Start your day here! Updates - November 28, 2023 Tuesday
December 8, Friday - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of obligation
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2024 Nativity Gala & Auction on Saturday, February 10, 2024 - Mark your calendar!
We're thrilled to extend a heartfelt Save the date for the 2024 Nativity Gala & Auction on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Need more details or just want to chat in person? Join us after the Family Mass on Sunday, November 19, at 9:30 A.M. We'll be there to answer any questions and share the excitement. Thank you, Mark & Erica Thurman Auction Chairs auction@nativityschool.com |
As we gear up for one of Nativity's signature events, your input is invaluable. Please take a moment to help us kick off Auction planning by sharing your thoughts. Scan the QR Code below and it will take you to the survey form.
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Parish Secretary, Church of the Nativity
Church of the Nativity is looking to fill a full-time job of parish secretary to replace the long-time veteran, Wendy Ames. The job would entail the maintenance and recording of sacramental records, keeping the parish calendar for the church and O'Hare Center, taking Mass intentions, greet people coming to the parish office and any other seasonal jobs as needed. Please contact Msgr. Otellini or you may email to nativityparish@sbcglobal.net
Church of the Nativity is looking to fill a full-time job of parish secretary to replace the long-time veteran, Wendy Ames. The job would entail the maintenance and recording of sacramental records, keeping the parish calendar for the church and O'Hare Center, taking Mass intentions, greet people coming to the parish office and any other seasonal jobs as needed. Please contact Msgr. Otellini or you may email to nativityparish@sbcglobal.net
Our parish has always been so incredibly generous, and we thank you for enabling us to provide for so many families. Any questions, please call Mary Ellen Peloso at 650/269-7794.
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Adopt-A-Family 2023 Church of the Nativity
It’s time again to gear up for our 33rd annual Christmas Adopt-a-Family program. This is a great way to truly live the Christmas message of love by sharing with our less fortunate neighbors. We will be outside the church after all Masses this weekend, Nov. 18 and 19, 2023, for you to choose your family or pick one of the Wishlist items off our tree. You will also be able to participate in assisting various agencies, making donations, and volunteering to deliver gifts in person on December 16. |
Hours of operation:
Opening Day, Nov. 24, Friday: 10am-8pm Saturdays: 9am-8pm Sundays: 10am-6pm Monday-Friday: 4:30pm-8pm |
Nativity School Tree Lot
The tree lot opens on Nov. 24 and will run through Dec. 17, or while supplies lasts. Visit us for a fun-filled time to pick up your Christmas tree, wreaths, a hot cup of cocoa and much more. Here is a link, if preferred: https://tinyurl.com/nativitytrees
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St. Patrick's Seminary Advent & Christmas Concert Join us for music of Advent and Christmas, new and old, including beloved carols, Gregorian chant, works by Rachmaninov, Hassler and others, sung by the 18-voice Schola Cantorum of St. Patrick's Seminary. Free admission. RSVP requested. You may RSVP and donate at: stpsu.edu |
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Tickets now ON SALE!
Schola Seraphica will once again ring in the Christmas season with a joyful concert. Tickets may be purchased at the Nativity parish office from Monday-Friday, business hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Questions? Please contact the rectory office at 650-323-7914 |
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Simbang Gabi 2023 ~
South San Mateo Deanery All are invited to attend the Advent Novena Masses this year from December 15 to 23. Join us as we prepare for the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ in celebrating nine nights of novena Masses. Download schedule here. |
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Nativity School of Religion News 2023-2024 Program
Registration has begun for Nativity's Children's Faith Formation Program. Click here to be taken to the School of Religion page where it contains the information you will need on the program. |
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RCIA Now OCIA, began September 10
We will accept new participants throughout September and October. Contact Charlotte Pace (charmenlo@outlook.com) or the rectory (650-323-7914). We look forward to welcoming you.
(Catholic adults who need Confirmation only are prepared by the archdiocese in a separate program) For more information on the OCIA program, please click here. |
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Disability curb parking
Out of consideration for our parishioners who require the special parking spaces because of a disability, please leave the spaces along the driveway (where the curb is painted blue) and the 5 spaces near the O'Hare Center for those who truly need them. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation. |
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Church entrance and exit driveway
There have been on many occasions that cars are seen zipping through the church's entrance and exit driveways. Out of consideration to each and every one of us who has to walk the parking lot to get to our parked cars, please SLOW DOWN. It's not a raceway track. Thank you for your consideration and cooperation. |
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The Thursday Group has started to meet once again.
The Thursday Group is open to people 50 and over. Caregivers and their driver companions are all welcome to join. |
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Nativity Church is open 24 x 7.
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration and there is always someone present in prayer. Won't you join us by signing up for a weekly Holy Hour? Jesus told an Irish priest (in our current century) that midnight adoration is as powerful as fasting. Please consider the following hour/s that needs filling in:
To sign up, please call Mary Ellen Peloso at 650-269-7794. |
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 650-714-4644.
For donations, all check donations for St. Vincent de Paul should be made out to "St. Vincent de Paul."
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 650-714-4644.
For donations, all check donations for St. Vincent de Paul should be made out to "St. Vincent de Paul."
The Spiritual Exercises are a weekend silent retreat with spiritual talks and time for personal meditation in silence. These retreats are preached by the priests of Miles Christi, according to the method and principles of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Apart from the conferences and time for prayer, each day there will also be Holy Mass, Holy Rosary, and an opportunity for confessions. |
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. Check out their website to find out for local events. |
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Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers Needed!
We are still 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. Mass times that we are mostly in need of Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers are: > Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass > Sunday 11:30 a.m. Mass |
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
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.
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
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 11:30 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. - (no livestream)
~ Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (no livestream)
~ Sunday at 11:30 a.m. - Livestream
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. - (no livestream)
~ Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (no livestream)
~ Sunday at 11:30 a.m. - Livestream
Contact UsOffice hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
Phone: 650-323-7914
Fax: 650-323-3231 210 Oak Grove Avenue Menlo Park, CA 94025 Email: nativityparish@sbcglobal.net Directions Livestreamed Masses YouTube Church of the Nativity Channel |
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