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 Eucharistic adoration, confession, and community fellowship. Nativity Night will include family-friendly adoration and confession in the church with kids’ activities in the gathering area. Dinner will be offered by the parish in St. Frances Cabrini Hall. Bring your family, friends, and a neighbor.
MINISTRY FAIR BEGINS
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
4:00 PM | Cabrini Hall
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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.
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.
WALKING PILGRIMAGE
The 2.5-hour pilgrimage walk, spanning a 3.2-mile route with significant elevation gain, will feature the Rosary and prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father.
WALKING PILGRIMAGE ITINERARY:
7:00 am | Gathering
7:15 am | Walk begins
8:00 am | 15-min rest
8:45 am | 15-min rest
9:00 am | Gather with those who join in 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 the veneration of Mother Cabrini's relic
11:45 am–12:00 pm | Shuttle transportation back to cars
*All the given times are subject to change.
Registration will open soon.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Sponsored by Nativity: Faith & Reason Catholic School
PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, September 7, 2025
12:30–3:00 PM*
With music, games, and dancing
*Time subject to change
3:00 PM
MINISTRY FAIR CONCLUDES
Please check back soon as we are adding new details to the program daily.
Volunteering opportunities will be available. Volunteers will receive a unique t-shirt designed specifically for this year’s Nativity Days celebrations. Registration will open in July.
Contact:
Diane Irby, d.irby@nool.us, 303-469-5171, ext. 103
