Mass Times

Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am and 11:00AM 6:00pm Newman*
Weekdays: 9:00am
Holy Days: 9:00am and 5:30pm

*Newman Masses are celebrated here at Nativity from September thru June when Cal Poly is in session. For more information contact:

Newman Catholic Center
1472 E. Foothill Blvd., San Luis Obispo
Phone: 543-4105
Fr. John Ulrich, S.M. - Director
Fr. Kevin Duggan, S.M. - Associate Director

Worship

Liturgical Enviroment

A creative ministry devoted to enhancing the beauty and prayerfulness of sacred environments for all of the liturgies and celebrations throughout the liturgical year.
Contact: Mary Holliday at 544-2357, ext. 13

Liturgical Linens

Serve once a month, washing, drying and ironing the linens used for our liturgical celebrations.
Contact: Mary Holliday at 544-2357, ext.13

Liturgical Ministers

Includes Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Gift Bearers, Greeters/Ushers and Lectors. Training, spiritual formation and on-going support is provided for all who participate in these ministries.
Contact: Mary Holliday at 544-2357, ext.13 for information and scheduling

Alter Server Ministry

Opportunities for youth (eight years and older) who have received their First Eucharist and who are interested in serving at parish liturgies. Training offered by Fr. Michael Cicinato.

Eucharist Ministers

Parishioners who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation are welcome and encouraged to serve as minister of the body and blood at parish liturgies.
Training offered by Fr. Michael Cicinato.

Gift Bearers

Opportunities for families and individuals to present the gifts during parish liturgies.
Contact: Mary Holliday or Donna Murrell at 544-2357

Lectors

Lectors are called to proclaim the Word of God for parish liturgies throughout the Church year. New lectors receive a short training session to review current guidelines and procedures before serving. Training offered by Deborah Wilhelm.
Contact: Deborah Wilhelm at deborahwilhelm@gmail.com

Ushers/Greeters

Greeters/Ushers create and maintain a climate of hospitality at parish liturgies throughout the church year. Greeters/Ushers assist people with seating and distribution of collection baskets.
Contact: Mary Holliday or Donna Murrell at 544-2357

Liturgy Planning and Coordination

Our parish Liturgy Planning Committee meets seasonally to plan our prayer and worship celebrations. Our ministry includes prayerfully reflecting on the scriptures together and planning rituals that ensure our community's "full and active participation" in the liturgy. People of all ages and experience with liturgical planning are welcome to participate. Additionally, we train parishioners to serve as liturgical coordinators for all of the major celebrations.
Contact: Sr. Theresa Harpin, CSJ at 544-2357, ext. 32

Music Ministry

Music is at the heart of Catholic worship and a major component of the liturgical life of our parish. We offer a variety of opportunities for participation and leadership at all of our weekend, holy day and special celebrations. Our ministry includes children, youth, young adults and adults serving as as cantors, instrumentalists and choir members. We provide training, supervision, inservice and workshops to support parishioners who serve our community as music ministers. Contact: Sr. Theresa Harpin, CSJ at 544-2357, ext. 32