Fr. Jerry's January Book Recommendation

The statistics are troubling: 6.5 people leave the Catholic Church for every one that joins, and 50% of young people who were raised Catholic are no longer Catholic today. The Catholic Church is hemorrhaging young people.

Behind these statistics are countless stories of wounded families. Millions of mothers and fathers are longing for their prodigal children to come home to the Church, crying: “Where did we go wrong?”

The passive wait-and-see approach is no longer an option. We need a different strategy. We need to understand the real reasons why our young people drift away, and we need a game plan to bring them home. We need Return.

From Word on Fire

Faith Formation Resumes

 Faith Formation Classes will start back up on January 4th and 7th. We hope everyone had a wonderful break and look forward to seeing you all!



55+ Fellowship

Ring in the new year with a little bubbly!!!!!   

January 8th

55+ Fellowship will be gathering!

Come meet new people, play a game or two and, as always if you can, bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

Nativity Narthex from  1 pm - 3 pm.

Children of the Eucharist

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.

KofC Coffee Sale

Your Nativity Council Knights of Columbus will be donating half of the net proceeds from our Jan. 10-11 Coffee & Chocolate Sale to COTN Fraternus to honor the memory of our Brother Knight and fellow parishioner JR Sander. The other half will go towards our support of COTN ministries and charity in our community. We will have 12 oz. bags of Gloria Patri coffee in light, medium and dark roasts in whole bean or ground, plus a decaf, as well as bars of milk, dark and extra dark See’s chocolate. Please stop by our sale in the narthex and join us in honoring JR’s legacy of selfless service to our parish. Vivat Jesus!

Elizabeth Ministry Meeting

Happy New Year to our beautiful parish! We are pleased to share our ministry schedule for 2026 and look forward to welcoming anyone who would like to learn more about us, join us for a meeting, or pray for the rosary for those we support. All are welcome! This year, we hope to grow in connection with our parish by sharing monthly bulletin announcements.

2026 Meeting Dates - Room 103 – 7pm

Tuesday, January 13

Tuesday, April 21

Tuesday, October 13th

2026 Rosary Dates - Room 104 – 10 am

Saturday, January 24th

Saturday, May 2nd

Saturday, October 24th

2026 Rosebud Program Dates- January 3-4, 10-11

April 11-12, 18-19

October 3-4, 10-11



Elizabeth Ministry January Feature: Longing to Conceive:

The Elizabeth Ministry invites couples who are longing to conceive to find support, prayer, and understanding within a caring community. You do not have to carry this hope or heartache alone—come walk with others who will lift you up in faith and compassion.

The Elizabeth Ministry offers a gentle, supportive space for couples longing to conceive. Join us as we pray together, encourage one another, and trust in God’s timing with hope and love.

If you are carrying the quiet ache of infertility, the Elizabeth Ministry is here for you. Come be surrounded by compassionate listeners and a faith community that will walk beside you with patience, understanding, and prayer.

Your longing is seen, your prayers are heard, and your story matters. The Elizabeth Ministry invites you to join others who are seeking comfort, strength, and hope as you navigate the journey of trying to conceive.

Women's Group of Nativity

Happy New Year! The Women's Group invites you to the first meeting of 2026 on Thursday, January 15th.

We will provide light refreshments and a relaxing paint & sip activity starting at 6:30.

The meeting starts at 7 pm ~ we will share updates on numerous December events and plans for activities in 2026.

Please join us for an evening of fellowship and create a unique item to take home!

That Man Is You

TMIY begins again January 17th, 2026 in rooms 106/107 from 7:00 - 8:30 AM. For more information contact Steve Dzwonczyk at 609-751-3926

Bake Sale

 Women's Group January Bake Sale
As we begin a brand-new year, we should remember to continue the work started last year. The proceeds from the January bake sale, 1/17th and 18th, allow the Women's Group to continue to support our church's events of the past and into the future. Your contributions, whether in the form of baking, attending the tables or purchasing, are circulated throughout our church and community. We thank you for your support in the past and look forward to an active New Year.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sale

Church of the Nativity, Knights of Columbus Council #16604 will resume their BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Sale after the 8:30 and 11:00 AM Sunday Masses on January 25, 2026 or until they sell out. You get a sandwich, bag of chips and BBQ sauce for $8 or a half-pound of pulled pork for $15.

The proceeds of the sale will support a wide range of activities of the Knights of Columbus, including for our Parish, the Pregnancy Centers of Middle Tennessee, the Youth of the Parish, Seminarians and other efforts.

Thank You for Your Continued Support! God Bless!

Daytime Book Club

 Daytime Book Club will meet January 29th, 12:30 - 2:00 pm in room 104.

 Our book is " Kinfolk" by Sean Dietrich" .

For more information contact Dave Roe easygo67@yahoo.com or 941-587-6590 ( text message prefered). 

Evening Book Club

Daytime Book Club will meet January 29th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
in room 104.

January’s book is Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand.

Please contact Cristina Ramirez with any questions at cristinaramirez@charter.net

Fr. Don Bosco Fundraiser Dinner

Come enjoy us for a fantastic Italian Dinner and learn more about our ministry mentoring boys into virtuous Catholic Men!

COTN FRATERNUS PRESENTS

Fr.DonBosco

FUNDRAISER DINNER

Friday,January30th

6:30p-8:30p

RSVPTO:

fraternus@nativitycatholic.net

Please consider attending and donating at this fundraising event for our Fraternus Ministry which seeks to mentor young boys into virtuous Catholic men!

Come out onJanuary 30th to learn more about this incredible ministry!

Mardi Gras

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

$25/PERSON

TABLES OF 7-8 CAN BE RESERVED

A DELICIOUS CAJUN BUFFET AND

GUMBO COOK OFF!

TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE IN THE NARTHEX FEBRUARY 7-8 & FEBRUARY 14-15

DON’T WANT TO WAIT, CONTACT FIDELIS@NATIVITYCATHOLIC.NET TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY.

THIS EVENT BENEFITS FIDELIS

A UNIQUE, INSPIRING MINISTRY FOR 6TH -12TH GRADE GIRLS

FROM CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY AND

ST. CATHERINE’S

WHERE THEY ARE MENTORED AND FORMED AS YOUNG WOMEN OF VIRTUE.