Young Believers - The Church of the Nativity

The Church of the Nativity
MASSES
Sundays 08:00, 09:30, 11:30 AM and 05:00 PM
Saturdays 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM (Vigil)
Weekdays 07:30 AM and 05:30 PM
Holy Days 07:30 AM, 05:30 and 07:30 PM
BAPTISMS 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month
(contact rectory 2 months in advance)
PASTOR
Rev. Msgr. Steven D. Otellini
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. John Mary Chung
PASTOR EMERITUS
Rev. Clement Davenport
PERMANENT DEACONS
Rev. Mr. Dominick Peloso
Rev. Mr. Thomas Kelly
WEEKEND ASSISTANTS
Rev. Kevin Gaffey
Rev. Paul Maillet, S.S.
Rev. Gladstone Stevens, S.S.
IN RESIDENCE
Rev. Gregory Haake, C.S.C.
WEDDINGS Saturdays 11:00 AM and 02:00 PM
(contact rectory at least 6 months in advance)
SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Monica Hickam • (650) 804-2390
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Opus Dei priest)
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (parish priest)
(also by appointment)
24-hour Eucharistic Adoration
210 Oak Grove Avenue v Menlo Park, CA 94025
tel: (650) 323-7914 v fax: (650) 323-3231
www.nativitymenlo.org
FIRST READING
As a mother comforts her child, so will I
comfort you.
Isaiah 66: 10-14
PSALM
Blessed be God Who refused me not my
prayer or His kindness.
The Fourteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
07 July 2013
Psalms 66
SECOND READING
May I never boast except in the cross of our
Lord Jesus Christ.
“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.”
Luke 10: 2
Galatians 6: 14-18
GOSPEL
Do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names
are written in heaven.
Calendar
Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
AND INTENTIONS
WEEK OF 07 - 13 JUL
SAT 05:00 PM Priest’s intentions
SUN Masses
Priest’s intentions
MON 07:30 AM † Bruce Foster
05:30 PM Charlene Dowley
TUE 07:30 AM † John and Virginia Conway
05:30 PM Special intention
WED 07:30 AM † Soni and Mekkay Haunga
05:30 PM Judy Woods
SUN
MON-FRI
MON-FRI
TUE
THU
SAT
SAT
SAT
SAT
07:00 PM
07:10 AM
05:10 PM
06:00 PM
06:00 PM
06:15 AM
07:40 AM
10:00 AM 12:00 PM
03:30 PM 04:30 PM
Holy Hour for Priests
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Cenacles of Life Rosary
Perpetual Help Novena
Men’s Prayer Group
Morning Prayer
Confessions
(Opus Dei priest)
Confessions
(parish priest)
07 JUL
(Sunday)
THU 07:30 AM † Marge Ryan
05:30 PM ICF Br 351 living and
deceased members
08 JUL
(Monday)
07:30 PM
09 JUL
(Tuesday)
FRI 07:30 AM † Sheila McKenna
05:30 PM † Al Pearce
10 JUL
(Wednesday)
11 JUL
(Thursday)
09:30 AM
Opus Dei Women’s Group
12 JUL
(Friday)
07:00 PM
Fatima Mass and Celebration
13 JUL
(Saturday)
09:00 AM
Baptism Class
SAT 08:00 AM Mariana Chahrouri;
† Olga Silvestri;
† Frances Galea;
† Michael Conway
Please pray for those in need of physical or spiritual healing
Parish Office Hours
09:00 AM-04:00 PM
Monday-Friday
BEWARE!
Make sure you don’t leave any belongings visibly exposed
inside your vehicle. There has been a surge of
burglaries in Menlo Park and recently two cars
were vandalized during Sunday Mass.
Legion of Mary
Electronic giving is offered
through our website
www.nativitymenlo.org
or call the parish office
for a paper form
Parish OfferINGS
WEEK OF
22-23 JUN
TOTAL:
$9,984
Annual Appeal Progress:
2013 Appeal Goal:
$29,199
$127,900
Saints and Observances
SOLEMNITY, FEAST, MEMORIAL • OPTIONAL MEMORIAL • OTHER
09 JUL (Tuesday):
SAINT AUGUSTINE ZHAO HONG and COMPANIONS,
Martyrs (d. ~1815)
The Martyrs of China, they were imprisoned and died for their faith
and work. Augustine was a soldier who escorted Saint Gabriel
John Tauin du-Fresse to Beijing during his missionary work.
Augustine became a convert to Christianity and a priest, working
in the Sichuan apostolic vicarate.
13 JUL (Saturday):
SAINT HENRY, Holy Roman Emperor (972-1024)
(“Good King”) Henry became Duke of Bavaria upon his father’s
death, and ascended to the throne of Germany in 1002. He was later
crowned King of Pavia, Italy and became Holy Roman Emperor in
1014, the last of the Saxon dynasty of emperors. Henry founded
schools, quelled rebellions, protected the frontiers, worked to establish a stable peace in Europe, and to reform the Church while
respecting its independence.
11 JUL (Thursday):
SAINT BENEDICT, Abbot (480-543)
The “Father of Western Monasticism” was educated in Rome and,
repelled by the vices of the world, decided to live the life of a hermit.
He organized his many followers into 12 monasteries, including
Monte Cassino, which became the
birthplace of Western monasticism.
The rule he wrote for his monks
prescribed common sense, moderate
asceticism, prayer, study, work and
community life under one superior. It
would serve as the model of monastic
life in the West for centuries to come.
HOPELESS AND DESPERATE CASES
Commit your concerns and intentions to St. Jude
Thaddeus. His intercession can produce miracles.
Only believe, and trust in the providence of Our
Lord. Ask His cousin to assist you.
Ministry & Group News
SAN MATEO PRO-LIFE MEETING
San Mateo Pro Life will meet on Thursday, 11 July 2013 at
07:30 PM in St. Gregory’s Worner Center. (138 28th Avenue,
San Mateo).
• Results of booth at Fair and Foster City Festival
• Updates on PP in SSF; RWC; San Mateo.
• Mustard Seed, Legislative updates
Rummage Sale coming:
Needed: saleable items not too large or too heavy.
Call 650/572-1468 to discuss donation time and date.
Also needed: help on Friday 09 August or Saturday 10 August
2013.
Let’s defend all people from conception to natural death.
CENACLES OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP
Our Nativity rosary prayer group continues to pray to end the
culture of death. All are invited to come! We pray two rosaries
together and offer up a fast each week. We meet at 06:00 PM in
the church each Tuesday evening.
NATIVITY MOMS AND DADS OF YESTERYEAR
Renew past friendships and make new ones. Join the Nativity
Moms and Dads of Yesteryear at Harry’s Hofbrau, 1909 El
Camino Real, Redwood City, on Tuesday, 16 July 2013, at 06:00
PM. For information only call Bonnie Neylan at 650/322-8645.
You have never strayed too far for the Father’s forgiveness and grace.
FATIMA CELEBRATION
On Friday, 12 July 2013, we will have our next
celebration of the Blessed Mother’s apparition at
Fatima, Portugal. We will have a Mass at 07:00
PM, followed by a talk on the message of Fatima,
rosary candlelight procession around the church
grounds, and healing Benediction. Please join us
and bring your family. For questions, contact Deacon Dominick
Peloso at 650/269-6279.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Please come to visit our Lord during the week,
as the church is open 24x7 and He awaits you.
Also, everyone is encouraged to sign up for one
hour. This will ensure your weekly meeting with
Jesus. You may sign up for any hour. Please consider the following hours which currently have
no one assigned. Our Lord wishes to speak with
you, and you have much to say and ask of Him:
THU: 10:00 PM (Prayer Partner)
SAT: 11:00 AM
Please call 650/269-7794 for more information or to sign up.
Pregnant? Need Help? Please contact
the Juan Diego Society (408/258-2008),
the Gabriel Project (800/910-0191) or
Community Pregnancy Center (650/964-8093).
Announcements
OUR PARISH FAMILY
Please keep all of our newest members in your prayers,
as well as those who have preceded us to the Father.
BAPTISMS
• Baker Neal, son of
David Wright and Marla Griesedieck
MARRIAGES • Anthony Piquette and Cristina Scerri
NEW PARISHIONERS
DEATHS
• Mary Piersol
• Jane Washburn
• Susan Ann Daniel
• Thomas Gill
NEW PARISH DIRECTORY
We are coming down to the last days and are finalizing our new
parish directory before it goes to be printed. If you have not
received a call about your parish registration from
one of our volunteers and you have moved or
changed your phone number since registering, will
you please call the parish office at 650/323-7914.
Thank you.
LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: • woman’s prescription green tortoise-shell glasses
with floral metal temples
Call 650/323-7914.
Glasses not collected are donated to the Lions Club and all other
items are donated to St. Francis Center, St. Anthony’s or St.
Vincent de Paul Society.
In The Community
STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY
San Francisco Catholic Engaged Encounter is hosting an
enrichment event for married couples on Saturday, 10 August
2013 at Mater Dolorosa Church in South San Francisco from
09:30 AM-04:30 PM. Come and join us with our special guest,
Jesse Manibusan, for a day of enrichment, song and laughter!
The day is entitled “Strength for the Journey,” appropriate for all
married couples in support of the vocation of marriage. Cost is
just $10.00 per person, which includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Go to our website www.sfcee.org to register. Mater Dolorosa
is located at 307 Willow Ave., South San Francisco.
SAINT FRANCIS CENTER: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
St. Francis Center is in need of volunteers for their clothing
store, food room, front desk intake, and tutoring. If you are able
to help please call St. Francis Center at 650/365-7829 or email
Sue Mitchell at sue.mit151@aol.com. St. Francis Center is
located at 151 Buckingham Avenue, Redwood City.
www.stfrancisrwc.org.
COME JOIN US!
Sierra Stars Leadership Camp for girls entering 5th-9th grades
Date: 23-28 July 2013
Location: 17301 Silver Spur Drive, Tuolumne, CA 95379
Fee: $385
Sponsored by: Charwick Study Center (http://charwick.org/)
Fun - Giant Swing, Water Slide, Archery, Carnival Games, Hiking,
Science and the Arts.
Faith - Leadership & Character Building Talks, Daily Mass,
Prayer, Rosary, Catechism. Faithful to the Magisterium of the
Catholic Church.
Friendship - Mentor Counselors, Themed Cabin Spirit, Decades
Dance, Nightly Campfires.
Call us now! Montse Vroman, 408/679-1736 or email
director@campsierrastars.org
Check us out online at www.campsierrastars.org for an
application form.
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY CELEBRATION
The Archdiocese of San Francisco will be celebrating Marriage
and the Family on Saturday, 17 August 2013 from 09:30 AM12:00 PM. It will begin with Mass celebrated by Archbishop
Cordileone, followed by speakers, sharing, and resources. Please
call the parish office at 650/323-7914 to register by August 12th.
For more information about this event please call 415/614-5586.
AID FOR SYRIA
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is accepting
donations to aid the people of Syria. “The impact of the fighting on
the humanitarian situation has increased significantly ... People
have been killed or wounded and tens of thousands have fled
their homes, leaving behind most of their belongings. The ICRC
and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) continue to help those
most affected.” If you would like to help the people of Syria, you
may make a donation by going to www.icrc.org/eng. Click
“Make a Donation” then “Syria” on the following page.
CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR MARRIAGE?
Do you feel lost and alone? Are you hurt, frustrated or angry with
each other? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Are
you arguing or do you simply shut down? Does talking about
it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (Reh-trō-vī) is a lifeline
for marriages in trouble. If you are serious about making your
marriage work, this program will be worthwhile for you. For
more information contact:
San Francisco: Ray and Tess Angeles 415/893-1005,
sf@retroca.com;
Oakland: Jeff and Donna Huesler 510/648-6874,
oakland@retroca.com; or visit www.retroca.com.
Upcoming weekends will be:
• 16-18 AUG 2013 (San Jose)
• 20-22 SEP 2013 (Oakland)
• 01-03 NOV 2013 (San Francisco)
THE HOLY FATHER’S
PRAYER INTENTIONS
From the Holy See
LITURGICAL TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW
With the new focus on liturgy, it’s time to brush up on our
liturgical vocabulary, so we’ll know how to refer to different
things connected with the Mass. Here are seven terms you may
find helpful to know.
Antiphon
Greek, anti- “opposite” + phonē “voice.” A short text, typically
from Scripture and often used as a refrain said by the congregation
(e.g., during the Responsorial Psalm), though it has other uses in
the liturgy.
Collect
One of the Introductory Rites. It is a prayer that varies depending
on the liturgical day. It follows the Gloria and concludes the
Introductory Rites. The former translation of Mass referred to it
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Each month His Holiness asks for general and missionary
prayer intentions.
For July 2013, the Holy Father’s prayer intentions are:
General:
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That World Youth Day in Brazil may encourage all young
Christians to become disciples and missionaries of the Gospel.
Missionary: Asia
That throughout Asia doors may be open to messengers of
the Gospel.
as the “opening prayer,” but its historical name is restored in the
new translation.
Epiclesis
The third part of the Eucharistic Prayer. In it, by means of
particular invocations, the Church implores the power of the Holy
Spirit that the gifts offered by human hands be consecrated. It
follows the Acclamation (Sanctus) and precedes the Institution
Narrative and Consecration.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
A person authorized to distribute Holy Communion, either
for a particular occasion or in a more stable fashion, due to
extraordinary circumstances such as lack of ordinary ministers of
Holy Communion. The ordinary ministers of Holy Communion
are bishops, priests, and deacons. All others are extraordinary.
Note that the term “extraordinary minister of Holy Communion”
is the correct term. Terms such as “extraordinary minister of the
Eucharist,” “eucharistic minister,” and “special minister” are all
incorrect.
Ordinary of the Mass
Those parts of the Mass that do not change based on the liturgical
day. Also called the ordinary. Compare with Proper of the Mass.
Proper of the Mass
Those parts of the Mass that change based on the liturgical day.
Also called the proper or the proper of the day. Compare with
Ordinary of the Mass.
Rubrics
Instructions printed in red in a liturgical book (e.g., the Roman
Missal) that direct the actions of those participating in a liturgical
celebration. Rubrics are typically scattered among the text of the
prayers (which are printed in black).
Taken from the Jimmy Akin “Secret Information Club”
www.secretinfoclub.com
NATIVITY HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS
Everyone is invited to attend our weekly holy hour for priests
each Sunday evening at 07:00 PM. It includes a rosary, chaplet
of Divine Mercy, a mediation, brief talk on the spiritual life, and
Benediction. Especially at this time, we need to lift up our priests
both here in the parish and throughout the world with our prayer.
Please join us.
International and Historical Prayer
(The Hail, Mary)
Aba Ginoong Maria, Napupuno ka ng
grasya. Ang Panginoon ay sumasaiyo.
Bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat,
at pinagpala naman
ang lyong anak na si Hesus.
Santa Maria, ina ng Diyos, ipanalangin
mo kaming makasalanan, ngayon at
kung kami’y mamamatay.
Amen.
(FILIPINO)
Wees gegroet Maria, vol van genade,
de Heer is met U, Gij zijt de gezegende
onder de vrouwen, en gezegend is
Jesus, de vrucht van Uw schoot.
Heilige Maria, Moeder van God,
bid voor ons zondaars,
nu en in het uur van onze dood.
Amen.
(DUTCH)
Awe, e Maria, e ki ana koe i te kereatia;
Kei a koe te Ariki. E whakapaingia
ana koe I roto i nga wahine, a e
whakapaingia ana hoki a Hehu,
te hua o tou kopu. E Hata Maria,
e te matua wahine o te Atua,
inoi koe mo matou,
mo te hunga hara aianei, a,
a te haroa o to matou matenga.
Amene.
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(aboriginal New Zealand)
The Mass in the “extraordinary form” is celebrated entirely in Latin, but one prayer is an exception. What is
that prayer, and in what language is it recited?
The “Kyrie”, which is recited in Greek.
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