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Nativity SceneWhen I arrived here, I purchased a small outdoor nativity scene. Over the years it has moved from the rectory lawn to a spot near the statue of Jesus. This year it will come back to rectory where it will be more secure. Over the years I have received positive comments from people in the neighborhood as well as those who drive by. After returning from the Holy Land and experiencing the actual places associated with Our Lord, St. Francis came up with the idea to re-present the first Christmas to the townsfolk of Greccio, Italy. It was a ‘living nativity’ on that cold dark Christmas Eve in 1223. Tradition says that the statue of the Baby Jesus miraculously came to life in the arms of Mary that night. Imagine being there that night so many years ago! In our sad society today, the nativity is needed more than ever. Many people have little acquaintance with the Son of God who became Incarnate—Jesus Christ. Jesus is only a name to be said in anger. Lots of people come to church on Christmas Eve and Day, but it is only be a small percentage of the population. And this year, with the pandemic, it will be considerably less. The outdoor nativity will be the only way some people will experience the love of God for them. The scene speaks—without words—of a little baby who came 2,000 years ago to deliver mankind from misery and sin. With its banishment from town squares and pushed aside by commercialization, the nativity is a sign of hope in the midst of darkness. This year, I have decided to add 7 figures to the outdoor nativity. They are beautiful. If you are interested in giving a Christmas gift to the parish—and to everyone who drives by the scene—please consider sponsoring one of these figures. If you cannot afford to sponsor an entire figure, any donation will be accepted to defray the cost. The donation includes the cost of the figure and shipping so that it will arrive before Christmas. Any additional donations received will be used to purchase statues for next year. You can view pictures of the statues on the parish Facebook page or on our website. Contact me at mtkottar@charlottediocese.org or call the parish office with your intention to donate. And don’t forget to place your own Nativity in a place of prominence this Christmas.
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AVAILABLE STATUES
Shepherd sitting w/fire: $1,000
2 Sheep: $250 each
DONATED STATUES
Shepherd holding sheep
Donkey
Cow
1 of 3 sheep
THANK YOU!
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COVID-19 Updates
- The Chapel is open weekdays; use door code after hours until 6:00 PM.
- Sign-ups are required for Sunday Mass at St. Mary, but not for weekday Mass or Mass at Christ the King.
- New Sign-ups for the following weekend will be posted here, on Facebook, and sent via Flocknote on Fridays.
- Masks are required even with physical distancing. At weekday Masses and Adoration only, you may take off your mask while sitting in the pew.
- Please consider using online giving for your weekly tithe to St. Mary or Christ the King. You can use credit or debit cards, or your bank account. Text giving is now available at both churches. Learn more HERE.
Prayer for protection from the Coronavirus: Merciful Father, through the intercession of Blessed Mary, St. Roch, St. Rosalie, and St. Corona, deliver us from the current attack and subsequent suffering we are enduring from the coronavirus. May we seek to assist those in need in body or spirit and ourselves turn away from sin and trust in You. We ask this in the name of the Divine Physician, Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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ScheduleCONFESSIONS (at St. Mary except as noted)Mondays 7:15-7:30 PM
Thursdays after 8:00 AM Mass
Fridays after 7:00 PM Mass
Saturdays 4:15-4:45 PM (at Christ the King)
Sundays 8:15-8:45 AM
SUNDAY OBLIGATION HOLY MASSES
Saturday 5:00 PM Mass of Anticipation (at Christ the King)
Sunday 9:00 AM English, 12:00 PM Spanish (at St. Mary)Sign-ups are required for Sunday Masses at St. Mary. Sign up for November 29 Mass HERE. New sign-ups will be posted on Fridays.
Act of Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
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Word on Fire
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 IS 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7Responsorial Psalm PS 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Reading II 1 COR 1:3-9Gospel MK 13:33-37
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