315 Prospect Street Midland Park, NJ 07432 Parish Website www.churchofthenativitynj.com Church Office 201.444.6362 FAX 201.444.5056 Email: Nativityparish.reception@gmail.com Religious Education Office 201.447.1776 Email: NativityRelEd@gmail.com October 29, 2017 Pastoral Staff Rev. George Klybus, Pastor Rev. Msgr. James A. Burke, In Residence Rev. Michael German, Weekend Assistant Olivia L. Harrington, Religious Education Coordinator Janet Nemec, Director of Lay Ministries Lorraine DeLuca, Religious Education Assistant Kaye Zbonack, Parish Secretary Jim Kenny, Director of Financial Affairs & RCIA Jim Chiappini, Organist Ciarán Sheehan, Cantor Roberto Hurtado, Maintenance Supervisor Pedro Herrera, Maintenance Staff Russell Kamp & Tia Patterson, Parish Trustees Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00, 10:15 am, 12 Noon Daily: Monday-Friday 12:10pm (chapel) Holy Days: Consult Bulletin Parish Membership Every family in of our parish is encouraged to register. Forms are available in the church or at the Church Office. If you move or change your home address or email address, kindly notify the Church Office. If you want to add your cell phone to your family information contact the Church Office. Anointing If anyone is ill, homebound, or in the hospital, please notify the Church Office. Marriage The Common Policy for Marriage for all Dioceses of the State of New Jersey require notification of marriage at least ONE YEAR in advance. Please contact one of the parish priests to set a date. Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.) Anyone interested in becoming a Roman Catholic, or any adult Catholic who has not received all the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and would like to receive these Sacraments, please contact the Church Office. Penance/Reconciliation Saturdays 4:15 pm in the vesting sacristy in the lobby of the church, or by appointment in the Church Office. Our Parish is Accessible Baptisms The Sacrament of Baptism takes place at the 12 Noon Mass and is scheduled for the following date: November 26th. Arrangements are made by contacting the Church Office before the birth of the baby. Baptismal catechesis is required of all parents. Please call the Church Office for details. A member of the Baptism Preparation Ministry will contact the parents prior to the Baptism. Religious Education Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:00 am-4:30 pm Classes: Grades K-6 Sun-9:00-10:00 am Thurs-3:30-4:30 pm Grades 7-8 Sun- 9:00-10:15 am Mon-3:30-4:30pm, 7:30-8:30pm Tues- 7:30-8:30 pm Home Classes (special scheduling)
Mass Please Remember Mass Requested By Saturday October 28th 5:00 Mass Michael Anthony Mancini Joe & Caroline Vargas Sunday October 29th 8:00 Mass Fr. Larry Hambach, SVD Fred & Judy Giannetto 10:15 Mass Joseph Susino Tracy & Sean Flaherty Vincenzo & Rosalia Veli 12:00 Mass Martin B. Hoey (Poppy) 30th Anniversary Monday Thomas Fossa October 30th Mary Nejmeh Tuesday Denise Clarke October 31st Wednesday November 1st All Saints Day John Klybus 7:30PM Mass Antonio Greco Thursday Jenifer Wymbs November 2nd 2nd Anniversary Friday November 3rd Saturday November 4th 5:00 Mass Jeanne Marie Joyce Departed Souls of Fr. Fuino s Family John & Madeline Gurry Sunday November 5th 8:00 Mass Rosary Society Living and Deceased Members Ralph Musco 10:15 Mass Edna Atella Tony & Phyllis Veli Demers Family Ann Polumba Gentile Family Marilyn & Mike Nagle Klybus Family Vittoria Greco Family Richard & Mary Kunz Family Eileen & Don Rodda Rosary Society Pinkler Family Jane & Barry Donnelly Janet Weis Jack & Maryanne Kelley 12:00 Mass Mary Grillo Nicholas Family Please remember in your prayers the sick who have asked for our prayers Sonia Intagliata Please remember in your prayers the recently deceased William Keane, Kyra Kolpin, Peter Rossano, Joseph Antone, Mary Grillo, Richard Overeem, Janet Weis, Douglas Caine, Joseph Polito, Joseph Golden, Lynn Yolman, Jeanne Marie Joyce, Jean Drelich, Neil O Donoghue WEEK OF October 30 Monday October 30 Tuesday October 31 Wednesday November 1 Thursday November 2 Friday November 3 Saturday November 4 Sunday November 5 KEY 11:00AM OH - Nativity Prayer Chaplet 11:00PM MG - Legion of Mary 1:00PM MG - Scripture Study 7:30PM C - Choir Practice All Saints Day Masses at 12:10PM & 7:30PM in the Church 10:00AM OH - Shepherds on the Move 3:30PM S - Religious Education 11:00AM CHA - Eucharistic Adoration After KH - Shepherds Luncheon 9:00PM S - Religious Education 10:15AM Mass C - All Saints Parade 12:00PM Mass C - Remembrance Mass C-Church OH-O Connell Hall MG-McGrath Room CHA-Chapel S-School KH-Kennedy Hall UR-Upper Room R-Rectory Thank you for your generous support of your Parish. Pope Francis @Pontifex October 19, 2017 Let us bring the flame of Christ s love to humanity which needs true happiness and peace so much. Oct. 21 & 22 Weekly Church Offering Including On-Line Giving $11,875 CHALLENGED
A Word from the Pastor An icon (from Greek εἰκών eikōn "image") is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, from the Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, and certain Eastern Catholic churches. The most common subjects include Christ, Mary, saints and/or angels. Though especially associated with "portrait" style images concentrating on one or two main figures, the term also covers most religious images in a variety of artistic media produced by Eastern Christianity, including narrative scenes. Icons may also be cast in metal, carved in stone, embroidered on cloth, painted on wood, done in mosaic or fresco work, printed on paper or metal, etc. Comparable images from Western Christianity are generally not described as "icons", although "iconic" may be used to describe a static style of devotional image. The Annunciation "Today is the beginning of our salvation," proclaims the Orthodox Church's troparion (hymn) for the Annunciation. Celebrated on March 25, exactly nine months before Christmas, this feast is dedicated to the announcement of Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and give birth to God in the flesh. The Archangel Gabriel was sent from God to greet the Virgin, saying, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you! Blessed are you among women!" He told her that she would bear a Son and name Him Jesus, and that He would be the Messiah of Israel and the Savior of the world. In humility, Mary accepted this news, saying, "I am the handmaid of the Lord." The icon depicts Mary seated, spinning a roll of thread. An ancient Christian tradition explains that she was repairing the curtain of the Temple the same curtain that would be torn when Jesus died. Her head is bowed in submission to the news which Gabriel, at left, brings to her. He is holding a scepter, a symbol of authority, and raises his hand in a gesture of blessing. This great feast is celebrated on March 25 after an early Christian belief that Jesus was conceived on the day when the passover lamb was chosen. This follows an even earlier Jewish tradition which stated that the Old Testament prophets died on the same date as their conception. In the Eastern Church, when Pascha falls on March 25, the two feasts are celebrated together in a great event called Kyriopascha. In the West, New Year's Day was observed on March 25 for over 1000 years; in England, this was the case until 1752. ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO Have you expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? A Teenager who has not been baptized? Were you baptized Catholic, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) A New Class of Instruction Has Started Now! Come and see... We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. There are separate sessions for children or youth. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. For information please contact: Talk to Fr. George or Jim Kenny at the Church Office 201 444-6362. Email: jnkenny@churchofthenativitynj.com Save the Date Stay tuned for more details Sponsorships available see Fr. George Save the Date
Our next meeting will be held Thursday Nov 2th at 7:00 PM in the Rosary Society News Mc Grath Room. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Sunday Nov 5th 8:00 AM, we will celebrate our Mass for our ill and deceased members. Parish Cateche cal Program: Gr. K-6: Just a reminder There will be NO SESSIONS on Thursday November 9 th (NJEA Conven on). FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAM This week the young children in our parish will begin to prepare for Sacramental Reconcilia on with their families. Throughout this prepara on me, please emphasize with your child that Reconcilia on is a wonderful Sacrament of God s loving forgiveness, joy and peace. It is important that you try to give your child a very posi ve a tude toward this Sacrament from the very beginning. Chapter # 1 Following Jesus, focuses on following God s laws, the Ten Commandments, and the Great Commandment. CONFIRMATION 2018 Missed the mee ng and want to par cipate? You can call the office @ 201-447-1776 ALL SAINTS DAY CELEBRATION We will celebrate the Feast of All Saints on Sunday November 5 th, 2017 at the 10:15 AM Mass. Please join us, as the sixth grade CCD students honor them with a Parade of Saints. "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments." Learn how to better love your spouse by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. Contact Mike and Janet Turco at 973 427-7016 or 609 335 6880 or email njwwme@peoplepc.com for more information. Attention families of 8th grade students planning to attend Catholic high school in Fall 2018! The High School Placement Test (HSPT ) administered as part of the Cooperative Admissions Program for Catholic high schools will be given on Friday, November 10, 2017. Registration for this exam is online at: www.njcoopexam.org For more information about the Cooperative Admissions Program go to: www.catholicschoolsnj.org. Bergen Catholic will host an Open House on Wednesday November 8th from 6:30-8:30 Registration can be found on the Admissions page on the Bergen Catholic Website. Questions can be directed to Matt Rosa, Director of Admissions, at mrosa@bergencatholic.org or call 201-634-4141. Seton Hall Preparatory School 120 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07502 NJ s oldest Catholic prep school, will be hosting its annual Open House for 7th & 8th grade boys and their families on Sunday, October 29th between 12 and 3PM. Visitors will tour the campus and our brand new 44-acre Kelly Athletic Complex, learn about the application process, enjoy a BBQ and have the opportunity to meet teachers, coaches, parents and current students. For more information, please contact Michael T. Zinsmeister, Director of Admission, at 973 325-6640 or visit shp.org. Hazard Zet Forward! Saint Joseph Regional HS, Montvale OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, November 1st 6:30-9:00PM for prospective students (6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade boys) and their families to gain more information concerning St. Joseph Regional, its programs & the people who make up the SJR community. SJR students will provide tours (beginning at 6:45 p.m. & 7:45 pm) and guests will have the opportunity to speak with SJR faculty, administrators & parents. For more information & directions please call the school at 201-391-3300 or register at www.sjrnj.org
Wedding Anniversary Celebration Form The Nativity Parish annual Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Saturday, November 18th at 5:00PM. If you are celebrating a 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50 th wedding anniversary this year, please join the many other of Nativity s couples in celebrating this special occasion. Complete the form below and return to the rectory or drop it in the offering basket. First and Last Name Address City Date of Marriage Phone Number Email Address Wedding Song Please bring a framed wedding picture to the Church Office by Friday, November 10th Looking for a little physical activity? Want to get fit without going to the gym? Here is your answer Come and workout with other parishioners This workout is what you have been looking for A little aerobics, A little yoga, A little meditation For a lot of well-being! Wednesdays at 10:00 AM In O Connell Hall Come and check it out Everyone is welcome! Contact Phyllis for more information 201-560-0470 Contact Janet Nemec at janetlynnnemec@yahoo.com Please consider joining this powerful ministry The Legion of Mary is a prayer group for world peace. We meet on Tuesdays at 11:00AM in the McGrath Room. Please consider joining this ministry and devote yourself to Our Blessed Mother. Pope Francis speaks to Altar Servers Serving at the altar, the pope told the young people, is a privileged way to draw closer to Jesus, which in turn "enables you to open yourselves to others, to journey together, to set demanding goals and to find the strength to achieve them." "The closer you are to the altar," he told them, "the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received. For more information about becoming an Altar Server, speak to Fr. George or contact Jean Marie Shea: jeanmarieshea@hotmail.com
Nativity s Food Pantry has been providing the families at the York Street Project, more specifically, the children at the Nurturing Place, with non perishable foods for more than 25 years. Your continued generosity allows us to provide them with the assistance they need to feed these students. We have been informed by our friends at the York Street Project that there has been a change in the donated foods they can accept to serve to the students at the Nurturing Place. They have provided us with the new approved list below. Since the new governmental regulations, they are using more fresh foods, so if GIFT CARDS can be donated that would really help also. Currently they can use gift cards from: SHOP-RITE, BJ'S AND TRADER JOE'S If you donate foods, not on the approved list below, we will deliver the foods to the York Street Project. While they cannot be served to the children at the Nurturing Place, the Moms will use the food at home. Peace, Fr. George BABY FOODS: single ingredient fruits and vegetables (i.e. apples, bananas, green beans) No jar foods with added sugars, cereal or fruit bits No jar dinners such as; chicken noodle, spaghetti and meatball, etc. No organic baby cereal or cereals with flavor added Quaker Oatmeal - plain / 3 minute cooking Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 100% JUICE (low sugar) Whole Grain Crackers Sugar free or no added sugar PLAIN APPLESAUCE Low sodium spaghetti sauce *(must be plain flavor - no meat, mushroom, etc.) Low sodium - chicken, beef, vegetable broth Low sodium bullion cubes - chicken and beef Low sodium - diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste Canned fruit in natural juice with no added sugar (PINEAPPLE CHUNKS/PEACHES/ PEARS/FRUIT COCKTAIL) Low Sodium Goya Adobo' and Sazon' Gold fish Crackers (WHOLE GRAIN Variety ONLY) Fig Newtons Minestrone soup-low sodium Canned - low sodium vegetables (peas, corn, mushrooms) Whole wheat pasta - (spaghetti, lasagna noodles, rotini, elbow, penne, ziti) Sugar free syrup Canned tomato soup-low sodium 100% all fruit jelly ( grape/strawberry) Graham crackers - original Almond butter Food Pantry Foods that meet the new governmental regulations at the York Street Project Brown rice/barley Rice cakes - only plain flavor Cereals - plain corn flakes, Honey Bunches of Oats, plain Rice Krispies, whole grain cheerios Gluten free - pretzels Pita chips - plain or sea salt Wheat Thin crackers - plain Raisins Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Fridays 11:00AM-12:00PM in the Chapel The next Adoration is Next Friday November 3rd Next Meeting Friday, November 3rd after the (in the Chapel) Lunch is in Kennedy Hall The Luncheon is $6.00 New Members Welcome! RSVP was due by October 27th nativityshepherds@yahoo.com Don t forget your Breakfast foods for the Love Fund! Calling all Senior Citizens You're invited to... Immaculate Heart Academy's Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner Monday, November 20th 5PM-7PM IHA cafeteria for a free Thanksgiving dinner & more Please RSVP to Sarah Shutrop 201-445-6800 x 167 or sshutrop@ihanj.com