Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

Masses will be Friday, November 1^st at 9 am and 12:15 pm in the Church.

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ALL SAINTS’ DAY/PICTURES ON THE ALTAR:  On Friday, November 1^st, we will offer two Masses for this Holy Day, 9:00 am in the Church and 12:15 pm in the Church.  Please bring pictures of your deceased loved ones and place them on the Altar after Mass. We will pray for them throughout the month of November.  Remember to label each photo with your name and phone number to ensure they are returned to you at the end of the month. The Novena for All Saints Day began on October 22^nd.

PARISH OFFICES CLOSED:  The Parish offices will be closed on Friday, November 1^st, in observance of All Saints holy day of obligation.

POSADAS:  It is not too early to start planning on hosting this year’s Posadas. Posadas will begin on December 16^th and run through Christmas Eve. We have already had three reservations to host POSADAS, but we still have the following dates available:

December 16^th, 19^th,22^nd, and 24^th.  If you are interested in hosting an evening for the Parish Posadas, please contact Deacon Michael at 340-0422 or deaconmichael@n-bvm.org.

HOLY YEAR PILGRIMAGE TO EASTERN EUROPE:  May 19-31, 2025. 13 days. Spiritual directors, Frs. Nathan Libaire and Juan Mendez. Places to visit: Warsaw, The Black Madonna Monastery, Sr. Faustina Shrine, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, Melk Abbey, Budapest, and many other beautiful places. $4,884.00 double occupancy. Covers transportation from Albuquerque, 4 or 5-star hotels, 2 daily meals, luxury motor coach, and tour guides. For more information call 866-339-3323. Or contact Holy Land Travel Center Albuquerque.    

FALL FESTIVAL IS COMING!:  Please join us on Saturday, November 2^nd from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Pastoral Center for our first-ever Fall Festival! We will have face painting, snacks, drinks, pumpkin and rock painting, scarecrow competition, and more! Everything is free and all are invited! Come join us for some Fall Fun!

UNDERSTANDING THE HEARTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE:  Braden Johnson will be doing an evening reflection this November for Parents, Confirmation Sponsors, and Ministry Leaders focused on how we can inspire young people to virtue.  The Theme is “Understanding The Hearts of Young People.”   Topics include: Chastity & Relationship,  social media, and drawing young people deeper into their Catholic faith.

• Date: Thursday, November 7^th
• Time:6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• Location: Prince of Peace Parish 12500 Carmel Ave. NE, Alb. NM  87122
• Space is limited.
• For:Parents, Confirmation Sponsors, and Ministry Leaders focused on how we can be inspiring young people to virtue.

• This Event Is Free.

YOUTH GROUP:  —Thank you to our Parishioners who sponsored youth for the Youth Rally! We have 11 teens signed up for our Youth Rally! Keep encouraging your teens/tweens to attend our events.

—All Youth Invited: Sunday, October 27^th GAME Day! Let's enjoy the warm weather for Tennis, Soccer, and other outdoor games. We will also be making Fall Luminarias for our Fall Festival and have snacks!  Los Ranchos Park/Hartnett Park (Chavez and Rio Grande), 2:00-4:00 pm.

St. Pius X High School:  St. Pius X will offer the placement exam to students interested in 6^th-9^th grade on Friday, Nov 15^th and Saturday, Nov 16^th. To register for the exam apply for admission at saintpiusx.com.  Information Night is Thursday, Nov 7 at 6 pm.

COFFEE SUNDAY SOCIAL:  Join your fellow Parishioners after each Mass next Sunday,  November 3^rd, to celebrate our First Anniversary of Coffee Sunday Socials!  To commemorate this first year, we will also have a blood drive at the Social sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.  Join us for faith-based community

building over coffee, treats, and music for this special anniversary.  See you there!

SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR:  The Sons of American Post 69 are sponsoring an Arts and Crafts Fair, including baked goods, arts, and homemade crafts.  It will be held November 2nd from 9 am to 2 pm. Vendors are welcome! To register call Randy Montoya at 505-238-1291. We hope to see you there!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NOVEMBER 3^RD!

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OFFERINGS – Please continue to provide your weekly offerings to the parish.  For those without electronic giving, please drop your envelope at the office or put it in the mail slot to the left of the front door.

E-MAIL – If you are a member of Nativity and haven’t provided your e-mail to the parish office. Please do so.  Call Dolores at 340-0423. For those without e-mail, there are several letters and articles available regarding the Church’s response to the Corona Virus available in the front of the church.

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