Nativity of Our Lord Church

Nativity of Our Lord Church
A Stewardship Community
6 05 W es t S t r eet R o ad
W a r m i n s t er , PA 1 8 9 74
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June 12, 2016
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon
Monday thru Saturday: 8:00 AM
Tuesday thru Friday: 6:30 AM & 8:00 AM
First Friday: 9:00 AM (October thru June)
CONFESSIONS
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 7:50 AM
3:30 AM - 4:30 PM
DAYTIME OFFICE HOURS~PARISH CENTER
Monday - Friday:
9:00 AM - 12 Noon
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
RECTORY ~ BY APPOINTMENT
Monday - Thursday : 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
6:30 PM -7:30 PM
Friday:
NO HOURS
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sunday:
NO HOURS
Rev. Angelo R. Citino, Pastor
Rev. Msgr. William J.J. O’Donnell, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Addisalem Mekonnen, Parochial Vicar
Ms. Roselee Maddaloni, School Principal
Mrs. Jen Boag, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Ann Marie Gervino, Dir. Adult Faith Formation
Mrs. Barbara Palo, Youth Minister
Mr. Michael Klenk, Director of Music
Mrs. Cheryl Kress, Business Manager
Mrs. Eileen Evangelista, Parish Secretary
Rectory: 215-675-1925
School: 215-675-2820
Religious Education Office: 215-672-5316
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Second & Fourth Sunday of the month at 1:15 PM.
Parents are asked to come to the Baptismal Instruction
the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the
Parish Conference Center located behind the church.
Please call the Parish Center to register for Baptismal
Instruction.
We, the Parish family of Nativity of Our Lord, proclaim that by our Baptism we have received the message of
Christmas the great love God has for all people and proclaim that love to all we meet, and so to make present
the Kingdom of God on earth by service to others and by working for justice and peace.
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Dear Parishioner,
Next weekend we celebrate Father’s Day. It is
a special day to recognize our fathers for all the
good they have done for us and the sacrifices the
have made for us.
Sometimes we take the special people in our
lives for granted. Special days like birthday’s,
holidays, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are
moments of grace for us, if we allow them to be.
We are given the opportunity to reflect on how
lucky and blessed we are to have such good and
loving people in our lives.
Be sure on this Father’s Day to recognize your
fathers, living and deceased. Thank God for them
and for all they have done to make your life better
by their love and sacrifices. Recognize the good
things you have learned by their example.
Today join me in honoring all the dads of our
parish and all our dads everywhere. Pray with me
that God will bless and reward them for being good
fathers. May all fathers know the love and respect
of all of us, their children.
Thanks, Dads! Happy Father’s Day! May
God be with you always and bless and reward you
for your goodness, example, and love.
God bless us all!
Father Angelo R. Citino
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING ~ TITHING
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Sunday Collection:
Online Giving:
Total Sunday
$ 14,342.25
$ 1,054.00
$ 15,396.25
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Sunday Collection:
Online Giving:
Total Sunday
$ 21,602.40
$ 1,753.00
$ 23,355.40
Thank you for your support! Fr. Citino
Flowers for St. Joseph
In memory of Fritz, Conchetta
and Alfred, Jr. Citino
from
Nativity of Our Lord School Families
Prayer Intention:
We ask the people of Nativity to pray for our
altar servers, that God will bless them with a
deeper understanding and love of serving Him
at His altar.
Adoration:
"Let Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament
speak to your hearts. It is He who is the true
answer of life that you seek." (St. John Paul II)
The Sanctuary Lamp
in the Church
Burns in loving memory of
Joseph Slocum
Celebrants for MASSES
on June 18 and 19
(Subject to Change)
H.O.P.E. Captain for: 6/12 - 7/2
Pat McCloskey @ 215-672-0666
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Father Citino
Father Mekonnen
Father Citino
Father Mekonnen
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Life Changing Seasons
To everything there is a season
and a time for every purpose
under heaven.
“...a time to be loved ”
“...a time to be born ”
“...a time to be healed ”
Marie Andinolfi, Tori Araco, James Bagdon,
Norma Doyle, Betty Gillard,
Janeen Harper, Florence Jenkins,
Anna Johnson, J. Jones, Marty Maxwell,
Joseph Laskowski, Matthew McNamee,
Jeanneen Meakim, John Mikulich,
William Mullen, Alfio Rossillo, Selma Schwartz,
Frances Serago, Laurie Stahowicz,
David Suszko, Florence Thompson,
Joseph Yates and
all the sick of our parish
...a time to die
Joseph Cassidy
John J. Leonard, Jr.
Cecilia Kerr
Francis Maransky
Paul Kellner
Raymond Carberry
Coming soon for your younger children—
Precious Friends of
St. Gianna
Childcare Center!
Compassionate care for your children
6 weeks old through age 4
“Now accepting enrollment
applications”
For more information, please contact
Donna Ludovico, Director
215-773-8399, or by email: [email protected]
Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, June 11, 2016
8:00 AM
Orazio and Christina Siravo
5:00 PM
Jim Towey
SUNDAY, June 12, 2016
8:00 AM
John Logan
10:00AM
Beyer and Waters Families
12:00 PM
Theresa Battestelli
MONDAY, June 13, 2016
8:00 AM
Daniel T. Hewitt
TUESDAY, June 14, 2016
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
People of the Parish
Harry Hart
WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2016
6:30 AM
No Mass
8:00 AM
Louis, Gaetano, Antonina and
THURSDAY, June 16, 2016
6:30 AM
Louis Primus
Mary Ann Buck
8:00 AM
FRIDAY, June 17, 2016
6:30 AM
No Mass
Mark Roman
8:00 AM
SATURDAY, June 18, 2016
8:00 AM
Gerald Kosyla
5:00 PM
All Father’s Living and Deceased
SUNDAY, June 19, 2016
8:00 AM
All Father’s Living and Deceased
10:00AM
All Father’s Living and Deceased
12:00 PM
All Father’s Living and Deceased
THIS WEEK AT NATIVITY
MONDAY ~ June 13 , 2016
TUESDAY ~ June 14 , 2016
8:30 AM ~ Adoration
9:30 AM ~ Legion of Mary - PCC-K
7:00 PM ~ Baptism Class
WEDNESDAY ~ June 15, 2016
7:30 PM ~ Prayer Group - PCC
THURSDAY ~ June 16, 2016
7:00 PM ~ Evening Bible Study
FRIDAY ~ June 17, 2016
SATURDAY ~ June 18, 2016
7:00 AM ~ Saturday Morning Bible Study-H
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Parish News
Summer Adult Faith Formation Activities
Movie Nights!
Come Join us in the beautiful and air conditioned Community Center for a movie!
Popcorn and bottled water provided! Movies will begin at 7pm.
Thursday July 14, 2016 ~ War Room (PG)
An inspirational movie that highlights the power of prayer
Thursday August 11, 2016 ~ Risen (PG13)
The epic biblical story of the resurrection as told through the eyes of a non-believer.
This Summer, Brush up on the Basics of Your Faith!
As a parish we will be viewing a program on the Formed.org website that touches on some of the basics of the Catholic
faith and will inspire you to want learn more! You will be able to view the program at home on your own computer,
smart TV or any device that has an internet connection.
If you have not had the opportunity to log onto Formed.org—now is your chance! There are many great programs on
Formed. We will be using Part I of the Symbolon Program, containing 10 video sessions which we will view over the
summer months. We will meet periodically to discuss and share the content of the program.
Please come out for an information session on Tuesday, June 28 at 7pm in the Parish Conference Center.
• We will go over how to log onto the Formed website and access the videos
• You will also receive a schedule stating what videos we will be watching during what time period and what
days we will be meeting for discussion
Even if you are planning to be away on vacation, you can still view the videos and keep up with the study!
Please contact Ann Marie in the parish office with questions or
to register for the information night: 215-675-1925 or [email protected]
ATTENTION: Parents of Fourth to Eighth Graders
Would you like your child to:
Become a member of a world wide army of young apostles?
Help our Church through works of caring and service?
Get to know Jesus better through Mary, His Mother?
.then the Junior Legion of Mary is where you want your child to be!
Summer meetings every Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:00 noon
in the Parish Conference Center.
See what the Blessed Mother has planned for your child!
Just bring your child to a meeting!
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Parish News
Nativity of Our Lord
June 21 – 25, 2016
Rides - Food - Live Music – Bingo
Mega 50/50 ~ $5.00 donation for each chance you purchase
Winner receives 50% of all monies collected.
Thank you to H.G. Pizza Plaza, Warminster, Shop Rite of Warminster, and
H.G. Warrington Pizza for their ongoing support of the Carnival.
Family Night Tuesday (6/21) & Thursday (6/23)
Ride bands are $20.00 per night, per person (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
MEGA PASS ~ ride all night/every night for only
$35.00 per person in advance / $40.00 at Carnival.
(During all operating hours - height and age restrictions may apply)
Be a part of the success
Volunteer to help in the food tents and games.
Mega 50/50 chances, volunteer, and mega pass
forms can be returned to the Parish Office or Rectory
Only two more weeks till carnival!!
Remember to sign up to volunteer
Evening Bible Study….
...continues to study the second half of the
Gospel of Mark. Jesus is Isaiah’s Suffering
Servant Messiah atoning for our sins,
for our salvation.
Nativity’s Evening Bible Study meets at 7:00 PM
on the first and third Thursdays of each month in the
Multi-Media Center (former school library) with a big
screen for viewing the biblical Power Points.
June 16
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1 and 15
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
Aid For Friends
Aid for friends serves shut-ins in the area who are
in need of home cooked dinners.
The commitment is to visit once a week for
an hour and drop off 7 frozen dinners
that are provided.
This ministry makes a big difference in the life
of our local shut-ins.
They receive nourishing meals and the
companionship of someone who cares.
Can you spare 1 hour a week?
For more information call:
Cathy Fry at 215-675-1925.
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Parish News
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SCHOOL NEWS
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD SCHOOL
Early Education Program
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE
FOR 3 YEAR OLD & FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN
A challenging academic curriculum in a loving,
faith-filled environment for your young child!
Co-curricular instruction weekly in
Physical Education, Spanish, Music and Technology!
Reasonable tuition + Before/After Care program = significant savings over
traditional child care facilities!
Call us to find out more!!!
215-675-2820, option 5
www.noolp.org/school
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PREP NEWS
Parish Religious Education Volunteers Needed
Our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) is seeking to expand its already wonderful base of
volunteers. Would you be willing to share your faith with our parish children? Does your child attend PREP
already? What better way to share in your child’s Religious Education than to volunteer your own time and
talent to our program? No experience necessary.
If you come with a faithful heart, we will provide all of the necessary training and encouragement. We
welcome all volunteers to join our program; however, we are in immediate need of a level 2 catechist. If you
are interested in volunteering with our program, or if you would like more information, please contact Mrs.
Jennifer Boag at 215-672-5316 or [email protected].
PREP registration for 2016-2017 is currently open.
All children entering grades Kindergarten – 12th are welcome.
We meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
If you are new to our parish, please feel free to contact Mrs. Jennifer Boag at 215-672-5316 or
[email protected]. directly for more specific information.
You may also visit our website at www.noolp.org/PREP for information. If you are a returning family, please
submit your re-registration information soon so as to help us ensure the proper class sizes and amount of supplies for our new year.
TEEN MINISTRY
WORLD YOUTH DAY
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Help Mike Merritt from our parish travel to World Youth Day this Summer,
in Krakow, Poland July 25 – 31, 2016.
An opportunity has been offered to him to attend this amazing event with other Catholic
youth/young adults around the world. In order to make this
happen, we are asking your support.
The Charitable Exchange, the company offering this opportunity, is offering to match any
donations dollar for dollar. Please be assured that 100% of all contributions are being used
for this opportunity. The TCE supports many charitable organizations that you may be
familiar with. Please go to: http:/www.charitableexchange.org and look for the
Philadelphia Parishes and proceed to make your contribution. Please help our parish
participate in this wonderful opportunity.
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TEEN MINISTRY
CYO NEWS
STEUBENVILLE 2016
Stocks Pound Cake Fundraiser Pick-up
ADOPT A STUDENT PROGRAM
If you can help, we are still accepting donations.
Please fill out the slip below and return to the parish
office in an envelope marked Steubenville. Checks
can be made to Nativity Teen Ministry. Questions
can be directed to Fr. Mekonnen or Barbara Palo.
ADOPT A STUDENT PROGRAM
Orders may be picked up at:
La Fogata located in
Center Point Shopping Center
768 W. Street Road, Warminster
Pick up dates:
Friday, June 17 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 18 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Please call Elena Shields at 215-275-1853 with any
questions.
Parishioner Name:
Phone:
Address:
Adult CYO Announcement
Donation amount
$20___ $40__
$100____ other______
$50___ $75___
The teen ministry thanks you for your generosity
and support, and God bless you!
Happy Father’s Day
Sticky Buns will be sold
Sunday, June 19th after
all the Masses.
Raisin
Nut
Cream Cheese
Plain
Men’s Basketball:
Anyone interested in playing men’s
basketball is encouraged to come out
Sunday evenings at 7:00 to the
Community Center. If you would like
to be added the weekly email distribution list to get schedule updates, please send an
email to: [email protected]
Co-Ed Volleyball:
Anyone interested in co-ed volleyball is
encouraged to come out Wednesday evenings at
7:00 to the Community Center. If you would like
to be added the weekly email distribution list to
get schedule updates, please send an email to:
[email protected]
1/2 dozen box for $8.00
2 boxes for $15.00
CYO NEWS
VOLUNTEERS/CHAPERONES:
Please consider volunteering for our events this
year. A little of your time goes a long way to
create lasting memories for our children.
Volunteer forms are available
on the CYO website.
Please continue to visit our website for
event updates and information.
Please register on the website for all
important related emails at
www.nativitycyo.org.
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HAPPENING OUTSIDE NATIVITY
Malvern Retreat House
SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY
Weekend retreats and other retreats are available
for women, men, families and couples.
...Offers a variety of learning opportunities for lay men
and women. While the seminary provides formation for
future priests, some may be surprised that the seminary
has an entire division dedicated to providing faith
formation to the laity.
The “School of Theological Studies” welcomes students
of all ages to pursue undergraduate and graduate courses
in theology. For the first time, students will be able to
pursue a “Master of Arts in Philosophical Studies.”
For more information about the many programs that are
available, please contact us:
We have a group of men from Nativity attending
on the weekend of January 20, 2017.
Please direct questions to Marshall at
215-672-6226 or to Malvern at 610-644-0400.
A Weekend of
Discovery….
A Lifetime of Love!
Our Lady of Czestochowa
Doylestown, PA.
If you enjoy the warmth of summer, why not sign
up for the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
and bring some more warmth and intimacy to your
marriage.
The next Worldwide Encounter Weekend is
July 8-10, 2016. Early registration is highly
recommended. For more information visit our
website at: www.wwme-philly.org or
call 610-449-1859.
School of Theological Studies
http:\\www.scs.edu/school-theological-studies
610-785-6287
HOLY MASS FOR PRIESTS
St. Catherine of Siena Church
321 Witmer Rd., Horsham
Sunday, June 19, 2016
11:15 AM
Mass will be offered for all the priests of
the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
HOLY HOUR FOR PRIESTS
Holy Hours of Mercy
for the Jubilee Year of Mercy
During the Jubilee Year of Mercy, take time out to
rest in front of Jesus in the Eucharist and
experience his mercy! Holy Hours of Mercy are
taking place all over the greater Philadelphia area
so that all of us have an opportunity to live the
Jubilee and experience the tender mercy of
God. To find a Holy Hour of Mercy near you,
visit archphila.org/mercy/calendar.
Upcoming Holy Hours of Mercy:
August 4 at 7pm: Our Lady of Ransom Parish, Philadelphia (Feast of St. John Vianney)
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August 8, 7-9pm: Santa Misa y Hora Santa
(en español)/Mass and Holy Hour of Mercy (in
Spanish), Annunciation BVM, Philadelphia
St. Catherine of Siena—Chapel
321 Witmer Rd., Horsham
1st & 3rd Sunday every month at 7PM
Upcoming Dates:
June 19th
July 3rd and 17th
August 7th and 21st
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is sponsoring a
Pilgrimage to Fatima/Lourdes and Paris
Catholic Pilgrimage to Fatima/Lourdes and Paris,
September 12 – 22, 2016
Daily Mass, Breakfast and Dinner Daily
For a flyer of more info call
Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660.
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