Photographs by Charlene Dorman 210 Oak Grove Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel: (650) 323-7914 fax: (650) 323-3231 www.nativitymenlo.org 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) PASTOR Rev. Msgr. Steven D. Otellini PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Mark G. Mazza PERMANENT DEACONS Rev. Mr. Dominick Peloso Rev. Mr. Thomas Kelly WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Paul Maillet, P.S.S. Rev. Gladstone Stevens, P.S.S. SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Monica Hickam (650) 853-1009 WEDDINGS Saturdays 11:00 AM and 02:00 PM (contact rectory at least 6 months in advance) 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration HEARING LOOP ENABLED
FIRST READING And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Acts 2: 1-11 RESPONSORIAL PSALM Send out Your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Psalms 104 SECOND READING There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12: 3-7, 12-13 GOSPEL Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained. John 20: 19-23 SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND INTENTIONS WEEK OF 15-21 MAY 05:00 PM Priest s intentions SUN Masses Priest s intentions MON TUE WED THU FRI Peter Kolenda The Mazzetti family Ismael Nieva All mothers, living and deceased; Matthew Ahern; Michael Ahern; Bob and Dode Balderston; Norman J. Miranda The Neylan and Cardine families Ray Schaaf, Jr. Jelka Rajkovich Maria and Carolina Arata All mothers, living and deceased Jeanette Widmer 08:00 AM Meke and Soni Ha unga; Sgt. Larry Shannon; Michael Jackson; Ardys Hurley Please pray for those in need of physical or spiritual healing Parish Office Hours 09:00 AM-04:00 PM Monday-Friday SUN MON-FRI MON-FRI TUE THU 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 15 MAY (Sunday) 16 MAY (Monday) 10:00 AM 07:30 PM 17 MAY (Tuesday) 09:30 AM 01:00 PM 07:00 PM 08:00 PM 18 MAY (Wednesday) The Solemnity of Pentecost 15 May 2016 He breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. 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) Bible Group Legion of Mary Bible Study: Mass in the Bible Infant Jesus of Prague Society Bible Study: Mass in the Bible H 4 19 MAY (Thursday) 11:00 AM The Thursday Group 20 MAY (Friday) John 20: 22 Calendar 21 MAY (Saturday) 09:00 AM Natural Family Planning Class TEACHERS WANTED AT NATIVITY SCHOOL Nativity School is looking for Middle School Teachers (Grades 6-8) to join our faculty. The mission of our school is to educate and prepare the whole child within a nurturing environment based on Catholic values and beliefs in order that the child may become a responsible and active member of the Church and society. If you are interested in employment, please send your resume to sfoster@nativityschool.com. Candidates must have a valid California Teaching Credential. Parish OfferINGS WEEK OF 30 APR-01 MAY TOTAL: $11,485 Catholic Home Missions: $2983 Annual Diocesan Appeal Progress: 2016 ADA Goal: $11,245 $148,082
18 MAY (Wednesday): POPE JOHN I (d. 526) The 53rd pope, who conflicted against Theodoric the Goth, ruler of Italy at the time. Theodoric was an Arian who late in life became suspicious of everyone, imagining conspiracies and attempts to seize his throne. When he attempted to involve Pope John in his politics, the pope travelled to Constantinople to negotiate with Emperor Justin I. Theodoric had John kidnapped and imprisoned upon his return to Rome, and the pope died while in custody. 19 MAY (Thursday): SAINT CRISPIN OF VITERBO, Religious (1668-1750) A Franciscan lay brother, Crispin s simple, humble holiness brought many local lay people to him for spiritual guidance. As word of his wisdom spread, his visitors became priests, bishops, then cardinals, and even a pope. Crispin was noted for paying little attention to the rank or status of a visitor, either high or low, but concentrating on talking to them all as equal children of the same God. Saints and Observances 20 MAY (Friday): SAINT BERNARDINE OF SIENA, Priest (1380-1444) Bernardino s charismatic preaching filled the piazze of Italian cities. Thousands of listeners flocked to hear him and to participate in dramatic rituals, which included collective weeping, bonfires of vanities, and exorcisms. He was a renowned peacemaker, in the Franciscan tradition, who tried to calm feuding clans and factions in the turbulent political world of the Renaissance. SOLEMNITY, FEAST, MEMORIAL OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OTHER When anyone reposes all his confidence in God, God continually exercises a special protection over him, and in this state of things he can be assured that no evil will happen to him. -- St. Vincent de Paul Ministry and Group News WOMEN S SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP Women s Catholic Scripture Study of San Mateo County invites you to join us in our upcoming study, In the Beginning, the Book of Genesis. This Catholic Bible study from Turning to God s Word examines the earliest events in biblical history to consider how they ve shaped our Christian faith. Our 28-week study begins 08 SEP 2016 and ends 11 MAY 2017 (with holiday breaks). Participants prepare by reading the Bible passages and lesson pages (writing responses to the questions is optional). Our gatherings include an opening session, small group discussions, and a wrap-up reflection. For more information, visit our website, www.cssbelmont.com. To receive an application to join us, please contact either Diane Masetti: diane@cssbelmont.com or 650/593-3681 or Tami Palladino: tami@stcharlesparish.org or 650/591-7349 x405. THE THURSDAY GROUP The Nativity Thursday Group gets together every Thursday in the O Hare Center and will be meeting through 29 JUN 2016. Please come and join the fun. There is a Scripture Group at 11:00 AM. We pray the Rosary at noon every week and Mass on the 2nd Thursday of the month. After these we then get together to socialize. Coffee, tea, and dessert are always provided and members usually bring their own lunch. After lunch and dessert we have been playing Bingo. We also celebrate many holidays with a special lunch. After a summer break in July and August we will meet again after Labor Day. New members are always welcome to join us! You have never strayed too far for the Father s forgiveness and grace. H4: HOLY HOUR-HAPPY HOUR Young adults in their 20s and 30s are encouraged join us for a Holy Hour at the Church of the Nativity on Tuesdays from 08:00-09:00 PM, followed by drinks at 09:00 PM at a nearby pub or café. If you have any questions, please e-mail holyhourhappyhour@gmail.com. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Nativity Church is open 24/7. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration and there is always someone present in prayer. Won t you join us by signing up for your weekly Holy Hour? When you sign up, you and your intentions share in the grace of everyone who comes to visit. Come and experience the dramatic presence of God in our lives. Please consider the following hours as there is no one currently assigned to them (or pick an hour that works for you): Monday: 10:00 PM Tuesday: Saturday: 02:00 AM; 12:00 PM (noon - prayer partner) 07:00 PM (prayer partner) JOIN US! Thank you in advance for your generosity. The God who is not outdone in generosity will certainly bless you and your intentions. Call Mary Ellen Peloso (650/269-7794) 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 MARRIAGES PARISHIONERS DEATHS Declynn Sweeney, daughter of David and Erin Mattson Jocelyn Pacheco, daughter of Ruben and Debbie Pacheco Landon Daniel and Penelope Rose, children of Daniel and Marisa Torrecilla George Vidal and Eliza Figueroa Ginny Gertridge Esther Basini SPECIAL COLLECTION Next weekend there will be a second collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through television, radio, social media, podcasts, and print media. Half of all the proceeds remain in our archdiocese and support local needs, so please be generous in this collection. Checks for all special collections should be made out to the Church of the Nativity. In the memo line write the appropriate reference for your donation, for example: Catholic Communications. RETIREMENT DINNER FOR MRS. CAROL TRELUT The Church of the Nativity is hosting a Farewell to Mrs. Trelut on Saturday, 04 JUN 2016 at 06:30 PM in the Sobrato Pavilion at the school. Carol Trelut has been the principal of Nativity School for the last 15 years and has been a loyal servant to Nativity School and the Church of the Nativity for 20 years. Please come and join us in celebrating this well-deserved party for Carol. This is an adult-only celebration. The Church of the Nativity will be giving her a monetary gift on this evening. If you would like to contribute toward this gift, please drop off your contributions to the Nativity School Office or the Church Rectory. If you are submitting a check, please note on the memo line Trelut Retirement. RSVPs are required for this event by May 27th. The cost to attend is $10.00 per person. Drop off your reservation and payment to the school office or the parish office. If you have any questions, please email Susie Foster at sfoster@nativityschool.com. REGISTER WITH THE PARISH We welcome all visitors and invite those who are considering coming home to the Catholic Church to register. Church attendance alone does not make you or your family registered members. To register online, please go to www.nativitymenlo.org and fill out the Parish Registration Form. To obtain one in the mail, please call the rectory office 650/323-7914 during regular business hours. In The Community ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY BOOK DRIVE Save the date and your books! The St. Vincent de Paul Society is having a book drive to help support the poor. They will have barrels outside church on the weekend of 21-22 MAY 2016 for your used books. CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR MARRIAGE? Do you feel lost and alone? Are you hurt, frustrated or angry with each other? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Are you arguing or do you simply shut down? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (Reh-trō-vī) is a lifeline for marriages in trouble. If you are serious about making your marriage work, this program will be worthwhile for you. For more information contact: San Francisco: Harvey Duong and Connie Bui 415/893-1005, sf@retroca.com; San Jose: Antonio and Claudia Flores 408/605-4998, sanjose@retroca.com; Oakland: Jeff and Donna Huesler 510/648-6874, oakland@retroca.com; or visit www.retroca.com. Upcoming 2016 weekends will be: 19-21 AUG (San Jose) 16-18 SEP (Oakland) 04-06 NOV (San Francisco) MEALS ON WHEELS: VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED Become a volunteer and impact your neighborhood. We have more seniors than ever requesting Meals on Wheels and we need additional volunteers to help meet the need. Meals on Wheels drivers deliver hot meals to help seniors who are home alone with no way to shop or cook for themselves. PVI delivers 90,000 hot, nutritious meals every year to home-bound seniors and adults with disabilities. Routes are in San Mateo County from Burlingame to East Palo Alto. Drivers must be available from 09:30 AM-12:00 PM, one or more weekdays per week. Volunteers drive their own vehicle and gasoline. To volunteer or to learn more, please contact Chris Berry at cberry@peninsulavolunteers.org or 650/326-0665 x5002. COURAGE The Archdiocese of San Francisco offers support to persons with same-sex attraction and their loved ones through the ministry of Courage, which is faithful to the teachings of the Church. For more information go to their website couragerc.org or our local website, www.sfarchdiocese.org/courage. We encourage you to watch an excellent documentary, Desire of the Everlasting Hills, which Courage recently produced. It is available online at www.everlastinghills.org/movie/. For those wishing to support people who are struggling with same-sex attraction you can go to www.monicacross.com.
THE HOLY FATHER S PRAYER INTENTIONS From the Holy See Each month His Holiness asks for general and missionary prayer intentions. For May 2016, the Holy Father s prayer intentions are: Universal: Respect for Women That in every country of the world, women may be honored and respected and that their essential contribution to society may be highly esteemed. Missionary: The Holy Rosary That families, communities, and groups may pray the Holy Rosary for evangelization and peace.. www.im.va Calendar of Novenae 15 MAY (SUN) Feast of Pentecost THIRD Day: Holy Trinity 16 MAY (MON) FOURTH Day: Holy Trinity 17 MAY (TUE) FIFTH Day: Holy Trinity 18 MAY (WED) SIXTH Day: Holy Trinity 19 MAY (THU) SEVENTH Day: Holy Trinity 20 MAY (FRI) EIGHTH Day: Holy Trinity FIRST Day: Corpus Christi 21 MAY () NINTH Day: Holy Trinity SECOND Day: Corpus Christi 22 MAY (SUN) Feast of the Holy Trinity THIRD Day: Corpus Christi 23 MAY (MON) FOURTH Day: Corpus Christi 24 MAY (TUE) FIFTH Day: Corpus Christi 25 MAY (WED) SIXTH Day: Corpus Christi FIRST Day: Sacred Heart of Jesus 26 MAY (THU) SEVENTH Day: Corpus Christi SECOND Day: Sacred Heart of Jesus 27 MAY (FRI) EIGHTH Day: Corpus Christi THIRD Day: Sacred Heart of Jesus 28 MAY () NINTH Day: Corpus Christi FOURTH Day: Sacred Heart of Jesus FIND THE NOVENA PRAYERS Novena to the Holy Trinity: http://taigivision.com/trinitarians/devotions/holy_trinity.html Novena to the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi): https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/novena/corpus_christi.htm Novena to the Sacred Heart: https://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/heart/sh_novena.htm NATIVITY FEEDS: A VOICE FOR OTHERS Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love advises Mother Teresa. That is what happened last year at Nativity Parish and School. Alexander and Luke Edward Harding Bradley (Nativity cantors) started an initiative called Nativity Feeds. The money you donated provided lunch for school children in a very poor area of Tanzania (Sanya Station), West Africa. Alexander visited there last year (and Luke Edward hopes to go this year). Alexander delivered Nativity s donation, met the students, saw where the food is cooked, bought and labelled new dishes, and worked with the students and their teachers for a few weeks. Thanks to the generosity of friends and parishioners at Nativity, 450 children have had a lunch of rice and beans every single day, since June 2015 - they have not had this regularity in meals before. When you step up to help others, you become a voice for and with others, especially those hungry and in pain. We want to use our voices to continue this feeding program. Monsignor Otellini has given Alexander and Luke Edward permission to speak, sing the meditation The Voice, to remind us that we can be a voice for and with others. There will be a collection at all the Nativity Masses on Pentecost (14-15 MAY 2016). Every single dollar raised during this project goes directly towards the nourishment of the students at this school. We have no expectation that our voices will resolve great things such as the extensive problem of hungry children, but we want to follow Mother Teresa s advice of doing small things with great love. We humbly ask for your support. Alexander and Luke Edward
FIND THE SEVEN GIFTS AND TWELVE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Young Believers Charity Kindness Faithfulness WIsdom Fortitude Spirit Joy Goodness Modesty Understanding Piety Jesus Peace Generosity Self-Control Counsel Fear Lord Patience Gentleness Chastity Knowledge Holy Pentecost DID YOU KNOW? The Hobby Lobby chain of craft stores are closed on Sundays, so that employees can uphold the Third Commandment and honor the Sabbath with their families. Chick-Fil-A restaurants do the same thing: they are not open on Sundays for the same reason. CARNIVAL 2016 36th Annual Nativity Carnival Free Parking Free Admission Free Entertainment Family Community Fun Safe for the Whole Family Security On-Site June 10th June 11th June 12th 05:00-11:00 PM 12:00-11:00 PM 12:00 06:00 PM Raffle featuring $20,000 Grand Prize 14 Full-Scale Carnival Rides and Dozens of Game Booths Saturday, June 11th 06:00-10:00 PM In-N-Out Burger has been printing Bible verses on their cups and wrappers since the 1980 s. Soda cups are inscribed with John 3:16. Burger wrappers show Revelation 3:20. Fry trays have Proverbs 24:16, and milk shakes come with Proverbs 3:5 And it s not just for fast food. The Forever 21 retail chain also prints John 3:16 on its shopping bags. Back for the second year in a row! If you missed last year, you blew it. Don t be that person again. Bring your dancing shoes and boogie and claim your dance floor space. www.nativitycarnival.com CORNER