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.

USCCB Daily Readings Thoughts from the Pastor

Thanks to the Flower Decoration Committee and all who contributed to our Christmas Flower & Decoration Fund. Our church looks beautiful! See Memorial list.

Parish News & Events
Notre Dame Chorale Concert at Nativity
Please join us for an evening of Notre Dame music, the day before the Orange Bowl! [Editor’s note: Go Irish! Beat Lions!] The Chorale, the University’s premiere mixed voice choir, will present a concert of classic works and Christmas pieces, including works from Handel’s Messiah, at the Church of the Nativity on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7pm. Admission is free, but goodwill donations will be accepted.
Holy Hour
Come spend time in the presence of Jesus. Thursday, January 9 at 7pm in the Church. Please feel free to stop by for a quick prayer or stay for the hour. Bring rosary beads.
Mahjong!
Join us for Mahjong in the Parish Hall. Click here for dates and to sign up.
Parish Progressive Dinner
Registration is now open for Nativity’s Annual Progressive Dinner which will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Join us for an evening of parish fellowship as we enjoy appetizers in one home, dinner in another and dessert at the Columbus Club. $26 registration fee covers the cost of dinner. Participants can assist by hosting or providing apps, dessert or wine. Click here to register!
Save the Date

  • Vacation Bible School: Monday, July 7, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025
Parish Volunteer Opportunities
Other Ways to Give
Religious Education
 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word  teen volunteer sign up  Sundays 9 :30 am mass

 

Click for Religious Education Office Hours this week

 

Weekend of  January          Mass Readings 

Weekend of  January           8th grade Mass Quiz 

Weekend of January           2nd grade Worksheet

The Epiphany  Coloring Page 

 Holy Family Connect the Dots Coloring Page

 

Sign up for FORMED videos- It’s free for Nativity Families!  (one time sign up here before clicking on the video links )

 

FORMED VIDEO Brother Francis – The Shepherds ( 7 minutes )

FORMED VIDEO – Brother Francis video –  O Holy Night, The King is Born – What Christmas Is About ( 26 minutes )

FORMED  VIDEO – Brother Francis video – The Christmas Pageant That Almost Wasn’t ( 17 minutes )

FORMED VIDEO – Brother Francis video – The Story of Saint Nicholas  ( 18 minutes  ) cartoon for younger students

 

FORMED VIDEO –  Marcam -Learn about the colors of the Church  ( 8 minutes )

FORMED VIDEO – Marcam Little Saints- Christmas Storytime-  Reading of the book The First Christmas – ( 9 minutes )

 

FORMED VIDEO – Lukas Storyteller – The True Meaning of Christmas ( 23 minutes )

 

FORMED VIDEO –  Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids – Christmas Special ( 20 minutes ) 

 

FORMED VIDEO – Nicholas- The Boy Who Became Santa ( 27 minutes )  cartoon for older students

 

FORMED VIDEO –  Who is Mary ? ( 8 minutes )

Formed  VIDEO- Basic Prayers Medley- Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary

 

FORMED VIDEOS   Jesus Stories

 

Holy Trinity Coloring Page

Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer Coloring Sheet

Angel at Mass Coloring Page 

 

Important Religious Education Forms