Donating Christmas gifts to families in need
Established in 1990, the Giving Tree project is a humanitarian service that allows parishioners to purchase food boxes and Christmas gifts for children, families, and the elderly who may not otherwise receive a gift.
To join: nool.flocknote.com/givetr
Contact:
Yvonne Fernandez
Kristen Caldwell
Joann Napierkowski
givingtree@nool.us
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.
Contact:
Sarah Chichirico
720-878-1497
sarah.chichirico@gmail.com
Scouting group for boys
Open to all boys from sixth 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.
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.
Contact:
Cathy Schaffer
c.schaffer@nool.us
Providing beautiful music for liturgical events
There are many ways to become involved in the vibrant music ministry program here at Nativity! With 13 different ensembles, we provide music for five weekend Masses, as well as feasts, holidays, and other events throughout the year.
Our music ministry is comprised of amateur and professional musicians who come together to provide the highest quality of worship music. We cover 900 years of sacred music, ranging from chant to praise and worship, traditional hymns to sacred classical music. It is with great enthusiasm that we gather to make a joyful noise! We hope you will join our growing music community!
Contact:
Frederick Proulx
303-469-5171, ext. 123
f.proulx@nool.us
Yearly parish festival
Attend or volunteer for the annual Nativity Days. At Nativity Days, we celebrate the vibrancy of our parish community with games, family activities, and food for an entire weekend.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Seasonal parish celebrations
Parish celebration centered around adoration, confession, and fellowship. Families are needed to lead the rosary. Teens are needed to help run crafts for the children. Join us!
Contact:
Beverly Ketchel
303-469-5171, ext. 104
b.ketchel@nool.us
Catholic books and resources available for check-out
The Nativity Parish Library, located in St. John H. Newman Room, fosters the spiritual, intellectual, and human development of our parishioners by providing access to high-quality Catholic materials and resources.
Contact:
Jacquie Colby
jacquie.t.colby@gmail.com
First Penance, Confirmation, First Eucharist
The restored order is when a child, after making first penance, is then confirmed and receives First Communion at the Confirmation Mass. Candidates must be seven years or older.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@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 “Rite of Christian Initiation for Children” (RCIC) program. RCIC is open to all unbaptized (in the Catholic faith) children who would like to become Catholic.
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.
To join:
Grades 1-6: nool.flocknote.com/ttday
Grades 7-12: nool.flocknote.com/ttnight
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Helping 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.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Serve and assist others at weekly Mass
Besides helping people find their seats, we assist parishioners whenever needed, answer questions, collect the offertory, make sure the disabled receive communion, and keep everyone moving in the right direction.
Contact:
Paul Fabian
720-323-8456
p.fabian3130@gmail.com
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