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Scripture Study
Thousands sought Jesus during his life. Only a few followed him to Calvary. What will you do? Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you—and grow closer to Jesus.

  • Tuesdays, February 24-March 24, 8:30am-9:30am in the Parish Library. Contact: Kathleen Hassinger, akhassinger@verizon.net
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  • Wednesdays, February 11-April 15, 9am-10am in the Parish Library. Contact: Tammy McKenna, tammy.nwg@gmail.com
Canasta
Join us for fun and games! We meet on select Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm in the Parish Hall. Here is our upcoming schedule for February-March. (Contact: Linda Gesell, 732-616-8495)

  • February: 11, 25
  • March: 11, 18, 25
Mahjong
All are welcome to come play Mahjong with old and new friends! We meet on select Thursdays, 1pm-3:30pm in the Parish Hall. Here is our upcoming schedule for February-March. (Contact: Mary Ann O’Neil, 941-587-8244)

  • February 12, 19, 26
  • March 5, 12, 19
Holy Hour
Come spend time in the presence of Jesus. Thursday, February 12 at 7pm in the Church. Please feel free to stop by for a quick prayer or stay for the hour. Bring rosary beads.  
February 16 Office Closure 
Parish and Religious Education Offices will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Mardi Gras – Family Bingo, Pasta and Silent Auction
The Nativity Women’s Group is pleased to host its annual Mardi Gras event on Tuesday, February 17, 5:30pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per child under 5. Click here to purchase tickets. Questions? Please contact Annie DiDomenico at vbs@nativitychurchnj.org.
Lenten Regulations from Bishop O’Connell
February 18 Ash Wednesday Masses and Services

  • 8am Mass
  • 12:15pm Service
  • 4pm Service
  • 5:30pm Service
  • 7pm Mass
New Ministry Survey!
We are considering forming a new ministry to support widowed, divorced and separated parishioners and we’d love your input! Click here to take a brief survey.
Lenten Fish Fry 
Nativity and the Knights of Columbus will be hosting our annual Lenten Fish Meal on Friday, March 6 at 6pm in the Parish Hall. The menu will include broiled and fried fish, French fries, coleslaw, pizza and water. In lieu of the price of admission, there will be a free will offering during the event. Reservations are required! Please email annew@nativitychurchnj.org or call (732) 741-1715 ext. 1 by Wednesday, February 25. We cannot accept reservations after this date as the fish order will already have been placed. Please also join us for Stations of the Cross this evening (5:30pm for children, 7pm for all parishioners).
Progressive Dinner Party 
Join us for an evening of Lenten Fellowship on Saturday, March 14 as we enjoy appetizers in one home, dinner in another and dessert at the Columbus Club. The goal of this event is to bring our parish community together and for parishioners to get to know each other through sharing an evening in a relaxed and informal setting. The dinner is organized so everyone coming has some kind of involvement. We start at parishioners’ homes with wine and appetizers for 30-40 people. We then progress at 7pm to different homes that will host a full catered meal for 8-10 people. After dinner everyone will meet at the Columbus Club for dessert. There is a $30 registration fee to cover the cost of dinner which will include salad, a chicken entree and sides. This is an inclusive parish-wide event open to adults. To make the evening a success, we ask that you please register as soon as possible and offer to assist in some small way. Volunteer opportunities are offered on the registration form. Click here to purchase tickets. Questions? Please contact Carolyn Rue at 732-673-1990 or dinner@nativitychurchnj.org.
Vacation Bible School
Nativity will be hosting Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God from July 6-July 10. Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a life-long adventure, discovering the nature of God, and exploring what it means to be rooted in relationship with their creator, a safe place in life’s storms. Click here to register as a participant or as a volunteer!
Save the Date

  • Religious Education Summer Session: Week 1 – August 3-7, or Week 2 – August 10-14 (rising 1st grade and rising 3rd-7th grade). Registration opens March 6.
Parish Volunteer Opportunities
Other Ways to Give
  • Meals for the Center in Asbury Park
  • Monmouth Day Care Valentine’s Drive – Now through February 18. Here’s what needed: diapers (sizes 4 months – 3T), baby wipes, disposable gloves, hand sanitizer. Collection boxes are located in the church lobbies and at the Religious Ed entrance. Financial donations are also appreciated, as the day care recently lost its federal funding. Checks payable to: Monmouth Day Care. Please write in the memo line: Tax ID # 237039307 / Nativity drive. Mail to Monmouth Day Care, attn: Christina Caccamo – Development Coordinator, 9 Drs. James Parker Boulevard, Red Bank, NJ 07701.
Related News & Events
  • Sacred Sounds of Italy Pilgrimage 2026 – Dr. Carly York and Fr. Michael Lankford-Stokes will be leading an 11-day Catholic pilgrimage to Italy this October. This pilgrimage combines spiritual enrichment with musical heritage, visiting the sites where sacred music was born and perfected. Perfect for musicians, choir members, music lovers, and pilgrims seeking a deeper connection to Catholic tradition. Click here to learn more.
Religious Education
Fall 2025-2026 registration is now open in Parish Giving!

Click here for Religious Education Office Hours this week  

Click here for information on becoming an altar server

Click here to volunteer to help at a Children’s Liturgy of the Word Mass Sundays 9:30 am

Click here to volunteer at Nativity

Guidelines for choosing a Confirmation Sponsor

 

The weekend of February  15 th

  • Mass Readings  for  the weekend of February  15 th
  • 8th grade Mass quiz  for the weekend of  February  15  th
  • 2nd grade Mass worksheet for the weekend of February  15  th
  • Weekend of February 8th  Coloring page

FORMED Videos and Podcasts (click here for one-time free sign up)

FORMED VIDEO Littlest Saints – Twins Saints Benedict ( July 11 th ) and Scholastica ( Feast Day Feb. 10 th )   ( 17 minutes )

FORMED VIDEO Brother Francis God’s Knights – Saint Valentine  ( 11 minutes )

FORMED VIDEO Lukas Storyteller- Saint Valentine ( 11  minutes )

FORMED AUDIO – The Story of Saint Valentine  ( 15 minutes )

FORMED AUDIO – Saint John Bosco  ( Feast Day January 31 st )   ( 3 minutes  )

 

FORMED AUDIO  Hope Springs Children’s Series Podcast – Season 1 The Old Depot 

FORMED AUDIO  Hope Springs – Season 1  Episode  1   Podcast  – A Grand Bombshell  ( 28 minutes )

FORMED AUDIO  Hope Springs – Season 1  Episode  2  Podcast – Artifactualities ( 23 minutes )

FORMED AUDIO  Hope Springs – Season 1  Episode  3  Podcast – Excursions ( 21 minutes )

FORMED AUDIO  Hope Springs – Season 1 Episode 4 Podcast- A Mountain of Mysteries ( 20 minutes )

 

FORMED VIDEO – Carlo Acutis – God’s Influencer ( 24 minutes )