Start your day here!  Updates -  September 23, 2022  Friday

Faith Formation Classes
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 20, Nativity will again be hosting in-person classes for the purpose of full enjoyment of our Catholic faith.  The DVDs we will be viewing are the Footprints of God series by Stephen Ray.  In this series, we will meet the people and the places that shaped our faith in the Scriptures and Church history.  We will experience Stephen's typical fast-paced pilgrimages, interviews, apologetics, travel, and Bible study.  The Studies will include Jesus, Mary, Abraham, Moses, David, Elijah, and more.
Classes will all be on Tuesdays in the O'Hare Center.  The morning class is from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.
The class is repeated in the evening from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.  The lass is free and drop-ins are welcome.
For questions, please contact Deacon Dominick at 650-269-6279.
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​2022-2023 brochure
RCIA for 2022-2023 Begins October 2, 2022
We will have an introductory meeting on Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 12:30 p.m. (after the 11:30 a.m. Mass), in the O'Hare Center.
Nativity RCIA is in a period of reorganization, and our classes may vary in time and place.  More information to be given at the introductory meeting.
If you have immediate questions, please contact Charlotte Pace (charmenlo@outlook.com) or the rectory at 650-323-7914. 
​We look forward to welcoming you.

​To know more on the RCIA program, please click here.
Nativity School of Religion 2022-2023

The Fall schedule and calendar are now available.
To get more information on registration, please click here to be directed to the School of Religion web page or you may also view it in the bulletin.
 FATIMA MASSES 2022 ~ SCHEDULE

The final Novena Mass is on Oct. 13th at 7:00 p.m. - Tuesday

Our celebration starts with Holy Mass, followed by a talk on the message for that month, then a rosary procession around the grounds, and lastly, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. 
 

​UPDATE:  March 1, 2022
In alignment with the CDC, San Mateo County and State guidelines, it is still strongly recommended to all regardless of vax status to continue indoor masking. You may wear a mask based on your personal preference, informed by your personal level of risk.
Universal masking shall remain required in specified high-risk settings.
St. Vincent de Paul - calling for volunteers!
Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is in need of volunteers. If you are able to help them help the poor in our area, please call Dan Winnike at 650-414-4644.
 Northern California:​
Silent Ignatian retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, offered by the priests of Miles Christi, a religious order devoted to the laity's sanctification. Throughout the centuries, the spiritual exercises have become known as an excellent means of sanctification, highly praised by popes and saints. There will be spiritual talks, Eucharistic adoration, daily Mass and Rosary.

For more information, contact Christine Timmerman at california@spiritualexercises.net or at (858) 263-5113, or visit mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises.
Pope in Ad Campaign for Vaccination

"Getting vaccinated is a simple yet profound way to care for one another, especially the most vulnerable.  I pray to God that each of us can make his or her own small gesture of love," the Holy Father says in this video.

This video, is in Spanish with English subtitles.
Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers Needed!

​We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist for all Masses.  If you think you can offer time in service, please contact the Nativity Ministry Coordinator at this email. 
Our Online Giving is now to a newer, easier-to-use platform! 
Here's the link to the new online platform. 
​You may save this link to your favorites.
https://osvhub.com/nativitymenlo/funds
For Monsignor's audio homilies, you may access it on the Livestream page or the Homilies page.
This is one way where you can grow your business and at the same time, support your parish church by advertising in our church bulletin.  Please contact Traci Rush at J.S. Paluch to get started.
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Thanking you in advance for all of your generosity and kind support for Church of the Nativity.  Blessings and prayers with you!
Church of the Nativity has assembled sizable tents in order to provide some shelter for those of you who feel more comfortable to sit outdoors rather than indoors. 
​We also highly encourage you to bring your own chairs as seating is limited.  
Private Retreats/Private Time at Vallombrosa in Menlo Park
Vallombrosa Center currently offer Private Retreats for those who want private rooms for alone time, with Spiritual Direction available. Guests can enjoy the walking trails, shrines and gardens. There are both Day retreats and Overnight (no food or coffee service available in either case) – to learn more, please visit: 
https://conta.cc/3gldQtI 
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Livestream Masses​ only at the 8:00 am Mass!
Join us for our livestream Mass through Nativity's YouTube channel:
~ Saturdays Vigil at 5:00 p.m. (no livestream)
~ Sundays at 8:00 a.m. - Livestream
~ Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (no livestream)
~ Sunday at 11:30 a.m. (no livestream)