June 5, 2016 - Nativity of Our Lord Parish

Na t i v i t y
of Our Lord
C A T H O L I C
C H U R C H
Congratulations
Class of 2016!
Nativity parishioner Deacon Michael Daly
(far right)
to be ordained
with Deacons
Nativity
parishioner
Michael
McClellan
(far right)
left),
Deacon
Michael
Daly
(far
&
Matthew Northenscold (3rd from left),
his classmates
to be ordained
and classmates
on May 28 May 28
Nativity parishioner Deacon Michael Daly
(far right) to be ordained with Deacons
Michael McClellan (far left),
Nativity
School
Year-In
-Review
Inside
Matthew
Northenscold
(3rd
from left),
and classmates on May 28
parishioner
10th Sunday in Ordinary Nativity
Time | Sunday,
June
5, 2016
Matthew
quail to be
ordained
a
transitional
deacon• info@nativity-mn.org
may 14
Stanford Ave. at Prior Ave. South • St. Paul, MN 55105 • (651)
696.5401 • www.nativity-mn.org
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Cover Art
Nativity School 8th Grade graduating class of 2016 /
photograph by Michael Murray
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!
Music
Organ Recital - Sunday, June 12
This is a rare (and free) organ recital not to be missed! Dueling organists Patrick Henning of Nativity and Jeff Patry of Sacred Heart in Robbinsdale will present a stunning array of
organ music next Sunday at 2pm that will leave you wanting
more! Featuring music by Canadian composers, a contest of
National Anthems, and culminating in a spirited arrangement
of John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever, you won’t
want to miss this chance to hear music that will definitely
send you home humming.
Sports
Women’s Slowpitch Softball
To all women of the parish: Spring has sprung and it’s time to
dust off your softball gloves. If you are 21 years or older and
would like to enjoy some fun, fellowship, and a beautiful
summer evening, come join us and play slowpitch softball.
We play at Edgcumbe field (Jefferson and Griggs Sts.) on Friday evenings at 6pm. Come for a game or the whole season,
and all levels of experience are welcome. Also, all parishioners are invited to come and watch the games! Please email
Gloria at glowilkie@aol.com with any questions.
Mass Readings
Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6; Ps 121:1-8; Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Ps 4:2-5, 7-8; Mt 5:13-16
Wed.:
1 Kgs 18:20-39; Ps 16:1-2, 4-5, 8, 11; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Ps 65:10-13; Mt 5:20-26
Friday:
1 Kgs 19:9, 11-16; Ps 27:7-9, 13-14; Mt 5:27-32
Sat.: Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-10; Mt 5:33-37
Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11;
Gal 2:16, 19-21; Lk 7:36 — 8:3
Mass Intentions
M
Tu
W
Th
F
Sa
8:15am
Sr. Agnes VanDen Broeke, OCD
Peggy Todd +
Mother Marie-Ange Barrett, OCD
Daniel & Lucy Foley
Jim Kolar
Frances McMorrow +
5pm
Christopher Ernster
Michael Ernster
Baby Crow +
Pegge Searles +
Ginny Sullivan +
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Respect Life
June Meeting - June 13
June's Respect Life meeting will be the 2nd Monday of the
month at the home of Karen McCann. We will meet from 78:30pm, including praying the Rosary from 88:30pm. Newcomers are always welcome, dessert will be
served, and you’re welcome to come and go as you are able.
Respect Life Book Discussion - June 20
The next book we will be discussing is Mark Crutcher's compelling 320-page expose of the American abortion industry,
Lime 5: Exploited By Choice. A unique and uncensored look
at our nation's most wrenching social issue, it’s a must-read
for anyone seeking the truth about abortion. We will meet
Monday, June 20 from 6-8pm for a potluck at the home of
Karen McCann. Call Karen to RSVP by June 19 at
karmccann@comcast.net or (612) 964-4522 or to get a copy
of the book for $5-8.
Archdiocese
Catholic Watchmen Rally - June 16
All men are invited to the Catholic Watchmen Rally, as Jeff
Cavins will present Jesus Walking in Me: The Choices I Make
at 6:30pm on Thursday, June 16 at St. Hubert’s in Chanhassen. The rally is an opportunity for men to draw closer to
Jesus Christ and invest in fellowship with other men. There
will be time for Adoration and Confession and dinner will be
provided. Registration is not required, although a free will
offering will be collected. Questions? Contact Susanna
Bolle at bolles@archspm.org or 291-4411.
Rest
Moments of relaxation and peace are vital,
and allow God the space to reach into our lives.
How can you find the rest that renews you
and strengthens your spirit?
Open a window and listen to the birds singing.
Throw a ball with a child.
Look through an old photo album.
Take a nap.
Call a friend.
Breathe deeply.
Take a leisurely walk.
Stop in to a quiet church for a moment of prayer.
Stare at the sky.
Hum a spiritual song.
Take a bath instead of a shower.
Turn off your cell phone.
Plan a do-nothing Sunday.
Jesus, help me to find moments
of peace and rest in you.
General Information
Masses of Thanksgiving - Saturday, June 11, 5pm
Please join us in congratulating the newly ordained Father
Matthew Northenscold as he celebrates a mass of thanksgiving with the parish next Saturday evening. All are invited!
Pastor
Father Patrick Hipwell (pictured)
Mass Times
Lord’s Day Mass Saturday 5pm; Sunday 7am,
8:15am, 9:30am (Steiner Hall), 11am, 5pm
Marriage Banns
Daily Mass Mon-Sat 8:15am, Mon-Fri 5pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday-Friday 7:45am & 4:30pm, Saturday 3:30-4:30pm
Emergency Anointing of the Sick (24 hours)
(651) 696-5401 (press 1)
Prayer Line 9-11am & 6-7pm
Mary Kay McQuade (454-7431), Bette Hoffman (699-8249)
Lannan Parish Center Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm, Fri 8am-Noon
1900 Wellesley Avenue - 696-5401 (phone) 696-5458 (fax)
Website www.nativity-mn.org Email info@nativity-mn.org
School Office 1900 Stanford Avenue
699-1311
Staff Contacts
Pastor Father Patrick Hipwell
Parochial Vicar Father John Powers
Permanent Deacon Deacon Russ Kocemba
Parish Business Administrator Laura Barr
Parish Secretary/Assistant to Pastor Leah Driscoll
Principal Kate Wollan
Early Learning Center Director Nicole McGie
Faith Formation Director Randy Mueller
Director of Music & Liturgy Patrick Henning
Director of Nativity Choir Rob Pontious
Pastoral Care Coordinator Nancy Shatek-Suek
Development/Communications Director B.J. Kranz
Facilities Director Bill Beltz
Communications Manager Isaac Huss
Pastoral Council Chairman Mark Bergeron
Liturgy
696-5401
696-5440
696-5401
696-5423
696-5401
699-1311
696-5437
696-5454
696-5430
653-3655
696-5444
696-5441
696-5434
696-5425
785-7742
Content Submissions
Online Submissions
Text content can now be submitted online for the parish bulletin, online calendar, social media, and email newsletter at
Parish.Nativity-MN.org/Content-Submissions. Images must
still be sent via email to ihuss@nativity-mn.org.
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.
Publishing is not guaranteed, and is generally granted on a
first-come, first-served basis, giving priority to official Nativity
events. Bulletin submissions can also still be sent to
bulletin@nativity-mn.org.
–Isaac Huss, Communications Manager and Bulletin Editor
The following couples are preparing for the sacrament of Holy
Matrimony. Please keep them in your prayers.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Erin Lauer & Andy Paulsen
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Katie Herbeck & Connor Flanagan
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Maura Scanlon & David Hartigan
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.
Email Newsletter
Nativity is pleased to announce the launch of a parish email
newsletter which will be delivered on a weekly basis on Thursdays. The newsletter will highlight events of the upcoming
weekend and connect to helpful resources on the web. Visit
parish.nativity-mn.org/email-newsletter to sign up.
Adoration
Adorers are greatly needed:
Monday 10am
Tuesday 11am
Wednesday 1pm
Thursday 4pm
Saturday 11am
Please call (763) 755-7706
to sign up for a peaceful hour with Jesus!
A Year End Review 2015-2016
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School
Aswebringthisschoolyeartoaclose,itisimportanttoreflectontheprogressmadeonthe
NativitySchoolStrategicPlan.Theinitialplanwaswrittensixyearsagoatthetimeofthe
school’saccreditationrenewal.Thegoalsoriginallyidentifiedhavebeenmetormodifiedto
meettheever‐changingneedsforschoolexcellencetoday.Severalnewobjectiveshavebeen
identifiedoverthepastsixyearswiththeprimaryfocusonfulfillingourschoolmission.
Nextfallwewillhaveoursitevisitfortherenewalofouraccreditationstatusforthenextseven
years.Wehavespentconsiderabletimeduringthe2015‐16academicyearconductingourself‐
studyandreframingourstrategicplan.Ourstrategicplanhighlightsgoalsandobjectivesand
identifiesreasonabletimelinestomeetthosegoals.
Catholic Identity Strategic Direction
“Explore strategies that promote respectful interaction among students by connecting our
Catholic teachings to personal behavior.”
 Nativityimplementedthe“VirtuesinPractice”curriculum,createdbytheDominican
SistersofNashville,ingradesK‐5duringthe2015‐16schoolyear.Thisthree‐year
curriculumfocusesonadifferentvirtueeachmonthandhighlightsadifferentsainteach
monththatembodiesthevirtuethroughtheirlife.Thisyear’soverarchingthemewas
CharitywhichfitwellwiththeHolyYearofMercy.
 ThisyearthestudentslearnedtheFiveFingerPrayerformpresentedbyPopeFrancisto
assistwithhelpingchildrenformamorepersonalprayerlifewithChrist.
Academic Strategic Directions
“Adoption of a new standardized test to better understand the academic progress of our
students”
 Studentsingrades3‐8tooktheNWEAMAPtestlastfalltogetabenchmarkfor
performanceandthisspringtodeterminegrowthduringthe2015‐16academicyear.
 Nativitystudentsperformedexceptionallywellinmathandreadingthisyear.Nativity
studentsperformedinthe95thpercentileorhigherlastfallrelativetootherstudentsin
thesamegradeacrossthenation,thankstothecommitmentofourteachers,students,
andparentsformakinglearningahighpriority.
 Overthepastyearourteachershavecreatedlearningtargetscalled“ICanStatements”to
keepaclearobjectiveforstudentlearningbycontentarea.
Technology Strategic Direction
“To better utilize technology to enhance instructional practices throughout all content areas”
 Thankstothegenerosityofourparentsandparishionersatlastyear’sNativityCountyFair
FundANeed,ourstudentswereabletoexploreengaginglearningexperiences,includinga
mobileSTEAMMuseumandPlanetariumintheschoolauditorium,threecross‐grade‐level
buddyengineeringactivities,andtheintroductiontoroboticsinourintermediategrades.
TheLegoRoboticsprogramincludesWeDo2.0andEV3Mindstormkitstofacilitatecritical
thinking,collaborationamonglearners,andobjective‐drivenmissionsfocusedon
engineeringandsciencestandards.
 Ourtechnologycurriculumwasupgradedtoincludebasicprogrammingandcoding.This
foundationwasusedtosupportanewextracurricularCodingClubforstudentsingrades
threethroughsixwhichwasdesignedandimplementedbyagroupofNativityparents.
 OnecriticalobstacletothefuturesuccessofourtechnologyinitiativesatNativitySchool
wasresolvedthispastyear.Lastsummer,Nativityupgradedthetechnological
infrastructureofourwirelessnetworktobettermeettheneedsofourstudents.The
opportunitiesareendlesswithmorelearningexperiencesdependentontechnology
throughiPads,Chromebooks,ortheuseoftechnologytosupportinstruction.
Strategic Direction on Developing the Whole Child
“Encourage students to become self-advocates for their learning”
 Nativitystudentsinfifthandsixthgradesparticipatedinapilotprogramfocusedon
developingperseveranceandmotivationtobecomethebestversionofthemselves.This
programcalled“REACH”isfacilitatedbytheSearchInstituteofMinneapolis.
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Parish Calendar · June 6-12, 2016
Monday, 6/6
Tuesday, 6/7
Wednesday, 6/8
Thursday, 6/9
Friday, 6/10
St. Ephrem
St. Norbert
Saturday, 6/11
Sunday, 6/12
St. Barnabas
11th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
NELC closed
Rosary for
Conversion
Marian Chapel
8:45am
Rosary for
Conversion/
Grandparents’
Rosary
Marian Chapel
8:45am
Heritage Room
Relics on display for June:
NCCW Final
Year-End
Board Meeting
Rectory
7-8:30pm
St. Justin
Feast Day:
St. Paula Frassinetti
St. Anthony Padua
St. Romuald, Abbott
St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Ss. Peter and Paul
6/1
6/11
6/13
6/19
6/21
6/29
Children's Liturgy
of the Word
Gathering Room
9:40am
Rosary for
Conversion
Marian Chapel
8:45am
Rosary for
Conversion
Marian Chapel
8:45am
Rosary for
Conversion
Marian Chapel
8:45am
Adult Faith
Formation
Book of Isaiah
Study
Gathering Room
8:45-10:15am
Father Matthew
Northenscold’s
Mass of
Thanksgiving
Church
5pm
Men's Club
End-of-Year
Meeting
Rectory
6:30-9pm
NCF's
Rock the Plaza
School Plaza
5-10pm
Organ Recital
Church
2-3pm
For more information about
Nativty’s relics, visit
Parish.nativity-mn.org/blog.
8:15am Mass Servers
Charlie Nelessen Charlie Nelessen Maisie Mische
Maisie Mische
Teddy Lawder
Joseph Michel
Joseph Michel Maggie McConville Maggie McConville
Aidan Mir
8:15am Mass Lectors
Gix Ubel
Janelle Peine
Diane Reisdorfer Elizabeth Heaney
Bill Turley
5pm Mass Lectors
Barb Bowman
Dave Hrbacek
John Sondag
Jonathan Jay
Tim Huberty
5pm Mass Servers
Will Hoppe
Will Hoppe
Lauren Hennessey Lauren Hennessey
David Ek
Aidan McGill
Aidan McGill
Annie Hostetler
Annie Hostetler
CJ Peine
Please note:
Beginning July 3, the weekly
schedule for lectors and
altar servers will no longer
be published in this space.
The schedules will continue
to be distributed to liturgical
volunteers when they are
released, and subsequently
posted on the website at
parish.nativity-mn.org/
altar-server-schedule.
7am
8:15am
Aidan Tegeler
Sully Bluhm
Gavin Reeder
Charlie Thuente
John Thuente
Robbie Thuente
Gix Ubel
Joey Utvik
John Jaschke
Sunday, June 12
9:30am
Altar Servers
Michael Iverson
Rory King
Lectors
Rick Johnson
Ciaran Kelly
Teddy Lawder
Aidan Mir
Dave Altman
Larry Gallatin
Grace Anderson
Becca Atkinson
Eleanor Friar
Nora Graf
11am
5pm
Anthony Rumpza
Peter Thompson
Jack Stupka
Michael Stupka
Will Treacy
Nick Tucci
Dave Altman
Dave Hrbacek
Pat McGuire
Paul Timmins