Committee

on ScoutingAlbuquerque: Sept 30

or Santa Fe: Oct 21

The People of God of the ASF will gather for the Feed the Hungry Day

it is a day of prayer, reflection and service

September 30, beginning at 10 a.m. Holy Family Church, 562 Atrisco Drive SW,

Albuquerque 87105Register: www.asfmercyendures.org

Come experience a Trifecta of Mass AscensionsSunday, October 8

Fiesta!St. Therese of the

Infant Jesus • Albuq Sept 29-30, Oct 1

A Night in Tuscany 2nd Annual

Fundraising Gala”Our Lady of

Guadalupe AbbeyPecos, NM

Saturday, September 16, 2017 1 Tm 1: 15-17; Lk 6: 43-49 8:00 AM †Leandro Esquibel

(100 Birthday Remembrance) By: Val & Priscilla Sais †Martha Harrison By: Priscilla Martinez In honor of St. Jude By: Gloria Ruiz

4:00 PM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

Sunday, September 17, 2017 Sir 27: 30 28: 7; Rom 14: 7-9; Mt 18: 21-35 8:00 AM Dolores Vallejos (Healing)

By: Legion of Mary †Esequiel Gonzales & Aqueda Gonzales By: Rosalinda Lopez

10:00 AM †Jose Cordero & deceased family members By: Ernest Cordero In thanksgiving to Our Blessed Mother By: Christine Urioste †Nannette H. Dunn By: Ona Bellino

12:00 PM †Albert Armijo & Fermin Sena By: Graciel Armijo †Joe & Chris Gabaldon By: Patricia Lucero †Geraldo Saavedra (6th Anniversary) By: Mom & Dad

Monday, September 18, 2017 1 Tm 2: 1-8; Lk 7: 1-10 8:00 AM Communion Service

FIESTA MEETING

Join us Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00 PM for our Fiesta Committee Meeting. Everyone is welcome. We

need everyone’s support in order to make these fiestas a success. Thank you and God Bless.

Mass Intentions Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 1 Tm 3: 1-13; Lk 7: 11-17 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1 Tm 3: 14-16; Lk 7: 31-35 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

Thursday, September 21, 2017 Eph 4: 1-7, 11-13; Mt 9: 9-13 8:00 AM †Antionette Perea (7th Anniversary)

By: Myrlin Perea & family †Kristelle Parra (Birthday) By: Carlos & Rachel Garcia

Friday, September 22, 2017 1 Tm 6: 2c-12; Lk 8: 1-3 8:00 AM †Theresa Chavez & Hilario Lopez

By: Rosalinda Lopez

Saturday, September 23, 2017 1 Tm 6: 13-16; Lk 8: 4-15 8:00 AM Special intention of Angelo Cortez

(Birthday& Good health) By: Family †Dominic Bellino (10th Anniversary) By: Ona Bellino †Blas y Mercedes Grajeda By: Hermanos Grajeda

4:00 PM For the health of Gary Esquibel By: Family †Marlena Torres, Agnes & Roque Sandoval By: Family †Benjamin E. Juarros (Birthday) By: Alice Juarros †Pete & Nettie Giovanni By: Margaret Staehlin

Sunday, September 24, 2017 Is 55: 6-9; Phil 1: 20c-24, 27a; Mt 20: 1-6a 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 10:00 AM †Valerie Cordova By: Mom & family

†Marty Allen Duran (Birthday) By: Martin & Terry Martha Duran †Albert Vallejos By: Wife & family

12:00 PM †Estolano Barela (Birthday Remembrance) By: Joe Sanchez & Sandra Barela & family †Trini Sanchez (Birthday) By: Erlinda & family †Judy Garcia By: Severo & Romelia Garcia

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