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We the Catholic Community of Santa Maria de la Paz dedicate ourselves to: fulfill the mission of Jesus, worshiping together, deepening our relationship with God, being a compassionate people, becoming co-creators of a more just society, being a loving family that values the richness of diverse cultures, gifts and traditions, and honoring the ministry of Mary as peacemaker.

PASTORAL TEAM LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday: Fr. Daniel M. Balizan, Pastor ...... 473-4200 5:00PM (Anointing Mass on the 3rd Saturday) Fr. Earl Rohleder, Ministerial Assistant ...... 473-4200 Sunday: DEACONS: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, & 11:30AM (Bilingual), 5:00PM (Life Teen) Rev. Mr. John Cordova ...... 473-4200 DAILY MASSES: Rev. Mr. Eloy Gallegos ...... 473-4200 Monday at 5:45PM (Spanish); Tuesday , Thursday at 12:15PM; Rev. Mr. Dennis Snyder ...... 473-4200 Wednesday at 8:25AM (Santo Nino School Mass); Friday at 6:00PM

Rev. Mr. Juan M. Rodríguez (Retired) Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession): PASTORAL COUNCIL Saturdays at 3:30PM while people are present or by appointment. Tommy Baca, Fr. Daniel Balizan, Sr. Magdalena Casas-Nava, Deacon John Cordo- PARISH OFFICE HOURS: va, Andy Fambro, Deacon Eloy Gallegos, Sr. Stella Maris Hamann, Richard Mar- tinez, Tommy Martinez, Cynthia Orr, Angela Peinado, Paula Roybal, Rick Sando- Monday—Thursday 9:00AM—12:00PM; 1:00PM—5:00PM val, Royanne Schissel, Denise Vargas & Brenda Weimer Friday 9:00AM—12:00PM

Divine Mercy Sunday

Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” -Jn 20:28-29

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MASSSSS INTENTIONSNS For the Week

Monday, April 29, 2019 5:45PM †Leon, †Jacob & †Tony Sanchez - Janet Sanchez †Mary M. Bransford (14th) - Ron Bransford

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Carmen & Reynaldo Balizan C.J. 12:15PM -Health of Maleaha Griego & Louis Gallegos Diane Dennedy-Frank Fr. Robert Busch - Albert & Annabelle Maria Montoya-Rigg Maleaha Griego

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 st If someone in your family is in need of prayers, please contact the parish office and 8:25AM †Eugene Lucero (1 ) - Lucero Family ask for your loved one's name, with their permission, to be included in the "Prayer

Thursday, May 2, 2019 Requests" section of the weekly bulletin. Prayer requests will be placed in the 12:15PM †Martha Romero (BD) - Gurule & Griego Families bulletin for three consecutive weeks, thereupon will be removed. †Gregory Magyar - Sullivan Family

Friday, May 3, 2019 12:15PM †Eliseo Ortiz - Richard & Juanita C de Baca

Saturday, May 4, 2019 5:00PM †Susie Martinez (4th) - Brenda Armijo †John Stutzman (2nd) - Vigil Family Daily Scripture Readings -Health of Maleaha Griego & Louis Gallegos - Albert & Annabelle READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF Sunday, May 5, 2019 Third Sunday of Easter April 28, 2019 7:30AM †Danny Bransford & †Ramoncita Barela - Art & Pearl Bransford Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/ †Ned Burleson and Health of Mary Burleson - Family Mt 28:8-15 †Gabriela Keller, †Bianka Keller Rodi & †Fredy Keller - Family Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and 22 [5b]/Jn 20:11-18 th 9:30AM †Ray Gutierrez (10 ), Louie Gutierrez & †James Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]/Lk 24:13-35 Gutierrez - Annabelle Gutierrez -Health of Samara Sanchez & healing of baby Sanchez- Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Lk 24:35-48 Lopez - Dad & Angelica Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118: 1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a [22]/Jn 21:1-14 -Health of Michelle Sedillo Hardy - Alice & Eddie Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1 and 14-15ab, 16-18, 19-21 Gallegos [21a]/Mk 16:9-15

12:00PM †Ines & †Anna Maria Valencia - Ana Maria Martinez -Health of Samara Sanchez & healing of baby Sanchez- Lopez - Dad & Angelica READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY May 5, 2019 | 5:00PM †Ramoncita Lopez, †Emilia Romero & †Linda Glover Third Sunday of Easter - Lopez Family First Reading: Acts 5:12-16 †Fr. Marvin Reif - Fr. Daniel Psalm: Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1] †George Longmire (Anniv.) - Gloria & Angelica Second Reading: Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel: Jn 20:19-31

First Holy Communion BRING YOUR BIBLE TO MASS! Group I Sunday, May 5th—9:30AM PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Group II Sunday, May 5th—11:30AM Remember seminarians DEACON NATHAN LOPEZ RICO LANDAVAZO & JORDAN SANCHEZ SANTA MARIA DE LA PAZ KEVIN OBIESIE Youth Confirmation SAN YSIDRO—CORRALES Friday, May 3rd—6:30PM in your prayers.

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CATECHESISIS century Polish nun, the mystic St. Faustina Kowalska. Born Helena Kowalska (1905-1938), she entered the Congregation of the Sisters Learn more about your of our Lady of Mercy, became Sr. Maria Faustina and devoted her Catholic faith... life to the message of God’s mercy. She traced her spiritual experiences with Christ in her diary, in my Soul.

For almost 40 years, Pope John Paul II championed Sr. Faustina’s

mission to promote God’s mercy, which culminated both in her

canonization and the establishment of the Feast of Mercy as Christ DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY himself had told her: “I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge THE TRIUMPH OF GOD’S LOVE and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that Throughout the Bible God is characterized by a deep and abiding day the very depths of my tender mercy are open. I pour out a love for humanity, in particular those who respond to God’s whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of covenant invitation to live according to God’s guidelines to create a my mercy. The soul that will go to confession and receive Holy community of justice, love and peace. This divine love is celebrated Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and in a special way on the Sunday after Easter, which since 2000 has punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which been identified as Divine Mercy Sunday. On this day, we celebrate graces flood are opened” (Faustina’s Diary) God’s unfathomable love and its constant yearning to forgive us for the ways in which we fail in our obligations of covenant life.

The recognition of God’s loving mercy and forgiveness has been a constant in the Christian tradition, however there was never a formal liturgical celebration until Pope John Paul II designated this feast day. As he declared, “Divine Mercy is the Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity at the dawn of the third millennium.”

Although others had often advocated celebrating God’s Mercy, Pope John Paul II was greatly influenced by the writings of a 20th

5 THINGS ALL CATHOLICS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FIRST FRIDAYS WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT FIRST FRIDAYS? Our parents grew up going to church every First Friday of the month and taking part in devotions, but in recent decades the pious practice has fallen out of practice, and is dismissed by some as an “old-fashioned” anachronism. A main reason for the decline in interest in this devotion is probably rooted in simple ignorance: people don’t know what First Fridays are all about; families and parishes may not have adequately passed down their importance to the next generation. Here are five things to know. 1. How did the begin? While some saints referenced the Heart of Jesus in theirheir writingswritings eveneven centuries earlier, in 1673, a French Visitandine (Visitation) nunun named MMargaretargaret Mary Alacoque had visions of Jesus, wherein he asked the Church to honor HiHiss MoMostst Sacred Heart. In particular, Jesus asked the faithful to “receivereceive Communion on tthehe First Fridays, for nine consecutive months.” The request was connecteded to a Retablo by Christine Carey specific promise made to all who venerated and promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart. After Margaret Mary’s death, the First Friday practice steadily spread in the Church — endorsed by popes and promoted by saints — but it greatly increased in popularity when Margaret Mary was canonized a saint in 1920 by Pope Benedict XV. 2. Why nine consecutive months? The number nine is traditionally associated with a and finds its origin in the nine days that the apostles spent in prayer before Pentecost. A novena provides an extended amount of time for preparation and interior renewal. 3. What am I supposed to do on First Fridays? Go to Mass and receive Holy Communion with the intention of honoring Christ’s Sacred Heart. If you are not in a state of grace, and thus unable to receive, you will also need to go to confession. 4. What are the “promises” connected to this devotion? Jesus said to St. Margaret Mary, “In the excess of the mercy of my heart, I promise you that my all powerful love will grant to all those who will receive communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not (continued on page 6) 4 WWW.SMDLP.ORG

MINISTRYRYY NEWSWSS PARISHSHH NEWSWWSS & EVENTSTS

THANK YOU... Y G  Y `B A3 Y My deepest gratitude and heartfelt thank you to all those Tommy Baca, Director who unselfishly gave of their time in preparation for and 629-1328 • [email protected] during Holy Week. TOGETHER the Parish staff and ministry volunteers of this Parish enriched the liturgical YOUTH NIGHTS: High school teens! Join us for our youth services of this most holy of weeks with faith, passion, beauty nights in the Social Center following the Sunday evening and a deep desire to serve our Lord. Masses: To all involved, from those in behind-the-scene TODAY—April 28: A River Runs Through It activities in preparation for each of the services to those serving during the liturgies, your service and commitment to our parish does not go un- The Mid-School Youth Group midmid-schoolschool noticed. May God continue to enrich your meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of lives with His Blessings during this Easter each month at 3:15 in the Social Season and throughout the year. Center. -Fr. Daniel M. Balizan We meet again TODAY, Sunday, April 28. Text or call Marie Morrison, Youth Minister, 505- 629-9169 for information.

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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Palm Sunday During this Easter Season, our RCIA participants continue meeting and serving others. This period in RCIA is known as Mystagogy, a time through which we all move as we continue learning more about our faith. This week, our group will be preparing and serving a meal at the Interfaith Community Shelter to show their care for others.

Easter Vigil

Holy Thursday

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A SPRING TIME FAVORITE... PLANT A GARDEN OF JOY Plant 5 rows of PEAS: Prayer, perseverance, politeness, promptness and purity

Plant 3 rows of SQUASH: Squash gossip, squash criticism, and squash indif- PARISH DIRECTORY PHOTOS • June 4-8 and June 18-22 ference Appointments will be scheduled the weekends of

Plant 5 rows of LETTUCE: April 27-28 and May 4-5 after all the Masses. Let us be faithful to duty; let us bbe unselfish; let us be truth- ful; let us follow Christ; and let us love one another.

SANTA MARIA DE LA PAZ No garden is complete without TURNIPS: continues to offer tuition Tuition Turn up for Mass; turn up with a smile; turn up with assistance for our parishioners Assistance new ideas; turn up with determination to make every- attending St. ’s High thing count for something good and worthwhile. School or Santo Niño Regional - source unknown Catholic School. To view the Have you signed up? assistance criteria and download an application form visit our website @ www.smdlp.org. Applications must be received by the church office no later than 5:00PM May 6, 2019 to be accepted and reviewed for consideration. A_73.B

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(continued from page 3) SPEND ONE HOUR WITH die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; ESUS N HE and my heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour.” J I T This means that if a person faithfully receives communion BLESSED SACRAMENT

for nine consecutive months on First Fridays, Jesus will grant JOIN US ON that person extra graces at the time of their death, making it rd possible to repent of their sins and receive the last rites (if FRIDAY, May 3 needed). EXPXXPOSITIONO OF THE This promise is the last of 12 promises connected to the BLESSEDLLESSED SACRAMENT... Devotion to the Sacred Heart, particularly attached to ...begins...begins at 9:00AM this Friday the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in one’s home: and ends Saturday at 9:00AM. Please sign up to join others (1) I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of to share in this great devotion. Sign up sheets are in the life. Gathering Space this weekend. (2) I will establish peace in their homes. Women’s @ 7:00PM (3) I will comfort them in all their afflictions. Men’s Holy Hour @ 9:00PM (4) I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all, in death. Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence will (5) I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings. increase His Divine Life within you and deepen your personal (6) Sinners will find in my heart the source and infinite relationship and friendship with Him. ocean of mercy. (7) Lukewarm souls shall become fervent. CHILDREN OF MARY (8) Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection. Join us in prayer this First Saturday, (9) I will bless every place in which an image of my heart is May 4th at 9:30AM as we gather to exposed and honored. recite the followed by Mass at (10) I will give to priests the gift of touching the most 10:00AM. Girls and boys, men and hardened hearts. women of any age and all families are (11) Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their invited to join. names written in my Heart. (12) I promise you in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; they shall not die in my disgrace, nor without receiving their sacraments. My divine heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment. 5. Are the First Fridays a “ticket” to heaven? It is not as simple as going to Mass for nine months and then clocking out, never going to Mass again and leading a sinful life! The entire purpose of this devotion is to draw a person closer to the heart of Christ. If a person fulfills these obligations with sincere faith, it is natural for he or she to be closer to God and better prepared for death. The moment that this devotion is observed in a superstitious manner, neglecting the need to live a virtuous life, all bets are off and Jesus’ promise is null and void.

Jesus wants us to rest on his heart, like St. John, and the First Friday devotion is an opportunity for us to encounter him more than just on Sundays and to deepen our love of him.

Coming to know, love and trust that we may take rest in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and place our anxieties within, is what the First Fridays are all about.

Don’t you want to make this Devotion to our Lord this coming Friday? APRIL 28, 2019 7

OTHERER NEWSWSWS & EVENTSTS PARISHH SUPPORTRT

INSTITUTE OF FORMATION FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE (SUMMER INSTITUTE) The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Formation for Christian Service will host Summer Institute 2019 from Monday, June 3rd through Friday, June 7th, 2019 in Lourdes Hall at the Catholic Center in Albuquerque. Over 40 Basic and Advanced Theology classes will be offered.

TH TH OLLECTION REGISTRATION: APRIL 13 & 14 C General Fund Collection $ 18,047.13 There is a $40/week reg. fee on or/before May 3. Building Fund Collection $ 2,851.00 There is a $55/week registration fee after May 3. Children’s Collection $ 197.25 Some courses require additional fees. Santo Niño $ 63.00 Please make check payable to: Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Easter/HolThur/GdFri $ 311.50 Catholic Relief $ 10.00 An additional $5.00 fee will be charged for any registrations ACH Collection $ 622.00 at the door. No refunds will be given for cancelled Total Collection $ 22,101.88 registrations or for not attending. Last Year’s Collection $ 21,775.62 TO REGISTER ONLINE https://form.jotform.com/kdavis5430/2019-SummerInstitute COLLECTION AMOUNTS for Holy Week and the weekend

of April 20th were not available at time of publication. They To request a class catalog or for more information contact will be published in a future bulletin. Corey Lucero at 505-831-8179 or [email protected] or Kathy Garcia at 505-831-8129 or [email protected].

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 4/17/2019 TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND Number of Pledges 219 Is someone you love unable to join us at church? For the Total Pledged $427,421.94 faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Percentage pledged of goal 75.65% Nation Sunday TV Mass brings spiritual comfort and the Total Paid $316,922.69 blessings of joy-filled hope in our Risen Savior. Please invite Percentage collected of goal 56.09% anyone you know who cannot get out to church to tune in to Percentage collected of pledges 74.15% Catholic Mass on TV on KWBQ channel 19 Where we should be 4/2019 86.11% (CW) at 7:00AM or watch online anytime on Sundays at- www.HeartoftheNation.org. (For those who can get to church, the TV or online liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS... Mass obligation.) Our bulletin is provided at no cost to our parish. The advertisers that you see on the back of the bulletin cover the cost. We are SERVANT OF THE HEART very grateful to all of them and encourage you to support their business. RESOURCE CENTER St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Servant This week’s FEATURED advertiser: of the Heart Resource Center serves those living with disabilities. Deacon Martin Gallegos, Director of the Ministry, welcomes anyone who is living with a disability. Please contact Deacon Martin at 505-690-3216, or visit the Resource Center located in the St. John Parish Office Room Alberto Alcocer, Realtor 10 at 1301 Osage Avenue. Resource Center hours are from 505-473-5567 10:00AM to 1:00PM, Monday thru Friday.