Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church Bridgeport / Chicago November 26, 2017 REV. JOSEPH W. ALTMAN, 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 anticipatory in church) 8:00 AM (in accessible chapel) 11:00 AM (in the church) 5:00 PM (in accessible chapel) 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 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ School: Bridgeport Catholic Academy Mrs. Caroline Koster, Principal Phone: 773-376-6223
Saturday, December 2nd 5:00 PM ~ Church Ed McDermott (11th Anniversary) by Millie, Janet & Linda Mary Grace Secor (6th Anniversary) Love, Michael & Debbie Sheehan, Dougherty & Griffin Families by Jim & Peg Griffin Sunday, December 3rd 8:00 AM ~ Chapel Tom Hynes by Lillian Buckley Farnan, Bozzi, Bennett & Dowling Families by Jack & MaryAnn Michael (Big Mike) Daley by Daley Family 11:00AM ~ Church Anniversary Mass: Sr. Kathleen Kevin Ryan, CSJ Thomas Hughes by Family Josephine & Russell O Brien & Family by Family 5:00 PM ~ Chapel Mike Martin by Family Mike Martin by Gallas Family Mel DuBrock (62nd Wedding Anniversary) by Wife, Pat Monday ~ Friday: 6:50 AM Prayer & Communion Service Monday, December 4th 8:30AM ~ Church Joan T. Flynn by Nativity of Our Lord Rich BuBrock by Mary Reusz Tuesday, December 5th Lucille Ciucio by Sheila Ryan Les Lodewyck (38th Anniversary) by Family Wednesday, December 6th 8:30 AM ~ Chapel John McDowell & Tim Collins by Peggy Collins McDowell Healing Intentions for Ima Whitehouse Thursday, December 7th Peg (Birthday) & Jack Shilney by Pat DuBrock Geri Golec (3rd Anniversary) by Family Friday, December 8th: Immaculate Conception (Holy Day) 7:00 AM ~ Chapel Rose Orchowski & Wendy Shviraga by BCA Students Connie Mazurkiewicz by Joyce LiFonti & Family Mike Karpinski by BCA Alumni Class of 2009 Lucille Ciucio by BCA Alumni Class of 2009 Nativity of Our Lord Parishioners Saturday, December 9th 8:30 AM ~ Chapel Joan McDonough by Ray Murphy Family Beverly Liberti by Whitehouse Family 5:00 PM ~ Church Ada Orent by Friends Fr. Mike Flynn by Evelyn & Sandy Kneller Happy 99th Birthday Mr. Sal Solis by Lyons Family Sunday, December 10th 8:00 AM ~ Chapel Deceased Members of the Reusz and Pusateri Families Evelyn White (Birthday) by White Family Martin, Jamen & Rosinski Families by Donna & Joe Jamen 11:00AM ~ Church Donald Eckland by Lorraine & Family Michael McMahon (80th Anniversary) by Robert Fitzpatrick Egan, Ryan & Ritter Families by Family 5:00 PM ~ Chapel Margaret E. Ceane by Ciucio & Valenta Families David M. Krizka Sr. by Mother, Frances Krizka Darlene Gniadek by Rich & Marcy Kavalauskas LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday, December 9th 5PM Altar Servers T. Ramirez, A. Reyes, J. Heiden Lectors V. Corral Eucharistic Minister A. Bulanda Sunday, December 10th 8AM Lector C. Setlak Eucharistic Minister A. Gray 11AM Alter Servers D. Boyle, C. Shane, W. Johns Lector N. Orlando Eucharistic Minister M. Deuerling, K. Duddleston, J. O Brien 5 PM Lector Eucharistic Minister J. Brewster M. Torrez Page Two Mass Schedule: 7:00am in Chapel 8:30am in Church 7:00pm in Church NATIVITY S CHILDREN OFFERTORY PROGRAM CHILD S NAME PARENT NAME ADDRESS BCA or CCD grade BAPTISMS Welcomed into the Catholic Faith through the Waters of Baptism on: November 25th, 2017 Leo Noel Razo Child of Gabriel Razo and Kacie Anne Karasiak & November 26th, 2017 Jaden Jacob Credit Child of Cameron J Credit and Crystal L Schenkel PHONE ( ) 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. I ask you to support the effort by first and foremost bringing your child to Mass every weekend. Remind them to bring their envelopes with them and talk with them through the week regarding their thoughts and feelings about Stewardship of Prayer, Service, and Sacrificial Giving. This program IS NOT to raise more money for our parish NOR DO I expect you to give them money. Include grade. To register a child who is not in BCA or CCD, please complete this form and place it in the collection basket.
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 Domestic Abuse 24-Hour Hotline: 708-429-SAFE Crisis Pregnancy Hotline: 888-4-HOPE-4-1 Hurting From An Abortion?: 888-456-HOPE PARISHIONER INFORMATION UPDATE FORM Please Print Baptismal Meetings If any of your contact information changes, please update your information with us. Complete this form and place it in the collection basket or mail it. This ensures timely delivery of correspondence from Nativity of Our Lord and its affiliates. Mark Your Calendars ** Starting in 2018 ** Class will begin at 6:30PM on the 3rd Monday of each month Call rectory to register HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD (NAME) LAST NAME ADDRESS PHONE ( ) EMAIL ENV (ID) # We do communicate via email or mailings so even if you are one of our electronic givers, we still need your most current information. Thank you 150th Anniversary Ornament Perhaps you heard of our wish to have a commemorative ornament for our 150th Anniversary. We are now taking orders! They are a replica of the stained glass window over the main entrance of the church. They are made of glass and measure 3 3/4 long and 2 3/4 wide. They are pictured on the order form blank which are on the table at the chapel entrance. Please make your payment to Nativity of Our Lord or see GiveCentral. We hope you will support the very special endeavor. Ornaments still available. Please submit all orders with $25 payment. Any questions, please call the rectory. Ornaments are HERE, see Wanda.
KoC: QUEEN OF HEARTS 50/50 RAFFLE If you would like to purchase a Queen of Hearts Raffle ticket, they are available at the locations listed below. On each ticket you would put your name and phone number along with a number representing the card you would like to have uncovered on the prize board. The cards are numbered from 1 through 54, representing the 52 cards in a deck and the 2 jokers. If your ticket is drawn on the designated date, the number you have chosen will be uncovered. If you uncover a face card, you will receive that prize money. If you uncover the Queen of Hearts, you will receive 1/2 of the pot. The other half will go to the church. Sounds like a great and fun fundraiser. Thanks to the volunteers of Nativity s KoC for their work on this endeavor. Cost per ticket is $1 NEW: Queen of Hearts NOW SOLD AT: Ballpark Pub, It s All Right Here & Mitchell s Tap and at Weekend Masses The Christmas Spirit If you didn t get a family from our giving tree, perhaps you can buy a family game and drop off at the rectory by Friday, December 8, 2017 REST IN PEACE Elenore Perminas were born into eternal life on November 22nd, 2017 We extend our sympathy and our prayers to all their families and friends. 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 THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Thinking about becoming a Catholic? Or know someone who is. Here is an invitation to join our RCIA Program. WHO MIGHT ATTEND THIS PROGRAM? Anyone who has never been baptized Anyone baptized in another denomination A baptized Catholic who has never been raised in the faith and would like to receive Eucharist and or Confirmation. Classes start soon ~ twice a month Please call the Rectory for more information Weekend of November 18th / November 19th, 2017 Number of Envelopes 180 Sunday Offertory Envelopes $ 2998.20 Sunday Loose $ 816.77 Sunday Electronic $ 1018.37 Total Collection $ 4833.34 Weekly Offertory Goal $ 5240.00 Fiscal Year to Date as of 11/19/2017 (Actual) $85,007.65 Fiscal Year to Date as of 11/19/2017 (Goal) $110,040.00 *Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 July 30, 2018 All 2nd collections will continue to be reported as previously. BCA $350.00 Campaign for Human Dev. $824.76 We will be adding on a monthly basis vigil candle money and stipend money Children (22) $31.00 Weekend of November 25th / November 26th, 2017 Number of Envelopes 134 Sunday Offertory Envelopes $ 2521.00 Sunday Loose $ 487.89 Sunday Electronic $ 1018.37 Total Collection $ 4027.26 Weekly Offertory Goal $ 5240.00 Fiscal Year to Date as of 1126/2017 (Actual) $89,034.91 Fiscal Year to Date as of 11/26/2017 (Goal) $115,280.00 *Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 July 30, 2018 All 2nd collections will continue to be reported as previously. Thanksgiving $806.00 We will be adding on a monthly basis vigil candle money and stipend money Children (12) $21.00
Catholic High School: Open Houses Christ the King Jesuit Prep (Coed): December 6, 2017 6-7pm Contact the high schools for further details or questions on shadow days or tours. Visit http://schools.archchicago.org/high-schools
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Aids Awareness Month DECEMBER 2017 Revised: 11/29/2017 Mass Schedule Saturday Masses 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. (Chapel) 11:00 a.m. (Church) 5:00 p.m. (Chapel) Weekday Masses 6:50 a.m. (Service Only) 8:30 a.m. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 1 1 First Friday 2 First Saturday Women Center Wreathe Sale Fr. Joe Altman Mark Aguilar Roseanne Bonoma Jane Christensen John Czubaja Jose Flores 3 Women Center Wreathe Sale Deacon Fran Henry Michael Deuerling Terry Dybas Kim Media Lisa Morris Maggie Stewart 4 St John Damascene CCD 6pm Fr Joseph Altman John P. Daley Alex Deutsch Michael Huels James Keating Caroline Koster Mary Ann Mahon-Huels Jan McDonough Patrick Thompson Bill Carroll Colleen Hughes 5 6 St Nicholas 7 St Ambrose Pearl Harbor Day 7 pm VanderCook Christmas Concert 8 Immaculate Conception Holy Day Catholic High School Entrance Exams 9 St Juan Diego 11:00AM Anniversary Mass 10 11 St Damasus I CCD 6pm 17 CCD 9:45am with Mass @ 11am Parish Council Mtg. 7:00pm 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe BCA s Turtles Day & Christmas Program @ 5pm Knights of Columbus 7:30p.m. Church Hall 13 St Lucy Hanukkah begins 14 St John of The Cross 15 16 BCA Children Mass @ 5pm 18 19 20 21 St Peter Canisius 22 23 St John of Kanty BCA: Christmas Playlet 8:30am in church Christmas Eve Mass Schedule Family Mass: 4:00 pm in church Midnight Mass in church NO 5:00 pm Mass 24 31 New Years Eve Mass Schedule 8:00 am Mass in the chapel 11:00 am Mass in the church NO 5:00 pm Mass Baptismal Meeting 7pm in Rectory 25 Christmas Mass Schedule 26 St Stephen 27 St John 28 The Holy Innocents 8:00 am Mass in the chapel 11:00 am Mass in the church NO 5:00 pm Mass Open Meeting Everyone is Welcome to Attend 6:30 pm Penance Service in church Rectory Office Closed Knights of Columbus Meeting 7:30p.m. Church Hall BCA: Holiday Break Starts 29 St Thomas Becket 30