“To say ‘Lord, Lord’ in the right sense means to believe with our hearts, praise God with our lips, and bear witness to him by our deeds. If one of these is lacking, we are not confessing but denying God; if our life belies our belief, it counts nothing to shout God’s praises.” —-St. Anthony
Apostolic Commissions: “Justice and Peace”
"Let them individually and collectively be in the forefront in promoting
justice by the testimony of their human lives and their courageous initiatives.
Especially in the field of public life, they should make definite choices
in harmony with their faith.”
(Rule of SFO,par 15)
TASK: to determine ways to help the poor by changing systems and by
direct action.
Chairs: Lester Brown and Joe Garcia
Walk With the God of Justice
An interparish group concerned with the Catholic Church’s teachings
on social justice meets every 2nd & 4th mondays at Risen Savior Church
at 7:00 pm. If interested, call Rena.
Globalization, rather than making us aware that we are all
one people-brothers and sisters- seems to be making us all one “corporation.”
The excesses of our free market economy have had some harmful effects globally
and locally-such as sweatshops.
FAMILY
“In their family, they should cultivate the Franciscan spirit
of peace, fidelity, and respect for life, striving to make of it a sign
of a world already renewed in Christ.” (Rule of SF, par. 17)
*FAMILY LIFE coordinates the activities of the different Family Life
ministries. Family Life acts as a facilitator to ease and improve communication
among these ministries and between each Family Life ministry and the Archdiocese.
Family Life acts as a resource to provide information, materials, and workshops
to each ministry and to the parishes as needed. DIRECTOR: Heddy Long.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER.
A weekend designed for good marriages to become better marriages. On
a weekend a couple is provided complete privacy while they strengthen their
communication with each other. For more information call Robert & Renee
Baca.
The original one-act play, “St. Francis: Troubadour of God’s Peace”, will be performed by the widely acclaimed actor, Leonardo DeFilippis at St. Bernadette Church on Friday, Sept. 25, 1998 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $7.50 and available at the parish office at St. Bernadette. Meet the actor at the reception following his performance. For more information call 298-7557.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Johnson on their 35th wedding anniversary. Their beautiful children gave them a trip to Medjugorje as a wedding gift. They plan to attend the beatification of Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac by Pope John Paul II on October 1st in Croatia.
Next month a report from Marcie Johnson on the 24th Southwest Catholic Charismatic Conference and her observations.
Remember, the library is open after the meetings!
As we approach the feast of St. Francis, we encourage members to read
one of the
many books in the library on Francis.
The Perfect Joy of St. Francis by Felix Timmermans
The Francis Book by Roy M. Gasnick,OFM
Here’s a book
for you to enjoy a little at a time or in large gulps; To read as a devotional
exercise or as an explanation of a vital thread in world history. It reveals
as never before the undiminished power of St. Francis’ words and deeds
to startle us, to delight us, to enrich our lives.
NO TIME TO READ? Check out CASSETTES AVAILABLE:
“How do we help? What is the goal of Christian Ministry”
Richard Rohr,OFM
“Balancing Incarnative and Redemptive Spirituality” Richard
Rohr,OFM
“The American Church Looks to the Future” Richard Rohr,OFM
“Franciscan Joy” Rev. Mother Mary Francis
Video: “Angels, the Mysterious Messengers”
MORE AREA HAPPENINGS
Four Hundred Years of Faith
This year we are celebrating the 400th anniversary of that first
missionary expedition as well as the
100th anniversary of the arrival of the friars from Cincinnati to proclaim
the Gospel among the
Navajo people. Many events are taking place. October 3, 1998 at St.
Michael Mission, St.
Michael’s, AZ
Registration: 9:30-10:30 am
Four Act Play: 10:30-11:15 am
Mass of Thanksgiving: 11:30 am-1:30pm A Meal will be served after mass
in the parish hall.
Feast of St. Francis
Archdiocesan wide celebration of the second vespers of the Feast
of St. Francis of Assisi in honor
of the work the Franciscans have done and continue to do in New Mexico.
October 4, 1998
Time: 5:00 pm at the Cathedral in Santa Fe. All fraternity members
are encouraged to attend.
Celebration of the Transitus will be cancelled due to the many events
taking place.
Fourteenth Annual Rocky Mountain Franciscan Gathering
at Holy Family Parish Center. Theme: Franciscan Spirituality for
the Third Millenium. Cost is
$25.00/ person. If you are in need of a scholarship, contact Christina.
Date: October 9-10 at Holy
Family Center in Albuquerque. See all of you there!
