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NOTES FROM THE PASTOR As we begin our post-Christmas observance of Ordinary Time, which will lead us into the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 26th), the Church invites us to look more closely at the public life of Jesus. While this year we will hear from the Gospel of Matthew on most Sundays, today we hear from John’s Gospel, telling us about John the Baptist identifying Jesus as the Lamb of God. It is primarily from this Gospel passage that we speak of Jesus as the Lamb of God in our liturgy. Why the word lamb? After all, a lamb is a young sheep, and the term could be used to in-dicate an unsophisticated, immature person. But a lamb is also known as a gentle or innocent person, and that truly describes Jesus. Jesus was hardly an unsophisticated person; he could relate to people at all levels and from all walks of life. So, it is the gentleness and innocence that fit his title as Lamb of God. Even more, the prophesies of the Old Testament proclaimed that the Messiah would be like a lamb led to the slaughter or a sheep before the shearers (Isaiah 53:7). Jesus would be the lamb that would be sacrificed for the sins of the world. John the Baptist announced to his followers, and to all the world, that Jesus was that lamb. Remember, too, that God had called for the slaughter and roasting of an unblemished lamb for the Passover meal, as the Israelites were about to be led by Moses out of captivity in Egypt. The blood from that lamb would be smeared on the doorposts of the home, to spare the occupants from the Angel of Death that was to take the life of the first born of every human and animal family. Consider also that the Jewish people of Jesus’ time and for centuries before, regularly offered lambs and other animals as sacrifice at the Temple in Jerusalem in atonement for sin. By identifying Jesus as ”the Lamb of God,” John the Baptist is identifying him as the one who would offer his life on the wood of the Cross for the forgiveness of our sins. John went on to testify to what he saw when he baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. He saw the Spirit of God descend upon Jesus, making it clear that this truly was the Son of God. In today’s Gospel, John is telling his followers to become followers of Jesus, for he will truly lead them to the path of eternal life. We know that this

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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.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 (505)265-5868 OFFICE (505)268-0680 FAX

Very Rev. Stephen Schultz, Pastor e-mail: OLOFatima_abq9@archdiosf.org

Rev. Christopher Hallada, Parochial Vicar Very Rev. Glennon Jones, Vicar General (In Residence) Deacon William Ennis

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, Wednesday and Friday - - 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM Tuesday and Thursday - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6:30 AM

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM and 5:30 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

CONFESSION Saturday- - - - - -3:30 to 5:00 PM or by appointment

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

January 19, 2020

1/20 Monday’s Schedule: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Parish office closed

1/21Tuesday’s Schedule:

6:30 PM—Parish Finance Committee Meeting in ParishDining Room

1/22 Wednesday’s Schedule:

6:30 PM —Adult Faith Formation in FGH Room 1 6:30 PM—RCIA in FGH Library

1/23 Thursday’s Schedule:

10:00 AM—Adult Faith Formation in FGH Room 1 3:00 PM—Legion of Mary in Parish Conference Room 6:30 PM—Choir Practice in the Church

1/24 Friday’s Schedule:

School Science Fair in the Gym

1/25 Saturday’s Schedule:

4:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice in Church

1/26 Sunday’s Schedule:

Coffee, donuts and burritos after the 7:30 AM and10AM Masses in Fatima-Gallagher Hall.

11:00 AM—Confirmation Classes in the School 11:00 AM—SVDP Meeting in FGH Rm 1 1:30 PM—Single Women’s Gathering in FGH Room 1

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Readings for the week of January 19, 2020

Sunday: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/ 1 Corinthians 1:1-3/John 1:29-34

Monday: 1 Samuel 15:16-23/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mark 2:18-22

Tuesday: 1 Samuel 16:1-13/Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28 [21a]/ Mark 2:23-28

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1]/Mark 3:1-6

Thursday: 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Ps 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13 [5b]/Mark 3:7-12

Friday: 1 Samuel 24:3-21/Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11 [2a]/ Mark 3:13-19

Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mark 16:15]/Mark 16:15-18

Next Sunday: Isaiah 8:23—9:3/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/ 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17/Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

“There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.”

– St. Augustine of Hippo

Quotable Saints

Monday, January 20, Weekday

6:30 AM †Cecelia Chavez (Baca Family)

8:15 AM ♦Intentions of Fr. Stephen Schultz †Floy Fuentes (Gongora Family)

Saturday, January 25, Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle7:30 AM †Irma Pinon (Carla Villa)

5:30 PM †Elvira Nunez (Family) †Liz Gonzalez (Roselyn Calderon) †Tita K. Lopez (Family)

Wednesday, January 22, Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children6:30 AM †Helen Chavez (Baca Family)

†Floy Fuentes (Gongora Family)

8:15 AM †Amanda Marie Griego (OLF Church and School) ♦In Thanksgiving to St. Jude (Betty Garcia)†Tony J. Chavez (Chavez Family)

Thursday, January 23, Weekday

6:30 AM ♦Intentions of Joel Langsfeld (Family) †Floy Fuentes (Gongora Family)

Tuesday, January 21, St. Agnes Virgin and Martyr

6:30 AM †Floy Fuentes (Gongora Family)♦Intentions of Pearl Madrid—Happy Birthday(Nunez Family)

Friday, January 24, St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 6:30 AM †Rudolfo Lujan Baca (Edward M. Kelly)

†Andrew Chavez (Baca Family)

8:15 AM †Jeanette Devoti (husband, Frank and Family) †Liz Gonzalez and a Special Intentions (Roselyn

Calderon) ♦Intentions of Theresa Irvin—Happy Birthday

(Nunez Family)

Sunday, January 26, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 AM †DeAnna Strosnider (Sara Giovannini) †Fusako “Chiko” Jaramillo (Family) †Jimmy and Nestora Baca (Baca Family)

10:00 AM ♦Intentions of J. Mitchell Sances (Joyner Family) †Celia F. Vasquez (OLF Choir) †Living and Deceased Members of the Barbara LeBow Family)

12:00 PM ♦Intentions of All Parishioners †Corky Morris (wife, Sally) †Gilbert and Margaret Storey (Family)

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“ Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:3

Please Note: Meeting and event dates and times are subject to change.

A warm

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.

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Retrouvaille A lifeline for troubled marriages. Is your marriage tearing you apart? Is there little or no meaningful communication? Are you considering separation or divorce? We believe Retrouvaille can help. Retrouvaille will teach you a method to re-establish communication. This three phase program consists of a week-end experience, a series of 7 follow-up sessions over a three-month period, and a monthly meeting for lifelong support. The next program will be February 7-9, 2020, now in both English & Spanish. For more information or to register, please call 505-890-3495 in Albuquerque or 1-800-470-2230. You can also find us on the Web at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. Sanctity of Life Unity and Awareness Day Mass/March/Rally January 22, 2020 The annual Sanctity of Life Unity and Awareness Day Mass, with the 3 Bishops of New Mexico, will take place at 12 noon, Wednesday, January 22 at the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica, Santa Fe. A prayer March to the Roundhouse and Rally will follow. Archdiocesan 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament—Young Adults Saturday, February 8, 2020 a t P lace: St . Char les Catholic School Gym from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. Fee is $5.00 per person- Teams of 4. Deadline to register is Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Online Registration Link: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=ywm3Vd Archdiocesan 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament—Middle School Saturday, February 8, 2020 a t St . Char les Catholic School Gym from 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Fee is $5.00 per person- Teams of 4. Deadline to register is Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Online Registration Link: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=ywm3Vd

Please join us in Fatima-Gallagher Hall for coffee, donuts, burritos

and conversation after the 7:30 and 10 AM Sunday Masses.

Priesthood Discernment Retreat Have you or someone you know considered becoming a Catholic Priest? Without obligation, you are invited to attend a Discernment

Retreat to learn more about a priestly vocation in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. This is a weekend for single Catholic men, from high school seniors to age 50, to explore and learn about a life serving God and His Church as a Priest.

The weekend retreat will be held at the Madonna Retreat Center in Albuquerque next to St. Pius X High School. It will begin at 5:00 pm on Friday, January 31st , and end at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 2nd. There is no charge to attend. For more information or to register, please contact Fr. John Trambley, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe at 831-8143 or register online at http://www.archdiosf.org/vocations.

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Matthew Chavez

Phillip Davis Katie Ross

We are blessed that you have joined our parish family.

Signing Head, Lips & Heart at the Gospel Q. Why we make sign of cross on head, lips and chest before reading the Gospel?

A. The first and simplest answer to this question comes to us from the rubrics. The rubrics for the Mass are the instructions given to us in the Roman Missal and they tell us the structure of the Mass. They tell us when to stand, sit, kneel, respond, etc. They also tell us that we are to make the sign of the Cross on our forehead, lips and heart just prior to the reading of the Gospel.

But your question is probably more about the “why” we do this. The answer is simple. This gesture of signing ourselves with the Cross is a way of praying, “May the Lord be in my mind, on my lips and in my heart.” It is said prior to the reading of the Gospel as a way of prayerfully inviting Christ to come to us in these ways as His sacred Word is proclaimed. The hearing of the Gospel must change our minds, it must be proclaimed by our lips, and it must affect our heart. By heart we especially mean our will, affections, emotions and passions.

So next time you sign yourself with the Cross before the Gospel make sure that it’s more than just an external gesture, make sure it is also a prayer and an invitation to Christ.

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Wednesday, January 22, 2020, is the 47th anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision known as Roe versus Wade that legalized abortion in the United States. Estimates vary, but the number of abortions performed in the United States since then are likely well over 60 million! Yes, over 60 million unborn babies murdered. It is an immense human tragedy, and a scourge upon the history of our nation. Each year, the bishops on the United States ask that January 22nd be observed as a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. All parishioners are encouraged to pray this day either privately or at Mass, for this most worthy cause. A day of fasting would also be appropriate though is not required.

January 26th through February 1st will be observed nationally as “Catholic Schools Week.”

There will be an Open House at Our Lady of Fatima School on Thursday, January 30th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Any parents interested in learning more about Our Lady of Fatima School are invited to attend the Open House and meet our principal, Ms. Melinda Mader, and our teaching staff. Call (505)255-6391 for information.

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Active Adults-Coordinators: Currently Vacant

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.

Greeters– Coordinator Pat Abbott

Cheerfully welcome people to the Celebration of the Eucharist and make

visitors feel at home in our parish. Holy Name Society—President: Louis Puccini

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.

Legion of Mary—Coordinator: Frances Holmes

This is an international organization ministering to the spiritual

needs of the parish community.

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.

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: James Willis

Offer support to people by assisting in seating, taking up

offerings, distributing the bulletins and newspapers.

Women’s Guild - President: Gina Joyner

Women’s parish organization open to all women of the parish.

Our purpose is to coordinate and offer service to the parish community and

to encourage spirituality, friendship and support to its members.

Our corporate Mass is held every third Sunday of the month

followed by a short meeting. No meetings May—August.

Parish Council -

Chairman: Christopher Joyner; Vice-Chairman: Steven Montiel;

Secretary: Christine Martinez

Members:

Laura-Martinez Sanchez, Roger Martinez, Veronica Nunez

(School Rep.), Barbara Posler, James Willis, LaVonne Yazzie .

(Two Vacancies)

Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Parish

Dining Room.

CALL 265-5868 TO GET MORE INFORMATION

ON ANY OF OUR MINISTRIES

CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE INSTRUCTION

(CCD) for Kindergarten through 7th Grades—This is

a home-based program with parish support. Attendance

at a monthly formation meeting will be required.

CONFIRMATION– CRE: Mrs. Josephine Roe

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 8th 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)- 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.

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.

Pre-registration for the class is required. 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

Ms. Melinda Mader, Pr incipal

School Office: (505) 255-6391 School Fax: (505) 268-3279

Website: www.fatimaschoolabq.com

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

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Our Lady of Fatima Adult Faith Formation Journey with us

as we grow in our Catholic Faith

Faith-Sharing Group

The Adult Faith-Sharing Group will resume weekly meetings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesdays starting January 15, 2020. Sessions are held in Room #1 of Fatima-Gallagher Hall. We will begin the new year with an 8-part series entitled “Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues,” by Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Ministries.

Each session will include a small amount of reading, a video presentation, and group discussions responding to Questions for Understanding and Questions for Application.

Study guides will be available at the first session for $5 each, or may be purchased in advance at the Parish Office.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020Introduction

Wednesday, January 22, 2020Lesson 1: Pride and Humility

Wednesday, January 29, 2020Lesson 2: Envy and Admiration

Wednesday, February 5, 2020Lesson 3: Anger and Forgiveness

Wednesday, February 12, 2020Lesson 4: Sloth and Zeal

Wednesday, February 19, 2020Lesson 5: Avarice and Generosity

Wednesday, February 26, 2020No session today. Ash Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020Lesson 6: Gluttony and Asceticism

Wednesday, March 11, 2020Lesson 7: Lust and Chastity

Year-End Contribution Statements Year-end contribution statements will automatically be sent to all registered parishioners who donated $50 or more in the year 2019. If your donations were less than $50 for the year and you would like a copy of your contribution statement, it may be requested from the parish office.

Part-time Help Needed for Parish Office

Our Lady of Fatima Parish has an immediate opening for a part-time position available in the Parish Office. The position involves serving as a receptionist and performing clerical responsibilities including data entry, composing and editing the weekly bulletin, composing messages for the LED sign, and various other duties. Must be comfortable using a computer for word processing and design functions and be familiar with Excel, Word and Publisher. Familiarity with ParishSoft software is a plus. Hours can be flexible but would normally be four hours a day, Monday through Friday. Pay and benefits. Application forms are available in the Parish Office.

The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Fatima

invites the men of our parish to attend the

7th Annual Holy Name Society Men’s Spiritual Retreat

Our theme this year is

“Embracing the Mystery of the Holy Spirit”

led by Father Chris Hallada.

This will be a day of reflection, interaction and prayer

where we can all experience God’s presence in our souls.

When: Saturday, February 29, 2020

Where: The Madonna Retreat Center

4040 St Joseph’s Pl NW (Behind St. Pius X High School)

Time: 9 am to 3 pm (Check in will begin at 8:30 AM concluding with Mass at 2:30 PM)

Cost: $25.00 (includes box lunch, coffee and refreshments) Contact: Contact the Parish Office at 505-265-5868 to register or with any questions. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office.

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was John’s primary role in salvation history. Just a few weeks ago, in our Advent season, we heard in the Gospel of Luke how John told his followers not only to follow Jesus, but to be prepared for a baptism of fire and the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:16). John acknowledges that he is God’s servant, and that he has been called to share this message with the world. Yes, John’s message is given specifically to the Jews, but it is the whole world that would be saved by Jesus. We hear this prophesied in today’s First Reading, in which Isaiah speaks of the Servant of God, who will bring back the Israelites to faithfulness, but also be a light to the nations. He will bring the message of salvation to a world in need of hope.

The Parish Office will be closed on

Monday, January 20, 2020, in observance of the

Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday.