June 3, 2018

REV. JOSEPH W. ALTMAN, Pastor

DEACON FRANCIS P. HENRY, Senior Deacon

DEACON ERIK AND MRS. PATTY ZEIMYS

Rectory Office 653 W. 37th Street - Chicago, IL 60609

Phone: 773-927-6263 Fax: 773-847-0600

Parish Registration: Welcome! New parishioners may register at the rectory or on-line.

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Sunday Masses: 5:00 PM (Saturday—anticipatory — in church) 8:00 AM (in accessible chapel) 11:00 AM (in the church) 5:00 PM (in accessible chapel)

Monday through Friday—(Prayer/Communion Service) 6:50 AM (chapel) Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM

Anointing of the Sick/Reconciliation: ANYTIME by appointment or in emergency

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ School: Bridgeport Catholic Academy Mrs. Caroline Koster, Principal Phone: 773-376-6223

Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church Bridgeport / Chicago

Saturday, June 2nd 5PM ~ Church George & Marion Henry by Deacon Henry Patricia Henry & Penny Bedore by Deacon Fran Fran Connors (Birthday) by Family

Sunday, June 3rd 8:00 AM ~ Chapel Farnan, Bozzi, Bennett & Dowling Families Bernie Reusz (Birthday) by Mary & Family Peter Jamen by Donna & Joe Jamen

11:00AM ~ Church Anniversary Mass: Jack Scuderi & James F. Kolpak Sr Madeline Murphy & Family by Gerri Koclanis & Family Deceased members of the Pratapas & Speciale Families by Sally Pratapas

5pm ~ Chapel Sheila Marsiglio by Dave & Joan Cuomo Patricia Donovan by John & Sandy Tedesco Madge Marten by Mary Ann Egan Monday, June 4th

8:30 AM ~ Chapel Egan, Ryan & Ritter Families by Family Pat Donovan (Birthday) by Pat DuBrock & Family Irene Shyne by Joe & Georgiann Hawrysz

Tuesday, June 5th 8:30 AM ~ Chapel Deceased Members of the Arnold & Atkinson Families by Family Linda Daly by Mary Trentz Ralph & Mary Ann Palumbo by Ron & Mary Pat

Wednesday, June 6th 8:30 AM ~ Chapel Kevin Corbett Daley & Lillian Daley by Daley Family Lucille Guilfoyle by Family Pat Martin ( 8th Anniversary) by Family

Thursday, June 7th 8:30AM ~Chapel JoMarie Duddleston (22nd Anniversary) by Perminas Family Healing Intention for James Ebe

Friday, June 8th 9:15AM ~ Chapel Tina Briatta (15th Anniversary) by Daley Family Healing Intentions for Bob W. Plochl

Saturday, June 9th 8:30AM ~ Chapel Deceased Members of the Grzenia & Lyons Families by Rose Lyons Josephine Scardino by Nativity Bingo Crew

5PM ~ Church Michael Karpinski by Family Lucille Ciucio by Paul & Roseanne Bonoma Patricia Donovan by Cuomo Family

Sunday, June 10th 8:00 AM ~ Chapel Deceased Members of the Reusz & Pusateri Families Robert Schron by Maryann & Jack Lillian Whirity by John & Betty Czubaja

11:00AM ~ Church Thomas Hughes by Family Josephine & Russell O’Brien & Family by Family Ada Orent by Friends

5pm ~ Chapel Isabel Brown & Ann Alletto (Birthdays) by Family Commander Paul Bauer by Mary Trentz Filiberta Hernandez by Ray Murphy & Family

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Saturday, June 9th 5 PM Church Altar Servers E. Geisert, P. Thompson, V. Frustaci Lector F. Januszewski Eucharistic Minister B. Lovell

Sunday, June 10th 8 AM Chapel Lector J. Huels Eucharistic Minister J. Huels

11 AM Church Alter Servers J. Brown, D. Boyle, A. Elliott Lector L. Vivona Eucharistic Minister M. Curtin ,M. Deuerling & J. O’Brien

5 PM Chapel Lector D. Pecci Eucharistic Minister M. Torrez

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NATIVITY’S CHILDREN OFFERTORY PROGRAM

CHILD’S NAME_________________________________ PARENT NAME_________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________

BCA or CCD grade_______ PHONE (______)________________________________

Children benefit greatly when they learn that we all have a need and obligation to give back to God. They need to hear the stewardship message—that God has given them many unique and special gifts.

I ask you to support the effort by first and foremost bringing your child to Mass every weekend. Remind them to bring their envelopes with them and talk with them through the week regarding their thoughts and feelings about Stewardship of Prayer, Service, and Sacrificial Giving. This program IS NOT to raise more money for our parish NOR DO I expect you to give them money. Include grade.

To register a child who is not in BCA or CCD, please complete this form and place it in the collection basket.

BAPTISMS

Welcomed into the Catholic Faith through the Waters of Baptism on:

May 27th, 2018

Alexandra Cabrera

Child of Armando Cabrera and Ana M Lopez

Monday ~ Friday: 6:50 AM Prayer & Communion Service

2019 Mass Book … open on Monday, July 2, 2018.

Mass requests will be taken during normal office hours. Please use the form below.

Mass Request PLEASE PRINT

Date Requested __________________________ Mass Time Requested __________________________ Mass Requested For __________________________ Request is for their Birthday Anniversary of Death Number of Years_____ Other__________________________ Mass Requested By Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ City, State & Zip ________________________ Phone # ________________________________

If you would like a letter of confirmation for your requests, please include a self addressed stamped

envelope. Thank You

MEN OF NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH

If you’ve thought you should do something to strength-en your faith, we would like you to consider the

Knights of Columbus. Here at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, we believe that it is of paramount importance that we stand up in support of our Faith, our Freedom and our Church. Our Knights stand together in these efforts and continue to make a difference here in the Bridgeport Community.

If you would like to become a member of the Knights of Co-lumbus, please contact: Mark Aguilar (Deputy Grand Knight) 312-213-6029 or Terry Dybas (Grand Knight) 773-552-6272.

Weekend of May 26th / May 27th, 2018

Number of Envelopes 101

Sunday Offertory Envelopes $ 1809.50 Sunday Loose $ 579.72 Sunday Electronic $ 1267.00 Total Collection $ 3656.22

Weekly Offertory Goal $ 5240.00

Fiscal Year to Date as of 5/27/2018 (Actual) $211,117.21

Fiscal Year to Date as of 5/27/2018 (Goal) $251,520.00

*Fiscal Year July 1, 2017—July 30, 2018

All 2nd collections will continue to be reported as previously.

Mother’S Day $293.00 Energy $248.00

We will be adding on a monthly basis vigil candle money and stipend money

Children (9) $38.50 Candles $210.00

Welcome Fr. Michael Okoro C. S. SP

The Congregation of the Holy Spirit Province of the United States

"The evangelization of the ‘poor’ is our purpose. Therefore we go especially to peoples, groups, and individuals who have not yet heard the message of the Gospel or who have scarcely heard it, to those whose needs are the greatest, and to the oppressed. We also willingly accept tasks for which the Church has diffi-culty in finding workers." (Spiritan Rule of Life, #4)

Today’s mission goes way beyond pastoral services to deliver

basic human needs:

• It is service and libera on.

• It is ac on on behalf of jus ce and peace.

• It is economic development among the most impover-

ished.

• It is educa on as transforma on.

Read more about our Interna onal Ministries on the following

con nents: Africa, La n America, Asia, Australia, From the be-

ginning, Spiritans have been offered a ministry of presence and

of hope. Over three centuries, we have brought the Word of

God to people on five con nents and sixty countries.

REST IN PEACE Karen Truman

were born into eternal life on May 14th, 2018

We extend our sympathy and our prayers to all their families and friends.

A prayer for “Renew My Church”

Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, as you spoke to holy men and women who have gone before us. In every age and in our own time, you call to us and say: Renew My

Church. Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, and so enable us to hear you clearly to listen to each other attentively to imagine our future boldly to discern your direction wisely to persevere in your holy will courageously to stay together in charity to surrender our own plans readily to embrace the greater good to hand on your gifts to future generations.

May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles, and all the saints. May their example and presence inspire us with patient confi-dence in the work of your grace.

We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

The AA meetings Meet each Monday at 7:30pm in the Church Hall

On the last Monday of each month, the meeting is an open meeting.

All friends and supporters of AA members are more than welcome to attend this meeting

Domestic Abuse 24-Hour Hotline: 708-429-SAFE Crisis Pregnancy Hotline: 888-4-HOPE-4-1

Hurting From An Abortion?: 888-456-HOPE

The best Father’s Day gift: ♦ Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquets are available. These are wonderful for

remembering fathers everywhere – living or deceased. It is a great opportunity to have them remembered during Mass in our Church on Father’s Day June 17, 2018 and throughout the month.

♦ Please drop the completed return envelope in the offertory basket or take it to the Parish office. There name will appear on a remembrance poster in church and chapel during the month of June.

Father's Day Spiritual Bouquet

Please Pray for …

We ask you to please keep in your prayers the many parishioners who are on active duty in the military.

If you wish to have your loved ones list please call the rectory office.

Honor Flight Chicago Honor Flight Chicago's mission is to thank and pay tribute to World War II veterans, by bringing them to Washington, D.C. for a day of honor and

remembrance at no cost to them.

Do you know someone who is a World War II Veteran? Visit www.honorflightchicago.org to learn more about how you can refer them for an upcoming flight, volunteer your time or donate to the cause.

Knights of Columbus

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UPCOMING PARISH ACTIVITIES … MARK YOUR CALENDARS

AA Meeting 7:30pm

Parish Council 7:00pm

11:00AM Anniversary Mass

AA Meeting 7:30pm

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