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 office@nativitynj.org Religious Education Office: 201.447.1776 Email religioused@nativitynj.org

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

fr.george@nativitynj.org

Sr. Lois Marie Parente C.S.S.F., Financial Affairs

sr.lois@nativitynj.org

Ingrid Pineda, Director of Lay Ministries ipineda@nativitynj.org

Olivia Harrington,

Coordinator of Religious Education oharrington@nativitynj.org

Religious Education Office

religioused@nativitynj.org

Church Office office@nativitynj.org

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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!