CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY
May 10, 2015 – Sixth Sunday of Easter CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY A praying, learning and caring Catholic community Page Two 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 44 : r q H‹ H H r q H‹ H G Please join us in singing the Psalm Response: H The H Lord has re - veal'd to the H na - tions H his G G sav - ing G‹ power! 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. Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. 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. Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Page Three 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 Page Four 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. Page Five Church of the Nativity 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 Page Eight Church of the Nativity 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
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