The Parish Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 (7/1/17 - 6/30/18) is based on the giving of our faith family for Fiscal Year 2017. The portion of our budget contributed in envelopes, checks and loose cash is $1,768,000.00 or $34,000.00 per week. Contributions for the 12th weekend of the fiscal year were $31,038.00. In the 12th week of our fiscal year, our budgeted goal for ministry programs and ordinary operating expense is $408,000.00 and our collections are $402,923.00. Our Hurricane Relief collection was: $17,181.81. Thank you for your continuing 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)

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

MON, SEPT 25: 8:30 AM † JANICE BUSTOS, BEN ROYBAL & RUDY GONZALES BY THE ROYBAL FAMILY † LOLA BY THE LORENZEN FAMILY † MARY ALICE NAVARRETE BY THE NAVARRETE FAMILY

5:30 PM † THERESA CARUSO BY ALBERTA † KATIE SENA SI DAVID WILLIAM BY THE MARIANITES

TUES, SEPT 26: 8:30 AM † FLORENCE KENNEDY † MARY LOU BOYNTON BY JOHN BOYNTON SI JEFF RIKE THOMAS BY THE THOMAS FAMILY

5:30 PM † ALBINITA DOWNEY –1ST ANNIVERSARY BY ANNUNCIATION PARISH † CATHY SHERIDAN BY PAUL & BETH ROYER † MARY MARTHA DAY BY THE WOMEN’S GUILD

WED, SEPT 27: 8:30 AM † JOAN M. WHITE BY PAUL & BETH ROYER † GEORGE TREADWELL, SR. BY THE FAMILY SI THANKSGIVING TO ST. JOSEPH BY MARGARET SMITH

5:30 PM † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES † MARY MARTHA DAY BY FRANK & DOLORES STOLL SI CECILIA JORDAN BY PAT JORDAN

THURS, SEPT 28: 8:30 AM † JOHN CHIADO † WILLIAM THOMAS BY THE THOMAS FAMILY SI PATRICIA ROSE

5:30 PM † RAY BERUBE, JR. BY JACKIE & FAMILY † PRISCO & SOCORRO SI STEPHEN R. KISSOCK BY GARY & PAMELA KISSOCK

FRI, SEPT 29: 8:30 AM † MARY MARTHA DAY BY M.J. & BOB SKARSGARD † DAN PEREA BY THE MARIANITES † ROSE MCTEAQUE BY THE MARIANITES

5:30 PM † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES † JAMES FUREY BY LAUREN FUREY † THOMAS MALDONADO, JR. BY KAREN POMPEO

SAT, SEPT 30: 5:00 PM † CHRISTY PAT BARKER BY THE FAMILY † VICENTE PADILLA BY ERNIE & ABELITA ROYBAL SI AL VERMETTE BY PAUL & BETH ROYER

SUN, OCT 1: 7:00 AM † EMILIANO & LUCY CASTILLO BY THE FAMILY † RUSSELL ARENHOLZ SI C. JOSEPH

9:00 AM SI EMILEE REINHOLZ BY PATRICK & KERRIE SENA SI FR. CHRIS HALLADA BY PATRICK & KERRIE SENA SI JOHN PAUL & REBECCA DUMAN BY BARRY & EMILY REINHOLZ

10:30 AM SI FOR THE PEOPLE

12:00 PM † SANDY STAGNONE—3RD ANNIVERSARY BY THE FAMILY † ROBERT D. MONTGOMERY BY MARY MONTGOMERY † GEORGE BANOS BY CONNIE BANOS

5:30 PM † CHRISTO JOSE † ROBERT D. MONTGOMERY BY MARIE SCHWANER SI JADEN POSADA BY RICHARD & MARGARET SMITH

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017

EZ 18:25-28 PHIL 2:1-11 MT 21:28-32

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

25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Today’s parable of the vineyard laborers, MT 20:1-16, reminds us of God’s desire to save all

souls. No matter whether we respond to God early in life or even at the last moment, like the

“good thief” on the cross next to Jesus, the reward is eternal salvation. We might be inclined

to say, “that’s not fair.” Isaiah 55:8-9 tells us, ... my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are

your ways my ways, says the Lord. As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are

my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts. The Lord asks in MT 20:15,

Are you envious because I am generous? Indeed, the Lord is generous in forgiving, cf. Is.

55:7, and the psalmist reminds us in Ps. 145:8-9, The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to

anger and of great kindness. The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works.

Remember that Jesus paid the price of redemption for all souls with his precious blood. Let us

not begrudge the conversion of others, even if it is late in life. Instead, let us thank and praise God for anyone who

comes to Christ whenever it happens–perhaps it was our prayers and example that brought them to the moment of grace.

Let us be generous in sharing the Lord’s grace and mercy for as Jesus teaches in LK 6:38, the measure with which you

measure will be measured back to you.

PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

This Thursday, Sept. 28th, Annunciation Parish will host the International Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of

Fatima which has traveled the world since 1947. What a privilege to receive the image during this 100th

anniversary year of her first apparition in Fatima, Portugal. We will receive the image at the 8:30 a.m.

Mass followed by a presentation on Fatima by the custodian of the statue. Immediately thereafter, we

will make a consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary with scapular enrollment and rosary to fol-

low. There will be rosaries on the hour throughout the day followed by time for silent veneration. There

will be a second Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by the presentation on Fatima, consecration, enrollment,

rosary and silent veneration once again. The closing prayer will take place at 9:00 p.m. and conclude

with a blessing and departure. Come and honor Our Lady’s request for prayer for peace on earth on this

centennial of Our Lady of Fatima.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE

The Fall 40 Days for Life begins its 40 day prayer vigil this Wednesday, Sept. 27th at 7:00 a.m. and

goes through Sunday, Nov. 5th. 40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing

local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods for their friends and

families. Through prayer, fasting and constant vigil, it puts into action a desire to cooperate with

God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion in our world. We will unite with peoples

of all faiths in cities across America for this massive, coordinated, pro-life action on behalf of the lives of the least

among us, the unborn, and for the social justice that is their due as our most vulnerable citizens. Join in this peaceful

prayer vigil in front of Planned Parenthood at 701 San Mateo, NE anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. God bless

you as you stand up for Life!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Conference at Annunciation Parish consists of volunteers who see

Christ in the faces of the poor and needy in our own neighborhoods. Members visit the needy in pairs,

providing spiritual, moral and financial support. We help those in need with housing, food, utilities and

more. To provide this help, we rely on contributions made by parishioners in the monthly St. Vincent de

Paul envelopes. These contributions are also used to provide food, gasoline and bus vouchers that are

distributed by the parish office to the needy. As our Vincentians celebrate the Feast Day of their patron,

St. Vincent de Paul, this Wednesday, Sept. 27th, let us thank them for their outstanding work and support

their witness to true Christian charity. God bless our Vincentians for shining the light of Christ today!

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Lorraine Chavez — Administrative Assistant

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Sept 25 Monday Marianites 9:30 - 10:30 AM SFH Communion Visits to the Sick Homebound Sept 26 Tuesday Dignity of Person Forum mtg. 5:00 - 6:00 PM SFH RCIA 7:00 - 9:00 PM SMH Endow 7:00 - 9:00 PM S H Sept 27 Wednesday Communion Service SJHC-Genesis 10:00 AM offsite Sept 28 Thursday Sunday Readings Reflection 9:30 - 10:30 AM SFH Endow 1:00 - 3:00 PM SMH Sept 30 Saturday TMI 7:00 - 8:30 AM CC Oct 1 Sunday Coffee and Donuts 9:00 10:30 AM CC Social Concerns Mtg. 11:30 AM -12:30 PM SFH

This Week’s Meetings /Activities

PARISH LIFE & PASTORAL OUTREACH

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Sr. Necy Guan, FdCC, Director

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Mary Agnes Sain, Administrative Assistant

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Companions on the Journey

This ministry provides spiritual companionship to suffering parishioners and their families. Volunteers visit the sick, the aged, and the dying for as long as needed with prayer and Eucharist. If your loved ones or anyone you know needs a visit or you are interested to join in this

ministry, please call the Parish Office at 299-9111 or Joan at 268-9709.

Rite of Christian initiation of adults

Precatechumenate starts on Tuesday, September 19th. If you or someone you know is interested to participate in this preparation for the sacraments of aptism,

Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist, please call the Parish Office at 299-9111. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: October , 20

Little Rock Scripture Study (LRSS)

This ible Study combines personal ible reading and study, small group faith sharing, lecture and prayer in an informal setting. It starts on Wednesday, October 18th at 9:30 - 11:30 AM in Saint akhita Hall. The

topic is “Panorama of the Old Testament”. If you are interested, please call the Parish Office for details.

Visitation Ministry

This is an opportunity to visit and spend some time with sick and elderly, Catholics and non-Catholics, in different nursing homes. If you are interested and for details, please call the Parish Office at 299-9111 or ernice at 899-0194.

Marianites ring communion to the sick and homebound parishioners. They meet on Mondays, beginning with the 8:30 AM Mass. For details and if you are interested, please call the Parish Office at 299-9111.

Recovery in Christ

This is an opportunity for those recovering from drug or alcohol addiction to move on into a new life with Christ. If interested or for details, please call Sr. Necy at 299-9111 or Timothy at 205-8331.

esus was at the service of the people. e had an attitude of a servant...of humility the head is the one who serves, who turns everything upside down, like an iceberg. The summit of the iceberg is seen esus, on the other hand, turns it upside down and the people are on top and he that commands is below, and gives commands from below.

Pope Francis, omily, January 10, 2017

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MINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGS

MUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRY

Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298-9636 Rose Marie Vigil, Administrative Assistant

MUSIC

Cantor Rehearsal: NO REHEARSAL this week

Parish Mixed Choir Rehearsal: NO REHEARSAL this week

5:30 PM Music Ensemble Rehearsal: Before Mass @ 4:15 pm in the church

New Singers are always welcome to join the 5:30 Music Ensemble — just come to the rehearsal before Mass!

The Annunciation Parish Mixed Choir rehearse every Thursday evening @ 7:30 pm in the church.

We are looking for men and women who like to sing and have fun in a group setting. A parish this

size should have a choir of 40–50 voices — so we need your voice! No audition is necessary; please

call Dr. Jane Smith at 298-9636 for more information about this choir — and other music ensembles

here at Annunciation.

The Annunciation Children’s Choir will begin rehearsing for Fall and Christmas liturgies in a few

weeks! This choir is open to all Annunciation School students, children enrolled in Religious

Education classes here at Annunciation, and all children who belong to our parish. If your child likes

to sing and is in grades 3 through 8, have them join this group and help lead our liturgies!

Please call Dr. Jane Smith , 298-9636, for more information. Our First Rehearsal will be on

Monday, October 16 @ 4:00 pm in the church–see you there!

MINISTRYMINISTRY Altar Server Training will be held in mid-October. All children who have received their First Eucharist

and are in Grade 4 (or a higher grade) can be Altar Servers at Annunciation! Please watch the bulletin

for dates and times of Training Sessions.

Liturgical Ministers: More Communion Ministers are needed at most Masses; there will be training for

this important ministry in the fall. If you know someone who would be right for this ministry, please

mention our need, and help “plant the seed” for future service!

Children’s Liturgy of the Word begins today at the 9:00 am & 10:30 am Masses! CLW is our Sunday

morning program for children ages 3 to 10. Information and Registration Forms will be available in

the Community Center (Teachers’ Lunchroom ). Adult and youth volunteers are needed! Please call

Dr. Jane Smith at 298-9636 for more information, or to find out how you can be of service!

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

Anointing of the Sick: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 a fter the 8:30 AM Mass The Liturgical Minister Schedule Annuncia tion Parish Website: www.annuncia tionparishabq.org/litschedule.html

ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL

Annunciation would like for you to “Go Orange” and help end World Hunger. We are working very hard to support Pope Francis in

his quest to end this terrible problem. Over 124,000 children go hungry every year and New Mexico is the second worst state in the

country plagued by childhood hunger - that means one in six children attending school is hungry. We are on a mission to end this problem!

We need your help raise $4,000 to fund a Road Runner Food ank Pantry at a local school for an entire year. We are hosting several

activities at school during the coming week in hopes of reaching this goal. One thing you can do to bring awareness of this problem is to

join us in wearing orange on Thursday, September 28. If you would like to help, please bring a monetary donation to the school office.

Sr. Lisa Marie Doty, FdCC, Director lmdoty@annunciationparishabq.org

Jennifer Shumway, Administrative Assistant jshumway@annunciationparishabq.org

www.annunciationyya.wordpress.com phone: 505-293-6760

Hands & Feet

by Audio Adrenaline

YOUCAT 302 How does one

act justly?

One acts justly by always making sure to give to God ’ due to them. Read the Catechism #1807, 1836

High School Youth Ministry For all high school teens

It’s not too late to prepare for her coming:

Text “FATIMA927” to 84576

Post-Confirmation (for 10 - 12th grade!) You are already confirmed? Great! How are you putting

the gifts you received into action? Let us help you and have fun doing it! Register for JPII Crew at the website (below).

I can’t do big things. But I want all I do, even the smallest thing, to be for the greater glory of

God.. - St. Dominic Savio

All High School Youth SUN 9.24.17, 3PM Topic: Life is Messy. What can you do about it?

Young Adult Ministry For young adults, 18 years through 39½

Young Adults Meet! SUN 9.24.17 Coffee @ St. Bakhita Hall

Meet us in St. Bakhita Hall after the 9am Mass for caffeine and fellowship!

This Sunday's Gospel is a tough one to understand. How can God (the landowner) treat the f irst and last the same? Imagine yourself as one of the workers, chosen to enter the

vineyard early. Perhaps another person decides he will sleep in, and

only because his mom pesters him he gets up and goes to work. He is sent to work at the last hour of the day.

What would you say if the vineyard was the Kingdom of God?

You: "Lord, I was baptized into your church, made my first communion and my

confirmation! I went to Catholic school (religious education) all those years! And

this other guy didn't even show up to Mass until a few weeks before he died! And you're

giving him the same reward as me?!? God: H ow did you live the virtue

of justice? Did you give what is owed to me, and give help to your

neighbor in their need? You: I put in my time! The other guy just

showed up and you let him in Heaven! God: Where was your mind and heart when you were ‘putting in your time’? Did you give out of love? Or because you “had to”?

This past week, Annunciation School students looked at the virtue of

Justice. Monsignor Voorhies explained that we live Justice when we give to God his due by our love

and our worship, and we give to our neighbor his or her due by respect-

ing their rights in a balance with that of the common good. Living Justice,

then, means: to put one’s heart and one’s time together. In doing so,

your justice becomes works of mercy.

All High School Youth SUN 10.1—1PM Rosary Rally—at Isotopes (Youth Confirmation will take place there!)

Need Service Hours? Check the Website!

Book Study: Into the Deep WED 9.27.17 - 6:30pm Boucher Residence (see sidebar of website for details!)

Week of September 24—30, 2017