BULLETIN DEADLINE: NOON WEDNESDAY for the next weekend E-mail: nativity.bulletin@hotmail. com 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 Pastor: Father Robert Szczechura, STL [email protected]In Residence: Father Carlos Donato de Silva Deacons: Frank Larker [email protected]Chris Frame [email protected]David Rosenthal, PhD [email protected]Seminarian: Dominic Candebat Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager: Angie O’Neill [email protected]Bookkeeper: Jim Moseley [email protected]Director of Music: Kyung-Won On [email protected]Parish Religious Education: [email protected]Director of Youth Ministry: Stephen Peyton [email protected]Co-Directors Hispanic Ministry: Lyz Candia [email protected], 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. Polish Second Sunday of Each Month (except July & August) 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-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2019 www.nativitybartlett.org
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BULLETIN DEADLINE: NOON WEDNESDAY for the next weekend
E-mail: nativity.bulletin@hotmail. com
The Catholic Church of the Nativity 5955 St. Elmo Road Bartlett, TN 38135
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. Polish Second Sunday of Each Month (except July & August) 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-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 8, 2019
www.nativitybartlett.org
September 7 & 8, 2019
Please Pray for Our Sick
Claire Fitzgerald Albino Annemarie Lee Allen Erlinda Amaba Vinnie Ariemma Bill Brigrance Mike Bulderbach Tina Burton Carey & Nancy Casad Bill Coburn Joan Cunningham Doris Dalton Nick DeStefan Michael Ellis Sally Gyout Chad Hall Leeghann Harrison Rosa Holmes Barry Houston Donna Lampen Catherine Johnson Ed List Annie Longoria Paul Baker Miller Fr.Mike Morgera Cheyenne Montgomery Louise Northrop Shirley Odom John & June Patton A.J. Perk Kevin Perk Kathy Palmisano Karen Raney Maria Robertson Fr. Robert Ponticello Sam Sudduth Julia Theil Hannah Tighe Mary Underwood Fr. Ricky Valleroy Peter Voss Joyce R. West Barbara Williams Melissa Frame Vannucci Ann Wingate Nancy Hennessey Pam Walton Nikki Albino Grace Rata Estelle Coleman Shawn Ellis Deacon Frank Larker Dallas Williams Edward Hall Gil Lema Lorrrie Hardin Carolyn Cook Earl Spellings Ed Chady Patricia Pugh Betty Durkin Jean Geoghegan Olivia Occean Joanne Lamberth David Hall Rosalie Owens
If you or a family member are hospitalized, please notify the Parish office. Also notify the office to ADD or REMOVE someone’s name from the list.
All Parishioners -
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays 6:00 p.m.
Mass Intentions
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 , Capt. Eric Wilder, MD, USAF; Cdr. Tim O’Kane
Pray for Our Troops
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Grandparents Day Monday: St. Peter Claver Wednesday: Patriot Day Thursday: The Most Holy Name of Mary Friday: St. John Chrysostom Saturday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10]
8:00am Weekdays Requested By Mon 9th Kathy Trainor + Bob Trainor Tue 10th (Fr.) Fred Sauer + Jerry & Donna Lampen Wed 11th Mary Ann Ibarra + Jose & Karen Ibarra Thu 12th Brother Richard Marten + Eileen Kuehl’s brother Father Robert & Staff Fri 13th Brother Richard Marten + Eileen Kuehl’s brother Carolyn Anderson 8:00am Saturday Sept 7th Piotr Iskrzycki + Father Robert Sept 14th Kazimierz Zborowski + Father Robert 5:00pm Saturday Sept 7th Martha & Willis Chamblis + The Schwill Family Sept 14th Max Burdette + Rosemarie von Cannon 8:00am Sunday Sept 8th Gino Bermardini + Angelina Bernardini Sept 15th Parishioners 10:30am Sunday Sept 8th Parishioner Sept 15th Regina Hericks + Father Robert & Staff Mother of Marie Denelsbeck 5:00pm Sunday - Spanish Sept 8th Beatriz Rojas Dennis + Mrs. Beatriz Martinez Sept 15th Beatriz Rojas Dennis + Mrs. Beatriz Martinez
Parishioners we have many prayer shawls - if you are visiting a sick or homebound person, please take a prayer shawl to them. Thank you!
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.
September Altar Flowers Donated By 7th/8th George & Eileen Kuehl In honor of Jean Geoghegan 14th/15th Anonymous 21st/22nd 28th/29th
FOOD FOR THE SICK If you are interested in preparing food for parishioners in need, please call Susan Hanna at 337-5745.
From Father Robert’s Desk - Dear Brothers and Sisters: We have great news! And in times like ours, great news is always worth sharing! As you know, the Knights of Columbus hosted their 12th Annual Angelo Lucchesi Dinner on July 26 of this year at St. Benedict High School Cafeteria. I am writing this letter to share with you the incredible success of this fundraiser for the Formation of our Seminari-ans. More than sixty seven thousand dollars were raised, breaking many records, and more than doubling the amount of money raised in previous years! This success is the fruit of the effort and commitment of our Knights to the cause of the future of our Church, and the enthusiastic promotion and participation of our priests, religious, and the diocesan faithful. I would like to express my most sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Knights of Columbus Councils for all the effort, time, plan-ning, and commitment towards the Annual Angelo Lucchesi Seminarian Dinner. The funds we get each year from this event are an invaluable blessing that helps us provide our seminarians with the means to get the most out of their academic and spiritual forma-tion. I also want to thank and congratulate all the organizations and individuals who contributed to this event and made such a success possible: all the Knights of Columbus Councils; the Serra Club of Memphis; the staff of Saint Benedict High School; the caterers and volunteers; the people who donated items for the auction; the auctioneer; and the many wonderful people who attended the dinner. Your investment of life, talent, and treasure towards the formation of our future priests will surely be a pleasing offering to our Lord. Please share this letter with your parishioners, friends, and neighbors. May God bless all our efforts with an abundance of vocations to tend to His growing Church in West Tennessee. In Christ,
Rev. Robert Szczechura Director of Vocations Diocese of Memphis
Nativity's next Blood Drive is NEXT weekend, Sunday, September 15 from Noon to 3pm in Stelling Hall. Every 15 seconds, someone somewhere needs a transfusion. There is no substitute for human blood. Make plans to donate and see how good it feels to save a life! Logon to Vitalant.org and search for Nativity's blood drive to make an appointment.
September 7 & 8, 2019
Help Someone See Place used eye glasses (including Sun glasses) in the recycle box provided. To Date: 237 pairs of eye glasses have been donated to the Knights of Columbus Ophthalmology Project plus 26 cell phones for the Troops overseas
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 - volunteers are needed for
Tuesday, September 17th
Nativity - ST. Vincent de Paul Nativity Information
Save the Date!!! The 12th Annual St. Vincent De Paul Friends of the Poor® Walk for the benefit of the Ozanam Center will be held Saturday, September 14th at Christian Bros. High School, 5900 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis. The walk
will be held from 10:00am – 12:00 noon. The Ozanam Center provides between 150-200 meals a day for the poor 365 days a year. Please join us and register to walk at tiny.cc/friends2019 if you can’t attend, walk with us in spirit at tiny.cc/Spirit2019. If you would like to donate by mail, please send your check (made payable to The Memphis District Council) to The Ozanam Center, Attn: Richard Peyton, President, 1306 Monroe Ave., 38104. Questions? Contact Dawn Campbell at 654-5773 or email at [email protected]. Thank you!
Youth Group will start September 8th and will meet on Sunday nights from 6pm-8pm. If you or your child are in 9th to 12th grade, please come join us for faith and fellowship. If you have any questions, please see Stephen Peyton after mass or email him at [email protected] or feel free to contact him either by text or call 901-605-1924.
The Knights of Columbus will have a coat drive September 14 & 15 and 21 & 22. Please place any new or gently used coats in the box in the Narthex between those dates. We will distribute them through Catholic Charities of West Tennessee.
Mark your calendar
Knights of Columbus Christmas Greenery Sale
October 26-27 and November 2-3
More information to follow!
NEW Altar Server Training for those who are in 3rd Grade or higher on September 21st at 10:30am with lunch to follow.
Call the office to register.
RCIA CLASSES
Classes meet on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Diocese Information
Are you concerned about the future of your high school student? Finding the solutions through goodness, beauty and truth only comes with an authentic Catholic education. Let St. Benedict at Auburndale High School (SBA) be the answer to your prayers. SBA – Grounded in Faith • Elevated by Excellence! sbaeagles.org/admissions or 260-2840.
JOB POSTING Catholic Charities of West Tennessee / Executive Director The Executive Director is responsible for the management and operation of all programs and services provided by Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN) – a $3.5 million, multi-program Agency with 25+ employees and more than 1,000 volunteers. He/she will provide leadership in developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all programs, services and staff under the auspices of the Agency and make recommendations to the Board of Directors and the Bishop regarding policies and issues involving day-to-day operations. This position ensures that the mission, vision and values of the Agency are carried out effectively, efficiently, consistently and collaboratively throughout the 21 counties of West Tennessee that comprise the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. The Director serves as the face of Catholic Charities in promoting our mission and is the Major Gifts Officer for the organization. This is a full time position and includes evening and weekend obligations. Job Duties (include but are not limited to): · Board Governance and Planning · Organizational Operations · Fundraising and Development · Financial Oversight · Community Engagement Qualifications: · Master’s degree in Social Work, a related field or management/business. · 5+ years of experience managing a multi-service, non-profit organization providing social/human services or corporate business experience. · Proven track record of fundraising success and Major Gifts procurement. · Active and engaged member of the Roman Catholic faith. · Ability to effect change as a leader and collaborator. · Ability to work with other non-profits to create and sustain an atmosphere of mutual respect. · Excellent writing and communication skills. · Basic computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite. How to Apply: Please submit a resume and letter of introduction to: [email protected] with the job title in the subject line OR apply by mail to: Director of Human Resources 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr. Memphis, TN 38134 The St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam Center Food Mission is
in need of regular daily VOLUNTEERS to help serve meals to our neighbors in need. The hours are 8 am to noon and volunteers are needed for these days in particular. 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesdays; All Fridays; All Wednesdays and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays. Food Mission is located at 1306 Monroe Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Contact Gloria Hyden, Interim Director at 901-552-7038 or email at [email protected]
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE The First Letter to the Corinthians: a study of St. Paul’s monumental commentary on early Church life. This eight-week course will especially focus on the moral questions treated in the letter. When: Wednesday evenings (7-8:30 p.m.), September 18 – November 6, 2019 Where: Dominican House on campus of St. Agnes Academy - St. Dominic School, 4830 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis Cost: $10 Instructor: Fr. Carmen Mele, O.P., rector of the National Shrine and Institute of St. Martin de Porres Registration: Call 901-578-2643 or email [email protected].
St. Agnes Academy – St. Dominic School PK2-12th is hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 12:00 pm – 1:30pm at Siena Hall. Drop by for a Tour of Our School.
Diocesan Nights of Discernment: At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. For Men - 6pm the 1st Monday of the month For Women - 6pm on the 3rd Monday of the month For more information contact Father Yoelvis Gonzalez, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Memphis at (901) 373-1243 or [email protected]
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: “None of you can become My disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.” Are you being called to discipleship as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Visit https://www.memphisvocations.com or write to: Vocations [email protected].
You Can Help Your Marriage – 25% of surveyed couples say they are “Happily Married.” For everyone else, there is Retrouvaille. Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue…or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples rebuild their marriages. For confidential information about the next program call (800) 470-2230 or (615) 523-0631, email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Dates Changed for WWME Calling all Married Couples A weekend of discovery – a lifetime of Love World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend * Dates: October 18-20, 2019 * Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, Stanton, TN ** For more information or to apply, visit www.wwme-section10.org/memphis or contact Norman and Barbara Sobota at 901-373-7030 email: [email protected] For Registration contact: Andy & Chris Sniezak: Email: [email protected]
Pilgrimage St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church presents…
Pilgrimage to Israel Discovery with Optional 4-Night
Jordan Post Tour Extension April 18 – 26, 2020
Hosted by Father Anthony Onyekwe
If you are thinking about traveling to Israel or have any questions about the trip or concerns about the safety of traveling in Israel. Contact Sawyer Shoates, from Collette Tours, he will be able to answer any questions you may have. Collette Tours has been in business for 100 years and they value the safety of their customers.
DR. ALVEDA KING – CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST - COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH, SEPT. 14, 2019. Abortion is the leading cause of death in the United States. Not only that, but in Memphis and the rest of the country, abortion is disproportionately killing African American babies. The poor, the marginalized, and minorities are entering the doors of Planned Parenthood in Memphis to abort their children. It is time to wake Memphis up, and specifically the Church, to the fact that abortion is now the greatest civil rights issue facing the United States today. A group of Catholic Memphis Cursillistas and the Memphis Coalition for Life is excited to announce that evangelist Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is coming to Memphis to address the public on this very topic! As the Executive Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn, Dr. King will inspire Christians from all denominations to get involved in the fight to end the atrocity of abortion in Memphis and to save lives from abortion. The free talk and luncheon will be held on Sat. Sept. 14 at 10 AM to 1 PM at St. Augustine Church, 1169 Kerr Avenue, Memphis, TN 38106 and is open to the public.
To attend or donate to this event, please visit: http://memphiscoalitionforlife.org/king
Bluegrass in the Beer Garden is coming up – Mark your calendars for Sept. 21st from 5:30-8:30. The tickets are on sale through Brown Paper Tickets and are still just $50. This is the only fundraiser St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen has, so please make an effort to attend. In addition, the Mass prior to the event will be
celebrated by Bishop David Talley. So, come meet and hear our new Bishop and stay for fun, bluegrass music, food and camaraderie.
A People of Many Faces—Offered by the Parish Social Ministry Office of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, this workshop focuses on helping parishes learn to build bridges between cultures. Join us for a morning of prayer, presentation, sharing of ideas, and wonderful ethnic food! Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 8:45 am until 1:00 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Room #113 (8151 Chimney Rock Blvd, Cordova, TN 38016) The workshop is free, but advanced registration is requested. To register: Rachel D’Addabbo, [email protected] or 901-722-4750. For more information, ccwtn.org/ministries/parish-social-ministry/workshop/
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 Giving .
~~~Pray for World Peace~~~
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7th 9:00am Men’s Club 8th 9:00am CGS PRE -1st Communion & Confirmation 1 11:30am Puppet Practice 12:30pm Polish Mass 1:30pm Polish Gathering 3:45pm Armada Blanca 6:00pm CYO PRE - Confirmation 2 9th 4:30pm TOPS 10th 10:00am Resurrection Choir Practice 7:00pm Apologetics Class - Spanish 11th Auction Set Up 5:00pm Children's Choir Practice 6:00pm Hand Bell Practice 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 6:30pm RCIA 7:30pm Parish Choir Practice 12th Auction Set Up 13th Auction Set Up 6:00pm Hispanic Dancers 14th 8:30am Fishers of Men 6:00pm ANNUAL AUCTION 15th 9:00am CGS PRE -1st Communion & Confirmation 1 11:30am Puppet Practice 3:45pm Armada Blanca 6:00pm CYO PRE - Confirmation 2 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Officers Mtg.
Offerings for August, 2019
4th Week - Regular Collection: $8,095 St. Joseph Fund: $1,873 Month to Date Totals: Regular Collection: $38,410 ($39,633 Budget) St. Joseph Fund: $ 8,440
ANNOUCEMENTS TO BE MADE BY FATHER AT MASS NEED TO BE SENT TO ANGIE O’NEILL BY NOON Thursday!
2nd Collection September 15th - St. Joseph 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
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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!
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Handicap Section - the first row on the right in the front of church is reserved for those who are handicapped. If you sit there communion will be brought to you.
