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Now-November 12: Honoring Veterans

Posted on by claireh@nativitychurchnj.org

From November 5 thru 12, you will have the opportunity to Honor the Veteran(s) in your life by placing a gold star, with a veteran’s name, on the poster located at the side entrance to the church.

Father Chris will give a special blessing to veterans displayed for their patriotism and service.

Help make those soldiers and sailors currently on active duty feel special by donating some of the following items. All donations should be placed in the collection bins at the church entrances. Thank you!

Batteries
Beef jerky
Bug spray and wipes
Chapstick
Chips, Doritos, etc.
Coffee and tea
Cookies (any kind)
Crunch and Munch
Dried fruit snacks
Feminine hygiene products
Gold Bond foot powder
Gum
Licorice
Life Savers
Microwave popcorn
Moisturizer		 Nuts (any kind)
Peanut butter
Powdered drink mixes
Protein and granola bars
Pumpkin seeds
Q-Tips
Razors
Rice Krispie Treats
Shampoos and conditioners
Shaving cream
Socks
Sunflower seeds
Suntan lotion
Tic-Tacs
Trail mix

 

FH ACME Give Back Where It Counts

Posted on by claireh@nativitychurchnj.org
The Fair Haven Acme generously selected The Church of the Nativity Food Pantry as the recipient of their “Give Back Where It Counts” program for the month of August. The Acme will offer the “Give Back” reusable bags for $3. $1 dollar will go back to the food pantry for every bag purchased. Better yet, add a few non-perishable items in the bag and donate the bag to the food pantry. We can reuse the bags for our holiday Food Basket distribution. Thank you!
For more information, please contact Jo Heath, 732-996-0101, jobutlerheath@gmail.com.

November 18: Nativity Potluck Friendsgiving [SIGNUP]

Posted on by claireh@nativitychurchnj.org

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.

 

KOC 50/50 Raffle Tickets

Posted on by claireh@nativitychurchnj.org

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

Posted on by claireh@nativitychurchnj.org

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.

 

Altar Servers Wanted

Posted on by claireh@nativitychurchnj.org

The Church of The Nativity is looking for more children to join our current group of altar servers who assist the priest on the altar during Mass. This is a role which only your sons and daughters can fill! We are seeking boys and girls in 4th-8th grade or in high school.

Please email AltarServers@NativityChurchNJ.org to sign your son or daughter up or if you have any questions.

Thank you!