The Parish Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 (7/1/16 - 6/30/17) is based on the giving of our faith family for Fiscal Year 2016. 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 35th weekend of the fiscal year were $31,375.00. In the 35th week of our fiscal year, our budgeted goal for ministry programs and ordinary operating expense is $1,190,000 and our collections are $1,241,573.00. 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)

1ST SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 5, 2017

MON, MAR 6: 8:30 AM † ADA & HUMBERT PIERONI

† RICK SERVIS & BERT BENZ BY THE BEISEL FAMILY † JOAN HERMAN BY GENEVA TRUJILLO

5:30 PM † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES † MARY ANN ADAMS BY THE CHANT FAMILY † DOROTHY SCHRADE BY BETTY LANE

TUES, MAR 7: 8:30 AM † SUSAN MAY RYAN BY THE RYAN FAMILY † VICTOR LINAN BY THE RYAN FAMILY † MARY ANN ADAMS BY ANNUNCIATION QUILTERS

5:30 PM † AMELINDA PARGAS BY BOB & TIFFY BURTON † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES † LURA PRITCHETT

WED, MAR 8: 8:30 AM † WILLIAM THOMAS BY JOYCE THOMAS † MANUEL SALINAS BY MARY LOU CALDERONE SI LIVING & DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE WOMEN’S GUILD BY THE WOMEN’S GUILD

5:30 PM † JAMES J. FRALE BY JOHN & JOANN FRALE † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES † TONNIE GUTIERREZ BY THERESA, ELIZABETH & JOSEPH

THURS, MAR 9: 8:30 AM † CELIDO VIOLA MONTANO—1ST ANNIVERSARY BY ANNUNCIATION PARISH † JANICE BUSTOS, BEN ROYBAL & RUDY GONZALES BY THE ROYBAL FAMILY SI KATIE ROYER BY JOSEPH & ANN DUPUIS

5:30 PM † SAMMY DAVIDSON—52ND ANNIVERSARY BY ELIZABETH DAVIDSON † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES SI FOR THE UNBORN BY THE KOFC COUNCIL #14920

FRI, MAR 10: 8:30 AM † STANLEY BAKER—1ST ANNIVERSARY BY ANNUNCIATION PARISH † MARGUERITE GEISSLER BY HENRY GEISSLER † DIANNE KATZ & LUCILE GARNER BY THE BARKER FAMILY

5:30 PM † THERESA SAGARTZ– 1ST ANNIVERSARY BY ANNUNCIATION PARISH † JAMES G. FRALE BY JOHN & JOANN FRALE † WENZLER, RUDNIK & MAGGIO FAMILIES SAT, MAR 11: 5:00 PM † LORENZO DODSON BY THE FAMILY † CONNIE MCELHENEY BY CREE ANN MORRIS † ANNA MATONTI BY THE MATONTI & MONTOYA FAMILIES

SUN, MAR 12: 7:00 AM † STEPHANIE COLE & JOHN SAVAGE BY THE FAMILY † RUSSELL ARENHOLZ BY THE FAMILY † GERTRUDE KNOLL BY THE PITRE FAMILY

9:00 AM SI FOR THE PEOPLE 10:30 AM † ROBERT E. GORENCE BY THE FAMILY † ANNA MATONTI BY THE MATONTI & MONTOYA FAMILY † ALBERT BALDONADO—1ST ANNIVERSARY BY ANNUNCIATION PARISH

12:00 PM † WILLIAM WHALEN BY THE FAMILY † ROBERT E. GORENCE BY NANCY & PETE DOMENICI † RUTH PEGTMEYER BY THE CLAUS FAMILY 5:30 PM † ANDREW RAUSCH BY MOM & DAD & BROTHERS † BARBARA MOULDS BY B.G. VAN WAGONER SI SPECIAL INTENTION

2ND SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 12, 2017

GN 12:1-4A 2 TM 1:8B-10 MT 17:1-9

1ST SUNDAY OF LENT The opening of Lent reminds us of our covenant with the Lord who is the One who can

overcome the power of sin in our lives. In his Letter to the Romans, St. Paul reminds us

that through sin death came to reign in our world, but through the gift of justification, in

Jesus Christ, grace and life have come to reign in our lives, cf. Rom. 5:17. Does this

mean that once baptized into Christ we no longer have to face sin? Hardly. But we face

sin with Christ Jesus as we lean upon him for our strength. Yes, Jesus was tempted as

we see in Matthew 4: 1-11. And if the evil one does not hesitate to tempt even Jesus

Christ, how much more will we be tempted. The temptations are typically for wealth,

power or fame, but there are others depending upon our own personal weaknesses. As

we see in Genesis 3:1-7, the tempter uses confusion in order to cause doubt as to what is

really right and wrong as well as what is for our good and what is not. We must pray for discernment of spirits

in order not to fall prey to the wiles of the evil one. The Catechism of the Catholic Church #2847 states:

The Holy Spirit makes us discern between trials, which are necessary for the growth of the inner

man, and temptation, which leads to sin and death. We must also discern between being tempted

and consenting to temptation. Finally, discernment unmasks the lie of temptation, whose object

appears to be good, a “delight to the eyes” and desirable, when in reality its fruit is death. God

does not want to impose the good, but wants free beings....There is a certain usefulness to

temptation. No one but God knows what our soul has received from him, not even we ourselves.

But temptation reveals it in order to teach us to know ourselves....

Let us pray that we might use this season of Lent for a good examination of heart and a spiritual spring

cleaning in order to better welcome Jesus to live in us and through us this Easter.

A SPIRITUAL FITNESS PROGRAM

1. Prepare the best version of yourself for God and neighbor.

2. Fix your eyes on Jesus as you run the race to heaven.

3. Sacrifice for your training: exercise the discipline of the virtues.

4. Read scripture and/or a devotional prayer book daily.

5. Pray the morning offering daily.

6. Make a retreat like Marriage Enrichment or a day of recollection.

7. Give glory to God for everything in your life.

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES

Mt. Calvary and Gate of Heaven Cemeteries in Albuquerque and Rosario

Cemetery in Santa Fe are offering a 15% discount on all pre-need

purchases of crypts during the month of March. This discount program is

designed to help families plan now so that those left behind are not tasked

with difficult decisions and costly expenses at a time of need.

For information, call Mt. Calvary at 243-0218 or Gate of Heaven at 821-0800

or Rosario at 505-983-2322.

GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER

Tickets will be sold for the Annual Brother Matthias Corned Beef and Cabbage St. Patrick’s Day

dinner after all the masses next weekend. Please help support the great work of the Brothers as

they reach the homeless and those in recovery through the generosity of parishioners like you.

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

March 4 Saturday RCIA Half-Day Retreat 12:30 - 4:30 PM SMH Rite of Sending 5:00 PM Mass Church

March 6 Monday Marianites 9:30 - 10:30 AM SFH Communion/ isits to the Sick Homebound Marianites Lenten Recollection 12:30 - 2:30 PM SMH Divine Mercy Cenacle 7:00 - 8:30 PM SFH

March 7 Tuesday 40 Days Prayer for Life 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM offsite Contemplative Prayer 6:15 - 7:15 PM SFH RCIA Catechumenate 7:00 - 8:30 PM SMH

March 8 Wednesday Little Rock Scripture Study 9:30 - 11:30 AM SBH Women’s Guild Retreat 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM offsite Communion Service SJHC 10:00 AM offsite

March 9 Thursday Sunday Readings Reflection 9:30 - 10:30 AM SFH

March 11 Saturday That Man Is You 7:00 - 8:30 AM Gym

CRS Rice Bowl Encounters

We encounter the Singh family in India, where a mother and father are using innovative farming techniques to feed their family amidst a flood. How is God inviting us to think outside the box in service to others this Lent? Pick up your family’s rice bowl. For more information visit crsricebowl.org or call Sr. ecy at 299-9111.

PARISH LIFE & PASTORAL OUTREACH

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Sr. Necy Guan, FdCC, Director

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Mary Agnes Sain, Secretary

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Lenten Retreat/Recollection

Marianites are having their Lenten Recollect ion on Monday after the visit to the sick and homebound in Saint Magdalene Hall. Women s Guild is having their Lenten Retreat on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the orbertine Abbey. It will start with 8:30 AM Mass at Annunciation then take the bus to the Abbey. Everyone is requested to bring a sack lunch. Snacks and water will be provided. 5.00 donation is requested for bus fare. For details, call Sharon at 296 -2196.

Respect Life Ministry

Respect Life Ministry is requesting your support on Tuesday, March 7, from 7 am - 7pm to pray in front of the Planned Parenthood at 701 San Mateo E. You prayers, presence and little sacrifices will make a difference in our ministry for LIFE and to end abortion. Thank you.

Thank you to all parishioners who donated to Catholic Charities. Your generosity helps those who are in need. May God reward you abundantly.

The devil opposed God s definitive and universal plan of salvation with all his might, as is shown in particular in the gospel of the temptation of esus in the wilderness. n fact, entering this liturgical season of ent means continuously taking hrist s side against sin, facing—both as individuals and as hurch—the spiritual fight against the spirit of evil each time.

—Pope Benedict I

MIDDLE SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND SACRAMENTAL PREP This Sunday—March 5, 2017

3 to 5 p.m. in Classrooms and Gym Middle School Program hosting Catholic Charities Youth Refugees for an afternoon of games, crafts, refreshments and friendship!

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Mt 7:12)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Busi ness Nam e

Leslie Monette — Director lmonette@annunciationparishabq.org

Lorraine Chavez — Secretary

lchavez@annunciationparishabq.org

296-0411

ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Regular class—Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. in classrooms

(Children will prepare for upcoming Lenten Penance Service on March 15th)

Upcoming Adult Faith Formation Program — WEDNESDAYS — Begins March 8, 2017 6:30 to 8:00 p .m. in St. Magdalene Hall

St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church. This letter tells us about the nature of the Church—as a body, as a household, as a

mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an army. It reveals how God’s love for us can transform our daily lives—if we allow it.

In this 8-part Bible study, you will:

Discover what it means to be not just a son or daughter of God, but an heir to all he has to give. Learn about the great mystery of how we can love one another as Christ loves the Church.

Find out that you have a place in God’s “plan of sheer goodness." Delve into Sacred Scripture and the Catechism with the guidance of biblical scholar Jeff Cavins.

Participate in small groups discussions and explore how the message of Ephesians applies to everyday life.

Call 296-0411 to register or for questions. Material fee $20

NEW TO THE PARISH? We want to WELCOME you! Join our Pastor, Msgr. Voorhies, and meet our Parish Pastoral Council at a welcome breakfast at 9:15 a.m. today, Sunday, March 5th in the Community Center followed by a special blessing at

the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Welcome to Annunciation Parish!

Lent is a time of encounter

THINK OF A TIME WHEN YOU ENCOUNTERED CHRIST THROUGH SERVICE: Did the person or

community you intended to serve end up serving

you? How did you meet Christ

in that person or

community? How did you share

Christ?

Reflection

from Pope Francis “Jesus’ whole life, his way of dealing with the poor, his action, his integrity, his simple daily acts of generosity, and finally his complete self-giving, is precious and reveals the mystery of his divine life. Whenever we encounter this anew, we become convinced that it is exactly what others need.”

K OF C BURRITO BRE AKFAS T Fresh, hot and homemade burritos! TODAY Sunday, March 5, 2017

after 7, 9, & 10:30 a.m. Masses in the Gym. Burritos cost $5 each or $20 per family of 4 or more.

encounter CHRIST WITHIN

Religious Education is Hosting THIS Friday, March 10th

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Soups/Bread due at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center Join us for fellowship and soup supper from 6 - 7 p.m. All are welcome to stay after for Stations of the Cross in the Church at 7 p.m. Great family-friendly way to spend Fridays

LECTIONARY READINGS: Monday, March 6th, 2017 — Saturday, March 12th, 2017

MONDAY: W k v : - , - 8 M 5:3 - “L Fa h , y y h c f J h f h wh a I k w,

a h wh a I a .” T ’ : D m h h h . (~Ma fica L C a , L 2017) TUESDAY: S . & S . F , M I 55: - M :7- 5

“M c f Fa h , ach ay a ay . H h L f c w h y a y S a h H y S .”

T ’ : S m w m ti h O F h . (~Ma fica L C a , L 2017) WEDNESDAY: S . J h f G , R J 3: - k : -3

“M c f Fa h , a h ac a f w h a f Ch y f .” T ’ : S fi m mf v . (~Ma fica L C a , L 2017) THURSDAY: S . F f R m , R E C: , - M 7:7- “L Fa h , h w w a h a c f J h B Sac a . Th h h w k f y S

f L , h a k h , k h , a k ck a h f h H a a y w h h c fi c f a ch .” T ’ : w h h m titi f . (~Ma fica L C a , L 2017) FRIDAY: W k : D f Ab ti Ez 8: - 8 M 5: - “E a Fa h , c f h c ha h a a y a h . H a f y ac a y. T ’ : M k f ti w h m f m wh m . (~Ma fica L C a , L 2017) SATURDAY: W k D : - M 5: 3- 8 “Fa h h a , ak a k y ; h h y S J , h ac f wh

h y h . A y cy c Ch a .” T ’ : D m h k f m wh k . (~Ma fica L C a , L 2017)

MINISTRY & MUSIC HAPPENINGS

MUSIC & LITURGICAL MINISTRY

Dr. Jane Smith, Director 298-9636

MUSIC

Children’s Choir Rehearsal: Monday, March 6, 4:00–4:45 pm, in the church

Cantor Rehearsal: Thursday, March 9, 6:45 pm, in the church Annunciation Mixed Choir Rehearsal: Thursday, March 9, 7:30 pm, in the church

5:30 PM Music Ensemble Rehearsal: 4:15 pm, in the church. New Singers are always welcome!

Do you enjoy singing? Singing in a group?

Our choirs and Cantor Ensembles always welcome new and enthusiastic singers!

Rehearsal times are listed in this bulletin each week. If you like to sing, don’t wait to join–we need your voice now!

MINISTRYMINISTRY

Liturgical Ministers: There are a number of opportunities for service during Lent and Holy

Week! Please take the time to look over the forms you received in the mail to see where you can

help out. Additional forms are available in the Adornment Room and in the Parish Office.

☞ ☞ Lenten Fridays ☞ ☞ Fridays during Lent at Annunciation offer food for both body and soul.

Soup Suppers are held each Friday at 6:00 pm in the Community Center. Come and enjoy a

sampling of excellent and tasty soups and some great fellowship! This simple meal is followed by

Lenten Reflections and Stations of the Cross in the church at 7:00 pm. Give yourself over to the

true meaning of this season of renewal through active listening to the Reflection and then

active participation in the Stations of the Cross.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is held on Sunday mornings at the 9:00 and & 10:30 am Masses.

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

Anointing of the Sick: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 after the 8:30 AM Mass The Liturgical Minister Schedule Annuncia tion Parish Website: www.annuncia tionparishabq.org/litschedule.html

Week of March 5 - 11, 2017

High School Lenten Retreat Prepare for Easter! Retreat held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Register w/our Youth Office.

The Weight of the Cross, at the Norbertine Abbey. To register/information: 505.831-8216

1st Week of LENT This week in the BIBLE THIS WEEK:

1st Week of LENT

Mid-School Youth Ministry

Reading together the Lenten book Rediscovering Jesus by Matthew Kelly. Fellowship & Prayer.

Women’s Lenten Small Group

HS Confirmation – Small G roups Confirmation Groups meet in small groups this week. Check in with your group leader for your group’s time / location.

Part 2 of the Refugee Project. Youth will provide a welcoming atmosphere to refugee children.

Bible ACTION

WORD of the WEEK ABSTINENCE

Restraining oneself from

indulging in something.

Merriam-Webster ictionary

Ideas

1.Make a commitment to come to the Stations of the Cross on Friday.

2. When you ‘give up’ something this Lent, share what you saved with charity, or Rice Bowl.

3. Consider joining the Bible study on the Book of Ephesians!

4.Make a retreat. Check each week to find what is coming up!

5.See the Annunciation Youth and Young Adult site for more ideas!

With family or friends:

Read Matthew 4:1-11

Think about temptation as the lure of pushing God aside and making him take second place in your life. What are you tempted to put before God?

When you do things well, do you give thanks to God and give Him the glory?

Do we put first our need to be accepted before accepting other people?

This Sunday s readings help us make sense of our Lenten journey and the practices of fasting and abstinence. In the first reading from Genesis, we have the retelling of the first sin of Adam and Eve, how when they took it upon themselves to try to be independent of God, they were subject to the penalty of wanting to stand on his own separated from God. The Old Testament tells the love story of God s merciful calling us back to himself, again—and again—and again. In today s reading from Matt. 4:1-11, we pick up the story of Jesus after he was baptized in the Jordan by John, how he was tempted in the desert by the devil. What can we learn from today s readings to help us in this season of Lent?

Just as Jesus went out to the desert, we must make time to retreat from the concerns of the world. Lent helps to remind us of this need. Make time daily to think of God.

Temptation is real. Jesus was subject to it too. Lenten abstinence and fasting help us to strengthen our bodies and minds to resist things that are not good for us.

Jesus day retreat in the desert prefigured the lifelong retreat we are called to practice by abstaining from evil deeds and working to live according to God s law.

During these 40 days of Lent, let us make a real attempt to grow closer to God in prayer, abstinence and fasting. You will find when you finish your Lenten pilgrimage how much closer your are to God.

Ladies who Lent, at the Norbertine Abbey. To register/information: 505.831-8216

Part One of our two-part series on discipleship, St. Paul’s Letter to

the Philippians. Come join us for food, fellowship and prayer!

FRASSATI YOUNG ADULTS

Form your this LENT!

Upcoming Retreats & Events:

go to: Formed.Org Use code: 8RNTF6

2nd Week of LENT

Young Women’s Retreat

Young Men’s Retreat

Reading together the Lenten book Rediscovering Jesus by Matthew Kelly. Fellowship & Prayer.

Women’s Lenten Smal l Group

Living Stations of the Cross

Presented by our High School Youth

“The Lord, who overcame the deceptions of the

Tempter during the forty days in the

desert, shows us the path we must take.”

Pope Francis (Lenten Message 2017)

www.annunciationyya.wordpress.com

phone: 505-293-6760 Sr. Lisa Marie Doty, FdCC, Director lmdoty@annunciationparishabq.org

Sr. Betty Rivero, FdCC, Assoc. Director brivero@annunciationparishabq.org