“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
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 adults seeking to become Catholic
If you are interested in becoming Catholic, look into our Catholic Initiation for Adults program. It is open to all adults who would like to become Catholic.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/c-i-adults
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
Catholic marriage prep for engaged couples and those seeking a convalidation
Are you looking to get married in the Church? Nativity is ready to help you to prepare to receive the sacrament of matrimony.
For more information, visit www.nool.us/marriage
To inquire, contact:
Bridget Fross
303-469-5171, ext. 110
b.fross@nool.us
Caring for the Small Altar Linens
The Altar Linen Ministry (also known as the Sacristy Laundry Ministry) involves the reverent cleaning of the linens used during Mass. Volunteers pick up soiled linens from the parish, carefully wash and iron them at home, and return them for future liturgies. Because these cloths come in contact with the Precious Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, there are specific instructions on how to respectfully and carefully launder them.
Please reach out if you are interested in helping with this simple yet deeply meaningful service that supports our liturgies.
For more information, contact:
Patti Panfil
papanfil2011@gmail.com
Caring for sanctuary flowers and plants
Help maintain a beautiful worship space by watering and pruning all live flowers and plants in the sanctuary spaces. This is done three times throughout the week by dedicated volunteers.
To join, contact:
Jesse Oliver
j.oliver@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
Maintaining vigil candle prayer spaces
Inspire prayer in our church by helping to maintain beautiful vigil candle prayer spaces. Remove old candles and debris, replenish with new candles, and clean around the candle stands.
To join, contact:
Evette Shileny
303-887-6922
evetteshileny@comcast.net
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