“The best, the surest, and most effective way to establish peace on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”St. John Paul II
Jesus gives Himself to us completely in the Eucharist and lovingly invites us to spend time with Him. Through Eucharistic Adoration, we respond to that invitation by offering Him the gift of our presence.
Nativity of Our Lord has 50 hours of open Eucharistic Adoration each week when all are invited to come and Adore. Whether for a few minutes or a full hour, everyone is welcome during these 50 hours of Eucharistic Adoration.
In addition to the open hours, thanks to the faithful commitment of our parishioners, Jesus is accompanied in Eucharistic Adoration more than 100 hours each week at Nativity of Our Lord. These additional 50+ hours are when the Adoration Chapel is secured and is only accessible by Committed Adorers.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/adoration or email adoration@nool.us.
Educating Children in the Faith
Enroll your child in Religious Education classes for grades 1 - 5. Classes run throughout the school year on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Our curriculum is based on Catholic scripture, tradition, and magisterium.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/religious-education
To inquire, contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Middle school youth group led by Fr. Accu
Venturers is our middle school youth group, led by Fr. Accu and affiliated with Communion and Liberation. All 6th through 8th graders are invited to join us weekly throughout the school year to play games, sing songs, and share our lives together. Venturers offers middle school students a beautiful opportunity to take their faith seriously and learn to recognize God’s presence in every moment of their lives.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/middle-school
To inquire, contact:
Fr. Accursio Ciaccio
303-469-5171, ext. 111
a.ciaccio@nool.us
Coordination of donated Christmas gifts for families in need
Established in 1990, the Giving Tree project is a service that allows parishioners to purchase food boxes and Christmas gifts for children, families, and the elderly who may not otherwise receive a gift. Volunteers coordinate donated gifts.
To inquire, contact:
Yvonne Fernandez
Kristen Caldwell
Joann Napierkowski
givingtree@nool.us
Supporting Foster Care and Adoptive Families
Springs of Love is a national Catholic organization that promotes and supports Foster Care and Adoptive Families and families discerning a call to foster and/or adopt. The need for foster care and adoptive families is huge and the success of those families is much improved when they have a community to support them. The Springs of Love Chapter here at Nativity of Our Lord is hoping to become a blanket of love and support around existing foster and adoptive families in our community. If you are interested in praying for families, providing for material needs (i.e. clothes, diapers, furniture), a warm meal, or respite care for a couple to have a date night, this is the group for you.
For more information: https://springsoflove.org
To inquire, contact:
family4family2024@gmail.com
Premiere scouting group for girls
American Heritage Girls is the premiere Christian scouting group for girls. AHG builds women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.
For more information, visit: www.americanheritagegirls.org
Contact:
Sarah Chichirico
720-878-1497
ahgco3130@gmail.com
Scouting group for boys
Open to all boys from 5th grade to 18 years old. We offer the chance for boys to develop into leaders through positive mentoring and activities that will expand their knowledge, develop new skills, and help them be dedicated citizens.
For more information, visit: www.scouting.org
Contact:
Joe Denfeld
720-887-3571
joedenfeld@comcast.net
Student group for high schoolers
Join the GS - High School Youth group for fun and fellowship with students seeking to live an active and engaged Catholic life. We typically eat dinner together, play incredible games, and have thought-provoking discussions. We also do service together and attend special events like retreats and summer vacation.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/high-school
To inquire, contact:
Cathy Schaffer
c.schaffer@nool.us
For teens and adults
The Knitting and Crocheting Group is for beginners to pros and meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm in the Bride’s Room.
To join, contact:
Jane Proulx
janeacraven@gmail.com
Providing Music for Weekly and/or Seasonal Liturgies
The goal of the Sacred Music Ministry at Nativity is to foster a deep and profound spirit of prayer in our parish through our passion for the glory of Christ.
Members in the Nativity Sacred Music Program are mostly non-professional musicians who use their talent to provide the highest quality of music for liturgies at Nativity. We pray through pieces that range 2000 years of sacred music, from Gregorian Chant in both English and Latin, traditional hymnody, sacred classical repertoire, and more contemporary liturgical music.
We have a choir at each of our weekend Masses! If you would like more information about how to join the Sacred Music Ministry, please reach out to the Director, Frederick Proulx.
For more information, contact:
Frederick Proulx, Director of Sacred Music
f.proulx@nool.us
Yearly parish festival
Attend or volunteer for the annual Nativity Days. At Nativity Days, we come together to experience family activities, games, meals, presentations, exhibits, and friendship for an entire weekend.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/nativity-days
To join, contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Adoration, confession, and fellowship
Parish celebration consisting of family friendly adoration, confession, rosary, music, kids activities, and dinner. The Craft Team invites volunteers of any age to assist with the children’s activity and rosary.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/nativity-nights
To join, contact:
Beverly Ketchel
303-469-5171, ext. 104
b.ketchel@nool.us
First Reconciliation, Confirmation, Eucharist
The restored order is when a youth, after making first reconciliation, is then confirmed and receives First Communion at the Confirmation Mass. Candidates must be seven years or older.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/restored-order
To inquire, contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Confirmation for a youth who has received First Communion
Youth solely seeking Confirmation need to have one year of Faith Formation (first grade or up) within two years of receiving the sacraments.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/confirmation
To inquire, contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Confirmation for an adult
If you are an adult Catholic who has been baptized but never confirmed, you are eligible for our adult confirmation program.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/adult-confirmation
To inquire, contact:
Beverly Ketchel
303-469-5171, ext. 104
b.ketchel@nool.us
For children seeking to become Catholic
If you are or have a child 7 to 17 years of age interested in becoming Catholic, look into our Christian Initiation for Children program. It is open to all unbaptized (in the Catholic faith) youth who would like to become Catholic.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/c-i-children
To inquire, contact:
Beverly Ketchel
303-469-5171, ext. 104
b.ketchel@nool.us
Catechetical program for students grades 1-12
Totus Tuus is a week-long summer program for children and teens. Eight college-aged students engage participants in the beauty of their Catholic faith through fun, energetic, and meaningful ways.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/totus-tuus
To inquire, contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Extending Totus Tuus to the Smallest Children (age 0-5)
Totus Tuus Littles Program is the opportunity for children too young for the Totus Tuus Summer Catechetical Experience and for their parents to meet a few times during the week of Nativity’s Totus Tuus. The program is hosted by Nativity’s FIAT group.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/totus-tuus-littles-program
To inquire, contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Help lead games and lessons at Totus Tuus day program
The elementary Totus Tuus day program needs high school volunteers to help throughout the week. As a teen volunteer, you will help the college-aged leaders by participating in the games and lessons.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/totus-tuus
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Serve and Assist at Weekly Mass
Our Ushers help create a welcoming and prayerful atmosphere at every Mass by assisting people to their seats, answering questions, collecting the offertory, helping those unable to approach the altar receive Holy Communion, and provide guidance when needed. Ushers play a vital role in ensuring each celebration of the Mass is reverent, welcoming, and flows seamlessly.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/liturgical-ministers or contact:
Paul Fabian
p.fabian3130@gmail.com
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