Sunday, January 3, 2016 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

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1 Nativity of Our Lord C A T H O L I C C H U R C H Sunday, January 3, 2016 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Facebook.com/NativityStPaul Stanford Ave. at Prior Ave. South St. Paul, MN (651) info@nativity-mn.org

2 Cover Art Adoration of the Magi by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo / / Oil on canvas / Toledo Museum of Art (Ohio) Respect Life Planning Meeting - Tuesday, December 5, 7pm We will meet at the McCann home to discuss January and Spring events. Pro-Life Sunday - Sunday, January 10, all morning masses Local Pro-life organizations are represented at doughnut Sunday, and help is needed; please contact Karen McCann to help at (612) or karmccann@comcast.net. More January Events Please Mark your calendars for these important events: Friday, 1/22-42nd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade; Prayer Service at the Cathedral at 10:30am and March at the Capitol at noon. Tuesday, 1/26, 7-8:30pm - Book discussion in Steiner Hall Thursday, 1/28, 6-8:30pm - Pizza and Movie Night featuring 40 (2013) in Steiner Hall; Visit for a trailer for the film. Please contact Karen McCann with questions, to help with events, and to RSVP at (612) or karmccann@comcast.net. Adoration If you are interested in signing up to become a regular adorer or dedicated substitute, contact Jim at mcquillanj@rjffs.com. The gold squares below identify those times when only one person is spending time with our Lord. The red squares indicate hours currently without Adorers. Time Su M Tu W Th F Sa 12-1am 1-2am 2-3am 3-4am 4-5am 5-6am 6-7am 7-8am x 9-10am x 10-11am x 11am-noon x 12-1pm 1-2pm 2-3pm 3-4pm 4-5pm 5:30-6pm x 6-7pm 7-8pm 8-9pm 9-10pm 10-11pm 11pm-12am Men s Club Fr. John W. Kelley Cribbage Open - Friday, January 8, 6pm Calling all cribbage players! The mid-winter classic is back. Grab a partner, young or old, man or woman, and come to Steiner Hall on Friday to play in the 31st Annual Fr. Kelley Open. Registration starts at 6pm and play at 6:30pm. The event is free and food and beverage are provided. If you don't have a partner, stop by and we'll try and find you one. Donut Sunday - Sunday, January 10 Join us next Sunday after any of the morning masses for a little coffee, donuts, milk, juice and great conversation with your fellow parishioners at Donut Sunday in the cafeteria. Sports Shirt Stag - January 22 All men of the parish and their guests are welcome to enjoy a fun evening of camaraderie, brats, peanuts, and beverages on Friday, January 22. This year our featured speaker is St. Paul's own Joe Soucheray, along with the whole Garage Logic Crew. More details to follow - watch this space or visit our website, for more information. Nativity men of all ages...would you like to be more involved with parish and school activities? The Nativity Men's Club has something to offer every man of the parish with our huge list of events. Whether you are new to the parish or school or you've known us for years, consider attending a monthly board meeting or sign up as a volunteer for one of our many events. Visit our website, NativityMen.org, for more information, or questions to Darcy Tinnes at htinnes@gmail.com. Pro Liberis! Following the Star When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem saying, Where is the newborn king of the Jews? - Matthew 2:1-2 Have you ever seen the bumper sticker, Wise men still seek him? Where can we look for Jesus today? Do we spend any time and energy trying to find him? Surely, he is present at Mass in the Holy Eucharist. Where else? Isn t he everywhere? Present in every person? With us in every moment? Awareness of his presence helps us to be kinder, calmer, more patient, less fearful, more generous, more joyful and more hopeful. Jesus, thank you for your steadfast companionship.

3 General Information Lord s Day Mass Sat 5pm; Sun 7am, 8:15am, 9:30am (Steiner Hall), 11am, 5pm Daily Mass Monday-Saturday 8:15am, Monday-Friday 5pm *Hearing aid devices available in the sacristy. Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday-Friday 7:45am, 4:30pm, Saturday 3:30-4:30pm EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK (24 hrs) (651) (press 1) Prayer Line 9-11am & 6-7pm Mary Kay McQuade ( ), Bette Hoffman ( ) Lannan Parish Center Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-Noon 1900 Wellesley Avenue (phone) (fax) Online - info@nativity-mn.org School Office 1900 Stanford Avenue Pastor Father Patrick Hipwell Parochial Vicar Father John Powers Permanent Deacon Deacon Russ Kocemba Parish Business Administrator Laura Barr Parish Secretary/Assistant to Pastor Leah Driscoll Principal Kate Wollan Early Learning Center Director Nicole McGie Faith Formation Director Randy Mueller Director of Music & Liturgy Patrick Henning Director of Nativity Choir Rob Pontious Pastoral Care Coordinator Nancy Shatek-Suek Development/Communications Director B.J. Kranz Facilities Director Bill Beltz Communications Manager Isaac Huss Pastoral Council Chairman Mark Bergeron NCCW Christmas Giving Tree - Ending Sunday, January 3 Please consider supporting Keystone Community Services this Christmas season in their ongoing efforts to provide assistance to families in need by purchasing a suggested item from the list below. Drop off your new, unwrapped donation and place it under the Giving Tree by January 3. The Ongoing Needs Wish List includes: gas and grocery gift cards, personal care items (soap, toothbrushes, shampoo), diapers (size 1 and up), toys, plates, towels, blankets (any size), sheets (twin/full), hats, mittens, gloves (adult), socks and underwear (adult and children), and gently used winter coats (adult). For more information, please contact Colleen Biver at (612) First Friday Fellowship - Friday, January 8, 8:45-9:45am All are welcome to join us in Steiner Hall for coffee, doughnuts, and camaraderie! Online Giving New Online Giving Service Nativity has partnered with a new online giving service, ecatholic Payments, which will allow for greater ease in online donations, as well as for the opportunity to take other sorts of payments online. As a result of this changeover, we will be phasing out our previous online payment provider, Vanco Services, over the next twelve months. Those currently enrolled in online recurring payments through Vanco Services are asked to close their Vanco account and create a new recurring payment through ecatholic. Visit Parish.nativity-mn.org/onlinegiving to begin this process, and please contact the parish office at if you would like help. Thank you for your understanding and patience throughout this process. Note: Those enrolled in electronic payments through the parish office (instead of the website) do NOT need to make any changes, as the accounting office will handle the changeover for those accounts. If you would like to sign up for online giving, visit Parish.nativity-mn.org/online-giving to sign up securely using a checking account, credit card, or debit card. You can give one-time gifts or arrange a recurring monthly payment. You can also choose to give to the general (Stewardship) fund or specify the Forward With Faith Capital Campaign or the Nativity School Scholarship Fund. Content Submissions Online Submissions Text content can now be submitted online at Parish.Nativity-MN.org/ContentSubmissions for the parish bulletin, online calendar, and social media accounts. Images must still be sent via to ihuss@nativity-mn.org. Publishing Deadlines Content is typically required by Monday at noon for the following Sunday s bulletin, while digital content requires at least two business days prior to desired publication. Publishing is not guaranteed, and is generally granted on a first-come, first-served basis, giving priority to official Nativity events. Bulletin submissions can also still be sent to bulletin@nativity-mn.org. Isaac Huss, Communications Manager and Bulletin Editor CONNECT WITH US! Follow us on Like our Facebook page: Facebook.com/NativityStPaul

4 School Individual Family Tours This is an exciting time as we begin the process of welcoming new Kindergarten families to Nativity School through formal tours. We will be doing individual tours in January to introduce families to life at Nativity School. This provides an opportunity for parents to see the learning process grounded in our Catholic faith. We would love to partner with you as your child embarks on this educational journey. If you would like to schedule a tour, please call the school office and speak to Mary Jo at We look forward to meeting you! Preschool Open House - Thursday, January 7, 6-7:30pm Interested in a half-day preschool option for your child? Nativity Half Day Preschool registration begins Monday, January 4. Consider attending our Open House on Thursday. Can t make it to the Open House? Please call Barb at to schedule your tour of the preschool. Kate Wollan, Principal Sandy Kane, Assistant Principal Nativity Early Learning Center Open House Monday, January 11, 6-7:30pm - Full Day Preschool - Nativity School Families K-6 Afterschool Program - Summer Camp Program We offer a safe and loving environment for children ages 33 months to 12 years. Our days are filled with fun activities and enriching curriculum. Your child is sure to develop a love of learning at The Nativity Early Learning Center! 1900 Wellesley Ave. St. Paul, MN elc.nativity-mn.org (651) Services for the Homebound Reception of Holy Communion If the weather, illness, et al. prevents anyone from attending Mass and they would like to receive Communion sometime in the week that follows, contact Nancy ( or nshatek-suek@nativity-mn.org). Video or Audio Masses Mass is broadcast on AM 1330 from the Cathedral Sundays at 11am. Also, EWTN.com/live streams a mass live Sundays at 7am and replays it at 11am and 11pm (EWTN is also on cable TV; check local listings). Bulletin by Mail To request a bulletin in the mail, contact the parish office at The bulletin is also available online at Parish.nativity-mn.org/bulletins/. Meals on Wheels This service is for anyone who needs help to ensure that they have healthy, regular meals in their homes. Keystone volunteers will deliver freshly-made cold, frozen, or hot meals daily. The cost is computed on a sliding fee scale. Call Keystone at to learn more or to make arrangements for Meals on Wheels delivery.

5 Archdiocese Prayer for a New Archbishop Good and Gracious God, giver of all good gifts, grant to this Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis an Archbishop who will unite us in our diversity and call forth those gifts with which you have so richly blessed this family of faith. May he be a Shepherd after your own heart, a faithful and merciful servant, whose gentleness will bring healing and comfort, and whose courage will inspire. May his life radiate the Joy of the Gospel and his unfailing confidence in your providential care lead us all to a renewed sense of trust. May he be a prayerful instrument of your grace in our lives, empowering us to live out our shared vocation as missionary disciples. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen. Prayer Vigil for Hope, Healing and Mercy - January 21 For over forty years, legalized abortion has left many men and women empty, confused, and longing to be whole again. This vigil is open to all and is a special invitation to those who have been hurt by abortion. Please join us Thursday, January 21 from 7-11pm in St. Mary s Chapel at the Saint Paul Seminary. Annual Prayer Service for Life - January 22 Please join us at the Cathedral of Saint Paul at 10:30am on Friday, January 22 for the Annual Prayer Service for Life, followed by MCCL s March for Life at the State Capitol. This prayer service commemorates the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion s aftermath. All are invited and welcome. For more information, please contact the Office for Marriage, Family, & Life at or visit Men s and Women s Conferences - save the dates - WINE: Catholic Women s Conference - Saturday, February 6 - Archdiocesan Men s Conference - Saturday, February 27 Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy - 12/8/15 11/20/16 Pope Francis asks us to live this Year in the light of the Lord s words: Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful (cf. Lk 6:36). Participate throughout the year by making a pilgrimage to a Holy Door at the Cathedral of Saint Paul or Basilica of Saint Mary, regularly receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation, performing corporal and spiritual works of mercy, and participating in the #MercyWorks video challenge. Find additional ways to pray, learn, and act at Mass Readings Monday: 1 Jn 3:22-4:6; Ps 2:7-8, 10-12; Mt 4:12-17, Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19-5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14-1, 17; Lk 4:14-22 Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 104:1-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, Young Adults Save the date - Sunday, January 24 A brand new Catholic Young Adult Movement will begin the evening of January 24 and will continue to meet monthly through May. Confessions will be available in the church at 4pm, a catechetical reflection will be offered from 4:30-4:45pm, and participants are encouraged to stay for the 5pm mass, as well as a happy hour in Steiner Hall immediately following mass until 7pm. Anyone aged is welcome. Contact Isaac Huss at or ihuss@nativity-mn.org for more information. Pastoral Care Nativity Grief Group - Thursday, January 7, 9-10am Nativity hosts a monthly group to support anyone who has suffered loss of someone or something of value. Grief is a personal experience but is often eased by sharing your story with others. We typically meet the First Thursday of each month September-June in the Bride s Room. The Capital City Grief Coalition continues to meet every Thursday from 5:30-7pm at House of Hope Presbyterian Church through February. Food Collection Weekend - January 9-10 Please consider bringing a bag of non-perishable food to church with you to Lord s Day mass next weekend for Keystone s food shelf. Dementia Support Sessions Dementia Champions trainings, including simple step-by-step instructions and all materials are now available online for anyone wants to lead Dementia Friends sessions. Visit actonalz.org/dementia-friends-champion to begin, and you can report all of your Dementia Friend sessions at actonalz.org/node/478, even past DF sessions. Community Knights of Columbus We will be having a breakfast at Holy Family Maronite Catholic Church to raise money for the Caritas Lebanon on Sunday, January 24 at 8:30 and 11am (mass is at 10). All free will donations will be sent to Caritas Lebanon to help the Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Holy Family is located at 1960 Lexington Ave S, Mendota Heights, MN. Everyone is welcome to attend. The next meeting will be January 5 at 7:30pm at St Joseph s Church. If you are interested in joining the Knights call John Rutz at Local NFP Classes These classes teach couples how to achieve or postpone pregnancy, while embracing the beauty of God s gift of sexuality. To register or for more information, please call the number(s) below. Dates denote when the first class of the series begins. Billings Ovulation Method - (612) Thursday, 1/7 or 1/21 at Holy Family, St. Louis Park Couple to Couple League - (612) twincities.ccli.org Tuesday, 1/19 at Holy Family Academy, St. Louis Park

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8 Parish Calendar January 4-10, Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Friday 9 Saturday 10 Sunday St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. John Neumann St. André Bessette St. Raymond of Penyafort The Baptism of the Lord Conversion Boy Scout Meeting Cafeteria 6-9pm Gix Ubel Rhys Engelmeier Matt Harris Daniela Torrescano De La Torres Thomas Welle Jack Nei Charlie Lindell Lucas Dvorak Conversion/ Grandparents Rosary Respect Life Planning Meeting McCann home 7pm RCIA Confession Lannan Center Learning Centers Conference Room Steiner Hall 7-9:15pm 3-8pm Elizabeth Heaney Jack Kelly Matt Harris Daniela Torrescano De La Torres John Sondag Christina Treacy Charlie Lindell Lucas Dvorak Conversion Moms' Club Book Discussion Steiner Hall 9-11am Diane Reisdorfer Grace Anderson Zach Harris Peter Howard Thomas Welle Jackson Smith Sam Vinck Emmett Sexton Mass Intentions 8:15am 5pm M Paul Barrett David Zimmerman & family Tu Beverly Schmitt + Emily Kraling W David Hottinger Gene Hall + Th Departed family members of Lilee & Reginald Perera John Colucci + F Mr. Quinn + The Harstad family Sa Tony Stephens + - Conversion Adult Faith Formation Book of Isaiah Study Gathering Room 8:45-10:15am Grief Group Bride s Room 9-10am Open House Preschool 6-7:30pm Men's Club Board Meeting Steiner Hall 7:30-9pm Mickey Nickelson Matt Sticha Zach Harris Peter Howard Chris Welsh Noah Friesen Annika Anderson Kinni Rubbelke Conversion First Friday Fellowship Steiner Hall 8:45-10am Children s Adoration Hour Adoration Chapel 9-10am Fr. Kelley Cribbage Open Steiner Hall 6-10pm Bill Turley Margaret Musolf Aidan Mir David Ek Michael Rumpza Emelia Gatz Susanna Frias Wackman Maggie McConville Food Collection Dave Altman Olivia Link Aidan Mir David Ek Julie Balamut Becca Atkinson Molly Johnson Bernadette Lauber Sophia Lauber Heritage Room Relics on display for January: Elizabeth Ann Seton 1/4 John Neumann 1/5 Sebastian 1/20 Agnes 1/21 Francis de Sales 1/24 Angela Merici 1/27 Thomas Aquinas 1/28 John Bosco 1/31 For more information on Nativity s relics, visit Parish.nativity-mn.org/blog. Food Collection Donut Sunday & Pro-Life Sunday School Cafeteria After all morning masses Children's Liturgy Gathering Room 9:40am 7am Servers Joe Boyle Joe McConville 7am Lector Gix Ubel Ethan Hyland William Dusek Bobby Hahn Patrick Hahn s Rick Wilhoit John Jaschke 9:30am Servers Isaac Dietz Matthew Hopkinson 9:30am Lectors Sally Hopkinson Cate Dombrow 11am Servers Ethan Hennessey Timothy Lawder Jack Lawder Frankie Marchio Matteo Marchio 11am Lectors Janelle Peine Dave Hrbacek s Paul Timmins Joe Dunford