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tel: (650) 323-7914fax: (650) 323-3231

www.nativitymenlo.org

The Church of the NativityMASSESSundays 08:00, 09:30, 11:30 AM and 05:00 PMSaturdays 08:00 AM and 05:00 PM (Vigil)Weekdays 07:30 AM and 05:30 PMHoly Days 07:30 AM, 05:30 and 07:30 PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Opus Dei priest)

03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (parish priest)(also by appointment)

BAPTISMS 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month(contact rectory 2 months in advance)

WEDDINGS Saturdays 11:00 AM and 02:00 PM(contact rectory at least 6 months in advance)

24-hour Eucharistic Adoration

PASTOR Rev. Msgr. Steven D. OtelliniPAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Alner NambatacPASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Clement DavenportPERMANENT DEACONS Rev. Mr. Dominick Peloso Rev. Mr. Thomas KellyWEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Kevin Gaffey Rev. Paul Maillet, S.S. Rev. Gladstone Stevens, S.S.IN RESIDENCE Rev. Gregory Haake, C.S.C.

SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Monica Hickam • (650) 804-2390

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Holy Hour for PriestsMorning PrayerEvening PrayerCenacles of Life RosaryPerpetual Help NovenaMen’s Prayer GroupMorning PrayerConfessions (Opus Dei priest)Confessions (parish priest)

20 JUL (Sunday)21 JUL (Monday)

07:30 PM Legion of Mary22 JUL (Tuesday)23 JUL (Wednesday)

24 JUL (Thursday)25 JUL (Friday)26 JUL (Saturday)

20 July 2014The harvest is the end of the age,

and the harvesters are angels.

Matthew 13: 39

SCHEDULE OF MASSESAND INTENTIONSWEEK OF 20 - 26 JUL

SAT 05:00 PM Priest’s intentionsSUN Masses Priest’s intentionsMON 07:30 AM

05:30 PMSpecial intention† Mary Cordileone

TUE 07:30 AM05:30 PM

Crisha BeltranShea Robinson

WED 07:30 AM05:30 PM

† Janet Newman† Thomas Meagher

THU 07:30 AM05:30 PM

† Helen Imperiale† Charlotte Lebeau

FRI 07:30 AM05:30 PM

† Carol Bick† Al Stura

SAT 08:00 AM William H. Mott II;† Msgr. Joseph Barnes;† Farrah Fawcett;† Annette Lepaul

Please pray for those in need of physical or spiritual healing

FIRST READINGThough You are master of might, You judge with clemency.

Wisdom 12: 13, 16-19

RESPONSORIAL PSALMTurn toward me, and have pity on me; give Your strength to Your servant.

Psalms 86

SECOND READINGThe Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness.

Romans 8: 26-27

GOSPELGather the wheat into my barn.

Matthew 13: 24-43

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Office Hours09:00 AM-04:00 PM

Monday-Friday

Calendar

WEEK OF 05-06 JUL

TOTAL: $11,355Annual DiocesanAppeal Progress:2014 ADA Goal:

$25,390$130,840

Parish OfferINGS

Electronic giving is offeredthrough our website

www.nativitymenlo.orgor call the parish office

for a paper form

REMINDER: SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Items for the bulletin should be emailed to the bulletin editors at nativity.bulletin@gmail.com.

Deadline: 12:00 PM (noon) Friday by email, for inclusion in the Sunday bulletin 9 days later.

EXAMPLE: For inclusion in the 03 August 2014 bulletin, submit by Friday, 25 July 2014 at noon.

Bulletin News

Pregnant? Need Help? Please contact the Juan Diego Society (408/258-2008), the Gabriel Project (800/910-0191) or

Community Pregnancy Center (650/964-8093).You have never strayed too far for the Father’s forgiveness and grace.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONNativity Church is open 24/7. The Blessed Sacra-ment is exposed for adoration and there is always someone present in prayer. Won’t you join us by signing up for your weekly Holy Hour? When you sign up, you and your intentions share in the grace of everyone who comes to visit. Come and experience the dramatic presence of God in our lives. Please consider the following hours as there is no one currently assigned to them (or pick an hour that works for you):

Tuesday: 04:00 AM

Wednesday: 04:00 PM

Thank you in advance for your generosity. The God who is not outdone in generosity will certainly bless you and your intentions. Call Mary Ellen Peloso (650/269-7794) to sign up.

Saints and ObservancesSOLEMNITY, FEAST, MEMORIAL • OPTIONAL MEMORIAL • OTHER

Ministry and Group News

On Wednesday, 13 August 2014, we will have our next celebration of the Blessed Mother’s apparition at Fatima, Portugal. We will have a Mass at 07:30 PM, followed by a talk on the message of Fatima, rosary

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candlelight procession around the church grounds, and healing Benediction. Please join us and bring your family. For ques-tions, contact Deacon Dominick Peloso at 650/269-6279.

22 JUL (Tuesday):SAINT MARY MAGDALENIt is clear from the Gospels that Mary of Magdala was a devoted

disciple. We know that Christ cast from her seven devils, that she ministered to Him in Galilee, and that she was present at the Crucifixion. Matthew tells us that she was the first to see the Risen Christ, Who sent her to tell His disciples what she had seen. She is traditionally regarded as a penitent.

21 JUL (Monday):SAINT LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI, Priest and Doctor of the Church (1559-1619)St. Lawrence was a Capuchin and theologian who became famous throughout Europe for his inspi-rational preaching, his work against Luteranism, and the founding of several friaries. He helped raise an army that successfully drove back the Turks from Hungary, and was often called upon to settle disputes among the European monarchies.

25 JUL (Friday):SAINT JAMES (“THE GREATER”), ApostleJames and his younger brother, John, sons of Zebedee, were fisher-

men of Galilee when called by Jesus to follow Him. James was present at most of the miracles performed by Christ, and the two brothers, along with Peter, were the only disciples to witness the Transfiguration. James, the first apostle to be martyred, was put to death by Herod around the year 42.

23 JUL (Wednesday):SAINT BRIGIDA OF SWEDEN, Religious (1302-1373)Daughter of the governor of Uppland and descended from the royal house of Sweden, Bridget began receiving visions, most of the Crucifixion, at age 7. She wed Prince Ulfo of Nercia at age 13 and raised 8 children, including Saint Catherine of Sweden. She pursued a religious life after her husband’s death in 1344, and founded the Order of the Most Holy Savior (Bridgettines). She was a counselor to kings, queens, and popes, and encouraged everyone to meditate on the Passion, and of Jesus Crucified.

24 JUL (Thursday):SAINT CHARBEL MAKHLOUF, Monk (1828-1898)A model Baladite monk (Maronite), he dreamed of living like the ancient desert fathers. Hermit from 1875 until his death 23 years later, living on the bare minimums of everything. Gained a reputation for holiness, and was much sought for counsel and blessing. He had a great personal devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, and was known to levitate during his prayers.

26 JUL (Saturday):SAINTS ANN AND JOACHIM, Parents of MaryWe know nothing about Mary’s parents except what we can infer from Mary’s own life -- she was devout, gener-ous, able to recognize God when He called, and courageous enough to accept God’s call without knowing where it would lead. She must have had exceptional parents. They are mentioned in the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James, which speaks of the life of Mary and her elderly, well-to-do parents, Joachim and Anna.

OUR PARISH FAMILYPlease keep all of our newest members in your prayers, as well as those who have preceded us to the Father.

BAPTISMS • Monica Jane, daughter of Matt and Veronica Harrison

MARRIAGES • Paul Skowronski and Genevieve Tang• Matthew Harrison and Veronica Bustamante

NEW PARISHIONERS• Kipp Johnson• Ruby Vazquez and Eric Tril (Jacob)• Hannah and Marcial Hernandez (Matthew)

DEATHS • Angella Rosalinda Soundara-Rajan• Andrew Becerra• Jeanne Tona• Mary Riviello• Noreen Ferguson

Announcements

In The Community

MEALS ON WHEELSDo you have a relative or know someone over sixty? Are they homebound? Are they unable to shop or cook for themselves? Meals on Wheels is focused on providing nutritious food to those who cannot shop and/or cook for themselves either during a short-term convalescence or long-term. Meals on Wheels helps folks remain in their own homes. Contact Peninsula Volunteers Meals on Wheels at 650/323-2022 or www.peninsulavolunteers.org.

NATIVITY ALTAR SOCIETY VASE SALEThe Altar Society will be having its long-overdue vase sale on 20 July 2014 after all the morning Masses. This is an opportunity to purchase favorite vases at a reduced price while supporting the Nativity Altar Society! Having a Bridal Party, or like to bring flowers to friends? How about displaying your favorite seashells, pretty rocks, or silk flowers? Come, find, and use the perfect vases that suit your needs!Are you interested in joining the Altar Society? Come talk with a member at the sale - we are always looking for new members.

NATIVITY YOUTH MINISTRYMark your calendars for every 2nd Saturday as Movie Night and every 4th Saturday as Family Potluck and Adoration after the 05:00 PM Mass. For more information, please contact Mark or Linda at tlbasnage@gmail.com.

SVdP: BUNDLE SUNDAYHelp us help others on Bundle Sunday. Save the date: 23-24 August 2014! Once again the Society of St. Vincent de Paul seeks your donations of tax-deductible useable clothing, household items (i.e., sheets, blankets, towels, dishes, utensils) and small appliances and electronics. A St. Vincent de Paul truck will be parked next to the O’Hare Center in Nativity’s parking lot with volunteers who will be accepting your donations before and after all masses. NOTE: Large items of furniture, appliances and vehicles can be donated by calling 650/871-6844.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ST. FRANCIS CENTERLooking for a way to share your time and talent and make a life changing difference? The St. Francis Center in Redwood City is in need of volunteer tutors for their adult ESL program-reading, writing, speaking classes. Many time slots (08:00 AM-03:30 PM) are available during the week and no knowledge of Spanish is necessary. For more information, please contact Kristin Bright at the Center at 650/365-7829 or kristin.bright@aol.com. Thank you! www.stfrancisrwc.org.

CHILDRENS BOOKS NEEDEDSamaritan House Medical Clinic in San Mateo is collecting children’s books to use in the literacy program they have set up. Nativity is a drop-off point for collecting new or used children’s books for this program. If you have children’s books that you no longer need or your children have outgrown, please think about donating them to this program. There are blue bags in the alcove of the O’Hare Center where they can be dropped off on Sundays,

or you may bring them to the rectory during the week. Thank you to all who have already donated books. They are appreciated.

WHO IS ‘THE REAL’ SAINT FRANCIS?Join the St. Dominic’s community for a fascinating evening lecture entitled “Francis, the Man and the Myth” given by celebrated author, educator, and Dominican priest, Fr. Augustine Thompson, O.P., as he shares insights from his remarkable, award-winning new book, Francis of Assisi: A New Biography. With good humor and keen intellect, Fr. Augustine will provide a fresh perspective on Francis, the legendary patron saint of San Francisco. Throughout the evening, you will discover both truths and misconceptions about Francis, leaving you with a clearer portrait of the true man behind the legends and popular images. Come be inspired, awed and surprised by Francis as relayed by Fr. Thompson, and ignite the spiritual fire within you! 06 August 2014 at 07:00 PM in the nave of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, 2390 Bush Street, San Francisco.

REGISTER WITH THE PARISHWe welcome all visitors and invite those who are considering coming home to the Catholic Church to register. Church attendance alone does not make you or your family registered members. To register online, please go to www.nativitymenlo.org and fill out the Parish Registration Form. To obtain one in the mail, please call the rectory office 650/323-7914 during regular business hours.

Each month His Holiness asks for general and missionary prayer intentions. For July 2014, the Holy Father’s prayer intentions are:Universal: SportsThat sports may always be occasions of human frater-nity and growth.

Missionary: Lay MissionariesThat the Holy Spirit may support the work of the laity who proclaim the Gospel in the poorest countries.

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Calendar of NovenasTHE DEVOTION OF THE NOVENA

A novena is a devotion consisting of prayer said (most typically) on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. The prac-tice of saying a novena is derived from Scripture. Upon Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, He told His disciples to pray together in the upper room and devote themselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14). The Apostles, Blessed Virgin Mary, and other followers of Jesus prayed together for nine consecutive days, concluding on Pentecost. Novena prayers are considered to be especially ef-ficacious when the novena immediately precedes the saint’s feast day (begin the novena so that the ninth day is the day just prior to the feast day).

FIND THE NOVENA PRAYERSSt. Ann: www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/novena/stann/st_ann.htmSt. Ignatius: prayers4reparation.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/no-vena-prayer-to-st-ignatius-for-joy-and-peace/St. Dominic: www.fisheaters.com/novenas.html#dominic

OTHER NOVENA PRAYERSInfant Jesus of Prague (nine-hour): www.ewtn.com/library/PRAYER/PRAGNOV.TXTSt. Therese “24 Glory Be’s” Novena: www.ewtn.com/Devo-tionals/novena/24_glory.htmNovena for Priests: www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/novena/priests.htm

20 JUL (SUN) FOURTH DAY: Saint Ann

21 JUL (MON) FIFTH DAY: Saint Ann

22 JUL (TUE) SIXTH DAY: Saint AnnFIRST DAY: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

23 JUL (WED) SEVENTH DAY: Saint AnnSECOND DAY: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

24 JUL (THU) EIGHTH DAY: Saint AnnTHIRD DAY: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

25 JUL (FRI) NINTH DAY: Saint AnnFOURTH DAY: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

26 JUL (SAT) Feast of Saints Ann and JoachimFIFTH DAY: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

27 JUL (SUN) SIXTH DAY: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

28 JUL (MON) SEVENTH DAY: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

29 JUL (TUE) EIGHTH DAY: Saint Ignatius of Loyola

30 JUL (WED) NINTH DAY: Saint Ignatius of LoyolaFIRST DAY: Saint Dominic

31 JUL (THU) Feast of Saint Ignatius of LoyolaSECOND DAY: Saint Dominic

01 AUG (FRI) THIRD DAY: Saint Dominic

02 AUG (SAT) FOURTH DAY: Saint Dominic

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ST. PETER’S SQUARE (Sunday, 06 July 2014)Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! In this Sunday’s Gospel, we find Jesus’ invitation: “Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28). When Jesus says this, he has before him the people he meets every day on the streets of Galilee: very many simple people, the poor, the sick, sinners, those who are marginalized.... These people always followed him to hear his word — a word that gave hope! Jesus’ words always give hope! — and even just to touch a hem of his garment. Jesus himself sought out these tired, worn out crowds like sheep without a shepherd (cf. Mt 9:35-36), and he sought them out to proclaim to them the Kingdom of God and to heal many of them in body and spirit. Now he calls them all to himself: “Come to me”, and he promises them relief and rest. : : : : :Let us invoke Mary Most Holy, who welcomes under her mantle all the tired and worn out people, so that through an enlightened faith, witnessed in life, we can offer relief for so many in need of help, of tenderness, of hope.

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Today’s Gospel is sometimes referred to as the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. The “tare” that Jesus described in this parable was also known as the darnel seed, which looks almost exactly like wheat in the beginning stages of its growth. But after it grows a little more, it becomes evident that it is a weed, and it actually uproots the wheat. The two are hard to tell apart until very close to har-vest time, and if you do mistakenly eat the seeds of a tare, you’ll get quite sick.

WheatTares: LoliumTemulentum

PRAYER OF ST. GERTRUDE THE GREATOur Lord revealed to St. Gertrude that the following prayer

would release 1000 souls from Purgatory each time it was said.

“Eternal Father, I offer You the Most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the

Universal Church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.”