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Christmas Donations for Active-Duty Military
Make Christmas special for our active-duty military by donating one or more of the following items. Place items in collection bins at church entrances.
- Powdered drink mixes (small size – to add to water bottles)
- Popcorn/nuts/sunflower seeds
- Granola/protein bars
- Hand wipes
- Gum/breath mints
- Hard candy/snack food/M&Ms
- Energy bars/slim jims/beef jerky
- Tissues (small packets)
- Socks (white or black)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Cards with Christmas wishes for troops
All collections and cards will be mailed in time to arrive for Christmas. Thanks for your support!
FH ACME Give Back Where It Counts
November 18: Nativity Potluck Friendsgiving [SIGNUP]
Gather with us to express our gratitude, love, and well wishes for those around us… come for 4:30pm Mass and stay for dinner!
Nativity Potluck Friendsgiving
Saturday, November 18
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Parish Hall
Immediately following 4:30pm Mass
All are encouraged to bring and share your favorite dishes. You may drop them off before Mass either in the Parish Hall or at the back door by the Religious Ed classrooms. Feel free to share recipes or special instructions (ie, gluten free) on index cards. Pans are available for sternos. Please let us know if you need one by writing your request in the Comments section on the Sign-up Sheet. If cooking is not your thing, we could use your help setting and cleaning up. Access the Friendsgiving Sign-up Sheet.
Questions? Please contact Claire Harbeck, Pastoral Associate, claireh@nativitychurchnj.org or 732-741-1714 x220.
August 15: Dedication of Interior Marian Courtyard
All are welcome to attend the dedication of the Interior Marian Courtyard on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. The dedication will take place immediately following 8am Mass. Please gather by the windows overlooking the courtyard in the hallway between the chapel and the parish library.
Now-November 19: Religious Books & Gifts Sale
Now—November 19
Religious Books and Gifts will be On Sale
In the Colonnade
All Proceeds will go to the Organ Fund
Enormous Discounts!
KOC 50/50 Raffle Tickets
The Knights of Columbus are selling 50-50 raffle tickets. The raffle drawing date will be December 18 for a cash prize of up to $5,000. Ticket books are $25 per book.
Proceeds to benefit the Knights of Columbus-sponsored charites such as Coats for Kids, the Arc of Monmouth, Birthright of Red Bank, and Catholic Education.
Ticket sales will occur at the October 29th and November 19th weekend Masses. To purchase tickets directly, please contact John Hayes at john.hayes1@gmail.com or 551-206-5706.
Volunteer Opportunities for RE Teachers/Catechists
The Church of the Nativity is in search of volunteer catechists, who are also practicing Catholics, to be teachers in our 2023-2024 school year Religious Education Program. This program runs from the beginning of October through mid May. You may choose to teach Tuesdays or Wednesdays in the afternoon or evening. Tuition discounts are available for catechists who have children in our program. We also have babysitting available for your children while you teach.
If interested, please contact Angela in the Religious Education Office at 732-741-1714, ext. 227 for more information.