Welcome to the Church of the Nativity
Please join us for Mass! If you cannot come to church for whatever reason, we invite you to view our livestream services.
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| Parish News & Events |
| Mahjong! Join us for Mahjong in the Parish Hall. Click here for dates and to sign up. |
| Book Club The Nativity Book Club will meet on Monday, November 25 at 7pm in the Parish Library to discuss The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. All are welcome. |
| Thanksgiving Mass Fr. Chris will say Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9am. Please note – there will be no 8am Mass on this day. |
| Basic Needs Advent Project: Ornament Sale The Basic Needs Committee will be selling ornaments after each mass during Advent, from November 30-December 22. The ornaments are $20 each, proceeds will benefit Mercy Center in Asbury Park. In addition to the ornament you purchase, you will also see paper ornaments available for special intentions. Parishioners are invited to write the name of someone who they would like prayed for or a special intention on the paper ornament. Those ornaments will be placed on the Advent Trees on the altar so the parish can pray for those intentions. After Advent the paper ornaments will be placed under the statue of Mary. |
| Creche Blessing and Tree Lighting Parishioners are invited to come together outside the rectory on Saturday, November 30 immediately following 4:30 Mass for the annual Nativity Creche Blessing and Tree Lighting ceremony. There are carols to be sung, good cheer to be shared, and hot chocolate and snacks to be enjoyed. Great way to kick off Advent! |
| Family Advent Wreath Making Activity Bring the whole family to create your own Advent wreath! Sunday, December 1 at 10:30am in the Parish Hall. $40 includes wreath with fresh greens, supplies and refreshments. Limited seating. Click here to register. |
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Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction
Join us in the Church on Friday, December 6 for Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is at 8:30am and Benediction begins at 10am.
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| Saint Nicholas Breakfast Sunday, December 8 at at 10:30am in the Parish Hall. Enjoy food, a craft, an impromptu Nativity play starring YOUR CHILDREN, and visits with St. Nicholas. The Knights of Columbus will also be on hand with a Christmas giving opportunity, Coats for Kids. Hosted by the Nativity Women’s Group. Ticketing info: Adults cost $10 each; children 4 and up cost $5 each; children 3 and under are free. Tickets available after all Masses November 23/24 and in the parish office. Online purchase available with surcharge. Click here to purchase tickets online. |
| KOC 50-50 Raffle The Knights of Columbus, Council 3187 will be selling 50-50 raffle tickets after Masses the weekend of December 14/15. The raffle will support Coats for Kids, the Arc of Monmouth, Birthright of Red Bank, and Catholic education. $10 per ticket. $5,000 maximum prize. Raffle drawing will be December 16, 9pm at the Columbus Club. Need not be present to win. For questions or direct purchase, contact Jack Hayes at (732) 742-8155. |
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Join Children’s Choir ages 9 – 14 Become an altar server 4th grade- high school Sign up for FORMED videos- It’s free for Nativity Families! FORMED audio book about Saint Frances Cabrini FORMED VIDEO – Littlest Saints – Saint Elizabeth of Hungary – November 17 th Formed – Basic Prayers Medley- Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary November Weekend Mass Readings November Weekend 8th grade Mass Quiz November Weekend 2nd grade Worksheet November Weekend Coloring Page Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Coloring Page Sign up for FORMED videos- It’s free for Nativity Families! |
| Related Information |
| Fair Haven Green Team Community Event: Home Clean Energy Journey Wednesday, November 20, 7pm Church of the Nativity Parish Hall No registration is needed for in-person attendance. Click here to register for Zoom link |
| 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal: One Love, One Faith, One Family Proceeds support Diocese of Trenton programs and parishes Click here to donate |