CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

C H U R C H O F T H E N A T IV IT Y
O F T H E B LE SS E D V IR G IN M A R Y
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a Catholic Community, called to be faithful,
caring and enthusiastic disciples. We build up the
kingdom of God by worshiping and praising God,
proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in word
and witness, giving loving service to our neighbor
and strengthening the parish community.
NUESTRA MISION
Somos una comunidad católica llamada a ser
discipulos fieles, compasivos y entusiastas.
Construimos el Reino de Dios adorando y alabando
a Dios, proclamando la Buena Nueva de Jesucristo
de palabra y con testimonio,
Sacrament of the Eucharist
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm - Español
Weekday Mass: M-Th—8:00 am, F—Noon
Holydays: Noon & 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Friday: 1:00-1:45 pm; Saturday: 3:15-4:15 pm;
or by appointment
Arrangements for the Sacrament of Anointing of the
Sick/Communion, Baptism, and Matrimony may be
made by calling the Parish Office.
PARISH OFFICE
152 Main Street , Brockport, NY 14420
Phone: (585) 637-4500
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: nativitybrockport.org
Facebook: Nativity Brockport
(https://www.facebook.com/NativityBrockport)
Hours
Monday –Friday: 9 am—4 pm
Staff
Fr. Joseph McCaffrey, Pastor—[email protected]
Deacon Tom Schrage—[email protected]
Deacon Chris Fisher—[email protected]
James Pudetti, Financial Director—[email protected]
Pamela Rickerl, Parish Secretary—[email protected]
Connie Mesiti, Religious Ed Coordinator—[email protected]
Thomas Griffin, Facilities & Grounds/Cemetery Supervisor
Jorge Salgado, Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry—[email protected]
Louise Pohl, Contemporary Choir Director
Bridget Bishop, Seasonal Choir Director
Pastoral Council
John LaPierre—President
e-mail: [email protected]
MT. OLIVET CEMETERY
E. Canal Road, Brockport, NY
8 am-dusk, April 1 - November 30; December & April
—weather permitting; Closed January 1 –March 31
For information, call the Parish Office at 637-4500.
Wreath Lighting Prayer
All four candles are lit.
Leader: Come, O Key of David, to unlock the darkness of sin
and free us by your grace.
All: Come Lord Jesus!
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
Prayer List of the Sick
We pray for those in our faith community and
those that we hold in our hearts. May God grant them
healing and strength.
Evelyn Battiste, Adaline Caruso, Nancy Danko,
Michael Ferris, Dolores Flow, Nate Foley, Theresa
Gusek, June Killigrew, Kailee Kwiecien, John
Lupisella, Lhessa Lyons, Mary Ann McCullough, Carol
McNeil, Chuck Muscolino, Joanne Nicolucci, Pat
Nisdeo, Mary Overmeyer, Tony Pacilio, David Pike,
Sara Ridd, Lorraine Sheflin, Frances Swalbach, Andy
Virgilio.
Names remain on for one month. Please call the
Please pray for the soul of
Mary Harris,
who passed away last week.
Welcome Winter!
Tuesday, December 22
Nativity’s Advent Penance
Service will be THIS Tuesday,
December 22 at 7:00 pm in
the Church.
This penance service will
have a Liturgy of the Word
followed
by
individual
confessions. All are welcome-come and receive God’s mercy!
CORRECTED
Christmas Mass Schedule
Thursday, December 24—Christmas Eve
4:00 pm-Caroling & Mass with our Contemporary Choir
7:00 pm-Christmas Mass in Spanish
10:00 pm-Caroling & Mass with our Seasonal Choir
December 20, 2015
Office News
MASS REQUESTS
To schedule a Mass, please stop by the office or call
Pamela during office hours.
BULLETIN DEADLINES FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We have an early deadlines for 2016:
- Mon. Dec. 21 for Jan. 2/3 weekend
Please drop off items at the Parish Office or e-mail:
[email protected]. Your cooperation is most
appreciated!
HOSPITAL VISITATION
If a member of your family is in Unity, Strong,
Highland, or General, please call the Parish
Office a n d let us kn ow so Fa ther Joe ca n
visit.
Religious
education
classes are at HOME this
Sunday, December 20.
There will be no religious
education classes on Sunday,
December 27.
Sunday,
January 3 is a HOME session.
For more information, contact Connie Mesiti,
Religious Education Coordinator, at (585) 637-4500 or
[email protected] for any questions.
Remembrance Tree of Lights
The Remembrance Tree of Lights has
come to life again this holiday season!
However, it will be adorning one of the
permanent outside main entrance trees.
We used to have a live tree planted in the
cemetery, but every year the deer would eat the young
tree.
Consider purchasing a bulb(s) at $10.00 each for
your loved ones. The more bulbs we sell, the brighter
our love and spirit will shine!
No 8:00 am Mass.
Friday, December 25—Christmas Day
10:00 am-Mass with our Seasonal Choir
No 12:00 pm Mass or Holy Hour.
Feast of the Solemnity of Mary Mass Schedule
Thursday, December 31, 2015—New Year’s Eve
4:30 pm
Friday, January 1, 2016—New Year’s Day
9:00 am
No 8:00 am Mass.
Important: Christmas Flowers
In lieu of donating flowering
plants, please give a donation in
the “Christmas Flowers” envelope
found in your envelope mailing packet. The envelope
may be placed in the collection basket or dropped off
at the Parish Office.
Your donation will go toward the flowers &
decorations needed for the Advent/Christmas season.
A list of donors will be published in the bulletin midJanuary.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
Father Joe’s Week:
Last Thursday morning we
had Mary Harris’s funeral. Thanks, as always, to all
the parishioners who greet, read, serve, etc. It makes
such a kind ministry to a hurting family…That
evening I went to the Castañeda home for Mass. The
Novena for Our Lady of Guadalupe was the occasion
for the Mass, and the house was packed. We had
families and farmworkers, all joining in worship and
fellowship. Thanks to Gloria and her family for
opening their home to us…Saturday afternoon we
celebrated the wedding of Daniel Hanks and Mary
Scheda. God bless them with many years of
happiness. Thanks to Deacon Tom Schrage and Mary
Lynne Turner for all their work with our wedding
couples…After the regular Mass on Saturday, the
Hispanic Community gathered to celebrate Our Lady
of Guadalupe. It was a festive Mass, combining
Advent and Guadalupe, English and Spanish. After
the Mass, we were entertained with wonderful ethnic
dances from Mexico. The kids were so well prepared,
and their costumes lent authenticity to the dances.
Thanks to the kids, who clearly had a good time, and
to the adults who prepared them—Great
job!...Sunday after Mass I enjoyed the Living
Nativity in Church. Go to our Facebook page
(Nativity Brockport) and see the pictures. If you
“like” our page you will get daily posts on Advent,
and all the parish news…Sunday afternoon I went to
the Catholic Daughters’ Christmas party. We had a
lovely meal, spirited singing, and prizes! Thanks for
inviting me—I was able to go because our Spanish
Mass was Saturday night…Monday I was called for
an emergency at Unity Hospital—I take one day a
month to be “on call” at the Hospital. That afternoon
I went to St. John’s in Spencerport to help with their
penance service…Tuesday afternoon I went to
Beikirch for Mass; always a joyous celebration. We
proved we could have the Mass without Joanie
McGuinn, but it was touch and go. That afternoon
our Finance Council met to review the October
numbers—everything is well within our budget and
going fine, although we can always improve our
financial standing. Is God calling you to increase
your weekly offering this coming New Year?...Our
Pastoral Council met that evening. We are discussing
“Dynamic Catholicism,” a book by Matthew Kelly,
and I enjoyed our discussion this month. Such a fine
group of folks…Wednesday I went to Syracuse for
Spiritual Direction and the Sacrament of Penance…
God bless and have a good week!
December 20, 2015
Penance Preparation
This weekend you will find as a
bulletin insert, an Examination of
Conscience to help you prepare for
individual confession. Please consider attending the
Penance Service on Tuesday, December 22 at 7:00
pm or choose a time that’s convenient for you; Father
has a number of open time slots. Please check the
Nativity Calendar on page 5.
Like to Decorate or Looking for a
Fun Christmas Project???
Come by yourself, as a couple or bring
the whole family!
The Liturgy
Committee is looking for helpers to get
the church ready for Christmas. We’ll
meet at 9 am on Thursday, December
24th. W e hope to see you ther e!!!
Thank You to all Nativity
Parishioners
The
Nativity
Giving
Tree
Committee wishes to thank all of you
who helped to make the Giving Tree
Ministry a success. The gifts and gift
cards you purchased and the generous donations you
contributed enabled us to supply gifts to 150 children
and more than 100 adults from seven community
agencies. We were also able to donate some items to
Richard’s House, who provide housing and care to
unemployed veterans who are seeking job training and
employment. We were able to fulfill all of those
requests because of your generosity. You brightened the
holiday season for many children and families. Thank
you again and thanks to the parishioners who delivered
gifts for us, set up the giving trees and offered their
prayers and other assistance to this project. May you all
have a wonderful New Year.
-Nativity Giving Tree Committee
Sunday Financial Offering
December 13, 2015
Budget amount needed per week……………….$6,067.00
Actual amount received…………………...…...….$7,367.00
Over (under) budget year to date………..………$1,146.10
Attendance……...….…………………………...………..…..…537
Thank you for your continued faithful giving!
A big thank you goes out to Cheryl & Mike Conner and June Killigrew for preparing the Christmas
mailing last week! We appreciated your time and energy!
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
Nativity’s CMA Report
December 20, 2015
Our Catholic Ministries Appeal continues
this week. As of Tuesday, we had 267
parishioners total pledging $60,745 which
is 150.50% of our goal of $40,361.00. Thank you for
pledging.
Our parish goal is to have 275 parishioners
participating in the CMA. We are at 97%.
Please participate in the CMA, which supports the
ministries of our Bishop and our parish. Pledge any
amount; what’s important is participating at any level.
You can mail your pledge to the Diocese, or place the
envelope into the Sunday offering and we will forward it
for you. There are extra envelopes at the entrances to the
church or at the Parish Office.
Oración en la Corona de
Adviento
Guía: V en, oh Llave de
David, Ven, Príncipe divino,
sácanos de este loco y sombrío
laberinto
en
que
nos
encontramos, y condúcenos al
reino de la verdad y de la
libertad. Ven a imponer el
derecho y la misericordia con tu
divino Cetro. Ven a abrir todas
las cárceles, las de la ciudad y
las del alma, con tus Llaves
prodigiosas. Ven a hacernos libres. Ven a hacernos
reyes. Ven, Señor, que das señorío. Ven, Llave que
abres todos los corazones.
Todos: Am én.
Christmas Dinner Prayer
Oportunidad para confesarse en Adviento:
Martes, 22 de diciembre – 7:00 pm en Nativity
BVM. Habrá una liturgia de la Palabra y luego vendrán
las confesiones individuales. Las puedes hacer en
español o inglés. En el boletín hay un insert para
prepararnos mejor para la confesión.
God of all gifts, we thank you for the
many ways you have blessed us this
day. We are grateful each of those who
are gathered around this table. We ask
you to bless us and our food and to
bless those we love who are not with us
today. In our gratitude and love, we remember your
humble birth into our lives and pray for those who are
are without enough to eat. We remember the stable
in which you were born and pray for those who have
no place to live. We remember your challenging
message of caring and giving and we pray for peace
in families and nations throughout the world. We
bless you and give you thanks in your Spirit who
brings our hearts to life the Christmas Day and
forever. Amen.
Scriptural Readings for the Week
Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/
Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12,
20-21/Lk 1:39-45
Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/1 Sm 2:1, 4-8/Lk 1:46-56
Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/Lk
1:57-66
Thursday: Morning: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:25, 27, 29/Lk 1:67-79
Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29/Acts
13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
Night: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-3, 11-13/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14
Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20
Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1-6/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5,
9-14
Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17/
Mt 10:17-22
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/
Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 or Col 3:12-21 or
3:12-17/Lk 2:41-52
MISA DE NAVIDAD: 24 de diciem br e a las 7pm .
Después de misa se entregarán los regalos a los niños.
VISITA A LAS FAMILIAS
Si quieres que visitemos a tu familia y tengamos un
estudio bíblico u oración en tu casa, comunícate con
Jorge Salgado para programar la visita. También, si
conoces alguna familia que debemos visitar para que
vuelva a la Iglesia, háznoslo saber.
FACEBOOK: Danos u n “me gusta” o hazte amigo de
nosotros en facebook. Búscanos en: Ministerio
Migrante Hispano, Brockport, NY.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
- Si te gusta cantar o tocas cualquier instrumento el
coro ensaya los domingos a las 12:30pm.
- Si quieres aprender a leer la Biblia y seguir creciendo
en tu fe, te esperamos en el centro parroquial todos los
martes a las 7pm.
- Todos los domingos, después de Misa, en el centro
parroquial tenemos un compartir.
Si quieres
traer algo para compartir, háznoslo saber.
- Si tiene algún niño que no esté bautizado, pide la
ficha de inscripción para programar el día y la hora de
la charla y del bautismo.
AGRADECIMIENTO:
Agradecemos a todas las personas de la comunidad
hispana que con su ayuda hicieron posible que este año
ofrezcamos a la Virgen de Guadalupe una maravillosa
novena y fiesta en su día. Gracias a todos los que
asistieron a las novenas, a las parroquias y familias que
nos acogieron para celebrar con ellos la novena.
Gracias a todos los que prepararon la comida para el
día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, a las personas que
prepararon a las danzas con los niños, los que hicieron
y consiguieron sus vestimentas, los que trajeron flores
para la Virgen.
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Church of the Nativity, Brockport, New York
December 20, 2015
Mass Intentions
Nativity Calendar
Saturday, December 19
4:30 pm
Linda Hartmann—John & June Killigrew
Sunday, December 20
9:00 am
Rocco Salomone—Tony & Kathy Pacilio
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
Monday, December 21—St. Peter Canisius
8:00 am
John Wehner—Dave & Mary Lou Dobbertin
Tuesday, December 22
8:00 am
Marion McCauley—Tony & Kathy Pacilio
2:00 pm
Landing Mass
Wednesday, December 23—St. John of Kanty
8:00 am
Marion McCauley—Mr. & Mrs. William
O’Brien
Thursday, December 24—Christmas Eve
4:00 pm
Louis & Mary D’Arcadia—Elizabeth Nash
7:00 pm
For the people of the parish (Spanish)
10:00 pm
Goosley & Jaziorowski Families—The
Goosley Family
Friday, December 25—Christmas Day
10:00 am
Frances Cimino—Jack & Chris Mazzarella
Saturday, December 26—St. Stephen
4:30 pm
Mary Margaret Johnson—Robert
Gardner & Carol Binger
Sunday, December 27—The Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary, & Joseph
9:00 am
Christine Sweeney & George Nash—
Elizabeth Nash
1:00 pm
For the people of the parish
Saturday, December 19
3:15-4:15 pm Open for Individual Confession—Church
CDA Bake Sale after Mass
Sunday, December 20—4th Sunday of Advent
CDA Bake Sale after Mass
10-11:45 am Religious education classes—Church,
Parish Center, Rectory, & Office
10-11:45 am RCIA – Rectory
12-1 pm
Hisp. Cmty. Gathering – Parish Center
Monday, December 21
Items due for Jan. 2/3 bulletin!
5-7 pm
Open for Individual Confessions—Church
7:00 pm
Seasonal Choir – Church
Tuesday, December 22
2:00 pm
Landing Mass
7:00 pm
Penance Service – Church
7:00 pm
Estudio Biblico – Parish Center
Wednesday, December 23
11am-1pm
Open for Individual Confessions—Church
5-7 pm
Open for Individual Confessions—Church
7:00 pm
Contemporary Choir – Church
Thursday, December 24
Parish Office Closed
4:00 pm
Christmas Eve Mass –Church
7:00 pm
Christmas Mass in Spanish - Church
10:00 pm
Christmas Eve Mass – Church
Friday, December 25
Parish Office Closed
10:00 am
Christmas Mass - Church
Sunday, December 27
No religious education classes or RCIA
12-1 pm
Hisp. Cmty. Gathering – Parish Center
IMPORTANT: 2015 Contributions
All contributions needing to be credited for the
2015 tax year must be put in the collection by NEXT
WEEKEND, December 26/27!
The Sanctuary Candle is burn ing
before the Blessed Sacrament
during the month of December
for Jack Haley
requested by Marie Drennen.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph– December 26 & 27, 2015
*As of Tuesday noon
Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am
Music
Piano and cantor
Greeters/Ushers
Bill & Joyce Mullen (H), Cheryl Conner, Bill Joan Lavell (H), Jason Horn, Helen Hwiecko,
O’Brien, Corrine Seever
Val Kumar, Bill Wright
Lectors
Al & Teresa Benson (POF)
Pat Corbin, Bob Duff
CLOW-Leader
XXX
Marlene Beghini
CLOW-Aide
XXX
Jessica Horn
Seasonal Choir
Sacristans/Heads Carmela Coccitto, Barbara Montrallo
Arden & Tina Campbell
Extraordinary
Ministers
Josephine DiNatale, Sue Hullfish
Kathy Pacilio, Pat Prince
Altar Servers
Wayne Hartmann, Adriana Passalacqua,
Heather Smith
Mitchell & Tyler Henshaw, Sydney Horn