Church of the Nativity
                                48 East Street                         
         Bethlehem, CT  06751
      Tel. 203.266.5211
      Fax. 203.266.7543

        Rev. Joseph E. Looney
           Deacon Daniel W. Polansky 

" You are part of a building that has the apostles and prophets for its foundations, and Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him, the whole structure is closely fitted together and all grow into one holy temple in the Lord; and you too, in him, are being built into a house where God lives in the Spirit."

ATTENTION Parents:

First Reconciliation: 
                First Reconciliation is Saturday, February 13th at 10am 
                

First Holy Communion:
                Parent's Meeting, March 14, 2010, after 10am Mass, Room 6.
                Practice:  May 1, 2010, 10am in the church, all candidates must attend.
                First Communion is May 8, 2010, 10am in the church, arrive at 9:30am.


Confirmation: 
                Confirmation is Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 7:30pm
                Prayer Service Rehearsal: April 25, 2010 at 4pm - 6pm for candidates,
                sponsors and parents.  All candidates must attend.
                
Grade 10: Confirmation candidates must sign up for interviews with Father Looney or Deacon Dan Polansky by February 7th. 

Grade 10: Classes for February 7, 2010, Holy Spirit and classes for March 7, 2010, Reflection on the Creed and Reflection on Baptismal Vows. A must attend, requirement sheets will be done. 

Grades 9 & 10:  Retreat March 27, 2010, 9am - 2pm  Retreat forms returned by March 11, 2010.

Grade 9:  Confirmation classes will have class after 10am Mass on February 7th and March 7th.  Students are requested to come to the 10am Mass and bring a dessert for the coffee hour after Mass.  Students will help set up and clean up for coffee hour and then attend confirmation class from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

   
                    

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Masses:

Summer Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm, Sunday: 8:00am & 10:00am

Winter Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm, Sunday: 8:00am & 10:00am





Confessions:

Summer:  Saturday, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Winter:  Saturday, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Also after the Masses, other times by appointment.


Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction:

Winter Schedule:  Fridays 8:30am - 10:00am




Religious Education Classes:

Grades K - 4, Sunday 11:15am - 12:15pm
Grades 5 - 8, Monday 7:00pm - 8:15pm


Confirmation Classes:

First Sunday of the Month, 5:00pm - 8:00pm



Sacrament of Baptism:
Please call the rectory.  Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays after the 10:00am Mass or after the Saturday Vigil.

Sacrament of Matrimony:
Please call the rectory.  Preparations must begin at least six months prior to the expected date of matrimony.  

Hospital & Home Visitations:
We welcome the opportunity to make hospital visits and to bring the sacrament of the Eucharist to those confined to their homes.  Please call the rectory to let us know if there is someone of the parish who is in the hospital or is ill at home.

Pregnancy Help:
Carolyn's Place 
Local Tel. 203-597-9050
National Tel. 800-395-4357
carolynsplace.net



The Church of the Nativity is handicapped accessible.