Our Lady appeared to three young children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917 on the 13th of each month, May through October.  At Nativity we gather on the 13th of each month, May through October, to celebrate each appearance and meditate on the messages given to the children that month.  Our celebration starts with Holy Mass, followed by a talk on the message for that month, a rosary procession around the grounds, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and individual blessing of the Blessed Sacrament. 

​Note:  When the 13th falls on a Saturday, we celebrate on Friday; and when it falls on a Sunday, we celebrate on the following Monday.  Mass begins at 7:00 p.m.

2021 Fatima Mass and Celebration Schedule

(Update:  May 14, 2021 - while still in pandemic situation, all Masses are held with some restrictions) 

Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Consecration Prayer of the Church of the Nativity to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, when you appeared in Fatima more than one hundred years ago, you desired that the Church should take refuge in your Immaculate Heart as a means that leads to Jesus, who is the way to the Father.  Heeding your call, we entrust ourselves, our families, our parish, and our Archdiocese to the care and protection of your Immaculate Heart.  As we prepare ourselves, through humble expressions of devotion, for the Consecration of our parish and our Archdiocese to your Immaculate Heart, inspire in us the longing to know, love, and follow your beloved son Jesus Christ. We ask that you help us imitate your spirit of generosity in doing God’s will and your example of serving others selflessly, so that, having found God’s abundant grace here on earth, we may one day be led to the everlasting joys of Heaven.