MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Evening:

4:15-4:45 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass

Sunday Morning: 9:15-9:45 a.m. Reconciliation

10:00 a.m. Mass Holy Days 7:00 p.m. Mass

CHURCH OFFICE

Secretary: Nadine Crosby (912) 437-4750

E-Mail: nativity@darientel.net

Website: www.nativitydarien.us

Nativityofourladydarien

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Closed Holidays

“A Catholic Community With A Welcoming Heart”

1000 North Way (Hwy 17), P.O. Box 1079, Darien, Ga 31305 Fr. Timothy McKeown, Pastor Fr. Christopher Hassel, Parochial Vicar

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PRIESTS’ OFFICE Fr. Tim and Fr. Chris have offices at St. Francis Xavier

Church located at 405 Howe St., Brunswick, GA 31520.

The office is open Monday - Friday from 9 am - 4 pm.

The SFX Church Office: (912) 265-3249

(Fr. Tim Ext. 11 and Fr. Chris Ext. 12)

Fr. Chris’ Nativity office hours are

Wednesdays 9 am-1 pm

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QUIZ ON THE EUCHARIST PART II 1. In the New Testament, the miracles of _________ helped to prepare for the institution of the Eucha-rist A. Jesus walking on water and fire; water turned to wine at the wedding of Cana B. Multiplica-tion of the loaves and fishes; water turned to wine at the wedding at Cana C. Multiplication of the loaves and fishes; Jesus forgives the debts of taxpayers D. None of these 2. When Jesus first introduced the Eucharist to his followers, they… A. Allowed Jesus to wash their feet B. Began weeping and rejoicing C. Placed Jesus on a donkey and had a parade to celebrate his wisdom. D. Told him it was difficult teaching to accept and some of them stopped following him 3. During what part of the Mass does the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ? A. Concluding doxology when the glorification of God is expressed B. The oblation when we offer our selves to God C. During the acclamation when the whole church sings the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) C. During the consecration after the words “This is my body” and “This is my blood” 4. Jesus said: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live forever; …. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and ….. abides in me, and I in him” in which of the Gospels? A. Matthew 6 B. Peter 6 C. Luke 6 D. John 6 5. In the story of the Road to Emmaus, Jesus was first recognized when … A. He broke the bread at dinner B. He offered insight into the Scriptures C. He first approaached them. D. After He had left their home. 6. Who said this: “When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His presence? A. Jesus B. John the Baptist C. St Francis de Sales D. St Therese

O Lord Jesus Christ, reward the apostolic zeal of Friar Pedro de Corpa and his four companion friars, Blas, Miguel, Antonio and Francisco, who

labored for the spiritual well-being of the na-tive Guale people of Georgia and gave their

lives in witness to the Christian faith. Through their merits and intercession graciously grant the favor I humbly ask of You, so that, for the glory of Your Name, their heroic sacrifice may be officially recognized by the Church. Amen.

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ROSARY is at 9:30 am before Sunday

mass on the 1st and 3rd Sundays

of the month. Please join us.

Dody Sheppard, Lou Casebonne, Brandon O'Brien, James Karwacki, Lorraine Karwacki, Jack Salay, Linda Moore, Clare Moore, Cori Kusik, Meg Wallace, Caryn Pinto, Patricia Kusik, Star Purcell, Dionne Pierce, M.J. Hogan, Courtney Cobb, Michele Meyers, Wayne Doke, Carol Whitson, Carla Mucha, Cory Ad-amson, Michael Higgins, Brigett Conlin, Ann Doherty, Glenford John, Rosa Marie Santos, Maria Bourget, Bob Walczak, Bruce Lowie, Scarlett Bosque,

Randy Morris, Bill Reale, Jennifer O’Day, Donna Cole (Shuman), Timmy Tindall, Theresa Morgan, Susan Maggio, Elizabeth O’Connor, Dawne Spangler, Berend Tober, Carla Damron, Mary Joiner, Ruth Mest Zehler, Nuris Copeland, Beth Aycock, Emilie Fucci, Jack Lawless, and Les Thomas, Sr. Also, for all of our loved ones serving our Military and for the Christians the Middle East.

~ WELCOME TO NATIVITY OF OUR LADY PARISH ~ June 30. 2019 ~

If you are not taking your bulletin with you, please return them to the back table. Thank you. If you are not taking your bulletin with you, please return them to the back table. Thank you.

June 1 & 2

Offertory $1,439

Mass Int. $20 Flowers $20

Candles $7.53 Raffle Tickets $7

There is a 2nd Collec-tion this week for Pe-ter’s Pence. Note: Pe-ter’s Pence is NOT tax

deductible

Mass Intentions

Saturday, June 29 SI Nativity Parishioners

Sunday, June 30 SI Karen Firschke

Father’s Reflection

~ 13th Sunday in ordinary time ~

Diocesan News

ANNIVERSARIES

If you would like to share your wedding anniversary, please contact the church office. We would

like to celebrate the sacrament of mar-

riage and encourage others.

HOMEBOUND

If you know of anyone who is

homebound and would like to re-ceive commun-ion, please con-tact the church

office.

PRAYER LIST

The prayer list needs to be updated frequently so as to allow space for everyone in need of prayer. If you know

any of the people on the prayer list that have passed

away or have healed, please let the church office

know.

Nativity News

Bible Study All are welcome to drop in or join.

Day Session: On break. Will resume in September. Evening Session: Tuesdays at

6 pm in Hall.

Welcome visitors and new parishioners. If you are a new parishion-

er, please call the office to register.

Liturgical Ministers Schedule

RAFFLE Raffle tickets are on sale now after Saturday &

Sunday masses for the handmade quilt in the back of the church. Tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. The draw-

ing will be July 7th. The money will go towards our 75th Anniversary Celebration.

Saturday 29 @ 5 pm GREETER: Nina Korsch READER: Carol O’Connor COLLECTORS: Jerry Meyer & Bill Wikoff EUCH MIN: Carlos Inacio & Elizabeth Carlson ALTAR SERV: Abby Sipe Sunday 30 @ 10 am GREETER: Nettye Evans READER: Jedon Lilliston COLLECTORS: Bob Humkey & Valerie Tenney EUCH MIN: Sheri Carter, Laura Daniel & Paula Gard-ner (stairs) ALTAR SERVE: Jacob Ali

PLEASE CHECK EMAIL OR BULLETIN BOARD

FOR NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE

Please join us for coffee and cake after the 10 am Sunday mass in the Parish Hall

behind the church.

Msgr. John A. Kenneally Scholarship

In honor of Msgr. John Kenneally’s 50th anniversary of his ordination, St.

William Parish Council has estab-lished the Msgr. John Kenneally

Scholarship for any St. Francis Xavier student entering grades 6-8 in the

2019-20 school year who show a fi-nancial need through FACTS and have excelled in community service or ex-

tra-curricular activities. Application is available at sfxcs.org or email kspaeder@sfxcs.org for more infor-

mation. Deadline to apply is August 1, 2019.

Nativity’s Nifty Knitters WILL NOT meet this Wednesday, July 3. They will resume at

10 am on Wednesday, July 10.

Parish Council Meeting and Mass Our next Parish Council Meeting is

Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm in the Parish Hall with a mass prior at 5:30 pm in the

church.

Georgia Martyrs For information on the Georgia Martyrs, there are pam-phlets with a map as well as the Southern Cross maga-

zine that features the Georgia Martyrs in the back alcove where the candles are or visit:

thegeorgiamartyrs.org

Nativity of Our Lady Mission in Darien will host two Masses, both celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop

Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. Please join Bishop Hartmayer on Sunday 9/15/2019 for the blessing of the

grounds for the future monument and on Sunday 9/13/2020 for the dedication and unveiling of the monu-ment to the GA Martyrs. Both Masses will begin at 1PM.

Check out the latest issue in the Southern Cross for a

newsletter about the GA Martyrs. If you didn't receive a Newsletter in the Southern Cross, there are Newsletters

available in the back of the Church.

For anyone who needs VIRTUS training, Dr. Terry Mermann will be doing one on Tuesday, July 30, from

5:30-8:30 pm in the school library at SFX.

New Year’s Resolutions!

No, that is not a typo! It is time to make New Year’s resolutions. The reason I say that is we usually make such resolutions at the end of December to coincide with the new calendar year. In reality the majority of us live by the academic calendar. By the way, this week will mark six months since New Year’s Eve. How have you done on your resolutions? We are halfway through 2019!

From the time we first headed off to kindergarten to the time we looked for-ward to graduation, we are used to the year beginning in August. This is when our schedules change and we settle into a routine that will take us through next June. In some way this impacts all of us whether we are teachers, parents, grandparents, or stu-dents.

July is a good time to plan the year. We will jump into the “new year” and be-fore you know it it will be Thanksgiving time. What goals and resolutions can you make the coming year? Instead of feeling like you are a prisoner to the schedule be proactive and build a manageable schedule. Here are a few suggestions:

-Be faithful to Sunday Mass and holy days. Our lives should be built around the Mass. The Mass celebrates the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. We will be strengthened in this life and led to eternal life through participation in Holy Mass. If you have to trav-el find a church. With the Internet you can find a Catholic Church and Mass times. -Daily prayer: Those who are in love find time to talk every day. Set aside time for daily prayer for at least ten or fifteen minutes a day. Work on growing the quantity and quality of your prayer this year. -Family Prayer: Find a weekly time to pray as a family. Perhaps with a Rosary, maybe by discussing the Sunday scriptures. Perhaps before bedtime. It could be as simple as everyone voicing an intercession and praying a Hail Mary. -Family Meals: Sit down as a family as often as possible and share a meal. Are you single or alone? Find some others with whom you can share a meal on a regular basis. -Family Activities: When is the last time you went to a park, hiked a nature trail or rode bikes? Sunday afternoons are a great time to bond as a family. We could speak about exercise and recreation, vacations, dates night with your spouse and many other ideas. The important thing to remember is none of these things hap-pen by themselves. What else will be part of your resolutions for a holy and healthy 2019-2020 school year? -Fr. Tim McKeown

Musician Needed!

St Francis Xavier is looking for a part-time musician. Applicant would need to be able to play

organ and piano and have avail-ability to play weekends, Holy Days, and funerals. Liturgical

experience is preferred. Please contact Fr. Tim at tmcke-

own@diosav.org with resumes or more information.

The Office is CLOSED Wednesday, July 3 through Friday, July 5. Fr. Chris will be

out of the office July 1-5. Please contact the office or St. Francis’ office if you

need a priest.

CATHOLIC FUNERALS On Monday July 8 at 7:00 pm in the So-cial Hall Fr. Tim will give a talk on Catho-lic Funerals and answer the most com-mon questions people have about fu-

nerals. Come and bring your questions!

Thank You Jane Heying will be retiring as Chair of the Finance

Committee at the end of June. We would like to thank her for her service on the Finance Committee and for

all she continues to do for Nativity.