Adult Formation (505) 299-9111

Sr. Linda Carandang, FdCC - Director
lcarandang@annunciationparish.org

Mary Agnes Sain - Secretary

Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish along with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe offers many exciting opportunities for Adult Faith Formation. Our "current classes" below lists programs offered by the parish as well as several programs offered throughout the Archdiocese.

The Annunciation Parish R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) team lists classes and events - see below.

† SCRIPTURE STUDY:

---- Organized studies of the Bible are lead by a trained facilitator.

---- Groups meet once a week for eight/ten weeks in the Fall and in the Spring.

SUNDAY SCRIPTURE READING REFLECTION GROUP
Meets every Thursday morning in St. Francis Hall at 9:30 a.m. The reflection is on the Sunday Liturgy readings for the following Sunday. This is one recommended way to enhance the Sunday Liturgy of the Word. Please bring your own bible and the current Living Faith Booklet. The Living Faith Booklets are available in the book rack of the vestibule.

LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY (LRSS)
The next Little Rock Scripture Study will take place in fall 2010. Please call 299-9111 for reservations and registration.

EARLY HISTORY OF THE CHURCH
John Humbel teaches a Monday evening sessions held in the school portable classroom 304 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. For more information and to register call 299-9111.

UNDERSTANDING THE SCRIPTURES STUDY GROUP
(by Scott Hahn)
Will begin again in the near future.

FAITH IN THE WORKPLACE
A discussion gathering for individuals who are active in our community's wrkforce. People in any and all areas of work are invited to hear and interesting speaker and for faith sharing. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month in St Francis Hall from 9:45-10:45a.m. immediately after the first Saturday Mass (8:30a.m.) and rosary.

Next Meeting: Saturday, June 5, 2010.

† PRESENTATIONS:

Dr. Tim Gray: Maccabees

Friday, October 8, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM, Community Center
Saturday, October 9, 8:30AM-3:00PM, Community Center
Registration is not required. All are welcome!

D+E+I: Dominican Ecclesial Institute

Will begin again in Fall 2010.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
(505) 299-9111

Coordinator: Mary
Secretary: Mary Agnes Sain

BECOMING A CATHOLIC

The RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS is a process for unbaptized adults who are interested in becoming Catholic and for those baptized Christians who seek full communion with the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confimration. Trained catechists conduct weekly sessions which combine Catholic teaching, Scripture reflection, personal and liturgical prayer. The Initiation of Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are received at the Easter Vigil.

SPRING UPDATE

The new RCIA classes will be starting this summer. Those adults interested in joining the RCIA class, please contact Mary Agnes at the parish office 299-9111 and a team member will contact you.

RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES

Pecos Benedictine Monastery

Pecos, NM
(505) 757-6600
http://www.pecosmonastery.org/

For more information on the services provided by the Pecos Benedictines or to schedule your own retreat visit their website!

Canossian Spirituality Center

5625 Isleta Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 452-9402
Email: spiritualityctr@aol.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

St. Vincent de Paul

One of the ways we can alleviate the suffering of the needy is through our support of the work of our St. Vincent de Paul Society. As they visit the homes of those in difficulty, the Vincentians seek to uplift those they serve with financial and spiritual assistance. As the needs of the poor increase, let us contribute to them by utilizing our St. Vincent de Paul envelopes and thereby advance this important work of mercy. Matthew 25 reminds us that when we serve the least among us we serve Jesus Himself!

The purpose of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is to relieve the suffering of those in need within the parish and surrounding area. Material and moral help is offered by person-to-person contact and is adapted to the particular needs and circumstances of those assisted.

Next Meeting:
Monday, May 3rd at 6:30 PM in St. Magdalene Hall

Monday, May 17th at 6:30 PM in St. Magdalene Hall

Social Concerns Ministry

This life-giving ministry coordinates monthly and ongoing sharing of goods collections for numerous charitable causes. The Committee generally meets the first Sunday of each month to plan for these collections, and they can always use more help!

Next Collection: To Be Announced.
Next Meeting: To Be Announced.

Companions on the Journey

Next Meeting:
To Be Announced.

Visitation Ministry

Parishioners visit lonely homebound seniors in nursing homes.

Talk with and read to them
Write letters of cards
help with simple crafts, other activities
Listen to music

This non-denominational weekly ministry is very rewarding for both the visitor and the homebound individual.

Quarterly Meeting:
To Be Announced.

Consolation & Grief Ministry

Group meets in the spring and fall once a week for 7 sessions.

Next Meeting: To Be Announced.

Detention/Prision Ministry

Volunteers visit incarcerated women and youth by:

Leading a Communion Ministry
Teaching a Bible class/lead a Scripture Reflection Group
Help with journaling; use of poetry and art as prayer
Mentoring during transition to families and communities

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities is in need of more drivers to take seniors,60+, to their doctor appointments, to the grocery store and government offices for shopping. Volunteers set their own schedule and zip code destination. Catholic Charities is also host agency for the City of Alb. RSVP program. Volunteers 55+ receive mileage reimbursement and supplemental insurance benefits. If interested, please call Cathy Aragon Martinez, Volunteer Coordinator at 724-4634.

Presbyterian Hospital

Presbyterianl Hospital needs volunteers at all Presbyterian facilities. Come serve in one of 40 areas and make new friends. Call 841-1501 for an application or go online to www.phs.org. Come volunteer with patients. In the gift shop, at Hospice, in Patient Transport, or as Communion Ministers. Four hours per week for at least 1 year. Participation in Volunteer Program is a requirement which includes orientation and occasional meetings. It is a great service to the sick. If interested contact the coordinator Sister Rose Wich at 880-1162.

FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES

Natural Family Planning (NFP)

Sessions are held in St. Magdalene Hall, 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Program fee for parishioners: $35/couple

To register and make payment, contact the Parish Office (505) 298-7553

The Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning will be taught at Our Lady of the Annunciation in a series of three classes, 1:00-3:30 PM, on the days listed below. This method uses three natural symptoms of fertility, in a cross-checking way, for a couple to determine when they are fertile and to cooperate with God in planning their families. The goal of the classes is to make couples self-sufficient in understanding their changing fertility, including post-partum and pre-menopause. The Theology of the Body is used as the basis for the instruction, using NFP in treating each other as persons, not objects.

The classes will be held in St. Magdalene Hall, west of the Annunciation School. Contact the Parish Office at 298-7553 to register for the classes and order the instructional materials.

2010 Upcoming Sessions:

                           Class 1                Class 2          Class 3       Class 4
Session A:          1/17/10               4/11/10          7/11/10       10/10/10
Session B:          2/21/10               5/16/10          8/8/10          11/14/10
Session C:          3/14/10               6/13/10          9/12/10       12/12/10

Participants are required to attend all 3 sessions in chronological order.
Sessions are held in St. Magdalene Hall
Program fee (for Parishioners): $35; Non- Parishioners: $135 Contact the Parish Office for information on registering.

Engaged Encounter & Marriage Encounter Retreats

Contact the Archdiocese Family Life Office for upcoming retreat dates and details at (505) 831-8117.

Young Couples Group

Contact the Parish Life and Pastoral Outreach Office at (505) 299-9111 for details.

Splendor of Love Study