The Catholic Church of the Nativity 5955 St. Elmo Road Bartlett, TN 38135

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1 The Catholic Church of the Nativity 5955 St. Elmo Road Bartlett, TN Parish Office Hours: Mon Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm Phone Pentecost Sunday May 20, 2018 Emergency Phone Parochial Administrator: Father Robert Szczechura, STL Parochial Vicar: Father Cosmas Mabu Deacons: Frank Larker Chris Frame David Rosenthal, PhD Administrative Assistant: Angie 0 Neill angie.oneill@nativity.cdom.org Director of Music: Scott Elsholz, DM scott.elsholz@nativity.cdom.org Director of Religious Education: Theresa Krier theresah.krier@nativity.cdom.org Director Youth Ministry: Stephen Peyton stephen.peyton@nativity.cdom.org Co-Directors Hispanic Ministry: Lyz Candia and Lillian Luciano clyzcan@yahoo.com, Bookkeeper: nativity.accounting@nativity.cdom.org Mass Schedules Daily Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. Weekend Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m Spanish Filipino 5:00 pm First Sunday of Each Month (Tagalog/English) 12:30 p.m. Sacraments Reconciliation Saturday 3:30p.m. to 4:30pm Sunday 9:30am to 10:00am or by appointment.. Baptism by appointment; please contact the parish office Marriage Contact the parish office at least six months before the wedding BULLETIN DEADLINE: NOON WEDNESDAY for the next weekend nativity.bulletin@hotmail. com

2 Mass Intentions 8:00am Weekdays Requested By Mon 21st Betty Campos + The Morning Group Tue 22nd Stephen Croxdale + Kuehl & Robertson Families Wed 23rd Ernie Lubiani + Rosemarie von Cannon Thur 24th Betty Campos + The Morning Group Fri 25th Ernie Lubiani + George & Eileen Kuehl 8:00am Saturday May 19th Kathy Zimmer + 26th Clara Huberta Miller + Mary Ann Shaw Bob & MaryAnn Trainor 5:00pm Saturday May 19th Stephen Croxdale + Kuehl & Robertson Families 26th Martha & Willis The Schwill Family Chambliss + 8:00am Sunday May 20th Parishioners 27th John Paul Lenti + Fr. Robert & Staff 10:30am Sunday May 20th Chad Chadwick + 27th Kathy Zimmer + Fr. Robert & Staff Mary Ann Shaw May 19 & 20, 2018 Please Pray for Our Sick Claire Fitzgerald Albino Erlinda Amaba Vinnie Ariemmo Bill Brigrance Tina Burton Bill Coburn Joan Cunningham Don Edwards Michael Ellis Jean Geoghegan Laura Gildea Sally Gyout Emilie Harris Terry Head Rosa Holmes Barry Houston Catherine Johnson Donna Lampen Louis J. Lenti Ed List Annie Longoria Mary Mahoney Paul Baker Miller Cheyenne Montgomery Fr. Mike Morgera Julia Moseley Shirley Odom John & June Patton A.J. Perk Kevin Perk Fr. Robert Ponticello Karen Raney Maria Robertson Jim Shaw Sam Sudduth Mary Terrell Josie & Joe Tighe Mary Underwood Melissa Frame Vannucci Peter Voss Joyce R. West Barbara Williams Jack Lee Windley III Ann Wingate From Death to New Life May Those We have Loved & Lost Rest in Peace John Uselton Beloved family friend of Randy McKinna 5:00pm Sunday - Spanish May 20th Poor Souls of Purgatory + 27th Parishioners The Underwood Family Bob Savage Beloved father of Susan Hanna SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Pentecost Sunday Monday: Seventh Week in Ordinary Time; St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions Tuesday: St. Rita of Cascia Friday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Saturday: St. Philip Neri READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20 Pray for Our Troops Lance Corporal Mark Earnest; Senior Airman Christopher Dill; Pvt. John David Dill; A1C Ryan C. Marlin; AO1 Andrew E. Hopson; Commander Derek A. Vestal, Pvt. Maria Witges, Captain Luke Sauber (USMC), Lieutenant Colonel Christopher J. Martindale U.S. Army, Richard A. Martin, Jr., BM1, (USCG) Captain Tami Kerns (US Army-Afghanistan) Captain Kevin Kerns (US Army-Hawaii) Captain Nicholas Burton. SSG. Carol Hopson, Gabriel Graven EF Specialist ALL ARE SENT Fifty days after Easter Sunday we celebrate the fulfillment of all God s promises in the feast of Pentecost, a feast that has sometimes been called the birthday of the church. One last time we are reminded that we Christians have received the Holy Spirit, not for our own benefit, but to enable us to follow our Christian vocation. The centerpiece of the scriptures for Pentecost is the account in Acts of the Apostles of the sending of the Holy Spirit to the disciples. The other readings for this Sunday help us to understand what it means to live out our Christian vocation. Paul s letter shows us the gifts and fruits that the Holy Spirit gives to us. John s Gospel reminds us that Jesus has sent all his disciples to share his forgiveness and peace, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The disciples gathered on the fiftieth day after the Resurrection were not keeping their first Pentecost. For them, Pentecost was the fiftieth day after Passover, a feast of the first fruits of the harvest. It was the second most important feast of the year. Today, Jews gather on the eve of the feast to study scripture and the law, and after the feast begins at sundown, spend the day in joyful social gatherings. The meaning of the celebration is the giving of the law on Mount Sinai, so for Christians the connection to the gifts of the Holy Spirit is obvious. In Sicily and in the Pantheon in Rome, today the descent of the Holy Spirit is enacted with a stunning ritual. Some churches there have an eye in the roof open to the sky, called an oculus. After the Gospel today, thousands of rose petals fall from the oculus onto the assembly. Churches and homes are decked in greenery and flowers to express the new life the Holy Spirit brings on this, the birthday of the church. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

3 Pentecost Sunday Nativity Information From the Desk of Father Robert - THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Lord send out Your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. Jesus Apostles were renewed at Pentecost. They were praying with Mary in the Upper Room after Jesus Ascension and were fearful for ten days. Suddenly the Holy Spirit descended upon them. Once touched by the tongues of fire, each one was strengthened in an individual way to proclaim the Good News. This began our Catholic Church and the building of our universal faith community. The Apostles were able to then leave the comfort of the Upper Room and courageously go proclaiming into different regions of the world. Jesus life and words now made sense to them by the Holy Spirit s gifts of wisdom, knowledge, understanding and right judgment. And by the gifts of courage, reverence, and wonder and awe they were able to speak the truth that Jesus had taught them. They cooperated and responded to the Holy Spirit and were blessed with baptizing and teaching many followers and disciples of Jesus. The growth, life, and heart of the Church stems from the Holy Spirit. Just as the Apostles needed the Holy Spirit to live the lives Jesus had taught them, we too need the Holy Spirit to lead us. As St. Paul said, the Church is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. We are a community of believers led by the Holy Spirit. We are baptized with the Holy Spirit and strengthened spiritually at Confirmation. We truly become soldiers of Christ. Every Sacrament reaches our interior being by the grace of the Holy Spirit and allows us to grow in virtue. When we respond to the Spirit s movement within our heart and interior life, then we can experience the spiritual fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, generosity, faithfulness and self-control. With these spiritual fruits, we can live lovingly and courageously as Jesus disciples. And charitably and boldly help others too. So let us prepare for our own Pentecost- the deepening of the Holy Spirit and God s life in us and build up God s people and Kingdom on earth. With our openness to grace and truth, we can go towards the Kingdom that Jesus taught us about. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Volunteer meetings: May 6pm (volunteer crew leaders) June 6pm Please join us June from 9am-12:30pm for a week of Ship wrecked! Being rescued by Jesus! Register at the website below for participants and volunteers. If you are 18 years of age or older, you need to attend our child protection program Virtus. Please check out CDOM.org to find a church near you to attend the class. vbspro.events/p/nativity-2018 If you are interested in helping to design props and decorations, we are meeting May 7:30pm. Please contact Theresa Krier at Theresah.krier@nativity.cdom.org for more info! Nativity Night at the Redbirds The Nativity Children's Choir has been invited to sing the National Anthem for the Memphis Redbirds game on Saturday, June 23, beginning at 6:30 pm! We have a section blocked off for Nativity parishioners behind the dugout, and you are invited to come join the kids as we enjoy a Nativity night at the ballpark. The Knights of Columbus will be selling tickets after all Masses the weekends of May 19/20 and May 26/27. Each ticket is $19 and includes a hot dog and soda. Questions? Call the church office or Scott Elsholz at IMPORTANT - Make up date for taking pictures for the Parish Directory is May 30th from 2pm to 8pm. Let s meet the goal of a 100%. Thanking you in advance for your time! PS it is a free picture. Altar Flower Dedication Worship in our church is an experience of beauty. The flowers in the sanctuary are an important and beautiful symbol of what we offer to God in our worship. Every member of the parish is invited to contribute to the beauty of our worship by giving the altar flowers on a particular Sunday in memory, thanksgiving or celebration for people or events that are important to that donor. There will be one dedication per Weekend. The average cost for the flowers is $100. If you would like to make such a gift, please contact Angie O'Neill at Thank you in advance for your generosity and for contribution to the beauty of our worship.

4 May 19 & 20, 2018 Nativity Information YOUTH CONFERENCE ST. VINCENT de PAUL Soup Kitchen Information! The next Soup Kitchen is May 15th. Volunteers meet at 7:45am in the church parking lot on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you would like to volunteer, there is a sign up sheet on the table in the Narthex. If you want more information, please call John Walton News from SVdP: We received 16 calls in April. Of those 16 calls, we were able to assist 4 families. We delivered $80 worth of food to one family. Another family received $585 in assistance to be used toward their rent and also received food from our pantry. Two other families needed help in paying their utility bills in the amounts of $200 and $578 with both families receiving $45 and $25 worth of food. We truly appreciate your food and monetary donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Nativity Conference. Thank you! Dawn Campbell, President, SVdP Nativity Conference Did you know that we desperately need volunteers to help prepare and serve food at the food mission? Please help by meeting us on Tuesday, May 15th at 7:45 a.m. in the church parking lot to carpool over to the mission. We will return at approximately 12:00 noon. Thank you! Diocese Information BLUEGRASS IN THE BEER GAR- DEN The Bluegrass in the Beer Garden s purpose is to raise money for the St. Mary s Soup Kitchen. We serve meals six days per week at the rate of around 1200 meals per week, 60,000 per year. This is our one and only, colossal fundraiser for the year. Don t miss out on this fun event which will be held in the St. Mary s garden on June 9th from 5:30 9:30 PM. There will be plenty of music, delicious food and drinks for a mere $50 per ticket. We will also have tours of our beautiful, historic Church. You may purchase your ticket by going to Brownpapertickets.com or by sending your check to St. Mary s, 155 Market, Come and Share the Journey with Catholic Charities of West Tennessee and celebrate World Immigration Day on Thursday, June 21, at noon at our offices at 1325 Jefferson Ave. Join us for lunch and conversation with our newest neighbors, newcomers to our country who have received citizenship services through Catholic Charities. The event is free for all to attend. For more information, Rachel.daddabbo@acc.cdom.org. Please RSVP to this event by contacting Rachel D Addabbo at (901) or the address listed above. Pilgrimage to Guadalupe, with Fr Dennis Schenkel, September 24-29, $1535 includes air & taxes, hotel, 2 meals daily and sightseeing. Many extras. Join us as we pay homage to Our Lady as the patroness of the unborn. Contact Jeannie Presley for reservations/ or view the brochure at traveltime.org/scheduled pilgrimages Free Youth Football Camp at St. Benedict St. Benedict Football Coaches are offering a Free Youth Football Camp (Grades 3-8), Thur, May 24, from 6-9pm. Registration 5:30-6:00pm. All SBA Coaching Staff and some former college players will be on hand for instruction. Camp is free, but pre-registration on-line is requested at sbaeagles.org Walk-ups will be welcome.

5 Pentecost Sunday Diocese Information DISCOVERING CHRIST Holy Rosary Church, Family Room, 4851 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN "Discovering Christ" helps people enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to experience the love of God the Father and to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God s children. The course will be held on eight Sundays stating Sunday, June 10. This dynamic program will confirm - step by step - your relationship with Christ. This is not a Bible study, but a real opportunity to experience Christ s personal presence in your life. For more information, contact Deacon David Dierkes at david.dierkes@holyrosarymemphis.org. Camp Subiaco Summer Camp at Subiaco Abbey. Sign-up now! Camp Subiaco, for boys ages 9-13 inclusive, is an active all boys camp with fishing, archery, riflery, go-carts, boating, tubing, climbing wall and more. Camp Subiaco is operated by the Subiaco Alumni Association and the Benedictine Monks of Subiaco Abbey. Camp is June or June 24-30, ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS!!! Did you know that the Diocese of Memphis has campus ministries that serve you? If you attend University of Tennessee at Martin, University of Memphis, Rhodes College or Christian Brothers University, there is a Catholic Home for you! Check out our website for moe information and get involved! A Majestic Scandinavian Experience with Father Louis Lohan 10 Days: September 14-23, 2018, There are still a few spaces available on our Majestic Scandinavian Experience visiting Norway and Sweden. Enjoy a train ride on the Flam Railway and Fjord Cruise on the Naeroyfjord & the Aurlandsfjord. Take a Funicular Trip to Mount Floyen. Visit the Resistance Museum and Viking Ship Museum, Drottingham Palace and much more! Hosted by Father Louis Lohan. The cost is $4,963 per person based on two in a room. This experience includes, round trip flight from Gulfport, MS, Land, Hotels, all Breakfasts and most Dinners. Space is limited, so act quickly. Contact Paula at experiencescandinavia@gmail.com or Celebrate the month of Mary with inspiring Saints tales! Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 6 p.m. Krausser, Lay Domincan will talk about St. Martin de Porres. The Lay Franciscans, Benedictines and Carmelites are hosting. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8151 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN Contact Information - ivorysoap76@gmail.com WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you. Learn how to bring the peace of Christ into your relationship by attending the Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on 1-3 June 2018 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center in Stanton, TN. For more information or to apply, visit our website at or contact us at Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Mike Austin & Fr. Michael Vu 10 Days: January 22-31, 2019, visiting Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth, Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Shepherd s field, cross over the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount, Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, Mount Tabor, traditional site of the Transfiguration, walk where Jesus walked in Jerusalem. Hosted by Father Mike Austin and Father Michael Vu. $4199 per person based on two in a room. Includes roundtrip from New Orleans, LA, Land, Hotels most meals. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Paula Pilgrimagetotheholyland@gmail.com or call Oberammergau Pilgrimage: Join us for an 11-day pilgrimage to Alpine Europe that will culminate in the 2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. Visit Salzburg, Innsbruck, Lake Lucerne, Bavaria, and several German cities. May 11-21, The cost $4509 (all-inclusive) per person sharing from Memphis. Limited single rooms available at additional cost. Please call Our Lady of Sorrows ( ) for additional information. Hosted by Fr. Bryan Timby.

6 May 19 & 20, 2018 Nativity Ministries Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sundays: ages 3 yrs to 12 yrs, Confirmation 1 and 2 ; Contact Theresa Krier, PRE Director theresah.krier@nativity.cdom.org. Class times are posted on the Web site: nativitybartlett.org/calendar/ Cub Scouts Troop 258:Cub Scouts meet on most Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm either at the church or on adventures. Contact Mark Owens to register at markfowens@att.net or CYO 9-12 Grade Sundays from 6-8 pm Stephen Peyton, youth director stephen.peyton@nativity.cdom.org Am I Called to be Catholic? There are many reasons why people become Catholic. Perhaps you attended a funeral or social function and were moved by something that you heard or experienced to explore further the Catholic faith. Maybe you are already married to a Catholic and are now ready to learn more about the Catholic faith. Perhaps you are a single person with questions about God searching for a new place to worship. Maybe you know a friend or family member who is Catholic and you admire who they are. Questions about the Catholic Faith are always welcome, please call the Parish Office for more details about RCIA program Fishers of Men: call the office Hands for God Puppet Productions: Most Sundays, 12-1 pm: For 5th-8th grade Puppeteers in Training; Contact John Walton or nativitycats@aol.com. For updates go to: Helping Hands Ministry Knitting Group: meet the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 9 am in the Narthex. They help the homeless and Birthright babies Holy Family Ministry: for information contact David Rosenthal, PhD at david.rosenthal@nativity.cdom.org Knights of Columbus Council 14041: most 4th Thursdays at 6:30pm in Stelling Hall; contact Gerry Fitzgerald at (901) or gfitzgerald65@bellsouth.net Liturgical Ministries: for information or questions regarding training or scheduling contact Jim Lippy or or the Church Office Men s Club: Breakfast Meeting 1st Sat. of each Month 9 am Prison Ministry: for information contact Shellie Teems, Parish Outreach Food for the Sick: Contact Susan Hanna at or savhan@aol.com for information. Sewing Group: Most Sundays, 1-4 in Stelling Hall or the old Day Chapel; Sewing Albs for the Altar Servers & MCs. Bring your sewing machine, serger or your desire to cut or iron! Stay as long as you can. Society of St. Vincent de Paul: meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Contact Dawn Campbell for more information. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: Meet at church at 8 am for carpooling: Contact John Walton, for info. TOPS - Take off the Pounds Sensibly: meet Mondays at 4:15-5:00pm for weigh-in; 5-6pm meetings in Stelling Hall. Women s Guild: meets the 4th Tuesday at 7 pm the months of January, March, May, September and November. ALL ARE WELCOME! Come be a part of our thriving music ministry and help Nativity to make a joyful noise! There are many opportunities for involvement, and no experience is required. Talk to Scott Elsholz after Mass or scott.elsholz@nativity.cdom.org. Our Ensembles Parish Choir The Parish Choir is open to all parishioners from The ensemble rehearses every Wednesday from 7:30-9pm, and sings every Sunday for the 10:30 Mass, in addition to solemnities and other high holy days. Children s Choir The Children s Choir is open to all kids grades 2-9 and rehearses every Wednesday from 5-5:45pm. The ensemble sings about once a month for the 10:30 Mass. Handbell Choir The Handbell Choir is open to all parishioners and rehearses every Wednesday from 6-6:50pm. The bells play about every six week and have an overall good time! A little bit of prior musical experience is helpful but not required. Resurrection Choir The Resurrection Choir is open to all parishioners and rehearses two Tuesdays per month from 10-11:30am. A unique ministry in our Diocese, this ensemble sings for all parish funerals, and also sings once a month for 5 pm Saturday Mass. ~~~Pray for World Peace~~~

7 Pentecost Sunday Offerings for May, st Week - Regular collections: $10,870 Cor Unum: Maint. Fund $ 3,253 Totals for the Month April: Regular Collection $44,544 (Budget $39,633) Cor Unum $13,772 (Budget $15,000) ONLINE GIVING To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit us online at Locate the Online Giving button and set up your recurring giving schedule. The first time you give, you will select a password that will enable you to log in at any time and make changes to your giving or view your complete online giving history for Online Giving. BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2018 Bishop s Appeal. Nativity is 111% ($39,431) towards our goal of $35,500 of which 168 families (31%) have participated. Scheduling Events at the Church Our parish is very busy and we receive many requests to use meeting spaces and the church grounds. Please contact Deacon Frank Larker at to schedule your event. All requests should be scheduled as far in advance as possible. Those who use our facility are responsible for setup and clean-up. You must notify the office if your event is cancelled or if you need to reschedule. You cannot reschedule an event WITHOUT contacting the office. Rescheduling your event without contacting the office leads to conflicts with others who went through the proper channel to schedule their event. So, please be considerate. Thank You! ANNOUCEMENTS TO BE MADE BY FATHER AT MASS NEED TO BE SENT TO ANGIE O NEILL BY NOON Thursday! 19th Filipino Gathering has been cancelled 20th Noon Puppet Practice 1:00pm Sewing Albs 21st 4:30pm TOPS 7:00pm Baptism Class - Spanish 22nd 10:00am Resurrection Choir Practice 6:00pm Boy Scouts 23rd 5:00pm Children s Choir Practice 6:00pm Bell Choir 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady 7:00pm Cantor Practice 7:00pm Women s Guild Meeting 7:30pm Adult Choir Practice 24th 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Meeting 25th 6:00pm Hispanic Folklore Dancing 26th Noon Baptism Class - English 27th Noon Puppet Practice 1:00pm Sewing Albs 28th OFFICE CLOSED 4:30pm TOPS 29th 5:30pm Boy Scouts 30th 2:00pm Pictures for Parish Directory 5:00pm Children s Choir Practice 6:00pm Bell Choir 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady 7:00pm Cantor Practice 7:30pm Adult Choir Practice 31st No events on calendar Become a member of Formed, it is FREE. You can view e-books, movies, audio books, audio bible, testimonies, inspiring talks and video studies to enhance your knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church. To set-up an account go to formed.org. then follow the instructions. Nativity's code is MV3JPX (all caps). Bulletin Information To View the Bulletin online go to nativitybartlett/ or to Go to nativitybartlett.org/calendar/ for scheduled present/future events. HAS SOMETHING CHANGED???? Keep your Information Current If your phone number, work number, cell number, address, address, or name changes, please notify the office Thank-you!