Happy Easter

Without the resurrection of Christ, we would indeed be living a life of futility. As St. Paul says “…if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.” But He is alive! He has risen. He has risen indeed. 

Nativity, is my family; my home. We have welcomed so many people into this beautiful family. Of the 8 assignments I have held as a priest, this is my proudest and happiest. You, each and every member, make the family work. The Holy Spirit moves here. We see it and others around us know of it. This community of believers is special. 

We are alive in Christ. Young, old, beginners in the faith and cradle Catholics, oh and the babies! We are not dying, because we hear the crying, the prayers of the little ones of which we are so blessed. 

So many wonderful things go on. We are moving forward with a full time Youth Director, and in the Fall we will begin a ministry to support marriages. 

We will continue to teach, work and love. 

This year will see Nativity’s debt removed (in May) and we are making plans to expand. We have moved forward with Bishop Spalding’s approval to conduct a feasibility study. We have asked for the input of everyone for ideas. The diocese has assigned us an architect: Mr. Tom Bauer of the Bauer Askew firm in Nashville. Mr. Bauer was the architect who designed our present church and the entire campus for the future. 

We are utilizing the established campus drawing, with your suggestions to move forward with a design for the newer facility to hold 1000 souls for Sunday Masses. This will allow for less Masses, but more unity in our family. Every time we add another Mass, we split the family. 

The future looks challenging but bright. Thank you all for being a part of Nativity.

In Christ; With Christ, 

Fr. Jerry