Welcome to St. Mary's Nativity Church
St. Mary’s Nativity Church parish supports and encourages spiritual growth through education, service, liturgy, worship and celebration of sacraments as we strive to deepen our relationship with God and work towards our ultimate goal--eternal life with the Lord.
MASS CELEBRATION
Please gather and join us on our Facebook page, St. Mary's Nativity Church, as a family to celebrate First Sunday of Advent. Mass will live stream Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
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THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
Join us as we pray the Rosary.
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DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (AUDIO)
Join us in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet (audio). As we come together spiritually as a family, may this prayer to Almighty God bring blessings of love, charity, and forgiveness in this time of need.
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ADORATION
Join us on St. Mary's Nativity Church Facebook page so we can come together as a family for Eucharistic Adoration. May the peace of Christ fill your hearts during these difficult times. Please feel free to share with others.
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Spiritually Adopt a Tomb
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Thank You for your Prayers, Generous Donations and Support!
A Special Christmas Presentation
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Parish Stewardship online offering (Sunday collections) is available online. We want to thank you for your generous sacrificial offering to God and His church. Please know of our continued prayers for you and your loved ones.
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Debt Relief - Twelve (12) years ago we needed to have major facility improvements and the parish went into debt. Please consider financially supporting our Debt Relief Fund. Thank you and May God continue to bless you.
For information on the Coronavirus, actions by the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, and other information, please see the diocesan website. www.htdiocese.org (check here)
HINTS FOR SELF HELP
Here are some self help tips to help you deal with isolation and change during this time of social distancing, videos from Fr. Clyde. Click on the title you wish to view.
Goodness (You will never be sorry (video) (PDF file)
Ladder of Achievement (video) (PDF file)
Pope Francis' Five Finger Prayer (video) (PDF file)
Value of Time (video) (PDF file)
Tips for watching Mass at home (video)
Being a father the most important vocation (video)
Communication as a Couple (video). (PDF file)
Remember Mom (video) (PDF file)
Let Go (Part 2-video) (PDF file)
Promise Yourself (video) (PDF file)
Coping with Change (video) (PDF file)
CHILDREN'S CORNER
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Growing with the Gospel 1 - activity sheet
Growin with the Gospel 2 - activity sheet
First Sunday of Advent - word search
Advent Wreath - color sheet
Advent - crossword
Mass Times
Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM & 7 PM
Daily Mass:
Monday - Wednesday : 7 AM
Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM School Mass (students only)
Friday: NO MASS
Adoration:
Wednesdays - 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM in Chapel
Office Hours
Closed for Lunch - Noon - 1 PM
9 AM - Noon - Friday
Closed Friday afternoons
FAX NUMBER: (985) 537-3235
Staff
- Rev. Clyde Mahler, Pastor
- Betty Foret, Administrative Assistant/Business Office Manager
- Carol R Falgoust, Receptionist/Secretary/Safe Environment Coordinator
- Renee' P. Becnel, Director of Youth Formation
- Fran C. Boudreaux, Housekeeper
- Nolan Davaine, Parish/Cemetery Custodian
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Please mail completed form back to church office or drop in the Sunday collection basket.
Parish Events
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is administered each month after weekend Mass. A meeting with the priest or attendance at a Baptismal Seminar is required. Please call the Church Office for more information.
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard 30 minutes before Mass until 10 minutes before Mass begins. Private confessions by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage
Initial contact with the priest or deacon who will officiate must be made at least SIX MONTHS PRIOR to the proposed wedding date. Participation in the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program is required. Call the Church Office for more information.