Praying through the Sacraments, Learning through Religious Education, Caring through Pastoral Care.

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1 March 5, 2017 First Sunday of Lent CURC OF TE NATIVITY 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. Very Reverend Monsignor Richard F. Duncanson, Pastor (rfduncanson@nativitycatholic.org) , ext. 4 Parish Office Mailing Address Post Office Box 8770 Rancho Santa Fe, CA Deacon Jim Walsh (jwalsh@nativitycatholic.org) Church & School Location 6309 El Apajo Road Rancho Santa Fe, CA Mr. Paul Parker Principal, The Nativity School (pparker@thenativityschool.org) The Nativity School Mailing Address Post Office Box 9180 Rancho Santa Fe, CA

2 Page Two Church of the Nativity March 5, 2017 MASS INTENTIONS MARC 4T 10T SATURDAY 5 pm Felicisimo Rivera, RIP SUNDAY 7:30 am For All Parishioners 9 am Navy Blue Angels, Special Intention 10:30 am Cecilia Saenz De Duque, RIP MONDAY 8 am Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Kelly Flynn, Special Intention TUESDAY 8 am Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Carlo Resta, RIP WEDNESDAY 8 am Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 John Christian Payne, RIP TURSDAY 8 am Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Jorge de la Torre, RIP FRIDAY 8 am Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Patrick Geraghty, Special Intention T R F First Sunday of Lent First Reading - The man and the woman ate the fruit of the one tree that God had told them to avoid, and their shame overtook them (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7). Psalm - Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned (Psalm 51). Second Reading - Death reigned from Adam to Moses, but now grace and life abound in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]). Gospel - Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and there he fasted for forty days and forty nights (Matthew 4:1-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Mass begins with a procession, in which the response Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned is repeated between verses of Psalm 130: Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my complaint. If you, Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with you is forgiveness that you may be revered. I trust in the Lord, my soul trusts in his word. More than sentinels wait for the dawn, Let Israel wait for the Lord. For with the Lord is kindness, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he will redeem Israel from all its sins. The Offertory is by Robert Fielding with text from Psalm 17: Keep me as the apple of an eye; hide me under the shadow of thy wings from the ungodly that trouble me. The Communion begins with the motet O Domine Jesu Christe by Gregor Aichinger ( ) who in 1584 became organist to the Fugger family of Augsburg, Bavaria, philanthropic merchants who became nobility under the oly Roman Empire. Later, Aichinger went for a two year visit to Rome for musical, rather than religious reasons, although he had taken holy orders before his appointment to the Fugger family. The text translates: Lord Jesus Christ, I worship you, who was wounded on the cross and given gall and vinegar to drink: I pray that your wounds may be a remedy for my soul. The second piece is Go Not Far From Me, O God by the Neapolitan composer Nicola Antonio Zingarelli ( ), known for his operas and sacred music. In 1811, while music director at St. Peter's in Rome, he refused to perform music in honor of Napoleon's infant son, who had been named King of Rome by his father. e was subsequently arrested and sent to Paris, where Napoleon freed him because of the popularity of his music. The piece begins: Go not far from me, O God; cast me not away in the time of age. Forsake me not when my strength faileth me. A brighter section continues: O let my mouth be filled with thy praise, that I may sing of thy glory and honor all the day long. The third piece is oly, oly oly from the German Mass by the Austrian master songwriter Franz Schubert ( ) who was completely overshadowed as a composer by the giant of his age, Beethoven. As a boy, Schubert sang in the choir of the Imperial Court Chapel in Vienna and studied though his college years with Antonio Salieri, Mozart's fictional nemesis. The German Masses are a form of (Tridentine) Low Mass approved by certain Catholic bishops in German-speaking countries. Before the Dialogue Mass that came into use in the 1940s, the Low Mass was said in a quiet voice by priest and servers, and was in most cases inaudible to the congregation. In the Austro-ungarian Empire and in the Catholic states of what is now Germany the custom arose of singing hymns in the vernacular throughout the Low Mass by the congregation or choir. The hymns were essentially texts that paraphrased the particular action of the Mass happening at that time. During the Kyrie (Lord have mercy), for instance, the congregation would sing a hymn asking God for mercy. This type of Mass was frequently used in small parishes that did not have the resources for a Solemn Mass or a igh Mass.

3 Page Three Church of the Nativity March 5, 2017 The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion Welcoming New Members into the Church This weekend, our Catechumens and Candidates in the RCIA Program will attend the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion with Bishop Robert McElroy at Golden all in San Diego. Please keep these men and women in your prayers during the Lenten Season as they begin their final preparation to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The Second Vatican Council restored the Catechumenate as the official way the Church prepares adults for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. As in the early Church, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a gradual process that involves the whole community of the faithful. Not only does the RCIA prepare individuals for entrance into the Church, it allows the members of the Church to renew their faith. This is especially true during Lent. During the course of the RCIA program, the individual follows a spiritual journey of steps accomplished through defined periods punctuated with formal rites. The first period is the Precatechumenate, when candidates inquire about the faith and receive evangelization. opefully, the person comes to that initial conversion and step of faith, aided by the grace of God. This period ends with the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens when the candidates publicly declare their intention to enter the Church. This Rite of Acceptance then begins the Period of the Catechumenate, during which the catechumens receive catechetical, ascetical and liturgical training. Catechetical instruction is of the utmost importance. This catechesis leads the catechumens not only to an appropriate acquaintance with dogmas and precepts but also to a profound sense of the mystery of salvation in which they desire to participate. The Rite of Election closes the Period of the Catechumenate. This rite is celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent. At this rite, upon the testimony of sponsors and catechists and the catechumens affirmation of their intention to join the Church, the Church makes its election of these catechumens to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. In the presence of the bishop, they inscribe their names in the Book of the Elect as a pledge of fidelity. Now the catechumens are called the elect and they begin a Period of Purification and Enlightenment the final, intense preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. On the next five Sundays of Lent, three scrutinies (rites for self-searching and repentance) and the presentations of the Creed and Lord s Prayer take place. This period concludes with the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. After the Easter Vigil, the newly baptized and confirmed members of the Church (technically called neophytes ) enter the Period of Postbaptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy. The neophytes grow in their understanding of the mysteries of the faith and strengthen their bonding with the rest of the faithful. They should enter more fully into the life and unity of the Church. This period normally ends around Pentecost. The RCIA is a spiritually moving process beneficial to the whole parish community. As we draw closer to the celebration of Easter, let us pray in particular for those elect who will be entering our holy Catholic Church this Easter. God bless you! Fr. Richard Duncanson, Pastor (rfduncanson@nativitycatholic.org)

4 Page Four Church of the Nativity March 5, 2017 JOIN US TODAY! Open your eart, Share a Smile, and Meet new Friends between 9:00 & 10:30 Masses, 1 st Sunday of each month, in the Library Info: kathyalameda1@gmail.com LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE LENT STUDY Our Parish has been blessed by gathering in small faith-sharing groups, studying scripture and preparing for Easter for many years now. Easter is April 16th. Your participation can enrich your life in ways both subtle and amazing. We pray that you will become interested in becoming a participant! For more information please contact Kathy Alameda at (858) or kathyalameda1@gmail.com. Class Days and Times Monday or Tuesday evening: 7-8:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning: 8:30-10:15am Friday morning 9:30-11am DAYLIGT SAVINGS TIME Remember to adjust clocks next Saturday night to get church on time Sunday March 12th! The Church of the Nativity and the surrounding parishes offer evening Penances Services during Lent to prepare for the Resurrection at Easter. Below are the dates, times and locations of the services in this area. Church of the Nativity Tuesday, March 28 th at 7:00pm St. James, Solana Beach Thursday, March 9 th at 6:30pm St. Patrick, Carlsbad Wednesday, March 22 nd at 7:00pm St. John's, Encinitas Monday, March 27 th at 7:00pm St. Elizabeth Seton, Carlsbad Wednesday, April 5 th, at 7:00pm St. Therese of Carmel, Carmel Valley Wednesday, April 5 th at 7:00pm Need elp? Talk to someone on the Nativity Parish Mental ealth Ministry team: Open up... mental health challenges affect 1 in 4 people. Linkup... help is available. Read up... recovery is possible. Speak up... you are not alone. Listen up... just one other person can make a difference. Follow up... suicide is preventable, know the signs. The Diocesan Mental ealth Ministry Network collaborates with San Diego County Behavioral ealth Services - "Its Up To Us"

5 Page Five Church of the Nativity March 5, 2017 Please join us in singing the Psalm Response: First Sunday of Lent The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve. Matthew 4:10 : Ú 44 Be mer - ci - ful O Lord, for we have G sinned. STRENGT AGAINST TEMPTATION The first Sunday of the season of Lent always includes a Gospel account of the temptation of the Lord Jesus in the desert by the devil. This year, the story is set against the backdrop of the first reading from Genesis, which recounts the very first temptation by the devil. That story is set in a garden of delight. The Gospel story is set in the desert. As believers, we know that temptation comes our way in our own gardens of delight as well as the deserts of our lives. As Lent begins, our attention is drawn to that temptation within each of us to become like God we want control, power, and answers to all of life s difficult questions. As communities of faith, we are given this season of repentance so that we can join our hearts with others on the difficult journey of conversion. We look to God and to one another for strength against temptation. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Do you often find yourself without your checkbook or envelope on Sunday morning? Faith Direct is secure and convenient, and will even provide you with an optional offertory card to place in the basket during weekly collection. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish. Please consider using Faith Direct today! Sign up by visiting ( Our parish code is CA288. Call for more information. Time, Talent and Treasure Registered ouseholds: 1,227 Contributing Parishioners in 2016: 803 Our Parishioners contributed $15, in the weekly collection to further the Mission & Ministry provided by the Church of the Nativity. Thank you for giving what is meaningful to you, to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ. Annual Catholic Appeal 2017 Our Parish Assessment: $115,000 Inspired by Pope Francis Post-Synodal Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, the theme of the Diocese of San Diego s 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal is The Joy of Love. Inviting each of us to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal this year, Bishop Robert McElroy explains that our participation accomplishes something simple but profound: it opens the door of faith for others and for ourselves. Because of your gift, someone will meet Jesus Christ, have the opportunity to experience is loving grace, know is Mercy and Love. Just imagine what good we could do if all 1,227 Church of the Nativity households contributed to the ACA!

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8 Page Eight Church of the Nativity March 5, 2017 LORD'S DAY MASS SCEDULE Weekday Mass: Monday Friday 8 am (Chapel) Saturday Vigil: 5 pm; Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:30 am RCIA and Youth Minister: Mike James, mjames@nativitycatholic.org, , ext. 5 Religious Education: Cynthia Lape, Catechist Coordinator clape@nativitycatholic.org Music Director: Paul Batchelor, pbatchelor@nativitycatholic.org, , ext. 102 The Nativity School: Paul Parker, Principal pparker@thenativityschool.org, Bookkeeper: Jackie Marin, jmarin@thenativityschool.org, Administrative Assistant: Jodee Moore, jmoore@nativitycatholic.org, Office ours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Pastoral Council: Carl Bobkoski, Jane Boler, Cindy esse, Mimi Johnson, Jodee Moore, Craig Ryall Finance Council: Jeff Brandon, Chair Michael Conway, Jim LaGrossa, Byrnes Lambert, Mark Legg, Catherine Mowbray-Lorenz, Earl Parker, Carolyn Wilkinson, Joe Wilkinson Safe Environment Coordinator: John Marin Call the Parish Office PASTORAL CARE Nativity Samaritans: Childcare: Attended care is provided in the play room off the Commons during 9 am and 10:30 am Sunday Masses. oly Communion for the sick: For the homebound upon request, Widows and Widowers: Mary Lou Matthews, Monthly Luncheons - September through June Men of Nativity: Meet First Thursday of the month 6-8 pm in the Parish Commons Tim Van Damm, Small Christian Communities - Faith Sharing Groups See Deacon Jim Walsh or contact Kathy Alameda at or kathyalameda1@gmail.com SACRAMENTS Baptism: Celebrated on the 4th Sunday, after 10:30 am Please contact the Parish Office or jmoore@nativitycatholic.org. Marriage: Saturdays, 10 am or 2 pm Wedding Coordinator: Georgiana Strate, Anointing of the Sick: Encouraged for anyone critically ill, for the elderly, or prior to major surgery 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, Eucharistic Adoration: Every Friday after 8 am Mass Perpetual elp Novena: Tuesdays, after 8 am Mass Rosary: Weekdays, after 8 am Mass in the Chapel Need elp? Talk to someone on the Nativity Parish Mental ealth Ministry team: Mass FAMILY FAIT FORMATION Classes meet September through June PRESCOOL TROUG 8T GRADE Contact: Cynthia Lape, Catechist Coordinator clape@nativitycatholic.org Preschool - 6th Grade: Sundays, 8:50 am - 10:05 am at The Nativity School Junior igh: Sundays, 5pm - 6:15 pm in the Parish Commons IG SCOOL: 9T - 12T GRADE Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 Youth Group: Sundays, 5pm to 6:15pm There will be no class on March 5. We resume on March 12. Our Skateworld Roller Skating Night is Wednesday March 8 from 5:00-8:30pm. The cost is $14 plus money for food on the way home. We will meet at and dismiss from Nativity. You can RSVP on our facebook page at RITE OF CRISTIAN INITIATION Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 Starting on Sunday March 5 we will meet at the 10:30 am mass, be dismissed from mass about 10:50 am, and have class from 10:50-11:50am. We will continue this schedule each Sunday until Easter. Sunday March 5 is also the Rite of Election at Golden all. We will meet at Nativity at 2pm and return to Nativity at 8pm. The Rite of Election is for the RCIA Class and their sponsors as well. IG SCOOL CONFIRMATION Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 There will be no Confirmation Class on March 5. We resume on March 12. Confirmation Class #4 is on Sunday March 12 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the Commons. The Confirmation Readiness Questionnaire is due at the start of class. We will also start making appointments for the Final interview in class. All teens should bring a pen, 3 ring binder, and their personal calendar to all classes. PARIS LIBRARY SUNDAY OURS Nativity Parish Library will be open every Sunday, after the 9 o'clock Mass, for approximately one half hour. The library is the room adjacent to the Commons. We invite you to come in and browse our collection of both religious and secular titles available for checkout.