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    Book Club


    Nativity BVM’s Book Club gathers bi-monthly to discuss a relevant book on the Catholic faith. The discussions are lively and enlightening in a faith-filled and supportive environment. Our meetings are facilitated by the Pastor, Father Bell, who is an avid reader.  Members leave the discussions enriched by each others insights. Book club selections are publicized in the bulletin and books are available for purchase at the Rectory. For more information, contact the Rectory Office at 610-566-0185.

    2022: 

    Finding Our Sacred Center: A Journey to Inner Peace by Henri Nouwen
    My Anointing Echoes by Fr. Doug McKay
    Padre Pio: Stories and Memories of my Mentor and Friend by Rev. Gabriele Amorth

    ​2021:

    The Pilgrim by Davis Bunn
    ​Walking with Mary by Edward Sri
    Busy Lives and Restless Souls by Becky Eldredge

    Lying Awake by Mark Salzman
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    2020:
    Fratelli Tutti by Pope Francis
    ​The Delight of Being Ordinary by Roland Merullo

    He Leadeth Me by Father Walter J. Ciszek
    James Martin: In the Company of Jesus by Jon Sweeney
    The Fisherman’s Tomb by John Neill
    The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albon

    2019:
    Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Liseux
    Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis.
    Something Other Than God by Jennifer Fulwiler
    The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity by Matthew Kelly
    Arguing Religion by Bishop Barron

    2018:
    Saint Oscar Romero– Pastor, Prophet, Martyr by Kerry Walters
    The Art of Getting Over Yourself by Jon Leonetti (parish mission)
    The Fourth Cup by Scott Hahn
    The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
    Barking to the Choir by Gregory Boyle

    2017:
    The Way of the Pilgrim by Helen Bacovcin
    Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
    Spiritual Direction by Henri Nouwen
    A Radical Faith by Eileen Markey
    City on Fire by Bill Minutaglio
    The Way of a Pilgrim

    2016:
    Red, White, Blue Catholic by Stephen White
    The Fullness of Purpose by Ken Yasinski
    Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly
    The Name of God is Mercy by Pope Francis
    The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene

    2015:
    Graffiti on My Soul by Joanna
    The Map of Heaven by Eban Alexander
    Oscar Romera by Kevin Clarke
    Laudato Si (On Care of our Common Home) by Pope Francis
    The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen
    Pope Francis' Speech to the U.S. Congress
    Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyce

    2014:
    The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis
    The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
    Mercy in the City by Kerry Weber
    The Bible and the Qur’an by Jacques Jomier
    Lord of the World by Robert Benson
    The Saints are Coming by Gregory Jordan
    ​The Hound of Heaven by Francis Thompson

    2013:
    The Shack by William Paul Young
    Pope Francis by Matthew Bunson
    Proof of Heaven by Alexander Eben
    Embracing Change by Joseph Sica
    Camerado, I Give You My Hand by Maura Poston
    The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic by Matthew Kelly


    2012:
    Render Unto Caesar by Charles J. Chaput
    The Perfect Joy of St. Francis by F. Timmermans
    The Homeless Bishop by Joseph Girzone
    Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza
    Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly

    2011:
    My Life with the Saints by James Martin
    Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin
    The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything by James Martin
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     Weekend Mass Schedule:
    Saturday Vigil: 5pm
    Sunday: 7am, 8am, 10am * & Noon
    * Live Streamed on YouTube

    ​Weekday Mass Schedule
    Mon-Sat: 8am*
    (9am on Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving)

    Confession
    Saturdays: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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    Nativity Of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    30 East Franklin Street,
    Media, PA 19063

    Telephone: 610-566-0185
    Fax:
    610-566-2873

    Email: ParishOffice
    @nativity-bvm.org
    Rectory Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 9am-1pm
    Sat & Sun: Closed

    The Adoration Chapel is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm

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