Acceptance of Risk
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists anywhere people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and people with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Nativity of Our Lord has undertaken precautionary cleaning, disinfecting, and implemented social distancing guidelines to help reduce the risk of exposure. However, we cannot guarantee that visitors are 100% safe from exposure to COVID-19. Therefore, those who continue to be at particular risk for the virus are advised to stay at home and take advantage of the livestream links above. Attendance at liturgies is at your own risk.
Live-Stream Disclaimer
Please be aware that the 8:15 AM Mass will continue to be livestreamed seven days a week, as well as other Masses, Sunday or otherwise, on occasion. While are not planning on panning or zooming into the congregation, we cannot guarantee that congregants would never be viewable on screen. As such, by attending any of our Masses, you are accepting the possibility of being shown on the live-stream and give your permission to do so.
(No music; antiphons and psalm are read by a lector)
Overall atmosphere | Music Ministry | Notes | |
5:00 pm Saturday | Traditional music, featuring organ and cantor | ||
7:00 am Sunday | Similar to a daily Mass in its simplicity. | No music — Antiphons and Psalm are read by a lector | No procession down main aisle. |
8:15 am Sunday | Traditional music, featuring organ and cantor | ||
9:30 am Sunday | Geared towards families with young children, this liturgy features a more informal atmosphere that embraces the sometimes unexpected "children's choir". This is the only Sunday liturgy held in Steiner Hall (the Church's lower level). Children's Liturgy of the Word, during which young children gather separately to hear the Gospel message and learn about it in age-appropriate terms, is often part of this Mass during the school year. |
Music selections include a variety of traditional hymns, newer songs and some contemporary Christian music. Usually accompanied by piano and guitar, soloists may be joined by other instruments including congas, violin, clarinet, saxophone, mandolin, flute, or cello. |
Seating is arranged to form a semi-circle around the altar. |
11:00 am Sunday | Nativity's most formal liturgy, it includes use of incense and features formal processions at entrance and offertory. |
Traditional Music Full choir, organ & cantor |
Altar servers assist with procession of the Cross, the Gospel and the Incense. Communion is offered under both forms. |
5:00 pm Sunday | Subdued and more meditative, a reflective tone to the music and a simple liturgical style. | Often the same music and musicians as at 9:30 a.m. | No offertory procession. |