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Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church
Bridgeport / Chicago
REV. JOSEPH ALTMAN, Pastor
REV. MICHAEL FLYNN, O. Carm., Resident
REV. MSGR. RICHARD P. HYNES, Resident
DEACON FRANCIS P. HENRY
DEACON ERIK AND MRS. PATTY ZEIMYS
Rectory Office
653 W. 37th Street - Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: 773-927-6263
Fax: 773-847-0600
Parish Registration: Welcome! New parishioners
may register at the rectory or on-line.
WWW.NATIVITYBRIDGEPORT.ORG
Join us on Facebook at Nativity of Our Lord Parish
Sunday Masses:
5:00 PM (Saturday—anticipatory — in church)
8:00 AM (in accessible chapel)
11:00 AM (in the church)
5:00 PM (in accessible chapel)
Monday through Friday
6:50 AM
Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM
Anointing of the Sick/Reconciliation:
ANYTIME by appointment or in emergency
School:
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Ms Caroline Koster, Principal
Phone: 773-376-6223
WWW.BCACHICAGO.ORG
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Saturday, February 14th
5:00 PM
Mary Jane Fitzpatrick
by Carl & Colleen Powell
Kathleen (12th Anniversary)
& John Shannon
by Pat DuBrock
Dean Koclanis
by Gerri Koclanis
Sunday, February 15th
8:00 AM
Lois Shea Hamrock
by Rita Akin
Antonia Murrillo
by Lillian Buckley
11:00AM
Ray O’Malley
by Family
Josephine, Russell & Eugene O’Brien
by Family
John Hujbar
by Rich & Georgian
5:00 PM
For The Unborn
Monday, February 16th
6:50 AM
All Souls in Purgatory
8:30 AM
Sis Daley (12th Anniversary)
& the Daley Family
by Daley Family
Tuesday, February 17th
6:50 AM
Florence Sheperis
by John & Sandy Tedesco
8:30 AM
All Those Diagnosed with Cancer
Wednesday, February 18th Ash Wednesday
Fast and Abstinence
6:50 AM
For Parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord
Ashes given at Mass
8:30 AM
For Parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord
Ashes given at Mass
3:00 PM
Prayer Service (in the Chapel)
Ashes given at Prayer Service
7:00 PM
For Parishioners of Nativity of Our Lord
Ashes given at Mass
Thursday, February 19th
6:50 AM
Dolores Geers
by Family
8:30 AM
Mike Studenroth
by Friends
Mae & Harry Brice
by Family
Friday, February 20th
Abstinence
6:50 AM
Bingo Committee and Bingo Volunteers
8:30 AM
Frances Bonoma (7th Anniversary)
by Paul & Roseanne Bonoma
Saturday, February 21st
8:30 AM
Betty Sieler Labny
by Joe & Georgiann
5:00 PM
Jimmy Caruso
by Peter, Thesese & John Caruso
Connors & McGinnis Families
by Steve & Courtney Connors
Edward Urbanski
by Joe Urbanski & Family
Sunday, February 22nd
8:00 AM
Henry Palmisano (9th Anniversary)
by Lillian and Perry Buckley
James Dunne
by Wife & Children
11:00AM
Mary O’Malley
by Family
Ada Orent
by Friends
Thomas Petrey
by Family
5:00 PM
John F. Murphy
by Friends
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Saturday, February 21st
5:00 PM
Altar Servers
K. Rokita, A. Boyle, M. Boyle
Lector
R. Glowacki
Eucharistic Minister
D/ G;pwaclo
Sunday, February 22nd
8:00 AM
Lector
Eucharistic Minister
11:00 AM
Altar Servers
J. Huels
J. Huels
J. Halisz, K. Halisz, M. Kozicki
Lector
Eucharistic Minister
N. Tristani
D. Tristani
5:00 PM
Lector
Eucharistic Minister
M. Torrez
E. Curley
Ash Wednesday
February 18th, 2015
Complete Fast and Abstinence
(NO MEAT)
Ashes will be distributed at all Masses
6:50 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Prayer Service at
3pm in the Chapel and the Mass at 7:00 p.m.
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Please Support the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal
“Entrusted with Responsibility”
Please spend some time this week reflecting on the
Annual Catholic Appeal brochure that you received with your
bulletin. Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much
different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign
where you can make a gift payable in installments.
As you review the work enabled by your contribution to
the Annual Catholic Appeal, please reflect on God’s gifts to you. He
has given you all that you have. With these gifts, you are entrusted
with responsibility. Your gifts to our parish, to the Archdiocese and
to the work of the Church throughout the world should be given in
gratitude for the continuing gifts that God gives you.
Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes
participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our
Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services. Our
combined gifts not only signify our gratitude to God, they fund a
significant portion of the work of our Archdiocese.
After our parish goal of $12,684.78 is reached in cash,
100% of any additional funds come back to our parish to help to
fund our needs. In last year’s Appeal, Nativity of Our Lord Parish
received a 2 to 1 reduction of our debt for each dollar that was
contributed. Although the final result of our Parish contribution to
last year’s Appeal is not complete, as of January 20, 2015, our
Parish has contributed over $40,000.00, so the reduction to our past
debts will be over $80,000.00. While we will no longer receive this
benefit, we were helped by the generosity of the Annual Catholic
Appeal and so I asked every parishioner and family to contribute
generously to this year’s Appeal in gratitude for what we received
last year.
If you received your pledge form in the mail, please
complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass next weekend. For
those of you that did not receive a mailing or have not had time to
respond to it, we will conduct our in-pew pledge process at all
Masses the weekend of February 14 & 15.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous
response.
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St. Patrick’s Day Party Will Be Here Soon
Our Nativity of Our Lord Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party will take
place on February 28, 2015. This is a special and an important
occasion for our Parish in a few ways. First, it’s a party. It’s a time
for friends and parishioners to gather for good food, lots of laughs
and maybe a wee bit to drink. Second, it’s an opportunity to
remember and celebrate the life of a great Saint, who devoted his
life in the service of God and spread the Christian Faith throughout
Ireland. Many of us have benefitted personally from his saintly
work. Third, our St. Patrick’s Day Party is an essential fund raising
effort for the sake of our Parish. I ask you to buy a ticket, or tickets
or a table. I know you’ll have a great time, if you join us. Thank
you.
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On February 27 and 28, in conjunction with the Holy Father,
Pope Francis, a Festival of Forgiveness will be held throughout the
Archdiocese of Chicago. Its purpose is to remind us that although
we are sinners, God is merciful and forgiving to all who seek
repentance. In order to celebrate God's merciful forgiveness the
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be offered on those
days in select parishes on a 24 hour basis and in most parishes
offered for extended hours. At Nativity of Our Lord, the Sacrament
of Reconciliation will be offered on Friday, Feb. 27, after Stations
of the Cross until 10 pm and on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2nd until
4:30pm. Please make an effort to receive this Sacrament.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
produced a statement in 1966 called Pastoral Statement
on Penance and Abstinence, which was modified slightly
in 1983.
In the United States, the U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops has declared that "the age
of fasting is from the completion of the
eighteenth year to the beginning of the
sixtieth." The USCCB also allows the
substitution of some other form of penance
for abstinence on all of the Fridays of the
year, except for those Fridays in Lent.
Thus, the rules for fasting and abstinence in
the United States are:
 Every person 14 years of age or older must
abstain from meat (and items made with meat)
on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all
the Fridays of Lent.
 Every person between the age of 18 and 60
must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday.
 Every person 14 years of age or older must
abstain from meat (and items made with meat)
on all other Fridays of the year, unless he or
she substitutes some other form of penance for
abstinence.
According to the USCCB website[9]
Abstinence laws consider that meat comes
only from animals such as chickens, cows,
sheep or pigs --- all of which live on land.
Birds are also considered meat. Abstinence
does not include meat juices and liquid
foods made from meat. Thus, such foods as
chicken broth, consomme, soups cooked or
flavored with meat, meat gravies or sauces,
as well as seasonings or condiments made
from animal fat are technically not
forbidden. However, moral theologians
have traditionally taught that we should
abstain from all animal-derived products
(except foods such as gelatin, butter, cheese
and eggs, which do not have any meat
taste). Fish are a different category of
animal. Salt and freshwater species of fish,
amphibians, reptiles, (cold-blooded
animals) and shellfish are permitted.
Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside
the age limits include the physically or mentally ill
including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses
such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing
women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and
ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by
fasting.
Nativity of Our Lord Parish
REST IN PEACE
ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
Joan A. Jameson
was born into eternal life on
February 9th, 2015
February 28th, 2015
Mary Lou DePhilip
was born into eternal life on
February 9th, 2015
Doors open at 6p.m.
HARRINGTON’S
Family Style Corned Beef Dinner 7p.m.
We extend our sympathy and our prayers
to all their families and friends.
Party Continues All Night
$40.00 per person includes dinner
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Post-dinner admission at 9p.m. is $10.00 per person
MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
Information: Call : Chris
McCormick
773-376-6311
Knights of Columbus
Fish Fry
March 6th & March 27th
Save the Date -
The 30th Anniversary celebration of Bridgeport
Catholic Academy will take place on Saturday, April 18,
2015, at the Italian American Club. The evening will
include dinner, dancing, and an open bar. Entertainment will
be provided by Father Daniel Brandt and the Vander Cook
Jazz Assembly. After dinner, a DJ will provide music for
dancing.
Alumni and parishioners from the founding parishes
are all invited. We will honor the first BCA Class of 1986.
The founding principals, Chris Dransoff, Sal Guccione, and
Jerry Molitor will be recognized for their contributions. The
“Class of 1965” from our affiliated schools and parishes will
recognize their 50th anniversary. The “Class of 1990” from
BCA, celebrates their 25th anniversary and the “Class of
2005” celebrates their 10th anniversary. Are you an alumni?
A search committee is being formed. If you would like to be
on this committee and help us locate your fellow classmates
please email me. We are looking for all alumni who are 21
and older.
Come and join in the festivities!
Contact: Lillian Buckley
[email protected]
A Gift that will last a Lifetime
MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS
HEAVENLY AND
HISTORIC
STAINED GLASS
WINDOWS
WINDOW SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
$500 TO $8,000 DEPENDING ON WINDOW
ENSURE A LASTING LEGACY OF A LOVED ONE,
A TRIBUTE TO A CHERISHED FRIEND,
RECOGNITION OF YOUR FAMILY’S PARISH
HERITAGE, OR A CLASS MEMORIAL
Weekend of February 8th, 2015
Number of Envelopes used 144
Sunday Offertory Envelopes
Sunday Loose
Sunday Electronic
Total Collection
$ 2,812.75
$ 458.10
$ 656.00
$ 3,926.85
Weekly Offertory Goal
$4,650.00
Fiscal Year to Date as of 7/11/2014 (Actual)
$ 115,956.67
Fiscal Year to Date as of 7/11/2014 (Goal)
$ 148,800.00
*Fiscal Year July 1, 2014—June 30, 2015
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CALL THE RECTORY
FOR DETAILS
773-927-6263
All 2nd collections will continue to be reported as previously.
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We will be adding on a monthly basis vigil candle money and
stipend money Restoration Fund $787.00
1st Sunday of Lent
Washington’s Birthday
22
15
6th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
World Marriage Day
5th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
8
Blessing of Throats
Sunday, Feb 1st
at 8 a.m., 11 a.m.
& 5 p. m.
1
4th Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Boy Scout Sunday
Sun
Fr. Joe Altman
Roseanne Bonoma
Michael Deuerling
Terry Dybas
Jose Flores
The Presentation of
the Lord
AA Meeting 7:30pm
Parish Council Mtg
7PM
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AA Meeting 7:30pm
Open Meeting
Everyone is Welcome
to Attend
St. Polycarp
Julian Calendar
Lent Begins
AA Meeting 7:30pm
Baptismal Meeting
7pm in Church
HOLIDAY
(Presidents’ Day in some states)
16
Washington’s Birthday
observed
9
AA Meeting 7:30pm
GROUND HOG DAY
World Day for Consecrated
Life
2
Mon
Art Gray
Deacon Fran Henry
Lynette Panjan
Marta Carreira-Slabe
Maggie Stewart
CCD
in School Building
6p.m. to 7:15p.m.
St Blaise
St. Ansgar
CCD
in School Building
6p.m. to 7:15p.m.
Founders of the
Servite Order
The Seven Holy
Knights of Columbus Meeting
7:30p.m. Church Hall
24
17
CCD
in School Building
6p.m. to 7:15p.m.
Knights of Columbus
Meeting 7:30p.m. Church
Finance Council Mtg.
6:30p.m.
10 St. Scholastica
3
Tue
Bingo
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.
Games begin at 6:45 p.m.
Bingo
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.
Games begin at 6:45 p.m.
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Bingo
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.
Games begin at 6:45 p.m.
Fast & Abstinence
ASH WEDNESDAY
Ashes Distributed at All
Masses 6:50a.m., 8:30a.m.
and 7p.m.
18
Bingo
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.
Games begin at 6:45 p.m.
World Day of the Sick
11
Our Lady of Lourdes
4
Wed
February
2015
St. Agatha
26
19
Chinese
New Year 4713
12
Lincoln’s Birthday
5
Thu
27
20
13
6
St. Pat’s Party
Set Up
Abstinence
Abstinence
First Friday
St. Paul Miki
And Companions
28
21
St. Patrick’s Day
Parish Party
St. Peter Damian
SS.Cyril & Methodius
Valentine’s Day
14
First Saturday
BVM
Sat
6:50 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses
Fri
8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. (Chapel)
11:00 a.m. (Church)
5:00 p.m. (Chapel)
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Mass Schedule
Saturday Masses
Sunday Masses