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1ST SUNDAY OF LENT
LENT 2015 MESSAGE
OF POPE FRANCIS I
(Excerpt)
“Make your hearts firm.” James 5:8
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Lent is a time of renewal for the whole
Church, for each communities and every believer.
Above all it is a “time of grace” (2 Cor6:2). God
does not ask of us anything that he himself has not
first given us. “We love because he first has loved
us” (1 Jn4:19). He is not aloof from us. Each one of
us has a place in his heart. He knows us by name, he
cares for us and he seeks us out whenever we turn
away from him. He is interested in each of us; his
love does not allow him to be indifferent to what
happens to us. Usually, when we are healthy and
comfortable, we forget about others (something God
the Father never does): we are unconcerned with
their problems, their sufferings and the injustices
they endure … Our heart grows cold. As long as I
am relatively healthy and comfortable, I don’t think
about those less well off. Today, this selfish attitude
of indifference has taken on global proportions, to
the extent that we can speak of a globalization of
indifference. It is a problem which we, as Christians,
need to confront.
When the people of God are converted to his
love, they find answers to the questions that history
continually raises. One of the most urgent
challenges which I would like to address in this
Message is precisely the globalization of
indifference. Indifference to our neighbour and to
God also represents a real temptation for us
Christians. Each year during Lent we need to hear
once more the voice of the prophets who cry out and
trouble our conscience. God is not indifferent to our
world; he so loves it that he gave his Son for our
salvation. In the Incarnation, in the earthly life,
death, and resurrection of the Son of God, the gate
between God and man, between heaven and earth,
opens once for all. The Church is like the hand
holding open this gate, thanks to her proclamation of
God’s word, her celebration of the sacraments and
her witness of the faith which works through love
(cf. Gal5:6). But the world tends to withdraw into
itself and shut that door through which God comes
into the world and the world comes to him. Hence
the hand, which is the Church, must never be
surprised if it is rejected, crushed and wounded.
God’s people, then, need this interior renewal, lest
we become indifferent and withdraw into ourselves.
To further this renewal, I would like to propose for
our reflection three biblical texts.
Taken from: http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-warns-of
-globalization-of-indifference-in-len
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
ICC Book Club
will meet THIS Wednesday, February 25, 2015
at 5:30 pm in the Guadalupe Room.
Please read Chapters 2, 4, & 5 of
Jesus: a Pilgrimage
by James Martin, SJ.
Young Adults Ig.Nite
Young adults Lenten reflection
will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 2015
at 7:30 pm in the Campion Lounge (basement).
Please see Fr. Ramirez in the church office
for more information on either the Book Club
or Young Adults.
LENT 2015
If you are interested
in participating in a weekly reflection group
at ICC this Lenten Season,
please contact Joy Dinaro in the church office:
247-4271 or jdinaro@iccabq.org
The Lent 4.5 hour-long reflection groups
will start THIS week:
Group facilitated by Fr. Broussard:
February 23, Monday, at 5:30 pm
in the Campion Lounge (in the basement)
Group facilitated by Joy Dinaro:
February 25, Wednesday, at 1:30 pm
in the (basement) parish hall.
Note: Group facilitated by Fr. Ramirez specifically
for Young Adults will run on its own schedule, so
please contact Fr. Ramirez for more information.
The Ministers of Hospitality
(ushers & greeters)
will meet THIS Tuesday, February 24, 2015,
at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall (basement)
of Immaculate Conception Church.
All present active ushers and greeters,
as well as anyone who is interested in becoming one,
are urged to attend.
RELIGIOUS ED
All Classes will meet today:
Pre - K - 5th Grade classes will meet at
St. Mary’s School 10:15 - 11 am.
Youth Ministry 6 - 12 grades will meet in Church
6 pm - 7:30 pm following 5 pm Mass.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
2015:
The Year of Consecrated Life
“Christ suffered for sins once for all,
the righteous for the unrighteous,
in order to bring you to God.”
Is He prompting you to suffer with Him, bringing
others to God as a Jesuit priest or brother?
If you are considering a vocation to the
Society of Jesus, contact Fr. Eric Ramirez, SJ
at the parish office for more information.
Living Through Loss
If you have experienced
the loss of a loved one,
please join the Ministry of Consolation
team once a week
for a six week support group
beginning March 4th at 6:30 pm.
The Ministry of Consolation Team
is a lay group of men and women
who will support you during your time
of grief and who are open to the
healing touch of the Holy Spirit.
For more information
please contact Paulette at 831-4228.
Bread & Blessings
Backpacks,
Brand-New Socks and Toiletries
are very much needed
for Our Guests at Bread & Blessings.
Toiletries include: toothpaste, toothbrushes,
deodorant, shampoo & conditioner,
plastic disposable razors.
Please bring your donations
to the ICC office during office hours. Thank you!!
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
CRS Rice Bowl Lent 2015:
Hungering for a Better Life
Our journey with CRS Rice Bowl
begins in Tanzania,
where a simple soybean is changing lives!
What actions can you take this Lent to change lives
—at home and around the world?
Pick up your family’s Rice Bowl
from inside the doors of
Immaculate Conception Church
today, the First Sunday of Lent,
February 22, 2015.
(You may also get your
family’s Rice Bowl(s)
from the Religious Education Program
or at St. Mary’s School).
Don’t forget to download
the CRS Rice Bowl app to your smart phone!
You may also visit www.crsricebowl.org
or contact Joy Dinaro
in the church office for more information.
Remember, your Lenten sacrifices change lives.
Many Thanks to both
CRS Rice Bowl
and to
The Catholic Foundation
for their generous grant monies
that will help our
Bread & Blessings Sunday Meal
continue its ministry
during this coming year!
Time, Talent, and Treasure
“Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my savior.”
Psalm 25: 4
Help us Lord to keep your covenant.
The
catholic communicator
Immaculate Conception Parish Albuquerque, NM
AN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SANTA FE*
Sunday • February 22, 2015
Save the Date • Friday, May 8 • Queen of Heaven Catholic
School Spring Benefit Gala-Dinner-Dance-Auction • Sheraton Uptown • 6pm-11pm • Tickets are $75 each and may be
purchased at the school office 5303 Phoenix, NE, Albuquerque
87110 • or tickets may be ordered by phone 505-881-2484
(credit cards) • Join us for another evening of fun, music,
laughter, dancing and the excitement of bidding in silent and
live auctions for some great prizes. Call 505-881-2484.
Living Through Loss • If you have experienced the loss of
a loved one, please join the Ministry of Consolation team at
Immaculate Conception parish in downtown Albuquerque
once a week for a six week support group beginning March
4 at 6:30pm. For more information, please contact Paulette
at 831-4228.
Come spend a weekend with Jesus at a Weekend of
Christian Living • Queen of Heaven Parish, 5311 Phoenix
Ave NE, Albuquerque 87110 • You will have the opportunity
to learn more about the
Experience a weekend of
Catholic faith. Date/Time:
faith, hope and love, to
Friday, March 20, 6pmstrengthen and renew mind,
10pm; Saturday, March
body and soul.
21 • 9am-9pm; and Sunday, March 22, 9:30am-4pm. To register for the weekend,
call Deacon Pilar Garcia 505-884-3922
Holy Family Church Youth Group in Albuquerque is spon-
soring a Flea Market on February 28 and March 1. If you are
interested in renting a table, please contact Judy at 842-5426.
The Catholic Cemetery Association proudly announces
the completion of St. Joseph Indoor/Outdoor Mausoleum in
Albuquerque. You are cordially invited to join Archbishop
Michael J. Sheehan for a Blessing & Dedication Ceremony
on Friday, March 13 at 10am. Our new mausoleum is located
at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Gate of Heaven is located at
7999 Wyoming Boulevard NE on the southwest corner of
Wyoming and Paseo del Norte NE. For more information
please call Gate of Heaven at 505-821-0800.
Lenten Mission at St. Therese “Shrine of the Little
Flower” (3424 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque) • Bishop
Emeritus of Pueblo, Colorado Arthur N. Tafoya • February
23, 24, 25 • 6:30pm each day • All are welcome! Pray for the
spiritual success of the mission. • If you have any questions
please contact Deacon Raul Talavera at St. Therese Religious
Education office 505-344-7643.
*A privately owned working in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe Albuquerque and Santa
Fe Spiritual Retreat Centers offer facilities for hosting
your individual and group retreats or conferences. Located
on the bluff minutes from downtown shops, restaurants
and the Sunport Airport, the Madonna Center provides
breathtaking panoramic views of Albuquerque and the
Sandia Mountains. Nestled atop the pinion-covered hills
and along the municipal bus line, the Immaculate Heart
of Mary Center in Santa Fe is two miles from the historic
plaza, numerous shops and museums. Catering is available
at both Centers. For more information, please contact the
Madonna Center at (505) 831-8196 and the IHM Center
at (505) 988-1975.
Love
and Logic • A four session course on parenting
skills for ages 0 – teen years • $10 per person/couple for a
workbook. February 25, March 4, 11 and 18 • 6:30-8:30pm
• Catholic Center located at 4000 St. Joseph Pl NW, Albuquerque 87120 • Contact the office of Family Life for more
information or to register, (505)831-8117.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development’s (CCHD)
Archdiocesan office in Albuquerque is looking for Catholics who have a passion for service and justice, to apply
for a paid position, approx. 18-20 hours/week, $12/hr
for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016. The internship is a great
opportunity to learn more about social justice education,
poverty relief, community development, economic development and Catholic social teaching. Job skills needed
include bilingual, English/Spanish, good organizational
skills, leadership experience, community service experience and effective writing and communication skills
and computer skills. CCHD has a particular interest in
helping low-income Catholics to participate in a practical
learning experience that ordinarily would be out of their
reach due to financial limitations. Applications can be
requested by e-mail at justice@archdiosf.org. Contact
Anne Avellone in the Office of Social Justice and Respect
Life for more information. Applications must be received
by March 2. Don’t pass up this wonderful opportunity!
The Dominican Laity, a group of lay Catholics who make
a formal commitment to live out the Dominican charism
of prayer, study, community, ministry, and preaching, has
found a new home. We will now meet at St. Therese Catholic
Church, 3424 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque 87107 • On
the first Saturday of the month • Mass at 8am • Followed by
study and fellowship at the rectory • Call 897-3508.
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
MASS INTENTIONS AND READINGS
The suggested donation for announced Masses is $10,
$5 for Jesuit Mission Masses, $1 for a Mass Card.
Contact the parish office at 247-4271.
Monday, Febr uar y 23, 2015
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Matthew 25:31-46
7:00
Mary Barthelemy (Health)
+Fr. Louis Lambert, S.J.
Sr. Anthony, Sr. Kateri & Sr. Magdalena
(Special Intention)
12:10
Our Lady of Lourdes
Blessed Mother (Thanksgiving)
+Donato & Epeminia Lucero
Tuesday, Febr uar y 24, 2015
Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15
7:00
To End Abortions
+Sr. Marianella Domenici, S.C.
+Billy Garnand
12:10 +Isaria Olivas
+Tony & Eleanor Martinez
+Tom Lucero
Wednesday, Febr uar y 25, 2015
Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32
7:00
12:10
+Ernestina Garcia (Birthday)
Cecilia Martinez (Birthday)
Marie Maestas (Healing)
+Barbara, Anna, Tony Marchiondo, Sr/Jr
+Julio, Betty & Ethel Marchiondo
+Shelly & Walter Cohen
Thursday, Febr uar y 26, 2015
Esther C: 12, 14-16,23-25; Matthew 7:7-12
7:00
12:10
Mark Stephens (Healing)
Trinity, Angels, & Saints (Thanksgiving)
+Susan Chavez (Anniversary)
+Leandro & Sara Lucero (Anniversary)
+Boyd Fottrell
Friday, Febr uar y 27, 2015
Ezekiel 18:21-28; Matthew 5:20-26
7:00
12:10
+Tom Lucero
+Pete Ramirez (Anniversary)
+Paul Voet
+Jesús Norbert, Jessica & Daniel
Saturday, Febr uar y 28, 2015
Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Matthew 5:43-48
7:00
12:10
Mary Calvillo (Special Intention)
Anna Ayala (Birthday)
+Tom Lucero
+Jake Valencia Sr.
February 22, 2015
New Parishioners
of Immaculate Conception Church
Humberto & Lisa Silva
children: Diego, Elias
Aldo & Suzet Davila
children: Bryan, Ayzet, Aziel
Travis & Toni House Thom
child: Addison Grace
Constance Maestas Hernandez
child: Marisol Adrianna
Welcome to our Church Family!!
The second collection for Sunday,
March 1, 2015 is the
St. Mary’s School Gold Envelope.
(online giving available at iccabq.org)
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Second Sunday of Lent
1st Reading:
Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
2nd Reading:
Romans 8:31b-34
Gospel:
Mark 9:2-10