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Holy Nativity Parish
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Clergy & Staff

The Reverend Michael B. Foley

The Reverend Michael B. Foley is a native of Southern California. Michael+ has a calming and caring spirit. He comes to us after seven years as the rector of Church of the Redeemer in Pittsburgh, PA.

Michael+ is deeply spiritual and active in social justice, community outreach, and interfaith ministries. He welcomes children to actively participate in ministry and worship.

Prior to becoming a priest, Michael+ was a school psychologist in the Montebello Unified School District. He also loves to cook and garden!



Dr. Brad Elliott Stone

Adult Christian Education Director

Dr. Brad Elliott Stone holds a Ph.D. from the University of Memphis; was a William J. Fulbright scholar, Spain; and speaks five languages. He is a Professor and Graduate Director of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University.

Brad heads the FEAST program (Faith Enrichment and Spiritual Training) at Holy Nativity. As the head of this Christian education program for adults, Brad has instituted the “Six for Supper” program; teaches Bible study, having just completed a survey of the Bible called Bible 101; and heads up the God Talk Book Club, where we have read Teresa of Avila’s Interior Castles among other selections.

Brad has been certified by The Right Reverend J. Jon Bruno to preach and does so several times a year.


Dr. Rose Chen

Accompanist and Choir Leader

Pianist Rose Chen came to the U.S. in 1997 after winning numerous piano awards and making her solo debut at the National Concert Hall in her native Taiwan. In 2010 she received her Doctorate of Musical Arts at the prestigious USC Thornton School of Music. Rose’s music journey has also taken her to concert stages in Canada, Austria, Brazil, France, Israel, Hong Kong, and China.

In addition to her lifelong interest in western classical music, Rose shows her eclectic taste in music by partaking in projects including composing/recording music for a short film called Tasting Wednesday, the world premier of Suite Adeline for solo piano by techno pioneer Bruce Haack, and making new choral arrangements of Taiwanese folk and popular songs.

Rose is currently a music faculty at Cypress College and the music director of Los Angeles Taiwan Center Chorus. rosechen.com


Katie Canty

Parish Administrator

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Katie recently received her Master’s Degree in Screenwriting at California State University, Northridge in 2020. She wrote and produced a short film in 2014 that won multiple awards and secured an international distribution deal that set her on her path to pursue screenwriting. Katie enjoys spending time with friends and family. Although Los Angeles has been her home for many years, Katie is still a huge fan of all New England sports teams



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Pizza and Bread in our Outdoor Wood-Fired Oven!

Saturday, August 13, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us to create and bake your very own pizza and bread in the Holy Nativity outdoor wood-fired oven. All are welcome and it's free! Pizza creating and baking starts at 12:00 noon. What to bring: Pizza dough & toppings. Pre-cooking vegetables is recommended, but not essential. We'll have tools to form your dough and add toppings. Bring something to drink, plus cups and sturdy plates. Bread creating and baking takes place from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. What to bring: Bread dough.

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Holy Eucharist (Spoken)

Sunday, August 14, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Vespers with Dr. Brad Elliott Stone

Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please email [email protected] if you did not receive the Zoom link and would like to attend.

C-ZEN Circle

Wednesday, August 17, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Zen is an ancient tradition; yet it's a living one that is constantly evolving. Here in the information-saturated world of Los Angeles, we are applying the underlying principles of Zen to our busy lives. The Westchester Zen Circle meets each Wednesday evening to practice Zen meditation (zazen) and mindfulness. In the spirit of Collective Awakening, we also explore the fundamental questions of life through group discussion and koan study with our teacher, Sensei Kipp..

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Garden: Volunteer Participation

Thursday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The harvest team gathers every Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. and Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. to work in the garden. Volunteers with gardening experience are welcome, or if you have NO garden experience at all, you are most welcome. Participating in the Thursday harvest team is a great way to learn hands-on alongside garden veterans. For more information, please contact our garden manager Azita at [email protected].

Garden: Volunteer Participation

Thursday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The harvest team gathers every Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. and Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. to work in the garden. Volunteers with gardening experience are welcome, or if you have NO garden experience at all, you are most welcome. Participating in the Thursday harvest team is a great way to learn hands-on alongside garden veterans. For more information, please contact our garden manager Azita at [email protected].

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Holy Nativity Parish
6700 W. 83rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90045

(310) 670-4777

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