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The mission of Nativity of Our Lord Parish family is to recognize that God is the vine and we are the branches bearing his fruit. In the spirit of Jesus, we help and support our community with our time, talents and treasures, outreach ministries and Catholic education.

Through our faith in God we are committed to the Sacraments and rich Catholic Traditions: the Teachings of Jesus Christ, the mystery of the Holy Eucharist, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the promise of Eternal Life.

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From the Pastor

Nativity Summit ~ All Are Welcome!

All are invited to attend the Nativity Summit on Sunday, March 18, from 1:00-5:00 pm in Kohlbeck Hall at the Nativity North site. The theme is “Cultivating a Vibrant Nativity Community.” The facilitator will be Ms. Linda Stevenson, from Minneapolis. This is a rare opportunity for open community networking and creative engagement. It will be a time for new awakening. Please RSVP on the sign-up sheet in the back of church, by calling the parish office at 715-362-3169, or by emailing Dave Gaber at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Lent: Spiritual Awakening

Major religions in the world advocate seasons of spiritual awakening. Christians adopted the Jewish practices of fasting, prayer and alms giving presented in Torah. Muslims practice austerity vigorously with serious fasting and prayers daily as a means for spiritual revitalization and awakening. Hindu faith traditions practice months of rigorous fasting and devotions for spiritual illumination.
American society is going through a series of crises including, financial, climate, family and spiritual crisis. Crisis can result in new opportunity or it can cause danger and panic. Lent is indeed a greater opportunity for soul searching and new spiritual awakening.

Pope Benedict in his Lenten message focuses on three things; personal holiness, reciprocity and genuine concern for others, as a pathway to spiritual enlightenment. The way we live our daily lives including our mental focus, diet, work and entertainment have a huge impact on our lives for years to come. Discerning our daily lives based on the spiritual practices of prayer, regulation of consumption habits and genuine concern for others will lead us to great spiritual awakening and vitality in personal and community life. Let us begin a very fruitful lent to experience a joyful Easter.

Blessing of peace
Fr. Tom Thakady

New Mass Times Beginning March 4

The following Mass TIME changes will be in effect beginning March 4,

at both Nativity of Our Lord and St. John’s Pelican Lake.

Nativity South

Sunday 7:30 am will be changed to 7:00 am.

St. John’s ~ Pelican Lake

Sunday 9:00 am will be changed to 8:45 am.

Sunday ~ 6:00 pm Teen Mass

The next 6:00 pm Sunday evening Teen Mass will be held on Sunday, March 11.

~ Coming Soon ~

Nativity Parish Spring Fish Fry!

Mark your calendars for Nativity Parish’s Annual Fish Fry. The 2012 Fish Fry will be held on Friday, March 2, from 4 - 8 pm.

Volunteers ~ We Need Your Help!!

Volunteer workers, pie and salad makers are needed. Please call the parish office at 715-362-3169 to volunteer or for more information.