Purchase a chance to win free K-8 tuition for the 23-24 school year! Each $100 purchase of this item gets you one entry into the drawing.

Value of $5,925.
The winner can designate any registered Nativity student to receive the free tuition.
Subsequent children in the family still receive the multi-child discounted rate.

Ticket sales end April 22nd at 8:15 pm.
Winner will be chosen April 22nd at the Spirit of Spring event.

These make a great gift! Tell your family!

8 guests will have the opportunity to join Fr. Nathan at the rectory for a home-cooked Italian meal made by Steve Casalenda.

The meal will take place from 6-9 p.m., and the winner will be able to choose from one of these three dates: Wednesday, June 14th; Thursday, June 15th; or Friday, June 16th.

Like whiskey? Ever wonder why you taste vanilla in bourbon or honey and fruits in scotches? Want a chance to drink whisky with Fr. Nathan?

Join us for an after-dinner evening for 8 people hosted by Matthew and Jennifer Entwistle at their home with Fr. Nathan tasting some incredible whiskies with paired appetizers. Experience a customized and guided whiskey flight with Matthew's *ahem* self-professed whiskey knowledge. Tasting tailored to your preferences! Examples of a customized flight could look like *one* of these:

1. Buffalo Trace distillery makes some of the most sought after (and hard to find!) bourbons on the market and maybe you want to try a few - Buffalo Trace, Colonel E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, Rock Hill Farms, and Stagg Jr.

2. Barrel strength bourbons pack incredible and unique flavors. Maybe you want to experience how different they can be and understand why! Staple expressions like Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and 1792 Full Proof along with a few rare releases like Stagg Jr. and Four Roses Barrel Strength.

3. Speyside scotch whiskies are unpeated (read "not smoky") and some of the most beautiful expressions from around the world. Enjoy a variety of single malt scotches aged in ex-bourbon and/or ex-sherry casks with the pinnacle of trying an incredible cask strength 27-year old Glenburgie that was hand-selected by a local Director of the Summit Hill Scotch Whisky Society.

4. If your jam is Islay scotch which packs a big ol' wallop of smoke, then this flight's for you - Talisker, Compass Box, Kilchoman, Port Charlotte, Lagavulin, and the incredibly sought after (and hard to find) Octomore.

Don't know what you like? We can do that too.

Come join for an unforgettable evening with Fr. Nathan and the Entwistles.

Tasting date to be determined with the winner.

Like whiskey? Ever wonder why you taste vanilla in bourbon or honey and fruits in scotches? Want a chance to drink whisky with Fr. Nathan?

Join us for an after-dinner evening for 8 people hosted by Matthew and Jennifer Entwistle at their home with Fr. Nathan tasting some incredible whiskies with paired appetizers. Experience a customized and guided whiskey flight with Matthew's *ahem* self-professed whiskey knowledge. Tasting tailored to your preferences! Examples of a customized flight could look like *one* of these:

1. Buffalo Trace distillery makes some of the most sought after (and hard to find!) bourbons on the market and maybe you want to try a few - Buffalo Trace, Colonel E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, Rock Hill Farms, and Stagg Jr.

2. Barrel strength bourbons pack incredible and unique flavors. Maybe you want to experience how different they can be and understand why! Staple expressions like Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and 1792 Full Proof along with a few rare releases like Stagg Jr. and Four Roses Barrel Strength.

3. Speyside scotch whiskies are unpeated (read "not smoky") and some of the most beautiful expressions from around the world. Enjoy a variety of single malt scotches aged in ex-bourbon and/or ex-sherry casks with the pinnacle of trying an incredible cask strength 27-year old Glenburgie that was hand-selected by a local Director of the Summit Hill Scotch Whisky Society.

4. If your jam is Islay scotch which packs a big ol' wallop of smoke, then this flight's for you - Talisker, Compass Box, Kilchoman, Port Charlotte, Lagavulin, and the incredibly sought after (and hard to find) Octomore.

Don't know what you like? We can do that too.

Come join for an unforgettable evening with Fr. Nathan and the Entwistles.

Tasting date to be determined with the winner.

Add to your baseball memorabilia with this Tony Oliva autographed baseball! Tony played for the MN Twins from 1962 to 1976. He was an eight-time All-Star player and inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in 2000.

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Add to your baseball memorabilia with this Tony Oliva autographed photo! Tony played for the MN Twins from 1962 to 1976. He was an eight-time All-Star player and inducted into the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame in 2000.

Dimensions: 4" x 6"

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Beautifully handmade oak and cedar Nativity with 13-piece Willow Tree nativity set.

The Theis' are a Nativity of Mary School family. Dad, Jake Theis, has always loved woodworking and does it as a hobby. He has involved his children in making many of the items over the years!

Dimensions: 14" H x 19.5" W x 10.5"D; Willow Tree Nativity set figures range from 4"-9"

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Take care of some orthodontic treatment with this $750 gift card from Veil & Wild Orthodontics, Veil & Wild swag, and $100 Ciao Bella restaurant gift card.

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Your kids will love zooming around on this electric scooter for children. Scooter can reach speeds up to 7.4 mph.

Weight limit: 88 pounds.

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Nativity of Mary's Seminarian, Nick Vance, will provide about an hour's worth of "coffee shop style" (i.e. a relaxed setting with more of an acoustic feel) concert in the host's home. Host is responsible for inviting friends/family. This concert could take place in a living room or in a backyard (weather permitting). Nick Vance can put together a set list of primarily Christian music, primarily secular music, or maybe a mixture of both. Date, time, location & music genre to be coordinated between Nick & winner of this unique auction item!

Concert to be scheduled before May 27, 2023, or after August 28, 2023. Approximate duration of concert is 60 minutes.

Nick Vance grew up in West St. Paul and attended St. Agnes School.

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Clear some space in your freezer for this lean bison meat! The North Bridger Bison Quarter will provide you with between 80-90 pounds of grass fed, field-harvested bison meat from Wilsall, Montana. The winner of this item can choose between two cuts: The Montana Cut (steaks, couple of soup bones, and a bunch of ground bison) or The Big Sky Cut (similar to the Montana Cut, but this includes a few roasts and less ground bison). Let North Bridger Bison take care of everything for you, including the butchering and delivery. The owner of the ranch will coordinate delivery with you, and it will arrive frozen from Montana via 2-day air.

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Join all the Catholic schools in the archdiocese for the 2024 Mass of the Holy Spirit with these 2 VIP passes on January 29, 2024, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Hebda. As a VIP, you will enjoy free parking, premium seating, and lunch with Archbishop Hebda at the Xcel Energy Center following mass.

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Calling all Twins fans! You and a guest can enjoy the Twins from the best seats in the house.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6:40 p.m. versus the Milwaukee Brewers

2 tickets Section 9 Row F Seats 5-6 (behind home plate).

Included in this experience:

• valet parking
• world-class gourmet buffet with drinks
• all you can eat ballpark snacks and food during the game
• private entrance from car to club
• in-seat beverage service
• access to exclusive and private club lounge before, during, and after the game
• comfortable, extra wide, padded high-back chairs

Your tickets will be emailed in the weeks after the event to the email linked to your GiveSmart account.

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You and five of your friends will enjoy a pheasant hunt and lunch with your host, Steve Opstad, at the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club located in Prior Lake. Ammunition provided. Guns provided, if necessary. Downed birds will be returned processed. Recommend avoiding late July and August for the excursion as dogs can overheat.

Use by May 1, 2024.

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What is more fun than a day at the zoo? Going to the zoo with the principal! Your child will join Mr. Pajak and a teacher for a fun day at the Como Zoo. Lunch will be included. It's sure to be a WILD experience!

Audience: Current kindergarten through 3rd grade students!

Date/Time: Friday, April 28, 2023

Location: Como Zoo (Depart from Nativity of Mary School)

Climb to new heights at Vertical Endeavors. Your child will join Mr. Pajak and a teacher for a fun day of climbing followed by lunch at Snuffy's Malt Shop.

*Waiver form from Vertical Endeavors will need to be completed for each individual prior to the event.*

Audience: Current 4th-8th grade students

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Location: Vertical Endeavors (Depart from Nativity of Mary School)

Join us after school for tie-dye fun and pizza!

Audience: PreK-8th grade students

Date/Time: May 24, 2023, 4-5:30 p.m. Parents pick up at 5:30 p.m. near preschool playground.

Location: Nativity of Mary School

Come and enjoy ice cream sundaes and a craft with the teachers!

Audience: Current kindergarten through 2nd grade students

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 16, 4-5:30 p.m.

Location: Nativity of Mary School

The Intermediate level teachers will be hosting a parking lot party with outdoor games, music, and snacks!

Audience: Current 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.

Date/Time: May 18, 4-5:30 p.m. Rain date: May 23.

Location: Nativity of Mary School

This is a buy-in party that every middle school student will want. Join your MS teachers for a Taco Bell and conversation during school lunch.

Audience: Current middle school students

Date/Time: TBD, Sometime before the end of the 2022-23 school year.

Location: Nativity of Mary School

Attend a soccer game with the middle school teachers at Academy of Holy Angels in the Fall of 2023. Students will also get AHA soccer gear (training shirt and scarf) provided by the team!

Audience: Current 5th-7th grade students

Date/Time: Fall 2023 (TBD)

Location: Academy of Holy Angels

Join Fr. Nathan on an incredibly awesome Brewery Tour of 3 to 4 local breweries in St. Paul. The tour includes transportation to all the breweries on Nate Cline's redesigned school bus. Snacks and water will be provided; however, winners will need to purchase their own drinks and food at each brewery. Breweries on the tour include Blackstack, Lake Monster, Insight, and Falling Knife Brewery.

Audience: Adults

Date/Time: Friday, June 30, 2023, 6-10 p.m.

Location: The bus will leave the Nativity School north parking lot at 6 p.m. and return by 10 p.m.

Join the Bartz's for a night of conversation, laughs, and games. Prizes will be awarded too! We hope you can join us for this fun event. Price is $60/Couple.

Audience: Adults!

Date/Time: October 7, 2023, 7 p.m.

Location: Bartz family home

Join the Bartz's for a night of conversation, laughs, and games on. Prizes will be awarded too! We hope you can join us for this fun event. Price is $60/couple.

Audience: Adults!

Date/Time: January 20, 2024, 7 p.m.

Location: Bartz family home

Join us for a night of male-bonding while showing off your poker skills. Plenty of food and drinks will be provided throughout the night, and prizes will be awarded too!

Audience: Men

Date/Time: December 2, 2023, 7 p.m.

Location: Bartz family home

Head up to Ely, MN, with the guys! Golf 18 holes each day at The Legend at Giants Ridge, The Quarry at Giants Ridge, and the Wilderness at Fortune Bay - 3 of the top 10 public courses in the state. Lodging provided at the Nemanich family compound.

Participants pay for their tee times and food/drink on the course. Guys are welcome to bring their preferred drink and snacks. Slivovitz provided.

Audience: Men

Date/Time: July 21-23, 2023

Location: Ely, MN

Get ready for a night of sipping, savoring, and supporting a great cause! We are thrilled to invite you to an evening of bourbon tasting. Join the Wing's and Perske's for a night of fun and community building!

We'll have a variety of bourbons to sample and delicious snacks to munch on. It's the perfect opportunity to get together with friends, meet new people, and support Nativity. Sit and taste bourbons and learn to identify the subtle differences. Learn what flavors you like in your bourbons.

Please note that this event is for adults only, and we encourage everyone to drink responsibly and arrange transportation if needed. It's sure to be a spirited evening, so grab your buddies for some superb bourbon and banter. We can't wait to see you there.

Cheers!

The Wing and Perske Families

Audience: Adults

Date/Time: Saturday July 15th, 7-11 p.m.

Location: Wing family home

No one skips class at wine school! Join fellow wine lovers at this private wine tasting at Total Wine & More.

Enjoy a tour of the land and learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make each region so unforgettable. Taste a variety of our premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing. One of our wine experts will present and discuss each delicious wine during this two-hour class, which can be arranged as a seated class-style or more casual walk-around event. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes.

Audience: Adults

Date/Time: Friday, January 19, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Location: Total Wine & More, Burnsville

For the ladies! Toasting motherhood, community, friendship, and faith! Come enjoy a signature cocktail, glass of champagne, or tasty wine as we celebrate the month of Mary and motherhood! We will enjoy desserts as well. If weather allows, we can gather on the front porch. Get ready to relax among friends!

Audience: Ladies!

Date/Time: Sunday, May 7, 6-9 p.m.

Location: O'Connor family home

Van Gough and Picasso have nothing on you! Join Blessed Trinity teacher, Sharon Warmka, and Nativity mom, Gretchen Gifford, as they walk you through a "paint and sip" event! Enjoy some delicious wine and snacks while having an opportunity for some relaxing art therapy with this sister duo.

Audience: Ladies

Date/Time: Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m.

Location: Location for the activity has not been finalized yet.

Wanna shoot some brass and enjoy some beers? Then this buy-in is for YOU! Join Drew & Gretchen Gifford at the Modern Sportsman in Burnsville to shoot guns and then head to a local watering hole to cool off.

Drew is 25-year veteran of the Richfield Police Department. In addition to serving as a patrol officer, Drew is a gun range instructor for RPD. Whether you are an expert or a novice, you are welcome! (Gretchen is a teacher at Richfield Middle School and will cheer you on!)

This buy-in includes range fees for 1 hour, semi-automatic gun & AR use, targets, ammo (up to 75 rounds), eye & ear protection, and one beverage after we're all done. Additional rounds of ammo may be purchased by the participants. You are also allowed to bring your own semi-automatic guns.

Audience: Adults

Date/Time: Saturday, June 3; Plan to meet at 2:30 p.m. to ensure waivers are signed and everyone has proper eye and ear protection. Range time will be from 3-4 p.m.

Location: Modern Sportsman, Burnsville

Share your love of reading with the whole neighborhood! Enjoy this gorgeous Little Library made by a Nativity dad, designed and stocked by our preschool children. They have selected their favorite books and included a note inside each one. Stand included.

Dimensions: 23.5" W x 23" deep x 24" H at tallest point, plywood, plexiglass, barn shingles; post 4.5' H x 20" W

2023 Middle School Play front row seats at Frozen Junior, one performance of winner's choice (first row, left side from back of gym).

Performances are on May 5 and 6 - Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday night. Tickets not included.

2023 Middle School Play front row seats at Frozen Junior, one performance of winner's choice (first row, right side from back of gym).

Performances are on May 5 and 6 - Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday night. Tickets not included.

Skip the lines at 5:00 p.m. for your specially prepared table at the Men's Club Fish Fry during Lent in 2024! Date March 15th 2024. Meal tickets & one drink ticket per person are included as well as a special dessert! Table is reserved for you and 7 friends/family members for 1 hour.

Skip the lines at 6:00 p.m. for your specially prepared table at the Men's Club Fish Fry during Lent in 2024! Date March 15th 2024. Meal tickets & one drink ticket per person are included as well as a special dessert! Table is reserved for you and 7 friends/family members for 1 hour.

Take your family or friends out to the ball game with these 4 tickets to a Twins game located in section four with a perfect view just above the Twins dugout!

Tickets are valid for Sunday, July 9 game at 1:10 pm vs the Baltimore Orioles.