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 the Third Sunday of Easter. Mass will live stream on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
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PARISH STEWARDSHIP
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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.
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.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
For resoueces, prevention and other information, click image below to go to the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux website.
ANNUAL BISHOP'S APPEAL
For Bishop Fabre's video messages, ABA brochure and to donate click image above.
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19
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)
CHILDREN'S CORNER
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Growing with the Gospel 1 - activity sheet
Growing with the Gospel 2 - activity sheet
Jesus sends his disciples to preach - color sheet
Third Sunday of Easter - word search
Witness to others - crossword
Jesus died for you - word scramble
THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
Join us as we pray the Rosary.
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DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
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QUESTIONNAIRE
Alyssa Arabie, a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Church and an undergraduate student at Nicholls State University, is completing a study on how has the COVID-19 virus affected the faith lives of Catholics. Click the open button below if you are interessted in participating in her study. This questionnaire allows you to remain completely anonymous and the deadline is May 2, 2021 to participate.
GROWING IN FAITH PUBLICATIONS
"Growing in Faith" is a monthly publication, that helps us discover hope and joy in the Catholic Faith.
January 2021 (click here)
February 2021 (click here)
March 2021 (click here)
April 2021 (click 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.
Hope and Encouragement: 2021 (video) (PDF file)
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)
MASS TIMES
Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM & 6:30 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
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
PASTORAL COUNCIL
SAINT OF THE DAY
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PARISH REGISTRATION
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Please mail completed form back to church office or drop in the Sunday collection basket.
PARISH EVENTS
- Apr 21 2021 7:30 am - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Apr 27 2021 6:00 pm - First Communion Practice
- Apr 28 2021 7:30 am - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
STEWARDS OF ST. MARY'S NATIVITY
DAILY READINGS
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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.