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Friday, January 31 is the priority deadline for room reservations at our Men’s retreat February 21-23. Don’t miss your chance to join in fellowship and faith with Fr. Tollefson at Eddy’s Lake Mille Lacs Resort!

There’s rich irony in the pastor of a church called Nativity missing Christmas liturgies in his first year on the job. But as a believing Catholic Christian, I’m inclined to look for God’s hand moving amidst the seemingly random occurrences in our lives.

Our Christmas gift to each family is Matthew Kelly’s book "33 Days to Eucharistic Glory," a daily prayer devotional to help us fall more in love with Jesus, Our Eucharistic Lord. All are invited to optional weekly in-person discussions on Mondays in January and early February.

As our national Eucharistic revival continues into Year 2, and our local Synod focuses on a year of Eucharistic focus, there are many local formation opportunities available.

Through prayerful discernment, the Lord revealed to our Director of Discipleship, Mahalia Marcelin, that he has new plans for her, and she has decided to resign from her role here at Nativity of Our Lord, effective December 31.

By understanding the meaning of Advent and the Church’s intent for its celebration, Catholics can dispose themselves to the grace of the blessed time between now and Christmas.

Sign up here for the weekly Heart of the Revival newsletter to receive Bishop Andrew Cozzens' weekly Gospel reflections as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.

The entire parish and community is invited to three Advent Days of Recollection as we introduce the mission and vision of our pastor, Fr. Rolf Tollefson, in the new liturgical year and Synod Year 2.

November is the month dedicated to celebrating the Black culture and faith.

We are looking for volunteers to pray a rosary before the Blessed Sacrament for the repose of the souls of our faithfully, and for the comfort and healing of their families.

We would like all volunteers who wish to serve in the upcoming liturgical year — whether you're brand new or a longtime veteran — to be (re-)trained to learn the latest standards from Fr. Erickson, our new Director of Liturgy. Click the headline above for more information.

As our national Eucharistic revival continues, and our local Synod focuses on a year of Eucharistic focus, there are many resources available on the Eucharist for individuals as well as Small Groups.

An essential part of Christian discipleship and hospitality is knowing the names and faces of our fellow parishioners. Thank you for help in making this possible!

Open enrollment for fall small groups has begun! Gather some family, friends, or neighbors together to learn more about the Mass and the Eucharist in Year II of the Synod Implementation at Nativity of Our Lord.

Registration is now open for Faith Formation at Nativity of Our Lord beginning in the fall for Grades 1-8. Classes are Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM in Nativity School beginning Wednesday, September 18.

Kids in preschool through grade five are invited to Holy Kids Camp August 7-10 with the Pro Ecclesia Sancta religious men and women at St. Mark's. Register by July 1!

I am very pleased to announce that two religious sisters from the order of the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus will be coming to work in our School and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, beginning this fall.

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. 

Youth ministry is a passion of mine and I am so blessed to have been given the opportunity to volunteer over the last several years. This summer, I will join the parish staff as the new Assistant Director of Faith Formation - Small Group and Youth Ministry.

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.