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1 Nativity of Our Lord C A T H O L I C C H U R C H E P I P H A N Y O F O U R L O R D J A N U A R Y 8,

2 Images Cover Art L'Adoration des Mages by Matthias Stom / 17th Century / Musée des Augustins de Toulouse / oil on canvas {{PD-1923}} 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! Men s Club 2017 Dues Letters requesting dues for the coming year ($20) are now arriving. You can mail them in or bring them to the Sports Stag. Donut Sunday - Sunday, January 15 Catch up with other parishioners and friends next Sunday! Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served after all Sunday morning masses in the school cafeteria. Sports Stag - January 27 All men of the parish and their guests are welcome to enjoy a fun evening of camaraderie, brats, peanuts, and beverages on Friday, January 27, featuring guest speaker Mike Veeck (pictured at right), owner of the Saint Paul Saints baseball club. Visit for more information. Catholic Watchmen Recap Did you miss the Catholic Watchmen Night on December 1? Check out the recap of Strive to be a Spiritual Father like St. Joseph at bit.ly/2fs1tss, and sign up for our s at eepurl.com/cfqm4l. Save these dates: February 2 - On Confession February 23 - On Building Men's Fraternity Prayer Prayer Line Did you know the Nativity Prayer Line is available daily to take your prayer requests? Any burden that is laying on your heart will be lifted up daily in prayer by nearly 30 faithful members. To submit your prayer request, please call Bette Hoffman at (651) or Mary Kay O Rourke at (651) any time between 9am and 7pm. Do you have a few minutes several times a week to join our prayer team? Call Bette or Mary Kay for details. Community Charismata - 2nd Fridays Encounter Christ in praise, Adoration, and prayer ministry with Fr. Michael Becker beginning January 13 from 8-10pm at St. John the Baptist in New Brighton. For more information, contact Jessica M. Balzarini at (651) x1228 or balzarinij@stjohnnyb.org or visit Prayer Vigil for Hope, Healing and Mercy January 21 For over forty years, legalized abortion has left many men and women empty, confused and longing to be whole again. This vigil is open to all and is a special invitation to those who have been hurt by abortion to pray for hope and healing. Archbishop Hebda will celebrate Mass at 7 p.m. at St. Mary s Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary, with a prayer vigil to follow. For more details, including full evening schedule, visit archspm.org/events or contact Sonya Flomo at (651) Rachel s Vineyard Retreat - February It's Time to Forgive Yourself! Pope Francis said, "God forgives always." If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child or children to abortion, come and experience the healing mercy of Jesus Christ on our weekend retreat. The next Rachel s Vineyard Twin Cities retreat is February For more information contact Nancy at rachels@rvineyardmn.org, call (763) , or visit Vocations Men s Discernment Retreat with the Bishops - Jan Seniors in High School up to age 50 are invited to this retreat from 6:30pm on Friday 1/20 until noon on Sunday 1/22 at the beautiful Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo. Communal and private prayer, Adoration, Mass, and presentations by Archbishop Hebda and Bishop Cozzens are designed to help participants discern their future vocation. Register online at Retreat fee is $75 to offset cost of room and board, though no one will be turned away because of financial reasons. Please note the new dates, as the December retreat was postponed due to weather. Miryam Dinner with the Bishops - February 7 Women ages and guests (their pastor, consecrated religious, or youth minister) are invited for an evening of prayer and dinner with consecrated women sharing their vocations testimonies. Contact the Office of Vocations at stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or (651) for more information or to register. Women s Discernment Retreat with Bishop Cozzens - Feb. 18 Women ages are invited to discern religious life with the help of Bishop Andrew Cousins at Nativity of Mary in Bloomington. Registration is free and lunch is included, though a free will donation is welcomed. Visit or call for more information or to register.

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 Saturday 3:30-4:30pm, Monday-Friday 7:45-8:10am, 4:30-4:55pm Hearing aid devices are available in the sacristy. Emergency Anointing of the Sick (24 hours) (651) (press 1) Prayer Line 9-7pm Bette Hoffman (651) Mary Kay O'Rourke (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) School 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 Tom Kirchner kirchner51474.tk@gmail.com 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 Home Blessings Chalk for home blessings available at mass - January 7-8 Come to mass the weekend of January 7-8 and pick up some blessed chalk to bring home and bless your house. For a bit of background and directions for blessing your home, visit parish.nativity-mn.org/news/blessing-your-home-with-chalk. And may God bless your home! Bridge Brush Up on Your Bridge with Fr. Patrick - beginning Jan. 10 It s time to Brush Up on Your Bridge! Fr. Patrick has asked Jolene Gust to present a crash course on the essential elements of a well-rounded Bridge player on Tuesday evenings this winter (January 10, 24, 31, and February 7). Those who are already somewhat knowledgeable and able but want to improve their abilities are invited to participate. We will learn the modern conventions and usual bidding procedures that are part of the usual ACBL-sanctioned games, as well as maneuvers such as the Stayman Convention, Bidding Transfers, No Trump Communication, and other fine-tuning hints. The sessions will begin promptly at 7pm, and an RSVP is requested for planning purposes. Contact Fr. Patrick at (651) , Gix Ubel at (651) , or Pat Berendt at (651) for more information or to sign up. Adoration Adorers are most greatly needed: Sunday: 10pm, 12am, 2am, 4am Tuesday: 11pm Thursday: 3pm Friday: 2am Saturday: 2am Please contact Jim at mcquillanj@rjffs.com or (763) to sign up for a peaceful hour with Jesus! Liturgy Volunteers Needed We are in great need of volunteers for the following: Lectors: Daily 8:15am (Mon-Sat) and 5pm (Mon-Fri) masses Eucharistic Ministers: (same as above) Weekday lectors and greeters are our greatest need Greeters: Sunday 9:30am mass If you are able to help, please contact Patrick Henning at (651) or phenning@nativity-mn.org. Thank you! Music Choir Anthems - January 8, Epiphany of Our Lord 1. Angels singing Craig Carnahan 2. Shepherd s farewell from L enfant du Christ, Hector Berlioz Please note there will be no choir on January 15.

4 NCCW Bread for New Life Are you expecting/adopting a baby or know someone who is? The Nativity Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) sponsors an ongoing Bread for New Life Ministry that coordinates meals for families who are welcoming a new baby. Families are able to set meal preferences, times of day, and frequency of the deliveries. Friends, parishioners, or school members can then sign up to bring a meal or donate a restaurant gift card. All meals are coordinated by Bread For New Life Chair Carolyn Wollan through the Meal Train website. If you know of someone who would benefit from this ministry or have additional questions, please contact Carolyn Wollan at cswollan@aol.com. Moms Club Playdate - Tuesday, January 10, 9-10:30am Beat the cold with some exciting play and a fun project! Inspired by the innocent questions of a 5-year old, we invite you to join us in the Random Act of Kindness project to help our fellow neighbors with a smile and some warmth. It is a fun activity that all ages can participate in. Come play and learn more! As always, please join us for fellowship, friends, and fun in Steiner Hall. Snacks and coffee are provided. Contact Julie Dettinger, Nancy Hays, or Erin Vetscher at nativitymomsclub@gmail.com with any questions and like Nativity Moms Club on Facebook. Faith Formation Catholicism Video Study - beginning Thursday, January 12 Beginning this Thursday, all are invited to join a presentation of Bishop Robert Barron s Catholicism: The Pivotal Players video series on Thursday mornings in the Gather Room immediately following the 8:15am mass. This group study will take place over the course of minute sessions of video and discussion led by Linda Kracht and will explore the lives of some of the greatest influencers and shapers of civilization, namely holy men and women of the Catholic Church. The study will cost $30 per person and will include individual study guides. Please contact Randy Mueller at (651) or rmueller@nativitymn.org to register. Visit v=rhpx8uhjtjo for a sneak preview. Classes for Students with Special Needs Beginning January 11, Nativity will again begin its Catechesis program for Persons with Special Needs. To register, please contact Randy Mueller at rmueller@nativity-mn.org or (651) To discuss class focus and curriculum, contact Linda Kracht, co-leader of the program with her husband Dave, at (651) Respect Life Respect Life Meeting - January 10 The Respect Life Committee will meet Tuesday, January 10 from 7-8:30pm in the Gather Room, which includes a Rosary to be said at 8pm. Newcomers are very much encouraged and welcomed as always! Dessert will be served. We pray that you will consider joining the Nativity Respect Life committee this year as a part of a New Year's resolution to uphold and defend all human life, from the womb to the tomb. We are also looking for a co-chair to help with events, especially 40 Days for Life efforts. Please prayerfully consider helping in this way. To find out more or to join our contact list, contact Karen McCann at (612) or karmccann@comcast.net. Pizza & Movie Night - January 19 We will present the film, Changing Sides: the Abby Johnson Story on Thursday, January 19 from 6-8pm in Steiner Hall. This is the true story of her conversion from a dedicated Planned Parenthood director to a leading Pro-life Activist. The film includes great bonus material featuring David Bereit, Shawn Carney, Peter Kreeft, and former abortion provider Carol Everett. We hope many of you can come. Please RSVP to Karen McCann at (612) or karmccann@comcast.net. Volunteers Needed at Birthright Birthright of St. Paul is an all-volunteer pregnancy help center located on Snelling just one block south of I-94. We are urgently seeking compassionate and committed pro-life volunteers, including board members, special event coordinators, and mentors to work directly with clients. Please join us in serving women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. Sometimes a listening ear or caring words can actually save a life! Training is provided. For more information, visit Birthright.org/StPaul or contact Julie Costa at (651) January Book discussion - January 31 January 22, 1973 was the fateful day that abortion was legalized in America. To bring awareness to this event and its victims, both the unborn and their families, we will discuss The Walls are Talking, Former Abortion Clinic Workers Share Their Stories by Abby Johnson. This work narrates the harrowing and life -changing experiences of former abortion clinic workers, including the author, who once directed abortion services at a large Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas. We will meet on Tuesday, January 31 at the home of Karen McCann. Dessert will be served. Break out of your house and comfort zone and join with us in discussing this important work. Newcomers are encouraged and welcomed to attend! Contact Karen McCann at karmccann@comcast.net or (612) for a copy ($16) and to RSVP.

5 Pope Francis The Pope's Monthly Intention for January Christian Unity: That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity. Visit apostleshipofprayer.org for more info. Newsletter Have you signed up for Nativity News yet? Nativity s weekly newsletter is delivered every Thursday, highlights events of the upcoming weekend, and connects parishioners to helpful resources on the web. Visit parish.nativity-mn.org/ -newsletter to sign up. Nativity School Come Tour Nativity of Our Lord School! This is an exciting time as we begin the process of welcoming prospective families to Nativity School. Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions for parents. We will be offering individual tours this winter for those interested in learning more about Nativity School. We are always pleased to meet prospective families as they seek to find a school in which their children will thrive during their formative years. Touring during a typical school day provides an opportunity for parents to see the learning process which is grounded in our Catholic faith. We would love to partner with you as your child embarks on this educational journey. If you would like to schedule a tour, please call the school office and speak to Mary Jo at (651) We look forward to meeting you! Kate Wollan, Principal Sandy Kane, Assistant Principal Looking for an exciting preschool program for your 3 or 4 year old? The Half Day and Full Day Preschool Programs invite you to a joint Open House this Monday, January 9 th from 6-7:30pm in the Auditorium. Nativity Early Learning Center Full Day Preschool 2-5 days per week (days can be flexible) 6:30am 6pm Before and After School K-6 No weekly minimum 6:30am - 8:10am, 2:40pm - 6pm (Extra care available on non-school days) Summer Camp 2-5 days per week (days can be flexible) 6:30am 6pm For more information, contact Nicole McGie at (651) or nmcgie@nativity-mn.org, and follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/NativityELC. Located in the Lannan Parish Center at 1900 Wellesley Avenue Half Day Preschool at Nativity School 3-Year-Olds 2 Day Program T/Th 8:15am - 11am 4-Year-Olds 3 Day Program M/W/F 8:15am - 11am or 4 Day Pre-K Program M-Th 11:45am - 2:30pm Lunch Bunch M-Th 11am - 11:45am For more information, contact Barb Thukral at (651) or bthukral@nativity-mn.org, and follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/NativityPreschool. Located in Nativity of Our Lord School at 1900 Stanford Avenue

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8 Parish Calendar January 9-15, 2017 Monday, 1/9 Tuesday, 1/10 Wednesday, 1/11 Thursday, 1/12 Friday, 1/13 Saturday, 1/14 Sunday, 1/15 The Baptism of the Lord First Week in Ordinary Time St. Hilary (pictured below) Grandparents Apostolate Rosary Marian Chapel 8:45am Moms Club Playdate Steiner Hall 9-10:30am Catholicism Video Study Gather Room 8:45-10:15am Children s Adoration Adoration Chapel 9-10am Donut Sunday Cafeteria 7:30am-noon Pro-Life Sunday Cafeteria 7:30am-noon Cub Scout Troop Meeting Cafeteria 6:30-8:30pm First Confession Church 6:30pm RCIA Lannan Center Conference Room 7-8:30pm Pastoral Council Meeting Steiner Hall 6:30-9pm Men s Club Board Meeting Steiner Hall 6-9pm Children's Liturgy of the Word Gather Room 9:40am NELC & Preschool Open House Auditorium 6-7:30pm Respect Life Committee Meeting Gather Room 7-8:30pm First Confession Church 6:30pm *Denotes Nativity Relic Mass Readings Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38; Ps 29:1-10; Mt 3:13-17 Tuesday: Heb 1:1-6, 2:5-12; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Mk 1:14-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3-4, 6-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 Mass Intentions 8:15am 5pm M Tony Stephens + Brian Plunkett + T Tom & Nancy Janssen + Mary Lou Ramackel + W Colleen McDonald + Pat Kuchera + Th Hannah Polski Ginny Sullivan + F Edmund Richmond + Tony Stephens + S Cecelia McMahon + - Baptisms Please join us in welcoming our newly baptized member of the Catholic faith! Alice Virginia Bartley Parents: Ryan and Christine Bartley Baptisms are typically held on first and third Sundays at 9:30am in the church. For first-time parents, required baptismal classes are typically held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30pm in the church. Call the parish office at (651) to register. Marriage Banns Please keep the following couple in your prayers as it prepares to receive the sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Saturday, January 28, 2016 Mary Mezzenga & Weston Klug 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.