(Video discussion) What is holy water and how do I explain the reason that it is placed at the entrances of churches to my non-Catholic friends? Holy water is a sacramental; a reminder of the life of the church expressed and celebrated through the sacraments. By blessing ourselves with holy water as we enter...
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Lent 2010 Spiritual Opportunities February 17 – Ash Wednesday Masses – 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 1:30 pm, 6:30 pm February 21 – World Prayer for Christian Unity – 4:00 pm – Nativity Daily Mass Chapel February 27 – Brunch and Learn “Change Your Life Overnight” – 10:00 am – Nativity Cafeteria February 26-27 –...
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This year, as  Nativity parish “Walks on as Disciples”, we continue to give back to others in need. The Nativity Youth, under the direction of Jordan Bucchorn, put together a great meal and a grad night for service. The youth served a delicious spaghetti dinner for over 250 people. Families also gathered to cut...
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This Wednesday, Jan. 20, 6:45-7:30 pm in the Nativity School library, Fr. Gary will speak to PARENTS on some of the fundamentals of personal safety for children. His focus will be on how to protect children and teens from exploitation, abduction, internet crime, drugs and school violence in an environment that emphasizes the dignity...
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The “Catechist News Letter” can be found at http://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/catechist
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A friend told me St. Jerome had a lot to do with the Bible translation. Didn’t he live long ago? St. Jerome (345-420), whose feast is celebrated on September 30, is accepted as the model of biblical scholarship and study. His knowledge of Hebrew, Greek and Latin enabled him to translate the Bible from...
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What is Catechetical Sunday, and what lessons in discipleship do we learn from Mark’s Gospel? Each year we designate the third Sunday in September as Catechetical Sunday. A theme is chosen to highlight an essential aspect of handing on the faith. This year’s theme centers on “The Word of God in the Life and...
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We welcome to our round table of parish ministry Jordan Buchhorn as our full time Youth Minister. Jordan will began his ministry here on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Let us welcome Jordan with a spirit of Hospitality as we always do here at Nativity. Thanks. HELLO COMMUNITY OF NATIVITY FROM YOUR NEW YOUTH MINISTER....
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What preparations did Pope John XXIII enact during the spring and summer of 1959 to prepare for the ecumenical council? Fifty years ago newly-elected Pope John XXIII announced his desire to convoke an ecumenical council. His announcement encountered a variety of reactions and objections. However, John felt compelled to pursue his Spirit-led desire for...
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Dear Nativity parishioner, Every parish needs opportunities for adults and children to come together to pray, to witness to God’s gifts in their lives, and to grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus. We extend a heartfelt invitation to all, young and old, to get connected by participating in one or more of...
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