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In today’s Second Reading, James puts a special emphasis on that fact that that our faith cannot be empty or shallow. We must put our faith into action if it is to mean anything at all. Do we contribute money or time to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help the poor of our community? Do we volunteer time to help at food banks or to visit the elderly or the imprisoned? Do we assist in a liturgical ministry as an usher, lector, choir member, or altar server? These are just a few examples. We must be willing to put our faith into action if we are to be an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ.

The coming days are rich with feast days of the Church. On Wednesday the 12th is the Feast of The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. “Mary” was a popular name among the Hebrew people, in memory of Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. Some scholars think that this name is perhaps related to an Egyptian word meaning “beloved,” which certainly fits Mary of Nazareth. She was so beloved by God that God chose her to be the Mother of Jesus, and for this purpose God preserved her from the stain of sin from the first moment of her conception in the womb of her mother, St. Ann (Doctrine of the Immaculate Conception). No sin would distort or destroy her relationship with God. We honor Mary’s name and the holiness that it represents, and we call upon her intercession in our times of need.

Do you think it is possible to become so focused, so involved with something that you overlook the bigger picture and perhaps even forget why you are doing it in the first place? In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees and scribes were so focused on the disciples of Jesus eating their meals with unwashed hands that they did not pay any attention to God’s commandments.

Adult Faith Sharing Groups meet in Fatima-Gallagher Hall, Room 1, Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Thursday mornings from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. We are currently studying and discussing the book “Decision Point” which is a presentation of the Catholic faith by Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic Institute. Participants are requested to make a $4 donation to cover the cost of their book.

Following in the footsteps of Jesus sometimes means being willing to accept a certain amount of suffering and pain so that, at times, one might become discouraged and tempted to give up. So what helps us to keep going when the going gets tough? How do we remain faithful to the call to discipleship when the cross we carry gets heavy? The readings from today’s Liturgy of the Word give us some help and encouragement.

The Parish Office and School will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Daily Mass will be at the normal times of 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM. ​​​​​​​There will not be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on this day following the 8:15 AM Mass.

Do you believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist? Tragically, a sizeable number of Catholics do not, especially among the younger generation. Today’s Gospel Reading (John 6:51-58) offers us an opportunity to reaffirm our own faith in the Real Presence. In this reading, we hear Jesus promise that whoever eats this bread will live forever. In a culture that is obsessed with putting off death and extending the appearance of youth, one would think that such a promise would indeed be good news, even though Jesus is referring to eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Is the Lord calling you to serve in a ministry? We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Currently we are in need of: Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Coffee and Donuts attendants, Choir Members. Call the parish office at 265-5868 are interested in serving.

The Word of the Lord is spirit and life. It is spoken with sincere love and concern for our lives. Through His Word, God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Through His Word, God forms us to be His people. Through His Word, He strengthens us. We must be open to listen to His Word and to accept it into our hearts. In doing so, we receive the blessings that strengthen us to fulfill its commands and teachings in our daily lives. As God’s Word takes root in our daily lives, we manifest the presence of God to the world. This Living Word of God leads to eternal life.

All proceeds benefit the school. Raffle to be held at the Halloween Carnival on October 26, 2018. Winners need not be present to win. 1st Prize: $1,500, 2nd Prize: $750, 3rd Prize: $500. Tickets $2.00 per entry. Students will be selling tickets after all Masses WEEKENDS OF September 8 & 9 - September 29 & 30. Please help support our school’s major fundraiser.

n our First Reading today (Genesis 16:2-4, 12-15), God gave the Israelites bread from Heaven to sustain them on their Exodus journey from slavery in Egypt to the freedom of the Promised Land. The manna appeared on the ground each morning near the place where the people had camped. They could gather only what they needed for that day. If anyone tried to hoard more than a day’s portion, it would spoil overnight and could not be eaten the next day. Only on the sixth day (Friday) could they gather and save enough Manna for two days so that they could observe the Sabbath rest on Saturday and avoid the work of gathering Manna on the Sabbath. This manna truly was their daily bread, and God provided it in this way so that they could learn to trust that God would look out for them and provide for them.

Join the CCD program as a teacher or an assistant for grades K-7. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM. For more information, call Bernadette Chavez at 977-3668.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary takes place on Wednesday, August 15th and is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning that attendance at Mass is obligatory. Masses will be at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, and 6:30 PM.

Classes start September 9, 2018 and are held September through May on Sundays. 10:00 AM Mass Attendance followed by Class Instruction from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM twice a month. Call the office for more information.

Classes for children in grades K-7 will begin on Wednesday, September 5, from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM in classrooms at Our Lady of Fatima School. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

We are accepting applications for an Athletic Director and for a Middle School Science Teaching position. The science teaching position is part-time, grades 6-8. Candidates must have a current New Mexico Teaching License and have completed a teaching application through the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Schools website. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and any questions to principal, Ms. Melinda Mader, mmader@fatimaschoolabq.com, 505-255-6391.

Inquiry sessions for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and for Adult Confirmation have begun. Class sessions are offered on Sundays following the 7:30 PM Mass, and repeated on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in Fatima Gallagher Hall and began June 13th. There is no cost to participate. Sacraments will be received at the Mass of the Easter Vigil in 2019. For more information, please call the Parish Office.

In the Old Testament, the prophet Micah spoke of the expectations of the Lord God that were not only applicable in Old Testament times, but in our times as well. In Micah 6:6-8 it is written: “You have been told, Oh man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do the right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.” And yet, throughout salvation history there has been a tendency on the part of human beings to ignore God, or at best, be complacent in their relationship with God.

Jesus was often surrounded by crowds. They followed him through the countryside and gathered around him in the cities. They pushed their way into homes where he was staying. In one instance, they even tore away the roof tiles to reach him that he might cure a paralytic.