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| Bishop O’Connell: What Catholics Should Do During Lent |
| 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). |
| Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent. 7pm in the Church. To learn more about Stations, watch Formed Live: Understanding the Stations of the Cross. |
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Hospitality Breakfast
Please come down to the Parish Hall on Sunday, March 8 after the 9:30am Mass for coffee and breakfast treats prepared by the Nativity Women’s Group. |
| 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. Upcoming sessions:
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| Canasta Join us for fun and games! We meet on select Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm in the Parish Hall. Contact: Linda Gesell, 732-616-8495. Upcoming sessions:
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| Lenten Adoration Wednesdays during Lent. 4pm-5:30pm in the Chapel. |
| 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. Contact: Mary Ann O’Neil, 941-587-8244. Upcoming sessions:
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| Lenten Night of Reflection Msgr. Rich LaVerghetta will lead us in a Lenten Night of Reflection on Thursday, March 12 at 7pm in the Church. Msgr. Rich hails from Fr. Chris’s home parish, St. Joan of Arc in Marlton. He is a dynamic preacher and his talk will give us the shot in the arm we need to finish the second half of Lent strongly. Don’t miss it! |
| Lenten Night of Reconciliation The Church of the Nativity and Holy Cross Church are hearing communal confessions on Monday, March 16, 7pm-8pm at the Church of the Nativity, 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven. Lent is a perfect time to ask for forgiveness and prepare for the resurrection of our Lord. |
| 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. |
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