Author: jgrose

Sunday, October 23, 2016 + Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Mission Statement
St. Albert the Great Newman Parish, a Roman Catholic community at New Mexico State University, as a family of faith, welcomes everyone to encounter Jesus Christ through Word, Worship, Community, and Service. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are changed for the better and sent forth as disciples of Christ to continue his work in the world.

Parish Staff
Pastor Rev. Ray Flores
fr.ray@stalbertnewmancenter.org
Deacon David McNeill, Jr.
dmref@zianet.com
Business Manager Isabel Gallegos
isabel@stalbertnewmancenter.org
Director Campus Ministry Sal Melendrez
sal@stalbertnewmancenter.org
Associate Campus Minister Mona Chip
mona@stalbertnewmancenter.org
Campus Ministry Student Interns Steven Garcia
Carla Villareal
Director Faith Formation Sr. Nancy Cabral
mnancyfmm@hotmail.com
Youth Minister Carlos Briseño
carlos@stalbertnewmancenter.org
Receptionist Dorothy Andrade
reception@stalbertnewmancenter.org
Custodians Philip Alvarez
Luis Ramos
Lunch Bunch Coordinator Bonnie Benedetti

Parish Office Hours:
Mon– Thurs 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fridays 8:30 am to 1pm
Phone: (575) 522-6202 Fax: (575) 521-3453

Mass Schedule
Monday—Thursday: Daily Mass @ 5:30 pm
1st Friday of the Month : 5:30 pm All other Fridays : 12:10 pm
Vigil Mass (Saturday) @ 5:30 pm
Sunday Masses @ 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 7:30 pm
Reconciliation
Saturdays, 4 to 5 pm; or by appointment.
Baptism
Parents who have been registered in the parish for 6 months need to schedule an interview with the Pastor through the parish office at least 3 months prior to the baptism date.
Marriage
Couples need to schedule an interview with the Pastor, through the parish office, 6 months prior to the wedding date.
Pastoral Care for the Sick
Ill and homebound parishioners, please call the parish office to schedule visits.
Anointing of the Sick
First Fridays of the Month

REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse by clergy or church personnel, contact Ms. Antoinette Fuentes, Victim’s Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Las Cruces, at (575) 523-7577, or email afuentes@dioceseoflascruces.org

2615 South Solano, Las Cruces, NM 88001 * www.stalbertnewmancenter.org

Faith Formation & Religious Education Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

Confirmation III will meet at the Milavec’s
for class on Sunday, Oct. 23rd
Classes for Children’s RCIA
(children not Baptized and have begun their 2nd year of classes)
will begin this Sunday at 9:30 am.

Classes for Children’s RCIA
(children not Baptized and have begun their 2nd year of classes)
will begin this Sunday at 9:30 am.

Schedules are available. For Confirmation Calendars please ask teachers

All Saints celebration will be on October 23, 24, 25
Parents are asked to bring refreshments for your child/ren’s class

Sacramental Preparation
♦ First Communion - 3 year program beginning in 1st level, with reception of the Sacraments in 3rd level.
♦ Youth Confirmation - 3 year program beginning in 9th grade (Conf. I), with reception of the Sacrament in the 11th grade (Conf. III).
♦ Adult Confirmation - College students 18 years and older who have been Baptized and want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation Please contact Sal Melendrez via email: sal@stalbertnewmancenter.org.
♦ Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – Unbaptized adults needing the Sacraments of Initiation or those who need Confirmation and those who wish to become members of the Church Please contact Sr. Nancy.

Altar Flowers
Celebrate your family event or honor the memory of a loved one with a donation of altar flowers. Donation for flowers is $40. Please contact parish office at 575-522-6202.
*Please Note: During Advent
we will not place flowers on the Altar.
Thank you!!

Note from the Pope
Words of Wisdom from Pope Francis
“On this Jubilee day, we are given a model, indeed the model, to whom we can look: Mary, our Mother. After hearing the message of the Angel, she lifted up her heart in a song of praise and thanksgiving to God: “My soul magnifies the Lord…” Let us ask our Lady to help us recognize that everything is God’s gift, and to be able to say “Thank you”. Then, I assure you, our joy will be complete. Only those who know how to say “Thank you”, will experience the fullness of joy.”
-Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy: Marian Jubilee, October 9, 2016

Second Collection for Newman Center Ministries
We will have a Second Collection for Newman
Center Ministries next weekend. Please give
generously on next week’s collection. Thank you!

This weekend’s flowers
are in Loving Memory of:
Albert & Frances Iadicicco
Donation: Jerry & Mary Iadicicco
Donated by: Josephine Banks
Donated by: Josephine Banks

La Bodega
Emergency Food Pantry
Help us keep our pantry stocked this Fall! If each family brought one nonperishable item to Mass each weekend, our shelves would be full.
Right now we are especially in need of:
- canned fruit - sugar - canned chicken
- peanut butter - juice - ramen noodle
- pasta sauce - jello mix - cake mix

From the Pastor’s Desk

We bless your name, O Lord, for sending your own incarnate Son, to become part of a family, so that, as he lived its life, he would experience its worries and its joys.
We ask you, Lord, to protect and watch over this family, so that in the strength of your grace its members may enjoy prosperity, possess the priceless gift of your peace, and, as the Church alive in the home, bear witness in this world to your glory.
We ask this though Christ our Lord. Amen.
—from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

Let us pray for those serving in our Armed Forces
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Each week a new military branch will be honored. Please let us know if you know of anyone serving, Please call the parish office at 575-522-6202.

ARMY
PVT - 2 Austin Meyers, PVT Vincent Fresquez Jr., PFC Joseph Chavira, PFC Gino Benedetti, Vincent Chavira, SPC Jesus Navarro, Vincent Fresquez Sr., SSG John Troy,
SSG Perry Harrison, SGT Johnathan Standish, MAJ Sean Dixion, LTC James Brady, LTC Edward Brady, LTC Greg Grusenmeyer,
MAJ Nicolas Thompson

Want to get involved with Youth Ministry? Text the message below to the number 81010 For High School: @godsquadlc For Middle School: @tinysaints Have a question? Want to know how you can help? Email Carlos Briseño at carlos@stalbertnewmancenter.org

Youth ministry will host a high school lock-in November 11th-12th from 6 pm Friday to 7 am Sunday. Email Carlos for more information.

NMSU Catholic Campus Ministry

“Do not be afraid to bring Christ into every area of your life.”
-Pope Francis

Greetings!
We made our yearly pilgrimage to White Sands National Monument this past Sunday. We were blessed with a beautiful, warm evening and a nice crowd. Students took advantage of this small respite from studies to be kids again, playing in the sand and enjoying each others company. After a simple meal, Fr. Emmanuel presided over Mass. As is the typical experience, celebrating Mass in the dunes was awe-inspiring.
As I reflected on the evening’s events on the ride home, the words of the psalmist echoed in my spirit:
O LORD, our Lord,
how awesome is your name through all the earth!
I will sing of your majesty above the heavens
with the mouths of babes and infants.*
When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and stars that you set in place—
What is man that you are mindful of him,
and a son of man that you care for him? Psalm 8:1-5
The entire evening was grace filled and if you were unable to join us this time, I encourage you to join us next year!
Peace,
Sal

ST. ALBERT’S FINANCIAL REPORT
COLLECTIONS - 2016:
October 15/16, 2016: Envelopes/Loose Change: $ 1,821.17 Loose Checks: $ 3,022.00 Envelope Checks: $ 2,275.00 E-Giving: $ 1,207.13 TOTAL: $ 8,325.30
Received in Office:
Sunday Collection: $ 4,475.00
Maintenance: $ 86.00
Miscellaneous: $ 126.35
TOTAL: $ 4,687.35
TOTAL DEPOSIT: $13,012.65
Second Collection — Mission Sunday
Envelopes/Loose Change: $ 890.66
Loose Checks: 210.00
Envelope Checks: 610.00
E-Giving: 15.00
$ 1,725.66
UNITED IN MINISTRY (SEPTEMBER):
Goal: $80,396.06
Total Pledged: $69,785.00
Payments Received: $54,003.32
Deficit: $26,392.74
# Donors: 116

Please include these people and their families in your prayers that they may experience Christ’s comfort and healing:
Joline Rosen, Mari Franco, Jed Hendee, Walter Kazmier, Ernest Chavez, Bertha Salas, Msgr. Getz, Manuela Chavez, Larry Hill, Marie Tighe, Ruben Martinez, Freddy Rodriguez, Monica Dominguez, Teresa Rementer, David Garza Matthew Benton, Susan Benton, Matt Bridges, Miranda Thomas, Zachary Simione, Don Medina, Joe Harbeck, Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, Frank Gonzales Jr. , Raymond Barreras
Homebound
Bertha Banegas, Alfredo & Erlinda Moreno, Rocio Edmondson, Charles & Mary Miller, Catherine & Jon Hooley, KC & Virginia Stevens, Willemina Paupaw, Priscilla Daneliak, Lorraine Schulte, Martina Garcia, Herlinda Apodaca, Olga Warriner, Priscilla Grijalva, Bernarda Gamboa, Robert Santistevan, Frank Mesa, Mary Slavik, Janet Mills
If you or your loved one is/are in need of payer,
please notify the Parish Office at (575) 522-6202.

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES AA Meets Sunday—Saturday at 7:00 am at The Bridge
Sunday
8:30 am - Mass
11:00 am - Mass
4:00 pm - Conf. II
5:00 pm - Conf. I
5:00 pm - 6-8th RE Classes
6:00 pm - Conf. III
7:30 pm - Student Mass
Monday
10:30 am - Rosary on Campus
4:00 pm - K-5th Grades Rel. Ed Classes
5:10 pm - Evening Prayer
5:30 pm - Daily Mass
6:00 pm - K-6th Grade Rel. Ed Classes
Tuesday
12:10 pm - Mass on Campus (Spiritual Center)
4:00 pm - 1-4th Grade Rel. Ed Classes
5:10 pm - Evening Prayer
5:30 pm - Daily Mass
6:30 pm - Youth Group meeting (Middle School)
Wednesday
5:10 pm - Evening Prayer
5:30 pm - Daily Mass
5:30 pm - Midweek Mass/Dinner (Campus Ministry)
6:30 pm - Divine Mercy Cenacle Group
Thursday
1:00 pm - La Bodega Distribution
5:00 pm - Evening Prayer
5:30 pm - Daily Mass
6:00 pm - Rosary for Families
6:30 pm - Youth Group Meeting (High School)
8:00 pm - Newman Night (Campus Ministry)
Friday
12:10 pm - Daily Mass
Saturday
9:00 am - Music Practice
4:00 pm - Confessions
5:30 pm - Mass
Bulletin Deadline: Mondays by Noon, Holidays on
Thursday by 12:00 noon.

Readings for the Week
October 23, 2016
Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/ Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/ Lk 18:9-14
Monday: Eph 4:32—5:8/ Ps 1:1-4, 6/ Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 122: Eph 5:2a, 25-32 Ps 128:1-5/ Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9/ Ps 145:10-14/ Lk 13:22-30
Thursday: Eph 6:10-20/ Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10/ Lk 13:31-35
Friday: Eph 2:19-22/ Ps 19:2-5/ Lk 6:12-16
Saturday: Phil 2:1-4/ Ps 131:1bcde, 2-3/ Lk 14-12-14