Nativity  Catholic Church

Nativity Catholic Church is currently in Phase II of a gradual reopening process (see here for a complete description of the phases of reopening). Phase III will begin on Saturday, June 6, with the resumption of public weekend Masses. When you do come to the church for public liturgies or private prayer, please note the following:

• Enter only through the center door, underneath the canopy.
• Wash or sanitize your hands upon entering the church (hand sanitizer will be available)
• Wear a cloth face covering (extras will be available if you do not have one)
• Sit only in designated areas (the two center sections of the church, in every other pew)
• Observe social distancing (staying six feet apart from anyone who does not live in your home)
• When available, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered in the St. Catherine Room (to the right as you enter). Please observe the markings on the floor if waiting in line and stay behind the screen in the room for to provide an additional barrier.

Saturday, May 30
4:00-5:00 pm - Church open for private prayer and Sacrament of Reconciliation available
5:30 pm - LIVE STREAM MASS for Baptism of the Elect (not a public Mass)

Sunday, May 31
8:30 am - LIVE STREAM MASS for Reception of Baptized Christians into the Church (not a public Mass)

Tuesday-Friday, June 2-5
8:30 am - Mass (100 person capacity; sign up here)
9:00-11:00 am - Church open for private prayer

Saturday, June 6
4:00-5:00 pm - Church open for private prayer and Sacrament of Reconciliation available
5:30 pm - Mass (250 person capacity; sign up here)

Sunday, June 7
8:30 and 11 am - Masses (250 person capacity; sign up here)

Beginning May 18, 2020, temporary Parish Office hours are:

Monday-Friday, 8 am to 12 noon

If it is possible to conduct parish business by phone or email, those methods are preferred. Staff will be in the office during the hours above to answer questions and assist parishioners.

Nativity Catholic Church is in the midst of a phased reopening and resumption of public Masses according to the following timeline:

• Phase I - Beginning May 16 - Church open for private prayer and Sacrament of Reconciliation available
• Phase II - Beginning May 26 - Public Weekday Masses resume
• Phase III - Beginning June 6 - Public Sunday Masses resume (including Saturday evening)
• Phase IV - date tbd - Parish facilities and grounds reopen for meetings and events

Click here to read Fr. Eric's latest update to the parish on the plan for reopening the church and resuming public Masses (as of May 29, 2020).

We, the people of Nativity, are committed to live and proclaim our faith in the presence of Jesus Christ through:

• worship and prayer
• life-long faith formation
• compassionate service to those in need