Celebrating 150 years of God s goodness 1868~2018

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1 Fax: Celebrating 150 years of God s goodness 1868~2018 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish develops, grows and sustains the Roman Catholic faith by enriching and nourishing the Body of Christ. We strive to fulfill our baptismal call by being the Hands of Christ in sharing our individual time, talents and treasures to grow as sacramental people. Gospel Summary Mark 9: 2-10 In today s Gospel, Peter, James, and John often described as the inner circle of disciples went with Jesus to a high mountain. (In the Bible, mountains are often places of Divine Revelation.) The three are so overcome by what they see, hear, and experience that they do not know what to do or say. They simply know that they have witnessed something powerful. Jesus instructed them to tell no one of what they had seen, and they did indeed keep the matter to themselves. This is the opposite of what the leper in the Gospel just two Sundays ago did. He told everyone what happened to him! Reflection for Families At the end of each episode of the television series Blue Bloods, the family gathers around the table for Sunday dinner. No matter the difficulties or discouragements of the week, the ritual of the Sunday meal is honored. At the end of one particularly difficult week the grandfather encouraged the family by saying, I see the light of God in this family. Perhaps that is a description of the transfiguration, the glory of God, as it is revealed in daily family life. Today take time to think about where you have seen God s glory shine in your family, and in the lives of each of your family members. Sunday, February 25, 2018 Second Sunday of Lent

2 New Parishioners: We are pleased to welcome new members to our Parish Community. Please come to the Rectory during business hours to register and learn more about our parish. Students must be registered in the Parish before registering in the Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) and/or participating in CYO. Sacraments Sacrament of Baptism (1st and 3rd Sunday at 1:15pm): Parishioners should contact the Rectory to arrange for Baptism and PreJordan class. PreJordan is offered on the 2nd Thursdays at 6:30pm. Registration required. Sacrament of Marriage: Parishioners are asked to contact the Rectory at least 6 months in advance. Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession: Saturdays 3:30 to 4:30PM and by Appointment. Sacrament of the Sick: Parishioners are asked to contact the Rectory for Anointing of the Sick visits. Holy Communion for homebound parishioners may be arranged by calling the Rectory. Mass Schedule Daily Mass 8am (Monday- Saturday) Saturday Vigil: 5pm Sunday: 7am, 8am, 10am and Noon Nativity BVM Rectory Office Phone: Fax: Hours: Mon.: 9am-Noon, 1pm-7:30pm, Tues: 9am-Noon, 1pm-4pm, Weds: 9am-Noon, 1pm-7:30pm, Thurs: 9am-Noon, 1pm-7:30pm, Fri: 9am-Noon, 1pm-3pm, Sat: Closed, Sun: 10am-2pm Rev. Edward H. Bell, Pastor nativitybvm@comcast.net Deacon: Dr. William Kussmaul w.kussmaul@verizon.net Retired in Residence: Msgr. Joseph McGeown (Phone Ext: 110) Retired in Residence: Rev. John Mulgrew (Phone Ext: 109) Business Manager: Deacon Mike Kubiak deaconmike.nativitybvm@comcast.net (Phone Ext: 114) Parish Services Director: Mr. John Blisard jblisard.nativitybvm@comcast.net (Phone Ext: 117) Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Terri Benedetti & Mrs. Anne Sweeney nativitybvm@comcast.net (Phone Ext: 100) Financial Assistant: Mrs. Donna Tustin dtustin.nativitybvm@comcast.net (Phone Ext: 104) Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Katie Haraburda nativitybvmprep@gmail.com (Phone Ext: 105) Music Director: Mrs. Cally Welsh cwelsh.nativitybvm@comcast.net (Phone Ext: 111) Youth & Young Adult Minister: Ms. Chiara Cardone youth.nativitybvm@gmail.com (Phone Ext: 101) Safe Environment Coordinator: Mrs. Anne Sweeney nativitybvm@comcast.net (Phone Ext: 100) Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School (PreK3-8): Mrs. Therese Waters Mass Cards: Mass cards are available at the Rectory Office. If you would like to have a Mass celebrated in memory of a deceased loved one, or for special intentions, please come to the Rectory during business hours. Are you receiving our Parish s? We send out updates and announcements to keep you posted on parish events! If you want to sign up, visit our parish website at nativity-bvm.org and Sign Up to stay in touch on the Welcome page. Week Ahead Monday, February 26 Children s Choir 5:15-6pm C Confirmation Practice 6-7:30pm C PREP 6-7:30pm S Middle School Youth Group 6-7:30pm PC Tuesday, February Days to Morning Glory 10am PC Rosary Group 7pm CR 33 Days to Morning Glory 7pm PC Charismatic Prayer Group 7:30pm CR Wednesday, February 28 Choir 7pm C Thursday, March 1 Adoration Chapel Closed Rosary Makers 6:15pm PC Confirmation 4pm C Friday, March 2 HS Youth Group 5:30-7pm PC Stations of the Cross & Benediction 7pm C Saturday, March 3 Rectory Office Closed Confessions 3:30-4:30pm C Vigil Mass 5pm C AC= Adoration Chapel CR=Conference Room PC= Parish Center BB= Brick Building C= Church S= School Building Nativity BVM

3 I wanted to share this letter from Archbishop Chaput. Lent Stations of the Cross and Benediction on Fridays at 7pm Lenten Series- 33 Days to Morning Glory Tuesdays at 10-11:30am and 7-8:30pm in Parish Center Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday Afternoons 3:30-4:30pm Monday, March 26th 12Noon-2pm Wednesday, March 28th 7-8:30pm Outreach and Almsgiving Poor Box Donations benefit the building of a Safe House for women and children fleeing domestic Violence in Delaware Country (Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc.) Nativity BVM

4 The Knights of Columbus will once again be selling crab cakes for Lent in the Brick building after all Masses. Please call Sal at for orders of 6 or more crab cakes, crab soup or crab critters. Faith Formation Nativity BVM - Adoration Chapel Chapel Hours: Sun: 2pm to 11pm Mon-Fri: 7am to 11pm Sat: Closed Reminder: The Chapel will close on Wednesday, February 28 at 11:00 pm and will re-open on Friday, March 2 at 9:00 am due to Confirmation Dear Parishioners: If you are not sure of what to do on your first visit to the Adoration Chapel, I have some suggestions. Spend some time in personal prayer. Adore and praise Our Lord in your own words giving thanks for all He has done for you. Ask for forgiveness of sins and then tell Jesus your needs. You can also read and meditate on a passage from the Bible, pray the Rosary, read from a spiritual book or spend some time just being in His presence. Lent is an especially good time to spend some personal time with Jesus. If you have any questions about the Adoration Chapel, me at cabf3029@gmail.com or call the rectory and leave your phone number or address. God bless, Carol Farnan I have loved you with an everlasting love. And constant is my affection for you. Mt 28:20 Mass Moments with Deacon Bill Why do we fast during Lent, and on Fridays? All fasting and abstinence has a spiritual purpose. Fasting and abstinence remind us that our bodies, with their various appetites, should not be in charge of our lives. We may find it difficult to abstain from something we really like, or to fast. Such penitential observances help to curb our self-centeredness, strengthen our will, and atone for sins. Regular fasting can be a very helpful spiritual practice. Welcome New Catholics!! Nativity BVM is blessed to announce that we will be welcoming six new Catholics this year!! The Elect (those not yet baptized) will be baptized and confirmed at the Easter Vigil on Saturday March 31; our Candidates (Christians baptized in another denomination) will also be confirmed at the Vigil. Our new members are (left to right): Eileen Hobbs, Sarah Rutter, Megan Pallen, Jennifer Rastegarpanah, Jason Murray, and Christian Murray. Praise God for his goodness in leading them to faith, and for blessing our parish with their presence, gifts and talents!! We welcome them warmly. Pray for them!! Our next meeting of the Book Club will be Wednesday, March 14th at 7pm in the Conference Room. We will be discussing the Pulitzer prize Nominee, Alice McDermott s new book entitled, The Ninth Hour. This work of fiction takes place in the 19050s Catholic Brooklyn. Books are available at the Rectory Office for $10. Access Code: JQGN Nativity BVM

5 On Sunday, March 11th at the 10:00am Mass, we will celebrate a Communal Anointing of the Sick. In the Church's Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin and sometimes even from physical ailment. His cures were signs of the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The core message of his healing tells us of his plan to conquer sin and death by his dying and rising. The Rite of Anointing tells us there is no need to wait until a person is at the point of death to receive the Sacrament. A careful judgment about the serious nature of the illness is sufficient. When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age. ~from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults. Those who wish to receive the Sacrament are asked to inform the ushers and greeters in the back of Church of your intention. A reception will follow Mass in the Brick Building. The registration for the Washington DC Bus trip on April 12th has been extended to March 9th. Forms are available in the back of church or at nativity-bvm.org under 150th Anniversary tab. Social Ministry & Outreach Thanks to everyone who helps feed and clothe the homeless men at St. John s Hospice in Philadelphia. This month we sent: 126 Casseroles, 88 Bags of Clothes and 5 Boxes of Toiletries Casseroles can be dropped off in the freezers in the Priest s Garage on Church St (behind Brick Building). St. John s Hospice needs new or gently worn men s pants of all sizes 32, 34, 36, 38 waist, (inseam any length), New Men's underwear and New Men s white undershirts. Clothing donations can be dropped off at the clothing donation bin right next to garage. They are also in need of large toiletries: deodorant, body wash, powder, soap, lotion, shampoo, razors, or mouthwash. Toiletries may be dropped in the bin in the Church vestibule. Poor Box Donations during Lent will benefit the building of a Safe House for women and children fleeing domestic Violence in Delaware Country through the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. For more information visit: dapdc.org Education & Youth Ministry Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School is offering Tuition Transfer Grants for children entering grades one through eight for the school year. Families may receive $1,000 off the first year tuition per child for children transferring from public, charter, and home school situations. For the second year, families may receive $500 off per child. Please call or Therese Waters, the school principal for more information (twaters@mpregional.org or ). Please join us for the Living Stations on March 26 at 7:00. This is a very moving portrayal of the Stations of the Cross by our eighth grade students. Living Stations will take place at St. John Chrysostom Church. SAVE THE DATE: March 24, 2018, Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School will present The Don t Call Me Francis Band Join us for great music, food, auction items and fun. For tickets, visit the school website at or call the school at Come Rock for a Reason and support MPRCS! Nativity BVM

6 Debbie Fitzgerald, Alice McCauley, Nancy Healey, Beatrice Finegan, Ron Betz, Eileen DeDomenicis, Glen McGinley, Joanne MacLellan, Lorraine Devine, Cecilia McDevitt, Dorothy Kussmaul, Sr. Marietta Therese Hanley, SSCJ, Jim Tillett, Mike Moore, Patricia Lynch, Wes Gallagher, MaryAnn Cahill, Till Mack, Bill O Connell, John Deady, Ted Deady, Steve Lario, Stanley Marszalek Sick List Policy: A name will be added to the sick list in the bulletin for 30 days. After 30 days, the name will be removed. If you still need yourself or a loved one to remain on the list after 30 days, call or the Rectory. God s Plan for Giving February 18, 2018: $11,302 Envelopes: 288 How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me? -Psalm 116:12 Liturgical Ministries LENT AND EASTER ARE WONDERFUL SEASONS FOR SINGING Participating in one of our music ministries may truly be a way to jump-start your life. Singing or playing with a group is a social as well as musical experience. Just try one rehearsal; perhaps you ll return and sing (or play) your way to more meaningful liturgical prayer. Adult Choir: Rehearsal in church on Thursday, 7 to 9PM. New members always welcome. Now is a great time to join! Children s Choir (Grades 1-8): Rehearsal in church on Mondays, 5:15 to 6:00PM. PREP students are walked to school afterwards by an adult. First graders may now join. Guitar Group & Instrumentalists: Rehearsal is only once a month! We invite anyone proficient in playing guitar or other instruments. We would love to add woodwind, brass, and string instruments as well. It is preferable that the player be in at least 6 th grade. The group plays at the 12 Noon Mass on the second Sunday of the month and rehearses on the previous Monday. It s a small commitment for a great experience. Contemporary Singers is open to anyone from Grade 7 to adult. This group sings with the Guitar Group at the 12 Noon Mass on the second Sunday of the month. Rehearsal time is once a month at 11:30AM preceding the Mass. This multi-generational group is a great way for families to sing together. All the songs we do are from music being written today. Sunday Music Schedule Feb AM, Adult Choir; 12 Noon, Nativity Chorale* *A small group of professional singers March 4 10AM Children s Choir March 11 10AM, Adult Choir; 12 Noon, Guitar Group Monday, February 26 8:00 Mary Friend by Pat & Bud Geary Tuesday, February 27 8:00 Mary Brady by Pat & Bud Geary Wednesday, February 28 8:00 James Burnshaw by Michael & Peggy Jordan Thursday, March 1 8:00 Elaine Connor by the Grandieri family Friday, March 2 8:00 Family of Mary & Pat Brady by the Walmsley family Saturday, March 3 8:00 Mary Brady by Our Lady of the Way Praesidium 5:00 Thomas Gianchetti by Marie Gianchetti 5pm 7am 8am 10am Noon Altar Servers for March 3-4, 2018 M Keenan, J MacLellan J Kenny, D Tustin E Ranson, L Reilly M DiMatteo J & N Mantegna Communion Ministers for March 3-4, pm D O Brien 7am C Tustin 8am G Hoffner 10am J Rigby Rose Tree: P Durkin Sterling: E Troy Home Visits: J Dombroski, J Rigby Noon B McCall 5pm 7am 8am 10am Noon Lectors for March 3-4, 2018 F Hayes M Dotts M Zeeb C Czaja D Mantegna Nativity BVM

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