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 and Gifts will be On Sale
In the Colonnade
All Proceeds will go to the Organ Fund
Enormous Discounts!
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.
The Fair Haven Chapter of Hoodies for the Homeless is doing an immediate collection of new and gently used sweatshirts for victims of the LA fires. Any sweatshirts collected now through February 6 will be shipped to their sister chapter in LA for distribution.
Drop off locations:
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.
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!
Family Advent Wreath Making Activity
Looking for a fun activity for your family to do during Advent? Come to the Nativity Parish Hall on Sunday, November 26 and make your own Advent Wreath!
The cost is $40 per family and includes a wreath making kit, fresh greens and candles. Fr. Chris will talk about the significance of the Advent wreath and refreshments will be provided.
The 10:30am session is sold out but there are still spots available at the 12:30pm session.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey
Join us outside Saturday, December 2nd at 5:30pm (immediately following the 4:30pm Mass).
Fr. Chris will give a special blessing to the creche located on the corner of Hance Road and Ridge Road. We’ll then walk around to the other side of the rectory to light the Christmas tree and sing some carols.
Cookies and hot chocolate will be served!
