St. Teresa of Calcutta, RECAP & REFLECTION FROM DEACON CHAD INSIDE

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1 Nativity of Our Lord C A T H O L I C C H U R C H St. Teresa of Calcutta, RECAP & REFLECTION FROM DEACON CHAD INSIDE Nativity parishioner Deacon Michael Daly (far right) to be ordained with Deacons Michael McClellan (far left), Matthew Nhttps://upload.wikimedia.org/ wikipedia/ com- Welcome back, Students! Nativity parishioner Deacon Michael Daly (far right) to be ordained with Deacons Michael McClellan (far left), Matthew Northenscold (3rd from left), and classmates on May 28 Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Pray For Us! "God made me queen so that I may serve others" -St. Elizabeth of Portugal S u n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 4, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Cover Art Mother Teresa, laughing, December 1985 By Manfredo Ferrari / 10 December 1985 / Manfred Ferrari, 2003 / used with permission (CC BY-SA 4.0) Photos Wanted! Have any great photos that you took at Nativity? From weddings to Donut Sunday, we d love to highlight the vibrancy, faith, and beauty of our parish in the bulletin and other print publications, on the website, and through our various social media outlets. Please send photos to ihuss@nativity-mn.org and let us know who should get the credit. Thank you! Respect Life Committee Meeting - Tuesday, September 6, 7pm The Respect Life Committee will meet Tuesday at 7pm in the Gathering Room. Dessert will be served and we will say the Rosary at 8:15pm for those who are able to. Please RSVP to Karen at (612) if you plan to attend. Newcomers are always welcome! Chili Cook-Off - September 27 Join Nativity and neighboring parishes for a chili cook-off on the eve of the Fall 40 Days for Life campaign on Tuesday, September 27 at 6pm in Steiner Hall. Nativity Clergy will be the judges! If you are interested in competing in our cook-off or have questions, please contact Krista Pylkki at kpylkki@css.edu or (651) Days for Life - September 28 November 6 Join 40 Days for Life, the worldwide movement to protect babies and their families from the tragedy of abortion. During the fall campaign, Nativity and neighboring parishes will have three adopt-a-days of prayer on Friday, October 7 (Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary), Tuesday, October 18 (St. Luke, Patron Saint of Doctors) and Saturday, October 22 (Pope St. John Paul II) at Planned Parenthood on Vandalia near University Ave. You can participate through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigil. Contact Krista Pylkki at kpylkki@css.edu or (651) with questions or to sign up for an hour. To learn more about this campaign, visit 40daysforlife.com or plam.org. Matt Birk Event - October 2 Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 2, from 6-8:30pm as Nativity School alum and Super Bowl champion Matt Birk is coming to speak at Nativity! He will discuss Faith Family & Football: Living Out Our Catholic Faith in a Secular World. This event is co-sponsored by the Men s Club and NCCW and is offered free of charge, including a light dinner, though donations are appreciated. Matt will sign copies of his book, All- Pro Wisdom, for $25, with proceeds going to offset event costs. Reserve your seats by calling Leah at the parish office at (651) by Monday, 9/26. If you have questions or would like to help with this event, please contact Karen McCann at (612) or karmccann@comcast.net. NCCW Deanery Meeting - September 15 All women are invited to the next St. Paul Deanery Meeting at St. Peter s Church in North St Paul on Thursday, September 15. Kathryn Mollen, Policy and Outreach Coordinator at Minnesota Catholic Conference, will present Politics in Your Own Backyard. The event is $13 will begin at 8:15am with registration and will conclude with lunch following noon mass. For reservations, call Cathy at (651) or Jane at (651) Tuesday Evening Bridge Nativity Council of Catholic Women is again sponsoring bridge groups beginning in September. All skill levels are welcome! Grab a partner (we can also help you find one) and join us on the third Tuesday of the month (though December may vary). If you have not previously signed up, or would like more information, please contact Colleen Dobie at (651) or Peggy Rolfes at (651) Men s Club Hog Roast - Thursday, September 8, 6-9pm Gentlemen: are you looking for a way to get involved at Nativity? Men's Club is your answer. From Donut Sundays to the Tree Lot trailer, the Men s Club is your home for male fraternity, service, and spiritual growth. Our first Men s Club meeting on Thursday is going to be a hog roast, which is a great time for any new parishioners to meet current club members and see what the Men s Club is all about. See you there! New County Fair Initiatives - September 18 This year, Men s Club is hosting a Beer Tasting Battle. Parishioners and guests can bring their home brew to the fair on Sunday, September 18 and let our panel of judges decide who makes the best home brew. All styles are welcome. We also need players to participate in the new Bean Bag Tournament, also held on Sunday. We are seeking 32 teams (2 players/ team) with a $50 entry fee to vie for a $500 first place prize. Catholic Watchmen Kickoff - October 27 Nativity will have its first Catholic Watchmen (CW) event Thursday, October 27 from 6:30-9pm in the upper church and Steiner Hall. Promoted by the Bishop and Archdiocese and combining elements from the former Catholic Man Night, CW will meet monthly and is centered around seven disciplines which support our faith journey and help us grow in fraternity with other men seeking a deeper spiritual life. "Not just for the saints," it is open to all men wherever they are on their journey. Our first meeting features a speaker, adoration and confession, dinner, and a group discussion on how to Encounter Jesus in Sacred Scripture. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Pete Greenheck at (612) or pgreenheck@nelson-cheese.com. Pro Liberis!

3 Information Pastor Father Patrick Hipwell (pictured) Mass & Prayer Times Lord s Day Mass Saturday 5pm; Sunday 7am, 8:15am, 9:30am (Steiner Hall), 11am, 5pm Daily Mass Mon-Sat 8:15am, Mon-Fri 5pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday-Friday 7:45am & 4:30pm, Saturday 3:30-4:30pm Hearing aid devices are available in the sacristy. Emergency Anointing of the Sick (24 hours) (651) (press 1) Prayer Line 9-11am & 6-7pm Mary Kay McQuade (651) Bette Hoffman (651) Staff Contacts Pastor Father Patrick Hipwell (651) Parochial Vicar Father John Powers (651) Permanent Deacon Deacon Russ Kocemba (651) Business Administrator Laura Barr (651) Secretary/Assistant to Pastor Leah Driscoll (651) Principal Kate Wollan (651) Early Learning Center Director Nicole McGie (651) Faith Formation Director Randy Mueller (651) Director of Music & Liturgy Patrick Henning (651) Director of Nativity Choir Rob Pontious (651) Pastoral Care Coord. Nancy Shatek-Suek (651) Development/Comm. Director B.J. Kranz (651) Facilities Director Bill Beltz (651) Communications Manager Isaac Huss (651) Pastoral Council Chair Mark Bergeron (651) Lannan Parish Center Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-Noon 1900 Wellesley Ave. St. Paul, MN Fax: (651) Phone: (651) School Office 1900 Stanford Avenue (651) Website Submissions Publishing Deadlines Content is typically required by Monday at noon for the following Sunday s bulletin, while digital content requires at least two business days prior to desired publication. Visit Parish.Nativity-MN.org/Content-Submissions for more information or to submit copy online for the parish bulletin, online calendar, social media, and newsletter. Images must still be sent via to ihuss@nativity-mn.org. Publishing is not guaranteed, and is generally granted on a first-come, first-served basis, giving priority to official Nativity events. Bulletin submissions can be sent to bulletin@nativity-mn.org. Isaac Huss, Communications Manager and Bulletin Editor Evangelization St. Paul Street Evangelization at the Fair Want to share your Catholic faith but not sure how to do it? Team up with St. Paul Street Evangelization (STPSE) and learn how. STPSE is a national organization with local chapters dedicated to taking the Catholic Faith to the streets in a nonconfrontational approach to evangelization. Team members will be at the fair on Saturday (9/17) from 10am-5pm and Sunday (9/18) from 11:30am-4pm. To sign up for a one hour shift or for further information, contact Bill Dombrow at wmdombrow@yahoo.com or (651) Visit streetevangelization.com for more information. Archdiocese Sidewalk Counseling Training - Tuesday, September 6 If you can hand someone a brochure, you can help save a life! Attend this free seminar and learn how to save babies by peacefully reaching out in love to those entering abortion centers. Prayer supporters are also needed and are welcome to attend this seminar on Tuesday from 7-9pm at St. John Vianney Seminary. To register, contact Pro-Life Action Ministries at (651) or debra.braun@plam.org. Visit Plam.org/events/ for more details. Catholic Watchmen Rally - September 15 All men are invited to the Catholic Watchmen Rally on Thursday, September 15 from 6:30-9pm at Epiphany in Coon Rapids. Bishop Andrew Cozzens will present The Strength of Humility: Obedience to Christ in All Things. Questions? Contact Susanna Bolle at bolles@archspm.org or (651) Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities September 18 The Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities is Sunday, September 18 at 3pm in St. Mary s Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary. This special event begins with a sing-along at 2:30pm, followed by mass celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Hebda, when he will confer the sacrament of Confirmation for persons with disabilities who have completed Confirmation classes. All are invited and welcome. For more information, contact Deacon Sean and Joan Curtan at (651) or curtans@archspm.org. Diaconate Inquiry Series - Beginning September 20 Thought about becoming a deacon? In this four-part series at The Saint Paul Seminary, discerners (and their wives, if applicable), will learn about the Vocation of the Permanent Diaconate: What is it? Who can become a deacon and what does he do? What roles do a wife and family have? What is the application, discernment, and formation process? Sessions are the evenings of September 20, September 27, October 4 and one Saturday morning, October 8. Contact our own Deacon Russ Kocemba with questions at kocemba@msn.com or (952) or contact Shellee Leif to register at sjleif@stthomas.edu or (651) Jubilee Year of Mercy For ways to pray in, learn about, and act upon the Holy Year of Mercy, visit

4 Faith formation RCIA - Beginning September 13 Thinking of Becoming Catholic? Do you or someone you know desire to become a Catholic? Nativity s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program begins on Tuesday, September 13 in the Lannan Parish Center at 7pm. For more information or to register, please contact Randy Mueller, RCIA Director, at (651) or rmueller@nativity-mn.org. Wednesday Evening Faith Formation - Beginning Sept. 21 Parishioners who have children who attend a school other than Nativity School and would like to register their child for our Wednesday evening faith formation program for children in grades 1-8 can register online at Parish.Nativity-MN.org/ wed-ccd-classes/. For more information, please contact Randy Mueller, Faith Formation Director, at (651) or rmueller@nativity-mn.org. This year s program will begin on September 21 with an orientation evening for students and their parents from 7-8 pm in Steiner Hall. Normally Nativity Parish prepares children in 2nd grade for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist and students in 7th grade for the Sacrament of Confirmation. If your child will be attending a school other than Nativity and is in one of those grades it s very important that parents enroll their children in our Wednesday evening sacramental preparation program. Special arrangements can also be made for children who weren t enrolled for those sacraments when they were in 2nd or 7th grade but are now able to do so. Share Your Love of the Catholic Faith! Parishioners who love to share their faith in Christ and His Church are needed to welcome and accompany our new inquirers on their journey through the RCIA. Team members are needed to provide hospitality once or twice a year and sponsors are needed to accompany and encourage inquirers along the journey. Training is available for anyone interested and willing. Contact Randy Mueller, RCIA Director, at (651) or rmueller@nativity-mn.org. Volunteer Catechists Needed Could God be calling you to be a catechist in Nativity s faith formation program? We are looking for young (and young at heart!) volunteers who have a desire to pass on their Catholic faith to elementary and junior high students enrolled in our Wednesday evening faith formation program. Classes run throughout the school year and vary in size from 7-15 students. Training is provided for those who have the desire but may lack the know-how or confidence to serve in this way. Please call Randy Mueller at (651) or rmueller@nativity-mn.org to serve as a regular or substitute teacher during the coming school year. We also need volunteers who are able to tutor students who cannot meet on Wednesday evenings. Thank you! RCIA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Pastoral Care Grief Groups - Thursday, September 8, 9-10am Nativity s grief group will be meeting on the second Thursday in September (9/8), in the bride s room from 9-10am. Starting in October, the group will meet on the first Thursday of the month through June. Additionally, the Capital City Grief Coalition will meet every Thursday from 5:30-7pm at House of Hope on Summit in from September-November. All are welcome to either! Community Tomatoes Wanted - September 7 Have extra homegrown tomatoes? We will be serving a Loaves and Fishes Dinner at St. Matthew's Parish on Wednesday, September 7 and would like to include homegrown tomatoes. If you would like to share your crop, please contact Mickey Nickelson at mickeyn925@gmail.com or (651) by noon on Wednesday, September 7. Someone could even stop by to pick them up. Thank you! Sisters of St. Joseph Septemberfest - Thursday, September 8 Please join us on Thursday, September 8 from 5-8pm on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (1890 Randolph Ave.) for food, music, games, craft beer, door prizes, and tons of fun. You ll also get to reconnect with your favorite Sisters of St. Joseph. Admission is free! The beer garden is $10 (includes one free beer) if you re 21 or older. Food is available for purchase from delicious food trucks. This event will proceed rain or shine! Retreats Into the Deep Outdoor Adventure Retreats Dive into the big questions of life through hiking, swimming, campfires, short talks, daily mass, and time to pray! Jen Messing will lead a retreat for adults at Yosemite Nat l Park September For full details and registration, visit Retreat for Health Care Professionals - September If you work in any profession or specialty of healthcare, we invite you to Curatio's 7th annual retreat September The retreat will be held at Christ the King retreat center in Buffalo. Call (763) to register today or visit Marriage Retreats - October 7-9 & November Is the honeymoon over? It doesn't have to be! A Marriage Encounter weekend can rekindle the excitement and romance in your relationship. This is a private weekend away from life's distractions that allows a husband and wife to focus on each other. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are October 7-9 in Buffalo and November in Prior Lake. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit twincitieswwme.org or contact Brent and Tracy at applications@twincitieswwme.org or (612)

5 Games, Games, and More Games SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2016 nativitycountyfair.org Children s Games & Cherry Tree Chairs Steve & Anna Plasch anna.plasch@upsher-smith.com Youth Games Chairs Celine Vachon & Mark Seuntjens c.seuntjens@gmail.com, mark.seuntjens@gmail.com Molly & Chris Lee mollyjansenlee@yahoo.com Games of Chance Chairs Ann Brombach ambrombach@gmail.com Jen & Ryan Walther Raffle Chair Therese Steinhoff theresestenhoff@yahoo.com Run to the Fair Jeff & Jessica Quinn Jessica.quinn50@gmail.com Sarah &Adam Brunner sarahbrunner@gmail.com Entertainment Alissa & Chris Salvato asalvato.mn@gmail.com Jess & Dan Glendenning Jessicaglendenning12@gmail.com Dan_glendenning@yahoo.com The Nativity County Fair is just around the corner! We hope that all Nativity families are able to come out and enjoy the fun September th! Volunteering is FUN for all AGES and is a great way to support the Fair! Kids in 3rd Grade and up can volunteer for Children's Games in the gym. Many slots qualify for confirmation hours. High school students are great for Youth Games and Games of Chance outside. To volunteer go to nativitycountyfair.org - Volunteer Signup Raffle Raffle, Raffle, Raffle! You must play to win! The Grand Prize is $5000, or One Year of Free Tuition, plus more cash prizes. All Raffle tickets must be turned in to the Parish Office or Raffle Booth at the Fair by 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 17 th. Winning tickets will be drawn on Sunday, September 18 th immediately following 10:30 a.m. mass. Your presence is not required to win. Good Luck! Run to the Fair The Run to the Fair is Saturday, September 17th, 10:00 a.m. Join in the fun! Run or walk 1 mile with your friends and family. Registration forms are available online at nativitycountyfair.org/run-to-the-fair. Please turn in forms to the school office by Sept 12. You can also register on the day of the race from 8:45-9:30 a.m. Our 3- block Preschool run begins at 9:15 a.m. Race Swag for first 300 Registrants sponsored by Twin Cities Orthopedics: Free Back Pack! Free Water Bottle! Free Beverage Coupon! Sign up with your class - the classroom with the most student entrants wins a pizza party from Davanni s! All runners Preschool through age 16 will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a gift certificate for a new bike! Race fee for ages Preschool through 16: $10 per runner or $25 for a family of 3+ runners. Parents are always free! Talent Show The Nativity Talent Show provides singers, dancers, musicians and creative acts of all kinds the opportunity to share our community s unique and awesome talents. This year s show is on Saturday, September 17 th at 1 p.m. LIVE from the Main Stage! All acts (other than those playing an instrument) will be asked to perform for the Entertainment Committee in Steiner Hall on September 8 th after school beginning at 2:45 p.m. Auditions are intended to get an idea of stage timing and schedule all students that sign up will be a part of the Talent Show. If you are using a song for your performance (dancing, singing, etc.) please plan to bring the music on a CD for us to keep and label it with your name and the song name. A piano will be available during the auditions. LET S BE SOCIAL AND CONNECT WITH THE FAIR! If the Nativity County Fair is your favorite pastime, we d love to see you in the neighborhood. Join us on social media and be connected. Invite a friend and earn a chance to win $25 in ride tickets to be determined by raffle drawing! Please contact the 2016 Fair Chairs Judd & Molly Fenlon Ryan & Courtney Smith at 2016NCF@gmail.com Nativity County Fair nativitycountyfair Tweet Follow

6 Parish Calendar September 5-11, 2016 Monday, 9/5 Tuesday, 9/6 Wednesday, 9/7 Thursday, 9/8 Friday, 9/9 Saturday, 9/10 Sunday, 9/11 Labor Day / Grandparents Apostolate The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Peter Claver Carmelite Council Meeting Gather Room 9-10am 24rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Children's Liturgy of the Word Gathering Room 9:40am 23rd Week in Ordinary Time RCIA Sponsors Training Lannan Center Conference Room 7-8:30pm Grief Group Bride s Room 9-10am Men s Club Board Meeting Rectory 6-9pm Boy Scouts Annual Planning Meeting Steiner Hall 9-11am Please note: Liturgical volunteer schedules are available online at Parish.Nativity-MN.org/altar-server-schedule. Adoration "Kneel down and render the tribute of your presence and devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Confide all your needs to Him, along with those of others. Speak to Him with filial abandonment, give free rein to your heart, and give Him complete freedom to work in you as He thinks best." -St Padre Pio Adorers are most greatly needed: Sunday: 12am, 2am, 4am, 10pm Wednesday: 11am Thursday: 9pm Please contact Jim at mcquillanj@rjffs.com or (763) or to sign up for a peaceful hour with Jesus! Mass Readings Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11, Mass Intentions 8:15am 5pm Tu Irene Christy + Randall & Mary McClure W Sr. Magdalena Marie ACJ Diane & Peer Welvang Th Patricia Mooney + Blanche Wilkie + F Judd D. Berthiaume Sarah Bergen Sa Special Intention - Labor Day In honor of the national holiday, we will have our usual adjusted holiday schedule on Monday, September 5: Mass/Confession: There will be just one mass at 9am and no confessions available. Closings: The parish office, school, and NELC will be closed. The school will also be closed Friday, September 2. Marriage Banns Please keep the following couple in your prayers as they prepare to receive the sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Saturday, September 10, 2016 Laura Crepeau & Michael Driscoll To be married at Nativity, the bride, groom, or one of the parents must be an active, registered parishioner for at least six months prior to scheduling a wedding. Contact Leah for more information at ldriscoll@nativity-mn.org. Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1-6, 9; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4 or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32