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Fraudulent emails appearing to come from "Father Patrick Hipwell" are again being delivered to parishioner email inboxes, with the intent to confuse and manipulate.

Dear parishioners and friends, I’m writing today thankful for the wonderful Christmas that we shared and in joyful anticipation of the coming year.

A Christmas message from our Pastor

Here are a few ways to take advantage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to potentially lower your tax bill through charitable giving.

It is the beautiful task of Advent to prepare our hearts for Jesus' birth, and prepare to joyfully and fully welcome Him into lives.

Each November, Nativity of Our Lord prays for and commemorates in a particular way those who have passed from this life in the past year.

As we approach our annual stewardship weekend, I am reminded of the school’s theme for this year, “Called to Serve with a Joyful Heart.”

Fr. Patrick Hipwell recently hosted the fifth annual Nativity leadership meeting, which provides an opportunity to become familiar with those representing the parish on Nativity boards for the 2018-19 year.

Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, and financially supported Nativity County Fair 2018! The Fair could not happen without the whole parish community coming together to make it a success.

How wonderful and inspiring it is to return to worship in Nativity of Our Lord’s upper church!

We welcome two new employees, Marian Layman and Tim Huberty, who will be job-sharing duties at the front desk.

This month we bid farewell to Leah Driscoll, front desk receptionist and my administrative assistant for five years.

New revelations have appeared in international news concerning clerical sexual abuse and cover-up. Pope Francis has responded with a "Letter to the People of God." Please keep all affected by this news in your prayers.

Do you or someone you know desire to become a Catholic or learn more about the process?  Nativity’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program begins on September 11.

Fall registration packets for all Nativity School families with children enrolled in grades PreK-8 will be available for pick up this weekend after all Lord’s Day Masses.

Do not miss the opportunity to pick up your merchandise this year for everyone’s favorite weekend of the year – the Nativity County Fair!

The Nativity of Our Lord Band is collecting new and used instruments (and cash for repairs) for students in need.

“It’s God’s work. I’m just a pencil in God’s Hand.” Our 1st grade Faith Formation catechist shares her story of how God called her to teach Nativity's young people, and invites other parishioners to consider helping.

Halfway through the two-month process, I am pleased to report that we are on schedule with our three-part project involving the pews, floor, and lighting.

Hello to my new brothers and sisters at Nativity! I am blessed and excited to be serving with Fr. Hipwell as your new parochial vicar.