Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church Bridgeport / Chicago REV. WILLIAM McFARLANE, Pastor DEACON FRANCIS P. HENRY, Senior Deacon DEACON ERIK AND MRS. PATTY ZEIMYS Rectory Office 653 W. 37th 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 September 2, 2018 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, September 1st 5PM ~ Church Shirley Connors (3rd Anniversary) by Family Dominic & Bernice Talarico by Donna Talarico Mary Bulanda by Sandy Kneller Sunday, September 2nd 8:00 AM ~ Chapel Farnan, Bozzi, Bennett & Dowling Families by Jack & Maryann Paul Bauer by Debbie Dunne Mary Bulanda by Debbie Dunne & Family 11:00AM ~ Church Anniversary Mass: Donald Lockwood, Collette Stewart, Elizabeth A Diciunas & Edward Reilly Thomas Hughes by Family Josephine & Russell O Brien & Family by Family 5pm ~ Chapel Mary Ann Considine (Birthday) by Brown Family Mary Bulanda by Ray Murphy & Family Pat & Mike Martin by Family Monday ~ Friday: 6:50 AM Prayer & Communion Service Monday, September 3rd 9am AM ~ Chapel Lillian & Alex Baffa (14th Anniversary) by Paul & Roseanne Bonoma Fr. Joe Altman (Birthday) by Nativity of Our Lord Ima Whitehouse by Phil & Patti Grzenia Tuesday, September 4th 8:30 AM ~ Church Laura & Ray Hughes by Friends Vito Bozzi by MaryAnn & Jack Augusta Plochl (Anniversary) by Family Wednesday, September 5th 8:30 AM ~ Chapel Robert Caponegro by Ed & Kathie Bandauskas Mary Bulanda by Gerri Koclanis Thursday, September 6th 8:30AM ~ Church Bob (Muzzy) Caponigro (5th Anniversary) by Griffin Family Robert Huels (Birthday) by Family Friday, September 7th 8:30AM ~ Church Mary Bulanda by Dori Valenta & Family Shelley Raley by Katie Thompson Millie McDermott by Petar & Ana Varvodie Saturday, September 8th 8:30AM ~ Chapel James Dildine (3rd Anniversary) by Family Barbara Daley (28th Anniversary) by Daley Family 5PM ~ Church George & Marion Henry by Deacon Fran Patricia Henry & Penny Bedore by Deacon Fran Angeline Tierney (34th Anniversary) by Family Sunday, September 9th 8:00 AM ~ Chapel Deceased members of the Reusz & Pusateri Families Charlene Halloran (2nd Anniversary) by Family Sr. Gonzaga by Donna & Joe Jamen 11:00AM ~ Church Michele Giso by Carmen & Josie Bertucci Harry Borucki by daughter, Evelyn Paul Bauer by Paul & Roseanne Bonoma 5pm ~ Chapel John Kozojed by Family Mary Bulanda by the Karpinski Family Shelley Raley by Fr. Joseph Altman & Nativity of Our Lord Parish LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday, September 8th 5 PM Church Altar Servers Sunday, September 9th 8 AM Chapel 11 AM Church Alter Servers 5 PM Chapel TBD K. Mazziotti B. Lovell B. Wopinek N. Vukovich TBD Religious Education Class students A. Bulanda, M. Deuerling & J. O Brien D. Pecci M. Torrez NATIVITY S CHILDREN OFFERTORY PROGRAM Page Two CHILD S NAME PARENT NAME ADDRESS BCA or CCD grade Labor Day - Holiday September 3rd, 2018 Mass at 9:00 a.m. Rectory Office - Closed 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.
NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION: Call or stop in the rectory during business hours. It s EASY! NITIVITY 50 / 50 SPLIT THE POT Our August 26 winning number was #620. #620 WOULD HAVE WON $618.50. DON T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! THE POT WILL ROLL OVER
REST IN PEACE Celia Agnes McGovern Joyce were born into eternal life on August 7th, 2018 Jane Mancillas were born into eternal life on August 17th, 2018 & Marie Martin were born into eternal life on August 19th, 2018 We extend our sympathy and our prayers to all their families and friends. Domestic Abuse 24-Hour Hotline: 708-429-SAFE Crisis Pregnancy Hotline: 888-4-HOPE-4-1 Hurting From An Abortion?: 888-456-HOPE Virtus Training for ALL New Volunteers Tuesday, September 4th 7:00p.m. in the Church Hall Register online at www.virtusonline.org Look for Bridgeport Catholic Academy location For more information Call the Rectory Office 2019 MASS BOOK The 2019 Mass Book is open as of July 2nd, 2018. The same format will be observed as in recent years. There is a limit of three Mass requests for any one date, so it would be advisable to get your request in as early as possible if you would like a certain date. The donation requested is still $10.00 per Mass and you can schedule your request in a few different ways. 1. Stop by the Rectory between the hours of 9:15a.m. and 12 Noon any week day morning when the secretary is in. (please call first) 2. Make a list of all Masses you would like and mail it to the rectory office or drop it in the Sunday Collection Basket with your Sunday Donations. Make your check or money order payable to Nativity of Our Lord Church. Please make sure you include your name and phone number just in case the requested date is already closed. Keep in mind that the following dates are closed to all Mass requests and all Masses on those dates will be for the Parish. Easter Sunday Mother s Day Memorial Day Father s Day September 11th Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day There are NO daily Masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. For Your Convenience Please use form on this page. CCD: REGISTRATION Is open from July 9, 2018 August 31, 2018: Former Families may drop off registration form to the rectory with payment. New Families may schedule an appointment with Ann Bulanda, CRE by emailing her at abulanda@bcachicago.org In School Class Sessions are on Tuesdays from 6:00pm- 7:00pm Mass Sessions are on Sundays at 10:00am and attendance at 11:00am Mass First Day of CCD is Tuesday, September 4, 2018 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
De La Salle will be hosting a Dads Appreciation Barbecue on Saturday, September 15, from Noon 3 pm at the school. There will be music provided by DJ Thunder, bean bag games and food. The cost is $10 per person and includes entry fee, hot dog and a drink. In addition, a car show also will take place. The cost for the car show is $25 for motorcycles and $35 for cars. Those interested in participating are invited to register at www.dls.org/dadsbbq.jsp. For additional information or to RSVP, please contact De La Salle s Parent Association at parentassociation@dls.org. St. Rita of Cascia Grammar School All-Class & Parish Reunion The St. Rita of Cascia Grammar School Alumni Organization will be holding an all-class & parish reunion Saturday, September 8th, 2018, at St. Rita of Cascia High School, 7740 S. Western Ave. The day's event will start with a 4 p.m. concelebrated mass in the high school shrine, followed by a reunion reception to be held on campus from 5 p.m. - midnight. Food will be provided by 115 Bourbon Street and desserts by Original Rainbow Cone ice cream, plus more, as well as an open bar of beer, wine, and soda. Details and tickets can be found at www.stritareunion.com or by calling Catherina Wojtowicz at (312) 731-3600 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 Mark you calendars: Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner / Welcome Fr Bill Contact: Mark 312-213-6029 Saturday, September 29th, 2018 Featuring Nino Falino September 7, 2018 3:30 p.m. Marissa Fasula & Patrick Griffin Banns: 8/19/18, 8/26/18, 9/2/18 Join Cardinal Cupich as he celebrates Nativity of Our Lord Parish 150th Anniversary Celebration at the 11:00AM Mass Sunday, October 21, 2018 All are Welcome, Mark your calendars See the bulletin for more details to follow Please Pray for We ask you to please keep in your prayers the many parishioners who are on active duty in the military or first responders. Private 1st Class Richard C Sparks U.S. Army If you wish to have your loved ones list please call the rectory office. Weekend of August 25th / August 26th, 2018 Number of Envelopes 132 Sunday Offertory Envelopes $ 2449.00 Sunday Loose $ 630.32 Sunday Electronic $ 1124.00 Total Collection $ 4203.32 Weekly Offertory Goal $ 4428.00 Fiscal Year to Date as of 8/26/2018 (Actual) $39,286.21 Fiscal Year to Date as of 8/26/2018 (Goal) $39,280.00 *Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019 All 2nd collections will continue to be reported as previously. Energy $536.00 We will be adding on a monthly basis vigil candle money and stipend money Children (7) $7.00 BAPTISMS Welcomed into the Catholic Faith through the Waters of Baptism on: August 26th, 2018 James Alexander Calzonzi Child of Juan Calzonzi and Alisa F Ortiz Register now for our Annual Walk for Life, picnic and wiffle ball tournament at www.gotwc.org. This year we are Going the Distance to Save the Babies. Youth groups and schools are encouraged to get a team together! It will take place at Caldwell Woods in Chicago on Sept. 22 nd. Register at www.gotwc.org or call 773-794-8807.
UPCOMING PARISH ACTIVITIES SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 3 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 4 CCD 5 6 7 8 Rectory Closed 11:00AM Anniversary Mass 9 Grandparents Day AA Meeting 7:30pm Virtus Training 7 pm church hall 10 11 12 13 14 15 11:00AM CCD Children s Mass Parish Council 7:00pm AA Meeting 7:30pm Knights of Columbus New Altar Server Training 3 4 pm New Altar Server Training 3 4 pm
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