NATIVITY OF OUR LADY A CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WITH A WELCOMING HEART October 28, 2012 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

NATIVITY OF OUR LADY CATHOLIC CHURCH

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 10:00 a.m. Holy Days 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m. or by appointment with the priest Mass at FLETC: Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

CONTACT INFORMATION 1000 North Way (Hwy 17) P.O.B. 1079 Darien, Georgia 31305 USA (912) 437-4650 nativity@darientel.net www.nativitydarien.us OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p-m. Fr. Bobs Office Hours Wednesday 12:00 noon 3:00 p.m.

A Catholic Community With a Welcoming Heart

NATIVITY OF OUR LADY A CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WITH A WELCOMING HEART October 28, 2012 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

We will ring out our joy at your saving help And exult in the name of our God.
cf.Psalm 20 (19):6

WELCOME

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Parents who desire to have their children baptized are asked to contact the church office.

CONFIRMATION
This week, our young people who are preparing to celebrate Confirmation will be reflecting on the meaning and promise of their Baptism and the other Sacraments of Initiation. Join them by reflecting on the effect belonging to the Catholic Church has had on your daily life.

FIRST COMMUNION
If your child is in 2nd grade or above, please call the church office or sign up on line at www.nativitydarien.us. This is the last call.

CONFIRMATION PREP CLASSES

If you are in the 7th, 8th, or 9th -12th grade and want to be confirmed, register now! Preparation classes are on Wednesday, at 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register at the parish office or on line at
www.nativitydarien.us/confirmation-preparation.html

Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, As a fragrant offering to God.
Ephesians 5:2

Confirmation is scheduled for March 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church.

THEOLOGY ON TAP FOR TEENS

Our new program for young parishioners! Age group 14-20. If you are already confirmed, you are invited to a program where we get at the meaning of life. More information is coming soon, but ask Fr. Bob about it already now at fr.bob.nativity@gmail.com, or check it out at www.nativitydarien.us/youth-group.html.

Mass Saturday evening is offered for +John Spisak Sr. Mass Sunday morning is offered for +Charles Elhardt.

TODAYS HYMNS ARE POSTED ON THE HYMN BOARD

HOMEBOUND PARISHONERS
In time of family sickness, death, or special need, we ask you to notify the church office. If you are homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, let us know.

NATIVITY OF OUR LADY A CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WITH A WELCOMING HEART October 28, 2012 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK

John Spisak, Sr., Meg Ponce, Rene Girouard, Sammy Gale, Brandon Petersen, Jackie Maassen, Raymond Henderson, Janice Stephens, Manuela Rocha, Tucker Anderson, Phyllis Fish, Ron Fleury, Elizabeth OConnor, Hank Sowa, Lucile Huntington, Connie Sieradski, Doris Hawkins, Lorraine Karwacki, John Blake, Carol Whitson, Jane Rafolski, Martha Padgett, Derrick Miller, Catherine Fox, and Maggie Deery.

ZUMBA: Meets on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00pm with the exception of the 2nd Thursday of the month, the class will start at 5:00 pm. Christmas is coming! PASTORAL COUNCIL: The Pastoral Council meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Meets on the 4th Wed. of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the church office. HEALTH & HAPPINESS: This committee helps our parishioners with Births, Baptisms, Weddings, Sickness and Bereavement. GARDENING ANGELS: The Gardening Angels meet quarterly to plant and restore our gardens. CHOIR: The choir meets Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. in the
church.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Charles Elhardt, Dolores Vasquez Munos, Bob Klawitter, Margaret Olsen, Benigna Meacham, Arturo Castro, Diane Rozier, Audrey Vallely, Bonnie Sobala, Gerald Nobles, Hughes Nobles, Joan Baran, Lillian Slusser, Rose Pistritto, Theresa LoCicero, and Ron Bohl.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY

Christopher Porquiado, Seanan McMullen, Leroy Jenkins, Jason Wicks, Bradley Cress, Ethan Harper, Jonny Reynolds, Marshall Vaeth, Tim Fiveash, and Caitlin Bushey.

STEWARDSHIP THANK YOU! Oct. 14, 2012 - Offering - $1,223.65

THIS WEEKS MINISTRY

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass Oct. 27, 2012 Greeters & Ushers: Lorraine Karwacki Reader: Jim Seavey Collectors: Oscar Brinckmann, Jim Seavey Eucharistic Minister: Jan Seavey, Jane Meyer Altar Server: Joseph Ali, Jacob Ali Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass Oct. 28, 2012 Greeters & Ushers: Ruby Moore, Lilian Collado Reader: Lorraine Karwacki Collectors: Nuris Copeland, Art Guzman Eucharistic Ministers: J. Miller, G. McDaniel, I. Strafford Altar Server: Caroline Trexler, Vincent Collado Housekeepers: The Trexler Family

CHRISTIAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES

NIFTY KNITTERS: Meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the church. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month (business meeting) and on the 3rd Tuesday (social meeting) at 7:00 pm on Hwy 17, Brunswick, GA. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Help us help others - to volunteer call 262-6027.

NATIVITY OF OUR LADY A CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WITH A WELCOMING HEART October 28, 2012 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ALL SAINTS DAY

November 1st, 7:00 pm Mass Greeters & Ushers: Jim & Jan Seavey Reader: Jedon Lilliston Collectors: Hank Sowa, Jim Seavey Eucharistic Ministers: O. Brinckmann, J. Seavey Altar Server: Caroline Trexler, Vincent Collado Nota bene: Mass foe All Saints Day is Thursday at 7:00 p.m. There is no Mass at FLETC for All Saints Day. Friday, November 2 is All Souls. There is no Mass at Nativity.

NEXT WEEKS MINISTRY

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass Nov 3, 2012 Greeters & Ushers: Hank & Bonnie Sowa Reader: Lorraine Karwacki Collectors: Jim Seavey, Hank Sowa Eucharistic Minister: Jan Seavey, O. Brinckmann Altar Server: Geraldine Moore/Caroline Trexler Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass Nov 4, 2012 Greeter & Ushers: Lorraine Karwacki, L. Collado Reader: Don Maassen Collectors: Carlos Chacon, Art Guzman Eucharistic Ministers: J. Lilliston, M. Miller, J. Miller Altar Server: Jacob Ali, Joseph Ali Housekeepers: The Whatley Family

NOTICE OF DEATH
Our brother in Christ +Charles Elhardt (Darien) has passed on to the Father. The funeral Mass was celebrated at Nativity of Our Lady Church in Darien on Saturday, October 27 at 10:00. The Rev. Wilfrid Logdson OFM Conv. officiated. Charles and his wife Peg moved to Darien from New York after many years in law enforcement. May Charles and all our departed brothers and sisters rest in peace

Bazaar November 10
CCW and Knights of Columbus are holding a bazaar and BBQ on Nov 10th at St. Francis Xavier. Tickets for the BBQ will be on sale today after Mass or you may get them from the church office.

ADVENT FAIR DECEMBER 1, 2012

Remember Nativitys Advent Fair, Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 to 4:00. A yard sale, the Nifty Knitters booth, Advent wreathes, art projects for children and for the whole family, Advent cuisine and Advent music, plus a special prayer service for the season. Youll want to be there!