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CONTACT INFORMATION Community News Telephone Numbers The Bloomington Police Department is investigat- Parish Office 952.881.8671 Parish Fax 952.881.8692 ing burglary and theft from autos in the Blooming- School Office 952.881.8160 ton area. Please remember to lock your car when Creative Clubhouse 952.881.9103 you come to Nativity. By locking car doors and Parish Staff garages, residents can greatly reduce their chanc- Ext. es of being victimized. Refrain from keeping valu- Fr Nels Gjengdahl, Pastor [email protected] 317 ables in your vehicle. John Shearer, Deacon 314 [email protected] Home Health Equipment Nativity of Mary Church no longer has access to Baier, Cathie, Coordinator of Evangelization and used home health equipment to borrow on a short Faith Formation [email protected] 311 term basis. Thank you to all who donated their Campion, Mike, Maintenance Manager equipment in the past. [email protected] 315 Dobesh, Erin, Pastoral Minister [email protected] 319 Parish Pictorial Directories Grimme, Jill, Lunch Director The new parish pictorial directories are available [email protected] 204 Hagerty, Wanda, School Admin. Asst. until the end of July at the Welcome Desk on the [email protected] 100 north side by door 1and also in the parish office Keogh, Cindy, Creative Clubhouse Coordinator [email protected] 329 Monday—Thursday, 8:30 to 4:30 pm and Fridays Lockhart, Liz, Director of Parish Operations 8:30 am to Noon. [email protected] 214 Millner, Nicole, Director of Liturgy & Music [email protected] 322 Rachel, Joanne, Accountant/TADS Please keep the following in your prayers. . . [email protected] 316 Pray For… Tobroxen, Judy, Parish Administrative Assistant Barb Dockendorf [email protected] 310 Weis, Terri, Part-Time Bookkeeper and the prayers in our

[email protected] 321 Parish Book of Intercessions.

Please call Kass Lanman, Volunteer Coordinator

Summer Parish Office Hours of Nativity of Mary Prayer Chain Ministry, at Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM—4:30 PM, (952)881-0233, with your request for prayers. Friday: 8:30 AM —Noon Saturday & Sunday: Closed Hospital Ministry—If you or a family member is hospitalized and would like to be visited by our

hospital minister, please call Erin, Pastoral Minis- Website: www.NativityBloomington.org ter, in the Parish Office at (952)881-8671 ext 9900 Lyndale Ave. South 319. Bloomington, MN 55420-4733

Sunday 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21/ Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Mt 9:1-8 Gal 5:1, 13-18/Lk 9:51-62 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/ Monday: Gn 18:16-33/Mt 8:18-22 Mt 9:9-13 Weekly Readings: Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29/Mt 8:23-27 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Mt 9:14-17 June 30, 2019 Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22/Jn 20:24-29 Next Sunday: Is 66:10-14c/Gal 6:14-18/ Lk 10:1-12, 17-20

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Pastor’s Note God or Nothing

I recently read a book by Cardinal Robert Sarah entitled, “God or Nothing.” It is an interview with the cardinal about faith. What attracted me to read this book was the poignancy of the title: God or nothing and in that title I found what I believe ought to be the attitude of every Catholic. During my time at Na- tivity of Mary, I hope that you have heard a theme running through my homilies. No, I’m not talking about White Castle or hockey, but rather, I hope that you have heard the theme that God is real and that you must have a living, breathing, growing relationship with God because this is all that there truly is for us as human beings.

When you were created, the very purpose of your life was to have this active and loving relationship with the God who created you. All of the other activities that we have are subordinate to the relationship that we build with God. All the other relationships that we form in life are subordinate to our relationship with God. All the other projects, goals, desires, successes, failures are subordinate to our relationship with God. Because when we depart from this earth, it will only be our relationship with God that will be car- ried into eternity and give us hope of eternal life as opposed to eternal damnation.

Continuously build your relationship with God through prayer. Cardinal Sarah said in his interview book, “The most important moments in life are the hours of prayer and adoration. They give birth to a human being, fashion our true identity; they root our existence in mystery.” I agree with this quote entirely. It is only through prayer that our relationship with God is built. That is why we must pray at , not merely “attend” mass. That is why we must pray the , not just merely “read” it. That is why we must pray in our service to other people, not just merely “give” to them. Everything we do and everything we are can and ought to be a prayer to God.

To live the Catholic life is a challenge, both externally and internally. We are all tempted, on a daily basis to put something, anything ahead of our relationship with God. Sometimes these are even good and noble things, but they are still not God. And this quote from Cardinal Sarah responds so beautifully to these temptations: “The only way to win this great combat is union with God. Christians will never suc- ceed in overcoming the challenges of the world by appealing to political tools, human rights, or respect for religious liberty. The only true trick for the baptized is prayer and the encounter with Christ.”

So let us all recognize the reality of our human life as being made for a union with God. And let us truly live what we believe: It is God or nothing.

Weekend Masses Weekday Mass Saturday Mass 4:00 PM 8:00 AM Monday through Friday Sunday Masses 8:30 & 10:30 AM Adoration

Mass Times Private Confessions T-Th 7-7:45 am and Fri 8:30-noon Saturday 3:00-3:45 PM Saturday 8:00 AM Communion Service 4 JUNE 30, 2019—THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NATIVITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Faith Formation Community Life Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Campbell’s Soup Labels & Ink Cartridges Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be offered at the Nativity of Mary School can no longer accept Camp- 10:30 AM Mass this Sunday, June 30. This week’s leaders bell’s Soup labels or any ink cartridges. The program are Dottie Kaye & Kayta Herring. Children between the has been discontinued. Thank you for all your help with ages of 3-12 are welcome to join. There will not be Chil- this school fundraiser! dren's Liturgy of the Word next Sunday, July 7. Employment Struggles?

The St. Thomas Moore Guild has been helping people This fall, the Archbishop Flynn Catechetical Institute will with employment improvements for over 40 years. Each begin another two-year course at Mary, Mother of the Saturday morning, from 9:30—11 AM, a regular Church in Burnsville. Taught by some of the best instruc- meeting is held in St. Bonaventure’s Parish Activity tors in the Twin Cities, such as Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Building. This is a networking effort that can help indi- Jeff Cavins, Deacon Joe Michalak, Fr. John Klockeman, Dr. viduals navigate the often-treacherous employment Todd Flanders, Christina Smith, Liz Kelly, and more, the world. If you’re ready to put the Lord in charge, please program follows the four pillars of the Catechism of the join us. For questions, contact Randy Omlie at (952)831 Catholic Church and will make sense of all things Catholic, -1342. deepen your faith, and lay out the roadmap to heaven. The classes are divided into four eleven-week modules VEAP and meet on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with two Congratulations Nativity of Mary parish. According to Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP), you con- Saturday morning formative sessions per module. Appli- tributed $2,800 during the recent March Food Share cations are now being accepted through July 1, 2019, Drive. That amount can be leveraged by VEAP to pur- for the class beginning in . For more infor- chase $28,000 of food. A VEAP representative said mation and an application visit www.CIstudent.com or call our parish is one of the leaders in contributions of cash. (651) 962-5072. Grandparents Apostolate Celebrates the Feast of Faith Formation Catechists for Next Year Saints and Anne, Friday, July 26, 8:45 Do you feel the call to help our next generation of Catho- a.m. (Optional: Mass at 8:15 a.m.) Nativity of Our lics to learn about and live out their Catholic faith? We Lord, St. Paul need catechists for the 2019-2020 Faith Formation pro- All grandparents are invited to an event of celebration gram. We are looking for catechists for grades Pre-K - with prayer, enrichment, encouragement and fellowship Confirmation (9th Grade) and both men and women are highlighted by a presentation by Father Nick Hagen needed! Our preschool Catechesis of the Good Shepherd who will present on “Listening to the Holy Spirit with Saints Joachim and Anne”. Steiner Hall is wheel chair program meets weekly. Our Confirmation program meets accessible and refreshments will be served. No regis- biweekly, and our Family Faith Formation program meets tration is required. For more information contact Lilee monthly. Please contact Cathie Baier at [email protected] or 651-414-9367. at [email protected] or at 952-881-2671 X311 if you are interested. Youth Ministry Friday Night Hang-Outs, 6-8 PM Twice per month this summer, Side by Side youth mis- Save the Date for Registration! sionary, Andy Buckner, is hosting Friday Night Youth We will be opening registration for Family Faith For- Hang-Outs at St. Richard (corner of 76th & Penn in mation, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, First Reconcilia- Richfield)! Join us between 6:00-8:00pm on those tion/First Communion, and Confirmation on Thursday, Au- dates for lots of fun games, food and a message of gust 1. Those families who participated last year will re- faith that will empower youth to think deeper about ceive an email reminder. If you did not participate last their relationship with God. The events are open to youth who have finished grades 5 or older, and friends year but would like to this year, please go to our website are welcome to join you! Unless otherwise specified, on or after August 1. Registration is done online on- please enter the building through Door 2 (Gym/Social ly. Faith Formation and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Hall): June 28, July 12, July 19, August 16 & August registration is ongoing throughout the year. First Reconcil- 30. Contact Andy for details iation/First Communion and Confirmation registration clos- via [email protected] or 651-263-7552. es November 1. JUNE 30, 2019—THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NATIVITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH 5 Parish Happenings

Dear Parish Families: This will be the final parish bulletin article that I write. It Saturday, June 29 has been an honor to serve the parish and school of Na- 4:00 PM MASS, Church (Christopher Hein) tivity these last four years as the school principal. Over Cantor this time period, our school has grown in size and spirit. The school has been richly blessed by the support of our Sunday, June 30 parish and we thank you for all you do to serve the 8:30 AM MASS, Church (Nativity of Mary Parish) school with gifts of time, talent and treasure. As we look ahead, there are many wonderful plans for the 2019-20 Cantor School Year and much to celebrate! Here is a highlight of 10:30 AM MASS (Mark & Barb Ney) our year and next year's focus: Choir A Year of Prayer and Caring for Others: The Nativity of Children’s Liturgy of the Word Mary School and extended family of support came to- gether this year to support Lynn Robertson and David Monday, July 1 and Holly Long. The kindness, gifts of support, and pray- 8:00 AM MASS, Church (Jennifer & Morgan er helped us support our school family members in need. Dalton) Celebrating a Year of Success in 2018-19: Nativity of Tuesday, July 2 Mary School was nominated for a national award in 8:00 AM MASS, Church (Nativity of Mary Parish) "Innovation in Education." Our Robotics team took 1st Place in the Project Award at the Regional Tournament. Wednesday, July 3 Two of our Science Fair students won at state being rec- 8:00 AM MASS, Church (†Agnes Duong-Yebn-Anh) ognized for multiple awards. Shauna McCrory is going on to compete at nationals this summer. Nativity of Mary 8:30 AM Coffee & Conversation, School completed our first year of implementation with Gathering Space the University of Notre Dame in the Higher Powered Learning Program bringing personalized learning to our Thursday, July 4 school through a grant of over $80,000 in our first year. 8:00 AM MASS, Church (Nativity of Mary Parish) Other grants received in 218-19 included: Recycling, Friday, July 5 marketing and STEM grants. 8:00 AM MASS, Church (†Andrew Malovrh) Student Growth in National Assessments in 2018-19: 8:30-12pm Adoration, Chapel All Nativity of Mary School grade levels surpassed the national average for students at that grade. Each Nativi- Saturday, July 6 ty grade grew significantly in both math and reading this 8:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE, Chapel school year, by an average of nearly 10 points between the fall and spring assessments with 100% of our stu- 3:00 PM Individual Reconciliation, Chapel dents showing growth in both subjects. 4:00 PM MASS, Church (†Robert MacMahan)

As we look ahead to 2019-20 we are excited to roll Cantor out our second full year with the University of Notre Sunday, July 7 Dame. Their grant of over $120,000 will help to pro- 8:30 AM MASS, Church (†John Gieske) vide professional development to our teachers, purchase new technology for our students, and replace the old and Cantor outdated internet infrastructure. We have a dedicated 10:30 AM MASS (Nativity of Mary Parish) staff returning to Nativity and welcome Elizabeth Schill as our Language Arts teacher for middle school. Watch Choir for an announcement soon about the new principal. I look forward to hearing about the continued success of Nativi- ty in the future!

Prayers and Blessings and Happy 4th of July! Thank you to Lindberg Chiropractic and all our other Mindy Reeder Nativity of Mary Catholic School contributors for supporting our parish bulletin. Principal 952.881.8160 6 JUNE 30, 2019—THE THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NATIVITY OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sharing Our Treasure Quick Notes During the month of July our weekly budgeted Do you like plants and flowers? Would you enjoy watering them at Church once a month contributions are $19,880 (5 weeks) or 3 to 4 times a month on Fridays or Saturday mornings? Would you enjoy helping to decorate the alter for holi- Offering for Weekend (Week 52) days and special feast days.? June 22/23, 2019 The Green Angels are in need of your help. Please call Weekly Year-to-Date or text Janet McNeil at 952-913-0620 if you are inter- Scan to give ested, or if you wish you can also email her at Actual $21,082 $1,112,187 online [email protected]. Budgeted $21,100 $1,165,900 Heaven Help Us Players The wacky Little Sisters of Ho- Money Counters: boken are off on their newest Sunday, July 7, 2019 Team 10 "Nunsense" Adventure, this time heading to Tinsel town! With 52 Club Winner: some new members, including Sr. Mary May Hem, Nov-

6/30/2019 Chris Ward $100 ice Mary Dew Over, and Sr. Mary Exuberance, this trip to Hollywood is packed with great music, fabulous laugh- Peter’s Pence Collection: June 29–30 ter, and well-mannered frivolity. “A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just” – The show runs Friday, July 12 at 7 pm, Saturday, July Pope Francis, , 2013 13 at 7 pm, and Sunday, July 14 at 2 pm. Ticket prices The Peter’s Pence Collection provides funds for Pope are $15 for adults, $12 or children, students, and sen- Francis to respond to those suffering from war, oppres- iors. Tickets are available at Nativity of Mary following sion and natural disasters. For example, funds have aid- services, at the door, and online at SaintBonaventure.org. ed the victims of the powerful 2017 earthquake in the southern part of Lesbos, Greece, where the village of Tweets of Wisdom from Pope Francis Vrisa was destroyed. The Peter’s Pence collection is taken in parishes this weekend, June 29 – 30. Your generosity “Jesus became bread broken for us, is an opportunity to join with Pope Francis and support and He asks us to give ourselves to his works of charity around the world, so please be as others, no longer to live for ourselves, generous as you are able. but for one another.”

Knights of Columbus Bill Weldon, a Nativity Parishioner, has been named He also volunteers at the Bloomington fireman’s softball the Knight of the Year by the Marian Council of the tournament and the Home Association. In addition, he Knights of Columbus. He was honored for his volunteer volunteers at Bridging and the Volunteers Enlisted to work at Nativity Parish and the Knights of Columbus. Assist People (VEAP) Bill says he owes every Knight he has volunteered with a “heart-felt Thank You”. Since his retirement, he has been a member of the “Since I’ve retired, Round Table, a group of KC members doing projects I’ve come to realize for the parish priest, such as spring cleanups, remodel- what giving back to ing school bathrooms, painting the priest’s residence, others is like. It is the cafeteria and classrooms. He is chairman of the an incredible feel- Round Table and has been an usher at Nativity for 15 ing.” years.

After his retirement, He became active in the KC Mari- Bill and his wife an Council, and joined Gene Drabek and Jim Haeg Cindy have been helping the Poor Claire sisters at their monastery in married since 1981 Bloomington. He is now volunteering for the new order and have two chil- of Sisters of the Pro /Ecclesia Sancta, helping to reno- dren and two vate the convent for eight sisters, five from Purdue. grandchildren.