Nativity of Mary is pleased to be offering a variety of events and programs to help the faithful grow this Lent. We hope you can join us for any or all of these!
Lenten Series
Lent is a time when we can come to grips with our own limitations, sins, worldly attachments, and prepare for real communion with God. This series is designed to help individuals do just that...prepare for an encounter with the Lord in a profound and powerful way. Throughout the six sessions there will be engaging speakers, Reconciliation, Adoration, and a chance for discussion and fellowship. The Lenten Series will take place 6:30-8:00 pm Thursdays during Lent.
- Thursday, March 3: Nick Vance - "The Big Three: Living Lent with All Our Heart"
- Thursday, March 10: Parish Penance Service (several priests)
- Thursday, March 17: Fr. Nathan LaLiberte (Theology on Tap) - "The Trinity"
- Thursday, March 24: Dcn. Jim Reinhardt - Adoration & Reflections
- Thursday, March 31: Dcn. John Shearer - Adoration & Reflections
- Thursday, April 7: Dr. Ben Heidgerken - "Faith & Culture: How the Saints Can Help Heal Our Society"
Lenten Retreat
Prayer is not always an intuitive practice, sometimes learning what others have done, or have taught, can assist us in experiencing the profound presence of God that we may have simply been unaware of. Join Fr. Nathan for a Lenten retreat on prayer. Over the course of the weekend we will dive into different methods of prayer that have been implored for centuries in the Church. There will be teaching, time for prayer and community fellowship. The desire for this retreat is to offer our community different means to encounter the Lord.
- Thursday, March 10: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
- Parish Penance Service (several priests available)
- Friday, March 11: 7 pm – 9 pm
- 7 pm- Session 1 in Sanctuary 8 pm - Adoration with praise & worship
- Saturday, March 12: 9:30 am-12 pm
- 9:30 am - Coffee & doughnuts in Gathering Space 10 am- Session 2 in Sanctuary 11 am- Adoration with praise & worship and silent prayer
Stations of the Cross
For centuries Catholics have gathered around depictions of Christs passion, walking with him, in a way, on the road the Calvary. Draw nearer to Jesus this Lent by Join us for Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent at 7:00 PM.
Lenten Gospel Reflections
Grab a copy of the book "Lenten Gospel Reflections" by Bishop Robert Barron at either of the two main entrances. These books provide a daily piece of scripture, a short reflection, and a journal question. These books are free of cost. We ask that you take one copy per household.
Fish Fry
The Nativity of Mary Men's Club will be hosting their 10th annual Fish Fry Festival. Join us on Friday, March 18th from 4:30-8:00 PM. The menu includes: Fish Fillets or Grilled Cheese, French Fries, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Bread, Lemonade, Desserts, And All The Fixings! In addition to delicious food, there will also be Bingo and a Meat Raffle. There will be an in-person and drive thru option. Tickets are $12.00 in advance or $13 at the door. Beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for an additional cost.
For more information and details on these and Lenten Liturgies please see our Lent at Nativity of Mary Page: Lent at Nativity of Mary