Author: Claire Harbeck

Teen Group

Posted on by Claire Harbeck

To:  All High School Students!

Are you looking for simple ways to practice your faith, help those in need through service, be involved with our parish, or be a leader and/or a member? If so, consider joining our Teen Group. We meet a few times during the school year to pray about and plan ways we can help our community, and then we put our faith in action! For example, we have visited nursing homes, organized drives for Monmouth Day Care Center, served dinner at Lunch Break, and run Easter Egg hunts for the children of our parish.

Summer Service Opportunities
There are a few awesome ways to continue to give back if you’re around this month or next.
Please take a look at the Summer 2026 Teen Service Hour sign up:  Church of the Nativity: Summer 2026 – Teen Service Opportunities
Great opportunities to (1) visit local seniors together and (2) contribute to making it a healthy, happy “back to school” for girls in need in Asbury Park.
As always, you are encouraged to bring or share this with friends!  Everyone is welcome (they do not have to belong to Nativity Church!)

Preview – Fall 2026
We will hit the ground running in September!
Please stay tuned for updates on:
– Membership for 2026-27
– Teen Masses
– Service opportunities
– Meeting schedule (for high school kids)

Never hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or suggestions!

Hope to see everyone soon.
Enjoy the rest of summer!  : )

In faith,
Amy / Mrs. Brown
Cell: 917-359-5646
Email: amycassidybrown@yahoo.com

New Chapter

Posted on by Claire Harbeck

New Chapter is not a grief group, but more of a social group. It is intended for those who are alone due to death or divorce. We all enter a new chapter in our lives. Some have  questions, others have answers and together we can help each other move forward. Everyone has something to offer, even if it’s just a smile over a cup of coffee.

This ministry meets for an hour once a month on select Saturdays.

If you have any questions or would just like to talk, please contact Mary Tokanos at 908-489-6207 or mtokanos@yahoo.com. Note: We are looking for a co-chair for this group. If interested, please reach out to Mary.

Fall 2025 Bible Study

Posted on by Claire Harbeck

Catholic Letters in the New Testament: James, Peter 1 & 2, Jude, John 1, 2 & 3
Facilitator: Fr. Chris Picollo

Three Wednesdays: October 29, November 5, November 12
6:30pm-7:30pm in the Chapel

This course requires two study guides which can be purchased on Amazon

  Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: The Letter of St. James, the First and Second Letters of St. Peter, and the Letter of St. Jude – Commentary, Notes & Study Questions. Revised Standard Version. Second Catholic Edition.
  Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: The First, Second and Third Letters of St. John and the Revelation to St. John – Commentary, Notes & Study Questions. Revised Standard Version. Second Catholic Edition.

Questions? Please contact Elaine Eadon, 732-778-4400

The Barn for the Poorest of the Poor, Inc.

Posted on by Claire Harbeck

The Barn for the Poorest of the Poor, Inc. needs your help! The Barn moves 8 tons of food weekly to more than 30 facilities to bring food to those in need. We have an URGENT NEED for volunteers. Drivers needed once a month.

*Mondays 6am to 8:30am at The Barn Warehouse, Kanes Lane, Middletown to sort and pack food.

*Tuesday-Sunday 5pm to 7pm at Delicious Orchards, Rt. 34, Colts Neck to sort and pack food.

*Urgent need for Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday!

TO VOLUNTEER please call 732-539-4971.

Diverse Learners Program

Posted on by Claire Harbeck

The Church of the Nativity does not run a Diverse Learners program on its campus. You may wish to look into Two River Friends of Diverse Learners (TRFODL).

TRFODL is an open network of parents and community members of the Two River and surrounding area working together to improve the outcomes of individuals with diverse learning styles, strengths, and abilities. TRFODL also serves as a resource networking group for Special Education Parent Advisory Groups in the Monmouth County NJ region.

For more information, contact Cathy Balto at trfodl@gmail.com, call or text (732) 859-3146.

Lunch Break Food Drive for the Month of May

Posted on by Claire Harbeck
Lunch Break has an urgent request for non-perishable food and toiletries.  If you are unfamiliar,  Lunch Break freely provides food, clothing, housing solutions, life skills, and fellowship to those in need.  Lunch Break serves over 100 families each day, and the pantry’s need has increased by 66% since 2023.  
 
The Basic Needs Committee will be holding a food drive during the month of May. Donated items may be left in the food collection boxes located near the doors of the Church and Parish Hall. 
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