• No Adoration Friday, 3/27 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    No Adoration Friday, 3/27 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    March 25, 2026
    by Communications Office
    Adoration will be suspended (and the church locked) on Friday, March 27 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience and we thank you for your understanding.
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  • Summer Youth Events Registration, Volunteers Needed
    Summer Youth Events Registration, Volunteers Needed
    March 13, 2026
    by Communications Office
    Registration for all summer youth events (Totus Tuus, Extreme Faith Camp, EFC Leadership Team, and Steubenville) are open and we encourage you to sign up right away! We also need adults to help out with these events. Click here for details and sign-up links.
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  • Dr. John Boyle Receives Papal Honor for Service
    Dr. John Boyle Receives Papal Honor for Service
    March 13, 2026
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    Pope Leo XIV has recognized longtime parishioner Dr. John Boyle for his exceptional service to the Church, bestowing the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award upon him for over 35 faithful years of teaching at the University of St. Thomas.
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  • Adoration Suspended Sunday to Monday Morning
    Adoration Suspended Sunday to Monday Morning
    March 13, 2026
    by Communications Office
    There will be no Adoration beginning at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 15 until 9:00 AM on Monday, March 16 due to forecasted inclement weather.
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  • Respect Life 40 Days Devotional
    Respect Life 40 Days Devotional
    February 27, 2026
    by Communications Office
    All are invited to join in reading "To the Heart of The Matter, The 40 Day Companion to Live a Culture of Life," a book of short daily devotions for busy people by Sean D. Carney.
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  • Mary Ann Bambenek (1935-2026)
    Mary Ann Bambenek (1935-2026)
    February 25, 2026
    by Communications Office
    Mary Ann Bambenek, mother of Fr. Joseph Bambenek, passed away Sunday, February 22. Please pray for the repose of her soul and for Fr. Bambenek and his family. (Click here for her full obituary and funeral arrangements.)
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  • Family Corner: Elevated Conversation
    Family Corner: Elevated Conversation
    February 25, 2026
    by Family Corner Team
    When we can share with each other the questions, topics, and concerns that really matter, we grow in our relationships and in our joy. For the month of March, let's reclaim our Sundays by intentionally elevating our conversations. Click here for ideas from the Archdiocese as well as some particular ways we here at Nativity can cultivate good talk.
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  • Snow Emergency Declared
    Snow Emergency Declared
    February 19, 2026
    by Communications Office
    The city of St. Paul has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 9:00 PM tonight.
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  • A Challenge For Lent
    A Challenge For Lent
    February 13, 2026
    by Communications Office
    Lent is upon us. Why not try something new in your faith life, and help Nativity of Our Lord along the way? We invite you to a Lenten Adoration Challenge: sign up for one of our open hours, and commit to the hour for the six weeks of Lent.
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  • Wanted: Director of Formation and Evangelization
    Wanted: Director of Formation and Evangelization
    February 13, 2026
    by Communications Office
    We are now hiring a full-time, salaried position to work with our Pastor, Fr. Rolf Tollefson to implement his vision for all ministries at Nativity of Our Lord. Please share this post with your network! Click here for details and to apply.
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  • Family Corner: Unplugging and Prayer
    Family Corner: Unplugging and Prayer
    January 27, 2026
    by Family Corner Team
    Turn off the devices and turn on the connections! For February 2026, the Archdiocese invites us to reclaim the gift of Sunday rest by developing the real interactions and relationships that give us joy — while limiting our use of technology. Click here for Reclaiming Sundays suggestions here at Nativity of Our Lord and beyond.
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  • New Lent Small Groups
    New Lent Small Groups
    January 22, 2026
    by Communications Office
    Lent is coming on February 18 and it’s the perfect time to focus on growing in our faith. Why not do it together in a small group, for friendship, support, and consistency? Click here for some new small groups that are looking for participants.
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  • New Year’s Resolution?
    New Year’s Resolution?
    January 9, 2026
    by Communications Office
    How about resolving to get to know Jesus better this year? He is available all week in our Adoration chapel. Why not invite a friend or family member and sign up for a currently open hour?
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  • Wednesday 5:00 PM Mass Reinstated; Confessions, Adoration Adjusted
    Wednesday 5:00 PM Mass Reinstated; Confessions, Adoration Adjusted
    January 9, 2026
    by Communications Office
    We are again celebrating a weekly 5pm Mass on Wednesdays effective immediately. As such, Confessions have been moved to 4:15-4:45pm and Adoration paused from 5-5:30pm on Wednesdays.
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  • Adoration Expansion Update
    Adoration Expansion Update
    January 2, 2026
    by Communications Office
    While we are grateful to announce that Adoration has greatly expanded in the last few months, it will now be starting at 6:00 AM on Mondays (instead of 5:00 AM) until we find a new Adorer for the 5:00 AM hour. Can you help?
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  • Men's Exodus 90 Challenge
    Men's Exodus 90 Challenge
    December 31, 2025
    by Communications Office
    Men, are you up for a challenge in 2026? Exodus 90 is a journey of prayer, asceticism, and brotherhood that has helped over 100,000 men break free from bad habits, distractions, and lukewarm prayer. The challenge begins January 5! Click here for details.
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  • Family Corner: Invitation and Prayer
    Family Corner: Invitation and Prayer
    December 30, 2025
    by Family Corner Team
    Isn’t it fun to get an invitation? We love to be included in celebrations and special events. This month, the Archdiocesan Reclaiming Sundays program invites us to refresh our celebrations with a new awareness, and share our joy with those around us. Click here for ideas and sample activities for January.
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  • Year-End Stewardship
    Year-End Stewardship
    December 22, 2025
    by Communications Office
    As the calendar year nears its end, please help us by fulfilling your 2025 stewardship commitment and/or by providing Nativity of Our Lord with a special year-end gift. Thank you for your generosity!
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  • Christmas Spirit Service
    Christmas Spirit Service
    December 12, 2025
    by Communications Office
    The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Nativity of Our Lord will deliver poinsettias and spend time with our parishioners next week. So please let us know who might appreciate a visit. Thank you!
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  • Adorer Needed
    Adorer Needed
    December 12, 2025
    by Communications Office
    We now need one new weekly committed Adorer, from 7:00-8:00 PM on Mondays. Can you help?
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