Nativity Christmas Baskets

December

The Men's and Women's Groups have started the annual campaign for Christmas food baskets and Magi Tree gifts for children, this year with the intention of "family first".

If you or anyone you know is in need this Christmas season e-mail COTNMAGITREE2025@gmail.com to be placed on the list. If you dont have access to e-mail fill out one of the forms located in the food pantry and deposit it into the Letters to Santa box before November 21st.

This is open to the entire community - not just Parishioners- so spread the word to those in need of help this Holiday season.

It's Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8

Thank your priests, deacons, and women religious.

Children of the Eucharist

Children of the Eucharist ~ Thursday, November 6th, from 6pm-7pm
We hope you will join us for an hour of Eucharistic Adoration for children. The format of the hour will allow time for prayer, singing, reading scripture, short discussions, questions and reflection. This is geared toward elementary age children, however, all are welcome! Father Jerry will be available for Confession during the hour. Confirmation students may receive a service hour for attending.

First Friday Adoration

Friday October 7th is First Friday

We will have adoration from 9:30am -9:00 pm.

Come spend some time with your best friend.

Prison Ministry

Jesus said “When I was in prison, you visited me.”. Stop by the prison ministry table in the narthex and learn how you can be a blessing to the men and women who are imprisoned.

Corporal Works of Mercy

The 3rd Grade Faith Formation class is hosting the annual clothing drive for their corporal works of mercy project. They are asking for NEW SOCKS, HATS AND GLOVES to help clothe those in need and keep them warm this winter. All items will be donated to the Nashville Rescue Mission. Please help these students by placing your newly purchased items in the donation bin (in the narthex) on the weekends of November 1st/2nd and 8th/9th. Thank you so much!
If you have any questions please email faithformation@nativitycatholic.net

KofC Italian Night

Event: 3^rd Annual Italian Food & Trivia Night

When: Thursday, November 13^th from 6:00 – 9:00 PM CST

Tickets: $35 per person.  Tickets can be bought online (QR code reference) or in person after Mass during the weekends of 10/25 - 10/26, 11/1 - 11/2, and 11/8 – 11/9.

What to Expect: Savor a delectable selection of Italian dishes, enjoy complementary beer and wine, and test your knowledge with trivia games for a chance to win exciting prizes!!

Proceeds support the COTN building fund, Coats for Kids, Youth Programs, and other needs in the parish and community.

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55+ Fellowship

November 13th Meeting: 1-3 pm - Turkey Breast to be supplied. If you can, please bring a side dish to share.

Our speaker will be Mark Taddeo with Compassionate Senior Mgmt.

Topic: The Aging Brain, Cognitive Expectations and Interventions!



Christmas Party: December 11th (12:30 pm-3pm) Cost: $10/person, which must be in to the fellowship by November 13th. RSVP to Janice at 615.974.0023 with head count. Arrangements can be made for pickup of your fee.

Menu: pork tenderloin, vegetables, salad, homemade rolls and brownies with ice cream.

Game: to play the special game a nice, wrapped gift of $20 to be brought to the party! If you cannot afford the $20 please attend anyway. You can enjoy the socialization and food!

Dress code: Wear your finest! Some will be in Glitz and Glamour!

Hope to see you there! Don't miss this one!

New COTN Gear

New COTN Long Sleeve shirts and Baby Onesies will be available for purchase on  November 1st and 2nd in the narthex. 
We will also have COTN sweatshirts and t-shirts for sale!

All proceeds go towards Faith Formation and other Youth programs.

Teen Group Fund Day

Join the Teen Group at BoomBozz for Fund-days and help them raise money for their ministry.

Women's Group

Please join the Women's Group for the final 2025 monthly meeting on Thursday, November 20th. We will begin at 6:30 pm with an activity to prepare treat bags for children attending the Breakfast with Santa in December. Please consider bringing items for these treat bags to add Christmas joy for every child! The meeting begins at 7 pm and will include updates on WGON committees, highlights of parish events through the holiday season and a calendar review of 2026. Light refreshments will be provided. We do not have a meeting in December, so we hope to share this time with you.

Daytime Book Club

The Daytime Book Club will meet on October 30 at 12:30pm in room 104.  We will be discussing the book "James" by Perciful Everett. For more information, contact Dave Roe at easygo67@yahoo.com or 941-587-6590 ( text preferred). We will not have a December meeting.

Evening Book Club

The Evening Book Club will meet on November 20 at 6:30pm in room 104.  We will be discussing the book " Winter Street" by Elin Hilderbrand. For more information, contact Please Contact Cristina Ramirez with any questions cristinaramirez@charter.net

Bake Sale

The November bake sale will be held on the 22nd and 23rd. This is the weekend before 
Thanksgiving Day. Come by and pick up something for your holiday table. As always, there will be a variety of offerings; including frozen deep dish apple pies available for buying, taking and baking. Speaking of Thanksgiving, the Women’s Group would like to state our appreciation to all the parishioners who have participated in our sales. Your generosity allows us to further support our parish. Thank you.
Just a reminder, Advent begins on November 30th; we will have a few boxes of Advent candles available for sale.
Happy Thanksgiving

Blood Drive

Red Cross Blood Drive

will be held downstairs at Nativity

Sunday, November 23

8:30am-1:30pm

Log into redcrossblood.org to schedule a time and use code "Nativity" to sign up!

Planned Giving through the Diocese of Nashville

Invitation to Give and Support the Diocese of Nashville

The Diocese would like to invite you to explore how your support can help the church have the resources it needs to share the Good News with future generations. Donations to the Church can be transformative. It can be your way to make your legacy Christ-centered and to apply biblical principles. Being intentional with your estate planning can also safeguard resources for your family, minimize taxes, and even provide regular income for your own retirement.

For those who are witnesses to the glory of Christ, the past, present and future are inextricably linked. For many, donating a portion of their estates is a remarkable way to help share the Gospel.

The Diocese of Nashville encourages donors to talk with their independent advisors about all gift options outlined by the Office of Stewardship and Development.

Please take a moment to go through our resources to learn more about how you can create a legacy through your estate plan.

At any point in your journey, the Office of Stewardship and Development is ready to assist you.

https://dioceseofnashville.com/planned-giving/#estate-planning-week



Ashley Linville
Chief Development Officer
ashley.linville@dioceseofnashville.com
615.645.9768