Faith Formation
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT – Religious Education Office
14 April 2024
3rd Sunday in Easter: As we enter the third week of our Easter celebration may each of us have the confidence of Peter when he stood before the Jews and proclaimed the Risen Lord. If we allow Jesus to be our advocate, we will experience the peace of Shalom in our lives. The very essence of God. And may each of us share that peace with everyone we encounter! He is Risen! Alleluia!
BENEDICTION: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction continues EVERY Sunday at 6 pm. The last Sunday of the month will be done in SPANISH. Please join us for a half hour of prayer and worship of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! We will meet in the church at 6. Pamphlets are available when you come in. Please participate in the singing and prayer. We look forward to seeing you there!
CASSEROLES FOR THE HOMELESS: Thank you all who continue to prepare casseroles for the Good Shepherd Center! If you would like to serve a daily meal to the homeless or prepare a monthly casserole at the Good Shepherd Center, the only Catholic homeless shelter in Albuquerque, please Contact Deacon Michael at 340-0422 or deaconmichael@n-bvm.org
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER: All donations can be dropped off at Deacon Michael’s office So don’t throw away your used, but good condition items. The center is always in need of bottled water. They also need clothing (Belts, shoes, jeans, shorts, T-shirts, new underwear), toiletries (Deodorant, Toothpaste, body lotion, toothbrushes, shampoo and soap, shaving cream and razors), food (canned Tuna and meat, canned and dried beans, canned vegetables and tomatoes, rice, spaghetti, powdered milk, ground or instant coffee) and housewares (please, no furniture) such as towels, bedding, toilet paper, small lamps, pots and pans, cups and plates, cleaning supplies, new shower curtains, cutlery, cooking utensils and new In-box small appliances. This is an extensive list, but the center is not only providing for the homeless, but they are now helping them to establish new households. The Center is always in need of your generous donations.
Another way to help is through Amazon. Go to www.GSCNM.org and click on the “Other ways to help” tab. Then click the Amazon Wishlist button and send your donation directly to the center!
Contact deacon Michael at 505-340-0422 or deaconmichael@n-bvm.org for more information.
ST FRANCIS HOUSE: If you would like to donate to support the St Francis house, please bring your clean clothing to the Parish Office and they will store them. Each Friday they will be transported to the St Francis house. Thank you for your generosity.
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: This is the BEST investment you can make in the life of your child! Our Catholic schools receive no state funding, yet we continue to provide a high-quality, faith based education to our children. We want to thank grandparents for their involvement in their grandkid’s education. Don’t wait until you die to give the kids a gift. Help them fund a Catholic education now. It is the best gift you could give your grandkids! Read to them at home. Help them with their prayers. Show them the love of God in the family. And please continue to pray for our Catholic Schools and support them by sending your children and grandchildren to the school of your choice or by donating to help other children through the scholarship fund. New Mexico is experiencing a shortage of teachers and the Catholic Schools are no exception! We are always looking for teachers, substitutes and staff. Please answer God’s call to his service through the Catholic schools! The peace you will experience as one of God’s messengers is worth more than gold! If you know a friend or relative who might be interested, please refer them to us! Visit our website at: www.asfcatholicschools.org and click on the Careers button. We are here to help you help your children. School tours are ongoing throughout the year.
VIRTUS TRAINING: Training is due every five years. If you need training, you may complete it, either in-person or online at www.virtusonline.org and submit it to Deacon Michael at deaconmichael@n-bvm.org He will add your name to our list of certified ministers. If this is your first training for Nativity, please also provide Deacon Michael with your birthdate and the ministry that you are involved in. Please contact Deacon Michael at the e-mail above or at 340-0422 if you have any questions.
WEDDINGS: If you are thinking about getting married, contact Deacon Michael at deaconmichael@n-bvm.org or 340-0422. He will help you through the formation process as you prepare for the big day. Formation is normally about 6 months.
ARE YOU MARRIED IN THE CHURCH? If you have been married outside the Church, we invite you to contact us. Normal preparation time is six months. We will do everything we can to help you get your marriage blessed by the Church in a special ceremony known as a convalidation. Contact Deacon Michael at deaconmichael@n-bvm.org or 505-340-0422 for more information.
ANNULMENTS: Anyone in need of an annulment from a previous marriage should contact Deacon Michael at deaconmichael@n-bvm.org or 505-340-0422. He will need to meet with you to explain the annulment process and discuss the particulars of your case.
BAPTISMS: If you have a child who needs to be baptized, contact Nicole at 340-0421 and she will arrange the time and date. BAPTISM CLASS in English is the second Sunday of the month at 9 am in the Pastoral Center and the 3rd Sunday in Spanish. No need to pre-register. Simply come to the Pastoral Center if you need a baptism class. Godparents must be registered at their parish for six (6) months before the parish will sign an affidavit for Baptism.