Maggie Stewart Page Two Monday ~ Friday: 6:50 AM Prayer & Communion Service Monday, November 12th-St. Josaphat 8:30 AM ~ Church Augusta Plochl (Birthday) by Family Rose Urani by Terry & Wanda Dybas Harry Brice by Mary Reusz Tuesday, November 13th St. Frances Xavier Cabrini 8:30 AM ~ Church Carrie Andriacchi (11th Anniversary) by Paul & Rosanne Bonoma Mary Bulanda by Religious Ed Students William Billy Murray (Birthday) by Cindy Murray Monacox Family Wednesday, November 14th 8:30 AM ~ Chapel Sylvia McCarthy by Rose Lyons Vince Covelli by Butch & Marlene Salvato Thursday, November 15th St. Albert the Great 8:30AM ~ Church Jenes & McLaughlin Families by Mary & Family Joanne Beninato by Lois Laurino Friday, November 16th St. Gertrude 8:30AM ~ Chapel Jack & Dorothy Huels by Family Commander Paul Bauer by John & Elizabeth Carrell Saturday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary 8:30AM ~ Chapel Intentions of HAA Elders by WZG Harry Brice by Jim & Peg Slattery 5PM ~ Church Commander Paul Bauer (Birthday) by Friends of Nativity Karen Truman by Mario, Karen & Briana Licitia Millie McDermott by Linda Krol Sunday, November 18th 8:00 AM ~ Joe & Betty Strasser by Family Marie Tobin by Kathie Bandadauskas Gerald Magnuson (45th Anniversary) by Roger & 11:00AM ~ Church Rich DuBrock by Georgian DuBrocK Thomas Hughes by Family Josephine & Russell O Brien & Family by Family 5pm ~ Duane & Mary Pecci (50th Wedding Anniversary) by KoC Bill McDonough by Ray Murphy Family Anna Mae Kozojed by Family Alice & Joe Visco by Family St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Patron of immigrants, hospital administrators Frances became dedicated to living a life for religious work from a young age and received a convent education at a school ran by the Daughters of the Sacred Heart. She graduated with high honors and a teaching certificate. When the House of Providence Orphanage closed, her bishop asked her, along with six other women from her orphanage in Cadagono, to found the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart to care for the poor children in both schools and hospitals. Frances composed the Rule and Constitution for the religious institute. Frances has two miracles attributed to her. She restored sight to a child who was believed to have been blinded by excess silver nitrate, and she healed a terminally ill member of her congregation. Catholic Online LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday, November 17th 5 PM Church Altar Servers Sunday, November 18th 8 AM Chapel Altar Servers 11 AM Church Alter Servers 5 PM Chapel Alter Servers W. Johns, J. Lagoni, M. Haynes K. Mazziotti J. Urbanski C. Shane, K. Shane, P. Bruen J. Huels J. Huels A. Delgado, M. Teneyuque, A. Reyes L. Garza JM. Deuerling, L. Garza & J. O Brien AJ Petrulis, A. Petrulis, G. Tejas D. Pecci I. O Neill
BAPTISMS Welcomed into the Catholic Faith through the Waters of Baptism on: November 3, 2018 Francis Ryan DeBartolo Children of Anthony J. DeBartolo and Megan L. Ryan November 7, 2018 Michael J. Sheehan Jr. Child of Michael J. Sheehan and Kelly Pryor & Jovanny Carter Twist Child of Jon A Twist and Crystal M. Vilianueva REV. WILLIAM McFARLANE, Pastor DEACON FRANCIS P. HENRY, Senior Deacon DEACON ERIK AND MRS. PATTY ZEIMYS Rectory Office 653 W. 37 th Street - Chicago, IL 60609 Phone: 773-927-6263 Fax: 773-847-0600 Parish Registration: Welcome! New parishioners may register at the rectory or on-line. WWW.NATIVITYBRIDGEPORT.ORG Join us on Facebook at Nativity of Our Lord Parish WWW.BCACHICAGO.ORG Sunday Masses: 5:00 PM (Saturday in church) 8:00 AM (in accessible chapel) 11:00 AM (in the church) 5:00 PM (in accessible chapel) Mass Request PLEASE PRINT Date Requested Mass Time Requested Mass Requested For Request is for their Birthday Anniversary of Death Number of Years Other Mass Requested By Name Address City, State & Zip Phone # If you would like a letter of confirmation for your requests, please include a self addressed stamped envelope. Thank You. Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00 a.m. Only All are welcome to join us! It is customary that food donation are collected at this Mass. Rectory closed Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd Monday through Friday (Prayer/Communion Service) 6:50 AM (chapel) Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM Anointing of the Sick/Reconciliation: ANYTIME by appointment or in emergency William Brady 10/31/2018
November 24, 2018 3:30 p.m. Julie Perminas & John Mc Dermett Banns: 11/4/18, 11/11/18, 11/18/18 Please Pray for We ask you to please keep in your prayers the many parishioners who are on active duty in the military or first responders. Private 1st Class Richard C Sparks U.S. Army If you wish to have your loved ones list please call the rectory office. An afternoon with Simply PATSY CLINE (Mary Pfeifer) Save the date: Sunday Nov.11th, 2018 Where: Nativity of Our Lord Church lower hall Time :3-6 pm Cost: $10 BYOB & snacks For tickets or to reserve a table contact Nativity's Rectory 773-927-6263 or Jean 773-615-4949 Any proceeds will be donated to Veteran's Organizations Weekend of November 3rd / November 4th, 2018 Number of Envelopes 203 Sunday Offertory Envelopes $ 3397.00 Sunday Loose $ 649.12 Sunday Electronic $ 1275.00 Total Collection $ 5321.12 Weekly Offertory Goal $ 5486.00 Fiscal Year to Date as of 11/4/2018 (Actual) $87,486.91 Fiscal Year to Date as of 11/4/2018 $104,234.00 (Goal) *Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 All 2nd collections will continue to be reported as previously. Food Pantry $523.00 All Saints/ All Souls $804.50 We will be adding on a monthly basis vigil candle money and stipend money Children (50) $92.00
The Women s Centers Christmas Wreath Sale Decorate for the Christmas Holiday Fill your home with the spirit and love of the Christmas season with fresh holiday wreaths and centerpieces. This year s sale will be held on the weekend of November 24th and 25th after all the Masses. Many items make perfect hostess gifts and holiday remembrances for friends and neighbors. Proceeds from the sale help support the work of The Women s Center pf Greater Chicagoland. Through your generosity, hundreds of teens and young women facing a crisis pregnancy will receive the compassionate counseling social services referrals and material goods assistance they need to help them through this most difficult period of their lives and especially during this family centered holiday season. Your support is greatly appreciated Catholic High School Admission Information The Catholic High School Entrance Exam will be administered on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8 a.m. Students may register for the test beginning on November 17, 2018. Consult the Catholic high school where the student wishes to enroll for the 2019/2020 school year for information on the preregistration process. ~Archdioceses of Chicago Check with starting times and fees. -Plus Remember to Bring Two no.2 Pencils - Update. We have raised more than $159, 235 thanks to the early commitments from 55 families! Thank you for your enthusiasm, generosity, and prayers. Our To Teach W ho Christ Is Team continues to invite more and more families to participate each week. Your gift will ensure a vibrant future for our parish, and Catholic education across Chicago. Thank you to those who have pledged! Parish Goal: $275,00 Total Pledged: $159, 235 Percent of Goal : 58% Number of Pledges:55 Average Gift :$2895 11/01/2018 To pledge online: You can pledge with the card you received in the mail or take one from church/ chapel. You can even pledge online, just follow the directions. Www.givecentral.org/location/238/event/7659
UPCOMING PARISH ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 11 12 Baptismal 13 Meeting 6:30 p.m. Parish Council 7:00 p.m. Religious Education Knights of Columbus WEDNES- DAY 14 15 Cook County Board of Review 6 to 7p..m THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 16 17 Girl Scouts 10:00 am At Church Hall 18 SUNDAY NATIVITY 50 / 50 SPLIT THE POT Our November 4 winning number was #720. #720 WOULD HAVE WON $2648.50 DON T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! THE POT WILL ROLL OVER Your Split the Pot Envelope must be accompanied by your regular Sunday envelope, with the required minimum of $5.00, for a chance to win. If you are away on a particular weekend, you may drop both envelopes off at the rectory in advance of the drawing. The winner will be randomly drawn each Tuesday from the entire parish database. The AA meetings Meet each Monday at 7:30pm in the Church Hall On the last Monday of each month, the meeting is an open meeting. All friends and supporters of AA members are more than welcome to attend this meeting Winners of the Children s Offertory Program: Carmela Blanco, Joseph Galvin, Samantha Grek & Sofia Ricobene Congratulations!!! Enjoy your Breakfast with Santa Children benefit greatly when they learn that we all have a need and obligation to give back to God. They need to hear the stewardship message that God has given them many unique and special gifts. Bridgeport Catholic Academy has provided the very best in Catholic education since 1985. BCA offers rigorous instruction in the pre-k 3 thru 8th grade levels in Chicago s Bridgeport community. Partnering with parents, we are cultivating leaders who are honorable, inquisitive, respectful, compassionate, and faith-filled. Please contact us if you have any questions about the registration process. Call us at: 773.376.6223, or via email: ckoster@bcachicago.org Special Events November 19: Report cards November 20: Parent/ Teacher Conferences- Dismissal at 10:30
Religious Education Message Upcoming Calendar: Sunday, November 18, 2018 - Class at 10am in Church; Mass begins at 11am. Students can be picked up at 11:45am from the Church No Class Tuesday, November 20th Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - Regular Class Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm (School Building) Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - Regular Class Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm (School Building) NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS Prayers for the Faithful For young people in our community that they may respond generously with open hearts and willing spirits if the Lord calls them to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life. We pray to the Lord No Class Tuesday, December 11th THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP The core vocation in the Gospel of Mark is the vocation, or call, to discipleship. Today's Gospel passage provides us with one last example of what the vocation to discipleship means, and one example of what it doesn't mean. A destitute widow shows us that discipleship means following Jesus' way of service, even if it requires giving one's livelihood (or life). The scribes show us by their bad example that discipleship should entail a vocation to extend God's care to those who are most in need. In our reading from the book of Kings another widow and her son are close to death. They too give what little they have, but they are rewarded by Elijah with food enough for a year. And the reading from the Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus sacrificed his life "to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him"(hebrews 9:28). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. For men and women to be open to God s call to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ as priests, deacons, or consecrated persons. We pray to the Lord...