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Parish Life
The organizations at Nativity offer the opportunity to enjoy fellowship by becoming involved with groups that share your interests. There are organizations of every sort to become involved with. They engage in social activities and service projects and are always looking to welcome new members. Our 2011- 2012 Ministry Opportunities Book lists many opportunities.
Boy and Girl Scouts/ Leaders
Scouting provides programs that build character, foster mental and physical fitness, teach good citizenship and foster spiritual growth. Scouting offers a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of boys from first grade through the age of 21 and young women, ages 14-21. Scouting is about spending quality time with friends, family, and other caring adults in a variety of exciting indoor and outdoor activities. Please consider helping with our troops here at Nativity.
“Scouting is one of the most valuable gifts that you can provide to young people, both boys and girls. It offers opportunities, values and experiences not available in any other way. Young people are our future. The time you invest today makes a difference in what young people will become tomorrow.” - Heart of America Council
Boy Scout Contact: Pat Farrington
345.4848
pjf@kc.rr.com
Girl Scout Contact: Fabiola Young
696.9836
metfabiola@hotmail.com
Couples Adult Bridge
A great way to meet other couples. We meet to play bridge October through April in host couples homes; ends in May with a potluck dinner.
Contact: Charlene & John Maguire
345.1584
jcjmcmaguire@aol.com
Fall Festival
A festival for the entire Nativity family; includes food, games, music and more. Volunteer for an hour or two at this great annual event or join the planning committee. There are many areas and levels of time commitments to help put on this wonderful fall tradition.
Contact: Tim Plank
913.814.8923
tjplank@yahoo.com
Jubilee Social Club
Our purpose is to unite in friendship all the families of Nativity who have reached the age of 50, and beyond. We find that Catholics enjoying things together tends to bring us closer to the Church. We hold 3 events during the year: Christmas dinner party, Spring brunch, and wine and cheese gathering poolside during the summer. Membership is $10 per year.
Contact: Anna Lou Armour
338.3646
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Men of Nativity
The Men of Nativity, MON, provides a spiritual forum for all men of the parish. Each week as we meet following the 6:45 a.m. Wednesday Mass, we discuss piety, study our faith and actions we have taken during the recent week/month to better know Christ and His mystical body.
“God has personally touched me numerous times in this ministry as I have witnessed many men save or improve their marriages, find a deeper faith, perform works of mercy for others, all the while doing the same for myself.” - Bill Oades
I personally invite every man of the parish to come join us on Wednesday mornings; after all they are already members and our dues structure cannot be beat!
Contact: Bill Oades
816.590.9990
billoades@gmail.com
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Knights of Nativity
The Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their church. From running Lenten Fish Frys to selling tootsie rolls to support special needs children to raising funds to support our seminarians, the Knights are always busy with activities for all interests.
Contact: Tom Lasiter
345.9365
tom.lasiter@intel.com
www.knightsofnativity.com
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, usually in the Parish Hall. Please visit us at http://www.knightsofnativity.com/ for more details on meeting dates and events. |
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Women of Nativity
Women of Nativity - Make new friends and re-connect with past friends while enjoying social activities, spiritual events and community work; for ALL women of the parish.
Contact: Vinci O'Neill
232.7224
dvoneill@aol.com
Liz Kelly
491.8675
ekelly411@gmail.com
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Mothers of Young Children
Mothers of Young Children (MOYC) is a parish ministry group for women with at least one child kindergarten age or younger. MOYC provides fellowship through monthly meetings, spiritual enrichment, philanthropic work and a variety of social functions for moms, children, couples and families. It is our goal to provide a network of friendship and spiritual support to Nativity mothers with small children while offering opportunities to participate in an array of fun, meaningful and rewarding activities with other Catholic families in our parish.
Contact: Heather Venable
661.0319
venablehome@sbcglobal.net
2011-2012 Calendar of Events
Nursery
The nursery is open during the 5 p.m. Saturday and the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses on Sunday. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged. Great opportunity for students in need of service hours.
To volunteer contact: Parish Office
491.5017
Lorraine Fowler
Nursery Ministry
glassfowl@aol.com
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Singles of Nativity
The mission of Singles of Nativity (SON) is to connect unmarried adults in fun, fellowship and faith. We organize different kinds of social activities that provide a safe environment for Catholic and other Christian singles to gather and meet new friends with similar beliefs and interests. SON is the largest Catholic singles group in the area and we are growing because we truly believe we can help each other.
Contact: Ken Geier
638.0414
skiop@yahoo.com
www.son-ministry.org
Youth Groups
The Nativity youth program is one that fosters youth involvement in parish life. Opportunities include social activities, service projects, and catechesis. All activities are developed to nurture a love for the Catholic faith.
Volunteers are needed in leadership roles for several sub-committees of the youth program. They are: service projects, Mass leadership, social event planning, fundraising, communications, music ministry, and leadership in both junior high and high school groups. Volunteers are appreciated that organize food and drink for events too!
“God loves His children, and blesses those who know the joy of a child. I have been blessed over and over through this opportunity to work with the youth.” - Liz Hagen
Youth, age 13, through mature adults are invited to serve in youth ministry at Nativity. It is an opportunity to experience true energy in the life of the church, and support a cornerstone of God’s kingdom on earth.
Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. - Romans 8:14
Contact: Liz Hagen
338.4367
Lhagen@kcnativity.org
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