Sunday's Readings
First Reading -- Wisdom is preferred above power, wealth, and health. All good comes through it. Wisdom 7:7-11
Responsorial Psalm -- Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!
PS 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Second Reading -- The Word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword. Hebrews 4:12-13
Gospel -- What must I do to inherit eternal life? ... You know the Commandments ... Mark 10:17-30
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus encounters the rich young man in today’s gospel recorded in Mk 10:17-30. He asks a question of Jesus which we should all consider:
“Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
- Mark 10:17
Jesus responds by quoting from the decalogue (10 Commandments), which Jesus upholds, and then calls us to a higher interpretation of the commandments. Jesus has a more demanding approach which says, for example, that even my anger with my brother breaks the fifth commandment, “thou shalt not kill” (see Mt 5:22). When the rich young man alleges that he had observed these commands since childhood, Jesus calls the young man to give up his earthly treasures and follow him. But the rich young man left Jesus and went away sad because his possessions apparently possessed him! Perhaps we should reflect upon how attached we are to our own possessions. We may have many liberties in our nation, but very little freedom because we are so attached to things. We tend to use people and love things rather than love people and use things! We are subjects of an upside down reality that imprisons us. Let us examine how we have fallen into what the latest, newest, biggest thing our culture tells us is a must have object to love. Let us pray for detachment to overcome our obsession with things, which cannot bring us enduring happiness.
4th THEME OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
The fourth theme of Catholic Social Teaching is the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. The Catholic Bishops of the United States (www.usccb.org) teaches that: “A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.” Certainly the Canossian Daughters of Charity’s work at Casa Angelica is a perfect example of putting vulnerable children first rather than disposing of them as unwanted and useless, as the world would suggest. Let us ask ourselves what we are doing to reach the poor and vulnerable today and how we might improve that outreach.
In this Sunday’s Gospel from Mark 10:17- 27, Jesus is asked a question:
“What must I do to
inherit eternal life?"
Jesus says to the young man, “You know the commandments…” and goes on to list them. The young man was good and did keep the commandments. Jesus then challenges him to go deeper in his faith: “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor...then come, follow me.” We hear how the young man went away sad for he had many possessions. We don’t know the end of the story. Maybe the young man went away, thought about what Jesus was offering, and decided to take up his offer to follow more closely.
Each of us are called to be followers of Jesus, and we all have the opportunity like the young man in our story. We start by listening to God’s Word found in the Bible, we follow the Commandments, go to Mass to hear God’s Word and receive Him in the Eucharist. When we do these things, we may come to a point where we hear a still, small voice hungry for more intimacy with God. It is there that we respond to a deeper call of some Christians to get rid of their possessions and abandon themselves to God alone, and go wherever they are sent. This is expressed in religious life, the priesthood, and in missionary work. Let us take time this week to reflect on this passage, and hear God calling us.
Youth Catechism #16:
What is the right way to read the Bible?
First of all, it is important really to read God’s letter, in other words, not to pick out details while paying no attention to the whole message. Then I must interpret the whole message with a view to its heart and mystery: Jesus Christ, of whom the whole Bible speaks, even the Old Testament. Therefore I should read the Sacred Scriptures in the faith that gave rise to them, the same living faith of the Church
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH
SUN 10.14 - NO SESSION
(Fall Break)
SUN 10.21 - Jesus Close and Personal
3:00PM - Community Ctr
Youth Conference #1—Albuquerque
Friday, October 26th, 6:30-9pm
Saturday, October 27th, all day.
Youth Conference #2—Farmington Saturday, November 3, depart 7:30am
Saints & Sinners Party - November 1
Following 5:30pm Mass - Community Ctr
Saints & Sinners Party - November 1
Following 5:30pm Mass - Community Ctr
FOR YOUNG ADULTS
MOVIE:
PLEASURE UNWOVEN
Friday - October 19th - 6:30pm in Gym
MOVIE:
PLEASURE UNWOVEN
Friday - October 19th - 6:30pm in Gym
Join by Text "FrassatiABQ" to 84576
This Week around Annunciation Parish
Friday - October 12
- Masses 8:30am and 5:30pm
- 10th Annual Fall Benefit for Annunciation Catholic School - 6pm, at Las Puertas Event Center.
- Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer Movie opens tonight - find a time and theatre
Saturday - October 13
- Confessions/Reconciliation - 3:30pm, in the day Chapel of the Church
- Mass 5:30pm - Anticipatory for the Sunday
- Masses 7am, 9am, 10:30am, 12noon, and 5:30pm
- Children's Liturgy of the Word - during 9am and 10:30am Masses, for children ages 3 to 10. Information and Registration Forms are available in Community Center on Sundays and at the Parish Office.
- No Middle School "The Net" (Fall Break)
- No Children's Sacramental Prep (Fall Break)
- No High School Confirmation (Fall Break)
- Music Ensemble Rehearsal - 4:15pm in the Church
- Young Adult Rosary - 7:00pm, in their homes.
Friday - October 19
6:30pm - in the Gym
6:30pm - in the Gym
Dr. Kevin McCauley uses the spectacular landscape of Utah's State and National Praks to illustrate the effects on the brain of addiction to substances or types of behavior. He also describes the many potential triggers in our lives, and the critical role families and support groups play in the recovery process.
Monday - October 15
World Missions Collection this weekend
World Missions Collection this weekend
- Masses 8:30am and 5:30pm
- Marianites - 9:30AM - St Francis Hall
- St Vincent de Paul - 6:30pm, St Magdalene Hall
- Divine Mercy Cenacle - 7:00pm, St Francis Hall
- Christian Financial Planning & Money Management Course - 6:30pm, in St Bakhita Hall
- Infant Baptism Prep - 7:00pm, St Magdalene Hall
- Altar Server Training - 6:45pm, in the Church
- Masses 8:30am and 5:30pm
- Contemplative Prayer/Lectio Divina - 6:15pm, St Francis Hall
- RCIA - 7:00pm - St Magdalene Hall
- Masses 8:30am, 5:30pm
- Little Rock Scripture Study Begins: Genesis - 9:30 - 11am, St Bakhita Hall
- Women's Guild Pilgrimage - October 17, 9:30am - 3:00pm. Bring a sack lunch. Friends welcome to join. Cost: $20.
- Women's Guild Pilgrimage - 9am - 3pm, Offsite
- Religious Ed, Kinder - 5th, 4:15pm, Community Center
- Adult Faith Formation: On Prayer - 6:30PM, St Magdalene Hall.
- Masses 8:30am and 5:30pm
- Sunday Readings Reflection - 9:30am in St Francis Hall
- Endow for Women - Lumen Gentium (Study) - 1:00pm, St Francis Hall.
- Consolation/Bereavement Support Group - 6:30pm, St Bakhita Hall
- Cantor Rehearsal - 6:45pm, in the Church
- Mixed Choir Rehearsal - 7:30pm, in the Church
- Visitation Ministry - 6:30pm in St Francis Hall
- Film: Pleasure Unwoven: Addiction: Choice or Disease? - 6:30pm, Gym The film looks at the neurological science of addiction, addressing potential triggers, the impact of treatment, and the role families/support groups play in the recovery process. All are welcome.
World Missions Collection this weekend
- Birthright State Workshop on Loving Alternatives to Abortion - 8:30am - 3:30pm, in St Magdalene Hall. Includes lunch. Call 505-262-2235 for information.
- Friends of the Poor Walk/Run 5K - October 20th, Albuquerque Academy. Go to Walk for the Poor to register and details.
World Missions Collection this weekend
- Masses 7am, 9am, 10:30am, 12noon, and 5:30pm
- Children's Liturgy of the Word - during 9am and 10:30am Masses
- Middle School "The Net" - 3:00pm, in the Gym and Classrooms
- High School Confirmation - 3:00pm, in the Community Center
- Music Ensemble Rehearsal - 4:15pm in the Church
- Marriage Enrichment Potluck Date Night - 6:30pm - Gym #10GreatDates
- Young Adult Rosary - 7:00pm, in their homes.
Upcoming Events:
- Middle School Youth Conference - November 3 - 11:30am - 5:30pm
For Information/Registration go to the Archdio. YYA Website. - Annunciation Prayer Day outside of Planned Parenthood - November 4, all day.
- Search for Christian Maturity Retreat for Post-Confirmation High School Students - November 9-11, in Las Vegas, NM Immaculate Conception
- SEEK2019 Young Adult Conference in Indianapolis - January 3-7, 2019. Are you a young adult seeking what you are meant to be? Contact Sr. Lisa Marie in the youth office to register.
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LABOR DAY
In his 1991 letter Centesimus Annus, St. John Paul reminded us that: more than ever, work is work with others and work for others. It is a matter of doing something for someone else. Jesus learned to work from St. Joseph and we would do well to ask St. Joseph’s intercession for all workers and those seeking employment. St. Joseph, help us to imitate Jesus as we work for the good of all. Amen.
In his 1991 letter Centesimus Annus, St. John Paul reminded us that: more than ever, work is work with others and work for others. It is a matter of doing something for someone else. Jesus learned to work from St. Joseph and we would do well to ask St. Joseph’s intercession for all workers and those seeking employment. St. Joseph, help us to imitate Jesus as we work for the good of all. Amen.
LABOR DAY
In his 1991 letter Centesimus Annus, St. John Paul reminded us that:
In his 1991 letter Centesimus Annus, St. John Paul reminded us that:
Friday, September 14
Day of Atonement
Day of Atonement
and Reparation
8:30 am - Mass
9:00 am - Stations of the Cross
5:30 pm Mass (?)
7:00 pm - Mass and Holy Hour of Reparation
