• Parking and Neighborliness
    Parking and Neighborliness
    January 24, 2025
    by Communications Office
    One of our neighbors contacted us recently about some significant damage sustained to his parked car after one of our Sunday liturgies. While hopefully an isolated incident, we do ask that our parishioners and visitors be extra careful when driving to and from our campus.
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  • Seminarian-in-Residence Thomas Cain
    Seminarian-in-Residence Thomas Cain
    January 17, 2025
    by Communications Office
    Hello Nativity Parishioners! I am a third-year seminarian at St. Paul Seminary, and I have been living at Nativity of Our Lord as my January assignment, in order to get an inside look at the life of a parish priest.
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  • Parish Staff Leadership Update
    Parish Staff Leadership Update
    December 27, 2024
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    Our Parish Business Administrator Laura Barr has departed from her leadership role at Nativity. We greatly appreciate her many years of service.
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  • My First Noel (at Nativity of Our Lord) Part Deux
    My First Noel (at Nativity of Our Lord) Part Deux
    December 20, 2024
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson, Pastor
    There’s rich irony in the pastor of a church called Nativity missing Christmas liturgies in his first year on the job. But as a believing Catholic Christian, I’m inclined to look for God’s hand moving amidst the seemingly random occurrences in our lives.
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  • Snow Emergency Declared
    Snow Emergency Declared
    December 19, 2024
    by Communications Office
    The city of St. Paul has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 9:00 PM tonight.
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  • Eucharistic Formation Opportunities (Update)
    Eucharistic Formation Opportunities (Update)
    December 13, 2024
    by Synod Leadership Team
    As our national Eucharistic revival continues into Year 2, and our local Synod focuses on a year of Eucharistic focus, there are many local formation opportunities available.
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  • Parish Staff Announcement
    Parish Staff Announcement
    December 7, 2024
    by Fr. Rolf Tollefson and Mahalia Marcelin
    Through prayerful discernment, the Lord revealed to our Director of Discipleship, Mahalia Marcelin, that he has new plans for her, and she has decided to resign from her role here at Nativity of Our Lord, effective December 31.
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  • Advent: How to get ready to meet your Maker
    Advent: How to get ready to meet your Maker
    November 27, 2024
    by Isaac Huss, Communications Director
    By understanding the meaning of Advent and the Church’s intent for its celebration, Catholics can dispose themselves to the grace of the blessed time between now and Christmas.
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  • Synod Year 2: Advent Reflections on the Eucharist
    Synod Year 2: Advent Reflections on the Eucharist
    November 25, 2024
    by Communications Office
    Sign up here for the weekly Heart of the Revival newsletter to receive Bishop Andrew Cozzens' weekly Gospel reflections as we prepare our hearts for Christmas.
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  • The Handmaids in Their Own Words
    The Handmaids in Their Own Words
    November 23, 2024
    Ever wonder how a young woman decides to give her life to God and join a religious order? Want to learn more about our sisters serving our parish and school? Learn all that and more as Sr. Angelica and Sr. Teresa Rose introduce themselves in their own words.
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  • Advent Days of Recollection
    Advent Days of Recollection
    November 23, 2024
    The entire parish and community is invited to three Advent Days of Recollection as we introduce the mission and vision of our pastor, Fr. Rolf Tollefson, in the new liturgical year and Synod Year 2.
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  • Black Catholic History Month
    Black Catholic History Month
    November 16, 2024
    by Discipleship Office
    November is the month dedicated to celebrating the Black culture and faith.
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  • Voting as a Catholic
    Voting as a Catholic
    November 2, 2024
    by Communications Office
    Catholic Social Teaching can help guide our thinking and our voting. Click the headline or image for three documents from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Minnesota Catholic Conference.
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  • Intercessors Wanted
    Intercessors Wanted
    October 9, 2024
    by Communications Office
    We are looking for volunteers to pray a rosary before the Blessed Sacrament for the repose of the souls of our faithfully, and for the comfort and healing of their families.
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  • Nativity County Fair 2024 Thank You
    Nativity County Fair 2024 Thank You
    October 4, 2024
    by 2024 Nativity County Fair Chairs
    We would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all of you for helping us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Nativity County Fair!
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  • Liturgy Volunteer FAQ
    Liturgy Volunteer FAQ
    September 26, 2024
    by Sonny Tengblad, Volunteer Coordinator
    We would like all volunteers who wish to serve in the upcoming liturgical year — whether you're brand new or a longtime veteran — to be (re-)trained to learn the latest standards from Fr. Erickson, our new Director of Liturgy. Click the headline above for more information.
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  • Eucharistic Multimedia Resources
    Eucharistic Multimedia Resources
    September 20, 2024
    by Synod Leadership Team
    As our national Eucharistic revival continues, and our local Synod focuses on a year of Eucharistic focus, there are many resources available on the Eucharist for individuals as well as Small Groups.
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  • It's Time for a New Picture Directory
    It's Time for a New Picture Directory
    September 13, 2024
    by Communications Office
    An essential part of Christian discipleship and hospitality is knowing the names and faces of our fellow parishioners. Thank you for help in making this possible!
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  • Fall Small Groups Now Open
    Fall Small Groups Now Open
    September 13, 2024
    by Nativity Synod Committee
    Open enrollment for fall small groups has begun! Gather some family, friends, or neighbors together to learn more about the Mass and the Eucharist in Year II of the Synod Implementation at Nativity of Our Lord.
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  • New and Noteworthy at the Nativity County Fair this Year
    New and Noteworthy at the Nativity County Fair this Year
    August 29, 2024
    by Nativity County Fair Chairs
    Have you heard the news? This year, there's a Karaoke Band (Saturday night), a Boxing Arcade Game, a new food item, a free shuttle bus, free safety wristbands and temporary tattoos, and new retro Fair merch!
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