• CGS Help Wanted
    CGS Help Wanted
    May 24, 2024
    by Communications Office
    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. 
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  • Fr. John Paul Erickson in His Own Words
    Fr. John Paul Erickson in His Own Words
    May 24, 2024
    by Fr. John Paul Erickson
    I could not be more excited to serve you as your next Associate Pastor, under the leadership of Fr. Rolf Tollefson, a priest I have admired and enjoyed for nearly two decades.
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  • Emily Meyer in Her Own Words
    Emily Meyer in Her Own Words
    May 17, 2024
    by Communications Office
    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.
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  • Meet Allison
    Meet Allison "Sonny" Tengblad
    May 10, 2024
    by Communications Office
    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.
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  • Meet Ms. Taylor Croissant
    Meet Ms. Taylor Croissant
    May 3, 2024
    by Communications Office
    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!
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  • Discipleship Mission Update, New Staff Members
    Discipleship Mission Update, New Staff Members
    April 26, 2024
    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.
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  • Adoration Expands to Thursdays
    Adoration Expands to Thursdays
    April 19, 2024
    by Communications Office
    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!
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  • Fr. Duffert's New Assignment, Replacement Announced
    Fr. Duffert's New Assignment, Replacement Announced
    April 18, 2024
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    Fr. Bill Duffert will lead Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bloomington beginning July 1, and Fr. John Paul Erickson will take over as Parochial Vicar (Associate Pastor) on July 20.
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  • ALERT: (Another) Text Phishing Scam From
    ALERT: (Another) Text Phishing Scam From "Fr. Tollefson"
    March 20, 2024
    by Communications Office
    Fraudulent texts claiming to come from "Fr. Rolf Tollefson" are again being delivered to parishioners with the intent to confuse, manipulate, and steal. Please be on guard!
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  • Lenten Videos 1-7 Now Available
    Lenten Videos 1-7 Now Available
    March 14, 2024
    by Synod Committee
    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.
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  • Welcoming and Community-Building Initiative
    Welcoming and Community-Building Initiative
    March 8, 2024
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    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.
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  • Legalize Suicide? Here's Why Not
    Legalize Suicide? Here's Why Not
    March 6, 2024
    by Karen McCann, Respect Life Chair
    The Minnesota House of Representatives Public Safety Committee will be voting on a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide, with a hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, at 10:30 AM. Read from the head of Nativity of Our Lord's Respect Life Committee about what's at stake.
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  • “Centennial Sunset” Painting by Joshua Cunningham
    “Centennial Sunset” Painting by Joshua Cunningham
    March 1, 2024
    by Communications Office
    Longtime parishioner and artist Joshua Cunningham painted our historic parish church on the occasion of its 100-year anniversary. The original image now hangs in our Heritage Room.
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  • Small Groups Have Launched!
    Small Groups Have Launched!
    February 16, 2024
    by Synod Committee
    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! 
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  • Night to Shine Gala & Live Auction Update
    Night to Shine Gala & Live Auction Update
    February 16, 2024
    by Night to Shine Auction Committee
    Do you have a special connection or talent that could create an extraordinary experience package? This year the Silent Auction has made it easier than ever to contribute!
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  • Night to Shine Gala & Live Auction Update
    Night to Shine Gala & Live Auction Update
    February 10, 2024
    by Gala Committee
    It's time to participate in the Split the Pot excitement! Raffle tickets are now available for purchase. We're also now offering sponsorships opportunities and accepting silent auction donations.
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  • Fr. Tollefson's Lenten Video Series: Prayer
    Fr. Tollefson's Lenten Video Series: Prayer
    February 3, 2024
    by Synod Executive Team
    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.
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  • 2024 Night to Shine Gala & Live Auction
    2024 Night to Shine Gala & Live Auction
    February 3, 2024
    by Gala Committee
    Mark your calendars for the upcoming Nativity Night to Shine Gala & Live Auction fundraising event on April 6th, 2024!
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  • Church Restoration Update: Final Re-Installation Complete
    Church Restoration Update: Final Re-Installation Complete
    February 3, 2024
    by Communications Office
    The stained glass has all been re-installed and is looking great! All that remains to be done is to remove the lift from the church and reinstall the pews. If all goes well, the church should be back to normal by Wednesday. Thank you for your continued patience!
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  • Colorado Mission Trip: Seminarians Learn Homeless Ministry
    Colorado Mission Trip: Seminarians Learn Homeless Ministry
    January 27, 2024
    by Brennan Crow, Parishioner and College Seminarian
    The second year seminarians of St. John Vianney traveled to Denver to learn homeless ministry with Christ in the City. Read a recap from Brennan and watch a video he produced, including onsite (and drone!) footage.
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