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The Catholic Church of the Nativity 5955 St. Elmo Road Bartlett, TN 38135

Parish Office Hours: Mon—Fri 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Phone 901-382-2504 Emergency Phone 901-603-3364

Parochial Administrator: Father Robert Szczechura, STL robert.szczechura@cc.cdom.org Deacons: Frank Larker frank.larker@nativity.cdom.org Chris Frame cframe@paxdomini.org David Rosenthal, PhD david.rosenthal@nativity.cdom.org Administrative Assistant/ Office Manger: Angie 0’Neill angie.oneill@nativity.cdom.org Bookkeeper: Jim Moseley nativity.accounting@nativity.cdom.org Director of Music: Kyung-Won On kw.on@nativity.cdom.org Director of Religious Education: Theresa Krier theresah.krier@nativity.cdom.org Director – Youth Ministry: Stephen Peyton stephen.peyton@nativity.cdom.org Co-Directors Hispanic Ministry: Lyz Candia clyzcan@yahoo.com, 901-607-5982 and Lillian Luciano

Mass Schedules Daily Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. Weekend Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Spanish 5:00 p.m. Filipino First Sunday of Each Month (Tagalog/English) 12:30 p.m. Holy Days As Announced

Sacraments Reconciliation — Saturday 3:30p.m. to 4:30p.m. Sunday 9:30a.m. to 10:00a.m. or by appointment Spanish - Sunday 4:20p.m. to 4:50p.m.(1st Sunday of the month) Baptism — by appointment; please contact the parish office Marriage — Contact the parish office at least six months before the wedding

Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 14, 2018

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October 13 & 14, 2018

Please Pray for Our Sick

Claire Fitzgerald Albino Annemarie Lee Allen Erlinda Amaba Vinnie Ariemma Mike Bulderbach Bill Brigrance Tina Burton Carey & Nancy Casad Bill Coburn Joan Cunningham Doris Dalton Nick DeStefan Don Edwards Michael Ellis Sally Gyout Chad Hall David Hall Emilie Harris Leeghann Harrison Terry Head Rosa Holmes Barry Houston Catherine Johnson Terri Kenny Donna Lampen Fran Leavey Ed List Annie Longoria Mary Mahoney Paul Baker Miller Cheyenne Montgomery Fr. Mike Morgera Louise Northrop Shirley Odom John & June Patton A.J. & Lillian Perk Kevin Perk Fr. Robert Ponticello Karen Raney Maria Robertson Witold Szarkowski Sam Sudduth-Josie & Joe Tighe Mary Underwood Peter Voss Melissa Frame Vannucci Joyce R. West Barbara Williams Jack Lee Windley III Ann Wingate

† From Death to New Life May Those We have Loved & Lost Rest in Peace

Mary Marlar

Beloved Mother of Tina Hendrick

Mass Intentions

Lance Corporal Mark Earnest; Senior Airman Christopher Dill; Pvt. John David Dill; A1C Ryan C. Marlin; AO1 Andrew E. Hopson; Commander Derek A. Vestal, Pvt. Maria Witges, Captain Luke Sauber (USMC), Lieutenant Colonel Christopher J. Martindale U.S. Army, Richard A. Martin, Jr., BM1, (USCG) Captain Tami Kerns (US Army-Afghanistan) Captain Kevin Kerns (US Army-Hawaii) Captain Nicholas Burton. SSG. Carol Hopson, Gabriel Graven EF Specialist

Pray for Our Troops

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Teresa of Jesus Tuesday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; National Boss Day Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Thursday: St. Luke Friday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and

Companions Saturday: St. Paul of the Cross; Blessed Virgin Mary

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION They say that it is not so much that Columbus discovered America, but rather that after he arrived, the new world “stayed discov-ered.” The sponsorship of Ferdinand and Isabella assured that the news would flash around Europe with an air of authority that other “discoverers” lacked. One of the oft-mentioned early visitors is Saint Brendan the Navigator, a sixth-century Irish monk who had trou-ble staying at home. He is said to have sailed to “the Isle of the Blessed” in a leather-bound boat, and to have been away from his mon-astery for seven years. Upon his return, the stories of adventures to a new land attracted pilgrims to his monastery in the Blasket Is-lands, off the west coast of Ireland. Columbus is said to have referred to The Voyage of Saint Brendan, a very popular adventure in those days. Only after his American journey is Brendan said to have gone to tamer lands to the east, England and Scotland. In 1976, Tim Severin set out on a two-year voyage to America from Ireland in a leather-bound boat, traveling in summer and hop-scotching from the Faroes to Iceland to Newfoundland, and encountering along the way exactly what Saint Brendan describes: icebergs, whales, and porpoises. Scholars warn not to dismiss this too quickly: just as the ancient Egyptian monks sought to live in the desert, for the Celtic monks exile in a boat was the Irish equivalent. Five centuries after Brendan, other Irish monks may have visited here as a refuge from Viking terror. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

8:00am Weekdays Requested By Mon 15th Tom Head + George & Eileen Kuehl Tue 16th Mary Trainor + Bob & MaryAnn Trainor Wed 17th Sharon Trainor + Bob & MaryAnn Trainor Thu 18th Betty Campos + Art & Pat Stavrum Fri 19th Bob Wilkie + George & Eileen Kuehl 8:00am Saturday Oct 13th Tom Head + Men’s Club 20th Joseph Mastela + Felicya Parsels Fr. Robert’s Grandfather 5:00pm Saturday Oct 13th Martha & Willis Chambliss + The Schwill Family 20th Max Burdette + Rosemarie von Cannon 8:00am Sunday Oct 14th William Hardy + Knights of Columbus 14041 21st Parishioners 10:30am Sunday Oct 14th Rosemarie Irvine+ Bob & Maryann Trainor 21st Helen Trainor + Bob & Maryann Trainor 5:00pm Sunday - Spanish Oct 14th Parishioners 21st Jose Rocha + Maria Rocha

Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nativity Information

Altar Flower Dedication Worship in our church is an experience of beauty. The flowers in the sanctuary are an important and beautiful symbol of what we offer to God in our worship. Every member of the parish is invited to contribute to the beauty of our worship by giving the altar flowers on a particular Sunday in memory, thanksgiving or celebration for people or events that are important to that donor. There

will be one dedication per Weekend. The cost for the flowers is $65 or $100. If you would like to make such a gift, please contact Angie O'Neill at 382-2504. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for contribution to the beauty of our worship.

Third Thursday - October 18th From 5:00pm to 7:00pm

October Altar Flowers Donated By - 13th/14th Anonymous 20th/21st Felicya Parsels - in memory of Fr. Robert’s grandfather 27th/29th Ramona Hall - in memory of Mike Hall and their Wedding Anniversary

Altar Servers All children in 3rd grade or higher and all adults are encouraged to participate in the liturgy. Please call the Church office 901-382-2504, leave your name, and phone number.

Called to Serve: Adults are encouraged to become approved Liturgical Ministers by attending classes held periodically at Nativity. Please call the office, leave your name, and phone number if you are interested in becoming a Lay Minister. New parishioners: if you are already commissioned as a Lector or Eucharist Minister, please consider continuing your service at Nativity. Contact Angie O'Neill at the church Office for more information.

From the Desk of Father Robert Stay tuned!

Knitting Group/Helping Hands meets the first

Thursday of the month at 9am in Holy Family Hall.

Life Line Screening will be in our community on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Church of the Nativity. Being proactive about your health by knowing your risks helps you and your doctor address problems early. Register online TODAY at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle and receive your “Community Circle” discount and your Preferred Appointment!

“ The Holy Family Ministry will meet on Friday, October 26th, at 6:30p.m. in Stelling Hall. Please bring a heavy hors d’oeuvre to pass.

Liquid refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Deacon David.

Parishioners a Ministry Fair will be held on three weekends. September 29th/30th, October 6th/7th and October 13th/14th. Each weekend will have a different group of Ministries. Please take time to check out the information that will be available and hopefully sign up for

one or more of the ministries that interest you.

All Parishioners Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.

October 13 & 14, 2018

Our Ministries Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sundays: ages 3 yrs to 12 yrs, Confirmation 1 and 2 ; Contact Theresa Krier, PRE Director theresah.krier@nativity.cdom.org. Class times are posted on the Web site: nativitybartlett.org/calendar/ Cub Scouts Pack 258: Cub Scouts meet on most Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm either at the church or on adventures. Contact Mark Owens to register at key3@pack258.org or 901-827-1262. CYO 9-12 Grade Sundays from 6-8 pm Stephen Peyton, youth director stephen.peyton@nativity.cdom.org Fishers of Men: call the office Hands for God Puppet Productions: Most Sundays, 12-1 pm: For 5th-8th grade Puppeteers in Training; Contact John Walton 901-568-0910 or email nativitycats@aol.com. For updates go to: www.facebook.com/groups/830749576971608/ Helping Hands Ministry Knitting Group: meet the 1st Thursdays at 9 am in Holy Family Hall (Narthex). They help the homeless and Birthright babies Holy Family Ministry: for information contact David Rosenthal, PhD at david.rosenthal@nativity.cdom.org Knights of Columbus Council 14041: meet the 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm in Stelling Hall; contact Hank Winkler at 901-488-9053 or grandknight14041@gmail.com Liturgical Ministries: for information or questions regarding training or scheduling contact Jim Lippy 388-6515 or 371-6269 or the Church Office 901-382-2504 Men’s Club: Breakfast Meeting 9am1st Sat. of each Month Prison Ministry: for information contact Shellie Teems, 901-230-0074 Parish Outreach Food for the Sick: Contact Susan Hanna at 385-8277 or savhan@aol.com for information. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) preparation to receive Sacraments. Contact Deacon David or call the Church office for information. Society of St. Vincent de Paul: meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Contact Dawn Campbell 901-654-5773 for more information. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: Meet at church at 7:45 am for carpooling: Contact John Walton, 901-568-0910 for info. TOPS - Take off the Pounds Sensibly: meet Mondays at 4:15-5:00pm for weigh-in; 5-6pm meetings in Stelling Hall. Women’s Guild: meets the 4th Tuesday at 7 pm the months of January, March, May, September and November.

RCIA CLASSES

meet on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm

Soup Kitchen Information! Volunteers meet at 7:45 am at Nativity on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you would like to volunteer, there is a sign up sheet on the table in the Narthex. You will need to bring a hat or other type of hair cover. If you want more informa-tion, please call John Walton 901-568-0910.

Check your calendar! Here are some dates that volun-teers are needed - Tuesday, Oct 16th, Nov 6th & 20th.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL - Nativity Nativity Information

COME BE A PART OF OUR MUSIC MINISTRY! There are many opportunities for involvement. Interested in singing or ringing? Talk to KW after Mass or email at kw.on@nativity.cdom.org Tuesdays: Resurrection Choir, 10-11 am 2nd and 4th weeks Wednesdays: Children's Choir (grades 2-9), 5-5:45 pm Handbell Choir 6-7 pm Parish Choir 7:30-8:30pm

ALL ARE WELCOME! Kyung-Won "KW" On

When do we first come to know God? Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for Infants and Toddlers Presented by Rebekah Rojcewicz on Saturday, November 3, from 2-4 p.m. at Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Childcare available by reservation There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome to join us. More information and registration is available on the Grace St. Luke’s website: https://www.gracestlukes.org/2018catechesis/ For those of you on Facebook, here is the direct link to the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/275535159742293/ We hope you will be able to join us, and look forward to seeing you in November! On behalf of the Good Shepherd Center Memphis, Christina.

Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary Time

Diocese Information

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Let the colors of fall, remind you to rediscover the beauty of your marriage. Worldwide Marriage Encounter has all the tools you need for a great marriage. Sign up today to renew, rekindle and refresh your marriage at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 15th-17th 2019 at Subiaco, AR or June 7th-9th 2019 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center in Stanton, TN. For more information or to apply, visit our website at http://www.memphiswwme.org or contact us at 901-409-4570.

Sunday Social for People with Special Needs and Disabilities

Sunday October 21 , 2018

6-8 pm St. Brigid Church

English Classes

Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion Training with Father Robert Szczechura at the following parishes. Catholic Church of the Incarnation Monday, October 15th & 22nd from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

The OLS Youth Group is hosting a Trivia Night on Saturday, October 20th. The theme is “The Faithful Departed.” There will be ten categories, each with ten questions. Many of questions will have to deal with the holy men and women who have preceded us in faith. The entry fee is $15.00 per person. The maximum number of players at any one table is 8. Prizes will be awarded to the first place, second place and a consolation prize for the last place. After Round 5 there will be one prize given to the person dressed in the BEST SAINT COSTUME as judged by the other players. There will be door prizes. There will be two rounds of “Heads or Tails”. The concession stand will be open to sell hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, candy, and soft drinks. BYOB. Our emcee will be Fr. Bryan Timby. Doors open at 5:15. Play will commence at 6:45.

St. Benedict at Auburndale High School – Grounded in Faith. Elevated by Excellence. Affordable Catholic, co-ed education! Come Visit!

Oct. 12 – ½ day Shadow Day, Oct. 26 – 8th Grade Be an Eagle for a Day. An authentic Catholic education – an answer to your prayers for your teen! Register at sbaeagles.org/visitsba or http://www.sbaeagles.org/http://www.sbaeagles.org/

October 13 & 14, 2018

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. Mike Austin & Fr. Michael Vu

10 Days: January 22-31, 2019, visiting Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth, Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Shepherd’s field, cross over the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount, Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, Mount Tabor, traditional site of the Transfiguration, walk where Jesus walked in Jerusalem. Hosted by Father Mike Austin and Father Michael Vu. $4199 per person based on two in a room. Includes round-trip from New Orleans, LA, Land, Hotels most meals. Book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Paula email Pilgrimagetotheholy-land@gmail.com or call 228 697 7814.

Diocese Information

After Divorce: A Day of Hope & Healing

A day retreat for the separated and divorced with Catholic author Rose Sweet on October 27, 2018 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at St. Louis Catholic Church (Clunan Center) 203 S White Station Memphis, TN 38117 $20.00 per person/ Lunch Included To register: Call Alma Abuelouf (901)373-1224

Big Band Dance to Raise Funds for Campus Ministry

Catholic Campus Ministry is putting on the Ritz on Saturday, November 3 at 6:30pm in the Clunan Center at St. Louis Catholic Church. The grand affair will begin with a lesson in swing dancing, followed by live music performed by Memphis Knights Big Band. Hors-d'oeuvres will be provided and there will be a cash bar on site. Costumes are encouraged, so put on your most dapper attire and dance the night away in support of Catholic Campus Ministry. Purchase your tickets today and come have a roaring good time! https://putting_on_the_ritz.eventbrite.com 901-323-3051

ONLINE GIVING To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit us online at www.nativitybartlett.org. Locate the Online Giving button and set up your recurring giving schedule. The first time you give, you will select a password that will enable you to log in at any time and make changes to your giving or view your complete online giving history for Online Giv-ing .

Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary Time

13th Ministry Fair - after mass 14th Ministry Fair - after masses 9:00am PRE 11:30am Puppet Practice 11:45am First Communion Class 12:30pm Polish Mass 6:00pm CYO 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Meeting 15th 4:30pm TOPS 16th 5:30pm Cub Scouts 7:00pm SVdP Meeting 17th 5:00pm Children's Choir 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady 6:00pm Hand Bell Choir 6:30pm Knights of Columbus 6:30pm RCIA Classes 7:30pm Parish Choir 18th 5:00pm THIRD THURSDAY ADORATION 6:30pm Knights of Columbus 7:00pm Apologetics Class - Spanish 19th 6:00pm Hispanic Folklore Dance Group 20th No Events on Calendar 21st 9:00am PRE 11:30am Puppet Practice 11:45am First Communion Class 6:00pm CYO 22nd 4:30pm TOPS 6:30pm Knights of Columbus - Bus. Mtg. 23rd 10:00am Resurrection Choir 5:30pm Cub Scouts 24th 5:00pm Children's Choir 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady 6:00pm Hand Bell Choir 6:30pm RCIA Classes 7:30pm Parish Choir 25th 7:00pm Apologetics Class - Spanish 26th 6:00pm Hispanic Folklore Dance Group 6:30pm Holy Family Ministry 27th Noon Baptism Class - English 28th 9:00am PRE 11:30am Puppet Practice 11:45am First Communion Class 1:00pm Fall Festival & Trunk N Treat 6:00pm CYO 29th 4:30pm TOPS 7:00pm Baptism Class - Spanish 30th 5:30pm Cub Scouts 31st 5:00pm Children's Choir 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady 6:00pm Hand Bell Choir 6:30pm RCIA Classes 7:30pm Parish Choir

Offerings for September, 2018

5th Week - Regular collections: $7,196 Cor Unum: Maint. Fund $2,138 Month of to Date: Regular Collection $41,699 (Budget $39,633) Cor Unum $10,225 (Maint Fund)

ANNOUCEMENTS TO BE MADE BY FATHER AT MASS NEED TO BE SENT TO ANGIE O’NEILL BY NOON Thursday!

2nd Collection Next Week October 21st - Cor Unum Maint. Fund

Scheduling Events at the Church

To All Ministry Leaders and Nativity Groups: We are a growing and vibrant Parish Community and I ask this special request of you. Please remember that we are a family of worship and share our God given gifts and church space to-gether. And as we continually grow in our ministries, I ask that group leaders please submit your yearly calen-dar by email or in writing to Angie O’Neill . We have limited meeting spaces that fill up very quickly and it is most appreciated if all will communicate by email with angie.oneill @nativity.cdom.org for scheduling all events. The Office Calendar is the Official Church Calendar. If there are conflicts in dates and times, we hope all of you are willing to work together to coordinate usage of our building and grounds. Thank you for your patience and understanding and for working together as a very large and faithful family. May God continue to bless each of us and the work we do as The Catholic Church of the Nativity. Fr. Robert

Bulletin Information

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Go to nativitybartlett.org/calendar/ for scheduled present/future events.

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Keep your Information Current If your phone number, work number, cell number, address, e-mail address, or name changes, please notify the office 382-2504. Thank-you!