• Summer Maintenance Thank You
    Summer Maintenance Thank You
    September 16, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    How wonderful and inspiring it is to return to worship in Nativity of Our Lord’s upper church!
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  • Welcome Tim and Marian!
    Welcome Tim and Marian!
    August 30, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    We welcome two new employees, Marian Layman and Tim Huberty, who will be job-sharing duties at the front desk.
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  • Farewell, Leah
    Farewell, Leah
    August 26, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    This month we bid farewell to Leah Driscoll, front desk receptionist and my administrative assistant for five years.
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  • “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it”
    “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it”
    August 21, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    New revelations have appeared in international news concerning clerical sexual abuse and cover-up. Pope Francis has responded with a "Letter to the People of God." Please keep all affected by this news in your prayers.
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  • Summer Church Maintenance Update
    Summer Church Maintenance Update
    July 29, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    Halfway through the two-month process, I am pleased to report that we are on schedule with our three-part project involving the pews, floor, and lighting.
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  • Welcome, Fr. Nick!
    Welcome, Fr. Nick!
    July 8, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    Introducing our new parochial vicar at Nativity of Our Lord, Fr. Nicholas Hagen
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  • Thank You, Fr. John!
    Thank You, Fr. John!
    June 15, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    On behalf of me and all Nativity parishioners, I want to extend to Fr. John Powers our heartfelt congratulations on his new assignment and sincere thanks for his three years of priestly service here at Nativity of Our Lord.
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  • Archdiocesan Bankruptcy FAQ
    Archdiocesan Bankruptcy FAQ
    June 15, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    As you may know, the Archdiocese has reached an agreement with the victim survivors of sexual abuse to resolve the bankruptcy filed over three years ago. The following question and answer segment, has been prepared by the Archdiocese for your review.
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  • Congratulations to Our Ordinandi!
    Congratulations to Our Ordinandi!
    May 30, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    I wanted to share the wonderful news that two of our visiting seminarians here at Nativity of Our Lord, Zane Pekron and Joe Connelly, have now both been ordained to the transitional diaconate.
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  • 2018 Missionary Cooperation with our brothers and sisters in Mandeville, Jamaica
    2018 Missionary Cooperation with our brothers and sisters in Mandeville, Jamaica
    April 12, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    Fr. Weismann will share a bit about the mission work in the diocese. Please be generous to the people of the Mandeville diocese in this weekend’s 2nd collection!
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  • Happy Easter!
    Happy Easter!
    April 1, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Pastor
    Blessings on you and your family during this most sacred and glorious time.
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  • Ready for the Best Lent Ever?
    Ready for the Best Lent Ever?
    February 15, 2018
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    Fr. Patrick thanks those involved with the Cana Dinner and encourages participation in faith-building activities this Lent.
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  • Annual Mission Update
    Annual Mission Update
    December 13, 2017
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    God has continued to bless us this past year!
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  • Stewardship Update 2
    Stewardship Update 2
    November 12, 2017
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    How can we respond to God’s many blessings by gratefully returning our gifts to him?
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  • Stewardship Update + Society of St. Vincent de Paul
    Stewardship Update + Society of St. Vincent de Paul
    November 5, 2017
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    Here at Nativity, November is a time of stewardship renewal, and I ask you to consider the theme, “Grateful and Generous.”
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  • Church Floor Tile Work Begins Monday
    Church Floor Tile Work Begins Monday
    October 19, 2017
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    This week, work will begin on installing a quarry tile floor in the center cross aisle of church’s nave.
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  • Easter Message from Fr. Patrick
    April 20, 2017
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    With great joy in our hearts, we proclaim to one another today: “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!”
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  • Nativity School’s Lenten Journey
    Nativity School’s Lenten Journey
    April 6, 2017
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    Nativity School students have been participating in a Lenten journey of prayer, reflection, and service.
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  • Principal Kate Wollan Wins State-Wide Educational Leadership Award
    Principal Kate Wollan Wins State-Wide Educational Leadership Award
    April 6, 2017
    by Fr. Patrick Hipwell
    Principal Kate Wollan has received the K-8 Leader of the Year Award from Minnesota Independent School Forum (MISF)!
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  • Merry Christmas!
    Merry Christmas!
    December 25, 2016
    by Father Patrick Hipwell
    A message on the Solemn Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
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