May 24, 2015 – Pentecost Sunday CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY A praying, learning and caring Catholic community MISSION STATEMENT We are a praying, learning and caring community fulfilling the mission God gives us in baptism by our worship in faith, by our witness in hope and by our service in love. Praying through the Sacraments, Learning through Religious Education, Caring through Pastoral Care. Father Lawrence M. Purcell, Pastor [email protected]; 858-756-1911, ext. 4 Deacon Jim Walsh [email protected]; 858-367-0114 Parish Office Mailing Address: Post Office Box 8770 Nativity School Mailing Address: Post Office Box 9180 6309 El Apajo Road Rancho Santa Fe, California 92067 (858) 756-1911; FAX: (858) 756-9562; www.nativitycatholic.org Page Two Church of the Nativity May 24, 2015 Pentecost Sunday There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. — 1 Corinthians 12:4 ÚÚÚ 3 4 G‹ : Please join us in singing the Psalm Response: Lord, H H H send out your G spi H - REFLECTING ON GOD’S WORD Sighs allow us to sit there for a moment or two without breathing—just being there at peace and without whatever it is that we just exhaled, without our worry or our confusion or maybe even our inner pain. It’s almost as if a sigh is a prayer for new spirit. On the other hand, hiccups are almost like breathing with potholes and speed bumps, like gulps of roughage to keep the good air flowing—or maybe they’re gulps of spirit to get the body into balance when it’s quite content to stay out of balance, a kind of forced prayer. Lately I’ve been thinking about sighing and hiccupping. Maybe it’s because I’ve grown older and sigh more often. Now when I sigh, I find myself deciding to live with life the way it is and saying to myself that it’s got to be okay, because like it or not, it’s all I’ve got. I’ve begun to realize that after fighting with some of my sins for sixty-some years without much ever seeming to change, maybe I just need to let God do whatever God is going to do. And so the Spirit sighs, which is another way of saying, “Jesus is Lord.” On the other hand, after sixty-plus years of living I also keep discovering new sinfulness in my life, little corners that I’ve allowed to get dusty by staying out of them. Like greed that I had labeled “being practical.” Like protecting myself from being used, which turns out to be no more than selfishness. And every once in a while, in a moment of honesty, I’ll come across one of those dusty corners, and it’s a bit like trying to swallow a peanut butter sandwich without any milk. It’s hard to get down, and then you start to hiccup. —Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. H H H G rit and re - new H the H H H face of the G‹ earth! REFLEXIONEMOS SOBRE LA PALABRA DE DIOS Los suspiros nos permiten quedarnos tranquilos por un momento sin respirar, en paz y sin aquello que acabamos de exhalar, desprovistos de esa preocupación o de esa confusión, o quizás hasta de nuestra pena interior. Es casi como que un suspiro fuera una oración para recibir un espíritu nuevo. Por otro lado, el hipo es casi como respirar en medio de baches y topes, como tragos de fibra, para que el aire puro siga fluyendo, o tal vez sean tragos del espíritu para equilibrar el cuerpo cuando éste se sienta bien contento de permanecer desequilibrado; es como un tipo de oración forzada. Últimamente he estado pensando en los suspiros y los hipos. Quizás sea porque me estoy poniendo mayor y suspiro con más frecuencia. Ahora con cada suspiro decido seguir viviendo tal como voy y me digo a mí misma que todo va bien porque, me guste o no me guste, es todo lo que tengo. He llegado a caer en la cuenta de que después de estar luchando con algunos de mis pecados durante más de sesenta años sin un cambio aparente, tal vez lo que necesito hacer es dejar a Dios que haga lo que quiere hacer. Y ahí va entonces un suspiro del Espíritu, lo cual es otra manera de afirmar que “Jesús es el Señor”. Por otro lado, después de más de sesenta años de vida también sigo descubriendo nuevos pecados en mi vida, pequeños rincones en donde he permitido que se acumule el polvo, por no entrar en ellos; como la avaricia, la cual me he convencido de que es “una cosa práctica”; como protegerme para no dejarme usar, lo cual ha resultado ser egoísmo ni más ni menos. Y de vez en cuando, durante un momento de honestidad, me encuentro con uno de esos rincones polvorientos y es algo así como tratar de tragar un sándwich de mantequilla de cacahuate sin leche; es difícil pasarlo y por eso comienzan los hipos. —Padre Joseph J. Juknialis Derechos de autor © 2014, World Library Publications. LIVING GOD’S WORD We pay much more attention to hiccups because they are disruptive. Sighing comes easily. It settles us and heals. There’s good in both of them: hiccups direct our thoughts to what may need attention, sighing provides a moment of peace. Copyright © 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Page Three Church of the Nativity May 24, 2015 A Memorial Day Tribute: The Origin of “Taps” A Captain in the Union Army heard the moans of a severely wounded soldier. He risked his life crawling through the gunfire to reach the soldier and pull him to safety. When they reached the Union lines, the captain realized that the soldier he tried to save was wearing a Confederate uniform. He was dead. Capt. Ellicombe lit a lantern and, suddenly catching his breath, went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, he had joined the Confederates. The following morning, the heartbroken father was denied permission to give his son a full military burial because the boy had been in the enemy army. Instead, a bugler was allowed to play musical notes found in the pocket of the Confederate soldier’s uniform. The melody now known as “Taps” is played at military funerals to this day. The words accompanying the haunting notes are these: Day is done - gone the sun - from the lakes – from the hills – from the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh. Fading light – dims the sight – and a star – gems the sky. Gleaming bright – from afar – drawing nigh – falls the night. Thanks and praise – for our days – neath the sun – neath the stars – neath the sky – as we go – this we know. When the War Between the States was finally over in the spring of 1866, a group of women visited a cemetery at Shiloh to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers. They decided to put flowers on the graves of the Union soldiers as well. This custom spread quickly throughout the North and the South. By 1869, “Decoration Day” was declared to be celebrated every year on May 30th when flowers would be in full bloom. In 1967, the name was changed to “Memorial Day.” This holiday weekend, let us honor our fallen heroes by following the example of our forbearers and set aside any lingering resentments we may have about enemies from a painful past. God bless you. Fr. Lawrence Purcell, Pastor Page Four Church of the Nativity May 24, 2015 MASS INTENTIONS MAY 23 — MAY 29 SATURDAY 5:00 pm Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Evelyn Grubb, RIP SUNDAY 7:30 am For All Parishioners 9:00 am Bill Zures, RIP 10:30 am Josefina Montano, RIP MONDAY 8:00 am Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Dan Butler, RIP TUESDAY 8:00 am Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Jobey Broyles, Special Intention WEDNESDAY 8:00 am Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mk 10:32-45 Anne Harrington, RIP THURSDAY 8:00 am Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Anne Harrington, RIP FRIDAY 8:00 am Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Warren A. Turner, RIP A NATION THAT DOES NOT HONOR IT’S HEROS, WILL NOT LONG ENDURE. - PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in different tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading — There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13) or Galatians 5:16-25. Gospel — As the Father has sent me, so I send you: Receive the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15. The Call to Worship is the traditional Pentecost plainchant hymn Veni, Creator Spiritus, attributed to Rabanus Maurus (776-856) and used at Vespers, Pentecost, Dedication of a Church, Confirmation, and Holy Orders and whenever the Holy Spirit is solemnly invoked. By tradition, a plenary indulgence is granted if it is recited on January 1st or on the feast of Pentecost. The Offertory is by Christopher Tye, (c. 1497-1572) with text by the French academic Charles Coffin (1676 -1713): O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace, eternal source of love. Inflame, we pray, our inmost hearts with fire from heaven above. The Communion at 7:30 and 9 begins with a motet by Gregor Aichinger (c.1565-1628) who went for a two year visit to Rome for musical, rather than religious reasons, although he had taken religious orders before his appointment to a noble family. The text translates: Suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a mighty wind coming where they were sitting, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking the wonderful works of God. The second piece at 9 is by Richard Lloyd (b. 1933) with text from 1862 by Christopher Wordsworth, nephew of the poet William Wordsworth: Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost, taught by thee we covet most of thy gifts at Pentecost, holy, heavenly love. Love is kind, and suffers long, love is meek, and thinks no wrong, love than death itself more strong, therefore, give us love. The third piece is the motet Ave Regina coelorum by Francesco Soriano (1549-1621), who was successively music director at some of the most important churches in Rome, including Santa Maria Maggiore. The text is: Hail, Queen of heaven; Hail, Mistress of the Angels; Hail, root of Jesus; Hail, the gate through which the light rose over the earth. Rejoice, Virgin most renowned and of unsurpassed beauty, and pray for us to Christ. The Communion at 10:30 begins with the Lloyd Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost (above) and continues with a setting of Veni Creator Spiritus by the Austrian composer Anton Cajetan Adlgasser, who was born in 1728 at Inzell in Bavaria and sent to Italy for study by the Archbishop of Salzburg, who later recalled him as organist to the cathedral and keyboardist to his court, where he died in 1777 from an apoplectic stroke while at the organ. He lived opposite the Mozart family, and Mozart's influence is clear in this particular piece, which is an unusually cheerful setting of the Pentecost hymn. Page Five Church of the Nativity May 24, 2015 Nativity Parishioners Appreciation Celebration for Father Purcell Please join us for an Adults-Only Reception Friday, June 26, 2015 5pm to 8pm Holy Family Activity Center Church of the Nativity Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres, Desserts, Beer and Wine will be served RSVP by Friday, June 12th $45 per person by mailing check payable to: In Gratitude for Ten Years as Our Beloved Pastor! For Questions: Nicole Steele [email protected] or 858-756-1911 Family Faith Formation will be offering a Summer Session for Preschoolers! Classes will be on Sundays from 8:50 am—10:05 am (Grades K-6 will begin again in September) Church of the Nativity Attention: Nicole Steele PO Box 8770, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Or, by using the online payment link below (ticket price will be $48.24 per person) http://fatherpurcell.eventbrite.com Many thanks to Cynthia Delaney and all her wonderful helpers for the Newcomer Reception last weekend. The event was a great success and a fun opportunity to meet new friends! Contact Patti Smiley at 858-756-1911 or [email protected] Average Expenses Per Week: $ 22,166 Last Weekend’s Offering: $ 20,288* 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! For a personal tour, please call 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 May 24, 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 no class for grades kindergarten through 8th grade on May 24. Preschool will meet as usual. Final Exams will be held for grades 1-6 on May 31, with make up exams and prayer testing on June 7. Preschool will offer a summer session June to September, please contact Patti Smiley to sign up. [email protected] 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 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 There will be no class on May 24 for the Memorial Day Weekend. We resume on May 31. Details on our Year End Event will be on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NativityYouthMinister HIGH SCHOOL CONFIRMATION Contact: Mike James, 858-756-1911, ext 5 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 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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