Parish Life and Pastoral Outreach

Respect Life Ministry Mission Statement:

Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish Respect Life Ministry promotes respect for human life from conception to natural death as set forth in St. Pope John Paul II's  Encyclical “Evangelium Vitae”' We seek to encourage others to see the divine nature of all human life through prayer, education and charity.. Please call the Parish Life Office for more information 505-299-9111.

Social Concerns Ministry coordinates the monthly collection 

for the poor in our city and the “Adopt-a-Family for Thanksgiving”. 

The Committee meets every first Sunday of the month 

11:30 am at St. Francis Hall.

Please call the Parish Life Office for more information 505-299-9111.

 

St. Vincent de Paul Society is an on-going ministry for advocacy, 

direct assistance to the poor, and education through home visits.

 Meetings are every third Monday at 6:30 -8:00 pm in St. Magdalene Hall.

St. Vincent de Paul ABQ Thrift Store

Women’s Guild helps the parish in various ways including bereavement meals served for family and guests after the funeral Mass in the parish. Please call the Parish Life Office for more information 505-299-9111.

Companions on the Journey provide sspiritual companionship to those who are permanently homebound or terminally ill, through Holy Communion and visits. 

Marianites bring communion to the sick and homebound parishioners. 

Consolation "Grief" Ministry

Visitation Ministry visits and spends some time with sick and elderly in different nursing homes. 

Please call the Parish Life Office for more information 505-299-9111.

Women of Grace - This is a great opportunity for women to discover the gift of authentic femininity, the holiness of life, and God's awesome purpose and mission for them in the world.  Eleven sessions on given topics are offered in the Fall and                                                                                                                Spring. For details, please call                                                                                     Sr. Emma Ruth Ancheta, FdCC at 505-299-9111                                                                         or Anne Desautels at 505-259-6095.
 

Marriage Matters provides an environment and resources to help couples nurture their marriages through continuing marriage formation, free dinner, child care and other activities. They meet once a month. For more information contact Deacon Patrick Sena at 505-228-4936

Kingsmen - Provides an environment for men to pray, develop virtues, practice accountability, serve others, and be formed in our God-given roles of leaders, protectors, and providers. Meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Sangre de Cristo Parish. For details, please email TKM.Annunciation@gmail.com or visit The King's Men Annunciation Facebook page.

Infant Baptism Preparation Class for Parent and Godparents
This required sacramental session, facilitated by married couples, is held every 2nd Monday of the month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in St. Magdalene Hall.
Dates & Times are subject to change. Please call the parish office to sign up for the class on the Friday before the 2nd Monday of the month. 

Parents and Godparents seeking baptism for a child have a responsibility to attend a baptism preparation session before the Baptism takes place. Annunciation Parish offers a Baptism Preparation instruction class once a month on the 2nd Monday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Parents should carefully consider choosing a saint’s name for their child, perhaps a role model whose life reflects the hopes and aspirations for this God-given child. Please contact the Parish Office to register and for more information.

Baptisms usually take place on the 3rd or 4th weekend of the month for the specific date all paperwork must be received into the office before scheduling the baptism.

• Call Melany Sandoval at 505-298-7553 for information on Baptism for ages Newborn- 6 years old.
• Call Leslie Monette at 505-296-0411 for information on Baptism for ages 7 yrs to 17 years old. 
• Call Deacon Patrick Sena at 505-288-4936 for information on Adult baptism and R.C.I.A.

Sacramental Preparation for Marriage
This is a spiritual partnership between the engaged couple and a Marriage Couple Mentor assigned by Msgr. Voorhies. The Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a mandatory 3-session part of the preparation. (See Adult Formation Page for NFP information.)
 

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process for unbaptized adults who are interested in becoming Catholics and for those baptized Christians who seek full communion with the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Sessions run from August to May on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm. For details, please call the RCIA director Deacon Pat Sena at 505 228 4936.
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Divine Mercy Cenacle – meets every first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 – 8:00 pm, in St. Francis Hall. Please bring the Diary of St. Faustina, Cenacle Manual. Bible, and Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Sunday Reading Reflections – join the group who prays and reflects the coming Sunday Readings every Thursday, after the 8:30 AM at St. Francis Hall.

Rosary Guild – join the group who prays the Rosary every day, after the 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Masses, in the church.

Eucharistic Adoration – Our parish is blessed to have a Adoration Chapel. All parishioners are welcome to spend time in prayer, silence, and meditation in the Presence of our Lord (call Leslie Monette at 505-296-0411 to schedule your visits). Adoration is held in the church on First Fridays.

The Policy for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe regarding the protection and safety of children is required to be updated every 5 years. 
All employees and volunteers must complete the training prior to beginning employment or volunteering.
If you are a current volunteer who’s training has exceeded 5 years, or a new volunteer, your training must be completed before beginning volunteering or starting your employment. 

There are options to complete the training:

1. Attend a class offered by the Archdiocese (to see the current schedule go to www.archdiosf.org and click on "Promise to Protect and Pledge to Heal" in the left column scroll down and click on "Schedule of Workshops"
2. Take the VIRTUS online training at www.archdiosf.org and click on the VIRTUS link: https://archdiosf.org/victims-assistance. Once you have completed your training please provide a copy of your certificate to the parish office for our records.