Visit the Parish Hall after each Mass to learn about the numerous parish ministries, meet the people behind the scenes, and see how you may contribute your time and talents to our parish.

       Also, bring your appetite, as we will have a light meal after Saturday Mass and our wonderful Coffee Sunday spread (plus birthday cake) after Sunday Mass.   We hope to see you there for one or both.  😊

Faith Formation Registration Still Open – Classes start next week!
September is such a busy month for families.  If Faith Formation registration slipped through the cracks for your family, there is still time to register.  Call or email the Faith Formation or Parish Office if you have any questions.

     First Classes:

         KIC (grades 1-8 plus parents) – Wednesday, September 17, 6:00-7:30pm, Meet in the Church

         Sunday School (age 3-Pre-K) – Sunday, September 21, 11:30am, Classrooms

         DOC (grades 9-10)Parent Meeting – Sunday, September 21, 5:30-7:30pm, Parish Hall (youth may attend High School Youth Group in the Romero House with a signed permission slip.  Pizza provided.)

The Order for Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) series begins on Saturday, September 20, 9:30-11:00am in St. Gregory’s Parish Hall.  This class is intended for people who wish to join the Catholic faith and the path to achieving the sacraments.  Classes will meet twice monthly from September to April.  Contact Father Matt for more information at fathermatt@stgregorynb.org.

The Fall Festival is just over 2 weeks away.  Now is the time to take action about what donations you may be able to contribute, what role you can volunteer for, or how many raffle tickets you can sell.  The sign-up boards and raffle tickets are in the narthex.  Raffle tickets and money can be dropped off in the collection basket or at the office.

     We do still need some adults to help with these booths:

     Oreo Cookie Booth – Need 1 or 2 people to run the booth from 12:30pm until clean-up.

     Bottle Booth – New chairperson or 1-2 people to set up and run it.

     Children’s Games – The Balster family has chaired the kids’ games for a few years and would like to hand the reins over to a new person or family for next year.  Ideally, we would like a volunteer to step up this year and shadow Balsters this year in preparation to take over this activity in 2026.

Discover the heart and soul of your Catholic beliefs with Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  This engaging, 20-session series was filmed across 40 locations, spanning 4 continents and 10 countries, showing you the universal beauty of the Church. Participants will meet weekly to view the dynamic video presentations followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship.  Join Dion Scott and Mike O’Meara on this journey beginning Monday, September 29,7:00-8:30pm in St. Gregory’s Parish Hall.  The group plans to meet on the 4^th Monday of the month.   The total cost will be $40 per person.   For more information, contact Dion Scott at dion@stgregorynb.org or the Faith Formation office at 651-674-7382.

The annual Fall Fundraiser is Thursday, September 25 at The Scandia Creamery (21279 Olinda Trl, N, Scandia).  This year’s event will feature Denise and Brian Walker, founders of Rich In Mercy recovery ministry.  Social hour begins at 5:30pm with dinner at 6:00pm.  Tickets are $50 per person or $400 per table.  Tickets can be purchased by calling the Options office at 651-674-2121 or on their website at https://www.pregoptionsfriends.org/events.

Last weekend was the official St. Gregory’s kick-off for the “Lord, Renew Your Church” capital campaign.  This is the initiative designed to help us prepare both our local parish and the Archdiocese for a vibrant future.  This campaign will support needed improvements, expand ministry efforts, and strengthen the mission of the Church in our communities.   You may be contacted by Fr. Matt or someone from the parish, so please welcome that conversation.  All parishioners wishing to learn more about this campaign are invited to a reception on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00pm in St. Gregory’s Parish Hall.

As we give focus to “Reclaiming Sundays” in Year 3 of the Synod, we start with the importance of participating in Sunday Mass.  Jesus Christ died so that we may have eternal life; God asks us to worship Him every Sunday (and Holy Day of Obligation) so that we can become the saints that He wants us to be.

     Action for this Month: As a family, attend Mass every Sunday this month. Sometimes just showing up (especially as your family settles into the new routine of the school year) is the first small step that is most pleasing to God.

The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary –  The Seven Sorrows of Mary is a traditional Catholic devotion featuring meditations on sorrowful episodes in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us in prayer as we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.  https://app.formed.org/app/videos/585118/