Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

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SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DISTRIBUTION

SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024

NATIVITY PARISH HALL 1 PM TO 3 PM

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: As we continue into our fourth week of Easter we continue to hear of the exploits of the Risen Lord. As Jesus appeared to the Apostles, reassuring them of His real presence, He appears to us in the real presence of His body and blood at the Altar of sacrifice. The table He has provided for us to participate in this sacrifice on a regular basis. This week we are overjoyed at your presence as part of the Nativity faith community. May each of us prepare ourselves daily for the coming of the Lord and may we share the joy of the Easter message with everyone we encounter in our daily lives. For He is Risen! Alleluia!

BENEDICTION: We are offering exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction EVERY Sunday at 6 pm. The last Sunday of the month will be in SPANISH. Please join us for just a half hour of prayer, and worship of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament! We will meet in the Church. Pamphlets are available as you come in. Please participate in the singing and prayer. We look forward to seeing you there!

CASSEROLES FOR THE HOMELESS: Thank you all who continue to prepare casseroles for the Good Shepherd Center! If you would like to serve a daily meal to the homeless or prepare a monthly casserole at the Good Shepherd Center, the only Catholic homeless shelter in Albuquerque, please Contact Deacon Michael at 340-0422 or deaconmichael@n-bvm.org.

DOGS IN THE CHURCH: Pets or emotional support animals are NOT allowed in the Church. Only dogs that qualify as service dogs under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) are allowed in the Church. If a service dog exhibits unacceptable behavior, such as uncontrolled backing or jumping on people, the handler will be asked to take the dog out of the Church. If you have any questions about this policy, please call the Parish Once.

FRANCIS HOUSE MINISTRY: If you would like to donate to support the Francis House, please bring your clean clothes, jackets, and shoes to the Parish Once. If you would like to join this ministry, please come to the Pastoral Center on Fridays at 10 am for just an hour to help sort clothes. The clothes are taken bi-monthly to the Francis house.

PRAYER OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: Dear Lord, You are my Shepherd, a Good Shepherd, who leads in ways beyond my understanding. Guide me in the paths You would have me go. Amen.