NATIVITY DAYS 2026
Nativity Days is an annual parish festival, a gift to the parishioners for their active service, steadfast dedication, and love for 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.
Nativity Night
Thursday, September 10, 2026
4:00–6:30 PM
4:00 pm | Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
4:00–6:00 pm | Confessions
4:00–6:00 pm | Children’s craft activities in the gathering space, allowing parents to participate in Adoration and take the opportunity for Confession4:15 pm | Rosary
4:30–6:00 pm | Dinner
6:00 pm | Meditation on Charity by Fr. Emanuele Fadini, F.S.C.B.
6:10 pm | Vespers and Benediction
“Whatever you did to the least of these, you did it to me.” (Mt 25:40)
Witnesses of works of mercy in our community
Friday, September 11, 2026
7:00–8:30 pm | Cabrini Hall
A panel discussion with witnesses of charity with Coleen Bradley, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion; Bobbie Craig, St. Vincent de Paul Society; Scotty Hudson, The Rosary Team; and Sam Schultz, Christ in the City; moderated by Fr. John Roderick, F.S.C.B.
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, September 12, 10:30 AM
The tournament will begin on Saturday, September 12, at 10:30 am, with teams competing for a spot in the championship round. The Cornhole Championship will take place on Sunday, September 13, at 2:00 pm during the Parish Picnic.
Family Movie Night
Time: TBD
Coordinated by Nativity: Faith & Reason PTO
Parish Picnic
12:30–3:30 pm
With music, dancing, children’s activities, and family games.
12:30 pm | Meal blessing
12:45 pm | Food service begins
1:00–3:30 pm | Music by Primetime Band
2:00 pm | Cornhole Championship Game
Contact:
Diane Irby, d.irby@nool.us, 303-469-5171, ext. 103
