Start your day here!  Updates - September 17, 2021 Friday

A big shout out to all who dedicated their energy, time and efforts to the Pasta, Tri-tip dinner event!
It was a massive feat of serving dinner to hundreds of attendees.   All of you are truly remarkable.  A genuine, heartfelt thank you to all of you!  May God bless you with abundant blessings and graces to you and your families!
Fatima Mass
Novena Fatima - conclusion Mass on Wednesday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. 
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St. Patrick's Seminary Annual Gala
Saturday, September 18, 2021

The evening will include vespers, cocktails, tours of the seminary, dinner, a program honoring Bishop Daly, and a live auction.

For more information, click here.
​RCIA for 2021-2022 begins September 12
Adults interested in Catholicism are invited to attend the 2021-2022 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). We will have an introductory meeting on Sunday, Sept. 12, 12:30 p.m. (after the 11 a.m. Mass) in the O’Hare Center. We will decide then as a class what day and time we actually want to meet from then on, and how we will combine our classes with St. Raymond. ​
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. 
San Mateo County News Update:  
Coronavirus - San Mateo County Health (smchealth.org)

​Indoor Mask Mandate
San Mateo County is joining other Bay Area counties in requiring face coverings for everyone indoors in public settings, regardless of vaccination status. The order takes effect at 12:01 AM on August 3.  Indoor masks will now be required to be worn when inside the church and in the O'Hare Center.
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We ask that you continue to do your part by following the latest County and State protocols (guidelines and recommendations).  Let's all do this selfless act out of consideration for ourselves, our families and our communities.  We can all do this - by uniting our combined efforts, we can end this pandemic!
School of Religion - Class Year 2021-2022
Registration has begun for Nativity's Children's Faith Formation Program.  Children who attend public school in 1st through 8th grades should be enrolled in Nativity's School of Religion for ongoing faith formation.  Click here to get more information.
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RESPECT LIFE WEBINARS
During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.  Join us for a series of webinars that address the findings of an important study on abortion attitudes in the United States.

Click here to read the letter both in English and Spanish.
Here's the link to the new online platform. 
​You may save this link to your favorites.
https://osvhub.com/nativitymenlo/funds
Your old link will re-direct for a few months but you will also want to make sure that you update the links with the new address indicated above.
Our Online Giving is now live to a newer, easier-to-use platform! 
Congratulations!  You are now live on the new Online Giving platform.  If you currently give online, by now you should have received an email with instructions on how to log into the new system. Best of all, your existing payment and donation information has migrated over so you will not have to set up your gifts again! 
For Monsignor's audio homilies, you may access it on the Livestream page or the Homilies page.

The Goretti Group 

Click here for subsequent Mass dates
Next Fatima Mass ~
​September 13, Monday at 7:00 p.m.  
Our Lady of Fatima Mass
Celebration as follows every scheduled Mass:
  • Holy Mass at 7:00 p.m.
  • Talk on the Fatima message
  • Rosary procession around Nativity grounds
  • Eucharistic Healing Benediction 
Join us as we come together to pray, to celebrate and to reflect on the messages of the Blessed Mother to three children in Fatima, Portugal.  In this time of war and terrorism, Our Lady has the peace plan from heaven, a much better plan than our political leaders can ever provide; and one that is crucial for world survival today.
Let us all pray for one another.
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 9:00 am Mass!
Join us for our livestream Masses through Nativity's YouTube channel:
~ Saturdays Vigil at 5:00 p.m. (no livestream)
~ Sundays at 9:00 a.m. - Livestream
~ Sunday at 11:00 a.m. (no livestream)
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Meet the Current Seminarians for the Archdiocese!
The Archdiocese is pleased to welcome 10 new seminarians to our priestly formation program. Two of the new seminarians are at Bishop White Seminary in Spokane, Washington, six are at St. Patrick's Seminary, and two have parish assignments. We are grateful for your support. Please continue to pray for our current seminarians and for new vocations from your parish.