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Governor Tim Walz has doubled down in his latest revised budget proposal to eliminate aid for nonpublic education, which would dramatically reduce our School’s resources. Click the headline above to learn how you can make your voice heard on this important issue.

We especially need Nativity School parents to attend our small group leader formation so we can offer small groups for School parents.

Bingo is a time-honored tradition at Fair, and we need gracious donations to make this year a success! We are asking for gift cards for $5, $10, and $25 from any of your favorite places to dine, shop, attend movies, and more.

This year, Nativity Council of Catholic Women instead honored two women: Mary Kay O’Rourke (pictured) and (posthumously) Bette Hoffman, co-chairs of the Prayer Line for many, many years.

Each summer, food donations wane, while demand doesn’t — and this year is no different. Please consider bringing non-perishable items for delivery to Keystone, our local food shelf partner. Thank you!

Our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program is looking for more hands and hearts to serve as both catechists and assistants for a couple of hours per week, from late September through mid-May. 

It became clear that God’s plan for me was here at Nativity as Parish Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator. I look forward to getting to know everyone better, and to using my talents to give back to the parish that has already given me so much.

Our Lenten Small Groups have officially launched as part of year one of the Archdiocesan Synod Implementation. Thank you to the 220 parishioners who signed up for our 26 small groups this Lent! 

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Nativity Night to Shine Gala & Live Auction fundraising event on April 6th, 2024!

The Small Group Leader Formation series continues with detailed instruction into the Parish Evangelization Cells System (PECS), the small groups which are intended to be missionary communities within the parish.

We're nearing the end of the Archdiocesan Synod Small Group Leader Formation course! Click here for feedback from our participants.

The Small Group Leader Formation series began with a review of Archbishop Hebda’s plan to expand small groups in each parish that will foster personal relationships, build community, and provide formation to help parishioners grow as joyful missionary disciples of Christ.

Join us for the 49th annual Nativity County Fair on September 15-17 as we celebrate Nativity School’s 100th year and welcome Fr. Tollefson! New update includes Talent Show audition sign-up link.

You may have been involved with the Synod over the last three years, or you may not have heard much about it. Here’s an update on where we’ve been, and where we are going.

To support this initiative, we would like to identify those with the experience or the gifts needed to lead small groups starting in Lent and invite them to a training series to be held this fall.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd offers training not only to benefit a catechist but as a truly heart-opening, faith-engaging retreat experience for anyone. Sign up for summer training in Lakeville July 25-27 or August 15-17.

It’s time to celebrate! Click the campaign logo for the big news on our Centennial Campaign progress. Heartfelt thanks to the hundreds of Nativity families who have supported our Centennial Campaign so far!

If you have a special connection who can help create an amazing experience package, a talent you’d be willing to share as a service donation, or if you have an item you’d like to donate, please let us know!

Do you want to make a positive difference in the faith formation of our K-2 children? Please consider joining a team of adults who offer the Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass.

The Nativity of Our Lord Centennial Campaign is upon us and we are looking for champions of our parish and school to assist with this important initiative, Built on Tradition with Hope for the Future!