Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, but give to God what is God’s.” This clear cut retort of Jesus does not claim to say all that must be said about Christian partici-pation in civic life. We must take the passage as a whole in order to avoid two extremes: political systems which would co-opt the Church through favor and those which would exclude it by force. The Church for its part must avoid the temptation to give God what is Caesar’s, to use religion’s power to dominate society. Is ii lawful to pay tax to the Emperor or not?” The adversaries of Jesus and the partisans of the Roman occupation here join forces to trap this Galilean who challenges the established order. In the volatile contest of a proud Jordan nationalism which bitterly resents taxation as an ignominious sign of subjection to Rome, this is an explosive question. If Jesus refuses the tribute to Caesar, he places himself on the side of the violent revolu-tionaries. If he authorizes it, His religious integ-rity is compromised. These questioners who feign embarrassment are hypocrites. Their pockets are full of Caesar’s coins. In fact, they acknowledge the supreme power of the “Lord of Lords”, the Roman Emperor. Jesus eludes the trap. “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s but give to God what is God’s!” Jesus appeals to the Absolute who top-ples the idols of power. “Jesus Christ is Lord” (Phil 2: 11) this cry of primitive faith will forever deny Caesar’s claim to absolute divine power. It stands in judgment against the hypocrites who use political or reli-gious ideologies to enslave humanity.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTER’S FUNDRAISER

The Catholic Daughter's, court 2700 Tamale Christmas Fundraiser. Pre-order only, call Grace Callejas at 554-9928 or Cindy Garcia at 321-6083 to place your orders. Only

$25 for a dozen of delicious tamales.

2017 Fall Concerts Byron Herrington, conductor

Sunday, October 29, 3:30 PM St. Therese Catholic Church

3424 Fourth St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (on 4th St. NW, two blocks south of Candelaria)

Overture to Benvenuto Cellini Hector Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Hector Berlioz March to the Scaffold Witches Sabbath Gustav Holst Perfect Fool Ballet Music Harry Potter Symphonic Suite John Williams/Desplat Supported in part by Albuquerque Community Foundation and New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

All APO Concerts Are Free! Donations to support the operations of the orchestra are

greatly appreciated. www.nmapo.org or 505-433-PHIL (433-7445)

GREETER MINISTRY

Do you want to make a difference?

Would you like to brighten someone’s day? Be a St. Therese Parish greeter at weekend Masses !!!

Join current greeters: Lynda Carter, Carol Jensen, Mary Lovato, Irene Maldonado, Marie Levy, Dora Saiz, Anna

Marie Salazar, Shirley Salvi and Molly O’Rourke Wall at any of the Masses: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday at 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. and 12noon.

To learn more about the Greeter Ministry contact Molly at 505-858-3487.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD.

10/15/2017 Regular Sunday Collection $ 5576.57 St. Vincent de Paul $ 198.95 School Support $ 000.00 Utilities $ 000.00 Building Fund $ 1629.37 Donation $ .00 Second Collections: 1st. Sunday of the Month St. Therese School, 2nd Sunday, St. Vincent de Paul, 3rd Sunday Build-ing Fund, 4th Sunday Utilities, 5th Sunday Misc.

PRAY FOR THE SICK Liam Nelson, Estella Sanchez, Grace Callejas, Vivian Flores, Reynaldo Gurule, Anabelle Romero, Vidal Rai-goza, Jim Meek, Eric McDonald, Edward Cordova, Sandra Montoya, Ruth Nunez, Marcus Gurule, Alonzo Rodriguez, Roberto Gonzales, Santiago Romero, Aubrey & Rebecca Ornelas, Dolores Vallejos, Ralph Romero Sr., Nathan Salazar, Helen Gutierrez, Florinda Cortez, Joel Rivera, Theresa Hernandez, Julia Tafoya, Joseph Saavedra, Betty Ortega, Jim Blea, Samuel Nieto and for those in hospitals or their homes and cannot attend

" St. Therese Catholic School is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. There will be a Gala celebration on April 21st, 2018 to commemorate the many people that have had a part in our school and community. Come out and help us to continue the tradition of providing faith, service and learning for many gen-erations to come! More details to come."

OCTOBER SCHOOL NEWS 10/26 Awards Mass 10/28 Halloween Carnival 5:00 PM—8:00 PM 10/30 -11/3 Red Ribbon Week

THEOLOGY FILM SERIES

“How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change,” a documentary by Josh Fox. Join us at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW 87121) in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Commons for a screening of the film on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. Doors will open at 6:15 pm, and pizza and popcorn will be provided. Discussion of the film to follow, facilitated by Fr. Stephen Gaertner, O. Praem. There is no cost for this event, but donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, call (505) 873-4399 ext. 237 or email cchavez@norbertinecommunity.org.

The Norbertine Community of Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey hosts the opening of “Share the Journey” and C² Young Adult Ministry’s Café Communio - an art exhibition of works from community efforts and art-ists reflecting life as journey combined with a pop-up coffee house experience! Join us on Friday, Novem-ber 3 from 6:30pm-9:00pm at our Abbey (5825 Co-ors Blvd. SW 87121) for the official opening of our second annual art exhibition, complete with visual artworks displayed across our campus and live per-formances. Café Communio will also be open, fea-turing our partnering local food, coffee and pastry trucks: Street Food Sensations, Lily Marie’s Coffee Company, and Atomic Age Bakery. All are welcome to join us for Evening Prayer at 6:00pm in the Church. For questions, call (505) 873-4399 ext. 237 or email cchavez@norbertinecommunity.org.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, but give to God what is God’s.” This clear cut retort of Jesus does not claim to say all that must be said about Christian partici-pation in civic life. We must take the passage as a whole in order to avoid two extremes: political systems which would co-opt the Church through favor and those which would exclude it by force. The Church for its part must avoid the temptation to give God what is Caesar’s, to use religion’s power to dominate society. Is ii lawful to pay tax to the Emperor or not?” The adversaries of Jesus and the partisans of the Roman occupation here join forces to trap this Galilean who challenges the established order. In the volatile contest of a proud Jordan nationalism which bitterly resents taxation as an ignominious sign of subjection to Rome, this is an explosive question. If Jesus refuses the tribute to Caesar, he places himself on the side of the violent revolu-tionaries. If he authorizes it, His religious integ-rity is compromised. These questioners who feign embarrassment are hypocrites. Their pockets are full of Caesar’s coins. In fact, they acknowledge the supreme power of the “Lord of Lords”, the Roman Emperor. Jesus eludes the trap. “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s but give to God what is God’s!” Jesus appeals to the Absolute who top-ples the idols of power. “Jesus Christ is Lord” (Phil 2: 11) this cry of primitive faith will forever deny Caesar’s claim to absolute divine power. It stands in judgment against the hypocrites who use political or reli-gious ideologies to enslave humanity.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTER’S FUNDRAISER

The Catholic Daughter's, court 2700 Tamale Christmas Fundraiser. Pre-order only, call Grace Callejas at 554-9928 or Cindy Garcia at 321-6083 to place your orders. Only

$25 for a dozen of delicious tamales.

2017 Fall Concerts Byron Herrington, conductor

Sunday, October 29, 3:30 PM St. Therese Catholic Church

3424 Fourth St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (on 4th St. NW, two blocks south of Candelaria)

Overture to Benvenuto Cellini Hector Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique Hector Berlioz March to the Scaffold Witches Sabbath Gustav Holst Perfect Fool Ballet Music Harry Potter Symphonic Suite John Williams/Desplat Supported in part by Albuquerque Community Foundation and New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

All APO Concerts Are Free! Donations to support the operations of the orchestra are

greatly appreciated. www.nmapo.org or 505-433-PHIL (433-7445)

GREETER MINISTRY

Do you want to make a difference?

Would you like to brighten someone’s day? Be a St. Therese Parish greeter at weekend Masses !!!

Join current greeters: Lynda Carter, Carol Jensen, Mary Lovato, Irene Maldonado, Marie Levy, Dora Saiz, Anna

Marie Salazar, Shirley Salvi and Molly O’Rourke Wall at any of the Masses: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Sunday at 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. and 12noon.

To learn more about the Greeter Ministry contact Molly at 505-858-3487.

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & put your trust in the LORD.

10/15/2017 Regular Sunday Collection $ 5576.57 St. Vincent de Paul $ 198.95 School Support $ 000.00 Utilities $ 000.00 Building Fund $ 1629.37 Donation $ .00 Second Collections: 1st. Sunday of the Month St. Therese School, 2nd Sunday, St. Vincent de Paul, 3rd Sunday Build-ing Fund, 4th Sunday Utilities, 5th Sunday Misc.

PRAY FOR THE SICK Liam Nelson, Estella Sanchez, Grace Callejas, Vivian Flores, Reynaldo Gurule, Anabelle Romero, Vidal Rai-goza, Jim Meek, Eric McDonald, Edward Cordova, Sandra Montoya, Ruth Nunez, Marcus Gurule, Alonzo Rodriguez, Roberto Gonzales, Santiago Romero, Aubrey & Rebecca Ornelas, Dolores Vallejos, Ralph Romero Sr., Nathan Salazar, Helen Gutierrez, Florinda Cortez, Joel Rivera, Theresa Hernandez, Julia Tafoya, Joseph Saavedra, Betty Ortega, Jim Blea, Samuel Nieto and for those in hospitals or their homes and cannot attend

" St. Therese Catholic School is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. There will be a Gala celebration on April 21st, 2018 to commemorate the many people that have had a part in our school and community. Come out and help us to continue the tradition of providing faith, service and learning for many gen-erations to come! More details to come."

OCTOBER SCHOOL NEWS 10/26 Awards Mass 10/28 Halloween Carnival 5:00 PM—8:00 PM 10/30 -11/3 Red Ribbon Week

THEOLOGY FILM SERIES

“How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change,” a documentary by Josh Fox. Join us at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey (5825 Coors Blvd. SW 87121) in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Commons for a screening of the film on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. Doors will open at 6:15 pm, and pizza and popcorn will be provided. Discussion of the film to follow, facilitated by Fr. Stephen Gaertner, O. Praem. There is no cost for this event, but donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, call (505) 873-4399 ext. 237 or email cchavez@norbertinecommunity.org.

The Norbertine Community of Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey hosts the opening of “Share the Journey” and C² Young Adult Ministry’s Café Communio - an art exhibition of works from community efforts and art-ists reflecting life as journey combined with a pop-up coffee house experience! Join us on Friday, Novem-ber 3 from 6:30pm-9:00pm at our Abbey (5825 Co-ors Blvd. SW 87121) for the official opening of our second annual art exhibition, complete with visual artworks displayed across our campus and live per-formances. Café Communio will also be open, fea-turing our partnering local food, coffee and pastry trucks: Street Food Sensations, Lily Marie’s Coffee Company, and Atomic Age Bakery. All are welcome to join us for Evening Prayer at 6:00pm in the Church. For questions, call (505) 873-4399 ext. 237 or email cchavez@norbertinecommunity.org.

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Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Parish • Albuquerque,

Sunday • October 22, 2017

W h o a r e t h e homeless?

Grandparents, sons and daughters, students, families! Dignity of the Person Ministry will be hosting

an educational panel discussion on "Upholding the Dignity of the Homeless in our Community." November 8, 6:30-8:30pm at Our Lady of the A n n u n c i a t i o n Parish, Albuq,

in the community center. All are invited to come learn, hear testimonials, and be engaged in this discussion of a work of mercy. Call 505-299-9111.

Church History – Intellectual Threat: With the death of the

last Apostle, the Church entered a new and dangerous era. Questions of authority and orthodoxy became urgent. Speaker Joel Hopko will discuss the personalities, doctrines and rationales of these early “heretics.” He’ll also consider whether any of these ancient controversies might still be with us. Joel has a MA in Theology and is currently Coordinator for the Jornada de Fe. October 25, 6:30-8pm, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Albuquerque, Community Room. Contact Jim Schwank at (505) 401-7722.

The Archdiocesan Offices of Family Life and Hispanic

Ministry invite all Spanish Speaking couples who are preparing to be married by the Church, to attend a retreat in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage “Nos Vamos a Casar” presented in Spanish. November

3-5 in Albuquerque. To register, please call the Office of Hispanic Ministry at 505-831-8147.

This Mass offers hope to families who grieve the loss of a child through

early death, still birth, abortion, or miscarriage. All are invited as we accompany each other in prayerful community to honor our children. Mass will be preceded by the opportunity for sacrament of reconciliation and a presentation on grief, both of which will begin at 5:30pm. A reception will follow the Mass in the church foyer. God is with us. The Church is here for us. We are not alone! Call the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505-831-8235.

Looking for artists - crafters • Holiday Faire at San Antonio Mission • Avenida San Antonio, Placitas (off Hwy 165) Nov.18 - 19 • 10am-5pm • Call 505 771 4931.

Please join the Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community for Mass 12 noon on October 29, at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, Albuq. Guest celebrant: Very Rev. John Daniel, Vicar General. Call 505-836-3627.

A Mass of Hope & HealingNovember 3 • 6:30pmSt Jude Parish, Albuq.

Do not neglect

hospitality, for through

it some have unknowingly entertained

angels.Hebrews 13:2.

New Mexico Conference of Churches

"What unites us is much greater than what divides us." - Pope John XXIII

One Body-Many MembersOne Spirit-Many Gifts

An Ecumenical Vesper Service of Song and Prayer

Followed by a Community Dialogue • 1 Cor. 12

Join Archbishop Wester and fellow bishops and leaders of other Christian communions

To commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

and give thanks for the progress the Church has made toward unity

since Vatican II

Sunday, October 29, 20172:30 - 5:00 pm

St. Johns United Methodist Church 2626 Arizona St, NE Albuquerque.

A reception and community dialogue with the bishops will follow

the service. Call 243-6234.

Healthy Relationships 101 • “Nurture Your Love” • Dating, engaged and married couples

are invited to this free program at the Catholic Center on Mondays, Oct.23-Nov. 17 • 6:30pm-8pm. To register, contact Yvette, 505-831-8117 or yduran@archdiosf.org. (Sponsored by ASF Family Life office.)

Bring Back Trust, Intimacy in Your Marriage with a Marriage Encounter Weekend, Dec. 2 & 3 • Discussions are between spouses only; no group sharing. $100 non-refundable deposit, $100 due at the weekend. Includes accommodations, communications tools, and meals. Contact Vivian Austin for a brochure or to register: 505-363-0363 or Vivnava@yahoo.com.

100th Year Anniversary ofOur Lady of Fatima

October 22Immaculate Conception Church3:00pm • Albuq • Prayer, song and

petition. Live music and rosariesprovided. Bring prayer petitions.Call 247-4271 or visit Iccabq.org

Saturday, October 21, 2017 Rom 4: 13, 16-18; Lk 12: 8-12 8:00 AM †Robert McCoy

In honor of St. Jude By: Gloria Ruiz

4:00 PM †Eloy & Maida Sandoval By: Marie Sandoval For the health of Gary Esquibel By: Family †Marlena Torres, Agnes & Roque Sandoval By: Family

Sunday, October 22, 2017 Is 45: 1, 4-6; 1 Thes 1: 1-5b; Mt 22: 15-21 8:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 10:00 AM †Albert Vallejos

By: Wife & family Ruby Hoolihan By: Dolores Cordova Special Intention of Petra C. Montoya (Birthday) By: Ron X. Montoya

12:00 PM †Judy Garcia By: Severo & Romelio Garcia For the health of Anthony “Archie” Archuleta By: Mr. & Mrs. Felipe Archuleta Catholic Daughters of St. Therese By: CDA

Monday, October 23, 2017 Rom 4: 20-25; Lk 12: 13-21 8:00 AM Communion Service

Mass Intentions Twenty –Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Rom 5: 12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12: 35-38 8:00 AM †Larry Smith

By: Christina Murtagh †Saibes Gallegos Randy & Marie Elena Mirabel

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Rom 6: 12-18; Lk 12: 39-48 8:00 AM †Valerie Cordova

By: Family †Leo Cervantes

Thursday, October 26, 2017 Rom 6: 12-23; Lk 12: 49-53 8:00 AM †Palmer Reedy

Estevan Gonzales By: Rosalinda Lopez

Friday, October 27, 2017 Rom 7: 18-25; Lk 12: 54-59 8:00 AM Special intention of Vicente Cervantes

†Joseph Moles By: Christina Murtagh †Angel Flor (5th Anniversary) By: Maggie Flor

Saturday, October 28, 2017 Eph 2: 19-22; Lk 6: 12-16 8:00 AM In thanksgiving to St. Jude

(Favors received ) By: Ramona Chavez †Robert McCoy In honor of St. Jude By: Gloria Ruiz

4:00 PM †Estrella (Birthday & Anniversary) Braulio Garcia By: Neyda Casaus †Albert & Dulcenea & Martha Harrison By: Pete & Linda Ortiz †Vicente & Salvador Sanchez By: Basilisa Calderon

Sunday, October 29, 2017 Ex 22: 20-26; 1 Thes 1: 5c-10; Mt 22: 34-40 8:00 AM †Bobby McCoy (2nd Anniversary)

By: Family †Ernest & Rebecca Sanchez By: Edward Sanchez †Christine Maceas By: Camila Molina

10:00 AM FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 12:00 PM †Jose Baca (Anniversary)

By: Lena & Dee Serbin †Charles Jenkins (Birthday Remembrance) By: Wife & family In thanksgiving to God for all His blessings By: Charlie & Rita Maes

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