Fr. Jerry's April Book

Summa of the Summa Fr. Peter Kreeft. 

Theology of Aquinas Explained

for the Average Person. 

55+ Fellowship

Our meeting will be from 1-3 with guest speaker, Corrine Tomlinson, with the Spring Hill Historical & Genealogical Society. This should be very interesting – Don’t miss it!

You do not have to be a member to attend. We do ask each month, if you can, to bring an appetizer or dessert to share with everyone.  Drinks are provided each month.

We also play bingo (prizes) and at times another game, if time permits.

Our dues are $20/person/year. You only sign up if you want to be a member.

Please join us! It’s always nice to meet new people. Bring a friend any time!  Janice Russell – 615.974.0023

VBS Registration

Save the date for Rainforest Falls VBS! June 15-19

(Teens start June 14th)

We hope you will join us for a fun filled week while we explore the nature of God with new friends~amazing experiments~creative games~super fun snacks~surprising adventures and incredible music!

Registration will begin in the narthex April 11th and 12th before and after each Mass.

Celebrate Saint Francis

OF ASSISI 800 ANNIVERSARY!!



with G. K. Chesterton's unique spiritual biography of St. Francis (and accompany study guide)

(Books available through Amazon- See below).

This class will be 11 weeks beginning April 14th (Tuesdays)

From 9:45-11:00 am

The necessary books are:

l.  G. K. Chesterton: St. Francis of Assisi: 800th Anniversary Illustrated Edition -paperback $10.96

2.  Nancy Carpenter Brown: A study Guide for G.K. Chesterton's St. Francis of Assisi {Chapter by chapter)-paperback $9.88

Enrollment contact: Sterling Head   

Phone: 615-517-0833

email: Sterlinghead@peoplepc.com

Catholic Social Teaching on the Poor

A six week exploration of the recent Papal Exhortation Dilexi Te (I have loved you)

This course will be an opportunity to deepen our understanding and commitment to our faith….and to give a missionary perspective on

the Church’s role in the world.

When: Every Wednesday morning 10:30—Noon in room 104-105.

Begins April 15. Ends May 20.

Cost: $20 for materials including the full text written by our last 2 Popes.

To Register: Call Frank Cuda 304-591-2169 or email

frankcuda45@gmail.com

Limited to 15 participants for this first offering.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Photography Club Meeting  The Photography Club will be going to Downtown Columbia, Saturday, April 18. We will be getting together at 9:30am at Muletown Coffee. Anyone interested in joining us is welcome.  For more information contact Liz Hancock at photographyclub@nativitycatholic.net

COTN Men's Club Trap Shoot

The COTN Men's Club is sponsoring its annual Trap Shoot on Saturday, April 18th, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Henry Horton State Park. 

The event is free and includes one round of trap and a box of 12-gauge shells (you must provide your own shells if shooting a different gauge), and lunch afterwards. 

This event is open to men and women, and you do not need to be a member of the Men's Club to participate. If you are interested, text Steve Dzwonczyk (609-751-3926) to reserve your spot. Our field is limited to 30 participants, but we will keep a waiting list as well in case of cancellations. 

We also need help with score-keeping and helping with food/drink. 

If you have any questions contact Steve Dzwonczyk (609-751-3926, steven.dzwonczyk@homeownerman.com) or Randy Daniels (Redaniels@yahoo.com)

Spring Tea Party

You're invited to a Spring Tea Party!

The Women's Group of the Catholic Church of the Nativity warmly invites you to a delightful afternoon of fellowship to celebrate spring!

Saturday, April 18, 2026

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Historic Elm Springs

Enjoy a charming Tea Party featuring:

* Fashion Show by Birdy Grace

* Door Prizes

* Tea & light refreshments

Bring a friend and join us for an elegant tea party ~ we look forward to sharing this lovely afternoon with you!

Women's Group Bake Sale

On April 18-19th the Women's Group and the Nativity Early Learning Center are joining forces to celebrate Earth Day. The song says, "He has the whole world in His hands" but it is also in our hands. On this day, we thank God for the beautiful world he has given us and consider what we can do to preserve it. 

NELC will decorate our bake sale tables; WGON will offer wonderful baked goods and creations. Come see the imaginative artwork and pick up a bread, cake, pie or other confection.

Thank you

Serra Club

Please join the Serra Club on Tuesday, April 21, 2026,

from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

to hear from Father Austin Gilstrap,

Our Lady of the Lake Pastor and is the

Episcopal Vicar for Education and Formation.

Summer Camp Lead and Assistant Teacher needed

Nativity Early Learning Center is looking for lead and assistant teachers to work our new summer camp program! Send your resume to nelc@nativitycatholic.net if interested!

Nashville Marian Conference

Our Lady of the Lake in Hendersonville, TN, is excited to host Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, as the speaker at this year's Marian Conference on Saturday, April 25. He will be sharing with us his amazing conversion story as well as his devotion to the Rosary. It's a one-day event and the $59 ticket includes breakfast and catered lunch. We hope you can include this event in your bulletin or promote it to your ministries. I've attached a .jpg but if you need this in another format, please let me know. More about Fr. Calloway below or the conference on our website: Nashville Marian Conference – Our Lady of the Lake

Children of the Eucharist

We hope you will join us for an hour of Eucharistic Adoration for children Thursday, April 30th, from 6pm-7pm. 

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.

Early Church History

Monday morning 10 AM and Thursday evening 7 PM every week starting 5/4 and ending 6/11

These talks continue the study of the Early Church begun in February. The emphasis is on showing how much of what we do as Catholics has an origin in the very beginning of the Christian Faith.  The study will start around 170 AD. We will start in May and run through the middle of June.

Deacon Albert Domm