Nativity Days is an annual parish festival which is a gift to the parishioners for their active service, steadfast dedication, and love toward the parish and the universal Church. At Nativity Days, we come together to experience prayer, family activities, games, meals, presentations, exhibits, and friendship for an entire weekend.
2025 PROGRAM
NATIVITY NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
4:00–7:00 PM
Join us for family-friendly Eucharistic adoration in the church, confession, and community fellowship, with kids’ activities in the gathering area from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Dinner will be offered by the parish in St. Frances Cabrini Hall. Bring your family, friends, and a neighbor.
PIANO MUSIC CONCERT
Friday, September 5, 2025
7:00 pm
An evening of piano music program performed by Kuok-Wai Lio, a world-renowned pianist, who will also share the journey of his faith, which was set off by the beauty of music
MUSIC PROGRAM:
Robert Schumann, Kinderszenen ("Scenes from Childhood"), Op. 15
A set of thirteen movements written in 1838:
1. Of Foreign Lands and Peoples
2. A Curious Story
3. Blind Man's Buff
4. Pleading Child
5. Happy Enough
6. An Important Event
7. Dreaming
8. At the Fireside
9. Knight of the Hobbyhorse
10. Almost Too Serious
11. Frightening
12. Child Falling Asleep
13. The Poet SpeaksLudwig van Beethoven, Sonata Op. 106, Hammerklavier
The concert is free of charge and open to everyone; however, registration is required. The number of seats is limited. When registering children, please note that attending a performance will challenge them to exhibit maturity and concert manners, and to maintain silence and attention. Babysitting will be provided.
Please arrive early to check in and take your seat.
PILGRIMAGE TO MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE
Saturday, September 6, 2025
MASS AT THE SHRINE: 10:30 AM
Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado, is a designated pilgrimage site for the Jubilee Year of Hope, offering the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence. The 9:30 Mass and confessions at Nativity will be canceled that day. All are welcome to attend the Mass at the Shrine, where we will join together in the crossing of the Holy Door. Registration is required ONLY for the walking portion of the pilgrimage.
WALKING ITINERARY
The 2.5-hour pilgrimage walk, spanning a 3.2-mile route with an approximate elevation gain of 880 feet, will feature the Rosary and prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father.
6:45 am | Gathering at Wooly Mammoth Park-N-Ride, 18560 U.S. Hwy 40, Golden, CO 80401 | Parking is free.
7:00 am | Walk begins.
8:00 am | Stop at 2.6 miles, 15-min rest
8:45 am | Arrive at the base of the stairs leading to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue, 15-min rest.
9:00 am | Walking up the stairway of 373 steps leading to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue.
9:30 am | Arrival at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue, time for pictures, prayer, and reflection in the surroundings of the Shrine.
10:30 am | Mass with all Nativity pilgrims beginning with the crossing of the Holy Door and concluding with the veneration of Mother Cabrini's relic.
11:45 am–12:00 pm | Shuttle transportation for the walkers back to their cars.
For those who don’t walk or don’t walk the whole way:
Join for Mass at 10:30 am.
Join the walk up the stairs (be there between 8:45 and 9:00 am).
All the walking itinerary times are subject to change.
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable walking/hiking shoes.
Comfortable (and weather-appropriate) clothes.
Sunscreen.
Water and snacks. Food and drinks will not be provided.
Rosary.
Participation in the Walking Pilgrimage requires registration. An adult must accompany those under 18. No registration is required for Mass attendance and walking the final part of the pilgrimage (the stairway).
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, September 6, 2025
7:00 PM | GATHERING
The movie begins at dusk. Drinks and popcorn will be served.
Sponsored by Nativity: Faith & Reason Catholic School
A DAY OF CELEBRATION OF THE JOINT CANONIZATION OF CARLO ACUTIS AND PIER GIORGIO FRASSATI
Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together on September 7, 2025. Our parish will join the entire Church in this special celebration. “They chose Christ,” Carlo’s mom says. Their lives demonstrate that holiness is possible in the modern world.
PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, September 7, 2025
12:30–3:00 PM*
With music, games, and dancing
FOOD WILL BE SERVED BETWEEN 12:30 and 2:00 PM
3:00 PM
MINISTRY FAIR CONCLUDES
Please check back soon as we are adding new details to the program daily.
VOLUNTEER
Each year, Nativity Days could not happen without more than a hundred volunteers who bring it to life. We need volunteers for the following tasks:
NATIVITY NIGHT DINNER — Thursday, September 4, 2025
Room and table setup, food serving, and cleaning.NATIVITY NIGHT CHILDREN CRAFT TEAM — Thursday, September 4, 2025
Adults and teens will help facilitate the craft activities for children during adoration.PIANO MUSIC CONCERT — Friday, September 5, 2025
Welcome table & ushering.BABYSITTING DURING MUSIC CONCERT — Friday, September 5, 2025
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT POPCORN STAND — Saturday, September 6, 2025
Popcorn making and serving.FAMILY PICNIC — Sunday, September 7, 2025
Food serving and cleanup.FAMILY PICNIC KIDS' ZONE — Sunday, September 7, 2025
To oversee children's games (for kids 10 and under).
All volunteers will receive T-shirts designed specifically for this year’s Nativity Days edition.
To volunteer at the Walking Pilgrimage, click below.
Contact:
Diane Irby, d.irby@nool.us, 303-469-5171, ext. 103
