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 DEACONS Rev. Mr. Dominick Peloso Rev. Mr. Thomas Kelly WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Kevin Gaffey Rev. Paul Maillet, S.S. Rev. Gladstone Stevens, S.S. SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Monica Hickam (650) 804-2390 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration
FIRST READING Many signs and wonders were done among the people at the hands of the apostles. Acts 5: 12-16 PSALM The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Psalms 118 SECOND READING He touched me with his right hand and said, Do not be afraid. Revelation 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 GOSPEL Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples. John 20:19-31 SCHEDULE OF MASSES AND INTENTIONS WEEK OF 07-13 APR 05:00 PM Priest s intentions SUN Masses Priest s intentions MON Walter George Imelda Pinckney TUE WED THU FRI John and Virginia Conway George Boumann Hal Fletcher, Sr. Soni and Mekkay Haunga Carmelita Lenz Jean Casey The Neylan and Cardine families The Michletti family and friends 08:00 AM Diane Gibbs; Gabriel D Bryan Please pray for those in need of physical or spiritual healing Parish Office Hours 09:00 AM-04:00 PM Monday-Friday Electronic giving is offered through our website www.nativitymenlo.org or call the parish office for a paper form HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE GLUTEN-INTOLERANT We now have available low-gluten altar bread for those who are gluten-intolerant. These hosts contain less than 0.01% gluten and are approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. If you wish to receive Holy Communion with this special host please get at the end of the Communion line and let the priest know that you would like to receive the low-gluten host. If you have any questions please call the parish office, 650/323-7914. Divine Mercy Sunday SUN MON-FRI MON-FRI TUE THU 07:30 PM 07:10 AM 05:10 PM 06:00 PM 06:00 PM 06:15 AM 07:40 AM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM 07 APR (Sunday) 08 APR (Monday) 09:00 AM 07:30 PM 07:30 PM 09 APR (Tuesday) 09:30 AM 07:00 PM Holy Hour for Priests Morning Prayer Evening Prayer Cenacles of Life Rosary Perpetual Help Novena Men s Prayer Group Morning Prayer Confessions (Opus Dei priest) Confessions (parish priest) Bible Class Legion of Mary RCIA Bible Study: The Creed Bible Study: The Creed 10 APR (Wednesday) 07:00 PM Confirmation Class 11 APR (Thursday) 09:30 AM 11:00 AM Opus Dei Women s Group The Thursday Group 12 APR (Friday) 09:00 AM First Communion Retreat 13 APR (Saturday) 09:00 AM 11:00 AM 07 April 2013 I am the first and the last, the One Who lives. Once I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever. Revelation 1: 17-18 Calendar First Holy Communion First Holy Communion WEEK OF 23-24 MAR TOTAL: $12,051 Altar Society: $3,446 Annual Appeal Progress: 2013 Appeal Goal: PARISH OFFERINGS $6,560 $127,900
08 APR (Monday): THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you. But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. For His anger lasts but a moment; a lifetime, His good will. At nightfall, weeping enters in, but with the dawn, rejoicing. Psalm 30 Saints and Observances SOLEMNITY, FEAST, MEMORIAL OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OTHER 11 APR (Thursday): SAINT STANISLAUS, Bishop and Martyr (1030-1079) Stanislaus was born to the Polish nobility. When his parents died, he distributed his inheritence to the poor. He became (reluctantly) bishop of Cracow in 1072. He was known for his preaching against sinful living, regardless of the sinner s class. Stanislaus was killed by King Boleslaus the Cruel after Stanislaus ex-communicated him due to his war crimes and attempted theft of land from the Church; Stanislaus was murdered while celebrating Mass. Reaction against Boleslaus was so great that he fled the country, never to return; his guilt led him to become a monk. Stanislaus became a symbol of Polish patriotism and nationalism. Ministry and Group News CARNIVAL CORNER Hold the dates! The 33rd Annual Nativity Spring Carnival is coming your way, 07-09 June 2013. We re hoping that every family at Nativity will join us for this Menlo Park tradition. More information will be coming your way in a few weeks. Stay tuned! NATIVITY MOMS AND DADS OF YESTERYEAR Renew past friendships and make new ones. Join the Nativity Moms and Dads of Yesteryear at Harry s Hofbrau, 1909 El Camino Real, Redwood City, on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 at 06:00 PM. For information only call Bonnie Neylan at 650/322-8645. NATIVITY BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE We have several books which are available in the parish office. Nativity Illuminated: A Celebration of Our Church and the Symbols Within $10.00 Father Lucky: Trust in Jesus -- A collection of the stories of Fr. Clement A. Davenport, pastor emeritus $10.00 The Spirit of Nativity: Celebrating Christ on the Peninsula for 140 Years $6.00 paperback in black and white; $140.00 for 12 x 12 hardback in full color If you are interested in purchasing one or all of these books they are available between 09:00 AM-04:00 PM Monday through Friday. 650/323-7914 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). NATIVITY MOMS GROUP All moms are invited to join the Nativity Moms Group. Our next meeting will be Friday, 19 April 2013 from 09:30-11:00 AM in the O Hare Center. Come meet other moms, share the joys and challenges of motherhood, and pray a rosary for our families! Refreshments will be provided. If you have little ones at home, please bring them along. Contact Christine Semler at 650/594-4637 for more information. CHILDRENS BOOKS NEEDED Samaritan House Medical Clinic in San Mateo is collecting children s books to use in the literacy program they have set up. Nativity is now a drop-off point for collecting new or used children s books for this program. There is a blue bag in the O Hare Center (next to the TV) where they can be dropped off on Sundays or you may bring them to the rectory during the week. 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: THU: : 10:00 PM (Prayer Partner) 11:00 AM Please call 650/269-7794 for more information or to sign up. You have never strayed too far for the Father s forgiveness and grace.
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 MARRIAGES NEW PARISHIONERS DEATHS Msgr. John O Connor Lorne Lawry Linda Habig PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR LOURDES Monsignor Otellini will be leaving on Saturday, 27 April 2013 for his annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, with the Order of Malta. If you have any prayer intentions that you would like Monsignor to take with him, please seal them in an envelope, and bring them to the rectory by Friday, 26 April 2013. These intentions will be put into the grotto at Lourdes where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette. Dear Msgr. Otellini, So often I hear from listeners about how God has used Immaculate Heart Radio to change minds and renew spirits. Thank you for your contribution to Immaculate Heart Radio of $2854.50. May God bless you and your parish for your prayers and the financial support that allows Immaculate Heart Radio to be an instrument of evangelization and conversion in your community. Sincerely, Doug Sherman, Founder and President 2013 NEW PARISH DIRECTORY: LET IT BEGIN! The photographs for our new parish directory will be taken 14-18 and 23-25 May 2013. We hope that as many parishioners as possible will be able to participate. There is no obligation to buy any pictures, and you will receive a complimentary 8 x 10 inch photograph and a directory. You can now make an appointment to have your pictures taken by going to our website www. nativitymenlo.org. Click on the blue rectangle on the lefthand side of the screen. This will take you to Lifetouch Online Scheduling, where you can follow the on-screen instructions. If you would like help scheduling your appointment or do not have access to a computer, please call Patty at 650/518-9933 or Andrea at 650/322-2458. If you would like to help as a host to greet families as they are arriving to have their pictures taken please contact Elena at 650/324-8182 or twinsmon1298@ yahoo.com. Lifetouch is offering several discount coupons when ordering pictures: 20% off for seniors 60 or over; a 10% off coupon will be emailed to all those who register on-line with an email address; 5% off for feed the need bag (please bring non-perishable food for St. Vincent de Paul). All coupons may be used together if you qualify. Are you a registered member of this parish? Do we have your correct address and phone number? Please make sure that the parish has your correct contact information and that you authorize us to publish it. If you are not a registered member of the parish please do so now. If you are unsure whether you are registered or not then call the office so we can check for you. Remember: regular Mass attendance or enrollment at Nativity School does not mean having your name in the parish database. You may complete a parish registration form on our website: www.nativitymenlo.org. In The Community CATHOLIC DISCUSSION FORUM Thirsting for Springs of Living Water is a discussion forum designed for Catholics who want to deepen their faith through dialogue and reflection. This series is presented by the Sacred Heart Schools and the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology together with St. Raymond Catholic Church and the Catholic Community at Stanford. All discussions are from 07:30-09:00 PM at the Lane Family Chapel, Sacred Heart School, 150 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton. For more information call 888/450-3778 or www.dspt.edu/livingwater Tuesday, 19 March 2013 (Sr. Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ): Sacrament and Chicken Soup: Sacramental Living in a Post- Conciliar Church Tuesday, 23 April 2013 (Archbishop John R. Quinn) Vatican II: A Light for the Church in a Darkened World Tuesday, 14 May 2013 (Fr. Michael Sweeney, O.P.) The Laity and the Secular Vocation of the Church CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR MARRIAGE? Do you feel lost and alone? Are you hurt, frustrated or angry with each other? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Are you arguing or do you simply shut down? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (Reh-trō-vī) is a lifeline for marriages in trouble. If you are serious about making your marriage work, this program will be worthwhile for you. For more information contact: San Francisco: Ray and Tess Angeles 415/893-1005, sf@retroca.com; Oakland: Jeff and Donna Huesler 408-605-4998, oakland@retroca.com; or visit www.retroca.com. Upcoming weekends will be: 19-21 APR 2013 (San Francisco); 16-18 AUG 2013 (San Jose); 20-22 SEP 2013 (Oakland); 01-03 NOV 2013 (San Francisco).
LIFE, MARRIAGE & RELIGIOUS LIBERTY USCCB Nationwide Bulletin Insert February-March 2013 In this Year of Faith, the Catholic Bishops of the United States have called for a nationwide effort to advance a movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty through prayer, penance, and sacrifice. Catholics across the nation are being encouraged to pray, fast, and act for increased protections of religious liberty and to rebuild a culture favorable to life and marriage. This effort is necessary because life, marriage, and religious liberty are under assault. Fifty-five million children have been lost to abortion. Two upcoming Supreme Court cases could have significant impacts on the definition of marriage. And federal mandate still forces people of conscience to facilitate insurance coverage of sterilization, contraception, and abortifacient drugs, and forces the employees of Catholic agencies to accept coverage for themselves on respect for human life. The call to prayer and sacrifice encourages monthly Eucharistic Holy Hours in cathedrals and parishes, daily rosary, special Prayers of the Faithful at all Masses, fasting and abstinence on Fridays, and the second observance of a Fortnight for Freedom this summer. In response to the challenges to rights of conscience, the bishops have also launched a nationwide postcard Project Life and Liberty during February and March. Soon parishes throughout the country will PRAY FAST ACT distribute postcards to help Catholics communicate with their elected representatives in Congress. The goal of this campaign is to encourage Congress to make sure that taxpayers are not forced to subsidize abortion, and that Catholic (and other) individuals and institutions are not forced to violate their moral and religious convictions when they provide or purchase health care, or provide assistance to people in need. Federal law had been generous in protecting the rights of individuals and institutions to act according to their religious beliefs and moral convictions. But political forces are now injecting themselves into the lives of Catholics and Church organizations, substituting their beliefs. Some say the Church should leave politics alone and concentrate on teaching the faith and serving the needy. But what if the State says the Church may not follow her teachings, even in her own institutions? What if the State limits the Church s ability to serve the needy? What if it says a Catholic nurse has no right to her livelihood because she will not help perform abortions? What if the Church cannot act on her teaching that marriage is the union of one man and one woman? While believers are seeking remedies at all levels of government, the U.S. bishops have called upon the Catholic faithful to join the movement for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty. Prayer is the ultimate source of our strength for without God, we can do nothing;; but with God, all things are possible. Join the Movement! To join the call to prayer for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty, go to www.usccb.org/life-marriage-liberty. Pledge to fast on Fridays at www.usccb.org/fast. To learn more about challenges to religious liberty and conscience rights, go to www.usccb.org/conscience. To Liberty, www.usccb.org/postcards.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DIVINE MERCY...... and Saint Faustina Kowalska. Visit: www.divinemercysunday.com www.thedivinemercy.org www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/index.htm www.saint-faustina.com/home.php Young Believers You can even order a copy of St. Faustina s diary from Amazon: www.amazon.com/diary- Faustina-Kowalska-marketversion/dp/1596141107 The Annunciation is one of the most frequently-depicted religious scenes in art. Match the names of these artists with their painted versions of this famous scene: 1. John Collier 2. Fra Angelico 3. Henry Tanner 4. Philippe de Champaigne 5. Frederich Shields 6. W. A. Bouguereau 7. Leonardo Da Vinci 8. Peter Paul Rubens 9. Jan Van Eyck