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An Advent Evening of Reconciliation 
The Church of the Nativity and Holy Cross Church are hearing communal confessions on Monday, December 15, 7pm-8pm at Holy Cross Church, 30 Ward Avenue, Rumson. Advent is a perfect time to celebrate God’s love and ask for forgiveness.
Advent Adoration
4pm-5:30pm Wednesdays in the Chapel during Advent. Come pray with us! Stay for as long or as little as you like.
Canasta/Mahjong
Come join us as we gather to chat, laugh and play games in the Parish Hall! Here is our schedule for December:

  • Canasta on Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm: December 10, December 17 (Contact: Linda Gesell, 732-616-8495)
  • Mahjong on Thursdays, 1pm-3pm: December 4, December 11, December 18 (Contact: Mary Ann O’Neil, 941-587-8244)
Simbang Gabi Mass & Rosary at Nativity
Nativity  is one of several churches in the Diocese of Trenton who will celebrate a Simbang Gabi Mass and Rosary in the Filipino tradition this Advent season. Our evening to host is Wednesday, December 17. Rosary begins at 6:30pm, Mass at 7pm.
Teen Mass/Gift Wrapping Activity
Teens are cordially invited to attend and participate in the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday, December 20. A gift wrapping activity will take place in the Parish Hall immediately following Mass. Click here to view volunteer opportunities.
Book Club
The Nativity Book Club will meet on Monday, December 22 at 7pm in the Parish Library to discuss The Next Ship Home: A Novel of Ellis Island by Heather Webb. All are welcome.
Christmas Mass Schedule

  • Christmas Eve: 4pm Church and Parish Hall, 6pm Church, 11pm Church
  • Christmas Day: 7:30am Church, 9:30am Church, 11:30am Church
Parish Volunteer Opportunities
Other Ways to Give
  • Basic Needs Holiday Food Drive. Needed non-perishables: rice, pasta and sauce, peanut butter and jelly, soup, boxed potatoes and stuffing, canned fruits and vegetables, Spanish beans (black, kidney, lentils, pinto), canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon), boxed cereals, cake mixes and icing. These items can be dropped in the bins located near church entrances now through December 18. Financial donations welcome.
  • Basic Needs Ornament Sale. Ornaments will be on sale for $20 after each weekend Mass during Advent. Proceeds will benefit Lunch Break’s Family Promise of Monmouth County. If you buy an ornament, you may write a special intention on a paper ornament which will then be placed on one of the Advent Trees in the church.
  • Basic Needs Gift Drive for Seniors. Throughout Advent, we will be collecting gifts for seniors who live in local nursing facilities. Please drop your unwrapped gift under one of the Advent Trees in the church.
  • Christmas Flower Donations. Decorate our church for the holidays in memory or honor of your loved ones. Click here to donate.
  • Meals for the Center in Asbury Park
  • 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal: Fan the Flame of Hope
    Proceeds support Diocese of Trenton programs and parishes
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 joining children’s choir

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

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Weekend of  December 14th

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