The Church of the Nativity

Photographs by Charlene Dorman 210 Oak Grove Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel: (650) 323-7914 fax: (650) 323-3231 www.nativitymenlo.org www.nativityschool.com 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 DEACON Rev. Mr. Dominick Peloso WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Kevin Gaffey Rev. Paul Maillet SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Monica Hickam (650) 327-2319 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration

FIRST READING This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you. Exodus 24: 3-8 PSALM The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the Lord. Psalms 116 SECOND READING How much more will the blood of Christ... cleanse our consciences. Hebrews 9: 11-15 GOSPEL He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, Take it; this is My Body. Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 10 June 2012 Take it; this is My Body... This is My Blood of the covenant. Matthew 28: 19 Calendar SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND INTENTIONS WEEK OF 10-16 JUN SAT 05:00 PM Priest s intentions SUN Masses Priest s intentions MON TUE WED THU FRI All fathers Olga Silvestri Nona G. Moore Tony and Anna Arata and family Special intention All fathers Special intentions Living members of the Canessa family All fathers Barbara Wynne SAT 08:00 AM Lupe Veamatahua Please pray for those in need of physical or spiritual healing Parish Office Hours 09:00 AM-04:00 PM Monday-Friday MON-FRI MON-FRI SAT 07:10 AM 05:10 PM 07:40 AM Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Morning Prayer 10 JUN (Sunday) 07:30 PM Holy Hour for Priests 11 JUN (Monday) 07:30 PM 07:30 PM Fatima Mass and Celebration Legion of Mary 12 JUN (Tuesday) 06:00 PM Cenacles of Life Rosary 13 JUN (Wednesday) 14 JUN (Thursday) 09:30 AM 11:00 AM 06:00 PM 15 JUN (Friday) 16 JUN (Saturday) 06:15 AM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Opus Dei Women s Group The Thursday Group Perpetual Help Novena Men s Spirituality and Prayer Group Confessions (Opus Dei priest) Confessions (parish priest) Electronic giving is offered through our website www.nativitymenlo.org or call the parish office for a paper form Annual Appeal Progress: 2012 Annual Appeal Goal: PARISH OFFERINGS WEEK OF 26-27 MAY TOTAL: $9,697 $39,259 $117,100

Saints and Observances 11 JUN (Saturday): SAINT BARNABAS, Apostle A convert who came to the faith soon after Pentecost, Barnabas is mentioned frequently in the book of Acts. He evangelized to the Gentiles with both Paul and Mark, and founded the church in Antioch. DEAR ST. ANTHONY, LOOK AROUND... Consider how highly St. Anthony is honored by the Holy Church. In Franciscan churches, not only is his feast observed with great solemnity, but every Tuesday devotions in his honor are conducted before the exposed Blessed Sacrament, at which devotion all the faithful can gain a plenary indulgence. In Padua, where a magnificent basilica has been erected in his honor, he is called the Saint, as if there were no other that can compare with him. Among Catholics there is hardly anyone who does not know the dear saint with the Infant Jesus. Do you pay him due honor? Do you use the opportunity to gain the indulgence? Call upon him with confidence in every necessity, and in case of serious trouble make the devotion of nine Tuesdays. SOLEMNITY, FEAST, MEMORIAL OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OTHER 13 JUN (Monday): SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA, Priest and Doctor of the Church (1195-1231) Born in Lisbon to a noble family, he became a Canon of St. Augustine but later transferred to the Franciscans. He was sent to Morocco to preach among the Moors, but ill health forced his return to Europe. He was the first Franciscan to teach theology to his brother friars. He settled in Padua after 1226 and became noted for his eloquent and persuasive preaching, his work for the poor, and his zeal against heresies. Legend ascribes many miracles to his life, and he is often depicted carrying the Infant Jesus (such as in our statue here at Nativity), because a man in whose house Anthony was spending the evening reported seeing Anthony holding a child of unspeakable beauty surrounded by a heavenly light. He is patron of the poor and of Portugal, and is often invoked for retrieving lost articles. Ministry and Group News 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 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: SUN: 02:00 PM (Prayer Partners) MON: WED: 08:00 AM 02:00 PM, 07:00 PM THU: 04:00 PM (Prayer Partners) FATHERS DAY CARDS Father s Day is 17 June 2012! What could be a better gift to your father, husband, father-in-law, grandfather, godfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, son, or friend then to be remembered in a novena of Masses in observance of Father s Day at the Church of the Nativity? Father s Day Cards are available at the entrances to the church. Put the name(s) of your loved ones who are fathers, living or deceased, on the larger envelope and return it to the parish office or put it into the collection. Send the card to your favorite father. These names will be placed on the altar during June so that they will be remembered in a novena of Masses that will be said in their honor. You have never strayed too far for the Father s forgiveness and grace. Please call 650/269-7794 for more information or to sign up. FATIMA CELEBRATION On Monday, 11 June 2012, we will hold our next monthly Fatima celebration of the year. It begins with Holy Mass at 07:30 PM, followed by a talk on the appearance, candlelight rosary procession, and Benediction. Please join us. For questions, contact Deacon Dominick or Mary Ellen Peloso at 650/269-6279. 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 Liam Rafael, son of Hunter Bergner and Patricia Colet Nathan John, son of Matthew Siegel and Chinping Chng MARRIAGES Patrick Jensen and Mariana Galindo NEW PARISHIONERS Jessica Pulido Rosalinda Pulido Fesili Jennie Dal Busco (Gloria) Andreana Rapadas and Art Tubera Cindy and Danny Vo (Andrew) DEATHS Joseph Balocco Larry Cronin 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. PERMANENT DIACONATE ORDINATION On Sunday, 24 June 2012, Nativity parishioner Tom Kelly will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, at 03:30 PM in St. Mary s Cathedral in San Francisco. All are invited to attend Tom s ordination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n The Community POOR CLARES COVENANT DAY On 22 June 2012 the Servants of the Lord and the Poor Clare Nuns will celebrate the Covenant Day, the anniversary of the day when God promised Saint Clare, I will always take care of you. This celebration will begin with Holy Mass at 10:00 AM and conclude with the Divine Office at 01:00 PM. Come and see the wonders of God s love. This is for interested young women between 14 and 35. For more information please call 650/948-2947. Immaculate Heart Monastary of the Poor Clares, 28210 Natoma Road, Los Altos, California. VOCATION DISCERNMENT SUMMER SESSION Spend some quality time in discernment with William Shakespeare and H.U. von Balthasar in Rome at Casa Balthasar and Gadoni, Sardinia, Italy, 16 July 08 August 2012. Participants will be delving into Hamlet and Measure by Measure by Shakespeare and Theo-Drama by von Balthasar to explore the topics discussed. If you would like more information, are interested in attending and/ or registering for this session, please contact Fr. Anthony Wieck, S.J. (awieck@jesuits. net) or visit www.casabalthasar.org. DEFINING MARRIAGE WITH CATHOLIC TREK The fourth session in Catholic Trek s weekly faith group series exploring the Church s wisdom on marriage and love will cover How Does Marriage Beget, Protect and Serve Children? Starting at 07:30 PM on Tuesday, 12 June 2012, in the St. Nicholas Upper Room (473 Lincoln Ave, Los Altos). For more details see adultcircle.shutterfly.com or call 408/554-5823. Catholic Trek is a group for Catholics, single and married, 30 s to 40 s. SIERRA STARS LEADERSHIP CAMP Sierra Stars Leadership Camp (SSLC) is for girls entering 5th - 9th grade. Goals: Fun-filled week of sports, theater and the arts where girls form lasting friendships and grow in virtue and faith. Sponsor: Charwick Study Center (www.charwick.org) Camp Website: www.campsierrastars.com Date: Tuesday-Sunday, 24-29 July 2012 Location: Silver Spur Camp Retreat Center (one hour from Yosemite) Application Deadline: 24 June 2012 For more information: Montse Vroman (mmnkids@netzero.net)

From the Holy See THE HOLY FATHER S PRAYER INTENTIONS Each month His Holiness Benedict XVI asks for general and missionary prayer intentions. For June 2012, the Holy Father s prayer intentions are: General: Christ, Present in the Eucharist That believers may recognize in the Eucharist the living presence of the Risen One who accompanies them in daily life. Missionary: European Christians That Christians in Europe may rediscover their true identity and participate with greater enthusiasm in the proclamation of the Gospel. In The Community (cont d.) CARNIVAL CORNER Don t forget to come on out and enjoy the fun at the Nativity Carnival! We kicked things off last night and we still have two days of fun to go, so come on down and enjoy the Bay Area s best carnival. Free admission. Free entertainment. You can t beat that! Here s what you can still look forward to this weekend: Saturday, 09 June Hours of Operation Live Entertainment Silent Auction Sunday, 10 June Hours of Operation Live Entertainment Raffle Drawing Nativity s 32nd Annual Carnival 08-10 June 2012 12:00-11:00 PM 02:00-05:00 PM 06:00-10:00 PM 12:00-08:00 PM 12:00-06:00 PM 02:00-06:00 PM approx. 05:00 PM Julie Giyer MissGuided The Bell Brothers bidding stops at 08:00 PM free pancake breakfast (08:30-11:30 AM) The Real Story Band The Nativity Carnival will entertain you with 12 carnival rides (including kiddie rides!), over a dozen game booths including Pan Games and Cherry Bells, The famous Tiki Bar with 5 draught beers, fresh-made margaritas, wine and a few specialty drinks, 9 different food booths including A Taste of Italy, Nativity s own Roman trattoria, the Men s Club Rotisserie Chicken dinner, The Nativity Grill plus additional food vendors. And don t forget the amazing Silent Auction with over 250 gifts to bid on, an appearance by the San Jose Earthquakes organization and our $15,000 Grand Prize raffle. This all adds up to one amazing weekend that you will not want to miss. This is your carnival Nativity, gather the family, call your friends and come on out and enjoy the fun! FOR GREATER GLORY 21 May 2012 was the feast day of St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions. St. Christopher, along with 21 other priests and three lay companions, were martyred between 1915 and 1937, by shooting or hanging for their membership in the Cristero movement. FOR GREATER GLORY is an action epic about the Cristeros War that follows the true life stories of many of those who became martyrs for the faith. This major motion picture opens 01 June 2012 in the U.S. Archbishop Niedereaur gives the movie a thumbs-up. The film is a depiction of the uprising against the Mexican government from 1926-1929, when anti-clerical legislation was enforced by the government in an attempt to secularize the country by stamping out the Catholic faith. Church property was seized, all foreign priests expelled, and the monasteries, convents and religious schools closed. In what became the Cristeros War, thousands of Mexican Catholics took up arms in revolt. They were known as the Cristeros and their motto was Viva Cristo Rey! To visit the movie s website go to www.forgreaterglory.com. CATHOLICISM This series on DVD by Rev. Robert Barron will be shown at St. Matthew s Cronin Center (San Mateo) on Wednesdays at 07:30 PM. Each Wednesday one of the ten episodes will be shown. This is a magnificant video presentation of our beautiful Catholic faith throughout the world, with rich commentary provided by Father Barron. Each episode runs about 55 minutes. Third episode: 06 June 2012. All are welcome. Call 650/572-1468 for more information.

Young Believers What Does the Catechism Say About... Corpus Christi? Chapter 1, Article 3 (The Sacrament of the Eucharist) sections 1324-1327: The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch. The Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime cause of that communion in the divine life and that unity of the People of God by which the Church is kept in being. It is the culmination both of God s action sanctifying the world in Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy Spirit. Finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all. In brief, the Eucharist is the sum and summary of our faith: Our way of thinking is attuned to the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in turn confirms our way of thinking. section 1333: At the heart of the Eucharistic celebration are the bread and wine that, by the words of Christ and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, become Christ s Body and Blood. Faithful to the Lord s command the Church continues to do, in his memory and until his glorious return, what he did on the eve of his Passion: He took bread.... He took the cup filled with wine.... The signs of bread and wine become, in a way surpassing understanding, the Body and Blood of Christ; they continue also to signify the goodness of creation.