Parish News & Events
Wednesday Scripture Study
Many Catholics want to read the Bible because they know it is God’s Word, but they give up because it seems so complicated. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible helps you get the “big picture” by showing how fourteen narrative books of the Bible tell the complete story from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church. Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible will help you discover the story of salvation history and understand how you fit into God’s plan. This eight-session study program explores all twelve time periods of The Bible Timeline®. Upcoming sessions: Wednesdays, April 15 – May 27, 9am-10am in the Chapel. All are welcome. 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. Upcoming sessions: April 15-22, May 13-20-27. Contact: Linda Gesell, 732-616-8495.
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. Upcoming sessions: April 16-23-30, May 7-14-21-28. Contact: Mary Ann O’Neil, 941-587-8244.
Next Chapter Meeting
The first meeting of the new ministry Next Chapter will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 3pm in the Parish Library. This ministry is not a grief group, but more of a social group. It is intended for those who are alone due to death or divorce. We all enter a new chapter in our lives. Some have  questions, others have answers and together we can help each other move forward. Everyone has something to offer, even if it’s just a smile over a cup of coffee. If you have any questions or would just like to talk, please contact Mary Tokanos at 908-489-6207 or mtokanos@yahoo.com.
Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration
For kids, ages 2-11, hosted by the Nativity Teen Group. Sunday, April 19 (rain or shine) from 10:30am-11:15am in the Grove at Nativity (shaded area behind the parking lot). Everyone will earn a prize for eggs they collect. We’ll have treats and a craft for them to do, too! Click here to register your child.
Teen Youth Gathering 
Our last meeting of the school year is Sunday, April 19, 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Parish Hall. We’ll reflect on the current year and sketch out plans for the next. Join us!
Book Club
The Nativity Book Club will meet on Monday, April 27 at 7pm in the Parish Library to discuss The Mustard Seed by Laila Ibrahim. All are welcome.
Children’s Choir
Welcoming new Children’s Choir members to sing at 9:30am Masses and/or Parish Events on May 3 and June 7. Please email Gabriella at childrenschoir@nativitychurchnj.org for rehearsal schedule and to sign up.
Smartphones Made Simple – Tips Everyone Should Know 
Join Tom Bull, parishioner and founder of Two River Computers, as he walks us through phone basics, using QR codes, passwords, setting up emergency contacts, taking better photos, managing photos, using voice to reply to text and emails, and using voice to launch apps. Thursday, May 7 at 11am in the Parish Hall.  RSVP to Anne Wingertzahn at annew@nativitychurchnj.org. Please make sure to include the brand of your phone (ie, iPhone or Android).
Pilgrimage to National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
Join the Nativity Women’s Group on Wednesday, May 13 to commemorate the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. We will be traveling to the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Asbury, NJ. Shrine schedule:

  • 8am: Prompt bus departure from Nativity
  • 10:30am: Confessions
  • Bring your own lunch or purchase from their snack bar.
  • 12pm: Rosary Procession with the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
  • 12:30pm: Speaker
  • 1:15pm: Holy Mass. Holy Mass is followed by Exposition, Eucharistic Procession, Benediction, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Blessing of Religious Articles, Fatima Farewell and Enrollment in the Brown Scapular.
  • 3pm: Board the bus for 4:30pm expected return to Nativity

Bus fee $60 – rain or shine, no refunds. To reserve your spot, click here to pay online or drop off check payable to “Church of the Nativity” at the Parish Office. Contact: VBS@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 an adult volunteer. All student volunteer spots are filled.
Religious Education Summer Session
Summer RE is available for rising 1st grade students and rising 3rd-7th grade students. Choose either Week 1: August 3-7, or Week 2: August 10-14. Click here to register through Parish Giving.
Save the Date!

  • Journey of Faith Tours, 11-Day Pilgrimage to France – April 4-14, 2027. Tour will be led by Fr. Chris Picollo of Nativity and Fr. Jim Grogan of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Moorestown. Details to come.
Parish Volunteer Opportunities
Other Ways to Give
  • Birthright Drive – Collection boxes are at each entrance to the church. Needed items are diapers sizes 1-6, wipes, blankets and new clothing (especially boys and girls onesies and pajamas up to size 18 months). Items will be collected until Mothers’ Day before being delivered to Birthright in Red Bank.  Thank you for your generosity in helping new mothers and their babies start out right. For more information, contact: Pat Wunder (732) 704-3418.
  • Easter Flower Donations
  • Meals for the Center in Asbury Park
  • 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal: Love that Strengthens, Joy that Sustains
    Proceeds support Diocese of Trenton programs and parishes
Related News & Events
  • New Jersey Catholic Youth Rally – Registration is now open for the New Jersey Catholic Youth Rally taking place on Sunday, May 17 at Six Flags. All youth, young adults and their family and friends are welcome! Click here to register via the Diocese of Trenton.
Religious Education
 

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

 

Congratulations to all of our students who recently received the sacrament of Confirmation!

 

 

There are no Religious Education classes  on  April 14 th and 15 th

The Religious Education office is closed the week of April 14 th- 18 th

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