The Church of the Nativity

The Church of the Nativity MASSES Sundays 08:00, 09:30, 11:30 AM and 05:00 PM Saturdays 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM (Vigil) Weekdays and Holy Days, 05:30 and 07:30 PM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Opus Dei priest) 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (parish priest) (also by appointment) BAPTISMS 1 st, 3 rd and 5 th Sundays of the month (contact rectory 2 months in advance) WEDDINGS Saturdays 11:00 AM and 02:00 PM (contact rectory at least 6 months in advance) PASTOR Rev. Msgr. Steven D. Otellini PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. John Mary Chung PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Clement Davenport PERMANENT DEACONS Rev. Mr. Dominick Peloso Rev. Mr. Thomas Kelly WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Kevin Gaffey Rev. Paul Maillet, S.S. Rev. Gladstone Stevens, S.S. IN RESIDENCE Rev. Gregory Haake, C.S.C. SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Monica Hickam (650) 804-2390 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration 210 Oak Grove Avenue v Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel: (650) 323-7914 v fax: (650) 323-3231 www.nativitymenlo.org

FIRST READING All his days sorrow and grief are his occupation. Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2: 21-23 PSALM A thousand years in your sight are as yesterday. Psalms 90 SECOND READING Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. Colossians 3: 1-5, 9-11 GOSPEL The things you have prepared, to whom will they belong? Luke 12: 13-21 SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND INTENTIONS WEEK OF 04-10 AUG 05:00 PM Priest s intentions SUN Masses Priest s intentions MON John and Virginia Conway The Nielsen and Heller families TUE WED THU FRI Angelica Maria Vasquez Mary Piersol Swede and Carmelita Lenz Nadine Semeniak Dot Connelly Babies Garrett, Todd and Angelica The Marques family Marie Therese Chahrouri 08:00 AM Ken and Bernice Knoss; Umberto Canessa; Dino Canessa; Ryan Greco SUN MON-FRI MON-FRI TUE THU Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 07:00 PM 07:10 AM 05:10 PM 06:00 PM 06:00 PM 06:15 AM 07:40 AM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM 04 August 2013 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Psalms 90: 12 Calendar Holy Hour for Priests Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Cenacles of Life Rosary Perpetual Help Novena Men s Prayer Group Morning Prayer Confessions (Opus Dei priest) Confessions (parish priest) 04 AUG (Sunday) 05 AUG (Monday) 07:30 PM Legion of Mary 06 AUG (Tuesday) 07 AUG (Wednesday) 08 AUG (Thursday) 09:30 AM Opus Dei Women s Group 09 AUG (Friday) 10 AUG (Saturday) Please pray for those in need of physical or spiritual healing Biblical Art Parish Office Hours 09:00 AM-04:00 PM Monday-Friday Electronic giving is offered through our website www.nativitymenlo.org or call the parish office for a paper form Parable of the Rich Fool -- Rembrandt van Rijn Annual Appeal Progress: 2013 Appeal Goal: Parish OfferINGS WEEK OF 20-21 JUL TOTAL: $14,395 $30,111 $127,900

Ministry & Group News SAN MATEO PRO-LIFE San Mateo Pro Life will not meet on Thursday, 08 August 2013 due to the proximity of the Rummage Sale. Rummage Sale Prep day: Friday, 09 August 2013, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Sale day: Saturday, 10 August 2013, 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM To donate saleable items not too large or too heavy or to volunteer, call Jessica at 650/572-1468. Let s defend all people from conception to natural death. COMMUNITY WELCOME OF NEW CHILDREN Sunday, 18 August 2013. Calling all children new to the parish in the last two years and those expecting a child! The Nativity Community is invited to a Welcome Celebration for these children and expecting parents on the grounds of Nativity Church. Those being welcomed will receive a special blessing. Please come and introduce yourself to our new young members. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to the rectory at 650/323-7914. PRAY TO END ABORTION Prayer groups will be praying outside the old Chevy s at 2907 El Camino Real in Redwood City on Saturdays as that is the site of a new Planned Parenthood. first Saturday: 09:00 AM second Saturday: 10:00 AM third Saturday: 12:00 PM (noon) fourth Saturday: 02:00 PM Call Eileen at 650/799-4722 for more information. GROUP STUDY ON THEOLOGY OF THE BODY COMING SOON Our culture s messages about the nature of men and women, marriage, sexuality, and vocations have created much confusion. Blessed Pope John Paul II gifted us with amazing insights into these topics, in a series of teachings called the Theology of the Body. Nativity will be hosting a facilitated group study on the Theology of the Body. We will be hosting information events shortly with more details. Stay tuned for more news on this exciting, transformative study series! SVdP: BUNDLE SUNDAY Help us help others on Bundle Sunday. On 24-25 August 2013, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul seeks your donations of taxdeductible usable clothing, household items (i.e., sheets, blankets, towels, dishes, utensils) and small appliances and electronics. A St. Vincent de Paul truck will be parked next to the O Hare Center in Nativity s parking lot with volunteers who will be accepting your donations before and after all masses. NOTE: Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles can be donated by calling 650/871-6844. CHILDRENS BOOKS NEEDED Samaritan House Medical Clinic in San Mateo is collecting children s books to use in the literacy program they have set up. Nativity is now a drop-off point for collecting new or used children s books for this program. There is a blue bag in the O Hare Center (next to the TV) where they can be dropped off on Sundays or you may bring them to the rectory during the week. FATIMA CELEBRATION On Tuesday, 13 August 2013, we will have our next celebration of the Blessed Mother s apparition at Fatima, Portugal. We will have a Mass at 07:00 PM, followed by a talk on the message of Fatima, rosary candlelight procession around the church grounds, and healing Benediction. Please join us and bring your family. For questions, contact Deacon Dominick Peloso at 650/269-6279. You have never strayed too far for the Father s forgiveness and grace. INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE PRAYER SOCIETY The group meets on the 17th of each month to begin a novena, in the Church at the statue of the Infant. All are invited to join us. If you have any questions please call Anne Delaney, SFO at 650/323-9333. CENACLES OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP Our Nativity rosary prayer group continues to pray to end the culture of death. All are invited to come! We pray two rosaries together and offer up a fast each week. We meet at 06:00 PM in the church each Tuesday evening. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Please come to visit our Lord during the week, as the church is open 24x7 and He awaits you. Also, everyone is encouraged to sign up for one hour. This will ensure your weekly meeting with Jesus. You may sign up for any hour. Please consider the following hours which currently have no one assigned. Our Lord wishes to speak with you, and you have much to say and ask of Him: THU: : 10:00 PM (Prayer Partner) 11:00 AM Please call 650/269-7794 for more information or to sign up. Pregnant? Need Help? Please contact the Juan Diego Society (408/258-2008), the Gabriel Project (800/910-0191) or Community Pregnancy Center (650/964-8093).

Announcements OUR PARISH FAMILY Please keep all of our newest members in your prayers, as well as those who have preceded us to the Father. BAPTISMS Aiden Jeremiah, son of Arnel Damian and Ariana Flores Attikus George, son of Isaac and Brianne Filimona Brianna Nicole, daughter of Julio Moreno and Brenda Villagomez Owen Cole, son of William and Luz Turner MARRIAGES Alexander Cheung and Siyuan Liu Roger Lang and Stephanie Spieker NEW PARISHIONERS Kathleen and Kevin Discipulo DEATHS Thomas Meagher HOUSING RESOURCES IN SAN MATEO COUNTY HIP Housing, a non-profit organization with 41 years of housing experience, is reaching out to the community to promote its Home Sharing Program. If you or persons you know have a room to rent or need to find a housemate, contact HIP (Human Investment Project) Housing at 650/348-6660. There is no fee to participate and a convenient time to complete an application in one of the 4 offices will be scheduled. If you or someone you know is in need of housing assistance please contact Laura Fannucchi at 650/348-6660 x303 or lfanucchi@hiphousing.org. For more information visit www.hiphousing.org. PRO-LIFE YOUTH CONFERENCE: MAKE A DIFFERENCE Mystical Rose Pro-Lifers, founded by college student Maria Lewis, and the San Francisco Archdiocesan Office of Public Policy & Social Concerns Respect Life Program, invite college and high school students to a Pro-Life Youth Conference on 09-10 August 2013 at St. Mary s Cathedral Event Center, 1111 Gough Street. The event will feature amazing pro-life speakers, multi-media, bands, a singer from The X Factor, exhibits, a rally at Civic Center Plaza with Knights of Columbus participation, and raffles. Conference will be Friday, 09 August 2013, 04:00-09:00 PM, and Saturday, 10 August 2013, 09:00 AM-06:00 PM. Registration fee includes all meals and snacks. $40 for individuals, $70 for 2 people, $250 for youth groups up to 10 people (larger group rates available too). Parents welcome also. Registration and more info at www.mysticalroseprolifers.org or call 925/956-9510 or e-mail: mysticalroseprolifers@ gmail.com. RCIA FOR 2013-2014 BEGINS SEPTEMBER 16TH Adults interested in Catholicism are invited to attend the 2013-2014 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at Nativity. We will meet Mondays, 07:30-9:00 PM in the O Hare Center, beginning 16 September 2013. This faith formation series is for adults who have never been baptized, or were baptized in another faith, and are now considering becoming Catholic. We also welcome Catholics who may not have received all the sacraments of initiation, those who ve been away from the faith and who wish to return, and those who just want to brush up on their faith. The classes are led by two specially-trained parishioners, with frequent assistance from St. Patrick seminarians and parish priests. After a few weeks of informal inquiry, we will embark on several months of classes, prayer and discussion in preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil, Saturday evening, 19 April 2014. We will accept new participants throughout September and October. Please see the brochures in the vestibule for more detailed information. Contact Charlotte Pace at 650/325-6978, Tim Kennedy at 650/321-4818, or Msgr. Otellini at the rectory 650/323-7914. We look forward to welcoming you. In The Community BROWN PAPER BAGS NEEDED! Do you have extra brown paper bags at home and wondering what do with them? The Nativity Conference of St. Vincent de Paul will gladly take them off your hands. As a result of the recent ordinance pertaining to brown paper bags at grocery stores, the St. Vincent de Paul Nativity Conference is now running very low of these bags. We need paper bags to pack food items for families we deliver to in the neighborhoods we serve. You may drop off your extra paper bags at the food pantry located in the basement of the rectory. Thank you. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. -- 1 Timothy 2:1-2 www.presidentialprayerteam.org A GET-AWAY WEEKEND Do you need a vacation? Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. Enjoy a chance to talk and listen to that special someone who loves you! Enrich your relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For more information, go to www.sanfranciscowwme.org or call Paul and Yvonne at 650/366-7093. WWME Weekends: 18-20 Oct 2013 (peninsula) 15-17 Nov 2013 (Santa Rosa) Applications must be in 30 days before the Weekend.

From the Holy See THE HOLY FATHER S PRAYER INTENTIONS Each month His Holiness asks for general and missionary prayer intentions. For August 2013, the Holy Father s prayer intentions are: General: Parents and Teachers That parents and teachers may help the new generation to grow in upright conscience and life. Missionary: The Church in Africa That the local Church in Africa, faithfully proclaiming the Gospel, may promote peace and justice. ARE YOUR INTENTIONS IN THE BOOK? Our legion of dedicated Eucharistic Adorers begin each hour by praying for (among others) all the intentions entered into our book of prayer requests. Tap into the unimaginable power of focused communal (and global) prayer and let your loving community lift your needs up before our Father. Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall. -- Psalm 55: 22 Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. -- John 16: 24 MEDITATE ON THE WORD We are told: This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night (Joshua 1:8). Read about God s promises, then really think about them. This week s meditation (Psalms 91: 14-16): Because he loves Me, says the Lord, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name. He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him My salvation. Saints and Observances 06 AUG (Tuesday): THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD This is My Son, Whom I have chosen. Listen to Him. Luke 9: 35 08 AUG (Thursday): SAINT DOMINIC, Founder of the Order of Preachers (1170-1221) Spanish friar devoted to preaching against the Albigensian heresy. In 1206 he founded a community of nuns in Prouille, France, and later, with six followers, founded a community of preaching friars which gained papal approval in 1216 and became known as the Order of Preachers. Popularly known as the Dominicans, the order today has 6500 religious worldwide and is based on Dominic s concept of harmonizing the intellectual life with asceticism and apostolic works. SOLEMNITY, FEAST, MEMORIAL OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OTHER 09 AUG (Friday): SAINT TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS (EDITH STEIN), Martyr (1891-1942) Youngest of seven children in a Jewish family, who lost interest and faith in Judaism by age 13. Witnessing the strength of faith of Catholic friends led her to an interest in and conversion to Catholicism. Edith became a Carmelite nun in 1934, taking the name Teresa Benedicta of the Cross; she was a profound spiritual writer. When the Nazis invaded the Netherlands, she and her sister Rose, also a convert to Catholicism, were captured and sent to the concentration camp at Auschwitz where they died in the ovens like so many others. 10 AUG (Saturday) SAINT LAWRENCE, Martyr (d. 258) Lawrence was archdeacon of Rome during the 3rd century. When Pope Saint Sixtus II and 6 deacons were martyred, Lawrence became the ranking Church official in Rome. Before dying, the pope told Lawrence they would be reunited in 4 days. Lawrence used this time to distribute the full wealth of the Church to the poor, so that the Romans could not lay hold of it. He was martyred by being cooked to death on a gridiron.

Young Believers NATIVITY SCHOOL OF RELIGION NEWS Registration has begun for Nativity s Children s Faith Formation Program. Children who attend public school in 1st through 8th grades should be enrolled in Nativity s School of Religion for ongoing faith formation. Mrs. Hickam will be available outside Church after all the Masses the weekends of 03-04, 10-11 and 17-18 August 2013 to register your children and answer any questions about the program. She will also be available after the 08:00 and 09:30 AM Masses on 25 August 2013. Classes for grade levels 1-6 and the Sacraments Class are held on Sundays from 08:15-09:15 AM and continue on into our 09:30 AM Mass with our Children s Liturgy of the Word. There is space for students at all grade levels 1-8 and high school students who have not yet received the Sacraments. Please come by the table or call/email the CCD office if you need any forms or have any questions or concerns. Just a reminder: First Reconciliation/First Communion requires 2 years of instruction before a child is eligible to receive these Sacraments. Children who attend public school should be enrolled in the School of Religion starting in Grade 1 and they are encouraged to continue onto the next grade level after they receive their First Communion, through the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation. The CCD Confirmation Preparation program is also a two-year program as required by the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Children should be enrolled as soon as they enter the 7th grade, as well as those older students who have not yet been confirmed. Students who attend Catholic high schools that do not have a confirmation program should enroll in this class. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings 07:00-08:00 PM. For more information, please go to the link on the parish website (www.nativitymenlo.org) or call/ email the CCD office. CATCHIST OPENINGS Help our children be all they can be. Become a CCD teacher/catechist and use the talents God has given you to help teach our faith. Our program is in need of the following: 5th Grade Teacher Substitute Catechists Assistants for Grades 3-6 If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Hickam. Have a wonderful rest of your summer and blessings to you all, Mrs. Monica Hickam 650/804-2390 mon.hickam@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Society BUNDLE SUNDAY is coming to Our Parish! Free Pick-Up Service! This is your opportunity to donate your useable household items to help our neighbors in need. Parish conference members will be collecting your donation before and after all masses on: August 24 th and 25th We need items such as clothing, books, kitchen items, and small appliances. We are also accepting electronic items working or not. *Special Request: Mens clothing Please take advantage of this occasion to Help us help others. For larger items such as furniture, please call our dispatch office, 650-871- 6844 to arrange for a home pick- up. Thank you for your generosity and thank you for upholding your community and upcycling your goods.