The Financial Report is not available this week. The bulletin went to print early due to the Christmas holiday. The reports for this week and January 5, 2014 will be printed in the January 12, 2014 bulletin. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing generosity.

May God bless you in your sacrificial giving. Lord, help me move from comfort to sacrifice.

How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me? (Psalm 116:12)

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 29, 2013

MON, DECEMBER 30: 8:30 AM † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES † BARBARA KELSEY BY JOSEPH & ANTONIA MUHLBERGER † FR. JAMES SAMPSON BY HUMBEL FAMILY 5:30 PM † ALBERT SAAVEDRA BY BESSIE & ELIZABETH † HARRY WARUSZEWSKI BY MARY & FAMILY † BARBARA PITTISI BY MARY JEAN KOURY TUES, DECEMBER 31: 8:30 AM † CECILIA CONNER BY FAMILY † HAROLD GONZALES BY THE MARIANITES SI REV. ANTHONY MAES BY THE MARIANITES 5:30 PM † JOSEPH J. FERENCEVICH BY LINDA GARCIA † HARRY WARUSZEWSKI BY MARY & FAMILY SI MSGR. BENNETT J. VOORHIES BY ANNUNCIATION WOMEN’S GUILD WED, JANUARY 1: 8:30 AM † BARKER & CHIADO FAMILIES BY BARKER FAMILY SI REV. JUNE N. RAMOS BY ANNUNCIATION WOMEN’S GUILD 10:30 AM SI FOR THE PEOPLE 5:30 PM † HARRY WARUSZEWSKI BY MARY & FAMILY † PHILIP T. & ANITA MARSHALL BY THE LEOS FAMILY THURS, JANUARY 2: 8:30 AM † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES † CECILIA CONNER BY FAMILY SI JEANNIE SHREVE BY HER CHILDREN 5:30 PM † HARRY WARUSZEWSKI BY MARY & FAMILY † EVELYN & GEORGE TREADWELL BY TREADWELL FAMILY SI REV. STEPHEN ABAUKAKA BY ANNUNCIATION WOMEN’S GUILD FRI, JANUARY 3: 8:30 AM † HENRY, AMBROSIO & JESUSITA MAES BY MAES FAMILY † EMMA BREITERFELLNER BY JOSEPH & ANTONIA MUHLBERGER SI MIKE & JAN TAGLIALEGAMI BY BARKER FAMILY 5:30 PM † HARRY WARUSZEWSKI BY MARY & FAMILY † PHILLIP T. & ANITA MARSHALL BY LEOS FAMILY † LOUIS & GEORGE DUGAS BY JAY & JEAN DUGAS SAT, JANUARY 4: 8:30 AM † PHILIP T. & ANITA MARSHALL BY LEOS FAMILY † FLORA MIAKOS BY BETTY TIMMERMAN SI DEACON VICTOR BACHECHI BY ANNUNCIATION WOMEN’S GUILD 5:00 PM † MARION H. KNIPFING BY PAUL & BETH ROYER † JANICE BUSTOS BY ROYBAL FAMILY SI DOROTHY SLIMP—BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS BY FAMILY SUN, JANUARY 5: 7:00 AM SI FOR THE PEOPLE 9:00 AM † MARY LEE DUGAS † POLO QUIROS BY PATRICK & KERRIE SENA SI MELANIE MASCARENAS 10:30 AM † RAMON LUCERO BY FAMILY SI DEACON TONY RIVERA BY ANNUNCIATION WOMEN’S GUILD SI ANNETTE & MARTY BARKER BY CREE ANN MORRIS 12:00 PM SI MSGR. BENNETT J. VOORHIES BY THE MARIANITES SI REV. JUNE RAMOS BY THE MARIANITES SI REV. STEPHEN ABAUKAKA BY THE MARIANITES 5:30 PM † HARRY WARUSZEWSKI BY MARY & FAMILY SI SR. CRISTINA OVEJERA BY THE MARIANITES

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a,5-6; Mt 2:1-12

January 5, 2014

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Parish is a people of living faith rooted in the Gospel,

centered on the Eucharist and led by the Holy Spirit.

We are inspired by the example of Mary to continue the mission of Jesus Christ by ministering to all.

Annunciation Parish Website: www.annunciationparishabq.org

From the Pastor

FROM THE PASTOR DECEMBER 29, 2013

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

On the Sunday during the Octave of Christmas we celebrate the Holy Family of Jesus,

Mary and Joseph. We seek to imitate this family, a family with the ideals spoken of in

St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians 3:12, “Because you are God’s chosen ones, holy and

beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt mercy, with kindness, humility, meekness and

patience.” As the Holy Family faced rejection in Bethlehem, abandonment in Egypt

and misunderstanding in Nazareth, they persevered in hope, trusting in divine provi-

dence even in the darkest of nights. St. Paul continues in Col. 3:13-15, “Forgive as the

Lord has forgiven you. Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them per-

fect. Christ’s peace must reign in your hearts...” Clearly, these are virtues that our families need today, virtues

that we should all desire. Let us pray through the intercession of Jesus, Mary and Joseph that we might not

only seek the Lord’s mercy but also be ambassadors of the mercy right here in our own community.

CHRISTMAS GRATITUDE

Thank you so much to all the staff and volunteers who made this such a blessed Christmas

here at Annunciation. So many worked so hard to make this a truly inspirational celebration

of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Father Ramos, Father Stephen and I want to thank

you for your kind wishes, gifts and prayers during this holy season. Be assure of our grateful

prayers and remembrance in Mass as we thank God for your love and support.

NEW YEAR’S MASSES

New Year’s Day is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the World Day of Prayer for Peace, a holy day

of obligation. The Masses will begin with a New Year’s Eve Anticipated Mass at 5:30 p.m. on Tues., Dec.

31st. On New Year’s Day, Wed., Jan. 1st there will be three Masses: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Come and pray with Our Lady for blessings and peace for our world in the New Year 2014. Happy New

Year!

CHRISTMAS SEASON PRAYER

Light of lights! All gloom dispelling,

Thou didst come to make thy dwelling

Here within our world of sight.

Lord, in pity and in power,

Thou didst in our darkest hour

Rend the clouds and show thy light.

Praise to thee in earth and heaven

Now and evermore be given,

Christ, who art our sun and shield.

Lord, for us thy life thou gavest,

Those who trust in thee thou savest,

All thy mercy stands revealed. —St. Thomas Aquinas

PARISH LIFE & PASTORAL OUTREACH

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Sr. Cristina Ovejera, FdCC, Director Mary Agnes Sain, Secretary 299-9111 covejera@annunciationparishabq.org

PRAYER OF DISCIPLESHIP

Loving God, I thank you for choosing me to be your disciple and for the gift of

your Son, Jesus. Help me proclaim and bear witness to the Gospel by word

and by deed today and every day. Open my heart to the outcast, the forgot-

ten, the lonely, the sick, and the poor. Grant me the courage to think, to

choose, and to live as a Christian, joyfully obedient to God. (Adapted from the Homily

of Pope Francis, Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls, Third Sunday of Easter, April 14, 2013)

Reflection: “Pondering them in her heart: We see no indication of how Mary perceived her son. All we know is

that she “kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart” (Luke 2:19). In this, she is a model for all of us, re-

flecting on the wonders that God accomplishes in our lives.” -Sr. Dianne Bergant,CSA

THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES

Thank you to volunteers who make all the ministries comprising Parish Life, Pastoral Out-

reach and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults possible. In particular, I want to thank

the Coordinators of each of these ministries, who are my closest coworkers in the Vineyard

of the Lord:

Christina Riker – Marianites Joan Higgs – Companions on the Journey

Bernice Dalby – Visitation Ministry Judie & Kevin Youngman – Social Concerns

Rich Fila – St. Vincent De Paul Society Dolores Stoll – Women’s Guild

Al Brown – Respect Life Committee Helen Sanchez – Senior Ministry/GEMS

Gina Lubeck – Contemplative Prayer Carol Markham – Divine Mercy Cenacle

Alberta Urrea – Sunday Readings Reflection Rose Fernandez – Little Rock Bible Study

John Humbel – History of the Church Marc Hallada – That Man Is You

Richard and Cheryl Harris – Marriage Preparation Sponsor Couples

Pat and Sonja Schroeder – Infant Baptism Preparation

Renee Pagan – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!

BLESSED SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GODBLESSED SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GODBLESSED SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GODBLESSED SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

ANDANDANDAND

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE!WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE!WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE!WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE!

Dec. 30 Monday Marianites 9:30-10:30AM SFH

Communion Visits to Sick & Homebound

No other meetings during this New Year holiday week. Celebrate with your family & friends. Be safe.

ALBUQUERQUE CATHOLIC MOMS’ GROUPALBUQUERQUE CATHOLIC MOMS’ GROUPALBUQUERQUE CATHOLIC MOMS’ GROUPALBUQUERQUE CATHOLIC MOMS’ GROUP

FAMILY CENTERED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Leslie Monette—Director

lmonette@annunciationparishabq.org Becky Winebrenner—Secretary

rwinebrenner@annunciationparishabq.org Phone: 296-0411

May your Presence, Prince of Peace, bless the world with peace, the poor with May your Presence, Prince of Peace, bless the world with peace, the poor with May your Presence, Prince of Peace, bless the world with peace, the poor with May your Presence, Prince of Peace, bless the world with peace, the poor with care and prosperity, the care and prosperity, the care and prosperity, the care and prosperity, the despairing with hope and despairing with hope and despairing with hope and despairing with hope and confidence, the grieving with confidence, the grieving with confidence, the grieving with confidence, the grieving with comfort and gladness, the comfort and gladness, the comfort and gladness, the comfort and gladness, the oppressed with freedom and oppressed with freedom and oppressed with freedom and oppressed with freedom and deliverance, the suffering deliverance, the suffering deliverance, the suffering deliverance, the suffering with solace and relief. with solace and relief. with solace and relief. with solace and relief. Loving Jesus, you are the Loving Jesus, you are the Loving Jesus, you are the Loving Jesus, you are the only real joy of every human only real joy of every human only real joy of every human only real joy of every human heart. I place my trust in heart. I place my trust in heart. I place my trust in heart. I place my trust in you. Amen.you. Amen.you. Amen.you. Amen.

Religious Education for Grades Pre-K—8 is on break until

Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Enjoy your Christmas break!

Are you a mother of young children looking to grow in her faith and share the joys and challenges of being a mom? You are invited to join the Albuquerque Catholic Mom's Meet-up Group! The group is comprised of women from many local parishes and gets together for play-dates, Holy Hour, Bible study, Mom's Night Out, Family events, liturgical crafts, and much more. Our next Bible study will begin next semester here at Annunciation. For more information go to www.meetup.com/ABQ-Catholic-Moms/ or call Jennie Fine 504-1558.

Knights of Columbus Burrito Breakfast Sunday, January 12, 2014

After the 7, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Masses in the gym Burritos cost $ 5.00 or $20.00 per family of 4 or more Proceeds from this activity will be used to support seminarians

and provide scholarships for Catholic school students.

MUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRYMUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRYMUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRY

Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298---963696369636 Rhonda Leonard, AssistantRhonda Leonard, AssistantRhonda Leonard, Assistant

MINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGSMINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGSMINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGS

MUSICMUSIC

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, “Glory to the Newborn King!”

NO CANTOR OR CHOIR REHEARSALS THIS WEEK

MERRY CHRISTMAS, and HAVE A BLESSED NEW YEAR!!!

***THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR***

MINISTRYMINISTRY

Joy to the World! The Lord is Come!

A big “Thank You” to all our Liturgical Ministers who did extra duty at this busy time of year, and to all

who helped make the church so beautiful and festive–may you all have a blessed and joyful Christmas

season full of peace and joy!

Schedule of Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Tuesday, December 31, 2013 (Vigil): 5:30 pm

Wednesday, January 1, 2014 8:30 am, 10:30 am & 5:30 pm

There will be NO Children’s Liturgy of the Word today, December 29, 2013.

Sessions will resume on Sunday January 5.

Please keep the sick and homebound of our parish in your prayers.

The Liturgical Minister Schedule is available on the Annunciation Parish Website: www.annunciationparishabq.org

LECTIONARY READINGS December 30th — January 4th, 2013

MONDAY SIXTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 1 Jn 2:12-17 Lk 2:36-40

TUESDAY SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 1 Jn 2:18-21 Jn 1:1-18

St, Sylvester I, pope

WEDNESDAY THE OCTAVE DAY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD: Nm 6:22-27 Lk 2:16-21

MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

THURSDAY Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, bishops, 1 Jn 2:22-28 Jn 1:19-28

doctors of the Church

FRIDAY Christmas Weekday; The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29-3:6 Jn 1:29-34

SATURDAY St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, religious 1 Jn 3:7-10 Jn 1:35-42

Coffee and donuts will be served by Thursday Morning Bible Study Group & Korean Community

on January 5, 2014 .

God of every nation and people, from the very beginning of creation you have

made manifest your love: when our need for a Savior was great you sent your

Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives he brings joy and peace, justice,

mercy, and love.

Lord, bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of the humble

birth of Jesus, and raise our thoughts to him, who is God-with-us and Savior of all, and who lives and reigns

forever and ever. Amen.

Youth a nd Young Adul t Ministry Sr. Lisa Marie Doty, FdCC; Di rector

Barry Reinholz, Associate Di rector

293-6760

lmdoty@annunciationpari shabq.org

breinholz@annunciationpari shabq.org

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Happy New Year!

Solemnity of Mary,

Mother of God

H.S. Café Night;

5:30pm, SBH

Youth & Young Adult Events

December 29 - January 4

Parish Office Closed Until January 3rdParish Office Closed Until January 3rdParish Office Closed Until January 3rdParish Office Closed Until January 3rd For those of us in the parish office, the Christmas holiday continues until Friday, January 3rd. Sr. Lisa Marie and Barry will be back in the

office on Friday!

Youth Confirmation and Invitation to All High School Youth AND Young Adults!Youth Confirmation and Invitation to All High School Youth AND Young Adults!Youth Confirmation and Invitation to All High School Youth AND Young Adults!Youth Confirmation and Invitation to All High School Youth AND Young Adults! An early heads up: the youth Confirmat ion class will gather once again in the Community Center next Sunday, January 12th, starting at

1:30pm for their session on Vocation. A panel representing a variety of vocations will d iscuss their perspective on vocation and address

questions regarding their call. Because of the unique nature of this session, all high school youth and young adults of the parish (or the

Frassati Society) are invited to be present for this panel. Pizza will be provided! More in formation will be available in next week’s bullet in,

but if you can’t wait , contact Sr. Lisa Marie for more information.

Café Night for High SchoolCafé Night for High SchoolCafé Night for High SchoolCafé Night for High School The second-ever Café Night will be held in Saint Bakh ita Hall fo r high school youth beginning at 5:30pm on Friday, January 3rd. Come by

for an evening of food, fellowship, and faith as we make a meal together, enjoy a variety of warm beverages, play, and discuss together. The

evening will wrap up around 8:00pm. Please contact Barry for more in formation.

Feast of the Holy Family

December 29 Solemnity of Mary,

Mother of God

January 1

No ENDOW this WeekNo ENDOW this WeekNo ENDOW this WeekNo ENDOW this Week ENDOW will not meet this week. Contact Sr. Lisa Marie fo r information on the next session!

No Oratorio for High School Youth this WeekNo Oratorio for High School Youth this WeekNo Oratorio for High School Youth this WeekNo Oratorio for High School Youth this Week With the Christmas break still upon us, Oratorio will not be held this week on the 2nd. We’ll get back to Oratorio next week on the 9th!

The New Year and the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of GodThe New Year and the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of GodThe New Year and the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of GodThe New Year and the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God The new calendar years beings this week! The Catholic Church celebrates Mary, the Mother of God on this day. Be sure to check for Mass

times as this is a holy day of obligation...or as some say, a holy day of opportunity! Welcome in the New Year with our Mother who has

brought us new Life in her Son, Jesus Christ!

Early Heads Up...Friday Night Live in JanuaryEarly Heads Up...Friday Night Live in JanuaryEarly Heads Up...Friday Night Live in JanuaryEarly Heads Up...Friday Night Live in January Our first Friday Night Live of 2014 will be held next SATURDAY, January 11th. All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade youth of the parish community,

regardless of where they attend school, are invited to participate! For Catholics, the Christmas season lasts well after December 25, so why

not spend some time sharing a b it of Christmas cheer in January? Share in an evening of food, fun, and fellowship as we take t ime to do some

good for others. For more in formation, either contact Barry at the parish office or Mrs. MC Sandoval at the parish school.

Another Heads Up...Fr. Brian Mullady Returns to Annunciation...Another Heads Up...Fr. Brian Mullady Returns to Annunciation...Another Heads Up...Fr. Brian Mullady Returns to Annunciation...Another Heads Up...Fr. Brian Mullady Returns to Annunciation... Annunciation was introduced to Fr. Mullady last year for the Lenten Mission, when he spoke on the path of holiness.

Fr. Mullady will be returning to our parish on January 31st and February 1st for a mini-retreat on Bl. John Paul II’s

Theology of the Body. More information to come soon!