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Sr. Mary Pieta will be replacing Sr. Teresa Rose. She grew up in Maple Lake, MN and then went to the University of St. Thomas where she studied Elementary Ed and Catholic Studies. She joined the Handmaids in 2017 and has over 8 years of experience serving in schools and parishes. From 2020-2025 she lived at our convent in the Archdiocese before being sent to Dickinson, ND to serve as the local superior there. From 2020-2025 she lived at our convent in the Archdiocese before being sent to Dickinson, ND to serve as the local superior there this past year. She is very excited to be coming home to Minnesota and I know she will be a great addition to Nativity!

After serving at the school and parish for 2 years, Sr. Teresa Rose has been given a new assignment. She will be moving to Rome for a one-year leadership program at the Angelicum which is a Pontifical University in Rome. She will be living with other American sisters while taking classes at the Angelicum which has students from all over the world. Sr. Teresa Rose shared how much she has treasured her time at Nativity, especially the many people she has gotten to know and love. She has really enjoyed being at the school and being a part of the beautiful work that is being done there. She assures us of her love and prayers as she goes forth. She will be leaving June 5th.

Pop over for a popover! At home, we can Reclaim Sundays in the domestic Church by praying together and sharing a special meal. Click here for ideas from the Archdiocese as well as some particular ways we here at Nativity can break bread together.

Nativity of Our Lord was blessed to host this precious monstrance February 23-26 during Adoration, thanks to the local St. Paul Serra Club. The monstrance was then used for Adoration on March 6 at the Minnesota state Capitol, organized by the state’s Catholic bishops.

My dear brothers and sisters, on this the eve of Palm Sunday, I have several important parish staff updates to share. Click here to read the full letter that's inserted into bulletins this weekend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

The city of St. Paul has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 9:00 PM tonight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?