Nativity of Our Lord

09/08/2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026
9AM - 1PM

09/08/2026

RECTORY COOK NEEDED
St. Bede the Venerable Parish, Holland. PA
Is looking for a cook for 3 priests.
We’re looking for someone to shop, prepare lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday, and clean up after meals.
For more details call: (215) 357-5720

09/08/2026

Monday, September 29th, 7PM in the Church

09/08/2026

Invite the Blessed Mother into your home everyday to pray the rosary for peace in the world.
Monday thru Friday - 4pm via Zoom

Click the icon on the homepage of the parish website to join.
Please use the link on the homepage to sign-up to lead the prayers.
https://www.noolp.org/

09/07/2026

Turn to the Lord With All Your Heart Like St. Augustine
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” -St. Augustine

As the summer quietly fades and the fall season begins, so does the hectic pace of a new academic year. Sports, activities, and shorter days begin to once again consume our time and energy. While the crisp fall days and nights are beautiful, sometimes we can get so caught up in the busy pace of daily life that we can forget to take time to see the beauty of God’s creation all around us. St. Augustine can be a model for all of us on how to transform our hearts from worldly work and distraction into a people whose hearts are centered on Jesus.

Long before he became one of the most influential theologians in Christian history, Saint Augustine of Hippo spent his early life chasing career ambition, worldly pleasures, and temporary status. Born in North Africa in 354 AD, he was exceptionally brilliant. Unfortunately, he frequently found himself restless and unfulfilled despite achieving professional success. Driven by his mother Monica’s persistent prayers and inspired by the sermons of Saint Ambrose, Augustine experienced a profound spiritual awakening in a Milan garden. He heard a child's voice urge him to "take up and read" the Scriptures. He opened to Paul's letters, and it was in these letters that his heart began to be transformed. He surrendered his old lifestyle and chose to center his remaining days entirely around Jesus Christ. He eventually served as the Bishop of Hippo and wrote works like Confessions that remind families today that true peace is found only in God.

As a family, what can you do today?:
• Pick a single chapter or short passage from the Gospels (like the Parables in Matthew or Luke) to read out loud during or right after dinner. Ask two simple questions everyone answers: "What does this teach us about Jesus?" and "How can we act on this tomorrow?"

• Jesus called His followers to love and serve others practically. Once a week, put every family member's name in a hat, draw names, and keep it secret. Each person's "mission" for the week is to secretly do something kind or helpful for the person they drew. It could be simple things like making that family member’s bed, writing an encouraging note, or doing one of their chores. Things that can help us to practice selfless love.

• Before bed or during evening downtime, go around in a circle where each family member shares their best part of the day and their hardest part of the day. Then, hold hands and pray together, giving thanks for the highs and asking Jesus for help with the lows.

St. Augustine, pray for us!

09/07/2026

- Tuesdays in the Main Church
"The Church is our family; do not be a visitor, be a member." -Saint Carlo Acutis

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

September 12

09/07/2026

Caregiver Support Group: “Companions Along the Way”
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Come and See if this group would be helpful for you.
Caring for a loved one who is ill, aging, or facing physical or cognitive challenges can be one of the most meaningful—and most exhausting—journeys in life. Please join our 12-session Caregiver Support Group. This program is designed to support caregivers in their own emotional, spiritual, and human needs. The focus is not on caregiving techniques, but on you: your wellbeing, your faith, and your ability to continue this journey with strength, faith and hope.
Meeting time: 1:00-2:30 PM, Parish Conference Center

Schedule:
2026:Tuesdays; September 8, 22; October 6, 20; November 3, 17
2027: Tuesdays; March 16, 30; April 13, 27; May 11, 25
Don’t worry if you can’t attend all sessions- come when you are able.
Group Leaders: Sr. Anne Myers, SSJ & Mrs. Eileen Evangelista

09/07/2026

Nativity Prayer Line
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9AM to 10AM.
Please call Dolores on her home phone 215-674-1966 or her cell 215-850-6336. You may also leave your prayer request on her answering machine.