Sirach 3:1718,20,28-29; Hebrews 12:18-23; Luke 14:1,7-14 It is through pride that sin and suffering came into this world.  Our first parents, Adam and Eve, were faced with the very temptation that resulted in the fall of the tempter.  As faith teaches us, Satan began as an angel named Lucifer.  Created as a pure spirit,...
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Why is the Vatican sometimes called the “Holy See”? A little background in ecclesiology will help explain why we call the Vatican the Holy See. The church is very structured and organized in its hierarchy. A diocese is a geographic area governed by a bishop appointed by the pope. Each diocese is further broken...
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There will be a NET retreat held in the Nativity gym Sept. 25, from 4 to 9pm, open to Jr. High(6th-8th grade).  A meal will be served during… and what is the cost of this AWESOME experience… nada, zip, zero, nothing. The theme, Why Faith? Will be presented to youth in a exciting way!...
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Team help in Faith Formation – You lead once a month! We need more helpers for a successful year in Faith Formation. Each class must have two team leaders before a new class session is offered. Please call me a.s.a.p.so I can fill in the openings before our fall team preparation meeting. kathyb@nativitycatholicchurch.net 232-2414 Faith...
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2010-2011 FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS Grades 1-5, 6:30-7:30 PM, begin in Church Grades 6-7-8, 6:30-7:30 PM, begin in Youth Room Grades 9-12, 7:45- 9:00 PM, begin in the Youth Room We Believe in Parent Partnership!   Parents of children in Grades 1-5 come with their child and begin the evening in the worship space of the...
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Creativity is always an important value and gift from our God to each one of us. This past spring a parish contest was set in motion in the parish with Kristi Alton from our community designing our parish 50th anniversary logo.
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Isaiah 66: 18-21; Hebrews 12: 5-7,11-13; Luke 13: 22-30 One of the greatest gifts I have received as a priest is the gift of people’s lives.  People share with me their innermost thoughts, their innermost fears, their innermost hopes and dreams.  It is a gift to be able to walk with people on their...
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Why does the annulment process take so long? What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce? There are whole books written about each of these subjects, and still there is more confusion than understanding. A divorce ends the legal contract of marriage between a man and a woman. An annulment, on the...
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Why is it so important that we register in a parish? Isn’t it good enough that we go to Mass? Registration is the official way we join a parish community. Many people think that because they attend a particular parish they automatically belong. At times young adults who have moved away for years think...
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Faith Formation family BBQ and Open House Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 5:30-7:30 pm. Bring the entire family to the  Nativity Courtyard for dinner and some fun. We plan on sloppy joes, hot dogs and all the trimmings.  A free will offering will be taken.  We will, once again, have Brian Walker, and his old fashion “photo booth” available...
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