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You are in for a treat! A delicious spaghetti supper for everyone will be served by our Nativity youth on Wednesday, February 9, 5:30-7:30 in the Nativity cafeteria. This meal consists of spaghetti with meat sauce ( or plain sauce), zesty Italian lettuce salad, crispy toasted garlic bread with ice cold milk or steaming hot...
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The election of the pope is surrounded by ceremony and traditions, honed over the centuries. In 1996, Pope John Paul II changed some of the rules and procedures for the next papal election. The pope, as always, is elected by the College of Cardinals. Only those under the age of eighty may vote. The...
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Isaiah 49:3,5-6; I Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 In a letter to his nephew, Michelangelo wrote about his great achievements as a sculptor, painter and poet. The great Renaissance artist said, “Many believe – and I believe – I have been designated by God for this work. In spite of my old age, I do...
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I am not old enough to remember the Latin Mass. Before Vatican II, was the Mass always in Latin? For many centuries, the Mass was in Latin, but prior to the eighth century, it was not. In the early church, the Eucharist was celebrated in the context of Jewish rituals and prayers, so obviously...
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Sirach 3:2-6,12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40 In the infancy narratives of the birth of Christ, Mary and Joseph are the key characters. We hear about the shepherds and their response to the newborn king. We hear about the foreign dignitaries who paid homage to the newborn king. We hear also about a jealous local...
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In our church, on the feast of Epiphany, we write initials over the doorway, what does this stand for or mean? Epiphany, like Christmas, is celebrated in various ways by different nationalities and cultures. The customs and traditions surrounding these days give them a distinct feel and meaning. In many Slavic traditions, Epiphany is...
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January 1, New Year’s Day, has a number of liturgical names celebrating a variety of events. Could you sort some of this out? January 1, New Year’s Day, celebrates newness. Exactly eight days after Christmas, traditionally it celebrates Mary as the mother of God. The Greek word for Mary’s motherhood is “Theotokos” meaning “God-bearer.”...
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Isaiah 7: 10-14; Romans 1: 1-7; Matthew 1: 18-24 Isaiah the prophet tells the story of Ahaz who heard God but would not listen. God told him to ask for a sign, but Ahaz would not ask because he knew that he should not put God to the test. So, God, growing weary with...
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