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2022 Parade of Saints

Thanks to everyone who helped make it an informative

and beautiful experience to hear about the lives of the saints!

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The St. Francis Closet has been helping the Mercy House, Newark for over 3 years.  The Mercy House is a a resource and referral center that supports all those in need.  It is supported by the Archdiocese Respect Life Office and in October they will be opening a new location in Holy Trinity Convent in Hackensack.  We have committed our donations to help support this mission.  They will be able to offer support and healing in Catholic environment and offer love and assistant.  Their needs will include food, clothing, baby supplies, furniture and referrals for jobs and housing.  Cheryl Riley has specifically asked us to donate toiletries for men and women.  This includes but not limited to toothbrushes, toothpaste and other oral care, hair brushes, shampoo and conditioner, razors, soap, deodorant, lotion, and feminine products.

In addition we will be collecting coats for the upcoming cold season.  

Thank you for your continued support.

Collection takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at O’Connell Hall and on October 2nd from 9-12pm

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(Online Giving and Electronic Payments for Religious Education and Donations (click here)

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There is lots going on…at Nativity

Monday Night Rosary

Every Monday Evening at 8:00PM in the Chapel

Monday to Saturday – Daily Mass at 12:10PM – in the Chapel

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Each Friday from 11:00AM to 12Noon – in the Chapel

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↓ Page Down a bit more to Watch Masses ↓

 

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Door Ambassador Schedule * Sign up here

Rosary LIVE each Friday schedule * Sign up here

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Congratulations to our First Communion Candidates. They participated last Sunday in the passing of the light of faith candle. They will receive their First Communions on May 8th!

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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 2021

It was a beautiful day Sunday at

Mass for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Blessing!

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NEW Liturgical Directives – May 25, 2021

Click to read the NEW directives

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Statement of the New Jersey Bishops Reinstating the General Obligation to Attend Mass

click to see the letter

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If you received an email supposedly from Fr. George asking for any type ‘cards’ or money; DO NOT RESPOND and BLOCK, SEND TO SPAM that email.

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Year of Saint Joseph | Archdiocese of Newark With the Apostolic Letter, “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. www.rcan.org/joseph

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Thanks to Jeff Smith All Seasons Tree Service for their excellent work to cut down a rotting tree near a neighbor’s property which was damaged from a previous storm in the area. That means free firewood soon

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Click here for Annual Appeal informatio

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My name is Alexander Birchwale (but call me Alex!) and I’m so excited to be joining the music ministry team at Nativity as your Music Director and Organist. I have 17 years of experience playing piano, as well as having trained under many Broadway conductors and pianists. There have been four different parishes in New Jersey and New York where I played and have been lucky enough to train under some incredible choirmasters and organists. I hope to gradually bring a new sound to Nativity. I love the traditional music that many churches embrace, but have witnessed first-hand the way that modern church music energizes the choir/congregation in a new way, and can be a tangibly effective avenue into your faith. I hope to blend the two styles in a way that can spark interest in bringing a younger audience to the church, while at the same time still speak to the people who I know are young at heart. Thank you.

Nativity’s New Organist

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT on Attendance Limits – February 22, 2021

On behalf of Cardinal Joseph Tobin, please be aware that today, Governor Phil Murphy announced that the State has revised the current restrictions on the capacity limits for Houses of Worship. 

Effective immediately, religious services and celebrations, including wedding ceremonies, funerals, and memorial services that involve a religious service, will be able to operate at 50% capacity of the room in which they are held, with no cap on the number of individuals permitted to attend.  Services were previously limited to 35% room capacity or up to 150 individuals, whichever was less.  

Individuals attending services will still be required to wear masks and sit six feet apart from those outside of their household group.

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  *NEW*  Cardinal Joseph Tobin  *NEW*

Returning to Grace: A Pastoral Letter on the Eucharist

CLICK HERE

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Cardinal Tobin’s Rejoice in the Lord Newsletter

Welcome Back!

We are entering Phase II of our Church Reopening

Starting Monday, June 15th

We will celebrate Daily Mass

in our Church at 12:10 PM each weekday

While we are excited to see you, your safety is our top priority.

A general dispensation given by Cardinal Tobin

from the Sunday obligation will remain until further notice.

We will continue to live stream Mass on our website and Facebook

Sunday 10:15 am; Monday to Saturday 12:10 am.

Guidelines for Returning to Daily Mass (Phase II)

Masks must be worn from the time when you exit your car.

Please enter through one main entrance.

Please bring hand sanitizer to use as you enter the building.

The pews are arranged in the worship space a safe distance apart and you will be directed to a seat based on the number of people in your family.

The Communion line will be at a safe distance and with masks.

Please obey the directions of the ushers/volunteers. 

The pace will be slow and reverential.

By Monday, June 15^th we hope to have the church open from

10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The worship space will be closed after 2:00pm for proper cleaning.  

Confessions will be heard on Saturdays from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm You may also choose a different time for confession

by contacting one of the priests at the parish office.

Funerals can be arranged starting Monday, June 15th.

At this point they will be limited to 50 people. Please call the parish office for more information (201)444-6362.

It is wonderful to welcome you back but we must warn you that even with best health practices and strict social distancing, anyone who enters a public space should recognize there is a risk of contracting the coronavirus.

We will be increasing our cleaning in Church, but no one should expect that they will be any safer from germs than in other public spaces.

The chapel is closed at this time.

In order to maintain social distancing,

attendance at each Sunday Mass will be limited and 

Pre-registration for Sunday Mass will be required.

Please go to our website (www.nativitynj.org) to register online to attend a Sunday Mass.

You may also register by telephone or email.

Mass times will be Saturday at 5:00 pm; 

Sunday at 8:00 am, 10:15 am; 12:00 pm.

The Sunday 10:15 am Mass will be live streamed

on our on our website and Facebook

All recordings may be accessed either at the time they are being live streamed or after.

Confession time will return to 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 20th.

Baptisms and weddings will be scheduled,

please speak with Fr. George. 

Currently, they will be limited to one family at a time

with a max of 50 family members each. 

Please call the parish office for more information and to schedule (201)444-16362.

Please check our website periodically and sign up for our weekly email (Crib Notes©) at our website (www.nativitynj.org).

You will receive an email with more details on signing up for Sunday Mass and the protocols.

We appreciate your patience as we navigate through this unprecedented time.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support.

Although we have been separated physically you have been in our hearts and prayers!

Parish Office and Mass Cards

The Parish Office is closed to the public at this time.

But we are always available. Please call and leave a message.

For Mass Cards or other questions please call the parish office

Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm

(201) 444-6362

You may also order Mass Cards by phone or online

and mail your check in.