Archive for October, 2009

Dias de los Muertos

October 29, 2009
By Chris Steffan

What is the Hispanic celebration known as Días de los Muertos, or Days of the Dead? In Mexico and in other parts of Latin America, November 1 and 2 are celebrated as “Días de los Muertos.” The custom goes back to ancient days when people set aside time to remember those who had died. Under...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Faith Life, Feasts / Holy Days, Liturgy | No Comments »

30th Sunday – Cycle B – 2009

October 25, 2009
By Fr. Kevin Boucher

The Sacrament of Anointing is not just for those who are dying. Rather, this sacrament asks God to restore the person to health while at the same time granting the remission of venial sins. That is why it is important they we anoint people early in an illness, or any time that...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Homily, Liturgy | No Comments »

Liturgical Changes Due to H1N1 / Flu

October 22, 2009
By Fr. Kevin Boucher
Liturgical Changes Due to H1N1 / Flu

Having entered the flu season our bishop, along with many other leaders in the church have asked to consider a few of the ritual practices of our liturgy; specifically the issue of exchanging the sign of peace, and sharing from the common cup. Let me begin my remarks by stating clearly that it is not...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Liturgy | 1 Comment »

Priesthood Sunday

October 19, 2009
By Chris Steffan

How do the readings from Sunday’s liturgy link to the celebration of Priesthood Sunday? This Sunday we celebrate Priesthood Sunday, an opportunity to thank God for the service and ministry of many great and wonderful priests who help us deepen our relationship to God and others. The Lectionary readings for this Sunday offer significant insights...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Faith Life, Feasts / Holy Days, Liturgy | No Comments »

29th Sunday of the Year – Cycle B – 2009+

October 18, 2009
By Fr. Kevin Boucher

Isaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 They were struggling with the same thing that nearly every human struggles with at some time in his or her life . . . the desire for power.  On the one hand they were right in affirming that Jesus would enter into glory and be seated on his throne...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Homily, Liturgy | No Comments »

What a Difference a Day Makes

October 16, 2009
By Cathy Schwinden

October 16, is World Food Day. Saturday, October 17, is International Day for Eradication of Poverty, and Sunday, October 18, is both Mission Sunday and Bread for the World Sunday. All of these days fall within Fighting Poverty with Faith Week and during the historic Catholic Bishops’ Synod on Africa in Rome. Some might question...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Charitable Giving, Faith Life, Social Justice | No Comments »

Keeping God’s House Beautiful

October 14, 2009
By Cathy Schwinden

Margaret Bitz and Dan Mahli have organized a neighborhood clean-up project for Nativity.  Margaret shares both her motivation for doing this and the details of the event in the following article: God was happy. In his burst of happiness He decorated his home, the universe. He hung the moon and stars in his bedroom and...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Faith Life, Feasts / Holy Days, Social Justice | No Comments »

Are there Variations on the Rosary?

October 12, 2009
By Chris Steffan

Are there variations on praying the rosary besides the traditional prayer pattern? October is traditionally known as the month of the rosary, with the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary celebrated on October 7. The rosary traces it origin to those who wanted to imitate the monks’ daily psalm prayers but could not memorize...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Faith Life, Feasts / Holy Days, Liturgy, RCIA | No Comments »

28th Sunday – Cycle B 2009+

October 11, 2009
By Fr. Kevin Boucher

Wisdom 7:7-11;  Hebrews 4:12-13;  Mark 10:17-30 (cf. also CCC par. 2052 ff.) Having entered the flu season our bishop, along with many other leaders in the church have asked to consider a few of the ritual practices of our liturgy; specifically the issue of exchanging the sign of peace, and sharing from the common cup. Let...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Homily, Liturgy | No Comments »

Area Social Justice Events

October 9, 2009
By Frank LaLonde

Each month, Cathy Schwiden our Social Justice Coordinator, publishes a calendar highlighting area social justice activities. They can be found on our parish website (www.nativitycatholicchurch.net) under the social justice link. October Social Justice Events Fair Trade Month Synod in Rome on Africa Tues. Oct 13 Habitat for Humanity Build Day #4 “Frontline: Obama’s War” PPTV Ch. 13 8:00pm Wed....
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Social Justice | No Comments »

UA-385563-2