The celebration of the Eucharist is at the heart of what truly makes our Nativity of Mary faith community Catholic. Our time spent at Mass deepens our relationships with God and one another. Receiving Christ in the Eucharist strengthens us and gives us the necessary graces to live the spirit-filled life to which we are called by God. The celebration of the Mass is enriched by the full and active participation of everyone
Liturgy
- Saturday Mass... 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday Mass... 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
- Weekday Mass... 8:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday
- School Mass... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday during the school year
- Holy Day Mass... 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Communion Service... 8:00 a.m. Monday and Saturday
Devotions
- Eucharistic Adoration... 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Friday
- Rosary... 7:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday
- Stations of the Cross... 7:00 p.m. on Friday during the Season of Lent
Liturgy Commission
The Liturgy Commission promotes growth in faith through worship. The group meets quarterly to implement pastoral liturgical practices and plan liturgical celebrations of the community.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Eucharistic Ministers assist in distributing the Eucharist at weekend and special liturgies. Members of this ministry must be baptized and confirmed Catholics who are at least 16 years old.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the scriptures and read the intercessions and announcements at liturgies.
Ushers
Ushers greet, host and provide service to all attending liturgies at Nativity of Mary.
Alter Servers
Altar Servers assist the presider at weekend and special liturgies. Girls and boys may begin this ministry when they are in the 4th grade.
Environment Committee
Members of the environment committee enhance the church and gathering space by planning for and arranging plants, flowers, banners and other suitable decorations. The committee meets on a seasonal basis and individual members are scheduled to work on projects as needed.
Sunday Hospitality
Members of the Hospitality Ministry create an atmosphere of hospitality by serving coffee and doughnuts after Sunday morning liturgies.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Children's Choir
Children's Choir consists of children in grades 1-5. They rehearse on Wednesday evening and sing at various Masses throughout the year.
Alleluia Choir
Alleluia Choir is a mixed voice (SATB) choir that sings a wide range of choral music. They rehearse every Wednesday evening and sing at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses on a rotating schedule
Ladies Rejoice!
Ladies Rejoice! is a women's choir that sings primarily contemporary praise and worship music. They rehearse every Wednesday evening and sing for the 10:30 a.m. Mass every other week.
Resurrection Choir
Resurrection Choirs sings for funerals and other special liturgies throughout the year. They rehearse on the first Tuesday morning of each month and sing as needed.
Handbell Choir
Handbell Choir rings a 4-1/2 octave set of Schulmerich English Handbells. They rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings and play for Mass about once a month.
Cantors
Cantors lead the assembly in the sung prayer of the liturgy when a choir is not present.
Instrumentalists
Instrumentalists of all types are invited to share their talents with the community.