Nativity of Our Lord CATHOLIC CHURCH

Facebook.com/NativityStPaul NativityStPaul @NativityStPaul 1st Sunday of Advent · Sunday, November 29, 2015 Stanford Ave. at Prior Ave. South • St. Paul, MN 55105 • (651) 696.5401 • www.nativity-mn.org • [email protected] Cover Art Men’s Club Ancestors of Jesus / Late Gothic period / Painting / Christmas Tree Lot - Now open! Cathedral of St. George, Limburg, Germany The Nativity Men's Club is sponsoring its annual Christmas Tree Lot starting Friday, November 27 and running Liturgy & Music through Tuesday, December 22. Peanuts, beverages, Christ- mas music, and the usual good cheer will be Procedural Change served. Come see us soon for the best selection Starting the first Sunday of Advent (this weekend), we will be of the always popular Fraser fir, balsam, spruce omitting the greeting by the cantor/musicians which has be- and other quality Christmas trees. There will also come customary here at Nativity. be a limited number of wreaths, garland, and There are a number of important liturgical reasons for spruce tips on sale at the lot. this. Before Mass, we gather in the church and center our hearts on why we are there, which is to worship God and to As always, free delivery and set-up of any Christmas tree is give him praise and thanks. Beginning mass directly from this provided for those in need. We’re located one block west of posture is a beautiful thing. Often times, extraneous speak- Fairview between Wellesley and Stanford. Contact Tree Lot ing or announcements can get in the way and distract us. Chairman Pat Bollom at (612) 599-8096 or [email protected] Furthermore, the priest is the head of the liturgical gath- with any questions. ering and it is his task to welcome. He does this as he leads us in the sign of the cross, the sign by which we gather. Then For the early birds we will be open the Friday after Thanksgiv- he extends the liturgical greeting. Both of these elements are ing at 10am. Otherwise, hours of operation are: more important, and therefore more liturgically appropriate, Mon-Th: 5:30-8pm, Fri: 3-8pm, Sat: 9am-8pm, Sun: 9am-7pm than the casual greeting. They speak to who we are and why we are there. Wreath Sale Thank you for your understanding. Thanks again to all who participated in and volunteered for this year’s Christmas wreath sale. If we missed you during Regards, delivery of the wreaths on November 21, and you have not yet paid for your order, please do so as soon as possible. This will Patrick Henning, Director of Liturgy save us the expense of mailing reminder notices. All pro- ceeds from the wreath sales are used to fund various projects Concerts at Nativity and needs of the Nativity community. Additional wreaths, Exultate Chamber Choir and Orchestra - December 12 garlands, spruce tops, and swags are now available at the Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas on Saturday, December Nativity Christmas Tree Lot. If you have any questions, please 12 at 7:30pm. This year’s Christmas concert series fea- contact Tim McGlinch (373-5563) or Tom Stephens (428- tures J. S. Bach’s Magnificat, a timeless masterpiece for the 7524). Christmas season. In its splendor and jubilation, you will hear five soloists, along with a five-part choir and orchestra 31st Annual Fr. John W. Kelley Cribbage Open - January 8 telling the story of Mary’s joyful proclamation that she has Calling all cribbage players! The mid-winter classic is back! been chosen to be the mother of Jesus. Tickets are $16- Grab a partner, young or old, man or woman, and come to $20 and are available at the door or online at Steiner Hall on Friday, January 8 to play in the 31st Annual Fr. www.Exultate.org. Kelley Open. Registration starts at 6pm and play at 6:30pm. The event is free and food/beverage are provided. If you don't The Singers Christmas Concert - December 13 have a partner, stop by and we'll try and find you one. What Sweeter Music: Christmas with The Singers will offer uplifting music inspired by the Christmas holiday on Sun- Scouts day, December 13 at 2pm. Maybe it’s a lively Go, Tell it On the Mountain or The Wexford Carol that gets you in the holi- Pasta Dinner - December 7 day spirit – or maybe you need Franz Biebl’s Ave Maria or All are invited to support the Nativity Scouting programs by motets by Francis Poulenc. As always, nobody greets the joining us for the second annual all-you-can-eat Nativity holidays like The Singers, an annual favorite for hundreds in Scout Pasta Dinner on Monday, December 7 from 5-7:30pm. our community! Tickets are $21-$33 and are available at Scouts will be serving pasta, red sauce, sausages, salad, the door or online at www.singersmca.org. bread, and dessert, and you can head to the Nativity auditori- um for the school’s band and pop concert afterwards. Local Musicians in Concert Nativity parishioner Luke Spehar will be presenting a Christ- Advance Tickets are $5 for individuals, $20 for families, and mas concert at the historic Heights Theater on December 3 at will be available for purchase after masses on November 28- 7pm. Visit LukeSpehar.com for more information or to pur- 29, December 5-6, as well as at the door on December 7. chase tickets for $10. Nativity sponsors active Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs Steven C. Anderson, an occasional accompanist at Nativity that help young men and women to become responsible citi- masses, will perform a free Christmas concert at 7:30pm on zens and community members through skills best learned December 10 at the Cathedral. Visit https://goo.gl/O7eWnE outdoors. Please come support the Scouts and have a great for more information. supper! General Information ADVENT: HOW TO GET READY TO MEET YOUR MAKER By Isaac Huss, Communications Manager Lord’s Day Mass Sat 5pm; For those of us who love a Gospel reading with Sun 7am, 8:15am, 9:30am (Steiner Hall), 11am, 5pm some good old-fashioned fire and brimstone, Daily Mass Monday-Saturday 8:15am, Monday-Friday 5pm this Sunday is for you: *Hearing aid devices available in the sacristy. Sacrament of Reconciliation “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of Monday-Friday 7:45am, 4:30pm, Saturday 3:30-4:30pm the sea and the waves. People will die of fright in anticipation EMERGENCY ANOINTING OF THE SICK (24 hrs) of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heav- (651) 696-5401 (press 1) ens will be shaken…For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth.” (Luke 21:25-26, 35). Prayer Line 9-11am & 6-7pm

Mary Kay McQuade (454-7431), Bette Hoffman (699-8249) It’s a message that can put the Fear of God in someone-- Lannan Parish Center Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-Noon kinda like a Scared Straight! for Catholics. As for me, I don’t 1900 Wellesley Avenue - 696-5401 (phone) 696-5458 (fax) always like to think about the end of the world, and when I do, Online www.nativity-mn.org - [email protected] I prefer to be in a movie theatre with heavily buttered popcorn School Office 1900 Stanford Avenue 699-1311 and a Cherry Coke. But like it or not, Jesus seems to be send- ing a clear message to me and the rest of Christians: Think Pastor Father Patrick Hipwell 696-5401 about it. And do something about it. Parochial Vicar Father John Powers 696-5440 Permanent Deacon Deacon Russ Kocemba 696-5401 So how does the Church say we are to prepare for the second Parish Business Administrator Laura Barr 696-5423 coming of Christ? Participate in the Advent season, for start- ers. Perhaps you haven’t ever seen a connection between Parish Secretary/Assistant to Pastor Leah Driscoll 696-5401 Advent and the Apocalypse, but the Church has long centered Principal Kate Wollan 699-1311 these four weeks before the celebration of Christmas on the Early Learning Center Director Nicole McGie 696-5437 two “comings” of Christ (Advent means “coming”, after all): Faith Formation Director Randy Mueller 696-5454 His first coming (his birth 2,015 years ago aka Christmas aka the Nativity of Our Lord) and his second coming, which will Director of Music & Liturgy Patrick Henning 696-5430 happen at a “day or hour no one knows” (Mark 13:32). The Director of Nativity Choir Rob Pontious 653-3655 idea is that by reflecting upon the first coming of Christ, we Pastoral Care Coordinator Nancy Shatek-Suek 696-5444 can better prepare ourselves for the second coming. Development/Communications Director B.J. Kranz 696-5441 First and foremost, that means to confess our sins in the sac- Facilities Director Bill Beltz 696-5434 rament of Reconciliation. The violet the priest wears during Communications Manager Isaac Huss 696-5425 Advent is the same he wears in the confessional, and for good Pastoral Council Chairman Mark Bergeron 785-7742 reason. Nativity will again be offering a special Advent Recon- ciliation service (December 22), but confessions are also Content Submissions available twice every weekday as well as Saturday afternoon.

Online Submissions Secondly, Advent is a great time to develop good spiritual hab- Text content can now be submitted online at its, namely prayer and penance. One of the time-honored tra- Parish.Nativity-MN.org/ContentSubmissions for the parish ditions of Advent is to keep vigil, which combines both. bulletin, online calendar, and social media accounts. Images There’s something about quiet prayer at night, especially must still be sent via email to [email protected]. when we’d rather be sleeping, that heightens our spiritual senses and gives us a sense of urgency when it comes to be- Publishing Deadlines ing ready for Our Lord to come again. We do this most visibly Content is typically required by Monday at noon for the follow- here at Nativity in Adoration, and how profound and peaceful ing Sunday’s bulletin, while digital content requires at least the silence is in that chapel! two business days prior to desired publication. Publishing is not guaranteed, and is generally granted on a first-come, first- The commercialization of the Christmas holiday often leads to served basis, giving priority to official Nativity events. Bulletin Advent being lost amidst the hustle and bustle of shopping submissions can also still be sent to [email protected]. and party preparation and the noise of Jingle Bells and Frosty –Isaac Huss, Communications Manager and Bulletin Editor the Snowman. It can be hard to find time to devote to any spiritual concerns, much less more than usual.

CONNECT WITH US! But I’ve found Advent to be a great gift, and I’ve sometimes found I’m the most grateful for it when I’m the busiest-- Follow us on Instagram: NativityStPaul because the Church gives me an opportunity to slow down, Follow us on Twitter: @NativityStPaul take a deep breath, and focus on what really matters amidst the often-chaotic minutiae of everyday holiday-season life: Like our Facebook page: Facebook.com/NativityStPaul Namely, Our Lord—and our relationship with him. NCCW Moms’ Club First Friday Fellowship - Friday, December 5, 8:45-9:45am Advent Play Date - Tuesday, December 1, 9-10:30am All are welcome to enjoy us in Steiner Hall for coffee, dough- Please join us for an Advent Mom's Club Play Date this Tues- nuts, and camaraderie! day in Steiner Hall as parishioners Mary Underwood and Sha- ron Altman share their wisdom about celebrating the season Christmas Giving Tree - Now through January 3 of Advent. Mary will discuss Family Traditions and the Gift of Please consider supporting Keystone Com- Giving. Sharon will share her munity Services in their ongoing efforts to book Destination Bethlehem and will provide assistance to families in need. There have copies available for purchase, are two ways to give: with all proceeds donated to charity.

1. Help support Keystone's Gifts of Hope As always we welcome any newcomers to another wonderful Sponsor-a-Family Program by purchasing gathering time for fellowship, with snacks and coffee provid- a suggested item from the wish list be- ed. Contact Teisha Devine or Katie Sampair at nativitymom- low. Drop off your new, unwrapped do- [email protected] with any questions. nation(s) and place under the Giving Tree, located in the back of the church by December 13. Adoration

The Gifts of Hope Wish List includes: Blankets, Clothing (Girls If you are interested in signing up to become a regular adorer Boys ages 2-12), Pots/Pans, Coffee makers, Dish sets, Toast- or dedicated substitute, contact Jim at [email protected]. er ovens, Books (Preschool through teen), Sporting equip- ment, Toys, Games for younger kids (Candyland, Connect The following hours currently have NO adorers Four, Trouble), Games for teens (Cranium, Scene It, Blokus), scheduled: Passes for family entertainment: movie theaters, museums, - Sunday Midnight-1am zoo. - Monday 3-4pm - Saturday 2-3am and 11am-noon 2. Help support Keystone's ongoing needs by purchasing a suggested item from the list below. Drop off your new, Respect Life unwrapped donation(s) and place under the Giving Tree by January 3. Reflection from the Gospel of Life for 1st Sunday in Advent At the dawn of salvation, it is the Birth The Ongoing Needs Wish List includes: Gas and Grocery Gift of a Child which is proclaimed as joyful Cards, Personal care items (soap, toothbrushes, shampoo), news: "I bring you good news of a great Diapers (size 1 and up), Toys, Plates, Towels, Blankets (any joy which will come to all the people; for size), Sheets (twin/full), Hats, Mittens, Gloves (Adult), Socks/ to you is born this day in the city of Da- Underwear (adult and children), Gently used Winter Coats vid a Savior, who is Christ the Lord: (Lk (Adult). 2:10-11). The source of "great joy" is the birth of a Savior; but Christmas also reveals the full For more information please contact Colleen Biver at 612- meaning of every human birth, and the joy 812-4071 which accompanies the Birth of the Messiah is thus seen to be the foundation and fulfillment of joy at every child born Baptisms into the world (cf. Jn 16:21). When he presents the heart of his redemptive mission, Congratulations to our newly welcomed members of the Cath- Jesus says: "I came that they may have life, and have it olic faith: abundantly" (Jn 10:10). In truth, he is referring to that "new" Luca Marc Agnello and "eternal" life which consists in communion with the Fa- Parents: Ross Elliott Agnello and Kelly Shannon Agnello ther, to which every person is freely called in the Son by the power of the Sanctifying Spirit. It is precisely in this "life" that Amelia Marie Thompson all the aspects and stages of human life achieve their full significance." (From the Introduction) Parents: Robert Matthew Thompson and Megan Elizabeth Thompson Parking

Daniel Joseph Vetscher Passenger Loading Zone Parents: Thomas Robert Vetscher Please note that there is to be no parking and Erin Leigh McKinley Vetscher in the “Passenger Loading Zone,” located on the east side of Prior Avenue in be- Baptisms are typically held first and third Sundays at 9:30am tween the two no parking signs (pictured in the church. For first-time parents, required baptismal clas- at right). This area must be kept clear so ses are typically held the fourth Sunday of each month at that churchgoers in wheelchairs, et al. 1:30pm in the main church. Call the parish office at 696- are able utilize the break in the sidewalk. 5401 to register. Thank you for your consideration. Faith Formation

RCIA Candidates Mark a Significant Step This month we welcomed five inquirers into the Catechumen- Following the Star ate who have completed nine weeks of inquiring into the And coming to her, the angel said, “Hail, favored one! The Catholic faith: Jonathan Crandall, Jo Matson, Paul Neumann Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was George Norris, and Andrew Spaanem. The Catechumenate is said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. the second of four phases of the - Luke 1: 28-29 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Mary’s first reaction to God’s call was very human. She was apprehensive and frightened! What amazing faith and trust In the presence of our parish RCIA must this young woman have had to accept the call to do faith community these inquirers Prayers from the Signing of God’s will and say yes to him? celebrated the “Rite of Ac- ceptance/Welcoming”, as they the Senses of the Catechu- mens and Candidates dur- God calls on all of us to do his will in some way. Each of us is marked their first major step in created for a particular purpose. Our choices and our actions, the process of discerning God’s ing the Rite of Acceptance/ large and small, impact others. You probably won’t get the call to live their Christian faith Welcoming on November clarity of an Angel’s message, but listen for His quiet voice in within the living faith tradition of 15: the midst of this hectic Advent season. Contemplate what the Catholic Church. saying “yes” might mean for you. Receive the sign of the cross on your ears, that Some of our inquirers have nev- Jesus, with courage and trust, help me to do your will. er been baptized and have little you may hear the voice familiarity with the basics of our of the Lord. faith. Most of our inquirers have Receive the sign of the been baptized in another Chris- cross on your eyes, that Pastoral Care tian tradition but are now seri- you may see the glory of ously considering seeking to God. Nativity Grief Group - Thursday, December 3, 9-10am come into full communion with Receive the sign of the Nativity hosts a monthly group to support anyone who has those of us in the Catholic cross on your lips, that suffered loss of someone or something of value. Grief is a Church. you may respond to the personal experience but is often eased with sharing your story word of God. with others. We typically meet the First Thursday of each There are also a few of our in- Receive the sign of the month September-June in the Bride’s Room. quirers who were baptized Cath- cross over your heart, olic but received very little for- that Christ may dwell Reverse Food Truck - Sunday, December 6 mation in the faith after that and there by faith. Next Sunday, as part of food collection now seek to complete their initia- Receive the sign of the weekend, parishioner Mike Skillrud tion into the Church through cross on your shoulders, will be bringing the Thrivent Financial/ preparation for the Sacrament of that you may bear the Finnegans “Reverse Food Truck” to Confirmation and for some their gentle yoke of Christ. Nativity for all Sunday Masses. Bring First Communion as an adult. Receive the sign of the a non-perishable food item for our cross on your hands, local Keystone Community Services Please keep these candidates that Christ may be food bank. The truck will also be at and their sponsors in your pray- known in the work which the Nativity Men’s Club Christmas ers throughout the coming you do. Tree Lot during the afternoon. For weeks as they continue to meet Receive the sign of the more information, visit Thrivent.com/ on Tuesday evenings for further cross on your feet, that Finnegans. instruction in the essentials of you may walk in the way the Catholic Church. of Christ. Local Grief Group - Thursdays, 5:30-7pm The Capital City Grief Coalition continues to meet every Thurs- Mass Intentions day from 5:30-7pm, but at a new location: House of Hope Presbyterian Church, through February. 8:15am 5pm M Gene Gitzen + Lorraine Gripman + Honored Alumni David Zimmerman Tu Paul Barrett and family The following Nativity School graduates earned Deceased members of the Paul and Jerry Lou “High Honors” at DeLaSalle High School for main- W Probst and Caprio families Hague and family taining a grade point average of 3.8 or higher dur- ing both semesters of the 2014-15 school year, William and Penny Th Mark Boland and also gained or maintained membership in the Malevich and family National Honor Society: Sophie Braga (class of 2017), Charlie F Catherine Strub Thomas Driscoll Dykstal (‘17), Ethan Hyland (‘16), Daniel Martinez (‘16), and Sa Charles Vogel + - Katherine Wohletz (‘16). 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Rosary for NCCW Conversion/ Giving Tree NCCW Giving Tree Rosary for Grandparents’ Rosary for Rosary for Rosary for Conversion Rosary Conversion Conversion Conversion Food Collection Reverse Food Truck Marian Chapel Marian Chapel Marian Chapel Marian Chapel Marian Chapel 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am 8:45am Men’s Club Adult Faith Tree Sales Moms’ Club Moms’ Club Formation Book First Friday Carmelite Parking Lot Play Date Book Study of Isaiah Study Fellowship Council Meeting 9am-7pm Steiner Hall Steiner Hall Gathering Room Steiner Hall Gathering Room 9-10:30am 9:15-10:30am 8:45-10:15am 8:45-9:45am 8:45-10am Children's Liturgy Gathering Room Children’s 9:40am Men’s Club Men’s Club Men’s Club Grief Group Adoration Hour Men’s Club Tree Sales Tree Sales Tree Sales Bride’s Room Adoration Tree Sales Carmelite Meeting Parking Lot Parking Lot Parking Lot 9-10am Chapel Parking Lot Steiner Hall 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm 9-10am 9am-8pm Noon-4pm

Men’s Club Men’s Club Boy Scout Cub Scout Tree Sales Tree Sales 7am Servers Meeting Leader Meeting Parking Lot Parking Lot Molly Hynes School Cafeteria Gathering Room 5:30-8pm 3-8pm 8:15am Lector Mary McConville 7-8:30pm 7–8:30pm Tim Huberty 7am Lector Bill Kranz RCIA 8:15am Lector 8:15am Lector 8:15am Servers Lannan Center Janelle Peine Gix Ubel Jack Anglum 8:15am Servers 7-9:15pm Eleanor Friar Isabelle Ilaug 8:15am Servers 8:15am Servers Anna Leitner Ellie McConville Andrew Page 5pm Lector Katherine McKeown Harry Olander Jackson Smith Julie Balamut Maggie Mir 8:15am Lector 8:15am Lector 8:15am Lector 8:15am Lectors Joey Utvik Gregory Page Mickey Nickel- 5pm Lector 5pm Lector 5pm Servers Rick Wilhoit son Jonathan Jay John Sondag Seth Rubbelke Diane Reisdorfer Joe Sexton 8:15am Servers 8:15am Servers 8:15am Servers 5pm Servers 5pm Servers Charlie Ander- 9:30am Servers Ellie McConville Andrew Page Jack Anglum Jack Nei Hugh Fleming son Emma Dombrow Harry Olander Jackson Smith Eleanor Friar Claire Rachac Emelia Gatz Alex Blackwood Grace Dombrow 9:30am Lectors 5pm Lector 5pm Lector 5pm Lector Steve Kuncio Thomas Welle Dave Hrbacek Mary Kisch Heritage Room Sara Gross Methner

5pm Servers 5pm Servers 5pm Servers Relics on display: 11am Servers Noah Friesen Noah Friesen Jack Nei Claire Hennessey Emily McQuillan Emily McQuillan Claire Rachac Andrew the apostle feast: 11/30 Katelyn Jaksha Caroline Robinson Francis Xavier 12/3 Izzy Rojas Mass Readings Nicholas 12/6 Allison Rudolph Ambrose 12/7 Kerry Schneeman Mon: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Lucy 12/13 11am Lectors Tues: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 John of the Cross 12/14 Michael Rumpza Wed: Is 25:6-10; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Peter Canisius 12/21 and Dave Altman Th: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27; Mt 7:21, 24-27 John the Evangelist 12/27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 5pm Lectors Sat: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 - 10:1, 5-8 For more information on Nativity’s Joan Costello and Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 relics, visit Parish.nativity-mn.org/blog. Paul Timmins