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2 Weddings Marriage Banns Please keep the following couple in your prayers as it prepares to receive the sacrament of Holy Matrimony: Saturday, December 30 Alison Schneeman & Adam Chard Wedding Planning To be married at Nativity, the bride, groom, or one of their 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. Please note that Nativity will not be celebrating weddings in the church from June 29, 2018 through September 1, 2018 due to anticipated church maintenance and refurbishing. Holy Marriages Cana Dinner - January 27 Save the date for a Cana Dinner in support of faithful and holy marriages on January 27, 2017 beginning at 6pm in Steiner Hall. Author and professor Dr. John Buri will offer the featured presentation, Five Keys to Keeping the Love Alive. You won t want to miss it! Marriage in Christ Enrichment Seminar Save the date! Nativity will be hosting the Archdiocesan Marriage in Christ Seminar on Monday evenings in Lent: February 12 and 26; and March 5, 12, and 19. Come learn how to develop daily habits of prayer, loving actions, and meaningful conversations to grow and enrich your relationship. The seminar is for all married couples, no matter how many years you have been married. Stay tuned for more details! Baptisms Baptism Preparation 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 (though not in December). Call the parish office at (651) to register. Heritage Room Relics *The following holy relics are on display for December: St. Francis Xavier 12/3 St. Nicholas 12/6 St. Ambrose 12/7 St. Lucy 12/13 St. John of the Cross 12/14 St. Peter Canisius 12/21 St. John the Evangelist 12/27 For more information about Nativity s relics, visit parish.nativity-mn.org/news/relics. Images Cover Image Keeping Warm by the Tree Lot Fire By Therese Stanhoff / November 26, 2017 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! School Scrip Looking for a way to reduce your annual tuition bill and help the school at the same time? Look no further Nativity is exited to announce the implementation of the Scrip Tuition Rebate Program! Information can be found on the School website under the Scrip Tuition Rebate link which is located under the News and Events tab. Please direct all questions to Molly Lee at scrip@nativity-mn.org, or visit with us at Donut Sunday next weekend. Kindergarten Family Tours We are in the exciting process of welcoming new Kindergarten families to Nativity School through formal tours. These individual tours introduce interested families to the life at Nativity School and provide an opportunity for parents to see the learning process grounded in our Catholic faith. We would love to partner with you as your child embarks on this educational journey. 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 Online Resources Nativity News 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. Social Media Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on Twitter: Like our Facebook page: Facebook.com/NativityStPaul

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 9am-7pm Bette Hoffman (651) Mary Kay O'Rourke (651) Staff Contacts Pastor Father Patrick Hipwell (651) Parochial Vicar Father John Powers (651) Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Russ Kocemba (651) Business Administrator Laura Barr (651) Assistant to Pastor Leah Driscoll (651) Secretary Sarah Aamodt (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 Steve Boatman (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 Guidelines 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 (see early deadlines at right). Visit Parish.Nativity-MN.org/Content- Submissions for more information or to submit copy 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 and communications. Bulletin submissions can be sent to bulletin@nativity-mn.org. Isaac Huss, Communications Manager and Bulletin Editor Men s Club Christmas Tree Lot - Open now through December 23 The Nativity Men's Club is again sponsoring its annual Christmas Tree Lot which is open now through Saturday, December 23. Peanuts, beverages, Christmas music, and the usual good cheer are now being served. Come see us for the best selection of the always popular Fraser fir, Balsam, spruce, and other quality Christmas trees. There is also a limited number of wreaths, garland, and spruce tips on sale at the lot. As always, free delivery and set up of any Christmas tree is provided for those in need. We re located one block west of Fairview between Wellesley and Stanford. Contact Tree Lot Chairman Pat Bollom at (612) or pat@sdata.us with any questions. Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 5:30-8pm / Friday 3-8pm Saturday 9am-8pm / Sunday 9am-7pm. Donut Sunday - Sunday, December 17, 7:30am-12:30pm 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. Also, representatives from the Nativity Respect Life Committee, as well as representatives for the School s new Scrip tuition rebate program will be on hand to share information for those interested. 33rd Annual Fr. John W. Kelley Cribbage Open - January 5 Calling all cribbage players: The midwinter classic is back! Grab a partner, young or old, man or woman, and come to Steiner Hall on Friday, January 5 to play in the 33rd Annual Fr. Kelley Open. Registration starts at 6pm and play at 6:30. The event is free and food and beverage are provided. If you don't have a partner, stop by and we'll try and find you one. Call Stephen at (651) with questions. Deadlines Early Bulletin Deadlines The parish office at Nativity of Our Lord will be closed December and January 1, in observance of Christmas and New Year s. As such, please note the following early deadlines for content submissions to our parish bulletin: Submissions for the December 31 bulletin are due by noon on Wednesday, December 20. Submissions for the January 7 bulletin are due by noon on Wednesday, December 27.

4 Holy Days 4th Sunday of Advent - December 24 Given that Christmas falls on a Monday this year, please note: Catholics are obliged to attend Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent (12/24 or the evening of 12/23) as well as for Christmas. Evening Masses at Nativity on 12/24 will count for Christmas, but not for the 4th Sunday of Advent. The church will not be locked between the 11am and 3pm Masses on 12/24. Masses for the 4th Sunday of Advent: 5pm (Saturday), 7am, 8:15am, 9:30am, 11am Christmas - December 25 The solemn feast of the Nativity of Our Lord, the patronal feast day of our parish, is a holy day of obligation. Catholics are obliged to attend mass on Monday, 12/25, or the evening of Sunday, 12/24. Please note there is no evening Mass on 12/25 and no Confessions. Masses for Christmas: Sunday, December 24: 3pm, 4:30pm (church and school auditorium), 6pm Monday, December 25: Midnight (with 11:30pm prelude), 7am, 8:15am, 11am Music Choir Anthems - December 10 - Second Sunday of Advent 1. Comfort, Comfort, Howard Helvey 2. And the Glory of the Lord, G.F. Handel The Singers Christmas Concert Sunday, December 10, 2pm The Singers annual Christmas concert is a meaningful mix of traditional carols (often in new arrangements), contemplative music, and festive works from the Renaissance to today and it s returning to Nativity! This season, the choir presents Eric Whitacre s Lux Aurumque, Bob Chilcott s What Sweeter Music, and carols from around the world. Join us in the church this Sunday, December 10. Visit mkt.com/the-singers for tickets. Rose Ensemble Concert - Friday, December 15, 7:30pm Back by popular demand! A treasure trove of vocal manuscripts quietly at rest for centuries now comes to life in this joyful program of 17th century Christmas music found in the archives of St. Paul s Cathedral in Malta. Come welcome the glory of the season as well as the release of The Rose Ensemble s world-premiere recording of this incredible music this Friday. Visit roseensemble.org for tickets. Magnum Chorum Concert - Saturday, December 16, 8pm O Light Divine! Magnum Chorum illuminates the miracle of Christmas in a stunning program exploring iconic music of Russia, Scandinavia, and the Baltic region. All are invited next Saturday in the church. Visit brownpapertickets.com/event/ for tickets. Community Lessons and Carols - Sunday, December 10, 5pm The novices of the Midwest Jesuit novitiate invite you to a special evening of Lessons and Carols this Sunday, December 10 in St. Thomas More Church (1079 Summit Ave.) Bring your family and friends and your holy longings and desires. Experience anew the great gift of Christmas! This event is sponsored by the St. Thomas More and St. Peter Claver Catholic Communities. For information, contact Adam at (651) x311 or afitzpatrick@morecommunity.org. A Symposium on the Sexes - Monday, December 11, 7:30pm Explore the Catholic vision of the human person in its scientific, theological, and social context at Man, Woman, and the Order of Creation, the culmination of a day-long symposium intended to provide pastoral insights and understanding. The presentation features Walter Heyer, Michelle Cretella, Ryan Anderson, and Fr. Paul Check, and will be held at the University of St. Thomas. More information is available at stthomas.edu/spssod/about/events. Nativity Musicians in Concert Luke Spehar - Thursday, December 14, 7:30pm Nativity parishioner Luke Spehar invites you to his 3rd Annual Christmas Concert this Thursday at the classic and historic Heights Theater! Special guest Aly Aleigha Band and other local musicians will be joining Luke on stage to help you and your family prepare for the celebration of Jesus birth. Visit LukeSpehar.com for tickets. Steven C - Thursday, December 14, 7:30pm Join Steven C. Anderson for his 3rd annual concert at the Cathedral of Saint Paul this Christmas season! The event will feature songs from Steven's album Christmas Beyond. Steven will also play selections from his new album Emotive. Steven C has sold more than 2 million records and has performed with artists such as Mannheim Steamroller and the London Symphony Strings. Doors open at 6:30pm, the music starts at 7:30pm, and admission is free! Visit stevencmusic.com for more information. Emmaus at St. Mark s - Friday, December 15, 7-8:30pm Stay with us, Lord! Like the two disciples at Emmaus, our hearts thirst for Christ. Every third Friday of the month, the Church of Saint Mark hosts "Emmaus", a night of Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, and fellowship. Come and experience the real presence of God! Queen of Snows Candidate Parishioner and Nativity Choir member Jilla Nadimi is a St. Paul Winter Carnival Queen of Snows candidate! She is fundraising by selling Winter Carnival buttons. This year's buttons are extra special, entering you to win Disney World tickets, $1000 cash, and Minnesota Wild tickets! Button sales support the Winter Carnival and double the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt medallion prize. Contact Jilla at nadi0016@umn.edu by January 20 for button details and to support her Winter Carnival Royalty candidacy.

5 NCCW Christmas Giving Tree - December 3 January 6 Please consider supporting Keystone Community Services and the Franciscan Brothers of Peace in their efforts to provide assistance to families in need. There are two ways to give: 1. Donate blankets (handmade or new) towards Keystone's new 2017 Winter Warm Up Christmas giving program. 2. Help support Keystone s as well as the Franciscan Brothers of Peace's ongoing needs by purchasing baby diapers and formulas, soap bars, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet papers, laundry soap, or dishwashing soap. Leadership Nativity Leadership Fall Meeting Fr. Patrick Hipwell hosted the fourth annual Nativity Leadership meeting in October, which provided an opportunity for leaders to meet their peers on other Nativity boards and to share a synopsis of work completed last year as well as goals for the year. Photos were included earlier showing those in attendance who are representing you in our parish. Missing from those photos was the Finance Council (below). From left: Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Tom Margarit, Laura Oberst, Gerald Brennan (trustee representative), Ryan Smith and Mark Gibbs (Chair). Not pictured: Mike Goodson. The Franciscan Brothers of Peace serve and defend the most vulnerable of our society including the pre-born children, the disabled, survivors of torture, the poor, and the homeless. Please drop off your new, unwrapped donation(s) and place them under the Giving Tree by January 6. For more information, please contact Elvina Richardson at (651) Blood Drive - Tuesday, December 12, 1-7pm Please consider giving the gift of life by participating in the Blood Drive on Tuesday in Steiner Hall. Contact Annmarie McConville at mcrule3@gmail.com to sign up for a time slot, or just show up. Thank you! Scouts Pasta Dinner - December 18 All are invited to support the Nativity Scouting programs by joining us for the annual all-youcan-eat Nativity Scout Pasta Dinner on Monday, December 18 from 5-6:30pm (or until we run out of food!) Scouts will be serving pasta, red sauce, sausages, salad, bread, beverages, and dessert. Afterwards, you can head to the auditorium for the Nativity Band concert. Tickets will be sold at the door, and it s a great deal at $5 for individuals, $25 for families. Nativity of Our Lord sponsors active Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs that teach leadership skills and help young men and women to become responsible citizens and community members through skills best learned outdoors. Thanks to the Nativity Men s Club for its continued enthusiastic support of this event. Please come support the Scouts and have a great supper! Prayer Advent Reflections with Bishop Barron Bishop Robert Barron is once again offering daily reflections throughout the season of Advent to the help listeners to enter into the season of Advent with the Church. Visit parish.nativity-mn.org/online-resources, where new reflections will be automatically posted on a daily basis. NELC Help Wanted! The Nativity Early Learning Center (NELC) is an NAEYC Accredited center looking for energetic lead and assistant teachers who are motivated and inspired to work with preschoolers and school age children. The NELC is a partnership of children, parents, and staff dedicated to developing the whole child and preparing each child for a successful school experience. Positions needed: Lead Preschool Teacher: 1:30-6pm M-F (ASAP!) Lead First Grade Afterschool Teacher: 1:30-6pm, M-F. This includes two hours of curriculum planning and there is also an opportunity to sub if needed during the AM hours and work full days when Nativity School is closed. This position will start after Christmas. Aide or Assistant Second-Sixth Grade Afterschool Teacher: M-F 2:30-6pm. There is also an opportunity to sub if needed during the AM hours and work full days when Nativity School is closed. This position will start after Christmas. This would be great for a high school or college student! Candidates should be able to implement age-appropriate activities for the classroom, have good communication skills, and must be Rule 3 Teacher qualified. They must love children, be flexible, dependable, eager to learn, and willing to work hard and have fun. Come join the Nativity Early Learning Center for a fun working environment where the children come first. Contact Nicole McGie at (651) or nmcgie@nativity-mn.org for more information.

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8 Parish Calendar December 11-17, 2017 Monday, 12/11 Tuesday, 12/12 Wednesday, 12/13 Thursday, 12/14 Friday, 12/15 Saturday, 12/16 Sunday, 12/17 St. Damasus I 2nd Week of Advent 5:30-8pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Grandparents Apostolate Rosary Marian Chapel 8:45am Blood Drive Steiner Hall 1-7pm 5:30-8pm St. Lucy* 5:30-8pm Faith Formation School 6:45-8pm St. John of the Cross* 5:30-8pm Children s Adoration Adoration Chapel 9-10am 3-8pm 9am-8pm 3rd Sunday of Advent Donut Sunday School Cafeteria Following Morning Masses 9am-7pm Children's Liturgy of the Word Gather & Bride Rooms 9:40am Boy Scouts Troop Meeting School Cafeteria 7-8pm RCIA Lannan Center Conference Room 7pm Fr. Spitzer Video Study School Library 6:45-8pm *Nativity Relic Rose Ensemble Concert Church 7:30pm Magnum Chorum Concert Church 8pm Knights of Columbus Rosary Church 2pm Adoration Adorers Needed The following hours currently have no adorers scheduled: Sunday: 12am, 2am, 3am, 2pm, 10pm Tuesday: 3pm, 4pm Thursday: 10am, 6pm* Friday: 2am, 4pm Saturday: 2am, 11am *New hour of need Visit nativity-mn.org/adoration for more information, or head directly to adorationpro.org/nativity to sign up online. If you would like to speak to someone about becoming a regular adorer or dedicated substitute, please contact Jim at mcquillanj@rjffs.com or (763) Thank you for your prayerful consideration! Mass Intentions 8:15am 5pm M Jane Doherty + Curt Perfect T James Stretch + Mother Marie Ange-Barrett W Maxine Steigauf + Joe Steigauf Th Fr. Francis Martin + Ginny Sullivan + F Madeleine Hubbard + Augusta Berthiaume Sa Carmelite Sisters of Lake Elmo - 2nd Collection Retirement Fund for Religious - December 9-10 Thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious priests have spent years working in Catholic schools and organizations, often for low wages. Their sacrifices leave their religious communities without adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Nativity will be taking up a second collection this weekend to help provide prescription medications, nursing care, and more. Please give to those who have given a lifetime! Checks can be made payable to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Mass Readings Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19; 12:1-6, 10; Jdt 13:18-19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28