Welcome to Nativity BVM Parish

We welcome all visitors and new parish members! Please see the important information below for assistance in finding what you need.

Mass and Reconciliation Schedule

Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 5pm
Sunday: 7am, 8am, 10am* and Noon
* Live Streamed on YouTube

Weekday Mass Schedule:
Monday-Saturday: 8am
(9am Mass on Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving)

Confessions:
Saturdays 3:30pm-4:30pm

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

Rectory Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am-1pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Our Parish Mission

​Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish nurtures the Roman Catholic faith by enriching and nourishing the Body of Christ.  We strive to fulfill our baptismal call by being the Hands of Christ in sharing our individual time, talents and treasures to grow as sacramental people.

Parking

Sunday Parking Options at Nativity BVM:
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​TD Bank Lot: NO PARKING - please be respectful of our neighbor and do not park in the TD Bank lot.

Cavanagh Funeral Home: enter off of Monroe St.

Nativity BVM Parish Center: enter off of Gayley St.

Nativity BVM (Lifeworks) School: enter off of Edgemont St.

Flagship Corporate Center Garage: enter off of Baltimore Pike

Baltimore Avenue Public Parking Garage: enter off of Olive St. or Baker St. 

On street parking: Franklin St., Monroe St., Gayley St., Church St. - please do not block crosswalks.

Church Grounds Map

Please see the map below for help navigating the church grounds. The church is located at 30 East Franklin Street, Media, PA 19063.

The Parish Office is in the rectory, which can be found next to the church. Walk down the sidewalk next to Franklin Street and make a left at the archway, then continue straight down the sidewalk to reach the rectory. There are also signs posted for your convenience. 

The Adoration Chapel is between the Parish Office and the church. On weekends, it serves as a crying room for young children.

The historic Brick Building is often used as a meeting space and can be found across from the Parish Office. You can enter from the Franklin Street entrance if your group is meeting there; please speak with the Parish Office about reserving the space and to request a key.

Parish Center

We also have a Parish Center on Gayley Street that is two blocks away from the church. See the map below. We often hold events, group meetings, and retreats here.

How Do I Register as a Parishioner?

Please visit the Parish Office (located in the rectory) to register. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.

How Do I Donate to the Parish?

Once you register as a parishioner, we will mail you envelopes for weekly giving. You may also sign up for electronic giving by clicking the button below. We partner with ParishGiving.org and you will be directed to their website to set up a one-time or recurring donation.

How Can I Get Involved in the Parish?

You can visit our Ministries page to view all the social gatherings and service opportunities we offer. We currently have over 30 ministries and devotions that cover a broad range of spiritual, physical, social, and emotional aspects of parish life. To get involved in a specific ministry, please contact the person listed for that ministry. For more general information about volunteering or service, fill out the form below. You can also visit our Safe Environment for Volunteers page to get an overview of volunteer requirements.

    Volunteer Inquiries

I Want to Get Married at Nativity BVM - Where Do I Start?

Congratulations on your engagement! To make wedding arrangements, contact the Parish Office at 610-566-0185 and set up a meeting with the pastor. You can learn more on our Sacrament of Matrimony page. Please note that only those free to marry in the Catholic Church are able to receive this Sacrament. Couples must complete the Pre-Cana program mandated by the Archdiocese.

I Want to Baptize My Child

Congratulations on the birth of your child! Please call the Parish Office at 610-566-0185 to register for a Baptism. We currently offer Baptisms on the first and third Sundays of every month. First time parents must complete the Pre-Jordan program, which is offered on the second Thursday of each month. Visit our Baptism page to learn more.

I Want to Have a Funeral

We offer our deepest condolences for your loss. Please contact the Parish Office at 610-566-0185 to make Funeral Liturgy arrangements. Learn more on the Funerals page. We also manage the Calvary Cemetery at Orange Street and Highland Avenue and offer single and family graves, as well as memorial markers.

Information on Other Sacraments

Please visit the Sacraments page to learn more about the rest of the Sacraments we offer (First Communion, Confirmation, etc.).

I Want to Enroll My Child/Children in Religious Education

To register for our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP), visit our PREP page and fill out the online form. There you will also find links to online lessons. Please note that PREP is currently offered in an online format. Families must register for the next PREP season by August 20.

Does Nativity BVM Have a Catholic School?

Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School serves as the Archdiocesan Catholic school option for parishioners in Nativity BVM Parish in Media, PA. Visit mpregional.org to learn more.