NATIVITY OF OUR SAVIOR PARISH

PORTAGE. INDIANA  

Bulletin for the Week beginning December 28, 1997

Mass Intentions

Monday
29 December 1997 Fifth day in Octave of Christmas
8:15 A.M.       +Rose Hennis by Ed & Helen Martin
 
Tuesday
30 December 1997 Sixth day in Octave of Christmas
8:15 A.M.       +Catherine Barich by Marty & Stella
 
Wednesday
31 December 1997 Seventh day in Octave of Christmas
8:15 A.M.       +Elmer Schott by Marty, Mary & Megan Brown
5:00 P.M.         All Nativity Parishioners
 
Thursday
Ol January 1998 Mary, Mother of God
8:00 A.M.         All Nativity Parishioners
10:00 A.M.       All Nativity Parishioners
 
Friday
02 January 1998 Basil the Great, Bishop
8:15 A.M.       +Robert Moore by Wife,
10:00 a.m.   (At Fountain View Nursing Home)
                        + Elizabeth Poracky
Saturday
03 January 1998 Weekday
8:15 A.M.      +Frank Bonick by Wife & Family
5:00 P.M.      +Paul Sherbak by Monday Night Bingo
 
Sunday
04 January 1998 Epiphany of the Lord
7:00 A.M.       All Nativity Parishioners
9:00 A.M        +Fred Susterich Sr. By M,M Joe Voye
11:00 A.M.     +Leonard Seberger by M,M Dennis Urchick 

Coffee and Donuts

Coffee and donuts will not be served on January 4th. Coffee and
Donuts will resume on January 11 after the 7:00 and 9:00A.M. Masses.

 
January Events

 Monday, December 29, 1997
 NO BINGO! NO BINGO! NO BINGO! NO BINGO!

 Friday, January 2, 1998
 Knights of Columbus Meeting- 7:30 P.M.- Canna Room
 
Sunday, January 4, 1998
 RCIA INQUIRY- 10:00 A.M.- Art Room
 RCIA Mystagogia- 10:30 A.M.- Library
 


THE PARISH COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO A NEW YEAR'S EVE  DANCE ON DECEMBER 31st FROM 8:00 P.M. UNTIL 1:00 A.M.  MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED BY "TOP NOTCH". ADMISSION IS  $5.00. BYOB, SNACKS, AND PARRY FAVORS. FOR MORE  INFORMATION, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR BULLETIN.
Parish Support
1997 GIVING STATEMENTS
 
The Parish Office will be dosing the books for 1997 for parishioner contributions on January 12, 1998. Please be sure to have all your contributions in by then. If you would like a 1997 contributions statement of your donations, please give the office a self-
addressed, stamped envelope. The office is open 9-5 Monday through Friday, or you can simply put your envelopes in the  collection basket on Sunday.   We will be happy to send your statement.   Thank you for your operation In this matter. 

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY!
 
There will be no CCD Classes held from December 21st until classes
resume on January 6th. The Religious Education Office will be closed from December 28th - January 5th. Have a great Break! 

 
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
 
Telephone calls to the Parish Office indicate that there is a measure of confusion regarding Holy Days of Obligation. This year, The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th, The Solemnity of Christmas on December 25th, and the
Feast of Mary, Mother of God on January 1st of 1998 ARE HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION: Catholics are obliged to do their best to participate in the Sacred Liturgy.
 
THE SCHEDULE OF MASSES FOR THE FEAST OF MARY, MOThER OF GOD, IS 5:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31st AND AT 8:00A.M. AND 10:00A.M. ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST
 
You may recall that in 1991, the U.S. Bishops voted to lift the obligation of attending Mass for U.S. Catholics on three specific Holy Days whenever they occur on Saturday or Monday:
 
FEAST OF MARY,MOTHER OF GOD on JANUARY lst
FEAST OF ASSUMPTION on AUGUST 15th
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS on NOVEMBER 1st

ALTAR SERVER PARTY!
In appreciation for your commitment to the ministry of Altar Serving, you are invited to attend a holiday pizza party TODAY from 3:00-5:00 P.M. in the Canna Room. Hope to see you there!

NEW SERVER TRAINING
There will be new classes for all those students in 4th grade or above who wish to join the ministry of Altar Serving. Classes will be held in January. Many have signed up through Nativity School or CCD. There is still time to join this fine group. If you are
interested, contact your Nativity Teacher or CCD Teacher when you return to class.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSINGS  
The Parish Office will close at 2:00P.M. on Wednesday, December 31st and will reopen at 9:00 A.M. on January 2nd.

Thank you to all who bought Christmas Cookies or sent Cookie-Grams to help support Nativity's Youth Group. It is because of your generous support that our young people are able to participate in many retreats, programs, and church activities that only strengthen their religious background. The smiles given from the many who received unexpected Cookie Grams were a definite sign that Christ is among us this Christmas Season. God Bless! 

Our Parish Community is grateful to everyone who contributed their time and talent to enhance our experience of Advent and our celebration of Christmas. Together we journey deeper and deeper into the Mystery of the Sacred.

The Parish is grateful to the Saint Anne's Guild for their generous gift which has been earmarked to help with the expense associated with the renovated heating and air
conditioning system. Thank you very much! 


NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK
Begins Sunday January 4th. As we join with Catholics throughout the United States in observing this special week, we pray for those who have no home, nor even a country to call their own. Encourage family and friends to welcome those who come to the U.S. seeking refuge, safety, and hope in a better place. 

INDIANA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
Invites all Nativity Parishioners to a Breakfast Forum with Catholic Legislators on Friday, January 2,1998 from 7:30- 9:00A.M. at St. Thomas Moore Parish in  Munster. Cost is $5.75. For more Information, contact Heartland  Center at 219-844-7515. 
FRAGRANCE OF LIFE WORKSHOP
Is being offered at the Spiritual Life Center on Saturday January lOth, 1998 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  The cost of the workshop is $25 which includes lunch.  This is a "Day for Women" presented by Sr. Barbara Anne Haliman.  Reservation can be made until January 3rd by calling the Center at  219-932-8321. 

BETHANY RETREAT HOUSE
Offers "SEEING IS RECEIVING* evening of reflection facilitated by Sr. Connie Smedinghoff Thursday January 22, from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Offering is $15.00.  Reservations can be made until January 22 by calling the Retreat House at 219-39~5047. 

CALUMET COLLEGE READING PROGRAM
Is open to all students having difficulty in reading and writing skills. Students will work
together to build vocabulary and word Identification skills. For Information or to register your child, please call 219 473-7770 before  January 21st

ALL SAINTS PARISH SODALITY
Is hosting a soup supper on  Saturday, January lOth from 5:00- 7:00P.M. Cost is $3.50 for adults and $1.50 for children under 10. Call the Parish Office at 932-0204  for details. 

PLACEMENT EXAM
Will be held for all prospective students on Saturday, January lOth from 9:00A.M. until 12.00  noon.  Testing fee is $5 and there is no required preregistration.  Please call
(219) 887-5281 for additional Information. 

PREGNANCY ASSISTANCE CENTER
Announces It's FUNDRAISING BANQUET to be held on January 26. The guest             speakers will speak about the Joys of Adoption. The Banquet is at 6:30 p.m.
at the Waterbird in Chesterton and tickets are available at a cost  $17.50. Please call 477-4460 for your reservation 

 
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