The Church of the Nativity – 180 Ridge Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704

Parish News & Events

Mahjong/Canasta
All are welcome to come play Mahjong or Canasta! We meet on select Thursdays, 1pm-3pm in the Parish Hall. Upcoming sessions: September 3, 17 and 24. Note: We are NOT meeting on September 10. Mahjong contact: Mavel Tiratto, tiratto3@comcast.net; Canasta contact: Linda Gesell, 732-616-8495.

Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction
Join us in the Church on Friday, September 4 for Eucharistic Exposition & Benediction. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is at 8:30am and Benediction begins at 10am.

September 7 Office Closure
Parish and Religious Education offices will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Parish Picnic
Our annual Parish Picnic will be held Sunday, September 13 from 12:30pm-3pm. Join us for an afternoon of fun, family, food and Faith! Click here to reserve your spot and/or volunteer for the picnic. Picnic highlights!

Delicious food provided by Uncle Giuseppe’s, a band, a petting zoo, inflatables, arts & crafts, and lawn games!
The Box of Joy project is back this year. Boxes will be available for pickup at the picnic.
Members of the Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME) choir will be on hand to talk with anyone (adult or child) who is interested in singing Sundays at the 9:30am Mass.
Members of the Children’s Liturgy team will be there to speak to anyone interested in volunteering with them Sundays at the 9:30am Mass.
Members of the Clock Club will also be available to evaluate watches or clocks (please bring timepieces to the picnic). Appraisals are free, repairs may incur a charge.

Children‘s Liturgy of the Word
Calling Volunteers for this joyful mission! During 9:30am Mass, we meet in the church chapel to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with our parish’s children. We would love additional volunteers to lead. Adult leaders will prepare ahead of time by becoming familiar with the readings for the week and prepping a quick/informal lesson to help the children understand it. We use songs, simple crafts and sometimes even games to illustrate the readings. Teenage volunteers can also sign up to come back and help with the younger children. In addition, we would love any volunteers who can play musical instruments and/or lead some songs! Speak to us at the parish picnic for more information or click here to volunteer.

Tuesday Renew

Our group meets in the church library on Tuesdays after the 8:30am Mass. Our mission is to deepen and expand our understanding and love for God and our faith. We do this through various video study programs and discussion. Why not come and try it? We will begin on September 15.

Next Chapter
We are excited to introduce Next Chapter, a new social group created to bring together parishioners who share common interests and enjoy building new friendships. While many of us are in the later chapters of life, we know there is still much to share, experience, and enjoy. Whether you are widowed, divorced, or simply on your own, we invite you to join us for conversation, laughter, fellowship and fun as we build new friendships together. Come see what your next chapter has in store! Beginning in September, we will meet the third Saturday of the month at 3pm in the Parish Library. Hope to see you on September 19! For more information, please contact Mary Tokanos, 908-489-6207 or Pam Schott, 732-616-1773.

Parish Volunteer Opportunities