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

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1 March 25, Palm Sunday of the Passion 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 March 25, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS MARC 24T - 30T SATURDAY 5:00 PM For All Parishioners SUNDAY 7:30 AM Charlie Sur, RIP 9:00 AM Bernie Ryan, RIP 10:30 AM Josh Broyles, Special Intention MONDAY 8:00 AM Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Gary Glenn Black, RIP TUESDAY 8:00 AM Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, Jeff Brandon, Special Intention WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM Is 50:4-9a, Mt 26:14-25 Pauline Acquarelli, RIP OLY TURSDAY 6:00 PM LITURGY OF TE LORD S SUPPER Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Frank Weston, RIP Flowers donated in loving memory of Frank Weston GOOD FRIDAY 2:00 PM LITURGY OF TE LORD S PASSION Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; eb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 N M TE PASSION The contrast between the processional reading in Sunday s liturgy and the proclamation of the Passion is striking. We are given a glimpse of how profoundly the word of God is fulfilled in Jesus. First he must be hailed as the Messiah, the One who is to come. e must be acknowledged by all, though they do not know what they are saying. They think he is the promised king, a worldly king of the Jews who will free them from the Roman occupation. They do not yet understand, even the disciples, exactly where this triumphal procession is leading. In our lives, we too do not know where we are going. It is in faith that we can follow Christ wherever he may lead us, trusting that death is not the end, nor evil the victor. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. The entrance following the courtyard rite is the processional hymn All Glory, Laud and onor. The verses were translated from the Latin hymn Gloria, laus et honor, written by Theodulf of Orléans, who became Bishop of Orléans under Charlemagne in 798, for Palm Sunday in 820. The German melody dates from the 17th century. The Offertory is Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? originally from the upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, this hymn was taken up by slaves in the South during the beginning of the Civil War. It was first published in Old Plantation ymns in The Communion begins with O Domine Jesu Christe by Francisco Guerrero ( ) who was appointed music director at Jaén Cathedral in Andalusia, the autonomous community in Southern Spain, at the age of 17. e later accepted a similar position in the capital, Seville. In 1589 he traveled to the oly Land, but coming home his ship was twice attacked by pirates, who threatened his life, stole his money, and held him for ransom. Back in Spain, a series of misfortunes led him to debtor's prison; at last his old employer at Seville Cathedral extricated him, and he resumed working there. is book on his adventurous vacation was published in 1590; he intended to return but unfortunately died in the plague of 1599 in Seville. The text is: 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 at 9 is a setting of a Passiontide text from Lamentations 1:12: O all you who pass along this way, attend and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow. This motet was composed by the Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria who was born at Avila, in old Castile in 1549, 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, returning to Spain in 1586 in the service of Empress Maria, who was entering the convent of Descalzas Reales in Madrid. Victoria remained at the convent until the end of his life, performing several roles - priest, composer, director of the choir, and organist. e is considered the most significant composer of the Counter-Reformation in Spain, and one of the most well-regarded composers of sacred music in the late Renaissance, a genre he devoted himself to exclusively before his death in Madrid in The second piece at 10:30 is a setting of the Passiontide hymn When I survey the wondrous cross, for the class of 1968 at Westminster Choir College, Princeton by Gilbert M. Martin. The text was written by Isaac Watts (author of the Christmas favorite Joy to the World ) in 1707 and set to the hymn tune we know in 1824: When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the Prince of Glory Died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. The third piece is a Passiontide chorale with the text attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux in The melody was composed by ans Leo assler in 1601 and later harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach: O sacred ead, sore wounded, defiled and put to scorn. O kingly head, surrounded with mocking crown of thorn. The power of death comes o'er you, the glow of life decays. Yet angel hosts adore you, and tremble as they gaze.

3 Page Three Church of the Nativity March 25, 2018 oly Week and The Sacred Triduum The Easter Triduum Is the Apex of Our Christian Life Pope Francis has described the Easter Triduum (oly Thursday, Good Friday, oly Saturday and the Easter Vigil) as the apex of our liturgical year. It is also the apex of our lives as Christians. We begin the Triduum on oly Thursday by celebrating the Mass of the Lord s Supper, as we recall Christ s offering of is body and blood to the Father, which e gave to the Apostles as food for their nourishment, with the command that they perpetually celebrate these mysteries in is memory. We also recall the Lord washing the Apostles feet, through which e showed that the purpose of is life and passion was to serve God and neighbor, a service which we are called to imitate by loving one another as he loved us. This purpose is expressed also during our Baptism, when the Lord s grace cleansed us from sin and we put on the new self in the image of Christ (Col 3, 10). And it happens each time we partake in the Eucharist and enter into Communion with Christ to obey is commandment to love im as he loved us. If we take Communion without being sincerely ready to wash each other s feet we do not acknowledge the Lord s Body: Jesus service is to give of imself totally. On Good Friday we will meditate on the mystery of Christ s death and we will venerate the Cross. During the last instants of is life, before handing over the spirit, Jesus said it is finished (John 19, 30), meaning that Salvation has taken place; that with is sacrifice Jesus has transformed the greatest injustice into the greatest love. By is sacrifice sin has been overcome through love, an immense love which we are called to live and transmit. On oly Saturday we will contemplate Jesus lying in the tomb, and with Mary, the Church will keep alive the flame of faith, hoping against every hope in Christ s resurrection. Then, at the Easter Vigil, when the Alleluia resounds again, we will celebrate the Risen Christ, the center and fulfilment of the universe and history. Beginning with the Blessing of the Fire and the Lighting of the Paschal Candle, the Easter Vigil reminds us that Jesus Christ is the light that overcomes the darkness of selfishness and sin. The extended Liturgy of the Word recalls all that God the Father has done since the beginning of creation to prepare the world for salvation. Then the Blessing of Water reminds us that it is through the waters of Baptism that our sins are forgiven and that we will rise with Christ to new and everlasting life. Our Elect and Candidates will then receive the Easter Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist) and everyone in the congregation will be invited to renew their own Baptismal Promises, as together we thank the Father for all that is Son Jesus Christ has done to bring us is gifts of forgiveness and new life. As our Elect and Candidates receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, let us pray for them to our Father in heaven: Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. God bless you! Fr. Richard Duncanson, Pastor (rfduncanson@nativitycatholic.org)

4 Page Four Church of the Nativity March 25, 2018 Next Nativity Men s Group April 5 Speaker: Scott Weeman Topic: A Catholic Journey through Recovery Scott Weeman is the founder and director of Catholic in Recovery, a nonprofit ministry that brings healing to those suffering from addiction and unhealthy attachment. In addition, he is the author of The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: A Catholic Journey through Recovery, published by Ave Maria Press in Scott is studying and training to become a licensed marriage and family therapist and professional clinical counselor, enjoys playing golf and beach volleyball, and coordinates the young adult ministry at Saint Brigid Parish in Pacific Beach with his wife, Jacqueline. In 2011, Scott was given a chance to find freedom from the chains of alcoholism, drug addiction, and other unhealthy attachments. e credits the sacramental life of the Catholic Church and grace made available in addiction recovery fellowships for his spiritual awakening. e has since been journeying to help others find recovery from the cunning, baffling, and powerful nature of addiction and other unhealthy attachments that keep us distant from God. Join us for a night of Faith, Fellowship, Food, and Inspiration Where: Church of the Nativity Chapel When: Thursday, April 5, 6:00 8:00 PM Note: (Meeting begins in small chapel at back of the courtyard) Dinner deliciously prepared by Chef ubert Lorenz Culinary Wizard ( Contact: Tim Van Damm timvandamm@gmail.com, or Scott Maxwell smaxwell@catholicextension.org Music Scripture Silence Prayer Tuesday, March 27, :00 pm Come join us to reflect and meditate on the 7 last words spoken by Jesus on the cross. Deepen your Lenten journey and enrich your relationship with God. All are Welcome. Doors Open at 6:30 pm St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church 609 Pier View Way Oceanside CA ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OVERSEAS MISSION SERVICE? Lay Mission-elpers is hosting a Virtual Information Day Thursday, April 5 th at 10:00 a.m. To attend this webinar and learn more about opportunities to serve, go to this link to register: attendee.gotowebinar.comregister/ Lay Mission-elpers Association SAMARITANS CORNER On March 28th we have Student Service Day at The Nativity School. We are in need of donations of travel-sized toiletries for Catholic Charities overnight bags for the homeless. We also need juice boxes, small packets of fruit & savory snacks & granola bars for Bread of Life lunch bags for the homeless. Also small chocolate Easter eggs, plastic eggs, novelty toys, Easter baskets & grass packets for Easter baskets for homeless children at St. Vincent de Paul. Donations of gently used clothes of any size & unassembled bicycle kits (students assemble these), for refugees at Bridge of ope. Each year school families provide all these items but as part of their family s Lenten almsgiving we thought other parishioners might like to contribute this year. All donations may be left in the boxes outside the School office. For further information please stephaniekourie@cox.net.

5 Page Five Church of the Nativity March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Christ Jesus humbled himself,becoming obedient to the point of death,even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 Please join us in singing the Psalm Response: : Ü 4 My G God, my G God, G why have you a ban doned G me? TE EASTER TRIDUUM OLY TURSDAY, March 29th Mass of the Lord s Supper 6:00 pm GOOD FRIDAY, March 30th The Passion of the Lord 2:00 pm (No 8:00 am Mass) OLY SATURDAY, March 31th The Easter Vigil 8:00 pm (No 5 pm Mass) EASTER SUNDAY, April 1st 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am T R P S Gospel at the Procession with Palms Jesus entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16). First Reading In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22). Second Reading Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel The account of Christ s passion according to Mark (Mark 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39]). 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 Church of the Nativity 2018 goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal is $115,000. As of March 4th, our total contribution is $85,078. Be assured of our gratitude for your support. 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! Saturday, 8:00 pm Sunday, 7:30 am Sunday, 9:00 am Sunday, 10:30 am Clergy Schedule Fr. Duncanson Fr. Timone / Dcn.Walsh Fr. Duncanson Fr. Duncanson

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8 Page Eight Church of the Nativity March 25, 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: 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 Contact the parish office at 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: March 3/24 - Saturday - First Reconciliation Service 3pm 3/25 - Class 22 Wendy Campbell or Sandra Escalante-Smith at faithformation@nativitymail.org for more information. IG SCOOL: 9T - 12T GRADE Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 Youth Group: Sundays, 5pm to 6:15pm Topic Night is Sunday March 25 for all freshmenseniors from 5-6:15 pm in the Commons. There will be no class on Easter Sunday, April 1st. RITE OF CRISTIAN INITIATION Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 On March 25 we will hold a short Easter Vigil rehearsal in church at 11:30am. The Easter Vigil is March 31 at 8 pm. Candidates and Sponsors should arrive by 7:30 pm. There will be a short reception in the Commons after Mass. IG SCOOLCONFIRMATION Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 Our Confirmation Mass date is April 15 at 12 noon with Bishop McElroy. Teens should arrive at 11am with their Sponsors for a Final Rehearsal. There will be a short reception in the Commons after Mass that will end by 2pm. It is the Lord who goes before you. e will be with you; e will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed Deuteronomy 31:8 For support and information on resources available for you or a loved one, please contact a member of our Mental ealth Ministry at