Children’s Liturgy of the Word Volunteers Wanted [SIGNUP]

Adult catechists and teen volunteers are wanted to help with the Children’s Liturgy of the Word program that takes place during the 9:30am Sunday Masses throughout the school year.

For the first half of the Mass, the Children’s Liturgy of the Word team joins children in the chapel to sing, draw or create a craft and listen to age-appropriate versions of the readings in a relaxed and engaging environment.

Click here to sign up.

Birthright Mother’s Day Collection

Collection boxes are at each entrance of the Church.

Much needed items are diapers sizes 1-6 and new clothing up to size 18 months.

Items will be collected until Mothers’ Day when they will be delivered to Birthright in Red Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

You are helping new mothers and their babies with your generous donations to this very worthy cause.

June 24-June 28: Vacation Bible School [SIGNUP]

Our 2024 VBS theme is SCUBA: Diving into friendship with God

Dive below the surface to build a strong faith. We will take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is about.

Click here to register as a participant or volunteer.

Questions? Please email Annie DiDomenico, VBS@NativityChurchNJ.org

Lunch Break Community Dinners [SIGNUP]

The Church of the Nativity is seeking volunteers to help out at Friday Night Community Dinners at Lunch Break. Lunch Break is located at 121 Drs. James Parker Boulevard in Red Bank.

Nativity volunteers will serve the third Friday of every month from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.

To volunteer, please complete these two steps:

Step 1: Signup

Click here to signup.

Note: You must sign up at least 10 days before your event.

Step 2: Complete Registration Form

Please also complete this Lunch Break volunteer registration form.

You will only need to register once.

Questions? Please contact Mary Haynes at (732) 778-5495 or mmhaynes12@gmail.com.

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.

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