About Nativity Church of Holy Redeemer Parish · Merrimac, Massachusetts
Nativity Church of Holy Redeemer Parish is part of the Holy Redeemer and Immaculate Conception Collaborative, serving the Catholic communities of Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury, Massachusetts. It operates under the Archdiocese of Boston and shares resources and liturgical schedules with three other churches in the collaborative. The parish offers Mass, sacraments, and a wide range of ministries including outreach, faith formation, and community service. It is led by a team of priests, deacons, and staff dedicated to pastoral care and spiritual growth.
- Established
- 2015
- Rector
- Rev. Timothy Harrison
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston
Why belong here
Join a vibrant community that offers deep faith formation for all ages, active outreach through programs like the Sandwich Program and St. Vincent de Paul, and a strong emphasis on sacramental life. Whether you’re new to the Church or returning, you’ll find welcoming ministries, volunteer opportunities, and a pastoral team committed to serving your spiritual and practical needs.
Mass times at Nativity Church of Holy Redeemer Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, 3:00-3:30 p.m. at IC Church or by appointment
About/Contact
The Holy Redeemer and Immaculate Conception Collaborative was created in 2015 under the direction of Fr. Timothy Harrison. It unites Holy Redeemer, Immaculate Conception, St. Ann in West Newbury, and Nativity in Merrimac. The collaborative was formed to better serve the Catholic population across four neighboring towns through shared resources, liturgical coordination, and community ministries.
Our Staff
The parish is led by a team of priests, deacons, and staff dedicated to pastoral care and spiritual growth. Clergy include Rev. Timothy Harrison (Pastor), Rev. George Morin, Rev. Charles Stanley, Dcn John Moranski, and Dcn Paul Dow. Administrative and support staff include Eddie Martinez (Facilities Manager), Dennis LaMalfa (Business Manager), Christine Breslow (Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper), Melinda Burrell (Administrative Assistant), and Karen Leff (Coordinator of Media Outreach).
Sacraments
The collaborative celebrates Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick. Baptisms are held on the second Sunday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception or the second Saturday outside of Mass, unless otherwise noted. No baptisms occur during Lent.