Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

Welcome Fr. Chike Uba

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NEWS & EVENTS

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NATIVITY RADIO: Our radio 88.1 FM will be available in the parking lot. We had technical issues last  week. We apologize for the problem.

TIPS FOR A BETTER HOMILY EXPERIENCE: The homily should be part of an active relationship between preacher and parish. All of us, speaking or listening, should always try to improve the experience. Revelation is not revelation unless it is received. All of us can help our preachers feel that they are talking to people who are listening. And those listening might get a little more out of it. Here are six tips for the congregation to get more out of the homily.

1. Look at the homilist (Important to know the audience is listening)
2. Do not read during the homily (Hard to hear the message when distracted by reading)
3. Sit still during the homily (Concentrate on the message of the homily)
4. Comment on the homily (after the Mass)
5. Read the scriptures before Mass (Be familiar with the subject of the homily)
6. Don’t distract the homilist during his homily (baseball caps, chewing gum, talking etc.

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FIESTA RAFFLE TICKETS: Will be SOLD ONLY in the office this week or by phone please call 505-340-0423.

DIRECTOR FAITH FORMATION: Hello! My name is Francesca Twiss and I am the new Director of Faith  Formation. Many of you may know me, since I was the Secretary of Faith Formation for the past two years. I look forward to working with all of you, and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to come see me, email me at [email protected]bvm.org, or give me a call at 505-340-0428.

SECRETARY OF FAITH FORMATION: We are blessed to have a new Secretary of Faith Formation! Her name is Nicole Garcia. If you get a chance, stop by or call and say hello. Her number is 505-340-0421

CATECHISM REGISTRATION: Our fall registration continues! We are inviting all children from 4 years old to high school confirmation age to join us. There are Sunday and Wednesday sessions available. THERE IS NO FEE FOR CATECHISM! Register on our website, www.n-bvm.org or e-mail Francesca at [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you!

SUBS NEEDED: If you can’t commit to a full year of catechism, we still need your skills as a substitute catechist! Almost every week we have need of subs when the regular person is sick or out of town. Contact
Francesca if you would like to include your name on our sub list! [email protected]bvm.org or 505-340-0421.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Saturday, August 20, 2022, Nativity Parish Hall, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a resource for all parishioners who are in need of assistance. If you need more information, please call 5052419524. We will continue to have food distribution every third Saturday of the month from 9-11:00 A.M. at the Parish Hall.

SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE DE PAUL: La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul es un recurso para todos los parroquianos que necesitan ayuda. Para mas información por favor marque el 505-241-9524. Seguiremos distribuyendo comida el tercer Sábado de cada mes a las 9-11:00 AM en el salón de la parroquia.