Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 11:0 am Mass

Ignite your faith this Easter season! In this episode of The Nativity Podcast, hosts Father Jordan Evans and Mary Castellano celebrate the joy of the resurrection and dive deep into the life-changing story of the Road to Emmaus.We are joined by an awesome panel—Youth Ministry Coordinator Claire Anderson and high school seniors Noel and Andrew—to discuss what it really means to encounter the Risen Christ. From powerful stories of “burning hearts” during Adoration to encounters with Jesus at life-changing retreats, this conversation is all about moving from intellectual knowledge of the Lord to a personal relationship with Him.Whether you’re a student, a parent, or just looking for a spark in your faith this Easter Season, this episode will challenge you to look for Jesus in every person you meet. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to spread the Word!

Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 11:00 am Mass

Happy Easter!!

Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 11:00 am

Key points of Msgr. Bob's Holy Thursday Homily:

- Just as Jesus stooped to wash His disciples' grimy feet, we are called to a mission of simple service—feeding the hungry, providing for the needy, and looking into the eyes of others with love.

- Every human life is sacred from the "womb to the tomb". Whether clergy, consecrated religious, or laity, we all share in the priesthood of the baptized and are called to be "footwashers" through caregiving, teaching, and forgiving others.

- Holy Thursday marks the institution of the Eucharist, where Christ remains present in four ways: in the gathered community, in the priest, in the Word, and "par excellence" in His Body and Blood.

- "No Hands But Yours"...The major lesson of the Last Supper is to love one another as He has loved us. In the world today, Jesus has no hands but yours to carry out His work of mercy and love.

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper

Key points of Msgr. Bob's homily:

- Today we begin the holiest week of the year, a time of special grace and an invitation to share in the love and mercy of Jesus.

- We reflect on the intense battle between goodness and evil, witnessing the contrast between Jesus’ humility and the pride of the world, and His truth against the lies of His accusers.

- Even if your Lent has felt like a "bust," there is still an open invitation to enter into this week and experience God’s mercy.

- We are called to joyfully enter into this week, knowing that the ultimate triumph belongs to Jesus’ love and the victory of His cross.

Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 11:00 am Mass

Key points of Fr. Bennett's Homily :

• Fr. Bennett shares that the Mass is his “favorite thing,” a sacred moment where he partakes in and represents the death of Jesus Christ on the altar.
• Sin is a “little act of death” that ruptures our relationship with God. Just as Jesus raised Lazarus, He uses the priesthood to bring us back to life through the forgiveness of sins.
• God does not leave us as “dry bones” but breathes His life into us once again.
• Join Us for Lenten Penance Service this Thursday, March 26, where you are invited to be “brought back to life” through the Sacrament of Confession.
• Just as Jesus was moved to tears for Lazarus, come with a heart ready to be restored and vivified by the one who is “the Resurrection and the Life”.

Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 11:00 am Mass | Nativity Catholic Church, Burke, VA

Happy Solemnity of St. Joseph! In this episode, your hosts Father Jordan Evans and Mary Castellano welcome newlyweds Jorge and Theresa Stevez, who chose to consecrate their marriage to St. Joseph. This episode highlights the powerful example of St. Joseph for everyday Catholics to grow in holiness by embracing silence in our chaotic world, cultivating a "hidden" life of virtue, and learning to surrender everything to God.

Examination of Conscience resources to prepare for Confession: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/examinations-of-conscience

Read Psalm 16: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/16

Key takeaways from Fr. Jordan's Sunday Mass homily: 

• This Laetare "Rejoice" Sunday marks the halfway point of Lent, reminding us that Easter is coming, and motivating us to finish the season strong.

• Our faith is not just about what we do for God, but is a response to God’s personal and loving invitation to us.

• Just like the man born blind, Jesus meets us in our places of suffering and "blindness" to initiate a chain reaction of faith that leads us to worship Him.

• We are challenged to avoid the Pharisees' example. They refused to believe they had any room to grow and therefore rejected Jesus.

• In these final three weeks of Lent, let us make a thorough examination of conscience and go to Confession to bring our "deeds of darkness" into the light of God's love.

Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 11:00 am Mass | Nativity Catholic Church, Burke, VA

Join us for our 2026 Lenten Parish Mission, featuring Fr. Jack Riley, from March 8-11. More details HERE.