Coordination of donated Christmas gifts for families in need
Established in 1990, the Giving Tree project is a humanitarian service that allows parishioners to purchase food boxes and Christmas gifts for children, families, and the elderly who may not otherwise receive a gift.
To join: nool.flocknote.com/givetr
Contact:
Yvonne Fernandez
Kristen Caldwell
Joann Napierkowski
givingtree@nool.us
Assisting the priests with liturgical celebrations
Boys and girls are eligible to serve at Mass from the time they have received their First Communion until the end of ninth grade. We offer mandatory new server training sessions each spring and fall. Once training has been completed, altar servers are able to serve at Mass and all other liturgical events.
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To join: nool.flocknote.com/servers
Contact:
Luke Hellwig
lwhellwig@gmail.com
Maintaining the church’s cleanliness and beauty
We clean on the second Saturday of each month starting at 7:45 am and finishing by 9:00 am. We clean the altars and tabernacle area, dust all statues, and clean the gathering area.
To join: nool.flocknote.com/clean
Contact:
Marge Lay
303-931-3115
margelay@gmail.com
Counting the Sunday collection
Collection Counters count as a team of four, counting the Sunday offertory and special collections. We have two sessions available: Monday mornings at 10:00 am or Monday afternoons at 3:45 pm. Each session usually takes about one hour to complete. Each volunteer is scheduled about once a month.
Contact:
Candy Gritz
303-469-5171, ext. 119
c.gritz@nool.us
Eucharistic Adoration
St. John Paul II said, “The best, the surest, and most effective way to establish peace on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.” Our Adoration Chapel is open for drop in visits Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm or you can sign up for a weekly hour through the link below.
To sign up for an hour, click here.
To join: nool.flocknote.com/adoration
Contact:
Kristen Hamill
Joanne Farver
adoration@nool.us
Adoration Chapel Administrative Volunteers
Administrative help needed for adoration coordination and watching adorer's web page.
Contact:
Kristen Hamill
adoration@nool.us
Help distribute the Eucharist during Mass
Extraordinary Ministers are mandated ministers who assist the priest in the distribution of the Eucharist during Mass. If you feel called to help the priests bring Christ to others, contact Jesse to see if there is a need for new Eucharistic Ministers at this time.
Contact:
Jesse Oliver
303-469-5171, ext. 136
j.oliver@nool.us
Help distribute the Eucharist outside of Nativity
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the homebound, hospitalized, or people in living facilites assist the priest in the distribution of the Eucharist outside of Nativity. If you are interested, please contact Lynne to see if there is a need for new Eucharistic Ministers at this time.
Contact:
Lynne Gallagher
303-469-5171, ext. 101
l.gallagher@nool.us
Hands-on catechesis for early Catholic learning
CGS is a program through which children ages 3-9 are assisted in developing values of contemplation and enjoyment of God. We offer a hands-on approach to experiential learning centered on the Catholic faith.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Catholic classes for grades 1-5
Enroll your child in Religious Education classes. Classes run throughout the school year on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Our curriculum is based on Catholic scripture, tradition, and magisterium.
To join: nool.flocknote.com/re
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Middle school youth
Our middle school youth group, led by Fr. Accu, is for all sixth through eighth graders. We meet weekly during the school year to play games, sing, and share our lives together.
Contact:
Fr. Accursio Ciaccio
303-469-5171, ext. 111
a.ciaccio@nool.us
Student group for high schoolers
Join the GS - High School Youth group for fun and fellowship with students seeking to live an active and engaged Catholic life. We typically eat dinner together, play incredible games, and have thought-provoking discussions. We also do service together and attend special events like retreats and summer vacation.
Contact:
Cathy Schaffer
c.schaffer@nool.us
Share your faith in Catholic catechetical classes
Volunteer to be a Religious Education Catechist. Classes run throughout the school year on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. No experience is required but must be a practicing Catholic. Our curriculum is based on Catholic scripture, tradition, and magisterium.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Welcoming all people to Mass
We greet parishioners, newcomers, and visitors as they enter the church for Mass. This is to help strengthen Nativity’s sense of community by making everyone feel welcome as an integral part of our parish family.
Contact:
Jesse Oliver
303-469-5171, ext. 136
j.oliver@nool.us
Providing music for liturgical events
There are many ways to become involved in the vibrant music ministry program here at Nativity. With 13 different ensembles, we provide music for five weekend Masses, as well as feasts, holidays, and other events throughout the year.
Our music ministry is comprised of amateur and professional musicians who come together to provide the highest quality of worship music. We cover 900 years of sacred music, ranging from chant to praise and worship, traditional hymns to sacred classical music. It is with great enthusiasm that we gather to make a joyful noise. We hope you will join our growing music community.
Contact:
Frederick Proulx
303-469-5171, ext. 123
f.proulx@nool.us
One Sunday per month at the 9:30 am Mass during the school year
The Children’s Choir welcomes all young singers, grades 2-6, to sing with us as we follow the liturgical year through singing. “Singing is the highest expression of the human heart.” Fr. Luigi Giussani
Contact:
Sr. Mariagrazia
sisters@nool.us
Yearly parish festival
Attend or volunteer for the annual Nativity Days. At Nativity Days, we come together to experience family activities, games, meals, presentations, exhibits, and friendship for an entire weekend.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
Parish celebrations and fellowship
Parish celebration centered around adoration, confession, and fellowship. Families are needed to lead the rosary. Teens are needed to help run crafts for the children. Join us.
Contact:
Beverly Ketchel
303-469-5171, ext. 104
b.ketchel@nool.us
Catholic education for preschool through eighth grade
Our school is a family of learners in the Catholic tradition, partnering with parents to build a community of faith and academic excellence. Our mission is to form saints and scholars who impact our world with gospel values.
Contact:
Sebastian Calvino
303-466-4177
s.calvino@nool.us
Nativity: Faith & Reason Volunteers
Interested in volunteering in the school? We would love to have your help, and there are many opportunities to get involved including working with students in the classroom, monitoring lunches, and helping run events. Paperwork and background checks will be needed to be around the students.
Contact:
Shannon Spinuzzi
303-466-4177
s.spinuzzi@nool.us
Proclaiming the Word of God at Mass
If you would like to read the Word of God at Nativity Mass, please contact Jesse. Training is required and is provided once annually.
Contact:
Jesse Oliver
303-469-5171, ext. 136
j.oliver@nool.us
For children under the age of seven
A baptized person belongs forever to Christ. Baptism classes for parents and godparents are offered once a month on a Thursday night from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Contact:
Bridget Fross
303-469-5171, ext. 110
b.fross@nool.us
First Reconciliation, Confirmation, First Eucharist
The restored order is when a youth, after making first reconciliation, is then confirmed and receives First Communion at the Confirmation Mass. Candidates must be seven years or older.
Contact:
Diane Irby
303-469-5171, ext. 103
d.irby@nool.us
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