Faith Formation
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT – Religious Education Office
21 July 2024
MEN’S PROGRAM: IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN. Art Martinez is hosting a men’s group discussion named “Into the Breach.” This is a 12 week program that was created by the Knights of Columbus to help men embrace the role that God created them for. This group will meet Thursday nights at 6 pm in the Pastoral Center. If you are interested in attending, please contact Art Martinez directly at ajmartinez@1791.com or contact the parish office to register. Please invite all of your male friends to attend.
FIESTA: We have had very little participation in the two fiesta planning sessions so far! This is YOUR fiesta. Please plan on supporting the Fiesta by your time, talent and treasures. Together we can have a FANTASTIC community event! Please call the front office at 505-898-5253 to find out where we need help.
BENEDICTION: 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. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction continues EVERY Sunday at 6 pm. The last Sunday of the month will be done in SPANISH. We look forward to seeing you there!
CASSEROLES FOR THE HOMELESS: Summer is upon us and Deacon Michael is looking for some more people who are looking for a convenient way to serve the homeless. THANK YOU FOR THE NEW COUPLE WHO STEPPED FORWARD TO PROVIDE CASSEROLES. If you would like to prepare a monthly casserole for the Good Shepherd Center, the only Catholic homeless shelter in Albuquerque, please Contact Deacon Michael at 340-0422 or deaconmichael@n-bvm.org Casserole dishes are available in Deacon Michael’s office. Thank you all who continue to prepare casseroles for the Good Shepherd Center!
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: Summer is a time for fun and activities. It is also a time to make sure you are preparing your child for the future. School starts in August. Are you registered at a school that meets the needs of your child? We know that our Catholic Schools have a rigorous academic program, STEM, STREAM and more. But most important, they have God! He is an important part of our day, our curriculum and our lives. We strive to let each child know that they have a God-given purpose, and we are here to help them discover their purpose. We also give them hope and knowledge that each one of them is a child of God. We want all children to thrive academically, spiritually and morally.
Now is the time to register and meet the needs of your child. We have 12 elementary schools with Preschools, 1 stand-alone Preschool and 2 High Schools in our Archdiocese. We work hard to make a Catholic Education available to all children. We do offer financial aid for those in need. Please visit our website: https://www.asfcatholicschools.org and click on the Tuition Assistance tab.
Please call me at 505-831-8214 if you have any concerns. We look forward to working with our parents to help their children to become the person God intends them to be.
VIRTUS TRAINING: Risen Savior has graciously agreed to host an In Person Virtus training on August 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in English.
As a community of faith, we believe that the prevention of child sexual abuse begins with each person. Increased awareness and a willingness to take action are steps for every person to take to eliminate abuse in our society, in the community, in the neighborhood, and in the family
All those who minister, employees and volunteers, in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will be educated about the nature of child sexual abuse, how it is perpetrated, strategies for prevention, and reporting.
Anyone who is overdue or coming up in the next year is invited to this in-person training opportunity. Please contact Annette Klimka at aklimka@asfnm.org to register.
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 men’s 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 meals 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 women’s clothing to the Parish Office and we will store them. Each Friday they will be transported to the St Francis house. Thank you for your generosity.
VIRTUS TRAINING: This mandatory 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.
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.
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.
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.