Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

www.nativityindy.org/

Mass Times

Monday-Thursday	8:30 AM
Saturday	5:30 PM (Vigil Mass)
Sunday	8:30 AM, 11:00 AM
Holydays	8:30 AM, 6:00 PM

This Week's Bulletin

2026-08-16

Pastor's Note

Fr. Ben reflects on the fun and joy of the recent parish festival, comparing the community gathering to his fourth-grade class and emphasizing the importance of Catholic history. He shares examples of Catholic historical presence in Indianapolis (Little Sisters of the Poor) and Jasper, Indiana, highlighting how the Church shapes local communities and society.

Announcements

Augustravaganza festival was a great success. Thank you to all volunteers, donors, sponsors, and attendees. 2026 raffle winners announced: 1st Prize $5,000 Alan Keller; 2nd Prize $1,500 A. Wurtz; 3rd Prize $1,000 Terry Baldwin; 4th Prize $500 Joe Banich; 5th Prize $500 Greg Lambert; Mystery Beer Tasting Fr. Paul; Baby Crawl JuJu; Early-bird raffle Laporte. Full list of business and family sponsors included in bulletin.

Becoming Catholic programs available for adults (OCIA - Tuesdays 6:30-8pm starting September) and children (starting September). Contact Monica Davis at mdavis@nativityindy.org for more information or to register.

Bulletin deadline is Monday at 12:00 Noon for the following weekend.

First-time parents should visit www.nativityindy.org/baptism for baptism information. Others contact Parish Office. Baptisms are scheduled with the priest.

Liturgical Ministers scheduling is coordinated through an online software program. For more information, go to www.nativityindy.org/liturgy.

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Upcoming Events

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Prayer Shawl Group

Devotion

· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Meets in the Parish Center. Prayer Shawls are blessed by Father Eric and are free for distribution to those in need of comfort. Available in the parish office or from the basket in the narthex by the painting of Blessed Mother. Contact Monica Santangelo at 317/431-2021.

Vacation Bible School

Youth

· 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Theme: 'All Aboard the Vatican Express!' Grades Pre-K through 6th grade. Cost: $30 per child (plus processing fees), due first day. Contact Samantha Brown smbrown819@gmail.com for volunteering. Register online.

Prayer Shawl Group

Devotion

· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Meets in the Parish Center. Prayer Shawls are blessed by Father Eric and available free for those in need of comfort. Available at parish office or from basket in church narthex. Contact: Monica Santangelo 317-431-2021

GriefShare

Other

· 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Support group in the Parish Center offering a safe space to process grief and connect with others. Registration required. Contact: Charles Holzer holzerc@comcast.net or 317-373-3328

Primetimers Social Group

Social

Social group at Nativity for ages 50 and over. Contact: Nancy Pinard 317-371-2630 pinard1@sbcglobal.net or Louise Stevenson 317-352-1872 daviddsls2001@aol.com

Confession Times

Saturday4:00-5:00 PM

Adoration Times

See bulletin

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

First Sunday of the month, church will be open for those who wish to pray before the Blessed Sacrament