May you shine the light of Christ in the New Year!

NOTES FROM THE PASTOR Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The Readings call us to attitudes and actions that can bring harmony and joy to our family life. In the First Reading (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14) echoes the lesson of the Fourth Commandment and emphasiz-es our call to obey, honor, respect and even revere our parents. He notes the many blessings that this reverent and respectful attitude can bring us.

In a sense, when we honor our parents, we also honor our God, who worked through those parents to bring us life. The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that respect and honor to parents “derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift of life, their love and their work, have brought their children into the world and enabled them to grow in stature, wisdom, and grace” (CCC #2215). This gratitude to our parents and to God can lead us to deeper appreciation of the gifts we have received through the basic gift of life.

One’s family should be the best place to learn the virtues that Paul outlines in his Letter to the Colossians – mercy, kindness, bearing with one another, patience and forgiveness. It is in our families that we can experience joy, celebration, and love. The family is the basic unit of our parish, and each one is important to the whole. Perhaps most important, St. Paul reminds us that as Christian families we are to put Jesus at the very center of our family life; to be guided by the peace of Christ, to et Jesus’ word dwell within us, and to do all things in the Holy Name of Jesus.

We need each other, and St. Paul

As Catholics, we can look to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a model for our families to emulate. Whatever our age, whatever our role in the family, the Holy Family speaks to all of us of unity, loyalty, and humility before God. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus cared for each other and trusted completely in God. They were open to his grace at work in their lives and supported one another in times of trial and suffering. In our world today, as the family is under attack from many sides, this is just the example that can keep us focused on the ultimate goal for our families. That goal is to help each other grow in holiness and grace before our Almighty Father.

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

December 29, 2019

12/30 Monday’s Schedule:

No Scheduled Activities

12/31 Tuesday’s Schedule:

New Year’s Eve

5:30 PM—Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary

1/1 Wednesday’s Schedule: PARISH OFFICE CLOSED HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Masses at 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM

1/2 Thursday’s Schedule:

10:00 AM—Adult Faith Formation in FGH Room 2

3:00 PM—Legion of Mary in Parish Conference Room

6:30 PM—Choir Practice in the Church

1/3 Friday’s Schedule:

First Friday Anointing after morning Masses After 8:15 AM Mass– Active Adult Birthday Breakfast

1/4 Saturday’s Schedule: 5:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice in Church

1/5 Sunday’s Schedule:

Coffee, donuts and burritos after the 7:30 AM and 10AM Masses in Fatima-Gallagher Hall.

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Readings for the week of December 29, 2019

Sunday: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14/ Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/

Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

Monday: 1 John 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [11a]/

Luke 2:36-40

Tuesday: 1 John 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-12, 13 [11a]/

John 1:1-18

Wednesday: Numbers 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/

Galatians 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21

Thursday: 1 John 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/

John 1:19-28

Friday: 1 John 2:29—3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 [3cd]/

John 1:29-34

Saturday: 1 John 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/John 1:35-42

Next Sunday: Isaiah 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13

[cf. 11]/Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6/Matthew 2:1-12

“To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that.”

St. Teresa of Avila

Quotable Saints

Monday, December 30, Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

6:30 AM ♦Intentions of Ashley Marquez and Tina Lucero †Eddie Saltz (Claire Domenici) ♦In Thanksgiving to Jesus and St. Anthony for Favors Received

8:15 AM ♦Intentions of LeRoy Ortiz and Family †C.W. Hance (Dolores Hance) ♦Intentions of Odelia Beach– Happy Birthday (Elena Portillo)

First Saturday, January 4, Christmas Weekday

7:30 AM †Living and deceased members of the Legion of Mary

5:30 PM ♦Intentions of Roselyn Calderon and Family †Victoria Ann Lara Loring (Vicenti Family)

Wednesday, January 1, The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God– Holy Day of Obligation

7:30 AM ♦Intentions of All Parishioners

10:00 AM ♦Intentions of All Parishioners

Thursday, January 2, Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church

6:30 AM ♦In Thanksgiving for our Ministry Volunteers

Tuesday, December 31, Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

6:30 AM †Fr. Raymond Jablinske (Carol Yarnall) ♦Intentions of Pam & Greg Schultz (Nunez Family) ♦Intentions of Ashley Marquez and Tina Lucero 5:30 PM –Vigil Mass for Solemnity of Mary ♦Intentions of All Parishioners

First Friday, January 3, Christmas Weekday 6:30 AM ♦Intentions of All Parishioners

8:15 AM †For all those on the memorial plaques and for all intentions for which votive lights are lit †Victoria Ann Lara Loring (Vicenti Family) ♦Living and deceased members of the Springer Family (Odelia Beach)

Sunday, January 5, Epiphany of the Lord

7:30 AM ♦Intentions of Ruben and Maria Gutierrez (Family) †Jimmy and Nestora Baca (Baca Family) †Fusako “Chiko” Jaramillo (Family)

10:00 AM ♦Intentions of All Parishioners especially those celebrating birthdays in the month of January †Captain Thomas J. Casey (Family) †Kathy Vigil (husband, Joe)

12:00 PM †Esequiel Gonzales (wife, Tina)

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“ When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life

are dead.” He rose, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. Matthew 2:19-21

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.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DECEMBER 29: HOLY FAMILY

TODAY IS THE FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH. WE HEAR

THE WORDS: “THE CHILD GREW AND BECAME STRONG, FILLED WITH WISDOM; AND THE FAVOR OF GOD WAS UPON HIM.” DURING THIS NEW YEAR MAY WE ALSO GROW IN WISDOM AND HAVE THE FAVOR OF GOD UPON US BY REMEMBERING TO TAKE CARE OF OUR SUFFERING BROTHERS AND SISTERS. In the month of December, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought the spirit of Christmas to those who are suffering, by assisting families with rent, utilities and food. As you make your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering. God Bless You! We welcome all interested individuals to come to our monthly meeting on the fourth Sunday of the month, after the 10:00 AM Mass in Room 1 of Fatima-Gallagher Hall to discern if this ministry is for you. Thank you for your generous support.

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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 sup-port. 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.

NMLB—No Man Left Behind: Reigniting Catholic Men

Are you comfortable? You shouldn’t be. As Catholic men we

are not called to be comfortable—we are called to be

challenged. Today, more than ever, men need to step up and

be the men God has called us to be. Men by the thousands

are losing their faith due to a lukewarm prayer life, addiction,

and discouragement. It is time for all Catholic men to now

God is calling each of us.

We are a group of men on a journey of self-improvement and

in the pursuit of virtue. We seek these things in order to serve

the Church, strengthen our marriages/relationships, and find

meaning in our own lives. We will attain growth through

prayer, fasting, ascetic practices, self-sacrifice, fraternity, and

the study of The Ladder of Divine Ascent. Our Journey will

begin on January 12, 2020 and will end Easter 2020.

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.

AACC Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass, January 19, 2020

Please join the Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American

Catholic Community for Mass on Sunday, January 19,

12 noon at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church,

5901 St. Joseph’s Dr. NW, Albuquerque. Rev. James Herring,

O.Praem, Prior of the Immaculate Conception Priory

(Middletown, DE) will be the presider. For more information

call 505-836-3627.

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

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

PLEASE NOTE

exposition of the blessed sacrament and benediction have been suspended on Mondays due to lack of attendance. Many times the blessed sacrament

has been left unattended.

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.

Security Alert

Please remember to keep your vehicle locked while

attending Mass, and do not leave purses, gifts, or any

other temptations in view of potential thieves. If you are leaving

a purse in the trunk of your vehicle, it is best to place it in the

trunk when you leave home rather than wait until you arrive at

the church parking lot. Unfortunately, some thieves have been

known to watch the parking lot to see if women place their

purses in the trunk. Then they know exactly which cars to break

open the trunks. Be smart and be safe!

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Tina Lucero

Julie Romero

We are blessed that you have joined our parish family.

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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

Please continue to keep our sick parishioners and their caregivers in your prayers.

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Holiday Mass Schedule

The Parish Office will be closed on

Wednesday, January 1st.

Call the parish office at 265-5868 are interested in serving in any of these ministries.

We are in need of Active Adults Coordinators The First Friday of each month, the Active Adults invite everyone to gather for breakfast after the 8:15 AM Mass and celebrate all of the birthdays that month .The active adults also sponsor occasional field trips. We are in need of someone to coordinate activities. This is a

great opportunity for a single retired person or couple.

Do you love coffee?

Do you love donuts?

Do you love people?

Then you will love volunteering for this ministry!!!

Our Lady of Fatima Choir We are looking for a few good voices!! Opportunities are open for adults and

children to lead the people in joyful worship.

ALTAR SERVERS A great opportunity for children who have made their First Communion , High School

Students and college age parishioners to Serve at the Celebration of the Eucharist.

CALLING ALL MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PARISH!!

We are in need of ushers 18 years of age & up for weekend Masses & Holy Days of Obligation. Be the first to welcome our Parishioners and

visitors to Mass, assist with collections, help direct people during Communion and distribute weekly bulletins.

The Lord does us the honor of placing his confidence in us and calling us to the ministry, showing us His mercy.

This call is not reserved for a few, it is for everyone, each in his own state of life. St. John Paul II

Is the Lord calling you to serve in a ministry?

We have many opportunities for you to get involved.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS MINISTRY OF CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND: The Home-bound Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the Body of Christ to parishioners who cannot attend the Celebration of the Eucharist.

Just a little bit of your time each week will go a long way in brightening the day of our homebound parishioners. MINISTERS OF THE MASS: As extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist you can distribute Holy Communion during Mass

This ministry needs more volunteers!!!

Greeters Cheerfully welcome people to the Celebration of the Eucharist and help to

make visitors feel at home in our parish.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Help is always needed in the pantry. We need people to stock and distr ibute on Thursday afternoons. Also there is a need for home visitors. We welcome all interested individuals to come to our monthly meeting on the fourth Sunday of the month, after the 10:00 AM Mass in Room 1 of Fatima-Gallagher Hall to discern if this ministry is for you.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 –

New Year’s Eve

Daily Mass at 6:30 am 5:30 pm – Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (a Holy Day of Obligation)

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 – New Year’s Day Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (a Holy Day of Obligation)

at 7:30 am and 10:00 am (NOTE: No 12:00 noon Mass)

IF YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IS TO GET MORE INVOLVED IN OUR PARISH.

LOOK NO FURTHER. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED.