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

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1 January 7, The Epiphany of the Lord 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@nativitymail.org) The Nativity School Mailing Address Post Office Box 9180 Rancho Santa Fe, CA

2 Page Two Church of the Nativity January 7, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS JAN 6T JAN 12T SATURDAY 5:00 PM Alison Pivonka, Special Intention SUNDAY 7:30 AM For All Parishioners 9:00 AM Michael O Meara, RIP 10:30 AM Mary Watras, RIP MONDAY 8:00 AM Is 42:1-4, Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Liana Salina, RIP TUESDAY 8:00 AM 1 Sm 1:9-20;1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 Lily Martha inderling, RIP WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM 1 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29 39 Bob & Dorothy Myron, RIP TURSDAY 8:00 AM 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40 45 Marva Lea Kizer, RIP FRIDAY 8:00 AM 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1 12 Edie Welch, RIP Clergy Schedule Saturday, 5:00 pm Fr. Duncanson Sunday, 7:30 am Sunday, 9:00 am Fr. Duncanson Sunday, 10:30 am Fr. Duncanson Fr. Duncanson / Deacon Walsh Preaching T R T E L First Reading You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star (Matthew 2:1-12). 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. The Call to Worship is What Star Is This? with text published in the Paris Breviary of 1736: What star is this, that beams so bright, more lovely than the noonday light? Tis sent to announce a new-born King, glad tidings of our God to bring. The melody was written in 1609 by the organist and composer Michael Pretorius ( ) who entered the service of the Duke of Brunswick in 1604; he was famous as composer of church music, including a mammoth edition of over twelve hundred songs. e began to write a complete encyclopedia of the art and practice of music, of which he finished three volumes. The Offertory is ow Brightly Beams the Morning Star by Phillip Nicolai, with music by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Communion begins with a piece adapted from a work by Palestrina: Arise, shine, O Jerusalem, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord in risen upon thee. We have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him. The kings of Tharsis and the isles shall give him presents, the kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts. All kings shall fall down before him, all nations shall do him service. The second piece at 9 is the motet O Magnum Mysterium by Tomas Luis de Victoria (circa ), who was born in Avila, in old Castile, and is known to have gone to Rome around 1564, where he joined the monastery founded by St. Ignatius Loyola as part of the fight against Lutheranism. In 1575 he was ordained as a priest, but did not stay in Italy. The text translates: O great mystery and wonderful sign, that lowly beasts should see the Lord born, lying in a manger. O Blessed Virgin, whose womb was worthy to carry the Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia. The third piece at 9 is The Kings by the German composer Peter Cornelius ( ) of Mainz, who was a friend of Liszt and Wagner, and wrote music criticism for several major Berlin journals. The text is charming: Three kings from Persian lands afar, to Jordan follow the pointing star; and this the quest of the travelers three, where the newborn King of the Jews may be. Full royal gifts they bear for the King, gold, incense, myrrh are their offering. The star shines out with a steadfast ray, the kings to Bethlehem make their way. And there in worship they bend the knee, as Mary's child in her lap they see. Their royal gifts they show to the King, gold, incense, myrrh are their offering. Thou child of man lo, to Bethlehem the kings are traveling, travel with them! The star of mercy, the star of grace, shall lead thy heart to its resting place. Gold, incense, myrrh thou canst not bring, offer thy heart to the infant King. Offer thy heart! The Communion at 10:30 begins with Arise, Shine, O Jerusalem (above) and continues with There Shall a Star Come Out of Israel by Felix Mendelssohn ( ), best known for his incidental music to Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, incorporating the famous wedding march. Today's piece is a chorus from his unfinished oratorio Christus and also incorporates Nicolai's hymn (today s Offertory). The text is taken from Numbers 24:17: There shall come a star out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel, with might destroying princes and cities. Mendelssohn wrote many smaller scale sacred works for unaccompanied choir and for choir with organ including ear My Prayer, which includes the famous solo O For the Wings Of a Dove.

3 Page Three Church of the Nativity January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Magi knew where they were travelling and they knew whom they had come to see, for they asked: Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. The late Fr. Raymond E. Brown, S.S., reminds us that beyond the historical realities of their journey are deeper spiritual realities that Matthew s Gospel is driving at, connecting the natural revelation of the pagan world to the revelation of the Jewish Scripture and to the divine manifestation of Jesus himself. But when we imagine the journey, coming from ancient Persia, Babylon or Arabia, we wonder what had they experienced before arriving in Bethlehem? ow difficult was their journey of hundreds of miles on camel, donkey or foot? Did they ever think to turn around and just go home? Matthew does not focus on their daunting journey, however, only on their arrival, because they had travelled to discover the source of salvation. But when they arrived, they were lacking something, which is why they went to erod. What they lacked was the special revelation given to the Jews, as embodied in Matthew s citation, combined from Micah 5:1 and 2 Samuel 5:2: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel. As for the Magi: When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. On a journey of hope, the disappointments and struggles dissipate the moment you arrive at your destination. They would return home warily because they had been warned in a dream not to return to erod, but it is not wrong to suspect that they were transformed people when they arrived back home, for they brought home a new light. Compare this to erod, who had access to the revelation of Scripture but whose only journey was one of despair. Jesus was a threat to erod s narrowly conceived power; the hope represented by Jesus was something to destroy, not celebrate. Perhaps the Magi faced questions when they returned about why they travelled so far: Why go to see this child? Why follow that star? It was a journey of hope, not just for them, but for all of humanity. Father Brown went on to say of this journey, In these Magi, Matthew sees an anticipation of Jesus promise, I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven (8:11). The Magi are ultimately a symbol of the journey we are all on, the true journey, which takes us not far from home, but back home to God. This God took on human form and came to us as an infant child to show us how to journey home. [The paragraphs above are the conclusion of Fr. John W. Martens reflection on the Solemnity of the Epiphany as published in America Magazine: God bless you! Fr. Richard Duncanson, Pastor (rfduncanson@nativitycatholic.org)

4 Page Four Church of the Nativity January 7, 2018 Women of Nativity Invite you to join us for New Beginnings highlighting Shara Sweeney on Wednesday January 10th from 8:30 am to 10am in the Parish Commons. We plan to gather monthly for prayer, fellowship and divine inspiration! If you would like to be added to our list, please send an to: WELCOME WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Please join us for our first luncheon of the New Year! Place: Lomas Santa Fe Country Club 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach Date: Sunday, January 21, 2018 Time: 12:15 pm Price: $25.00 per person Reservations: Pat Smart Mary Lou Matthews Deadline for reservations: Thursday. January 18th IG SCOOL PLACEMENT TEST Cathedral Catholic igh School will be hosting the igh School Placement Test on January 20, Check-in will begin at 7:30 am, and the test will take place on-campus. LENT STUDY Our Parish has been blessed by gathering in small faith-sharing groups, studying scripture and preparing for Easter for many years now. We are getting ready to prepare again; Lent begins February 14, Easter is April 1st. 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. Link:livingtheeucharist.org/adults/invitationvideo/ Sign ups will be after each Mass in the Narthex! Look for us and sign up! May God draw us closer to im and to each other during the Living the Eucharist Study. Feeling Sad and Depressed? Feeling Isolated and Alone? If you are struggling with sadness or depression or feeling isolated and alone, caring members of our parish are here for you. Please call to speak to a member of our Mental ealth Ministry. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the oly Spirit. Rom 15:13 Each student who has applied to attend Cathedral Catholic igh School is registered to take the exam. APPLICATIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE. Visit the school s website at for more information. The Church of the Nativity website has a wealth or information including Mass schedules, weekly bulletins, a list of ministries including contact information and even a recording of the homily from the previous Sunday! There is also a link to the Nativity School web site and Family Faith Formation information and registration. Why not visit us soon and bookmark the site for future use? ATTENTION ALL MARRIED COUPLES Bring your marriage, family, and God back into focus like never before in this new year! Worldwide Marriage Encounter starts with the love you have for your spouse and helps you to build, expand, and deepen that relationship. Sign up for the January 26-28th weekend at Courtyard Marriott in Rancho Bernardo. The weekend starts at 8:00 pm on Friday and ends at 4:00 pm on Sunday. Food and lodging are provided. There is a $75 fee and a voluntary donation requested at the end of the weekend. For many couples "Their Weekend" is one of the most significant experiences of their marriages. Sign up today at:

5 Page Five Church of the Nativity January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. Psalm 72:11 Please join us in singing the Psalm Response: : Ü 4 G Lord, ev' G ry na tion on earth will a G G dore F you. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World eritage Site, described by the U.N. as an exceptional work of human creative genius. This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. WE OPE TO SEE YOU TIS WEEKEND! 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: medwards1177@gmail.com Time, Talent and Treasure Registered ouseholds: 1,295 Contributing Parishioners YTD: 734 Our Parishioners contributed $23, 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. 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. WOMEN OF NATIVITY To get all future correspondence and to become involved please visit the Ministries page at to be included in our ing list! MEN OF NATIVITY Join the Men of Nativity at their next Meeting on February 1st. Parishioner John Cox will speak on Taking Responsibility for Our Government. More information will be included in the bulletin closer to the date.

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8 Page Eight Church of the Nativity January 7, 2018 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 Family Faith Formation Coordinators: Wendy Campbell & Sandra Escalante-Smith, faithformation@nativitymail.org Music Director: Paul Batchelor, pbatchelor@nativitycatholic.org, , ext. 102 The Nativity School: Paul Parker, Principal pparker@nativitymail.org, Bookkeeper: Jackie Marin, jmarin@nativitymail.org, Administrative Assistant: Jodee Moore, jmoore@nativitycatholic.org, Office ours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00pm 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: Stephanie Kourie at stephaniekourie@cox.net 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: Pat Smart, thesmarts@aol.com Monthly Luncheons - September through June Small Christian Communities - Faith Sharing Groups See Deacon Jim Walsh or contact Kathy Alameda at or kathyalameda1@gmail.com Altar Servers: Bill earne at bhearne@weoneil.com Extraordinary Ministers of oly Communion: Mimi Johnson at mimijohns78@gmail.com Mental ealth Ministry: Lisa James at Ushers & ospitality: Corbitt Kerr at ckerr@davlyninvestments.com SACRAMENTS Baptism: Celebrated on the 4th Sunday, after 10:30 am Mass Please contact the Parish Office or jmoore@nativitycatholic.org. Marriage: Saturdays, 11:00 am or 2:00 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 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 FAMILY FAIT FORMATION Classes meet September through June PRESCOOL TROUG 8T GRADE Preschool - 6th Grade: Sundays, 8:50 am - 10:05 am at The Nativity School Junior igh 7th /8th: Sundays, 5pm - 6:15 pm in the Parish Commons Dates to Remember: 1/7 - Class 14 1/11 - First Communion Parent Meeting - 9AM and 7PM 1/14 - Class 15 Wendy Campbell or Sandra Escalante-Smith at faithformation@nativitymail.org for more information. Thank you!. IG SCOOL: 9T - 12T GRADE Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 Youth Group: Sundays, 5pm to 6:15pm Our Sunday Topic Nights resume on January 7. All freshmen-seniors meet from 5-6:15pm in the Commons. RITE OF CRISTIAN INITIATION Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 We resume on January 7. The Rite of Election is February 18 in the afternoon. On February 18 we will also start attending the 10:30am Mass together each Sunday until Easter. IG SCOOLCONFIRMATION Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 Our Confirmation Mass date has been set by the Bishop's Office for April 15 at 12 Noon at Nativity. Confirmation Immediate Preparation Class Invitations for eligible juniors and seniors will go out in the next few weeks. Join us at the ACTheals 2018 Conference - "ealing Trauma Through Christ-Centered ealthcare" February 15-18, 2018 at The Dana at Mission Bay. ACTheals is an ecumenical Christian, professional, nonprofit organization of healthcare professionals and associates in the physical, mental and spiritual healthcare disciplines who are committed to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and are open to integrating the gifts of the oly Spirit into their lives and work. We are doctors, dentists, chiropractors, physician assistants, nurses, psychotherapists, physical therapists, clergy, religious and prayer ministers who engage in prayer for healing in support of healthcare providers. For registration information please contact Leslie Brunolli (lbrunolli@yahoo.com/ (760) ) or Patti Smith(gridirongranny@live.com/(760) ) or visit