Evangelization

Building for the Future: Why the Wonder Campaign Matters

In recent years here at Nativity we’ve seen incredible growth in our children’s and student ministries. From the energy and excitement of All Stars for our littlest ones, to the deep conversations and meaningful connections made in our high school programs, Uprising, it’s clear that God is moving powerfully among our young people. They’re not just showing up; they’re […]

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Communication

2025: The Year Ahead

With the horizon of a New Year stretched out before us, it’s fun to consider what’s ahead. Here at Nativity and REBUILT that would be quite a lot. Here’s a brief overview of some of the coming highlights. January The New Year Message Series We’re kicking off another year of weekend message series with one […]

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Evangelization

Looking for More This Christmas

Looking for More This Christmas Advent and Christmas, especially Christmas Eve, present a significant opportunity for your parish, whatever kind of parish you have. It’s just the season of the year when many people are simply looking for more: more meaning, more connection, more encouragement. Here are three ideas that might help. Christmas Decorations In […]

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Communication

What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed

We can all feel overwhelmed sometimes. It’s not a good feeling. We feel like we are trapped and as if we have no room to move. When we feel overwhelmed we often can shut down and do nothing which is very counterproductive and can make us feel more overwhelmed. It can become a vicious cycle. When […]

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Evangelization

The Internet Isn’t Going Anywhere

Since its establishment in 1931, by Guglielmo Marconi (for Pius XI), Vatican Radio has been broadcasting Mass from the Vatican on a daily basis, currently Pope Francis’ “Santa Marta” Mass. As radio and television outlets multiplied over the subsequent decades, so too did the broadcast of Mass, and with the advent of the Internet availability […]

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Communication

The Year Ahead

Nativity Staff 2024-2025 Here at Nativity, we measure our years from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Within that time frame, we also mark major weekends or seasons that correspond to the Church’s Liturgical year and our parish’s strategic initiatives for the year. Here’s how the coming year is shaping up. Kick Off Weekend | September 7 […]

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Evangelization

Bringing Back the 5:30 Sunday Night Mass

We’re excited to announce the return of our 5:30 Sunday night Mass this fall. This Mass had been a favorite in our parish for nearly two decades, particularly among youth and young adults. It also offered a unique, relaxed setting at the end of the weekend, making it a popular choice for many families as […]

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Leadership

Reflecting on the Olympics Opening Ceremony

As I watched the recent Olympics opening ceremony, I couldn’t helpbut feel frustrated. The Olympics proposes to be a celebration ofhuman achievement, and the coming together of nations forpeaceful, mutually respectful competition. As such it stands as one ofthe noblest events in our war torn and tumultuous world. However,this year, a particular segment of the […]

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