• Safety and Security Update: Daily Mass with Students [Update]
    Safety and Security Update: Daily Mass with Students [Update]
    September 23, 2025
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    We are pleased to welcome back our School students to our daily Masses this week, with a new policy that will provide a higher level of security. In particular, we will restrict entrances during our Wednesday and Friday morning Masses when our School children are present.
    Read More
  • Our New Young Saints (Updated)
    Our New Young Saints (Updated)
    September 12, 2025
    by Communications Office
    On September 7 the Catholic Church canonized two young saints, Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. Each saint had a special devotion to the Eucharist and to serving the poor. Click here to learn more, including newly added prayer ideas!
    Read More
  • Family Corner: Reclaiming Sundays
    Family Corner: Reclaiming Sundays
    September 6, 2025
    by Family Corner Team
    Family Corner will now tie into the Archdiocesan initiative to help us refresh and deepen observation of the Lord’s Day. This initiative is described in "Reclaiming Sundays: A Guide for Families." For each month of the next year, Family Corner will develop the Archdiocesan theme as we can live it here at Nativity of Our Lord.
    Read More
  • An Invitation to Prayer for the Annunciation Community
    An Invitation to Prayer for the Annunciation Community
    August 27, 2025
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    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.
    Read More
  • Liturgy Update Letter
    Liturgy Update Letter
    August 9, 2025
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    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).
    Read More
  • Save the Date: Men's and Women's Retreats
    Save the Date: Men's and Women's Retreats
    August 8, 2025
    by Communications Office
    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!
    Read More
  • Church Environment, Maintenance Updates
    Church Environment, Maintenance Updates
    July 11, 2025
    by Communications Office
    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.
    Read More
  • New Stained Glass Windows Project
    New Stained Glass Windows Project
    July 11, 2025
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    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.
    Read More
  • Totus Tuus Registration, Volunteers Needed
    Totus Tuus Registration, Volunteers Needed
    June 6, 2025
    by Discipleship 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!
    Read More
  • Family Corner: Pentecost
    Family Corner: Pentecost
    June 2, 2025
    by Family Corner Team
    Now, 50 days after Easter Sunday, we mark the close of the Easter season with the remarkable solemnity of Pentecost. Click here for reflections on how we can welcome the descent of the Holy Spirit into our homes and families and communities by meaningfully celebrating this feast.
    Read More
  • Synod Update: What's Next
    Synod Update: What's Next
    May 27, 2025
    by Synod Leadership Team
    Each parish is sending their pastor and two lay delegates to the 2025 Archdiocesan Synod Assembly; Theme updates for Years 3-4; Invitation to pray Holy Spirit Novena culminating on Pentecost (June 7).
    Read More
  • Habemus Papam! We have a new Pope!
    Habemus Papam! We have a new Pope!
    May 10, 2025
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    It was with great joy that I learned of the white smoke billowing out of the chimney in Vatican City and it is with great joy that we can now celebrate together what it heralded: not only a new Sovereign Pontiff but our first Pope from the United States, from the American midwest and the south side of Chicago, Illinois!
    Read More
  • Eucharistic Revival: National Pilgrimage 2025
    Eucharistic Revival: National Pilgrimage 2025
    May 9, 2025
    by Synod Leadership Team
    Continuing the impact of the four regional pilgrimages last year, the new St. Katherine Drexel route this year covers Indianapolis through the midwest, south, and west towards San Diego and Los Angeles. Frances Webber, one of our parishioners who attended the National Eucharistic Congress last July, will accompany our Eucharistic Lord across the country this year.
    Read More
  • Family Corner: May
    Family Corner: May
    May 6, 2025
    by Family Corner Team
    We are still celebrating Easter, and we can continue to focus on making Sundays especially celebratory in our homes. Click here for reflections on continuing to live Easter and to celebrate this beautiful month traditionally dedicated to Mary, our Mother.
    Read More
  • On the Passing of Pope Francis
    On the Passing of Pope Francis
    April 25, 2025
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    Fr. John Paul and I echo Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s sadness at the Holy Father’s passing. He was a man of profound joy, faith, hope, love, and simplicity in life and in death. I invite you to please join me in prayer for the repose of his soul.
    Read More
  • Family Corner: Divine Mercy Sunday, Easter Season
    Family Corner: Divine Mercy Sunday, Easter Season
    April 23, 2025
    by Family Corner Team
    We Catholics celebrate Easter with enthusiasm, and we celebrate all the way to Pentecost. Today is Divine Mercy Sunday, a special feast within this season during which we claim our inheritance of joy. Click here for suggestions about living this Easter season with prayer, feasting, and blessed action.
    Read More
  • Celebrate the Resurrection with Sincerity and Truth
    Celebrate the Resurrection with Sincerity and Truth
    April 20, 2025
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    He is risen! Alleluia! Indeed, we have now completed another round of the *preparing* part of our mission, and now can enjoy the great Easter *celebration.*
    Read More
  • Family Corner: Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday
    Family Corner: Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday
    April 8, 2025
    by Family Corner Team
    Palm Sunday is a favorite feast for children, who both love and learn from active experiences. Click here for suggestions about living Palm Sunday through the Triduum with children at home.
    Read More
  • Family Corner: Fifth Sunday of Lent
    Family Corner: Fifth Sunday of Lent
    April 1, 2025
    by Family Corner Team
    We are at the Fifth Sunday of our Lenten season. How can we help each other to remain steadfast in our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving? This is a time for patience and forgiveness. Click here for ideas for this last full week of Lent.
    Read More
  • Returning to Perpetual Adoration
    Returning to Perpetual Adoration
    March 28, 2025
    by Fr. John Paul Erickson, Parochial Vical
    Fr. Erickson offers a vision for returning to 24/7 Perpetual Adoration in this ongoing Eucharistic Revival, as well as an invitation for each of us to commit to an hour.
    Read More
  • See More