SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 4, 2011

The Parish Budget for Fiscal Year 2011 (7/1/11 - 6/30/12) is based on the giving of our faith family for Fiscal Year 2011. The portion of our budget contributed in envelopes, checks and loose cash is $1,565,512 or $30,106 per week. Thank you for your continuing generosity. Contributions for the 22nd weekend of the fiscal year were $27,866.00. In the 22nd week of our fiscal year, our budgeted goal for ministry programs and ordinary operating expense is $662,332.00 and our collections are $675,395.00. We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider using the Capital Improvement Envelope in your packet to help recover the renovation of St. Bakhita Hall.

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)

MON, DEC 5: 8:30 AM -- + MARY ALICE ANDREWS BY KAY & JIM MAGOVERN + RAYMOND MILLER BY MILLIE + BARKER & CHIADO FAMILIES BY BARKER FAMILY

5:30 PM -- SI THANKSGIVING TO ST. ANTHONY BY MARCEDES RAUCH SI THANKSGIVING BY ANTHONY & LOUISE PACHELLI

TUES, DEC 6: 8:30 AM -- + MARTHA OTRADOVEC BY THOMAS FAMILY SI RYAN ANTHONY KAUL BY THOMAS FAMILY SI DONNY BRADY BY THOMAS FAMILY

5:30 PM -- + DONALD CHURCHILL BY RALPH & JACKIE HADCOCK SI DONNY BRADY BY JAMES & VONNIE MARTIN SI THANKSGIVING BY JOHN & CATHY SENSI

WED, DEC 7: 8:30 AM -- + MC CLOVIO SALAS BY LOLA GRICE SI JOE DAWSON, SON OF MARY K. DAWSON BY LAY CANOSSIANS SI JAN TAGLIALEGAMI BY LAY CANOSSIANS

5:30 PM -- + JAMES MORAN BY PAUL & BECKY MORAN + GERALD J. RIMBERT—25TH ANNIVERSARY BY LAUREN RIMBERT

THURS, DEC 8: 8:30 AM -- SI FOR THE PEOPLE

10:30 AM -- + MANUEL MORA BY JOHN & TERRY SANCHEZ SI LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF FUNCKE & KIRSCH FAMILIES BY DOROTHY MARIE FUNCKE

5:30 PM -- + MARY KOCKELMAN BY DAUGHTER

FRI, DEC 9: 8:30 AM -- + JANICE BUSTOS, RUDY GONZALES & BEN F. ROYBAL BY ROYBAL FAMILY + JEANNE ENSELE BY SUZANNE DORAN SI B.A. RODRIGUEZ BY MARIA MAES

5:30 PM -- + RICHARD & JOSEPH N. GARCIA BY ANNE GARCIA + JESSE MONTANO BY TOMMY BACHICHA SI JESSICA S. PIENIADZ

7:30 PM -- SYRO-MALABAR MASS

SAT, DEC 10: 5:00 PM -- + JANICE BUSTOS, RUDY GONZALES & BEN F. ROYBAL BY ROYBAL FAMILY + DAVID BICKEL BY KAY & JIM MAGOVERN + CORNELIO S. PADILLA BY HIS SISTER, BERNICE CONTRERAS

SUN, DEC 11: 7:00 AM -- + ANNE WEIGMANN BY LERCH FAMILY + DOUGLAS MILLIGAN BY HIS FAMILY SI THANKSGIVING TO ST. JUDE

9:00 AM -- SI FOR THE PEOPLE

10:30 AM -- + MARIAN SMITH BY BARTLETT FAMILY SI PAYTON DAVIS BY BARTLETT FAMILY

12:00 PM -- SI SPECIAL INTENTION

5:30 PM -- SI FR. JUNE RAMOS BY LORENCITA SALAS & FAMILY

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Is 61:1-2a,10-11 1 Thes 5:16-24 Jn 1:6-8,19-28

December 11, 2011

Question for Children: How do you experience God taking care of you, even in times of trouble?

Question for Youth: John went out to announce the good news of the Messiah's coming. How can you be good news to your friends and family this week?

Question for Adults: When you hear Isaiah comfort the people by promising that God is like a shepherd who gathers the lambs into his arms, what is your response?

Dec 4 10:15-11:45 am MSA Session - School bldg. 10:15-11:45 am RCIC Rite of Welcome Dec 7 4:00-5:30 pm ERE Session - School bldg. Dec 11 2:00-4:00 pm Journey to Bethlehem - Gym NO morning RE Session for MSA & RCIC Dec 14 4:00-5:30 pm ERE Session - School bldg Penance Service 3-4-5 Gr. Church Dec 18 10:15-11:45 am MSA Session - School bldg. 10:15-11:45 am RCIC Session - School bldg. Dec 21 NO ERE SESSION - Christmas Vacations

Dec 25 RE Sessions resume on the following: Wednesday, January 4, 2012 for Elementary Sunday, January 8, 2012 for Middle School

December 8 Feast of t he

Immaculat e Concept ion of t he Blessed Virgin Mary

FFAMILYAMILY C CENTEREDENTERED R RELIGIOUSELIGIOUS E EDUCATIONDUCATION

Sr. Grace De Paoli, FdCC, Director Melany Gallegos, Secretary - 296-0411

dreannunciation@aol.com

RE-LIVING THE CHRISTMAS STORY - a way of teaching children about God’s love -

Sunday, December 11, 2:00-4:00 pm - Gym

In any educational setting, it is common knowledge that as human beings we learn through all our senses and that chi ldren in particular remember 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, 50% of what they see and hear, 70% of what they say, 90% of what they do. It is, therefore, in this optic that every year we take the opportunity, as Catechists, to impart the true Christmas message by involving children

in the re-enactment of the Christmas story. All “RE” Families are invited. Many Thanks to all Many Thanks to all Catechists and the ParentCatechists and the Parent--Representatives who helped out with this activity. Representatives who helped out with this activity.

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PARISH LIFE & PASTORAL OUTREACH Sr. Cristina Ovejera, FdCC, Director

Mary Agnes Sain, Secretary 299-9111 covejera@annunciationparishabq.org

Reflection: “Saints and sinners alike, we anticipate Christ’s coming this Advent season. And we are filled with the Spirit’s gifts that help us call out a welcome and straighten the path.” –Kathy Coffey

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

PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS As we make preparations for the celebration of Our Lord’s birth at Christmas, we can use the word prepare as a helpful acronym.

P is for the purity of heart which leads to the vision of God. R is for reconciliation with God and with others, eschewing the sin, resentment and bitterness that block the divine indwelling. E is for the Eucharist—receiving Our Lord with a grateful heart. P is for Penance—acts of self-denial and sacrifice to overcome self—indulgence. A is for Almsgiving as we give to the needy and right some of the injustices of our world. R is for Reverence—respect for God and for God’s presence in the world and in our neighbor. E is for Eternity—by which we keep our eyes fixed on our eternal destiny, life with God forever. Let us use these treasures and practice them in order to better prepare the way of the Lord!

ONLINE GIVING There have been numerous requests about the possibility of electronic online giving. I am happy to report that with the cooperation of Our Sunday Visitor, we will now offer online giving as an option to those who prefer to donate through automatic draft. You may use the internet for the good of the parish through this secure and convenient process. Track your parish giving by signing up online. Just go to our parish website: www.annunciationparishabq.org for more information. We hope that you still use your envelopes, marked “online giver” as a sign of your participation in the ritual of the presentation of offering gifts to the altar. Thank you for your good stewardship and generosity to the parish. Remember that God cannot be outdone in generosity!

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS Next weekend, December 10-11th, we will take up the annual collection for the retired religious sisters, brothers and priests here in the United States. Like you, senior religious have offered their lives in service to others, whether Canossians, Paracletes, Sisters of Charity, Christian Brothers or one of the 34,000 other religious past the age of 70 here in America. The situation remains critical as the retired religious is projected to outnumber religious in

compensated ministry by four to one at the end of this decade. As the religious have been so generous to us in our education and our spiritual lives, let us return the blessing with a truly supportive collection next week to assist them in retirement. Thanks to all the religious who have blessed us with grace and love for so many years! Ad multos annos!

HOLY DAY: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION This Thursday, December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation. The Immaculate Conception is the patronal feast of the United States, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Immaculate Mother. To celebrate this Holy Day, we will have a vigil Mass on Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30 PM and the Masses on the 8th will be at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (school Mass), and 5:30 p.m. Come and join us as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Mother and the Patroness of our nation. O, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse unto thee!

MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK December 5 Monday Marianites 9:30-10:30AM SFH SVDP Spirituality 5:30PM Mass Church “History of the Church” 7:00-9:00PM PB 304 December 6 Tuesday Contemplative Prayer 6:15-7:15PM SFH* December 7 Wednesday Women’s Guild Board 9;30AM SBH December 8 Thursday Sunday Readings Reflection 9:30-10:30AM SFH

► Contemplative Prayer and Lectio Divina is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; it simply puts other kinds of prayer into a new and fuller perspective. During the time of prayer we consent to God’s presence and action within. At other times our attention moves outward to discover God’s presence everywhere. Those who are new to this kind of praying are invited to come for an orientation session On Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5:30PM in St. Francis Hall. This will be followed by an actual experience of Contemplative Prayer/Lectio Divina on the Sunday Scripture readings, at 6:15 PM. Please contact Sr. Cristina for more information.

Thank you. ► Women’s Guild—Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 7, at St. Bakhita Hall after the 8:30 AM Mass.

► Senior Ministry-GEMS-Christmas Luncheon Tuesday, December 13th at 12:30 PM in St. Magdalene Hall. The luncheon will be a potluck, please contact Mary Agnes at 299-9111 to register and inform her of what you will be bringing.

Advent Retreat: “The Courage of Prayer” to be facilitated by Sr. Paula Gallagher, IHM, on Saturday December 10, at 9:30AM to 3:30PM followed by Anticipatory Sunday Mass, in the Canossian Spirituality Center. Offering: $35.00 includes lunch. Please register with Stephanie at 452-9402.

Catholic Charities & Today’s Gospel: 2nd Sunday of Advent (Mark 1:1-8) John the Baptist’s mission was to point others to Christ. He did so by challenging those around himself to unsettle their complacency and prepare themselves to receive Christ when Christ came. How are you preparing yourself for Christ’s birth? Advent is a time of increased prayer, giving, fasting, anticipation, and good works. This holiday season think about Christ present in those who are struggling in your community and donate to Catholic Charities. For more information on Catholic Charities programs and how to donate please call (505) 724-4670 or look www.ccasfnm.org.

HOLIDAY MEMORIAL MASS: The Catholic Cemetery Association will sponsor a holiday Memorial Mass and would like to invite you and the members of your family to attend. Saturday, December 10, 2011 at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (300 Mildred Ave, Alb.) For more information please call: Rose Mary Mastripolito, Gate of Heaven Cemetery 821-0800.

REGISTER FOR: JUNE 2012 PILGRIMAGE FOR ARCHDIOCESE OF SANTA FE FOR VOCATIONS Registration due by December 12, 2011. Applications available at the Parish Office.

Pilgrimage date is May 27—June 2, 2012. Visit www.pilgrimagesforvocations.org for additional information.

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R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Enrollment for our 2011-2012 RCIA program is closed. The dates for the 2012-2013 program will be announced summer 2012.

Coffee and Donuts will be served on December 11th by the Annunciation Teachers after the 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM Masses in the Community Center.

MUSICMUSIC  

  Children’s Choir Rehearsal: Monday, December 5, 4:00‐4:45 pm, in the church 

  Laudate Rehearsal: Tuesday, December 6,   6:45 pm, in the church 

  Cantor Rehearsal:   Thursday, December 8,   6:45–7:30 pm, in the church 

  Parish Mixed Choir Rehearsal: Thursday, December  8,  7:30–9:00 pm, in the church  

Celebrate the spirit of the season with music!  The Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque will be 

presenting a  free concert of  sacred and  seasonal music  for orchestra and chorus  right here at 

Annunciation on Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 pm.  Come and bring a friend!  

 MINISTRYMINISTRY 

You’ll notice small cards in your hymnals with the new Mass responses.  There are also a greater 

number of missalettes placed  in  the pews  throughout  the  church.   Along with  the music  cards, 

these worship aids will help all of us become accustomed to the changes  in the Mass.   These are 

changes that everyone–clergy, lay ministers, and the assembly in the pews–will use as we enter  

        into the celebration of the Paschal mystery with greater awareness in the days ahead.  

❄❄❄CHILDREN’S NATIVITY PLAY❄❄❄ 

The first rehearsal for this year’s Children’s Nativity Play will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 

9:30 am, in the Community Center.  The play will be presented before the 4:00 pm  Christmas Eve 

Mass on Saturday, December 24.   Many children are needed to play the various roles and also as 

angels and shepherds.   If you are unable to attend this meeting/rehearsal, your child can still  

       participate; just call the Liturgy Office at 298‐9636 to sign them up!  

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

MINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGSMINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGSMINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGS

MUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRYMUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRYMUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRY Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298---963696369636

Theresa Sullivan, Assistant Theresa Sullivan, Assistant Theresa Sullivan, Assistant

LECTIONARY READINGS December 5th— December 10th, 2011

MONDAY Advent Weekday Is 35:1-10 Lk 5:17-26

TUESDAY Memorial: St. Nicholas Is 40:1-11 Mt 18:12-14 School Mass

WEDNESDAY MEMORIAL: ST. AMBROSE Is 40:25-31 Mt 11:28

THURSDAY SOLEMNITY: THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Gn 3:9-15,20 Eph 1:3-6,11-12 Lk 1:26-38

FRIDAY Memorial: St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Is 48:17-19 Mt 11:16-19

SATURDAY Advent Weekday Sir 48:1-4,9-11 Mt 17:9a,10-13

Youth and Young Adult Ministry Leslie Monette, Director

293-6760 lmonette@annunciationparishabq.org

Youth Confirmation Schedule

  Sunday, December 4—5:30 p.m. RITE OF WELCOME MASS for candidates and sponsors Sponsors must have their paperwork turned in to be able to participate in the Mass. If a sponsor is from out of town and cannot attend the Mass, then a proxy can accompany the candidate. Meet at the Community Center at 4:00 p.m. for practice.

JP II Crew High School Youth Group Advent Prayer Service & Social Saturday, December 3rd—7:00—9:00 pm

St. Bakhita Hall A time of Hope—a time to prepare for the coming of the Messiah

All high school youth are invited to spend an evening of Advent reflection and prayer. We will meet in St. Bakhita Hall for reflection and prayer, socializing and snacks.

Boy Scout Troop 280 LUMINARIA SALE this weekend after all Masses! 

Boy Scout Troop 280 will be offering Luminarias for sale this Christmas Season.   Luminarias cost $7/dozen.  For $10/dozen, the Troop will come set them up at your  

location.  Orders may be placed with Steve at 292‐0146 or Mary at 856‐5622.  Luminarias will be passed out on  

Saturday, December 17 or Sunday, December 18th in front of the Church. 

Knights of Columbus Burrito Breakfast Sunday, December 4, 2011

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.

New Parishioner Meet & Greet Sunday, December 4, 2011

9:00 a.m. Mass—New Parishioner Blessing After the 9:00 a.m. Mass gather in the Community Center for FREE breakfast burritos, fruit and drinks. Breakfast will be followed by a brief Question & Answer session with the Parish Council. All new parishioners are invited to join us and learn about your new parish.

Christmas Benefit Dinner—Thursday, December 15th - 6:30 p.m.—Gym Supporting

The Society of St. Vincent De Paul

On Thursday evening, December 15th, our Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Christmas benefit dinner to be held in the gym to support the Society of St. Vincent De Paul for Our Lady of Annunciation. This organization serves those individuals in need in our community. The menu includes roast beef, turkey, a vegetable medley, and other items. Our Laudate’ Men’s Ensemble Choir will perform. Tickets are $35 per person, $25 for ages 5 through 12, and children under 5 are free. Tickets are available after all Masses. Please help us support St. Vincent De Paul’s work.

COATS & BLANKET COLLECTION Do you have a coat that no longer fits? Have extra blankets that are no longer used? Please help the Annunciation Catholic School 6th grade with their social justice project, by bringing new or slightly used coats and blankets. The collection will take place from now until December 21st. The project will help support KOAT 7 and Joy Junction to provide coats and blankets to people in need. The coats that are in demand are infant and toddler sizes. A collection box will be placed in the entrance for anyone who would like to donate. Thank you in advance for your generosity. For more information please contact the school office at 299-6783.

BAKE SALE — Our neighbors who generously help us with parking, Grant Chapel, are having a bake sale. Pre-order forms are available at the Parish Office until December 9th. The actual bake sale and pick up at Grant Chapel is Sunday, December 18th starting at 8:00 AM until all of the goods are sold. For more information call 293-1300.