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

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1 April 9, 2017 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@thenativityschool.org) The Nativity School Mailing Address Post Office Box 9180 Rancho Santa Fe, CA

2 Page Two Church of the Nativity April 9, 2017 MASS INTENTIONS APRIL 8T 14T SATURDAY 5 pm Ralph Carlson, RIP SUNDAY 7:30 am Filomena Esposito, RIP 9 am For All Parishioners 10:30 am Stephen Davis, RIP MONDAY 8 am Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Phyllis Zarro, RIP TUESDAY 8 am Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, Mark DeLuca, RIP WEDNESDAY 8 am Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Bob and Dorothy Myron, RIP OLY TURSDAY 6 pm 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 by Elsie Weston In Loving Memory of er husband GOOD FRIDAY 2 pm Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; eb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Good Friday Liturgy No Mass T R F Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord Gospel at the Procession with Palms Jesus entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11). 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 Matthew (Matthew 26:14 27:66 [27:11-54]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, All rights reserved. Following the courtyard rite at 9 and 10:30, the processional hymn is All Glory, Laud and onor. The verses were translated by John Mason Neale from the Latin hymn Gloria, laus et honor, written by Theodulf of Orléans, who became the Bishop of Orléans under Charlemagne in 798, but was removed when Louis the Pious became the oly Roman Emperor in 818. During the subsequent power struggle he was placed under house arrest at a monastery in Angers, mostly due to Louis' suspicion that he had supported an Italian rival to the throne. During his detention, Theodulf wrote this hymn for Palm Sunday in 820. The 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 a motet by Orlando di Lasso ( ) also known as Orlandus Lassus, considered one of the great composers of the Flemish school. e was music director at the Lateran Basilica in Rome, and spent the last thirty-four years of his life in the service of Albert V in Munich. The text is: Blot out my iniquity, O Lord, have mercy on me, O Lord, according to thy great mercy. The second piece at 7:30 and 9 is Vexilla Regis by Anton Bruckner ( ). The original hymn was written by Venantius Fortunatus ( ) for a procession in honor of the arrival of a large relic of the True Cross which had been sent to Queen Radegund by the Emperor Justin II and his Empress Sophia. Queen Radegund, a Thuringian princess and Frankish queen, founded the Abbey of the oly Cross at Poitiers and was retiring to a convent she had built nearby. In celebration, the Queen asked Fortunatus to write a hymn for the procession of the relic to the church. The verse is usually translated as "The Royal Banners forward go..." but the meaning is closer to: The banners of the King advance, the cross glimmers mysteriously; life endured death upon it that life might be found. The second piece at 10:30 is a setting of the hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, in an arrangement for the 1968 graduating class of Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ by Gilbert M. Martin, a native of Southbridge, Mass. The original hymn tune by Lowell Mason appeared in 1824, and the text was written by Isaac Watts (author of the Christmas favorite Joy to the World) in 1707, beginning: 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 1153 and the melody by ans Leo assler in 1601, 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 April 9, 2017 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 April 9, 2017 oly Land Pilgrimage In the Footsteps of Jesus With Dr. Bill Creasy & Msgr. Richard Duncanson October 29 - November 9, 2017 Walk in the footsteps of Jesus with Dr. Bill Creasy and Msgr. Richard Duncanson. Dr. Creasy s knowledge and love of the Bible will bring the Scriptures to life as you visit each biblical site. You will sail on the Sea of Galilee, explore the ancient cities of Capernaum and Dan, journey to Nazareth and Caesarea, and stare downwards from Masada as its defenders did long ago upon the besieging Roman legions. Visit the lush nature reserve, Ein Gedi, float in the Dead Sea and explore the Mount of Olives adjacent to Jerusalem s Old City. These are just a few of the many inspiring moments offered on this trip! Depart from Los Angeles on Sunday, October 29 th, and return on Thursday, November 9 th. Price of $5, includes round-trip airfare, U.S. & Int l taxes and standard gratuities, entrance fees to all sites visited, hotels (double occupancy) with breakfast and dinner daily. Full brochure is available at the Parish Office. For more information contact Executours at or logos@executours.com. Church of the Nativity Mental ealth Ministry Invites You to a Parish-Wide Education Event on Bi-Polar Depression, Clinical Depression and Substance Induced Depression Tuesday, April 25 th at 7pm in The Commons NORT COUNTY MAGNIFICAT A Ministry to Catholic Women Saturday April 29, 20l7. (8am Mass) 9am-l2 Breakfast at St. Mary s New Parish all, ll60 S. Broadway, Escondido CA Our Speaker- Maria Echeverria, for information and reservations or contact Rosemary Geiger at Fr. Joe's Villages' truck will be in the Nativity School parking lot on April 12th. Please bring all re-sell worthy furniture, art, collectibles. elp us help the less fortunate! Parishioner Dr. Tom Flanagan will speak along with Doctor Alice Krull, a psychiatrist who has knowledge and firsthand experience with her young adult daughter s bi-polar depression. DID YOU KNOW? About 6 million American adults have bipolar disorder. And, it s different than depression which affects nearly 15 million American adults.* Bipolar disorder and depression have many similarities. But they also have some key differences. It's important to know how to tell one from the other to get the right treatment. If you think you or a loved one might have bipolar disorder, it's important to raise your concerns with a mental health expert and work closely to arrive at the correct diagnosis. Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition. Proper treatment is often a combination of counseling and medication. *source = National Alliance on Mental Illness (

5 Page Five Church of the Nativity April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday God greatly exalted Christ and bestowed on him the name which is above every name. Philippians 2:9 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? SEEING CRIST CLEARLY We start today looking through the portals of Jerusalem, seeing crowds of people, cheering and waving palm branches in the air. The whole atmosphere is one of joy, triumph, and celebration. We can get distracted or enthralled by the scene, and not see clearly the features of Jesus as he enters. But our readings from Isaiah and Paul s letter to the Philippians clarify his features for us. e is the Suffering Servant, meek and mute before his captors and persecutors; he is the very image of the unseen God, yet will not clutch at equality with God before he endures his final confrontation in humility. Isaiah and Paul help us behold the Lamb of God before we hear the story of his final and greatest confrontation. It is important that we see Christ clearly before we hear the account of his passion, for we his Body through baptism, the church now bear his face. We must, with him, enter into this time of trial so we can, also with him, enter into his final triumph. 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. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Time, Talent and Treasure Registered ouseholds: 1,266 Contributing Parishioners in 2016: 803 Our Parishioners contributed 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. Annual Catholic Appeal 2017 Our Parish Assessment: $115,000 As of Total Pledges: $99,563 Number of Pledges: 168 Inspired by Pope Francis Post-Synodal Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, the theme of the Diocese of San Diego s 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal is The Joy of Love. Inviting each of us to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal this year, Bishop Robert McElroy explains that our participation accomplishes something simple but profound: it opens the door of faith for others and for ourselves. Because of your gift, someone will meet Jesus Christ, have the opportunity to experience is loving grace, know is Mercy and Love. Just imagine what good we could do if all 1,266 Church of the Nativity households contributed to the ACA!

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8 Page Eight Church of the Nativity April 9, 2017 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 Religious Education: Cynthia Lape, Catechist Coordinator clape@nativitycatholic.org Music Director: Paul Batchelor, pbatchelor@nativitycatholic.org, , ext. 102 The Nativity School: Paul Parker, Principal pparker@thenativityschool.org, Bookkeeper: Jackie Marin, jmarin@thenativityschool.org, Administrative Assistant: Jodee Moore, jmoore@nativitycatholic.org, Office ours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am 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: 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: Mary Lou Matthews, Monthly Luncheons - September through June Men of Nativity: Meet First Thursday of the month 6-8 pm in the Parish Commons Tim Van Damm, Small Christian Communities - Faith Sharing Groups See Deacon Jim Walsh or contact Kathy Alameda at or kathyalameda1@gmail.com SACRAMENTS Baptism: Celebrated on the 4th Sunday, after 10:30 am Please contact the Parish Office or jmoore@nativitycatholic.org. Marriage: Saturdays, 10 am or 2 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 Centering Prayer Group: Saturdays, 9 am in the Chapel Contact: Dixie Welsh, 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 Need elp? Talk to someone on the Nativity Parish Mental ealth Ministry team: Mass FAMILY FAIT FORMATION Classes meet September through June PRESCOOL TROUG 8T GRADE Contact: Cynthia Lape, Catechist Coordinator clape@nativitycatholic.org Preschool - 6th Grade: Sundays, 8:50 am - 10:05 am at The Nativity School Junior igh: Sundays, 5pm - 6:15 pm in the Parish Commons IG SCOOL: 9T - 12T GRADE Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 Youth Group: Sundays, 5pm to 6:15pm On Sunday April 9 our topic will be Communication. All freshmen-seniors meet from 5-6:15pm in the Commons. There will be no class on April 16 for Easter or April 23 for Spring Break RITE OF CRISTIAN INITIATION Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 On Sunday we will meet at the 10:30am mass, be dismissed from mass about 10:50am, and have class from 10:50-11:50am. We will continue this schedule each Sunday until Easter. The Easter Vigil will be on Saturday April 15 at 8pm. Catechumens, Candidates, and Sponsors should arrive by 7:30 pm to be seated in the reserved seating area. A short reception will follow in the Commons until about 10:15pm. IG SCOOL CONFIRMATION Contact: Mike James, , ext. 5 Final Interviews continue this week by appointment. Our Confirmation Mass date has been scheduled by the Diocese for Sunday April 30 at 12 noon at Nativity with Bishop Brom. Teens should arrive with their sponsor at 11am for a final rehearsal. We have already discussed the dress code with the teens in class. There will be a short reception in the Commons afterward with cake and a display with pictures of each teen and samples of their classwork.