Author: Claire Harbeck

October 17: Basic Needs Meeting

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We will be having our annual Basic Needs Committee meeting, on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30pm in the Parish Library. All are welcome.

We will be providing updates and talking about volunteer opportunities for our many different groups that fall under Basic Needs:

  • Basic Needs Funding
  • Eagles Up
  • Food Pantry
  • Lunch Break
  • School Supplies
  • Box of Joy
  • Center in Asbury Park Dinners
  • Food Baskets
  • Advent Project
  • Gifts for Seniors

As a reminder, many of the opportunities to volunteer require very little time and are a great way to support our parish, community and meet new people.

Please reach out if you have any questions. 732-741-1714 x244

We look forward to seeing you. God Bless!

Amanda Stevens and Marybeth Bull
Co-chairs of our Basic Needs Committee

October 12: Franciscan Earthcare Ministry Meeting

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There will be an Earthcare Ministry meeting this Thursday, October 12, at 8:30am in the Parish Library.  All are welcome!

Agenda

  • Opening Prayer
  • Bulletin content – additional summer content needed for next year
  • Plant care tips – update

2024 Calendar – Work in Progress

  • Ministry Meetings 2nd Wednesday of each month 8:30am–9:30am
    3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13
    No meeting – December, January, and February
  • Easter Plant Sale – Saturday 3/23 and Sunday 3/24
  • March Date TBD – Religious Education Project – Plant seeds with Dianna and Terry
  • April 10th – Working meeting – divide and plant perennials
  • April 22nd – Earth Day
  • June 17–23 (Monday–Sunday) – U.S. National Pollinator Week
  • September 1 (Sunday) – World Day of Prayer for the care of creation
  • September 1–October 4 – Season of care of creation
  • October 4 (Friday) – Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Ecology

October 20: St. Ann’s Casino Night

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Everyone is welcome to attend Casino Night at St. Ann Church, 285 Carr Avenue in Keansburg at 7pm on Friday, October 20. All proceeds will be devoted to much needed improvements to the Church and Convent, where three Sisters of Mercy reside and pursue their mission to help the poor and needy of the Parish.

Tickets are $70 per person. Click here to purchase: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-ann-keansburg-casino-night-tickets-698567573417

Sponsor opportunities available. Please contact Denise @ 732-801-4190 for more information.
St. Ann’s is a 501c3 organization and as such, all gifts are tax deductible.

November 3: Flower Show

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THE GARDEN CLUB of FAIR HAVEN
PRESENTS

A National Garden Club, Inc. Small Standard Flower Show
“Seasonal Splendor”

November 3rd, 1pm-3pm
In the Parish Hall

Free and Open to the Public

The Garden Club of Fair Haven
Is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC)
Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Club
The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc. District 8

September 30: Fair Haven Fields Guided Walking Tour

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ATTENTION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FAMILIES!

The Nativity Religious Education Department and Franciscan Earthcare Ministry are pleased to offer our RE students and their families a GUIDED WALKING TOUR led by Natural Area Committee member and Chair, Carolyn Ferguson. The tour will cover history of the area, plant identification, invasive vines, pond life & animals.

Saturday, September 30th
3:15—4:15pm (before 4:30pm Mass)
Fair Haven Fields, Natural Area
(meet at the kiosk in natural area’s Ridge Road parking lot)

Open to Summer Session, GIFT, and in-person RE students and their families.

Questions or to RSVP please call the RE Department at: 732-741-1714, option 3.

November 9: Holy Cross Academy’s Open House

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Holy Cross Academy’s Open House

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Holy Cross Academy, 40 Rumson Road, Rumson NJ 07760

Join us at Holy Cross Academy’s Fall Open House on Thursday, November 9th, starting at 9:30 AM. We’re excited to welcome prospective families to explore our school, catering to preschool through grade 8. Discover our engaging and nurturing educational environment that fosters holistic growth, traditional Catholic teachings and academic excellence. Meet our dedicated faculty, tour our facilities, and learn about our comprehensive curriculum designed to empower students both academically and personally. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a firsthand look at the Holy Cross Academy experience and how we prepare students for a successful future. We can’t wait to see you there!

Register online at hcarumson.org

Christmas Donations for Active-Duty Military

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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

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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]

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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.