As I sit and reflect on the readings from the fourth Sunday in Advent, particularly the story of Mary's visit to Elizabeth, I am reminded of a time five years ago. I spent much time in the car driving back and forth to a new school for Gracie. On these drives I prayed many Rosaries. I always found particular hope and solace in the Joyful Mysteries. It was while mediating on these mysteries of God's love that the vision of Nativity House came to be.
I paid particular attention to the fruit of each mystery. The fruit of the mystery of the Annunciation- Humility; The Visitation - Love of Neighbor; The Nativity - Poverty; The Presentation - Obedience; Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple - Joy at discovering Jesus.
Here we are today - in the final week before the celebration of the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, Jesus - in the first year of Nativity House welcoming guests.
Each of us here at Nativity House hold this feast close to us in the work of welcoming guest moms and their precious babies into our hearts and home.
New Mom
On December 6, our new guest mom moved in! She is due March 21, with a little boy. He is to be named Kare -(car - ee) it means "God has done well." Please send special prayers to our Guest Mom and little Kare. Our Guest Mom is on bed rest with high blood pressure. We are praying that Kare stays put until his due date.
Mass
We will be celebrating a Mass to kick off the new year at Nativity House, January 15. Mass is at 6:30pm. Followed by a potluck. All are welcome
Roundtable Discussion
Our next Roundtable Discussion will be in February, 7. Potluck at 6pm and discussion to follow. Discussion topic is The Christian Call to Non-Violence.
Baby Shower
Stay tuned. We will shower Mommy and Baby sometime soon! Date and Time to be announced!
Interns & Volunteers
Margaret is preparing to leave Nativity House. We have been so blessed by her presence in the community over the last year. Please shower her with many prayers in her new endeavors.
We are still accepting applications for live-in interns and volunteers. If you are seriously thinking about giving a year of service to those in need, please consider Nativity House. Click Here for the Application and ReferenceForm
If you are interested in volunteering - 3 - 8 hours a week, we would love to have you! Contact Venus if you are interested!
Nativity House Wishlist
Stamps
Target Gift Cards
Gas Cards
Sponsor an Intern - Click Here
Sponsor a Guest Mom - Click Here
I paid particular attention to the fruit of each mystery. The fruit of the mystery of the Annunciation- Humility; The Visitation - Love of Neighbor; The Nativity - Poverty; The Presentation - Obedience; Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple - Joy at discovering Jesus.
Here we are today - in the final week before the celebration of the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, Jesus - in the first year of Nativity House welcoming guests.
Each of us here at Nativity House hold this feast close to us in the work of welcoming guest moms and their precious babies into our hearts and home.
New Mom
On December 6, our new guest mom moved in! She is due March 21, with a little boy. He is to be named Kare -(car - ee) it means "God has done well." Please send special prayers to our Guest Mom and little Kare. Our Guest Mom is on bed rest with high blood pressure. We are praying that Kare stays put until his due date.
Mass
We will be celebrating a Mass to kick off the new year at Nativity House, January 15. Mass is at 6:30pm. Followed by a potluck. All are welcome
Roundtable Discussion
Our next Roundtable Discussion will be in February, 7. Potluck at 6pm and discussion to follow. Discussion topic is The Christian Call to Non-Violence.
Baby Shower
Stay tuned. We will shower Mommy and Baby sometime soon! Date and Time to be announced!
Interns & Volunteers
Margaret is preparing to leave Nativity House. We have been so blessed by her presence in the community over the last year. Please shower her with many prayers in her new endeavors.
We are still accepting applications for live-in interns and volunteers. If you are seriously thinking about giving a year of service to those in need, please consider Nativity House. Click Here for the Application and ReferenceForm
If you are interested in volunteering - 3 - 8 hours a week, we would love to have you! Contact Venus if you are interested!
Nativity House Wishlist
Stamps
Target Gift Cards
Gas Cards
Sponsor an Intern - Click Here
Sponsor a Guest Mom - Click Here
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