Why is the Vatican sometimes called the “Holy See”? A little background in ecclesiology will help explain why we call the Vatican the Holy See. The church is very structured and organized in its hierarchy. A diocese is a geographic area governed by a bishop appointed by the pope. Each diocese is further broken...
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There will be a NET retreat held in the Nativity gym Sept. 25, from 4 to 9pm, open to Jr. High(6th-8th grade).  A meal will be served during… and what is the cost of this AWESOME experience… nada, zip, zero, nothing. The theme, Why Faith? Will be presented to youth in a exciting way!...
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Team help in Faith Formation – You lead once a month! We need more helpers for a successful year in Faith Formation. Each class must have two team leaders before a new class session is offered. Please call me a.s.a.p.so I can fill in the openings before our fall team preparation meeting. kathyb@nativitycatholicchurch.net 232-2414 Faith...
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2010-2011 FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS Grades 1-5, 6:30-7:30 PM, begin in Church Grades 6-7-8, 6:30-7:30 PM, begin in Youth Room Grades 9-12, 7:45- 9:00 PM, begin in the Youth Room We Believe in Parent Partnership!   Parents of children in Grades 1-5 come with their child and begin the evening in the worship space of the...
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Picture from pamphlet by the same name created by CDC HEALTH PROMOTION:  Activities this year will focus on Fall Prevention.  Regular exercise improves cardio-respiratory health, muscle strength, balance, coordination and stress reduction.   To reach this goal several activities are being offered.  1) Faithfully Fit Forever – Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 am till 11:00...
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Creativity is always an important value and gift from our God to each one of us. This past spring a parish contest was set in motion in the parish with Kristi Alton from our community designing our parish 50th anniversary logo.
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Isaiah 66: 18-21; Hebrews 12: 5-7,11-13; Luke 13: 22-30 One of the greatest gifts I have received as a priest is the gift of people’s lives.  People share with me their innermost thoughts, their innermost fears, their innermost hopes and dreams.  It is a gift to be able to walk with people on their...
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Why does the annulment process take so long? What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce? There are whole books written about each of these subjects, and still there is more confusion than understanding. A divorce ends the legal contract of marriage between a man and a woman. An annulment, on the...
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Recent monsoon rains have caused disastrous conditions and unimaginable suffering for the people of Pakistan. Catholic Relief Services, who have been working in Pakistan since 1954, are calling on the Catholic community for a generous and compassionate response to relief efforts there. The following story by Liz O’Neill, CRS Communcations Officer for Europe, the...
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The U.S. Senate has postponed action on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) until mid-September. Although supporters are disappointed by the delay, it is hoped that the extra time will allow for more discussion and reflection that will lead to the ratification of this important treaty. Take the opportunity to learn more about it...
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