Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

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From the Office of the Archbishop John C. Wester: Sunday Obligation Reinstated (click here)

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.

FIESTA:(click on a link below)

FIESTA 2022 - THANK YOU to all the people who contributed to the success of our Fiesta this year! We  had record crowds this year and many great comments about our organization and the good times that people had. It is all about providing a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and share this experience. Thank you to all the volunteers who made it happen! It is not too late to start thinking about leading the Fiesta NEXT YEAR! Fiesta Financial report will be in next weeks bulletin.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DISTRIBUTION SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 17, 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 505-241-9524. 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 911:00 AM en el salón de la parroquia.

POSITION AVAILABLE
Building/Plant Manager for Nativity. Full time. Implement, maintain and oversee building and grounds maintenance, repairs and new projects. Maintain communication with community using facilities. Supervise janitorial staff and contract maintenance. Salary based on experience. Please contact Dolores in the office for application and intervie 505-340-0423.

CATECHISM STARTS THIS WEEK:

Classes start this Sunday, September 18th and Wednesday, September 21st.

CATECHISM REGISTRATION: Our fall registration continues! We are inviting all children from 4 years old to high school confirmation age to join us. Sessions are filling fast!. We are now charging a $50 late fee for  each student! Register on our website, www.nbvm.org or email Nicole Garcia at [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you! Registration closes on September 30th. 

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 of out of town. Contact
Francesca if you would like to include your name on our sub list! [email protected] or 505-340-0428

CATECHISTS, SUBS & RCIA: If you can, please plan to be at one of the Masses this weekend for your commissioning. We look forward to recognizing you for the important work that you do! 

MOUNT CARMEL MISSION CHURCH - Masses will commence on September 13, 2022 at 5:30 pm and each Tuesday there after until further notice due to winter conditions