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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 local formation opportunities available.

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.

I am the new Assistant Director of Discipleship - Faith Formation and am so excited to be a part of Nativity of Our Lord. I look forward to meeting you!

Having surpassed nine months with you now, let me tell you what a great grace it is to be serving Christ with you here at Nativity of Our Lord, and offer an update on the implementation of the One Nativity 2035 strategic planning as it relates to our mission.

Adoration will expand to include Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, beginning this Thursday, April 25. Thank you to all who volunteered to make it possible!

Videos are being viewed in small group meetings and are now also available for anyone else who wants to learn about prayer — whether they're brand new to an intentional prayer life, or seasoned vets.

We are expanding our Donut Sunday weekends to be our official Welcome Weekends, and we want all parishioners to make time to stay after Mass to meet new parishioners, and become better acquainted with everybody else.

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! 

Here is the plan for the entire Lenten Series on Prayer from our Pastor, Fr. Rolf Tollefson. Videos will viewed in small group meetings and will also be available for anyone else who wants to learn about prayer — whether they're brand new to an intentional prayer life, or seasoned vets.

In the first three days of online sign-up over 170 of you signed up for 27 different small groups, filling many of them. We'd particularly like more men and more School parents sign up. Registration will close January 31.