May 10, 2015 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY
A praying, learning and caring Catholic community
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Church of the Nativity
May 10, 2015
Sixth Sunday of Easter
It was not you who chose me,
but I who chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruit.
-- John 15:16
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REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD
REFLEXIONEMOS SOBRE
LA PALABRA DE DIOS
As a nation, we are a mobile people. Not only do we
travel around during vacations, for special events, and for
visiting family and friends, but we readily move from one
place to another for college, work, health reasons, and
finally retirement. While previous generations usually
stayed with one job and in one house for practically all of
their lives, today it is common to move from one place to
another, to a different state or even to a different country.
This mobility carries over into our relationships. We can
find that our lives take us from one set of friends to
another, from one close relationship to another.
Como nación somos un pueblo en movimiento. No es que sólo
viajemos durante las vacaciones y para visitar a familiares y
amistades, sino que estamos dispuestos a mudarnos de un
lugar a otro para ir a la universidad, para trabajar, por razones
de salud y finalmente para nuestra jubilación. Mientras que
generaciones anteriores normalmente permanecían en un solo
trabajo y en una misma casa prácticamente por toda su vida,
hoy es común mudarse de un lugar a otro, a un estado diferente
y aun a otro país. Esta movilidad afecta nuestras relaciones
llevándonos de un grupo de amigos hacia otro, de una relación
íntima hacia otra.
So Jesus’ admonition to remain in his love can sound
quite challenging to people whose lives are characterized
by change and impermanence. The word “remain” is
sometimes translated as “abide.” The meaning of this
invitation is to “take up permanent residence.” Last week
Jesus called us to “remain” in his word; this week, to
“remain in my love” (John 15:9).
Jesus tells us how to do this (by keeping his
commandments), why we should do this (so that his joy
might be in us and our joy complete), what specifically we
should do (love one another as I have loved you, that is,
by laying down my life for you), and what is to be gained
by doing this (an ongoing friendship with him that bears
fruit and gains whatever we ask the Father in his name).
Not a bad exchange for settling down . . . in his love.
—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R.
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Es por eso que la amonestación de Jesús para que
permanezcamos en su amor puede parecer como un gran reto
para aquellas personas cuya vida se distingue por el cambio y
la transitoriedad. La palabra “permanecer” a veces se traduce
como algo “duradero”. El significado de esta invitación es
“quedarnos en una residencia duradera”. La semana pasada
Jesús nos exhortó a “permanecer” unidos en sus palabras; esta
semana nos dice “permanezcan en mi amor” (Juan 15:9).
Jesús nos dice cómo hacer eso (cumpliendo sus
mandamientos), por qué hacerlo (para participar en su alegría y
que nuestra alegría sea completa), qué es lo que debemos
hacer específicamente (amarnos los unos a los otros como él
nos ha amado, esto es, que entregó su vida por mí y por ti) y
qué ganamos por hacer esto (una amistad continua con él, la
cual produce frutos y nos concede todo lo que pidamos al Padre
en su nombre).
Un intercambio bastante bueno por permanecer . . . en su amor.
—James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R.
Derechos de autor © 2014, World Library Publications.
LIVING GOD’S WORD
Sometimes we may feel that we are not even capable of loving as Jesus loved. In today’s
first reading we see that God is so eager to enter our hearts and enable us to love that the
Holy Spirit falls upon those listening, even though they have not yet been baptized.
Ask God to help you love as Jesus loves.
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Church of the Nativity
May 10, 2015
Mothers Love The Way Jesus Loves
In the liturgy of the Catholic Church, today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. You and I are
also celebrating Mothers’ Day. Praying for them God’s special gift of joy.
In today’s gospel, Jesus promises the gift of joy to those who love the way he loves. It is
instinctive to a mother to love the way Jesus loves – giving one’s life to children and family.
The Lord and mothers put others’ needs above their own.
Grace builds on nature.
In the natural world,
A mother looks at her
life giving role as
her very identity,
her mission in life,
the purpose for which
she came into being.
2015 May Crowning Ceremony at The Nativity School
In the “Last Supper” prayer of Jesus proclaimed at Mass today, the Lord tells us that love is
his identity: “as the Father loves me so also I love you” (John 15:9-17.)
What a joy it is to hear God say to me and you “I love you.” In words and perhaps even
more in so many deeds, our mothers tell us “I love you” giving us the same joy God gives
them as mothers.
At the top of our prayer list today is to thank God for the gift of our mothers, living and
dead. At the same time, let us not neglect to pray God’s special blessings upon all mothers,
especially those whose pregnancy is causing them fear or shame.
I pray and invite you
to pray that all mothers open their hearts
to God’s own kind of love; love that always brings joy.
God bless you – Fr. Lawrence Purcell, Pastor
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Church of the Nativity
May 10, 2015
MASS INTENTIONS
MAY 9 — MAY 15
SATURDAY
5:00 pm
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Mary Basil, RIP
SUNDAY
7:30 am
Ann Felando, RIP
9:00 am
Wilma Coriden, RIP
10:30 am
For All Parishioners
MONDAY
8:00 am
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Jn 15:26-16:4a
Betty Trumbull, RIP
TUESDAY
8:00 am Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11
Marilyn Collins, RIP
WEDNESDAY
8:00 am
Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14;
Jn 16:12-15
Sadie Gargan, RIP
THURSDAY
8:00 am
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23
Mary Muha, RIP
FRIDAY
8:00 am
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Kathleen Davis, Special Intention
DEEP DEBT
My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I
am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the
moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her.
—George Washington
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on
the Gentiles also (Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48).
Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 98).
Second Reading — God is love (1 John 4:7-10) or
1 John 4:11-16.
Gospel — No one has greater love than this: to lay down one’s life
for one’s friends (John 15:9-17) or John 17:11b-19.
The Call to Worship is taken from a longer Ave
Maria by the Franco-Flemish composer Josquin des
Prez (usually referred to simply as Josquin) born in
the 1450's in France, and considered by most to be
the first master of the high Renaissance style. He
served as a singer in the chapel of Rene Duke of
Anjou and at the court of Louis XI before going to
the Vatican to work first for Pope Innocent VII and
then the Borgia pope, Alexander VI. Later he served
Louis XII of France before his death in 1521. Hail,
Blessed Virgin, full of grace, Splendor of all the
human race, We honor you for Christ your Son, who
has for us redemption won.
The Offertory is The Greatest of These,
composed by the English composer Richard Lloyd,
born in 1933, noted for writing over five hundred
pieces during his career. The text of this one is by
Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885) a nephew of
the Romantic poet William Wordsworth: Love is kind
and suffers long, love is meek and thinks no wrong,
love than death itself more strong; therefore, give us
love. Faith will vanish into sight, hope be emptied in
delight, Love in heaven will shine more bright,
therefore give us love. Faith and hope and love we
see, joining hand in hand agree, but the greatest of
the three, and the best, is love.
The Communion begins with an Ave Maria by the
Hungarian born composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
published in 1852 and included in a transcription for
solo piano in his Harmonies Poétiques et
Religieuses, one of his most personal and
confessional sets of piano pieces. Liszt became
renowned in Europe during the nineteenth century
for his virtuosic skill as a pianist, and left a huge
number of works for that instrument. He also
produced a great number of sacred and secular
choral works, as well as solo songs, orchestral
works and chamber music, totaling over 700 in all.
He counted Chopin, Schumann and Wagner among
his friends. Liszt retired to Rome in 1861, and joined
the Franciscan order in 1865 after which he was
known as the Abbe Liszt.
The second piece is A Prayer for Mothers by
Kathy Burdette, with music by Donna Butler: God
bless the mother, who sings to her child, peaceful
and calm, her words soft and mild. God bless the
mother, awake in the night, rocking her child 'til
morning light. Gather all mothers in tender embrace,
Grant them your courage, your wisdom and grace,
Honor their place in your sacred design, of healing
the world one child at a time.
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Human trafficking is a $32
billion-a-year global industry;
San Diego ranks ninth
nationwide in top destination
areas. This must stop!
Please come to a public forum moderated by the
Diocesan Office for Social Ministry to bring awareness to
the disturbing reality of human trafficking in San Diego.
Monday, May 11, 2015
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
May 10, 2015
WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS
Please join us for a Brunch/ Lunch
Solana Beach Crush
437 S. Hwy. 101, Suite 112
Solana Beach, 92075
Meet on Sunday, May 17, 2015
at 12:15 pm, $25.00 per person.
Deadline for reservations:
Thursday, May 14th!
Pat Smart (858) 259-7794 or
Mary Lou Matthews (858) 481-6255
Our Mother of Confidence Catholic Church
3131 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
Panelists: Chief Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan,
Presiding Juvenile Court Judge Carolyn Caietti,
Department of Homeland Security Special Agent Juan Jacobo,
Public Defender Marian Gaston, Marisa Ugarte from the
Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition and Grace Williams
representing Children of the Immaculate Heart.
Light refreshments will be served before and after the
event, there is no fee.
Welcome Newcomers
to Nativity!
Sunday, May 17th
The Nativity Samaritans will host
our Newcomers Event in the Parish Commons after
the 9 o'clock and 10:30 Mass on Sunday, May 17th.
Please plan to come and get better acquainted as you
enjoy home-made goodies provided by the Nativity
Samaritans.
For further information contact
Linda at (858) 490-8323 or [email protected]
Join Us …
Registration means “signing up”
to have your current name(s),
addresses, telephone number and
email on file in the church office.
If you would like to become a registered parishioner at
Church of the Nativity, please contact Nicole Steele at
858-756-1911 or [email protected].
Average Expenses Per Week:
$ 22,166
Last Weekend’s Offering:
$ 18,483*
Active Parishioners
Inactive Parishioners
Envelope Usage
1186
53
801
Please pray for our benefactors who include
Nativity in their wills and remainder trusts.
* This amount includes those contributing through the
Faith Direct program.
You may now make a contribution to Nativity Parish online at www.faithdirect.net.
Those who enroll can log on to the secure website of Faith Direct at any time to
view their account, make changes and make special gifts. For assistance or
information email: [email protected].
THE NATIVITY SCHOOL
At The Nativity School we are first and foremost a
Catholic parish school, an integral part of the
Church of the Nativity. Our mutual efforts come
together as we embrace God’s gift of His children.
With practice and guidance for our students, we are
nurturing the next generation of Catholics to grow
in faith.
Come see how a Catholic education
at Nativity can make a difference
for your family!
Margaret Heveron, Principal
858-756-6763
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LORD'S DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am
RCIA and Youth Minister: Mike James,
[email protected], 858-756-1911, ext. 5
Religious Education: Patti Smiley,
[email protected], 858-756-1911, ext. 6
Music Director: Paul Batchelor,
[email protected], 858-756-1911, ext. 102
The Nativity School: Margaret Heveron, Principal
[email protected], 858-756-6763
Bookkeeper: Jackie Marin,
[email protected], 858-756-6763
Administrative Assistant: Nicole Carlin Steele,
[email protected], 858-756-1911
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Pastoral Council: Carl Bobkoski, Jane Boler, Kevin Flanagan,
Cindy Hesse, Mimi Johnson, Kathy Klink.
Finance Council: Jeff Brandon, Chair
Michael Conway, Chic Dohoney, Jim LaGrossa,
Catherine Lorenz, Earl Parker, Carolyn Wilkinson, Joe Wilkinson
Safe Environment Coordinator: John Marin
Call the Parish Office - 858-756-1911
PASTORAL CARE
Nativity Samaritans: Patti Smiley, 858-756-1911
Childcare: Attended care is provided in the play room off
the Commons during 9:00 and 10:30 am Sunday Masses.
Holy Communion for the sick:
For the homebound upon request, 858-756-1911
Widows and Widowers:
Mary Lou Matthews, 858-481-6255
Monthly Luncheons - September through June
Men of Nativity: Meet First Thursday of the month
6 - 8 pm in the Parish Commons
Tim Van Damm, 617-501-3950
Small Christian Communities - Faith Sharing Groups
See Deacon Jim Walsh or contact Kathy Alameda at
858-756-9755 or [email protected]
SACRAMENTS
Baptism: After last Sunday Mass - Juan Carlos & Cecilia Brito
858-756-2115 or [email protected]
Marriage: Saturdays, 10 am or 2 pm
Wedding Coordinator: Georgiana Strate, 858-755-7459
Anointing of the Sick: Encouraged for anyone critically ill,
for the elderly, or prior to major surgery
May 10, 2015
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Classes meet September through June
PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE
Contact: Patti Smiley, 858-756-1911, ext. 6
Preschool - 6th Grade:
Sundays, 8:50 - 10:05 am at The Nativity School
Junior High:
Sundays, 5:00 - 6:15 pm in the Commons
There will be a meeting for parents of all 2nd grade
Family Faith Formation students on Tuesday, May 12
at 9:00am in the Parish Commons.
Classes for all grades will resume next Sunday, May 17
HIGH SCHOOL
Contact: Mike James, 858-756-1911, ext 5
High School Youth Group (9th - 12th Grade)
Meet Sundays from 5:00 to 6:15 pm
There will be no class on May 10th for Mother’s
Day. Teens should spend that time with or doing
something nice for their mothers instead!
HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION
Contact: Mike James, 858-756-1911, ext 5
Congratulations to these teens who were
Confirmed on Sunday, May 3rd:
Sydney Acierno, Isabel Aguirre, Jack Allred,
Andrea Bell, Blake Booker, Dallas Booker,
Grace Busby, Courtney Chamberlain, Patrick Collins,
Seamus Comerford, Natalie Creede, Patrick Dohoney,
Meaghan Harrington, Christopher Hermes,
Brody Hoffman, Kayla Javier, Nathalie Kourie,
Austin Lee, Connor McCroskey, Scott Melbourne,
Timmy Melbourne, and Justice Roshala
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RCIA)
Contact: Mike James, 858-756-1911, ext 5
Next session begins in the Fall.
Please contact Mike James for more information.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION & BIBLE STUDY
Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:15 pm in the Chapel
Eucharist:
Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday, 8 am in the Chapel
Centering Prayer Group: Saturdays, 9 am in the Chapel
Contact: Dixie Welsh, 858-756-1911
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday after 8 am Mass
Perpetual Help Novena: Tuesdays, after 8 am Mass
Rosary: Weekdays, after 8 am Mass in the Chapel
Little Rock Scripture Study for Adults
Let the Word of God influence your Busy Life.
Monday Mornings 9:15-11:00 am
Develop a fuller experience of Christian community,
Contact: Kathy Klink 858-756-1328