December 15, 2019
315 Prospect Street ♦ Midland Park ♦ NJ ♦ 07432 Parish Website: www.nativitynj.org
Church Office: 201.444.6362 FAX 201.444.5056 Email [email protected] Religious Education Office: 201.447.1776 Email [email protected]
Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:15am, 12Noon
Daily Mass in the Chapel Monday-Friday, 12:10pm
Holy Days: Consult Bulletin or Website
Our Parish is
Accessible
Pastoral Staff Rev. George Klybus, Pastor Rev. Jason Mantich, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. John Ginty, Transitional Deacon Rev. Michael German, Weekend Assistant Sr. Lois Marie Parente C.S.S.F., Financial Affairs Ingrid Pineda, Director of Lay Ministries Olivia Harrington, Religious Ed. Coordinator Lorraine DeLuca, Religious Ed. Assistant Kaye Zbonack, Parish Secretary Jim Chiappini, Organist Ciarán Sheehan, Cantor Roberto Hurtado, Maintenance Supervisor Pedro Herrera, Maintenance Staff
Russell Kamp & Tia Patterson, Parish Trustees
Religious Education Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, 9:00am-4:30pm Classes: Grades K-6 Sunday-9:00am-10:00am,Thursday-3:30pm-4:30 pm Grades 7-8 Sun- 9:00-10:00am
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 and would like to receive these Sacraments, please contact the Church Office.
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.
Penance/Reconciliation Saturdays 4:15 pm in the vesting sacristy in the lobby of the church, or by appointment in the Church Office.
Baptisms The Sacrament of Baptism takes place at the 12 Noon Mass. 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.
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.
Anointing If anyone is ill, homebound, or in the hospital, please notify the Church Office.
December 15, 2019 Third Sunday of Advent
Mass Please Remember Mass Requested By
Saturday Dec 14th 12:10pm 5:00PM
Eleanor & Charles Palumbo Patricia Wasmund
Family Mary & Richard Kunz
Sunday December 15th
8:00 Mass Rosella Murgia JoAnn & Joe Radigan
10:15 Mass Franklyn V. Robbins, Jr. Clemente Hermano
Mary Gedney Maryanne & Jack Kelley
12:00 Mass Bethany Ann Tomala Mike & Barbara Russo
Monday Dec 16th 12:10PM
Anna & Vito Damiano Rosemary & Gary DeBoer
Josephine & George Thompson Stan & Claire Laikowski
Tuesday Dec 17th 12:10PM
Marie Kane
Marilyn Nagle
Wednesday Dec 18th 12:10PM
Thomas F. Gorman Claire Kirnan
Patricia Gorman Community Thrift Shop
Thursday Dec 19th 12:10PM
Mary Ann Petrowsky John & Fidelma Winters
Friday Dec 20th 12:10PM
John & Susie Klybus Klybus Family
Saturday Dec 21st 5:00PM
James Moran Phillip Cronin
Pat Keller Peter & Phyllis Solari
Sunday December 22nd
8:00 Mass Jack Komsa Fracassini Family
10:15 Mass John Klybus Klybus Family
12:00 Mass Jane Matthews Alice DeSantis
Please remember in your prayers the sick who have asked for our prayer
Joan Craig, Rosemary Maso, Bob Balog, Christopher Trusso
▪▪▪▪▪ Please remember in your prayers
the recently deceased Alice McGovern, Elsie C. Pajari, John Saccoman, Florence Sergi, Ernie Carradori, Janice Fracassini,
David Palmer, Elizabeth Buder, Kel Kenny, Bernardo Cuervo, Kelly Kenny, Betty Kooreman
December 16th
Monday Dec 16
11:00AM O’Connell Hall - Nativity Prayer Chaplet 8:00PM Chapel - Rosary Gathering
Tuesday Dec 17
10:00AM McGrath - Legion of Mary 7:30PM Church - Choir Practice
Wednesday Dec 18
Thursday Dec 19
Friday Dec 20
11:00AM Chapel - Eucharistic Adoration
Saturday Dec 21
12:00 Deanery Penance Service at St. Elizabeth’s 12:10PM Chapel - Mass
Sunday Dec 22
WEEK OF
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Thank you for your generous support
Weekly Church Offering Including On-Line Giving
$8,280
Week of December 16, 2019
The Sanctuary Light in the Church
is burning in memory of
Carmela Cassese
By: Pete & Celeste Turchioe
The Sanctuary Light in the Chapel
is burning in memory of
Camille Munsch
By: Marty Munsch
The third Sunday of Advent is
traditionally called Gaudete
Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word
meaning “rejoice.” This Sunday is so
named because “Rejoice” is the first
word in the entrance antiphon for today's Mass taken from
Philippians 4:4,5: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say,
rejoice! The Lord is near.” Some people mark this Sunday
on their Advent wreath with a pink candle instead of a
purple candle. This Sunday is a joyful reminder that our
salvation is near.
This week's Gospel Reading continues our Advent reflection
on the person and message of John the Baptist. Last week
we heard John speak about his relationship to the coming
Messiah, Jesus. This week, we hear Jesus' message to John
the Baptist, now in prison, about the signs of the kingdom
found in Jesus' ministry and Jesus' assessment of John's role
in the Kingdom of God.
The Gospel of Matthew tells the story of John's arrest in
chapter 14:3-12. In today's Gospel, John sends word to Jesus
from prison, asking if Jesus is the Messiah for whom he has
been waiting. Jesus responds by pointing to the miracles that
he has worked and invites John and the other hearers to
make their own determination. In his next breath, however,
Jesus praises John for his role in preparing the way for Jesus.
Then Jesus says that all of those who work for the Kingdom
of God will be as great as John and even greater.
Jesus' message to John about the signs of the kingdom being
performed recalls the salvation described by the prophet
Isaiah. This passage is a reminder that the beginning of
salvation is already mysteriously present to us, but also yet
to be fulfilled. Salvation is already in our midst as manifest
in the miraculous deeds of Jesus and in the Church. But
salvation is also to be fulfilled in the coming reign of God.
Even as we observe our world today, we can find glimpses
of God's work among us. Even more, we help to prepare the
way for God's kingdom by our words and our deeds. This
message is indeed a cause for rejoicing. By: Loyola Press
A Word
from the
Pastor
Each Saturday of the
Advent Season
(All of December)
Mass is at 12:10 PM
In the Chapel
Church of the Nativity Christmas 2019 & New Years 2020
Schedule
Saturday, December 21, 2019 5:00pm
Sunday, December 22, 2019 8:00am; 10:15am & 12:00 Noon
Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2019
3:45 pm - Children’s Family Liturgy
5:30 pm - Mass for Differently-abled
People
7:00 pm - Eucharistic Liturgy
9:30 pm - Choir Christmas Carols
10:00 pm Eucharistic Liturgy
Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2019
8:00am; 10:15am & 12:00 Noon
Saturday, December 28, 2019 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 29, 2019
8:00 am, 10:15 am & 12:00 Noon
New Year Schedule 2020
New Year’s Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2019
12:10pm
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God
5:00 pm
New Year’s Day Wednesday, January 1, 2020
8:00 am, 10:15 am & 12:00 Noon
Epiphany Sunday Sunday, January 5, 2020
8:00 am, 10:15 am & 12:00 Noon
Epiphany Play - 1pm
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY There will be NO classes during the Christmas Holidays: Sunday Dec. 22nd and December 29th and Thursday
Dec. 26th. Sessions will resume on Thursday January 2nd and Sunday January 5th. FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAM All parents of children preparing for Sacramental Penance are reminded that this week’s session is CHAPTER # 6 “It’s Only the Beginning”, with the followings objectives: to demonstrate that great habits help us become the-best-version-of-ourselves; to explain that daily prayer helps us hear God’s voice and gives us courage to do what he is inviting us to do; and to teach that gratitude for God’s blessing fills us with joy. Our Second gathering for First Penance will take place on Saturday January 4th, at 11:00 A. M. in the Church. All children in the program and their families are required to be present for this important time of prayer and catechesis. We ask the prayers of the parish community for these children and their families. SAVE THE DATE! NATIVITY PAGEANT Come and celebrate with us! On January 5, 2020 after the 12:00 PM mass, the children of Nativity will present a Christmas Pageant at the Church. CONFIRMATION PROGRAM 2020 Enrollment Forms for the 2020 Confirmation Program were mailed and need to be returned to the Catechetical Center by January 19th, 2020. We ask that you give your attention to the return of the information. ATTENTION PARENTS OF LITTLE ONES Our well-received service of Good News for Little Ones will take a mini vacation on Dec 22nd and 29th. We will reopen on Sunday Jan. 5th. We would like to thank our fine staff of catechists, adults and teenage assistants for their service and dedication to the Little Ones of Nativity. We also appreciate the fine response that parents have given to this program.
Fr. George, Pastor
Sr. Lois Marie Parente C.S.S.F., Financial Affairs
Ingrid Pineda, Director of Lay Ministries [email protected]
Olivia Harrington,
Coordinator of Religious Education [email protected]
Religious Education Office
Church Office [email protected]
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The Church of the Nativity Prayer Chain is accepting prayer requests. Please call the rectory with your request.
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolate group devoted to Our Blessed Mother. We meet on Tuesdays at 10:00AM in the McGrath Room. Please consider joining this ministry and devote yourself to Mother Mary.
Week of December 16, 2019
The Bread and Wine
in the Church are offered
in memory of
Carmela Cassese
By:
Peter & Celeste Turchioe
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The Christmas Giving Tree is up!
Gifts need to be returned to the lobby
December 7/8 or
December 14/15
All the tags this year are for the Children and Moms at
the York Street project. As you know, the have very
specific requests. If you cannot find the exact item, don’t
fret. Just do the best you can in picking up something
similar. If you cannot find anything, please return the tag
to the tree as soon as possible for someone else to pick
up.
Thank you once again
for your continued generosity!
M
If anyone would like to welcome Mary into their home with Her statue and rosary, please call Tom Potenza at 201-891-9366.
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Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
Fridays 11:00AM-12:00PM In the Chapel
(Please circle one)
(Please check one)
Church Bread & Wine Chapel Bread & Wine
Week starting, Monday_______________________
Your Name______________________________
Phone___________________________________
This offering is in memory/honor of:
________________________________________
You can remember a loved one by
having the Bread and Wine at
Mass in the Church or the
Chapel offered in honor or
memory of them.
Please complete the form and
return it to the Church Office
with your donation of $10 for a
Bread & Wine offering for a week.
Would you like the Sanctuary Light to burn in
either the Church or the Chapel…
in memory of a loved one
in thanksgiving
to honor a special birthday or anniversary
or occasion in your family
To donate an offering for the Sanctuary Light
in either the Church or Chapel for one week
in memory/honor of a loved one, please
complete the form and return it to the Church
Office with your contribution of $10 per
week. You can also visit the Church Office in
person.
(Please check one)
Church Sanctuary Light Chapel Sanctuary
Light
Week starting, Monday______________________
Your Name_____________________________
Phone__________________________________
This offering is in memory/honor of:
_______________________________________
(Please circle one)
Monday Evening Rosary
Mondays 8:00PM in the Chapel
Weekdays following the 12:10 Mass in the Chapel
All are Welcome!