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Help Support Our Troops
Let’s help our troops and let them know that Nativity cares and appreciates their service.
Most requested items include:
1. Any kind of nuts: peanuts, sunflower seeds, etc.
2. Trail mix
3. Beef jerky
4. Powdered drink mix that can be poured into water boƩles
5. Protein and granola bars
6. Dried fruit snacks
7. Popcorn (microwaveable)
8. Gum and hard candy
9. Rice Krispie treats
10. Feminine hygiene products
11. Laundry soap sheets
12. Tissues in small packs
13. Sunscreen
14. Socks and cooling bandanas
Collection boxes are located at the entrances to the Church.
Heavenly Music Campaign
Help Nativity renew and build our Music Ministry for future generations by contributing to our Heavenly Music Campaign!
Campaign Goals
- Replace aging electronic organ with technologically advanced, updatable American-made Allen digital organ
- Improve and update choir loft audio system
- Create safe musical environment in choir loft for all musicians
Finances
- The Diocese of Trenton approved a 2-year capital campaign to offsite net price of the organ, $103,000. (The campaign will end on June 30, 2025.)
- The entire project with organ, sound system, carpentry, flooring, carpeting and other upgrades will cost approximately $140,000
How to Donate
- Using Heavenly Music church envelopes. Available in the church and parish office. Checks payable to: Church of the Nativity (memo line: Heavenly Music)
- Online through your Parish Giving account
- Online through the parish Website. Click here to make a donation.
Contacts
- Peter Isherwood, MusicMinistry@NativityChurchNJ.org
- John Hendrick, JohnH@NativityChurchNJ.org
- Claire Harbeck, ClaireH@NativityChurchNJ.org
- All can be reached through the parish office: 732-741-1714
OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) (formerly RCIA) offers the opportunity to learn more about our faith in a small group setting. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of the Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season.
The OCIA 2024-2025 season begins the first week of October.
For further information, please contact Roger Trepanier (732-299-4608, rltrep@yahoo.
June 29: Priestly Discernment BBQ
“Come & See” Priestly Discernment BBQ
Thursday, June 29, 2023
5:30pm-8:30pm
St. John the Baptist Parish
1282 Yardville-Allentown Road
Allentown, NJ 08501
Register Today!
Diocese of Trenton – Office of Vocations
www.GodIsCallingYou.org
Office: (609) 406-7448
July 8-9: Mission Appeal Weekend
This weekend, Rev. Peter James Alindogan, Trenton Diocesan Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, will speak at all Masses on behalf of our mission partners. During the past years, our diocese has shared our resources to needy and developing countries where the life giving presence of Christ in our world is proclaimed and professed.
Last year, Nativity was generous to the Diocese of Obuasi in Ghana, West Africa. Nativity contributed to the water projects, the construction of the Church and the training and formation of seminarians. These projects were made possible with your gracious financial assistance.
Our second collection next weekend will be taken to support the needs of our Catholic Churches around the world.
Thank you for being part of our Mission Family and in spreading the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in these developing nations of the world. Please be as generous as possible in this second collection.
May 27-28: Pentecost Sunday
Join us for Mass this Memorial Day weekend as we celebrate Pentecost, the birth of the Church, with cupcakes! Available after each service at the main entrances.
Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:30pm (Reconciliation 3:45pm-4:15pm)
Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am
To learn more about Pentecost, check out these short videos from FORMED.
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Pentecost Sunday (Year A)
This week we celebrate Pentecost, the feast of the Church’s birth. With a roaring of the heavens and in tongues of fire, the Holy Spirit comes and enlightens the Apostles. Peter begins to preach with boldness and authority what Christ’s life and Death truly means. From that moment, the great mission of the Church begins. |
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Pentecost | Sacred Art
Dr. Ben Akers and Taylor Kemp sit down with different pieces of Sacred Art to discuss their theological meanings and how they can speak to us today. |
FORMED is a free content service available to our parishioners. Need help accessing FORMED? Click here for more information.
June 11: Corpus Christi Procession
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Eucharistic Procession after 9:30am Mass
The National Eucharistic Revival begins Year 2 at Nativity with a Eucharistic Procession.
Worshippers are invited to walk the outside perimeter of the parish grounds, following the Blessed Sacrament.
Fellowship and refreshments to follow.
The National Eucharistic Congress seeks to renew both understanding and fervor for the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
To learn more about Corpus Christi and the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, check out this 10 minute video from FORMED.
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Corpus Christi & the Real Presence | Catholic All Year w/ Kendra Tierney
On the feast of Corpus Christi, we celebrate the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. It’s the perfect time to deepen your understanding of this beautiful mystery, and celebrate it at church and in your own home. |
FORMED is a free content service available to our parishioners. Need help accessing FORMED? Click here for more information.
Vacation Bible School – Registration Open!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2023
July 10-14 9am to Noon
Ages 4 years thru 5th Grade
Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Stellar rockets kids on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun.
Register here: https://forms.parishgiving.org/form-2441697/
Volunteer here: https://forms.parishgiving.org/form-2457300/
We’re Hiring!
The Church of the Nativity is currently seeking a full-time Director/Coordinator of Religious Education. The qualified candidate will develop, maintain, and administer the catechetical program for the parish in collaboration with the pastor and staff.
He/she will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Department of Religious Education; organize and implement the parish catechetical program to engage, teach and form students in the program; be in charge of the First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation programs and liturgies; and recruit, train and motivate catechists and volunteers in the Religious Education Program.
A Master’s degree in Catholic Theology/Religious Education is desired, however background and experience will be taken into consideration for a qualified candidate with a lesser degree. To effectively carry out the job, the candidate must have proven leadership skills, effective oral and written communication skills, and be comfortable interacting with families and their needs. Experience in the education field is preferred. Proficiency in basic computer programs such Word, Excel, PowerPoint and communication skills are required.
The candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. He/she must be flexible in the work schedule, willing to work some evenings and occasional weekends. All candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Please submit your resume and two references to Claire L. Harbeck, Pastoral Associate, at claireh@nativitychurchnj.org.