Our Lady of the Assumption Parish December 15, 2019 3rd Sunday of Advent PASTOR Rev. Edward C. Domme On the Corner of Lomas and Tennessee NE PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Michelangelo Cimino DEACONS Deacon Jim Delgado Deacon Maurice Graff Deacon Jack Granato PARISH OFFICE (505) 256-9818 Fax (505) 256-3131 811 Guaymas Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Hours 8:30 am-12:00 pm & 1:00-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri. Closed Weekends, Holy Days & Holidays SCHOOL OFFICE (505) 256-3167 815 Guaymas Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 WEBSITE www.olacs.org SUNDAY OBLIGATION MASS: 5:00 pm Saturday SUNDAY MASSES: 7:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am (English) 8:30 am (Bilingual) WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday-Saturday 8:30 am CONFESSIONS: Saturday 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm or by appointment during regular office hours. Mission Statement: Created in God’s image, we are the people of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Parish. In communion with the Roman Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, we dedicate ourselves to living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit; nourished by the Sacraments; and under the Patronage of Our Lady of the Assumption; we strive to use our varied gifts and rich heritage to build the Body of Christ through worship, prayer, education, and service to all. 1 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF December 16 - December 22, 2019 Mon., 16th * Weekday * Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a 8:30am † Mary Jaramillo by Judy Jojola Psalm 25:4-5ab, 6 & 7bc – S.I. for our children and grandchildren by Mike and Johanna Ballard 8-9 † Dominic Gutierrez by Andres and Cecilia Matthew 21:23-27 Tue., 17th * Weekday * Genesis 49:2, 8-10 8:30am – S.I. for Avelardo Moreno and siblings by Johanna Ballard Psalm 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17, – S.I. for Aida Moreno and children by Johanna Ballard Matthew 1:1-17 † Percy Larrañaga by Jim and Margaret Gates Wed., 18th * Weekday * School Mass Jeremiah 23:5-6 8:30am † Harry L. Ryland, Sr. by the Ryland family Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13 18–19 † Begona and Rosa by Mike and Johanna Ballard Matthew 1:18-25 † Bernie Colburn by Lisa and Rich Thur., 19th * Weekday * Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a 8:30am † Louise Briseño, Augustine Tommie John Muller Psalm 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 † Sherry Lewis and Martha Waltz by Andres and Cecilia Luke 1:5-25 – S.I. for Christopher Ashley’s recovery by mom Fri., 20th * Weekday * Isaiah 7:10-14 8:30am † Francis Fisher by Pat Goodwin Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 – S.I. for Anthony Lopez, Marie Pacheco & Joseph Frias by the Knights of Col. Luke 1:26-38 Sat., 21st * Weekday * St. Peter Canisius Song of Songs 2:8-14 or 8:30am † No Mass Intention Requested Zephaniah 3:14-18a † No Mass Intention Requested Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 5:00pm – S.I. for Bill and Barbara Donovan by Jerry and Laurie Estrada Luke 1:39-45 † Andy Silva by Mom, Andrea and Kayden † Hochrein and Shoue families Sun., 22nd * Sunday * 7:00am † Adelicio Herrera by the Herrera family Isaiah 7:10-14 † Hilario and Arculiana Muller by Andres and Cecilia Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 † Abincino Garcia and Orlando Casaus by Mr. & Mrs. Sam Romans 1:1-7 8:30am † Lorenzo and Elisa Garcia by the family Matthew 1:18-24 † No Mass Intention Requested 10:00am † Leonard Duran by Ruby Chavez and family † Antonio, Beva, and Pete and Mary Jaramillo by Celsa 4th Sunday of Advent † Albert E. Gonzales and –S.I. for Michelle Casanova by Marcia Gonzales 11:30am † Felipe and Bea Gonzales by Stan and Mary Ann Rich – S.I. for Bertha O’Keefe by Stephen Wenzl and family – S.I. for Paul and Peggy Smeller by Ed and Elena Oates TODAY’S READINGS LECTURAS DE HOY First Reading - The barren deserts will rejoice and Primera lectura - ¡Sean fuertes, no teman! Su Dios flower (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). viene a salvarlos (Isaías 35:1-8a, 10). Psalm - Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Salmo - Ven, Señor, a salvarnos (Salmo 146 [145]) Second Reading - Be patient, for the coming of the Segunda lectura - Sean también pacientes y Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). valientes porque la venida del Señor está cerca (Santiago 5:7-10). Gospel - Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the Evangelio - “¿Eres tú él que debe venir o tenemos deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11). que esperar a otro?” (Mateo 11:2-11). 2 LAY MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 14/15, 2019 Sat., 5:00pm Sun., 7:00am Sun., 8:30am Sun., 10:00am Sun., 11:30am Lectors Dolores Armijo Edward Larrañaga Rueben Rodriguez David Holtby Laura Paiz William Tobin John Reilly Kathy Griego Brad Sedillo Anne Gilpin Eucharistic Josie Peloquin/c Larry Seeley/c Phil Silva/c Bill Caskey/c Gina Broussard/c Ministers Paul Peloquin/s Paul Feist/s Ernestine Marquez/s Linda Caskey/s Robert Paiz/s Ministry of Derek Dao Diego Flores Aylene Lucero Samantha Tafoya Nicholas Mittas Altar Don Dao Luke Flores Zia Lucero Selena Ortiz Marika Mittas Servers Nathaniel Miera Eli Flores Sofia Cisneros Sophia Martinez Gift Joe and Mary Ann Larry and Elaine Stella Sandoval David and Jeanne Anthony & Sandra - Bearers Hernandez family Nelson family Holtby Lin Chavez Lay Ministers, if you are unable to serve, please find a replacement. Thank You! LAY MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 21/22, 2019 Sat., 5:00 pm Sun., 7:00 am Sun., 8:30 am Sun., 10:00 am Sun., 11:30 am Lectors Paul Peloquin Linda Trujillo Quintin Pacheco Marko Satarain Mary Ann O’Keefe Mary Wentworth Leroy Griego Imelda Martinez Kim Madrid William Tobin Eucharistic Jack Wise/c John Reilly/c Adeline Marquez/c Jeanne Holtby/c Maria Baca/c Ministers Becky Wise/s Sister Anigbo/s Tom Gutierrez/s David Holtby/s Bertha O’Keefe/s Ministry of Adam Yrene Kirk Schriner Anthony Rice Matthew Sanchez Silas Cerami Altar Jake Yrene Lily Converse Abigail Rice Olivia Pohl Briana O’Keefe Servers Elianna Lopez-Sanchez Daisy Martinez Diego Gallegos Donavon Phillips Gift Laura, Zach & Colin Margaret Romero Volunteer needed Beverly Sandoval Christine Lopez Bearers Johnson family Family OLA MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday Biblia en Español 9:50 am - Office Wednesday That Man Is You 6:00 am - Office Cenacle Rosary 1:30 pm - Chapel Spanish Choir 6:00 pm - Church 1st Sunday Coffee & Donuts All Masses - Gym 2nd & 4th Knights of Columbus 7:00 pm - Gym 2nd Weekend Religious Article Sales All Masses- Church Aug. - Nov. Adult Confirmation 6:45 pm - Office NE Vestibule Area Thursday Legion of Mary 9:00 am - Sacristy Monday 10 am Choir 6:30 pm - Sacristy 1st & 3rd St. Vincent de Paul 5:00 pm - Office Friday 2nd & 4th Blankets & Booties 9:30 am - Office Tuesday 2nd Spanish Baptism Class 6:30 pm - Office Sept. - April RCIA Adult Formation 6:30 pm - Office 4th English Baptism Class 6:30 pm - Office St. Peter Canisius, S.J. was a renowned Dutch Jesuit Catholic priest. He became known for his strong support for the Catholic faith during the Protestant Reformation in Germany, Austria, Bohemia, Moravia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The restoration of the Catholic Church in Germany after the Protestant Reformation is largely Gaudete Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent in attributed to the work there of the Society of Jesus, the liturgical calendar of the Western Church, which he led. He is venerated in the Catholic Church including the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican as a saint and as a Doctor of the Church. Communion, Lutheran Churches, and other mainline Protestant churches. (Gaudete comes from the Latin meaning “rejoice”) which is taken from Philippians 4:4-5, the Entrance Antiphon of the day. Long ago the Pope would honor a citizen with a pink rose. Priests then would wear pink vestments as a reminder of this coming. It can fall on any date from December 11 to December 17. 3 PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday Collection ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Our assessment for 2019 is $63,000. December 7/8, 2019 82% of our assessment is paid. All 2019 payments are due to the Annual Appeal for Retired Religious Archdiocese, 4000 St. Joseph Pl NW, Not Available at time of Printing 87120, by Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Your continued support is greatly Thank you for your continued support of appreciated. Our Lady of the Assumption Parish! CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING PROGRAM Bring joy to the needy young children of our community LECTOR WORKBOOKS this Holiday Season by participating in the Christmas Gift- Giving Program sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul The Lector workbooks (English and Spanish) for the Society. On Nov. 30/Dec.1, Dec. 7/8 & Dec.14/15 please upcoming Liturgical year 2020, are now available in select a tag from the trees at the back of the Church. The the Parish Office. Lectors, please stop by and pick blue tags represent boys and the pink tags for girls. up your copy. These tags represent families that registered in November to receive gifts for their children for Christmas. Please do not take a tag if you cannot return the CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE gifts before Christmas. Wrap the gifts and firmly attach the angel tag to the December 24th - Children’s Christmas Mass - 4:00 pm OUTSIDE of the box.