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1 315 Prospect Street Midland Park, NJ Parish Website Church Office FAX Religious Education Office January 8, 2017 Pastoral Staff Rev. George Klybus, Pastor Rev. Msgr. James A. Burke, In Residence Rev. Msgr. Robert Harahan, Weekend Assistant Olivia L. Harrington, Religious Education Coordinator Janet Nemec, Director of Lay Ministries Lorraine DeLuca, Religious Education Assistant Kaye Zbonack, Parish Secretary Jim Kenny, Parish Administrator Jim Chiappini, Organist Ciarán Sheehan, Cantor Roberto Hurtado, Maintenance Supervisor Pedro Herrera, Maintenance Staff Russell Kamp & Tia Patterson, Parish Trustees Anointing If anyone is ill, homebound, or in the hospital, please notify the Church Office. Marriage The Common Policy for Marriage for all Dioceses of the State of New Jersey require notification of marriage at least ONE YEAR in advance. Please contact one of the parish priests to set a date. Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Anyone interested in becoming a Roman Catholic, or any adult Catholic who has not received all the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and would like to receive these Sacraments, please contact the Church Office. Penance/Reconciliation Saturdays 4:15 pm in the vesting sacristy in the lobby of the church, or by appointment in the Church Office. Our Parish is Accessible Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00, 10:15 am, 12 Noon Daily: Monday-Friday 12:10pm (chapel) Holy Days: Consult Bulletin Parish Membership Every family in of our parish is encouraged to register. Forms are available in the church or at the Church Office. If you move or change your home address or address, kindly notify the Church Office. If you want to add your cell phone to your family information contact the Church Office. Baptisms The Sacrament of Baptism takes place at the 12 Noon Mass and is scheduled for the following dates: May 21st and June 25th. Arrangements are made by contacting the Church Office before the birth of the baby. Baptismal catechesis is required of all parents. Please call the Church Office for details. A member of the Baptism Preparation Ministry will contact the parents prior to the Baptism. Religious Education Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm Classes: Grades K-6 Sun-9:00-10:00 am Thurs-3:30-4:30 pm Grades 7-8 Sun- 9:00-10:15 am Mon-3:30-4:30pm, 7:30-8:30pm Tues- 7:30-8:30 pm Home Classes (special scheduling)

2 January 8, 2017 Mass Please Remember Mass Requested By Saturday Jan 7th 5:00 Mass Sunday Ed Vanderhoven & Jane Van Brunt 12th Anniversary January 8th 8:00 Mass Fr. Michael Fuino Family 9:00 Mass Jack Esposito Friends 10:15 Mass Clemes Stradl 20th Anniversary Claire & Stan Laikowski Helen Stradl 12:00 Mass Anne Musson Family Monday Jan 9th Tuesday Jan 10th Wednesday Jan 11th Norman Delaney Ed Vanderhoven Gail Dunlap Margaret & Jeremiah Twomey Family Ann Palumbo Ann Margaret Rizzo Ambrose McGarry WEEK OF January 9 Monday January 9 Tuesday January 10 Wednesday January 11 Thursday January 12 Friday January 13 Saturday January 14 Sunday January 15 KEY 11:30AM OH - The Nativity Prayer Chaplet 11:00PM CHA - Legion of Mary 1:00PM MG - Scripture Study 7:30PM C - Choir Practice 10:00AM OH - Shepherds on the Move 3:30PM S/MG - Thursday CCD Classes 7:30PM MG - Knights of Columbus Meeting 9:00AM S/MG - Sunday CCD Classes 1:30PM MG - Baptism Class C-Church OH-O Connell Hall MG-McGrath Room CHA-Chapel S-School KH-Kennedy Hall UR-Upper Room R-Rectory Thursday Jan 12th Friday Jan 13h Saturday Jan 14th 5:00 Mass Pat Meola Souls of Fr. Fuino s Family Mary McNamara Mike Stiglianesi Marge & Ray Latterner Family Loretta & Jim McKenna Ruth & Tom Major Sunday January 15th 8:00 Mass John Sullivan Colleen & Kevin Keegan 10:15 Mass Mary McNamara Mary Allyn 12:00 Mass Madison Rose Cohen Rick & Joanne Gentile Please remember in your prayers the sick who have asked for our prayers Alivia Del Bove, Ellen Hardt, Richard Avales, MaryLou Balog and Harold Hanson Please remember in your prayers the recently deceased Barbara Piejak, Daniel Thys, Delphine Fernandez, Betty Mulligan, Bruce DeHaas, Thomas McLaughlin, Victor Bastis Thank you for your continued support of your Parish. Weekly Church Offering On-Line Giving Weekly Average Total Budgeted Revenue* Surplus/(Deficit) $ 8,101 $ 2,010 $10,111 $18,337 ($8,226) Jan 1 & 2 *Amount needed each week to pay our parish expenses

3 A Word from the Pastor Dear Friends A new year is upon us and we are excited. There is so much to do and so much for us to see in our faith. This past Friday we were gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred heart in Newark for the installation of our new Cardinal of Newark, Joseph William Tobin, CSsR. It has a nice ring to it, eh? Newark has never had a Cardinal before and usually (according to history and tradition), we shouldn t have one. The USCCB (United Conference of Catholic Bishops) gives us a rundown with 18 US cardinals. Six are leading US Archdioceses, four are not currently Diocesan Bishops (they are working at the Vatican in different posts); eight of the total number are retired. So, with six active we have 16.66% of the US Cardinals in our Archdiocese. That is really a good thing. Dioceses that normally have had cardinals in the past, are finding that they no longer do. Largely populated dioceses were often considered to have cardinals such as Chicago, Philadelphia and New York, to name a few. Interestingly, Los Angeles and Chicago have a sitting new Archbishop but they were not named as cardinals yet, because their previous archbishops are still of voting age in the Consistory. (Bishops submit their resignations at 75, but cardinals retain there voting rights until 80). So, we have seen that the red hats (birettas) and capes are being distributed in some unexpected places. Appointments for men in Tonga, Myanmar and Santiago de Cabo Verde confirm the pope s interest in building a genuinely global church where ecclesiastical power is not concentrated so mightily in Europe. The cardinal's primary responsibility is to serve as advisors and assistants to the pope as he completes his duties as supreme pastor. The word cardinal comes from the Latin word card, meaning: hinge. Historically, that has been the work of cardinals. A pope may make changes because he believes that there are too many cardinals in one country when compared to another, or he may wish to recognize the work of a particular cleric or theologian. Popes send important signals about their values and hopes for the church when they make or withhold appointments. The Vatican s chief spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, said the choices showed the pope s most important criteria was universality, and indicated he was not chained to tradition as he moves the balance of power at the highest levels of the church closer to the developing world. It s a brave new year and we are looking forward to it. God Bless you, Cardinal Tobin. Thanks for coming to the Archdiocese of Newark. I will share a secret with you...i have already invited the new Cardinal Tobin to visit us this year. Please remember the Three Kings will be joining us today at 1pm. Get those letters to Jesus written! Peace, Fr. George Update December 23, Parish Goal: $717,854 Pledge Total: $242,423 Cash Received: $111,244 Parish Portion: $10,622 Pledges Received: 125 A Big...for being faithful to your pledge and continuing to fulfill it. It s not too late to send in your pledge! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact: Jim Kenny at the Church Office jnkenny@churchofthenativitynj.com

4 January 8, 2017 FIRST PENANCE PROGRAM: On Saturday January 21 st at 11:00 AM in church, the children, their parents, and other family members have been invited to a celebra on in which the children have an opportunity to go to confession for the first me. Families have been no fied. Please pray that the children s first experience of Sacramental Reconcilia on will be one that leads them to seek God s healing love in the Sacrament throughout their lives. In case of inclement weather, you will receive an from the Religious Educa on Office. CONFIRMATION PROGRAM 2017 On Sunday, January 22 nd, at our 10:15 AM Liturgy, our parish will welcome 52 teenagers into the Confirma on Program. They will take part in a Welcoming Mass as a sign of their being accepted by the community to receive the sacrament. As candidates they will enter a period of final prepara on, which includes comple on of service projects, par cipa ng in learning lessons and a ending a day of Retreat. We ask your prayerful support for these young people of our parish community as they seek to deepen their rela onship with the Lord at this most meaningful me in their lives. Reminder to all candidates Prepara on sessions will begin: Sunday January 22 nd from 11:30 AM 1:30 PM All candidates are to meet in the Chapel. Please check your schedules. You will receive an from the Religious Educa on Office before sessions begin. Any ques ons? Call the HELP YOURSELF! Each week, we make available bulle ns for children, grades PreK Gr. 2 Seeds will help the children more about their faith and the Sunday scriptures and have fun doing it. These bulle ns are found in the Resource Center bulle n board in the rear of the church. Saint Elizabeth School Saint Elizabeth School, Wyckoff is now accepting enrollment applications for the School Year! We are a Pre-K 3 through 8 th Grade school educating students rooted in Roman Catholic Traditions and Gospel values. We nurture each child by blending traditional and current educational practices in a faith-filled environment. Our learning environment is focused on student s individual needs. A leveled reading program for our young learners and low student to teacher ratio provides an environment focused on your child. Our middle and upper grade students are nurtured and challenged in an academic program that prepares them for success in high school and beyond. Please visit us on Sunday 1/29/17 from 10-12pm or Wednesday 2/1/ am for our Open House. If you prefer, call for a private tour or buddy day information. Please visit our website at and like us on Facebook. Starting four years ago, Nativity introduced Online Giving to all our parishioners. It is both a convenient and safe way to make a donation instead of using envelopes. Online giving also saves the parish processing costs. If you are already on board, thanks! If not, getting started is easy just visit our website and click our Online Giving link. When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And, you won t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!

5 January 8, 2017 Meeting Date Change Church of the Nativity 2016 Christmas Schedule Feast of the Epiphany (Bell Sunday) The next meeting will be... Friday, January 20th after the (Mass is in the Church) Lunch is in the McGrath Room The Shepherd Ministry is a group of older parishioners meeting monthly to pray for each other and break bread together. The cost of the monthly lunches is $6.00. The Nativity Shepherds also support The Love Fund. Every month we collect different items for the families in the Love Fund. Saturday, January 7, :00pm - Bring Your Bells Sunday, January 8, 2017 Bring Your Bells 8:00am 10:15am & 12:00 Noon Three King Celebration 1:00pm Sunday, January 8, 2017 The Baptism of the Lord 12:10pm Monday, January 9, 2017 The Luncheon is $6.00 All are asked to reply to Jane by Friday, January 13th at bjguarino@optonline.net or There will not be a meeting in February Next Meeting will be March 3rd Don t forget your Pasta, Rice & Sauces for the Love Fund families Do you knit or crochet? Would you like to learn how to knit or crochet? Our Nativity Knits Ministry is inviting new and experienced knitters/ crochet-ers to check out this rewarding and fun ministry. There are meetings once a month and attendance is NOT mandatory. There are many ways to participate Come and learn how to Knit/Crochet Improve your techniques Share your expertise and teach others Just Knit/Crochet and chat You can come to the monthly meetings and/or knit at home. No matter which way suits you, you will be part of a wonderful ministry bringing comfort to so many through it s beautiful Prayer Shawls and Lap Blankets. Nativity Knits is a ministry you should think about giving a try. For more information, please contact Helen Demers at The Nativity Youth Group is hitting the Lanes! TYG Bowling Night SUNDAYJANUARY 22nd Brunswick Zone Bowling Lanes Maple Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ Drop 0ff at Brunswick Lanes at 6:15PM/Pick up at 8:30PM Cost: $10.00 (cash) Please check your for the Registration form or download it from the Nativity website. Registration Forms to be dropped off at the Church Office by Thursday, January 12, 2017.

6 January 8, 2017 Christmas Flowers 2016 Donated by and in Memory & Honor of Jack & Helen Budinsky Mr. & Mrs. Michael Budinsky Deceased Family Members Mrs. Claire Staudt Robert & Jack Esposito Mrs. Carol Esposito Deceased Family Members Phyllis & Tony Veli Deceased Family Members Janet Alaimo World Marriage Day February 12, 2017 World Marriage Day is February 12th. If you have a significant Wedding Anniversary in 2017 you are eligible to receive a special blessing. More details and a form will be in next week s bulletin. Parish School Building Dear Parishioners of Nativity, We welcome the opportunity to have the school back in use, but recognize the potential loss in revenue from vacancy and lower lease fees will result in a budget shortfall. As a result, budget revisions and cost cutting are in process. More importantly, let us join together in prayer that the Lord will send us a new tenant. Fr. George Heavenly Father, You know the good work of our outgoing tenant for those with disabilities. The care and comfort of their students was a privilege for Church of the Nativity, and it falls greatly into our mission as Catholics. Dearest St. Joseph, foster father of our Lord Jesus Christ and spouse of our Mother Mary, I invoke your help in finding a very good tenant for our school. A tenant that will be a good steward to our property just like you when you were entrusted with the care of the Holy Family. St. Joseph, please intercede for our parish and school building. We, as a parish, ask you to hear our prayer. Through Christ our Lord. This Sunday 1:00PM After the 12:00 Mass Don t Miss It! Wednesdays 10:00 AM O Connell Hall Call Phyllis for info The needs of parents who have suffered the loss of a son or daughter are unique. The Office of Family Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark sponsors support groups for Parents Grieving the Death of a Child. The groups are led by trained facilitators - parents who have personally experienced the death of a child. Groups meet at : St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Parish Center, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ on the First Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm (July and August is 7:00pm) St. Peter the Apostle Church, Rectory Basement, 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ on the Third Monday of each month at 7:30pm. There is no fee to participate and pre-registration is not needed. Please call Lauren Egan at or eganlaur@rcan.org for further information.