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On the occasion of his retirement, Communications Director Isaac Huss asked Faith Formation Director Randy Mueller to reflect upon his time at Nativity of Our Lord.

It has been my personal pleasure to work with Randy for the past decade or so as he has led some of the most important parts of our mission here at Nativity.

Bishop Paul Sirba of the Diocese of Duluth will be celebrating Saturday’s 5:00 p.m. Mass at Nativity of Our Lord.

The home of Nativity School teacher Mrs. Katie Griffin and family was struck by lightning and destroyed by fire.

Fr. Patrick congratulates the Nativity School 8th grade Class of 2019 and sends them off with a word of exhortation.

A word of gratitude to our very generous parishioners for their weekly volunteer service in our Faith Formation programs this school year.

Kathy and Stewart Laird were honored earlier this month at the Cana Family Institute’s Cana Banquet.

Sr. Grace was the last Sister of St. Joseph who served at Nativity School, working in our school office and in our community up to and through her retirement years.

Congratulations to Deacon Joe Connelly and Deacon Zane Pekron on their upcoming ordinations to priesthood, Brother Florian Rumpza on his first profession, and Deacon Jerry Devine on 40 years in the permanent diaconate.

Missed Fr. Nick's homily this weekend? Listen now to hear about the great gift — and responsibility — that Perpetual Adoration is and how you can get involved.

Easter tidings from our pastor, Fr. Patrick Hipwell

Please pray for our 16 catechumens and candidates as they seek deeper conversion to Christ and his Church, and may their collective enthusiasm and desire for the sacraments encourage us all.

The city of St. Paul has declared another Snow Emergency, and otherwise restricted parking through April 1.

May your Lenten journey be blessed with healing and a deeper relationship with Christ.

Fr. Patrick thanks parishioners for their perseverance through weather and transportation challenges. He also announces some changes in volunteer and staff leadership.

Need a place to go for a hot or cold meal on the day of Thanksgiving? Or want to help others in need?

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.

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!