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You asked, we answered! Here are some frequently asked questions that have been on the minds of parishioners when it comes to the Archdiocesan Synod at Nativity of Our Lord.

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.

A retirement fund is being established for Fr. Patrick as he prepares for the move to his future home at the Byrne Residence on June 30.

Year one of the Synod Implementation is beginning at Nativity of Our Lord! This group of twelve parishioners' first task will be to recruit and train small group leaders for parish-wide ongoing small groups that will begin next Lent. 

As we celebrate our centennial anniversary, we embark on our Centennial Campaign: Built on Tradition with Hope for the Future to restore our historic church and strengthen resources to ensure Nativity will remain a shining light for future generations.

I wish to provide you with a brief update from our Nativity of Our Lord Facilities Committee regarding the ongoing internal restoration work of our beloved, almost 100-year-old parish church.

Eucharistic Ministers are no longer required to wear masks when distributing Communion. The priest celebrant will continue to wear a mask during Communion.

Lent is perhaps our greatest annual opportunity to make a concerted effort to turn back to the Lord. Whether we are walking closely with him or have strayed far away, all of us are invited to turn again from our sins and earthly attachments and seek him ever more fervently.

Our Director of Liturgy and Music, Patrick Henning, has decided to step down from his position to pursue other opportunities.

We are seeking a faith-filled, experienced, results-oriented development leader to establish and lead a comprehensive development program to support the parish and school community in a full-time, salaried role. Competitive compensation offered, commensurate with experience.

Fraudulent texts and emails claiming to come from "Fr. Patrick Hipwell" are again being delivered to parishioners with the intent to confuse, manipulate, and steal.

Pick up a prayer card at the doors of church and join us in praying for our catechists who will be teaching our children in Faith Formation this year.

If you have ever started a sentence with, “The Church needs to…” then this is for you! Mark your calendars for September 28; October 5, 12, 19, and 26; and November 9 from 7-9pm.

Last week we sent home a letter to each of our registered parishioner households explaining our new Sunday Mass schedule. If you haven't received one yet, please let us know!

Learn more about our new Parochial Vicar...right from the source!

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

As both the CDC and MN Department of Health have lessened some restrictions, Nativity of Our Lord parish administration is moving to lessen our restrictions for mask requirements in the Lannan Center parish office.

I am Mahalia Marcelin, a servant of the Lord, serving as your Director of Faith Formation. It is an honor to serve Christ with you at Nativity of Our Lord.

We welcome the newly ordained Fr. William Duffert as our new parochial vicar, as we say goodbye to Fr. Nick Hagen, who will take over at St. Raphael's in Crystal.

Fr. John offers a brief overview of the different positions priests serve within the local Church. (From the archives — originally published May 20, 2018)