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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
Pastor: Father Robert Szczechura, STL [email protected] Deacons: Frank Larker [email protected] Chris Frame [email protected] David Rosenthal, PhD [email protected] Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager: Angie 0’Neill [email protected] Bookkeeper: Jim Moseley [email protected] Director of Music: Kyung-Won On [email protected] Director of Religious Education: Theresa Krier [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. 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
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 6, 2019
www.nativitybartlett.org
January 5 & 6, 2019
Please Pray for Our Sick
Claire Fitzgerald Albino Annemarie Lee Allen Erlinda Amaba Vinnie Ariemma Sharon Branch Bill Brigrance Mike Bulderbach Carey & Nancy Casad Tina Burton 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 Betsy Larker Catherine Johnson Donna Lampen Fran Leavey Ed List Annie Longoria Mary Mahoney Paul Baker Miller Cheyenne Montgomery Jacob Moody Fr. Mike Morgera Louise Northrop Shirley Odom John & June Patton A.J. Perk Kevin Perk Kathy Palmisano Fr. Robert Ponticello Karen Raney Maria Robertson Sam Sudduth Julia Theil Hannah Tighe Joe Tighe Mary Underwood Peter Voss Melissa Frame Vannucci Joyce R. West Barbara Williams Jack Lee Windley III Ann Wingate
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 , Capt. Eric Wilder, MD, USAF
Pray for Our Troops
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; Blessing of the Home; National Migration Week Monday: St. Raymond of Penyafort; Julian Calendar Christmas
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Monday of this week is Christmas Day in Russia and in much of the Orthodox world. This curious difference in schedule has a lot to do with how calendars have been developed and changed over the years. In the year 45 B.C. Julius Ceasar gave the empire his Julian Calendar, with the winter solstice on January 6. This put an end to a system in which officials called “pontiffs” were able to tweak the calendar by adding extra days in as needed. He invented two new months at that time, December and January; and in order to correct the mess the pontiffs had made, forced a year of 445 days on the empire in what he named “The Last Year of Confusion.” The new months varied in number of days according to a complex schedule, but the calendar was still off by nearly twelve minutes a year, and lost a full day every 130 years. Pope Gregory XIII reformed the calendar in 1583, but not everyone appreciated his efforts. England held out for two hundred years. The year 1700 was a leap year in England, but not in France; they were eleven days apart! George Washington was really born on February 11; when the Gregorian calendar was finally adopted in the English colonies shortly before the Revolution, he had to move his birthday to February 22. Now the calendars are thirteen days apart, which accounts for Russia’s Julian calendar Christmas. And Caesar thought he had brought confusion to an end! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
8:00am Weekdays Requested By Mon 7th Mike Hall + Ramona Hall Tue 8th Ernie Lubiani + Catherine Dunavant Wed 9th Ernie Lubiani + Pat Fitzgerald Thu 10th Clare H. Miller + Bob & Mary Ann Trainor Fri 11th Joseph Mastela + The Morning Group 8:00am Saturday Jan 5th Joseph Mastela + The Morning Group 12th Bob Savage + Robert & Janet Sutton 5:00pm Saturday Jan 5th Martha & Willis Chambliss + The Schwill Family 12th Henry Fitzgerald + Pat Fitzgerald 8:00am Sunday Jan 6th Helen Tscherter + Maggie Bonds & Family Mother of Jim Lippy 13th Parishioners 10:30am Sunday Jan 6th Tom & Mary Irvine + Bob & MaryAnn Trainor 13th Helen Tscherter + Angie O’Neill Mother of Jim Lippy 5:00pm Sunday - Spanish Jan 6th Parishioners 13th Immigrants & Refugees
The Epiphany of the Lord
Help Someone See Place used eye glasses (including Sun glasses) in the recycle box provided. To Date: 118 pairs of eye glasses have been donated to the Knights of Columbus Ophthalmology Project plus 2 cell phones and 1 hearing aid.
Nativity Information
Third Thursday - January 17th From 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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.
Parishioners we have many prayer shawls - if you are visiting a sick or homebound person, please take a prayer shawl to them. Thank you!
Polish Mass
Will be celebrated on January 13th at 12:30pm.
Lector Workbooks for 2019 are in the Narthex. Please pick one up if you are a scheduled Nativity Lector. Thank you!
Altar Flower Dedication There will be NO flower dedications during Advent. We will resume dedications the weekend of February 2nd/3rd.
From the Desk of Father Robert
As we enter a new year and new beginnings, I’d like you to ponder this writing from an Unknown Author:
My Parish-His Heart-My Home
My Parish is composed of people like me I help make it what it is.
It will be friendly, if I am. It will be holy, if I am.
Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work. It will be prayerful, if I pray.
It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver.
It will bring others into worship, if I invite and bring them in.
It will be a place of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, of compassion, charity,
And mercy, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things. Therefore, with the help of God,
I now dedicate myself to the task of being all the things that I want my parish to be. Amen. I encourage us to keep an open heart to all these things in 2019. Happy New Year and Epiphany Blessings!!
A message from the Knights Mother Teresa once said to “do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.“ A heartfelt thank-you to you the parishioners at the Church of the Nativity for your participation in our coat, glasses and turkey drives. We collected over 40 coats, 118 pair of glasses and with all the turkeys, we were able to make and deliver several meal baskets for Families in need. Thank you again for supporting the Knights of Columbus Council 14041 we could not be more appreciative. Merry Christmas to all who read this message! May God bless you always. Hank Winkler Grand Knight
January 5 & 6, 2019
Our Ministries Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sundays: ages 3 yrs to 12 yrs, Confirmation 1 and 2 ; Contact Theresa Krier, PRE Director [email protected]. 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 [email protected] or 901-827-1262. CYO 9-12 Grade Sundays from 6-8 pm Stephen Peyton, youth director [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Council 14041: meet the 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm in Stelling Hall; contact Hank Winkler at 901-488-9053 or [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.
Soup Kitchen Information! On December 18th five volunteers served 149 meals. 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 information, please call John Walton 901-568-0910.
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 [email protected] 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 Director of Music
News from SVdP: We received 30 calls in November and were able to assist 3 families. We helped one family pay their utility bill with $1206.00 in assistance. Another family received $1300.00 to be used toward their rent. This family also requested food, in which they received approximately $40 worth from our pantry. The last family called needing food and received about $100 worth from our pantry and from Kroger. On behalf of the Ozanam Center, I would like to thank you for your glove donations. They are appreciated so much. God’s Blessings, Dawn Campbell Who are Vincentians? We are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are part of an international society of friends united by a spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection. Energized by the awareness that service to our brother or sister in need is in fact an encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ, members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are keenly aware that poverty, suffering and loneliness are present for millions in our communities. For that reason, we collaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes.
A BIG THANKS! The Women's Guild would like to thank all the parishioners who purchased poinsettias for church and home. You made our church look beautiful. Thanks again! The NWG Board
The Epiphany of the Lord
Diocese Information
The Epiphany: “Opening their treasure chests, they offered Him gifts.” Are you beginning to see your life as a gift to be given to the Lord as a priest? Visit https://www.memphisvocations.com Call Fr. Yoelvis Gonzalez at (901) 373-1243, or write to: [email protected].
Ministry to the Sick- New Minister Training
Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:30 AM -1:00 PM Catholic Center, 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive Memphis, TN This training is designed to provide new ministers with the basic tools that will be helpful in their ministry. As a trained minister you bring compassion, communion and become sacramental presence of Christ for those sick and homebound. Candidates are required to send completed registration form signed by the pastor or representative by January 16, 2019. Registration forms are available at your parish office or on line http://www.cdom.org/Atimo_s/news/MTS_Reg_Form.pdf For more information call the Office of Pastoral Life Ministries at 373-1224 email: [email protected]
All are invited to: A Celebration in Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, January 21, 2019, Cathedral of Immaculate Conception 10:00 AM Music Prelude 10:30 AM Liturgy Celebrant: Most Reverend Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, DD, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Memphis Homilist: Fr. Charles Smith, SVD, Archdiocese of Indianapolis Reception to Follow For more information contact Office of Pastoral Life Ministries 901-373-1234
Holy Rosary Church / Development Coordinator This full time position assists the Director of Development and Stewardship in implementing the comprehensive development plan for the Parish and School. Responsibilities are outlined below and may include additional tasks and duties assigned by the Director as needs arise. Hours may vary from regular office hours as needs arise. Job Duties: · Manage the successful achievement of the annual fund and its
goals. · Coordinate prospect research for all fundraising programs. · Develop/maintain alumni database for all reachable alumni and
other donors. · Help ensure integrity, maintenance and confidentiality of donor
and prospect records. · Maintain records of all planned gifts expectancies and projected
maturities. · Manage thank you notes and proper accounting receipts for all
gifts. · Assist with expanding the reach of the school on social media. · Assist with development of the quarterly newsletter for alumni,
donors, and families. · Oversee the work of graphic designers and print vendors in
production of printed material and web content. Qualifications (include but are not limited to): · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with three or more
years of experience in marketing/communications. · Demonstrated success in managing and organizing multiple
projects with shifting priorities. Solid computational, written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to create print materials using Photoshop, iPhoto, iMovie, InDesign, or other comparable layout software; use computer, peripheral equipment, various software and office equipment.
· Ability to work in a collegial manner with Director and maintain effective working relations with faculty, staff, board members, donors and students.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and letter of introduction to: Director of Human Resources 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive Memphis, TN 38134 Or email it to: [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.
FINDING GOD The splendid magi, all sparkle and dash and solemnity, march right up off the pages of Matthew’s Gospel and into our churches today. Matthew alone tells us this grand and seduc-tive story so that we might see the light and know that the child these magi visited is the fulfillment of prophecy, the king of the world that stretches to the magi’s home country and beyond, right down the ages to us. We too see and understand anew. Like the magi, our pa-tron saints for this day, we see in the newborn child the king of the universe and light of the world. Like the magi, we find in ourselves a new faith and a new life. Like them, we return to our home by a new route. We are asked to come away from this festive season our-selves renewed and awake to the presence of God among us. We are asked to find God where God is to be found, to be at-tentive and surprised and ready to bow down in adoration and to offer our gifts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
January 5 & 6, 2019
2019 Diocesan Celebration of Wedding Anniversaries
Saturday, February 9, 2019 10:00 am at
St. Louis Catholic Church
For more information, contact
Diocese Information Holy Rosary Catholic Church Job Openings
Bookkeeper This full-time position is responsible for maintaining parish records necessary for proper accounting according to generally accepted accounting practices for religious organizations. Following established school and parish policies in all areas including finance, personnel, facility use and work schedules, work with professionals and volunteers for the welfare and growth of the parish community. Will provide work direction to Bookkeeping Assistant and volunteers. Qualifications: *High school diploma, Associates degree. *Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience. *Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively while maintaining professional standards of confidentiality. *Ability to manage multiple tasks; set priorities and plan work to accomplish required tasks. Maintenance Technician This part-time position is responsible for maintaining building equipment, heating, cooling plumbing and electrical systems at various locations as assigned by the Director. Qualifications: *Three years of experience in building and school maintenance. *Basic electrical knowledge of high and low voltage systems; ability to read schematics. *Basic plumbing knowledge including use of propane torch and PVC solvent welding. *Own tools appropriate to perform majority of smaller tasks. *Capable of walking, climbing ladders, lifting materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and operating basic maintenance equipment. *Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively. TO APPLY FOR EITHER POSITION, PLEASE GO TO: The Catholic Diocese of Memphis Website at http://cdom.org Choose DEPARTMENT --- HUMAN RESOURCES --- JOB OPENINGS
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]
St. Benedict, an authentic co-ed Catholic High School, is still accepting applications for the 2019-20 school year. For information or tour, visit sbaeagles/admissions.
Catholic Diocese of Memphis/ Admin. Assistant, Dept. of Pastoral Life Ministries Performs administrative and office support activities for the Department of Pastoral Services in order to maintain department and office efficiency. This is a full-time position. Job Duties (include but are not limited to): Prepare documents, pamphlets and brochures; develop and maintain working files. Handle routine correspondence. Manage and maintain databases for various lists and groups. Manage and maintain mailing list of diocesan personnel and volunteers. Collect and distribute daily mail. Prepare and process mailing/shipping paperwork. Prepare material for mass mailings. Manage incoming calls promptly and courteously; distribute messages promptly. Make telephone calls as needed. Ensure that the telephone is attended at all times either through the switchboard or someone in the office. Respond to calls for After Hours Emergency Response Team (AHERT) by locating priests for Catholic patients. Process registration for various ministries for conferences, workshops, classes or events. Provide hospitality for meetings, gatherings and events, including setting up meeting rooms, ensuring availability of seasonal materials, and putting meeting rooms in order after events. Maintain confidentiality of all information. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum one year office work experience. Knowledge of filing, record management, Microsoft Office applications and standard office equipment. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize and organize workload. Bi-lingual Spanish desirable. How to Apply: Please send a resume and letter of introduction to: Director of Human Resources 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive Memphis, TN 38134 Or email it to: [email protected] with the job title in the subject line.
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 .
~~~Pray for World Peace~~~
The Epiphany of the Lord
1st OFFICE CLOSED 5:30pm Cub Scouts 7:00pm Apologetics Spanish Class 2nd NO CHOIR or HANDBELL PRACTICE 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 6:30pm RCIA 3rd 9:00am Helping Hands 6:00pm Hispanic Folklore Group 4th 5:00pm FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION 5th No Events on Church Calendar 6th 9:00am PRE 11:30am Puppet Practice 11:45am First Communion Class 1:30pm Filipino Gathering 3:45pm Armada Blanca 6:00pm CYO 7th 4:30pm TOPS 8th 10:00am Resurrection Choir Practice 5:30pm Cub Scouts 7:00pm Apologetics Spanish Class 9th 5:00pm Children's Choir Practice 6:00pm Handbell Choir Practice 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 6:30pm RCIA 7:00pm Parish Choir Practice 7:00pm Pastoral Council Meeting 10th No Events on Church Calendar 11th 6:00pm Hispanic Folklore Group 12th No Events on Church Calendar 13th 9:00am PRE 11:30am Puppet Practice 11:45am First Communion Class 12:30pm Polish Mass 3:45pm Armada Blanca 6:00pm CYO 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Mtg 14th 4:30pm TOPS 15th 5:30pm Cub Scouts 7:00pm Apologetics Spanish Class 7:00pm SVdP Meeting 16th 5:00pm Children's Choir Practice 6:00pm Handbell Choir Practice 6:00pm Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 6:30pm RCIA 6:30pm K of C Officers Mtg 7:00pm Parish Choir Practice 17th 5:00pm THIRD THURSDAY ADORATION 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Mtg.
Offerings for December, 2018
3rd Week - Regular collections: $10,182 Cor Unum: Maint. Fund $ 4,074 Month to Date Total: Regular Collection $31,230 (Budget $39,633) Cor Unum $ 7,082 (Maint Fund)
ANNOUCEMENTS TO BE MADE BY FATHER AT MASS NEED TO BE SENT TO ANGIE O’NEILL BY NOON Thursday!
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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