2 MAY 27, 2018 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY NATIVITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Liturgical Expeditions The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Most Holy Trinity Prayer Most blessed Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, behold us kneeling in Your Divine Presence. We humble ourselves deeply and be of You, almighty Father, and with all our hearts we thank you for having given us Your Divine Son Jesus to be our Redeemer. We adore You, Word of God, Jesus our Redeemer, and with all our hearts we thank You for having taken human flesh upon Yourself and having become priest and victim for our redemption in the sacrifice of the Cross, a sacrifice that, through Your great love, You renew upon our altars. We adore You, Divine, Spirit, and with all our hearts we thank You for having worked the unfathomable mystery of the Incarnation of the Word of God with such great love for us, a blessing that is being continually extended and increased in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. By this adorable mystery grant us all the poor sinners Your holy grace. Pour forth Your sacred gifts upon us and upon all redeemed souls. Amen. "The Trinity is the answer to the questions of Plato. If there is only one God, what does He think about? He thinks an eternal thought; that is, His Eternal Son. If there is only one God, whom does He love? He loves His Son, and that mutual love is the Holy Spirit. I firmly believe that the great philosopher was fumbling about for the mystery of the Trinity, for his great mind seemed in some small way to suspect that an infinite being must have relations of thought and love and that God cannot be conceived without thought and love. But it was not until the Word became incarnate that man knew the secret of those relations and the inner life of God." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen (The Divine Romance) Community News Thank You! THANK YOU in any language, to all the readers who participated in the Pentecost Liturgies last weekend, signs for the church entrances. The readings were proclaimed in one of the following languages: French (Florian Broccard), Polish (Mary Jo Anderson) Spanish (Jose Molina), German (Matt Dempsey), Kiswahili (Lyida Sokoto) and Arabic (Emmanuel Ladu). You all -special! 2019 Parish Directory photo directory. Save the date! Photographers from Lifetouch will be onsite on July 10-14 and July 17-21. You can reserve your photography session by visiting https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/ yd2ztgrc/. This link is available on our parish website. If you have any questions or need assistance signing up, please contact Communications Specialist, Ean Koerner, at (952)881-8671 x311. Our 2019 directo- Joanne Kenne and the prayers in our Parish Book of Intercessions. Please call Kass Lanman, Volunteer Coordinator of Nativity of Mary Prayer Chain Ministry, at (952)881-0233, with your request for prayers. Hospital Ministry If you or a family member is hospitalized and would like to be visited by our hospital minister, please call Irene Donaldson at (952)881-7505, or call the Parish Office at (952)881-8671. Weekly Readings: May 27, 2018 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-56 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13/Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25/Mk 11:27-33 Next Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/ Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
MAY 27, 2018 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY NATIVITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 3 Veneration of Relics in our Catholic Faith On Tuesday, May 29, Nativity of Mary will be hosting over 150 relics of the Saints of our Church. It will be a wonderful time for us to encounter the Saints. So, what are relics? A relic is a piece of the body of a saint (1st class relic), an item owned or used by the saint (2nd class relic), or an object which has been touched to the tomb of a saint (3rd class relic). Because the remains of a Saint are still connected with who they are, the relics become a way of connecting with the holiness of that individual. In the Bible, we find several accounts where individuals would come into contact with holy people and they would receive a special grace: When the corpse of a man was touched to the bones of the prophet Elisha, the man came back to life and rose to his feet (2 Kings 13:20-21). The signs and wonders worked by the Apostles were so great that people would line the streets with the sick so -15). When handkerchiefs or aprons that had been touched to Paul were applied to the sick, the people were healed and evil spirits were driven out of them (Acts 19:11-12). We are celebrating Memorial Day this Monday, and many people have the tradition of going to the graves of relatives or friends who have passed away. They go to the grave to connect with that person. Even though they know that the person has passed on, the mortal remains still carry with them a connection for the individuals. In a similar way, the remains of Saints connect us with the ones who have been canonized and are in heaven. The veneration of relics has a long history in our faith. At the martyrdom of St. Polycarp in 156 AD, the people knew We adore Christ, because He is the Son of God, but are more precious to us than the costliest diamonds, and which we esteem more highly than gold One key distinction is that we do not worship the Saints. They are humans, just like you and I. They are not the ones who can save us from our sins. However, they are great examples of our faith and God continues to give his grace relics, we do not adore them, for fear that we should bow down to the creature rather than to the creator. But we vener- We do not worship ate the relics of the martyrs in order the better to adore him whose martyrs they are PP We venerate relics only for the sake of worshiping God. So, I invite you all to come to this great event at our parish on Tuesday, May 29 at 7 PM, beginning in the Sanctuary. Bring your family and friends. It will be a time filled with great grace for all those who attend and Nativity of Mary Catholic Church. Mass Times Weekend Masses Saturday Mass 4:00 PM Sunday Masses 8:30 & 10:30 AM Private Confessions Saturday 3:00-3:45 PM Weekday Mass 8:00 AM Monday through Friday Saturday 8:00 AM Communion Service
4 MAY 27, 2018 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY NATIVITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith Formation P is not being offered at 10:30 AM Mass this Sunday, May 27. the Word will return next week on Sunday, June 3. Extreme Faith Camp Deadline Extended! The registration deadline for Extreme Faith Camp is Wednesday, May 30! The camp runs from Monday, June 18 Friday, June 22 at Camp Victory in Zumbro Falls, MN. Camp is open to all students in grades 5-8. There is a $100 deposit due with the registration. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. For more info, contact John at jstute@nativitybloomington.org. Archdiocesan Marriage Day Celebration Bishop Andrew Cozzens invites you to celebrate the beautiful Sacrament of Matrimony on Saturday, June 2 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul at 10 AM for Mass, renewal of vows, and a short reception. Couples celebrating their silver, golden and platinum anniversaries will be honored in a special way and are invited to attend. Families and friends of all couples are welcome! Building a Culture of Vocations Christ spoke of the talents each one of us has, talents which must not be buried. Our calling is take those talents, develop them fully, and then use them in establishing His kingdom on earth. Are you using your talents to fulfill your vocation to service? Take time to reflect on how you might use your special talents in the service of the kingdom. Catechetical Institute Registration Open Discover the plan that will transform your work, family, community... your life! This fall, the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute will begin a 2-year course at The Saint Paul Seminary. Taught by some of the best instructors in the Twin Cities, the program follows the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and will make sense of all things Catholic, deepen your faith, and lay out the roadmap to heaven. Classes are divided into four 11-week modules and meet Monday evenings, 7 9 PM, with 2 Saturday morning sessions per module. Applications are now being accepted through July 1, 2018, for the class beginning in September. For more info or to apply, call (651)962-5028 or visit www.cistudent.com. Quo Vadis Youth Vocation Camps Where are you going? Quo Vadis provides youth with an opportunity to spend time with other young men or women their age (14-17) who desire to look more closely at where God is calling them. Held at St. John Vianney College Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, these camps seek to provide vocational clarity to each participant. Camp for young men is July 8-11, and camp for young women is July 15-18. The camp includes Mass, prayer, talks, field trips to visit religious communities, confession, rosary along with lots of fun and recreation! Space is limited. To register, visit 10000vocations.org. Community Life Sacred Relics Of The Saints: Treasures Of The Church Nativity presents an exposition of Sacred Relics on Tuesday, May 29 at 7 PM. Fr. Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross will bring over 150 relics and present their history. Among the treasures will be relics of Assisi & St. Thomas Aquinas. In addition, there will be a portion of the veil of Our Lady, as well as one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. Prenatal Partners for Life Annual Gala Please join Archbishop Hebda at the Prenatal Partners for Life annual benefit dinner on Monday, June 18 at the University of St. Thomas, Anderson Student Center (2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul). Check-in begins at 5:30 PM. Dinner and program begins at 6 PM. PPFL offers hope and support for families facing an adverse diagnosis of their child. Thousands of families and children have been directly helped or counseled worldwide. To purchase tickets, table sponsorships, and for further details, please visit prenatalpartnersforlife.org, or call Mary Kellett at (763)772-3868. RSVP by June 12. Women, WINE & Wisdom Women In the New Evangelization (WINE) invites all women to on Tuesday, June 26 from 6 9 PM at Hyland Hills Chalet in Bloomington. Refresh your weary soul with hope-filled stories from LeAnn Thieman and enjoy folk/pop music from the very talented, Marie Miller. Social hour begins at 6 PM. Music and talks will begin at 7 PM. Register today! WINE events tend to sell out! For more information and register, visit CatholicVineyard.com/events. Registration Open for 2018 CVBS June 18-21! Catholic Vacation Bible School (CVBS) will take place as a joint venture this year between St. Bonaventure and Nativity. The program will run from June 18-21, from 9:15 AM- Bloomington). Children ages 4-5th grade are welcome! Our theme is Treasures of the Church, where children will study the Saints, Martyrs & Doctors of the Church. Registration & volunteer signups are available on our parish website. Registration deadline is Friday, June 8. For more information, please contact Cathie Baier at cbaier@nativitybloomington.org or Remember in Your Prayers before us marked with the sign of the faith... Lorraine Clarke Bernice Dixon Maurice Gerlach Sam Gonzalez Maggie Kelly Peter Mastel Gordy Oxborough Steve Rollwagen Jim Ruble Rita Schoenecker Leon Theis Sinh Tran
MAY 27, 2018 THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY NATIVITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 5 May 28 May 31 June 5 June 6 June 14-16 May/June School Calendar No School, Memorial Day School Mass at 9:45 AM, Sanctuary Last Day of School! 8th Grade Graduation Mass at 6:30 PM Garage Sale This past week, we held our annual Holistic Awards where we honored Nativity students in grades 6 8 who earned an A- average while participating in service and extracurricular activities. Congratulations to our students! Annual Fund Update To date we have raised, $54,628 toward our goal of $75,000. We appreciate your generosity! Donations made by June 30 will go towards reaching this critical fundraising goal. Please send donations to: 9901 E Bloomington Freeway, Bloomington, MN 55420. Now Accepting Items for the Nativity Garage Sale Thursday, June 14 Saturday, June 16. We are now accepting donations! This is the primary fundraiser to support the 8th graders class trip to Chicago. Save your items and donate them to Nativity! We do not accept car seats, cribs, TVs or computers. For more info, please contact the School Office at (952)881-8160. SCRIP Gift Cards Help Nativity! Looking for a gift for a graduate? Consider purchasing a SCRIP Gift Card. They work just like cash, but Nativity benefits when you purchase the card before you go shopping. A percentage of your purchase stays with Nativity of Mary School but you get the full face value of the cards! Cards are available for more than 75 retailers & restaurants, etc. Cards are available in the School Office or in the Caritas Room after all Masses most weekends. Save the Date! Heritage Days is Back! Nativity of Mary will once again serve as host of the September 15, 2018. Mark your calendars for a day filled with fun! More info and volunteer opportunities will be shared throughout the summer! Parish Happenings Saturday, May 26 8:00 AM Communion Service, Chapel 3:00 PM Individual Confession 4:00 PM MASS (Nativity of Mary Parish) Cantor Sunday, May 27 8:30 AM MASS (Nativity of Mary Parish) 10:30 AM MASS Parish Choir Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) 8:00 AM MASS Tuesday, May 29 8:00 AM MASS (Greg Paczkowski) 1:00 PM Catechesis/Good Shepherd, Atrium 7:00 PM Treasures of the Church, Sanctuary Wednesday, May 30 8:00 AM MASS Marge Bringe) 8:30 AM Coffee & Conversation, Gathering Space 1:00 PM Pastoral Care Mtg, Rm. 202 Thursday, May 31 8:00 AM MASS (Mary Jo Peterson) 9:45 AM School Mass, Sanctuary Friday, June 1 8:00 AM MASS (Nativity of Mary Parish) 8:30 AM Adoration (8:30 AM 12 PM), Chapel Saturday, June 2 8:00 AM Communion Service, Chapel 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Individual Confession 4:00 PM MASS ) Parish Choir Sunday, June 3 8:30 AM MASS Cantor 10:30 AM MASS (Nativity of Mary Parish) Cantor 11:30 AM Respect Life, Rm. 202 12:00 PM Graduation Reception, Gathering Space Thank you to Blaylock Plumbing Co. and all our other contributors for supporting our parish bulletin.