Lynn McConnell has resigned from her position in Human Resources at Nativity of Our Lord, effective August 7, and Nick Erickson has been hired in the role of Accounting Specialist, replacing Joyce Kotta, and began work on the parish staff on Monday, August 25.

I wish to offer a word of my deepest gratitude to all members of our parish community, including parents and children, teachers and staff, parishioners and community members for making the first week of school a great success, particularly in light of the tragedy at Annunciation.

Fr. Tollefson extends an invitation to a prayer vigil this evening at 7pm in the church, and pledges a renewed commitment to safety on our campus and of support for our community.

“Year 3” of the Synod will extend into 2026-2027 with the theme of Equipping Parents as the Primary Educators of their Children in the Faith. Implementation of this theme will begin with a “soft start” in this, the 2025-2026 year. Click here for more information.

The 2025 Nativity County Fair Raffle is bigger and better than ever! We’re also expanding the Nativity Bakery to include a Produce Market, and get ready for the annual Collectible Corner sale.

Online registration is now open for Friend of the Fair Sponsorships, a great way for individual families, business owners, or groups to come together to support the Fair. And, new this year, a recognition wall will be on display outside the School Plaza entrance through fall break (mid-October). 

In response to the liturgical listening sessions last fall, we will introduce some changes to the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass, beginning on Sunday, September 21 to make it more family-friendly. We also plan to bring back Communion under both species (the Body and Blood of Christ).

The next parish Men's Retreat will be Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12 at Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center in Trego, Wisconsin, while the next Women's Retreat will be at Nativity Friday-Saturday, February 27-28. Click here for more details!

In order to better serve you, our parishioners, the parish office front desk is now open all day on Fridays. Office hours at the Lannan Center are now the same every day of the week, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Pre-order your Nativity County Fair merch now to ensure you get the sizes you want. Also, be part of what makes the Fair so special — volunteer!

The NCCW is looking for a volunteer Marketing Communications Manager from September-June. Work with a great group of women promoting faith, fellowship, and service, with just a 2-4 hour/month time commitment.

We completed our search process a few weeks ago and determined that Nativity would be best served by delaying the hiring process for a period of six months to a year so that we can better define the scope of the position with the Discipleship team.

Each May at the annual Madonna Mass and reception, the NCCW recognizes outstanding young women who demonstrate acts of faith, humility, generosity, and kindness through school, parish, and community involvement. Please join us in congratulating all the 2025 nominees and this year's winner, Margaret Dobie!

Thank you for your patience as we work to restore the dedicated air conditioning unit in the Adoration Chapel. Additionally, our tall candlesticks behind the altar and beside the tabernacle are being refurbished, thanks to the NCCW.

We have decided to move forward with our plan to complete the stained glass window project in our beloved, historic church, replacing the clear glass with new, beautiful stained glass windows. We are also asking for feedback on the project, which you can submit here our website.

Our new parish Picture Directory is almost complete! The production process has taken longer than we would have preferred, but we are hoping the shipment will arrive in the next month or so. Thank you to all who have contributed to this extensive and important project, and for your patience as we approach the finish line.

Are you a business owner or do you know someone who is? The NCF Sponsorship Committee is seeking business owners within our parish, school, and broader community who are interested in partnering with the Fair to gain brand visibility while supporting our three-day event.

In November of 2024, I had the pleasure of meeting then-Robert Cardinal Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV — while spending a semester abroad in Rome.

Nativity of Our Lord has purchased a limited number of volumes of the Archdiocese's 175th Anniversary coffee table book, "In Everything, Give Thanks," as well as its graphic novel counterpart, "Catholics in the Northland." They are now both available for sale on a first-come, first-served basis to reserve here on our website or at the parish office.

Students entering grades 1-6 (morning program) and 7-12 (evening program) in the fall are invited to this Catholic summer camp right here on campus. Volunteers are needed for snacks and mealtime. Finally, please pray for our Totus Tuus missionaries, volunteers, and participants!