COVID-19 Updates
Bishop Parkes has stated the following on the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass on November 20, 2020:
Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020, the dispensation from Sunday Mass attendance is granted only for the following:
Click here for the full letter from Bishop Parkes in regards to the Dispensation.
Mass Times during this time: Saturday - 5pm, Sunday - 10am. Confessions - 4:15pm Saturday, 9:15am Sunday, or by appointment.
Please note that we can only be at 25% capacity, which is about 30 people. Seating is therefore limited. Consider the 5 pm vigil Mass or a daily Mass at St. Francis Xavier where there are less attendees and more room to be spaced out, if you want to attend and have space.
Hand sanitizer is provided at the entrance. The use of masks has been shown to significantly decrease the rate of contagion of COVID-19. Wearing a mask is highly encouraged at all times when the faithful are inside our buildings. Please continue to maintain social distancing of 6 feet around you, while inside the church and hall.
This obviously is a continuing period of uncertainty for us all. Please remain patient as we make adjustments to our public worship plans to maintain everyone's health and safety. We continue to pray for the end to this pandemic and ask for Our Lady's intercession.
Beginning with the First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020, the dispensation from Sunday Mass attendance is granted only for the following:
- those who belong to vulnerable populations due to age or health
- caregivers and those who live with those in vulnerable populations
- those who are sick or have symptoms
- those who suffer from extreme uneasiness or anxiety from being in any public places in this time of pandemic
Click here for the full letter from Bishop Parkes in regards to the Dispensation.
Mass Times during this time: Saturday - 5pm, Sunday - 10am. Confessions - 4:15pm Saturday, 9:15am Sunday, or by appointment.
Please note that we can only be at 25% capacity, which is about 30 people. Seating is therefore limited. Consider the 5 pm vigil Mass or a daily Mass at St. Francis Xavier where there are less attendees and more room to be spaced out, if you want to attend and have space.
Hand sanitizer is provided at the entrance. The use of masks has been shown to significantly decrease the rate of contagion of COVID-19. Wearing a mask is highly encouraged at all times when the faithful are inside our buildings. Please continue to maintain social distancing of 6 feet around you, while inside the church and hall.
This obviously is a continuing period of uncertainty for us all. Please remain patient as we make adjustments to our public worship plans to maintain everyone's health and safety. We continue to pray for the end to this pandemic and ask for Our Lady's intercession.
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In 2020, Nativity of Our Lady is
celebrating 75 years here in Darien, GA! The Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 8th, Holy Day of Obligation We will have Mass at Nativity at 7pm on December 8th. |
We begin this season of Advent on November 29th with the 1st Sunday of Advent. It is time to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord; both in his birth and in the second coming of Christ. May this season be a fruitful time of preparation and be full of blessings.
To help in your preparation this year The Word Among Us booklet has been made available to you. This book contains the daily readings for Advent and a daily meditation to help you on your Advent Journey. You can get them at the church; one per family please. |
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Physical Address: 1000 North Way (Highway 17) Darien, GA 31305 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1079 Darien, GA 31305 Telephone: (912) 437-4750 E-mail: nativity@darientel.net or contact us here Twitter: @nativitydarien Facebook: nativityofourladydarien Office Hours: Monday 12pm- 2pm Tuesday - Friday 9am - 2pm 
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Month of the Holy Souls
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November to praying in a special way for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Holy Souls (also called the Faithful Departed) are members of the Church who await the purification of their souls before joining the saints in heaven for all eternity. Specifically, they are referred to as the Church Suffering (the saints in heaven are the Church Triumphant, and the faithful on earth are the Church Militant).The poor souls in purgatory cannot pray for themselves or do anything to hasten their entrance into heaven, but we can and ought to pray for them as an act of charity. The feast of the Holy Souls is November 2nd. Honoring The Five Georgia Martyrs at Nativity
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MASS TIMES
Masses:
Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Holy Days: 7:00 p.m. Confessions: Saturday 4:15-4:45pm Sunday 9:15-9:45am or by appointment. More information Pastor: Fr. Timothy McKeown Parochial Vicar: Fr. Christopher Hassel |
FAQ
When is Mass?
When is confession? I want to baptize my child. We want to get married. When is religion class? Theology for Young Catholics (youth group) Calendar of Events How do I contact a priest? How can I become a Catholic? I need prayer. Home-bound parishioners My loved one has passed away. I suspect child abuse. How are we doing on the Bishop's Annual Appeal (BAA)? Where are the Pope's tweets? |
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| Nativity mission parish serves McIntosh county and surrounding areas in southern coastal Georgia. Founded in 1945, we are a mission church of the Diocese of Savannah under the auspices of and served by the pastor and parochial vicar of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Brunswick. All are welcome here. Help us make our parish motto a reality! |
Abuse Hotline Number:
To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer,
call the abuse hotline number at 1-888-357-5330 or the Office of Child and Youth Protection, 912-201-4074.
To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection.
To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer,
call the abuse hotline number at 1-888-357-5330 or the Office of Child and Youth Protection, 912-201-4074.
To read the diocesan policy on sexual abuse of minors, go to www.diosav.org/childyouthprotection.
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