Nativity Days is an annual parish festival which is a gift to the parishioners for their active service, steadfast dedication, and love toward the parish and the universal Church. At Nativity Days, we come together to experience family activities, games, meals, presentations, exhibits, and friendship for an entire weekend.
PROGRAM 2024
THURSDAY, SEP 5
4–7 PM
NATIVITY NIGHT
4:00 pm | EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
4:00–7:00 pm | CONFESSIONS
4:15 pm | ROSARY
5:00 pm | REFLECTION
6:00 pm | VESPERS
6:55 pm | BENEDICTION & DEPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
5:00–7:00 pm | DINNER offered by the parish in Cabrini Hall
The Shroud of Turin: modern photo of the face, positive (left), and digitally processed image (right). Linen. Chapel of the Holy Shroud, Turin, Italy. Image: USPD.
FRIDAY, SEP 6
6–8 PM
SACRED CLOTHS OF THE PASSION
A presentation on the Shroud of Turin, the Sudarium of Oviedo, and the Tunic of Argenteuil
The presentation takes audiences through the history of each cloth, the scientific analyses that have been done, current data that refutes the C-14 dating of the Shroud, analogies between the Man of the Shroud and Jesus through scripture, etc. The inability to explain the mechanism by which the image on the Shroud was created is also explored, along with the unique photo-negative and 3D characteristics of the image. Finally, the links among these three cloths having been in contact with the same crucified person, and its implications are examined. Exhibit materials include full size Shroud images (both positive and negative), interactive operational VP-8 Image Analyzer, as well as crown of thorns, crucifixion nails, flagrum (whip), 1st century Roman lance, 1/3 size corpus and Shroud for interactively exploring the relative position of body features, images and blood between the body and Shroud.
Registration opens in August.
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Due to the sensitive nature of the presentation, parents are advised to exercise discretion regarding child attendance. Babysitting will be provided.
SATURDAY, SEP 7
10:30 am
ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
FOR ADULTS & FOR CHILDREN
ADULTS
Registration will be open to teams of four or individual free agents who will be placed on a team. All teams must have four members.
CHILDREN (GRADES 2–8)
This year, we will have a children's tournament in addition to the adult tournament! The children's tournament is open to kids going into grades 2–8. Age groups will be bracketed out depending on the number of registrations. All children's teams are required to have an adult parent/guardian "team coach" who will be with them throughout the day and help with scoring.
Participants in the tournament are encouraged to bring snacks, lunches, tents, family spectators, and friends to hang out throughout the day. Some food will be provided.
Registration opens in August.
SATURDAY, SEP 7
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
SUNDAY, SEP 8
12:30–3:30 pm
NATIVITY MINISTRY EXPO
There are many different opportunities Nativity provides for the parishioners to share their time, talent, and faith with the community. You are invited to explore all groups and initiatives initiatives if you are interested in getting involved.
SUNDAY, SEP 8
12:30–3:30 pm
FAMILY PICNIC WITH MUSIC AND DANCING
12:30–2:00 pm
BBQ Lunch
1:00–3:30 pm
Music & Dancing
2:00–3:00 pm
Children’s Games Hosted by the Families of JP II
SUNDAY, SEP 8
1:15 PM
ADULT CORNHOLE CHAMPIONSHIP
World Grand Finale and Winners’ Celebration
Children's cornhole championship, will take place on Saturday.
Contact:
Diane Irby, d.irby@nool.us, 303-469-5171, ext. 103
