Fr. Mathew Simonar, Pastor - Click to Email

Fr. Matt comes to us from his time at the Antigo Area Catholic Churches. He has served just about every area of our diocese from Manitowoc to Oshkosh to Door County and Brillion. The Holy Spirit has been a clear force in each of his assignments and he looks forward to serving Nativity going forward. He is a native of southern Door County and is a graduate from St. John Vianney (St. Paul, Minnesota) and Mundelein (Chicago) seminaries and has been ordained for 26 years.

Interesting fact: Fr. Matt has always had some relatives at each parish he has served.

Dcn. John Bundra - CLICK to email

I am married to my beautiful wife Debi. We moved to Green Bay from Chicago (die-hard Bears fan) in 1989 and we moved to Wrightstown in 2018. I was ordained a deacon in 2014 and assigned to Nativity right after ordination. God must have a sense of humor because he put a die-hard Bears fan in the shadow of Lambeau Field!

We have 4 children all married; a daughter in Dublin Ireland, a daughter in Detroit, a daughter in Greenleaf and a son in Wrightstown. We have 6 grandchildren; 3 granddaughters in Ireland including twins, 2 granddaughters in Wrightstown and a grandson in Greenleaf.

We have a 3-legged cat named Ditch who thinks he is a dog.

I believe that I was called by Christ to serve people on a larger scale than just in my immediate family and circle of friends. Many people are looking for someone to walk with on their journey to Christ. They are looking for someone to meet them where they are without being judged.

Tricia Westhoven, business manager - click to email

I am blessed to be part of the staff and community of people at Nativity of Our Lord! It is by the grace of God that I have been able to return to my native Wisconsin to live, to work and to continue to fulfill God’s purpose for my life.

I graduated from St. Norbert College and completed a two-year Diocesan Lay Ministry Formation Program while living in Illinois. I have enjoyed working in parish life for the past 16 years, including a position in Youth Ministry and as a Parish Business Manager. I have been involved in church life in many ways over the years including Marriage Ministry, Pro-Life Ministry, youth mission trips and community outreach.

God has always laid on my heart that my main focus should be on family! My husband, Doug, and I have been blessed with three amazing children and six awesome grandchildren who are the absolute joy of my life. I appreciate spending quality time with them at home, at our cabin or during visits to see family and friends. My other passions include traveling, healthy cooking and eating (except for ice cream) and reaching out to care for others.

Other than my family, I am very passionate about our beautiful, rich Catholic faith and my personal relationship with Christ. We are members at St. John the Baptist in Howard. My persistent prayer is to enrich the lives of others by listening, learning and serving in His name. As I grow spiritually so does the forgiveness, humility, peace and joy in my life. I continue to be a blend of Martha and Mary – keeping things organized while being extremely grateful for every encounter I have with the parishioners of Nativity and the surrounding community.

Cindy Gottfredsen, bookkeeper - click to email

I am grateful for the opportunity to be the bookkeeper for Nativity Parish.  My husband, Kevin, and I have been active members of Nativity for over 30 years and have been blessed with two daughters, Mikayla and Nicole, and two sons, Tyler and Landon.  In addition to my love for our Lord, my Catholic faith and my family, I love spending time with my family and friends, going for walks and reading.  I look forward to becoming even more involved with the community here at Nativity.

Dylan zastrow, Faith formation coordinator - click to email

Hello! My name is Dylan Zastrow and I am so excited and grateful to be the Faith Formation Coordinator here at Nativity of Our Lord!

I graduated from Lakeland University with a degree in music, but as He often does, God had other plans for me.  Following college, I took a job with my home parish in Sheboygan and I immediately knew that working in Faith Formation was what God was calling me to do.  

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, especially if it's outdoors.  I love watching any and all sports and listening to live music- especially if it’s praise and worship!  I also love playing music of all varieties, playing board games and card games with friends, and reading.

I am passionate about serving others (and helping others serve others) and helping others encounter Christ.  I also love helping to lead children and their families on their faith journeys.

Jennie LeMere, communications - click to email

I am honored to serve as the Communications Specialist at Nativity of Our Lord Parish. In this role, I’m grateful for the opportunity to share the stories, events, and spiritual life of our vibrant parish community. Whether through our bulletin, website, or other communication channels, my goal is to keep you informed, inspired, and connected.

I continue to be amazed by how, through God’s grace, we are all connected in this faith journey. As I meet more members of our parish—both long-time parishioners and those new to Nativity—I’m reminded of the strength and beauty of our community. Please don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello—all are welcome!

George Skolasinski, maintenance supervisor - click to email

I am George and I read this on a coffee mug and feel it fits how I am, so it goes like this:
GEORGE
MEANING: PROSPEROUS
Your will to succeed
Is foretold in your name,
For there’s nothing can stop you
Once you’ve set your aim.
You know the way to
Make a chore seem like fun.
You get things to happen;
You see things get done.
You’ll prosper from
Each idea you generate,
And reap rich rewards
From all that you create.

Mary Greene, housekeeper - click to email

Hello, my name is Mary Greene. I graduated from West High School and after many different jobs, found my purpose here at Nativity Parish 9 years ago. I have 3 grown children – 2 sons and a daughter who all live and work in Green Bay. When I’m home I enjoy reading, cooking, and gardening. Spending time with family and friends is very important to me. One of the best parts of my job is being able to listen to parishioners when they need to talk or tell me about what’s going on in their lives.

I would not say cleaning is my passion, but making the church welcoming for all is what I strive to do. Cleanliness is next to Godliness!! John 13:34-35 says “And now I give you a new commandment, love one another. If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples.”