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Have fun meeting and working with new friends, and singing the great music of the Church every four or five weeks at the Saturday 5pm Mass. Any boy or girl from 3rd-8th grade may join.

The Nativity Early Learning Center (NELC) is still looking for a part-time leads teacher who can be a positive and energetic presence in our classrooms, beginning immediately.

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.

We have a new vacant hour in need of a weekly committed adorer on Fridays from 8:00-9:00PM. Can you help?

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.

While retaining her responsibilities in Faith Formation, the scope of her role will expand to include hospitality as well as further outreach and evangelization-forward opportunities.

It is with joy that I am letting you know that I have been promoted to Director of Discipleship. I count on your prayers as I embark on this new journey with Jesus and you!

Fraudulent texts claiming to come from "Fr. Rolf Tollefson" are being delivered to parishioners with the intent to confuse, manipulate, and steal. Please be on guard!

Registration is ongoing for the 2023-24 session of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for students 3-5 years of age, and space is still available for this Montessori-based program at Nativity of Our Lord.

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.

Fr. Rolf offers a fuller introduction as he takes over pastoral leadership of Nativity of Our Lord

I would like to offer my heartfelt gratitude as I step down this week from my role as pastor of Nativity of Our Lord after over 15 years together. It has been my great honor to help lead the parishioners and students of Nativity to follow Our Lord ever closer.

Kate Wollan was one of eight honorees celebrated for excellence by St. Mary’s University and Synergy & Leadership Exchange at the Character Recognition Awards luncheon on May 16. 

Scaffolding tear-down is set to begin Monday, June 12, and stained glass window re-installation will follow. The goal is to have the entire project wrapped up by end of July. (This blog-style post will be updated with new developments.)

Children's Liturgy has been suspended for the summer. See you in the fall!

As always, any baptized Catholic who is seriously ill is encouraged to contact us to receive this sacrament as soon as possible, and if anticipating major surgery to make an appointment prior.

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.

We wish to extend the warmest of welcomes to our newest adult members of the Catholic faith and of Nativity of Our Lord! Read their personal statements of their faith journeys through our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program. Many thanks to all for your support and prayers for our newest members!